A/N:
Ruby-Tears: Hijiri's coming up quick! Promise!
Panatlantic: Nyahaha! ^__~ Saaank Yu!!
Waya: Thank you so much!
Lily: Aww, thanks. The violin thing really took so long for me to come up with.
Here's the chap 1. hope you'll like it.
Part 1
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Tsuzuki and I sat across each other, as we chug along Japan's scenic view on the way to Kanagawa. I had to drag him and his weird invention before we could finally go. We hadn't really the time to discus a strategy, so we figured we might as well discuss in on the train. So now, I juggle with at least a hundred pages of paper work in my lap while Tsuzuki...
Well, Tsuzuki is harassing a young girl passing by, pushing a cart that sells a lot of candies. He bought a bagful and thanked the girl, flashing her a big-toothed smile. The girl in turn blushed and giggled hysterically before walking away. Right then and there, I wished I had a much longer leg so I could kick her somehow.
"'Soka-chan, you want a lollipop? I bought you one."
"Tsuzuki, you bakero! We still have to have a plan!"
"Okay, 'Soka-chan.."
I grabbed some of the papers, and placed it on his lap. He grumbled for a while, then he started to get serious little by little. Once in a while, he even scribble something on the margins of his paper.
Great. Now I'm doomed to watch him indefinitely from under my lashes. Watching him always get me captivated, even though there's no reason for me to. Like now, I stare at him in silent appreciation as he read a bunch of papers while munching on a chocolate- flavored candy bar.
I don't know. Go figure.
Tsuzuki suddenly gets all excited, and started to poke something in a paper his holding. I lose my eye contact, knowing that he'd probably look my way and I'd rather be caught dead than be looking at him like a perverted psycho.
"Look at this, 'Soka!" he said excitably, holding out the paper.
I feigned irritation.
"What is it now?!"
"Just look."
I took the paper from his hands, sighing. I scanned it, not really reading it. It was basically an article about the "String Masters', the violin house we were supposed to check.
"So? What about it?" I asked, not really finding anything wrong about the article.
"Read the last part!"
"Okay, okay. 'Every year, the String Masters holds a recital in which its members are asked to play their piece. These recitals are always a huge success, primarily because they cater to world famous violinist all across Japan. This year, the String Masters is proud to present a world-renowned violinist; the youngest person ever to master The Devil's Trill and won numerous awards for his talents, Mr. Hijiri Minase'.."
I frowned at the last word, and my brain cogs started to click in place. I look up to Tsuzuki.
"Minase? Hijiri Minase?"
"Yes! You know, he's the one that we saved from Sagadalius. We even watched his recital..."
I tuned out Tsuzuki's voice, not only because it irritated the hell out of me, but also because I realize he's way too excited just at the prospect of seeing Hijiri again. Mentally, I conjured up my own image of Hijiri. Dark hair, green eyes, height and build the same as mine. Everybody had said that we'd pass as twins then.
"So, do you remember him?"
"Of course! Hey, maybe we could ask him to help us." I said, shrugging my shoulders. "After all, we don't know anything about violins, and he does. Maybe we could ask him to ask around instead of us."
Tsuzuki's pretty face fell into a frown, and he shook his head.
"I don't know, Hisoka. I don't want him involved with this."
"Well, we'll be around him."
"But wouldn't that be conspicuous?"
"Yeah, you're right." I said, slumping in my seat. Hanging around Hijiri 24/7 would be attention grabbing. And attention is the last thing we need in an undercover work. Suddenly, Tsuzuki snapped his fingers.
"I know! We could pretend!"
"Huh?" I asked, not really quite getting it.
"Well, say, you could act as Hijiri's twin brother and I'll act as your father!"
"Yeah, right. As if they would fall for that. Hijiri is famous and everybody must have at least a background of him. What would they say if he suddenly shows up with a long lost twin and a stupid father?"
"Oh yeah. I hadn't thought of that."
"Of course you didn't., you baka!"
"I know! You could act as Hijiri's friend, who wants to learn how to play the violin. After all, String Masters is a place for practicing right? It would just seem normal that an amateur like you would need a pro's help like Hijiri." Tsuzuki said, beaming proudly.
I nodded. So far, so good. You know, Tsuzuki is quite brilliant, really. He's just really lazy that you'd wonder if he's actually thinking or not. Well, I guess he's not called the top Shinigami for nothing.
"But what about you?"
He tilted his head, and made an exaggerated show of deep thought. After a moment's parody, he became serious and he took both my hands in his.
"Maybe I should act as your boyfriend, "Soka-chan."
I blushed a glorious shade of red as I heard his serious yet gentle suggestion. I wasn't sure how to react, and I couldn't meet his eyes.
"T-Tsuzuki! Stop fooling around! This is serious business!"
