I'm SOOO sorry this is late. My teachers decided projects and tests all at the same time was a good idea… They were wrong. Thank you again to soursupergirl! Short, uneventful chapter… I'll try and make up for it next week, there are plans *evil grin. Meeting of Kanda, Lavi, Link and… Hopefully I'll post on time next week, my apologies.

Chapter 5: School is a Boring

After arriving at 's class, it only took seconds to understand Lenalee's choice of words. Forgetful yes, but also clutzy and, overall, a mess; her room, her hair, nothing was spared from her wrath of unfortunate accidents. Allen liked that, the thought that others were ill-fainted as well. But if could perserve than so could he.

" ?" Lenalee poked her head into the room, apparently to make sure the instructor wouldn't be startled and cause a series of potentially dangerous chain reactions. She did not. In fact, she was asleep at her desk. When Lenalee shook her awake, she did however manage to send coffee and papers flying and knock over her chair, then the trash can.

"Oh, oh no! Uh! Oh not again! Oh! Hello, I'm " She extended her hand with a smile brighter than the bags under her eyes. Allen tentatively reached out his hand in return.

"Allen Walker." The day continued on as such for awhile. Miranda had spilled coffee all over her papers, so she assigned him some reading instead, which he was completely unsure of, and since he was unwilling to ask, did not intend on doing. Hopefully she forget. With my luck though she'll hold a grudge. Allen thought with a sigh. 's class was unstructured and overall hectic, by the end it had derailed into light conversation which Allen had avoided like the plague. With his hood up in the back, no one even noticed the new student, much to Allen's delight. Lenalee didn't push the subject, which was a plus, though Allen could tell she was thinking about it.

There next stop proved less eventful. Allen had took a wrong turn, losing Lenalee for a minute and getting lost. By the time they reunited and ran to class, they were late. was so wrapped up in his lecture however, that they were able to sneak in unnoticed. He continued to speak for the rest of class, phasing only briefly to write examples on the board. Allen felt he had actually lost knowledge, and if asked, wouldn't even try to explain what had just been rambled. He pulled out his schedule regardless and flipped it over. When he got separated from Lenalee he managed to find half broken pencil, which he used to jot down the examples. He didn't understand them, but wrote down the answers when explained them anyways. Someone asked a question right before the bell, resulting in him forgetting to assign homework Allen assumed. He tried to make a beeline for the door before he could remember, but Lenalee dragged him up to 's desk.

"This is Allen, the new kid. Is there any work you want him to do to catch up?"

"Hi, Allen, it's nice to meet you, let's see…" He had been distracted with erasing the boards and only glanced at Allen, before turning to his desk and pulling out a packet.

"I wasn't sure what you had learned before, so if you could fill out everything you know from this study-guide I can assign you more tomorrow." He smiled, the packet wasn't too big, but to Allen, the thing of big words and confusing concepts was daunting.

"Alright. Thanks…" he shoved the packet in his bag as continued, adjusting his thick glasses.

"Did you understand the lesson alright?"

No, was it even in English? "Mostly."

"That's good, just ask if you have any questions!"

"Alright."

"Bye " Lenalee waved before dragging Allen out of the room.

"He's nice but he talks a lot… His lectures can also be hard to follow sometimes…"

"Ya…"

"You didn't get any of it did you?" Her question was met with silence. Sighing she said,

"I can tutor you if you get too lost, okay. I'm not the best at science either though." The silence continued and Lenalee was about to huff out a snarky comment at Allen's overall mood when he surprised her.

"I would really like that, you don't have to though, thank you." His gaze was downward, hiding his face. Unsure of how to react, they continued in silence. Allen made another wrong turn, but Lenalee was quick to grab his arm this time.

"How do you not run into walls?" Allen smirked. Lenalee laughed.

"Whatever sarcastic comments you have are fine, nothing could be worse than Kanda's." Allen raised an eyebrow, she sighed.

"He's a student, a senior. So is Lavi actually, they're both deadbeats though and can't drive, so we'll probably hang out now."

"Now? What about class?"

"We have lunch now, remember?" More silence, which continued as they waited in line for food, which thankfully was free.

"Can I go to the library during lunch?"

"I don't see why not, aren't you going to eat?"

"Ya, but I'm not sure I want to do that here…"

"Why not?"

"I'm just… Not much of a people person." There were a number of snarky responses he expected to hear, none of which aligned with what she actually said.

"I understand. I'll be here if you want someone to talk to." Startled, Allen blushed slightly, turning his face away.

"Thank you…" She smiled at that, but didn't say anything else, she waved after getting her food and heading to a nearby table. Allen waved slightly before trying his luck and ordering to meals, both with large portions. The chef, Jerry, didn't question it, and looked like he wanted to same something. He would have if Allen hadn't left so quickly. He proceeded to scarf down the food as he walked, standing by the wall near the door. Once he finished off his meal he headed for the library.