"Axel laughed at the males hair. "Yeah, most definitely dyed." He said and touched his roots. "You a natural blond?" He asked and raised an eyebrow. He then slowly treaded away from him, staying in the water. He was having far too much fun. The deep middle of the pond looked even more enticing. He pulled off his shirt and kicked off his already soaking wet shoes and socks, and peeled out of the pants to his boxers then jumped in. "Are you coming or not, chicken?"

Roxas pouted lightly for a second. "So what if I'm blond. It doesn't mean I'm stupid." he said, crossing his arms as he watched Axel go away from him. He couldn't keep the pout on his face for long though and a smile spread across his face. He pushed his wet bangs out of his eyes before he pulled his shirt and tossed it over to the edge of the pond so it doesn't get more wet. He pulled off his now soaked shoes and socks before slipping his pants off as well. He smiled happily as he jumped into the deeper area of the pond. It's been a long time since he's had this much fun.

Axel laughed as the fish swam around them, darting away from the young men. "So... this life looking up a bit?" He asked before grabbing one of the males hands and pulling him closer. "I never called you stupid, stupid." He said with a smile. "I may have muttered cute once or twice, and if you'd rather me not I'll stop. You really are more strikingly unsimilar to Sora though. I love it."

Roxas couldn't stop a light blush from forming on his face when Axel pulled him closer. Which wasn't like him at all! He was normally in control of his reactions and he fought it off quickly. But hearing that he'd been called cute had caused his heart-rate to pick up slightly. Why was this happening? Axel hated Sora and Sora looked like Roxas. So there shouldn't be any reason for the man to having feelings for him, right? He shook his head slowly. "I though me and Sora looked exactly the same besides our hair."

"Your eyes are different, when you smile you only have one dimple, and your voice, although neither of you talk very much at all in public is just a semitone different... But I could tell. Your eyes said everything I needed to know. And so does that blush." He said quietly then laughed as he gained leverage and dunked the boy. He really did love his hair being wet. When he came up he touched his chin. "I lied. You look nothing like Sora."

Roxas froze on the inside for a second. So Axel did see the blush? Dang it. He has to keep everything under control or he's going to accidentally send off the wrong signals towards him. But he was amazed that he could see such small details between him and Sora. He'd never noticed it before. He had drawn in breath to say something as he was dunked under the water. Once he came up he wiped the water off his face quickly and pushed his bangs out of his eyes. "I wasn't blushing." he said, trying to defend himself in some way.

Axel nodded, "Sure." he said and then pushed away to float on his back. he was being too forward, he could even tell. Axel wasn't used to having other men near him, having other men want him and even though Roxas never claimed that he wanted him, he kind of hoped. He didn't get the offer too often to kiss men. Especially men who were impersonating the prince. He bit his lip and closed his eyes, letting the sun beat down on him.

Roxas was silent for a few seconds when Axel pushed away from him. He felt kinda... hurt? Why? Why was he actually enjoying all the attention he was getting from another man? He never thought he'd enjoy something like that. Was his feelings just being messed with like some cruel, sick joke? He really hoped not. "Hey..." he started to say, but paused for a second as he thought of what he was going to say. "Why do you notice the small details about me? You're not just trying to make me fall for you just so you could crush whatever feelings that may develop, are you?" He didn't know how else to ask it.

Axel stopped and turned his head to look at the male. "...No." He muttered and then sighed. "The only thing I can be accused of doing is liking you, of liking YOU not SORA and having the true honesty and attention to tell the difference between you and the real Prince." He bit his lip as he thought. "If what I'm making you feel is unwanted, I suggest you leave and never look back, because I entend to truly like you until you say no more. And even then, I'll only be restraining my true wants." He sighed and closed his eyes. "I just... I like you, is that such a terrible thing?"

Roxas was silent for a long time. So he really did like him? How was he supposed to feel about that? He didn't really know, but a happy feeling was growing inside him. He shook his head slowly. "No. There's nothing wrong with liking me. I'm just not used to all the attention." he said. It was true that all the attention Axel was giving him was making him feel confused, but that didn't mean he didn't enjoy it. "And I don't plan on leaving anytime soon, so you better get used to having me around."

