"Your smile is really nice." She says once the door to their room is closed shut.
"Yeah?" He asks, setting Mugen against the wall by his bed.
"Uh-huh." Robin says. "Maybe now we can stop screaming at each other."
"You got me shot idiot." He says.
"Actually, you got yourself shot." She says. Kanda pauses and stares at her like she has five-heads.
"Why am I talking to you?" He asks.
"Because deep down inside you actually crave human interaction."
"Doubt it." He says. Out of nowhere he pulls his shirt up over his head.
"Whoa!" She suddenly yells.
"Grow up." Kanda says, his chest exposed again. "I need to shower." He reaches for the dresser closest to him.
"Wait, Kanda I don't think that's your-"
In his hands are the exact lacy pink underwear she was planning to sneak out and burn that night. Kanda stares at them mortified. He looks over at her and her face turns completely red.
"Those aren't mine!" She yells.
"Then why were they in your dresser?" He asks.
"Well, they're, uh, my girlfriend's." She says, trying to think of a good lie. Kanda's eyes narrow.
"You're lying." He says.
"No I'm not!" She yells.
Kanda's silent, quietly searching her face. Robin was hiding something, that's for sure. Just what though was something Kanda wanted to know.
"What are you hiding?" He asks.
"Nothing!" She yells a little too quickly.
"Then stop lying." He says. "Look, if you swing that way-"
Her cheeks flush.
"I am not gay!" She yells. Kanda throws his hands up.
"I'm just saying you are pretty girly at times. It would certainly make sense."
"I'm not!" She yells, standing up to face him.
"Then why do you drool every time I turn away, huh?!" He yells.
"I do not!" She yells, taken back by the sudden accusation.
"Then what are you hiding?!"
"I told you, I'm not hiding anything!" She yells. "Why don't you trust me?! I thought we were friends!"
"We are not friends!" Kanda yells. "You're obnoxious and a pain in the ass! All you do is drag me down! I don't need anyone, least of all you!"
"Fine." Robin says, gritting her teeth. "Have it your way." Robin stands and reaches for the door.
"Where are you going idiot?!" Kanda yells.
"Oh, I'm sorry." She says turning around to face him. "I thought you didn't care."
"I don't." He says.
"Then why don't you go wash your precious hair?" She says. She grabs the door handle and slams it shut. "Asshole!"
Robin storms down the Order's hall. She doesn't stop walking till she finally makes it outside. The sky shines down on her and she holds up a hand to block the sudden brightness. In the distance she could make out the shape of a person. Deciding she had nothing better to do she walks over hoping to get a better look. As she gets closer she's greeted by a friendly smile.
"Oh hello Robin." Allen says. "Care to join me?"
"Hey Allen." She says sitting down beside him. "What are you doing out her?"
"Well..." He glances down at the deck of cards in his hands sheepishly.
"Are those playing cards?" Robin asks. Allen nods.
"Want to play a game of poker?" He asks. "I used to play all the time while I was training under Master Cross."
"Master Cross trained you too?" She asks, accepting her stack of cards.
"Three years." Allen says. He grimaces. "I don't know how I survived that long what with Master's inability to control his spending, but that's neither here nor there."
"I only had to deal with him for a month." She says.
"Lucky."
"It was a good thing I could play my violin." She says.
"You play the violin?" He asks.
"Yeah." She says with a smile. "I used to play on the streets and passersby would drop money in my case if they liked my playing. I was actually able to get a fair bit of money that way."
"You should play sometime." He says smiling. "I'd love to hear you."
"You know," She says. "You're really nice Allen." She replaces a card from her hand.
"Really?" Allen asks with a light blush.
"Uh-huh." She says. "I like hanging out with you way more than that stupid Kanda."
"Aww, thanks." He say. "I like talking to you too. So how are you guys working out?"
Her face darkens.
"We had a fight." She says. "That stupid jackass is so stubborn."
"That's Kanda for you." Allen says. "He never lets anyone get too close."
"It's such a shame though." She says with a sigh. "He has such a nice smile."
"He smiled?" Allen asks wide-eyed.
"Yeah." She says. "I saw it on our mission. He even laughed."
"I didn't think that was possible. By the way..." Allen carefully reveals his hand. "Royal straight flush." He says with a grin.
"No way!" She yells. "You cheat!"
He chuckles. Suddenly her stomach growls and she groans.
"Why is it that I'm always reminded I'm hungry when I'm with you?" She asks. Allen smiles and suddenly his own stomach growls. He blushes.
"Guess our stomachs are on the same page." He says. "Want to get something to eat?"
"Yeah." She says. The two of them get up and make their way back into the Order.
Once they enter the cafeteria Lavi waves them over to a table. Robin feels her jaw clench as Kanda glances over in their direction. He scowls and goes back to glaring at his soba.
