Okay something happy for a change! It's short and the reason it ends the way it does is because there is going to be a continuation to this so watch for that if you want!

Day 4: Magic

Out of boredom while waiting for his grandfather to return to where he was told to wait, Lavi practiced some of the 'magic' tricks he was taught during their travels. The nine year old traveled all around with his grandpa and along the way they collected all sorts of stories and cool things. Most kids would probably be upset about moving so much and having to sit still to listen to people talk for hours on end but Lavi loved it. He loved to learn of all things and the travelling wasn't all that bad in his opinion. Though he didn't actually have anything to compare it to since he's never remembered being settled.

"Whoa!" a very excited voice exclaimed, causing Lavi to turn in order to find its source. A boy a few years younger than the redhead stood to his side, big blue eyes shimmering with wonder and amazement. "You know magic?" normally Lavi would roll his visible eye and ignore whoever was trying to get his attention until they went away but his eye widened instead as heat rushed to his face. The smaller boy's snow white hair and that mysterious scar over his left eye that stretched down his cheek were very odd and different which most likely scared a lot of people away but Lavi found them to be quite unique and beautiful. Adding on those endless eyes and that bright smile full of curiosity, the older boy couldn't help but to find this stranger completely beautiful without a single flaw to exist.

"Uh, yeah, I guess I know a little."

"Do more!" the white haired boy called happily, stepping closer to the assumed magician. With his heart beating faster, Lavi performed a few more tricks to impress the other boy, taking extra care not to mess up and bore the kid but he seemed anything but bored even when he did mess up. He would just cheer him on and motivate him to try it again, saying that he would get it this time and he would… this kid… was so inspiring and cheerful, it was contagious and added to the long list of things Lavi already loved about him.

"Wow! That's amazing!" he shouted, standing completely awestruck.

"I-I've seen others do it much better…" the older mumbled with an embarrassed chuckle as he scratched at his head, a nervous habit of his.

"Well I haven't." the boy beamed up at him and Lavi returned the warm smile.

"Um… could I ask your name?" came his nervous inquiry as if he would actually be rejected.

"Oh! I'm Allen Walker!" he stated with a bow and the redhead smiled at how cute he was.

"I'm Lavi. Nice to meet ya Allen." he held out his hand and the kid met it with his own to shake it, causing the redhead's skin to light on fire where they made contact though Allen didn't seem to feel it. More heat rose to his cheeks as he wondered what this feeling swelling in his chest was. "I like your hair." he forced from his lips to get his mind off of its current path.

"Really?" he asked with a surprised tone, lifting a hand to twirl a lock of his hair around his fingers. "Everyone else acts like they're afraid of me for it and my scar…" he trailed off sadly and Lavi panicked, not needing to see the kid's tears to know that he couldn't handle them.

"Well they're stupid." he hmped with folded his arms, looking quite upset which took Allen by surprise that someone was actually defending him. "Your uniqueness shouldn't be feared, it should be cherished." he smiled and stepped in front of the younger to gently comb his fingers through his white hair. "I think it makes you look really pretty."

"You really think so?" Allen giggled, his bright smile returning. When he realized what he had just said and done, the Lavi's face went as red as his hair. "I think you're pretty too Lavi." that didn't help the color leave his face especially since he had added in his name with that sweet voice- it just wasn't fair! He felt stupid for it but… he wanted to hear the other say his name again. "And I like your hair too, it's like wild fire." yeah definitely not helping. "But I know that I would recognize someone like you, are you new here?" Allen asked, gaining a thoughtful look. The redhead silently thanked him for the topic change.

"Well yes and no." he pointed at the building across the road from where they were. "My grandpa and I are just travelers passing by to do some trading so as soon as he finishes that, I'm afraid we'll be on our way." he explained with a sad smile and the younger looked down with a frown.

"Oh… I see." Lavi's heart pounding against his ribs as if it meant to destroy itself so it wouldn't have to see that terribly sad expression on the boy's face anymore.

"Hey Allen." he looked up at the call of his name to see the redhead waving his hand a little before suddenly holding a small flower out for him though before he could take it to smell it, Lavi tucked his hair behind his ear to place the flower there. "You look much better when you're smiling so you shouldn't look so down." the older smiled at him reassuringly and when their eyes met, everything in the world stilled as they held each other's gazes like there wasn't anything else to disturb them. Their faces both reddened and if you listened, you would hear the pulsing sound of two hearts beating as one. It was a moment that was far beyond any cheap tricks Lavi could ever be taught. No… this was a moment that was made up of real magic.

"Lavi!" someone suddenly called and they both turned toward the store across the street to see an old man, beckoning the redhead over as it was time for them to leave.

"Coming!" he shouted back before looking down at Allen who wore a fearful expression. "I have to go." the younger boy's eyes watered but he nodded, looking downward. "Haven't I told you?" Lavi sighed as he grabbed the white haired boy's chin to lift his head so he could see his reassuring smile. "A face like that doesn't suit you so you should smile instead." slowly Allen's lips curled upward and though he could tell it was forced, it still made Lavi happy that he was trying. "That's better." Allen's eyes widened when the other leaned down to press his warm lips to his own. He stood there shocked, not knowing what to do… not knowing how to show the redhead that he enjoyed this and felt the same. Before he really had the chance to think through something, Lavi tore away and started running after who he assumed was his grandpa. "I'll come back for you one day Allen, I promise!" he shouted over his shoulder with a wide grin and a farewell wave. Suddenly filled with such joy, Allen smiled widely and waved back.

"I'll be waiting for you Lavi!" he watched the redhead go with a confident smile. He knew they would see each other again one day, that kiss was too special to only experience once. Allen knew he was the one so fate would bring them back together even if neither of them were able to make it happen. He had faith in his new love, the first person to look at him with such care and devotion. Lavi was going to return just for him, he was sure of it.