Disclaimer: See Chapter 1

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

A/N: I'm so sorry I haven't updated this in a while. Thanks so much to everyone who reviewed Chapter 2. This is the last chapter of Surprises and I want to thank everyone for reading. Please remember to R&R and let me know what you think!

Ano- Um

Baka- Idiot

Ne- Hey

Arigatou- Thank you

Aa- Yeah

Oyasumi- Good night

Kawaii- Cute

(Hisoka's POV)

I felt my cheeks burn with embarrassment. I immediately wished the ground would open up and swallow me whole. Or that I could crawl into a hole and die of embarrassment. Just anything to get me out of this situation. My blush deepened as I realized my shirt had risen up, revealing most of my mid-drift. I quickly pulled my shirt down.

"Wakaba-chan," Tsuzuki said, straightening up and hurriedly adjusting his shirt and tie. "Ano. . . that was-"

"You don't have to explain, Tsuzuki-san," Wakaba answered, placing the platter on his desk. "I wanted to tell you happy birthday. . ." She giggled. "But I guess you're busy at the moment."

"Wakaba-chan," Tsuzuki began.

"Have fun, you two!" She winked before closing the door behind her.

I slowly rubbed my temple and stared at the closed door. 'They'll go if they think no one's here.' Right. Could someone please remind me why I still listened to Tsuzuki's ideas, thinking they would actually work?

Tsuzuki turned towards me. "Look at the bright side, at least it was only Wakaba." He smiled. " It would've been worse if it had been Tatsumi or Watari."

I rolled my eyes and went back to my desk.

"Soka, don't be like that," Tsuzuki said, trailing after me. "It's not like we're going to get in trouble for it." He leaned down, his face inches from mine. "Besides, I know you really liked it." Tsuzuki whispered, his warm breath tickling my ear.

My heart skipped a beat and I felt myself blush again. "B-baka," I said, pushing him away. "That's not the point."

Tsuzuki picked up a cookie and sat down at his desk. "Then what is?" He asked, his mouth full.

I sighed and lowered my head into my hands. "This isn't how I wanted the office to find out about us."

"Hisoka, I'm sure Wakaba won't say anything." He assured me, brushing crumbs off his desk.

I lifted my head up and looked at him, frowning. "Tsuzuki, next to Saya and Yuma, Wakaba is the biggest gossip around here."

Tsuzuki laughed. "Saya and Yuma aren't that bad."

"Believe me," I said dryly. "They are."

I shuddered as I thought of what would happen once the Hokkaido girls heard about this. I picked up my pen and pulled a blank report towards me.

"Ne," Tsuzuki said gently. He touched my cheek and forced me to look at him. "Everything's going to be okay. No one is going to say anything, trust me."

I lowered my pen and faintly smiled. "Arigatou."

Tsuzuki tilted my head back and kissed me again. I closed my eyes and kissed back, enjoying the feeling of his lips against mine. He slipped an arm around my waist and pulled me from my chair into his lap. I clutched Tsuzuki's shirt, my grip tightening as he kissed me harder. Tsuzuki's hand gently held the back of my head, his fingers playing with my hair. While his other hand rested at my waist.

As much as I liked doing this, this really needed to stop. After the incident with Wakaba, I didn't want to risk getting caught again.

"Tsuzuki," I said breathlessly. Tsuzuki, who had been trailing kisses along my jawline, paused and looked at me. His normally bright eyes had darkened a shade and were filled with desire.

My breath caught in my throat and I felt my heart skip a beat. My mind went blank. It was amazing how much of an effect a person could have on you.

"Ano. . ." I hesitated. What was I going to say again?

"What's wrong?" Tsuzuki asked. He reached up and stroked my cheek.

Work. That's what I was going to say. We had work to do. Files to organize and reports to fill out, stuff like that.

"W-we have to get back to work," I said.

"Work?"

"Aa." I nodded and got up. Tsuzuki stared as though he didn't understand why I had gotten up.

"We have to finish these reports." I reminded him.

