Chapter 19

`Allen

Arriving back at home, I couldn't really keep a smile. I was too worried about what happened to Lenalee and Lavi. I didn't like seeing her cry. I want to ask Lavi what he did and be angry at him. I don't think I can get angry at him though without knowing what actually happened. Lenalee said that she had been the one at fault but I don't really know. It's really bothering me. I don't like seeing them both that way.

Lenalee has been my friend since middle school while Lavi is just a transferee that I recently became friends with. I know people would say that I should trust Lenalee more but even I can't just make myself angry at Lavi without knowing the reason.

You would say that he's a guy anyway, Lenalee is more hurt than he is but...

There's just something about Lavi. He may smile a lot but not everything had been really that genuine. I did have fun being with him but at times, I caught the look in his eyes that are empty. He would seem indifferent because of that but the expression just a while ago when he excused himself with a smile was different. It was obviously forced, his smile was weak and his eyes were sad.

Behind those smiles, he is keeping something to himself. He isn't that easygoing at all. He somehow just pretends to be...

We haven't really known each other long but I somehow was able to tell. I guess time doesn't have anything to do with friendship.

I'm worried for them both instead of just Lenalee. I really am.

Kanda arrived home and changed clothes. He went straight to the training room to meditate. It has been his daily routine upon arriving home.

Home? Hell! He hates admitting that he actually thinks of that place as such already. Ever since he had been abandoned and taken in by that old man. That old man who's really pissing him off each time they meet yet he still respects him.

He hates admitting it but he actually thinks of Tiedoll as a father figure...

Forget that.

Just concentrate.

Don't make any noise, just...

Silence.

Complete silence.

How he enjoyed this short time he had in the day when his brothers and father haven't arrived yet.

The time no one was bothering or annoying him.

That is what he thought anyways.

Someone had disrupted it upon coming inside. He glared at the said person who weakly smiled.

"C-can I join you, Kanda?" said the girl as she sat in the same form next to him.

Something happened. He figured. It has always been like this.

"Get to the point. You're telling me anyway."

"I-I saw him today. The boy from back then. He's back b-but..."

"But what?" he asked with a calm voice unlike his usual irritated one.

He is her childhood friend after all and despite her annoying him at times, he can't bring himself to scold her too harshly. He somehow had a soft spot for her ever since they were children.

"He's angry as expected. I tried apologizing but he's really angry. I know it. I had been really cruel to him. It's just... I really wish I can do something. I-I want to be friends with him again. I really missed him. It has been a long time. He spoke harshly but I know it's because he's really just hurt. I really want to be friends again. He's angry though. What should I do? I don't think he wants to listen."

"Then make him listen. It isn't like you to think of giving up. Don't be a hypocrite."

She laughed by what he said.

"You're right. Thanks, Kanda," sahe said while hugging him from behind. He didn't make any threats or glare. He remained silent. It has always been like this ever since before. He got used to it. Nothing much has changed.

"I'll have a talk with Lavi tomorrow. I'll ask help from Allen," said the girl as she got up to leave.

"Lavi?" asked Kanda with slight surprise.

"Yeah. Lavi is the name of the boy from before. I guess I never really told you. He's in the same school as yours, have you met him?"

He scowled.

Lenalee left when she knew Kanda didn't have plans on answering her questions anymore.

And as soon as she left. Kanda scowled and cursed under his breath.

"Met him? Hell! He sits next to me."

`Tyki

He smiled like as if the expression on his face from before never appeared.

I would have asked what the problem was but I knew he didn't have any plan on doing so. He won't even talk with me long. He tried avoiding that as much as possible.

He became more secretive... most his age are that way nowadays. I guess it's natural.

Knowing none will be answered, I asked something else instead.

"Aunt Tricia is asking what you would like for dinner?"

"Dinner? Any will do fine."

"Sure?"

"Yeah," he said with a smile.

Arriving home at the next door, Lenalee went straight towards the living room and dialed Allen's number on the phone.

It rang thrice before the other end finally answered.

"Hello?"

"It's Lenalee, Allen."

"Are you alright now?"

"I'm fine. It's just... Can I ask you a favor?"

"Sure."

"What time is your dismissal? Can you help me meet up with Lavi? I really want to talk with him."

There was a slight pause before Allen answered.

"Sure. How about at uncle's place? I'll bring him there. Same time."

After the agreement was made, the phone was put down.

Allen may not have asked Lavi yet but it was Friday after all the next day.

Lavi doesn't have to pick up his sister. He wouldn't have much of an excuse.

He'll just call to make sure. He knows that Lavi might disagree but he thought of a plan to make Lavi come. He has a plan...

He really wanted the problem solved after all. He didn't like his friends being in an argument.

littlebunny1412: Thanks for reading.

Thanks to lal for reviewing.

11/09/2011