Chapter six:
The next day Mello keeps getting glares from BB and it is to the point that other kids are staying away from the two in fear that something is about to go down. He does watch his back knowing that BB isn't above starting a physical fight.
There's been too many times that BB had beat up other kids that he almost got kicked out of the orphanage. This slowed down after A and Near had a talk to him about it when Roger informed them about the thin ice BB was on.
It was something that had been spread around by word of mouth by the orphans, with some claiming to have heard a little of the conversation before leaving in worry of being found out listening in to the conversation.
With this track record for BB any bullying sent Near's way basically became nonexistent in the fear of what BB might do if he found out; Though before A and BB one day just showed up at the orphanage Near was more often a target for the bullies who saw him as easy prey.
Mello makes his way to his room after classes are done for the day. He stops as he notices that the door leading to Matt's room is open a crack. He can hear what sounds like hushed talking inside. He trusts his gut and goes to try to listen in to what is being said. He picks up on Near and Matt's hushed voices as he crouches by the door.
"What are we supposed to say? I mean we agreed to let him learn about the hidden world that we are a part of. You know he is going to get curious and try to find a way to learn what we aren't telling him. That could put him in danger if he tries to get that information from others out there." Matt mentions in worry and Near sighs.
"I know. It just isn't something that can be easily shared." Near points out to Matt. "And you know why that is."
"I know." Matt's sigh sounds defeated.
"Do not worry. We will figure out something." Near assures Matt.
Mello suddenly feels a presence behind himself. He starts to turn to look behind himself then he is suddenly shoved into the room, causing Matt and Near's conversation to stop as he hits the floor of Matt's room.
"Eavesdropping is rude. Though I guess I shouldn't put it past you." A mentions in a rather calm voice making it clear who had shoved him into the room.
Mello sits up though before he can turn to A he is stopped as he notices Matt glance away worriedly while Near just stares at him thoughtfully. He gets fully to his feet. "What are you trying to hide from me?" He was caught listening in so he might as well try to confront them now about this. "Who would even believe me if I said anything? So why hide it?"
"It isn't that simple Mello." Near informs him twirling a strand of his hair around his finger. "There is more to it than that. Something that involves the secret world that we are a part of. Something that makes it better left unsaid."
Before Mello can try to press him for more answers BB suddenly rushes in pushing past the blonde.
"We have a problem." BB informs them looking mainly at Near. "Roger is getting even more suspicious of me. He may be getting closer to the truth. I'm not sure that I can keep convincing him that I am not a vampire."
"Hm." Near slightly glances away in thought. "That is troublesome."
"What should we do?" A asks as all attention turns to Near.
Mello can't help noticing that it is almost like Near is their leader in this. He watches and waits to see what will happen.
"There may be only one way to go from here." Near informs them as everyone listens to what he has to say. "Though it will involve him having to leave the orphanage."
"What?! And leave you here?! What if something goes wrong?!" BB questions and gets a look from Near that stops him from protesting anymore.
"Have faith. I would rather not put you in the danger area of potentially being killed by Roger." Near tells BB and gets up to his feet. His finger having a strand of his hair wrapped around it. "We don't have too many options."
"Where would he go?" A questions pressing himself close to BB who puts an arm around him. His great worry very evident and he seems more vulnerable than Mello has ever seen from the light haired brunette. His sea blue eyes sparkling in concern as he meets with BB's red eyes.
Mello finally takes an actual look at A's appearance for once in his life.
A is wearing a red tank top with slightly baggy jeans, black and white runners, he is slightly smaller than BB as his head comes up to BB's chin, and he has several bracelets on his arm almost like he is trying to hide self-harm cuts though Mello doubts that there is any there.
Mello isn't really sure why he had never really taken a good look at A before though he supposes that it is because he didn't really care to before. His attention is brought back to the others when they start brainstorming spots close by that BB could hide in. He gets an idea. "I may know of a place." His voice gets their attention. "Basically no one knows about it. I've kind of made it my secret place and nothing there has ever been disturbed. However. I will only reveal the location if you agree that you will stop hiding anything from me." He waits to see what their choice will be on this.
BB hisses at this despite that A seems unsure about the idea. "I'd rather take my chances elsewhere."
Matt looks a bit concerned about the agreement as if he isn't sure which option is better.
Near looks actually thoughtful about this. He lowers his hand letting the strand of hair fall off of his hair. "Alright Mello." His agreement causes all of them to turn in surprise at him. "I would rather increase BB's chances of staying alive than to reject your deal." He walks forward and stands right in front of Mello with their eyes locked. "This information is very dangerous. What I am going to tell you is something that if anyone else knew you knew this information you'd have a target on your back."
"Fine." Mello agrees not letting his gaze be broken away from Near's. "Just tell me."
"I am a vampire prince and after my parents were killed I came here to hide from those that had found where I was. Only so many vampires know where I am though all of them know that I am still out there somewhere. I still lead from here and send as well as get messages about what is going on with vampire kind. A and BB were my bodyguards and they came here to protect me like they have always been told they were to do their whole lives. I had made an agreement with Matt here who is a loner with no pack by his own choice for us to be able to share this territory."
Mello finds himself unsure what to say to that.
