Death Note Corruption of Love?

by XxSoulNoteWriterxX

Two childhood freinds reunite, one possessing a Death Note. How will it effect the love that is beginning to form between the two? OC story!

13. Chapter 13

The next morning, Dax awakened at the morning sun. Blaine had rolled over in the night and Dax now slept on his back with his arm behind his head, his other arm stuck under Blaine. The clock read seven in the morning. With a yawn, Dax gently pulled his arm out from under Blaine, trying not to wake her. After moving out into the livingroom, Dax sat on the couch and switched the television on. Not too much was happening, but there were a few stories; death of a celebrity, a war that was currently happening somewhere in the middle east, and Kira strikes again.

"Competition." Zane snickered.

Dax laughed. "As if. Kira can do whatever he likes, it doesn't bother me."

Zane shrugged. "I wonder if he's jealous."

Dax sighed. "If Kira is jealous, then he's just a typical human instead of this 'god' he claims to be. I wouldn't be surprised if he's some young kid just coming out of highschool, though." He turned the television off and stretched his arms. "The least it does for me, is hides me. It'll probably take them a while to figure out that there is an extra person doing the killings." He shrugged and moved back towards his bedroom.

Blaine had rolled over into his spot. She laid on her stomach with her arms under her head. Dax smiled softly and leaned against the door frame.

"You guys can be annoying, you know." Zane murmured as he peered over his shoulder at Blaine. "I came here to be amused at the killings, not get roped up into a love relationship."

"Then leave." Dax said and glanced back at Zane.

Zane sighed. "Nah, it's just as amusing watching you hide it for her."

"I'm hiding it from her for her protection." Dax murmured.

Zane chuckled. "Yeah, okay."

Dax sighed and was about to leave when his phone began to ring. He quickly crossed the room and took the phone into his hand, flipping it open. He had heard Blaine stir, but he didn't look to see as he exitted the room again.

"Hey, buddy!" The english voice came from the other end.

"Hello?" Dax ran his hand through his hair and leaned back against wall near the bedroom door.

"It's River, man!" The guy chuckled.

"Oh, hey. What's going on?" Dax asked.

River chuckled. "Well, I'm coming to Japan soon! I called to let you know."

"You are?" Dax raised his brow.

River chuckled. "You don't seem too excited."

"No, it's not that. I just wasn't expecting it." Dax murmured.

"Actually, Miyah was going to come with me." River said.

"Haven't seen her in a long time." Dax said, slightly surprised.

"She's been wanting to see you again. So, we're both coming over." River said.

"Where in Japan were you going?" Dax asked.

"Where are you?" River replied.

"Kanto region." Dax answered.

"I guess we're coming to Kanto region." He laughed.

"Alright, call me when you arrive." Dax said.

River made a noise that sounded like an affirmative. "Sounds like a plan. Alright, I'll see you then."

"Alright." Dax said.

"By the way, I hope I called at the right time."

Dax waved his hand, even though River couldn't see. "No, it's fine. I've been awake for a while."

"Alright, I'll see you then."

"Yupp." Dax flipped the phone shut and went to return it to his desk. When he entered the room, Blaine was sitting on the edge of the bed, stretching.

Blaine yawned when she caught sight of Dax. She gave a tired-like smile before laying back down to stare at the ceiling. "Morning..." She murmured.

Dax placed the phone on the desk and leaned against it. "Did you sleep well?" Dax asked.

She nodded. "Yes, thanks... Did you actually stay in the bed with me all night?" She asked with a smirk.

Dax chuckled. "I did." He said and smiled softly.

She smiled softly. "I'm not sure if I believe you..."

Dax laughed. "I woke up at seven, that's why I'm up." He waited a moment. "You kept me warm all night." He chuckled. "Why would I leave that warmrth?"

She smiled and sat back up to look at him. She eyed him for a moment before closing her eyes. "I enjoyed that kiss last night.." She whispered.

A smirk played it's way onto Dax's lips. "As did I." He whispered.

She blushed and opened her eyes again. "I heard you talking to someone... was it work?"

Dax shook his head. "A friend from Canada. He's planning on coming to Japan soon, and wants to come visit." Dax replied.

Blaine laughed. "Does he know any Japanese?"

Dax chuckled. "He knows the few words I've taught him." He shrugged. "Miyah knows a lot more though. She lived in Alberta, and her high school taught Japanese."

Blaine laughed. "Guess I wont be able to make much conversation with your friends."

Dax shook his head. "You'd be able to speak with Miyah. River will be harder, but you have two translators." Dax smiled.

She smiled and then sighed. "Are your friends like you... you know, rich and kind of perfect?" She blushed.

Dax frowned and moved to sit beside Blaine on the bed. He sighed. "Blaine, you're kind and perfect as well." He whispered and placed his hand on top of hers.

She shrugged. "I guess..."

He leaned down to press his lips to hers before sitting back up. "River is a police officer in the city of Toronto. Miyah is a nurse. River visited me quite a bit, but I haven't seen Miyah for two years." He chuckled, remembering back to the fun times he had with the two, an addition of more of their friends in university.

Blaine sighed. "And I'm a tattoo and piercing girl who just barely gets by..." She shook her head.

"My money is yours, you know that." Dax murmured.

She nodded. "I know." She looked up to search his eyes. "I just feel so inadaqute to you and your friends... what if they don't like me?" She whispered.

Dax shook his head. "They're pretty cool." Dax smiled. "And don't feel inadequte." He whispered and leaned down to press his lips to hers.

She blushed faintly as she kissed back softly. After a moment she pulled back and searched his eyes again. "Wh-Why do you keep kissing me now?" She whispered.

"Should I not?" Dax asked.

She shook her head, the blush deepening. "N-No... I didn't say that..."

"Then what did you mean?" He asked.

She shrugged. "I-It just takes me off guard a bit..." She whispered.

Dax chuckled and leaned down to press his lips to hers again. "That's okay." He whispered.

She blushed again, moving her arms around his neck. Dax moved his arms behind her back and pressed his lips harder to hers. After a few moments, he moved his lips to the edge of her jaw. "Is this better than last night?" He whispered.

She smiled and nodded slowly. "Yes."

He chuckled and moved back to fully look at her. "Do you work today?"

She nodded. "Yes. I have to be at work in an hour."

Dax nodded. "Alright." He smiled softly and caressed her cheek. "You should probably get ready then."

She nodded and smiled as she stood up. She headed towards the door before stopping to look back at him. "D-Dax..."

"Yes?" Dax looked over at Blaine and smiled.

"I love you." She whispered before walking out to her bedroom.

Dax chuckled slightly and moved to the door, looking out after Blaine. "Hey!" Dax called after her.

She grabbed her doorframe and turned back to glance over her shoulder at him. "Yes?" She smirked.

"Nice hair." Dax laughed.

Blaine smirked and rolled her eyes playfully. "I know, I know. I'll fix it in a minute." She smiled and walked into her room, closing the door behind her. Dax chuckled and turned back into his own bedroom.

A week passed by when River and Miyah had finally arrived in Japan. Dax and Blaine were sitting at the kitchen table eating a late lunch when the knock came at the door. Dax looked across the table and smirked at Blaine. "I wonder who that could be." He said.

She rolled her eyes playfully. "Want me to get it?"

Dax leaned his arm over the back of the chair and shrugged. "I don't know, do you?"

Another knock.

She rolled her eyes again and stood up. "Guess I will since you seem so confortable." She smirked and made her way to the front door, opening it to see a female with long wavy blonde hair and a male with average legnth brown hair with a small tattoo on his neck. Blaine eyed them closely before saying hello in Japanese.

The brunette glanced at the blonde and shrugged sheepishly. The blonde laughed and turned back to Blaine. "I'm sorry, we must have the wrong place..." She said in japanese.

The brunette had a small piece of paper in his hand that he was looking over. "Funny...we followed the directions Dax gave us exactly." He looked at Blaine in confusion.

Blaine smirked and turned to glance back towards the kitchen. "Dax! You're friends are here!"

The brunette managed to catch Dax's name along with the word 'friends'. He grinned and stepped in past Blaine. "Oh, Dax!" River shouted. Miyah smiled apologetically at Blaine and stepped in after River.

Dax walked from the kitchen and spread his arms out. "I see you made it here fine." He chuckled.

River moved forward to wrap his arms around River. They hugged quickly and pulled back to laugh. "It's been a while, man." River said.

Dax nodded and moved to wrap his arms around Miyah.

"A mega long time!" Miyah whispered and wrapped her arms around Dax. After a few seconds they pulled back.

Miyah was frowning. "How come you told River but not me that you were moving to Japan?"

Dax shrugged. "It was kind of spur of the moment."

"You could've at least given some time to say goodbye."

Dax sighed. "I'm sorry, Miyah."

Miyah shrugged and gave him another quick hug. "I'l let you off the hook." She pulled back and smiled before turning to Blaine. She changed her words to Japanese.

"And whose this one?" She asked, smiling. "It can't be that Dax got himself a girl."

Blaine let out a nervous laugh and scratched the back of her neck. "I was Dax's best friend before he moved to Canada..."

Miyah gasped and turned to Dax. "This is the one you've told us about!" She smiled and turned River, relaying the news.

River eyed Blaine suspiciously and moved to circle her. He took her hand an lifted her arm up, looking over her carefully.

