Chapter 11 - Practise

On the way to Allen's house, the owner of the house's mouth drooped into a deep frown. Dammit Lavi! Now my hips are killing me! To add to his misfortunes (well he is known as the 'unlucky boy') the redhad rabbit had full view of his agonising hips.

"Allen, don't tell me that I was too h-"

"NOT in public Lavi." Allen's voice was forte then did a diminuendo (basically his voice was loud then it got quieter for those who don't know Italien or play music, I thought I'd add it in because it was music related)

"Heh" Although Allen couldn't see him, he knew that a smile was tugging on Lavi's lips.

"By the way, what songs are you playing for you're exam?" Allen asked, hoping to steer the conversation away from what Lavi was going to make the subject.

"A Nightingale Sang in Burkley Square, O Star of Eve, and the other one I'm still deciding on."

"When's your exam?"

"In the summer."

"That's good, you have plently of time."

"Yeah. I'm planning to practise at least once every week"

"That's a good plan."

"So..." Lavi's green eye was pleading that Allen to say 'yes' to whatever he was to say next. "I was gonna ask if you could help me practise and be able to play the accompanyment for my exam?"

"Sure, why wouldn't I?" Lavi's face cheered with happiness. "But why me?" Allen had been wondering why he was chosen to play piano for Lavi's exam when he was sure there were many other great pianists around.

"That's just because..." Lavi moved closer to the albino haired teen until he was in arms reach. He embraced him then explaned "...I don't know anyone more talented or beautiful then you" His lips gently pushed against Allen's.

"Then that just means I can't let you down now." Allen replied. The invisible hands that had been pulling at Lavi's mouth had stretched his smile into none ever before. A smile Allen wasn't going to forget in a hurry. He returned the same back to Lavi, then both entred Allen's house. Once inside, they were instantly greeted by the grand piano that stood proudly in the centre of the living room.

"Well then, let's get practising." While Allen warmed up his fingertips with scales and arpeggios, Lavi again got out his shiny silver E Flat Horn and did the same. Timpcany rested his wings by placing himself on Allen's white hair, which the scarred faced boy found pleasant. Stroking his new golem, he saw Lavi's lip against the mouthpiece thinking I know exactly how it feels to have Lavi's lips against mine, i guess this is how he's practised it and gotten so good at kissing. Suddenly, a piano book was swiftly placed onto his piano stand.

"Whoa."Allen looked to his side,

"You were staring at me." Lavi said simply.

"Was not" Denied Allen.

"Well your eyes were glued in my direction" Lavi had gained the upper hand in this arguement.

"Well whatever, the important thing right now is that we practise your pieces." They dropped their debate and focused on their task. First they played A Nightingale Sang in Burkley Square. In this song the piano accompanyment had the first 3 and 3/4 bars introduction, with the 3rd beat of the 3rd bar as a pause (holing onto the note), then on the forth beat Lavi started playing. His lips blowing rasberries into his instrument made each note clear and expressive. This was the piece that Lavi struggled with because some points had notes were quite high in pitch, but exculding the few slips, Lavi played amazingly, and Allen's ears couldn't wait for the next song. After playing the first song 2 or more times, they moved onto O Star of Eve. Wow... Allen was impressed. Lavi got all the dynamics (howloud or quite the song is), notes and rests exactly right.

"Lavi..." Allen's voice was shocked in amazment. "That. Was. Incredible!" Usually, this would be the part where he would hug him, but seeing as though he was carrying a horn, he wasn't gonna try that. "How long have you been playing for?"

"A couple of years."

"Nice."

"How long have you been playing piano?" He took a few steps closer untill he nearly towered over Allen.

"A couple of years."

"Nice." His hand when onto Allen's shoulder. "I've never heard anyone sight-read better than you've just done today" Then his hand slithered down the shorter ones back, circled around his waist, pulling him closer. Pressed up against his elders chest, Allen's face was purely in its comfort zone which made the rest of him relax. As soon as Allen returned the hug, an intresting ringtone buzzed through the air.

My universe will never be the same, I'm glad you came, I'm glad you-

"Got a text." Lavi annouced.

"Who from?"

"Krowry." Wow, he finally managed to find out how to use that phone.

"What's it say?"

"Just asking how I am. I havn't seen him in ages." Lets hope he buys that.

What the text actually said was:

"Hello Lavi,

do you need me to bring anything for the 24th? I'm not doing anything today.

Krowry."

"Oh, okay." Allen was completely oblivious to what it actually said, and that Lavi was sending a reply behind his back. (Oh Yeah, Lavi is skilled)

"Yea, bring a cake, a BIG one, you know how much our little Sprout can eat, and also some decorative icing. Thanks Krowry and I'll see you on the 24th.

Lavi"

The redhead quickly shoved his phone back into his back pocket. As he did o, he noticed that his "little Sprout" was still clinging onto him.

"Is my chest your new comfort zone?"

"Oh!" Allen released him arms around the red head "Sorry about tha-" but he was pulled back to the same position they were in.

"It's alright Allen. Your hands a comfortingly cold" A heart-warming smile covered the lower quarter of his loving face. "You just stay where you're comfy." Agreeing, Alllen let his instinct take over, and stayed where it was warm...

after a while of silence...

"Hey, urm...Allen?" Asked Lavi nervously.

"Oh, sorry, did you want me to let go now?"

"N-no, it's not that..." Lavi's voice quivered. What's wrong with Lavi, this isn't like him. No, not at all...

"Lavi...What is it?" Allen asked as he moved his right hand towards Lavi's left cheek, just like Lavi had done when he told him about the nightmare about Mana.

"Will..." He took a deep breath. "willyougooutwithme?"

"I'm sorry what was that? You spoke too quickly, I missed it."

"I said..." Lavi looked straight at Allen making the younger blush. "Will you go out with me?"

Silence.

"Lavi... I d-don't know what to say..."

"Could I ask for a yes or no?"

"Well that said then..." Allen pondered. What should I say? Should I use this chance? I just said I wouldn't let him down. I don't want to break his heart after he got the courage to tell me...I just...no, I know what I want...what I really want is...yes...this is what I was waiting for...so my answer Lavi, for you and me is...

"Yes."

Lavi's face beamed with delight. "A-Allen, I don't kno what to-" For a change, he was the one interrupted with his own method. (oh, the irony). Allen licked Lavi's bottom lip, making him gasp, allowing Allen tongue to slip through. Lavi battled back when he found this opening. They fought for dominace, but Allen won due to his advantage from the surprise attack. Allen, instead of Lavi, let the other get their breath back.

"You don't have to say anything. Just stay where you feel safe."

With thus, their relationship began.