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Black Order High Academy
Chapter 21
The First Date
Lavi knocked on the door and Sair opened the door. She smiled and siganlled him to come in. He gladly did so and walked upstairs to Tira's room and she laid on her bed reading. He slowly and quietly walked over and laid on the bed beside her. She was too intrigued by her book to even notice him and he wrapped his arms around her waist and put his head beside hers. She turned her head and stared at Lavi who was smiling. She made sure she knew what page she was on and closed the book. She turned on her side with her head in her hand. Lavi grinned more and she saw mischief. "Do you remember the super bowl bet we had?" Lavi asked.
She hoped he wouldn't remember that. It didn't work. "I don't want to go on a date Lavi. I don't want to wear those sickening clothing either." Tira said.
"You made a bet and you have to go through with it. Besides! We'vve been dating since Christmas and we haven't even talked about a date and the amusement park does not count. Remember your own words." Lavi countered.
"Isn't it enough that I'm dating you?" Tira whined.
"Yes, but the first date is always important and it's a signal to me to show how commited you are to me. You already know how commited I am t you and if you really love me you'll do this." Lavi said.
"Do I have to wear the dress?" Tira asked.
"You have to wear the dress." Lavi told her.
Tira put her head on her pillow and Lavi put his against her head. "I love you." Lavi said.
"Oh shut it." Tira said.
"You two better behave. I'll be gone for the day so you have the house to yourself Tira." Sair said as she watched them in the doorway.
Lavi and Tira looked at her and Tira obviously looked annoyed and a little embarassed by her Mom. "Hey Miss. Delferd." Lavi said, waving.
"How many times have I told youLavi, call me Sair." Sair said.
"Can you leave already?" Tira asked, annoyed.
When the door closed Tira put her head back on the pillow and Lavi laughed. "I love your Mom." Lavi said.
"She's too aggravating." Tira said.
"She gives you the space you need and let's you stay out after midnight on the weekends. She lets you stay at my house even though you never have and she lets me stay. She is the best Mom in town. Probably in the world." Lavi said.
"But she is always butting in." Tira told him.
"She is just being a Mom. You can't expect anything less especially since she missed so many years of your life." Lavi said, sitting up.
"I know that patch, but still. She butts in when I don't want or need her to. Then she doesn't butt in when I want or need her to. She says I need to figure things out on my own or it's a life lesson. It's agitating." Tira replied.
"How 'bout we stop talking about your Mom and start talking about the date. It's tonight at seven. Don't worry about being late. I'm picking you up while I arrange things and Lenalee and Road are going to help you." Lavi told her and started walking out.
Tira got off her bed and followed him. "What? You planned this? Just for that I'm not going to. . . . . . . " Tira trailed off when he stopped and turned around and now they were face to face.
He smiled and patted her head. Tira looked in his eye and she could see how important this was to him. How could a silly date be so important was beyond her, but she couldn't say she wasn't going on the date. Not to his face. "You're not going to what?" Lavi asked.
"Nevermind." Tira responded.
He pecked her cheek and left the house. She went to the living room and laid down on the couch in thought. She tried to find the good things in this, but she couldn't really. She wasn't the positive person when it comes to dating. She didn't even want to date Lavi at first, but she couldn't turn him down at Christmas. There was an urge that ordered her to do so, but she still didn't. She feels like she got herself into a big mess though. She isn't sure what she feels about Lavi and she isn't sure if she sees him as more than a friend or a brother figure, but then when something happens she feels so warm, safe, secure. Her thoughts were wavering though. She didn't know what to think. She just wanted to know if she could really let herself out with Lavi.
Lenalee knocked and Road opened the door after she did that. Lenalee rolled her eyes and walked in, shutting the door behind her. Tira stared at them and the stuff they had in their arms. Well, she sure was going to have a field day. "Let's get working. First, shower and shave your legs." Road said, pulling up her pant leg.
Tira reluctantly did so and when she came out of the bathroom and walked to her bedroom in just a towel she found Road and Lenalee on her bed with their things scattered all around and Road was going through her clothes. She gave Tira a plain white t- shirt and light blue pants that weren't sweats, but not jeans. "Wear this for now. We still have to take care of a few things before you put the dress on." Lenalee told her.