"Don't freak her out, River." Dax said and reached for River's sleeve.

River ducked behind Blaine and took a strand of her hair in his hand. "She doesn't seem like your type, Dax."

Miyah rolled her eyes. "Let it be, River."

Dax sighed. "I told you that you will never have me figured out." He chuckled. "Now can you leave Blaine alone before she gets scared?"

Miyah moved forward to wrap her arms around Blaine. "It's nice to finally meet you!" She laughed.

Blaine nodded and hugged Miyah back - she couldn't understand most of what was being said, and she didn't like how River was acting with her. She pulled from from Miyah's embrace and looked nervously to Dax. "I'll go clean up..." She murmured, moving to the kitchen.

Dax watched as Blaine disappeared and turned to River. "Make friends, not enemies for once."

River held his hands up in defence. "Sorry, man. Just didn't think you'd have a girlfriend."

Dax shrugged. "Sorry I didn't mention her, I wanted to leave it a surprise."

"It's a very nice suprise." Miyah glanced at River. "I'm glad you finally chose someone. I thought you were going to be single forever." She laughed.

Dax shrugged. "Sorry nothing ever worked out."

Miyah waved him off. "I knew as soon as you mention her the first time; the way you talked about her...she was the only one that you would be able to have even the least bit of interest in. Whether you found her or not." She smiled.

Dax smiled half-heartedly back and shrugged his shoulders slightly.

River sighed and patted Dax's shoulder. "As long as she makes you happy...and doesn't use you for your money."

Dax shook his head. "I'd be pretty surprised if that was the case." He said and the three of them moved to the livingroom. Miyah continued into the kitchen where Blaine was.

"Blaine?" Miyah's voice was soft, and she ran her hand through her bangs awkwardly.

Blaine was at the sink washing dishes, she glanced over her shoulder at Miyah and gave a small smile before looking back to the sink. "Sorry, I just wanted to clean up before hanging out." She murmured.

Miyah shook her head. "No, that's fine!" She laughed nervously. "I...uh...just wanted to say I'm happy for you." She smiled softly.

Blaine chuckled as she set the dish to the side to dry off and pulled the plug to let the water drain. She reached for a cloth to dry her hands and turned to face Miyah. "Well, thanks. I'm sorry I don't know English..." She murmured.

Miyah shook her head. "I can understand a great deal of Japanese." She laughed lightly. "And don't worry too much about River. He just has this rivalry with Dax. He was kind of upset when he found Dax had a girlfriend - nothing against you. It's just that he tried forever to set Dax up with some woman, and he always refused. Then he comes and finds that he already has one without his help." Miyah laughed softy. "River lost his brother when he was young, and Dax was the replacement."

Blaine's eyes widened slightly as she nodded. "I see..." She sighed and shrugged. "In all honestly I was shocked Dax chose me... I figured I wasn't his type."

Miyah chuckled. "That's what we all thought. We were pairing him up with...well...the completely opposite." She tossed her hair back and smiled. "He kept...hesitating and leaving, saying he just cannot do it." She glanced back over her shoulder to see the two men talking and laughing. She stepped further into the kitchen. "I always knew he had someone in mind."

Blaine blushed faintly and shrugged. "W-Well, ah, thanks I guess." She murmured, avoiding eye contact.

Miyah nodded. "So..." Miyah walked awkwardly to the kitchen table and sat down. "How long have you two been together now?"

Blaine chuckled slightly. "A little over a month..."

"What has it been like?" She laughed. "I mean...to be dating the Daxter?" She blushed lightly and ran her hand through her bangs. "A lot of the girls in Canada liked him...you know. " She whispered the last half.

Blaine nodded. "It wouldn't surprise me." Blaine shrugged and moved to the table to sit across from Miyah. "Honestly, he's very protective of me.. shortly after he returned, we got into some trouble and I ended up with a concussion... it got worse later, but he stayed at my side as much as he could." She shrugged. "I'm sure it's obvious, but I'm not ecactly loaded with cash... I was living with my brother before, but he got married and moved out - Dax moved in with me so I didn't end up on the streets again..." She murmured. "Overall, he's just too kind for his own good..."

Miyah smiled and casted her eyes down to the table, her long, freshly manicured nails drumming against the hard wooden top. "He really is." She laughed lightly.

Blaine nodded as she leaned back in her chair, crossing her arms over her chest. "Were you one of them?" She asked simply. "One of the ones with a crush on him, I mean?"

Miyah's blush deepened and she looked up to meet Blaine's gaze. "He is quite the charmer." She laughed nervously and looked away again.

Blaine shrugged and smirked. She shook her head. "I don't care if you did, or even still do." She glanced over her shoulder, she could still see the boys talking. She turned back to face Miyah and shrugged. "Honestly, I think he'd be better off with someone else, but he clearly refuses that statement..." she murmured, looking away from Miyah again.

Miyah shook her head. "He's pretty set on you, nothing will be able to change that."

Blaine sighed and nodded. "I know..."

"Besides, I-"

"Alright, I approve." River stepped into the room, Dax following close behind.

Dax noticed Blaine's confused look at laughed softly. "He approves of you...as my girlfriend." Dax chuckled and ran his hand through his hair as he looked away.

Blaine eyed Dax and then River. She gave a small smile. Honestly she didn't know if she liked the guy, maybe it was because he couldn't speak her language, but whatever it was he made her uneasy.

"River and I came up with a plan, we're all going out for supper tonight." Dax announced.

Blaine blushed faintly. "R-Really?"

Dax nodded.

"We...are treating you." River pointed his index fingers towards the two girls and winked.

Miyah simply rolled her eyes and laughed. "You're a real charmer, River." She said sarcastically.

River shrugged and leaned himself against the chair beside Blaine. "Well, a lot of girls fall for me on the job."

"You mean the girls who try to get out of getting a ticket?" Miyah asked, raising her eyebrow.

River chuckled. "No, I'm talking about my co-workers."

Miyah laughed. "You mean Melanie?"

River shrugged. "And Sandra."

Miyah laughed again. "And you wonder why girls use you."

River gasped and pretended to be taken aback. "You didn't use me."

"But clearly it didn't work."

Dax raised his hands and cleared his throat. "Alright you two, the past is the past. We told you not to try it, but you didn't listen."

River shrugged. "It was good as it lasted."

Dax turned towards Blaine and smiled awkwardly. "Sorry, old-love arguments." He laughed. "Now, we'll meet you at..." He looked towards River and winked. "You know."

River nodded and took Miyah's hand. "Come, my dear."

Miyah stared blankly at him for a few seconds before pulling her hand back and standing. "Come on, doofus." She turned to Blaine and smiled. "See you later."

Blaine nodded and gave a small smile. "Bye."

Dax walked Miyah and River to the door before returning to Blaine in the kitchen. He sat down beside her and laughed lightly. "Was it that awkward?" He asked quietly, placing his hand on hers.

She nodded, blushing faintly. "Your one friend creeped me out a bit..." She murmured. "Why was he inspecting my like that?"

Dax reached up and scratched his cheek, a light blush fell over his cheeks. "Uh...he was seeing if you fit his standards for what he wants me to date." He murmured.

Blaine raised an eyebrow. "And had I not fit his standards?"

Dax laughed nervously. "Not really - well, physically you didn't." He murmured. "But when I was talking to him, I told him more about you. From what he's heard, he likes you, so he approves."

Blaine shook her head. "You know, if you want, I can remove most of my piercings... then I may be a bit closer to your friends physical standards..." She muttered, keeping her gaze from his.

Dax shook his head and caressed her cheek. "I don't care about what River's standards are, they are not mine." He said, searching her eyes.

She searched his eyes before smiling softly. "Thanks..." She murmured before sighing. "So, where do you plan on taking us all for dinner?"

Dax smiled softly. "Somewhere special." He replied.

Blaine shook her head. "Come on, I can't let you continue to take me to expensive places... I already use enough of your money just to live here..." She muttered.

Dax shrugged his head. "I have more money then you expect." He chuckled. "Besides, River is splitting half."

Blaine sighed and ran her hand through her hair. "I guess there's no use fighting you, is there?"

Dax chuckled and shook his head. "Of course not." He whispered as his thumb brushed lightly over her cheek.

She smiled as she searched his eyes. "So how long are they here for?"

"River has two weeks vacation, but Miyah only has ten days. They'll be leaving to go back to Canada next week." Dax replied.

Blaine nodded slowly. "So, I guess you will be hanging out with them lots?"

Dax shrugged. "I don't have vacation. I will when I can...but it would be nice if you'd hang with us." Dax murmured.

Blaine shrugged. "I like Miyah... but River really does creep me out... and it's even worse because we cannot understand each other."

Dax laughed lightly. "Don't take him seriously." He leaned forwards to kiss her quickly. "Besides, I'll protect you from him." He winked and laughed again.

She blushed faintly and smiled. "How did that ever happen anyway? Before you came back I looked after myself and caried a pistol everywhere." She smirked. "Nice going, Dax."

Dax laughed. "Pistol-shmistol; I can do more then just fire a bullet." He smirked.

Blaine smiled and hit his chest lightly. "Uh huh. I still think it's interesting how that all came about as it did - I honestly never left the house without my pistol, now I rarely carry it."

Dax chuckled. "I'm alright with that." He smiled and and entwined his fingers with hers. After a few moments of silence, he whispered, "What did you and Miyah talk about?"

