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Making her way to her physiology class, Fō wonder why she even bother taking the subject. She was more interested in an activity that involved physically work and not books. Fō had simply chosen the class to make her grandmother happy. The women had raised her along with her grandfather and she couldn't deny them anything. Her grandfather simply wanted Fō to do what she love.

As a child Fō grew up in a family that practiced the arts of fighting. Her entire heritage was surrounded by the martial arts. She can still remember seeing her father and grandfather practicing with each other. Fō was only five when she decided to continue with the tradition. No one in her family had objected to her decision. Her family was well known for teaching anyone who really wanted to learn.

Being the only child instantly made Fō the next head of the family, and she was alright with that matter. In a couple of years after she masters everything there's to know about the martial arts, she would be the one in charge.

At the moment her grandfather was the one in charge of the training and disciplining the students. The man may be old but that didn't mean he was weak. Even Fō herself hasn't gotten the one up over her grandfather. Meaning she still had a lot more training ahead, and then there was Allen who could still beat her.

He would have been a great asset to the club.

Fō once asked her white hair friend to be part of the club that she was captain of, but the boy kindly refused. Allen was too busy with school and work to make time for other activities. Yet, that didn't stop Fō from occasionally luring Allen into a little game. Which sadly would end with Fō pinned to the ground.

Dammit Allen, you never lose.

There were times she would 'play' with Lavi when the redhead did something way to stupid for his own standers or wouldn't shut up about something. Lavi would instantly run for shelter behind Allen when he knew that he was in trouble.

"You my dear will have to go over Allen's limp body to get me 'kay."

Most of the time Allen would simply be on his way and let the two to their quarrel.

"Looks like the shield is gone huh'?"

She would taunt the emerald eye teen while slowly approaching her prey.

"Fō listen to me. I'm sorry really I am just wait for the love of-"

Without another word she would launch herself at the taller male. They always ended up on the floor with Lavi trying to get himself free.

"I give! I give!"

At the end Lavi would raise the white flag. Tt never lasted for more than five minutes. The redhead made a great punching bag when Fō needed one.

What the petite female really wanted to see was her grandfather go up against Allen. She wonder how long her friend would last. Fō's record was seven minutes. Her grandfather as well wanted to fight the white hair teen. The man wanted to see how strong the boy who had defeated his granddaughter was. But every time the two met they would simply sit outside by the porch and drink tea. They always spoke of endless topics.

Sometimes the two think alike.

She sigh to herself before realizing that she was way into her head. Fō scan around and saw no one looking her. All the students in the hallway were chatting amongst them selves. Fō knew most of them wouldn't dare look at her the wrong way. She has a reputation of beating anyone that will.

And I would like to keep it that way. She thought.

She finally arrived at her class. The female made a quick search around and spotted few people in the room. A group of girls sat talking, a couple making out stood by a window and two guys looked at their phones. Fō took her seat and began to take her notebook and other materials she would use in class out. As she was waiting for the class to begin Fō decided to look over at her old notes.

"I can believe he's dating someone!"

Not even finishing with her first sentence, Fō heard a girl complain in a somewhat loud whisper. Ignoring the small group of girls she continues with her reading.

"You better believe it. It's everywhere and yes a lot of us are disappointed."

"But it's not fair! Now I don't have a chance at ever being with him."

Ignore them.

"You never had a one to begin with. I just wish I knew who the person is."

"I know, but what can you expect from someone like him."

These stupid girls and their never ending gossip.

"He's always been so secretive and mysterious and that's why we love him."

"Why Kanda-sama? Why do you hide from us!?"

Dumb asses and- what?

Without thinking Fō whipped her head at the group of girls that were talking. Did Fō just hear Kanda's name? She tried to get a glimpse of the book the girls passed around but Fō couldn't make anything out. Just as she was starting to have a better look the sound of class beginning ring.

Fō turn to the front board and saw the professor walk in. Maybe she heard wrong, she's been thinking a lot recently. Before she knew it class was over. Fō packed her things and stood once she finished. She made her way to the door when something caught her attention. Looking down on top of the long table that one of the gossiping girls sat earlier lay a magazine. Fō picked it up and turn it to the front cover.

Well I was right. She muse.

The first thing that her eyes land on is the long hair model, but the guy wasn't alone. Kanda was holding on to a girl as Fō can tell.

So this was what all the fuzz those stupid girls cried about? Such a waste of time.

Fō flipped through the magazine and gave it a quick look before closing it. She was about to set the story down when she thought better about it.

I know someone who might just love to see this. With that in mind she left the room.

