Disclaimer: I am not Matsushita-sensei and don't plan on being said sensei any time soon, and therefore I own nothing, see how that works? if I were Matsushita-sensei, then I would be rolling in my money right now, not writing fan fiction.

Warnings: this is a slash fic, mild language. Don't like it flame me I'll share it with all my friends and laugh at you because you were warned.

yes, I am back. Yay me! Anyhoo apparently I am master of ending my chapters at places that make people want to kill me. I believe that is a big accomplishment, thank you very much. I actually finished the story already and an epilogue but I'll post on like Wednesdays or something. Umm thanks for the reviews from Kiro Mitsu-Kitsune, and AnimeAngelRin. And please if you actually like the story enough to read this far REVIEW! My dear afore mentioned friends are the only people so far that actually reviewed and if they hadn't I would've abandoned the story altogether or deleted it. I know that I'm getting hits, albeit not many but I wasn't planning on being swamped or anything. I'm not that amazing of a writer for that to happen I don't think. Wait, realizes she left off on a cliffy sorry, I'll let you get back to the story now.

Chapter five: I For One Am Starving.

After making up, Tsuzuki subjected Hisoka to his own personal hell…shopping. No, not just shopping, shopping in a mall. Hisoka was weary before they had even arrived, malls meant people. He had a right to be worried for other reasons too, the last time he had been forced to endure this was with Saya and Yuma. He shuddered now at the memory.

"You cold 'Soka?" Tsuzuki asked with concern in his voice. It was a nice day outside, but that didn't stop him from worrying. If he was cold at this temperature he must be sick.

"No, just thinking about the last tome I had to endure this." They were in front of the mall now and headed in. Hisoka thanked all the known deities, and some of the unknown, that the place wasn't very crowded.

Tsuzuki chuckled, "I remember, Watari was pissed that he didn't get to come." He paused, "Did you ever get away with burning that scarf?" he struggled to keep himself composed, for Hisoka's sake.

"Yes. Finally. Can you really blame me?"

Hisoka clearly remembered the article that his partner was talking of, it wasn't a pleasant memory. It was hot pink and had tassels. But no, that's not all. It was furry.

"No. It shed like crazy. Would have paid to watch though." (A/N: this description is based on a real scarf that my mother owns. I have a black one-it's not as fuzzy- and only refrain from burning hers because I don't want her to steal mine.)

They were just meandering so far. Stopping to look at this or that.

"Hey…" Tsuzuki said stopping to stare at something. His face lit up. 'uh oh' Hisoka thought. "Come on 'Soka!" he said, grabbing the boys hand and running into a store labeled Hottopic. (A/N: sorry, I had to do it. If you don't know what Hottopic is, its basically a really cool store, look it up online sometime.) That's when Hisoka really started to worry.

He looked around as Tsuzuki looked through some CD's 'don't know why he needs more music, he's got enough at home, even if a lot of them are records'. Then again, he had been alive for almost 100 years.

"This place has some great American music, I come here every once in a while and see if there's anything new."

Hisoka was sure he wouldn't find anything interesting if Tsuzuki was a regular here. That's when he saw the shoes. These were black with green sculls on the tongue, sides and heel, they also had stripes of green around the edge and…well basically they were really cool. Tsuzuki had spotted him staring at the shoes and wandered over. (A/N: I actually have these shoes and they are completely awesome! I bought them for $45 and I will love them until the day I die.).

"Hey Hisoka, those have the same color green as your eyes." He looked at the price. "They aren't that expensive and I think your sneakers had about had it. Why don't you buy them?" They had already picked out a few things to bring back to the office. Among them two black t-shirts, one for Watari and one for Tatsumi. Tatsumi's said "Behind every dark cloud is an even darker cloud" they didn't think that he'd ever wear the thing but they decided that it fit him. Watari's said "One by one, the penguins slowly steal my sanity" they knew Watari would look at it and laugh. They were also getting some buttons for the GuShoShin. The chief and Terazuma were getting "Bone Man" cologne, while the girls were getting "Rag Doll" perfume.

"Alright." Hisoka did want those shoes so he didn't need much convincing. He could tell that Tsuzuki was happy that he was thinking about his wardrobe. Hisoka got the shoes and a black and green zip-up hoodie. The hoodie had a pocket on the inside of the arm that looked handy for money and such, especially since Tsuzuki didn't see it; he had no qualms about reaching into any of Hisoka's known pockets. They were headed to the check out when they saw who was working there.

"Hello." Said Aliko brightly, it was a nice change from the sad face they saw last night.

"We didn't realize that we'd be seeing you quite so soon." Morigamo stated not looking the least bit surprised.

"You two work here, huh?" Tsuzuki asked.