Tira went out in the hallway and changed into the clothing and then walked back in and was rushed to her desk/ dresser and she looked at the mirror. Road turned the chair around and held tweezers. "What are you doing?" Tira asked, ready to leave.
"Plucking your eyebrows. They're too thick and, well, you wouldn't understand. Just sit there and let me and Lenalee take care of things." Road said.
"It's Lenalee and me r Lenalee and I." Tira corrected.
Road plucked her eyebrows while Lenalee clipped her nails and cleaned them then gave her a manicure. Tira felt awkward as they continued to mess around with her and what she hated the most so far, they waxed her arms! After they finished they made her try on hundreds of dresses and they decided on a baby blue, lavender, white, and soft gray dress with sparkles anmd a big ribbon. The ribbon was on her chest where a gray stripe of ribbon circled her body on the upper stomach and ribs. Under the stripe of ribbon the dress puffed out a little and the colors were layers and made a good mixture when the colors were by themself it was pretty. It was almost like abstract. The bottom of the dress ended a little bit above her knees. Tira felt strange in the dress. The feeling was just too different and she wasn't a big fan of change.
They made her sit down again and stated playing with her hair. They tried pigtails, normal ponytail, braid, french briad, and just about everything else. It took awhile, but they finally decided on putting her hair up on one side of her head, the right. They let her bangs fall though and Tira had to admit, it was original and not so bad looking. They just made the bangs have big, wavey curls. Then they started putting make up. She tried to stop them, but no, they won't listen. Go figure. "Done!" they exclaimed.
Tira opened her eyes and stared at the mirror. She didn't smile. She just didn't like the way she looked. It just wasn't her, but if it made Lavi happy she guessed she would have to deal with it. But you couldn't even reconize her. She looked down at her hands, frowning. "Is something wrong?" Lenalee asked.
"This just isn't me. I consider this hideous." Tira told them.
"You look beautiful Tira. There's nothing to be ashamed of for not having this done before. You'll get use to it. Now, we only have two more things to cover." Road said and Tira looked at them.
For some reason her words did not help Tira. It just made her feel worse. It was just weird. Lenalee slipped on some nice dark purple high heels on and they began training her on how to walk in them without falling face first then they took a train ride up and down the stairs. After that they showed her table manners and ladylike things. "You know, he wants me to be me. Can't you respect that?" Tira asked.
"Tira, we fully understand how you feel. It's just he told you that you had to act like a girl. If he wants you to change something and you agree then go ahead. We are just doing what we were told to do. Making you a perfect first date. Now, it's a few minutes before seven." Lenalee said, taking her to the door.
Lavi opened the door and stood in the doorway, smiling and looking Tira over. "Gee gus, I appreciate what you did, but are you okay with this Tira?" Lavi asked.
"Too much?" Tira asked.
"No. It's perfect. You are always perfect, but is it too much for you?" Lavi replied, seeing her awkwardness and uncomfortableness.
"Well, I would say putting on the dress and the make up is too much, but that's what you wanted." Tira said.
"Is something bothering you?" Lavi asked, worried.
"I've never been on a date. I don't know how to act or what to do. And this just isn't me and I guess I'm a little, well, a little. . . . . . " Tira looked at the floor.
"Nervous?" Lavi asked, putting his hand under her chin and making her look up at him.
"Yes."
"So am I. Because this is my first date y'know? So relax and we'll do this together and I promise, I will not let this night be ruined." Lavi told her.
Tira felt relieved for some reason. How come only Lavi's words could comfort her? She smiled and let Lavi guide her off the porch and to his truck. On the car drive she stared at Lavi and all worries and all doubts and all fears were gone. Just one glance of him made her feel better and she needed no words. He was just so perfect to her and she wondered if she really was to him. Lavi wouldn't lie to her, would he? She had so many questions but she could not ask him. Why she started doubting him when she looked away was unknown. Maybe she just wanted more of him. She just wanted to know how he really felt and she just didn't want to be hurt again. That's why when he said they were through she got angry. All the things he said to her, everything he had done for her, and she had done for him, it would all be for nothing. She didn't want to lose him. She was just scared that he would be like Bayu and she knew he never would, but this is exactly how Bayu acted before he started beating her.
