Chapter 5: Stage The Date & Fake Your LoveTo Fool Your Friends

Allen yawned as he stretched his arm high above his head.

It was currently Saturday and after a very hard week of pretending to be in love. Allen got the luck to go on fake dates in his weekend.

So here he was, spending his free time with the love of his life who was currently buying refreshments for the two of them.

Although Allen would never admit it to his fake boyfriend he had to hand it to him, Lavi did know how to take someone for a good time.

He had pick Allen up a little before noon and then went to have lunch at this old hamburger place that belong to a family that Lavi was really good friends with. They were all thrill to meet Allen and he swore he had never had such a good hamburger before in his life... he would make the redhead take him there more often from now on.

Afterwards they had gone to the mall and bought a couple of things, they spend close to two hours shopping and browsing before going to an ice cream stand. Lavi had his favorite ice cream a simple cookie & cream and Allen had a little of everything… well really he had a lot of everything.

Allen couldn't help but wondered how did the redhead had all the money to pay for everything at which point Lavi pulled out an ATM card with Kanda's name on it and then explained that Kanda was filthy rich since his grandfather who own some big company in Japan gave him lots of money monthly and plus the money Tiedoll gave him, he never ran short in cash and he had no ambition to use it so it had just stock up over the years, so even if Kanda choose to become a bump after high school he could since he was financially set for life… enters Allen and eats him into a bankrupt joked Lavi.

He had also explained that Lavi did this all the time but he still bother to pay his friend back since he understood that it wasn't his money to keep, although he realized that this time he would take a heck of a lot of time to payback.

Afterwards they had gone down to the harbor and spend the next couple of hours there. Apparently there was some kind of event or festival, Allen still didn't exactly know what it was but there was music, different types of food, and games so they've been passing the time there while also getting to know each other better.

Allen had told Lavi about all the place's his traveled with Cross and all the troubled they've gotten themselves in. While Lavi had told him of some of the road trips his taken with Kanda and Lenalee.

And now they were taking a break from all the walking they had done, Allen was getting bored waiting for his water and the redhead was sure taking his time.

As he waited for his companion the smaller boy couldn't help but wonder about his next test with Cross which was on Monday that's probably the reason why he was surprised when he felt something cold being pressed against his cheek causing him to jump from the spot he was sitting.

He looked up startled, finding a grinning Lavi with two bottles of water "hey" said the grinning redhead handing the younger man one of the bottles.

Allen took it while sending him a small glare even if he knew that it would have absolutely no effect on the other boy. That was probably the result of receiving multiple death glares from Kanda on a daily basis.

"Took you long enough" complained Allen.

Lavi just took the sit next to him before replying "the lines we're long at all the stand… beansprout."

"DON'T CALL ME THAT!" yelled Allen infuriated at the nickname.

The first to use that nickname on Allen had been Kanda during the week and Lavi had fallen in love with the nickname almost instantly, the only consolation Allen had was that the redhead didn't call him that all the time but it was still annoying when he did.

The redhead just began laughing at the younger boy's reaction earning himself a glare from the other boy.

After all the walking they had done today they just sat there enjoying the music playing as they drank their beverage until Allen remembered he had another test from Cross on Monday "hey I need you to tutor me tomorrow again."

"Ugh… don't tell me Cross gave you another test" said Lavi not looking forward to pulling another all-nighter.

Allen gave his companion a simple nod as confirmation "who knows maybe this time I'll get an 'A' if someone manages to be on time" said the white haired boy with a smirk.

"Hey is that never talking about it again" said the redhead with a glare.

~Flashback~

After having went their separate ways to rest after the very eventful day they had, with the prank and stuff it was time for the tutoring that Lavi had offered Allen only problem was the tutor was late.

They had later decided to make the scheduled hour at 6pm, he could have understood that he would be a little late because it was raining but it was already 9pm and there had been no sign of the redhead.

Allen had already called him and sent many text messages but there had been no replied whatsoever.

Allen was getting a little worried and pissed, he hope the other boy had a good excuse for this or it was going to be the end of their deal.

Allen took a peak through his windows for like the hundred time that night and was thankful when he noticed the other boy, he didn't recognize him from there but the fact that he saw that shade of red was unmistakable proof that it was Lavi.

Allen quickly made his way to the door, his angered increasing and replacing the part of him that was worry and it only increased more when the door bell began ringing.

"Finally do you know how late you-" Allen shut up and stood there in silent as he looked at the boy in front of him "Lavi?" questioned the white haired boy doubting if the boy in front of him was his so called boyfriend.

"Do I look like anyone else?" spat Lavi angrily.

Allen completely ignored the response still in shock "what happened?" he questioned dumbfounded.

"…Yu" that was all the white haired kid need to hear as he burst into laughter at his companion expenses.

