A/n: thanks to my reviewers! This is a little interlude about Tatsumi and Tsuzuki's plan to set up Watari and Hisoka…but will it go as planned?
Follow Me
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Hisoka had slept for almost two days and he woke to find himself in Watari's bed.
He stared around for a few minutes until the door opening caught his eye.
003 fluttered into his lap and hooted cheerfully.
Watari wasn't far behind, carry a plate of fruit, and smiled as he saw Hisoka was awake.
"Bon! Good morning. It's Tuesday and I was worried. Are you feeling well now?"
Hisoka sat there quietly for a moment.
"I need to know what happened Watari. You took advantage of the fact that I was seriously out of it…"
Watari sighed deeply, setting the plate on the nightstand and sat beside him.
"I don't know what came over me honestly. I'm sorry if I've offended you."
Hisoka closed his eyes.
"I don't think I'm ready to get over Tsuzuki yet and you kissing me twice doesn't help my already divided feelings."
Watari took his hand gently.
"Hisoka…you know you can tell me what's bothering you."
He took a deep breath but never opened his eyes as he spoke.
"I think your emotions are rubbing off on me. I know you think you're falling for me and you don't try to hide that. It's starting to get to me because I can't jump into a relationship with you right now. If something happens and Tatsumi decides he wants you back…"
Watari stopped him.
"Hisoka…even if Tatsumi breaks up with Tsuzuki, he'll never want me back. The only reason we started dating in the first place was because I reminded him of Tsuzuki. I'm afraid we're on our own now."
Hisoka looked up at him, fighting back tears as he spoke.
"I just don't want to get hurt again."
Watari pulled him closer.
"I won't hurt you Hisoka. I need someone and I think you do to. So why not need each other? At least give me a chance."
Hisoka sighed deeply and pulled away.
"I just don't know anymore."
The older blond looked down at him with soft eyes.
"You think about what I said, and we'll talk about it later. For right now, come have breakfast with me in the kitchen."
Hisoka nodded slowly.
As they walked into the kitchen, the phone rang and Watari excused himself to answer it. When he came back to Hisoka he looked puzzled.
"Tatsumi says he has a birthday present for you back at his office and we have the day off."
Hisoka looked up at him with a slight smile.
"I think I need the break…"
''
Hisoka and Watari arrived at Tatsumi's office to find only Tsuzuki waiting for them.
There was an uncomfortable silence for a few moments until Hisoka spoke softly.
"Good morning Tsuzuki. Tatsumi called."
Tsuzuki nodded.
"He just had to run to the copier for a moment. He'll be back any minute. Are you feeling okay today? I was worried that you slept so long."
Hisoka smiled briefly but shook it off.
"I'm fine Tsuzuki, thank you."
The tension in the air was thick, but Tatsumi entered with a paper.
"Ah Hisoka, I'm glad you're here. I have some bad news though."
Hisoka shrugged.
"This month has been bad news, what's different?"
Tatsumi was silent for a moment.
"Well I had intended on taking you to dinner tonight for your late birthday, however Tsuzuki and I have a case and it must be attended to immediately."
Hisoka nodded, feeling a little disappointed and a little relieved.
"I understand, it can wait…you don't have to do anything for me Tatsumi-san. I guess all I really wanted was to hear you say happy birthday or something."
Tatsumi smiled softly and placed his hand on Hisoka's shoulder.
"Well here's where the good news comes in. I already made the reservations at an exclusive restaurant in Kyoto. They're for eight this evening and instead of canceling, I thought it would be nice to send Watari in my place…if that's alright with the two of you of course."
Watari jumped at the opportunity.
"I'd love to!"
Hisoka was silent for a moment and sighed.
"Why not? Thank you for the day off Tatsumi-san, and dinner."
Tatsumi smiled softly.
"You deserve it. Can I talk to you alone?"
Hisoka nodded and Tsuzuki and Watari left.
The two sat down across from each other and Tatsumi took Hisoka's hand.
"Hisoka…I've been doing some thinking and I know that what I did was brash and unforgivable but…"
Hisoka stopped him.
"It's alright. I guess I can understand moves of the heart. I saw this coming a long time ago…just not quite like it happened. I don't want this to hurt our friendship."
Tatsumi smiled sadly.
