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-There are just too many times that people have tried to look inside of me -Hit The Floor By: Linkin Park
Wondering what I think of you and I protect you out of courtesy
Too many times that I've held on when I needed to push away
Afraid to say what was on my mind afraid to say what I need to say
Too many things that you've said about me when I'm not around
You think having the upper hand means you gotta keep putting me down
But I've had too many standoffs with you it's about as much as I can stand
So I'm waiting until the upper hand is mine
(One minute you're on top)
The next you're not watch it drop
(Making your heart stop)
Just before you hit the floor
(One minute you're on top)
Next you're not missed your shot
(Making you're heart stop)
You think you've won
(And then its all gone)-
-Chapter 10-
That morning…
Tsuzuki was the first to wake up. He started to get up when he noticed a weight on him. It was Hisoka. He smiled down at the sleeping boy. Tsuzuki didn't want to get up, really he didn't, but he had to go and check in with Tatsumi today.
'Why now?' he thought, as he tightened his hold on Hisoka, laying his head on the boy's, breathing in his scent. He let out a sigh as he slowly shifted Hisoka, so he was lying on the "bed".
Tsuzuki got up and fixed himself up, before closing his eyes and teleporting out.
-Tatsumi's office-
Tatsumi sat expectantly as h saw the air shift and Tsuzuki materialized in his office.
"Hello Tsuzuki." he said.
"Hi Tatsumi." was the reply.
"What do you have to report?" Tatsumi asked, shifting so he was sitting behind his desk.
"Nothing in particular Tatsumi. Is there a particular reason you wanted to see me? If not I better get back. I don't want Hisoka to be alone for too long."
Tatsumi sighed. "There is something I want to talk to you about."
"What?" Tsuzuki asked,
"I wanted to remind you that Hisoka is a job. I need you to remember that. You're time is half-way up and when it's done you'll be leaving. Remember that."
Tsuzuki looked down. It was true, he would be leaving, but it was too late. He was more than attached to Hisoka. "I'm sorry Tatsumi but I can't except that."
"Tsuzuki. I just don't want to see you get hurt."
"I know that and thank you for your concern, but I must be going if there is nothing else."
"I suppose you can leave." Tatsumi said somberly.
Tsuzuki was ready to teleport back when he looked at Tatsumi. Tatsumi looked away, unable to face Tsuzuki. And Tsuzuki vanished.
-Hisoka's cellar-
Tsuzuki teleported back in and noticed that Hisoka was still asleep. He let out a breath that he didn't know he was holding. He didn't want to leave Hisoka alone after last night. The boy was truly afraid of Tsuzuki leaving him. Tsuzuki then noticed a smell.
Sure the cellar smelled, but it was no only the cellar… Basically Hisoka needs a bath. No that Tsuzuki thought about it, he had never seen Hisoka take a bath. Probably because there wasn't a bath in the cellar. That's what Tsuzuki was going to do!
Tsuzuki quickly teleported out with a smile on his face.
-Hisoka's point of view-
My head hurts.
Damn it. Why does my head hurt? And what is that… Arg, can't think of what it is…
Creek
What was that?
Splash
What the hell?
I decide to chance it and open my eyes. I sit up and look around trying to locate the reason for the noise. To say I was surprised to see a steaming tub of hot water was an understatement.
"Tsuzuki…?" was the only explanation I could think of.
"Mornin Hisoka!" was the cheery reply.
Damn It's too early to be that happy.
"What are you doing exactly?" I ask.
"Well… I was thinking that I never really saw you shower before, considering the location. But, anyway, I was thinking that you might want to take a bath! You probably don't get to much, so I decided to surprise you!" Tsuzuki replied.
Remind me how I got stuck with this idiot?
"So you decided to give me a bath?"
"Yes!"
"Pervert!"
"Wait, what!"
"You pervert!"
"I'm not a pervert!"
"You are for wanting to give me a bath!"
