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-All my talk of taking action
These words were never true
Now I find myself in question
(They point the finger at me again)
Guilty by association
(You point the finger at me again)
I wanna run away
Never say goodbye
I wanna know the truth
Instead of wondering why
I wanna know the answers
No more lies
I wanna shut the door
And open up my mind-
-Runaway By: Linkin Park
-Chapter 7-
-Tsuzuki's point of view-
The last two days have been hell...
Who knew how much work it was taking care of a sick person? Not that I minded that much, but man I'm tired. I'm glad that Hisoka's feeling better though, it was really bad. After that first night he got worse- high fever, vomiting, you name it, but at least he seems better today.
I reach over and remove the washcloth and re-dip it in the cool water before placing it back on his forehead. He lets out a small moan as he shifts in his sleep. He's just sooo cute!
Honestly I don't think I would have been able to handle this if it was anyone else, but with Hisoka, it seems so natural. Oh crap I think he's waking up. This brings about three options:
1. I should move away slowly so he won't kill me- Hisoka tends to have bad mood swings when he's sick. 2. I should get the trash can. Or 3. Just sit right here and watch for what happens.
I think for a moment and decide on the third choice. Hisoka slowly sits up and rubs his eyes. Once again my mind is screaming cute!
"Tsuzuki?" he asks quietly.
"I'm right here Hisoka" I reply.
"You need to hide."
"What? Why?" I ask.
"Because they're coming you idiot. Why else?" he replies.
That hurt. "But Hisoka!!!! I've been taking care of you and you're still not better. How can you be mean to me!!" I whine.
He whacks me on the side of the head. "Be quiet you baka. If they hear you, they'll know your down here and then they'll have someone put down here to watch me."
I look at him confused.
He sighs "you wouldn't be able to see me." he explains.
I think for a moment…
"Awww! Hisoka you do care!" I cry as I glomp him.
"Tsuzuki! Get off! They're coming remember." he said.
"Oh, right." I replied, making myself invisible and moving off to the side. Hisoka quickly hides the thinks that brought under the pile of fabric. It was right as he finished that the door opened.
-Third person Point of View-
The door opened to reveal Nagare and another man. Upon closer inspection the man appeared to be a priest of sorts. The pair descended the steps and stopped in front of Hisoka.
"Is that the boy?" the priest asked.
Hisoka's father nodded before replying "we're not sure what is wrong with him. But my wife and I believe that you may be able to do something."
"I'll do what I can. You better leave now." the priest said.
Nagre bowed before leaving, never once saying anything to Hisoka.
"Now then, let me sense the area." the priest said spreading out his hands and mumbling something.
Hisoka just sat there and looked at the man as if he was crazy, which seemed possible as the man began to spin in circles. All of a sudden the man stopped and cried out "Wao!"
Tsuzuki was fighting to keep himself from laughing, the priest was obviously insane.
"I can feel it! I can feel the devil! He's in this very room!" the priest yelled.
Tsuzuki let out a small chuckle. 'Man this guy is confused.' he thought.
"Now to begin the cleansing." the priest said, taking out a bottle of water. No, not holy water, but normal bottled water. He began to toss it about while chanting Enma-knows-what.
Hisoka just sat there trying not to laugh. The priest was practically prancing around the cell. If it was anyone else sitting there they would be cracking up, but Hisoka had more self control than that, so he just watched.
The priest stopped and stood right in front of Hisoka and said "I have cleansed the area and now for you."
"You don't have to really." Hisoka tried to say, but it was too late. The priest poured all of the water onto Hisoka.
Tsuzuki was biting his tongue to keep from laughing out-loud.
"And now to remove the demons." The man said going to a bag that he had left of the ground. He reached in and pulled out a feather duster.
'What the hell?' Hisoka thought as the man approached him.
"Be gone demon!" the man cried as he hit Hisoka on the head.
That was it. Tsuzuki let out a laugh, which the priest heard and apparently thought it was the demon coming out.
"That's it demon. I know it's you; come out and fight me!" the priest cried.