"Hey don't laugh" whined the redhead.

There weren't many things that angered Lavi but even he would be in a bad mood after walking for two straight hours under heavy rain and to top it all he was in a pink mini skirt that barely contain his stuff and a tight white shirt that said BANG ME on the front and back and a pair of high heels.

After separating from Allen, Lavi had taken a nap at a friend's house so he could avoid Kanda but it seemed like the old panda had ratted him out and when Kanda had found him he tight him up and put him on a bag and dump him in the mall's bathroom naked with a bag containing the clothes he had on.

Lavi had to wonder how the hell did he make it through the malls security, he concluded that he had to bribe them to go along with the struggling body bag.

Having no money, no cell and no other clothes he had been forced to walk all the way from the mall to Allen's place in the outfit , he would have taken of the high heels off but it was raining bad and it would be a long walk to make without wearing any shoes.

The only plus side was that since it was raining there weren't that many people around, but that didn't help when you were fucking freezing.

~End Flashback~

"What a great day that was" said Allen with a smile causing Lavi to childishly stuck his tongue out in disapproval.

Allen had really liked that day and aside from getting his head flushed, he loved spending time with the hyperactive redhead. Lavi was different from anyone Allen had ever met. At first he had thought in a bad way but by now he had come to like the other boy. Lavi was energetic, passionate and fun, but his best point was that he was incredibly observant.

He could see anything for a second and he would remember everything about it, by the third day they hung out together he already knew most of the things Allen liked to eat, knew how to make him laugh and just how to make him have a good time, it was like the redhead had known Allen for years. He could honestly say he enjoys every second he spends with the redhead even those that he spends glaring at him.

The way that Lavi payed attention to Allen, made him feel special and unique, a feeling that he wasn't familiar with except when you take into account the looks he got when people saw the white hair, the scar in his eye or his odd arm.

But that was different because the way people stared at his hair didn't make his heart beat faster or made his cheeks flushed and this was a phenomenon that was happening more often as he kept spending more time with him.

"What you thinking about?" the question took Allen by surprise and that was evident in his face.

"What?" asked the shorter boy out of reflex because he had heard the question.

Lavi just maintain a fix gaze on him waiting for his reply since he knew he had been heard the first time.

"I was just thinking…" Lavi still maintained his gaze on him knowing there was more to come "…about you" Allen began blushing the moment those words left his lips.

He didn't like how it had sounded, he had heard himself and he had sounded so embarrassed it was embarrassing.

Lavi had to blink a couple of times as he processed what he had just been told 'did Allen just said that?' he questioned himself "come again" Allen's blush intensified at that.

"Whatever" he said defensively.

Lavi stared a couple of seconds before bursting into laughter. People around them began looking at the couple like they we're crazy but right now neither of them seemed to notice since Lavi was laughing hard and Allen was getting pissed at the laughing boy.

Surprisingly it took the redhead a lot of self-control to be able to stop his laughter which almost threaten to come back with full force when he took noticed of Allen's red face who was currently giving him the nastiest death glare he could muster and sadly for the other boy after being in the receiving end of Kanda's death glare for as many years as Lavi, all other glares looked cute in comparison.

"Sorry, that just took me by surprise" said Lavi panting.

"Tch!" was the only response Allen gave as he went back to his beverage.

That just brought a smile to the redheads lips, it was always so easy to get Allen angry but what was even more amazing was how easy he got over his anger so Lavi had concluded most of the times when Allen seemed to be angry is actually just him trying to hide the fact that his embarrassed like right now "aw come on Allen don't be mad…" his plead was completely ignored so he opted to punch some of the other boys button like he would always do.

He leaned over Allen and with his lips just barely away from his ear "I don't mind being the only thing you can think off" he said in the most seductive voice he could muster.

The hot breath in his ear sent a shiver through the younger boy's spine and out of reflex he turned his face towards Lavi. Problem was that Lavi was so close that their noses brushed together before each one moved a little back but still maintained a very close proximity.

Allen couldn't talk, he was having trouble just breathing, Lavi had this hot smirk on his face and was making him feel something he had never felt towards anyone before.

"Well I think I've tease you enough" said Lavi as he patted Allen's head and moved back to his own side of the bench further from him.

Allen was stunned right now from everything that happen and how soon Lavi just gave him his space, he couldn't help but wonder if the redhead had noticed his strange behavior because that would be really awkward.

Of course he had noticed this was Lavi we're talking about, the extremely observant guy. The realization cause Allen cheeks to flush more than they already we're. The white haired kid was sure he would soon resemble a tomato at this rate.

"Whoa you're as red as a tomato" answer Lavi as if reading his thoughts and that was as much as Allen could take as he got up and begun walking away from the redhead "Allen come on…" pleaded Lavi.

