When I'm With You

The both of them were very quiet.Too quiet,in fact.The only sound that could be heard was the lapping of the waves and the soft flutter of Tim's wings.

"I noticed you were late,Allen-kun."Lenalee broke the silence with her gentle,yet fragile voice."You were never late before.Is something wrong?"

"No..."Allen looked away."It's just that...I don't feel well."Allen said.

Lenalee held back her tears while she stood up.

"Why can't you tell me anything?!I'm your friend.That's what friends do!"She shouted at Allen,tears flowing freely as she broke down and sobbed.

"Lenalee...I-"Allen reached out a hand to wipe her tears when she pushed his hand away.

"Don't touch me!"Lenalee ran for the door when she felt an arm stopping her from going.

"Let me go,Allen-kun."Lenalee's lips quivered.

"Please...hear me out.I didn't mean to hurt you."

"Now you did."

"I'm sorry."Allen said,letting her hand go.He buried his head in his knees."I've just been thinking too much.Everything just goes too fast."

Lenalee sat down beside him,overcame by worry more than anger.

"Thinking about the Fourteenth again?"

Allen nodded.

"I see that figure behind my reflection,then everything came back to me.My past And what the future holds."

Lenalee put a hand on his shoulder.Allen looked up,his grey orbs overflowing with emotions.

"You know,every time I think that way,I was afraid I'd kill you first."Allen smiled slowly.

"Why?"

"Because you are themost important person of my life."

Lenalee smiled.

"That means a lot to me.Thank you,Allen-kun."

"No,I should be thanking you,Lenalee."Allen gave her a faint smile."You made you realise something."

"What is it?"

"You know,I used to think fighting akuma was the purpose God even let me exist in this world.They were all that mattered to me.I used to think it was to make it up for Mana because I was foolish enough to trust the Earl.But I almost got lost on the way..."Allen paused,looking up at the dusty ceiling."Then I met you and the others at the Order.I realized that I was fighting for something else.But above all the people I know,you are the only one next to Mana in my heart."

"That goes for you,too."Lenalee said,sliding closer to him.

"Huh?"Allen's head snaps to face Lenalee.His sudden action made her jolt a little.

"You take up more space in my heart than anyone besides my brother.And I believe you could overtake Nii-san's place."

"Y-yeah....I guess so..."Allen blushed."I just hope he doesn't kill me,then."

"If he does,I'll send him flying with Dark Boots."Lenalee wrapped her arms around Allen's neck."Don't worry so much Allen-kun.I'm sure it'll be fine."

"Yeah,I hope so!"Allen laughed,putting his hands on her hips.

"Do you feel better?"

"With you,I'll always be happy."Allen smiled and gave her a peck on her lips.

"What about our sorrows?"Lenalee asked,blushing.

"Washed from our memories,"Allen Gave Lenalee a hug."forever."