Chapter 20
Someone knocked at the door at exactly 7:00.
"I'm not ready." Allen said, freaking out, as he tried to tie his tie.
Lenalee laughed and walked over, she situated his tie. "You look good." She smoothed a piece of Allen's hair down.
"Lenalee, you've been on a date before, right?"
"Yes."
"What do I say?" Allen asked.
"Compliment her, tell her she is pretty. Be polite, just be yourself Allen. You are a nice guy, any girl should be thrilled to by your date."
"Thanks Lenalee."
"Don't keep her waiting. I will watch the kids."
"Alright, bed time is 8:30. You may need to help Alice pick out her pajamas. Rin will tell you he brushed his teeth, but he hasn't, make sure you see him do it. As for Aaron, make sure the night light beside his bed is on, he is terrified of the dark."
"Yes, Yes. Pajamas, brushing teeth, nightlight. I got it Allen. Just go."
"Thank you Lenalee."
Lenalee smiled and left Allen at the door, going to check on the kids.
Allen straightened his tie and opened the door.
Lavi stood there in a suit.
Allen raised an eyebrow.
"Ready to go?"
"Are you serious?" Allen stepped back and slammed the door.
Lenalee rushed out from the living room. "What's wrong?"
"He is an idiot." Allen muttered as he took off his jacket and tie.
"What happened?" Lenalee asked.
A knock sounded at the door.
"Go away!" Allen yelled.
"Allen, please? Just hear me out." Lavi begged.
"This better have not been a joke."
"No. I promise."
"You better get to explaining."
"I'm sorry. I know that I put you through a lot of things and I know that just saying 'I'm sorry, won't help. But I don't know what else to do. You keep saying that you want a real family, why not have me in the picture?"
Allen looked at Lavi, unsure.
"Just give me a chance? Let me be a father."
Allen sighed. "Here are my conditions."
Lavi nodded.
"You will be a father that means putting your children before yourself. You will live with your family and move out of the room you and Bookman share. And my final condition is that if I come up with anymore rules and conditions, they will be followed, right?"
"Right."
"Alright. Goodnight, see you tomorrow."
"Allen, I was hoping that we were still on for that date."
"Why would you…?"
"Allen, I know you could care less for me right now. But, don't you want a real family?"
Allen looked down at the ground.
Lavi took his hand and kissed it. "I can make you happy."
Allen looked at Lavi. "One date, okay?"
Lavi smiled. "Of course, afterward you can choose if you want another."
Allen grabbed his coat. "Take care Lenalee!"
"Alright Allen. Have fun you two!"
