Disclaimer: D.Gray-Man belongs to Hoshino Katsura.

Chapitre Quatre: Mr Vice President

Kanda never thought he’d see the day he’ll be returning to his old school after leaving it for five years. He never joined any class reunions, being most often the lone wolf. Since his very successful modelling career, some of his old classmates dubbed him egoistical and thought he considered them ‘beneath’ him. Kanda never bothered to correct their judgement, letting them assume the worst of him. As he drove, he felt as if a snake was coiled tightly inside his stomach. The beautiful supermodel cursed himself. Was he really that nervous to meet the mysterious boy who had eluded him so far? He did what he would do to reduce the ridiculous feeling. He stomped down on the gas paddle and sped off. Anyway, the sooner he got over with it, the better.

Black Order Academy was standing tall in its full glory, being the most prestigious academy anyone in Japan could ever go to. Its fame has even reached worldwide recognition. It was no surprise really, that students are a colourful mix from all walks of life. And those students stared when a blazing red convertible swerved into the gates and drove off to the parking area while leaving a dust trail behind. Kanda parked his convertible and lit a cigarette. He didn’t smoke often, but it helped calm him down when he was very flustered. His footsteps echoed in the large halls as he made his way to the principal’s office. Kanda tried to ignore the gaggle of girls screaming and pointing at him.

“Thank you for all the hard work. I know it’s really a bother when you are going to graduate in about three months.”

Reever smiled apologetically. The Indian boy who stood before him grinned. “It’s nothing. The experience is valuable, and I’d love to leave a mark behind in the history of this Academy.” Just then, someone rudely entered the office without knocking.

“Were you in a discussion, Reever?” The Japanese let his eyes briefly turn to the boy, marking him down as an opponent. He recognized the Indian from the file Lavi gave him last night. “Kanda! It’s been some time! We were just done with our discussion. Narein, you may leave now,” the Australian nodded towards the Indian boy. “No, he can stay. I might need his…help later,” Kanda thought up of a devious plan.

“What brings you back here? I haven’t seen you a day since you graduated! Oh, Narein, this is Kanda Yu. As you most likely know, he is a previous student who has earned Black Order Academy its pride when he consecutively won the national kendo championships for six years. Kanda, this is Narein. He’s an Indian foreign transfer student and currently the vice president of the student council,” Reever introduced each to the other. Kanda sized up his opponent, while Narein felt like he was a frog encountering a snake.

“Yes…I’ve read about him in the annual Academia Digest. So, what business might you have?”

“I got myself some free time today, so I thought I’d drop by. See if things have changed since I left,” Kanda lied smoothly. He could be a very good liar if he wanted to be, but by principles of typical situations he was honest to a fault. By principals of typicality only…Since the situation now was quite bizarre, he could…bend the rules a bit. Reever was completely taken in, judging by his surprised and happy expression. Narein however, watched him with eyes filled with wariness and a slight hint of curiosity. Kanda knew then he had a tough one to deal with if he were to seduce Allen Walker and get away with it.

“Oh, be my guest Kanda! For most parts the academy hasn’t changed, but some things have improved over the years,” the Headmaster commented in a rare moment of hearty cheerfulness. Kanda thanked the heavens above for Reever being quite gullible about certain things. Now all he had to do was launch his simple trap.

“I’d like the president of the student council to escort me around. You never know when someone would think I’m an intruder and try to kick me off the grounds.”

Narein’s eyes narrowed in suspicion, but he did not mention anything else. “Of course. Narein, if you don’t mind would you guide Kanda to the student council room? I’m sure the president is currently in,” Reever ordered. “Right…Follow me then, Kanda.”

“Tyki, it’s been quite some time.”

The boy cheerfully smiled and gave the man an enthusiastic hug. Tyki returned the hug with equal joy. “Hey lad, you never told me you were in Black Order Academy! How’s life going? Not well since I’m guessing Cross is still making you pay his debts. I’m so going to kick that man’s ass when I find him,” Tyki grumbled as soon as he remembered Cross, his much wayward uncle. Or rather, THEIR wayward uncle.

“Tyki…You know he’s going to be the one to make you bite the dust instead. He’s the most insane man if I ever saw one.”

