Winter Days

Winter Days *6* [Auron]

THIS IS THE AURON INDIVIDUAL RESULT. IF HE IS NOT YOUR [BOC] THEN DO NOT READ THIS.

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Only a few moments had passed when the door behind you opened interrupting your thoughts. You turned around to see Auron step out and shut the door behind him. "Hey Auron. What are you doing?"
"Looking for you." He gave you a small smile.
"Found me." You grinned.
"Yes I did." Auron chuckled and offered you his arm, "Would you like to take a walk?"
You nodded and linked your arm through his. Auron led you down the alleyway in the direction that Gabe and Namine had gone earlier. The two of you turned the corner back onto the busy street.
"So how are you enjoying your belated birthday party?" Auron asked.
You grinned, "You guys are amazing. I can't believe you came up with this."
"Well if you had just told us it was your birthday on the 19th." Auron chuckled.
"It wasn’t a big deal at the time." You shrugged and leaned closer towards him. "When's your birthday Auron?"
You glanced up at him to see him pause a moment before answering, "October 5th."
You frowned, "I knew you then! You never told me."
"It was in the midst of all the Rufus drama. I turned 25 and you were still 17 so I wasn't exactly excited about my birthday. Besides...", He looked down at you and smirked, "It wasn't that big of a deal."
You smiled and rolled your eyes. Auron and you walked towards a park at the end of the street. The park was on higher ground and was brightly lit. There were tons of kids playing on a monster jungle gym area while older kids and adults hung about. You noticed Namine and Gabe sitting on a bench talking with each other, but you didn't pause to say hi. You and Auron continued to walk up a path that led even higher. Once you reached the end, it was no longer lit artificially just by moonlight, you sat down on one of the tables. From where you sat you could see the city's lights shining brightly. Auron stood in front of you with his hands in his pockets.
"This reminds me of the Summer Fair." You thought aloud. Auron chuckled and nodded. It reminded you of the necklace too. The one Xemnas crushed.
"I didn't do that in purpose I swear."
You looked over to Auron curiously. Before you could ask though Auron pulled out his hand to reveal a white bag that read ‘Passim Jewelers’ on the side.
"This isn't a Christmas present is it?" You frowned, "Because I didn't get you anything and now I feel just awful, I knew I should've-"
Auron placed a finger over your lips, "Just open it [Name]."
You pulled the black lid off and gasped. Inside was a white gold chain necklace. The charm at the end though was the small green orb you thought you had lost that same morning.
"I had Gabe grab that this morning." Auron explained. He took out the necklace and leaned forward to help you put it on.
You admired it with a smile, "Thank you so much. I love it Auron."
"Good." He nodded. Auron reached out his hand and slowly caressed the side of your face. You leaned into his hand. Auron leaned forward, but you were the one who closed the space. You set your lips on his sweetly. After a moment of lip locking Auron leaned back and whispered, "I love you [Name]."
You leaned forward and pecked him one last time on the lips in response.
"We should start heading back." You said as you stood up and stepped off the bench. You gave him a smile as your hand brushed the new jewelry hanging around your neck.
Auron had a small frown on his face that you weren't sure where it came from. You frowned as well when he sighed and stood up. "Of course." He mumbled quietly.
Auron began to walk down the path you came up on. You followed silently, but after a moment you slid your hand into his. He glanced up at you and forced a smile. The two of you walked all the way to the front of the park where it was densely populated and brightly lit.
"Hang on." Auron pulled you to a stop, "I need to throw this away."
Auron motioned for the white bag still in his pocket. He let go of your hand and walked towards a trash can in the distance. You watched him walk all the way over and toss it in. When he turned around though he was swarmed by little kids who began to talk to him. A smile graced your lips as you watched him smile softly and answer them.
"Hey baby." A deep voice greeted from behind you.
You spun around and your eyes involuntarily widened. A man with dyed blue hair, you could see his blonde roots, and neon purple eyes stood smirking at you. "You come here often?"
You frowned and shook your head. You took a step back but he grabbed your wrist.
"No don't leave baby." He said then his devious smile grew, "Why don't you come back to my place? I bet we could have a lot of fun."
You shook your head, "No thanks please let go."
He let go and sighed, "Oh. Ok. I figured I'd try. I should've known a girl like you would never say yes to me."