Blaine smirked. "Now you're curious of my conversations?"

Dax shrugged. "It's Miyah." He laughed.

Blaine shrugged, still smirking. "She basically said that they tried to pair you with girls back in Canada but that you never accepted. She also told me that she has a crush on you still... she also questioned on what it's like dating you..." She shrugged again. "She was just very curious."

Dax's face twisted in confusion. "Miyah...? She has a crush on me?"

Blaine nodded and smirked. "Who doesn't?"

Dax was slightly shocked and he shook his head. "I just...wasn't expecting Miyah." He said.

Blaine's smirk grew as she leaned closer to him. "Don't tell me you have feelings for another, do you?"

Dax shook his head. "No..." He said plainly.

She chuckled and moved back a bit. "I'm just being a pest." She murmured, looking down at her lap.

"Not a pest." Dax laughed.

Blaine sighed and looked up to Dax. "You're really not... embaressed by me? I mean, with you and your friends all being well off in life... then they look at the woman you chose and they see that she's just... nothing..."

"Something more than a nothing." Dax murmured. "I don't care if you don't have a masters in science, or a bachelors in math, or whatever. You don't have to convince me to fall inlove with you, I love you because of you." He whispered.

A small smile spread over her face as she let out a small laugh. "Miyah's right..." She murmured with a smirk.

"What?" He asked with confusion.

Blaine shook her head. "Oh nothing..." She chuckled.

"What?" Dax asked again.

Blaine reached her hand up to ruffle his hair. "Don't worry about it, Daxter." She smirked.

"It's Miyah, I have to." He laughed and grabbed the sides of the chair frame, blocking Blaine in.

Blaine smirked and looked to his arms locking her in before meeting his gaze. "You think this will keep me here? I could escape this easily."

Dax shook his head. "Just tell me."

Blaine sighed and avoided his gaze again. "I mentioned that I figured you may be better off with someone like yourself, but Miyah had said that you're obviously set on me and that it will not change."

Dax frowned. "Blaine, don't say things like that." He whispered and released his hands from the chair. "I'm better off with someone who makes me happy, and that person is you."

Blaine smiled. "I know that... But you know me, I'm not extremely great towards myself..." She shook her head and moved to stand, trying to avoid the situation. "I'm going to have a shower..." She murmured, heading towards the kitchen exit.

Dax caught her before she left and wrapped his arms around her waist. "We'll have to change that." He whispered. "Because you're an amazing woman who forced me to be your friend twenty one years ago and since then has put me into a whirlwind because I loved you."

Blaine closed her eyes and smiled. "I'll try to fix it..." She whispered.

"Will you really?" He murmured.

She nodded. "I'll try..."

"What will it take for you to change your mind about who you are?" He asked.

Blaine shrugged. "I dunno, okay... I'll figure something out..."

Dax sighed and rested his chin on her shoulder. "Be happy, okay?"

Blaine nodded. "I am happy."

Dax nodded. "And wear something incredible tonight." He laughed softly.

Blaine blushed faintly. "Y-You mean like a dress? I-I have a few..."

"I know, I've seen them." He whispered and chuckled.

"I-Is that what you mean then, a dress?"

He nodded. "The red silk one will do."

Blaine's face heated up more. "How often do you snoop in my room?" She muttered.

Dax laughed. "I don't snoop. I was in your room when you were searching through your closet; it happened to catch my eye." He waited a moment. "Where did you get it anyways? It seems a bit unlike you to get a dress like that..."

Blaine laughed. "It's kind of a long story... and a stupid one at that... Chris had bought it for me a year or so ago... he wanted to try and get me dating someone, but, clearly I didn't wear it for that purpose. I've worn it once to a friends wedding..." She shook her head. "It looks good on me..."

"I would imagine so." He chuckled.

She smiled and moved from his arms. "I'll get ready now." She smirked. "And dont bother me until I'm ready." She winked before disappearing.

She went straight to the bathroom and turned on the water. She looked at the mirror at her reflection. She had an eyebrow piercing, a lip piercing and a nose piercing. She took the eyebrow and lip ring out - she was already planning on taking out some of her jewlery, and she knew she was much more pretty without it. She had a quick shower before going into her bedroom. She searched through her closet before finding the dress and slipping it on. It came down to her ankles. The silk was red and almost shiny in the sunlight that was disappearing over the horizen. The left side of the dress was cut up the side and came to her knee. The straps were thin and it came down in a v-neck. She looked through her jewlery box and slipped on a golden necklace with a small ruby pendent, and pulled on a golden bracelet on each wrist. She added gold danging earing and looked back to the mirror. She knew Dax had never seen her in a dress, let alone in so much jewlery. The gold was fake but still shone in the light. She pinned up one side of her hair and slipped on black heels. She considered not putting on make-up, but decided otherwise. She put mascara and eyeshadow on, along with blush and lipstick. She couldn't help but to blush at her own reflection - it had been forever since she had seen herself in such an elegant matter. She let out a deep breath before putting on a black shrug and stepping out of the room to find Dax.

After Blaine had disappeared into the washroom, Dax made his way to his bedroom. He pulled out a few article of clothing; a pair of black slacks and a deep purple dress shirt. When he heard Blaine disappear to her room, Dax took the shower. After he was finished he returned to the room and pulled the clothing on, doing up the cuffs while he look over at the death note. He hadn't written in the book for well over three days. He was deciding whether or not he should write a couple names down when a knock came at his door. He shook his head and let the hair fall messy around like he always had. "Come in." He said and fixed the black tie around his neck.

Blaine opened the door and gave a small smile. "I thought woman were usually the last ones to be ready, not men."

Dax stared through the mirror at Blaine for a few seconds then turned to face her. "I was waiting for you to finish your shower..." His voice trailed off as he looked her over slowly.

Blaine blushed faintly. "What? I know I don't look like the normal street-girl you've always known... " She murmured. "D-Does this not work for you?"

Dax shook his head. "No, it's...perfectly fine." He crossed the room slowly. "And you're still the Blaine I know."

She gave a small smile. "Do you think I'd fit your friends standards now?"

Dax sighed. "I think you'll blow them away." He chuckled and looked her over again. "You look...better than beautiful.." He mumbled.

Blaine blushed brightly and turned her eyes away. "I-I figured you'd say something like that.."

Dax nodded. "I..." He laughed and shook his head. "It was better than I had imagined it on you."

Blaine smiled. "If I hadn't added the jewlery and make-up I probably would have been as you expected..."

Dax shook his head. "I would've probably been blown away with anything you do." He chuckled, then tilted his head. "Unless you did something crazy with yourself." He laughed.

She smiled softly. "Well, I'm glad you like it..." She murmured. "Is this incredible enough for the place you intend on taking me?"

Dax smirked and nodded. "Definitely."

She smirked in return. "Bet you didn't think I could clean up this well, did you?"

"I sure didn't." Zane chuckled and looked her over. "She looks like a new Blaine, Dax."

Dax was slightly surprised at the sudden show up of the shinigami. He didn't look towards the voice and just shrugged. "Do you like it?"

Blaine was taken aback slightly by his question. "Y-You mean, am I happy with how I look right now?" She blushed faintly and nodded. "I wish I had more clothes like this..."

He nodded. "We'll have to go shopping sometime." He smirked and laughed gently.

Her eyes widened as she shook her head. "N-No... that's okay... y-you don't have to do that..."

Dax shook his head. "You already said it." He chuckled and wrapped his arms gently around her waist. "Besides, it's nice to be able dress up once in a while, right?"

Blaine smiled as she nodded slowly. "Y-Yes... s-so, what time are we going to dinner?"

"Soon." Dax whispered and kissed her cheek.

"O-Okay."

Dax nodded his head and laughed lightly. "It's been quite a while since we've both taken two women out to dinner; and now that I actually have someone who will work, and River is trying to impress Miyah - mind you, he isn't interested in her - we've decided to make tonight great."

Blaine laughed slightly. "Why would he impress Miyah if he has no intrest in her?"

"It's River." He laughed lightly. "If you knew him, you would understand." He shrugged.

She sighed and smiled. "Alright. So, when are we going then?"

"We'll leave in fifteen minutes." Dax said and backed up to the desk, picking up the phone and flipping it open.

Blaine moved to his bed and sat down gently, watching him as he looked through the phone for River's number. Once he found the number, Dax pressed enter and waited for River to answer. He answered on the four ring.

"Hey, it's River."

Dax waited a moment to see if it was voice mail. "Hey, River." Dax spoke.

"Daxter!" River chuckled. "You good?"

"I'm good, you?"

"Just waiting for Miyah. You know how long she takes."

"She does take a long time." Dax said and leaned back against the desk, winking at Blaine.

"We're still meeting..." River lowered his voice. "You know where?"

"No changes there." Dax replied.

"Alright, we'll see you then-"

"We're going to leave in fifteen, alright?" Dax interrupted.

"Alright, sounds like a plan. It'l give Miyah a little more time anyways." River chuckled.

"Alright, see yah." Dax shut the phone and pushed it into his pocket. "Fifteen." Dax nodded.

Blaine smiled softly. "So, you wont even give me a hint?"

Dax laughed. "Why would I? It's a surprise."

Blaine sighed and rolled her eyes playfully. "Fine, be that way."

Dax laughed. "I will." He smirked.