Tsuzuki stared forlornly at his desk. "Can't we finish them tomorrow?" He asked, his amethyst eyes watering as he gave me his puppy eye look. "Please?"

I bit my lip and quickly looked away. Stupid Tsuzuki. He knew I couldn't resist that look.

I quickly shook my head. No, no, no! There was no way I was turning around and looking at him. Because I knew if I turned around and saw that look, I'd give in and. . .Well let's just say those reports weren't going to get looked at until tomorrow morning.

Stupid Tsuzuki. Stupid Tsuzuki and that stupid look of his. Well two could play at that game.

"Ne, Tsuzuki," I said, avoiding his gaze. "You know Tatsumi will be mad at us if we don't finish our work." I paused. "He'd dock your pay and he'd probably yell at me again."

Silence filled the office.

I stared at my desk, slightly smiling. That, I knew, had gotten to him. Tsuzuki didn't like it when Tatsumi would dock his pay. His paycheck was already low, his pay already having been reduced three times this month. Another dock would mean Tsuzuki would be getting little to nothing as pay for the month.

Tatsumi yelling at me was another thing I knew Tsuzuki couldn't stand. Although I had pretty much gotten used to Tatsumi yelling at me. Mostly for things Tsuzuki had done since it was my job as his partner to keep an eye on him. Tsuzuki not finishing his reports on time was the main reason and going over our budget while on cases was probably the second. I knew Tsuzuki would do anything in order for me not to get yelled at. Especially since he knew it was mostly his fault.

"Hisoka," Tsuzuki suddenly grabbed my hand.

I looked at him. Tsuzuki had gone into his chibi-inu form, his tail wagging earnestly.

"Ne, Soka," Tsuzuki said, tightening his grip on my hand. "Let's work hard to finish, okay?"

"You mean you'll work hard." I corrected him. "I have no trouble working. It's you I'm worried about."

Tsuzuki's eyes softened. "Hisoka, that's the first time you've said that to me."
"Said what?" I asked.

"That you're worried about me."

I blushed. "W-well somebody has to."

"I know." He smiled. "And I'm glad that person's you."

I blushed again. Tsuzuki reached over and kissed my cheek.

"I promise I'll finish my work." He said, gently squeezing my hand.

"You shouldn't make promises you can't keep." I pointed out.

Tsuzuki smiled. "I always keep my promises if they're for you."

-o-

I flipped to the last page of the file I was working on and picked up my pen. This was the last report I had to do before finishing for the day. The only thing left to do was to sign my name on the very last page.

A hand suddenly snatched my pen from me. I blinked and looked up to see Tsuzuki standing in front of my desk, holding my pen.

"I think you're done working for today, Hisoka." Tsuzuki smiled.

I frowned. "Give it back, Tsuzuki." I reached up for my pen.

"It's six o'clock though," he said. "Work's over. Besides, you could just finish that report tomorrow."

"If you gave me my pen back, I could finish this report today and I wouldn't have to do it tomorrow." I replied as I reached up for my pen again.

Tsuzuki merely smiled and raised his hand, causing the pen to be out of my reach.

"Tsuzuki," I said, irritated. I got up and tried to reach for my pen. "Give it back."

"Nope." Tsuzuki said cheerfully.

I quickly resisted the urge to throw something at him. I could tell Tsuzuki was really getting a kick out of this. He enjoyed teasing me and seeing my reaction to it.

"Stop being so stupid!" I leaned across my desk and tried to grab my pen from him.

Tsuzuki continued to smile. "Why do you want it so badly?"

Why? Was he serious?

. . .No, of course not. When was Tsuzuki ever serious about anything?

"Tsuzuki," I said, impatiently. I reached up and tried to grab my pen again. "Just give it-"

Tsuzuki suddenly caught my arm and kissed me. He pulled away after a moment.

"Have dinner with me." He said.

I blinked, his kiss had caught me completely off guard. "Huh?"

Tsuzuki smiled. "Have dinner with me." He repeated.

"Now?"

"Aa." Tsuzuki nodded. "To make up for missing lunch."

