Hi hi hi hi there, fullshadow again. So, This is going to be set and modern times, because, why not? And OOC. So the City No 6 in this story is going to be considered like New York City. And I'm thanking that Nezumi and Inukashi is going to be in their 20's, and Shion is 19. So with all that out of the way, make yourself a good cup of tea and enjoy.

This has to be one of the most worst experience's in his entire life, not counting that one time when he got drunk and propose to a perfect stranger. Or, that other time when he got drunk stripped naked and danced on the tables, for all prine eyes to see in his nakedness glory. No, this just got to be worse than those other times.

And Nezumi is about to lose his mind, and he honestly don't know how long he can take it before he snaps, or, before he steps in front of a moving train and just let nature take its course. Or, perhaps, he'll just kill them all and get it over with, confessed to the crime and do his punishment in a jail cell. Anything would be better than this.

This evening was just a normal Sunday night, that is, until his good friend, Inukashi, which is no longer his friend, came to his house, and practically dragged him to this hellish nightmare that he found himself in.

Speed dating, in his opinion, was for desperate people, people that don't want to be alone. Which Nezumi had no problem with. If other people wanted to be in a relationship in have someone to answer too, that's up to them, but he never had the desire.

But Inukashi, like the stubborn jackass she was, is always trying to get him to date, even though he had made it clear on several occasions he had no interest, but Inukashi just simply didn't take the hint, or she chose to ignore it. He had decided on the ladder.

And now, he found himself speed dating, all because of his former best friend, which he still hasn't decided if he's going to murder or not. If he can get away with it, he very well might.

Nezumi was thanking of ways how to get away with murder, when another man sat across from him. He had been completely ignoring all of his dates, basically pretending that they weren't even there. Which a few of them gave him rude comments, and stomped off. Like he gave a rat's ass. He instead was watching Inukashi make a total fool of herself, which was highly amusing. He swears that his friend doesn't have an ounce of self respect.

Inukashi had her long dark brown hair up in a ponytail, which was highly unusual, what was more scary, and was probably going to give him nightmares, she was wearing a red dress, and high heels. 'She must be truly desperate' he thought. But the red dress complimented her dark-skin quite well he had to admit.

He looked at the clock when he couldn't watch his friend flirting any longer, the site really made him sick to his stomach.

They were at this stupid thing for half an hour, how long does this kind of thing usually last? He just wanted to go home and continue his new book. Perhaps he had died and gone to hell, cuz this must be the most boring thing he has ever had the displeasure to experience.

It's not like Nezumi was a people person from the start, and being around this many people was starting to give him a headache.

The restaurant was filled with people, chatting and flirting away, and making utter fool's of themselves. But to him they all look desperate, almost like cats in heat. He's surprised that they don't go around yelling, and fighting other males for mates.

"Hu-uh...Hi". He looked at the boy who sat across from him. He didn't realize that the other man left, or, that this boy had even sat down.

The boy looked extremely nervous, he would meet Nezumi's eyes for just a moment, then look quickly away. He was playing with the napkin, and he had a slight blush on his pale cheek's.

Nezumi often had that effect on people, men or women, hell, if he had a dime how many people flirt with him a day he would be rich.

"I'm..hu...uh..Sh-Shion.." The boy stammered.

Nezumi had to admit, that the boy wasn't too bad to look at. And his nervousness made him charming somehow. The boy, Shion, was it? Was actually kind of cute. And for some reason his write hair made him even more alluring. And the pink mark had him curious.

Maybe it won't be too bad conversing with this boy, it's better than sitting here and doing nothing.

"Shion was it? that's a pretty girly name isn't it?". Nezumi asked, placing his elbows on the table, lacing his fingers and resting his chin on them.

"Oh, hu..uh..yes..it was..my moms favorite flower" Shion was playing with his fingers, still not meeting Nezumi's gaze.

