Chapter 2

The warm summer breeze brushed against Lenalee's pretty face, making her smile. She was so glad to be back home. Vacationing with Master Cross was very enjoyable, but she missed her brother dearly. Cross Marian was so kind as to bring all her things in the house, so she kindly had asked him to join her for dinner.

"Why of course my lovely, I would love to join you." The general said lightly kissing her hand. "The pleasure of a home cooked meal in the company of such a beautiful lady, is such a rare gift." Lenalee's cheeks quickly were tinted with a light pink, and she smiled at his flattery.

"Well then I will have everything prepared by seven, that sound good ?" The raven-hair beauty questioned smiling ever so sweetly.

"Sounds perfect" he said smirking, "I will see you then." Once again placing a kiss on her hand, he missed no opportunities.

Lenalee knew her brother would never approve of a dinner alone with Master Cross, but he wasn't home for another two days. And she wanted to take advantage, to thank Cross for all his kindness.

"Besides I'm not doing anything wrong, it is just dinner." the girl thought aloud.

Meanwhile, Cross had called Allen to say he was home, he had also said he was going to need the door opened. So Allen had left, and Kanda stood gazing dully at the window in Lavi's living room.

"If I go try and talk to her, she'll be furious! She won't want to listen or she'll say it none of my business. If I don't talk to her she'll think I don't care anymore, and then Cross …" Lavi fumed.

"Talk to her even if she does get angry, Lenalee isn't that cruel she cares about you, she cares about everyone." Kanda said bored as ever.

Lavi sat on the couch, and sighed "I guess your right."

"There is only so much more of this conversation I can take." the tall Japanese teen said while holding his head.

"I know man, that's why I'll stop. She will regret this though. Thanks" Lavi stood and placed a hand on Kanda's shoulder. "Don't touch me."

Cooking wasn't exactly one of Lenalee's strong points, but she would try to make it a very enjoyable meal. Especially for someone with such fine taste as Cross. As she placed the long lasagna plate in the oven the door bell rang. Outside the red head heard a muffled "coming", her voice sounded so sweet. Lavi knew that tone would change the second she opened the door to find him standing there.

"Hello" she said sweetly smiling, before realizing who it was.

"Lenalee, I…" Lavi started, but the door seemed to be closing. "Wait, Lenalee …" he pleaded while holding the door open. " You never were one with much upper body strength" he said with a small chuckle. She didn't seem to find this all very amusing, it was then he noticed her apron. Her messy hair, and her shorter than ever shorts.

"What do you want?" she noticed him staring, making her feel very uncomfortable.

"Well, I wanted to say hi, and see how you were."

"Aren't you sweet, Hi, I'm fine thanks." sarcasm dripped off every word.

"Oh trust me Lenalee, I know your fine." he inched forward towards her face enough to feel her breath. Her glare intensified, as a light pink blush spread across her face. "How about you let me in, and I will not be taking no for an answer."

"Really, then how's NEVER!" She attempted shutting the door, but Lavi's grip remained strong. He wanted to laugh at how cute she was, struggling with his strength and the door, but figured it was best not to.

"Sorry baby, but that isn't going to work for me. Why don't you pretend I'm a reporter who wants an interview with the New Top Model of the Dirty Magazine World." Lenalee stopped and slowly looked up at him, Lavi smirked and leaned closer to her. "Or you can pretend I'm your number one fan who wants to get to know you a little better." His lips dangerously close to hers, seeing no resistance and not being able to control himself any longer he continued to close the space between them. Earning himself a hard slip in the face.

"Ow, never mind the no upper buddy strength comment earlier." Lavi mumbled to himself. Lenalee swung open the door.

"Make it quick, I have stuff to do." she said allowing him in her home.

