After the flames vanished the crowd went wild! Whistles could be heard from every direction and Mana took a bow. After coming back up Mana pointed in Allen's direction and the spot light went to him.
The crowds eyes all landed on Allen in that moment. Allen momentarily panicked.
'Mana I sure hope I can do this...' Allen gulped.
He slowly made his way onto the rope bowling pins in hand. Placing one foot in front of the other he began juggling the pins. He flung the pins up high and bent over backwards grabbing the rope and flipping himself over he then stood up and caught the pins just in time!
His heart began to pound. He was approaching the other side and that's when it would happen. His other self would take over. His more confident more tricky side. The one he was always trying to suppress, the side that always wanted to dominate and win! He walked a few more steps juggling the pins again and repeated the earlier trick. The crowd roared once again.
Just a few more steps and it would happen.
One.
Two.
Three.
Allen completes his first walk across the tightrope stopped and turned around the crowd roared! He bowed and as his head went down his eyes closed and it happened.
Allen's eye's turned red and he gazed around the crowd. Allen stood back up and brought his arms up for everyone to see. Now since he was higher up a bit above the lights he could see figures only a bit more clearly but now he could tell most men from women and children from adults.
Allen slowly put one foot in front of him and on the wire of the tightrope. Immediately both arms went out to help steady his balance he confidently began walking across the rope. Once he got about half way he turned and sat down facing the crowd. He then fell backward and the crowed roared! He had kept his knees bent holding himself on the rope!
Allen pulled his head forward facing the crowd and grabbed 3 small balls from a pouch on his belt. Allen began juggling the balls hanging upside down! After a few minutes he flipped two balls up and they landed on his feet, keeping the other in his hand. He threw the other ball way up high and grabbed the rope then flung himself around kicking the balls up as he went and hung on the rope with one hand, catching the balls in succession as they fell with his other hand still continuing to juggle them! Whistles and screams erupted from the crowd.
Allen once again flung the balls up and flipped himself up to where he was now standing on the rope. He had caught the balls with his feet again and one with his hand! Once the crowd realized they cheered even more! Allen began to juggle the balls like normal as he walked over to the other side of the rope.
Instantly like it had appeared his red eyes vanished the second he stepped foot back on the platform and the crowed cheered. Allen bowed a few times then walked back halfway across the rope sat down again and this time fell off doing a back flip as he descended landing in a laying position in the net underneath. A few whistles could be heard.
(1) New Message(s)
Sender: FunnyBunnie0173
Subject: Re. re. re. re-
You need help! When did this happen?
-Party animal!
Sender W#ite_CL0wN
Subject: Re. re. re. re-
A few weeks ago...
-Never stop walking.
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Sender: FunnyBunnie0173
Subject: Re. re. re. re-
I want to ask if you're ok but that would be stupid because I know you're not but right now I'm not sure what to say...
-Party animal!
Sender W#ite_CL0wN
Subject: Re. re. re. re-
No you're right... I'm not ok... I can't get these thoughts... these images... out of my head... I just need to talk to someone...
-Never stop walking.
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Sender: FunnyBunnie0173
Subject: Re. re. re. re-
Damnit... Alright lil buddy you can talk to me all you want
-Party animal!
Sender W#ite_CL0wN
Subject: Re. re. re. re-
Well...
-Never stop walking.
Allen went on to explain to FunnyBunnie what had happened through text. It took nearly an hour and a half because Allen would get trapped reliving everything. After coming to his senses he continued explaining to the best of his ability the trauma he went through.
He had broken down several times and it was so hard to text through his tears and shaky fingers. He kept receiving texts from FunnyBunnie during the times he took breaks. Some of them saying...
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Sender: FunnyBunnie0173
Subject: Re. re. re. re-
Calm down, it will be ok... he can't hurt you anymore, stop crying...
-Party animal!
Should I have done that? Allen thought. Should I really have told this stranger, whom I haven't seen once... something so unbelievably personal?
Something told him that it was just so right. It would be ok. Nothing bad could come from this. FunnyBunnie could be trusted.
Allen whipped his eyes with the back of his arms and sniffed. Somewhere deep inside he was a bit relieved. A part of him felt a bit better that he had finally told someone something so important. So far everyday that week it had been eating at him. Maybe that's why the nightmares had gotten so bad recently. While he did feel a bit relieved he was feeling extremely depressed.
Now someone knows his secret.
Someone knows.
Someone.
Knows.
And suddenly he became scared.
Someone else knows he was raped.
(1) New Message(s)
Sender: FunnyBunnie0173
Subject: Re. re. re. re-
How you doin? You ok now?
-Party animal!
Sender W#ite_CL0wN
Subject: Re. re. re. re-
I...I feel a bit better thanks for listening...
-Never stop walking.
Message sent.
