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Chapter 9: The End?
I'm so sorry for being gone an entire year! I've been wanting to get back to this story for months but I just couldn't bring myself to do it. I've been wanting to work on this at a much earlier time, but my mom is a fucking laptop hog. I really hope we get another computer soon because it's really annoying!
The votes (which I've counted many times) have added up to Izaya winning!
Don't fret my readers that hoped for Shizu-chan to end up with our sweetheart, I've got a surprise for you at the end of this.
I could feel myself slowly dragging my mind from unconsciousness. I awoke to the feel of a fluffy blanket on top of my body. I opened my eyes, scanning the room for anybody to explain what happened. I spotted Izaya, asleep in a chair next to my bed, his face looking even more cute when he's sleeping like a baby. I reached out, gently grasping his jacket sleeve in my hand. "Iza-chan?" I called out softly.
No movement.
I was going to resort to waking him up with more force, however Gert busted into the room. My red headed friend looked at me with a happy look gracing her blue eyes before she followed my arm. A sly grin immediately exploded onto her face, "I've got the perfect idea." She whispered to me.
Before I could stop her, Gert walked over and started whispering in Izaya's ear, "Oh Iza-chan~ who do you just absolutely looooove~?"
I was about to yell at her when Izaya muttered, "…Natsu-chan…" in his sleep.
My cheeks became flaming red, burning my face intensely at the thought that Izaya liked me. I mean come on, how am I attractive? I'm clumsy, average, and am prone to getting lost no matter where I go. It surprises me when people say they like me. In middle school many guys gave me weird looks, and I just thought it was because they liked the way I styled my hair. If anything, the only attractive feature I have are my eyes. I'm glad Jomei and I were given my mother's eye color.
I was broken out of my reverie by Gert grappling my sides, "He likes you!" she giggled, shoving me back onto the bed even further.
"No, he doesn't." I protested, nestling my head on one of the soft pillows.
"He just admitted he liked you." A serious Gert?
"He's asleep Gert. That's like thought raping someone."
Gert eyed me oddly, "Now you're beginning to talk like me… MAYBE WE'LL BE TALK ALIKE BUDDIES!" she squealed into my ear.
I ignored her ramblings, letting my thoughts drift around. I did like Izaya, but I don't really think the sleepy confession would be worth anything. I couldn't let that prove that he likes me, despite how my insides were tingling with happiness. Butterflies fluttered around my stomach, euphoria shooting through my veins betraying my thoughts. I sat up quickly, "Gert, I have a plan."
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Gert skipped down the hall toward her lover's room. Her lover was probably snoozed out, considering it was only three in the morning. Upon reaching his door, she expertly took out the copy of the room key she got from the front desk when she demanded for one (her excuse was she left her bra in that room and she really needed it), and opened the door quietly. Just as she suspected, Shizuo was sound asleep. She noticed he was sprawled out across the soft beds this place had, snoring like a bear. Gert was sad that Natsu would have to break it to the blonde teen that she didn't like him that way, and was going for Izaya instead of him.
It broke her heart.
But hey, if he got sad and ran to his room in emotional turmoil Gert just might get those babies.
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My plan was simple; I left a note on Izaya's lap that told him to meet me by the pool when he woke up. I guessed it probably take an hour or two for him to wake up, and for that I was grateful. It would give me plenty of time to gather my nonexistent courage. I lifted my hand and noticed I was shaking like I was on caffeine withdrawal. How could I do this?!
Simple, don't be a pansy bitch and ask if he likes you.
No need for the language…
Oh please, I've managed to get you to say some bad words.
I never noticed that the door to the outside opened during my little quarrel with myself. I never noticed until hands creeped up my back like spiders. "OH DEAR GOD PLEASE DON'T KILL ME!" I screeched, jumping up from the chair I was sitting on.
And fell right. Into. The. Pool.
I came up sputtering, the sound of velvety laughter met my ears. "Haha! You're so fun to scare, Natsu!" Izaya laughed, a very genuine laughter.
I couldn't help but laugh myself, but I ceased laughing once I tried to get myself out of the pool. Climbing out of pools have never been my forte. In fact, I'm pretty sure the last time I tried to get out using the edge of the pull I ended up nearly drowning myself at Akemi's house.
A pale hand reached out, "Need some help~?"
I just knew that he would go "Psyche!" as soon as I tried to grasp his hand for help, but I grabbed his hand anyway. He didn't do what I predicted. Instead, he pulled me out of the pool with surprising strength. I quickly found a towel, feeling very uncomfortable to have all of my clothes clinging so tightly to my body.
"You wanted to talk?" Izaya lightly probed the reason behind my note as soon as I wrapped my soaking wet form in a long towel.
"Yes, I…" Come on, Natsu! Just go for it! "Izaya… Do… do you like me?" I clenched my fists until my nails dug in to stop myself from looking away.
Izaya looked slightly astonished; his mask swiftly fell back into place without missing a beat. "You're different."
"What?"
Most people become afraid of Shizu-chan once they get hit or nearly hit by something he tries to throw at me and misses, but you didn't. Instead you befriended him. Most humans would never spend much time around me, yet you would go out of your way to hang out with me. You're the sweetest person I know, and you're pretty cute with how you always get lost. You're different."
"That didn't answer my question." I pushed forward, sudden bravado flaring up. "Do you like me?"
"I can't love humans individually."
My heart broke a little, sadness swelling up inside the pit of my stomach. Tears threatened to spill, and they were about to if not for Izaya finishing his sentence. "But for you, Natsuyo, I will make an exception. Just for you."
My green eyes met his, and the next thing I knew I threw my arms around his neck. "You don't realize how glad I am you said that."
"I don't know. I am pretty sexy~."
"Shut up." I giggled before he pulled me into a kiss.
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"WHY THE FUCK ARE YOU IN MY BED?!"
"BECAUSE I NEED TO HAVE YOUR BABIES!"
"FUCK. NO."
Shinra curled up more in his blankets, 'Don't those two ever talk on normal decibel levels?' he wondered to himself.
Something outside the window caught his eye, and after snooping, he discovered Natsuyo and Izaya kissing by the pool. Without any hesitation whatsoever, Shinra threw his windows wide open and yelled at the top of his lungs, "IF YOU GUYS HAVE SEX MAKE SURE YOU KEEP IT DOWN!"
The spectacled brunet couldn't help but smile a little at Izaya glaring at him and Natsuyo burying her face in his shoulder to cover her embarrassment.
"YOU GUYS ARE GOING TO HAVE SEX?! BEFORE ME AND SHIZU-CHAN?! CHIBI-CHAN'S GETTIN' SOME?!" Gert yelled from Shizuo's room window.
Shizuo looked at the couple, sad that the girl he liked went for that flea, but deep down, he hoped that she would be happy. If that damn flea made her cry he was totally going to kick his ass.
The End.
That's the end. Now for those who voted for ShizuxNatsu I have a thing you can vote for. You can either:
Want an alternate ending with NatsuxShizu OR you get a story where Shizu-chan gets a different character I have in mind and am currently working on.
It's kinda like a sequel of sorts, and Natsu might make an appearance in it. The OC is different than Natsu by a good bit, but she still bares some similarities to her.
You choose!
Please review! I'm really glad that you all have been there through this wild rollercoaster with me! I hope I satisfied you! : D