Mistake of Light

Chapter Two: I am to him a partner, he is to me a friend

Today is awfully quiet. I'm not sure it is a good thing or not. After all, this may all be the calm before the storm. I hope that this isn't the case. I love this peace, it makes me feel relaxed but then I'm reminded that nothing ever lasts.

I look up. Same cherry blossoms that bloom everyday. Spoiled, we are, like Tatsumi-san said. It's beautiful but in thinking I realize that it is its fleeting nature that makes them beautiful just like everything else. Is this what Muraki thinks?

NO! I'm reminded of him again! I don't want to think about him! NO!

I can picture him laughing at me now. A man such as me does not deserve to be called a man. Then again, I'm not even human. I'm not human...

"Tsuzuki,' I look up. "You only flatter him by thinking about him so much," comes a harsher, lower tone.

"Hisoka," I say, looking up (I don't want to get up from my seat) at my partner, "Thank you."

"For what?" he looks away from me.

"For reminding me every time," I state simply.

"It's nothing," he replies short.

"No, really..." I look back up at the falling blossoms. "I don't know what I'd do without you." I'm sure I meant what I said but I wonder if Hisoka believes me. From time to time, I may fall into darkness, but I am brought back. Maybe instead of thinking about Muraki and his horrifying aura I should concentrate on Hisoka, my best friend, a friend I know I depend on and cannot live without.

"Idiot." I do an anime fall flat on the ground. "It's my job as your partner to look after you." I look up at this boy (he was only 16 when he died), marveling how rash and brusque he can be when trying to comfort someone. But it's ok, because I know he only means to do me good. I can never expect Hisoka to treat me otherwise... However...it would be nice though...

"Hisoka." He turns his head slightly to see my smile. "I'm hungry now," I say louder and bolder.

"Figures," he only comments, taking his steps away from me.

"Hey! Wait!" I exclaim, following after him, chasing him. But if I have to chase after him to get to him I will. I'll make sure to do everything I can to catch up to him. I don't want to let him slip away form me. Behind him, beside him, as long as I can be near him.

-End chapter two- I better start running!