After Mana finished there was a circle in the dirt. Allen didn't know what to make of it and couldn't figure out how to read it.
"Alright my boy. This is the score."
"Score?" Allen asked a puzzled look on his face.
"It's the notes for the piece, song, which I'm going to teach you."
"Oh, Mana that's so cool!" Allen said gazing at the figure. "So how do I read this?"
"This right here..." Mana went on to explain some-what how to read the figure to Allen. Allen grasped the idea slightly but Mana knew he would have to go over it again and again until Allen had it memorized. Allen could never forget this song. He had to know it and had to remember it.
"Mana...I don't understand why is this so important?" Allen asked.
"You will find out some day my son. Never forget to keep walking no matter what!"
"Yes Father." Allen said grabbing Mana's hand.
"We have a show tonight. Be prepared." Mana reminded Allen.
"Yes sir." Allen said smiling up at Mana.
"You're such a good kid." Mana said patting Allen's head.
"And you're a good dad Mana!" Replied Allen.
"No it's 'You're a good father, Mana.'" Mana corrected. Allen took a few seconds to contemplate it and work it out in his mind.
"Ah you're right! Thank you!"
"Do you remember the routine for tonight?" Mana asked.
"Yes sir!" Allen answered.
"Good boy. If we work hard we'll get paid very well." Mana said.
"Will I be able to get a new pair of shoes?" Allen asked.
"We'll see. Be a good boy for me and I might get you a pair for that special day coming up soon." Mana answered.
Allen rolled over in his bed moving Timcampy off his head. Small light breathing noises could be heard signifying that Allen was still asleep. Allen's phone vibrated on his desk beside his bed. He popped open his eye and reached over to grab the device.
(1) New Message(s)
Sender: FunnyBunnie0173
Subject: Hey!
Sorry if you haven't been able to get into touch with me the last day or two! A lot was going on, but things are more or less settled now, what's up! :D
-Party animal!
Sender: W#ite_CL0wN
Subject: Re: Hey!
I was wondering why I couldn't get a hold of you. Everything is fine then? I just woke up. What about you?
-Never stop walking.
Message sent.
Friday. Last day of school this week. And that also meant that all Allen's make up packets were due. Thank goodness he had finished them last night with Lenalee's help. (Via notes) Allen rolled over and put one arm over his eyes while the other held onto his cellphone. It was time to get ready for school.
"I'm kinda tired...Should I talk with Mr. Mikk today? What should I wear..." Allen rambled off in his head.
Allen walked over to his dresser and picked out an outfit and his phone vibrated again.
(1) New Message(s)
Sender: FunnyBunnie0173
Subject: Re:Re: Hey!
Yes everything's fine! :D I just woke up 30 minutes ago as well~!
-Party animal!
"He just woke up? At 2 p.m.? Why is he not in school?" Allen thought.
Sender: W#ite_CL0wN
Subject: Re:Re:Re: Hey!
Um. Isn't it like 2:30 in the afternoon there?
-Never stop walking.
message sent.
(1) New Message(s)
Sender: FunnyBunnie0173
Subject: Re:Re:Re:Re: Hey!
Oh! I need to talk to you about that! So my grandfather is visiting some town in America and he flew me down to be with him cuz I can't be trusted alone in the house XD So it's only like 6:48 a.m. or so in the town I'm in right now~!
-Party animal!
Sender: W#ite_CL0wN
Subject: Re:Re:Re:Re:Re: Hey!
Oh...Well that's cool! What's your grandfather do?
-Never stop walking.
Message sent.
(1) New Message(s)
Sender: FunnyBunnie0173
Subject: Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re: Hey!
He's a teacher!
-Party animal!
Sender: W#ite_CL0wN
Subject: Re:Re:Re:Re:R...
That's awesome! We'll I need to finish getting dressed I have to go to school now...
-Never stop walking.
Message sent.
(1) New Message(s)
Sender: FunnyBunnie0173
Subject: Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:R...
Yeah I gotta go as well. Talk to you later?
-Party animal!
Sender: W#ite_CL0wN
Subject: Re:Re:Re:Re:R...
Sure bye!
-Never stop walking.
Message sent.
Allen closed his phone and put on the pants he pulled out. He then slipped his phone into his back pocket. His pants were grey with white wash and a few rips in them. Allen pulled off his shirt and rummaged around a bit looking for a suitable new one to ware. He picked a red shirt that was a size to big that had a smiley face on it and put it on. He then threw on a black jacket and his converse.
