The shinigami chuckled, standing a mere five feet from Dax, it's eyes fixed on him. He laughed nervously. "S-so, what're you going to do to me?"
It shrugged. "Absolutely nothing."
"Why was it me who happened to pick up the notebook?" He asked.
"Because you happen to see it and your human curiosity made you pick it up." It stated.
Dax sighed and ran his hand through his hair. "What do you want from me?"
"To stop asking questions." It replied.
"Then please, amuse me. Tell me about…yourself…" Dax murmured, slightly nervous.
It shrugged. "Well, obviously I'm a shinigami. Call me Zane. I've been watching another shinigami named Ryuk, and he gave me an interesting idea; stupid, kind of wasteful, but interesting idea. He gave his notebook to another human, and he's been following the kid around, amused at what the kid has been doing." It shrugged. "I decided that in a lifetime of eternity, I would love a little amusement myself."
"Zane…" Dax murmured. "Weird."
"As if Daxter is any better." Zane chuckled.
"How did you know my name?" Dax asked.
"I can see the name of every human being. I can even see their life span - when they're going to die. I'm a shinigami, and our eyes show us these things." Zane explained.
"Our…lifespan?"
Zane nodded. "But don't think about asking, because I won't tell. If I do, I'll have to kill you." He smirked. "But, I could give you the ability to see."
"You…can?" Dax asked.
Zane nodded. "Just take the gift of the shinigami eyes for yourself. Just ask, and I shall give it to you." He smirked.
"I…will be able to see every humans name and their lifespan?" Dax asked.
Zane nodded. "Yes."
"It seems too easy…" Dax murmured, narrowing his eyes.
"What's easy about it? I give you the shinigami eyes in exchange for half of your remaining lifespan." Zane smirked and chuckled.
Dax went to reply, when he saw Blaine returning down the hall.
"I'll…think about it." He whispered before smiling at Blaine.
She smiled nervously. "S-Sorry… I tried to be quick." She murmured.
Dax shook his head and opened the door, quickly ushering her out and slamming the door. Once again, the shinigami floated through the door.
"You're not getting rid of me that easily." Zane chuckled.
Dax let out a frustrated sigh and quickly made his way down the driveway, trying to make himself a median between trying to escape the shinigami presence while walking slow enough for Blaine to keep up. They arrived at the hotel, and Dax led Blaine up to his hall, quickly making his way down the hall to the room and opening the door, ushering her in, and shutting the door quickly; still in vain.
"Welcome…to my current place." He smiled, scratching the back of his neck.
Blaine's eyes widened as she looked around the gorgeous hotel room. She was too shocked to even move. It was the most beautiful thing she had ever seen. She never knew what luxery was like. All she knew, was that she had never had it. "I-Im so jealous of you." She murmured, her eyes wide with shock and slightly sorrow.
Dax shook his head. "Please, don't be. Like I said, stay the night tonight and have a night of luxury for yourself. We can eat at the fancy restaurant, go to the movies. You can enjoy the spa and jet bath. Air conditioning...whatever you would like, I insist." Dax smiled and nervously looked at the shinigami. Maybe if there were company tonight, Zane wouldn't try to kill him in his sleep.
Blaine blushed faintly as she looked at Dax. "O-Overnight? Th-There is only one bed.." she murmured, her face heating up more.
Dax laughed slighty. "You can take the bed. There is a couch that I can use." He motioned to the couch. "And don't you dare try protest, because if you stay, you will be taking the bed." He smiled gently.
"What if we shared it?" She muttered. "We're just friends, so it wouldn't be weird..."
Dax blushed slighty and scratched the back of his neck.
Zane chuckled. "This girl is more bold then I expected. Already making quite the move." Zane glanced at Blaine. "Will Dax step up to the plate? Stay tuned to find out!"
Dax turned to look at Zane blankly before turning to Blaine. He shook his head. "Please, you take the bed yourself. You deserve it all tonight." He smoled gently.
Zane awed at Dax. "And he turns down the offer! While the woman is left to wonder if it's her that is what's wrong." He chuckled. Dax glared.
Blaine frowned for a moment before shaking it off. "Alright, I guess." She murmured, looking around the room again. 'I can't believe I'm in a place like this.' She thought.
Dax smiled. "Take off your shoes, stay a while! Look around, jump on the bed. Do as you wish! Just don't break anything. I don't want to have to pay extra." He laughed nervously and gave her a quick tour of the place.
After the tour, Blaine made her way to the balcony that was attatched to the room. She sighed deeply as she looked at all the people below. "You say not to be jealous, but I still am." She called to Dax who was still in the room. "I'd give anything to live in something like this..." she frowned.
Dax shrugged. "It's better to live in a house in my opinion. More space aand freedom. Don't have to pay as much." He shrugged. "Maybe Canada rubbed off on me more than I had expected?" He laughed and and placed his book babag on the desk. He glanced at her and saw that her back was still to him. He pulled the notebook out and glanced at it. He shook his head and pushed the book back in.
"Want something to drink? You hungry?" He asked.
She shook her head as she moved into the room and sat on the bed. "I-I really feel like I'm intruding on you, Dax.." She murmured with a sigh.
