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Chapter 2: Beansprout
A month passed and school proceeded like always. Classes hadn't started yet for the day but Lavi was already falling asleep. He was slouched down in his chair with his arms crossed over his chest and his head drooping off to the side. He was one of those students who didn't have to study or pay attention in class to get good grades-he naturally retained information-so he always slept in class. Being in his senior year, all of the teachers were used to it, so used to it in fact that if he didn't sleep they would get worried.
Suddenly, someone stormed into the room, marched straight to Lavi's desk and slammed a textbook down in front of him. Lavi jumped and immediately woke up. When he saw the student and the textbook open to the front page, a devilish grin spread across his face. It was Allen and his was fuming.
"You erased my name and put Beansprout in all of my textbooks!" he shouted while shoving the book in Lavi's face. Sure enough, in large letters, was the word "beansprout" written across the page in black permanent marker.
"I did that ages ago," he replied while gently pushing the book away. "I think Beansprout needs to do a better job with his homework."
That last comment made Allen even angrier but before he could do or say anything, Kanda walked in the room.
"What are you doing in here, Beansprout?"
Then it happened, Allen exploded with the force of a volcano. Everyone in the classroom turned to watch as he clenched his fists and his face turned an alarming shade of red.
"Do you want a piece of me, Kanda?!" Allen shouted.
"Actually, I do," he replied menacingly while placing his bag on a nearby desk.
Oh no, this isn't good. Lavi stood up and rushed in between the two. "Hey guys, there's no need to fight…"
"Shut up! This is all your fault, Lavi! You're the one who started everything!" Allen shouted. Then he pulled back his arm and punched him right across the face.
The whole classroom gasped as Lavi staggered backwards. His green eye opened wide with shock. When the bell rang signaling class to begin, Allen stormed out of the room, cursing Lavi and Kanda under his breath.
Lavi rubbed his sore face while laughing. "I enjoy pissing him off way too much. Oh look! He forgot his book."
During the next class the intercom came on and a woman's voice said hesitantly, "Will someone named Beansprout please come to the office? Your book was found."
At lunch the group of friends sat together as usual. Lavi had his nose in a book, Kanda was eating his soba noodles with furrowed brows, Miranda was sitting quietly, and Allen and Krory were having some sort of discussion while Allen stuffed his face.
Lenalee slid into a spot next to Lavi with a tray of food. "Guys, you won't believe what happened!" she exclaimed, an excited smile present on her lips. "I just became hurdles captain!"
"That's awesome!'
"Congratulations!"
"Well done."
"Niiiiice!"
"You deserve it, Lenalee!"
Everyone said at once and she beamed even brighter.
"What are you reading?" Lenalee asked a few minutes later, leaning closer to Lavi.
"The Alchemist," he answered, closing the book so she could see the cover. "I usually don't read fictional books but this one is really good. It's about a shepherd kid who travels around looking for treasure, only to realize that the most important treasure isn't materialistic but is found all around him. Like in the sun and the sand; like his sheep and a girl he fell in love with." His face lit up like it always did when he talked about books.
"It sounds really good. Can I borrow it when you're finished?"
"Sure, you can take it now if you want." He handed the book to her. "I've already read it once."
"Thank you! I'll take good care of it." Lenalee's sweet smile faltered when she looked up at him. "What happened to your face?!" she asked while pointing to the bruise on his cheek.
Lavi looked over at Allen who glared at him. "I fought a bear, a very angry bear," he said and gave her a wink. "I guess I deserved it though." He glanced back at Allen pitifully and Allen rolled his eyes.
"Well, stop fighting bears or you'll get killed," Lenalee played along.
"Allen, we're all going to your house today, right?" Krory asked just as the bell rang signaling the end of lunch.
"That's right."
"And that means game night!" Lavi shouted, raising his arms over his head triumphantly.
It was after school and Lavi was searching for Kanda-he always seemed to go missing. He tried calling him a couple times but no one answered. He peered inside the pool area next. There was a group of giggling girls on the bleachers watching someone swimming laps. It had to be Kanda.
Sure enough, when Lavi stood by the edge of the pool, he could easily tell it was him by his long hair floating around him. He looked over at the girls who hadn't noticed him standing there. He folded his arms. There was only one way to get Kanda's attention: do something stupid and piss him off. Lavi's specialty.
So, Lavi took off his bandana and threw it to the side then stripped off his clothes until he was only in his boxers. "CANNON BALL!" he shouted. He took a running start and jumped in the pool, almost landing on top of Kanda.
Once he resurfaced Kanda yelled, "What the hell, Lavi?!"
"Hey Yuu, I thought you could use some company."
"Go drown," he growled and pushed Lavi under.
"So cruel," he mumbled when he resurfaced a second time.
There were "ohs" and "ahs" from the girls as Kanda pulled himself out of the water.
"You're going to Allen's later, right?" Lavi asked, staying in the water and swimming around a little.
"Whatever," he replied.
Lavi took that as a yes. "Excellent!"
"Are you in your underwear?" Kanda asked eyeing the pile of clothes to the side as he dried his hair and Lavi climbed out of the pool. The group of girls went still, waiting for an answer.
"Yeah, I didn't bring swim trunks. What's the big deal?" he said as he stood up after getting out of the water and the girls started whispering excitedly to each other.
"Tch."
"Hmm, I didn't think about what to wear when I got out… Guess I'll have to go commando." A fit of giggles escaped the teenage girls. Lavi twiddled his fingers at them. "Hey ladies."
"Change in the locker room then!" Kanda shouted with annoyance, shoving Lavi foreword.
"Wait, I need my clothes!" He grabbed his clothes and shoes, and chased after Kanda. "Can I use your towel?"
"Hell no!"
It was an all guys party at Allen's place. Every other weekend the group of friends would get together at someone's house to play video games and hang out. This time it was Allen's turn to be the host- luckily Cross wasn't at home.
Music played throughout the house and an assortment of snacks was spread all over the living room floor. Krory, Kanda and Lavi were playing Halo on the Xbox while Allen took a break to eat as much food as he could.
"Lavi, can I ask you a question?" Allen asked before he stuffed a handful of popcorn in his mouth.
"Yeah, what's up?" Lavi replied without looking away from the screen and blasted one of the other players to bits.
Allen hesitated before asking, "Do you mind if I ask Lenalee to the fall dance?"
"Why are you asking me?" he said, still keeping his eyes on the screen.
"Because you seem to be hanging around her more so I didn't know if you…" Allen trailed off.
"Do what you want," Lavi replied nonchalantly. "She's not really…Screw you Kanda! Take that! She's not really my type."
"Hey, that was me!" Krory cried.
"My bad, Krorykins."
"Good luck asking her, Beansprout," Kanda added in. "You'll have to deal with her brother."
A vein in Allen's temple pulsed at the mention of beansprout. "That's it! Give me one of those controllers! You're all going down!"
"Bring it," Kanda growled.
I have no idea what guys do at parties (since I'm not a guy). Maybe they talk about girls, play truth or dare, watch the Justin Bieber movie... NAH!
The Alchemistby Paulo Coelho- has anyone ever read it? I love that book. I thought it might be something Lavi would read and that Lenalee would be interested in so that's why I used it in the story.
Thank you for reading!