Pray For Rain ::AkuRoku:: 6

Chapter 6: Choices


On one hand: friends and family; on the other: love. The boy couldn’t decide.

His heart throbbed in his ears and tears dripped down from his eyes, mingling with sweat. He was running again.

Running from those who knew, running from his own thoughts, running from the pounding in his chest.

He took the time on the train ride back to calm his nerves. Naminé would be able to help. He had to talk to her; she of everyone would give him the best advice. When he reached Station Heights he peered out at the twilight sky. Oranges and pinks mixed with blues and whites. Fire and Spirit. Roxas had a decision picked out of the two.

He left the terrace to go down town to the Tram Common where the entrance leading to Naminé’s house could be found.

The boy walked through the wooded area slowly; it did not seem as forbidding as before.

He was greeted by his special friend with a hug and allowed into the home.

“Nam’,” Roxas smiled to the girl, “I need you to be honest.”

She nodded, “Of course, Always Roxas.”

The boy was relieved, “I can’t stay with the Kings Men anymore.” He stated looking down, “I can’t because…” Roxas’ voice trailed, could he truly make a statement as bold as what he was about to confess to Naminé? He had barely known this person intimately for only a few months, and knew him as an enemy for years before; and yet the statement was only truth: “Because I love Axel.”
Naminé nodded, she could see it in her friend: the happiness.

Roxas looked to Naminé, “Will you stay by me? Even though I’m turning my back on my own family?” He was fully serious. The boy was already going to lose everyone: Sora and Riku, Haner and the others, he wouldn’t be able to cope if he lost his best friend as well.

The girl hugged Roxas tightly, “I will always be here for you Roxas. No matter what.” Her sweet smile spread across her face and he hugged her again.
“Thanks Nam’.” Roxas was ecstatic; he was completely sure now of his choice.