Chapter 3: Keeping Secrets

His boss forgot the next day was Sunday. Izaya didn't have to work.

Instead he went with Shizuo to the lake for the day. He had never been so happy. He was with the one he loved, he was away from the busy city, and best of all...was away from his awful boss.

He felt that he should tell Shizuo about it, but he needed the job. He needed the money so that he could keep the apartment and feed his sisters.

All he was worried about at the moment was to be happy.

They rented a small patio boat and set out on a nice clear spot on the lake. They made sure to get a good view of the sunset. Izaya and Shizuo sat on a beach towel they laid out on the floor of the boat.

The raven cuddled up net to the blonde, getting comfortable as the sun began to drop behind the horizon. "Isn't the sunset beautiful, Shizuo?"

Shizuo smiled at the raven. He tipped the other's chin up so that they were facing each other. "Not as beautiful as you." He placed a gentle kiss on Izaya's lips. He pulled away after a few seconds, still smiling happily.

Izaya smiled back at him, threading their fingers together. "Shizuo, you're so sweet to me." He nuzzled up under his chin, snuggling up to his chest. Shizuo rested his chin on the raven's head, relaxing at the softness of his hair. He quickly remembered the small box in his pocket.

"Oh." He reached into his pocket and pulled out the small box. "I bought this for you." The box was a deep red colour. He opened the small box and revealed a beautiful sapphire attached to a sterling silver ring.

"Oh, Shizuo! Its gorgeous! H-how did you afford that?" Shizuo removed the ring from the box and slipped it onto the raven's ring finger. "I saved up some extra money for something special."

Izaya looked over the ring. It was absolutely divine. "Oh, Shizuo. You didn't have to get me this." Said blonde kissed Izaya's forehead. "I wanted to." The raven smiled happily but then frowned. "I-I didn't get you anything-" Shizuo cut off the rest of his words by putting his finger to the other's lips. "You've already given me the best thing in the world. Your love."

Izaya wrapped his arms around Shizuo's neck and pulled him close for a kiss. "I love you so much..." Their lips touched gently. Izaya pulled away after a few moments, seeing a gentle smile graze the blonde's face. "I love you too."

His sisters were waiting in the livingroom when he walked into the apartment. They pointed to the answering machine with worried expressions. Izaya walked over to it, noticing there was a new message. He pressed play to see what was on it.

One new message

Hey Izaya. Don't forget to bring the stuff tomorrow. Unless you want it to hurt, I suggest you leave it out so you won't forget in the morning.

Also, I hope you enjoyed your day at the lake. Hehehehe

End of new message

Izaya backed away from the answering machine, stopping when his back collided with the wall. He slid to the floor, to shaken to stay standing.

"W-why me..."