"I am serious, Hisoka."
"Well, it wouldn't work! The people would talk about Hijiri and us! It's not everyday that people would see something like that you know!" I said, happy that I at least came up with a coherent argument.
"Then let's not pretend, then." he said, looking in my eyes. I still couldn't meet them.
"W-What are you trying to say?"
"Exactly what I said. So what do you say, 'Soka-chan?"
I look at his face, momentarily lost. Then I let down my barrier that surrounds me slowly, hoping to probe into Tsuzuki's inner feelings. I smiled as his feelings of love for me numbed my senses.
"Yes, Tsuzuki. Yes..."
He hugged me to his chest, his nearness almost making me lose my sanity.
The train still chugged along, and it would still be morning until we reached Kanagawa. I slept in Tsuzuki's lap.
* * * * *
The next morning, I awoke from a nice slumber, feeling the strong arms of Tsuzuki around me. I smiled through my sleepiness, feeling better than I ever did. I stood up slowly so as not to disturb him from his sleep, and I went out from our compartment. I stopped a passing conductor, and asked him when the next stop from Kanagawa will be. He said that it will be in fifteen minutes and that I had to hurry up. I thanked him, and I went back to our compartment. Tsuzuki was still asleep when I returned. I went up to him, and gently blew in his ear.
"Hey Tsuzuki, wake up, you sleepyhead."
He opened one eye and groaned.
"Is it time to go yet?"
"Yes. Just hurry up, will be arriving there in fifteen minutes."
We packed our things, and tidied the papers. Soon, the train was slowing along a platform, and we went out.
"What do we do now?" I asked, looking at the face of my boyfriend.
Boyfriend. It sounds funny. Last night, we were just friends. Now, we're a whole lot something else.
"Well, we should call up 'String Masters', and asked for Hijiri's contact number. Here, I'll call him." he said, while going to a nearby telephone booth. I watch him, yet again, my fascination for him still hadn't dwindled out. After a few minutes, he came back.
"I got his number and his place! Let's go, 'Soka-chan."
I smiled at him, and we hailed a cab.
t.b.c.
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A/N:
Yay! It's my first chappie. I made it Hisoka's point of view because I like the way he thinks sometimes. He sort of like me, very sarcastic!
Hehe. ^__~
As always, please read and review if you have the time. Thanks so much! Love u, peeps!
Ruby-Tears: Hijiri's coming up quick! Promise!
Panatlantic: Nyahaha! ^__~ Saaank Yu!!
Waya: Thank you so much!
Lily: Aww, thanks. The violin thing really took so long for me to come up with.
Here's the chap 1. hope you'll like it.
Part 1
* * * * * *
Tsuzuki and I sat across each other, as we chug along Japan's scenic view on the way to Kanagawa. I had to drag him and his weird invention before we could finally go. We hadn't really the time to discus a strategy, so we figured we might as well discuss in on the train. So now, I juggle with at least a hundred pages of paper work in my lap while Tsuzuki...
Well, Tsuzuki is harassing a young girl passing by, pushing a cart that sells a lot of candies. He bought a bagful and thanked the girl, flashing her a big-toothed smile. The girl in turn blushed and giggled hysterically before walking away. Right then and there, I wished I had a much longer leg so I could kick her somehow.
"'Soka-chan, you want a lollipop? I bought you one."
"Tsuzuki, you bakero! We still have to have a plan!"
"Okay, 'Soka-chan.."
I grabbed some of the papers, and placed it on his lap. He grumbled for a while, then he started to get serious little by little. Once in a while, he even scribble something on the margins of his paper.
Great. Now I'm doomed to watch him indefinitely from under my lashes. Watching him always get me captivated, even though there's no reason for me to. Like now, I stare at him in silent appreciation as he read a bunch of papers while munching on a chocolate- flavored candy bar.
I don't know. Go figure.
Tsuzuki suddenly gets all excited, and started to poke something in a paper his holding. I lose my eye contact, knowing that he'd probably look my way and I'd rather be caught dead than be looking at him like a perverted psycho.
"Look at this, 'Soka!" he said excitably, holding out the paper.
I feigned irritation.
"What is it now?!"
"Just look."
I took the paper from his hands, sighing. I scanned it, not really reading it. It was basically an article about the "String Masters', the violin house we were supposed to check.
"So? What about it?" I asked, not really finding anything wrong about the article.
"Read the last part!"
"Okay, okay. 'Every year, the String Masters holds a recital in which its members are asked to play their piece. These recitals are always a huge success, primarily because they cater to world famous violinist all across Japan. This year, the String Masters is proud to present a world-renowned violinist; the youngest person ever to master The Devil's Trill and won numerous awards for his talents, Mr. Hijiri Minase'.."