When he realized the smaller boy wasn't planning on coming back he sprinted after him.

It was Tuesday and ever since his fake date with Lavi he hasn't been able to look at the redhead the same way due to the fact that he didn't understand what had happened and every time he was around him, he was self-conscious about everything he did around him.

It was infuriating because he had to spent time with him every day. He enjoyed the time with him but these new found feelings scared him… they overwhelmed him.

Luckily, today Allen's said torment was busy hanging with his two best friends Lenalee and Kanda, they were preparing for some kind of event but Allen didn't exactly know what since he had been only paying half attention, lately all he was doing was trying to decipher what this all meant and he had one theory that he wasn't ready to accept and that was he had a crush on the redhead.

As much as he tried to deny it everything just pointed to it. Especially when in he was dreaming of what had happened on their supposed date with a few twist.

"I don't mind being the only thing you can think off" he said in the most seductive voice he could muster. The hot breath in his ear sent a shiver through the younger boy's spine and out of reflex he turned his face towards Lavi. Problem was that Lavi was so close that their noses brushed together before each one moved a little back but still maintained a very close proximity. Allen couldn't talk, he was having trouble just breathing, Lavi had this hot smirk on his face and was making him feel something he had never felt towards anyone before. The small distance between them disappeared as the redhead gently leaned in placing his lips on Allen's. The kiss was slow but firm nonetheless and it send waves of pleasure through the younger boy who kissed back in the same gentle manner feeling like any more than this would destroy this moment. He fell disappointed when the redhead pulled back and left a desire for more. He cupped Allen's cheek in his hand as they locked eyes. Then Lavi gave that smirk that Allen had seen so many times in the short time they had known each other and Allen couldn't help but focus his vision to that smirk , to those lips and just as he noticed them parting away from each other…

The dream ended and he woke up. He had other variations of the dreams; in another one the kiss had been more aggressive and more passionate.

"The week will end soon" Allen told himself because once this week ended he could stop pretending to be his boyfriend and back to being himself again.

Allen stop his course back home as a sudden realization hit him hard and that was that once this week ended he would no longer have a reason to spend time with Lavi.

Hell it would be weird if he did they are supposed to be breaking up the last thing they are going to do is spend any time together.

Would Lavi even want to spend time with him unless it was convenient, did he even consider him a friend.

"Hello Allen" said a voice from behind causing the boy to jump in surprise.

As he turned around he came face to face with Moore "hey" he said weakly.

"Are you ok?" asked Moore as she eyed him suspiciously "you seem kind of off."

They hadn't really spend any more time together ever since she showed him around, they've seen each other around school and exchange a few words but nothing more.

Only other time Allen had seen her was onetime in what seemed like an argument with Lavi but she left as soon as she spotted Allen and when he asked Lavi what had happened he just said she was hitting on him. Allen was pretty sure he was lying but didn't press it since he would be unable to get anything more out of the redhead.

"No I'm fine… is just one of those day you feel kind of… well off" said Allen as he began walking again.

Moore sped up a little to catch up to him "that's good I figure you we're acting weird because Lavi went with Kanda today" said Moore.

"Why should that bother me?" asked Allen.

Moore just raised her eyebrow at the question and was surprise when she was met with confusion "what… don't tell me you haven't heard the rumors?"

Allen's confusion only got bigger "what rumors?"

Moore gave a small nervous laughter as she attempted to change the subject "oh then forget about it, so you close bye?"

"Moore… what… rumors?" asked Allen once again as he stopped in the spot.

The girl just gave a long sigh as she slapped her hand on her forehead "ok" she said as she also came to a halt "there just old rumors so don't pay any attention to them" she said but continue as she saw the curious face on the other boy "is about how Kanda and Lavi are a couple… or more accurately friends with benefits if you will."

Allen was Lavi's fake boyfriend so he didn't like the fact that he was getting angry upon hearing the news "are they true?" asked the white haired boy unable to hide the hint of anger and jealousy from his voice.

Moore just gave another nervous laughter as she caught notice of the immediate change in mood in the other boy "Allen their not true… really their just really good friends... they've know each other's since they we're kids."

"Then why do you sound so nervous?" asked Allen clearly bother by the news.

"Because your acting like this" explained the girl as she sighed "look if you hear the rumors trust me you'll reach the conclusion that their true but that's only to all the false evidence Lenalee has fabricated over the years, she's sort of like one of those fangirls and she's stalk them a little in situations that can be misleading."

Allen calmed down as he heard her speak "so they are not real?" he asked needing the reassurance.

Moore gave a soft laugh as she heard him "no… I'm sure she'll soon begin to stalk you with Lavi and spread the pictures all over school."

"Weird… Lenalee is so nice I never picture her like that" said the white haired boy continuing his course now that he had been able to calm down.

