Okay! One day and LaviXRaven is already winning! [I knew it! ;)] As I mentioned, you guys still have some time to continue voting. I've already written the next chapter and had it proof-read. (Thank you again author12306!)
So here's chapter 15! Please leave a review and let me know what you think!
Robin's eyelids prop open and she squints at the sunlight falling through their window. She groans. Her head pulses with a deep painful throb. She rolls over in her sheets to get into a more comfortable position, when the bed gives way and she falls over the edge.
"Ow..." She moans from the floor.
The bed next to her shifts. Kanda blinks open his eyes and glances down at her. His long blue hair is tousled and wild.
"You alright?" He asks.
"No." She says. Her body feels like lead. Her muscles ache and her head weighs a ton. She tries to get up, but her body screams in protest.
"Can you stand?" Kanda asks.
"I don't want to." She says.
He stands up from the bed and joins her on the floor. She groans and forces her body to sit up so she's leaning against the bed next to him. Kanda's brow furrows with concern and he places an arm around her shoulders.
"I'm telling Komui." He says.
"No." She says. "You know what would happen if you do that."
For the last three days since returning from the beach her body's been complaining non-stop. She felt so exhausted, her body barely able to move. She only left her nest of sheets when she absolutely had to go to the bathroom or her stomach couldn't go another second without food. After the second day, Kanda wanted her to see Komui to make sure something wasn't wrong with her. She automatically stopped him. There's no way she can slip her secret past him during a health exam. She might as well rip her shirt off in the middle of the cafeteria.
"Robin." Kanda warns.
"They can't know." She says. "Komui will find out."
"Maybe it's for the best." He says.
"No!" She says. "Absolutely not!"
"You're sick." He says. He places a hand to her forehead. "You even have a fever."
"I don't care."
"Don't be an idiot." He says. "Your secret is worthless if you're dead."
"What do you think will happen if it's out?" She asks. "They aren't going to let me stay here anymore! I won't be able to stay with the Order! And I won't be able to be with you."
"You don't know that." He says.
"I'm not taking that chance." She says. "I'll be fine. I just need to rest."
Kanda helps her to her feet and she crawls back onto her bed. Ever since she fell ill Kanda made a point of sleeping with her from now on. She didn't complain. It wasn't like she had the energy to. She welcomed the warm body of heat at the time, even if he did take up most of the space.
Kanda tucks the blankets over her and she snuggles her head against the pillow. Her eyes droop and she yawns.
"I'm going to town." Kanda says, reaching for a shirt out of his dresser. "Is there anything you need while I'm out?"
"Strawberries." She murmurs and her eyes slowly shut. Kanda hears a faint snore and he smirks. Robin has a way of being adorable, even when she's exhausted. He's hesitant to leave her when she isn't feeling well, but maybe he can get her some medicine that will make her feel better. Kanda pulls the shirt over his head and places Mugen over his shoulder. He glances at Robin's flushed, sleeping form.
She's been like this ever since the night at the beach when that girl took over her body. Her hair turned black and her eyes were violet. She called herself Raven. Was she the same Raven Robin mentioned before? If so, how could she be alive and how could she control Robin's body? Robin remembered nothing, other than the illusions the akuma conjured. He still hadn't told her. He isn't completely sure of it himself and doesn't want to say anything to Robin until he is. All he knows is that if Raven shows herself again, he'll make sure to get answers out of her.
Kanda glances one last time at Robin then closes the door behind him.
Raven's eyes snap open and she sits up in the bed. Her short black hair clings to her face and she stretches her arms over her head. So she's back in Robin's body again.
She glances around the room. Raven notes the other bed and second dresser with interest. Robin has a roommate. That can be either an amazing stroke of luck or a worst nightmare. The roommate appears to be gone for the time being so she takes the time to examine the rest of the room. She climbs off of the bed and walks over to the dresser furthest from her.
Time to figure out what this roommate of hers is like.
Raven gingerly slides open the first drawer and pulls out a pair of black boxers.
"A man?" Raven asks out-loud. "That little goody-two-shoes is rooming with a man?"
She's impressed to say the least.
She replaces the underwear and swings over to Robin's dresser. She shuffles through the piles of pants and button-down shirts and frowns. She checks the tag of one shirt and groans.
Men's clothes? Don't tell me...
Raven rips off her shirt and runs a hand over the wrap tightened around her breasts. She rolls her eyes. So Robin's still playing this game?
Raven can't say she's surprised. Robin always used to dress like a boy back when they were at the orphanage. Raven tried her best to get the girl to wear actual girl's clothes, but Robin's stubborn. In hindsight, a trait she probably learned from herself, Raven muses.
She sighs. Men's clothes just won't do. She strolls into the bathroom and changes into a new pair of pants and a white button-down shirt. She pauses when she gets a glance at herself in the mirror. Robin's short hair is pitch-black and Raven still has her normal deep violet eyes. Raven concentrates and her hair turns light brown and she has the same golden hued eyes as Robin. Raven smirks, examining her disguise. Sometimes she absolutely loves her illusion ability.