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Sender: FunnyBunnie0173
Subject: Re. re. re. re-
No problem :]
-Party animal!
Sender W#ite_CL0wN
Subject: Re. re. re. re-
I... just don't know what to do... I can't get these nightmares to go away... almost every time I close my eyes his voice is behind my ear and I can almost feel it...his breath on my neck...
-Never stop walking.
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Sender: FunnyBunnie0173
Subject: Re. re. re. re-
Try to keep yourself distracted with as much as you can to keep your mind off of it... try not to be alone for long... and surround yourself with friends.
-Party animal!
Sender W#ite_CL0wN
Subject: Re. re. re. re-
Thank you I will try :]
-Never stop walking.
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Sender: FunnyBunnie0173
Subject: Re. re. re. re-
Now there's a smile :] be it fake for the txt it still counts! :D
-Party animal!
Allen smirked.
Sender W#ite_CL0wN
Subject: Re. re. re. re-
It was real :]
-Never stop walking.
Message sent.
Allen stood staring at the screen on his phone for a bit longer before sitting down on his bed. He was a bit hungry but there wasn't much in the house as always.
Wait I did make quite a bundle last night... I wonder how much is left? Allen thought.
He got up and dug in his pockets. He pulled out a hand full of cash.
"One...Two...Three... Thirty-eight." Allen said aloud.
There was plenty enough to go get food.
Thirty minutes after he was changed Allen arrived at the small cafe with the piano in it. The one he had went to the day he went job searching. It was only about 30 minutes walking distance from his house so it wasn't to much trouble. Allen walked in the door and sat down at a booth along the windows. It was a bit chilly so he pulled his long sleeved loose grey stripped sweater closer around himself.
"Hello sweetie! Here's a menu for you, do you know what you'd like to drink?" The waitress asked.
"I'll just take water please." Allen said. He browsed the menu for a bit and landed on a sandwich that sounded pleasing. A few minutes later the waitress came back.
"Know what you want to order hun?" She asked.
"Yeah I'd like to have the turkey club. Can I have you add a fried egg on that?" Allen said.
"Sure, now that comes with lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo, and cheese anything you don't want?" She asked.
"No tomato and can I also have mustard?" Allen asked handing her the menu.
"Sure no problem hun." The waitress said smiling and grabbed the menu from Allen.
"Oh and I would like chips with that please."
"Coming right up." The waitress said then walked to the kitchen.
While Allen waited on his dinner to arrive he looked out the window at the sun. It was only 6:50 so the sun wouldn't set for about another hour or so. The sky was still very blue and it was actually a really nice day outside.
I wish I hadn't wasted most of my day in my room moping...Allen thought.
A flash of red caught Allen's eye. All of a sudden Lavi came walking by the cafe window.
Lavi stopped and looked to his left.
Allen could see his mouth move in the form of words that looked like his name. Then all of a sudden Lavi was sitting down in front of him at his table.
"Lavi? What are you doing here?" Allen asked.
"Coming to have dinner with you!" He said excitedly.
"Ha ha no really what are you doing here?" Allen asked.
"Well I was on my way to the convenience store when I happened to walk passed the place... and... my Allen sense was tingling. I looked over and that's when I found you!"
"Your 'Allen sense?'" Allen questioned.
"Yup I just felt like you were near by for some reason."Lavi said smiling.
"Interesting. You're silly." Allen said smirking. However he brought a hand up to hide his face.
Lavi reached out and grabbed Allen's arm and pulled it away from his mouth. Allen flinched in the process.
"Don't hide your smile.." Lavi said still lightly holding Allen's arm. The flinch not going unnoticed.
Allen looked at Lavi for a few minutes his eyes going from his arm to Lavi's face.
The waitress returned to the table with his order.
"Got company?" She asked.
"Yeah, and I'll take a sprite please." Lavi said.
"Yes sir." The waitress said leaving to grab his drink.
A few minutes later she returned with Lavi's drink and a menu for him as well.
"So lil buddy what brings you into town this late?" Lavi asked. placing his hand back by his side. Allen doing the same.
Allen cleared his throat and pointed to his food.
"I meant besides that silly!" Lavi said.
"Oh.. well I guess this really is the only reason I was hungry I don't have any food at my house right now so I came here to enjoy something to eat." Allen said.
The waitress came back over to the table.
"Are you ready to order now hun?" She asked.
"Yeah." Lavi said. "I'll take the Grilled Salmon and veggie burger, with sweet-potato fries."
"Alright honey comin right up." She said taking the menu and walking away.
"That actually sounds really good." Allen commented.
"I know that's why I got it." Lavi said smiling. And was that a wink just then?
"Anyway, What were you going to buy at the store?" Allen asked opening his chips.
"Ramen." Lavi said.
"Well that's one hell of a dinner." Allen said. "What you've got coming now is so much... healthier." Allen said chuckling.
