Chapter 3 – Give Your Heart a Break

BYR:

I'm gonna give you guys a break from crying lol and I'm in a good mood today too Have fun reading!~

"But that's-that's a-it's a-a…!"

Let's start from the beginning shall we?

{12 Hours Ago...}

Izaya was laying on the couch in front of the tv, eating a bowl full, well now half full, of dry Cookie Crisps cereal. He wasn't entirely sure what he was watching, some sort of history channel documenting some war. The informant was just lying around lazy, propping his head up with one arm and eating with the other. It was a beautiful sunny day outside as he shut himself from the busy world.

"Oi flea."

Turning his head 90 degrees, the brunet faced the blonde, a piece of cereal in his mouth.

"Hmm?"

"What are you doing?"

"What does it look like I'm doing?"

"Nothing, and that's the problem."

"Ha? How?"

"You never do nothing. You're always doing SOMETHING!"

"I'm lazy today, so sue me."

"Tch, whatever!"

Shizuo wasn't sure why, but witnessing the informant not doing anything irritated him. He was so used to seeing Izaya move around and on his computer, typing or surfing the web. Now he was just lying there, eating! Something he hated doing! Something was definitely wrong...

"Hey!"

"What now?"

"Are you ok?"

(Shit shit shit! Does he suspect something?! Maybe he knows?! No, that can't be it. He's just worried that I'm not doing anything! Just play it cool.) He masked on his best innocent smile as possible as he answered the debt collector.

"No, why do you ask?~"

"You're actin' weird. It's not like you to sit and eat. I mean, I'm glad to see that you're eating, but it's just not...you."

"Not me?"

"Look...ever since our last date, you've been, I don't know, distant..."

A silence fell upon the room at the two males stayed where they were, neither giving signs of moving anytime soon. The quietness was suddenly broken when Izaya tried to stifle a laugh, but broke.

"Pfft... Hahahahahahahaha!"

"Izaya?"

"Hahahahaha! You-why-Hahahaha! How do you-"

He was gasping for air, spitting out any words he could in between laughs as he held his sides trying to suppress the pain. The brunet had fallen on the floor and was literally rolling around laughing as he kicked his legs all around in the air. Shizuo stood where he was, mesmerized by the scene he was witnessing.

"I-Izaya?"

"Haha-I-c-can't-br-breathahahahaha!"

"Hey! Get a hold of yourself! What did I say?"

The blonde kneeled down on the floor next to the hysterical flea, trying to calm him down from his exploding laugh attack. Grabbing him by the hands, he pulled the male up into sitting position and held onto his arms.

"Shi-"

"Enough already! You'll die laughing if you continue!"

"Pfft…ok…I'm. done… haaa….wow that felt good!"

"Good? You look like you were about to die! How is that good?!"

"I needed a laugh Shizu-chan~ Thank you for that~"

"Why were you laughing anyway? Did I say something?"

"Mhm~"

"What was it….?"

"You said I was acting weird and had grown distant. I just couldn't help but think about the past when that would've been a blessing for you. Now it's kinda ironic doncha think hahaha!"

"Yeah I guess…"

"Silly Shizu-chan~ Always worrying over the little things."

"It's not my fault. You're the one acting weird."

"It's natural for people to take a break every now and then. I am only human."

"Yeah yeah. Anyway, wanna go out?"

"Hmm? And do what?"

"Ehh, nothing in particular."

"Then no."

"What?"

"I don't feel like moving today. I just wanna relax. This might be the last time since I have a huge amount of work coming my way soon. So I wanna take advantage of the calm before the storm."

"Ahh, ok. I'm going out then. Tom needs to see the doc today, first week check-up and stuff."

"Alrighty. You two have fun then~ Get me some sushi while you're out!"

"Yeah."

"Thaaaank Yooou~"

Skipping back to the couch, the light weight male pounced on the mass of pillows and buried himself in them as he searched for the remote. Finding it, he started flipping through the channels, pausing for a second when he heard the front door close.

"Gone! Finally!"

Rushing into the bathroom, he made his way into the walk- in closet and went through one of his draws. Finding his medicine underneath all the pile of shirts, he pulled a new syringe out and stuck the blue liquid containing flask at the end and pressed the needle into his blood stream. It felt as if his body turned into a feather as the cool liquid traveled its way all over his vessels.

"God that feels good…."

Pulling the needle out, he disposed of the shot and re-hid his medical kit in his drawer again. Emerging from the bathroom, he grabbed his fur trim jacket and placed it on, walking around the large condo. Winter was creeping up and snow would soon be seen in the air as he cranked up the heat inside the house. Going into his office, Izaya started up his computer and decided to actually do some work today rather than do nothing. He was a workaholic after all and the thought of doing nothing seemed too boring.

"Time to have some fun~"

On the bus to the hospital, Tom and Shizuo were chatting about how the other had been since they last say each other.

"So, you and Orihara still together?"

"Miraculously, yeah… It's weird…"

"I bet. But hey, you've been a lot calmer since then, so I totally support you."

"Thanks Tom. I guess this is really for the best. I mean, when I thought he died… I don't know. I just felt like the world ended. In truth, I rather die than live without him. He really has gotten attached to me, like the flea he is."

