Kiko here! So I'm trying out my first fic in the Durarara fandom ^^; This story is already posted in the Durarara Kink Meme, and will be updated there before showing up here.
Title: Linger
Author: MistressKiko
Rating: M
Pairing: Shizuo x Izaya ... Shizuo x Mairu
Disclaimer: I own none of these characters!
THIS STORY CONTAINS MALExMALE RELATIONSHIPS. You have been warned.
Shizuo's POV
"Ah. You shouldn't do that."
I vaguely registered Kururi's warning, and somewhere deep in my subconscious, I knew I should listen to her. But I have always been the kind of guy who prefers acting before thinking, and punching this man clear across the bar sounded too appealing to resist.
"Think you can go groping innocent girls like that and get away with it? D'you think no one was watching, eh dipshit?" I asked dangerously, gripping his t-shirt so tightly within my fist that I can feel my nails digging into my own hand.
Most people around this town know who I am. Shizuo Heiwajima, aka The Guy You Do Not Mess With. This poor excuse for a human being, however, must not be from around here or too drunk to give a shit.
Either way, I had just witnessed him assaulting my girlfriend's sister, and that is nothing more than a welcome mat for a good beating.
Possibly death.
I'll consider that after I torture him.
"Sheesh purdy!" The dipshit replies, confirming to me that he's drunk out of his mind.
Doesn't help him any.
With the adrenaline rushing through my veins, I reel my arm back, aiming for those dazed, lecherous eyes still glued on the left side of me, where I'm sure Kururi is still standing.
"Shizuo! Stop!"
I stopped mid-swing, irritably turning to see Mairu, my girlfriend of two and a half months, standing there with her hands on her hips and a dangerous glint in her eyes. I know that glint well. It means she will get whatever she wants within the next five minutes.
I've actually counted the longest time it took before I succumbed to her wishes.
People think I'm scary; they don't know the half of it.
Regardless, I knew what she was about to say before it came out of her mouth.
"Let that man go right now!"
"But this bastard touched your sister-"
"Then escort him out of here like you're supposed to!" Mairu exclaimed, sighing before turning to her sister, "And what were you thinking? Letting a guy get this plastered?"
The man chose that moment to drool on my hand.
I raised my fist again, but Mairu quickly grabbed hold of my arm.
"Escort him out!" She ordered.
Telling myself to breath, and to not deck this guy into space, I did as I was told.
Mairu never had to know I shoved the guy face-first on the concrete outside before getting back to work.
"Really, we have to work on that temper of yours," Mairu spoke after all our customers had left for the night, "I finally work with you! I don't want you to end up getting fired."
That cute pout she was giving me was making me feel guilty.
"People get on my nerves, is all," I replied, knowing full well that did not solve the current situation. I am fully aware of my anger problem, and I am quite convinced it's not going to change. And people really do get on my nerves, so much so that I've distanced myself from a vast amount of humanity. Which was pretty easy, considering most think of me as a monster anyway.
I'm still baffled at how Mairu and Kururi stayed around.
Especially Mairu.
A petite, 5"5' braided haired girl with glasses covering eyes the color of fire looked almost comical when placed beside me. Yet she had been the one who asked me out.
Despite being confused, I've learned to just accept what comes and appreciate it.
I can say I'm happy with my life. There's not many who can say that, so I guess I'm doing pretty damn good.
"Have you told Shizuo about tonight?" I hear Kururi ask as I place the last clean glass on a shelf behind the bar.
"Oh that's right!" Mairu exclaimed, reaching behind her back to untie her apron, "You won't need to walk us home tonight."
I quirked an eyebrow. The two sisters lived in an apartment a couple blocks down, and it had become custom for me to take them home after work. After all, midnight was no time for two small girls to be walking around.
"Izaya's going to hang out with us tonight," Kururi informed, a small small forming on her lips as Mairu frowned.
My interest was piqued, having never heard the name before. I also didn't like the reaction Mairu gave.
"And who is Izaya?"
Kururi looked surprised before her face scrunched up.
"Mairu. You never told your boyfriend about your own brother?"
"You have a brother?" I asked, not bothering to mask my surprise. The news was so foreign; all Mairu had ever talked about was her 'adorably shy twin sister.'
"No reason to, really," Mairu shrugged, that frown continuing to mar her lips, "We haven't even seen him in a while. He usually shows up when he wants something."
"You're being too harsh," Kururi replied, waving off Mairu's comment before grabbing the keys. We followed Kururi to the back exit.
Mairu wrapped her arms around one of mine, giving me an apologetic smile.
"Sorry about never mentioning him. We have an older brother, two years older than us," Mairu explained.
I flashed a playful smile, "No other secret siblings?"
She looked back up at me with a giggle, "Not that I know of!"
"Ah! He's already here."
I looked up as we stepped out into the chilly air.
Standing in the alleyway with his hands shoved in the pockets of his coat, the man turned upon sensing his audience.
The very first thing I noticed were his eyes. The same eyes as Mairu, but maybe a little brighter. Short, messy black hair and pale skin... though the moonlight could be playing tricks on my eyes.
I could have guessed they were siblings just by seeing them together.
Kururi immediately walked over and hugged him.
"Hello my darling sisters," Izaya greeted with a toothy grin, returning the hug though his gaze traveled to mine, "Who might this be?"
"This is my boyfriend, Shizuo Heiwajima," Mairu introduced simply.
I would normally greet someone Mairu knew, especially someone who seemed as important as a brother. The fact Mairu had not moved from my side to go hug her brother like Kururi did made me uneasy, though, so I merely gave a polite nod.
I did catch what seemed to be a flash of recognition in those bright eyes of his when she said my name. I hoped he wouldn't go 'protective brother' mode on me, knowing who I was.
Seemed like I had nothing to worry about when he merely grinned and said, "Pleasure to meet you."
Then his eyes locked on me.
I mean literally, they weren't wavering the slightest bit. Was he trying to intimidate me? Give me a silent warning instead of vocalizing it and possibly upsetting Mairu?
I didn't have long to ponder that look. I felt Mairu tugging on my shoulder and looked down at her.
"I can't reach," she cooed.
It took me a moment to register what she wanted, my mind still occupied with that... challenging look. That's more what it seemed like, a challenge.
A challenge for what?
I quickly tried to shake those thoughts from my head. I could feel my defenses building up at an outstanding rate and I was probably just over analyzing things.
I bent down and gave her a quick, sweet kiss. She didn't exactly pout when I pulled back, but from watching her reactions for these last two and a half months, I knew she wanted more. I didn't really think it appropriate with an audience.
"Good night!" Mairu said, letting go of my arm, "I'll see you on Tuesday for sure!"
I found myself under that gaze of his again. I really wish he would look somewhere else, at least for a little while.
"Tuesday? Mah, that's such a long time!" Izaya proclaimed, wrapping an arm around Mairu when she approached him. He threw his thumb in my direction, and finally looked away from me for a moment, "Surely you don't wanna be away from his hunk for three days!"
My eyebrows raised before I even think of controlling my emotions. Did he just call me 'hunk'?
When his eyes settled on me again, I was feeling vaguely uncomfortable.
"Why don't you join us tonight?" Izaya offered, eyelids lowered and a smirk painted across his lips.
Completely oblivious to the look on her brother's face, Mairu seemed pleased with the idea, and of course I wanted to make her happy.
Saying yes that night sealed my fate, one that was directly connected to one Izaya Orihara.