"Hey now! It's called the 'college student diet!" Lavi retorted.
"Lavi you're not in college yet!" Allen said.
"How do you know?" Lavi said. "I could be."
"Aren't we the same age?" Allen asked.
"No! How old are you like 15?" Lavi said.
"I'm 17." Allen said.
"Oh... well fine then." Lavi said crossing his arms.
"How old are you?" Allen asked.
"Twenty two." Lavi said winking. Or not Allen couldn't tell.
"No you're not Lavi stop joking around." Allen said chuckling.
"Alright Alright! I'm Nineteen." Lavi said.
"Pardon me but why are you just now a senior? If you don't mind me asking." Allen asked.
"I was home schooled for a number of years and it messed with my credits so... credit wise i'm a senior. But mentally i'm a genius!" Lavi said pointing his finger straight up in the air for emphasis.
"Sure you are." Allen said rolling his eyes.
"I am." Lavi said dropping his arm.
"I believe you Your Royal Smarty Pants Sir." Allen teased.
"That's the spirit lil' buddy!" Lavi smiled holding his hand up for a high-five.
Allen high-fived Lavi and then the waitress walked up with Lavi's food.
"Mmh looks yummy!" Lavi said picking up his salmon burger and taking a bite.
Allen stared un-intentionally at Lavi's sweet-potato fries.
"Would you like a fry?" Lavi asked.
"Huh?" Allen said still looking at the fries.
"Lavi picked up a fry and ate it watching Allen follow the fry up to his mouth then Allen's eyes flickered to meet Lavi's.
"Um...What was that?" Allen asked.
Lavi was still chewing but asked. "Would. You like. A. Fry?" in between bites.
"No I couldn't..." Allen paused.
"Ok fine." Allen said grabbing three and shoving them in his mouth.
"Hey! I said one!" Lavi said guarding his plate with a fry hanging out of his mouth. "Mine." Lavi said pulling the fry back in his mouth with his tongue.
"I'm just kidding! Have as many as you like!" Lavi said removing his hands pushing the plate Allen's way.
"Are... are you sure?" Allen asked.
"By all means lil buddy have another." Lavi said smiling.
"Thank you!" Allen said grabbing another.
Lavi smiled back at Allen then put his elbow on the table and his chin in his hand and turned to look out the window. Allen sat with his hands in his lap and admired Lavi while he wasn't paying attention. Lavi really was good looking. So far he even had a great personality. He was nice and even shared things. It's almost like Lavi kept showing up when Allen needed him most...
"Well... I guess I had better get back home..." Allen said.
"Aww don't leave yet! we should go do something! do you have to be home at any specific time?" Lavi asked.
"Well no, but we can't just sit here...?" Allen said.
"Perfect! Neither do I. We should go see a movie or something!" Lavi said grabbing his wallet.
The waitress then came by the table and laid down the bill and grabbed the empty plates to take them back to the kitchen.
"Right then." Allen said.
"Let's go!" Lavi said grabbing the ticket off the table.
Lavi paid for both his and Allen's meal and they headed for the theater.
"Well What movie do you want to see?" Lavi asked.
"Well what type of movies do you like?" Allen asked.
"All of 'em. even the cheesy lovey-dovey movies." Lavi replied, goofy smirk and all.
"All of them?" Allen said.
"Yup."
"Well there went my idea..." Allen said huffing.
"Ok well what type of movies do you like Allen?" Lavi asked.
"Mainly Action or Syfi I guess.." Allen said.
"Well let's see what are our choices based upon those specifications."
"How about we just watch Pacific Rim?" Allen asked.
"Wha-" Lavi asked turning his head to Allen.
"Pacific Rim?" He questioned.
"Sure! Let's go!" Lavi said pulling Allen up to the ticket window.
"We will take 2 tickets to the next showing of Pacific Rim." Lavi asked.
"Students?" The Lady questioned.
"Yup." Lavi said pulling out his ID motioning for Allen to do the same. Allen followed suit flashing his ID.
"Alright enjoy the show." she said smiling back at the two and handing the pair their tickets.
"Pop-corn?" Lavi asked.
"No thank you Lavi."
"C'mon! It's part of the experience!"
"Fine Lavi." Allen said.
"Sweet!" Lavi said fist-pumping.
After getting popcorn and heading to the correct theater room Lavi and Allen found their seats. Top row middle section.
Once the movie ended the two exited the theater.
"Hey Allen you should give me your number and maybe we can go see a movie again sometime soon, or just hang out again in general." Lavi said smiling.
"Sure, I would like that." Allen said grabbing a piece of paper so that he could scribble his number on it. "Here you go..." Allen said handing the scrap to Lavi.
"Sweet! So i'll see you soon! Here's my number. Catch ya later!" Lavi said running off toward the direction of his home.
Allen shoved the paper in his pocket.