Holy Hell Jail Cell

[Reno]

Sora looked away and Saix's words, but he answered him softly, his voice cracking a little as he held back tears. "If only he was lying..." He saw Saix jerk in surprise but he said nothing. He couldn't explain to the man how he knew; it was just a feeling he got when Ven had answered. He had told the truth both times and with all his heart he believed him.

Now if only feelings were enough to sway a court...



It seemed like hours later when he received his next phone call from his mother, telling him they would be meeting an old friend. He knew it would be Carina and her son. All he knew was... if there was someone out there who was going to 'help' his brother, he wanted to meet him. Besides his mother said it was someone he used to know, though 'Riku' didn't sound familiar to him at all.

So he followed his mom to the office near the center of town, looking around curiously. He was hardly ever done here since it was the 'government' section. Town hall was only a block away, the library on the other corner and the post office two streets down. And of course the courthouse...

He shook his head, distilling those thoughts as he followed his mother and Carina up the stairs and into the office. Though it wasn't new, it was certainly unlived in. The walls needed a new coat of paint, most of them only had a few things up like credentials and a few pictures, the desk was fairly bare and the bookcase hardly stocked, boxes sitting around it probably with knick-knacks and things for the room. His true blue eyes fell onto the man on the desk, and his breath caught.

That hair.

Then he looked up and the memory of the vestiges of Sora's mind disappeared.

Those eyes!

And then he stood.

HOLY FUCK THAT BODY!

Why was he a lawyer?! He should be a fucking MODEL!

"It's nice to see you again Riku. You've grown into quite a man." He heard his mother saying. How could she speak to him so easily look at how gorgeous he wa- OH MY GOD HE WAS LOOKING AT HIM!!! AND SMILING! OH GOD, HE WAS GOING TO FAINT!
Sora's cheeks flushed bright red. "H-H-Hi...." He stuttered, his voice squeaking a little.


The room was dull, blending into a beige color to hm as he stared, as he had for hours now, at the single bottle of schnapps he had been hiding for years now. The seal on the top was broken, and the liquid that was in the neck of the bottle was gone.

It was instead on the floor, staining the ugly carpet a darker color and making the room smell like beer. And all Roxas could so was sit and stare, sticking probably the 50th candy bar in his mouth in hopes of warding away the taste of the drink off his tongue that just wouldn't go away.

He had tried to drink it but he-

He looked up hearing the sound of the door, and the woman outside. He contemplated just leaving her out there, letting her know he wanted nothing to do with her ever again...

But in the end his need for human comfort won over. He stood, opening the door, making the girl pause and turn around from where she had been walking away. "What Xion?"


No one was a friend here. They were show offs, murders, egoists and more. But no one was a 'friend'. You could trust no one, turn your back on no one. Sharp eyes watched his fellow in mates as they swamped the table, talking about the newest meat. He had learned every lesson the second someone had tried pinning HIM up against the bathroom wall for a quick fuck. Hope that fucker liked his crushed ribs for his trouble...

That single moment told everyone not to try fucking with him. He wasn't a bitch, he was an alpha. A wolf, some of them called him.
He had liked the nickname enough he had a few tattoos, his favorite being the black and white one on the back of his neck with one that had bull horns and stegosaurus spikes and a long slinky tail like a cat's. It seemed to be surrounded in fire.

He sat there quietly, listening to the irritating talk, but his eyes narrowed when he heard Vanitas. He had heard about the new kid; fucking inmates gossip more than fucking women! He knew the kid was young, not as young as he had been but still young. Was convicted of a murder of a woman who had been his girlfriend's boss to help his girl move up in the restaurant. It was a perfect motive for some people. He was also a prostitute.

But not everything heard was what it appeared to be.

He stood suddenly, taking his tray. When he heard Vanitas he scoffed, stepping over the bench. "Gonna see what the new bitch has to offer of course." He ignored the wolf whistles and the others yells as he turned walking out of the cafeteria, still stranegly carrying his tray even though he no longer had an appetite.

He paused at the shower doors, hearing the sound of water rushing before he used his shoulder to push the door open, stepping inside. No one was there anymore it seemed. "Yo, bitch. You in here?"

[Rikugurl]

The silverette male nodded as he heard the shaky hello from his old, lost friend. His pale cheeks started to change into something more rosy before he looked back at Bryna. "Thank you... I'll do everything in my power to help your son get the justice he deserves." He gave her a soft smiled before glancing at his mom then back at Bryna. "I just need you to fill out some paperwork... if that's alright with you...?"


There was a sigh before black hair shifted, the woman leaving the door as she rubbed her arm. She paused however as she heard it open, her blue eyes widening when she heard his voice and... looked back to see poor Roxas hurting. "Oh Roxas...." Tears filled her eyes before she rushed back, stopping herself from hugging him because she knew he would push her away. He never liked being touched... especially now that he was mad at her.
"Roxas, I heard what happened and I.... and I'm so sorry.... I..." Tears started to run down her face as she looked at him in the eyes.

