X3 thanks for the nice reviews, here's chapter two

A/N and before anyone says Near is OOC, I know he is. But only around Mello because Mello is his only friend he knew for so long and trusts. Everyone else he doesn't speak and when he does it's with no emotion.

Chapter Two

"Mello, I'm huuunnggrryy," Near whined as the duo walked down the hallway to their campus outside.

"Well where do you want to go?"

Near shrugged, "Where ever Mello wishes to go."

Mello tapped his chin, trying to deciede where to eat, "Let's go to the cafeteria. It's cheaper."

Near nodded and followed the blond.

"How's Mello's job going?" Near asked, trying to start a conversation with the limited time he has with the blond.

"I got fired again," He mumbled with a sigh.

Near chuckled, "What did you do this time?"

"The lady started it! She kept criticizing every fucking dessert I brought out, she than asked for some ice cream and complained about how it was "too cold." And I told her there was nothing I could about restraining every urge to shove her face into it. She ordered me to call the manager over and I told he was going to say the same damn thing," Mello was getting pissed off just talking about it.

He needed some chocolate to soothe him so he reached into his pocket for a chocolate bar and bit into it before talking again, "Her naggy voice was seriously pissing me off. I couldn't take another second near her, but you see I couldn't leave. Because when she complained she grabbed onto my sleeve like this and kept pulling me near her."

The two stopped moving so Mello could reenact what the lady did. He gripped Near's wrist pulling him closer to his side.

"Like this, see?"

Near felt his face heat up, "Y-yeah."

Mello released Near and they continued walking.

"I snapped though, I think from something she said… I don't remember. All I know is I grabbed the ice cream and dumped it on her head and started swearing at her."

Near hid his face in his sleeve as he suppressed the urge to giggle.

"My jobs never let me have any chocolate to relieve my nerves, though," Mello explained finishing the Crunch bar.

"You should try working at that small café downtown. It has many chocolate snack that I'm sure you'll love and the owner, I heard, let's you eat anything you want."

Mello thought for a moment before shaking his head, "I know that place but I'll pass. It's too girly for my taste and would bring down my toughness."

Near rolled his eyes as Mello flexed.

"You're hopeless," Near mumbled walking slightly faster.

Mello gripped Near's shoulders pulling him back towards his chest, "What was that shrimp."

Near looked up at Mello's grinning face, "I said you're hopeless."

"Look who's talking Mr. I never grew since 5th grade," Mello released his hold and ruffled the white locks as he walked by.

Near pouted, brushing his hair back into place, before catching up.

"That was quite unnecessary."

Mello ruffled Near's head again, loving how Near tried to give him a glare but failed because he couldn't hold the smile back. The duo made it to the cafeteria and went in line. They paid for their food and took a seat by the window.

Near poked his fork at the green salad in front of him with Mello across from his, crunching on the chocolate cake.

"You should eat your pasta first than the dessert last," Near stated.

"I'll eat whatever the hell I want first," Mello exclaimed shoving a giant piece of cake into his mouth.

Near looked away, disgusted, "Mello please close your mouth when you choose."

The blond swallowed and took another bite.

They began chatting in between bites, sharing stories of their day and how most of their classmates were idiots. The talking died down as their attention was focused on eating. Even though it was quiet, it was the comfortable one without any awkward moments.

"I'm full," Near declared, pushing the empty salad plate foreword.

"You barely ate," Mello retorted stacking his plates on top of each other.

"I have a small stomach…"

Mello chuckled, "Yeah, a very small one."

Near was going to retort back at Mello when a familiar and irritating voice was heard.

"Hey Mels! Hey Near!"

"Hey Matt what's up?" Mello asked motioning to the seat next to him.

Near ignored Matt and stared out the window at a bare tree.

"Not much, I need some help with my homework though….," Matt rubbed the back of his head embarrassed, "I failed the last test and the teacher wants me to get some extra practice. And I was wondering if you could help me since you're so smart and all."

Near's attention snapped back to Matt and Mello, 'Say no Mello. Say no…. He can teach himself with the damn textbook. That's why we have them!'

"Sure dude," Mello got up with Matt and the two began walking away, "I'll see you later Near."

Near held back a protest poking his fork at the empty plate as he muttered a bye.

TBC

Poor Near,

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