0o0o0o0o

Lavi sat waiting for his female friend to arrive. He slightly frown, Fō wasn't the type of person who came in late. Most of the time the short hair girl was the one in her seat before Lavi. He wonder if anything had held Fō back.

It better be important or I'll be paying for it.

His face grimace at the thought. Fō may look indifferent most of the time, but under that façade was someone no one would like to cross. Trust Lavi for he has seen that. So sometimes he liked to play around with the girl about silly things, but most of the time he over did things.

Nothing says fun like over dramatic stuffs.

He has learned the hard way to just leave Fō out on things that spelled trouble, but being the free spirit he was Lavi just couldn't do that. Yes there will be bruises and soreness in his body the next few days, but to Lavi Bookman that was a small price he was willing to pay to feel alright with life.

What is taking her?

He glance at the clock on the wall. Four minutes left before class began. The redhead turn to look at the door and simply wished for the girl to arrive. To his delight his telepathic call worked. Fō marched up the stairs and reached the last row.

"I thought that you weren't coming." He said.

Fō simply dumped her bag on the hard surface of the table and quickly search in her bag. "Read this. It's something you might like."

Lavi looked at the girl then at the thin book Fō held out. He's curious. Of course he is it's not every day the girl brought something for him.

"Thanks I guess?" He took the item and saw Fō finally taking her seat.

Weird, but let's see what we have here. He flipped the magazine – he now knows what he's holding – over and stare at the front page.

Yuu-chan?

He stared at it and yes it's the model his best friend was friends with. The model that may be in love with Allen. Lavi wasn't surprise to see Kanda in the magazine. The ravenette was everywhere and that meant in items like the one he held.

It was in one of these magazines that Lavi knew who Kanda Yuu was. He first saw or rather read one while he waited at a dentist office a while ago. The redhead could say he practically knew all about Kanda's professional life. Hell everyone knew. Anyway, Lavi continue to look over the picture of Kanda. Who is the new lover of Kanda Yuu? It read in big bold letters under model's image.

Kanda is dating someone? Oh that two face conniving- wait this scene looks strange.

Lavi took in a closer look at the image of the two people in the picture and found something very familiar about the photo. He doesn't know what it is, but his mind is telling him that he knew it. He observed it intensely while letting his mind take over.

A-Allen? Holly cow it's Allen!

His green orbs went wide as he saw his best friend's back. The redhead is one hundred percent sure it's the white hair teen the one in the photo. Exactly right at the moment Lavi remembered asking Allen to get him a file from a cabinet on Sunday, making the boy turn his back. Allen wore the same clothing as the one in the picture with Kanda. It was his best friend the one being pointed out as Kanda's new lover.

Is Allen aware of this?

Lavi wanted to know if his friend knew about the lying rumor the magazine published. As far as Lavi knew, Allen and Kanda were not a couple. The ravenette might be alright with it being a lie, but it wouldn't sit well with his buddy. Opening the story to the page that held an article Lavi quickly began to read. He got greeted by a bunch of lies and made up theories.

Kanda seems very comfortable holding Allen like that. Lavi's protectiveness suddenly surge.

What if Kanda was simply using Allen for his benefit? Lavi knew his friend was appealing to people who liked men. Allen was beautiful dare he say.

What if keeping his knowledge of Kanda's feelings a secret was bad?

What if he was making a mistake by letting Kanda be close to Allen?

What if everything goes wrong and Kanda turns out to be like Mikk?

A bunch of 'what if' scenarios invaded Lavi's mind. What if he-

"Hey, are you alright?"

Fō instantly took Lavi out of his thoughts making said person look away from the story.

"Yes! I'm fine why?"

Fō studied him carefully before she said. "You were shaking in a creepy way like you knew something."

Man the girl could read him at times. The times Lavi wished she couldn't. He grin a cheerful smile, the one that got on Fō's nerves.

"Oh I was simply giddy about this magazine that you brought that's all." He pretended to be busy with the magazine. This wasn't the time to tell Fō the reason for his behavior. He would tell the girl later on, when something major happened.

"I don't buy it, but it's your business."

Lavi was glad the girl wasn't the type to pester on about things. She simply let people do their doing and wanted the same in return.

Good girl Fō, good girl.

He continue to look over at the pictures inside the story and wonder if Allen or Kanda even knew that someone had caught them together.

I'm sure that Kanda knows something by now, it got published on... Monday.

Without a doubt he was sure as tomorrow is Saturday that Allen was the one in the picture with Kanda. Right now though he was left with two options. One was to tell his friend about the story, or two to let it slide and pretend that he hadn't seen it.

But Fō saw it first she might tell him. He peer at the girl sitting next to him who was busy looking at a book. I think she wouldn't. Fō isn't into gossip.

