Pairing: Shizuo/Izaya
Prompt: Shizuo gets the idea that Izaya is actually in love with him because of some misunderstanding. Hilarity ensues!
"I- I don't know how to say this…"
Shizuo recognized the voice immediately even if he could not see the horrible louse from where he stood on the other end of the shoe locker room. But he was surprised by the fumbling tone and suddenly very curious. Maybe now he could finally find some dirt on Izaya and have something to use against him. It was a rare bout of inspiration but Shizuo hid in his aisle and glued himself to the wall, all ears.
"I mean, it's difficult to actually say…it sounds silly and trivial. But in reality- the truth is, about Shizu-chan…I do love him!"
Shizuo was floored. For a split second he could only stare dumbly at nothing in particular. Then suddenly he felt guilt at eavesdropping on such a confession and hurriedly left the scene, almost fleeing.
"Izaya-kun, you've got so much talent! I could've believed you just now! You must join the drama club."
Izaya laughed.
"Sorry but I'm not interested. But it seems I have some acting talent indeed."
He was looking forward to a profitable afternoon of simply loitering about as was his wont. The only thing that could go wrong was Heiwajima Shizuo ruining his plans but fortunately such a creature was nowhere to be seen. Izaya stretched as he walked, his unbuttoned uniform riding up slightly and thought about how great it was to have the Ikebukuro streets to explore at his leisure.
Shizuo's first reaction, as soon as his brain began to function properly that is, was to expose Izaya and thus seal a well merited revenge. He spent the night ruminating on just how he would accomplish this and forgot to do his homework. But when he finally saw Izaya again the following day Shizuo could not bring himself to do anything. Apart from feeling exceedingly awkward. And of course Izaya picked it up immediately, being the shrewd boy he was.
"Shi-zu-chan! Good morning! How are you doing today?"
Shizuo blushed. He was realizing very rapidly that being in possession of a secret was overwhelming. Izaya did the usual routine of rocking back and forth, teasingly.
"Just get out of my way."
"Aw, woke up on the left side of bed? It's a beautiful day, rejoice!"
Izaya laughed and skipped about. By now Shizuo wished that he had not overheard anything compromising. It got worse when PE rolled by and he found himself teaming with Izaya for stretch exercises.
"Bloody hell."
"Cheer up!"
Shizuo's anger was shaken. He kept hearing Izaya's words echoing in his mind and it made him feel very sorry for him. Having a one-sided crush must be painful. And just like that Shizuo could not bring himself to chase him or throw heavy things at him.
"Just shut up."
"Don't go breaking my bones now. Neh?"
Shizuo mumbled something or other.
Izaya realized that something was odd almost right away. And if being free of Heiwajima Shizuo was wonderful it needed to be accounted by some explanation. Izaya simply had to find out why he was now allowed to prance about as he very well pleased without vending machined flying his way. Thus he settled for stalking Shizuo. It was remarkably easy which was not surprising. Shizuo was too much of an idiot to pay any attention to his surroundings. Izaya hoped that one day Shizuo would simply miss a red light and walk straight in front of a truck. He also hoped to be there to see it happen.
But after a while Izaya got bored. Following Shizuo around seemed like a waste of time and when Izaya saw him meet up with Shinra at a cafe he decided to drop by and stir things up.
"Hello, Shizu-chan!"
Shizuo grew a shade paler.
"See, I told you Shinra…"
Shinra adjusted his glasses and nodded.
"I see, I see."
"Am I interrupting something here…?"
Izaya was somewhat confused. He did not care for Shinra's smile and those glittering glasses could be rather creepy.
"Not at all. Feel free to join us. Or should I say, join your dear Shizu-chan."
"Don't invite him!"
"I'll have a strawberry shortcake."
Izaya might not know what was going on, which was annoying, but Shizuo seemed upset and that was always great. Still, Izaya was puzzled by Shizuo sitting at the far end of the bench to the point of being almost squashed against the window.
"Shinra! Will you do something!"