Disclaimer: See Chapter 1

A/N: Hey everyone! Thanks so much to the people who reviewed chapter one. I had a lot of fun writing this chapter, especially the last scene. Please enjoy and don't forget to R&R!

'Italic' are the characters' thoughts or emphasis on a specific word

Gomen- I'm sorry

Mou- Well

Iie- No

Baka- Idiot

Ja ne- See you later

Arigatou- Thank you

Aa- Yeah

Daijoubu- It's all right

(Hisoka's POV)

"Hisoka." Tsuzuki said.

I ignored him and continued to stare at the page in front of me. I was having a hard time trying to remember the details of a case we had done. The fact that the case was from two months ago, wasn't helping either. 'He really needs to organize himself.'

"Soka." Tsuzuki poked my shoulder.

"What is it?" I said, distracted.

"It's almost time for lunch."

I blinked and looked up. "Is it really?"

Tsuzuki smiled happily. "Yup!"

I looked at the clock hanging on the wall, the hands pointing towards eleven-fifty. Had the time really gone by that fast?

"Let's go down to Chijou and get some lunch."

I immediately felt a pang of guilt. "Gomen, Tsuzuki, but I can't."

"Why not?" He asked, confused.

"Mou, I didn't exactly finish my errands this morning." I said. I wasn't really lying. I still had to get a cake and present for him.

"Let's go together then," Tsuzuki suggested. "We can get lunch when you're done with your errands."

I inwardly sighed. 'Here we go again.'

"Iie," I said. "You really don't have to. I'm not sure how long it's going to take. And I don't want you to miss lunch because of me." I stood up and slipped my jacket on.

"Hisoka, I don't mind coming with you." Tsuzuki said, standing up as well. "Besides, it doesn't matter if we're a little late coming back. I'm sure Tatsumi won't mind."

'Baka, that's not the point. You can't come with me!' I thought, edging closer to the door.

"Tsuzuki, I can go by myself." I said, beginning to feel frustrated. At the rate this was going, lunch was going to end and I wasn't going to be able to get him anything.

"I'll be fine," I tried to assure him. "Just go to lunch without me. I'll get something on the way back."

"Okay," Tsuzuki said, obviously hurt. I could feel waves of confusion and disappointment coming off of him.

'Please don't be sad,' I thought, guiltily. 'I really do want to go to lunch with you, but I just can't right now.'

"Ja ne," I said, opening the door.

"Be careful." Tsuzuki attempted to smile.

"I will." I promised. As I closed the door behind me, I heard a few of Tsuzuki's thoughts.

'I wonder if I did something to make Hisoka mad at me. He's been ignoring me lately. He hasn't said happy birthday, either. I wonder if he forgot?'

-o-

The rain had finally stopped in Chijou and the sky had cleared. The street was less crowded than it had been this morning. I had been wandering aimlessly around Nagasaki, lost in thought.

'Why would he think I was mad at him?' I thought, frowning. No, scratch that. I knew why Tsuzuki thought I was mad at him. After leaving this morning and then not going to lunch with him, it was no wonder Tsuzuki thought I was ignoring him.

'It's not like I'm doing it on purpose though.' I thought miserably. 'And I didn't forget his birthday either! It's because of his birthday that I'm doing all of this.' I only wanted to make Tsuzuki happy, but I seemed to be doing the complete opposite.

I quickly shook my head. I needed to pull myself together. Right now, I needed to concentrate on getting Tsuzuki a gift.

'What should I get him though?'

I walked by a flower shop and paused to look through the window. Inside there were arrangements of various colored flowers. Should I get Tsuzuki flowers? I shook my head. No. Flowers seemed to be something you gave someone on dates or on Valentine's Day. Tsuzuki always gave me flowers when we would go on dates together.

I remembered Tsuzuki had given me a book for my birthday. 'I don't think he'd want a book for his birthday though.' I thought as I continued to walk, glancing at stores every now and then. I really wanted to get Tsuzuki something special though. I was about to turn a corner, when something suddenly caught my eye. I paused and took a few steps back until I was in front of the store, which just happened to be a toy store. I peered through the glass.

