I do not own Yami no Matsuei or the characters of Yami no Matsuei. If you think I do, you probably shouldn't be reading stuff off story does not involve the story line of Yami no Mastuei. If you want to know why, just think of it as a parallel universe or something. The characters are there, they are just in different situations. Below is a list of the characters and their place in my story.

Yami no Matusei Characters

Tsuzuki Asato: 26 years old. He has been teaching at a small school outside of Tokyo for three years. He is respected among the other teachers and adored by the female students. He lives alone in a well sized apartment outside Tokyo. He drives a red Porsche Boxster S. He loves sweets and always seems happy, but behind his joyful exterior there is a pain he hides. He has a female friend named Saiki.

Kurosaki Hisoka: 16 years old. Quiet and cold, he has been shunned by his family. He recently transferred into Tsuzuki's class. He lives next door to Tsuzuki in a decent sized one story house with his mother and father. He can sense people's emotions just by standing in the vicinity with them. He doesn't like parties due to this fact and has trouble battling the emotions he feels in school and in restaurants or other public places. As well as feeling emotions, if he touches another person he can delve into their memories. He can usually control whose memories he feels unless there is a powerful force driving them into his mind. He spent two months two years ago in a hospital. There are holes in his memory that he cannot recover. The kanji for his name means "secret."

Konoe: The principal of the school Tsuzuki works at. He doesn't like causing any problems for Tsuzuki since he is so well liked among both students and fellow teachers. He is usually a calm and collected man, but seems to get nervous whenever Hisoka is around.

Muraki Kazutaka: A mysterious man in white. He is a doctor and seems to have a past with Hisoka. He collects dolls and lives in Tokyo.

Watari Yutaka: A beautiful blond man with a love of animals. He always has his pet owl, 003, wherever he goes. He's a single father. His daughter is in Tsuzuki's class and looks exactly like him.

Tatsumi Seiichirou: Friend of Yutaka's and principal Konoe's. He has a son in Tsuzuki's class. He went to high school with Tsuzuki.

Original Characters:

Rialdo Saiki: Tsuzuki's friend since college. She wanted to become a teacher as well, but when her aunt died she took over the family's restaurant. She admitted her love to Tsuzuki before graduation, but he did not return her feelings. They remain close friends and when she seems him with Hisoka, she realizes it is time she let go.

Watari Yui: Yutaka's daughter and a student in Tsuzuki's class. She has natural blond hair that people assume is dyed. She's outspoken and can pick up on people's lies instantly.

Mitsuki Aki: A quiet girl that hangs around with Yui and her friends. She has an instant crush on Hisoka as soon as he walks into the room.

Onmoji: A tall, average appearance boy. He has been jealous of the attention the girls in the class give Tsuzuki. When they gave the same attention to Hisoka, he decided to take out his pent up anger on him.

Tatsumi Ryu: Son of Seiichirou and a student in Tsuzuki's class. He wears glasses, like his dad. He in Onmoji's group of friends, only because he doesn't think he can make any better friends.

Chapter One: When We First Meet

"Sensei!" A group of girls were looking up at the tall, dark haired, purple eyed man. He removed his glasses and looked down at them.

"Hmm?" He blinked. As he did, all the girls giggled.

"Tsuzuki-sensei, is it true we get a transfer student today?" One girl with blond hair spoke up.

"Hmm? Really? I didn't know." Tsuzuki started cleaning his lenses.

"Sensei! You really are dimwitted!" Another girl was shuffling through the papers in his IN box. She pulled out a thick group of papers that were stapled together with "TRANSFER STUDENT" written in bold, 23 point font on the top.

"Oh? I wonder how long that's been there." He took the paper and flipped through the pages, then turned his gaze to his overflowing IN box.

"It's a wonder you haven't been fired yet, sensei." The blond girl huffed. "It seems you never have anything in your OUT box."

"Looks like it's a boy." Tsuzuki ignored the girl and set the papers down. "Okay, he should be here in like…" He looked up at the clock, "50 seconds… So you should all go to your seats."

"Haaaai, sensei!" The girls exclaimed in unison. They rushed to their seats just as a group of male students walked in.

"Tsuzuki-sensei." An older man followed the boys in but stopped at the door. "Your new student is here. I trust you got the letter I sent you last week?"

The girls giggled and Tsuzuki grabbed the papers and jumped up. "Yes, of course, Principal Konoe, I was just going over them… again. I certainly didn't just find them, if that's what you're implying."

"Uh… huh…" The principal raised an eyebrow. He turned his head and nodded. "Okay then, I'll leave him to you." The principal walked out and a short, blond haired, green eyed boy walked in. He stood next to Tsuzuki and faced the class.

Tsuzuki looked down at the boy. His face was slender and long. He was stunning to look at and Tsuzuki would have mistaken him for a girl had he not read the paper.

"Sensei," the boy's voice was cold yet soft, "If you would kindly stop staring at me, I think this is when you introduce me." The girls giggled.

