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[Heart stuttering, Roxas feels his cheeks growing red when Sora grabs his hand. He's acutely aware that some students walking by are staring at them as they walk by. Usually he doesn't listen to rumors, but part of him is curious about which ones will come from this.

He shakes his head after a minute of silence.]

I don't hate you. [Squeezing Sora's hand in return, Roxas watches the other's face.] You haven't done anything to make me even think about hating you. It was just an accident.

[The warmth of Roxas' hand in his is like holding the sun. He can feel the pulse there like musical rhythm. If Roxas is worried about people watching Sora doesn't even think the world around them exists. Just Roxas. Just Sora. He leans a bit closer, nose coming fairly close to Roxas' nose.]

Okay. As long as it was an accident.

[And with that Sora leans back and with Roxas' hand in his still starts for the sidewalk towards Roxas' street! ... Like he already knows where he's going--]

Let's get started on the project as soon as we can!

[So close!!! Roxas can see how thick Sora's eyelashes were, the blueness of those eyes, and a lot more. Sora was definitely cute. But so close.]

I-It was.

[He can breathe with Sora backing away. Ugh... Why had he never noticed someone so adorable in class before?

He blinks as Sora leads him along.]

Do you live this way, too?

Uhhh--

[Sora slows so he's in proper pace with Roxas. He still has his hand and well... Roxas isn't pulling away so Sora is not...gonna...let go.]

Sort of! [That's only half a lie. He can go this way it's just the long way to his house. Yeah.]

[Sort of? This is when warning bells should be going off. Roxas would ignore them, of course, and rationalize that Sora might have seen him walk this way on an occasion or two. Yeah. That's totally it.]

Okay? Well, I'll lead since we're going to my place, not yours.

[More of a tease than anything. Sora seems really eager to go study for whatever reason. If there hadn't been a group project, Roxas would have just loafed around since it felt like that kind of day.

Also why are they still holding hands? He's not sure if he should pull away or just go along with it... Might be easier just to go along with it.]

Do you mind if we stop somewhere along the way? I didn't have a chance to eat lunch. [Got caught up reading and forgot he needed to eat.]

[He's more than pleased to do whatever Roxas wants, honestly. It could literally be 'let's go jump off a bridge' and he'd agree to it. He gives a nod.]

Sure, it's really bad to skip lunch, you know! When I don't eat I get really grumpy.

[He shrugs and follows Roxas. Holding hands still...]

[Sora will not have to jump off a bridge! Unless he wants to, which then Roxas can't really stop him.]

Really? I just get tired. Gym wasn't very fun... [They were playing basketball and Roxas sat most of it out because of no energy.

He just keeps holding onto Sora's hand as he walks into a convenience store. Seems he's got something in mind for the cold case, grabbing a turkey sandwich before turning to Sora.] You want something?

[Sora is still smiling delightfully.] I'll have the same.

[But he does suddenly snatch Roxas' sandwich from his fingers, including one for himself.]

I'll pay, okay? [Not really a question, he's already heading to the counter to do so. Quick as a bunny.]

H-Hey! [Sora, why??? Roxas wanted to be the one to pay!

With a soft huff he follows, slowing down long enough to grab a couple of drinks He keeps at his side so Sora wouldn't see them. That's what he'll pay got then and Sora can't stop him.]

I could have paid for those, you know.

[He'll be quick to pay for the drinks before Sora can do that.]

You do drink cream soda? If not I can exchange it.

[This became an unexpected little battle. Sora laughs playfully and shrugs as he hands Roxas' sandwich to him.]

Cream soda is fine! Thanks.

[It wouldn't have been a battle if Sora had just accepted Roxas wanting to get him something. He takes the sandwich and hands the bottle to Sora.]

We can eat on the way. It's just a few more minutes.

[No more hand holding for the moment as Roxas steps out of the store to start heading to his place. Food was important and he was too impatient to wait till he was home.]

[As they continue on their journey to Roxas' house Sora can't help himself as he watches Roxas nom on his sandwich from the corner of his eye. His cheeks get warm with a light pink blush as he watches the way Roxas' lips move or how his tongue might peek out briefly to brush a crumb.

He tries to avert his gaze down to the sidewalk. It's very hard.]

Hey, Roxas? How long have you lived in this town?

[Roxas would be very confused if he knew someone was watching him eat so intently. It would make him want to eat more properly, get less food bits everywhere. Sora, you're a strange one.]

Hm? Just a couple of years now. I moved here during freshman year.

[Has it really just been a few years? High school was going to be over before he knew it.]

We're here. Don't mind all the shoes, the rack we had broke. [He shoves the rest of his sandwich in his mouth, digging some keys out and opening the door. There was indeed a lot of shoes. Or at least a lot of heavy looking boots that Roxas casually steps over before taking his own off.] Can you lock the door when you come in? My brother likes to keep it locked even when someone's home.

[Sora does as he's told and locks the door behind him as he steps in. Honestly, the pile of shoes at the door doesn't really bother him.]

It makes it look like your house is full of lots of people.