"Hahaha, I really can't tell if that's good or bad. But as long as he treats you right, I'm happy for ya."

The bus rolled to a stop as the two males got out and walked across the street to the hospital. Walking through the clear automatic sliding doors, the front desk worker guided them to the waiting room as they took a seat.

"So…have you…you know…done it?"

"Tom…"

"What?! I'm curious! Sorry sorry!"

"*sigh* yeah we've done it…"

"Score! Is it weird?"

"Honestly, I don't know. I've never been with a girl, so I can't compare."

"What about Izaya?"

Izaya… He was used as a sort of sex slave in his early life by his father to help him bribe his debtors to pay up. He'd experienced sexual activity at such a young age that he was terrified of it for so long. The time they actually did it for the first time was hesitant; the blonde didn't want to traumatize the brunet since he knew. But after that, things went smoothly between the two of them.

"No… he was my first."

"Ahh…that's nice, having your first with the person you truly love."

"Yeah, I guess…."

A nurse came walking up to them and showed them to the examination room where Tom's doctor was waiting. After the physical checkup and more x-rays were ordered, he concluded that Tom was recovering at a steady pace.

"It'll take at least 3 or so weeks for it to full recover. So keep of it as usual and I'll see you in 3 weeks!"

"Thanks doc."

Exiting the medical building, they walked down the street and waited for another bus to come pick them up. An idea then popped into the debt collectors head.

"Hey."

"Hmm?"

"What would you say if I got a car?"

"I would ask what kind?"

"A real nice one, maybe a sports car."

"Why?"

"Donna, just think I should get one. It'll be fun. And Izaya was looking at this car the other day on the internet so-"

"Ohh so this is about Izaya huh?"

"Well yeah, but it's for me too."

"So a car huh? Well then, let's go car shopping?"

"Huh?"

"Come on. I know a thing or two about cars. Let's go."

"Seriously?"

Back home, Izaya was staring at his screen, typing away on his online chat room with his 'friends'.

Kanra: "Hey guys!"

Setton: "Hey there."

Tanaka: "What's up?"

Kanra: "What are you lovely peep up to these days?"

Setton: "Ahh u know, same old."

Tanaka: "Same here, nothing much."

Kanra: "What?! How boring! Well some gossip I've heard was that the Dollars are starting to stir something up again."

Setton: "Again? I thought they dissolved?"

Kanra: "Same here! But apparently they just went quiet for a while. Hope things don't go too crazy in 'Bukuro again!"

Tanaka: "Where did you hear this at?"

Kanra: "A magician never reveals his secret my friend!~"

Setton: "Well they better not do anything to start another gang war. I've had enough of all that."

Tanaka: "I'm pretty sure they wouldn't. Moving on, have you guys heard about Orihara and Heiwajima?!"

Izaya froze his fingers from typing as he read the replied popping up on the screen.

Setton: "No not really, what's going on? They destroying the city again?"

Tanaka: "No the total opposite! I heard that they're together! Someone saw them going into that new garden in the city together and were like on a date!"

Setton: "Aww, that's sweet. As long as they're not fighting, I don't care what they do. But that's totally unexpected!"

Tanaka: "Yeah I know! What do you think Kanra?"

He just sat there, fingers hovering over his keys as he processed what he just read. Sure, he was expecting rumors of him and Shizuo to spread around, but somehow he pictured it more…chaotic. To see that people are shocked, but support their relationship, it made him feel relieved.

Takana: "Kanra?"

Kanra: "Ohh yeah. It's cool. Totally a score for the two of them. Hey I gotta go. Talk to you guys later!"

Setton: "Alright. Bye for now!

Tanaka: "Bye"

*Kanra logged out*

Shutting off his computer, he leaned back in his leather chair and thought for a minute. It's been a whole year since that day, but it felt so long ago to him. To see that people are now just noticing them being together made him feel conflicted. He liked that fact that no one was bothering them with their relationship, but he also hated how his humans were so oblivious to him.

"This is a pain…"

Not wanting to think anymore, the informant spun his chair around in circles a couple of times and let it slowly stop on its own, facing out the window. The sky was dull and gray as he closed his eyes for a little rest. It was hard for him to sleep at night, the nightmares re-occurring every single time he closed his eyes to sleep. He'd only woken up the blonde once, the first night it happened. Of course, Shizuo was freaking out even though he told him it was only a bad dream. That night he literally hugged the brunet to sleep, which helped a little. But after that, he was used to it. He knew when it would happen, when he would wake up, and when he would fall asleep again. It was almost like a tedious routine. And he hated it.

"Dammit…I need sleeping pills or something…maybe I'll ask Shinra for them next time I see him."

"This one?"

"Yeah!"

"You sure…?"

"Yeah, why not?"

Tom looked at the price written on the front windshield and cringed.

"Dude…it's really pricey…."

"I got the money for it."

"WHAT?! How?!"

"Saving up and every year Kasuka always send me money so I have enough now."

"Damn, lucky. So you really are getting THIS one? This is the one Izaya was looking at online?!"

