YAY! I FINALLY GOT THE CHAPTER DONE AD BETA'ED! (My new beta person is toshiro321. she enjoyed beta'ing so if anyone need a Beta person se's probably willing XD" ) *is shot multiple times over* x.x

soooooo yeah... reason for the long ass time to updates? well... um... yeah so school been in the way and i just really haven't has the insperation to write much. BUT FEAR NOT! I SHALL CONTINUE EVEN IF IT KILLS ME!

Kanda: I sure hope it does.

Taiko: QoQ

Chapter 8
A few weeks came and passed. Even thought Kanda and Allen were dating nothing seemed to change in their relationship. They fought constantly, though it seemed more like a playful, flirty type argument. Whenever they we alone it normally ended up with a make-out sessions that left them both breathless. Yet Allen still felt like something was wrong. Like something was missing, that Kanda didn't really care about him for some reason.

Another thing that bothered Allen was that Kanda refused to hold hands or show any "display of public affection" within the sight of others. He didn't want anyone to know which annoyed Allen to no end. It made Allen question himself a bit. He never said anything but the doubts were there; eating at him.

Then there was the way everyone at school was acting around Allen. Wherever he walked a path would open up. Behind him he would hear whispers about him and Kanda. Things like "Fight" and "Lovers". Sometimes they were questions other times they seemed more like statements. Yet no one came to his face and asked or anything. Allen figured that they thought they'd be killed by Kanda if they did something like that. Allen would probably be killed himself if he told anyone that they were dating anyway.

Then Allen just had to walk in on some of Kanda's fan girl's conversation.

"Do you really think they're going out?" One girl asked in an annoyed voice.

"It's Kanda! Kanda-sama would never date a guy. I mean think about it, he has so many girls that would go out with him in a second. Most of them would even have sex with him if he asked!" Another girl exclaimed. You could almost hear her arms being thrown around wildly.

"Well he has rejected every girl that's asked him out. Maybe he is gay." A girl said in a practical voice. She was most likely tapping on her chin and looking up at the ceiling in thought.

There were a bunch of gasps following that statement.

"There's no way in hell Kanda-sama is gay!" The first girl yelled in outrage.

"Even if he was gay, why would he go out with a brat like that Allen kid?" A fourth girl growled out. Her eyes were obviously narrowed at the thought of Allen.

"He probably feels sorry for the kid." The third girl said in a 'matter of fact' voice.

There was a long pause as the other girls thought.

"Kanda's such a nice guy!" One girl squealed and the rest joined in.

"But still. How long is he going to stay with that brat?" The second girl said in an annoyed tone.

"I doubt he'll stay with him long." The first girl said, Allen could almost hear the smirk in her voice.

Allen didn't want to hear it anymore. He felt his heart drop to his stomach which seemed like an empty black pit. He held back the tears as he turned around and headed to leave the school. He stopped by his locker and grabbed his stuff. It was easy for him to sneak out of the school. The bell for next class rang as he walked down the street leading back to his apartment. The whole time Allen felt his tears welling up and it took everything in him to keep them from pouring out.

Allen looked down as he walked. He didn't want anyone to see his tear filled red eyes as he walked home. When it came to crossing roads he took quick glances then continued on his path.

It took him no more than 15 minutes to get to his apartment. He fumbled around with his key, trying to get it in the key hole with his shake hand. Once the door was open he quickly got inside, pulling the key out and locking the door behind him. He threw his books and book bag on the couch before running to his room and jumping onto the bed face down. Within seconds he was sobbing so hard he couldn't breathe.

He continued to sob for another hour before he finally drifted off into darkness.

Back at the school Lenalee was in her class wondering where Allen had gone. It wasn't like him to miss class without asking her to tell him what he had to make up. Worry came over her like a wave on sand. She sent Lavi a text asking if Kanda was in class and if either of them knew where Allen was.

Lavi got the text and quickly pulled his book up so he could hide the phone. Kanda glanced over at Lavi, who was sat next to him in the class, then to the phone. He saw the text and immediately got worried though it didn't show on his face.

'You've got to be fucking kidding me! Damn it! Where the hell is he?' Kanda thought in alarm yet kept himself composed. So many scenarios were running through Kanda's head, most of which ended with Allen seriously hurt or dead.

Kanda was getting jumpy and Lavi could see it.

