Next Door

Disclaimer: Not mine, duh.

Jessie: You tired sweetie?

Joh: No…just feeling a bit lazy…

Jessie: As usual…

Joh: Yosh!

Warnings: Yaoi, language, stuff…that I don't feel like listing…

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"Nii-san…?"

Al's dark golden eyes were widening as he glanced at me then at Envy, a frown slowly appearing.

"It's…it's not what you think Al! I swear he just-" I begin hastily, scrambling madly to shove Envy off of me. The green-haired boy was laughing insanely, clutching at his sides as he cackled.

"Shut up, hippie!" I snapped, hitting him over the head. If anything he just laughed harder. I flushed angrily before looking back up at my brother, hoping he wasn't too scarred for life.

His mouth was gaping now but otherwise he seemed to not have moved an inch.

"Al?" I squeaked.

Suddenly he flushed bright red, closing his mouth abruptly. "I'm…I'm sorry for interrupting you!" and with that he fled the room, blushing furiously.

I stumbled to my feet (kicking Envy in the process who was still laughing his ass off) and followed my brother hastily. I had to clear up the matter before it got out of hand.

"Al, wait!" I called out to him, grabbing him by the shoulder and spinning him around. He face was still flushed from embarrassment and he wouldn't make eye contact with me.

"He's just someone I have to tutor…and he…. tripped…it's not like we were doing anything. You know that, right?"

Slowly Al's golden eyes met mine. "Y-yeah." He stuttered, biting his lip.

"I'm not into that…" I rubbed the back of my neck awkwardly. "I'm still…you know…into girls." I muttered, blushing slightly.

You know how things get quiet right after you said something really awkward? And you're both waiting for the other person to say something first to break the silence? Yeah? I hate those kinds of things!

I shuffled my feet restlessly as I stared down at the carpeted floor. Al was probably doing likewise but I didn't risk looking up to check.

The kitchen door slammed open, causing me to jerk my head in surprise. Envy strolled into the room, still chuckling under his breath, breaking the awkward silence effectively.

He had his bag slung over one shoulder and his black earphones plugged into his ears. He grinned wickedly at me, glancing at Al briefly, a smirk twisting his smile. I scowled as he stifled a laugh and shook his head. Jerk.

As he passed me he whispered into my ear a bit too loudly. "Next time make sure the door's closed." He winked before pecking a quick kiss on my cheek, skipping out the front door gleefully. I slapped a hand over the cheek he touched, looking utterly disgusted.

"You freak!" I yelled after him, knowing he wouldn't hear me.

I sighed and turned around. Al was staring at me with a bewildered expression. Oh…crap…I forgot he was there for a moment. Damn you, Envy.

"Al…"

He interrupted me before I could fully explain. He had his usual polite smile on his lips as he tilted his head to the side. "Nii-san, if you're gay I'm okay with that. You don't need to hide anything from me."

"I'm not…"

He held up a hand, signaling for me to stop. "Really, nii-san, it's okay. I just wish you told me earlier." He opened his eyes and beamed innocently. "Besides, I guess I always kind of knew that you were gay…"

"I'm not gay!" I said, raising my voice slightly.

Al just shook his head, still smiling. "Next time try not to do anything like that in the kitchen though…I work hard to keep it clean in there."

"Al! I'm not gay!"

"It's okay nii-san, you don't have to keep it a secret anymore."

"Arghh!"

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I dumped my bag on my bed, spilling its contents across the mattress. I dismissed the mess carelessly and turned around to pad out of my room. Looking at me you wouldn't think it, but I actually really hate mess. It gives me a headache.

I'm just too lazy to clean up my room; I mean I'm not a maid. Pshh.

I made my way downstairs, hearing the T.V blaring full blast. A groan escaped my lips as I remembered that I was currently living with a hyperactive brat who my Aunty likes to call Wrath. Suiting name, no?

Slinking my way past the family room (if you can really call it that.) I walked into the kitchen, retrieving a soda from the fridge. I popped it open and made a mental plan on soundproofing my new room so that I wouldn't go deaf from Wrath's anime.

Once again I slide past him, noticing the way he sits with his face nearly touching the screen. If he goes blind I'll laugh, really…I will.

Once I made it to my room with the door shut and locked firmly behind me I allowed myself to slide to the floor, sitting with my legs crossed. I took a long sip, swishing the contents around in my mouth before swallowing.

That Ed kid really is amusing. I have to say; he's got the worst luck ever. Being stuck with me out of everyone…come on…you have to find that at least a bit funny…

Me? I find it hilarious.

Poor kid. I chuckle and sit my soda can down on a clear spot of floor, moving over to the window. Ah, yes…. I can see him now. Through the window facing me I can see him lying down on his stomach, face buried in a pillow. Looks like shorty is having a bad day…. (sniggers).

I heard the front door slam open, signaling Lust's return home. The clack of her high heel boots sounded against the stairs before a knock against my door broke the silence of my room.

"Envy, we need to talk." She called out to me, knocking impatiently against my door, rattling the handle.

I roll my eyes and ignore her.

"Envy, I know you're in there, damn it."

Sigh. Lust and I do seem to share an impatient streak, don't you agree? "I can hear you just find Aunty dear, just talk through the door." I replied sassily, not tearing my eyes away from my cute little neighbor in the room next door.

"Like hell I will. Open the fucking door Envy."

"No." I snarled back, feeling my temper rise.

I heard her sigh in agitation as the knocking ceased abruptly. I could imagine her, leaning against the door with an exasperated expression on her flawless face. She'd have her eyes closed and her lips would be pursed into a scowl.

"Fine, fine. Have it your way then." I can't help but smirk at that. I always have my way. "I just wanted to tell you that today after work I stopped to see your father."

Oh.

I was quiet for a moment before I snapped. I whipped my head around to glare at the door, not caring that Lust could not see me.

"I don't want to hear about him!" I screamed, chucking the closest object to me at the door. It just so happened that that unlucky object happened to be a glass of water, resulting in a thousand shattered pieces scattered across the floor, bathed in old water.

I was breathing heavily, listening intently to Lust's retreating footsteps.

That's right…walk away…

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Joh: again this chapter was mostly plot…please forgive me…

Jessie: It's okay honey.

Joh: I hope so…Envy is so quick to temper….sigh….but then again so is Ed…0.0