“Allen…You know you could let us shoulder some parts of the debts. We’re family, we can handle it,” Tyki coaxed. “I know, but I can’t trouble you guys. Besides, his debts have been getting lesser nowadays. I wonder if he’s finally gaining a conscience,” Allen mused. “Him? Oh please. Anyway, I have some serious business with you, actually. You know that as Duke, I know a lot of important people. One of them came to visit me yesterday. I believe you met him too,” Tyki started.

“I did? Who is it?” The boy asked in surprise.

“He told me he met a captivating delivery boy, got some data on you, and is hell bent on getting you,” Tyki summarized. Allen blinked. He went silent for a while. “…No, you’ve got to be kidding.” Tyki shook his head grimly. Allen’s eyes widened in horror. It was so quiet one could hear a piece of dust fall. The poor boy went into a minor state of shock before Tyki shook him awake.

“…So…What’s going to happen to me? No, in the beginning, why me?! What do I have that attracts Kanda Yu?!”

Tyki shrugged to show that he too, was clueless as to what Kanda wanted in Allen. Of course, Allen was cute, a well-bred gentleman, kind and loved but Tyki doubted that Kanda was looking for those qualities. He didn’t mean to give Allen a bad scare, but he had to be warned. Allen was their cousin by blood, a member of the Noah’s royal clan like he was, and definitely one of the most loved within the family. He was the son of Mana Walker’s brother, who had passed away not long after Allen was born, along with his wife. Tyki reminisced with a sad expression; that Mana had followed his beloved brother soon after in a freak fire which branded a unique scar on Allen’s face. Allen told the family; much to their horror that a hot grill frame fell off its hinges and burned his face. They were shocked when Allen chose not to take surgery to remove the scar, but the boy told them that he took it as a symbolic mark Mana left behind in his death, and none of the family members asked about it since.

“It’s not the usual stuff if a supermodel gets an interest in a schoolboy, Allen. But I’m sure even you know of his playboy reputation. As far as I know Kanda, he has never taken his relationships seriously, and I think he’s just passing time by chasing after you, no offence.”

“None taken. I’m just too shocked by this news,” Allen replied. His mind was running in circles, and he was more startled than horrified at the prospects of being targeted by one of Japan’s most notorious playboys. And to add to the confusion, they were both guys! Tyki scratched his head absently. “So I’ve come here to give you a warning; don’t EVER fall for that guy. It’ll only end badly.”

“Thanks for the advice, Tyki. I’ll be sure to keep it close. By the way, how did you know I was studying here?” The boy asked with a mild-mannered smile.

“Ah…You see…My boyfriend happens to be Kanda’s best friend…And he works as a private investigator. He was hired to check you out, and uh…I was there when he briefed Kanda on you. Sorry for not stopping them, but I have my limitations as well,” Tyki sheepishly explained. Allen stared for a while before letting out a chuckle. He never expected his eldest cousin to have a boyfriend, and by the sounds of it, Tyki was quite whipped, if he couldn’t stop his boyfriend from giving information to Kanda on him. Still, for Kanda to get his details through such means…Allen shivered. It was slightly unnerving. Did he do that for every woman he dated and dumped? The boy shook his head as he recalled the many times in tabloid Kanda’s infamous breakup stories were printed.

“Your boyfriend sounds really interesting. You’ll have to introduce him to me some time,” Allen suggested brightly. He needed to see if this person was right for Tyki, since Tyki was after all, a very important family member.

“Err…That is another issue. See, he asked Kanda to introduce you to him once Kanda got to know you better. And, they both have no idea that we’re related and so, they don’t know that I’ve come to warn you against Kanda. Kanda might kill me for giving you a way to escape his clutches while my boyfriend will kill me for wasting his efforts. I hope you don’t tell them that we know each other and if Kanda does introduce you to my boyfriend, pretend that you don’t know he’s my boyfriend. He’s really smart; it won’t take much for him to notice the connection between us.”

“Oh…This is turning out to be complicated. What’s your boyfriend’s name? At least I shall know when I hear it,” Allen queried. “It’s Lavi. He’s got flaming red hair, beautiful emerald eyes, the habit of wearing an eye-patch and absolutely gorgeous in bed,” Tyki sighed with delight, causing Allen to blush at the mention of behind-the-door activities Tyki participated in.