Tira looked at him again and agan, all worries, doubts, fears, everything bad, it all went away. SHe just wanted to be with him. She yearned him. Tira knew what he was about and who he was, she knew what he felt for her, and she knew he would never leave her or hurt her. If they did split she hoped she didn't care about him anymore, but the very idea of leaving him broke her fragile heart. She would shatter into a million pieces like glass. She closed her eyes and her closed eyes stared into the darkness that she saw. A blackhole. That what she felt like her world was. Everyone was just so far out of reach and she felt so in the dark. She never belonged and she was always put down and bullied. So she toughened up and became a bully to everything around her, loathing all who stood in her way. She never needed anyone and never thought she would, but Lavi changed that. Now she can't live without him. It was like he was apart of her and that's how she wanted it, but would this really last?
Lavi changed her whole opinion on life. She tried to push him away, but he came right back and with his big goofy grin. He always smiled and he was always there at the right time. He knew just what to say and he could figure her out. Lavi understood her. He readher like a book. He knew everything. It was always had patience and was gentle when it came to her. He may tease her, but it was humorous despite the annoyance. He was everything she could ask for. He changed her point of view on people and everything about life. He got rid of Renis. He stands up to Bayu and he was always there. What more could he do? Lavi made her love him more than anything in the world. She would gladly give him everything, but she knew better than to do something as foolish as that. SO she took it slow and waited. Step by step. Afterall, she was only sixteen and would soon be seventeen. She still had time to figure things out.
Lavi stopped his truck and helped her out because of the heels. She squeezed his hand and he looked back at her. She was acting weird, but he gave her encouraging smile and guided her into a fancy restrauant where not many people were around. It looked expensive and Tira looked at him. How could he afford this? She could ask him and tell him to take her somewhere else, but he was just as stubborn as her. Maybe more. So she just followed, quiet. "A table for two please." Lavi told a man dressed in a waitor suit.
He nodded and guided them to a table and Tira watched Lavi pull her sit out. She smiled again and sat down. He pushed her towards the table and he sat across from her. They were given menus and Tira searched through it immediately. She was famish because she had skipped lunch and the girls didn't give her a chance to eat. She just had one problem, she had no idea what all these dishes were. "Uh, Lavi?" Tira asked, looking over the menu.
He put his menu down and stared at her. "I have no idea what this stuff is." Tira told him.
"I knew you were going to say that. I come here once a year because I kinda work here so I am able to put some money aside from my checks and use it for here. All I have to do is sign a paper and I'm good to go. So, if you have any questions I can answer them." Lavi explained to her.
"Oh, okay, but what does that have to do with the food?" Tira asked.
"I could tell you wanted to know how I could afford this. Okay, let me explain something. We have chefs from all around the world, by permission of course. They're master chefs and everything is amazing. We have the fanciest food from all around the world. From spicy foods to sweet or even bland. Most of the food is high class and it's more of something Road's family can afford. But, the food, it's classy. It is the same as many things, but put in fancy names like this for example." Lavi said, pointing at a meal.
Tira looked at the menu as he turned it upside down so she could read it. "This is basically seaweed and fish. So like sushi and it has wasabi. Which is a really hot sauce. I'll warn you, it is best you don't have it. I'm not sure how you are, but it is really, really hot, spicy. I don't know exactly, but Allen had it and he didn't take it so well. Even Kanda had to drink alot of water. I didn't try it though. No way. Ummm, this one is like chicken fingers with sauce. Thisa is Yuu's favorite. The soba. He prefers that or the Japanese food that is in this section, but seeing how you're from France and I think you mentioned something about Britain, here are the sections you might reconize. Now, I can help you more if you tell me what you're looking for, but first, I would like to recommend something for you." Lavi explained.
"You think I'll like it?" Tira responded, looking at the French food and British food.
"Love it." Lavi told her.