Blaine smiled and stood up again, walking closer to Dax. She smirked and laughed lightly. "You were too busy complimenting me... I didn't get to say how handsome you look."

Dax shrugged. "I tried."

Blaine rolled her eyes. "You never need to try, Dax."

Dax shrugged. "Well, tonight...everyone will be looking at you." He whispered and smiled softly and reached out to pinch her dress in his index finger and thumb. "You look good in silk though." He chuckled.

She smiled. "I'm just glad you like it."

Dax nodded. "And I'm glad I can compliment you tonight." He smirked.

Blaine smiled. "Guess you'll have to watch me to insure no one tries to steal me from you." She smirked.

Dax nodded. "Don't worry, no one will be touching you tonight." He chuckled and moved his hand to her wrist, pulling her closer to wrap his arms around her.

She smiled as she hugged him back, careful not to mess up her make-up. "Except you, right?"

He nodded. "Only me." He whispered and pressed his lips to hers.

Blaine smirked against his lips. "Hope you like lipstick."

Dax pulled back. "Uh..."

Blaine laughed. "I think it suits you." She smirked, pointing towards his mirror.

Dax's expression turned blank and he turned to look in the mirror. His lips were the normal colour they always were. He sighed and turned back to Blaine. "You're lucky." He chuckled.

She laughed. "I'm lucky? I figure you're the lucky one. Had I not been wearing the non-smudging kind, you would have red lips."

Dax chuckled. "Well, at least I can kiss you without looking like I myself am wearing lipsick; that might get a little awkward later tonight." He whispered and closed the gap once again.

She smiled against his lips as she closed her eyes. She waited a few moment before pulling back with a smirk. "I'm sorry, but the look on your face when I mentioned the lipstick was priceless!"

Dax rolled his eyes. "That's alright, I'll get you back later." He shrugged and smirked.

Her eyes widened slightly as she eyed him closely. "H-How would you get me back? Y-You don't wear make-up..."

Dax shook his head and laughed. "No, not make-up."

Blaine sighed and shook her head. "Now I'm gonna have to worry..." She smirked.

He shrugged. "I guess so."

Blaine rolled her eyes. "Alright."

Fifteen minutes later, Dax and Blaine climbed into the car and drove across town. He pulled off onto the side of the road and parked the car, turning it off. He took the keys out of the ignition and placed them in his pocket. "Now we wait." He turned to smile at Blaine.

Blaine shook her head and laughed. "This is such a fancy side of Tokyo."

Dax nodded. "Wait until you see the place River and I chose. Well, I chose since River doesn't know this place at all." He shrugged and smiled as if he'd been caught doing something. "Just don't freak when you see it."

Blaine gave him a blank look. "I freak at most things you do."

He nodded. "Just don't freak at this, please. I want you to enjoy yourself, not worry about anything."

She sighed. "I will try my hardest not to freak."

Dax nodded. A minute later, River pulled up in front of Dax and stepped out of the car. He was wearing black slacks with a red dress shirt, a black vest over top. Miyah stepped out the other side. She was wearing a simple black dress that reached to her knee's. Her hair was up in a bun and she wore a few article of jewelry. Dax smiled at Blaine and opened the car door. He closed it and waved at his friends as he walked to the front of the car. "You look great."

Miyah smiled. "You look great."

Dax nodded towards her. "You two ready?"

Miyah rolled her eyes. "It's been killing me to find out." She laughed lightly and turned her eyes towards Dax's car. She could faintly see the outline of Blaine. "She coming?"

Blaine sighed and got out of Dax's car, closing the door and moving to Dax's side with a soft smile. "You look nice, guys." She said in Japenese, knowing River wouldn't understand her.

Miyah's mouth gaped as she looked at Blaine. River looked her over carefully and slowly turned to Dax.

"Alright, Dax. She fits more now." River said, mostly shocked.

Dax chuckled and turned to smile at Blaine. "He says you fit his standards more."

Miyah closed her mouth and smiled. "You look...great." She said and waved her hands at Blaine. "Incredible! I wish I looked that good!"

Blaine's face turned a deep shade of red. "B-But you do look as good as me..." Blaine murmured, keeping her eyes off of the group.

Miyah shook her head. "I didn't...well, not to be rude...but I didn't think you had clothes like this!" She gasped again. "You really do look incredible." She smiled softly.

Blaine laughed and smiled faintly. "Trust me, this outfit isn't in my comfort zone... it's very odd for me..."

Miyah nodded. "I know how you feel." She laughed lightly and nodded towards River. "I use to never wear anything like this until I started going to dinner parties after I started at the hospital." She nodded towards River. "And this goof made me change a million times since nothing I wore was fancy enough. He was lucky I brought this in the first place." She chuckled.

Blaine smiled. "I only have a few dresses this nice. And that's only because of my brother... a-as odd as that seems." She muttered.

Miyah's brow rose slightly but she decided not to push the matter. "Well, I'm ready to find out where we are going." She turned to the guys and smiled expectantly.

Dax and River gave each other a smirk and began to lead the two down the street. Blaine remained silent as she looked around - she had never been in this part of Tokyo, and she couldn't get over how beautiful it all was. When they reached a little opening in the fence they walked along, River and Dax led them to a small looking building. Lights in the front lit up the doors of the building and a sign read, "Tokyo Shiba Tofuya-Ukai."

"We're here, girls." River chuckled and led the way to the door, stopping to usher in the women.

Blaine's eyes widened as she looked around - she had heard of the resturant but never could afford to even look at it. She attempted not to say anything as she allowed Dax and River to lead her and Miyah in. A person at the front desk led the four of them down a hall into a private room with a table that sat four. They took their shoes off at the door, bowed and made their way to sit on the cushions in front of the table. Dax sat down beside Blaine and River sat beside Miyah.

"Thank you both so much!" Miyah said. "This is quite the experience I can finally share. Oh, how long I have wanted to share something great with my co-workers! It's always Raven stories...but not now!" Miyah laughed.

Dax laughed and lowered his head. "Miyah, Miyah, Miyah." He sighed and looked up again. He turned to the girl who led them to the room and said, "We'll have the Yuki Course."

The woman smiled and bowed her head before leaving. Blaine shook her head as she looked at Dax. "I-I know I said I wouldn't freak.. but this is crazy..." She murmured.

Dax smiled and placed his hand lightly on her leg. "It's my early birthday gift to you, how about?" Dax smiled.

Blaine sighed and nodded. "A-As long as you're not plotting something on my birthday on top of this..."

Dax shrugged. "You never know." He chuckled.

She sighed and turned to look at Miyah and River. "Was he like this in Canada too?"

"Secretive?" Miyah laughed. "Of course!"

River looked at Miyah expectantly. She relayed the info and he nodded.

"I could never understand this guy! I mean, I had a few courses in psychology, and thought I had it over him, but then he recieves a bachelors in psychology!" River sighed and shook his head.

Dax translated to Blaine and laughed lightly.

Blaine shook her head. "You're just crazy, Dax..." She muttered.

Dax chuckled then smirked, leaning closer to Blaine. "Only for you." He whispered into her ear.

She blushed and sighed. "Now you're trying to embaress me..." She muttered, trying to avoid all eye contact.

"Plan on more." He chuckled and straightened up again. River and Miyah were looking at the two. Dax laughed sheepishly and ran his hand through his hair. "Anywho..."

"Have you two kissed yet?" River asked, keeping a straight face.

Miyah gasped, but then turned to Dax for an answer. Dax's face lightened and bit and he glanced at Blaine.

"They totally have." River chuckled.

Miyah laughed lightly. "No surprise there..." She switched to Japanese. "Dax a good kisser?" She smirked.

Blaine covered her bright red face and sighed. "Oh someone can kill me now... where's my pistol, Dax?" She muttered into her hands.

Dax rolled his eyes and laughed. He turned to look at Miyah and waved her off. "She's kidding." He leaned back on his hands and looked at Blaine. "But I'm interested, Blaine...go on, answer." He smirked.

Blaine lifted her face to glare at Dax. "I'm going to kill you later for this..." She sighed and turned to look at Miyah. "Y-Yeah, he is, okay?"

"He is what?" Miyah smirked and glanced at Dax.

Dax smirked and turned to Blaine. "Yes, Blaine. I am what?" He chuckled.

Blaine covered her face again. "Y-You're a good kisser... damn you people..." She rushed through her answer and let out a groan.

Dax chuckled and sat back up as Miyah relayed to River. He chuckled. "Have you gone further?"

Dax coughed on his water as he was taking a sip and shook his head. "No." He coughed.

Blaine looked up between the three in confusion. Dax glanced at Blaine and shook his head. "It's alright, you'd be better off not knowing."

Miyah was laughing in the background. She hit River's arm and continued to laugh. River was chuckling himself; he shrugged sheepishly. "Just a question."

Blaine looked between River and Miyah and shook her head. She questioned Miyah instead of Dax. "What did River ask?"

"Have you two had sex yet." Miyah began to laugh harder at Blaine's expression.

Dax facepalmed and shook his head, looking in the opposite direction as he untightened his tie slightly. Blaine's eyes widened as she shook her head violently. "W-We've only been together f-for a little over a month..."

"I said you'd be better off not knowing." Dax said and coughed lightly.

Blaine chuckled slightly and shook her head. "River, is apparently crazy." She smirked, eyeing River, laughing inwardly knowing that, unless Dax or Miyah translated, he'd have no idea what she said.

