Day 4: On a date

This one was hard for some reason, not sure why though.

After the initial shock of the city of finding out Shizuo and Izaya were dating wound down, Izaya finally suggested that they go on a date. It caught Shizuo off guard, made him nearly choke on a mouthful of rice as he let the words register in his mind. Izaya waited patiently, smirking softly as he watched the other male sputter and cough. After what felt like forever, Shizuo managed to find his voice. "You want to go on a date?"

"That's what I said."

"Why?"

"Why not?" Izaya cocked his head to the side and shrugged lazily. "The whole city knows at this point so there's no use in hiding it. Besides...I'd like to be able to hold your hand in public and take you somewhere. I think it'd be a nice change."

Of course, Shizuo couldn't just say no...as much as he wanted to. It's not that he didn't want to go, but...

"Izaya, I've never gone on a date."

Izaya didn't look surprised. "Then this will be even better! Meet me in the park after you get off work tomorrow, okay?"

So that's why Shizuo was here now in the park, hands shoved in his pockets as he waited for the informant to show up. The sun was setting and it was warm outside; he kind of wished he'd changed into something more suitable for a date but he didn't have a choice now. It was a good ten minutes later that Izaya came walking up, a smile plastered on his lips as he caught sight of Shizuo. "What's a pretty little thing like you doing out here alone?"

Shizuo scoffed, rolling his eyes behind his glasses as he willed himself not to blush. "Waiting for some asshole to show up."

"Shizu-Chan, you hurt me," Izaya mock sighed before his smile softened. "Are you ready?"

Shizuo nodded and took the others hand when it was offered, letting Izaya lead him out of the park. They talked idly, easy conversation. Izaya asked about Shizuo's day and listened to the blonde rant about all of the idiots he was forced to deal with that day. It was endearing in a way to see the blonde get so lividly into his irritated rants. Izaya couldn't help the smile that stayed on his lips.

When they got to their destination, Russia Sushi, Shizuo arched an eyebrow and gave the other a small smile. "Russia Sushi? How romantic."

Izaya laughed, actually a little sheepish. "I figured you'd be more comfortable here than in some fancy place...besides, the company here is better than anywhere else, isn't it?"

It was a sweet gesture, Izaya thinking of his comfort before anything else. They walked in, ignoring the prying eyes of other customers as their good friend Simon led them to a booth closed off from the rest of the shop. A candle was lit on the table and Shizuo sat down, smiling as Izaya sat across from him. Simon offered them menus, not pestering them about the specials, before walking away. Shizuo propped his chin up in his hand and stared at Izaya. "I have a feeling you had this planned longer than I thought."

Izaya paused, glancing up from his menu. He smiled and shrugged, trying not to look as anxious as he felt. "Maybe just a little...is it okay?"

Shizuo glanced around, took in the familiar sounds of the restaurant that was so full of life. It was familiar noise and comforting, in a way, to be here in the center of something so mundane. He knew if they weren't blocked from the view of others they'd be gawked at. He knew that already, others were probably talking but he didn't seem to care.

He looked back at Izaya and smiled again. "It's perfect, Flea."

As if a great weight had been taken off of him Izaya smiled, biting his lower lip as he reached across the table to hold the other's hand. "We're doing this more often, just so you know."

The blonde made a point to pretend to groan. "Oh no, anything but a date with my boyfriend. Oh god, whatever the fuck shall I do?"

"Smart ass," Izaya smiled, shaking his head.

Of course, he wouldn't have wanted it any other way. They ordered their food and Shizuo probed about what Izaya did all day, getting a simple, "Sat around and stalked you" in reply. He wasn't sure how to take that so he laughed, dismissing that entirely. Really, it was nice. Months ago, he would have laughed his ass off at the idea of sharing a meal with Izaya Orihara, of all people! But now here he was, blushing every five minutes and smiling more than he expected. Damn Izaya and his ability to woo him so easily.

When they had finished eating, and kindly declined an offer of some weird dessert that Simon had cooked up, the two of them made their way back outside. It was night now and a bit chilly as Izaya slid his hand into Shizuo's. "So, for a first date, I assume you had fun."

"I guess," Shizuo replied. "Kind of gave off a high school date vibe but it was nice...not stressful. I liked it."

They kept walking and Izaya gave out a breathy laugh. "I don't think I've ever been on a real date, either. So...lucky you."

Shizuo laughed and stepped closer, leaning down a little to kiss the other quickly. "Next time we can see a movie."

Izaya blushed before smirking slowly. "How about a zombie movie?"

Shizuo's smile fell and he let go of the other's hand, walking ahead of him with his hands up. "You killed it. Good job, I'm never going on another date with you again."

"Shizu-chan, wait! I was just kidding! Stop walking so fast, damn you!"

Oh Izaya, you spoiled the moment again...