Lavi-

"This is my room? Surprising Komui didn't pack me with Allen," I said as I threw the door to my room open.

Lenalee laughed as she took the room next to mine. She just had to defend her brother, " Komui isn't that cheap. He's really quite nice."

"Yeah, sure. I guess he's finally seen the light that he should never pack me in with a life size vacuum cleaner. I would lose ten kilos before I leave California."

Allen took the room opposite mine and already, he's sunk himself on his bed. "Hey, what? It's your bad luck you didn't get to room with me, right Lenalee?"

I heard her laugh again next door, even if she didn't pop out to let me catch a glimpse of her face. "I'll allow you both continue with your bickering. Meanwhile, some of us here would actually like a good shower thanks." I heard her door click as she closed it.

"Yeah, she's right you know," Allen gave me a smirk as he leaned on his door, "Wake me up for dinner, Lavi."

"Sure. I don't even have to do that. You do a pretty good job of waking up for food yourself." I just couldn't resist.

As I shut my room door, I went towards the balcony. It was an awesome view. I could practically see the whole beach here. I made a mental note to actually thank Komui once I got back. It must be accidental, but he actually did a pretty good job this time round. The breeze blew ever so lightly as I threw myself on my bed. And the first thought that hit me was how Lenalee leaned on me on the bus previously.

Man, I sound so pervetic. I didn't know why I thought of her in ways that I never thought I would. What the hell was wrong with me?

Lenalee-

As I threw on a soft yellow dress on that was sure to bring my eyes out, I couldn't help but think of Lavi. He was so close, just next door. I just didn't know how I felt about him.

All along, I always thought I was more possibly to fall in love with Allen. He was always so nice to be around, and he made me feel good all the time. Being with him made me feel safe and special, like I knew he'd always be there for me if I needed him to be. But Lavi? He was all along annoying, irritating, though funny I must admit. But him in…that way? It sounded so odd, coming from me.

Just then, I heard someone rap quickly on my room door. "Hey," said the voice. Allen. "Are you coming out soon? We're heading off for some food and dancing already."

I looked around anxiously, wondering if I needed to bring anything, and deciding that there wasn't any, I threw open the door. Allen really looked amazing, especially after he cleaned up and was in some proper clothes, other than the ones we always get from the Order. His simple polo tee did do him proper justice.

"Hey, you look really good Lenalee," he praised me with a grin.

"Thanks. You really like it? I just got it last week actually." I had to add sheepishly.

"Of course. You always do. I mean, look good in anything." Allen smiled, as he took my hand quickly. I felt my face go warm, and hoped silently that it wasn't obvious, because Lavi was just right behind us.

I didn't know if it was just me, but Lavi hadn't said two words since we all met up. And I wonder why.

Lavi-

It was already 8pm and I guess nobody wanted a proper meal, so we decided unanimously to hit the local beach pub. It wasn't anything rowdy, and looked pretty mild but there were plenty of people everywhere, of all ages.

And between just me and Allen, he actually dashed out after his shower to grab food so he didn't need to eat as much now. Cheater.

I felt a pang of jealousy as I see Lenalee and him hand in hand for the second time in a row today. I just knew he liked Lenalee like that, but this felt more serious and quick than I had imagined it would be.

I saw Allen nod as Lenalee asked him something, before they both headed out to the dance floor. Yeah, Lenalee, unknown to most people in the order, could actually dance pretty well. Allen, on the other hand, not so. He may be one of the best fighters we had, and the biggest cheater with the cards, but he wasn't everything.

Still, I could see he made the effort and Lenalee looked like she was having fun on the dance floor too. And I wanted to get away.

I grabbed a beer off the counter and gulped down quickly. Man, there were plenty of pretty awesome looking girls out tonight. And I just saw two of them looking my way, giggling to themselves. It was assuring to know I haven't lost my charm completely. But the only girl I wanted to dance with right now was none other than Lenalee.

I practically ran across the dance floor, rudely pushing past a couple of people. "Hey Allen," I said, "That's some really good pudding I had just now. You should go have some. I'll keep Lenalee accompany for awhile."

"Oh. Okay, sure." Allen smiled as he walked off with a quick wave back at us.

"What was that all about?" Lenalee looked skeptically at me.

"Nothing. There really was a good pudding. Now, dance with me?" I felt brave all of a sudden, a better feeling than before going against to fight demons. I never liked to wait for an answer to something like this. "I take that as a yes."

"Take what? I never said anything," she laughed. Just then, a slow song came on, and the lights dimmed a little. I immediately regretted. She wouldn't want to dance a slow one with me.

As if sensing I was about to back away from my own deal, she said, "Hey, I love this song. Let's dance okay?"

I agreed almost immediately, taking her waist with one hand, her hand in my other. Her eyes gleamed brightly as I did just that.

"I thought you'd prefer dancing such a song with Allen than with me."

"You're okay, Lavi," she said quietly with her head bowed down a little, "besides; you do dance better than Allen. But don't tell him I said that okay? He'd have my head."

"I bet you he would never."

Lenalee-

Lavi looked really hot in his simple brown V-neck shirt and dark blue jeans. Not that I told him that. He just looked really fine and simple, and I did like guys like that.

He really surprised me with how he drew Allen away with food, just to dance with me. He never said it, but hey, a girl can guess, and I'm pretty good at it.

Halfway into the dance, I just couldn't resist. I leaned my head against his chest, my eyes low so I wouldn't know if he was looking at me. I bet he get got this a lot from the other girls he'd dated and danced with, but now, I didn't care. I took in the smell of his light cologne and heard his heartbeat.

The song seemed to end so quickly that before I knew it, we were done with it altogether. I pushed myself away from him slowly, smiling as I did. "That was a good dance."

"Yeah, isn't it?" He said, releasing his hold from me as well. A good thing, since we could see Allen slowly making his way back past plenty of people.

"Hey, you want to go to the beach tomorrow night? I'd bet it's awesome at night." Lavi said quickly.

I didn't even have to ponder one bit over this. "No problem. I won't tell Allen."

I wondered why I said that, but I did. He didn't look upset either.

I didn't know what kind of spell Lavi had me under, but suddenly, I couldn't wait for tomorrow night. The beach with Lavi sounded fantastic already.