"She says you're crazy." Miyah chuckled.

River laughed. "Is that a compliment?"

Miyah laughed. "Is it usually?"

River shrugged.

After a while of talking, a couple of men and women walked into the room with some dishes and placed them on the table. After setting the table, they all bowed and left the room. Dax picked up the chopstick, broke them, bowed and began to eat the food in front of him; the others did the same.

Halfway through dinner, Blaine had stopped eating to take a sip of her sake. She realized that she may have had a bit too much since her head felt light. Dax noticed and placed his hand on her arm.

"You okay?" He asked quietly as Miyah directed her comments on River's story to him.

Blaine gave Dax a smile and nodded. "Yes.. just too much sake." She murmured.

He nodded. "Take it easy." He chuckled and brought his glass to his mouth. He was still only going through his first glass of sake while Blaine was on her third, heading into her fourth.

Miyah finished and turned to look at Blaine. She laughed lightly. "A bit too much, Blaine? You're a bit flushed."

Blaine smiled sheepishly and shrugged before picking up her chopsticks again. After they had finished the food, River and Dax left to pay for the food. Miyah and Blaine stayed behind since they were going to take a walk through the large garden that connected to the restaurant.

"The garden is probably going to be magnificent." Miyah smiled.

Blaine smiled and nodded. "Considering how beautiful the rest of the place is." She let out a small giggle, the sake making her more bubbly and unbalanced.

Miyah laughed at Blaine and shook her head. "You're like a new person drunk." She sighed, not letting her nurse side of her take over.

Blaine shrugged. "I get drunk a lot more than Dax realizes..." She murmured. "I just do it when I get into deep thought about my parents..." She muttered before shrugging off the temporary sorrow to smile again.

Miyah frowned. "You're not an alcoholic, are you?"

Blaine shook her head. "No, no."

Miyah nodded. "Good. And a little advice, Dax hates when people do things behind his back without knowing." He swirled the water around in her glass and took a sip.

Blaine frowned and nodded. "I already know that." She shook her head and reached for her glass that still had sake in it, taking a sip. "Besides, it's been a while since I've drank this much..." She muttered.

Miyah nodded. "It'll be in your system for a while." She muttered. "Take care of yourself."

Blaine smiled and laughed. "Yes, yes, nurse." She shook her head and sighed again. "Drinking is nothing compared to situations I've been in, in the past." She shook her head again. "Have you and River heard about Kira?"

Miyah nodded. "It's working itself more and more into CBC news. More Canadian's are hearing about...him?...her?...more each day."

Blaine nodded slowly. "Crazy, ain't it?" She chuckled slightly, closing her eyes as she tilted her head slightly.

Miyah nodded. "I don't know how anyone could want to do such a thing!" She shook her head and sighed. "It's sick."

Blaine raised her hand and waved her hand slightly, opening her eyes partly to look back at Miyah. "I partly disagree. I agree with Kira, until he attacks innocent lives. Those in jail for major crimes I do agree for Kira to kill them." She shrugged.

"I can understand the logic, but everyone has the right to live." Miyah frowned and took another sip of her water.

Blaine shrugged. "So if someone randomly killed someone you cared for, got thrown in jail, and was set free ten years later, would you forgive them and say they deserved to live?" She smirked and shook her head. "You're human, Miyah - you'd be crazy to call that justice."

Miyah shrugged and looked away. "I'd rather not touch on that subject." He murmured and dabbed her mouth dry with a napkin.

Blaine chuckled. "You just don't want to admit to your weakness - hatred."

Miyah shook her head and turned back to look at Blaine. "I've seen a lot of things in the two years I've been a nurse. It's scary stuff, and a lot of it involves a second or third party. I have to take care of people who are victims of car crashes, some beatings, and so on. You don't think I'm angry towards those who are so stupid, that in only five years, maybe not even, they'll be let out of jail?" She shook her head and took in a breath. "Nevermind, forget it. You're drunk. It isn't worth arguing."

Blaine chuckled and ran her hand through her hair. "I may be drunk, but I do understand." She muttered. "Lot's of stuff has happened to me while living on the streets - I've told Dax nothing of those times, and I have no intentions to..." She shook her head and sighed. "I envy you three. Lots of money, familes - least as far as I know - and homes." She shook her head. "I'm sure as a nurse you can already guess what has happened to me while on the streets." She sighed and lowered her head, murmuring quietly, "Chris was useless against it..."

Miyah frowned and lowered her head. "I'm not about to go into what I know, but you should tell Dax; he deserves as much."

Blaine laughed. "I already burden him with enough."

Miyah shook her head. "I can tell Dax isn't about ready to give you up; he deserves to know." She lifted her head again. "If you value your relationship. Have I mention just how much Dax hates secrecy?"

Blaine nodded. "He doesn't need to know every detail of my past." She moved to her feet, stumbling for a moment to catch her balance before moving to the window in the room to glance outside. "If I were to ever tell him I'd have to be pretty drunk..." She muttered, biting her lip.

"Everyone has a choice." Miyah murmured and leaned back on her hands. "All it takes is the first step, or in thise case, a first word."

Blaine sighed. "I... Maybe I'll tell him later tonight..." She muttered.

"You should." Was the last thing said before River and Dax returned. They were laughing and talking about something.

"Ready to go?" River asked, waving his arm towards the open patio sliding doors on the far side of the room. The four of them begun outside down the path that led through the garden. It was said that the garden was 71, 000 sq feet. It sure did surprise Dax at how nice of a garden the restaurant kept. River and Miyah were in the lead while Dax and Blaine walked a few feet behind. Miyah was complimenting the beautiful flower and how clean the bushes and tree's were kept.

Dax smiled over at Blaine and entwined his fingers with hers as they walked along; partly because he wanted to, and partly to help Blaine walk straight.

Blaine smiled softly as she took in the beauty of the garden, trying to keep her balance as she held onto Dax's hand tightly. "It's so nice."

Dax nodded and leaned over to whisper in her ear, "There's only one thing I'm looking at." He straightened and smiled softly.

Blaine blushed and pushed some of her hair behind her ear as she bit her lip. "You're such a charmer." She giggled slightly.

Dax smiled and moved his arm around her waist and laughed softly. "I'm taking it that it's working?"

Blaine smiled. "That or I'm just too drunk." She smirked.

Dax laughed again and turned back to looking ahead. He had been too busy looking at Blaine to realize that River and Miyah had turned and taken a different route. He shrugged and kept walking; they'd meet up later, eventually.

"Are you enjoying yourself?" Dax asked as he looked around the garden, smiling.

Blaine smiled and nodded. "Yes, thank you. This is a very nice early birthday present."

Dax nodded. "I'm glad you like it."

She smiled and rested her head on his shoulder. "Can I share your bed tonight?" She whipsered.

Dax chuckled. "Is it that comfortable?"

She blushed faintly and nodded. "I love sleeping in your embrace." She whispered.

Dax slowed to a stop and wrapped his arms around her shoulders. "Alright." He whispered and laughed lightly as he looked into her eyes.

She smiled slightly and laughed. "I'm sorry... I didn't mean to drink so much..." She stated, blushing slightly.

Dax shook his head. "At least I'm here to protect you from others...and yourself." He chuckled and pressed his lips to hers. He could smell the strong scent of alcohol on her breath, and could taste it lightly on her lips.

She smiled against his lips and pulled back. "You're friends would be teasing us if they had seen that." She smirked.

Dax shrugged. "They're not here." He whispered and connected their lips again. He pushed her up against the brick wall that was behind her and entwined his fingers in hers.

She gasped slightly as she kissed back, pressing her lips a bit harder to his. "A-Aren't I supposed to be the one throwing myself at you?" She whispered with a smirk.

Dax chuckled lightly and smothered her lips with his, making it so she couldn't talk. She chuckled slightly as she unhooked their hands to wrap her arms around his neck, moving her lips slightly against his. His hands went to her hips as he laughed lightly and smiled.

"Well, I see they're fine on their own." River said and rolled his eyes awkwardly.

Dax's eyes widened slightly and he pulled away to cleared his throat, fixing his tie. "You left us..." Dax shrugged and laughed lightly.

Miyah eyed him carefully. "Really? I think you two intentionally snuck off." She laughed.

River brought his hand to his chin and stroked it. "Are you sure you two haven't...you know...?"

Dax ran his hand through his hair and turned his back on River.

"See, this kind of behavior is what confuses me about this man!" River said and threw his left hand out towards Dax.

Miyah laughed. "They probably have."

Dax shook his head and turned back around. "We haven't, trust me."

The two of them eyed him with unbelief. The both 'mhm'-ed in unison. Dax sighed and shook his head before glancing at Blaine. "Ignore that they had even been speaking." He laughed lightly.

Blaine shrugged and laughed, still lightheaded from the sake and the breathtaking kiss Dax and her shared. She smirked as she looked at Dax. "Maybe I was wrong about the smudge-proof lipstick." She chuckled.

Dax smirked slightly. "That won't work, remember, I checked." He said.

"That would be funny though." Miyah said, and turned to River to explain in English. River laughed and smacked his knee.

"That...would be hilarious!" He said.

Blaine chuckled - she couldn't understand River, but his actions and laugh proved that he agreed. Blaine smiled and looked up at Dax again. "So now what is the plan?"