Lavi text her back that Kanda was in class and neither of them knew where Allen was. After sending the message Lavi looked at Kanda. "I'll take notes for you. Go see if he's in the school."

Kanda nodded and raised his hand. The teacher gave him the bathroom pass and the second Kanda had it he was out of the room. Kanda was running down the halls at full speed looking at all the places he normally found Allen. He wasn't there.

Kanda checked the gym, all the bathrooms and the field. He checked the whole school and still came up empty. He walked back to his class catching his breath and wiping away any sweat that was on his forehead from the running.

When he walked back into class he looked up at the clock. He'd taken only seven minutes to run around the whole school looking for Allen. It was good amount of time for a school as big as theirs and the teacher wouldn't report him for skipping class or something.

Kanda gave the pass back and walked back to his seat. He and Lavi both frowned at one another before Lavi pulled out his cell phone again and sent another text.

Lenalee, back in her class, got Lavi's text about Kanda not being able to find Allen. She frowned more and sent another text back saying that she was worried because Allen had been looking a bit depressed to her.

Lavi frowned more and looked at Kanda. Kanda was silent. There was no emotion on his face and his eyes seemed to be lost in something unseen to others. Then something hit Lavi. It hit him like a ton of bricks and he groaned and smacked his forehead sending an audible 'pop' sound through the room.

"Something wrong, Lavi?" The teacher asked with a brow raised to the senior who was rubbing his forehead after making a small whimpering noise. Everyone in the class was looking back at him, some chuckling, others giving a quizzical look.

"Oh, uh, it's nothing." Lavi said with his normal grin which didn't make it to his eyes, though no one seemed to notice.

"Then do you mind not interrupting my class?" The teacher asked pushing up his glasses that reflected the light and hid the glare that was focused on Lavi.

"Sure thing!" Lavi piped just trying to get the teacher even more. After all everyone hated this guy.

The teachers hand twitched visibly but he ignored Lavi and continued to teach pulling all attention away from the two in the back and onto himself.

Kanda looked at Lavi, the question in his eyes said "tell me now or I'll kill you" Lavi only frowned and pulled out a clean sheet of paper, scribbling something down before putting it to where Kanda could see.

There have been lots of rumors about you and Allen. One of them is that you're going out with him because you feel sorry for him. It's possible that Allen heard that rumor. Was what Lavi had scribbled in his semi-messy hand writing.

Kanda's eyes widened in realization and let out and a soft grown. Of course moyashi could end up getting all emotional over something like that.' Kanda thought as he rubbed his temples. He immediately started planning to go over to Allen's apartment.

The bell rang about an hour and a half later. Everyone rushed out while Kanda and Lavi waited a few minutes for the halls to clear.

"I should come with you." Lavi said as he put his stuff in his bag and threw it over his shoulder. He was giving Kanda a serious look.

Kanda rolled his eyes. "And why should I let you?" Kanda growled more than asked as he shoved his stuff into his bag. He glared up at Lavi once he was finished.

"Cuz I know Allen better and he's more likely to believe me if I tell him that you aren't dating him just because you feel bad." Lavi said in a low voice in case there was anyone nearby that would hear. He was looking seriously into Kanda's eyes to get his point across. "Plus I have a key to his place." Lavi added as he pulled out his key ring picking one out that looked almost exactly like the one Kanda had seen and used before other than the fact it looked newer.

Kanda groaned again. "Okay, fine. You can come." Kanda said as he threw his bag over his shoulder. "Call your gramps and let's go." Kanda said as he walked to the door. The teacher had already left with the other students like normal so Kanda wasn't worried about anyone having heard them.

Lavi grinned as he followed. He pulled out his cell phone and hit the 1 to speed dial his grandpa. There was a few minutes of arguing as the two walked down the hall way and got into Kanda car.

"I'll be home in like a few hours panda! So stop!" With that Lavi hung up and buckled his seat belt.

Kanda signed and shock his head and started his car. He already had his seat belt on. He quickly pulled out of his parking space and headed out of the school parking lot. Within a few minutes they were parked in the parking lot of Allen's apartment. Both got out and headed to Allen's apartment. Kanda locked his car behind them as Lavi opened the door to Allen's apartment.

"Alllleeeeennnnnnn" Lavi called in a high pitch voice that echoed throughout the apartment. There was no response as the two walked in.

