A new family

"Shizuo!" He turned around seeing his younger brother at the gate. He kept his movements to a minimum, trying not to wince at every step. "Hey, Kasuka." He took the lollipop offered, unwrapping it as they walked. "How was your day?" The teen shrugged. "Fine, same as usual. Yours?" He looked down at his younger brother, even though his expression was blank, something told him he was happy.

"It was good. Our class is doing a play." For the first time, he noticed the rolled up paper in his brother's hand. "We're doing Romeo and Juilet." Shizuo smiled, Kasuka loved acting, he would take any opportunity the school gave him. "Why don't you join the drama club?" He had asked every time and not once did he get an answer. "Who's your character?"

"The girls voted me as Romeo. Nii-san, I have to stay late tomorrow, so we can practice. Will you be okay?" Shizuo glanced at him. "I'll be fine, I can take care of myself." Kasuka was silent, beside him. "Will you watch me practice?" The blond smiled. "Sure. We'll have to let dad know."

Shizuo slowed as he got to their home. There was a new car outside, one that he hadn't seen before. "Nii-san, is someone there?" The teen shook his head. "It must be someone for dad, come on." He took his brother's hand in his as they quickened their steps, stepping through the door. "Dad, we're back." He let go of Kasuka's hand, heading for the kitchen, where he had heard him reply. "In here."

"Welcome home. I have some one I'd like you to meet." He watched as his father stepped back from the cooker, leading him and Kasuka to the dining room. Sitting in the room, were four people, he had never seen before. The woman was beautiful, she had dark hair and a kind smile. He knew immediately, this was who his father was dating.

His gaze shifted to two girls, that looked like twins, one was sitting in silence, expression blank, like Kasuka, the other looked like trouble, picking a fight with the dark haired teen. As if he sensed he was being watched, the other teen turned his head, crimson eyes looking straight at him. Shizuo barely held in the gasp, an unknown feeling in his chest.

The two stared at each other, neither one looking away. There was something about the teen, the way those eyes looked straight through him, the small smirk on his face. He didn't like the feeling in his chest, something told him he wasn't supposed to have it. It was dangerous, the teen was trouble. Pushing down the feeling and locking it away, with his mind, he broke the unwavering gaze.

"Shizuo, Kasuka. I'd like you to meet Kyouko Orihara, she's the one I'm dating." The woman stood smiling at them. "Hello, its nice to finally meet you, Kichirou talks about you two all the time." Shizuo smiled, he could see how she looked at his father. "I have children of my own. The twins are Mairu and Kururi and this is my son, Izaya."

"I've asked Kyouko to marry me. She's said yes. She will be your step mother." Kasuka stared blankly. "Congratulations." He took a seat at the table, introducing himself to his new step siblings. "Shizuo?" The blond smiled, if this was what his father wanted. "Congratulations." The two smiled back at him, as he took his seat, the only one left was next to Izaya.

Izaya balanced on the back legs of his chair, as he held onto the table. "Hello, Shizu-chan." The blond glared at him. "It's Shizuo." Crimson eyes gleamed. "Are you really the monster they say you are? I've heard a lot about you" He blinked as one of the girls hit him. "Iza-nii. Don't be mean." The other one looked directly at him. "Polite (They are our new family.)"

"Dinner will be ready soon, you five should get to know each other." Shizuo watched as his father and soon to be mother hugged, walking from the room. "I'll be down for dinner." Kasuka nodded, as he got up. "Don't fall asleep, nii-san." The blond ruffled his hair, before leaving the room. He wasn't comfortable, with being in the same room as Izaya.

He could hear happy laughter coming from the kitchen, good the gap was finally being filled. He slowly made his way up the stairs and into his room, laying on his bed. Ah, he should probably shower. Unbuttoning his shirt, he took hit off, dropping it on the bed. "So even monsters get injured." He hadn't heard the door open or Izaya come into the room.

"What do you want?" He couldn't stop the teen getting closer, until he was staring at the scars that ran along his side. "How did you get these?" The blond shrugged. "Its none of your business, go away flea." Izaya pouted, moving closer, fingers running along his throat. "Oh? Shizu-chan has a lover?" His hand moved, quickly covering up the marks. "Oops, was that supposed to be a secret?"

The blond resisted the urge to throw his bed at the teen. "Its surprising, someone could love a monster like you." The flea pushed him back onto the bed. "Monsters have no place with my precious humans, Shizu-chan." His breath hitched as Izaya leaned forward, brushing his lips against his own. "What the hell?" He jolted as nimble fingers worked their was down his side. "Stop! You piss me off."

Izaya grinned. "Is that so, well I like you. I thought we could have some fun." Shizuo gasped as the flea crawled further onto the bed, knee against his growing erection. Izaya's hand, moving past the waist band of his boxers. "Sto-Nn." Shit, he was still sensitive from earlier. "Are you sure? Shizu-chan." No he wasn't, the damn flea made him confused, the feelings he had, that he didn't understand. It wasn't fair, they had only just met and he was with Tom.

"Yes. I have a lover." He placed his hands on the teen's chest, pushing him back. Izaya blinked, finding himself on the floor. He threw his head back laughing. "Really? Shizu-chan. You'll have to try better than that. " Shizuo flinched backwards, feeling a sharp sting. "Don't worry, I take good care of my belongings. Usually." The blond glanced down, seeing a line of blood, across his chest. Screw it. He let his rage take control, picking up anything he could find. Sorry dad, but I really don't like this guy.

Izaya dodged him with ease, knife out in front of him. Shizuo froze as he heard foot steps coming up the stairs, he could tell the difference between Kasuka and his father's foot steps. Within a heartbeat, he grabbed the annoying raven's arm pulling him down to the floor, sitting opposite him, he watched crimson eyes widen, as he forced his shirt, into the others hand, keeping it on his chest. Sure enough his father appeared at the door.

"Everything okay? Son." Shizuo gave a sheepish smile, his knee moving to hide Izaya's blade. "Yeah, I got into a fight at school. Izaya offered to help." Not once did he release his grip on the thin wrist he was holding. "Sorry dad, its not that deep." He brought the shirt down, showing his new cut. "I wish you'd be careful. Thank you for helping him Izaya."

Clearly Izaya was used to those sorts of situations, the teen smiled, eyes not once leaving his. "That's okay, I help my sisters out all the time." Shizuo resisted the urge to snap his wrist. "I'm glad you two are getting along. Since we'll be living together from now on." Both teens turned to look at him. "Mairu and Kururi will be staying in Kasuka's room, meaning you two will have to share this one, at least until we find a bigger house. Are you two okay with that?"

Biting his lip, he nodded. "Its fine dad, I'm glad you're happy." The teen opposite him was grinning, crazed and twisted, eyes gleaming with mischief. "I'll be happy to share, Heiwajima-san." Damn it, everything had just gotten worse. "Then its sorted. Izaya are you helping with the move tomorrow?" And then everything went to hell. "No, I'm going to school tomorrow, my mum enrolled me in Raijin Academy." Shizuo blinked. "You're in luck, both of my sons go there. Look after him, Shizuo." Ah fuck.

Next:- A few friends