Chocolate Games

[Shaxel]

Matt shook his head slightly as the truck rumbled down the road. He gave Mello a small amused grin and leaned in close to him. "Teaching a class to underprivileged children? Where do you get this stuff sometimes? And he actually bought it."

The road wasn't nearly as smooth as it could be and a few bumps drastically jostled the flatbed, practically hurling Matt into Mello's lap after a few severe rattling bumps. The boy couldn't quite help blushing as he attempted to sit up right, only to be tossed right back where he was with another round of road hazards.

Matt licked his lips and opted to just wait for a moment this time, finding that he didn't really mind having his face pressed against Mello's chest, it was warm, solid and he could distinctly smell chocolate from whatever pocket Mello was hoarding his precious candy in.

[Haruka]

Mello thought it would be best not to mention Matt's repeated trips into his lap, especially since he didn't particularly want them to stop. "I probably went overboard with that story, huh?" he said with a chuckle. "It's fun to see how much crazy stuff someone will actually believe if you just tell them in a completely since tone and while looking right at them. Avoiding eye contact is a dead giveaway." He noticed the street signs were indicating that they were only another ten minutes from the city and started to reach into his pocket for chocolate, then remembered his self-imposed decision of earlier. This was going to be hard!

[Shaxel]

Matt shifted a little, lifting his head up and attempting to get off of Mello. The attempt proved futile after a sharp bump, however instead of sprawling on the other boy he reached out, clinging to him instead and then sighed, remaining pressed against Mello's side as if they were cuddling. Though he was just trying to keep from being bounced out of the truck...really...!

"I'll have to remember that next time I want to tell Roger a story to get out of detention." He chuckled lightly, gripping Mello's shirt firmly as they neared their destination.

"What store are we hitting first?"

[Haruka]

Mello was keenly aware of the way Matt was pressing against him and was perfectly fine with that; in fact, he decided it wouldn't hurt to encourage it. He slipped an arm around Matt's back, making it a little more comfortable for both of them in their current position (although really, he was just holding Matt still so he wouldn't get hurt bouncing around. Yeah, that was it.)

"I want to check out clothing stores today and see if I can do something about getting rid of this orphan-asylum wear." Mello scowled down at his sweatshirt and jeans.

[Shaxel]

Mello's clothing was fine in Matt's personal opinion, but he wasn't about to challenge the other boy's desires. As the truck pu;;ed up to the school he pried himself away from Mello's chest and stood, hopping out of the truck and giving the driver a small wave of thanks.

He grinned at Mello as the vehicle pulled off.

"Maybe I'll do something for my look too."

[Haruka]

"Okay, makeovers for both of us then," Mello agreed amiably, and the two of them jogged off into the mall.

It was bustling and noisy, and just crowded enough to be exciting. For a couple of moments, Mello just stood inside the entryway and looked around, seeing normal kids with their parents going in and out of stores. Had he ever looked as carefree as they did?

He heard a giggle nearby and looked sharply toward the sound. A couple of young teenaged girls passing by were checking he and Matt out. The way the brunette was eyeing Matt ticked him off and he slid a possessive arm around his friend's shoulders. "Shall we begin?"

[Shaxel]

Matt gawked at the lines of stores and the rows of carts selling sunglasses, cell phone holders and various trinkets along the main walk way. He didn't even notice the people around him, staring wide eyed through the orange lenses of his goggles.

For a moment he didn't even register Mello's arm going around him but once the blond spoke he turned his full attention toward the other teen and nodded, flashing him a wide grin.

"First we'll get what you need, then me..so..where to first?" Matt turned slightly, directing Mello's attention to the list of stores on the standing map.

[Haruka]

"This one will do, I think." Mello pointed to a store name on the list. "They had some cool stuff in the window last time I came in, but I didn't have enough time to go in. It's this way, come on."

The pair made their way through the people, past other stores, sometimes pausing to look at a display more closely, but before long had made it to the store Mello was interested in.

"Good, they still specialize in leather," he remarked, taking a deep whiff as he walked in. "Nothing else smells like it."

[Shaxel]

Matt personally felt the leather scent was a bit heady and just slightly overwhelming, but maybe that was because the entire store was filled with it.

He roamed the aisles, breaking off from the blond to gawk at different items on display. A few of them looked like they might be rather risky to wear in public, and the next thought was of Mello in such outfits, which nearly made him need to run for a tissue.

The red head took a deep breath, feeling his face heat as he continued to walk around. Hopefully they wouldn't need to be in here long or he mights have some..problems.

[Haruka]

Mello was having trouble making up his mind which outfit combo he wanted to try on. First was colour -- black, white, red? He decided he really liked the classic black leather best. Next was texture for the pants -- the shiny kind that looked like ink poured on or the soft, flexible kind that hugged every curve? Maybe he'd try both. Of course there was the top part to consider -- jacket or vest? He grabbed one of each and threw them over his arm with the pants he wanted to try on.

"Matt, I'm going into the changing room," he called over his shoulder and disappeared inside.