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Rating: T

Disclaimer: If I owned Durarara, Vorona's syntax wouldn't cause me so much problems. *Sighs*

Later In Ikebukuro

"I wonder why Vorona didn't come to work today. And why she isn't answering her phone."

Two men were standing next to the vending machine and smoking. The taller one was wearing the bartender suit. The shorter one had dreadlocks and was also smartly dressed.

"I hope nothing bad happened to her. Vorona sure can kick asses but Bukuro could be dangerous at times."

Just as Shizuo uttered these words, the girl in question appeared. Her hair was in a mess and she was out of breath from running. She bowed to the two men apologetically.

"I'm asking for being forgiven for my late arriving here, Tanaka-sempai, Shizuo-sempai."

"It's all right. Shizuo has already taken care of our first client."

And by taking care Tom meant giving him a free flying lesson.

"Why were you so late? Did something bad happen?"

Shizuo's concern unnerved Vorona a little. She was still angry at herself that she didn't manage to get rid of a certain insect.

"Nothing bad. But I'm unable to describe the details since it's a secret."

Shizuo nodded.

"I'm glad that you're all right."

Faint blush tinted Vorona's cheeks. She quickly turned her head away so her sempais could not see it. Tom adjusted his glasses.

"Now that everyone are here I think we may proceed to the next client."

Shizuo and Vorona followed Tom. When they passed by the bookshop the girl suddenly halted. Her blue eyes grew bigger as she glared at the shop window.

"If I may be allowed to step inside this shop, Tanaka-sempai…"

Tom looked at Vorona then smiled and nodded.

"A new book came out? All right, you may go and buy it. We'll wait for you."

Shizuo observed as Vorona eagerly entered the shop.

"She sure likes to read."

"Yeah, she does. By the way, you two seem to get along very well. I think she likes you a lot."

"Really?"

"Yup."

Shizuo thought about it for a moment. He also liked Vorona. She was a little strange but he didn't know that many normal people (except for his parents, Tom, Kadota, and Celty, though she lacked a head). And she was quite cute. His thoughts were interrupted when Vorona returned from the shop hugging a paper bag. The book piqued Shizuo's curiosity.

"What did you buy?"

Vorona pulled the book out of the bag and showed its cover to Tom and Shizuo. Tom recognised the title.

"Crime and Punishment? But wasn't it originally published in Russian?"

"That statement is true. But my desire was to read it in Japanese."

The rest of the day went uneventfully. The clients were pretty cooperative, so Shizuo and Vorona got to beat only few of them. When their work came to an end, Shizuo offered to see Vorona home. She agreed though his unusual behaviour alarmed her. They walked together in silence when Shizuo suddenly decided to break it.

"May I ask you something?"

Vorona nodded while dangerous thoughts were springing to her mind.

- I hope he didn't realise who I am. Could it be that insect told him? If the worst comes to the worst, I'll have to kill him now.

"Would you like to go to cinema with me?"

Vorona stared at him in utter surprise. Shizuo continued while smiling shyly and scratching the back of his head.

"The new film with my brother has just come out. So I thought that maybe we could go and watch it together."

It was the first time Shizuo has actually asked a girl out. Though he was quite sure that Vorona would refuse. And he was right.

"I beg for your apologise, Shizuo-sempai but cinemas, I don't go! And now is the time for my departure! Goodbye!"

Vorona quickly ran away leaving speechless Shizuo behind. She was only hoping that he didn't manage to notice the fiery blush coming to her cheeks.