"After our walk we didn't really have anything planned." Dax shrugged.

"I'm getting slightly tired, though." Miyah said. "No need to plan anything else. Miss. Nurse has a screwy sleep pattern and jet-lag doesn't work to well with the shifts I had been working." She laughed lightly.

Dax nodded and looked to River. "Might as well take 'er home, bub."

River chuckled. "Should we be leaving you two?"

Dax sighed and ran his hand through his hair. "We'll be perfectly fine."

River nodded and walked up to stand a couple feet from Blaine. "You look, very, nice." He said slowly, pronouncing each word clearly and slowly in english. "Please, go easy, on Dax." He smirked and patted her shoulder.

Blaine shrugged in reply, unsure as to what he said. She gave him a soft smile in reply.

Dax sighed and shook his head at River. River chuckled and moved to put his arms around Dax's torso. "Remember, she's drunk." River whispered in his ear.

Dax groaned and punched River's shoulder when he pulled back. "Would you get over yourself?"

"Just saying." He threw his hands up in defence.

"River..." Dax placed his hands on River's shoulder. "We're not doing anything like that..."

River shrugged. "Yeah, okay." He said and sighed. "We'll see you tomorrow sometime, hopefully." River nodded his head and turned back to Miyah.

Miyah past River and wrapped her arms around Dax's neck. "Thank you both for a great night." She said.

Dax nodded and returned the hug. "No problem."

She leaned her head forward until her mouth was near his ear. She spoke in English, quietly. "There is something you need to speak to Blaine about, something private that she's hiding from you." She kissed his cheek lightly and pulled back smiling, before turning to nod towards River.

As the two walked away, River reached for Miyah's hand but she pulled it away and shook her head. Dax could hear Miyah say something, but he didn't hear quite what. He turned back to Blaine and laughed slightly.

"Wh-What?" Blaine asked, looking up at Dax.

Dax shrugged and sighed. "Ready to head home?" He asked.

She nodded. "Yes, actually, I am."

The two of them left and soon arrived back at the house. Dax was the last one to walk in the door, and he closed it behind him, locking it before taking his shoes off. Blaine pulled off her heels before flopping down on the couch with a sigh. The lights hurt her head slightly so she shut her eyes tightly as she used her hands blindly to pull off her jewlery and set it all on the table in front of the couch.

Dax moved to the couch and sat down beside Blaine. He watched as she took off her jewelry, and when she was finished he placed the back of his hand to her forehead. "Are you sure you're alright?" He asked.

Blaine chuckled and nodded. "Yeah, I'm good."

Dax sighed and moved to the kitchen, returning with a cold cloth. He placed it lightly on her forehead. "You don't look as such."

Blaine smiled slightly as she reached for his wrist, opening her eyes. "I'm really fine, Dax. I just drank too much..."

Dax nodded. "Alcohol can make you sick, though. That's why I'm asking if you're alright with the amount you drank." He whispered.

She shrugged. "I don't feel sick."

Dax nodded and placed his hand lightly on her knee. "Blaine, is there something I need to know about...about you?" He asked quietly.

Blaine raised an eyebrow to him. "You know everything of importance about me..."

Dax shook his head. "Is there something I should know about?"

She shrugged. "I think not... but your friend earlier thought so." She laughed slightly.

He frowned and turned his body to face her. "Blaine, what is it?" He asked softly.

Blaine shrugged. "Somehow..." Her face twisted in confusion as she tried to think more clearly. "Somehow me living on the streets came up... Um... anyway, it came up about hate and anger... and I said I knew how it felt 'cause of when I lived on the streets." She shrugged and laughed it off. "I don't get why she thought you should know..."

Dax shook his head. "She wouldn't have said something to me if I already knew it. Is there something about it I don't know?" He asked and squeezed her knee lightly. "You can tell me, Blaine."

Blaine shrugged. "I don't believe you need to know, Dax. That's why I never told you... it's just the past anyway."

Dax frowned and pulled her wrist towards him, pulling Blaine into his chest. "I don't like when you withhold things from me." He whispered.

Blaine sighed. "It's not important Dax."

He sighed and allowed her to straight back up. He moved to take off his tie and set it down beside him. He leaned back against the back of the couch and fixed his collar to make it comfortable before closing his eyes. Blaine searched his face before frowning. She let out a sigh and layed back down, pressing her face into the pillow. "A-Aside from getting beat up a fair amount, I had been raped on several different occasions..." She muttered quietly. "That's all I'm hiding..." She whipsered, biting her lip. "But I don't see it being important to the present time..."

Dax's eyes widened in shock and he turned to look at Blaine. "Not important?" He shouted and shook his head, leaning forward with his elbows on his knee's and burying his face into his hands. "Blaine..." He murmured, but trailed off.

Blaine shook her head and pressed her face further into the couch, remaining silent.

After a few moments he pulled his face from his hands and turned to look at Blaine. He could only see her back. "Blaine..." He whispered and grabbed her wrist, pulling at it slightly. "Blaine..." He said a bit louder.

She shook her head and pulled her wrist away. "I don't want to talk about it." She murmured. "I didn't want to tell you in the first place."

Dax frowned and moved to his knee's on the floor beside her head. He moved his arms around her despite her reluctantness and trying to push him away and brought her into his lap. "This was something I needed to know." He whispered and lowered his face.

Blaine shook her head. "You weren't around, it has no connection to us as a couple now... I didn't think it was needed.." She mutterred, keeping her eyes closed and her face turned away.

Dax shook his head. "It has everything to do with us." He whispered and tightened his arms around her body. "Blaine, I...I'm so sorry I wasn't here to protect you." He whispered.

Blaine shrugged. "You're telling me that knowing I lived on the streets, the thought of me possibly being raped never crossed your mind?" She sighed.

Dax frowned. "I...I guess I was naive to think nothing like that would happen." As the words left his lips, tears began to brim his eyes.

Blaine shook her head and pulled from his arms to sit back on the couch. "It's not your fault, Dax..." She murmured, keeping her eyes from him. "Chris was useless, you would have been too..."

Dax gritted his teeth and clenched his hands into fists. "Do...do you know the people who did it to you?" Dax asked, keeping his head lowered.

Blaine sighed and glanced at him for a moment. "Dax... don't do this to yourself."

Dax shook his head and looked back up. The tears slipped out the corner of his eyes. "Do you know who did this to you?" He asked more sternly.

Her eyes widened at his expression and tears. "D-Dax... wh-why are you...?" She trailed off and shook her head in confusion.

"Blaine..." He almost shouted. He shook his head and lowered his head again. He moved his sleeve to wipe his tears before looking back up again. "Please..." He whispered and reached up to caress her cheek. "Do you, or not? Could you point them out if you had to? Do you at least remember what they look like - something?"

"Wh-What will you do?" She asked nervously.

Dax gritted his teeth. "I'll...do something, that's for sure."

She shook her head. "I'm not telling you then." She sighed. "I don't want you getting hurt..."

Dax sighed and closed his eyes, taking in a breath. "Were you just left on the streets? Were you taken to a house? What exactly happened?" He asked, keeping his eyes shut.

Blaine sighed deeply and turned her face away. "It was a group of five men. One night they caught sight of Chris and I and instantly became interested in me. They questioned Chris and I on who we were, why we were on the streets, where our parents were. Chris avoided them and their questions the best he could. They left for a few days and Chris and I believed we'd be alright." She let out a shaky breath. "However, a few days passed and Chris and I had changed location. A car had driven by late at night, which wasn't uncommon, even when it stopped to talk to us, however, when the door opened we saw that it had the men from the days before." She shook her head. "Chris grabbed my hand and pulled me away. We ran until we find ourselves trapped in a dark alley that came to a dead end. A few of them had knives and talked about killing us afterward, I caught some of their names too as they talked. In the end, they held Chris back as they each took turns with me." She gritted her teeth, tears slipping from her eyes. She let out a shaky breath again. "I kept telling them to just kill me. Chris had been such a bother that they knocked him out cold. Eventually they left me in the alley, beaten and bloody after believeing me to be dead. I had crawled over to Chris and cried on him until he finally came to. He felt so bad and gulity." She shook her head, pulling her knees to her chest. "W-We never even went to the police about it because we were in far too much trouble with the police already that we knew they would disreguard me to get to arresting us for our own crimes..." She sniffled, trying to keep back the sobs as tears slipped from her eyes rapidly. "I-I didn't want to tell anyone, Dax..."

Dax gritted his teeth, forcing back the tears. He pulled her forward again to leaned her head against his chest as he wrapped his arms around her shoulder. "I'm sorry..." He whispered and tightened his arms. "I had no idea." He whispered and shook his head. He pulled back to wipe her eyes of the tears.

Blaine shook her head. She reached up to wipe the few tears that had slipped from his eyes. "D-Don't apologize, Dax... it happened and there is nothing that could be done now.." She whispered. "Most of those bastards live a normal life and got off scott free..."

"Then justice needs to be done." He said through his teeth.

Blaine shook her head. "I'm not telling you who they were... I-I refuse to see you do something reckless..." She whispered, biting her lip.

Dax shook his head. "Blaine, I won't get hurt, trust me." He whispered and moved to press his lips gently against her lips. "All I need is their first and last names." He whispered against her lips.

"So you can go to the police-"

"Police isn't enough." He said.

Blaine shook her head in confusion. "Then what would you do with their names?"

