[He takes the hit full force and actually has to stop that time, but he's still not leaving.]
...You think it's that easy. [Axel straightens up, one hand pressed over his chest where he can still feel that first hit.]
You and her...always think it's that easy to get me to leave you behind.
[He shakes his head toward the ground with a bitter laugh and a smile. He's just as tired as Roxas, just as angry and confused, but not once, never, has he stopped trying to bring back what they used to have. It may be fractured and some pieces may be missing, but...it's still theirs. Their memories and all they ever did--It's still theirs. ]
But that's not how it works. ...I said we were best friends, and that's a promise I intend to keep forever.