I know I said that I wasn't going to update but I caught a little break today. My wonderful friends that sit beside me in class said they would let me copy their notes so I could story write. It doesn't mean I'm going to update anymore this week though that still remains to be seen sorry ^-^
Allen slowly opened his eyes, groaning when his head pounded relentlessly. He looked around and judging by the darkness outside he predicted that it was evening. Holding his head, he wondered out of bed and looked around, trying to find his owner. Suddenly Allen jumped as he remembered what he had done. He had kissed Kanda! Sighing, Allen sat down on the floor. Why had he done something so stupid? Why?
'Am I developing feelings for him?' Allen asked himself, biting his lip. It was a subject that Allen didn't wish to dwell on but it seemed like it was a good idea to start now. He had to figure out if he was developing feelings for Kanda or if he only had feelings for him because he had saved his life. They were two completely different things. He couldn't deny he had some feelings for Kanda despite the fact it had only been a few days since they met. He felt happy whenever Kanda was around and sad when he wasn't. Just like now for instance, he didn't know where Kanda was and he felt the overwhelming urge to find him.
Then there was the fear that Kanda was avoiding him. Sure he was high but did that excuse his actions? Would things now be awkward between them? Or would Kanda just pretend that nothing had happened?
"So you're finally awake. What are you doing on the floor?" Allen looked up and saw Kanda at the doorway.
"I don't know?" Allen said, tilting his head. Kanda shook his head and entered the room, a platter of food in his hands. Kanda handed the food to Allen who stared at it.
"Hey Kanda, about earlier, I'm sorry." Allen whispered.
"What's there to be sorry about? You were high and didn't know what you were doing. It's not like it meant anything." Kanda said and Allen nodded but for some reason, he didn't feel reassured. Something about what Kanda had said hurt. Realizing that Kanda was staring at him suspiciously, Allen began eating the food quickly, giving Kanda a big smile.
"Thank you for bringing me food!" Allen said and Kanda rolled his eyes.
"How do you feel?" Kanda asked.
"I have a slight headache but I'm fine." Allen replied, finishing the plate of food and handing Kanda the empty dish. "Hey Kanda, when are we going to leave?"
"I was thinking of tomorrow or the day after." Kanda replied and Allen nodded a little sadly, knowing that he would miss the place and Kanda's peculiar family. "But not after I teach you to skate." Kanda added as he pulled out a small pair of skates from behind him.
Allen's eyes lit up and he clapped his paws together in excitement. He watched as Kanda put them on his feet to make sure they fit (He couldn't put them on himself because of his paws).
"Where did yo get these?" Allen asked curiously.
"I stole them from Daisya." Kanda replied with a smug smirk and Allen laughed. "How do they feel? Do they fit or are they to big?"
"No, they feel fine." Allen responded, standing up with Kanda's help. "Can you teach me now?"
"It's night." Kanda said with a frown and Allen pouted, silently pleading with his eyes. "Fine moyashi but only because there won't be anyone there at night. Don't think you can get your way just by pouting!"
"Okay!" Allen cheered and Kanda rolled his eyes before he picked Allen up, the skates making walking it hard for the neko to walk by himself.
"Oi, old man! We're going skating!" Kanda shouted and Froi stuck his head into the hallway.
"Oh, moonlight skating! How romantic!" Froi exclaimed and Allen felt his cheeks heat up.
"It's not like that!" Kanda snarled before he opened the door and slammed it behind him but not before he grabbed his own pair of skates.
"Not yet anyway." Froi muttered to himself before he went back to his painting in the living room. "Ah, how beautiful young love is!"
Allen waited impatiently at the edge of the ice as Kanda slipped on his skates. The moon was high, illuminating the empty lake.
"Okay moyashi, try to walk on the ice." Kanda instructed and Allen nodded before he timidly put a skate on the slippery ice but before he could put the other one on he slipped. He tried to stand up but he just fell again. He heard Kanda chuckle and Allen shot him a glare that quickly melted into a pout.
"Okay, here's how you stand up. Get on your knees then put one blade on the ice and push yourself up." Allen nodded and did everything Kanda told him to do, cheering when he successfully stood up on the ice. "Alright, here's the hard part. Push yourself with one skate and then the other. Like walking without lifting your feet."
