"Today, I want to...Go play...In the...Park!" Allen said in-between bites of food.
"Haha typical of a little kid." Mana said smiling, "Sometimes I forget that you are one."
"Yeah Mana! This food is really good!" Allen said.
"This food is very good Allen, remember what I taught you!" Mana said correcting Allen.
"Yes...Sir." Allen said in-between bites of his pancakes.
Mana looked outside the cafe. It was snowing just like it was when Allen woke him up. He wondered what would have happened if Allen hadn't woken him up. Would he still be there sleeping? Would he even still be alive? What if Allen wasn't there to be with him?
"Mana can I try some of your coffee?" Allen asked.
"Sure kid, but not a lot it has caffeine in it and it will make you hyper." Mana said handing the cup over to Allen. He took a sip and his face twisted into a look of disgust.
"Well how is it?" Mana asked.
"Ewe! Mana this is nasty how can you drink this!"Allen questioned handing the cup back.
"I drink mine black, but you can put cream and sugar in it to make it taste better." Mana said gesturing to the condiments on the table.
"Oh! Can I try it with some in it then?" Allen asked.
"Maybe some other time, Allen finish eating." Mana said sipping his coffee.
"How is everything?" Asked Mai as she came by to check on their table.
"Everything is wonderful." Mana said.
"Would you like you check now or would you like me to bring it when he's done eating?" She asked.
"We will take it now please. Thank you." Mana asked.
Mai took out her check book and placed the ticket face down on the table.
"Pay at the register thank you have a nice day and try to stay warm outside!" She said walking away.
Allen woke up to the alarm.
Allen walked over to his computer desk and turned on his computer, while it was booting up he changed into school clothes. Once he was satisfied with his outfit, A Black T-shirt, a pair of grey skinny jeans, and a black and grey stripped hoodie, he sat at his computer desk and brought up AIM.
I'm going to get online to see if FunnyBunnie is on! I want to talk to him! Yes! He's online!
Allen double clicked on his name and waited for the chat to pop up.
W#ite_CL0wN writes: Hey!
FunnyBunnie0173 writes: Hey! What's up?
W#ite_CL0wN writes: Not much just woke up getting ready for school!
FunnyBunnie0173 writes: Well Good morning!
W#ite_CL0wN writes: Good morning!
FunnyBunnie0173 writes: Did you sleep well?
W#ite_CL0wN writes: I slept ok I guess...
FunnyBunnie0173 writes: Oh I'm sorry. :/
W#ite_CL0wN writes: It's no big deal. Thanks though!
FunnyBunnie0173 writes: Alrighty then :]
W#ite_CL0wN writes: My phones wringing brb!
Allen's house phone began to ring. He looked at his alarm clock it was 8 a.m. Who could be calling this early?
"Hello?" Allen asked.
"Yes hello is there a Mr. Allen Walker available? If so may I speak with him now." asked a female voice on the other end of the phone.
"This is he, who may I ask is calling?" Allen asked.
"This is Sachiko from the Black Room Cafe; I'm calling about the application you turned in yesterday." She replied.
"Ah! Yes ma'am how may I help you?" Allen asked.
"The boss looked over your application and would like to have an interview with you. Would you please come in tomorrow at 3:30?" She asked.
"Yes ma'am! That would be wonderful!" Allen said.
"Alright thank you have a nice day." She said.
"Umhm you too!" Allen said hanging up the phone.
Allen was so excited that he was having an interview tomorrow!
W#ite_CL0wN writes: Omg guess what!
FunnyBunnie0173 writes: What?
W#ite_CL0wN writes: I got a job interview tomorrow! At 3:30! :D
FunnyBunnie0173 writes: Congratulations! I'm happy for you~!
W#ite_CL0wN writes: Thank you! I'm so excited and nervous!
FunnyBunnie0173 writes: Don't be nervous! I'm sure you'll do great!
W#ite_CL0wN writes: I hope so!
FunnyBunnie0173 writes: I know so! Don't worry about it! You'll get the job I just know it!
W#ite_CL0wN writes: Thank you! :)
FunnyBunnie0173 writes: Hey shouldn't you be getting ready for school?
W#ite_CL0wN writes: I'm ready already
FunnyBunnie0173 writes: Wow you must have gotten up early!
