Hello, everybody...umm, please don't hate me after this chapter...or the rest of the fic. And I know, that my writting style is turning shitty, so sorry about that too. Plus, I promise to make my chapters longer after this one.

''Will you marry me?''

Izaya shook his head, while writing his report about the company's expenses. It was the third day back to work, and he was still running the thought around his head. Shizuo had said that he would wait for his answer, no matter how long and what it was.

That night Izaya was really surprised. He did love the blond like he never had loved anyone, but he just wasn't ready for that question. It wasn't the bad 'not ready' case, as he was just fighting with his mind. Maybe it was his heart, that had grown from the shrunken state it was left after last time. It didn't want to trust Shizuo just yet, although he had proven himself for him.

The blond adored his raven. He said, that he had changed his life for the better, and he didn't care what the world thought about him, something Izaya wanted to be brave enough for.

He didn't want to be known by the whole world, as just the husband of the richest man in the entire Japan. He wanted to be known by his success. He was known already by his illustrations for the book, and he still had more than half of his money for something he would need for his future, although he didn't know what exactly he was saving it for. If he chose to accept the proposal, he would be funded for a lifetime, never to worry about anything.

Maybe, he could give the money to his family? He could put the money for his little sisters' education. He wanted the girls to have a bright future, but he knew his mother didn't make that much money, to pay for collage for both girls.

He thought about how his life would change, if he was the new Mr. Heiwajima in the blonds family. He didn't even know if his parents would approve of him, hell, he hadn't even met his mother, and, by the looks of it, wasn't exactly welcoming him in his arms as his sons lover.

Izaya was genuinely scared. His mind and heart were refusing his body and soul to be happy.

He ran over things good about accepting the proposal.

First, he would be together with somebody , who genuinely loved him with all his being. Second, he would never have to worry about money, and would be living in the most amazing mansion. Third, he would be treated with respect and love that he deserved, from the man that loved him and he loved back.

So, then, what was the downside in this basically perfect scenario?

Shizuos family may not approve of him, with this wedding the whole world would focus on the him as the new Mrs. Heiwajima, and...then there would be...what would there be?

The downsides of this engagement weren't that bad, except the family part..If Shizuo could deal with that together with him, they could really be happy together..

So, the raven had decided, not listening to the warnings that his heart and mind screamed at him. He would go to his office and accept his proposal..

After about an hour of staring at his empty computer screen, Izaya finally rose from his seat, evened out his fast breathing, as he knocked on the heavy wood door, waiting for an answer.

''Come in.'' A soft sound came from the other side of the door, as the raven pushed the door open.

No matter how many times Izaya entered his office, he still loved seeing the beastly blond sitting at his office desk, the big glass windows forming a glowing halo around him, like he was the God of Sun, sitting in his throne, and it always made the raven swoon.

This time, Shizuo was encased in a reddish-golden light, for it was almost closing time, and most of the employees had headed home, but since Mr. Heiwajima had called for a meeting scheduled this evening, they both had stayed behind.

''Oh, Izaya-kun. Did you want something?'' The blond turned all his attention at the male, that entered his office. How Izaya loved, that no matter he was doing, once he turned up in his line of view, he dropped everything and looked only at him.

The blond was definitely surprised, when Izaya sat down on his desk, slid all the way over, and while sitting on the table, leaned over and pressed a passionate kiss to his confused lips.

The raven never took charge, so what made him do that?

''Yes.''

''What?''

''My answer to your proposal, if it's still on the table, is yes. I will marry you, Shizuo Heiwajima. I love you like I have never loved anybody else. And I would be honored to spend my entire life with you.''

Shizuo's mouth hung open, as he didn't have anything to say. Did this really mean, that this beautiful creature, that was currently sitting in front of him, a thin blush line gracing his porcelain nose, would finally belong to him forever?

Taking the chance, the blond sprung up from his seat, took the surprised raven in his arms, and spun them both around, until they couldn't see anything past the blur.

They laughed it off, as Izaya sat down on the small sofa by the coffee table, as Shizuo kneed down, pulling out that small, black box out again, showing off the beautiful diamond ring. It had a big diamond in the middle, sitting on a diamond red heart, with the words forever etched in the golden band.

The blond took his fiances hand in his, slipping the ring on his ring finger, Izaya already feeling the weight of the jewel.

''I'm so happy, Izaya. We will be together. Forever?''

''Forever.''

After the happy event, Shizuo kept grinning like an idiot, as Izaya went to the kitchen to prepare something for the meeting, that would happen just about 20 minutes from now, the both of them deciding to tell Mr. Heiwajima about their engagement, no matter what he would say.

Izaya broke out in song, which the blond secretly filmed on his phone for safe keeping. Soon, the office was filled with the sweet smell of dark chocolate brownies, herbal tea and coffee.

And, as the both of them felt it was too soon, the fateful knock on the door sounded through the office. Izaya sat up from his fiances lap, sitting down on the sofa, pretending to file some papers, as Shizuo turned to his blank computer and muttered a soft, ''Come in.''

The door swinged open, revealing Kichirou Heiwajima himself, the look of disappointment forever etched in his face. He greated his son politley, as he sat down on the chair opposite the blond. They talked more than 2 hours, but it was only about the company, as Izaya sat quietly, and it seemed like Mr. Heiwajima didn't even notice him.

Suddenly, the talked to personal matters, and Shizuo thought it would be the perfect opportunity to spin the talk over to the engagement.

''Izaya, would you please be so kind to fetch us some refreshments. We're almost done with the meeting.''

''Yes, of course.''Izaya rose from his seat, but the older man stopped him.

''Could you please fetch 3 cups?''

Izaya and Shizuo were both surprised, but he only bowed and continued to head for the kitchen. Shizuo just cleared his throat, to finally push out what he wanted to say.

''Father, there is something I need to talk to you about. It's about my marriage.''

''Why, what did you know, that is the same thing I wanted to talk to you about too.''

Shizuo turned quiet for a while.

''You did?''

''Yes, I did. Shizuo, you are almost, what, 30?''

''Father, I'm 24. My birthday is in two months.''

''Well, same thing. What I mean by that, is that for a business man, it's almost too late to get married. I can't depend on you to find a suitable lady for yourself to find.''

''Well, I wanted to say something about that to you, before you interrupted me..''

''You don't have to say anything. Tell me, Shizuo, do you still remember Vladislav Douglanikov?''

''Yes. He is your most important contract. You said you would do anything to keep him, and you made millions by signing with him. You have to do anything he asks, if you want to keep him.''

''My, you do have a good head on your shoulders. And you are positively correct, and you know I would never defy his ways.''

''What has it have to do with me?'' Shizuo asked, a bit frightened to where this was going.

His father only turned around and gestured Anri, as the girl bowed her head, and opened the office door. In came a beautiful, blond haired woman, who looked about the same age as Shizuo.

As the girl came in view, Izaya finally was returning from the kitchen, balancing the full tray in his hands, a bit confused, why there was a woman entering. As the girl made it to the desk, she made a small curtsy.

''Shizuo, this is Vorona Douglanikov, Vladislavs only daughter.'' Shizuo sensed, that something bad was going to escape his fathers mouth. And he cursed himself, by how right he was.

''And from starting today, she, is your fiance.''

The room was quite, except for the deafening crash of porcelain cups and a happy future.

Please, forgive me. It WILL go downhill from this.

Don't hate me,

PrincessEvaOfTheZone