Hello and welcome to chapter 3 of Only the Moonlight Knows!
Thank you all for your reviews! They are much appreciated! And to Muraki's Fan: I was contemplating using those characters in this story, but I decided against it since I was basing it more off the show than the manga. I love the manga, too! But… alas… not everybody's gotten to read too far into it. At least it's licensed now, right? Using Tsubaki for Aki never crossed my mind because I… don't like Tsubaki. X And now that you mention it, I got ideas for Ryu's personality. Thanks for your help!
Introducing Saiki! I'm thinking of drawing a picture of her. I'm also going to draw a picture of Hisoka in his work uniform. Er… what… work… uniform…?
I don't think Tsuzuki is the type to like buttons. In fact, I think he hates them. He seems like a Velcro or zipper type of guy.
Tsuzuki: Ta dah! introduces Hisoka dressed completely in Velcro and zippers." Easy access!
Hisoka: Easy access for what…? Pervert.
And… in advance I apologize for the suddenness of Hisoka's and Tsuzuki's actions. I apologize if it offends anybody, but… well if they got together in the actual Yami no Matsuei circumstances, Tsuzuki would be a pedophile forever. P At least this way Hisoka can eventually become 18, right?
Disclaimer: I've never written a story like this. On top of that, right before I started writing it I was reading Kizuna. This is strictly Gravitation level stuff though! Never, ever, ever, ever going Kizuna or the last volume of Fake. People who read those will know what I'm talking about. X
Chapter Three: A Moonlit Night
Hisoka opened his eyes to see the now somewhat familiar ceiling above him. He sat up and looked around. Sure enough, it was Tsuzuki's bedroom again.
"Sensei?" Hisoka opened the door and peered into the den.
"Good morning." Hisoka jumped and spun around. Tsuzuki was walking into the bedroom from the bathroom. "The bento your mom made you is in the fridge. I think it's still good."
"It was never good…" Hisoka could feel the bruises on his neck throbbing. "It had poison in it…"
"What?" Tsuzuki blinked in shock.
"I could smell it…" Hisoka looked down at himself and blushed. He was wearing one of Tsuzuki's shirts.
"Uh… uh… I…" Tsuzuki turned red. "Your uniform was dirty and it was midnight and you still hadn't woken up so I-uh…"
"Sensei… Did you… see…" Hisoka frowned.
"You mean… the scars…?" Tsuzuki sat down on the bed.
Hisoka nodded. "I don't know what they're from… I just saw them one day two years ago and they haven't gone away…"
"I'm sure it's nothing, but… you don't think it was your parents do you?"
Hisoka shook his head. "Two years ago I spent most my time in a hospital. My parent's never even visited. There was one night that I ran away, but I don't remember anything about it."
"I see…" Tsuzuki sighed. "Oh… by the way… Quit the formalities… We aren't at school so "sensei" is just weird."
"Tsu… zuki…"
"I guess that works." Tsuzuki smiled. "Oh, by the way, my first name is Asato."
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Hisoka sat in his seat eating his lunch. Tsuzuki peered over his grade book at him. The entire classroom was empty except for them.
"You eat so much, but never bring a lunch…" Hisoka stood up and walked to Tsuzuki's desk. He held out a pork bun.
"Kyaaa! Hisoka!" Tsuzuki snatched the pork bun and ate it whole. "Hisoka, you've been staying at my place for seven days now, you know?"
"Am I finally invading your space?" Hisoka crouched down, folded his hands on the desk and laid his chin on them. "I can always go back to my house."
"No, no, that's not what I meant!" Tsuzuki waved his hands. He stood up and knelt down by Hisoka. "I just wondered… what… you thought of me… You obviously aren't disgusted by me if you stay the night…"
"I don't understand what you mean." Hisoka turned away from him. He looked out the window as a group of birds flew by.
"I love you." Tsuzuki said nonchalantly.
Hisoka turned back to face him. "What?"
"Was that too sudden to say?" Tsuzuki scratched his head. "Well… I guess I'm no good at expressing myself like this. I love you. I felt it the moment I saw you. I thought it was wrong for me to feel that way, but I can't help it."
"I…" Hisoka's heart began to beat quicker as Tsuzuki leaned towards him.
"Sensei!" The girls' voices made the two jumped back.
"I-is-is-is-is lunch break over already?" Tsuzuki jumped up and moved behind his desk. Hisoka stood slowly walked back to his.
"What were you two doing in here, sensei?" The blond girl smirked over at Hisoka.
"Kurosaki-kun had a bad run in with Onmoji and his gang. Sensei was obviously protecting him like the gallant white knight he is!" A curly haired girl spoke up.
"Sensei." Hisoka sat down and placed his books on his desk. "Thank you…"
Tsuzuki smiled. The girls' eyes darted between the two and finally stopped on Hisoka. They ran over to him.
"Kyaaaa! So how far have you two gone?" One of the girls bounced around him.
"Huh?" Hisoka blinked.
"Okay, okay, that's enough berating my love muffin for today." Tsuzuki waved his hands.
"Love… muffin…?" Hisoka's face went pale.
The girls giggled. "Oh sensei, you are such a goof!" One of the girls said as they sat down. The rest of the class slowly filed in.