Raven leaves the bathroom and grabs Robin's wallet off of the dresser. She closes the door behind her and starts to head toward the nearest town.
Kanda walks along the street. It's a warm, sunny day and the town is bustling. People walk past him cheerfully going about their day. Kanda ignores them and focuses on finding the nearest store. He wants to get what he came for and get back to Robin as quickly as he can.
"Hey Kanda!" A voice yells from behind him. Kanda scowls, recognizing the voice.
"I'm not in the mood moyashi." He growls. Allen rushes over to him all out of breath.
"My name is Allen!" He yells. "All-en! Anyways, have you seen Lavi?"
"No." Kanda says, beginning to walk away.
"Oh wait!" Allen says. "I was helping him with his shopping and the maniac ran off somewhere. Do you mind looking for him?"
"Why would I willingly search for that baka?" Kanda asks. "Besides, I'm busy."
"What are you doing?" Allen asks.
"I'm getting medicine for Robin."
"Is he still not feeling well?" Allen asks concern in his eyes. "The poor guy. He's been like that ever since we've returned from our vacation."
"He's got a pretty bad fever." Kanda says. "I'm hoping his body will fight off whatever it is."
"Mind if I help?" Allen asks.
"Yes." Kanda says. The two of them stop in front of a small market. Allen frowns at the samurai.
"I care about Robin too you know." Allen says.
"And I don't care." Kanda says, glaring at the white-headed boy. "Now leave me alone." He walks into the store and Allen follows, much to Kanda's annoyance. He ignores the boy and focuses on the back shelf where various medicines are kept.
"I still don't see how Robin can fall for someone as grumpy as you." Allen says.
"If I didn't know any better I'd say you were jealous, moyashi." Kanda says. He holds up two bottles of cold medicine and carefully reads the back labels.
"Allen." He says. "And I'm not."
"Really?" Kanda asks. The labels don't look all too different, but just to be safe he'll buy both. He heads toward the food section and Allen follows.
"Robin is so kind and gentle." Allen says with a sigh. "I hope he's okay by himself. It would be bad if something happened to the cutie while he's alone." Kanda stops and glances at him with an eyebrow raised.
"Robin is a boy." Kanda says. Allen's face turns red.
"I know that!" He yells flustered. "It's not my fault he's so adorable!"
A vein pops out on Kanda's head and he restraints himself from whipping out Mugen and slicing the kid open. Instead he looks around the shop's produce. He spots a container of bright red strawberries and places them by the cashier.
"You like strawberries?" Allen asks, eyeing the container of fruit.
"They're for Robin." He answers. Allen blinks.
"You're getting strawberries for Robin?" He asks.
"They're his favorite." Kanda says. Allen just stares at him.
"What?" Kanda growls. "I can't get my boyfriend something he likes?"
Allen shakes his head. "Coming from you that just sounds wrong."
"Like you would know." Kanda says.
"I'd make an excellent boyfriend for Robin." Allen says. Kanda's jaw clenches and he releases a low growl toward the boy. Allen glares back.
"I would and you know it." Allen says.
"Do you even know what you're saying?" Kanda growls. "Robin is a boy."
"I know that!" Allen says through his blush. "But I can't help it. I like him."
"Keep dreaming." Kanda says. "If you haven't noticed, Robin likes me baka."
"I don't know about that." Allen says and Kanda gives him a sharp glance. "He told me that he liked hanging out with me way more than you."
"Doubt it." Kanda says. He hands the cashier the money and stalks out of the store with the bag in his hands. Allen follows.
The streets are crowded. Raven strategically mingles with the bunches of people walking down the street. She dropped her disguise as soon as she left the Order. Better someone sees her instead of Robin. She's not too confident with her Robin impression. In one hand is a shopping bag carrying her previous purchase. Her mission is accomplished and now all that's left is to head back to the Order.
She's quite happy with what she picked out. Robin's roommate will probably get a kick out of it. She wonders who the mystery man is, and more importantly whether or not he's hot. Ponytail wasn't half bad. She's not really into long hair but he had a nice body. If he wasn't such a killjoy Raven probably wouldn't mind rooming with him and Robin. Probably.
"Robin?" A voice says from behind her. Raven turns around and a red-head with a green bandana and eye patch looks over at her expectantly. She smiles.
"Robin?" She repeats. "I'm afraid I have no idea who you're talking about."
"Oh I'm sorry." Lavi says sheepish. "I swear you look just like him. Then again your hair and eyes are different."
"Gee, thanks." She says.
"Huh?" Lavi asks.
"I do kind of look like a boy, don't I?" She says motioning to her clothes. Lavi blinks.
"Oh." Lavi says. He blushes. "Oh, I'm sorry."
"It's fine." She says. "So are you friends with this Robin?"
"Yeah." Lavi says. "He hasn't been feeling well recently."
"That's too bad." She says. A stranger walking along the road suddenly bumps into him and a scrap of paper slips out of his pants pocket.