He pulled back and searched her eyes. "Blaine, do you want justice? What do you want for them?"

Blaine closed her eyes and gritted her teeth. "D-Death..."

"I can make that happen." He whispered and pressed his lips against hers.

Blaine shook her head in confusion, pushing him back slightly. "H-How... n-no..." Her eyes widened slightly. "K-Kira? Y-You're not K-Kira... a-are you?"

Dax shook his head. "No..." He whispered and lowered his head. He tried to think of something, and then remembered. "He does have a website..." He whispered, keeping his head lowered. "Maybe he'll see my message and will...go after them." He lifted his head again. "If not...I will with my bare hands."

Blaine shook her head. "N-No! That website is a joke, and I refuse to let you do something so reckless!" She sighed and gripped his shoulders. "Dax, please, promise me!"

"Please, just give me the names, Blaine." Dax said, grabbing her arms lightly. "Please."

Blaine gritted her teeth and closed her eyes. She moved from his lap and stood up, swaying slightly before going over to a desk that had paper and a pen. She clenched her free hand as she wrote down the five names with extra notes beside each. She remembered the night so clearly - some of the men purposely told them her name to "ensure" she'd never forget the "best" night of her life. Tears slipped from her eyes at the thought. She walked back over to Dax and sat down on the couch in front of him. "Th... This man is in jail currently... h-he is in for minor crimes though..." She pointed to the second name. "This guy moved out of Tokyo..." The third name. "He works at the coffee shop downtown..." The fourth. "He died in a car crash last week..." The fifth. "H-He runs a gas station in the richer part of Tokyo..." She muttered.

Dax took the piece of paper and looked the names over. First: he could find. Third: he could find. Fourth: nothing need be. Fifth: he could find. "The second..." Dax mumbled and shook his head and stuffed the piece of paper into his pants pocket. "Thank you." He whispered and got to his feet. He grabbed her hand and held it in his. "They will pay." He ensured. Then added: "With their lives."

Blaine frowned up at Dax. "P-Please... p-promise me you wont be reckless... I-I can't lose you, Dax..." She whispered, tears slipping from her eyes.

Dax chuckled deeply and leaned down to press his lips against hers. "You won't lose me." He murmured.

Blaine moved to her feet and wrapped her arms tightly around his neck, more tears slipping as she choked on a sob. Dax wrapped his arms tightly around her shoulders and rested his head on top of hers. "Thank you for telling me." He whispered. "About the whole thing, I mean."

Blaine nodded slowly before letting out a small laugh. "I-I need more sake..." She mumured, stepping from his arms and moving to the kitchen to pull out a hidden bottle of sake - she kept it for times like these when she was depressed with the bruden of her past. She quickly poured herself a glass and downed it, still choking on the odd sob as tears fell. Dax had followed her to the kitchen and watched as she downed the first drink. He frowned and moved forward, taking the bottle from her hands, taking a mouth full and placing it on the counter top.

"Haven't you already had enough to drink?" He whispered and blocked her way to the bottle.

She shook her head, keeping her eyes away from his as she tried to reach around him for it. "I don't want to remember telling you..." She muttered quietly.

Dax reached to grab her wrists and moved to entwine his fingers with hers. "No matter what, you will remember." He murmured.

She frowned and bit her lip, a sob leaving her throat. He wrapped his arms around her shoulders again and stroked her hair. Blaine stayed in his arms for a while before pulling away. She headed towards the kitchen exit before reaching the bottle, taking a sip from the bottle before stumbling out to the livingroom, making her way to her bedroom. She quickly changed out of her dress and into her pajama's. She sighed deeply and went to the washroom to wipe off her make-up. When she was done she made her way back to the livingroom and flopped down on the couch, considering going to find the bottle of sake, but decided against it - she wasn't sure where Dax had gone, but she was sure that he would show himself shortly.

Dax had returned to his room to change as well. He sat down on the edge of his bed and stared at the death note. He shook his head and sighed. Despite having the names written down on a piece of paper beside the death note, he had no idea what either of them look like. He wrote down beside the names what Blaine had told her about each of them, and he vowed for tomorrow to go looking for those he could. He looked for his laptop, remembering that he had put it in the livingroom when he had returned home on friday, yesterday; it was now almost sunday. He stood and crossed the room, leaving to the livingroom.

Blaine was sitting on the couch with the sake in her hand. He shook his head and crossed to her, pulling the bottle from her hands. "Blaine." He sighed and walked over to the desk to grab his laptop. "It's mine for the night." He chuckled and left for his room.

Blaine sighed and followed him to his room. She stood in the doorway with a frown. "If you're going to take it... can I at least sleep in your bed? You promised I could..." She muttered.

Dax nodded his head, setting his laptop bag on top of the death note. He unzipped it and took it out, plugging it into the wall beside the desk. "I already said you could..." He confirmed and sat in the desk chair.

Blaine nodded slowly and moved to his bed, crawling in and pulling the blankets around her as she closed her eyes. Her face was to him as she mumbled. "What are you doing anyway? It's eleven thirty at night..." She slurred, thanks to her sake and fatigue.

"Searching something." He mumbled in reply as he turned and waited for the laptop to power up. When the start-up screen popped up, Dax typed his password in and waited for his desktop to load.

He spun halfway around to smile at Blaine. "I'll be there in a few minutes." He whispered.

She gave a tired smile and nodded. "Can I have my sake back?" She muttered.

"No." Dax chuckled. "You're going to sleep, you don't need it."

She shrugged. "I could drink it until you came to bed..." She whispered.

Dax shook his head and turned his back to Blaine, hding the computer screen from her line of vision. After bringing up the internet browser, he typed in the first name of the one in prison. "Makoto, Shiba." The second link looked promising; an article about a man named Shiba Makota. He clicked the link and began to read the article. It was about how Shiba had broke and entered into a small families house, trashed the place, and stole a few expensive items. He glanced back at Blaine before turning back to the screen and scrolling down the page. Near the end it showed a picture of Shiba looking sheepish, almost drunk, in hand cuffs and being led by a police officer.

Dax shook his head and opened the death note to the first page. Names filled up to half the lined paper from previous times Dax had written names down. He heard Zane chuckled and glanced towards the door to see Zane.

"You're being quite bold to be doing this with Blaine in the room."

Dax shrugged and grunted before reaching for a pen and writing down the name. He wanted his death to be more than just a heartattack, so he wrote down "strangles himself" beside his name, along with a time. Eleven-forty five would probably be a good time, no guards around that could stop him. He closed the notebook and stuffed it back under the laptop bag as he closed down the computer and stuffed it back into the bag. The other two of which he could easily get faces for would have to be written down the next day when he could pay them each a little visit.

He turned his chair towards Blaine, hearing her deep rhythmic breathing.

"Well, I see clearly that there was no need for me to come tonight." Zane said and rolled his eyes.

Dax gritted his teeth and turned his head towards Zane. "Five of them..." He whispered in english and shook his head. "She was raped by five men."

Zane nodded. "But they aren't state criminals?"

Dax shook his head. "I don't care if they are..."

Zane chuckled lightly. "They're innocent lives, Kira won't be able to cover you this time."

"Like I said, I don't care." Dax shook his head.

Blaine stirred slightly and groaned, the blanket slipping off of her shoulder. Dax stood and stretched his arms as he yawned.

"As long as she's protected and recieves justice..." Dax yawned.

Zane chuckled before disappearing from the room. Dax pulled the blankets back and climbed in beside Blaine, moving closer to wrap his arms around her and kissed her cheek. Blaine stirred again when Dax climbed in beside her. She nuzzled her face into his chest and mumbled something that sounded like jiberish.

The next morning Dax woke up early and climbed out of bed. Blaine slept silently as he quickly dressed and reached for his bag. He stuffed his laptop bag into it along with the death note and left a note on the bed beside Blaine saying he head out and will be back before noon, along with his cell number in case she needed to phone. He grabbed his cell and car keys before leaving the house. He drove his way towards the richer part of Tokyo, stopping at all the gas stations he knew of, asking the workers if Hiroshi, Takahashi was the owner of the place. He lucked out on the fourth try and asked if he could meet with him. Fortunately, the owner was in Tokyo still and was about to leave for a vacation, and the worker called him up.

Dax was telling the worker about how much he hated the service and wanted to speak with him directly, not just the manager. After taking the phone in his own hands, the owner eventually agreed to meet with Dax. After waiting ten minutes, a car pulled into the gas station driveway and a man stepped out. He was wearing jeans and a simple leather jacket, sunglasses over his eyes. He pulled them off casually as Dax approached him quickly.

"Takahashi?" Dax asked.

The man held up his hands. "Hey, hey now. Why so improper?" He asked.

Dax narrowed his eyes. "I'm disliking your services very much." Dax stated.

He shrugged. "How so?"

Dax narrowed his eyes further. He placed the tip of his index finger to the palm of his hand. "One: your staff is rude." He placed his index and middle finger to his palm. "Two: your gas is expensive; how do you expect anyone to pay for it. Three: You're sick."

Takahashi raised his hands in defence. "How am I sick?"

Dax placed his hands on his hips and chuckled. "Oh, I think you know." He stated and turned to walk towards his car.

Takahashi stood baffled, his hands still up in defence. "T-that's it?" He asked.