Fine with that thought, he put away the magazine in his bag. He will know what to do with it when he met up with Allen later.

0o0o0o0o

"Lavi."

Looking up the redhead spot Allen coming his way. The boy had a book in one arm and as always his best friend seem very bright.

"Hey Al." He reply while hiding the magazine behind his back. Hoping to whatever god to take pity on his soul that Allen hadn't notice.

"Sorry if I made you wait."

Lavi shook his head while he press his back on the wall behind him. "It's fine, I only just got here."

"Let's get something to eat." Allen said as he look down the hall. Fō wasn't around meaning she probably went to leave her unwanted books in her locker.

"Alright, let's go. Maybe Fō's already waiting." Lavi carefully pulled away from the wall and grab hold of the thing he's hiding.

Allen is watching him as Lavi can tell. "Lavi why are you holding your back?"

He doesn't know what to do at this point. To tell Allen or not. The redhead for the first time found himself in a pickle.

"Why am I holding my back?" He repeat a few seconds later to the boy who nods.

"I... I got punched by Fō. I think she finally found my kidney. I might need a new one." The best Lavi could do at the moment is lie. He doesn't feel like showing Allen the magazine, it wasn't the time. Lavi felt like a really bad friend, he was lying to Allen in his face no less.

A small smile appeared on boy's lips. "And what did you do to her this time?"

"I simply said that a mini-skirt wouldn't hurt Fō once in a while." He went along with his lie. What else could he do? Lavi was the one who let the ball roll.

Allen's head shook with disapproval and the two made their way. Walking by Lavi spotted a medium trash can. As they got closer the redhead glance the other direction while pointing with his free hand. "Look Al, isn't that Rin?"

The smaller teen turn to his left to see if he could spot his classmate. Lavi took the opportunity that the boy next to him being distracted and toss the magazine inside the trashcan's opening. Within a second he got rid of the story. Allen turn to him and Lavi smile. "You just missed her, I think she was in a hurry."

Allen understood and they continue towards the dinning area. Lavi was going with the feeling his gut told him, and that was to not tell Allen a thing.

I may burn in hell for this, but it's what I feel is right.

He look over his shoulder at the trashcan that slowly became just a dot in his vision. Lavi gave his full attention to Allen instead as the boy talked about what he would eat.

Sorry buddy.


Kanda closed the door of his car behind him after he stepped out. He look up at the building that the Moyashi lived in as he came to see the white hair teen. Kanda hadn't seen the boy since Wednesday and he was more than ready to see the Moyashi again.

Giving his car one last glance, Kanda stalked toward the apartment building. On his way he didn't meet anyone and enter the elevator. As he stood waiting for the machine to arrive at its destination, Kanda ponder of an excuse to tell the Moyashi for his visit.

He thought of a few reasons that would be believable, but at the end Kanda simply didn't care what he would tell the boy. Maybe he wouldn't ask.

The only thing that really matter was that he's going to see his Moyashi. While waiting Kanda thought back at the time that has passed and in those days that the boy hadn't called him. Not even a single message had shown up. Of course he was a bit upset so instead the ravenette was the one who ended up messaging the younger male. This time Moyashi did reply to his messages, but their conversation ware always short.

The Moyashi was busy most of the time Kanda had messaged him. The boy was either at school or work. He wanted to visit the white hair teen but he knew better than to disturbed someone who was way too busy. The teen was most likely tired once he arrived home. Kanda knew of hard work and wanting nothing more then to rest and be left alone.

Today was different though. He had messaged Moyashi and simply asked what the boy was doing. The teen's reply was that he was staying home, he didn't work in the evening. After reading the message Kanda saw the opportunity to see his Moyashi again. His vacation is almost over and he would be very busy for who knows how long. That meant that Kanda wouldn't be able to see the boy like he would like. He needed to be with the teen for a good amount of time until Kanda would see the younger male again.

Quitting work sounds very temp-

Ding!

The elevator doesn't let him finish his thought as it stop and the metal doors open. Kanda stepped out, look both ways of the hall before making his way to the Moyashi's door. With no hesitation Kanda reach for the doorbell and press it. He only waited for a minute until he heard soft footsteps and the doorknob turn.

A second later the source of all of his longing appeared in front of him. "Hey Kanda."

As always the boy welcome him with that lovely smile. The smile that did things to him, things Kanda never thought he could feel.

"Come in please."

He enter and the Moyashi closed the door behind them. Kanda walk in until they reach the living room.

"Take a seat if you want. Would you like some tea? I just made some." Kanda settle on the soft white couch before he answer.