Her hand reached down, going into her purse before handing him a Hershey bar. "I..... I wasn't thinking... I don't want you to hate me! I want to help you.... I want to be your shoulder to cry on..... please... please Roxas...?"


On the floor, a naked, slick body was struggling. Semen was splattered all over him. His back, chest, neck, head... it seemed like it was all throughout his blonde hair as well. Some of it dribbled from his mouth as he panted. But.... there was a voice. Dull blue eyes opened, having a hard time seeing with cum gooped up in his lashes. "Nnnnnnnah...." He groaned, coughing a bit for more semen to fall to the floor.

N....n-no m....more....

[Reno]

OHMYGODOHMYGODOHMYGODOHMYGOD! HE ACKNOWLEDGED ME!!! Was about the extent of Sora's brain pattern as he received the nod. Holy shit, he owed his mother big for leading him to this angel. He was going to get her the BEST Christmas present ever!

"Oh of course I don't mind!" Bryna said eagerly, knowing the faster she did this, the closer she was to helping her boy out of that hellhole. She would jump through hoops if that would help! The man, ever the gentleman, smiled some, asking them to take a seat as he went to gather the paperwork from his desk.

Bryna sat down in a plush chair, seeing her son moving forward to do the same but Sora wasn't looking where he was going, eyes glued to that fine looking a- "AAAAAH!" The brunette cried, making everyone jerk as the blonde suddenly fell on the ground, having tripped over one of the many boxes sitting on the ground. Luckily it was only one full of books.
"Ooow..."
"Sora?!"
"I'm okay..." IDIOT, IDIOT, IDIOT!


The blonde tried to keep his expression motionless on his face; tried hard to pretend he didn't care about what Xion was saying...
But when he was handed the little candy bar, he swallowed some, his expression changing to one that made him look like he was going to cry.

To her surprise, and his own, he wrapped his arms around her, drawing her close and burying his head into her shoulder, his own shoulders shaking some. "T-Thanks..."


Terra's head turned, hearing the sound echoing on the tile, and walked down the line of showers, freezing as he cut around a barrier of one of the walls... and saw the kid everyone was raving about. Jesus... he looked like he was twelve not twenty-two. It was obvious what had happened, the evidence all over him.

Fuck, this was closer to fucking pedophilia. And this kid was a killer? He highly doubted that.

He set the tray on the barrier, walking into the overly large 'stall'. "Come on kid, time to clean yourself up." He reached out, turning on the stream of water before he reached down, YANKING him across the floor and right under the water. He stood over him, not minding the fact he was getting wet as well. Blue eyes slowly slit open, looking up at him, telling him he was at least alive. "When your fucking done, you can having something to eat." He stepped around the blonde and left the stall giving him some privacy.

[Rikugurl]

Papers were flipped though, some sweat running down the back of the silverette's neck.
Where did I put those papers....? I can't just tell her I'll call her when I find them. Dammit... this is not a good first impression!
Stress ran over the man before he heard a huge noise, looking back quickly to see the brunette man on the floor. Before he could ask if he was alright, his mother inquired and he was up and in the chair.

With his lip bitten, he walked over, picking up the box that Sora....
Sora...
That was his name... the boy he use to play with all the time... As he turned the box over, he noticed that.... the papers he was looking for were in them. With a smile, he picked them out and walked back to his desk. He flipped through some, putting an 'X' where Bryna had to sign and fill out.
"Here you are. Please just sign these here and I will present them to the judge first thing tomorrow morning to set up the first court date of the appeal." He explained a she flipped the papers over to Bryna and handed her a pen.

He crossed his fingers across the desk, trying not to look at Sora but... he couldn't seem to help it. "It's been awhile.... huh, Sora? How.... have you been...?" He asked as he pulled a hand away before pushing his glasses up his nose with his index finger and then pulled some of his silver hair behind his rows of earrings.


Xion's eyes widened as she was pulled into a hug. She could of melt... feeling his warmth... but this wasn't about her! She wrapped her arms around him slowly, hugging him back as tears continued to roll down her cheeks. "It's alright, Rox.... everything will be ok..." They finally let go and Xion couldn't help but reach up and touch his cheek as she wiped her tears away with her other hand. "C-can I come in?"


There was a noise... and then more noise and....."AAAAAH!!" He was pulled from the floor and skidded across the tiles, stopping against a cold tile wall before hot water slapped into his body, almost cleaning away most of the cum. "G....ggg....." But the shadow was gone just as his eyes slowly opened to see who wanted it next. He shivered even if the water was warm but he started to run his hands over his body, washing off the liquid that wasn't his. Fingers ran through disgusting hair, doing the best he could to get out his 'conditioner'. What was he doing? Did he just really....?