Allen had work again after school today so he grabbed work clothes and put them in a separate backpack. He then grabbed his backpack with all of his school supplies in it. The whole time he had been wondering whether or not to talk to Mr. Mikk this morning or wait till lunch. He decided to wait till lunch. He didn't like the way the teacher had acted around him yesterday so he felt like he should spend as little time around him as possible. Just so that he wasn't caught in that situation again. Allen walked down into the kitchen and grabbed a glass cup. He then went to the bread and pulled out a slice to pop in the toaster. While the bread was toasting he went over to the fridge and pulled out the orange juice and butter. He poured the juice into his glass and put it away. The toast popped up and Allen laid it on the counter and went over to the silverware drawer and pulled out a butter knife and grabbed a napkin on his way back to the toast. He put the slice on the napkin and buttered it then put the butter back in the fridge and knife into the dishwasher.
Allen ate his toast quickly and downed his orange juice then was out the door in a matter of seconds on his way to school.
He decided to go back to the library and see how things were with Miranda since he hadn't seen her in a few days. To be honest he was missing the norm. He missed the days when he would go into the library early and finish homework. He would come in and Miranda would give him a desert of some kind and yummy coffee. So that's what he decided to do. Go visit Miranda and see if things were ok. He walked the relatively short distance and reached the school in no time.
He walked up to the library and got there just as the doors opened. There was someone else standing outside waiting as well. A tall person with fiery red hair. The color reminded him of something...or rather...someone. Allen brushed it off and watched as the other person walked into the library. After standing outside a few minutes he did the same and walked through the doors.
Miranda glanced over to Allen and dropped every book she was holding.
"ALLLEEEEN!" She yelled flinging herself at the boy.
"Mi-miranda!" Allen stuttered surprised. He lightly patted her back because now the woman was sobbing uncontrollably against his shoulder.
"Allen-kun! I'm so sorry... for whatever I did that day!" Miranda said half yelling and sobbing in hysterics on Allen.
"Is...Everything ok?" A voice said from the side of Allen.
"Yes everything's fine thank you." Allen said.
"Wh- Why don't I go get you some coffee now Allen?" Miranda said straightening her dress, tears still rolling down her face.
"That sounds wonderful Miss Miranda. Thank you." Allen said smiling.
Allen pulled out his cell to see if he had any messages.
No new messages...
"Oh well..." Allen thought placing his phone back in his pocket and walked over to his usual spot on the couch. Meanwhile the person with red hair watched his every move.
"Here you are Allen!" Miranda said bringing out a small plate of chocolate chip cookies and a cup of coffee.
"Thank you very much!" Allen said grabbing them.
Allen pulled out his phone again.
"Still no new messages..." Allen thought.
The red head got up from his spot at a nearby table and made his way towards the white-haired boy on the couch.
"Mind if I sit beside you?" The redhead asked Allen.
"Huh?" Allen said looking up from his phone. "Sure go ahead..." Allen said and scooted as far away as possible. He wasn't sure if he should trust this person. The redhead didn't seem to notice and sat as close as possible to Allen.
"What's the matter buddy? You nervous?" The boy said leaning over Allen peering at his face.
"N-no?" Allen stuttered a slight blush rose on his face from being found out so soon.
"So why do you keep looking at your phone? Expecting a suuuper important message from your girlfriend or something~!" The boy asked.
"Um... Why is it that you want to know?" Allen asked.
Allen sat dumbfounded as the boy laughed at him.
"W-What is so funny!" Allen asked.
"Yo-Your speech! Why are you so proper?" He asked after catching his breath.
"I don't find it near as funny as you, and I was taught to talk this way by my father." Allen answered then took a sip of his coffee.
"Are you drinking coffee?" The redhead asked.
"Yes? I always have a cup when I come. Miss Miranda makes it for me." Allen answered.
"That's so cool! Can I try it?" He asked reaching for the cup.
"Hey! N-no!" Allen said moving the cup away slightly spilling some on his jacket.
"Ah! I'm so sorry 'lil buddy! Let me help!" The boy said reaching for the zipper of Allen's jacket. An image of a dark shady figure popped into Allen's mind, and then vanished as soon as it came.
"NO!" Allen screamed pulling as far away as possible. "Le-leave me alone!" Allen said dropping his cup.
"Excuse me"Allen said getting up leaving the redhead sitting on the couch.
-With Allen in the bathroom-
Allen took off his jacket and splashed some water on his face.
