A/N: Hey guys! Sorry I haven't been posting much. My mom recently had neck surgery, she's coming home tomorrow, so I've been busy being at the hospital with her, and lately, I've been getting triggered lately by small things, and it's becoming an issue for me, because when I get triggered, I instantly shut down and ultimately go suicidal, so updates may be a little slow for a while, if they continue to come back, or if I become super busy, in which I will be because Band Camp is next week omf. Not looking forward to it lol. But ya! Sorry for the slow updates! I hope you guys enjoy this chapter. I have the next few chapters planned out so hopefully I can get the time to write them! Hope you enjoy!
Chapter 12:
Izaya's POV
"His name is Shizuo Heiwajima.."
Izaya's blood ran cold as those simple words were spoken. He felt a never ending stab of worry, fear, and concern rush through his mind. Who was this person on the other line?.. Izaya suddenly felt himself grow dizzy and sick, as if something was unsettling. The raven was protective, of course, but he didn't know what would be the consequences if he did give in to this man, whoever he was. Sighing, Izaya spoke up again, regaining his composure.
"Who are you? What do you want with Shizu-Chan?" Izaya asked, a slight sneer in his tone.
"My name isn't important, and obviously you know him.. Look, I can pay you a good amount for this information.." The man muttered. Izaya frowned, thinking it over. If he did get some extra cash, that could prove to be quite nice, knowing he could give it to Shizuo and Tsukishima. But he didn't want to put them in any danger. And he wouldn't. Deciding he'd play along with the man, he tried thinking of a way to get past whatever it was he was after.
"Your name is important. You sound really shady, ne? How do I know you won't scam me?" Izaya chuckled.
"Whatever. My name is Alu. I need some dirt on Heiwajima.. He owes me big time.." The man growled. Izaya frowned. He didn't like the sound of that. Shaking his head, he sighed, glancing back to see Tsukishima and Shizuo waiting for him.
"Hmm.. Call me back later and I'll see what I can do," Izaya sighed. He heard a muffled curse on the other side, but eventually he heard a click, making Izaya chuckle. "So mean to me.." Izaya smiled to himself, tucking his phone back into his pocket before turning around and walking back over to the other two.
"Who was that?" Shizuo asked, a slight edge in his tone. Izaya chuckled, sensing that the blonde was already getting jealous.
"Relax Shizu-Chan. It was just another client asking for information," Izaya chuckled. Tsukishima looked up at them both and giggled, holding up his arms for Izaya to pick him up. Izaya smiled gently, picking up the toddler, settling him on his hip as they began walking again, Shizuo and Izaya making small talk.
"Izaya.." Shizuo's voice was hesitant almost.
"Hm?" Izaya asked, looking back at him.
"N-nothing.." Shizuo's gaze dropped to the ground, now, completely ignoring him, becoming stuck in his thoughts. Izaya frowned, not liking that at all. He tugged on Shizuo's sleeve, catching his attention.
"Shizu-Chan.. What's wrong?.." Izaya asked quietly. Tsukishima had fallen asleep on Izaya's shoulder, not too long ago, Izaya allowing him to sleep there.
"Nothing.. Just.. t-thinking.." Shizuo answered quietly. Izaya smiled and nodded, moving over to the blonde, pulling him into a quick kiss.
"Okay, Shizu-Chan, but please tell me if something is wrong, Okay?" Izaya smiled gently, reassuring the other. Shizuo blushed and nodded, twining his fingers with the raven. Izaya smiled as they continued walking, heading back to the apartment, Tsukishima passed out from his small energy burst he had that morning. Once they had reached the apartment, Shizuo smiled at the raven, showing him where Tsuki's room was so that he could lay him down in his bed. Izaya smiled shyly and laid him down, tucking him in so that he could sleep for a little bit. Izaya turned around, smiling sheepishly, seeing as how Shizuo was grinning with delight.
"Come ere.." Shizuo smiled, grabbing the ravens hand and leading him back to the living room, sitting down on the couch. Izaya smiled, pulling the blonde into his arms, kissing the top of his head. Shizuo smiled, cuddling into the raven, a wave of happiness and delight washing over him. "Izaya.." Shizuo spoke up, startling the raven from his thoughts.
"Hm?.."
"I love you so much.." Shizuo whispered, looking up to bring the raven into a kiss, making the other smile. Once they had pulled away, Izaya smiled.
"I love you too, Shizu-Chan.." Izaya smiled. Izaya then layed his head against Shizuo's becoming invested with his thoughts. He couldn't ignore the pride and happiness he felt when he was with Tsukishima. It was like they were a biological family. Anyone could have mistaken them for being a real family, rather than the broken one in disguise. Izaya smiled, remembering how Tsukishima wanted him to hold him again, and then one Tsuki made that picture for him, especially after he helped him. It made him happy. It was rare for the raven to feel actual happiness and joy. And Tsukishima and Shizuo were able to bring that to light for him. It made his heart skip a beat. It was nice. He could only hope that Tsukishima would accept him completely. He seemed to enjoy him so far, but he didn't know how Tsukishima would react and accept him on an emotional level. From what Shizuo has told him, Tsukishima was still sadly impacted by his biological father being out of the picture, so it was a hard role for Izaya to take on "Dad" to Tsukishima. He just hoped, one day, he could actually hear, Tsukishima call him 'Dad'. It would make his life complete. Not noticing Shizuo getting up slightly, he blinked and looked over, smiling. Speaking of Tsuki.