"Well that all depends on you princess, and how much you are willing to cooperate." Lavi said regaining his composure. She lead him towards her kitchen, motioned him to sit on of the stools by the counter. He did so as she pulled open a cabinet, out of which she pulled paper towels and a plastic sandwich bag. Lavi watched her in amazement as she filled the bag with ice, and wrapped it with paper towels. Lenalee then placed it on his swollen cheek, he reached up and held her hand in place.

"Ya' know what, your perfect aren't you? What you just did proves how unbelievably perfect you are." He smiled at her, and let her hand pull away from his face.

"I didn't mean to hurt you that badly." she said turning away from him. "But I did mean to hurt you."

"Lenalee, I need to know how to make you forgive me. I can't function properly without you anymore." He pulled her around so she faced him. "Tell me what I need to do to make you forgive me, how can I make this okay?" he pleaded desperately.

"You must think I'm really stupid." she said after a long pause.

"I never said that." Lavi said his anger raising.

"No, you didn't, but I know better." her voice was bitterly cold.

"You know better, huh?" He said standing up, "I don't think you do Lenalee, I think you don't understand. You don't know that I spend every waking moment thinking about you, I spend every hour of the night thinking of you. I can't do anything without thinking about you, I can't spend one minute without regretting the moment I made you cry." he said as his voice began to crack. Tears streamed down Lenalee's face, and she turned away from him.

"I love you so much Lenalee, you are the only person in this world I care about anymore. No one could ever mean this much to me, and I don't know what to do anymore." he said wrapping his arms around her.

"Lavi …"

"I know asking you to forget whatever happened would be selfish, but I wish I could find away to make you forgive me and let me near you again." he said pulling her closer to him.

"Lavi …"

"Every time I hear your name, just the mentioning of your name makes feel like I need you. Like I need to know where you are." he turned her around. His grip strong on her arms.

"Lavi!" she screamed desperately.

"What?" he asked loosening his grip, "Am I hurting you?"

"No, the oven!" she said drawing away from him and running to the oven, that was emanating black smoke.

"Lenalee!" he caught her arm and pulled her back to him. "If the smoke gets in your lungs you'll regret it." He pushed her forward towards the door, using himself to shield her from the smoke. "Where is the fire extinguisher?"

"It's gone, my brother used it all up." the raven girl said in her panic.

"That's just great" Lavi said sarcastically. "Come on, lets get outside."

"But, the house …"

"Will be fine." He dragged her outside on to the sidewalk. "Are you okay, you didn't breath in any fumes did you?" the red head asked gently. She shuck her head.

"No, I'm fine, thanks." she said calmly. He smiled, "That is the same thing you said before, only this time it was a lot nicer. I guess we are making progress, huh?"

"You didn't make as stupid a remark as last time, so I guess it can be called progress." Lenalee stated.

"And back to where we started." he mumbled to himself. "That is one hell of a thank you for saving your life."

"My life would have never been in danger, if you would have listened in the first place." she retorted.

"Well, it is hard to tell what you mean when all you say is 'Lavi'."

"If you'd of let me finish my statement …"

"Well, the way you said it implied something more." he smirked noticing her anger levels raise. 'Sorry Lenalee but your so cute when you act like you're mad' he thought to himself, 'And besides she is talking to me, so that is something'.

"Oh really? I had no idea, I'm pretty sure my tone implied urgency." the small raven-haired beauty placed her hands on her hips. While siren noises sounded throughout the small neighborhood. Sirens played in the background, the fire department had been notified of a fire. 'Great' Lenalee thought distracted, Lavi's voice bringing her back.

"Urgency? Is that what it was? It sounded more like, need, desire, like you craved my touch." he said playfully entrapping her in his arms, again. Her mouth fell open in shock, he placed his finger on her lips while still holding her in place against him with one arm. "Shh, no need to be ashamed, I've wanted to do this all day" he said as he closed the gap between them, kissing her passionately.

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Well, that is all for this chapter, I'm sorry that lyke nothing happened. But I had to update. I promise not to take so long next time! Hope you enjoyed it!