[He laughs a bit softly. It's nice to see that Roxas seems to have a big family. He's jealous...

Very jealous.

... Jealous.]

We're going to your room?

Not really. My brother just... he's bad at throwing his things out. And he keeps saying he'll do it himself.

[Seriously. It was getting to be a pain when it's dark and he trips over the shoes. Roxas nods as he looks back at Sora.]

Yeah. The dining room table... is more of a workbench. [Which Sora will see as they walk past the kitchen/dining room. At least the kitchen is clean. They head up the stairs and Roxas opens his room door. It's not too fancily decorated, more on the cozy side, with some random stuffed animals scattered about. There were some stacks of books and video games near the TV, which was way too close to the bed. The desk at least was big enough for two. Stars were rather easy to find, especially the ones plastered all over the ceiling. Glow in the dark, maybe?]

I'll go grab a chair from downstairs. Just make yourself comfortable

[Sora's gaze wanders about the room. He has a faint smile as he observes the little things like the stuffed animals and the little plastic stars littering the walls and ceilings. He always figured Roxas would collect such sweet little things. He's a sweet soul. ~~and he could see the stars somewhat from outside through the window sometimes~~]

Okay, I'll be right here.

[When Roxas leaves Sora can't help but feel his hands shaking. This is Roxas' room and everything smells like him. He wanders over to the bed and picks up one of the stuffed animals and brings it to his nose. Instantly he's blushing deeply. It smells so much like Roxas.]

This is Roxas...

[He wants to take the animal... If only as a token of how perfect this day is going. Quickly and quietly he stuffs it into an empty pocket of his bag. Before Roxas returns.

Then he sits at the desk.]

[Roxas went downstairs and grabbed a chair. Then he stopped and grabbed some snacks, very carefully carrying the chair upstairs. He sets it down and opens the door.]

Sorry. I grabbed some other things. [And now to carefully bring the chair in without dropping anything. Sora better be glad that Roxas won't notice the stuffed animal being gone for some time. Not till the weekend at least when he makes sure they're all on his bed again.]

Do you wanna use my laptop to look things up? I took some notes while reading at lunch.

[Hence no eating. Getting a head start on the project seemed more important.]

[Sora gives a quick nod and seems to be smiling innocently. He'll take the laptop and open it up to start his part of the research. He'd been much too busy texting Roxas today to start his part of the project early.]

You really got started during lunch break? You didn't need to do that, you know.

I wanted to. The guys I usually eat lunch with were in trouble, so I was by myself.

[Finally remembering to, Roxas plugs his phone into the charger. He lets it boot up to make sure to turn the background apps off before it would be left alone. A small noise pings to let him know he had a message.

Scratch that: a lot of messages.

Roxas stares at his phone as he sees the amount of messages Sora left him. No one's ever texted him that much before. A quick check shows it wasn't a background running app that ran the phone dry, it was literally Sora. Did he really have that much of an overeager project partner? ~~this doesn't seem obsessive just yet, just excited.~~]

Sora... did you think I wouldn't be there after school? Waiting for you?

[Ahh-- The phone!]

Err- I ... [Sora's face lights up with a blush as he stares from the phone to Roxas.]

I didn't want you to forget about me. Are you mad? [He swallows a breath and fidgets with his pen.] I was really excited when you said we could be partners, so I thought it would be okay to keep checking in. Then I thought maybe you changed your mind.

[There's checking in and then there's this. Yet Roxas can't find himself capable of getting mad. Sora, do you not have friends? Or if you do, do you do this to them, too? Roxas would ask, but it seemed a little rude. He sighs with a soft smile as he sets his phone down.]

If I had changed my mind, I would told you instead of ignoring you. It's not really nice to ghost someone.

[It's rude beyond belief.]

How did you not get caught texting so much?

[Sora shrugs lightly trying to seem casual.]

I guess I was just excited to get to know you better too.

[He's admired Roxas for so long so for a chance at this...?]

And I'm pretty good at hiding things when I need to.

[See, that sounds a little strange...]

I don't get it. Why get to know me better if we're just working on a project together? It's not like knowing what I'm like will help with it...

[Does Sora have an ulterior motive?............. no, seems too innocent for it. Roxas wants to trust Sora enough to not feel he needs to be suspicious of anything. Though wasn't it the cute ones people needed to be careful of?

Stop thinking like it's a horror movie.]

You're better than I am. I get caught sometimes.

[Sora tucks his chin down for a moment. His heart is starting to beat faster and he's not sure he's able to calm it down this time.]

You say that like after the project you won't want to talk to me anymore...

[He looks up at Roxas through his bangs, blue eyes wide and curious.]

Isn't it obvious, Roxas...? Why I'd like to get to know you better?

[Wouldn't it happen that way? The project is over, they get their grade, and Sora would move on? Roxas isn't going to hold onto the hope they could be friends if in the end if all Sora wants is a good grade even with with the almost borderline obsessive texting.

That line of thinking is stopped when Sora looks at him.]

... no, not really.

[It's honest. Roxas is confused. There's something going on here he's not picking up on.]

Are you gonna tell me?