"M-moma.." Tsukishima murmured tiredly, rubbing his eyes tiredly. Shizuo smiled and got up, walking over to him and picking him up, cradling him and reassuring the sleepy toddler. "C-can I watch a m-movie w-with you?.." Tsuki asked Shizuo. Shizuo chuckled and nodded, sitting back down on the couch next to Izaya, Izaya smiling at the toddler. Tsukishima laid his head down on Shizuo's chest, looking up at Izaya, shyly turning away when Izaya smiled at him. Izaya chuckled, looking to see what Shizuo was going to put on. It had to be a kid friendly movie of course, seeing as how Tsukishima was still ever so young. Seeing as how Shizuo put on Bambi for Tsukishima, Izaya smiled, getting settled next to the other two. Half way through the movie, Tsukishima and Shizuo had somehow ended up in his arms, comfortably resting against him. Izaya smiled, holding Tsukishima just a bit closer, Shizuo smiling. Tsukishima giggled at one point in the movie, causing Izaya to chuckle. Little moments like this made Shizuo smile. Checking the time, it was about 2:30 pm. Smiling, Shizuo got up, deciding to get some housework done, letting the other two watch the movie. As Shizuo left the room to go clean up his and Tsuki's bedroom, he came back out into the living room, quite surprised. The movie had ended, but both Tsukishima and Izaya were passed out on the couch, Izaya's arm draped over the toddler protectively, Tsuki tucked comfortably against the raven's chest. Feeling his eyes water faintly with happiness, Shizuo quietly left the room grabbing his phone and taking a picture of them sleeping together. Shizuo smiled and walked back to his bedroom again, grabbing a blanket to drape over Izaya and Tsukishima.
Deciding to let them sleep, Shizuo went back to his cleaning, sighing happily, feeling as if, for once, things were going to go right for them both.
It was about an hour or two later when Izaya finally came back to his senses. He remembered watching Bambi with Tsukishima, however when he woke up, he was laying on his side, Tsuki tucked comfortably against his chest, sleeping. Izaya smiled, looking over to realize there was a blanket over them both, making the raven grin, knowing it was Shizuo's doing. Smiling quietly, he yawned, lying back down to relax next to the toddler who was still sleeping. However as Izaya lay there, he was suddenly startled by something. Tsukishima had suddenly started whining in his sleep, face scrunching up in discomfort. Izaya frowned, he didn't like this. Pulling the toddler into his arms, he held him tightly, rocking side to side slightly, reassuring the toddler. Tsukishima's expressions changed back into one of peacefulness, falling back asleep completely. What he had just witness, honestly bothered Izaya. He hadn't seen a toddler make such an expression in their sleep. It broke his heart. Sighing quietly, Izaya held Tsukishima quietly and tightly, making sure he was back into a good sleep. Izaya smiled, looking up as Shizuo walked into the room again.
"Finally awake?" Shizuo asked with a quiet chuckle, not wanting to wake up Tsukishima.
"Yeah.. He nearly woke up whining.. Do you know why?.." Izaya asked quietly in concern. Shizuo's eyes clouded over and he nodded, coming to sit beside the raven, leaning his head on the other's shoulder, gazing down at his child sadly.
"Yeah.. Ever since his father left, Tsukishima occasionally has nightmares about him.." Shizuo murmured quietly, eyes clouded over. Izaya's eyes softened with pain and sadness.
"What did your ex do?.." Izaya asked quietly. Shizuo sighed, shaking his head.
"We can talk about it another time.. Not now.. Tsukishima might have another bad dream.." Shizuo murmured, avoiding the topic entirely, getting up and walking into the kitchen. Izaya frowned, feeling a pang of guilt, seeing as how the blonde was bothered by the topic. Izaya sighed sadly, looking back down to Tsukishima, seeing as how he was sleeping peacefully again. Izaya brought a hand up to gently brush back some of the toddler's bangs, still feeling a bit upset about Shizuo's sudden actions. Izaya was bothered by this of course, but he didn't want to rush him into opening up or scaring him. He just wanted to make sure he was okay. That's all he wanted, was for the both of them to be okay. As Izaya sat there a little while longer, Tsukishima began waking up again, murmuring things quietly. Izaya smiled, soothing him as he woke up again.
"Okay?" Izaya asked quietly, making sure the toddler was comfortable as he stirred. Tsukishima nodded quietly, yawning. Shizuo then walked back into the room, seeming to have recovered from the small talk. He smiled at Tsukishima, walking over to him and cuddling him in his arms. Shizuo smiled at Izaya, letting him know he wasn't upset with him, making the raven smile faintly. He still felt guilty as ever. Getting up and stretching himself as well, Shizuo smiled, walking over to the raven, giving him a quick kiss, Izaya smiling as he followed the blonde over to the table.