He he not learned anything?

Who cared... he wasn't becoming no one's....
The only person that could have him was Aqua...

After awhile, his haze came through as he could think better and and move easier. His fingers gripped the handle for the water and he turned it off before ringing out his little ponytail of water.

[Reno]

OOC: You mean impression not expression XDDDD

Talking about bad first impressions, Sora was preforming with flying colors.
If those colors were all red for failure that is.
He cleared his throat, apologizing lowly before he hurried to his chair, rubbing his hurting knee. Stupid, large feet!

He kept his eyes down as Riku returned, handing his mother the papers but after a few moments of silence, before he heard his name coming from that beautiful voice, making his heart sing. He looked up slowly, swallowed away the dryness in his throat. Awhile...? He used to know this god of the earth?!

He didn't even-

"Come on Sora, let's play Knights! I'm the white knight!"
"I wanna be the white knight, R-"-iku... He suddenly thought, and then it clicked. That hair, Carina being his mother, and most of all him knowing him. It all made sense now!

Riku was his first friend.

He grinned suddenly, feeling more at ease. "Yeah! It has. I've been good... considering circumstances and all." He glanced around the office, "How about you? A lawyer huh? Must be cool, though I thought you said you wanted to grow up to be a knight who saves princesses." He teased lightly.
Bryna glanced at him and smiled. It looked like he finally remembered.


The blonde hesitated at letting her in his abode... but in the end he slowly nodded, stepping back and going into the room. She came in. shutting the door behind her. Without a comment he sealed the cap of the drink he had foolishly opened and taken a taste of before spitting it out, throwing it back under his bed. But even if it was hidden, the smell of the alcohol staining his carpet was not.

Ugh, that was going to drive him insane for weeks to come...


As Ven slowly walked around the shower barrier after his shower was finished, a towel was thrown in his face. "Well? Dry yourself bitch." The towel was pulled down quickly but eagerly to hid the blonde slim but bruises body, and his eyes landed on a brunette-haired man leaning against the wall, his shirt off and hanging on the shower head above him to dry off. But Ven saw it a bit differently.

"Tch, calm down," He said before the other could freak out too much. "I ain't gonna do anything to ya. At least, not yet." He grinned before pushing off the tiles walking around the blonde in a vicious circle, like a wolf trying to corner it's prey. Was it any wonder why he got the nickname?

As he circled the other, Ven could see a myriad of tattoos on the man's skin, most of them of wolves. One of the most 'artful' was of the howling wolf sitting under a moon on her right shoulder blade. However there was more than that. On his arms and slashed along his skin were thin white and pink scars, possibly made by a knife. They all seemed to be in the same process of healing and looked years old.

He stopped in front of the blonde, looking down at mine with narrowed eyes, then scoffed. "Better show some spark in you kid, or they're gonna eat your scrawny ass alive. They're already talking 'bout whose gonna own it. Tch, I might even think about it." He turned walking back to where his shirt was hanging, nodding to the plate sitting on the half-wall. "You better think about eating too."

[Rikugurl]

Riku blinked as Sora started to talk... like he did so many years ago without a care. That was when he realized that the brunette had probably forgotten who he was until he said his name. Figured... He smiled though, nodding as he heard that his old time friend was alright.

However, when the 'saving' princesses came up, he smiled and shook his head. "Heh.... well.... I guess I can still save damsels in distress, such as your mom, right?" He laughed before rubbing the back of his neck. "But... I didn't realize back then that I wouldn't be attracted to.... girls..."

Bryna was suddenly elbowed lightly, making her look over at her grinning friend. Riku just admitted he was gay to Sora! How exciting!


Xion smiled as she walked in... but she wasn't surprised that his place was a mess. However... she was shocked that it smelt like alcohol. Roxas sat on his bed as she avoided the stains in his rug. "My mom has a carpet cleaner... maybe I can bring it over soon...." She said softly... but the silence rang through the place for a few minutes.

"I.... I don't know if you got any of my messages but... I just want to assure you that.... that I'm not.... a druggie. I....I just smoke pot when I'm really stressed... and it's not very often. Just when finals come around... or a huge essay is due in like two days.... it really helps.... and I'm really sorry about how stupid I was.... buying it in front of you. I should of known better... I'm a horrible friend...."


"F...fu---" The blonde was pushed back slightly when a towel was thrown into his face, pulling it down quickly to tie around his waist. His breath was still harsh as he looked up, seeing the tanned brunette with... tons of scars and tattoos... and he was--- "I!---" He was cut off again before this man pushed off, and started to walk around him like he was some sort of prey. Blue eyes narrowed as he stumbled around to make sure this guy didn't try anything funny.