In the window display, among various toys and games sat a bear. Its fur was ash blonde and had bright emerald green eyes.

'Perfect.' I smiled faintly and entered the store. I came out of the store a few minutes late, carrying a brightly colored bag filled with tissue paper.

'I wonder what time it is.' I thought, frowning. Our lunch break was only an hour long and I didn't want to be late coming back. 'I still need to get Tsuzuki a cake.' I vaguely remembered passing by a bakery earlier. I quickly turned and headed in that direction. I soon reached the bakery and went inside. Ten minutes later, I left the bakery, carrying a large white box. After slipping into an empty alleyway, I teleported back to Meifu.

-o-

As I reached my front door, I carefully balanced the box in one hand, while I opened the door with the other. I went inside and nudged the door close with my foot. I entered the kitchen and placed Tsuzuki's present on the table before placing the cake on the counter. I opened the box and carefully placed the cake on a plate, before setting it on a table. After setting the table, I stepped back and admired my work.

The table had been set for two. In the middle of the table on a slightly larger plate, sat a chocolate cake with chocolate frosting. The words, "Happy Birthday, Tsuzuki!" could be read in purple icing. Next to the cake was Tsuzuki's present, bits of tissue paper sticking out of the top of the bag.

'I really hope he likes this.'

I turned and glanced at the clock hanging above the doorway. The clock read a quarter after one. Lunch ended at one, meaning I was already fifteen minutes late. I silently cursed and hurried out the door.

As I stepped outside, I was thankful to see that it had stopped raining. The sky however, remained a gloomy grey. The wind blew and I shivered as I felt the cold seep through my clothes. I dug my hands into my pockets and quickened my pace. I wanted to get to work before I froze. That, or before it started to rain again. I had forgotten to bring Tsuzuki's umbrella with me and I really hated getting wet.

I was nearing JuOhCho, when I felt raindrops. I frowned and looked up. The sky had darkened and the wind was beginning to pick up again. I grimaced as it began to rain.

-o-

I had managed to get to work before it had started to downpour. Though I wasn't entirely soaked, my clothes and hair were slightly damp.

"I'm back," I said as I closed the office door behind me.

"Hisoka!"

A pair of arms wrapped around me and I found myself pressed up against Tsuzuki as he hugged me tightly. He kissed the top of my head.

"Are you all right?" Tsuzuki asked, pulling away. "I was starting to get worried."

"I'm fine." I assured him as I hung up my jacket. "Sorry I took so long."

"That's okay. I'm just glad you're all right." Tsuzuki smiled and grasped my hands. He immediately let go of them.

"Hisoka, you're like ice! Is it that cold outside?" Tsuzuki asked worried.

"I doubt it." I replied. "I just get cold really easily."

Tsuzuki took my hand. "Come on." He held my hand tightly as he lead me to my desk, as though hoping his tight grasp would warm me. As I sat down, Tsuzuki draped his coat over my shoulders.

"It'll keep you warm," He explained as I pulled his coat closer to me. Tsuzuki lightly touched my arm. "I'll get you something to drink, okay?" He left before I could protest.

I buried myself deeper into Tsuzuki's coat and leaned back into my chair. I really liked how large and warm his coat was, how I could completely immerse myself within the folds of the fabric. I smiled as I faintly caught a whiff of Tsuzuki's scent. Apple pie with a hint of chocolate.

I heard the door open and I looked up to see Tsuzuki closing the door behind him, holding a steaming mug in one hand. Tsuzuki paused for a second and smiled. I imagined how funny I must have looked, wrapped up in his coat.

"Feeling better?" He asked, clearly amused.

I nodded.

"Here." Tsuzuki handed me the mug.

"Arigatou," I smiled as I took the mug, which was nearly filled to the brim with tea. I frowned.

"You got this from the break room, right?" I asked.

"Aa." Tsuzuki replied. "But don't worry," He quickly added, seeing the look of uncertainty on my face. "I made sure Watari didn't put anything in it."