"Yeah, she is" said Moore like it was the most natural thing in the world when all of a sudden she gave a small giggle.

Allen stared at her in confusion while she dismiss it "sorry about that" she said "I just remember exactly when Lenalee first got her whole weird obsession with them."

"Oh ok" said Allen "is it a funny story?"

She gave him a small smile "I laughed."

"Can I hear it?"

She seemed to ponder this for a minute or so "you know what… there is video of it… you seeing it would be better so I'll show it to you one of these days."

"Oh ok" said Allen as they continued their course "do you live close by?" asked the white haired boy after a while.

"Oh… no, no… a friend of mine lives close by I'm going to her house" explained the brunet.

They continued their destination exchanging a couple of words here and there before long they reached Allen's house "this is my house so I'll be seeing you around" said Allen.

"Ok… take care" Moore didn't make any motion to leave while Allen didn't go inside the house.

There was an awkward silence between them, since both of them wanted to say something more. Before long Moore broke the awkward silence between them "... you really love Lavi don't you?"

The question took Allen by surprise and it took him a couple of seconds to respond "well yeah... he is my boyfriend" he didn't like the answer, mainly because the way Moore had asked the question was so intimate and his answer didn't reach that intimacy "do you… love him?" he asked after a while looking down on the ground… unable to meet her gaze.

He immediately looked up at the sound of laughter emitting from the other girl "god where did you get that idea?" asked the brunet.

Allen blinked in confusion 'had Lavi been lying' "Lavi told me" said Allen with a little uncertainty.

"That is so like him" said Moore as she rolled her eyes "I had a crush on him when I got here and it lasted a couple of months" said the brunet "but right now I just care for him as a friend."

"Ok… but you looked so upset when you found out we we're together" he stated.

Moore just gave him a small smile but Allen could see that it was also a sad smile, he felt like he was missing something but didn't know what "that's something between Lavi and me and if he didn't tell you then I have no right to tell you… I'm sorry."

"Don't worry about it I understand" he said as he shook his head.

They stood there in silence for a little while "well I have to get going now" said the brunet "... good luck".

"Ok" he said.

He opened the door to his house and closed it behind him leaning on it as he took a deep breath "what was that?" he asked aloud to nobody in specific 'and what did she mean good luck' he wondered.

There had been something about that conversation with Moore that had been exhausting, but he didn't know what.

It was frustrating to say the least as he turned around towards the kitchen he was welcome with the sight of the one that had invading his thoughts lately "hey" said the redhead with that beautiful smile that made the younger boy's heart beat faster.

He gathered his composure as he greeted his companion "he-hey… I thought you were with Kanda and Lenalee."

"I was but Lenalee insisted on waiting for you so you could come with us... so here I am" said the redhead as he took a sip from a bottle of water he had in his hand.

"You could have sent a text you know?" said Allen shifting his gaze away from the other boy "I'm not really in the mood."

"Gramps has the phone since his broke and neither Yu nor Lenalee had your number" said Lavi taking another sip of water "come on it'll be fun" said the boy trying to convince the other boy.

"Couldn't you just call him and ask for my number?" asked Allen.

"No… his teaching classes at the University until late tonight and he turns it off until his finished… and don't ignore me" said Lavi pouting "come have fun with us!" he said loudly.

"No… I'm not in the mood" said Allen once again as he pass Lavi and went directly towards the fridge.

Before he could open it Lavi's arm wrap around his waist pulling him towards him. Allen's cheeks began turning red as he felt his back press up against Lavi's chest "please Allen I promise it'll be fun" begged the redhead.

Allen felt like his tongue was tied in a knot because he couldn't find a way to speak coherent words, he took a deep breath to gather his self-control "ok" 'that didn't come out right' thought the younger boy since he meant to say no.

"Awesome" said Lavi "let me borrow your phone so Yu can pick us up" Allen handed him the phone without any resistant since he had already lost.

'Fuck' though Allen as he looked at Lavi dialing Kanda's number.

Then his mind went back to that question that Moore had asked him not long ago 'you really love Lavi don't you?' 'yes I do' he admitted to himself as he watched the object of his affection talk enthusiastically on the phone with his friend, telling him to come pick them up.

~Author's Note~

Wow is been really long and I had even said that this chapter wouldn't take long. But you have to know it really didn't I had finished it back in July all I had to do was edit for errors, but before I could that and post it I was hospitalized and while in the hospital someone broke into our house and stole my computer and there went the story. Now I don't know if this happened to any of you before but afterwards I was not motivated at all to rewrite this for a long time as you can see. If any of you know any curse please curse whoever stole it either way I hope you like the chapter more than I did, I preferred the original and infuriated me to know end that couldn't reproduce it exactly… but no point in thinking about it know. Reviews are appreciated. THANK YOU!