That's when Tsuzuki got an idea "I am the great demon who lives here. What are you doing in my domain?" Tsuzuki said, projecting his voice.
Hisoka looked over at Tsuzuki and let out a small smile.
"I knew it was a demon. Leave this place." the priest said, waving the duster.
"You realize that tickles." Tsuzuki said.
"Oh and I know how much you demons can't stand it!"
"Alright I'll make a deal with you. I will leave in twenty days if you don't return until then. I will go peacefully because right now your incredible abilities have weakened me too much." Tsuzuki said, trying not to laugh.
"I'm against making deals with demons but I will comply as long as you leave peacefully." the priest said after a moment.
"I'll agree but you must leave now, you are far too powerful" Tsuzuki replied.
The priest walked over and grabbed his bags before turning and saying "Alright demon, I will comply, but I shall return!" and with that he went up the stairs and left.
As soon as the door closed Tsuzuki reappeared and started to laugh hysterically.
"Did that just happen?" Hisoka said in shock.
"I … can't believe that… the duster… water… skipping…the great demon..." Tsuzuki managed to say before collapsing onto the floor, clutching his stomach as he laughed.
Hisoka let out a small chuckle that he had been trying to suppress. Tsuzuki just watched, while still laughing, as the chuckle grew into full out laughter at what had just happened.
Tsuzuki took out a small camera, that he had kept hidden, and took a picture of Hisoka.
"What are you doing Tsuzuki?" Hisoka asked still smiling.
"Taking a picture." Tsuzuki replied happily.
"Why?"
"Because…"
"Because why?"
"Because you're smiling!"
Hisoka froze for a moment before blushing and muttering "idiot"
Tsuzuki only smiled. "Umm… Hisoka?"
"What?"
"What was that man doing exactly? I think I missed something."
"He was trying to get rid of the demon that apparently lives in me." Hisoka said sadly.
Tsuzuki paused for a moment, realizing that the entire mood had shifted. "You know that's not true right?" he said.
"Yes.. No…I don't know Tsuzuki." Hisoka said looking away, all traces of his happiness gone.
Tsuzuki moved so he was sitting next to Hisoka. "Hisoka, you're not a demon."
"How do you know?"
"Because I'm an angel. Do I think I would be here for a demon?"
Tsuzuki then thought about what he had said. He realized that the future he was trying to ensure wasn't going to support that claim. He decided to try another approach "Do you think I'd be willing to stay with a demon?"
"I don't know…" Hisoka mumbled looking away.
Tsuzuki sighed as he grasped Hisoka's chin, bringing the boy's face back around. "Hisoka, look at me." he said, and the boy opened his closed eyes.
Tsuzuki let a small smile grace his lips "That's better. Now why do you think you're a demon?"
"Because of my power and my parents…"
"To hell with your parents! Hisoka, they don't know you. They don't understand that what you have is a gift, one to be treasured. Hisoka, never think of yourself as a demon, you're more like an angel. You don't deserve all the things that have happened to you and will happen to you."
"Will happen?" Hisoka asked.
Tsuzuki froze, he had slipped. "All I meant was that you said these kinds of things have happened and probably happen again, but you can't let that determine your life. You are you Hisoka, your own opinion is what matters. Do you really see yourself as a demon?" Tsuzuki said, covering up himself.
"I honestly don't know Tsuzuki…" Hisoka said as a few tears escaped.
"Well… I know you're not. You could never be Hisoka. Please don't think that way anymore. Promise me. No matter what your parents say or others, remember you aren't a demon. You'll never be one to me."
Hisoka broke down, and felt warm arms around him. 'Is it possible that I actually trust his words over my parents? Do I trust him?' Hisoka thought.
"Please trust me Hisoka." Tsuzuki said, stroking his hair and pulling the boy closer.
"I do Tsuzuki." he replied. "I do."
-End Chapter 7-
Well, thanks for waiting. It took a while, but I got it done and I hope to be able to update again soon. Thanks again for being patient. Thanks for reading and Please review!