"Oh, I see. Well, it's not too bad a name, at least it's not something that one is going to forget, if I'm being completely honest, it's a beautiful name"

At that Shion looked at him. His brown eyes almost shimmered with excitement. Nezumi's heart started to pound when Shion smiled. "Thank you. You're the first to say that"

"Am I? And why is that?"

"Well, in school everyone always picked on me about my name, and I used to hate my name. It was always girly sounding, the name means a wild purple flower, but now that you said it was beautiful I don't hate it anymore"

"Oh.. Uh" For the first time, Nezumi was blindsided by someone smile, and he was actually lost for words.

"..uh...it's just a name, the name doesn't make you who you are, it's just a name"

"Yes, you're right. Thank you for that. So, this is going to sound really cheesy but, what brings you here anyway?". Asked Shion.

"A friend that is going to be murdered and buried in the backyard, I was tricked into it. Inukashi said we're going to a movie and well here we are"

Shion laughed. "Me too"

"This is like watching paint dry"

"You're right" agreed Shion. "So..what's you're name?"

But before Nezumi could answer him, the bell rang, singling that it was time to switch dates. Shion gave him one last shy smile, that made Nezumi fear that his heart was going to burst out of his chest and run away, before leaving for the next date. And probably never to be seen again.

After a agonizing hour, he was finally released to go home from this nightmare, and to try his damnedest to forget about the whole situation, maybe, just maybe he won't kill his friend after all. Although he still might. Partly because Inukashi won't shut the hell up about this guy she met.

Or he'll do the next best thing and rip out her tongue and then show it to her.

"Inukashi!". He snapped. "Let me make this as clear as I possibly can. I. Don't. Give. A. Rats. Ass!"

"Okay, okay, rat, I got it"

"Good"

"But, have to admit that it wasn't all bad". She said, falling in step. "It was fun"

"Maybe for you"

"So, you're saying that you didn't meet anyone there that you liked? or any man you found cute or attractive in the least?"

"No" he lied. In truth he found someone attractive, but he's sure as hell is not going to let her know that.

They said their goodnights and went their separate ways. As he walked home he found himself thinking of someone he least expected, and it unsettled him. he even saw the white haired boy in his dreams when he fell to sleep that night.

The next morning he decided to get some coffee on his way to work. He almost stumbled when he saw the boy working behind the counter.

This just can't be happening, how is this even possible? Was this even real? Shion looked as surprised as he was. The moment their eyes met, Nezumi had a strange feeling that something has began, something he's not too sure of.

Shion smiled brightly. It almost made him forget to breathe.

"Hey, it's you". Chirped Shion as Nezumi stepped up to the counter.

"Hey, Shion"

The boy glowed brighter if that was even possible.

"I'll have a cappuccino" said Nezumi, not breaking Shion's gaze.

"Coming up" Shion hurriedly went to his task.

Nezumi was feeling something he never thought he would ever feel, the feeling unsettled him a little bit.

In that moment he realize that he never gave this boy his name. It was only right after all, Shion had told him his name, so, why the hell not?

He took out his wallet and wrote his name and phone number on a $20 bill, and handed it to Shion when he returned with what he asked for.

Shion took it, read it, then smiled.

"Nezumi, I like it"

"Thank you"

"Nezumi.. Uh.. Would you like to..maybe..I don't..know.. I was just thanking.. Maybe.. If you would like.. Hmm..uh..". Shion stumbled over his own words, while playing with his fingers, his face could rival a tomatoe.

Was this boy asking him out? If so, why don't he just come out and just do it. Maybe Nezumi should make it easier on the poor boy, since clearly this was his first time asking someone out on a date.

"Why not? I get off work at 5. I'll be here, and maybe we go have some dinner or something"

Shion's face glowed with happiness and excitement. it was almost blinding to look at the boys brilliant smile, that could almost rival the sun.

"Okay, I get off work at 4, I'll be waiting"

With that Nezumi turned, and walked out of the coffee shop, wondering what the hell he just done?

So come on tell me what you thought of it, You can say it was bad, just tell me you're thought's. Love to all.