Yami no Matsuei is not mine. Fic just for fun no money involved. Matsushita-sensei owns them ALL! (all => all those drool-worthy characters).


Warning:

Fluff and sappy
Kurikara's Hisoka Shiki
Characters tend to be OOC
English is not my first language
I have difficulty in conveying my thoughts

Pairings:

Tsuzuki x Hisoka
Tatsumi x Watari
Terazuma + Wakaba

Part 2/4



For EnmaCho's sake... tell him already!

Yesterday was a disaster. Hisoka avoided him whole day. Imagine how Hisoka was able to accomplish it. It was actually simple.

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Hisoka Evading Strategy 101:

1. Make sure that you are busy.

The first thing Hisoka did was to bury his self with paperwork. But Hisoka, being the efficient worker that he is, finished writing by lunch break. As for the purple-eyed Shinigami, he had been staring at his partner's lovely face the whole time with jealousy and hurt in his eyes, accomplishing nothing and obviously ignorant of the wrath of one blue-eyed Secretary.

After all those time thinking and measuring the odds while staring at Hisoka, Tsuzuki finally decided to approach him. The first step is always the hardest one to make, and Tsuzuki is definitely finding it difficult to walk over to Hisoka's desk. Unluckily for Tsuzuki, the second part of Hisoka's evading strategy was put into effect when he just started reacting to the first.

2. See no evil, hear no evil, and speak no evil

No further explanation. For Hisoka there was no one inside the room even if Tsuzuki was standing in front of him calling his name. Defeated Tsuzuki went out of the office.

Strategy number 2 wasn't intentional. It just happened. Hisoka was preoccupied. The proof would be, he called Tsuzuki's name when he came back to his senses. A tinge of pink crept Hisoka's cheeks after he spoke Tsuzuki's name. Hisoka scanned the room to look for his partner to speak to him. Unfortunately, the said Shinigami walked out a while ago. Hisoka felt dejected and rejected.

3. Flee.

The best way of avoiding someone would be to leave where they are.

Hisoka went to Tatsumi's office to ask Tatsumi if he could go home early since he was already finished with his work for the day and he was feeling unwell. The ever=perceptive Tatsumi noticed the tears that Kurosaki-kun has been holding back. Tatsumi gave Hisoka permission to leave without further question. Tatsumi already has an idea of what happened.

When Tsuzuki returned to their office after gathering himself, it was empty. No Hisoka to be found. Similar to Hisoka, he went to Tatsumi's office so he could leave early, Tsuzuki wouldn't want to breakdown in front of everyone. Before he could even speak Tatsumi gave him the permission to leave.

Unknown to both, they have been wallowing themselves in pity at the comfort of their own homes, for nothing.

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Tsuzuki wouldn't go to work today if Hisoka was there, but today was Hisoka's day off, so he thought that he would be able capable of putting up a face for the others. Tsuzuki was hoping that they wouldn't notice his act. Tsuzuki was on his way to the office. He was walking with his head hanging low. Also, He was not paying attention to where he was going until he noticed a doorknob. He turned it and let himself inside, still not noticing where his feet took him.

"Tsuzuki (heart)"

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO~ Tsuzuki screamed in his mind. What am I doing here? I was supposed to go work and not to the Castle of Candles. I don't want to get harassed by HakuShaku again

"What have I done to deserve a visit from my lovely Tsuzuki? (heart) Are you here for a favor or have you decided to pay your debts, Tsuzuki? (heart)" HakuShaku asked while moving closer to Tsuzuki.

Tsuzuki didn't reply. He just wanted to run the hell out of there but he remained rooted on his place, his body seemed paralyzed.

(Placard on top of Tsuzuki's head: 'PROBLEM: LOVELIFE=HISOKA; HELP WANTED!')

"An advice Tsuzuki, just tell Hisoka." HakuShaku said before Tsuzuki felt a hand on his shoulder gently shoving him out of the Castle.

Tsuzuki could only gape at what HakuShaku said. How did he...

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Tsuzuki was finally able reach the office, feeling as miserable as ever as he remembered yesterday's incident. HakuShaku is right but how. I can't just blurt out to Hisoka that I love him. He frowned as he remembered Kurikara. What if the two are... NO! I shouldn't be thinking about that. I'm determined. I'm determined to tell him, what happens next will be up to Hisoka.

