"That's right," Axel agreed, reaching up to muss Roxas's hair with a smile. "Smile a little more." He teased, leaning back forward, draping his other arm over his knees so he could look at Roxas. It still felt so surreal for them to be sitting here like this, talking as if they'd never been separated.

"It's been a long day," he realized finally, looking over at the clock on the wall. "I don't know about you, but I'm tired. This has been... a lot to take in." He exhaled deeply. "Mind if I crash on your couch?"