Flaming Love(Axel x Reno)

Part 9: Morning After

Takes place morning after chapter 8:

Sunlight streamed in through partially drawn curtains, casting a rather calming look to Reno's room. I flung the covers off of me and tried to find my pants, slipping them back on and forgetting about my shirt. I started to become a little worried when i didn't hear any sign of Reno. But then I remembered that he had to work today. Which means I'd have to see if Demyx or Xigbar are available so Reno won't have a heart attack. I walked into the kitchen and saw a note taped to the fridge.

"Yo Axel,

Had ta leave early. Tseng was bein' a total asshole. Have ta go protect Rufus or some shit like tha. You know what to do.

-Reno

p.s: I'm bringing back something special."

Smirking, I put the note on the counter and raided the fridge for my breakfast. I sat at the table and stared at Reno's empty seat, shivering a bit. It just seems so cold without him sitting there. i sighed a bit and prodded my eggs. Today was gonna be boring as hell. But I thought back to the note on the table. I opened it up and read it again, and i smiled. I wonder what surprise Reno has for me when he gets home. I almost jumped out of my seat when my phone rang in my pocket, but i breathed a sigh of relief when i saw it was Reno.

"hello?"

Reno's voice sounded oddly tranquil. "Hey babe, how are ya?"

I sniffed a bit. "Dude, i'm fine, you've only been gone for an hour. What's the worst that could happen?"

Reno went silent for a moment.

I sighed and apologized. "I'm sorry Reno, i didn't mean it like that. Can you forgive me?"

Reno moaned. "Of course I can forgive ya babe. Ya know I luv ya more than that."

I moaned a little. "I definitely know that Reno. I remember last night."

I swear Reno smirked on his end. "That was too damn long without ya under me, crying out my name."

I laughed a bit. "Of course you would say that."

Reno cooed. "Am I getting too predictable yo?"

I thought about it for a moment. "Not really."

Reno seemed glad. "Glad i"m not boring."

I smirked. " i'm glad too. See ya after work?"

Reno sighed. "see ya."

I was a little confused when i hung up the phone. Reno seemed a little sad towards the end of that conversation. Maybe he was just tired. I shrugged and scrolled through my phone, looking for Xigbar's number. I grinned when i scrolled right past it. I have too many people on my phone. I thought for a moment before putting the phone to my ear. I was a little shocked when he picked up after the third ring.

"hella?"

I beamed."whassup Xigbar?"

"Axel brah! How've ya been? I heard you got away from your dad."

I was confused."How'd ya hear about that?"

"Demyx told me."

Damn that boy. "Anyway, can you be here today?"

"Lemme guess, Reno will have a heart attack if someone a'int there?"

"pretty much." I smiled.

"A'ight. I'll be there soon. I think i know where this Reno lives."

I smirked."A'ight, see ya then."

I hung up my phone and placed it on the coffee table. Well this was gonna be a rather interesting visit. Then again, this was Xigbar, so anything was considered interesting to him. I picked up the remote and flicked through the channels, finding nothing too interesting. I flicked my eyes to the table and wondered why my notebook was under Reno's cup of coffee. I drank the coffee and pulled the notebook into my lap, flicking through the worn pages. Maybe I left it here yesterday and he started reading it.

The banging on Reno's door nearly scared me out of my wits. Until I opened the door and saw Xigbar on the other end. I swear, the grin on his face could've rivaled the sun. He was dressed in an onyx long sleeved shirt and grey khakis. He had his glasses on, which probably meant he was gonna get all philosophical on me and shit like that. That was fine, i'm totally ready for that.

"Hey Axel brah."

I sighed. "Hey Xig, come on in."

Xigbar immediately sounded concerned. "Are ya alright dude?"

I plopped back on the couch and sighed deeply. "I've seen better days."

Xigbar hummed. "Thoughts of yer dad keepin' ya up again?"

I wiped my eyes. "Yea, pretty much."

Xigbar noticed my notebook and made a curious noise. "Is that the famous notebook that ya wouldn' let anybody see?"

I smirked. "Yea Xiggy, this be the one."

Xigbar turned his head to look at me. "Ya know, yer accent gets thicker when yer bein' cocky."

I smirked even wider. "And yers gets thicker when yar bein' a dumbass."

Xigbar laughed. "Guess that's true."

I leaned back into the couch. "Ya know, he's a real good guy."

Xigbar chuckled. "I figured that much, by the way ya've talked 'bout him."

I was intrigued. "Really? What way would that be?"

Xigbar thought for a moment. "Like a lovestruck teenager."

I sniffled.

Xigbar grew concerned again. "Ya a'ight?"

I couldn't hear what he had said. I was shaking a bit too much.

Xigbar hugged me tightly. "Hey there, it'll be okay."

I sobbed into his shirt, not really knowing why i was crying. I must miss Reno way too much. I gripped Xigbar tighter and hoped that Reno was ok...