I don't own d.gray-man. I just happen to like writing stories about hot guys in uniform. But then don't we all?

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Lavi bounded off the wall and jumped in the right direction, barely a break in his stride. He could hear Allen trying to catch up again behind him. People stared at them strangely as they ran past, and several women cried out in annoyance when their passing turbulence caused their hats to fly off.

'OH NO!' A girlish voice cried, 'MY SKIRT FLEW UP!'

Immediately Lavi skidded to a halt and looked around for the girl in case she needed "assistance." Instead, Allen sprinted past him, grinning.

'You such a pervert Lavi!' Allen called, using a girly voice that sounded realistic due the fact his real voice hadn't broken yet.

Lavi yelled and resumed his fast gate, angry he had been caught out by such a fiendish trick.

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Allen ran through the cobbled street in black mode, an evil grin on his face. For once his girlish voice had come in handy. Lavi was so predictable.

They came to the centre of the town suddenly, and there was some kind of market going on. Throwing caution to the wind, Allen activated his crowned clown and used the belt to topple boxes, cartons and other things lining the street into the path of the oncoming rabbit. Ignoring the complaints and angry yells of the townsfolk he deactivated and ran on, stealing a glance behind him as he turned a corner. Lavi was jumping over the items like a startled gazelle, but it had slowed him down slightly. Smirking slightly, Allen turned back to see where he was going and-

THWACK!

He ran headlong into a wall. He stumbled back, dizzy and seeing stars, and fell on his backside.

'Watch where you're going next time, Beansprout!' He heard Lavi's voice taunt him 'I can hardly kiss you if you have no face!'

Allen flushed and blinked, trying to get his bearings. He shakily got to his feet and rubbed his eyes to clear his vision. He suddenly felt hands on his shoulders.

'You ok Allen?' Lavi sounded concerned. Allen opened his eyes and stared up at him. His face was close.

'I-I'm fine!' Allen's blush deepened and he pushed away the older boy. Lavi chuckled and ran down the street. Allen took a deep breath and followed. The rest of their flight through the town was uninterrupted, with Allen taking the lead once they exploded from the buildings and onto the bottom of 

a grassy hill. As they panted their way up, the boulder came into view. Allen winced as he felt the stitch in his side throb.

'Dammit!' He thought, as he was forced to slow, 'Just when I was winning!'

Seeing his chance, Lavi put on a burst of speed and jogged past Allen, then up over the top of the hill. By the time Allen got up there, Lavi was sitting against the boulder, panting.

'G-Good-race-Allen.' He puffed. Allen nodded and put his hands on his knees as he doubled over, panting. He should have been able to go further then that, but because of everything that had been happening lately he hadn't had found the time to train properly. Exhausted, he stumbled over to Lavi and sat next to him. They stared out over the town, backs against the big rock. Allen sighed.

'Well, guess you can call me Beansprout now.'

'Yup. And don't forget the kiss!'

A dark aura of misery suddenly surrounded Allen, who groaned in agony and leant his head on his knees. Lavi chuckled and patted his back.

'Don't worry 'bout it. I won't ask you for it till tomorrow. I don't want to be too tired to enjoy it.'

'Lavi...' Allen suddenly looked up curiously, 'You said you liked me. Correct?'

'Correct.'

'And that you want to kiss me.'

'Yes I do.'

Allen raised his eyebrow.

'Why?'

'Why do I like you?' Lavi blinked. He scratched his head thoughtfully. 'Hm... Why do I like you... Honestly I'm not sure.'

Allen sweatdropped. Lavi continued.

'But I guess not many people know why they feel a certain way 'bout people. For example, say a woman gave birth to a baby. People say that women love their babies because they're their babies, but say this particular woman gave the baby up for adoption, and then they met ten years later without knowing who the other was. If the mother loved her baby simply because it was her baby, then she would immediately love the child despite it being a stranger. Yes, love, crushes and all that... No real way to explain why someone feels for someone is there?'

'I guess not...' Allen shrugged, 'But still, you aren't... Grossed out by my arm or anything?'

'Nah. Anyway, must be gettin' near lunch, wanna head back?'

Allen nodded, and on cue his stomach made a loud complaint. Lavi chuckled and patted his friend's head.

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After dinner that night, Allen lay down on his bed and gazed up at the ceiling, unable to close his eyes. Timcanpy unfurled himself from the desk and flew over to the bed and rested on Allen's shoulder, and tapped him as though asking why he couldn't sleep.

'Hey Tim...' Allen sighed. 'Lavi and I made a deal today, and now I have to kiss him tomorrow. I'm in trouble aren't I?'

Timcanpy nodded, and Allen sighed in exasperation. He rolled onto his side. Lavi had said he didn't find his arm gross...

'Oh god!' Allen sat up as he felt a blush spread across his cheeks, sending the golem on his shoulder flying, 'I am NOT falling for him! Goodnight Timcanpy!'

Allen laid back down and tried to banish all thoughts of Lavi from his mind. If Timcanpy had eyes, he would have rolled them.

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The next day, Allen was cornered by Lavi in the cafeteria.

'Today's the day, Beansprout.' Lavi grinned at the blushing Allen, 'Shall we go somewhere private?'

'Do we have to?' Allen groaned, growing redder by the second.

'Hey, we made a deal. Now we can either do it where no one will see, or right here in front of the entire headquarters.'

'Mn...' Allen made an agonized noise. Lavi grinned, grabbed his hand and led him from the cafeteria. They walked down a hall, and then up a flight of stairs up to the floor the bedrooms were. Lavi led the younger boy along until they came to the Bookman's room. They went in and shut the door behind them.

'No one better have seen us go in...' Allen sighed, his cheeks a lovely shade of pink.

'Don't worry,' Lavi shrugged, 'We didn't see anyone so I'm sure it's fine. Anyway, ready for that kiss?'

'Just hurry and get it over with please...'

Lavi grinned happily and came forward until he was right up close. Allen felt like his face was going to catch fire as Lavi put his face near his. The redhead put one arm around Allen's waist.

'Hey! I thought you said no groping!'

'You call this groping?! You're such a child, Allen.'

Allen pouted and stared at his feet. Lavi cupped his cheek and forced him to look up. Allen closed his eyes, trying to imagine this wasn't happening. Then, Lavi leant forward more, and their lips interlocked.

Fireworks exploded in the back of Allen's eyelids. His heart was racing like he'd done another run to the boulder the edge of town. After a few seconds, Lavi pulled away and Allen stared in surprise.

'How was it?' Lavi enquired.

'How the heck am I supposed to answer that?!'

'Allen, your face is red.'

'Please shut up.'

Lavi snorted in amusement, and Allen glared. He then went to the door and exited the room.

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Ok, end to the chapter. Fear not, there shall be another! Sorry this one lacked in quality.

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