W#ite_CL0wN writes: My normal time!
FunnyBunnie0173 writes: So I'm the first to hear about your interview? Sweet!
W#ite_CL0wN writes: I guess your right! Haha
FunnyBunnie0173 writes: You should go eat breakfast; I bet you haven't even done that yet have you?
W#ite_CL0wN writes: Your right I haven't, let me go do that, be right back
FunnyBunnie0173 writes: Ok take your time enjoy! :)
W#ite_CL0wN writes: Hey I'm back
FunnyBunnie0173 writes: Oh welcome back! That was fast? What you get?
W#ite_CL0wN writes: A bagle
FunnyBunnie0173 writes: Ah, what kind?
W#ite_CL0wN writes: Plain
FunnyBunnie0173 writes: Oh that's boring~!
W#ite_CL0wN writes: That's all I could find I was in a hurry!
FunnyBunnie0173 writes: Why in a hurry?
W#ite_CL0wN writes: I'm going to go to school early to talk to a friend
FunnyBunnie0173 writes: Ah well then you should probably go! Don't let me make you late!
W#ite_CL0wN writes: Alright! I'll talk to you later!
FunnyBunnie0173 writes: Ok Bye!
W#ite_CL0wN writes: Bye!
FunnyBunnie0173 writes: :)
Allen closed out his AIM and pushed his chair back. He hadn't really gotten any food, and now he needed to sneak out to avoid his master. Great. Allen found some black socks and put them on then headed for his door, grabbing his backpack before walking out and closing it. He carefully worked his way down the steps and slipped his shoes on that were by the door. He stepped outside and closed the door as quietly as he could. Yes! He was safe for now! He began his walk to school.
At the school gate he was greeted by Lenalee and Fou.
"Allen! How are you!" Lenalee asked.
"Tired..."Allen answered truthfully.
"That's not cool!" She said giggling.
"Tell me about it." He said agreeing.
"Anything going on this week beansprout?" Fou asked, now joining the conversation.
"I have a job interview tomorrow at 3:30!" Allen said happily, completely missing the fact that he was just called short.
"Congratulations Allen!" Lenalee exclaimed.
"My name is Allen! Allen Walker!" Allen finally caught.
"Took you long enough Al-Len Wal-ker" Fou said laughing.
"Allen, walk with me to Mr. Mikk's class? I have a report to turn in." Lenalee half asked half stated.
"Alright." Allen agreed with a smile.
Lenalee tried making small talk with Allen on the way to Mr. Mikk's class but Allen wasn't responding much. After about 5 minutes of Allen not talking Lenalee finally gave up, one because they were at the classroom, and two, because she was getting bored talking to herself.
"Welcome Lenalee Lee and friend." Tykki said.
"Hello Mr. Mikk. I brought my report to turn in." Lenalee said.
"Why thank you, I'll go put it on my desk." Tykki said walking away.
"Alright! Well leave then!" Lenalee yelled after Tykki who had already made it to his desk.
"Allen is everything ok? You aren't talking much." Lenalee asked.
"Yeah Lenalee, everything is fine, I just feel weird coming back to school after missing every day last week except Monday..." Allen said.
"Awe it's ok Allen! You're smart you'll be caught up in no time!" Lenalee said trying to cheer him up.
*Ding Ding Ding Ding*
"Wow time went by fast! It's already time for first period!" Lenalee said.
"I'll see you later then Lenalee!" Allen said heading in the opposite direction towards his class.
"Ok Good luck on you first day back bye!" Lenalee said waving bye.
"Ok thanks bye!" Allen said waving back.
Allen walked to his class and opened the door. Nothing. Well? What was he expecting? A welcome back party? Streamers to pop in his face and everyone to greet him and welcome him as he walked in the door? Yeah. Like that would happen. Just like any other normal day at school, Allen walked to the back of the classroom and to his seat. He looked around and still no-one came up to him to ask how he was or where he'd been for the past week, if he was ok, Nothing. So, he put his head down and tuned everything and everyone out. The rest of the day went the same in every class. Why had he thought coming back to school was a good idea? Oh yeah because there were people here that care about him and would make him feel better. Right. If anything he felt worse. Like no-one cared that he was gone, or even noticed for that matter. Allen arrived home and ran up to his room. Allen walked over to his computer. That seemed to be where his life was right now. That's all he wanted to do. This person, FunnyBunnie, made him happy and made him feel like he was being treated like a real human being. He didn't want to do anything else right now. All he wanted to do was to talk to this person who he didn't even know!