Ven let out a growl when he finally stopped, telling him some shit that he didn't even believe happened in jails anymore. Dammit... wasn't there suppose to be guards in the showers!?
As the man walked off, Ven's fist clenched. "Fuck you! My name's not bitch, it's Ventus, asshole!" His eyes started to become darker as he looked at the food. "I'm not even suppose to fucking be here! I'm not eating shit you scumbags offer me either!"

Just outside the door, it was easy to hear a muffled taunt. "Are you're done playing with it, wolfie?"

[Reno]

The brunette chuckled but smiled, nodding at that. Right now, Riku was helping them all and he probably didn't even realize how much. He blinked however at the next statement... then his mind went completely off track.

Wait... WHAT?!

His eyes widened, staring at Riku. "You mean you're gay?!" How did he NOT pick up on that?! He got a strange look, making Sora blush a little but he smiled. "Well I mean... I am too is all..."

It was too bad Riku was way out of his league. He might of considered flirting with him a bit. But no, a hot guy like Riku - hot successful guy - was one of those types who could get anyone he wanted with a snap of his fingers. And he was sure his old goofy friend wasn't on that list of anyone...

Bryna smiled back at Carina, just shrugging. But secretly she wanted to say 'See, I told you they'd hit it off!'


"You know..." Roxas spoke as she trialed off, looking at her a bit apathetically. "I was in rehab for three months. For heroin and alcohol abuse. But I learned shit about every other drug out there. I know Marijuana isn't very addictive but..." He looked away, before murmuring softly, "You know the kinds of shit they can slip into that stuff? I mean, how much do you know about that Axel guy? How much do you think you can trust him?"

He looked at his friend, deadly serious as he spoke, "Because all he needs to do is mix a little something extra in there and you could be fucked for life. You have any idea how easy it would be to take advantage of you if you fell into that position?!"


Well, at least he had some spunk still. Terra rose an eyebrow, grinning some but when he heard the voice, his eyes narrowed. If Van got a hold of this kid... it was over for him.

Besides this one was actually cute. He wanted to make some use out of him. He hadn't had a good lay in awhile.

"No, I'm training my pup Vanitas!" He stepped towards Ven again, this time a different gleam in his eye. Before Ven could do anything he grabbed his wrist and yanking him around roughly, pushing him up against the shower barrier, pinning both his arms against the wall. "Until you make your name here, your name is bitch."

He leaned down some, "You're my bitch. And I'm going to make sure everyone knows it." He looked down into wide blue eyes before grinning maliciously as he heard the door opening behind them, knowing it was Vanitas. Perfect.

He shot his head down, grabbing a chunk of skin from the boy's shoulder where it junctioned with his neck and snapped his teeth, the flesh breaking around his teeth. He heard the blonde scream and blood filled his mouth.

[Rikugurl]

Riku's eyes widened when Sora shot out the obvious question. He swallowed, feeling his nerves tightened. Well... that was one way to ask... However, he calmed down quite a bit as Sora added the bit that he was gay too. He knew this much, since Carina had told him about how Sora's dad wouldn't allow him to go to the ball with his boyfriend. Then again, he could of been bi BUT WHY WAS HE CARING SO MUCH!?

Another blush ran over his face as he cracked a small smile. If their parents were RIGHT there, he would of asked his old time friend if there were any cute singles around this area that he knew of. He was sure that a great guy like Sora must of had a nice boyfriend...
It grew silent again as Bryna continued to write down information... but Carina was determined....

"Hey, how about you two boys have lunch sometime soon? You'll both be working together for awhile and I think it would be a great idea for you to talk after so many years apart!" The silverette woman smiled, seeing her son shy back a bit in his seat.


Blue eyes widened behind a black haired outline as her friend started to lay it on her like peanut butter! The look in her eyes made her become nervous, as if he was going to attack her and shake her until she believe in whatever he was saying. It was so startling that she lost her breath by the end of it, staring at him in shock before wrapping her arms around herself, looking down at the floor.

"No.... No, Axel wouldn't do that. We've been friends for years... he doesn't want to hurt me. He's trying to make enough money to get somewhere in life... He has really good ideas.... but no one seems to listen to him. He can't get a real job because of his past... and no one will give him a second chance so now all he can do is sell pot... and help his aunt who saved him from the gang he use to be a part of. He wants to do good, Roxas..."

Slowly she looked up at him, biting his lip. "Besides... he likes other guys... and he even told me he thought you were cute.... but that his brother ruined any chance of becoming your friend..." She wasn't sure what Axel meant by that... but Roxas's eyes sure grew wide...