Kanda wasn't surprised to see all the boxes that had been stacked in the hall gone but the place still seemed empty to him. "Oi, moyashi!" Kanda called to see if he'd get a response which he didn't. Both of them noticed the books and book bag on the couch. "I'll go check his room." Kanda stated as Lavi closed and locked the door. Kanda rushed to Allen's room and round Allen in a deep asleep on the only bed in the house. Kanda let out a sigh as Lavi walked up.

"He looks like he's been crying." Lavi whispered as he scanned over Allen's small sleeping figure.

Kanda let out another sign. "I'm staying here with him. He must have heard the rumors plus with his lack of sleep I'm sure he's overly emotional." Kanda had been thinking for the past few weeks how to solve that problem but couldn't come up with much.

"I'll stay too." Lavi said stubbornly so Kanda wouldn't object.

"Whatever." Kanda walked over to the couch got Allen's stuff and put it on the counter before sitting down. Lavi joined him soon after. They sat there chatting away for a few hours until they heard a groan from the room.

"He's up." Lavi said with a smile as he looked up. Allen walked out into the living room. His hair was a mess and he was rubbing his eyes that were red and tear filled from yawning.

"Lavi?" He yawned out.

"Morning sleeping beauty." Lavi said with a grin. Allen smiled sleepily back until he saw Kanda sitting next to Lavi watching him intensely. Allen's faced paled and his eyes widened.

"K-Kanda!" Allen chocked out as he remember what the girls had said. He felt his eyes fill with tears again and turned away so Kanda wouldn't see them. "W-What are you doing here?" He asked weakly.

"You skipped class. I was worried." Kanda said as he got up and hugged Allen from behind. He held Allen tight as he felt the younger shaking a bit from holding back the tears.

"You heard the rumors didn't you?" Lavi's voice came from back on the couch. Allen didn't give much answer other than a small nod of which only Kanda saw.

"Moyashi, I would never date anyone because I feel sorry for them. Hell I've never felt sorry for anyone before." Kanda stated as he turned Allen around so Allen was facing him. Allen's eyes were filled to the point of spilling over. Doubt was seen clearly in the large grey orbs.

"He's telling the truth." Lavi's voice came from next to Kanda. The two looked over at the red head who gave Allen a gentle smile.

Allen silently looked down and bit his lip. He wanted to believe Lavi but Allen couldn't help think that what the girls had said was true. Why else would Kanda refuse to let others now they were going out? After all Kanda was the type of person that didn't care about what others thought or said about him. So what was the point in hiding their relationship?

"Allen…" Lavi called softly as he touched Allen's shoulder in a gentle brotherly manner. "Yuu doesn't like people getting into his business. That's why he doesn't want anyone to know." Lavi said softly to Allen who looked up at him with tear filled eye.

Kanda himself was sitting back quietly not saying a single word. Lavi was right about needing him; he doubted greatly that he'd know how to handle Allen in a state like this. It was hurting him to see Allen like this but his pride was keeping him from showing it.

Allen took a quick glance at Kanda. The emotionless face he was greeted with felt like a stab in his heart. He immediately looked down again as he felt the tears well up once more. "But it's true…He is just going out with me because he feels sorry for me…" Allen whispered so softly Lavi hardly caught it.

"No he's not." Lavi protested as he put his hands on Allen's cheeks making Allen look up to face him. Their eyes locked onto one another. Kanda was bother by this. He wanted to intrude and possible chop off Lavi's hands for daring to touch his Allen like that without his permission. It didn't help that it looked like Lavi was about to kiss Allen either.

"You know Yu never feels sorry for anyone, Allen. Why would you be any different?" Lavi asked showing sincerity in his eyes.

Allen wanted to look away but couldn't. He knew what Lavi said was true but he
couldn't help still feeling the way he was. He wanted to look at Kanda again but couldn't because Lavi's hands were blocking his view.

Kanda was getting more aggravated by the second. He knew Lavi was trying to
help but he didn't have to be holding Allen's face the way he was. Anyone would easily think they were kissing or going to and it was driving him insane. He couldn't take it anymore. He got up and walks over. "Usagi…" He growled darkly as he glares intensely at Lavi.