W#ite_CL0wN has signed on
FunnyBunnie0173 writes: Hey buddy! What's up? How was school?
W#ite_CL0wN writes: School was school, kinda boring.
FunnyBunnie0173 writes: Isn't it?
W#ite_CL0wN writes: Yeah.
FunnyBunnie0173 writes: I'll be right back I'm going to go get a snack :3
W#ite_CL0wN writes: Ok.
Allen minimized his chat and brought up YouTube and began looking for songs.
FunnyBunnie0173 writes: Ok I'm back
W#ite_CL0wN writes: What'd you get?
FunnyBunnie0173 writes: Chips ;D
W#ite_CL0wN writes: What kind?
FunnyBunnie0173 writes: Sour cream and onion
W#ite_CL0wN writes: Yum!
FunnyBunnie0173 writes: They are good aren't they!
W#ite_CL0wN writes: Yes they are
FunnyBunnie0173 writes: Do you have any homework today?
W#ite_CL0wN writes: A little bit, but I'll do it later why?
FunnyBunnie0173 writes: just curious, I'm good at history and math so I'll help you if you need it?
W#ite_CL0wN writes: No thank you I don't need help today :)
FunnyBunnie0173 writes: Alright! I tried XD So How are you?
W#ite_CL0wN writes: I'm fine how are you?
FunnyBunnie0173 writes: I'm fine as well little buddy! :D
W#ite_CL0wN writes: Why do you call me that?
FunnyBunnie0173 writes: No reason, just a nickname? Why don't you like it?
W#ite_CL0wN writes: It's ok I guess.
FunnyBunnie0173 writes: Alright then! Hey I'm going to go to bed I'm tired.
W#ite_CL0wN writes: Alright Night!
FunnyBunnie0173 writes: Night!
*FunnyBunnie0173 has signed off*
Allen minimized the chat window and went back to the internet. He went to YouTube and began looking up music to listen to. It was quiet in his room and Timcampy was sleeping on his lap keeping his legs warm. Allen found a song to listen to, "Again", by flyleaf. It had a catchy beat and it reminded him of when he was little. It was like the lead singer was singing to him. Right as the song ended his chat blinked with a new message letting him know that funniebunnie0173 was most likely on again.
Allen pulled out his homework that wasn't done and began working on it. Allen was a smart kid so he knew most of what his homework was about. Only occasionally did he have to refer to Lenalee's notes for help. After an hour and a half working math an English homework Allen was done. It was roughly 4:30 and Allen still had nothing to do. Yet again he decided he would go on a walk, just to get some fresh air and contemplate how things would work out tomorrow, after all Cross was going to be home soon and he didn't want to be there. He changed into some swimming trunks, which happened to be the quickest thing he found,and left. Today was a bit warmer so the swimming trunks were fine. He grabbed one of his favorite books before walking out the door. Allen walked in the opposite direction from when he went job hunting, taking the more scenic route. The time change would occur soon and the sun was already low in the sky casting an orange glow on everything. There was a lake to his left and a tree close to it. He sat down and pulled out his book and began reading.
The book is Nora Roberts: Dance of the Gods,
Allen opened to page 159 and resumed reading:
[" No, we were interrupted the last time, before you could invite me in. But still, i brought you a present. Something picked just especially for you. I went all the way to America for it. All the way to Boston."
She did a long, sweeping turn with her eyes bright as suns. "Wouldn't you like to see? Or would you like to guess? Yes, Yes, you must guess! Three guesses."
To show complete lack of interest, Blair stood hip-shot a hand hooked the pocket of her jeans. "I don't play games with the undead Fifi."
"You're just no fun, are you? But one day we will have fun, you and I." She floated closer, running her toung over her fang before she smiled." I have so many plans for you. Men have let you down, haven't they? Poor Blair. Withheld their love, and you crying out for it inside."