"What? Who was that?" Allen asked himself. "Why did that memory pop up?...Calm down Allen...Just Calm down..." He told himself.
Allen grabbed his jacket and wet the area where the coffee spilled on it. He rubbed it out until the liquid coming from the fabric was clear.
"Good thing this is a black jacket." Allen thought. "Or else there'd most definitely be a stain."
Once he finished cleaning the jacket he stuck it under the hand dryer until it was relatively dry and not soaking wet. He couldn't have finished a moment too soon because as soon as he put his jacket back on the red head boy walked into the bathroom.
"Hey I'm sorry for getting coffee on your jacket."
"Don't worry about it." Allen said. Then the bell for first period rang.
*Ding, Ding, Ding, Ding*
"Well I have to go to my first class now." Allen said exiting the bathroom to go get his backpacks.
"Sure..." The redhead said standing there.
Allen stopped by his locker and placed his work bag into it. He walked into his Anatomy class and chose to daydream and look out the window and catch about every 5th or 6th word The teacher had to say.
By the time Allen knew it 2nd period was over and before Allen left the classroom he walked up to the teacher and handed in the packet of work he completed to catch up with the rest of the class.
"Thank you Mr. Walker see you tomorrow." The teacher said casually as Allen exited the room.
"Yeah..." Allen murmured before closing the door.
"Third period study hall... I wonder if I should skip...? Not like I'm going to be doing anything in there anyway..." Allen thought to himself.
"Walker!" Allen's math teacher called out as Allen was walking to the auditorium for third period.
"Yes sir?" Allen stopped walking to talk to his teacher.
"I have been meaning to tell you since you returned to school, there was a math lab you missed out on and I need you to come in and make it up before the end of next week or it will go down as a zero for the assignment."
"Oh thank you! I have work today after school, I have to check my schedule tonight to see when I work next week and I will let you know when I'm able to come in to make it up thank you." Allen said putting on a fake smile.
"Alright Walker have a nice day see you fifth period."
"Yeah I think I'm going to skip third today and go up to the roof and take a nap..." Allen thought as he took the stairs to the roof. Allen awoke what felt like moments later to hear the bell ring signaling to go to Lunch.
Lunch passed quickly and Allen made his way to the gym. Once inside he went to the changing room and grabbed his clothes from his locker after undoing the lock.
"Going to the bathroom to change again freak?" A kid commented.
Ignoring the comment Allen made his way to his usual stall and changed his clothes. He then went to go meet Lenalee.
"Hey Allen!" Lenalee said waving and smiling as Allen jogged up to her.
Coach Tapp blew the whistle signaling for everyone to line up and begin stretching. Allen merely went through the motions not really stretching as much as he probably should have.
"I really don't feel like doing gym class today..." Allen thought.
Once stretching was done Coach Tapp blew the whistle and signaled for everyone to begin running laps around the gym. Allen began letting his mind wonder and ended up thinking about work for a bit. He wondered what work was going to be like tonight. Was it going to be busy? How much money was he going to make? Was he going to run into any problematic customers?
Before he knew it Coach Tapp had blown the whistle for everyone to stop running and Allen, still being full of energy, jogged a bit more then slowed to a walk. Everyone around him save for Lenalee, head of the girls track and field team, was panting and trying to pick themselves up from laying down resting. Today they were going outside to play either soccer or football. Allen wanted to do neither. He wasn't in the mood for anything right now. He met up with Lenalee and played tennis until it was time to change for his next class.
Once in the locker room Allen grabbed his clothes and went to the usual stall. He changed and headed on his way. While on his way he began thinking about Lenalee showing off her new cellphone at lunch. I was an iphone a newer one iphone 5? It was ok. But he didn't like the things that had changed.
By the time he knew it, it was 6th period.
"That's right! I forgot we have a substitute! I wonder what he's going to teach us today?" Allen thought.
Allen walked to his seat and sat down. He then looked up and watched as the teacher walked in...As well as the same boy from this morning!
"What is he doing in this class?" Allen thought.
"Class this is my grandson." Bookman said.
"Sup everyone? Names Lavi~! Don't forget my name!" Lavi said introducing himself.
For the first time Allen was able to get a good look at this guy. He was tall and had red hair. He had the most amazing emerald green eye...eye...eye? Why singular? The other was covered with a black eye patch. That seemed familiar. This sparked Allen's curiosity. What had happened to his eye? This person, Lavi, Was slightly tan, as far as he could tell compared to his grandfather, and he was skinny but not too skinny. Allen couldn't tell right now if he had a muscular build or not because he was wearing a jacket and scarf still. His voice wasn't deep and manly like Cross's but it wasn't as high as his, not that his voice was girly or anything.