"Fine." Axel said then took his hand. "Get used to it, because to me, you're Roxas. The beautiful guy who has tricked everyone but myself into believing he's a Prince. Probably to smart for your own good, but cuter than fuck so I don't care." he said and laughed. "Now stop and relax, you've got plenty of time before your lunch, but I'm thinking we should skip it and just... stay here. Get wrinkly fingers and toes so I can get to know you more, and you can blush a deeper red. Because the way you look now... It's adorable."

Roxas bit his lip as his gaze drifted off to the side for a second. So he was cute? Adorable? Never before had he been called that by anyone other than his mother and that often led to embarrassment, but for some reason when Axel said it, it made him feel good about himself. He wasn't sure about skipping lunch, but it all depended on how hungry he was when the time came around. Until then, he didn't mind staying here. A small smile formed on his face for half-a-second before it turned into a pout. He hadn't realized he was blushing. "I'm not blushing..." he muttered, turning his attention back to Axel.

Axel smiled and looked back at the sky. "Whatever you say, Roxy." He said and grinned, running his hands through the water. "I would be killed at the castle for saying any of this around anyone. I would die... so you cant tell anyone." He was sure he could trust the boy mostly because he had his own suspicions. But he wasn't dead set on that ideal.

Roxas pouted for a second. "Don't call me Roxy." he said, crossing his arms for a half second. He wiped the pout of his face though after awhile. "Don't worry. I won't tell anyone." he said. He didn't really have a reason for telling anyone, and besides, he didn't want to be the one to get Axel killed.

"Why not, it's cute and fitting. Come on, come walk with me." He said, floating to the edge. He moved his clothes to a rock to dry and waited for Roxas to do the same.

[[I know, pathetic post, but I have to leave. I'll be back in 30 minutes]]

[[Alright. I may or may not be able to get on then.]]

Roxas pouted again for a second before going over to the edge. He got out and moved his clothes as well and wiped the excess water off his body. "Alright. Where do you want to walk to?" he asked. He didn't really care where they were going, but he figured he might as well ask.

Axel shrugged and grinned. He took the males hand and tugged him alone, deeper into the woods. "Just for a walk. There doesn't always have to be a goal in mind you know?" He said and then smiled, dropping his hand as they thread their ways through trees. "Favorite hobby? Color?" He asked and looked back at the male as they walked.

Roxas shrugged lightly, enjoying the feeling of Axel's hand in his. He almost frowned when it was let go, but he managed to keep it off his face. "Well... My favorite hobby would be... taking walks. They help me clear my mind." he said, glancing up at the sky for a second. "And my favorite color would either be blue or black. What about you?"

"I like eating at midnight and flirting with you. My favorite color is green or white." He said and turned, looking at him and then he sighed slowly. "I like you." He said and leaned against a tree and looked up. "I am... not sure how to not be blunt. Never had to try."

Roxas nodded slowly as he listened to him. But he stopped walking when Axel did. He dropped his gaze to the ground for a second before he leaned against a tree a few feet away. "I don't mind you being blunt." he said. "I hate when people try to make you figure out what they're trying to say."

"Then... I..." He flushed. "I want to kiss you. Now." He said and then moved towards him, stopped and went back to his tree. He moved to look down at his feet and tilted his head. "We look crazy. Near naked in the middle of the forrest. We... we should go back."

He wanted to kiss him? That shouldn't come as a surprise to Roxas, but he still couldn't stop his heart-rate from speeding up and a light blush from spreading across his face. He had expected for Axel to do what he wanted, but he felt a slim feeling of disappointment when he didn't. "You're right..." he muttered, dropping his gaze to the ground as he pushed off the tree he was leaning on.

Axel nodded, following the male and then slid his hand into his. He intertwined their fingers and walked with him. He wasn't sure what was too fast, too slow, or too crazy. But he felt good about this, this seemed right. "Thank you.... for coming with me Roxas."

The blush on Roxas's face darkened slightly, but he didn't even think about pulling his hand away. Even though he was embarrassed, he was happy. He'd never really felt this way around anyone before, so all these new feelings were confusing him. But he wouldn't change anything to make them go away. He smiled lightly at Axel. "No problem."

Axel laughed and then nodded. "Hey..." He said slowly and smiled. "I want to dance with you at the masquerade. Promise me you'll be there." He said and turned him. "Promise me, you'll come back for it if Sora comes back."