Weird, awkward things have happened to you, right? Of course they do. Or else everyone's life would be the same and there would be no excitement. For example, meeting me face-to-face would be the highlight of your life (you know it would be) or if I gave you a gentle kiss on the lips. The point I am trying to make is the fact that I have been in awkward positions and certainly in weird states. Well, let me just say that I have seen some weird things and been in more than enough awkward positions to last me a lifetime. And this dinner is one of them. I never had a question that was uncomfortable but let me tell you, Sonia made me A-W-K-W-A-R-D. You think Fuji would have helped me, but he was clearly enjoying it. Bastard. I was just going to skip over the dinner part, but you must read to see what I meant, and it will certainly play a big role for the future.

Ryoma sat between Sonia and Fuji in their dining room having dinner. Ryoma shot another quick glance at him for what seemed like the sixth time, 'I've seen him before……' Ryoma thought as he tried to focus on the questions shot at him. Ever since Sonia found out about his name, she has been asking him questions from the beginning of the dinner. Favorite color? Green. Favorite food? Chicken with mash potatoes. Favorite animal? Cats.

"Ryoma, do you like men?" Sonia asked innocently as she batted her eyelashes as Fuji smothered a chuckle

"What?" Ryoma asked loudly as he spitted out his drink.

"Uncle Fuji likes men. He says it's ok to like people of the same gender." She stated as she twirled her spaghetti on her fork.

"I'm sure it is, but I have never been with men." Ryoma said calmly on the outside as he forked a chicken and pooped it into his mouth.

"How do you know?" she asked as she looked him in the eyes.

"How do I know what?" Ryoma asked suspiciously as he leaned slightly away from her.

"How do you know if you don't like men if you haven't tried? I want you to kiss Uncle Fuji." Sonia challenged.

"I'm sure your Uncle wouldn't like that." Ryoma said while mentally asking Fuji to back him up.

"Syaa, I don't mind." Fuji said as he opened his eyes and looked at Ryoma with blue eyes. The smile on his face got broader as he noticed the glare Ryoma shot him. Just as Ryoma was about to lean in to prove a point, his disposable cell phone rang.

"Excuse me, I must answer this." Ryoma said as he exited the dining room, "Talk to me."

"I got some info." A deep, calming voice whispered into Ryoma's ear. "Come quick." He said before Ryoma heard the dial tone.

"I'm sorry, but something came up." Ryoma said as he pocketed his cell phone and entered the dining room. "Thank you for the meal, Sonia…….Fuji." Ryoma said as he exited the house quietly.

After a few minutes of silence driving, he pulled up at a house painted gray and white. When he knocked on the door it opened to reveal a man who was also dressed in a black outfit that made his shoulder broader and his waist slimmer at the same time.

Meet Hisoka Phelios. He was cornered one night by my kind and no matter what anyone says one bite from us and that's it. No shifting skins or cracking of the bones. Only death will save you. He saw me transform and watched as I took them out one-by-one (just for the record, there was three of them). He is my new computer technician. Ever since I've saved his life three years ago, it's been his way of thinking that I need his skills. He feels like he owes me for what I considered taking out the trash. So now I am stuck with him until he thinks I don't need him. Yah me…..

Hisoka had pale skin that made him appear delicate, azure colored eyes under naturally arched eyebrows, and his hair reached past his backside that he kept in a low ponytail. He was average height with an attractive face that had glasses.

"Come on in, Ryoma. I have some interesting news to share with you." He said as he led the way to a dark secluded room that was high tech. Hisoka took a seat in front of the computer and began typing rapidly as files appeared on the screen.

"What do you have for me, Hisoka?" Ryoma asked as he leaned over him.

"I have some info on your next assignment. This is Natsumi," he said as a picture appeared on the screen. An average guy that was nothing special. There is a hit out on him for about twenty mill. The mother wants you to protect him for fifty mill."

"Doesn't she know I am an assassin?" Ryoma asked as he lifted an eyebrow.

Yes, she knows. She also said that if you take the case, she will give you the money and she will be in your service." Hisoka answered as he gathered more info on the subject, already knowing his answer.

"Service in what?" Ryoma asked as he leaned in closer to get a better look.

"You won't believe this, but she's the wife of the director of the secret service. Which means any info she has on HIM would be ours."

"Schedule a meeting." Ryoma said as he made his way over to the black leather couch in the corner. All Ryoma heard as he closed his eyes were the soothing taps made by Hisoka as he typed on his computer. 'The full moon is tomorrow' was Ryoma's final thought as he drifted to sleep.