"Yep."

"Shit…He's trying to kill you or something…"

"What can I say; the man gots style."

"Alright. Let's go inform the dealer then."

"Cool."

"Izaya is one spoiled brat…."

"Yeah, I know hahahaha!"

A loud knock on the front door echoed in the quiet condo as Izaya rubbed his eyes and got out of his warm chair. Shuffling to the door, he unlocked it, only to reveal no one there. Peeking out the door frame, he looked left and right down the hall, seeing no signs of life around.

"Hello?"

His voice echoed down the halls as he shrugged and was about to close the door, when a folded piece of paper on the floor near his feet caught his sight. Picking it up, he unwrapped the message, only to shriek and let it float back to its original place. Stumbling backwards, the brunet slipped and fell to the ground, his eyes still on the message glaring at him.

YOU'RE GOING TO DIE

The eerie black scribbled letters reminded him of the Slasher's handwriting as he quickly snatched the note and slammed the door shut, using all the locks. Rushing back into his office, he read the short note over and over, making sure he wasn't missing anything. But it was clear as day.

"What the hell?! Is he back?! There's no way…no way…. Shit shit shit! I have too many problems then to deal with this psychopath again!"

Stuffing the sheet of paper in his filing cabinet, he locked it and hid the key as he went back to his spinning chair to rest.

"Why is this happening to me…."

Shizuo walked up the stairs as he came to a stop in front of his new home. After dropping off Tom, he drove straight home in his new car, excited to show the brunet the gift he got. Pulling out his keys, he placed them into the locked, turned it, and pushed the door open, but it didn't budge.

"What the-did he lock the top too? He never does that."

Irritated over the new procedure, he placed in the other key and then entered the house. The place was quiet as he took off his shoes and stuffed the keys inside his back pocket. Roaming around, he couldn't find Izaya anywhere.

"Flea! You home?"

Walking into the office, he sighed heavily as he walked over to where the informant was. Curled up in his chair, the smaller male was sleeping soundly, his chest moving up and down to match his breathing. Now that he had a closer look, the blonde noticed how Izaya was starting to form dark circles under his eyes. Almost every night he'd noticed the brunet waking up, startled by something before laying down and going back to sleep. He didn't ask why since the first night Izaya had told him it was only a bad dream. So he just let it go, not wanting to pester the male. Lightly shaking his shoulders, the debt collector called out to his flea.

"Oi…Izaya…"

"Mmmm…"

"If you sleep like this you'll catch a cold."

"Sorry…"

"Wanna go out to eat?"

"You forgot didn't you; my sushi…"

"Yeah, well not really. I just wanted to go out."

"*yawn~* ok… let me get my jacket."

Stretching from his chair, the light weight male hopped up and went into the living room. Putting on his jacket, he followed the blonde out the door, down the stairs, and out the front lobby. Taking a left, Izaya was heading to the train station that took them to Ikebukuro, when he noticed Shizuo turning right and walking the wrong way.

"Umm Shizu-chan. The train is that way."

"I know."

Confused, Izaya followed the blonde down the block before he stopped abruptly in the middle of the sidewalk.

"Umm…Shizu-chan…"

"Just watch."

Pulling out keys, he pressed the unlock button of the car, revealing the brand new car that lit up in the dark streets. The informant felt as if he had a heart attack as his mouth gaped open in awe and shock.

"But that's-that's a-it's a-a…"

"A 2013 Porsche 918 Spyder."

"How…where did this come from?!"

"I bought it."

"You-!"

He averted his look over to the smirking male, completely not sure what was even going on anymore.

"You BOUGHT this… You bought THIS?!"

"Yep."

"How can you be so nonchalant about it?! Do you know how much this costs?!"

"Well yeah, I paid for it."

"You! How?!"

"Just shut up and get in the car."

Opening the passage side, he guided the brunet into the car and shut the doors. Getting in on the other side, he placed the keys into the ignition and the car roared to life.

"I can't believe this… There's no way you bought this car…"

"I saved up enough money to put a loan on a house, I think I can buy a car."

"But why?!"

"I saw you looking at it, so I figured I'd get one. Besides, riding on the train sucks."

"Shizu-chan…you're such an idiot…."

"Yeah yeah love you too. So, where to?"

The smirk on Shizuo's face made Izaya want to punch him. He was being really spoiled by this monster, and though he enjoyed it, he didn't want to use him. "Russia Sushi. And I'm paying! No exceptions!"

"Fine with me."

Putting the sports car into drive, they traveled down the road and onto the highway heading to the city. Izaya couldn't help but be excited riding around in the coolest car in the world. To think that he would actually get to see one in real life, let alone drive in one and own one.

"You spoil me too much."

"I know. I want to though."

"I can't believe I'm riding in a Porsche 918 Spyder… this is too cool!"

"I knew you would say that."

A/N:

This is by far a very nice car… I want it… Anyway, hoped you liked this chapter! Not much sadness going on, but some drama was sprinkled in here ;) who is that note from and what does it mean?! Find out next time on 'Losing Your Sense of Love'! wow that sounded like an end of a show type dialog… lol XD REVIEW TOO!