Blonde hair shifted as deep blue eyes glared at the door. Who the fuck was that!? And he wasn't an 'it'! FUCK, he hated it here already. This was worse than the streets and he didn't even think that was possible. Before he could think about what was happening though, the tanned man who came here to 'help' was suddenly getting close and--- "UGH!" He growled, his hand coming up to defend himself only to be caught and be taken back but the immense amount of strength.

His other arm was pinned as he was slammed into the wall, some breath being knocked out of him.

Holy shit... how can someone be so strong!?

His eyes widened when he listened to what this asshole had to say just as the doors behind him started to open. Glancing over the tanned shoulder, he could see silver ha---"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!"
Ventus screamed bloody murder as a chunk of his flesh was RIPPED off his body, blood filling the other man's mouth as more ran down his wet chest.

The man at the door paused, frowning as he saw Terra leaning over a shorter blonde. Fists clenching, he looked back down the hallway to see some guards coming.
"AGAINST THE WALL!" One yelled, Vanitas quickly doing as he was told, chuckling all the way.

[Reno]

....OR maybe he was on that list!!! His cheeks darkened glancing at Carina THEN at Riku who seemed nervous and uncertain. Their moms were... trying to set them up?! Was that why his mom urged him to come?!

"U-Uuum... sure I mean..." Sora stuttered some, which was not like him at all but how could he help it with this God right in front of him?! "Lunch sounds good."

Lunch sounds good?! Was that the best he could say?! What kind of first impression (well okay wasn't technically first) was he making here?! Usually he'd be flirting right now, maybe using some of his boyish charm and smile to get a date. He'd had a lot of boyfriends and even more one-nighters that often didn't go another more than another date or two.

But now he was acting like he was back at square one! Like he was dating Tidus again or something!


The blonde grit his teeth, about to snap at her, call her on her words. That was complete bullshit. Who thought his only way to make a living was with drugs?! He could find a job somewhere in the gallows at least. It wouldn't be glamorous but he knew very the kind of scum some people hired and some didn't even DO background checks or drug tests!

His body jerked a little when she mentioned the next part, hearing that this Axel freak... thought he was what?! Who the fuck did he think he was saying-
"-but that his brother ruined any chance of becoming your friend..."
-.....that.... sort of.... shit....

What?

He stared at his friend for a long while, unable to stop his heart as it started to thunder in his chest. He swallowed hard, his throat suddenly dry, and it took him a few moments to find his voice before he finally asked a question he already knew the answer to. "Who... is his brother...?"


There was a slight purr of satisfaction that Ven probably didn't even notice, a wet tongue lapping at the blood as it streamed down pale skin. He held the blonde's wrists tighter to help keep him up, feeling his body shaking in pain but pulled away when he heard the yell of a guard.

He started to let go of Ven but the other started to fall, quite possibly in shock, and he quickly caught him around the waist before sitting him down, having him lean against the wall. He chuckled some, sitting down beside him as a few guards came streaming in. "There a problem?" He asked, utterly innocent.

[Rikugurl]

Carina chuckled as she heard Sora's response. This was going better than she thought! Thank goodness Bryna suggested it. If their boys got together... oh, she would be able to spend more time with her old friend and not feel like a nuisance... and best of all, her son would finally of met someone that made him happy... or met someone period! They always got along when they were children, he didn't see why they wouldn't get along now!

"Oh.... um.... yea... that sounds good. But uh.... I think....dinner would be more.... er... appropriate for me. OH! If that's ok with you.... Sora." Riku blushed some, smiling nervously as he didn't want to make it seem like it was all about him.
Ugh... why am I acting like this? Is it because this is the closest I've been to another gay guy? But this is Sora, my old friend... but... I don't know him any more than any other person in this city...

When Sora replied, Riku snapped out of his thought. "Oh... great. Umm... how about... tomorrow night? You're going to.... have to pick the place since I really don't know anything around here..."


Xion frowned as they were in silence for a bit, not enjoying the smell of alcohol any but luckily, Roxas brought her back to reality with his question. Running her tongue across her dry lips, her brow pinched as she tried to remember what Axel had said his brother's name was. "I... I'm not sure...." She placed her hand on her cheek, looking away as she tried to remember the time she asked Axel if he had any siblings. He had tried to tell her no at first, but his answer was unsure and shaky. She was able to get it out of him but was sorry that she did when he started to yell about his older brother.

That he didn't make the Gallows any better than it was now...

And that he went to jail for a drug bust a few months before. He said something about him turning himself in or some of that jazz. She suddenly shook her head when the name popped up. "Oh, that's right.... I think his name was.... Reno?"


The female prison guard slammed Vanitas into the wall as she held onto his wrists. "What's all the screaming for, Vanitas?"
The silverette only chuckled. "Don't know a thing."
"Is that so...?" The woman frowned before pulling his arms down. "I'm bringing you back to your cell. Let's go."
The two silverette walked off, some static coming from the guard's walkie.