Tsuzuki needs help. He needs opinions on how he should tell Hisoka. Should he ask Hisoka out to dinner? Flowers, are flowers necessary? Hisoka isn't a girl but it wouldn't hurt to give him flowers, would it? The others might be able to help me.

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The first person he asked was Wakaba.

"Nah, Wakaba-chan may be you could help me with my problem." Tsuzuki asked Wakaba nervously.

"Don't involve Kannuki in your problems. Solve them on your own."

"TERAZUMA! WHY YOU!!!"

"Hajime-chan~, please stop insulting Tsuzuki-chan." Wakaba decided to interrupt their tirade before they become destructive and blow the entire office. "What do you need help for Tsuzuki-chan?" she asked Tsuzuki.

Tsuzuki became nervous. He forgot to prepare what he was going to say that wouldn't make the others ask questions.

"Tsuzuki-chan?"

"uh... anou... umm..." Tsuzuki faltered.

"Just say it, will you. Stop wasting Kannuki's time."

"FINE! What's the best way to tell someone you love them?" Tsuzuki blurted out and was blushing madly when he finished.

Terazuma fell off his chair and the expression on his face was priceless while Wakaba was giggling and hugging Tsuzuki.

"Finally! What took you so long Tsuzuki? This is a cause for a celebration!" Wakaba chattered on. "I know you and Hisoka would be happy together. You two make a good pair. Right, Hajime-chan?"

How was she able to figure that it was Hisoka? I must have it written all over my face: 'I TSUZUKI ASATO, AM IN LOVE WITH KUROSAKI HISOKA'.

"It doesn't matter when or where you decide to tell him what's important is it comes from the bottom of your heart." Wakaba was directly looking at him in the eyes. "Tsuzuki-chan", she continued, sounding like a younger sister advising a lovesick brother, "Nothing is more important than being straightforward."

Terazuma, who got back on his chair, stared at Wakaba in amazement. Being forward ka.

Tsuzuki was pleased with what Wakaba said, smiled at her and hugged her back. He left the pair, content with Wakaba's advice but would still continue on asking their other friends.

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Tsuzuki's next stop was the laboratory but before he could reach his destination, he was mobbed by two girls who were incessantly asking where his Hisoka is.

"Tsuzuki-san, Hisoka-san wa?"

"Tsuzuki-chan, tell us where he is. We bought a new dress for him."

"We just got back and that's the first thing we want to do."

"Hai hai! Dress up Hisoka-kun."

"Tsuzuki-san, you should see the dress. We think Hisoka would look extremely seductive in it."

Yuma took out a skimpy outfit from the paper bag. Tsuzuki blushed when he saw the particular dress and imagining Hisoka wearing it is not helping either. It was a black, see-through, plunging neckline, mid-thigh length dress. The dress wasn't plain black it has few gold embroidery designs of baby's breath on it.

"If our calculations are right this dress should fit Hisoka-san perfectly."

"Look, look, we even bought a pair of black 4-inches high-heeled sandals for Hisoka-kun."

"And don't forget this Yuma." Saya chirped in as she took a tong out from another paper bag.

Heat rising. *gulp* Incoming nosebleed. I need a cold shower.

"Tsuzuki-chan, please tell us where Hisoka is." Yuma asked Tsuzuki pleadingly.

"Sorry to disappoint you two but today is Hisoka's day off."

"EH!?" The two exclaimed together.

Tsuzuki took the two's state of shock as a chance to grab the paper bags containing the dress, the shoes, and the tong then he left them to proceed to Watari's lab.

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Tsuzuki's temperature cooled down as he reach Watari's lab.

Not bothering to knock, Tsuzuki let himself in. Inside, he found a sleeping Watari. He didn't want to wake Watari up, so Tsuzuki decided to leave. When he turned for the door his eyes caught something interesting.

'Symbolism of Flowers'

Tsuzuki looked at it and took it with him. This could be useful. I'll just return it to Watari after.