"Tea's good."

Moyashi just nod and went to the Kitchen, and left Kanda alone. He glance around and could tell they are alone. The ravenette's glad, the last thing he needed was to have a third wheel. Kanda really wanted to spend time alone with white hair teen. That baka usagi better not show up. He muse with distaste. The redhead was the last person Kanda wanted to find in the apartment. This was his and Moyashi's time and no one else.

Setting himself more comfortable Kanda could smell something sweet. He wasn't into sugary things but the sweet aroma was very welcoming. After a few minutes the Moyashi appeared with a tray in hands and set it down on the coffee table in front of Kanda.

"I brought some sweets if you want. I made them only a few minutes ago." The boy inform.

Kanda's eyes lower down to the small pastries and for the first time he's tempted to eat them. He knew why he wanted to taste the sweets. For the soul reason that the boy had made them. Moyashi took a sit next to him and offered a cup of tea. Slowly, Kanda reach for the cup while taking the Moyashi's soft hand along. The boy doesn't really notice and slip his hand away from Kanda's soft grip.

The white hair teen then took a cup for himself and sat back on the couch. They made small talk as the two watch the television as an action movie play on. Kanda would occasionally glance at the boy sitting not to far from him. Moyashi as always is to distracted by something else that wasn't Kanda. He let that go and simply enjoy the boy's company.

The day would come when Kanda finally let Moyashi know about his hidden feelings.

As the movie continue there was a buzzing noise. Kanda was sure that it wasn't his phone vibrating for he can't feel it in his pocket. Looking down at Moyashi he saw the boy fish his buzzing phone out of his pocket. He smile at Kanda before standing from the couch and walk to a window before spoke on the device.

"Hello?... Lavi."

That baka. Kanda curse the person.

After a couple of minutes the Moyashi continue to talk with the redhead on the phone. Feeling like his time with the boy is being stolen, Kanda rose from his seat and without a single word took the teen's phone away.

"Kanda?" Moyashi turn to look at him.

Looking at the boy dead in the eye he held the phone to his ear and heard the redhead speaking about him coming over.

"-and I could bring food. Just tell me what you want alright? Allen are-"

"What he wants is for you to stay where you are and not come here."

"Yuu-ch-"

Kanda end the call and gave the surprise looking Moyashi his phone back. He was in his seat again and gaze at the younger teen as Kanda tap the spot next to him. Sighing softly the Moyashi sat with no complain. The two again begin to watch the rest of the movie.

Half an hour later the credits roll as the movie came to an end. Kanda can't move for the Moyashi had fallen asleep next to him. The warmth the teen provided on his side made him want to sleep as well, but instead he simply watch the Moyashi. The white hair boy has his head on Kanda's upper arm, he breathe in softly and snuggle closer to Kanda.

His desires and temptations are surging once again. Kanda knew he should fight them, but he simply can't. The model slowly maneuver Moyashi until the boy was leaning his back on the couch instead. The teen's head tilted a bit back on the process. He trace the adorable sleeping face with his eyes. The boy was just to irresistible to ignore. Those lips called Kanda to kiss them and so he does.

Carefully, Kanda rose and lean into Moyashi's face and finally claim those soft lips once again.

The ravenette lowered his eyelids as he felt the boy's lips. The only time he could kiss the Moyashi was when the younger male was asleep. He should feel bad, but he simply can't. As he gently kiss the younger male, Kanda only wish the Moyashi could understand and accept him.

0o0o0o0o

He can feel something, but he didn't know what exactly it is. Allen is floating as he can tell. His mind is aware of dreaming, but his body on the other hand is half awake.

Fighting to alert his mind Allen simply gave up. Sooner or later he will open his eyes. As he float around he simply let his body take charge. Allen moved his mouth as his body told him. He felt something invaded his mouth Allen curious touch whatever it is with his tongue. Feeling something warm and soft his brain finally began to awake. All of his senses come to life and Allen open his eyes.

The first thing that he saw was a blur before finally he can see dark hair and clear skin? Allen blink once and realized that he's kissing someone. The knowledge halt all of his actions as he noticed that he was responding. Silver hues move around until he could make out the person who is kissing him. He is beyond shock at what he found.

Bloody hell! I-It's Kanda!

Without thinking, Allen pulled away from the ravenette and covered his mouth with both hands. He stared wide eyed at the model who mirror his expression. There is a horrible silence around them. Panfully even, but Kanda is the first to get himself together. Older teen try to get close to him, but Allen once again only following his surviving instincts quickly got on his feet.