"Then I'll just order it." Tira said.
"You don't want to hear what it is?" Lavi queried.
"I trust you." Tira said, closing the menu and giving it back to Lavi.
Lavi smiled and asked her what she wanted to drink. She answered and Lavi ordered their food. Tira looked around and her smile stayed on her lips. The food came and she stared at it. It was strange looking. "Don't let the looks fool you Tira. It's absolutely delicious! There's several sortings and I thought you would like this because it's food from different places. Like this is from Spain while this is from Germany. There's also French and British. American and if I remember correctly, Irish." Lavi said, pointing things out.
"An odd bland. Don't you think?" Tira asked, looking at the disgusting looking food.
"It sounds odd too, but it is amazing! I swear it's the best food you'll ever taste. Here, take a bite." Lavi said, putting something on her fork and holding it in front of her mouth. Tira took a bite and put her hand under her mouth. She chewed and chewed then she swallowed and smiled. "You're right. This is the best food I've ever had." Tira said.
Lavi beamed and they ate. Tira kept looking at Lavi. He was smiling and many people greeted him. He acted kindly and greeted them back. Many people asked him about Tira though. Lavi was proud to flaunt her and Tira could feel her cheeks get warmer and warmer each time. If the whole town didn't know they were a couple, it sure did now. She just prayed she didn't blush, but Lavi seemed to laugh a little when he looked at her. "Lavi, how do you know so much about food? I mean you do work here, but still." Tira wondered.
"Ummm, well, I don't think anyone knows this about me except the workers here and maybe Bookman, but I enjoy cooking. I'm not just a waitor here. I'm one of the chefs. So I have two jobs here. Nofty huh?" Lavi told her, bashful.
"You cook? I would've never guessed it." Tira responded.
"Yeah, but could you please not tell anyone. No one knows about it. Not even Lenalee, Allen, or Yuu." Lavi said.
"Sure. So, do you take courses at school?" Tira asked.
"After school, on the weekends, days off, and before school. SOmetimes during free period too. Jerry is glad to teach me and I couldn't ask for a better teacher." Lavi said as he took a bite.
"Jerry would cook at anytime of day huh?" Tira said.
"You bet!" Lavisaid gleefully.
"Then how come you don't want anybody to find out?" Tira asked.
Lavi stopped eating. He stared at the plate that was almost empty and his smile had some kind of sadness. "No one at school would really understad. They haven't had cooking classes for over twenty years and nor has a famous chef or a chef at all has ever came from there for over fifty years. Kids here are picky and know what they want. I was the smart and sensitive and happy, cheery guy all the girls wanted. Allen is the kind and understanding type, but strong willed and good at most things, but has a dark side. Kanda is the bad boy who nobody understands. That's exactly what all they girls are searching for. Plus they have to be hot or cute. Innocent. Things like that. They saw us as the perfect three because through and through we are exactly that from what they see, but they don't try to get to know us. That's why we became friends and the same goes for Lenalee. She is kind, hearty, and generous. She's smart and hard to get. SHe beautiful too. That's what the boys were searching for, but what they don't understand is that we're actually a bunch of outcasts. Not the popular kids from down the block. They expect us to be perfect and so we play their little role because I'm not sure how I would take it if they started hating me. I love their comments and their opinions." Lavi paused.
"If they found out I'm a guy who likes to cook who know what they'll say and how they'll act. I just don't want to take the chance of really being a total outcast. It's scary to think that too." Lavi told her.
"Lavi, if they are really like that then they don't care about you. They just want popularity and they want to be known. They just want something from you and it's not you they want. If they toss you asde then they're no better then those West High Knights. Lavi, the only opinion, the only persective, that matters, that counts, is your own. If your friends don't accept you either then maybe they really aren't your friends. Besides, if I remember correctly, two thirds of the world's chefs are males. And half of them are the world's master chefs. Three fourths of the world's best, most known, and most famous chefs are male. Lavi, be yourself. I want you to be you. If this is what you want then I'm all for it. If you want to be a chef then I'll help you to become one of the bests. You would do the same for me." Tira told him, smiling warmly.