“Please don’t mention that! I have no need to know of your personal life that much!”

All of a sudden, the door slid open. “Allen, I…! Oh, you have a guest! I’m sorry-cho!” A very cute girl was standing at the door, looking rather embarrassed that she had just barged in without knocking. “It’s alright. It’s due time you should have met the other family members. Tyki, this is Sachiko Chomesuke Marian. Sachiko, this man is our cousin, Tyki Mikk,” Allen introduced.

“Ahh, nice to meet you, lovely miss. My name is Tyki Mikk. And Allen? May I know who in the world Cross got pregnant? He’s got too many lovers to count on both hands,” Tyki whispered the last part to Allen. “Oh, it’s not like that, Tyki. Sachiko is adopted,” Allen cheerily answered. “Adopted?! Since when did Cross gain paternal instincts?!” Tyki’s mind was reeling from the mental blow. Judging the alcoholic womanizing habit Cross had, the very idea of it sent cold sweat down Tyki’s spine.

“Don’t panic-cho! Daddy hasn’t changed a bit-cho! But…I suspect he secretly harbours paternal instincts! He adopted me after knowing of my abnormalities-cho. He has been nothing short of nice to me,” Sachiko chirped with a smile. “…I think it’s because you’re a pretty girl, Sachiko,” Allen mumbled under his breath.

“What abnormalities? You look to be an excellent young lady. I almost feel sorry that Cross is your adoptive father if not for the fact that he has been treating you decently,” Tyki groaned, just by imagining Cross shopping madly for frilly dresses or make-up kits as he had witnessed some daughter-obsessed fathers do made him want to hurl. Speaking of daughter-obsessed fathers, he was reminded of his own brother Sherrill, with his daughter Road, his and Allen’s favourite niece. Tyki suppressed a great shudder, ignoring looks of confusion from Allen and Sachiko.

“I was born with medical complications which were left untreated. So Tyki-pon, I am a girl on top, and a guy on the bottom! That is why my name is Sachiko Chomesuke Marian-cho! A girl’s name if people want to see me as a girl and a guy’s name if they want to see me as a guy!” Sachiko answered merrily, hoping she had not damaged any part of Tyki’s coherent thoughts as she declared her secret. Tyki’s smile stayed frozen on his face, his whole mind shut down after digesting Sachiko’s words. Allen slapped Tyki in annoyance at his lack of reaction. Tyki woke up immediately and turned to Sachiko.

“You’re bi-gender? I have to say, it’s either very troublesome or it’s very convenient. No wonder Cross adopted you!”

“I owe him my gratitude,” the hermaphrodite replied quietly with a smile.

“Look at the time, I have to go now. Can I get you to escort me away, Sachiko?” Tyki winked. “With pleasure, Tyki-pon!” Sachiko answered and the both of them left the student council room. “Bye, Tyki!” Allen waved a little and turned back to his desk. As the two cousins turned around the corner, Kanda and Narein approached the student council room from around the opposite corner. Allen, who was struggling to move whole stacks of papers, accidentally knocked down the empty tin of coffee Tyki forgot to throw.

“Oh dear…”

Before Allen could pick up the tin, the door opened once more, and Kanda stepped in purposefully. On the coffee tin. Narein watched in open-mouthed horror as Kanda comically sailed forwards and crashed into Allen, who toppled backwards and landed on the floor with a heavy thud. As for Kanda, it was Fate who planned the wondrous move. For his mouth had landed perfectly on Allen’s lips, which were unexpectedly soft and pliant. Allen opened his mouth in shock and went stock still when he felt something wet intrude.

‘Damn, he tastes good…No resistance. He’s definitely a beginner at this.’

Kanda’s thoughts went on a random track as sanity flew out of his wits and he automatically moved to pin Allen’s flailing arms down, aggressively marking his territory upon those virgin lips and the moist orifice yet to be conquered by anyone. ‘I can do this all day long. Such an inexperienced moyashi…I’ll definitely win the bet.’ The model was practically smothering Allen with his lips sealing Allen’s own and tongue skilfully skimming the edge of Allen’s wet lips and caressing the motionless boy’s tongue. He never got any further. He passed out on Allen, who hastily pushed him away and scrambled to stand up. Narein was standing behind where Kanda was supposed to be, a broom in hand.

