Disclaimer: See Chapter 1

A/N: Sorry if it's been forever since I last updated. I know I've probably lost a lot of readers over the past few months (since there were only 2 reviews last chapter sweatdrops) , so thanks a lot to the readers who have been patient! Anyhoo, here's chapter 4! Don't forget to R&R!

'italic' are the characters' thoughts

Hai- Yes

Baka- Idiot

Iie- No

Arigatou- Thanks

(Hisoka's POV)

The day was bright and warm as Tsuzuki and I made our way to the pastry shop. Tsuzuki hummed happily. I could tell he was pleased about going. I could feel his excitement rolling off in waves. I quickly spotted a colorful sign that read, "Sweet Delights" in the distance. Tsuzuki continued humming until we were in front of the shop.

"Hey Hisoka," he said, stopping suddenly. "You've been awfully quiet. Are you all right?"

I immediately felt his excitement change to a sense of concern.

"H-hai," I answered. I staggered a bit, still slightly overwhelmed by his sudden change of emotions. Tsuzuki quickly caught me by the arm before I fell. His expression was worried.

I still had some trouble being around Tsuzuki. Especially when it came to his emotions, which were unpredictable and constantly changing.

"It's okay." I tried to assure him. "I'm fine. I just got dizzy for a second."

"We can go back if you're not feeling well, Hisoka."

I quickly shook my head. "No, that's okay." I felt bad for making Tsuzuki worry so much. I knew he had been looking forward to going to the shop and I didn't want to ruin it for him.

Tsuzuki, who was still holding my arm, suddenly pulled me against him.

"T-Tsuzuki?" I said, surprised. I blushed as I realized how close his body was to mine. 'What is he doing?'

Tsuzuki brought his face closer to mine. I felt my heart skip a beat. His forehead pressed lightly against mine. 'Is he going to -'

"That's good. You don't have a fever."

I blinked. "What?"

"A fever," he repeated as he pulled away from me. "I was worried you were getting sick or something."

"Oh. Right." I said, feeling embarrassed. 'Baka!' I scolded myself. 'A fever. That's all he was checking for.'I was an idiot for thinking that for a split second, Tsuzuki was going to kiss me.

"Hisoka?"

I tried to calm down. I was still blushing and my heart was beating rapidly. I quickly managed to regain my composure before looking at him.

"Do you want to go in now?" Tsuzuki asked. His tone was gentle. I could tell he was still worried about what had happened.

I glanced towards the shop window, becoming slightly uneasy. The pastry shop looked as though it might burst from the amount of people inside.

Tsuzuki noticed my glance towards the shop and quickly said, "But we don't have to go in if you don't want to."

I shook my head. "Iie. That's all right." Closing my eyes, I strengthened my shields.

"Are you sure?"

I sighed, slowly beginning to feel the effects of a headache coming on. "Yes. Now let's go inside before I change my mind."

"Arigatou, Hisoka!" Tsuzuki said happily. He grabbed my hand and dragged me inside.

My cheeks burned. "Tsuzuki!"

A few of the customers gave us curious looks.

I quickly pulled my hand away, feeling embarrassed by people's stares.

"Let's go sit by the window, Soka!" Tsuzuki pointed at an empty table near the window.

I nodded and followed him to the small table. I sat down and glanced at Tsuzuki, who had remained standing.

"I'm going to go order. Is there anything you want?" Tsuzuki asked.

"Just coffee would be okay." I answered.

He frowned. "That's all? But you haven't eaten anything all morning, Hisoka."

"Tsuzuki," I began.

"Why don't I get you some bread? I hear this shop's bread is suppose to be really good."

"But-"

"Just sit here until I get back, okay?" He left before I could reply.

I sighed and rubbed my temples. My head was pounding. I knew I had a bottle of aspirin in my room back at the inn.

'I really need one. But...'I looked over to where Tsuzuki was standing in line, waiting for his order to be taken. 'I can't just leave though. He'd get worried if he comes back and doesn't find me here. But then again if I do tell him, he'd insist on going back to the inn. I wouldn't want that to happen though. I know he really wanted me to come with him today.'

I sighed and glanced down at the table. 'I'll just have to hold it out until we get back to the inn. There's no use in making him worry again.'I turned my head and looked out the window. I watched people walk by for a few minutes before staring at the spot Tsuzuki and I had been standing earlier. A faint blush appeared on my cheeks as I thought of the incident.

'He was really warm,' I thought, remembering how close his body had been to mine and how safe I had felt with his arms around me. I sighed and dropped my head into my hands. 'I really have to stop thinking about Tsuzuki or I'm never going to get over him.'Which was easier said than done, considering I was around Tsuzuki 24/7. I lifted my head from my hands and stared out the window again. 'I wonder what's taking him so long?'

"Here you go!"

I looked up to see Tsuzuki place a mug of coffee and a small plate with two thick slices of bread in front of me.

"Sorry I took so long." Tsuzuki said as he sat down. I sweatdropped as I noticed four large plates piled high with pastries and cakes.

Tsuzuki took a pastry off his plate and bit into it. "You wouldn't believe how long I had to wait. There must have been at least ten people before me."

I sipped my coffee and didn't reply. My headache was lessening, thanks to the caffeine. I glanced at the bread on my plate, uncertainty creeping up inside my chest. Tsuzuki was known for his sweet tooth. Was it possible that during his excitement of ordering, he had gotten sweet bread?

"I know you don't really like sweet things. So that's why I got you plain bread." Tsuzuki explained, as if he had read my thoughts.

I flushed and quickly looked away. 'He remembered...'

"Arigatou," I said and smiled hesitantly.

Seeing this, he smiled happily back.

Despite my shields I clearly sensed Tsuzuki's happiness. He was pleased that I had smiled.

'Hisoka has such a nice smile. He should really smile more often.'

My heart fluttered. 'He thinks I have a nice smile?' I thought, feeling overwhelmingly pleased at the compliment. Unaware that I had heard his thought, I let a smile play on my lips for the rest of the day.

A/N: I can't say I really like how this chapter ended, but I guess it'll have to do. Anyways, please remember to R&R! Arigatou gozaimasu!