I frowned at the last word, and my brain cogs started to click in place. I look up to Tsuzuki.
"Minase? Hijiri Minase?"
"Yes! You know, he's the one that we saved from Sagadalius. We even watched his recital..."
I tuned out Tsuzuki's voice, not only because it irritated the hell out of me, but also because I realize he's way too excited just at the prospect of seeing Hijiri again. Mentally, I conjured up my own image of Hijiri. Dark hair, green eyes, height and build the same as mine. Everybody had said that we'd pass as twins then.
"So, do you remember him?"
"Of course! Hey, maybe we could ask him to help us." I said, shrugging my shoulders. "After all, we don't know anything about violins, and he does. Maybe we could ask him to ask around instead of us."
Tsuzuki's pretty face fell into a frown, and he shook his head.
"I don't know, Hisoka. I don't want him involved with this."
"Well, we'll be around him."
"But wouldn't that be conspicuous?"
"Yeah, you're right." I said, slumping in my seat. Hanging around Hijiri 24/7 would be attention grabbing. And attention is the last thing we need in an undercover work. Suddenly, Tsuzuki snapped his fingers.
"I know! We could pretend!"
"Huh?" I asked, not really quite getting it.
"Well, say, you could act as Hijiri's twin brother and I'll act as your father!"
"Yeah, right. As if they would fall for that. Hijiri is famous and everybody must have at least a background of him. What would they say if he suddenly shows up with a long lost twin and a stupid father?"
"Oh yeah. I hadn't thought of that."
"Of course you didn't., you baka!"
"I know! You could act as Hijiri's friend, who wants to learn how to play the violin. After all, String Masters is a place for practicing right? It would just seem normal that an amateur like you would need a pro's help like Hijiri." Tsuzuki said, beaming proudly.
I nodded. So far, so good. You know, Tsuzuki is quite brilliant, really. He's just really lazy that you'd wonder if he's actually thinking or not. Well, I guess he's not called the top Shinigami for nothing.
"But what about you?"
He tilted his head, and made an exaggerated show of deep thought. After a moment's parody, he became serious and he took both my hands in his.
"Maybe I should act as your boyfriend, "Soka-chan."
I blushed a glorious shade of red as I heard his serious yet gentle suggestion. I wasn't sure how to react, and I couldn't meet his eyes.
"T-Tsuzuki! Stop fooling around! This is serious business!"
"I am serious, Hisoka."
"Well, it wouldn't work! The people would talk about Hijiri and us! It's not everyday that people would see something like that you know!" I said, happy that I at least came up with a coherent argument.
"Then let's not pretend, then." he said, looking in my eyes. I still couldn't meet them.
"W-What are you trying to say?"
"Exactly what I said. So what do you say, 'Soka-chan?"
I look at his face, momentarily lost. Then I let down my barrier that surrounds me slowly, hoping to probe into Tsuzuki's inner feelings. I smiled as his feelings of love for me numbed my senses.
"Yes, Tsuzuki. Yes..."
He hugged me to his chest, his nearness almost making me lose my sanity.
The train still chugged along, and it would still be morning until we reached Kanagawa. I slept in Tsuzuki's lap.
* * * * *
The next morning, I awoke from a nice slumber, feeling the strong arms of Tsuzuki around me. I smiled through my sleepiness, feeling better than I ever did. I stood up slowly so as not to disturb him from his sleep, and I went out from our compartment. I stopped a passing conductor, and asked him when the next stop from Kanagawa will be. He said that it will be in fifteen minutes and that I had to hurry up. I thanked him, and I went back to our compartment. Tsuzuki was still asleep when I returned. I went up to him, and gently blew in his ear.
"Hey Tsuzuki, wake up, you sleepyhead."
He opened one eye and groaned.
"Is it time to go yet?"
"Yes. Just hurry up, will be arriving there in fifteen minutes."
We packed our things, and tidied the papers. Soon, the train was slowing along a platform, and we went out.
"What do we do now?" I asked, looking at the face of my boyfriend.
Boyfriend. It sounds funny. Last night, we were just friends. Now, we're a whole lot something else.
"Well, we should call up 'String Masters', and asked for Hijiri's contact number. Here, I'll call him." he said, while going to a nearby telephone booth. I watch him, yet again, my fascination for him still hadn't dwindled out. After a few minutes, he came back.
"I got his number and his place! Let's go, 'Soka-chan."
I smiled at him, and we hailed a cab.
t.b.c.
* * * * *
A/N:
Yay! It's my first chappie. I made it Hisoka's point of view because I like the way he thinks sometimes. He sort of like me, very sarcastic!
Hehe. ^__~
As always, please read and review if you have the time. Thanks so much! Love u, peeps!