Chapter 7

Shizuo was currently watching the flea from his chair. He should really save up and buy a couch. He had one before, but he ended up snapping it in half during one of his anger fits. The chair he was currently sitting on was a gift from Tom.

The first month with the flea had gone fast, the days had been flying by and he dared to say they were peaceful. Peace was something that alluded him for years. It was ironic that he was finally experience it when the flea was closer than ever now. He believed he was experience this calmness because of the flea. Whether it was because Izaya wasn't sending gangs after him and framing him for crimes he didn't commit or that having the flea close to him, calmed him down, he couldn't tell. He stopped questioning his actions weeks ago.

A knock at the door caught his attention. It didn't wake Izaya. He stepped softly to the front and opened it, five police officers greeted him.

"Heiwajima Shizuo." It was more of a statement than a question. Everyone in the city knew who he wa.

"What do you want?" he stepped outside his apartment and into the hallway, making sure to close the door behind him. Leaning against his door frame he glared daggers at the five man. Four of them started sweating.

"We have some questions for you. Do you mind if we come in?" The police officer in front of him was the one that was always chasing Celty.

"Do you have a warrant?"

"No but if you-"

"Then no." he cut the other man off. From the corner of his eyes he could see the other police officers reach for their guns. "We can talk here and tell your man that if they try to shoot me I'm shoving my foot up their ass's" his voice came out louder than he wanted it to. He hoped he didn't wake up Izaya

The leader turned his head back to the others and signaled them to stand down. "My name is Kinnosuke Kuzuhara. They bring me in to deal with more troublesome characters. You know you fall into that category. I'm here to ask you about the disappearance of Orihara Izaya."

"The flea? I didn't know he was missing."

"His sisters reported him missing. Apparently, no one has seen him in a month."

"And because of our history of fighting, you think I had something to do with it." Shizuo scoffed.

"Well the last time he was seen, it was fighting you in the middle of the city. There are hundreds of witnesses."

"Good, then all those people can tell you he left there breathing. He probably just left the city or country. That bastard has a habit of disappearing for months, but he always comes back like the cockroach he is. He owns houses all over the world, he's probably living it up in one of his luxurious homes. Look into it, I'm sure you'll find him."

Kuzuhara looked him in the eye and stared at him for several seconds. Even Shizuo had to admit the man had a huge pair. He hoped he could continue to control himself because this man had stood up for him in the past when he was arrest by those crooked cops.

Currently he was pretty calm, a little nervous, because if Izaya woke up he could scream for help. He should have gagged him before he opened the door, but the sight of a sleeping flea was just too nice to ruin.

"So your official statement is that you haven't seen him since that fight?"

"Yes"

"Thank you and have a nice day. Please inform me if you see him." He started walking away with his men behind him before pausing and turning his head back slightly. "If you did kill him I don't blame you. Izaya is a bad man, but it's my job to find out what happen to him and punish those responsible." The indirect threat was confidentiality said.

Scowling Shizuo entered his apartment. He found Izaya up waiting for him.

"Shizu-chan you're so naughty for lying to the police like that."

"You heard all that, why didn't you scream for help? And don't call me that."

Rolling his eyes, he gave Shizuo his famous I'm superior than you look.

"Always missing the simplest things Shizu-chan. If I had called for help you probably would have killed those guys and I can't let not even one of my beloved humans die by your monstrous hands. Their lives are all mine to control, I'll decided how they die."

"Still messed up in the head I see."

The informant just laughed. "Truth is that I didn't think they'd hear me through the thick walls. I can't really scream my loudest in this condition. It is still a little bit painful to talk."

"You could have tried."

"And miss out on our quality time together, now why would I do that?" He asked sarcastically. "I'm surprised they didn't question you sooner. Could it be that they just now realize I'm missing?"

"Well you do disappear a lot. Your sisters altered the police."

He kind of felt bad for troubling the twins but they always said they hated their brother. Of course, that could all be an act and they secretly love him. Maybe behind closed doors Izaya showed them his soft side.

"Really? Now there's a surprise. Didn't think they cared."

"I feel bad for your sisters. Having such an annoying brother must be hard."

That earned a glare from the red eyed man.

"The same can be said about your brother."

"Don't bring him into this flea."

Finding a touchy subject Izaya just had to pock more. It was awhile since he rattled the beasts cage.

"What do you think your dear Kasuka would say if he knew what you were doing, would he approve of kidnapping and molesting me?"

"I told you to stop, why are you so annoying."

The incapacitated man made a pouting face and let out a fake whimper. "Why so cruel Shizu-chan? It's your fault I'm so bitter. All I do is lay in bed all day staring at the wall. Then you don't even talk to me when you come home. I feel like a neglected house wife."

Rolling his eyes. Shizuo pulled out a cigarette, ignoring how the flea's nose crunched in disgust. Izaya has expressed his dislike for the fumes dozens of times. The blonde would say he could do whatever he wanted in his house and leave it at that. He would smoke near the window, but that was as far as he was willing to comprise.

"A wife huh, a wife cooks and cleans. You are more like a pet."

He could tell he hurt Izaya's pride, even if he didn't let it show.

"You're the only animal in this house Shizu-chan." To prove his point Shizuo growled at the hated nick name.

Shizuo put out his cigarette and slammed the window close. When the glass shattered into pieces he cursed under his breath. A dark glare was aimed at Izaya.

Before the informant even knew what happen the beast was on top of him. His pajama shirt was ripped open making the buttons fly across the room. With his arms still cast and being helped up by rope he couldn't push him off.

"If you thought I was neglecting you, all you needed to do was ask for more attention."

Swallowing hard Izaya wished he could kick himself in the ass. He really dug his own grave. All he could see was Shizuo' bigger form hovering above him. His weight was putting pressure on his stomach. He really was a beast hunting his pray and unfortunately for him, he was on the menu tonight.

"I will gladly show my pet more affection."