"Good." The last thing I need was to be "volunteered" for another one of Watari's experiments. I sipped the drink, enjoying how my hands were warmed by the mug. I watched as Tsuzuki crossed the room and stood by the window, staring at the rain.

I placed my mug down and slipped off Tsuzuki's coat. I got up and stood next to him, watching the rain hit the glass. Outside it was still raining heavily.

"It's too bad it rained on your birthday." I said, breaking the silence.

Tsuzuki looked at me, his eyes considerably brighter. "Daijoubu. I don't really mind."

I didn't reply and my gaze fell upon Tsuzuki's desk. There had been two piles of reports on Tsuzuki's desk before I had left. There was now only two small stacks of reports and his desk was practically cleared. I blinked, uncertain if my eyes were playing tricks on me.

"Tsuzuki. . ." I said. "You actually worked during our lunch break?"

Tsuzuki turned his head and looked over at his desk. He looked back at me and smiled. "Aa."

"But you never work during lunch." I said, confused.

"I know." He replied. "But lunch is no fun if you go by yourself. . .So I came back here and did some work.

I didn't reply as my mind tried to comprehend what had just been said. Tsuzuki who never did anything, had actually worked? Without me having to yell at him?

'Maybe I should skip lunch more often,' I thought. 'If it gets Tsuzuki to do his work at least.'

"Hisoka?" Tsuzuki's voice interrupted my thoughts. "Is something wrong?"

I blinked. Tsuzuki had his hand on my arm and his expression was concerned. I immediately realized that I had spaced out. Again. I really needed to stop doing this. Getting lost in your thoughts was perfectly fine if you were alone. But it wasn't such a good idea if you were with someone else. Especially if you were in the middle of a conversation with that person.

"Nothing's wrong." I tried to assure him. "I'm fine. . . I just can't believe you did all of that." I nodded towards the partially cleared desk behind Tsuzuki.

"So you're happy then?" Tsuzuki asked, sounding pleased.

I nodded. "Impressed, actually. You've worked really hard today." I smiled. "Good job."

"Does that mean I get a reward?" Tsuzuki teased.

"A reward?" I repeated, confused. "Tsuzuki, you just had lunch. Shouldn't you wait a little before eating dessert?"

Tsuzuki chuckled and lightly pressed his forehead against mine. "You're so funny, Soka." He kissed me before I could protest.

Oh. He'd meant that kind of reward. Silly me. Not that I minded, of course. I wrapped my arms around his neck as I kissed back. However, I couldn't help but hear a small voice in the back of my mind, telling me that I shouldn't be doing this. That this was work. Which included going on cases and filling out reports. And that kissing Tsuzuki was obviously not work.

Tsuzuki slipped his arms around my waist and pulled me closer as he deepened the kiss.

But none of that really seemed to matter right now. Those reports that were on my desk? Yeah, those could wait. Besides, there was still a few hours before work ended. So there was plenty of time to finish them. Actually, it felt as though work in general and possibly life itself, could just wait. Because right now, I was kissing Tsuzuki, which felt amazing. I found myself surrounded by feeling of affection and love, both his and mine. Intertwining and meshing together, becoming one. And that was really all that mattered right now.

There was a knock on the door. I frowned and reluctantly pulled away.

"The door," I whispered, my cheeks flushed.

Tsuzuki glanced at the door. "Leave it," he muttered, kissing me again. "They'll go if they think no one's here."

I nodded and kissed back. There was a second knock. Tsuzuki and I ignored it. There was a third knock, louder this time. Then there was silence.

I smiled, feeling slightly relieved that the person had left.

"Tsuzuki-san, I brought you-- Oh!"

My eyes snapped open and I quickly pulled away from Tsuzuki.

Wakaba stood in the doorway, holding a platter of chocolate chip cookies. Freshly baked, judging from the oven mitts on her hands. She looked surprised, though her eyes were filled with mischief and laughter.

A/N: . . .You probably all hate me right now. *sweatdrops* I'm sorry! I couldn't resist ending it there though. Chapter three will be up as soon as I finish writing it. Please remember that reviews are greatly appreciated. Arigatou gozaimasu!