D Gray Twins Chapter 8, a d.gray-man fanfic

Here it is: Chapter 8 at last!

Last time on D. Gray Twins: "Look on the bright side; you'll have plenty of time to get to know me!"

THREE MONTHS LATER

CLANG!

CLATTER!

"Yield," I gasped, raising my empty hands.

"Nn," Kanda removed Mugen from my throat. "Your grip is still too loose, Shinme."

"Sorry," I shrugged, "It's just so light. I keep forgetting to hold it tight enough."

"It's supposed to be light." Ponytail growled. "Moyashi, your turn."

I turned and retrieved my practice sword, adjusting Teddy in the harness the Science Department had made for him.

So far, Ponytail and I had fought one hundred forty-five times. I had yet to win a single one. The last sixty-four had ended with me getting disarmed.

However, we never activated our Innocence. Ponytail refused to go all-out until I had managed to beat him at least once in a sword-only fight. I was positive that I would be able to win if I could just use Teddy.

I moved to the side of the room so I wouldn't get in the way of Allen's match. My brother had managed to win a few fights. I believe their score was seventy-three to sixty-six. They used their Innocence though. Apparently, Kanda had to make an exception for him because my brother needed to learn to keep his balance with only one arm.

They activated their weapons as Allen stepped into position. Ponytail nodded sharply and they attacked.

CLANG!

As they fought, I found my gaze drawn to Kanda. I watched him as he dashed about, the only wasted movement that of his long, gorgeous black hair. His face had a strangely calm expression that radiated a fierce beauty that entranced me. I barely noticed as my thoughts wandered as I stared, wondering what it would be like to be held by those arms or kissed by those lips…I could think of so many better uses for those hands and that mouth than holding a sword and insulting Allen.

"Thinking about Y-Kanda again, aintcha?"

I jumped at the sound of Lavi's voice.

"What?" I stammered. "Of-of course not!"

"Uh-huh," the redhead rolled his uncovered eye. "Right. So why did you have that dreamy look on your face?"

"I was thinking about...chocolate!" He gave me a skeptical look. "Why do you care anyway?"

Lavi grinned, "Because I'm Kanda's best friend!"

"You're not my friend, baka Usagi!"

I jumped again, "How much did you hear?"

He didn't respond, so that was either an automatic response or Ponytail was too busy trying to behead my brother to respond.

Did I mention how breathtakingly gorgeous Kanda is?

"Hey! I'm trying to talk to you!"

"Oh! Sorry, Eyepatch!"

I tried to keep my attention on the fight. Even after that baka Usagi came in, but when he put his arm around MY Shinme's shoulder…

'Kuso! Don't get distracted!"

"Because I'm Kanda's best friend!" The Usagi's voice interrupted my thoughts.

"You're not my friend, baka Usagi!" I retorted automatically.

I refocused on the fight and noticed a hole in the Moyashi's defenses. I swung for his head, but he ducked.

He aimed for my momentarily open stomach as I jumped back, missing me by a few millimeters.

We continued to battle until I managed to shove him against the wall, Mugen at his throat.

"Poor Allen!" Shinme smiled, "That's the 76th time you've lost!"

I think Usagi said something about her memory and goldfish, but she was pouting, so I wasn't paying attention. I was too busy trying not to think about what her lips would feel like against mine or about what it would feel like to wrap my arms around her… Damn it!

"What do you think, Ponytail?" The three of them looked at me.

Not knowing, or caring, what they she was asking about, I gave my usual response.

"Che, don't involve me in your stupid discussions." I growled before heading to the door.

Just before I was out of earshot, I heard the Usagi say, "I told you he wasn't paying attention! Pay up!"

"Poor Allen," I smiled at him, "That's the 76th time you've lost!"

"Man!" Lavi laughed, "You must have the memory of a goldfish if you've already forgotten that you've lost 145 times!"

I crossed my arms and pouted.

They ignored me. By this point they had learned that pouting was just a way to bother them.

"Hey, Allen, wanna test what I was talking about last night?" Lavi grinned.

"Sure," Allen turned to Ponytail. "What's your opinion, BaKanda?"

The other exorcist continued to glare at the wall above my head without responding.

"What about you, Kanda?" Lavi asked.

He was also ignored.

Lavi elbowed me and nodded to the silent samurai.

I sighed, in all likelihood I'd be ignored too, something I really didn't want to happen.

"What do you think, Ponytail?"

His glare moved to my face, confusion only appearing on his face for only a moment, "Che, don't involve me in your stupid discussions," he growled, and left.

"I told you he wasn't paying attention! Pay up!"

"Pay up? What are you talking about?"

"Just trying to throw him off the scent."

"I can't believe you were right!" my brother looked bemused. "He must really like you Alise!"

"I-I-I'm going to go take a shower and change."

It was way too much to take in; Ponytail liking me? I mean I liked him, and I had always hoped, but it seemed impossible.

My mind was still clouded with disbelief when I walked into the cafeteria and ordered breakfast. My meals, while large, were nowhere near as large as my brother's. They were perfectly balanced, too. I have to admit I was surprised at how delicious the English breakfasts Jerry made were.

After I finished eating, I decided to go to the training room to meditate and clear my head.