A/n: So my next chapter. Sorry it's taking so long between now. I started my new job on Wednesday and I have a nine-hour day. Only an hour or so to write each night and I'm always busy on the weekends. This will have four paragraphs, two for Watari and Hisoka, and the other two for Tatsumi and Tsuzuki. LOL Koneko, are you kidding? This isn't even half over yet! Oh and the thing with reading Watari's mind? It's like Watari was thinking outwardly, or as we empaths call it, loudly. The next chapter will be all TatTsu…

Follow Me

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Tatsumi sighed deeply as he and Tsuzuki arrived at their destination.

Tatsumi never liked Nagasaki, expensive hotels and very little to do set aside sight seeing.

Fortunately for him however, they were on yet another case.

This was no ordinary case and Tatsumi worried that Tsuzuki wouldn't be able to handle it.

His nerves started to get the best of him as Tsuzuki looked up at him with sad eyes.

"You're sure she has to die?"

Tatsumi sighed.

"Tsuzuki…I know you want to rescue the world but if this woman doesn't die properly there will be heavy consequences that we don't have enough points to face right now. Don't worry about the child, we've already found a good place for her."

Tsuzuki looked away.

"Alright than, lets make this as quick as possible."

Tatsumi nodded.

"The place we'll be staying is right around…ah here it is!"

Tsuzuki stared dumbfounded at an abandon Shinto temple and realized to his disappointment they were in the mountains.

"Tatsumi. Always the penny pincher…"

For this he was smacked over the head.

"I wouldn't have to be if you and Watari would stop blowing up buildings and spending thousands on food…"

Sighing deeply, he stopped and pulled Tsuzuki closer.

"Next time I'll let you pick if you behave and don't end up owing twice your pay."

Tsuzuki nodded, looking up into Tatsumi's eyes.

The blue-eyed secretary couldn't resist the look and kissed him softly.

"It's only a few days and then we'll be home."

''

Hisoka stared wide-eyed as he and Watari came upon their destination, a small pond he didn't even know existed.

Watari had pulled his patio set out into the middle of the woods by this crystalline pond, and ordered takeout from Hisoka's favorite restaurant.

Hisoka couldn't help but smile at this.

Watari smiled softly as well and pulled out the seat for him.

"You're too kind Watari. Thank you."

Watari shook his head, choosing to keep this moment as silent as possible.

He wanted Hisoka to understand how he really truly felt.

Hisoka glanced into his eyes for a moment and his smile brightened.

There was a silent understanding in that brief moment that told Hisoka things weren't going to be so bad after all.

Watari chuckled nervously.

"I hope I ordered something you like. I know you and I haven't spent a lot of time together, but I was pretty sure I knew which one to get for you."

Hisoka nodded.

"There's very little I don't like from this place. Thank you again Watari."

He nodded.

"I'm happy to do so."

''

Tatsumi suddenly started as he read over the file.

Something he had missed, something very bad.

'There's no way he could be at it again so fast!'

He glanced up at the blissfully unaware Tsuzuki with fearful eyes.

'This could be even worse than I thought…'

Tsuzuki noticed him and Tatsumi closed the file quickly.

"Is something wrong Tatsumi?"

He shook his head.

"Everything is fine. I was just reviewing the case. Why don't we go to lunch before we get started…I'm sure another hour or two won't hurt anything."

Tsuzuki was growing suspicious and Tatsumi could see it in his eyes.

"Well neither of us had breakfast this morning and believe it or not Tsuzuki, I do get hungry."

Tsuzuki looked away.

"But can I have cake?"

Tatsumi couldn't hold back a chuckle.

"A whole one, we'll split it for lunch."

This seemed to take his mind off things, however odd it may have been, and turned inu.

"You really do love me!"

Tatsumi smiled softly and patted his head.

"Of course I do. Now let's go."

''

After they had eaten Watari and Hisoka sat together with their feet in the water, Hisoka intently watching some shiny fish.

Watari was keeping his thoughts to himself, whatever they might have been and he was happy for that.

He felt this was the best time to try and straighten out some problems he'd been having with the scientist.

There were just some things he needed to understand and so he looked up at his friend, a man he was trying to figure out if he had feelings for or not.

"Watari…I want to ask you some important questions."

Watari smiled bright and softly placed his hand over Hisoka's.

"Anything."

Hisoka smiled briefly but then looked down, studying Watari's hand as he spoke.

"Why did you hesitate to say something when I first arrived?"

He felt the ripple of shock run through Watari at this question.

"I found out about what happened to you…and I didn't want to hurt you. I was afraid you'd turn me away."

Hisoka nodded, content with this answer.

"Why did you tell Konoe?"

Watari was silent for a moment.

"I was losing my mind over it and I needed to tell someone. At that time Konoe and I were closest. Tatsumi largely ignored me and Tsuzuki was always on about his latest partnership break up before you came, so Konoe was the only one I really had to talk to. Unless you count Saya and Yuma but I think you can understand why I wouldn't say anything to them."

Hisoka cringed at this and nodded.

He looked directly into Watari's eyes to ask his final question.

"Do you want to sleep with me?"

Watari was stunned into silence for a moment until he looked away.

"No Hisoka. Not like that. I'm just really confused and frustrated right now and my mind tends to wander to things I like. It's odd to go from being in a physical relationship like that, to having absolutely nothing. I'm really sorry that it's coming off on you."

Hisoka smiled and placed his other hand over Watari's, making his new partner turn back to him.

"Hisoka…I want you to know that you can trust me. That's not what's so important…I want you to know that I love you. If we get to that, fine. If not than that's okay too."

Hisoka stared into his eyes for a few moments.

"Can you help me decide if I love you or not?"

Watari shook his head.

"Only you can do that Hisoka. But I can prove to you that I'm not just out to bed you and that may help. In the mean time, don't worry about how I feel about you. Recover from Tsuzuki first and then come to me with your feelings…I don't want you to rush into anything."

Hisoka leaned over and rested his head against Watari's chest.

"You're a good man Watari, thank you…"

Watari smiled warmly and gently smoothed his fingers over Hisoka's soft hair.

"As long as you're happy."