The male guard poked his head in, looking at the two inmates. "I heard a scream come from here, what's going on?" Terra answered... that it was him who screamed because Vanitas had come in when he was naked. It was true that the tanned man put in a complaint that Vanitas wasn't to have the same shower call as himself due to combat issues from the past.
"Well hurry up and call your watch guard. I'll be back in 10 minutes and if you two aren't out, you're suspended to the pen for a day. Got it?" He frowned before leaving.

"A-aaah...." Blue eyes tightened, not having the will to yell out towards the guards. His neck hurt so much, his nerves were twitching on end. "Wha.... what the fu-uuuck is....w-wrong with you....?" He winced and panted as he looked up at the other, more blood running down from the wound.

[Reno]

"U-Uh sure! Dinner is good too!" Sora said, his cheeks a little redder then before at the prospect of dinner, his mind spinning in circles as he realized they were really going to go on a date together! He swallowed hard when he heard that he would have to choose. Right... Riku didn't live here.

Riku didn't live here.

Ven would of been proud of him if he knew just how quickly his mind turned from innocence to evil plotting. Maybe there was hope for him yet to swoon Riku; he just had to pick somewhere romantic.

"Do you... like Italian?" He asked trying to keep his voice light as if he wasn't up to something at all. He smiled when he heard the other's response. "Great! I know this great little restaurant not far away. It's uptown some, on Traverse Street, called Sapori D’ Italia." He said, adding a little accent to the name. Though he had studied french, Italian wasn't a far stretch. "How does... six-thirty sound to you?"

Beside him, his mother was trying to hide a smile knowing EXACTLY what her boy was up to. That little sneak! She never realized how devious he could be. She knew that restaurant of course; herself and Sirocco used to go there all the time because the food was good and the prices weren't terrible. But most of all, it was an atmosphere meant for lovers.


The blonde on the bed frowned, watching his friend as she thought silently about what he had asked her. He looked away towards the window uncertainly, seeing the glare running across the glass with a painful intensity. His eyes shut as he heard her tone change, hearing the recognition in her tone.

And then the name.

Oh god that name.

He swallowed hard before he turned his back on her. "Jesus..." He grabbed the candy bar she had given him, tearing the wrapping over before snapping off a piece and shoving it in his mouth. "Listen to me Xion... stay the fuck AWAY from Axel... if he's anything like his brother..." He shut his eyes, tears welling in his eyes "It won't matter who you are or how close you are... he's going to hurt you. He'll betray you in the end."


Terra hid his smile as he gave some random excuse to the guard, his body carefully blocking Ven from view. It didn't take much to make him leave though. The truth of the matter was, they didn't really give all that much of a fuck what happened to them all. They were the worst of the worst in their eyes.

He tilted his head when he heard Ven, looking back at him. "Wrong? With me? Nothing. I'm doing you a favor." The blonde started to shout at him, asking how the hell EATING him helped him but he chuckled, insulting him further. "That? That's my mark. Now everyone will know you're mine and will think twice before messing with you."

The blonde continued to yell, but Terra reached out, grabbing his chin and tilting his head up to meet his gaze. His expression became serious as he looked down at the other's big blue eyes. "Listen kid, whether you did kill some shit girl or not doesn't fucking matter to them. All the guards see is another fucker who deserves what he gets; all the inmates see is prey. You got that? So, when you wonder why some idiot guard looks the other way when he so plainly is noticing some inmate's relative handing him a knife only for him to go and kill some other low-life fucker in here and they take just a LITTLE too long to go and find him some help, don't be fucking surprised. You turn your back on anyone in here bitch when you tick them the fuck off they'll kill you without a thought. And no one is going to fucking save you because their are no heroes for bad guys. Understand?"

[Rikugurl]

Riku shifted when he heard Italian. That seemed pretty fancy for just a 'nice to see you again' but he couldn't refuse the offer. "Yea, I like Italian." He nodded when he heard the place, jotting it down quickly on his desk calender. Actually... that was the first... appointment he had on this thing. It looked.... nice. He gave a soft smile before looking up, smiling at the time. "Yea, sounds good. Hopefully I can find something to wear... I still really haven't unpacked yet upstairs."

"Oh! Why didn't you say something, Riku? I could of helped you unpack tomorrow." The silverette woman smiled, seeing Bryna finally hand over the paper.
"Oh....ok, thanks mom." The man smiled before taking the papers. "Thank you Mrs. Holani," Riku started as he flipped through the papers. "Like I said before, I will file these with this judge tomorrow and schedule an appeal. When I receive our first date, I will give you a phone call."


