Chapter 14 - Why do you do this?
*December 23rd*
*Allen's view*
Pain seared from all below my waist, I never thought that it would be this painful, but I endured it nontheless, I've had much worse. But now, I know fully how Lavi feels, but do I hold as strong feelings to him? If I did, that would be great, so this relationship doesn't turn out one sided. Speaking of that rabbit, we were at his house last night... then I feel sleepy...then...what happened next? Wait don't tell me-
"Mooooor~ning" Of course, as expected, someone made a Harry Potter reference with George Weasley. While noting where that came from, I totaly neglected the fact that Lavi was embracing me in the same bed...
"Hang on, when did this happen?" I asked after finally noticing our awkward position.
"When you feel asleep." Why'd you have to grin when you said that? My mind spoke.
"If you took advantage..."
"Don't worry I didn't"
"Alright I'll believe you." I went to sit up, just to be pulled back down.
"Where you off?"
"Currently, nowhere."
Pause.
"So, who's invited to Bookman's party?"
"Well, Lenalee, Kanda, Yours Truely," He made sure to exaggerate since it was about himself. "and a couple of people from our classes, he doesn't like having that many people in our house. But of course, most importantly," I felt lips on my scarred cheek which turned red "you."
"I...I'll make sure I'm there then..." With each word, my eyes swiftly shifted left and right. But with each movement, I could of sworn I saw his face seem like his strategy (whatever it was) had gone just as planned (DEATH NOTE REFERENCE!). Suddenly, something monsterous erupted from beneath my skin on my torso.
"Eheheh...I'm hungry..."
"Well, this calls for a breakfast song." Lavi annouced, finally letting me un-bury myself from his chest.
"Huh?"
Do you like Waffles? Yeah we like waffles!
Do you like Pancakes? Yeah we like Pancakes!
Do you like French Toast? Yeah we like French Toast!
Do do do do. Can't wait to get a mouthful!
WAFFLES! WAFFLES! WAFFLES! WA-
Do do do do do. Can't wait to get a mouthful!
Do you like Waffles? Yeah we like Waffles!
Do you like Pancakes? Yeah we like Pancakes!
Do you like French Toast? Yeah we like French Toast!
Do do do do. Can't wait to get a mouthful!
When the last note ended the song, I just looked at Lavi and replied: "Why am I not surprised that you have that on your phone?"
"Because you know me sooo well?
"Meh. Probably."
I'm on the right track baby I was born this way.
"Lenalee?" Lavi moved his phone so that I couldn't see.
"Hold on, what's she said?"
"She's just checking what time the party is tomorrow."
"Alright."
*Lavi's view*
Dammit Lena! You could've text after when Allen's not right next to me! She has to go and say:
"Lavi,
are you with Allen right now? 'cause I was gonna ask if you could make sure he avoids your house while we set things up.
Lenalee."
Oh, the irony of that text. Fortunatly I managed to come up with some story so I had an excuse to text back:
"Lena,
yeah, Sprout's with me, so I'll keep him away from the house, I'll leave the door open so you can make your way here now while I'm at Allen's, Thanks Lena.
Lavi."
"So, let's get you something to eat." I tried to drive the conversation away from tomorrow's plans so Allen wouldn't become suspicious. Afterall, he's alot smarter than he looks.
"You sure that's alright, i mean..."
"Sure it's alright, have as much as you'd like."
"Okay..." Allen seemed anything but okay with it.
"Come on, lighten up, it's my offer." We climbed out of bed. Allen, unexpectedly, got changed as fast as lightning I swear I wasn't looking...okay maybe I was, but you can't help it when someone's as cute as him right? Besides I'm allowed, I'm going out with him. Next, the fridge. To my dismay, it was nearly empty when Allen finished breakfast.
"Do you eat this much normally?" So this is why he was trying to avoid breakfast here. Ah, well, it was my offer, and besides, it won't take too much money out of my wallet to get it all back.
"Well...yeah."
"High motabolism?"
"Yeah..."
"That must be awesome." He turned to where he had discovered his food.
"AH! Sorry for eating everything in your fridge!" He bowed in apology about a thousand times.
"Don't worry 'bout it." I assured him.
"But what about you and Bookman?"
"...we'll...think of something...I'm planning on getting some stuff today anyways."
"Okay, I'll come with you, since I ate it all."
"If you want to."
"Gladly."
I grabbed two slices of toast, wolfed them down, then we both set off to the supermarket.
...Okay, you know when I said it wouldn't take too much money out of my wallet? Well, scratch that idea, 'cause it looks like I had less than I thought I did because, silly me, forgot about how much I payed for our date to the cinema not I mind or anything. This is starting to be slightly troublesome, but I don't care to be honest, Allen's had it rough already when it comes to money problems (thanks to a certain someone *coughCrosscough*), so I'll gladly put myself in this position. We, with our arms full of bags of food, left to go back to, my house. As we approached the front door I just realised that Allen was supposed to avoid the house, so I had to do some quick, and spontaneous, thinking.