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"Hisoka, let's go out for dinner." Tsuzuki smiled down at Hisoka as they walked side by side down the sidewalk. "You've made breakfast and dinner everyday you've been here. It's time for a change. As much as I love your cooking, you should relax a bit."
"How can I stay there for free…" Hisoka frowned.
"You aren't mooching. You're my guest! I invited you, after all." Tsuzuki placed an arm around Hisoka's shoulder. "I know a great place. I'm sure you'll love it."
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"A French restaurant? Isn't that… too expensive?" Hisoka cocked an eyebrow.
"I know the manager, so I get food here cheap. Besides, what's more romantic for a first date than a fancy French restaurant?"
"First… date…?" Hisoka could feel the nausea of emotions as soon as the doors opened.
"Asato-kun!" A blond woman ran over to them as soon as the door opened. "It has been so long! Oh my…" She looked down at Hisoka.
"Saiki-chan, this is Hisoka, my date for the evening." Tsuzuki smiled.
"Oh my goodness, what a cute date! Is she young? She has no chest… I always assumed you'd be the chest type of guy." Saiki brushed back her overcoat revealing an intimidating amount of cleavage.
"Well, actually she's a he." Tsuzuki smiled.
"Oh my," Saiki looked Hisoka up and down, "so she is... I mean he is. That's even more adorable!" Saiki smiled. "My name is Rialdo Saiki. It's a pleasure to meet you!"
"I… am Kurosaki Hisoka."
"Well, Kurosaki Hisoka, Tsuzuki Asato, allow me to show you to your table." Saiki led them through the crowd to the back of the restaurant.
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"Kyaaaa! What a great meal!" Tsuzuki leaned back as the waitress brought the dessert cart. "Ah, just ask Saiki for my normal and ask for a double order of it if you could." He smiled. The waitress blushed and nodded. "I'm sure you'll love the dessert. It's a sweet, yellow cake smothered in chocolate fondue with chocolate shavings and an angel food dusting with strawberry syrup and is always served with a delicious white wine."
"That woman was…?" Hisoka was holding up his head with his hand. The overflow of emotions had subsided.
"We went to college together. She was going to become a teacher as well, but her aunt died and left her the restaurant. She wanted to carry on her aunt's business, so she gave up her teaching dream." Tsuzuki smiled as the waitress brought the dessert he had described to Hisoka. She placed a piece in front of each of them as well as a box of white wine. Hisoka poked at the cake with his fork and took a bite.
"It's pretty good." Hisoka took another bite. It was more than pretty good, but he was too queasy to express it. He looked up as Tsuzuki poured him a glass of wine. "I'm underage."
"I know that, but everybody at French restaurants drinks at least one glass of wine."
"Is this why you didn't drive here?" Hisoka sniffed the wine.
"You have no faith in me… I'm a responsible drinker." Tsuzuki sniffled.
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"Wooooooooooooooooooooooo! That's some good stuff!" Tsuzuki leaned back and rubbed his stomach. Hisoka stared at his empty glass of wine. He picked up the box and sloshed it back and forth. The wine was almost completely gone and he had only had one glass. "Good thing I didn't drive here, eh Hisoka?"
"Oh my, perhaps giving him a box was too much." Saiki smiled at Hisoka. "Please take care of him. Too much alcohol causes him to lose his dinner quite easily. Take care Asato-kun, Kurosaki-kun."
"Uh…" Hisoka turned to her as she walked away, "What about the bill?"
"Oh, don't worry about it." Saiki smiled. "It's been a long time since I've seen Asato-kun smile like he has tonight. That's the only payment I need." She bowed and walked away.
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"You're heavy…" Hisoka cringed. Tsuzuki was leaning on his shoulder for balance.
"I'm sorry, Hisoka…" Tsuzuki smiled. "I wanted to take you out and make this a special night, but I ended up getting piss drunk and ruined it."
"It's fine…" Hisoka looked up at him. "Was Rialdo-san something more than a friend to you?"
"Hmm… you're perceptive." Tsuzuki looked into the distance. "Before she left college she told me she had always loved me. She said, if I joined her at the restaurant, that I would never have to work again. I turned her down… I didn't feel the same about her… She was heartbroken, but she said she would always be waiting for me until the day she saw me smile the way I did back when we first met…"
"I'm sorry I asked… it must be painful for you to talk about…"
"No… I'm happy you asked… It means you want to know more about me… That makes me very happy…"
They stopped in front of Tsuzuki's apartment building. The lights were off in Hisoka's house. "I'll help you to your apartment then, I'll go back to my house."
"Thank you…" Tsuzuki smiled.
They walked up the stairs together and Hisoka unlocked and opened the door. "Here we are… Be careful and don't forget you have to teach tomorrow."
"Hisoka…" Tsuzuki grabbed Hisoka's shirt. "Will you please… stay with me for the night…"
Hisoka smiled. The smile made Tsuzuki's heart skip a beat. "Okay…" They walked into the apartment and closed the door. Tsuzuki leaned down and kissed Hisoka. "Tsuzuki…" Hisoka whispered. "I… love you too."
Tsuzuki smiled. "I know." Hisoka stood on his toes and kissed Tsuzuki. Tsuzuki began to unbutton Hisoka's uniform shirt as they moved towards the bedroom.
