Axel took a deep breath, his chest expanding then contracting as he did so. His green eyes staring off into the sunset. Both Roxas and you were late. He felt a wet substance on his thigh and looked down. His sea-salt ice cream was melting. His short red brows furrowed. He brought the sweet to his mouth, trying to save his clothes and skin from the sticky substance. His mind wandered, filled with duties, secrets, worries, and past memories. He felt like a mess. He felt so many emotions. Guilt, dread, fear, anger, peace, happiness. He didn't know why. He didn't have a heart. Why was he feeling these things? His gloved hand reached up, brushing against the upside down tear marks under his eyes. Don't cry. He wasn't Lea anymore...

The sound of footsteps snapped him out of his daze. He looked up, his mind suddenly cleared, peace overtaking him as he looked at you. He smiled cheekily. "About time." He breathed out a chuckle.