"Allen! Robin!" Lavi yells.
"Geez, Lavi." Allen says taking a seat opposite Lavi. "You don't have to yell." Robin sits next to Allen so that she faces straight ahead at Kanda. Their eyes meet for a second and she frowns.
"What do you want Doe-Eyes?" Kanda asks.
"I'm not sure asshole." She says. "Why don't you go back to eating your stupid noodles?" Lavi and Allen flinch as Kanda twitches with anger.
"Do you have a death wish?" He asks reaching for Mugen.
"No." She says. "Do you really thing I'd come to you if I wanted to die?"
"I can and will hurt you." He threatens.
"You wouldn't hurt a fly." She says.
"Oh?" He says. "And what makes you think that?"
"Because you're a good guy." She says, looking away. "You talk a big show, but in the end you would never harm another exorcist. Not without a good reason. You're not that kind of person." Kanda's quiet. She could feel his eyes watching her but refuses the urge to turn around and stare back.
"Aww." Lavi says, interrupting the two of them. "Look's like you've got yourself an admirer Yuu." He chuckles. "Yuu and Robin sitting in a tree-" Robin face flushes.
"Shut up!" She yells. "I am not gay! Nor do I have feelings for Kanda!"
"You could have fooled me." Lavi says grinning. "It's too bad though. Kanda here was going to take you out for the day tomorrow."
"What?!" Both Kanda and Robin yell in unison.
"I was hoping you two could go shopping for me." Lavi says.
"Do your own damn shopping!" Kanda yells.
"I have a mission tomorrow!" Lavi whines. "I really need some stuff. You can use some of the leftover money to buy yourself something if you want. Pleeeassse?"
"Fine." Robin says. "But why do I have to go with him?"
"Yuu never goes out." Lavi says. "Not unless it's a mission. As his friend I feel it's my responsibility to make sure he's living life to its fullest. And to be honest you seem capable of stopping him from chopping someone's head off."
She groans. "Then how about Allen tags along with you guys?" Lavi suggests.
"What?" Allen asks. "Why me?"
"Do you mind?" She asks.
"Well, I guess not." He says. "But are you sure Lavi?"
"Yeah!" Lavi says. "The more the merrier!"
"Okay then." Allen says. "I'll go."
"Thank you guys!" Lavi says.
When Robin chows down all of Jerry's cooking and is stuffed and happy, she says her farewells to Allen and Lavi and follows Kanda back to their room.
"Jerry's cooking is delicious!" She says falling back onto her bed.
"Shut up." Kanda growls. He grabs a handful of clothes out of his dresser.
"You're in a good mood." She comments.
"I said shut up."
"You're not still upset are you?" She asks.
Kanda ignores her and heads for the bathroom. She sighs. So much for civilized conversation.
"The lock on the bathroom door is broken." Kanda suddenly says.
"You broke the door?!" She asks.
"Shut up." He says. "Just don't walk in while I'm showering."
The image of Kanda, naked and wet flash across her eyes. Those strong muscles all across his body and his long blue hair flowing down to his back as water splashes across his skin... She quickly buries her face in her blankets attempting to hide from Kanda's stare.
"G-got it." She says. Kanda gives her one last glance then closes the door behind him.
Deciding it would be best to get some practice in, she reaches under her bed and pulls out the violin case. She pulls it out with care and runs the bow across the strings.
In the shower Kanda hears the violin. It was a sad song, it's melancholy chords tugging at the hearts of its listeners. Kanda closes his eyes and lets the melody envelop him. Listening closely he could hear the pain in those notes. He could feel its sorrow and anguish wash over him and he has to stop himself from running back into the room and ripping the instrument to pieces.
The door to the bathroom swings open and Kanda stands in the doorway watching her. She opens her eyes for a split second and meets his eyes. Her fingers slip and the song is cut off.
"Crap." She says. "I messed up."
"Would it kill you to play a happy song?" He asks.
"You're one to talk."
"It's not like I get angry for fun." He says.
"True." She says. "Lavi does make it pretty easy."
"That rabbit never shuts up." He says. He lays back on his bed staring up at the ceiling.
"Well," Robin says. "Rabbit stew is supposedly pretty tasty."
"No way." He says grimacing. "He'd taste awful."
"So," She says gripping the violin. "Any requests?" He glances over at her thoughtful.
"How about the very first song you learned?" He asks, throwing her off guard.
"My first?" She asks. He nods. She stares down at the violin and closes her eyes. She tries to reach for the song, but the notes won't come.
"Hey." He says. She snaps her eyes open. "You alright?"
"On second thought," She says forcing a smile. "I think I'll just go to bed." She packs away the violin and shuts off the light.
"Night." She says.
"Night."
She curls up into bed and gets comfortable. Her eyes close shut and she gently falls asleep.