“Allen, are you okay?! I’m sorry I took so late to react, but that was…Too shocking!”

“I know! Who does he think he is?! Why is he even here, Narein?!” Allen demanded.

“He came to visit the school and asked for the president to take him around. But I think he was specifically targeting you now that I’ve seen that display just now,” Narein explained, watching the unconscious Kanda warily. “…Help me take him to the school nurse’s office,” Allen said, hoisting Kanda up slowly. The Indian teen’s eyes widened. “Are you mad?! He attempted to molest you and you’re taking him to the school nurse?”

“Regardless of his actions, you still knocked him out cold. He could sue you for that. Besides, I don’t fancy leaving a fainted man in the student council room. It can be misleading,” Allen clarified. Narein shook his head and helped Allen carry Kanda. Both boys dragged Kanda to the school nurse’s ward and dumped him onto one of the beds. Allen helped tuck Kanda into bed properly, inwardly sighing as he did so. It was obviously a ploy of Kanda’s to get into school and try to know him. The poor teenager had no idea what he should do. He couldn’t avoid Kanda because it would only lead to a persistent and fruitless chase; on Kanda’s part anyways. But to outright reject someone without giving him a chance because of his reputation didn’t sit well with Allen’s conscience either.

“I’ll go to class and tell the teacher you won’t be coming in. Be careful,” Narein advised and left the ward.

Allen nodded and set off to patch up Kanda’s rather obvious bruise. He dearly hoped Kanda would not get angry at being knocked out, though chances were low. While pressing a bandage on the bruise, he didn’t notice Kanda’s eyes opening slowly. The man paused as his vision cleared, and focused on the angelic face scrunched up in concentration as he treated the bruise on his head. Kanda remained quiet until Allen had accomplished his task. “…You’ve got soft hands.” Allen jumped away, startled by the unexpected voice.

“Oh, you’re awake,”

“My head hurts…What the hell happened?”

Allen looked sceptically at him. “You were molesting me, thankfully my friend saw fit to rescue me from your sexual harassment.”

“Hn, a moyashi like you shouldn’t be accusing me of sexual harassment. I slipped,” Kanda scoffed in defence.

“Moyashi?! My name is Allen! And you were molesting me! You may have slipped, but I don’t think the tongue slipped in accidentally,” Allen accused.

“It did. Your mouth was open,” the model retorted. “You were pinning me down,” Allen deadpanned. A staring match blazed between them.

“…Fine, you got me. I came here for a reason, moyashi,” Kanda stated. Allen tried not to show how tense he was, remembering Tyki’s words. “Really? And what may that be?”

“I want you.”

The short blunt declaration shook Allen. Sure, he heard it from Tyki but to listen to it coming out of Kanda’s own mouth was truly dumbfounding. He gave Kanda an incredulous stare. “I don’t think I understand what you mean.” Kanda sighed and shook his head. How dense could the boy be? Well, he could tell from the kiss before that the boy was really inexperienced. Perhaps he never had a relationship before? Even better, Allen is probably still a virgin. “Be my lover, that’s what I’m asking.”

Allen blushed at the bold words, but firmly shook his head. “I’m sorry, but I’m afraid I must decline. I do not know you well enough. And you have a horrible reputation concerning relationships.” After saying that, he ran off to his own classroom. “…Damn. This’ll take longer than I thought,” Kanda cursed a bit.

Allen entered his class just as homeroom ended. “Oh, you’re back early Allen,” Narein commented. Secretly, the Indian boy worried for his best friend. Being kissed all of a sudden and by a guy no less could be a great shock. He hoped Allen would be alright. “He’s awake now, so he can leave,” Allen answered curtly. “I see…Hey, wanna go grab some parfaits after school?” Narein suggested. Food was the best way to cheer Allen up when he didn’t feel well. The way Allen perked up and sparkled just proves his point.

Still, Narein had a feeling the matter wasn’t over. Maybe he should discuss it with a certain cheerleader who was Allen’s cousin.