"Tsuzuki-" I began.

"You're not getting your pen back until you say yes." He said, cutting me off.

How could I say no? Besides, it was the least I could do after not having lunch with him.

"All right." I agreed.

Tsuzuki handed me my pen, looking pleased. I quickly signed my name and closed the file.

"Done." I said, straightening up.

Tsuzuki wordlessly handed me my jacket before putting on his own coat.

"Ready?" He asked, once I had slipped my jacket on.

I nodded. Tsuzuki held out his hand. I smiled and took his hand.

-o-

Dinner hadn't been that bad. Tsuzuki and I had gone to a restaurant in Chijou. I insisted on paying, despite Tsuzuki's protests. Afterwards, we had gone for a walk around Nagasaki. We were now back in Meifu, holding hands as we walked to my house. The rain had finally stopped and the sky was clear.

I paused and tilted my head back. The night sky was filled with stars and the moon illuminated the dimly lit street.

"They're beautiful, aren't they?" I asked, still gazing at the sky. "The stars, I mean."

"Aa." Tsuzuki agreed, looking up as well. He leaned into me. "Not as beautiful as you though." He whispered.

I blushed and quickly ducked my head. Although Tsuzuki and I had been dating for a while now, I was still getting used to how openly affectionate he was. "Tsuzuki. . ."

Tsuzuki chuckled at my reaction and tugged my hand. "Come on. It's late, we should get going."

-o-

I reluctantly let go of Tsuzuki's hand as we reached my doorstep. I unlocked the front door and paused, my hand on the doorknob. I turned around to face Tsuzuki again.

". . .I had fun tonight. Arigatou."

Tsuzuki smiled. "I'm glad you did. We should go out to dinner more often."

"You mean more often than once a week?" I asked.

"I mean more like everyday."

"Baka." I smiled. "If we did that, then I'd be as broke as you."

"No, you wouldn't," Tsuzuki laughed. "I wouldn't let you pay all the time."

I rolled my eyes. "Aa, but I'd still end up lending you money."

"Probably." Tsuzuki lightly pressed his forehead against mine. "But I pay you back, don't I?"

"Eventually, yes."

"Then you don't have anything to worry about." He smiled, his eyes full of amusement.

I didn't reply as Tsuzuki reached up and caressed my cheek. I leaned into his touch, his hand warm against my cool skin. Tsuzuki leaned in and gently kissed me. I closed my eyes as I kissed back.

"Oyasumi." He whispered as he pulled away.

I slowly nodded. My mind had gone into a haze and I found myself unable to think clearly.

"I'll walk you to work tomorrow, okay?"

I nodded again. Apparently my mind wasn't the only thing that wasn't properly functioning. It seemed I had momentarily lost my voice as well. Tsuzuki smiled and I watched as he turned to leave.

Wait, leave?

I shook my head and my mind cleared of it haze. Tsuzuki couldn't just leave. If he did, then I wouldn't be able to surprise him. Which meant that everything I had done would have been for nothing.

My heart fluttered in a panic as Tsuzuki went down my front steps. I realized that if I didn't come up with an excuse for Tsuzuki to come inside, then I would miss my chance entirely.

"Wait," I said suddenly as I grabbed his wrist.

Tsuzuki paused and looked back at me. "What's wrong?"

"Ano. . .Do you want to come in and have some tea with me?" I asked, letting go of his wrist. 'Please say yes.'

He turned and smiled. "Okay."

I felt relieved as I turned and lead Tsuzuki inside. I turned the lights on before closing the door behind me. I slipped my jacket off and hung it up. I watched Tsuzuki gaze at my living room for a second before turning towards me.

"Your house always looks so neat, Hisoka." Tsuzuki said as I took his coat.

I blushed. "Thanks." I reached out and laced my fingers through his. "Come on." I tugged his hand.

My heart quickened as I lead Tsuzuki to the kitchen. I was beginning to feel nervous again. What if Tsuzuki had already suspected something? Or what if he didn't like his surprise?