"Oh! Yeah! Uh…" Tsuzuki scratched his head. He had forgotten to check the student's name. "How about… you let your classmates get to know you better by introducing yourself."

"Very well. I am Kurosaki Hisoka. I moved here last week. I am 16 years old." Hisoka closed his eyes, seemingly satisfied with his short introduction.

"Uh… well… Kurosaki-kun? Do any of you have questions for Kurosaki-kun?" Tsuzuki could feel his cheeks burn. He tried to avoid looking down at the boy.

"Hai!" One of the girls jumped up. "Kurosaki-kun! What sort of music do you like?"

"I do not listen to music." Hisoka said flatly. The class was silent.

"Uh… then… what sports do you play?" A boy with glasses sitting in the front row said.

"I do not play sports." Hisoka responded flatly again. He kept his eyes close. He could feel his head getting faint.

"Um…" Tsuzuki stammered. "Well, how about this, Kurosaki-kun, do you have a girlfriend?" The girls in the class giggled. Tsuzuki knew this was what they all wanted to ask, and for some reason he wanted to know as well. He was a very beautiful boy after all, even if he seemingly had the personality of a doorknob.

"I love no one." Hisoka tried to shake off all the feelings in his head. So far he was succeeding…

"Well… uh… that was a nice introduction. How about we start class now? Kurosaki-kun, please take a seat next to Mitsuki-chan in the front by the window." Tsuzuki flipped open his attendance book.

Hisoka walked to his seat and placed down his bag. Mitsuki blushed and turned to him.

"My name is Mitsuki Aki. If you would like somebody to show you around the school or the town, I'd be glad to help you out." She smiled at him, but Hisoka didn't even acknowledge her. Disappointed, she turned back.

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"Okay class, today is Monday, so don't forget that tomorrow is the quiz." Tsuzuki waved as the girls reluctantly left the room. "Ah, Kurosaki-kun, could I speak with you for a moment?" Hisoka walked over to him. "I know it is difficult coming to a new school, but these people really want to be your friends. In order for them to do so, you have to open up to them a little bit." Tsuzuki stopped and looked down at Hisoka. He was looking at the ground and rubbing his arm. "Is something wrong?"

"I'm just… nauseous." Hisoka had been battling with it all day. It was finally getting the better of him.

"I'm not keeping you from dinner with your family or anything, am I?" Tsuzuki frowned. He could almost see Hisoka's skin turn green.

"I have nothing to… to…" He was failing. It overpowered him. Suddenly everything went black.

"Kurosaki-kun?" Tsuzuki had seen the boy waver and had grabbed him just as he started to fall. He frowned. Hisoka was out cold, his skin even paler than usual. He picked the boy up in his arms and went down to the infirmary.

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"Kusooooo…." Tsuzuki pouted. The nurse had left early since no clubs or sports were going on today. Tsuzuki looked around. The school was oddly empty, not even a janitor was in sight. He walked to the window, shifting Hisoka's weight in his arms. The boy was unusually light, but carrying him from the third floor to the first wasn't very comfortable. As he looked out the window, he came to a realization. Only his car was left in the lot. "Wha---What the hell is this?" He looked around until his eyes stopped on the bulletin board. A single flyer was posted.

"ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF:

THE SCHOOL WILL BE CLOSED DIRECTLY AFTER

CLASSES ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10 FOR REPAIRS

TO THE HEATING, COOLING, AND SEPTIC SYSTEMS.

THERE WILL BE NO AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES ON THIS

DAY. COPIES OF THIS FLYER WILL BE SENT TO

TEACHER IN BOXES FOR DISPURSION IN CLASS."

"I really should check my IN box…" Tsuzuki sighed. With everybody gone, there was no way for him to find Hisoka's address either. "At least I drove today. Looks like you'll be coming home with me, kiddo."

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Hisoka felt something warm. It was so comfortable he didn't want to open his eyes; he just wanted to sleep forever. There was also a sweet scent and a low, toneless hum. He blinked and rubbed his eyes. When his eyes adjusted to the low light he realized he was staring up at an unfamiliar ceiling.

"What!?" Hisoka sat up quickly. He felt his head throb and squeaked in pain. He looked around the unfamiliar bedroom. He was in a large bed covered in black fleece blankets. No lights were on and the door was closed. He could see a light coming from under the door. He looked out the single window to see the full moon bright in the night sky. He slowly moved himself out of the bed. His head still was throbbing, but the emotions of before were finally gone. He opened the door.

"Hmm?" Tsuzuki turned at the sound of the door creaking open. He had been humming while he read. He took off his glasses and smiled. "Oh, hey! You're awake!" He stood up and turned around. Hisoka's eyes met Tsuzuki's. It took him a moment to realize.

"WHAT!? WHA—WHA…" Hisoka backed away from Tsuzuki. "What did you do to me? Where the hell am I?"