Lavi felt a cold chill run up his spin. He hadn't been thinking about the way things looked and he knew Kanda to be possessive. Even if he was helping he knew he'd stepped over a very thin line. He quickly lets Allen's face go and took a step back. "H-Hey, Yuu-san. I wasn't doing anything." Lavi said as he picked up his hands in a surrendering gesture. The second Kanda's first name was mentioned a cold wind blew by Lavi.

Kanda's glare had intensified even more now. "Usagi, I'll give you five seconds to get out of my sight before I kill you for touching my moyashi and calling me by my first name." He growled darkly as his hand twitched as if getting ready to kill Lavi.

Lavi immediately scurried out of sight. He ran into Allen's room and slammed the door closed and put his back to it, panting. "Fuck, Yuu can be scary." He cursed under his breath.

Allen was blinking in a bit of shock. He felt a shiver of fear run up his spine at the cold, killer glare given to Lavi by Kanda. Allen felt a little bit of the stabbing pain go away when he heard Kanda threaten Lavi for touching him. No one would say something like that for someone they didn't honestly care about after all.

Once Lavi was out of sight Kanda turned his attention back to Allen. He walked up to him and pulled him into a passionate kiss.

Allen was in shock at first but kissed back as Kanda pulled him closer. Allen didn't even notice his eye slip shut as Kanda deepened the kiss even more. He was lost in the enjoyment of it. Then he felt someone warm and wet poke his lips asking for entrance. He quickly complied and cracked his lips open.

Allen hadn't even fully opened his mouth to allow Kanda's tongue access with the muscle forced its way in and begin exploring everything. Kanda's tongue darted over every part of Allen's mouth before settling over Allen's tongue and rubbing against it.

Allen let out a soft moan as he rubbed his tongue back against Kanda's. Their tongues swirled around on another in Allen's mouth battling it out for a minute or two before Kanda's tongue pinned Allen's tongue down and rubs against it.

Allen let out another moan before Kanda pulled away from the kiss. Allen opened his eyes to see there was a string of saliva connecting the two. He was panting hard from the lack of air while Kanda was softly panting a bit.

Their eyes were locked together intensely. It made the room feel heavy.

"Moyashi." Kanda said in a strong voice. "I would never go out with anyone because I felt sorry for them. I'm not going out with you because I feel sorry for you. I'm going out with you because I like you." Kanda said his eyes drilling into Allen telling him it was the truth.

Allen could only nod in response. Allen's feeling from before were washed away for the most part.

Kanda pulled Allen close and hugged him tight against his chest.

Allen snuggles into Kanda's warm chest. He felt safe, something he hadn't felt in a long time. He wanted the feeling to continue. He enjoyed it, probably a lot more then he'd ever be willing to admit.

"I'll stay over tonight if you want." Kanda said as he looked down at Allen, softly stroking his hair.

Allen's eyes widened in shock as his head shot up to look at Kanda. "Y-You will?" Allen asked in a happy yet disbelieving voice. His eyes showed excitement and happiness in them at the thought.

"Why would I lie, moyashi? I have to go home and grab a few things and take the usagi back first though." Kanda stated before leaning down and capturing Allen's lip with his own again.

After the kiss Allen gave a small nod and lets Kanda go. "I'll go start cooking dinner." Allen stated as he walked to the kitchen and began to pull things out.

Kanda gave a simple nod turning his eyes to the door Lavi was now peeking out of. "Let's go, usagi." Kanda said before walking away and heading to the door. Lavi was quick to follow.

Taiko: YAY FOR CRAPPY END OFF PLACES 8D

Kanda: *sighs* I hate drama.

Lavi: can't have a story without drama.

Taiko: it's so very true. 83

Allen: do you plan to have the next chapter out soon. I'm sure some of these people are hoping for smut. *blushing*

Taiko: HAHAHA I make no promises. *is shot* oh and so you don't get disappointed, there will NOT be any smut in the next chapter. *is shot multiple times again* Or at least I don't have any planned. *maybe someone takes the to the hospital for this...? doubt it QxQ*

Lenalee: you suck. either way review so this bitch might get her ass in gear and get to good parts of this story.

Taiko: TT^TT" I'm sorry. (yeah but seriously I am sorry. lots of shit goin' on with school and family and what not. it's all a big pain plus the not wanting to write, it makes me very sad that i didn't get this out sooner D,: )