"I hope it hasn't. I'm really very sorry that I did what I did. It was wrong of me and I wasn't thinking clearly."
Hisoka looked out the window with a sigh.
"You know you can't push us together though right? I'm still in love with Tsuzuki and it will take time to get used to the idea of being without him. I simply can't just start over so quickly."
Tatsumi was shocked for a moment but smiled.
"I know."
Hisoka flashed a small smile as he stood.
"Nice try though. Your cover story was believable."
Tatsumi chuckled as he looked up at the blond.
"You know me far too well. Enjoy dinner tonight Hisoka."
Hisoka nodded.
"Thank you again."
And with that, he was gone.
Tsuzuki walked back in, watching the pair of blonds walk down the hall with a slight smile.
"So he hasn't guessed anything right?"
Tatsumi smiled evilly.
"He doesn't suspect a thing…"
''
Watari was amazed at the place they entered that night.
It really was a very upscale formal attire only, complete with a dance floor restaurant.
Watari smirked as he glanced over at Hisoka while they waited to be seated.
"You look cute."
Hisoka rolled his eyes.
"Give it up Watari, I'm not dancing with you."
Watari pouted.
"Oh come on!"
Hisoka shook his head.
"I have enough to worry about, I don't need to try and remember lessons I took when I was ten."
Watari winked.
"I bet you're a natural. You have a very rhythmic walk."
Hisoka held back a glair.
He knew Watari wasn't trying to annoy him, but did he have to notice everything?
"Watari…please."
Watari sighed deeply.
" Okay, okay."
''
After they had eaten they were talking quietly.
Hisoka was in a better mood, but a little on edge for a reason he couldn't figure out.
Unnoticed by either, Tatsumi and Tsuzuki stood around the corner, watching them.
Tatsumi turned to Tsuzuki with a worried look.
"And you're sure these people won't hurt him?"
Tsuzuki nodded.
"I wouldn't hurt Hisoka, even to pair him up with Watari. Trust me, this is why we fell for each other again, it will work…only trouble with us is they really did hurt me."
Tatsumi frowned.
"I guess we'll see…"
Hisoka looked up at Watari suddenly.
"Let's go for a walk okay? I need to get away from all these people."
Watari smiled and nodded.
"Sure."
Tatsumi shielded Tsuzuki and himself in shadows as the two blonds passed and followed them.
Hisoka was confused as to why he didn't feel any better once away from the building.
His breath caught in his throat and he grabbed Watari's wrist.
"We're…not alone…"
His words came in short pants and the world was spinning.
He screamed as he was suddenly ripped away from Watari.
His eyes widened as he felt a knife being pressed to his throat and Watari stared on in horror.
"Give us all your money or the kid dies."
While Watari knew very well Hisoka couldn't be killed, he could be hurt and he didn't want that.
"I only have five dollars and some change. Let me get it, it's in my left pocket."
The man shook his head.
"My partner will get it for you. Put your hands up."
Watari nodded and did as he was told while another man came up behind him and took his wallet.
He pulled out the cash and tossed the wallet on the ground.
"Alright, you have what you want, now let him go."
Hisoka stood there, shaking as the man whispered in his ear.
"Muraki sensei wants to tell you hello."
And with that he was shoved away as the men ran.
Hisoka stared up at Watari for a moment before falling.
Watari caught him with a yell and settled him to the ground, patting his cheek softly.
When Hisoka didn't respond, he looked around to make sure they were alone before taking Hisoka back to his place.
Tatsumi looked on regretfully as Watari and Hisoka disappeared.
"Was that necessary?"
Tsuzuki nodded.
"It will be worth it and he'll forgive me…some day."
Tatsumi stared at him.
"What do you mean!"
Tsuzuki looked away.
"I had that man tell him Muraki said hello…that's why he fainted. He'll know as soon as he wakes that I set it up and he'll hate me for it."
Tatsumi never took his eyes from Tsuzuki.
"What does that accomplish!"
Tsuzuki turned to him.
"Don't you get it? He can't be in love with me if he hates me and he'll be able to move on quicker if those emotions aren't there anymore."
Tatsumi sighed, pushing his glasses up.
"I just hope you know what you've done. He's had enough trauma in the last month."
Tsuzuki nodded.
"And now Watari will be there when he cries instead of me…"