"The only thing I'm crying out for is an end to this conversation before it makes me sick."
"What you need is a woman. What you need..." She trailed a finger in the air, a breath away from Blair's cheek " Yes, bien sur, you need the power and the pleasure I'd give you."
"I don't go for cheap blondes with silly French accents. Plus the outfit? It's so last week."
Lora hissed, her head snapping forward as if to bite.
"I'll make you sorry, and I'll make you grovel. Then I'll make you scream."
Deliberately, Blair widened her eyes. "Golly. Does that mean you don't want to date me anymore?"
With a laugh, Lora spun away. "I like you, I really do. You have, ah...flair. That's why I brought you such a special present. I'll just go get it. Wait one minute."
She stepped backward, through the mirrors.
"Fuck this," Blair muttered. She grabbed a cross bow, armed it. With the bow in one hand, the scythe in the other, she began to move cautiously toward the door.
This was Glenna's area, not hers. Time to call in the witch.]
With the sun as a light source, a cool breeze blowing, shade from the tree, soft grass under him, a beautiful peripheral view, and a good book; Allen Walker lost track of time, engulfed in his book. It had been a few hours now, about 8:30, he was now on his way home. The walk home took 15 minutes so he was home unlocking the door at 8:45 roughly. He walked in and a light came on near the window. He looked over to see Cross sitting with Tim in his lap. Allen felt slightly betrayed but Tim got up and came over to him. Good cat.
"Allen..."
"Yes Master?"
"Why do you keep coming home so late?"
"Master it's only 9 o'clock?"
"Yes that may be, but you need to come straight home after school!"
"Pardon? I did Master? You're mistaken." Allen said.
"I didn't hear you? Is your homework done? Your education is very important you know."
"YES Master IT IS done! And I did come home after school! You weren't home yet though!"
Cross got up and walked over to Allen. He could smell the stench of cigarettes and beer on Cross's breath. He slightly gagged as his Masters face was right in front of his. He was all of the sudden slammed up against the door and lifted off the floor about a foot.
"I told you to be home after school. Did I not? Therefore you better be home and be here at 3:30 tomorrow!" Apparently he was delusional. But, Allen agreed anyway, just to get the argument over and done with. After Cross dropped him he all but ran back up to his room and slammed the door. He knew he would deal with the consequences tomorrow. Allen plopped down on his bed and put his face in his pillow. He was exhausted from all the things he had done today, especially after it being his first day back to school and all. He fell asleep without eating dinner, not like they had anything anyway. He woke up two hours later. He didn't want to face the wrath of his Master by going outside his room. So like every other teen would do, he got on his computer. He sat in his computer chair waiting for his computer to boot up. Meanwhile he turned on the monitor and grabbed a paperweight off his desk. He fiddled around with that for a minute or so. His computer flashed on so he put down the weight. AIM automatically popped up and he signed on. He clicked on his internet browser and went to Facebook, something everyone, and I mean everyone, goes on these days. Allen checked his notifications and commented on a post. He heard the sound of a door opening and in the right hand corner of his screen it said "FunnieBunnie0173' has signed on.
FunnyBunnie0173 writes: Hey! What are you doing on this late?
W#ite_CL0wN writes: What are you doing on this early? Haha you're on this time at night? And when I get off from school so what does it matter? :)
FunnyBunnie0173 writes: You have a point Haha; I'm getting ready for school.
W#ite_CL0wN writes: Oh! Then finish up! Don't let me distract you!
FunnyBunnie0173 writes: I know I will! I'm going to get a shower real fast I'll be back in 5. :)
W#ite_CL0wN writes: Just go! Haha.
FunnyBunnie0173 writes: Ok! I'm gone!
FunnyBunnie0173 writes: Hey! I'm back!
W#ite_CL0wN writes: That was fast! Ha, well then again it doesn't take long for guys to take a shower anyways XD.
FunnyBunnie0173 writes: Right, yeah! Hold on a sec. while I put on some clothes
W#ite_CL0wN writes: You don't have any clothes on?
FunnyBunnie0173 writes: No? I just got out of the shower?
W#ite_CL0wN writes: You have a towel on though right?