Xion stepped back as Roxas ripped open his candy bar like a madman but she only knew it helped him. But... even if she was here to make him feel better...
"No, you're wrong!" She suddenly snapped, blue eyes glaring down at her blonde friend. "I know... that someone hurt you... really bad... but that doesn't mean everyone is out to get everyone else!" She swallowed before sighing, becoming more relaxed. "Axel isn't like his brother. He hates everything he's doing and I feel bad that I can't give him that push out of... that hell hole."

She looked at Roxas before sitting on the stained floor. "Roxas... Axel's... a really great guy. He cares about the Gallows in a way other people should. He doesn't want it to be the last resort for people who lost hope. He wants kids who are born there... to be able to amount to something. He wants to make a change. And I know what he's doing right now isn't great towards that goal but... I... I'm his only friend... and what can I do?" She shook her head before looking up at Roxas. "I'm not going to run away from a friend. I wouldn't do it to you either..."


Teeth clenched as Ven's chin was pulled and the two looked at each other. Though his mind was swirling with distrust and pain... he listened. He should of known it... why the guards didn't seem to care... because all these people in this section of the jail had done horrible crimes...
And no one gave a shit.
Which reminded him...

"Alright... s-so let me get this straight. There's no heroes here.... but you JUST fucking told me that you were protecting me? How the fuck does that add up!?"

[Reno]

The brunette blinked as the other mentioned he had nothing to wear... and his cheeks flushed bright red at the though of Riku walking into the restaurant with... nothing on. Mmmm.... naked Riku...

The mother smiled and nodded," Thank you very much Riku. We really appreciate this." She stood glancing to her son. "Come on Sora."
"Huh?" The brunette blinked, snapping out of his daze. "O-Oh, right!" He stood, running a hand through his hair some and making the spikes sway before they stubbornly stuck back up. No amount of gravity would be able to pin them down for long.
But Bryna smiled a little, a little bit of deviance in herself as she said, "You might want to give Riku your cell number, in case he needs directions or needs to reschedule."
"Oh, yeah!" Sora said, nodding in agreement before he looked to the silverette, smiling as he was given some paper and a pen to write on, hurried scrawling the seven digits "Call me if you need anything alright?" He handed the paper back, smiling, "See you tomorrow!"

There were some short farewells between the two families before Bryna was walking her son out of the office, once they met the cold crisp air of winter, she glanced at her son, chuckling. "That was rather mean of you."
Sora blinked innocently. "What?! I was a perfect gentleman!"
"Oh Sora, you're taking that poor unsuspecting boy to one of the most romantic restaurants in town!" She said, opening her car doors.
"Strictly on a friend-to-friend basis!"
"Right~ And where do you take your boyfriends? To Italy itself?"
"Maaaaybe...." The brunette laughed, ducking inside the car.


The blonde frowned, looking away from his friend again as she tried to justify what she was doing. But he didn't believe a fucking word of it - even if this jackass had some 'good' goals in his heart, he didn't seem to be trying too hard to change, now did he? He didn;t even look one bit guilty when he was handing Xion that... that shit... destroying her life and...

He snarled at her last words, glaring at her. "You really wanna fuck HELP him Xion? Then stop buying shit from him. Until you do, you're just using him." He pushed off the bed, walking over to the window. "And he's just using you."


Terra rose an eyebrow as Ven snapped back at him before sighing. "You need your ears cleaned bitch? I ain't fucking doing it for free." He smirked, grabbing the blonde's arms before yanking him down and laying him out on the tiles. He got on top of the other, his hips laying across the other's before he looked down at the other, licking his lips.

"You're mine now. That means I can do whatever I want with you." He tangled his fingers into blonde hair, yanking it roughly and making the blonde gasp in pain. He took the opportunity to seal their mouths together, his tongue running across Ven's.

[Rikugurl]

The snow fell slightly from the sky above, making the air a bit crisp. The snow already on the ground crunched under nice shoes as a man walked down the sidewalk, looking inside all the stores he passed. He wore a nice, long wool coat that was a bit tailored; a coat his mom had bought him when he graduated law school. He couldn't believe he had done so himself... and worse yet, he hadn't come out with any friends either.

Having friends in the law business really helped...

The man sighed, seeing the breath before him and floated by as he stopped in front of a place that had red lights glowing from the windows. Glancing up, his aquamarine eyes fixed on the name.
Sapori D’ Italia
The place looked pretty fancy... but then again... Sora was a part of a rich family and he was a lawyer... things in their life was suppose to be fancy.... right?

The door was opened and he was hit with Italian atmosphere. There was Italian music playing along with the smell of Italian cooking in the air. He glanced around, seeing people all dressed up nicely as he walked towards the man waiting to seat him. Saw Sora....
That was when he paused, hearing his name being called from across the room as another man waved from afar.


