In this story Mello is 16 and Near is 15. Later chapters may have some smexii parts. Italic words are the inner thoughts. Bold/italic words are the true inner thoughts. Disclaimer: I don't own jack shit! :P

Mello's POV

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Chapter 1

'The test scores were just posted'

I push past everyone to look at the list of names. When I get to the top my blood starts to boil.

'That little bitch is number 1 again…'

'Now you have tasted failure and chocolate. Which one is more bitter?'

I look around and spot Near on the floor with his puzzles. I walk over to him and kick the puzzle away. I hear pieces scatter across the floor. He looks up at me with his cold, dead eyes and says, " Why did you do that, Mello." I lose it right there. " You always have to be 1 don't you!" I yell. I grab his shirt and punch him in the nose, savoring the sound of him whining at the pain. "Mello!" I hear Roger call my name.

' Shit…'

"What are you doing to Near." , he says.

"Nothing.", I mumble.

"Just for that you are grounded for the rest of the night." he yells.

' What the fuck?! How old does he think I am.'

"Whatever", I say.

I turn around and walk out of the room just to find everyone staring at me.

' Great now I have an audience. This is all you're fault, Near.'

I grab some chocolate on the way out.

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What do you think so far? It is shorty, sweet, and to the point. I expect some reviews from people. Don't be a silent reader, share your opinion! Chapter 2, here I come!

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