"Oh, sorry." Lavi says. Raven smiles and reaches down to pick up the paper. Her eyes scan down the list and she smirks. Lavi chuckles and rubs the back of his head, embarrassed. It's a list of all the supplies he needed for his latest round of pranks.
"Thanks." Lavi says as she hands the list back.
"The hair-dye bit is a classic." She says. "I don't know who this Yuu character is, but I'd kill to see his face when he wakes up to fuchsia hair."
"Yeah." He says with a grin. "It'll be hilarious. By the way, my name is Lavi."
"Cool." She says. "I have to go, but it was fun meeting you." She turns back towards the direction of the Order. "Let's meet again sometime!" She says offering him a wave.
The two of them make their way back to the Order. Kanda heads toward his room and Allen follows him. There are a couple finders wandering around the hallways, but other than them the Order is surprisingly quiet.
"Stop following me, baka." Kanda growls to Allen behind him.
"Maybe I want to check on Robin." He says smugly. Kanda growls. Before he can reach for Mugen still strapped on his back, a manic red-head runs straight down the hallway, nearly knocking the bag out of Kanda's hands.
"Damn usagi!" Kanda yells.
"ALLEN! ALLEN!" Lavi yells. He grabs hold of Allen and gives him a squeeze.
"Lavi!" Allen yells. "What the-?"
"I just met the most amazing woman!" Lavi yells. "She's beautiful and smart and kind! Plus she knows how to pull one hell of a prank! I think I'm in love!"
"Good for you." Allen says prying off the red-head. "So what's her name?"
Lavi pauses. "You know, I'm not sure."
"Baka." Kanda says.
"Hey Yuu." Lavi says. "Mind giving me some love advice?"
"What did you call me?!" Kanda growls pointing Mugen towards the rabbit's throat. Lavi gulps. "Kanda." Kanda grunts and walks into his room alone, making sure to slam the door shut. He places the bag on the dresser and looks toward the bed. Robin is gone.
"Robin?" He calls. The bathroom door swings open and Raven steps out. Kanda's jaw drops.
She keeps up her Robin disguise, but instead she's wearing a short black miniskirt and red crop top that offers a small peek of her stomach. She skipped the wrap. Robin doesn't have much of a chest but there's nothing a good push-up bra can't fix. Raven had debated buying red lipstick but decided against it. Robin didn't need makeup. Raven did, however, pick out a nice tall pair of black stiletto heels with straps that wrap around her ankles. She has to admit, she's a bit disappointed the mysterious roommate is Ponytail. However, the show must go on.
"Hello there." Raven says with a smirk. Kanda's face is completely red.
"I knew I shouldn't have left you alone." He mutters. "Where did you even get those clothes?"
"Places." Raven says. "I am a girl after all." Kanda nods. There's no denying that.
"So?" Raven says taking a seat at the end of the bed. "Do you like what you see?" Kanda's eyes flash. Suddenly he pushes her down on the bed. Raven gasps as his strong hands pull hers over her head. Kanda leans over her with eyes filled with lust.
"Careful." He whispers. "Look like that and I might just ravish you on the spot."
Okay, Raven thinks, this plan backfired quickly. Raven chuckles, uneasy.
"Yeah, about that." She says. "That sounds like a lot of fun, but I'm afraid I'm going to have to take a rain-check. I'm not sure Robin will appreciate that right now."
"Wait." Kanda says. "Are you-?" She smiles.
"We meet again." She says. She uses Robin's strength to flip him over so she's on top. Kanda growls and she shoves his body against the bed. Raven has to admit, if Ponytail wasn't so pissed it would actually be kind of hot.
"Why do you look like Robin?!" He yells.
"Impressed?" She asks with a smile.
"Disgusted."
Raven pouts. "You really are no fun. I'm a master of illusions. Pretending to be Robin is child's play."
"What do you want?" He yells.
"I'm bored." She says. "Besides, it's not my fault the innocence swapped us out again."
"Wait," Kanda says. "The innocence is what's responsible for this?"
"That's my guess." Raven says. "It's not like this is completely voluntary. I admit it's way more fun than being cooped up inside Robin's subconscious, but I'm not exactly planning for this or anything. By the way, as a side note I'd like you to warn you that her subconscious is one hell of a scary place. Robin is nowhere near as innocent as she appears."
"Get off!" He growls.
"No can do." She says. "I don't want you to maul me. Besides, this is kind of hot."
"Shut the hell up!" Kanda yells. He shoves Raven to the side and she tumbles over the side of the bed. Raven hurries to stand, but Kanda pins her down on the floor. Mugen flashes against the side of her neck, dangerously close to her jugular.
Suddenly the door to the room is thrown open. Kanda and Raven snap their attention to the red-head gawking at them from the entrance.
"R-Robin?" Lavi asks. He glances wide-eyed at her under Kanda. Kanda glances down at her skirt and bright red top then back to Lavi.
Shit.
Ah, cliffhangers. You really have to hate them. :) Don't worry! I'm writing like crazy because it's summer so I'll try to get the next chapter done soon!
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