You watched him began to frown as he stuffed his hands in his pockets. "Sorry about that. I just figured maybe I'd give it a shot or something." He mumbled.
"Look maybe-" You reached forward to set a hand on his shoulder reassuringly. So you could tell him to ask someone else in a less creepy manner, but Auron's hand shot forward and snatched your hand out of the air.
"Get lost." He growled and pulled you behind him. The man didn't waste any time in turning around and running away. Auron turned around to you with a frown. "Are you ok?" He asked in a firm voice.
"Well- I- Well-Yes. I'm fine but Auron you were being really...mean." You said with an upset tone. The man had apologized after all.
Auron's frown deepened and he narrowed his eyes, "What?"
You hadn't seen Auron so upset before and it put you on edge. You took a half a step back and shook your head.
"It's just-" You bit your lip, "He was apologizing. You didn't have to-"
"[Name] it was a trick. You cannot trust people here." Auron yelled at you.
"What is your problem Auron?!" You cried letting your anger build up. "I mean tonight has been amazing! Why are you ruining it for me?!"
"I'm ruining it?! You've already ruined it!" He argued.
Your eyes widened with his comment. Auron frowned and tore his gaze away from you. "I didn't mean it like that." Auron sighed.
"It sure sounded like you did." You mumbled with hurt laced through your voice.
"It just so upsetting to see all these guys hitting on you", Auron lifted his gaze back up at you, "And then watch you not do anything about it. In fact you just encourage them."
"I do not!" You argued.
"You stand there and blush. That only makes them want to flirt more! I would know, I’ve spent my life around kids like Axel and Zack!" He yelled. Auron ran a hand through his hair frustratingly. You crossed your arms across your chest and looked away from Auron.
"I try it's just- I'm-" You stumbled across your words.
"Whatever [Name]. Just forget it. The night already didn't end like I wanted it to." Auron mumbled the last part to himself. He started to walk away.
"No." You said sternly as you found your voice, "I don't want to forget it. What ruined this night for you?! Because until now I thought it was perfect."
Auron stopped and turned back to look at you. He opened his mouth but closed it again quickly. Finally after a moment he stepped up towards you so he was only a few inches away from you. Auron set both his hands on your face and pulled you into a kiss. This time it was different though. It was rougher and filled with desperation. He pulled away after a short moment.
"[Name] I love you." He whispered sending his sweet warm reach across your lips. You remained still, unsure of what he was doing. "Do you love me?"
You opened your mouth but didn't say anything. Why did you find yourself speechless? You would do anything for Auron, that you were sure of.
"I- I-", You stuttered. You swallowed and continued nervously, "I really like you Auron. A lot. More than anybody else I know."
Auron dropped his hands and his face remained the same. He stuffed his hands in his pocket and you could tell by his expression that the answer you gave him was not the one he was looking for.
"I like teaching self defense. I like it a lot actually." Auron spoke aloud with an even tone, "That doesn't mean I love it though."
You reached forward to touch his arm, "Auron I..."
He moved so your fingers wouldn't graze him at all. It was painfully silent between the two of you, despite the park's loud chatter from everyone else. Auron finally sighed and started to walk away, but not in the direction the club was in.
"Auron where are you going?" You questioned as you started to follow him. He shot you a sad glance and shook his head.
"Don't worry about me. I just need some time alone." He mumbled and walked away.
You slowly watched as his figure grew smaller until it was completely out of view. Your hands clenched into fists and you could feel small tears building up at the corner of your eyes. You were positive that nobody around you could hear your shattering heart above the park's noise.
'Why couldn't I just say it?' You questioned yourself, 'Why couldn't I just say that I...'
As much as you wanted to chase after him you didn't want to make him anymore mad than he already was. You turned and began to walk out if the park. Snow was still falling and you had that hollow feeling in you. It reminded you of Hanna's funeral. How lost you felt. Except this time Auron wasn't here to comfort you. As you walked out of the park you noticed Namine being led away by two men in white suits. You looked around for Gabe but he was nowhere to be seen.
"Namine!" You yelled but none of them turned around.
You honestly didn't even bother questioning your motives as you quickly ran forward to follow the men and Namine.