THE INNOCENT KILLS

Puppy Love

(( From now on, older Kanda will be Yu while the younger version will be Kanda; while older Allen will be addressed as Aren, like in the previous chapter, and younger will remain as Allen. Just a quick notice there for everyone incase everything gets really confusing for you guys as you read. Also, excuse how out of character Kanda is. I am not the best at writing descriptions on describing a person like Kanda, so I will try my best.))

Since he had set eyes on this ivory boy, Kanda can't seem to draw his eyes away from the adorable little youth before him. Terrified. Whimpering and trembling like a little rabbit lost in the thick woods. Kanda adored by it all. The little droplets of tears quivering at the corner of his doe silver eyes only added more to his charms. A prince... No. A princess... A Beansprout Princess.

" Thank, you, Kanda-nii!" Kanda was taken aback when Allen flashed him a bright smile, leaving him baffled and utterly speechless. The nine years old boy could feel himself flush, albeit faintly. His eyes diverted and his cheeks puffed out slightly, feeling bashful.

" I-It's nothing... Don't worry about..." The raven haired boy muttered, tucking his arms behind his back and swung his feet, bashful. Allen beamed, running over to tackle Kanda into a hug who looked like his brain was going to shut down from over heating. Sub-consciously, the elder boy curled his arms around Allen's lithe form and returned the embrace, only to have Allen snuggling up against him as a response. This moyashi is going to be a killing machine.... His motives: Puppy faces.

The Japanese boy had took the time to inspect Allen up close, noticing his way of dressing and felt his head began to pound. Kanda's cheeks flushed a bright red hue and his vision began to blur. He could feel his heart pounding against his chest, though hoping that Allen couldn't hear it considering how loud it was in Kanda's own ears. For the first in his nine years of life, Kanda had never felt so... Fluffy about someone. It was a huge surprise, since he was known for his aloofness and his (major tsundere and pms-ing) foul attitude towards everyone else.

And this.... Only proves that something this cute could overpower the Mighty Kanda Yu and turn him into this... Fluffy ball of mush.

Unbeknownst to the dou, Aren stood there with disbelief clearly written on his face as he watched Allen and Kanda share embraces in the middle of the playground. It was adorable, dare he says. Thinking about Kanda had him growing a bit worried for the little Allen... But seeing this little scenario made him believe other wise. For some reason, Kanda looked really cute when he's all flustered. To think... That seeing this was a once in a life time chance. Al was starting to believe that it would occur more often now that little Allen was here.

The ivory haired teen let out a soft chuckle, deciding to just stand there and watch the two interact. Maybe Kanda would be able to make a friend after all... Or maybe...

Allen wiggled out of Kanda's hold, holding his hand as he turn to beam up at the elder boy. " Play with me, Kanda-nii!"

The Asian boy took the moment to process that in, a soft hue of pink dusting his cheeks. " K-Kanda-nii...?" He stuttered slightly in query. Allen only blinked, his head cocked to the side with a puzzled look on his face.

" You don't like that nickname?" The ivory youth asked, his expression faltering into a guilty look. Kanda felt a sudden panick rise up his chest and shook his head.

" N-no! I don't mind at all. Call me anything you want. Just... Don't cry."

Allen shifted his gaze up to meet Kanda's dark ocean blue eyes, pressing his sleeves against his eyes to dab away the tears threatening to fall. A small sheepish smile soon graces his lips. " Really...?"

The Japanese boy nodded, heaving a relieved sigh and gave his own tiny smile. " Yes. Now come on. You said you want to play, didn't you?"

The ivory haired boy all but smiled, taking a hold of Kanda,s hand and dragged him off to play until the sun began to set. Most of the children had left to their homes, now bathed in warmth and coziness. Only a few had to stay back, Allen and Kanda being one of them waiting for their pick ups.

As he was gazing out through the window, Allen noticed a familiar figure emerging from a black car parked in the front of the daycare's gate. A smile broke onto his lips and he hopped off from his place and towards the man. " Yu-nii!"

" O-Oye!" Kanda shouted after him, but was held back by Aren, who only shook his head and had him to stay put, the younger boy huffed, sitting back down in his spot and watched the ivory haired teen exit the daycare office to bid the two off.

Yu picked Allen up, giving him a soft chide for playing so messily and wiped off the dirt on his face a handkerchief. Allen pouted, but nuzzled into the touch.

" Excuse me." The Japanese man turned towards the source of voice, taking a moment to register his appearance. Aren gave a sheepish smile and rubbed the back of his head with a small laugh. " Yeah. I was kind of wondering about that as well. I came to ask if you would like to sign Allen up for daycare."

Yu turned to Allen, nuzzling his cheek against him to catch his attention. " Do you want to go to daycare again?"

The ivory haired boy giggled at the gesture, nodding with enthusiasm. " I want to play with Kanda-nii again!" The request only had Yu confused. Noting the puzzlement on the Asian male's face, Aren could only smile.

" One of our kids is named Kanda." Said Aren.

" I see. Hand me the paperwork and I'll return another day." Yu stated. The ivory haired teen nodded with a smile running back to the daycare office and returned with a brow folder in hand. The elder male took it and nodded his thanks and turned to leave. Aren bowed and bid them off, waving to Allen as the boy was placed into the seat.

Kanda ran out of the building, stoping beside Aren and watched Allen leave with the tall man. Allen turned to him and waved. " See you later~!"

The Japanese boy frowned, watching Allen submerge into the vehicle and left. To Aren, Kanda looked like a dejected puppy. The adorably sad sight only had him chuckling to himself, but at the same time yearning to hold and comfort the little guy.

Maybe it's puppy love. Aren thought. He'd totally ship that.