Ok, here chapter 10, hopes you enjoy.

And hugs to "Chola" for reviewing.

Disclaimer: I don't own dgm.

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Keichi didn't see Lavi again until they were on the train going back to the order. He seemed to be acting odd, as he kept looking out the window, then looking around and grinning sneakily at her. It was kind of creepy.

'Hey' Lavi said suddenly 'Where's Allen?'

'Taking a different train home' Keichi explained 'though Komui's still searching this one to make sure.'

Lavi chuckled and looked to see Lenalee groaning.

'Oh brother….'

'Don't worry' Keichi smiled, patting Lenalee's shoulder 'Allen's a nice boy who's never done anything bad in his life. Komui knows that, he's just blinded by rage right now, he'll be back to normal eventually.'

Suddenly, the train started to slow, and the three exorcists stood up to get their bags from the racks.

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At the order, Lenalee and Komui went straight to the science department, Komui to get an Allen-killing komerin and Lenalee to dissuade him. Keichi was about to go up the stairs to her room, when Lavi called her back.

'Hey Keichi, can I talk to you for a second?'

Keichi looked around in surprise, then shrugged, nodded and came back down the stairs. Lavi took her hand and led her out of the hall where no one could hear them. He stopped next to a wall and folded his arms, smiling.

'I just wanted to say thanks for the kiss.'

Keichi blinked in surprise, and gasped.

'What?! You were awake?!'

'Well, I was almost unconscious, but didn't I tell you? As a bookman I'm required to have a flawless memory. If I'm one point away from death I'll still remember the important parts of my surroundings.'

Keichi blushed and folded her arms, leaning against the wall.

'Well, I only did it cos I didn't want you to die, so don't worry about-'



'Keichi, you told me you loved me. Is that still true?'

Keichi's eyes widened. Lavi had a pleading look on his face. She went a deeper shade of red and looked at her feet.

'Well, I don't know! And it's not like it'll make a difference, right?'

'Keichi' Lavi said seriously, curling his forefinger under her chin and making her look up at him 'Give me a straight answer.'

They stared into each others eyes. Lavi was starting to blush too. Keichi sighed, knowing she couldn't lie when he was staring at her like that.

'Fine, I do! But why do you want to know?'

'Cos it's mutual.'

'What?'

'You heard me.'

Before Keichi could process this, Lavi leaned forward, pressing her against the wall, and kissed her. Keichi was surprised, but wasn't complaining. She kissed back and after a minute they pulled apart. Lavi sighed and smiled.

'I thought you weren't allowed to fall in love?' Keichi enquired.

'That's true,' Lavi answered, leaning against the wall next to her 'but it's not like I can just turn off my emotions when it suits me…..'

There was a moment of silence. Keichi was still trying to make sense of this, but right now a warm happy feeling was overtaking her body.

'So what now?' Lavi said suddenly.

'What do you mean?'

'I mean should we just leave things like this and never mention it again, or do we do this in secret? Anything you want to do, I'll understand.'

Keichi thought about this carefully for a minute, weighing all the pros and cons. Then she smiled and wrapped her arms around Lavi's neck, leaning against his chest.

'Secret….we'll find a way so it doesn't have to be, I'm sure, but for now, this is good…'

Lavi grinned and kissed her again.

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Awww… well, another pointless chapter in which nothing happens, but hey, who doesn't like a little fluff now and then? Anyway, still more to go so stay tuned! And please review…and don't worry, I'm planning on more allenxlenalee stuff soon.