"Moyashi, I-"

Allen turned his back to Kanda unable to face him. He can't believe what is happening and it frighten him somewhat. However the feeling of embarrassment was what he felt more that his face felt hot. A moment later he finally found his voice.

"Kanda. I think you should leave."

The awkward silence continued as Allen got lost in his thoughts. Why Kanda was kissing him? He beat his brain for an understandable answer, but all his mind came up was with something so unexpected.

Because he likes you, you idiot.

He simply chose not to believe that and rather told himself that Kanda was probably joking around with him.

Yeah, keep telling that to yourself.

Allen can't look away from the floor and finally decide that it is better to walk to the kitchen and wait for Kanda to leave. Maybe later it'll be clearer to him. Once he's alone he can figure things out.

"Allen."

Hearing his name Allen stop. It sound so foreign to his ears and he turn back at Kanda who had called him. He stared at the long hair male with a stun expression because he used Allen's name for the first time. The teen wanted to look away from Kanda, but the way the ravenette gazed at him made Allen simply stay on place. In his dark eyes, Allen could see how venerable Kanda seem at the moment.

"I like you and not only as a friend, but more.

To say that Allen was shock was an understatement, he just couldn't believe it. Kanda has feelings for him? Allen would have never thought about it. Slowly everything that has happen between the two began to make sense. The way Kanda treated him was very different compare to other people. The model acted in a different way when it was only the two. The ravenette would tease Allen continually. There was the caring side of the model that Allen only got to see. Lastly the two would always be very close distance when alone. All this time Kanda had shown Allen how he felt and he was all oblivious to it. He had ignore all the signs and always thought to have an answer to Kanda's odd behavior. Allen being smart didn't waste time to finally realize that Kanda really did like him.

"Kanda, I didn't know... I-"

The ravenette doesn't let him finish as Kanda stepped closer to him. Allen doesn't move this time, he isn't afraid of Kanda or feel disgusted so he stay put.

"Allen, would you give us a try?"

To Allen that is the most difficult question someone had ever asked him. He's confused, but to be honest with himself Allen did came to a conclusion a while ago about something like this. Though right now he couldn't really think.

Yuu has always found it hard to make friends...

...he is really sweet and caring once you pass those few layers.

Out of nowhere Tiedoll's words reached Allen's ears.

...whatever happens between you and Yuu-kun never think bad of him.

Yuu is that kind of person that once they love, they love with all of their heart.

...I would never purposely hurt Kanda.

Allen stay still while letting the small echo in his mind fade. Tiedoll had spoken with so much warmness about his step son and with a care that Allen could never doubt about. In spite of everything, he had made a promise as well. Allen would never hurt Kanda, and if being real meant to say what he felt then so be it.

"I'm sorry, Kanda."

The ravenette gazed at him with a look Allen never wanted to see in those eyes of his again. Kanda turn away a sign that the model understood what Allen was saying.

"I'm sorry, for not noticing your feelings sooner."

Allen can see the shock on Kanda's face as the older teen turn to look at him again. Allen smile very softly at the long hair male and made his way to the ravenette until he was in front of Kanda.

"Moyashi-"

Allen shook his head cutting Kanda off. "It's Allen, Bakanda and... I don't mind dating you." He glance up at Kanda and easily felt his face heading up. He doesn't shy away from Kanda this time because he simply can't.

"Are you sure?"

Nodding the teen got on his toes and gave Kanda a small peck on the cheek before getting back on his own height. The ravenette was taken by surprise as Allen can tell, but then he leaned in and kissed Allen on the forehead.

Once the older teen pulled away Allen tried to get himself together, and stop his cheeks from getting any more pink.

"Kanda, I just want to take this slow alright." Allen still can't believe what is happening, but he simply couldn't turn Kanda way. Something in him prohibit him from doing so.

"It's fine."

Allen is glad that Kanda understands him. It's his first relationship with a guy after all. Allen came back to reality when Kanda embrace him. They stood in place for a long time. Allen could hear Kanda's heart slowly beginning to beat at a normal pace. He knew that Kanda was as nervous as he was, but maybe for a whole different reason. One thing Allen really ask for and that was that no matter what would happen later in the future that the two remain friends. Allen deep down hope he hasn't just made one of the biggest mistake in his life.

He took a deep breath, closed his eyes and leaned closer to Kanda. Allen would never live with his conscience if he ever hurt not only Kanda, but himself along the way.


A/N: I don't know why I keep writing them so long. Once again here's chapter twelfth.

I know it took me forever to get them together, but I couldn't just throw Allen into Kanda's arms like that.

Anyway, hopefully you guys liked it. Tell me how you guys feel about the story so far.

Thanks everyone who has read and review.

See Ya!