What is this feeling? My head hurts.. My entire body feels heavy.. I can feel my forehead burning.. Ah, that's right. I must have fallen sick...

I tried to sit up, but regretted my decision immediately as a strong wave of dizziness took over my head. I glanced at the table clock beside me. 7am. The perfect time for me to start getting ready for school. I tried my best to walk to the toilet but I couldn't even stand still, much less walk. I went back to my bed and lied down, thinking of what I should do.

I could skip school, but dad would kill me. He insists that I attend school everyday as the fees to Raira Academy was expensive. I sighed. Guess there was no other way then. I turned to the side drawer on my right and took out a box containing different types of medicines. I took out the medicine for fever and popped them into my mouth. I hope it would help subside my fever... Even if the effect isn't inmediate, I wanted to get well soon. Being sick doesn't feel good...

Especially if you know there isn't going to be anyone to care for you.

I rested for about 5 minutes before getting up again. Ah it seems that even resting for 5 mins helps. I don't feel that giddy anymore and I find myself able to walk and stand properly. I walked to the bathroom and washed up before changing up. I packed my bags and walked downstairs.

Downstairs I see Psyche getting all ready while munching on a sandwich that most probably was made by mom. I never got all that from mom before. She never made any sort of breakfast for me before. I gave a silent sigh and walked to the door, preparing my shoes. After wearing my shoes, I turned my head behind to give a soft "Bye mom, bye dad" but I know very well that I would be ignored. No matter how loud I said it, they would always ignore me. Acting like I don't exist. I gave them a short glance before heading out to school.

The journey to school seemed longer than usual. The sun seemed to be glaring down at me and I feel my body getting heavier as I walked. Fortunately, I reached school before I could feel the giddiness taking over me. Now... The only thing on my mind is to safety walk to class before a certain protozoan spots m-

"IIIIZZZZZAAAAYYAAAAAA-!"

Damn.

Trying my best not to look weak and tired, I forced myself to give my usual smirk as I turned around to greet Shizuo.

"Why hello there Shizu-chan~ So nice to see you so loud in the morning~" I said with my usual sacarstic tone.

"Shut it flea! Did anyone tell you that they hate that stupid face of yours?"

"Yeah yeah Shizu-chan~" Even though that comment upsetted me, all I wanted is to just end this stupid conversation and get it all over and done with.

Just then, Shinra skipped along after spotting me and Shizuo and joined in the conversation. "Good morning everyone~~~~!"

Damn, why do everyone just had to waste my time?"

Ah morning Shinra, though I would love to really continue chatting with you buttt I really have to go~ Teacher is calling me~~" I lied, hoping to end all of this soon. I could already feel my legs betraying me as time goes by.

"Ah is that so? Then I guess I will catch up with you later Izaya~" Shinra said with a smile. I could feel a burden being let off when Shinra said that. Finally I could leave! And without further ado, I quickly ran to the roof, the only place in the entire school in which I could truly be alone. Normally students do not have access to the roof and they are not allowed to enter it. However with my connections, getting the spare key was not a hard thing to accomplish.

"Say... Izaya looked really pale right? I wonder if he is alright..." Shinra remarked. "Like as if a flea like him would fall sick! And even if he did, he deserved it!" Shizuo spat. Shinra just shrugged his shoulders. Shizuo thought, "Just now Izaya was obviously lying about meeting a teacher.. So why was he in a rush? I bet he is planning something again... I better go find him." as he sped off.

Even though it was just a few minutes, I felt that I was asleep for a long time. I used my bag as a cushion and laid down under the shade. Then, I reached out for my pocket and took out a packet of pills and popped them into my mouth. Hoping I could get better faster. Just then, I was startled by the loud banging on the door.

"Hey flea! You're in there right?!"

I froze, how did he know that I was hiding in the roof?

"Looks like I was right, you were lying! What are you planning now?! Come out flea!" Shizuo roared.

Damn, just when I thought I could have my peace. I remained silent so as to make him believe that I was not here. So that he could just hurry go and leave me alone.

However, to my surprise, he knocked down the door and I immediately kept the medicine and stood up, acting as if I was perfectly fine.

"There, I knew you would be here damn flea. What are you planning now?" his eyes narrowed.

I just merely shrugged my shoulders and trying my best to speak in a normal voice, "Nothing Shizu-chan, can't I just skip class when I feel like it? Aren't you doing the same now?" I gave a smirk.

Hurry... Hurry leave. Damn it, why do Shizu Chan always have to find me at these points?

Shizuo walked towards me and I slipped my hand into my pocket, grabbing my switch blade, just in case. He then lifted his hand up and for a moment I thought he wanted to hit me so I took out my switch blade and pointed up to him. However, he did not seemed to be bothered by it and he seemed to be observing me

...what?

"Your arms and legs are shaking Flea."

My eyes widen as I took a moment to realise it myself. Guess I was too weak to even support myself huh? I could feel my body betraying me but I would stand strong. I would absolutely not reveal my weak side to him.

However, in the end. My body wouldn't listen to me, I dropped my switch blade and I could see my eyes blacking out.

"F-Flea?!"

How pathetic... For me to fall infront of my enemy.

Author's note: Hey guys sorry for the long wait! Lately I've been busy with exams! But I would still try my best to update as regularly as I can! Please enjoy this chapter and please do review! Thanks!