FunnyBunnie0173 writes: Duh! Haha you're funny
W#ite_CL0wN writes: Go put on some clothes will you! Haha
FunnyBunnie0173 writes: I'm working on it!
Allen minised out the chat and went back to YouTube and looked up another song to make the silence in the room dissipate.
FunnyBunnie0173 writes: Ok I'm back.
W#ite_CL0wN writes: Wow that was fast as well Haha.
FunnyBunnie0173 writes: Yeah I already knew what I wanted to wear. :)
W#ite_CL0wN writes: Cool. :) What time do you have to leave for school?
FunnyBunnie0173 writes: 7:15 I ride the bus
W#ite_CL0wN writes: Why are you up so early? It's only like 6:20 there!
FunnyBunnie0173 writes: I'm a morning person :3
W#ite_CL0wN writes: I am not I need my sleep. I'm a night person. I love the dark. :)
FunnyBunnie0173 writes: We all like what we like I guess! :)
W#ite_CL0wN writes: Yeah, What's a good song to listen to?
FunnyBunnie0173 writes: I don't know what kind of music do you listen to?
W#ite_CL0wN writes: All kinds!
FunnyBunnie0173 writes: Ok... um... Do you want to listen to a sad song?
W#ite_CL0wN writes: not really...
FunnyBunnie0173 writes: C'mon! It's a good song?
W#ite_CL0wN writes: What song is it?
FunnyBunnie0173 writes: "Watch me bleed" by scary kids scaring kids
W#ite_CL0wN writes: What! That's a sad song! Also, that's a weird band name... XD
FunnyBunnie0173 writes: Fine! You don't have to listen to it! I like pianos and that song has an excellent piano part! So just listen to it!
W#ite_CL0wN writes: Ok... I hope it's good...
FunnyBunnie0173 writes: It will be :)
Allen searched for the song and found it. He let it load and once it was loaded he played it.
W#ite_CL0wN writes: Wow...That was a sad song...But your right the piano part was amazing! :)
FunnyBunnie0173 writes: It was wasn't it!
W#ite_CL0wN writes: Yeah it was! :)
FunnyBunnie0173 writes: Told you it would be! :)
W#ite_CL0wN writes: Alright it's like 11 here so it is somewhere around 7 there right? So I'm going to get off and go to bed.
FunnyBunnie0173 writes: Alright, talk to you at 3:30? :)
W#ite_CL0wN writes: No not tomorrow, I have that interview at 3:30 so...
FunnyBunnie0173 writes: Oh right! right! :) Good luck!
W#ite_CL0wN writes: Thanks!
FunnyBunnie0173 writes: Hey! When will I be able to talk to you again?
W#ite_CL0wN writes: I don't know it depends on when I have to work and if I get this job?
FunnyBunnie0173 writes: I like talking to you buddy
W#ite_CL0wN writes: I won't be able to talk to you tomorrow because of my interview...
FunnyBunnie0173 writes: Again good luck!
W#ite_CL0wN writes: Thanks
FunnyBunnie0173 writes: Bye!
W#ite_CL0wN writes: Bye!
*W#ite_CL0wN has signed off*
Allen awoke the next morning very tired. He had slept last night for a total of 5 hours. It was 6:30 the time he normally got up. Allen was still lying in bed and Timcampy was draped over his eyes like a blindfold. Allen lifted Tim up and held him in the air over his chest. The cat blinked at him and seemed to be smiling.
"Tim...I may die today... Will you come to my funeral?" Allen asked. The cat licked his lips and his ear twitched. His tail was flicking from side to side and his eyes were drifting back shut. Allen put Tim back on his pillow and sat up.
"I'm going to take that as a yes any objections?" The cat began purring.
"I'm going to take that as a no." Allen got off his bed and walked over to his dresser. He took out a pair of clothes and headed to the bathroom to take a shower. Once he was done getting dressed Allen left the house, empty stomach and all. On to school he went! Of-coarse walking again. Why? Because he wanted to.
Thank you reviewers! I love hearing from you! I hope this chapter doesn't sound to repetitive! Everyone wish Allen luck so that he can get this job! I know you guys want Lavi to hurry and come in the picture but I have stuff planned out, so be patient! :) He will make an appearance in the next few chapters! So look forward to it! :D