How could I not have noticed how attractive he is earlier?!
Many of the students around Allen were whispering to each other,
"Wow he's really hot..."
"Look at his hair! So red..."
"Why's his eye covered like that?"
"His eye is so green!"
"He's totally my type!"
Were among some of the things Allen could hear.
"Lavi is going to sit in with this class and maybe help if needed, today we will continue with where we left off yesterday begin your notes for today please." Bookmen said.
Bookmen picked up right at the end of the story he left off on yesterday and the rest of the class pretty much followed except for the few who got too caught up in the story and forgot to take notes.
All too soon the class was over. Lavi caught his arm as he was exiting the classroom.
"Hey! Allen! Aren't you the kid I seen in the library this morning?" Lavi asked.
Allen turned around and looked at Lavi.
"Y-yes I am?" Allen hesitated.
"I'm sorry for whatever I did to freak you out. How about I take you out for dinner tonight to make up for it?" Lavi asked.
"I'm very sorry but I have something to do tonight. Now if you'd kindly let go of my arm, I have to go." Allen said.
Lavi let go and Allen turned around and left the classroom.
"Wonder what's gotten into him?" Lavi said shrugging it off and walked back over to his grandfather.
The scene between Lavi and him kept replaying in Allen's mind.
Lavi caught his arm.
"Hey! Allen! Aren't you the kid I seen in the library this morning?" Lavi asked.
Allen turned around and looked at Lavi.
"Y-yes I am?" Allen hesitated.
"I'm sorry for whatever I did to freak you out. How about I take you out for dinner tonight to make up for it?" Lavi asked.
"Why'd I have to panic and act cold towards him? He didn't know any better...Now what am I going to do! I won't get to see him again to apologize!" Allen thought.
Allen bumped into someone while thinking about this and almost fell over.
"Ah! I'm so sorry! I wasn't watching where I was going please forgive me!" Allen said bowing.
"It's fine boy."
Allen looked up. Mr. Mikk.
"Oh it's you, I'm sorry Mr. Mikk, I'll be leaving now." Allen said composing himself and getting ready to walk away.
"Oh wait! I was kind of lonely today. I was hoping you would want to come by to talk?" Tykki said.
"I had other plans; I really have to go now if you'd please excuse me." Allen said trying to get around Tykki.
"Wait!" Tykki said grabbing Allen's arm.
"L-let me go..." Allen said fear flashing through his eyes.
Tykki's hold on Allen's arm loosened upon seeing the slight flicker of emotion in the youngers eyes. Allen took this as his chance and yanked his arm away and ran off down the hall.
"Why... wasn't I scared... when Lavi grabbed my arm?" Allen asked himself.
Allen opened the double doors to exit the school and noticed a person leaning against the fence near the exit, his fiery red hair blowing slightly in the wind.
How did he get ahead of me? Allen thought.
"Ah, Allen!"
"I'm very sorry for how I acted earlier please accept my apology." Allen said.
"Hey hey buddy you don't have to be so polite!" Lavi said walking over to Allen and putting his arm around Allen's shoulders.
"Ah hey Lavi!" Allen said grabbing Lavi's arm. "Please don't touch me."
Lavi stared at Allen taking in his looks. He could see how his scar ran from the upside down pentacle shape, down over his eyelid and down his cheek into the slight lightning bolt shape; he could see how white Allen's skin was compared to his own. Lavi also took note as to how skinny Allen was. Was it natural to be this skinny? Was he eating correctly? Allen opened his eyes. Lavi took note at how grey and sad they looked. Such a beautiful moonlight grey.
"Yes Lavi?" Allen asked.
"Huh?" Lavi said.
"You were looking at me like you wanted to say something so I asked what?"
"Oh, no it's nothing lil'budy!" Lavi said stretching.
"Anytime! Well I have to get back to Grandpa anyway so I'll talk to you later!" Lavi said heading towards the school doors.
"Sure... See you next time Lavi." Allen said as he walked out the exit and around the corner. He stood there for a few seconds recapping the conversation. Lavi sure was an interesting person.
"Ah! I have to get to Work!" Allen said rushing in the direction of work.
Too be continued! :D This chapter was getting a bit long and I lost motivation to finish so I'm ending it here for now! Look forward to the next update!~~~