"I won't look!"
"Tsuzuki!"
"I promise! Please! I know it'll make you feel good!"
I let out a sigh. No matter how stupid Tsuzuki can be, he always has the best intentions. I suppose I'll give in this once. Wait! I always give in! Wow… I'm becoming pathetic. But that water does look nice…
"alright…" I say.
"Yea! Now Hisoka has to get nakie!"
Whack!
"Hisoka what was that for" Tsuzuki whines.
"For you being an idiot."
"So mean!!!"
Whack!
"Now what did I do?"
"you're still here and I can't take a bath with you here."
"Oh, alright! I'll run to the store while you take a bath! I'll be back!"
"Just give me some warning when you're going to be back."
"Alright!" he says as he teleports out.
Thank God I'm alone now. How could I possibly bathe in front of Tsuzuki? That would be too weird. Alright time to get in while the water is still warm.
………………………………...
Alright. He was right this is nice… I can't remember the last time I felt this relaxed. It's a great feeling, unfortunately when I relax, I think. Why must my mind betray me?
Here we go…
Tsuzuki… Yea. He's been on my mind more and more since he's gotten here. I'll admit I'm attached to the guy, but there's something about him that's off. He's hiding something from me. I know it. He may deny it, but you can't fool an empath.
Now what Tsuzuki was hiding was a complete mystery.
It involves me I know it, which leads me to think that it has to do with my future. Maybe it's terrible and that's why he's being so nice to me? I don't know. Maybe I'm paranoid. I know I'm going to have to ask him about it at some point. When?… I'll decide that later. Anyway… I'm wasting relaxing time.
Ahhh… So warm…. And nice… relax….
"Hey Hisoka!"
What the hell!!! I flip over, covering as much of my body as I can. "Tsuzuki!!! What the hell are you doing?"
"I just got back that's all. Don't worry I won't look, just keep relaxing." Tsuzuki replied, putting down the bag of food he had bought.
"Get out of here!" I yell. There's no way I'm going to let Tsuzuki see me naked, no way!
"Come on Hisoka, we're both guys."
"Out!"
"But.."
"No buts out!!!"
"you're really cute when you yell like that."
"Do you have a death wish or something?"
"Not really considering I'm already dead, but hey what else is new."
"Fine I'm getting out, just turn around."
"Alright!"
There's no way I'm ever going to win is there?
I get out and walk over to pull out my other set of cloths; it's not as dirty as the one I was wearing. "You can look now" I say.
Tsuzuki turns around smiling. Now why is he smiling…?
I notice he's looking down and starting to laugh. What…
"CRAP!!! TSUZUKI LOOK AWAY!!!!"
"But Hisoka, it's not like I don't have one! Want to see!"
"Hell no! You Pervert!!!"
"I resent that!"
"I don't care! You're a pervert!"
"Then why am I still here?"
"Hell if I know!!! Just… STOP LAUGHING!"
"But it's so funny when you get all upset."
WHACK!
"Oww!!! Hisoka!!!"
WHACK!
"I didn't mean it! I promise!"
WHACK!
"That hurt!"
WHACK! WHACK! WHACK!
"Are you done yet?"
Take a deep breathe….
WHACK!
"Now I am."
"Why do you have to be so mean Hisoka?"
I don't answer.
"Are you really mad at me Hisoka…" I hear quietly asked.
I sigh. "No Tsuzuki. I'm not anymore."
"Yea!" he cries as he hugs me. "Next time we can both take a bath together!"
WHACK!
"What were you saying Tsuzuki?"
"Soka's violent"
"That I am."
-End Chapter 10-
Alright this was a truly random chapter. I'm not even sure where it came from. I guess I wanted to do something a little happier compared to the last chapter. Also, I'm slowing down time passing to try and fit in as many ideas as I can, so if any of you have ideas feel free to suggest them! I'm open to all ideas! Please review! And thanks for reading!