CHAPTER 2

When two people have different interests but are forced to be by each other's side, things become complicated. That is what I learnt when we went shopping today. I wanted to purchase some new books which were on sale. Ryuzaki, of course, was only thinking of indulging his sweet tooth. I don't think more needs to be said.

But as soon as we tried to go our separate ways, we were pulled back to a halt by the handcuff chain. Slowly, we both turned around and looked each other in the eyes. "Ryuzaki, they're having a book sale. I'm going to get some" I announced with a glare.

"Well, Watari has just informed me that my stash of sweets has run out. Naturally, I would like to buy some more" Ryuzaki told me without a shred of emotion.

A moment of silence for a long time, we simply stared at each other, until I said, "…We can't both get what we want, Ryuzaki"

"You may be right about that, Light-kun" Ryuzaki agreed.

I sighed, "So, what do we do?"

"That, Light-kun is obvious. We simply just go to the thing with the highest of importance"

I stared at him for a few seconds, and then said, "Fine. That makes sense, I guess"

Then, without another word, we turned and put our plan into motion. However, the same thing happened again. Angrily, I faced Ryuzaki again, "Ryuzaki…what are you doing? I thought you just said we'll go to what's important"

"And sweets are important" Ryuzaki insisted, "If I don't have my daily intake of sugar, my brain activity drops by 95%"

"Is…that so?" I asked in disbelief.

"Yes, it is. My brain cannot function without it" Ryuzaki answered.

A moment of silence, I stared at him for a very long moment; Ryuzaki stared back. He had a very unreadable look in his face, his dark eyes boring into mine dangerously. Then I sighed, "Look. We are both reasonably intelligent adults here. We should be able to work something out"

"I agree" Ryuzaki said.

"Then, what do you suggest we do?" I asked.

Ryuzaki thought for a moment then, doing his usual habit of putting his index finger to his lower lip, he suggested, "…What do you say to a little game of 'Paper, Scissors, Rock'?"

What is he a child? , I thought as I glared angrily at him. Automatically, I said "No, Ryuzaki"

"No but why not?"

"Because...that is a child's game, we are not children. Therefore, we shouldn't make decisions based on it"

"Really, I use it all the time" Ryuzaki commented.

Then you're insane! , I thought to myself, twitching slightly with annoyance. Slowly, I took a deep breath and forced a smile onto my face, "Yes, really. But...if your sugar really is that important to you, I...suppose we have no choice but to get it for you"

"Ah...Thank you, Light-kun. You're too kind" Ryuzaki said.

"Whatever. Let's just go" I said, scowling angrily and I started walking with him over to the confectionary aisle.

"Oh, just so you know...I will need a trolley to fit them all in" Ryuzaki reminded.

"...W-Whatever" I replied. Why the hell does he need THAT much? You know, he's probably going to get diabetes one of these days if he doesn't be careful. And I don't even understand why he isn't fat yet...!

"Also...I always ride inside the trolley" Ryuzaki added.

I stopped in my tracks, staring at him. This guy...he's insane! I don't even want to know how his mind works, it'd be too complicated! I...I bet 50% of his mind is of an intelligent adult and the other half is of a child!

Ryuzaki looked back at me, as he can't go on ahead without me. "Light-kun, Come along. The sweets are waiting"