I paused in the doorway, letting go of Tsuzuki's hand as I reached for the light switch. The lights turned on and I immediately glanced at Tsuzuki, hoping to see his reaction. To my relief, he looked genuinely surprised. Tsuzuki left my side and walked up to the table.

"Hisoka. . . is this for me?"

"Aa."

"When did you-" Tsuzuki paused for a second, thinking, before turning towards me, a look of realization on his face. "That's why you left this morning. And that's why you didn't come to lunch, right? Because you were doing this?"

I nodded and took a few steps towards him. "I've never done something like this before so I'm sorry if I was acting weird earlier." I apologized.

"Don't be silly, I didn't think you were acting weird." Tsuzuki smiled.

". . .So you like it then?" I asked. "You're surprise, I mean."

"Of course, I do," he said. Tsuzuki suddenly grabbed my hand. "Ne Soka, I can open my present now, right?" He tugged me closer to the table.

I rolled my eyes. "Well I didn't buy it for you to just leave it there."

I watched in amusement as Tsuzuki opened his present, his amethyst eyes bright with excitement. He pulled the bear from the bag and smiled.

"Kawaii." He said affectionately. "You know how much I like them." Tsuzuki stared at the bear as he stroked its fur. His eyes flickered towards mine for a moment, before glancing back at the bear.

He smiled again. "You know this bear looks a lot like you, Hisoka."

I blushed. "That's sort of the reason I bought it." I admitted. "So that you'll think of me when I'm not around."

Tsuzuki lowered the bear and touched my cheek. "I always think about you though," he said. "Whether you're with me or not. But. . ." He glanced at the bear before turning towards me again. "The bear's a nice visual," He brushed aside my bangs and smiled. "It'll remind me of your pretty eyes."

I flushed and lowered my gaze. "I was worried you weren't going to like it." I muttered.

Tsuzuki kissed the top of my head. "I think you worry too much." He gently grasped my chin and forced me to look at him. "You know I'm happy with whatever you give me. Just knowing it's from you makes it even more special to me."

I smiled. Tsuzuki was happy. I didn't need to read his thoughts or feel his emotions to know that. His face made it obvious. His gentle tone of voice and the affection in his eyes made it clear that he had appreciated what I had done for him.

"Tsuzuki," I said suddenly. "I never told you happy birthday." How is it that the entire day had passed and I had never said it even once?

"But you already have," Tsuzuki motioned with his hand towards the table. "I think doing all of this makes up for not saying it."

"I want to tell you though," I insisted, grasping his hands.

Tsuzuki gently squeezed my hands. "Say it then."

"Happy Birthday, Tsuzuki." I hesitated for a second before standing up on my toes and kissing him. I pulled away after a moment and was pleased by the expression on his face. He looked surprised at the fact that I had taken the initiative to kiss him first. Yet his emotions made it quite obvious he was pleased.

Tsuzuki smiled and slipped his arms around me as he hugged me tightly. My heart fluttered as he kissed along my jawline towards my ear.

"I love you," Tsuzuki whispered, his warm breath tickling my ear. "You know that, right?" He pulled away and looked at me.

I smiled. "I know," I said. "I love you too."

"Then you don't mind if I tell you a secret?"

I slowly shook my head. A secret? What was he talking about?

Tsuzuki lightly pressed his forehead against mine. "I think I like this present more than the bear."

"What present?" I asked, confused.

"This," My heart skipped a beat as his arms tightened around me. "The fact that I get to spend time with you."

"Baka," I said fondly. "We spend everyday together though."

"Which is why it's such a good present." He replied. "Because it's something you give me everyday."

"Are you saying you don't like the bear I gave you?" I asked, feigning disappointment.

Tsuzuki laughed softly. "That's not it. I really do like the bear. It's cute." He leaned in and gently kissed me. ". . .But it's not enough to replace you." He muttered, pulling away.

-Owari

A/N: I am a hopeless sap, I know. But anyhoo, remember reviews are greatly appreciated! Arigatou gozaimasu!