Allen just stood on the ice and gave Kanda a confused look. Kanda sighed before he stepped on the ice and began to gracefully skate. Allen watched closely and tried to copy his movements. He did alright for a little while but he suddenly hit a bumpy patch of ice and was about to fall when Kanda grabbed his hand, steadying the neko.
Instead of letting go of his paw, Kanda kept his hold on Allen's paw and kept on skating, forcing the neko to follow. Allen realized that skating was much easier when Kanda was there balancing him and Allen smiled. He found that he could also skate faster and keep up with Kanda.
"I'm doing it!" Allen cheered and Kanda gave him a smirk.
"Of course you can. After all it was me who taught you." Allen laughed and nodded in agreement.
Allen didn't know how long they skated. It could've been minutes or hours but Allen treasured every second that passed. Kanda held his paw the whole time even though Allen could've skated by himself. They didn't speak much, both simply enjoying the serene atmosphere. It was only when Allen let out a tired yawn did they stop.
"Moyashi, we should head inside." Kanda said and Allen nodded, too tired to argue. As Kanda changed into his shoes, Allen shivered, the cold setting in now that he wasn't moving. Kanda noticed and he suddenly unzipped his jacket. "Come here." Kanda told Allen who obeyed. His owner picked him up and zipped up his jacket so that it covered Allen's entire body except for his head which he tucked under Kanda's.
"Thank you Kanda." Allen said, curling up but being careful to not hurt Kanda with his skates. Kanda just grunted and began to walk home.
"Hey Kanda, why did you move away? It seems so exciting here." Allen asked suddenly.
"It seems exciting now but after living here for years it gets really boring." Kanda explained. "I was so bored living here that when I got accepted into college in the city I accepted. My father wanted to stay here so I moved out."
"Oh, did you miss them?"
"Yeah I did for a little while but I got used to it." Kanda said and Allen nodded, knowing the feeling of having to get use to being alone. "How were you when you first began living in the streets?"
"It was hard. I didn't know what to do or how to live. All I knew was what Mana told me 'Keep walking, don't give up' but that didn't help me find food or shelter. There were boys that constantly beat me but soon I became accustomed to everything. I grew faster and stronger and I learned to avoid people although I wasn't alone. I did have one friend who helped me out, taught me how to survive. I haven't seen him in such a long time now, not since that man had kidnapped me. I wonder if he misses me or if he's alright." Allen said wistfully, snuggling against Kanda for comfort, purring when he felt Kanda tighten his arms around him.
"I'm sure your friend misses you and if he's the one who taught you to survive then I'm sure he's fine." Kanda reassured and Allen nodded.
"Yeah, he was strong. Maybe I'll see him someday." Kanda frowned at Allen's tone of voice, not liking something about it but was not able to pinpoint what.
"He is just your friend right? I mean I know humanoid pets have been known to be with the same sex…" Kanda asked and Allen vigorously shook his head.
"No! I don't like him like that. We are just friends!" Allen said. "Wait, why do you care?"
"I don't. I just don't want another one showing up and having to take care of it too." Kanda said gruffly and Allen nodded, perking up when he saw the cottage. When they got inside, Kanda unzipped his jacket and set Allen down and the neko took off his skates. Allen yawned again and when Kanda saw him he yawned too (Did I make anyone yawn?).
"Alright moyashi, time for bed." Kanda announced and Allen just nodded his head and followed Kanda to his room. He groggily changed into his pajamas and he got into bed, blushing ever so slightly when Kanda followed did the same. Kanda turned off the light but Allen didn't go to sleep right away. He just watched Kanda for a little while, admiring how Kanda was less hostile looking when he was sleeping, his ever present frown gone. When Allen was positive that Kanda was asleep, he bent over and kissed Kanda on the cheek.
"Kanda," Allen whispered so he wouldn't wake him up. "I think I like you."
Not a love confession I think it's way to soon for that but it's a start. Sorry it's so short I didn't have time to write anymore.
Which reminds me, what would you guys prefer, me to write longer chapters but update less frequently or short chapters but quick updates?
Also there's a poll on my profile that regards Tyki so can some of you vote please?
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