A Abscond

Neku unwittingly stole his heart the moment they made eye contact, and then ran away with it. Joshua did the same a little while later.

B Barometer

Shibuya's weather was just as fickle and pleasant as the changing nature of their relationship.

C Cadence (Musical)

At the end of the day, the closing notes of Shibuya's music would almost be enough to lure them both to sleep before the gentle chords of the city's nightly requiem began.

D Despotism

Some would see Joshua as a malicious sovereign. Neku disagreed. Usually.

E One of the reasons Joshua loved Neku- and vice versa- was because he was one of the few who understood his almost inhumane behaviors in regards to the rest of mankind.

F Fastidious

Sometimes, when he thought Joshua wasn't looking, Neku would take a moment or two to just stare at him and absorb every last detail of his divine beauty. Of course, being divine, Joshua always knew when Neku did this (not that he'd ever call him out on it) and enjoyed the attention.

G Glib

Where other mortals were concerned, Joshua's words were often insincere- except in serious matters: then they just sounded insincere-but to Neku, he was always honest. Mostly.

H Hubris

He'd never admit it, but whenever they fought, Neku always worried that Joshua would take his words and actions as a form of excessive defiance and kill him. Joshua thought such a notion was absurd.

I Inducement

"Neku please?"

"No."

"Hmph. Fine. I was thinking we could cuddle under that cozy afghan in my pad afterwards and maybe share some hot cocoa, but if you really don't want to..."

"Ugh...fine. I'll build a dang snow-fort with you."

Joshua dragged Neku out from under the electric blanket and they spent the next two hours in the snow.

J Juxtaposition

When Neku and Joshua announced the former would become the latter's Conductor, their friends- especially those in the UG- were over the moon. They were so different they complimented each other, and it was beautiful.

K Kismet

After the game, Neku wondered if he could've avoided everything if he'd just stayed away from Udegawa. Then he remembered Joshua was practically a god and would've killed him no matter what. Who cared about destiny? All it was was just a manipulative and somewhat effeminate god playing games.

L Lachrymose

The bullet hit, and Joshua watched Neku fall. With a simple sweep of his hand, Shibuya broke apart, and the Composer was quick to collect the fragments. He eyed the bright shards of Neku's soul, still glowing and struggling to stay together. Maybe if He...yes. That would work.

When Neku woke up, he was in a grassy field. It was Shibuya, but not his Shibuya.

He cried.

M Morbid

Neku snorted. "Well, if you really think I'm so interested, you're wrong." He put up a finger and eyed the blond ghost carefully, "And also incredibly conceited. I'm no necrophile."

Joshua smirked. "My dear, I'm not dead. I'm not even a corpse. I'm just a spirit," he laughed, " so that would make you a parasexual*"

N Necrophilia

Pale skin, lightly frosted. Shining, empty blue eyes. Dun lips. Neku looked so beautiful in death.

O Ostentatious

"God I really hate some people!"

"Why's that, dear?"

Neku glared at the library shelves.

"Beat...I told him I needed that book yesterday, but-"

"Oh. I see." The violet book said in a bored tone. "Some people- just...buy books just for show..." he sighed, "The books people buy ostentatiously but never finish..."

Neku groaned at the dictionary quote and placed his head on the counter.

"You need some coffee." Said the book unhelpfully.

"Shut up Joshua."

P Presumptuous

As Joshua began grinding against him in a lewd display, Neku gave him a heated glare and hissed.

"Yoshiya Kiryuu! For Christ's sake keep it in your pants- we're in a hospital!"

Joshua pouted, but stopped his actions anyway.

"No one's watching though..." he whined.

Neku turned away, his yellow shoes squeaking.

"You. Are a terrible doctor. Jeegus- in a public place-" he went off grumbling, irritated.

Q Quandary

Joshua scanned the display counter carefully, uncertain. He wanted to get Neku the best ring he could find- though his fiancé would lose it if he ever saw the price- but Neku wouldn't appreciate it if he used his Composer powers to steal it- or even lower the price. Hmm...what to do...

R Risqué

"I am a terrible doctor- that's why I'm a nurse, silly- but I'll be your doctor any time." Wink.

In the ICU, Neku took a moment to get over the shock of the flirty nurse's words, then prayed to every god out there that he wouldn't be assigned to him.

S Sultry

They were sitting in the shade of a table outside WildKat- 'because inside is so crowded, we'd just burn up dear'- when Neku caught sight of an ice cream vendor. Without prompting, the copper-blond male got up and risked the sweltering heat to purchase a double-scoop cone. He got the frozen treat and turned to go back to Joshua, who was smiling at him-

And the ice cream melted to a puddle instantly.

He groaned.

T Tenacious

On occasion- when the paperwork was especially tedious- Joshua would ask Neku if he wanted to switch jobs. He always refused though- love could only put one through so much.

U Upbraid

They both had flaws- compulsive lying, being mortal, being immortal- and they were prepared to call each other out on them when needed.

V Volatile

The Game was very fast paced, and the missions varied every day- there was no theme or pattern to anything. It was confusing at first, but eventually, Joshua was able to help Neku figure out how to run things.

W Winsome

It seemed no matter what situation they were in, Joshua's smile was always charming and attractive.

X Xin

"I love you."

"I know. I love you, too."

Warmth. Happiness. Love.

Feelings were nice.

Y Yizkor