Again, these are all pretty short, I apologize. ...I have nothing else to say so enjoy!

(By the way, Aston is me. I didn't know what book(s) to have them talk about so... it just happened. I'm only half sorry.)

Day 1: Advertisement

A boy of seventeen wondered through the new town, trying to follow the confusing street signs and occasional finger point he depended on in his attempt to find this café he's supposed to be meeting his potential housemate at. He was so nervous to meet with the man he had spoken to over the phone the other day- he was nervous just to be doing any of this! Let's just say that there were complications in living with his current guardian, Marian Cross. The years since he had fallen into the crazy man's care had only grown longer and since he was turning eighteen in just a few days' time, he figured it was the perfect time to move out and get on his own feet. The town they were currently passing through seemed like a nice place to start so he began looking through advertisements for someone else looking for a roommate. He figured it would be easier to share the bills with someone else until he was able to confidently support himself. Though it's always been more like he was supporting Cross with all the money he was forced to make on his own so he didn't think it would be all that hard on his own but to be on the safe side he was starting off with a roommate.

"Gah!" he shrieked in surprise when his body clashed with another, sending them both toppling to the ground. "I'm so sorry! I was lost in thought and wasn't paying attention!" he rushed as he climbed to his feet, offering his hand to the other person though fell confused at the other man's laughter. He rubbed at the back of his head as he chuckled, looking up at Allen with one emerald green eye as the other was hidden behind a plain black eye patch that he wanted to question but knew better. His orange-red hair stuck up over the black and green headband over his forehead and his white teeth slightly spiked out from under his grinning lips. Oh man... he was gorgeous.

"Don't worry about it kid, it's fine. I had my nose in my new book so I'm at blame too." he reassured Allen as he accepted his help up, looking briefly at the odd white color of the younger's hair and the scar over his left eye. He was a cute kid that the redhead found entrancing and though he really wanted to ask about his scar, he knew that's something that would have to come with time they most likely wouldn't have together.

The white haired teenager prepared for the questions to come and for the other to get disgusted by the sight of him but the man before him never lost his welcoming smile as he bent to retrieve his book, brushing it off slightly before quickly flipping through the pages to make sure they were unharmed. Once he was reassured that his book was fine, he tucked it away under his arm and glanced back up at the boy.

"Is that Aston's newest release?" he asked with excitement and the redhead's eye widened with surprise and joy.

"Yeah it is- you like it?" Allen nodded.

"I'm a fan of all her work even though it's quite dark. The story is so well thought out and the characters are so deep."

"I know." the mysterious book man nodded in agreement. "I don't think these books get as much attention as they should so it's great to meet another person who appreciates the dark beauty to them." Allen was about to say something else when the man's head turned toward the direction he had been walking. "I would love to stay and chat about this but I have to get going so I'll have to catch ya later." he spoke apologetically, already starting to walk backwards away from the scarred teenager.

"Oh… okay." he mumbled sadly before mentally smacking himself in the face and smiling. "It was nice meeting you." it was then that he realized that he didn't catch the guy's name though it seemed too late get it now. He looked back at the address written on the slip of paper in his hand before turning his blue eyes to the street sign above him, realizing that the man had walked in the same direction that he needed to go. He felt a genuine smile spread on his lips as he jogged to catch up to the redhead. Why was he so excited to get to continue talking to him? It was just because they liked the same odd books, right? He was just happy to have found a connection to someone after such a long time even if it was just a book. "It looks like we're actually going the same way."

"Great!" he redhead beamed, closing his book in favor of conversing with this stranger that had run into him. "Because I really just need to talk about this book and you're the only one that understands!" after that he started up a rant about the twists, new characters, and the 'sickly dark schemes' the author was getting up to. Although Allen hadn't been able to read past the first two books in this particular series and usually hated spoilers, he oddly didn't mind listening if it was coming from that sweet voice. Odd, wasn't it?

They talked about many different things from books, hobbies and interests, things they liked and didn't like, and even started talking about food. They both loved food and talked for quite a while about their favorite dishes and least favorites, and where to find the best stuff in town. Being around this guy almost made Allen totally forget all about his nervousness and worries.

"So anyway, are you just following me now?" the man suddenly asked after the last conversation switch.

"Uh- I don't know." though he said that, the answer was actually yes. He was just following him wherever he was going because he was fun to be around and they had so much to talk about, he didn't want it to end.

"Haha you're one odd guy." the redhead laughed though he didn't seem to mind.

"You're one to talk." the younger shot back with a smile and the other nodded.

"Touché." he stated indifferently. Allen looked around, trying to figure out where they were when he spotted a cafe another block ahead of them and felt relief wash over him.

"That's actually where I'm going." he stated, pointing over to it with a gloved hand.

"Oh, no kidding? Me too." the redhead said more to himself as if thinking through something and though Allen wanted to ask what was on his mind, he felt as if that would be intruding so he kept his mouth shut. "Hey kid, you're new here, right? About eighteen or nineteen?"

"Uh... yeah, I'm eighteen." he responded, his nervousness rushing back to him. Not only were they so close to the place he was supposed to be meeting the man he might be living with but now this guy was asking questions, which wasn't really a bad thing so much as it made him feel on the spot.

"You wouldn't happen to be Allen, would you?" blue eyes widened and he almost stopped walking.

"N-no way- are you Lavi?" he shouted in surprise and the redhead started to chuckle a bit awkwardly as he scratched at the back of his head, both of them coming to a stop to face each other.

"Guilty." Allen stared at the man before him, taking him in a new light. Since they saw each other, they thought the other was attractive and that was fine since they were strangers but now that they knew they were the person they were going to possibly be living with, they couldn't stand just how attractive their roommate was and didn't know if they could stand being around each other every day without saying something about their interests in the other male. "Well I guess this interview is officially over." Lavi smiled more confidently now with a single loud clap of his hands. When he decided it would be a fun experience to have a housemate, he wasn't expecting to be found by someone as amazing and good looking as Allen. "I think you're a really cool person and I wouldn't want to have anyone else as my roommate." his grin was almost childish but on him it just seemed to fit him perfectly, as if it just was him.

"Yeah," Allen returned his smile, feeling a peaceful sense come over him. "Me too." he and Lavi had met as everyday strangers and made fast friends, within that short time, even grown comfortable with each other in some ways.

"So I'll take you over to my place so you won't get lost again." Lavi sang as he began to walk in the direction they had just come.

"Hey! I wasn't lost, people just don't know how to give directions!" the younger called irritated though he took no offense, knowing it was just a joke.

"Whatever you say, Beansprout." the redhead laughed, tossing a backward glance at the other who flared at that and started to chase after him.

"I'm not that short!" he exclaimed as Lavi began to run from him, laughter spilling steadily from his lips. Soon they would be living together and neither of them could wait.