Three months have passed and Shizuo has become very confident around his new girlfriend. The girl with the striking grey eyes and light blonde hair. Her name is Ena. He truly loved the way her name sounded each time he said it. He loved the look in her eyes when she saw a strawberry cake but there was something that did not allow him to love her. He really liked her as a person but he felt something constantly holding him back.
'Maybe I should give this a try?'
He had this very same thought three months ago when they first started going out. It was a bit awkward at first and it took him a while to finally settle in a relationship. But here he is now walking towards a designated area where they were about to meet.
The bookshop for the arrival of the new book by popular author, Akio Denzel. This author had written one of the most amazing books Shizuo had ever read, and Shizuo did not read many books. In fact, it was Ena who forced him to read it because it was so good. Akio had won many literature awards for this book and many others of it's likeliness. Once they both arrived they were allowed to skip the line that reached all the way down to the bakery two blocks behind. Apparently, one of Ena's close friends worked at the bookshop and allowed them to attend the pre-meeting with the author. Still, the shop was rather large and the line rather long. So, it took them some time to even catch a glimpse of the table.
"I heard he's extremely handsome!" Said Ena excitedly as she pulled out a copy of the book.
Shizuo scowled and softly nudged her arm, "Hey now, don't go replacing me for some all-star author."
She looked up at his pout and let out a chuckle, "Come on, I only admire his works! Don't worry, I wouldn't replace you for anything in the world."
Shizuo looked lost in thought, "Damn. I wish I could say the same...What's holding me back?'
The line continued to move at a slow rate until they were finally about three people behind the infamous author of Ikebukuro, Akio denzel.
Akio's POV
Just another book signing...I sighed. Well, at least I'm doing what I love right? I mean being in the streets was nothing compared to where I am now. The line looks a bit shorter now.
Another signature. Another smile. Another fake glance.
I'm tired. Maybe I should rest tomorrow and call it quits for a day!
No! I have to keep the people happy. I can't just make the audience discontent! They are are depending on me...Little old me.
Back to Regular POV
'Familiar.' He looks up at the person sitting before him.
'I feel sick again.'
His stomach drops with each step he takes. They are one person behind and now his girlfriend is madly excited and gripping his arm. He forcefully smiles down at her and hope she doesn't notice.
Dark black hair.
'Wow. That's a strange color. Black is not common anymore due to the new genetic mutations and people wanting more exotic hair colors.'
Something feels familiar about this man. He hears the man speak, "Thank you so much for buying my book! I really hope you enjoyed it!" A smile upon the black haired man's face as he receives the book from the customer. That smile. That voice. That face.
'Izaya?'
'No! It can't be!'
'What is this?'
'What am I feeling? Do I miss him?'
He hears a laugh. His heart skips a beat.
'What is this?'
'Who are you?'
"So, who should I make this out to?" The infamous author looks at the customer with wide eyes. Wide brown eyes with a small red tint.
He looks directly at the author's eyes and remains frozen until his girlfriend pulls at his sleeve.
"Come on! We're next!"
He lets out a repressed smile and almost too willingly lets go of her hand.
"Next please!"
Author's Note:
Uh oh, I just realized how short these chapters are getting. . I'll try my best and write more for each chapter!