"Dinner will be ready shortly, so you two can get ready," Shizuo smiled. Izaya nodded and walked over to the table, sitting down in his same spot as he did that morning. Shizuo then looked over at him again in wonder. "Izaya.. Are you spending the night or?" Shizuo asked curiously. Izaya blinked, not really expecting that. He sighed sadly and shook his head.
"Sorry, I can't tonight, only because I hadn't thought about that yet," Izaya smiled sadly. Tsuki then whined pouting.
"D-don't leave!" Tsuki whined. Izaya smiled sadly, ruffling his hair a bit.
"I'll be back in the morning silly," Izaya smiled, trying to reassure the toddler. Tsuki pouted but nodded anyways. Shizuo sighed faintly, but nodded anyways.
"Alright then.." Shizuo's voice was toned sadly, already starting to feel anxious about the evening. Izaya sighed, not liking Shizuo being so upset.
"Tomorrow night I can, if you'll let me~" Izaya smiled. Tsuki perked up, instantly turning to his mother.
"Can aya' stay tomorrow, M-moma?!" Tsuki asked for him, making the raven chuckle, Shizuo giggling and blushing faintly.
"Yeah, tomorrow night he can, we can have a sleep over," Shizuo chuckled, making Tsukishima even more excited. Shizuo then brought the plates and food into the dining room, making the other two drool in hunger. It wasn't long before all of them were digging in, enjoying the food that Shizuo had made. It wasn't much, but it was for Tsukishima. Shizuo didn't have quite as much, Izaya noticed, and it made him frown a little. Shizuo wasn't eating right. He didn't seem to eat much at all, and now that Izaya thought about it, he did seem a lot thinner than he remembered him. Izaya pushed those thoughts to the back of his head, deciding to focus on the current moment. Tsukishima was the first to finish, however he complained about still being hungry, so Shizuo gave up the rest of his food to Tsukishima. It made Izaya's heart wrench, but he didn't want to pester him about it. After they had finished eating, Tsuki had started clinging to Izaya with a death grip, making Izaya's heart pound with guilt, not wanting to leave either. Slipping on his jacket, Izaya walked over to the door, Shizuo holding Tsuki because he and started getting extra clingy. By the time Izaya had said his goodbyes to Shizuo, Tsuki started crying, reaching out for Izaya. Izaya smiled weakly, and took him into his arms, holding him for a moment.
"Shh.. I'm coming back tomorrow, Tsu-Chan.. Don't cry.." Izaya murmured soothingly. Tsukishima continued crying, clinging onto him.
"D-don't l-leave m-me a-and m-moma!" Tsuki sobbed, holding onto him tightly, trembling slightly. Izaya hugged him tightly, rubbing small circles on his back, trying to calm him down.
"Shh, Shh.. I'm coming back, Tsu-Chan, Okay? I'll bring you something tomorrow too, for the sleep over, Okay?" Izaya cooed, trying to calm the toddler down. Tsukishima wiped his eyes, sniffling as he looked at him.
"R-really?.." Tsukishima asked quietly. Izaya smiled and nodded, wiping away some of Tsukishima's tears with his thumb. Tsukishima sniffed sadly and gave him one last hug, sniffling quietly.
"Good night, Tsu-Chan, I'll see you in the morning, Okay?" Izaya smiled. Tsukishima whined and nodded, burying his face into his shoulder. Izaya glanced up to see Shizuo smiling sadly, watching the scene unfold. Pulling away from the toddler, he kissed his forehead, wiping away stray tears. Izaya then stood up, wrapping his arms around Shizuo's waist, pulling him close. "Good Night Shizu-Chan, In the morning?" Izaya smiled. The blonde blushed and nodded, Izaya smiling, leaning down to kiss him gently. Tsukishima smiled as he watched, seeing as how they both loved each other. Smiling as Izaya pulled away, he smiled back down at Tsukishima ruffling his hair before waving to them both. "Bye you two, I'll be back in the morning," Izaya smiled.
"Bye Izaya," Shizuo smiled, scooping Tsukishima up into his arms.
"Bye aya!" Tsukishima smiled.
"Bye Tsu-Chan," Izaya smiled. Izaya then walked out, closing the door softly behind him, walking down the hallway with a delighted sigh. To him, nothing couldn't have gone any better, and tomorrow, would be even better.
A/N: Hmm.. So, new character possibly? Alu is his name but he won't come into play until later on~ If you have any speculations about him, keep em to yourself. I don't want my current fans to ruin it for new readers cx I still love you all just the same though~ ^^ Anyways, ADORABLE FLUFF OMFG. And Izaya is gonna get a bit of look into Shizuo's and Tsukishima's past in the next couple of chapters. Not sure which one it'll be yet, but it's coming soon cx And, Izaya and Tsukishima have gotten a little closer. I hope it doesn't seem like I'm rushing it ;-; I'm trying to plan it out correctly XD I apologize if I am rushing their relationship ;-; xD Anyways, I'll update again when I can you guys! Love you all, and please review to feed the plot bunnies, and because I love your reviews cx ^^ See ya guys in the next chapter! :)
~Kishou-Chan
