And folks welcome the beginning of a new Fanfic !

Lucky couple: Ivan (origami) X Edward

This is a YAOI (male x male) so please don't read if you don't like such stuff.

Disclaimer: besides this fanfic plot I own nothing. Not the anime nor the characters so don't bother suing me!

Let's begin this journey already!

Chapter 1: Out.

"The preparations are done. He's finally ready." the lawyer told Ivan who was already smiling gratefully.

"Thank you, thank you very much." He said. Ivan couldn't wait for tomorrow because that would the day Edward would finally be out of prison. He was very thankful that Edward was less bitter towards him and now he needed to use that opportunity to turn things back the way they were. They were friends back in high school and as hotheaded and impulsive as Edward was, Ivan always looked up to him and sought his advice.

He really hated himself for not helping him that time during the accidental murder even though what Edward was doing was an act of virtue and bravery. However now they were finally able to get over some of that remorseful past with time. Apparently as the time did go by Ivan's strong emotions of friendship and the need to be there for his friend saturated into something deeper…

Without even realizing it the blond didn't sleep the whole night. He had been desperately waiting for this day for the past year or so and now it was finally welcoming him. Since it was still pretty early he boiled and mixed simple pasta for later and then headed to the bathroom to get dresses and cleaned. He hadn't changed much at all but from his most recent visit with the redhead he noticed Edward was growing out his hair again just like the way they were in high school. Well, Ivan wasn't complaining, he always did think they were a lot cooler that way.

Origami washed his face twice and threw on his last finishing touch: his purple jacket that beautifully reflected the color of his eyes, before heading to the prison again waiting for Edward to be brought.

"Ivan?" He heard a voice that made him jerk his head and look up. He smiled instantly at the caller.

"Edward." He stood up from his waiting chair and ran to the taller one close enough to hug him but afraid not to. He feared they weren't as familiar for that yet. "I'm so glad, I've been waiting for this day to come."

"Hey." Edward acted cool yet distant.

" Let's go, there's a taxi waiting outside." The shapeshifter pointed and led the way. Ed didn't have much stuff only a small bag that mostly contained important documents. They made it to the apartment and Ivan nervously unlocked the door. "You can live here from now on. Use whatever you like."

"Thanks…you live alone?" The redhead looked around.

Ivan nodded. "Hungry?"

"Sure." He casually stated. Ivan was afraid that the other was acting too formal. In fact he was really disappointed that they weren't talking like the old times, but he knew that nothing good would come from rushing things. The blond set the plates and his hand made pasta before taking his seat and joining the other. There was a brief pause. "Not bad…" Ed was urged to say with astonishment after chewing a few times. "I didn't think you'd be the cooking sort though."

Ivan felt less tense now and gleeful. "Thanks, I try." It may have been his wishful thinking but for a second he felt like he could talk normally to him again. "Um, hey let me know if I'm forcing you into all this, okay? I mean I never asked if you wanted to even live here–" Edward chuckled inwardly for the first time which immediately caught Ivan's attention cutting him off.

"It's fine man. Wow what a sissy getting all worked up over something so trivial." He joked.

"Uh– h-hey!" The blond mentally blushed at the remark not sure what to say at first. "It's just…well…"

"Just what ?" The sand bender took the opportunity to tease him further thanks to his innocent reactions.

'Isn't someone feeling at home already.' Ivan thought with a pout not very much enjoying himself compared to someone else.

"Okay don't make that face." The taller one claimed.

"Sorry."

"You don't have to apologize." Ed said with an annoyed frown. "Tell me, were you always such a downer?"

"Haven't I heard that before." Ivan referred to Tiger asking the same thing. "Sorry, I just hope you're comfortable."

"There he goes again."

"Oh! I didn't realize…hey, later would you like to–" Beep Beep. The blond's wristband alerted cutting him off. "Uh, sorry– emergency! I have to go!" He abruptly stood up and ran for the door. "Maybe I should get something on the way back?"

"Don't worry about it. I'll go myself if I must." The long haired teen didn't want to sound too imposing or comfortable. Ivan earnestly nodded and headed out.

**Four hours passed.**

Half the day was already gone in which Edward was so bored he explored the whole flat, took a walk and even played some of the younger's video games.

"Hm…if days remain like this, I'll feel nothing more like a housewife. Maybe it's about time I joined a dojo." The redhead told himself. Then the door swung open.

"I-I'm home." Said a panting Ivan.

"Took you long enough. Huh? You okay?" Edward had his hands behind his head chilling on the couch when he noticed his breathlessness.

"Yeah, I'm –hah –okay. Errg…" He stumbled inside almost looking as if he would collapse any moment. Ed saw that and waltz over to him offering a shoulder. "I…I just came as soon as I could. I thought you would feel bored if any longer…" Edward was taken a little off guard with that but nonetheless thought he was too cute. Well he always did think the blond would make a cute kouhai.*

"What a Baka. But you got that right." Edward played cool as usual never really revealing too many weak sides. Ivan smiled. 'Yes, that smile.' Edward noticed. Back then he was always the one that brought about that smile after the blond would feel insecure at times. But this time around he wasn't feeling completely good about it. [ and you'll soon find out why]. "Go take a bath, you're all sweaty." The shorter nodded obediently.

As soon as Origami was gone, the redhead clenched his fists slightly. 'He's only trying to be extra kind because of what happened back at school…'

To Be Continued...

*Kouhai: Junior in rank/underclassmen

Don't worry the story's still ongoing, don't know if this was so engaging but I'm working on it so please review!

& thanks again for reading :)

~ZeroCool