Kanda stomped his way along the long dark hallways until he reached the cafeteria. Mission hadn't gone as planned again the previous day and he was not in the mood to entertain anyone with an argument.
Kanda pushed opened the doors effortlessly and made his way into the line. He spotted Allen and Lavi, with Allen scarfing down his food as usual. He settled next to them as soon as he got his usual meal and began eating.
"You like him don't you?" Lavi said, with a smirk.
Kanda, almost chocking on his food, glanced up at Lavi. Was he talking to Allen? And did Lavi really just say him?
"What? No!" Allen said, through a mouthful of pancakes.
Kanda shifted awkwardly further away, careful not to disturb their conversation. Unfortunately, the human eyes were made to have curiosity for moving objects no matter how small.
"Yu!" Lavi exclaimed, his smirk replaced with a joyful grin.
Kanda didn't respond, he continued to eat and once he was about finished, Lenalee arrived.
"Hello Allen, Kanda, Lavi," Lenalee greeted, smiling.
Kanda looked up at the girl. He wasn't really used to seeing her with short hair, but Kanda thought she looked better that way. "Good morning Lenalee."
Lenalee had a satisfied look on her face to be acknowledged by the stiff board Kanda.
"Where are you going, Yu?" Lavi asked when Kanda got up.
"Away from you," Kanda said, a hint of annoyance in his voice. He looked at Lenalee, "Bye, Lenalee."
Once Kanda left, Allen began scarfing down his food once more, this time with less enjoyment.
"Allen, what's wrong?" Lenalee asked.
Allen swallowed, "Every time something goes wrong on a mission he always seems to take it out on Lavi and I. Even when we weren't on the same mission as him! What's wrong with that guy?!"
Lenalee put a hand on Allen's shoulder, "He just has a lot going for him."
"So do I," Allen grumbled, shaking his head.
Lenalee shook her head, "You both have bad things going on. Maybe you should get to know Kanda? Then you'll probably get along!"
Lenalee smiled a smile Allen could not refuse.
"Okay, okay," Allen mumbled, sighing.
"I'll ask Komui to plan a guys day out!" Lenalee smiled cheerfully.
Lavi sputtered, "W-wait, me too?"
"Yeah! Obviously! And Krory too!" Lenalee said, getting up and turning away. "Hope you guys have fun!"
Allen and Lavi exchanged looks. Why is it, the one person they can't refuse, has asked them to do something so hard?