"No, no! You are definitely not the one intruding!" He insisted.
"Well, sorry!" Zane rolled his eyes and chuckled. "Forgive me that you we the one to pick up my notebook." He chuckled again.
"I really do inaist, make yourself at home." He smiled gently.
Blaine smiled softly as she plopped down on her back. "So comfy.." she murmured with a sigh of content. "S-So you mentioned dinner and movies.. kinda sound like dates to me." She smirked.
Dax blushed again and scratched his cheek. "View it as a treat of mine." He smiled. And I'll take it you're up for it?"
She shrugged. "If you're okay with it, I mean, I dont exactly dress fancy either..."
Dax shook his head. "I'm too cheap to dress fancy myself. We can just wear casual wear." He laughed.
That night, Dax took Blaine out to see a movie and to eat out at a nice restaurant. They talked and laughed, thinking over and remembering events from their childhood. Somewhere between telling Blaine more about Canada, and moments of silence when they both had a mouthful, dax noticed that Zane had disappeared. He was no where in sight. Maybe he had been sick and was hallucinating?
Blaine swallowed her food before smiling at Dax. "Today has been great, Dax. I've missed you so much these past few years.'' She admitted with a blush.
Dax nodded. "I've missed you just as well." He smiled gently. "I tried to imagine what you would've looked like, but I have to say: what is, is better than what imagined."
Blaine blushed more as she avoided his gaze. "S-So you don't mind how I look?"
Dax smiled. "Why wouldn't I?"
She shrugged. "I wasn't sure how piercings and tattoos made you feel."
He shrugged. "It didn't surprise me at all." He laughed gently and took a drink of his water.
Blaine smiled. "I'm glad then... th-thank you, Dax. For tonight and everything you're going to do for me." She whispered softly.
"It's my pleasure." They both stared at each other, smiling.
Once they finished dinner, they returned to the hotel room. Blaine couldn't wipe away her smile as she looked at Dax.
"So, would you like to watch television, play a game? Are you tired now?" He asked.
Blaine shrugged. "I-I honestly don't know... but... you seem less jumpy I noticed." She smiled.
Dax smiled. "The pain went away." He said and sat down on the couch, spreading his arms out and stretching. There is a nice jet bath, if you'd like. Or we can go foe a swim in the pool." He chuckled. "Don't worry, if you drown again, I'll save you."
She blushed an laughed. "Im a better swimmer now. B-but swimming sounds good... I just, dont have a suit." She murmured.
Dax shrugged his shoulders and thought for a moment. "Would you like to borrow shorts and a shirt?" He asked.
Blaine laughed. "You mean of yours?"
He nodded. "I might be a tad bit too big, but I have draw-string shorts and a smaller T-shirt." He shrugged. "You can try them on if you'd like to see."
Blaine shrugged and smirked. "I'll borrow your clothes after. I'll just use my own to swim." She rolled her eyes playfully and grabbed Dax's arm. "Just lead the way."
He nodded and left the room, guiding the way down to the pool. As soon as they got to the room that enclosed the pool, Dax didn't hesitate to pull his shirt off and jump into the pool. The water was nice and after a few seconds he surfaced to smile at Blaine. "The water is great." He sighed.
Blaine smiled softly as she pulled off her sweater and pulled off her jewlery before gracefully diving into the pool and resurfacing. She smiled at Dax and started to swim backwards on her back. "It is great..." She murmured.
Dax smiled softly and pushed onto his back, nodding. "Everyday I usually come for a swim."
Blaine smiled. "I wish I could come here everyday... I love swimming." She smirked before diving underwater towards the bottom of the pool. She could hold her breath for a long time and planned on playing around with Dax.
"I remember that part of you clearly." He laughed and dove under the water after Blaine.
Blaine noticed Dax following her and she quickly swam away, trying to conserve her breath the best she could. He smirked as he swam after her and grabbed her ankle, pulling her back to him and pushing her up above the water. He came up and laughed. "I'm a fast swimmer, Blaine. You are not getting away from me that easily."
Blaine blushed faintly as she looked up at him before forcing it away and smirking. "I didn't realize. Guess I'll have to pick up speed." She chuckled and escaped his arms, diving back down and swimming as fast as she could.
Dax laughed and swam over to the side, pushing himself up out of the water and moving to the hot tub. He waited for Blaine to realize he wasn't chasing after her. Blaine finally returned to the surface and looked around. She realized he was no longer in the pool and smirked. "Cheater!" She chuckled, looking over at Dax who was now in the hot tub.
Dax shrugged. "You can join if you'd like." He laughed. "I mean, unless you want to pick up on your swimming skills."
Blaine rolled her eyes as she climbed out of the pool and moving to the hot tub. She smiled softly and closed her eyes as she enjoyed the warmth of the water. "I don't need to "pick up" on my swimming skills." She smirked and opened her eyes to look at Dax. "I'm just gifted." She laughed.
He laughed as well then leaned back against the side of the hot tub. "Are you sure you're comfortable in those jeans? It looks uncomfortable."
She shrugged and nodded. "It is. But it's better than nothing."
Dax sighed and shrugged, relaxing.