"Don't worry, I didn't do anything… it's just…" Tsuzuki frowned. He couldn't look the boy in the eyes or it would happen again. "You passed out while I was talking to you and I couldn't find your home address. I didn't touch you or anything; I just didn't know where to take you." Tsuzuki frowned. "Your file didn't say you had any health problems…"

"I… I don't…" Hisoka was feeling queasy again. This man was radiating so many strange emotions. He looked out the large den window. It doubled as a door to the balcony.

"Hmm?" Tsuzuki turned to follow Hisoka's gaze. "Oh! Right! You could probably use some fresh air. I ordered some cakes and they just arrived so it smells really sweet in here." He walked over and opened the door. "Come on. The view is sure to make you feel better."

Hisoka walked over to Tsuzuki. He stepped out into the cold February air and placed his hands on the rail of the balcony. He view really was stunning. From the balcony he could look out over the small town and see all the way to the brilliant lights of Tokyo. In the center of it all was the Tokyo Tower, lit up and gleaming in the moonlight.

"You'll catch a cold coming out here in just a school uniform." Tsuzuki had grabbed one of the wool blankets off the bed. He wrapped it around Hisoka and placed cup of hot chocolate on the rail in front of him.

"Why are you being so nice to me…" Hisoka glared down at the steaming drink.

"Well, you're my student. Why shouldn't I be nice?" Tsuzuki smiled and sipped a mug of his own hot chocolate. "Now that you're awake, why don't you call your parents and tell them that you're safe. I'm sure that they are worried sick about you."

"My parents… don't care…" Hisoka finally picked up the mug and took a sip. "Right now, if they even noticed I'm gone, they are probably going out to eat to celebrate."

"That can't be… Any parents would be worried if their child was missing." Tsuzuki frowned.

"Not mine…" Hisoka took a bigger sip of the sweet drink. "They think I'm a demon… My mom stays away from home when she knows I'll be there so she doesn't have to look at me… My father is out just as much, but when we do run into each other he tells me how I'm making my mother sick…" Hisoka tightened the blanket around his shoulders. He had never talked to somebody for so long, but something about this man… even though he radiated so many emotions… For some reason, Hisoka felt at home with him.

"Then why don't you stay here tonight?" Tsuzuki couldn't believe what he said when it left his mouth. He turned red.

"What?" Hisoka blinked.

"I mean, if you go home you'll be alone anyways, and it doesn't sound like your parents will give you the medical attention you need…" Tsuzuki finished his hot chocolate in a deep gulp. "It's not like I'm trying to make you stay or anything. If you want, I'll drive you home."

Hisoka blinked. He finally was getting a good look at the man. He was tall and handsome. He had beautiful eyes and an honest face, but at the same time there was a pain hiding in his face. Just as he was almost finished taking in Tsuzuki's beauty he heard familiar voices.

"He's not back yet?" A woman's voice came from below the balcony.

"Do you think we finally got rid of him?" A man answered.

"Maybe he got hit by a car. I hear that happens a lot now. Or maybe he was kidnapped. I heard there's a man kidnapping children." The woman laughed.

"That man would be screwed if he picked up a demon like Hisoka." The man laughed.

Hisoka and Tsuzuki watched as the two figures entered a house next to the apartment. "What irony… we're neighbors." Tsuzuki blinked. "I bet you didn't even realize either, huh." Tsuzuki smiled at Hisoka. His smile quickly turned to concern. The boy was shaking and his grip on the mug was turning his knuckles white. Tsuzuki was ready to grab him if he fell, until he realized that Hisoka was laughing.

"I told you… they are thrilled." He looked up at Tsuzuki. For the first time, their eyes locked. Tsuzuki could see tears streaming from his beautiful, green eyes.

"I don't know why they hate you so much, but they have no right…" Tsuzuki grabbed Hisoka's shoulders and pulled him to his chest. He could feel Hisoka's body tense up and the hot chocolate run down his shirt, but he didn't let go.

"Please…" Hisoka's voice was weak, "Don't… don't touch me…" Hisoka squirmed. He could feel a heat coming from his chest. "LET ME GO!" Hisoka screeched. Tsuzuki flew back. He blinked, stunned, then looked down at his shirt. A hole had been burned through fabric. Hisoka stared down at him in terror. "I… I'm…" He dropped the mug, causing it to shatter on the balcony floor and fled to the door.

"Kurosaki!" Tsuzuki jumped up. He grabbed Hisoka just as he opened the door to the apartment.

"Don't touch me…" Hisoka sobbed. "I can feel peoples' emotions and see their memories if they touch me…"

Tsuzuki let go. "You're empathic? Is that why your parents think you're a demon?"

Hisoka nodded. "They are religious people… so giving birth to a child that has powers of a devil…"

Tsuzuki looked down at his shirt then back at Hisoka. "I'm not afraid of you." He smiled.

Hisoka looked up at him. "What?"

"The moment I saw you in class I felt something I haven't felt for a very long time." Tsuzuki cupped Hisoka's chin in his thumb and index finger and leaned down. "Can I call you… Hisoka..?" He moved his face closer to Hisoka's.

"Sensei…?" Hisoka's body went tense. He closed his eyes. He felt Tsuzuki's lips press against his own.