Csilla: I'm sorry for the incredible (and pathetic) delay especially since I have been writing quite frequently for other fandoms, but my drive force for writing back in 2014 (and before then) was to prove to my stepdad that I could become an author. That I could write something I was proud of regardless of how well it was received by my readers...

On the same note, despite working on this on&off these past two years, I didn't want to update it until I had it all done out of fear that I wouldn't finish it because something came up in my life...

I hope any readers still interested will enjoy this...

Chapter Three

"So where did you to move to? If you don't mind me asking," Lavi hummed, stuffing his hands into the pockets of his white jacket and his face closer to his scarf, before nudging his companion's shoulder playfully with his own.

"London,"

"That's awesome, but why London? It seems like a big move, did your dad get a new job or something?"

The dark aura that rose from his snowy-haired companion was the last thing Lavi expected, the sight caused him to physically jump away in shock before actually fearing for his life -if only for a moment.

When Allen did respond, the dark aura had only grown heavier: "My stupid guardian gambled away all of our savings and then some,"

"I-I see..."

Sighing, "Shortly after the debit collectors started showing up at our door, Cross decided it was time to move, which incidentally worked out well for me" the heavy dark aura surrounding Allen slowly dissipated.

"I assume because your break-up with Kanda," A nod was the only reply Lavi received before the redhead dove into his next question, "That's awesome, but wait why the hell did you come back to Japan?"

A fit of laughter broke past Allen's defenses, he had expected Lavi to ask him about his reason for visiting Japan, but the way the redhead had worded it had been too much.

"My uncle happens to still be living here so I'm only here for a visit," The young Brit replied, as they turned down a street Allen felt a tinge of nostalgia wash over him, extending his hand slightly in front of him, hoping to catch some of the flurries.

Green eyes caught sight of the slight movement, "Do you like the snow?"

"Strangely I have mixed feelings about it… I hate it because its cold and it doesn't always bring back the fondest of memories, but at the same time," a smile spreading across his pale features, "I love it because some of my best memories happened in the snow" Just as Allen finished his explanation, a snowflake fell into the palm of his hand before melting instantly.

"I guess that makes sense… Personally I can't stand it, people tend to be cruel in winter" The young Brit turned, watching as the redhead brought his gaze up towards the sky -his eyes shutting slowly- as he continued: "From pushing aside others as they pass them by to the anger that arises when the streets aren't clear, everyone shows their own form of ugly in the winter," Lavi's gaze dropped, meeting Allen's.

"Which is why I prefer summer," He added, a smile spreading across his features.

Before either of them could start a new line of questions, a voice shouted out to them from across the street. Two pairs of eyes glanced over at the source, a cop patrolling the streets was heading their way: "Hey you two, stay right there"

A blur of red then Allen felt himself being dragged away from the shouting cop, who was now giving to chase to the two. It took all of the young Brit's efforts to keep up with Lavi, who laughed before picking up his pace.

Allen did his best to recognize their surroundings as the redhead pulled him along, racing down corners and alleyways, one right after another. The longer they ran, the less Allen recognized where Lavi was taking them.

By the time Allen realized that he didn't recognize anything around them, he noticed his companion's pace had slowed. One last turn took them into alleyway, far enough away from the main street so they weren't easily visible by anyone passing by. Or looking for them.

Allen felt himself pressed against a slight indent in the alley with Lavi standing close enough to blend in with the darkness, but far enough that his breath wasn't brushing against his companion's cheek. If he closed his eyes, Allen was sure he could hear the faint footsteps of the cop who had been chasing them.

"Looks like we lost him," The redhead chuckled, winded from their wintry sprint, before stepping away: "So any ideas what we should do? Or should we just call it a night?"

Allen stiffened at the idea of staying out later, not that he wanted to get away from Lavi -the opposite really- but the young Brit sure didn't have enough stamina to outrun another cop: "We should probably call it a night," he replied, watching as hurt flickered behind Lavi's eyes before he quickly added: "I just don't want another run-in with a cop… we can still-"

A light laugh silenced his (failing) attempt to explain himself, the hurt in the redhead's eyes had been replaced with warmth as he chimed in: "Yeah, let's head back to the hotel then" grinning ear-to-ear.

Having no idea where he was, Allen followed Lavi as he headed back onto the main street before turning, the young Brit assumed, back the way they came. Their trek back was a little stiff at first, Allen would glance around hoping no cop would be running after them. It wasn't until the redhead laugh that his attention was drawn back to his companion: "You keep doing that your head will fall off,"

"Unlike you, I don't have the energy to keep running from cops…" Allen's eyes narrowed, a smile threatening to spread if he let down his guard.

"Then I guess when the next one comes, I'll just have to run away with you in my arms"

"W-WHAT?!" Their conversation halted as the soft crunches of someone running towards them in the snow.

Not wanting to risk it, Lavi immediately asked: "So do you want to take me up on that offer? Or can you do one more sprint?"

Feeling his face grow warm, Allen quickly muttered out that he could do one more sprint and before he knew it, he was being dragged along. The young Brit did his best to keep up, stumbling here and there until gravity decided to play a cruel trick.

A well-hidden patch of ice had both boys sliding, effectively losing their balance, before falling on top of one another. Allen, having smacked his head against something slightly firm, was the first to recover and immediately propped himself up. His hands against the cold snow on both sides of Lavi's head.

"Are you okay?" Allen knew he probably wasn't heavy enough to hurt his red-haired companion, but still: he had manners.

Dropping his hands to his side -when had Lavi wrapped them around him- the redhead peered up at his worried companion before grinning: "I'm fine, but how about you?"

"Idiot rabbit…" Allen lowered himself back down, a pout could easily be heard in his voice before a fist connected with Lavi's chest with barely enough force for the redhead to notice.

Raising his hands back up and around Allen, Lavi whispered: "Sorry, but I really am fine" receiving a short nod in response. Forcing the two of them up into a sitting position, the redhead waited for the young Brit to calm himself before suggesting that they finish their trip.

Csilla: The next chapter is the last one &I hope everyone enjoys it~ :)

p.s. ANYONE EXCITED FOR NEW -MAN ANIME? OR MAYBE THE NEW CHAPTERS?