Should I go seek advise from Kacho? NAH!
OOH~ LUNCHBREAK! I'll go see Tatsumi later.

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Hisoka woke up with a headache. He didn't know that crying his self to sleep would result to a major headache almost similar to the one he had when he had a hangover. He also feels numb except for the throbbing pain in his chest.

Few hours later, Kurikara was summoned.

"So kid, how did it go?" Kurikara insensitively asked, he was still unaware of Hisoka's state.

"OI! I SAID: 'HOW DID IT GO?'" He was stunned when he heard Hisoka sniff.

"Sorry. I didn't mean to be insensitive. Don't hold it back for my sake. Go on cry."

For someone giving comfort, Kurikara still sounds irritated. Hisoka mentally smiled. "I already cried myself to sleep."

"Fine. If it would make you feel better you could tell me what happened after I left. Afterwards, if you feel like it shed more tears."

The next hour was filled with Hisoka trying his best to hold back his tears as he told Kurikara yesterday's events.

"You could cry now."

Hisoka shook his head.

"Well, what do you want to do?"

For a minute Hisoka just stared in space while Kurikara as patient as he could be, waited.

"Talk with Tsuzuki to clear things out of my head. Today."

"What are you moping here for kid?" Kurikara snarled at him.

Hisoka stood to leave. It's almost one. I hope he is in our office.

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It took Hisoka forever to get to the office. He went first to the room they shared in hopes that Tsuzuki was there. Hisoka is nervous. He could hear the fast beating of his heart against his chest as he stands outside their door.

"Tsuzuki, we need to..." Tsuzuki is not inside the office. Where could he be?

Lunch was just over so Tsuzuki wouldn't be in the breakroom. The next place Hisoka looked was Watari's office. Tsuzuki's frequent visit to Watari's laboratory is due to the fact that Tsuzuki has been labeled as Watari's lab rat.

Watari, in Hisoka's opinion, is working on his sex changing potion; accurately measuring certain chemical that is unknown to Hisoka. Usually, when Hisoka sees Watari showing this much concentration on his experiment Hisoka will just leave. Today is different, Hisoka really needs to know where Tsuzuki is and he's counting on Watari to know. Hisoka coughed to catch Watari's attention.

"Bon! What are you doing here? Aren't you supposed to be off today?" Watari said, surprised to see Hisoka.

Ignoring Watari's question he asked away, "Have you seen Tsuzuki?"

"Nope. Have you looked in your office?" Hisoka nodded at him. "He isn't here... How 'bout Tatsumi's?" Hisoka shook his head. Watari walked over to Hisoka and literally drag the boy with him

"Come on Bon! I still have to complain about the decrease Tatsumi did to my research fund."

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~Inside Tatsumi's Office~

Tsuzuki is now inside Tatsumi's office. The problem is Tatsumi hasn't looked away from his ledger, he hasn't even acknowledge Tsuzuki's presence.

"ah... anou... Tatsumi-san..."

"You finally spoke. What is it Tsuzuki-san?"

So he does know I'm here. Tsuzuki suddenly became nervous when Tatsumi looked at him. He avoids Tatsumi's eyes by staring at his hands on his lap, like they are the most interesting thing in Meifu. "errrr... I was wondering if you could help me with my problem."

"As long as no money involved." The secretary answered back, returning his attention to the budget at hand.

"It's not about money, anou... it has something to do with..."

"Kurosaki-kun." Tatsumi interjected.

"*gulp* How did..." Tsuzuki stammered.

"You are that obvious Tsuzuki-san. I'll help you if..."

Tsuzuki is now nervous with Tatsumi's condition. What could he possibly ask of me? DEBTS~ NOOOOO~ IT CAN'T BE! HE WOULDN'T FORCE ME TO PAY THEM RIGHT AWAY, WOULD HE?

"...if you would help me with mine."

"eh?" Tsuzuki is surprise with Tatsumi's condition. Did I hear him right? My hearing must be impaired.

Tsuzuki is unaware that Tatsumi is now on his side of the table until he felt a hand held his chin firmly and Tatsumi's lips descend on his. The moment Tsuzuki felt Tatsumi's lips, the door was opened by a startled Watari and a shock Hisoka.


TBC

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