"Here, I'll take them." I bekoned to the bags Allen held.
"It's ok." Damn, sometimes this kid is too nice.
"Well, could you wait out here for a sec? I'll put everything back 'cause that path to the kitchen and back ain't big."
"Alright then, you know where everything goes anyway." Phew, that was a close one, but unfortunatly I don't think I'll be able to keep lying to him. I better stay on my toes.
So, one bag at a time, we got all the shopping in the right places in my kitchen, while silently warning Lenalee about a certain someone's presence. She mouthed "Alright, I'll be quiet and I'll make sure the rest of us are." I nodded in agreement, then made my way back to my special person.
"Well, what do you wanna do now?"
"Practise? It looks like we ain't got much to do."
"Sure." My plan worked, and, hopefully, he doesn't suspect a thing. So, again we were on our way to Alllen's I've never really stopped to ponder this but, why do we always seem to be going back a forth from each other's houses? Hmm, well, it's fun nevertheless.
Although I've been here many times, I still admire his house, how it's simple, but has a complex meaning to it. I could never describe exactly what it was but everytime I was at Allen's, it always felt...welcoming...I'd never felt like I was intruding, not at all. It's almost as if this house shows exactly what Allen is like, simple, but so complex, kind, but had his dark side never gonna mess with that side of him... warm, but so cold...the list is endless...
"Lavi?" I blinked.
"W-what? Oh sorry..." I was thinking so much about him that I forgot he was there.
"What's up?" That worried look on him...why is it so adorable?
"The ceiling." I remarked smartly.
"Ha ha, very clever." He replied sarcasticly. Then his face dropped back to a worrying look. "But seriously, what's wrong?"
"Just admiring your house." That one slipped out, whoops.
"Really, though there's not much to see..." I quickly changed the subject.
"So then, shall we?" He nodded as we both headed inside. As I got out my music and horn, Allen ran his thin fingers across the White and Black keys of his grand piano ever so gracefully. He really loves that piano, and he plays beatifully.
"Something intresting about my fingers?" Shoot, I neglected the fact that he could of possibly noticed I was staring.
"Just watching you play, which is amazingly."
"Thanks, I can only return the compliment about your playing."
"Thanks."
"...So, which piece do you wanna start on?"
"How about Nightingale?"
"Sure."
*Narrator*
Again, Allen perfectly played the introduction before Lavi came in. Once more, he was perfect, except when there were high notes involved, but today, however, he was reaching them with more confidence then yesterday, making them clearer. The last note was played and gone.
"That was better than yesterday." Allen beamed at him.
"Hehe...well, you're just as perfect as ever." He never saw that one coming. "Let's go to the next one then."
"Alright." For four bars it was Allen alone for an introduction. They played together for another sixteen bars before Lavi dropped out. A Key change from B flat major to G major along with a time signature change from 4/4 to 6/8 and the tempo slowed dramatically. Neither of them fell for it as they got their timing exact. Then, came the one bar that the piece was building up to. It was where Lavi could play it in his own style. He showed no hesitation. The song carried on swiftly until Lavi again stopped and Allen continued to a close.
"That went well."
"Indeed it did."
Just like the day before, they rehersed a couple of times on each piece. Time seemed to go by at lightning speed, as they had no idea of the time until Lavi went to check his phone for messages.
"Whoa, it's been 2 hours of practise."
"Really? Didn't seem that long."
"Time flies when you're having fun."
"Guess so...Did you get a message off anyone?"
"Yeah, it seems the Old Panda wants me back. He must be feeling lonely." This will be my last lie before I reaveal the truth.
"Alright. Make sure not to forget your stuff." Somehow, Allen felt disappointed that Lavi had to leave him, but he knew it was inevitable and accepted it. as Lavi gathered his things, Allen made sure to walk him out, not just because it was rude not to do so, but so they could prolong their last moments together until next time. As the door opened, bitter cold immedeatly entered Allen's house.
"..."
"..." This silence made them reflect on how long they had been together (which was over 24 hours)
"Well..." Lavi finally broke it. "Allen?"
"Hmm?" He looked up, then discovered a small force on his chin had made him tilt his head further back to make his lips meet ones that came from above that belonged to a (much) taller red-headed rabbit. As they drew closer, the small force moved down underneath his arm, then moving to the centre of his back, becoming larger as it motioned towards its destination. Another one of these was creeping lower around his waist. Because of his small size, Allen could only get his hands to said rabbit's lower back. After a while, they broke apart.
"I'll see you tomorrow, Allen."
"Y-yeah. Bye Lavi." As blood rushed to the younger ones face, his elder partner bounded off a couple of houses down. His walk had a bright bounce to it, as if he was as light as air (Well, he is really skinny, seriously), but what got Allen the most was that huge smile of his. It was one thing that always swept him off his feet, that goofy grin on his hansome face, which made all worries disappear from his troubled mind.
Why do you do the things you do...
that make me hoplessly love you?
Author's note: Bugger, this one ended up being longer than chapter 9. Heh whoops.