The sound of a vacuum cleaner was suddenly shut off and a girl sighed happily. Glancing around, the rug was spotless again before she started to roll up the cords. "All done!" She called before pulling her hair back, running her arm across her sweating forehead. She had spend hours cleaning up Roxas's dorm room from the smells of alcohol and anything else, really. For his sake and that of the school. They were going to have winter break soon so the school would be coming to all the dorms and cleaning them out and inspecting them.

Roxas would get into a lot of trouble if the school came in here with that mess.

As for her, she threw away her very smile amount of weed and promised Roxas that she wouldn't buy another.... and that she would have sweets when she got stressed... though she didn't know how that was suppose to relax her...


A fork came up to chapped lips, eating the last of his mashed potatoes. It was a late lunch thanks to a riot breaking out in another part of the prison and he would of been happier just to skip it and have dinner since that was served in the cell like breakfast. The food here wasn't bad... but it wasn't his cooking or Aqua's... or the place under their apartment.
All he really was thankful for was the guard who did his job and pulled that tanned guy off him minutes after he plunged his tongue down his throat.

But... all that was behind him because tomorrow... he'd be able to get visitors... so he could see his family again and find out what was happening... and best of all... he would be able to see Aqua again...

He reached for his tray and suddenly winced, feeling a horrible pain in his shoulder. At least the nurse was able to stitch it up... She seemed to give a shit about him. As he sat up, he looked over... only to see the same exact man from yesterday coming towards him. He could only swallow before walking the other direction, knowing if he said something loud, it might cause another riot to happen in the cafeteria which would be the last thing he wanted to do... but he was gaining...
"Go away and leave me alone..." He whispered harshly.

[Reno]

Nervous hands pulled at the ends of his sweater, the material soft and new under his fingertips. He hadn't been able to find a THING to wear that seemed right for the 'date' tonight. He spent more time looking through his closet then he had in years and even more time in the bathroom trying to 'fix' his hair.

Well he after about two hours of struggle he was about to give up when he gt a call from his brother. It was like a stroke of luck. He and Xion had been cleaning out the dorm and Roxas said he had found a sweater of his in his drawers somehow mixed in with his clothes.

It was perfect. A black with gray and dark blue crowns on it. It had been hardly worn because he had lost it shortly after he had bought it, not realizing somehow had gotten mixed with Roxas' clothes. It must of been the maid. He was glad it still fit, and it went perfectly with his baggy black slacks.

But now he was second guessing himself. Maybe he looked too... uncolorful? Riku always remembered him to be in lots of color and the outfit hardly had any.
And the restaurant. It was beautiful with chandelier's handing from the ceiling, the tables were spaced carefully to allow for some privacy among customers with rows of yellow roses (of which he made sure to keep a distance from) sitting in planters between from booths and tables, the chairs cushioned and made with beautiful cheery wood. The table was decorated with a white cloth, the glasses and silverware overly fancy. And there was a candle burning at the edge of the table. Was he coming on too strong? Would Riku even notice he was trying to...?

He glanced up, catching a hint of silver. Oh god he looked stunning. No time to worry now...

"Riku!" He called, catching the man's attention and waving him over. He swallowed as he watched the silverette excused himself from the host and practically glided around the tables to him. He smiled as the other took the seat across from him. "Nice to see you made it."


A nose wrinkled at the smell of the disgusting, acidic liquid that seemed to permeate the sink he was scrubbing down with bleach. An empty bottle of schnapps was in the trash only partially hidden under the Kleenex already in the trash. Roxas sighed, turning on the sink water again, placing the sponge under the warm stream before squeezing out the excess and scrubbing down the ceramic again.

Slowly the smell started to dissipate, overtaken by the clean fresh scent of Clorox. Just as he was finishing, he heard Xion calling from the other room, the carpet having been steam cleaned. He really owed her... considering if they found out he had any bit of alcohol in his room they wouldn't only take away his scholarship; they would of kicked him out of school.

"Thanks!" He called, turning off the water before walking into the next room. He breathed in slowly, not detecting even a hint of alcohol in the room any longer. He sighed in relief, before glancing at Xion, a faint smile on his face. "You really saved my ass you know?"


A tray was thrown without a care onto the trashcan top, blue eyes scouring the tables in a predatory way before they landed on a small blonde who was sitting separated from the rest, scrunched up some on the bench as if to disappear. But he couldn't hide from him.

The brunette grinned, sauntering across the room towards him, his long bangs brushing his skin as he did. He didn't get the whole way before the blonde looked up, catching site of him and his eyes became fearful before he quickly got up, trying to flee from him.

Too bad he had such short legs.

He caught up to the other, hearing the other's harsh whisper, the threat harmless to him. "Hooo? What was that you said?" He reached out, gripping around the blonde's shoulder tightly where he knew the wound was purposely before yanking him around. But something felt strange... "Hmmm?" He pulled up the other's too big shirt some, seeing the hint of bandages on the skin. "You got stitches bitch?"