erosion

[introverte-d.livejournal.com]

[it's not normal for him to be up in the rafters, but nothing has been normal for him as of late. he hasn't been eating and he hasn't been sleeping and it's obvious by the looks of him. with tired, semi-unfocused eyes, Roxas silently watches as people pass by underneath.]

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BOTHER

[rikufu.livejournal.com]

[ one of the bonuses of looking for something is that you're usually bound to find it sooner or later. ]

...... jeez.

[ he's assuming that's a blond tuft up there, anyway. ]

GASP

[introverte-d.livejournal.com]

[blinks slowly, and at the sound of a familiar voice, he almost pulls his legs up, but instead, he just glances down.]

...

[rikufu.livejournal.com]

[ it doesn't take rocket science to figure out what roxas might be doing all the way up there. ]

That's a weird spot to hide in.

[simplehero.livejournal.com]

[while Sora's just passing by below, a big bowl of water clutched in his arms. he's wearing a pale yellow sundress marked in pink flower embroidery along the bottom that sways while he walks.]

[introverte-d.livejournal.com]

[his feet swing a little as he stares down past his knees.]

... I'm not hiding.

[introverte-d.livejournal.com]

[it's the dress that catches his eye and separates Sora from all the others. Roxas watches silently, leaning forward a little to follow him with his eyes as he swallows.]

...

[simplehero.livejournal.com]

[he's standing on wobbly legs because the bowl is obnoxiously heavy, droplets of water spilling out here and there. at this rate, he'll probably make it to the room he's heading for with about half of what he has now.]

[introverte-d.livejournal.com]

[it's not much of a debate and roxas hops down some ways behind sora with as much grace as he can muster, stumbling forward a few steps. he lingers, unsure if it's okay to approach him, and then does it anyway, reaching out to lightly touch his shoulder when he's close enough.]

... need help?

[rikufu.livejournal.com]

[ riku could argue that, but now doesn't seem like a good time to grump around ... ]

You coming down, or do I have to come get you?

[ maybe. in theory. ]

[introverte-d.livejournal.com]

[glances sideways and shrugs.]

I guess I could come down. What do you need?

[rikufu.livejournal.com]

[ he's halfway ready to climb up. ]

You.

[ serious face is a go. ]

[introverte-d.livejournal.com]

[hesitates for a few seconds, and then jumps down, landing with a slight stumble. he stands there silently in front of Riku, just... waiting.]

[simplehero.livejournal.com]

[he heard the thump, yes, but he was too preoccupied with the water to turn around and see who it was. he doesn't expect a hand on his shoulder, jumping.]

R-Roxas! [dhjdsfj straightens up and tries to ignore the cold water spreading across the splatter that hit his chest.]

You came out of nowhere ...

[rikufu.livejournal.com]

[ for the moment he's just looking. ]

... how many hours?

[introverte-d.livejournal.com]

[blinks, brow furrowing.]

... What?

[rikufu.livejournal.com]

Since you've slept.

I SPEAK ENGLISH

[introverte-d.livejournal.com]

[moves around in front of him to help with the bowl. he smiles, awkward and small.]

H-heh. ... Sorry.

[simplehero.livejournal.com]

Don't worry about it- and you don't have to help me!

[he doesn't try to take the bowl back but he looks a little uncomfortable, like he shouldn't even be talking to Roxas right now.]

[introverte-d.livejournal.com]

[starts to answer, then stops himself. he probably can't get away with lying, not looking the way he does. his hair is disheveled and dark rings have already started to form under his eyes, and his skin is pale, too.]

... Thirty seven hours. Roughly.

[he's lost track of the time, but thank god for that five hour nap he took between the last stretch and now.]

[introverte-d.livejournal.com]

[roxas backs off, glancing sideways.]

Sorry, you just--...

[his eyes flicker from the wet spots all down the hallway to the darker spot across Sora's chest, and then up to the rafters. he probably should have just stayed there.]

Nevermind.

[rikufu.livejournal.com]

[ sighs under his breath. it's about what he expected; who knew that roxas would be the one who ended up taking it worse? ]

... ... c'mon, let's go to bed.

[introverte-d.livejournal.com]

It's okay. I'm not tired.

[what a terrible liar.]

[simplehero.livejournal.com]

[it's kind of like kicking a kitten but ten times worse. he sets the bowl down quick and tugs Roxas into a hug, silent.]

[introverte-d.livejournal.com]

[it's surprising and not what he'd expect after receiving a look that made him feel like he should just disappear, but he's quick to wrap his arms tightly around Sora's shoulders, closing his tired eyes and burying his face in brown hair.]

[simplehero.livejournal.com]

[it's like a chain reaction, the punch in the gut for acting the way he did and then the utter guilt at realizing Roxas' current state. his eyes are brimming with tears when he looks up.]

C-come water my flowers with me?