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[indent]When the first class has begun, Dante was still feeling a type of way about the misleading situation that he found himself in. Nevermind the fact that this..Digimon partner of his didn't seem to have any sign of laying off of his antics, the piece of information about how they were forced to go through classes still had him feeling bitter about this whole 'Project F'. On paper, it sounded like something Dante would die to be a part of. Hell, when he originally agreed to it through the use of the game he was playing, it was exciting. The initial premise was even something the young Italian was all for. The reality of it, however, wasn't as glamorous as they made it out to be.

As Dante's sour mood would externally portray his bitterness, he sat in class with the other students. Leo was sitting on the desk, looking like he was genuinely intrigued by what was happening. Dante was still too salty to have that kind of keen interest, though once the fireworks started to occur, he found himself to be more interested than he was. [color=708090]"Holy cow, that's impressive."[/color]

[color=daa520]"Shh, they're still talking,"[/color] Leo uncharacteristically said.

Dante found it odd that he had no witty remark to him. Leo must really be amazed by how that little, purple furball was without limbs one minute, then was the size of a ten-year-old kid the next. As they went on to say that this in-training to rookie digivolution was the easiest, the others seemed to give a shot. First, it was that person who had he partner named Aero. Only a moment after the light seems to fade, in place of its previous form, this Aero was now the size of a little kid. Big ears and a horn.  

While Dante was certainly impressed, his eyes went over to Leo and as they did, it was obvious to the Italian teen that Leo was more than intrigued. If he wasn't mistaken, Dante could've sworn he saw a new life being born in Leo's eyes. It was as if this awoke something in him. "So, I'm going to assume you want to try it out?" Dante asked, finding this new side of Leo welcoming.

As if like he promised a little kid with some candy, Leo hopped to meet Dante's gaze with his own. [color=daa520]"What are we waiting for?"[/color]

Dante smirked, noticing the newest addition to the success rate into some small, lava dragon. Dante took out the device that was finally given a name. [color=708090]"So, that Lilac person said we use this to...digivolve you?"[/color] Dante was still unsure about how exactly this was supposed to happen. Did he press any of the buttons? Did Leo touch it and it happened that way? 

This whole 'figuring it out' took Dante an additional minute. In that minute, Leo's excitement soon waned down, resulting in him developing a bit of an attitude. [color=daa520]"Hurry it up, will you! You're taking too long!"[/color]

[color=708090]"Listen, do you want to stay a little fuzzball? Or do you want to evolve like the others?"[/color]

Leo scowled, saying nothing, though Dante saw he was really wanting to say something. 

[color=708090]"Okay, out with it. I know you want to say something to me, so say it."[/color] 

[color=daa520]"Fine, I will!"[/color] Leo took in a deep breath. [color=daa520]"Maybe the reason I am still stuck in this form is because of you, not me."[/color]

[color=708090]"Oh you think so, do you?"[/color]

[color=daa520]"Yeah, I do!"[/color]

Dante snarled like a wild animal frustrated that they couldn't get their prey. He eyed Leo, then looked at his digivice. He was growing just as impatient as Leo was and the entire experience was driving him a bit insane. [color=708090]"Why is this so freaking--"[/color] Dante's frustration had reached a boiling point. However, just as it did, he saw something that stopped him in his tracks. 

The bars on the digivice were going up. It went from zero to five in a matter of moments; and as those bars would increase in numbers, the intensity of light that was now surrounding Leo also increased. Leo was cheering somewhat and Dante was rendered speechless by what he was witnessing. In just under a minute, Dante witnessed Leo's digivolution for himself. The light had completely covered his body and from the circular form, the light had transformed Leo into something that resembled a mammal with nine tails, and a crimson and purple-colored fur. 

[color=daa520]"How do I look?"[/color]

Dante smiled at Leo, feeling quite pleased with this new form. [color=708090]"Well, see for yourself,"[/color] Dante said, reaching into his bag. He pulled out a pocket mirror.

[color=daa520]"Oh hey, not bad at all."[/color] Leo struck a few poses in the mirror.

Dante nodded, putting away the mirror.[color=708090]"I guess the better question to ask is how do you [i]feel[/i]?"[/color]

[color=daa520]"I feel stronger."[/color]

[color=708090]"You look stronger."[/color] Dante echoed Leo's sentiments. 

They looked around the classroom, seeing what the others were doing. They seemed to be hugging them. He returned to Leo's gaze. Both of them had this silent agreement that this embracing thing wasn't their style. Instead, they both would face the front of the class, trying to resist the deep desire that both of them had to hug. Though, they did seem to have a better understanding. At least that was something, right?[/indent][/color]