"Yes, would you like me to ring that up for you?" Morigamo asked seeing Hisoka's product laden arms.

"Yes, please." Hisoka said thankfully. He looked over at Tsuzuki who was staring at something intently.

"We get off in a few minutes if you want to talk some more." Aliko said sensing Hisoka's question.

"Thanks, we'd love to." Hisoka answered for himself and his besotted partner, he still hadn't gotten a good look at what had captured the older Shinigami's attention so.

"I think your friend likes those rings." Aliko whispered. That's when Hisoka saw what his partner was so immersed in. They were matching rings of silver that read 'True Love Never Dies'(A/N that's a line from 'the crow' or something. Meh.). They were deceptively simple, but they spoke volumes.

"They are kind of fitting. Both of you being Guardians of Death and all." Hisoka appeared shocked for a moment then remembered 'oh, right, psychic'.

"Yep." The girl giggled.

"Hey..." Hisoka started, "You think you could…" he trailed off. Tsuzuki seemed oblivious to the exchange but Morigamo had finally finished ringing up the items as some of them were missing price tags..

"No problem." The blonde stated simply. And went to help bag the items. Hisoka distracted…um…accidentally stabbed himself with a pin while looking through the container on the counter and had to convince his partner that he was alright finally shaking him off to pay (a bit more than would have been necessary) and accepting a few of the bags (including a smaller one which he slipped into his pocket, unnoticed by the amethyst eyed Guardian).

"Okay, let us take off our stuff and we'll meet you in front." Morigamo said(almost ordered actually, apparently she was used to being in charge).

Tsuzuki looked a bit disappointed to be leaving the shop, and the rings which he'd been so fond of, but never the less headed to the front of the store to await the mysterious psychics.

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Tsuzuki was sitting on the rim of a fountain just outside to store they'd just left, waiting with Hisoka for the girls. He was waiting calmly, watching the people as they walked by. Hisoka on the other hand…"Come on girls, come on." The teen muttered under his breath. He was a bit unsteady because Tsuzuki's love for him was almost suffocating him, it's not that he minded being loved but, come on, he was suffocating here. He tried to clear his mind and glanced down at his new shoes, Tsuzuki had convinced him to wear them out of the shop. 'I am glad I got them they're really cool and really comfortable'

"I know." Morigamo chuckled at the obvious delight that the boy took in the items. "I have a pair in electric blue instead of green and Aliko has a pair in red."(A/N 1: I don't know if other colors exist besides green 2: I'm only talking about the stripes etc., the overall shoe is still black). Hisoka was a little thrown off because he hadn't been paying attention so it seemed as if the girl had popped out of nowhere, and he was also still getting used to the girls answering his thoughts.

"Gods." Tsuzuki said. "Now you know how everyone at the office feels with you around. People knowing things about others before they know it themselves can be very disorienting. Remember when you got sick and tired of watching Tatsumi and Watari fight and finally told them to 'Get over their pent up sexual frustrations and go out already!'.

Hisoka shot his partner a death glare.

Instant Inu-Tsuzuki.

"Don't be mad 'Soka-chan! Please!"

"Baka."

"Come on! You know you love him!" The girls said in unison, then looked at each other. They promptly fell over laughing when Hisoka blushed.

"You gotta believe a psychic." Tsuzuki said grinning as he walked towards his now furiously blushing partner, wrapped his arms around him and kissed his nose.

"Psychics." Hisoka corrected and reached up to give Tsuzuki a kiss on the lips, to assure him that he would always love him. He was rather surprised and proud of himself, usually he would have pushed Tsuzuki away by now as they were in a public setting.

"Hey. Hisoka!" Morigamo shouted at the oblivious partners wrapped in each others arms.

"Give him the ring!" The girls finished together.

"What?" Tsuzuki asked puzzled.

Hisoka did some more blushing. "Asato…I know we can't really marry or anything…because of my age and all…I saw you looking at them…and…well…I hope you like them." He finally got out. He pulled out the box and showed them to his partner.

"Hisoka…I love them, thank you." Tsuzuki said touched as he slipped one of the rings on his finger and the other on Hisoka's. Then they kissed again.

"You're welcome…Asato." They smiled at each other and heard the unmistakable sound of clapping.

"Okay boys, its time to go, we've picked up and audience and you don't want to catch some of their drifts." She said shooting a death glare at where Hisoka sensed some of the more negative emotion were coming from. 'Well I don't care about them, we don't' Hisoka thought smiling at his partner again.

"That's the spirit 'Soka! But seriously, lets go. I for one am starving." Aliko said grabbing her opposites and Hisoka's elbows heading to the food court. On Hisoka's other side was Tsuzuki, holding his hand.

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