Lavi grinned. "I knew you were going to say that."
"Sure you did." Tira said.
"I did. You're like an open book." Lavi told her, finishing his plate. "Now for dessert!~" Lavi chimed
Tira held Lavi's hand and they walked side by side to Tira's porch. Tira didn't see Mom's car so she was still gone. Lavi opened the door and Tira let go of his hand and lost his warmth. She dind't want to let go of his soft, warm, and so very gently hands. She looked up at him with a sad smile. "See? It wasn't so bad. You looked absolutely marvelous, fabulous! We had a nice dinner, nice chat, and a wonderful time. There was nothing to be nervous about." Lavi told her.
Lenalee and Road peeked through the stained glass windows near the door and smiled. Road got her phone out and watched. "It wasn't that bad." Tira replied.
"Wasn't that bad? You had a fansatic time." Lavi rejoindered.
"Do I look like the type to admit that?" Tira retorted.
"Not in front of anyone else, but me and I'm the only one here." Lavi countered.
Lavi and Tira drew closer to each other. Lenalee and Road held back shrieks of excitment and squeezed each other's arms, dying of suspense. Tira closed her eyes and let her senses take over and she could feel him everywhere. They drew a little closer until their lips met and unknowingly, Road took a few pictures. Lavi had one hand on her cheek and Tira's hands crawled up his body and aorund his neck and she got rid of the space between them. Lavi gladly put his other arm around her. "Well, certainly not what I expected to see. My daughter dressed up all nice and fancy in a real dress and kissing Lavi in front of my house." Sair said.
Lavi smiled and his eye looked in her direction as she came up the porch pulled away after so long and pressed her head against his chest and neck. She opened her eyes and saw her Mom right in front of them and sorta smiled crossly. Road put her phone away and Lenalee started dragging her out the back door. Sair saw them unlike the kissing couple. "Mom!" Tira pouted.
Sair raised her hands and mumbled something as she inside. Lavi pushed her away gently and they were not even a foot away from each other. "Thanks Tira. For coming." Lavi said.
"No problem." Tira replied.
"So I guess next time I'll see you is at school tomorrow?" Lavi said.
"You're darn right you will." Tira responded.
"I miss you already." Lavi said.
"I don't want you to leave." Tira said.
"It's just going to be a few hours until we see each other again. Now go get some sleep. It's getting late." Lavi said and gave her a quick peck.
Tira didn't let go though. She continued to hug him and put her head back on his chest. "I know, but everytime you leave I get doubts and bad thoughhts." Tira replied.
"What about?" Lavi questioned, wrapping his arms around her shoulders andputting his head on top of his, hair in his face.
"About us. You. I'm just scared everything will turn out wrong just like it has before. I don't want to lose you. It pains me to see you walk away from me when we part. It kills me to think about them, but I can't. I just want to be with you." Tira mumbled.
"I'm not Bayu. Everything will be fine. I guarentee it. If there is anything you need, anything at all, call me. Okay?" Lavi said softly.
She nodded her head. She felt better and thinking about him walking off this porch and leaving her home no longer bothered her. That's all she needed to hear. She just needed his reassurance. His gentle words. His love. "K Lav." Tira said.
"Lav?" Lavi repeated. His gaze softened more and he gantly rubbed her then let her go. "Good night Tira."
Tira walked to the door and watched him walk to the end of their sidewalk. She put her head on the door and sighed. Lavi slightly turned his head. Tira slowly closed the door and peered out the door window. Lavi turned his head back towards his truck and hopped in. He held the key n his hand, but didn't start the engine. A sincere smile engraved itself on his face and he threw his hands up in the air. "Score!"
Tira giggled and ran upstairs to her room, slipping the heels off. She quickly changed out of the dress and took off the make up. She turned off the lights and crawled under the covers. She closed her eyes and almost instantly fell asleep. She had a nice pleasant dream about Lavi. Lavi changed his clothes and took off his bandana. He got under his blankets and stared at the stairs that dug into the floor across the room. He could see the light on in the kitchen and knew Bookman was reading again. He closed his eye and fell asleep into sweet, sweet dreams.
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