Dax ignored him as he opened his car door and jumped in. Takahashi was walking towards his car now, so Dax put the keys in and turned the ignition before driving away quickly. He gritted his teeth and made his way to the only coffee shop that Dax could think Blaine was referring to. He parked the car and entered into the shop. Taking a seat in the corner of the shop between the wall and window, Dax pulled the laptop out and set it up, plugging it into the wall beside the table. He pulled out the death note and wrote down Takahashi's name. Along with the name, he wrote, "Stabs himself to death with a butchers knife. 5:30 pm." He gritted his teeth and closed the notebook as a waiter approached the table.

"Good morning, sir. Can I get you anything?"

"Yes, can I have a cup of herbal tea." Dax replied.

The waiter nodded. "Anything else?"

Dax shook his head. The waiter bowed and disappeared from his sight. Dax turned to the laptop and brought the internet browser up again. Blaine had said that the second man, named Tamako, Nanami had moved out of Japan. He typed in the name, hoping he had been some big named guy. Unfortunately, there wasn't any luck. After a few searches, the waiter returned and place the tea in front of Dax.

"Thank you." Dax smiled.

She nodded and left again. Dax watched as the waiter left and searched the room for anyone who might look like a "Kaito". No luck. He took a sip of his tea and turned back to the computer with a sigh.

Back at the house, Blaine stirred and woke up. She looked around tiredly when her eyes caught site of a piece of paper on the pillow beside hers. She reached for it and read it quickly before letting out a sigh. She sat up and rubbed her temples - a massive headache pounded in her skull and unfortunately, she remembered telling Dax about her deepest darkest secret. She sighed again and looked around his room, finding the sake bottle he had set aside and moved to the livingroom to wrap herself up in a blanket. The bottle was already more than half empty from the night before. She shrugged and decided to finish it off as she watched T.V - she wasn't set to work on Monday anyways.

After an hour had passed, Dax stood and put the laptop back into the bag. He put both the laptop and and notebook into his book bag and moved to the front desk to pay. A man stood at the cash register and smiled at Dax. He tipped his head slightly and greeted him.

"Did you have a nice time?" He asked.

Dax's eyes fell on the man name tag: Tsukimo, Kaito. Dax narrowed his eyes at the man.

"I did until now." Dax replied and pulled out his wallet.

The man was taken aback. "I'm sorry?"

Dax shook his head and handed over the yen. "Not sorry enough." Dax said and snarled. He turned to the exit and made his way to his car. Once inside the car, Dax pulled the notebook from his bag and wrote down Kaito's name, along with, "Catches on fire and burns to death, 11:00 am." He pulled from the parking lot and made his way back home.

Once inside the house, Dax made his way to the bedroom. He noticed Blaine wasn't in his bed anymore and set his bag on the desk. He pulled a piece of paper from the death note and ripped a piece off. For the next fifteen minutes, Dax set out to make it so that the paper was hidden and only a small space was left open. His plan was to get Blaine to write the name on the paper herself. He had outlined five rectangles for where she should write the names with the second outlined rectangle being a part of the actual death note paper; hidden in such a way so she couldn't touch it while writing unless she poked at it or something. In the second rectangle, he began to write Tamako, Nanami's name, writing only "Tam".

Finally, he moved out to find where Blaine was. He found Blaine laying on the couch watching television with the sake bottle on the table in front of her. He moved over to sit beside her on the couch. He reached for the sake bottle and found it empty before turning to Blaine. "It's only ten..." He murmured.

She shrugged, her eyes still locked on the T.V. "It helped with my headache..." She murmured.

Dax shook his head. "You should've waited until later tonight." He murmured. "I could've had a mouth full." He sighed and leaned back against the couch.

"I have more hidden if you want it." She said, glancing at him.

Dax glanced over and shook his head. "I lost the piece of paper with the men's name. I need you to write down their names again."

Blaine's eyes were heavy and looked hazy as she looked up at him. She sighed and shook her head. "Not my fault if you lost it." She muttered, her voice slightly slurred.

Dax frowned. "Blaine, please. Don't be difficult."

Blaine chuckled and rolled over onto her back, looking at the ceiling. "I'm drinking sake over that matter. Why would I re-write the names of the men who destroyed my life?" She murmured, too drunk to care if what she said upset Dax.

"It's for your own justice." Dax said and shrugged.

Blaine chuckled. "Go get me more sake... then I'll do it."

Dax shook his head. "I think you've had enough." He chuckled and moved to kneel in front of Blaine. He pushed her hair out of her face. "I have the paper and pen here." He whispered and kissed her cheek.

She turned her eyes down to his hands and sighed. "I want more sake.."

"How about..." Dax made her roll over onto her back. "Instead of sake..." He leaned down to press his lips to hers.

Her eyes softened before closing. "You don't like alchohol though..." She muttered. "And I've had a lot..."

"That's why I say no more sake." He whispered and pressed her lips harder to hers.

She sighed and pulled back from his lips. She moved to sit up and held out her hand. "Hand me the paper..."

Dax smiled softly and gave her the pen. He gave the the piece of paper to Blaine and pointed towards the second rectangle. "I faintly remembered his name, but I completely blanked on it." He shrugged.

Blaine sighed and wote the names in order, the man who no longer lived in Tokyo's name going into the second triangle. When she finished she sighed and handed him the paper before standing up and heading towards the kitchen. Dax placed the paper on the table and caught Blaine before she entered the kitchen. He wrapped his arms around her waist and leaned his chin on her shoulder. "Thank you." He whispered.

Blaine nodded. "Yeah, yeah... can I go get my sake now?" She muttered.

Dax shook his head and forced her to turn back around. "No sake for you for the rest of the day." He murmured.

Blaine scoffed. "Why not?"

"I don't want you become an alcoholic." He frowned and sighed. "I'm not comfortable with how much you've been drinking."

Blaine shook her head. "I will not become an alcoholic, and it's just today... I promise... tomorrow I wont touch sake."

Dax shook his head, guiding her back towards the couch. She groaned in annoyance and plopped down. She crossed her arms over her chest and pouted. "You're no fair..."

Dax chuckled and leaned his knee on the couch beside her as he leaned down and presed his lips to hers. "It's perfectly fair, you've already drank half a bottle before ten." He whispered.

She shrugged and sighed. "So where'd you go anyway?"

Dax shrugged. "Went to get gas and grab a cup of tea." He replied and moved to kiss the side of her jaw. "Why?"

She shrugged. "Just curious." She sighed and closed her eyes, moving to rest her head on his shoulder. "W-Weren't you planning on seeing your friends today?"

"You're coming, right?" He asked as his lips brushed against her neck.

She shivered slightly and shrugged. "I-If I can sober up by then..." She whispered.

"Have a shower, and have a few slices of bread." He whispered and entwined his fingers with hers. "But no sake."

She sighed and forced a smile. "Can I have some later?"

Dax shook his head. "Why don't we wait a little while, and we both can get drinks together?" He whispered.

She moved to look at him and laughed. "Fine." She sighed and rubbed her eyes. "Maybe I'll have some coffee too..."

Dax nodded. Blaine went to stand, but Dax's body had her pinned. "Promise me?" He asked.

She nodded. "Follow me if you don't believe me."

Dax shrugged and then let her go, following her to the kitchen. "River called while I was at the coffee shop and wants to come over later." Dax said and leaned against the kitchen door frame.

Blaine put on the pot of coffee and nodded slowly, rubbing her forehead to try and snap herself back to reality a bit more. She sighed. "Just him, or Miyah too?"

Dax shrugged. "I guess I assumed Miyah would tag along; I didn't really ask."

Blaine nodded. "I aparently cannot drink around other people... I spill things I don't mean to..." She muttered with a sigh.

"You weren't going to anyways." He smirked. and chuckled lightly.

She laughed. "I meant I shouldn't have yesterday in front of Miyah..."

Dax shrugged. "I'm glad you did." He murmured and lowered his head.

Blaine sighed and turned to glance at the coffee pot before looking up at Dax. "I'm sorry..." She murmured.

"About what?" Dax asked in confusion.

"For drinking like this... I probably embaressed you with your friends last night.."

Dax shrugged. "You didn't necessarily embarass me." He shook his head. "We still had a pretty good night."

She nodded. "I did... u-until we got home..." She muttered, lowering her head.

After a moment of silence, Dax sighed. "Are you not glad you told me?"

She shrugged. "I'm worried you'll do something stupid... a-also that was my deepest-darkest secret..." She muttered.

"Aside from me doing something reckless, do you not feel better? Especially since it's me you told?" He asked.

She shrugged again. "I think it's because I told you that it's still bothering me.." She whispered.

"I know it's a personal matter, but this is something I needed to know, Blaine." Dax murmured.

Blaine shrugged. "I still don't think you did..."

"If we...well..." Dax ran his hand through his hair. "Anytime in the future, if we were to move further in our relationship, I would have needed to have known that." He murmured and turned his face away. "It may be personal, but it becomes something I need to know as well.."

Blaine shrugged. "I don't have anything if that's what you're getting at... I get checked regularly..."

Dax shook his head. "No...victims of sexual abuse tend to react differently..." Dax said.

She eyed him for a moment before sighing. "Oh... okay..." She heard the coffee finish and she turned to pour herself a cup, putting in her prefered amount of milk and sugar before taking a sip.

Dax sighed and walked over to wrap his arms around her. "I wouldn't want to hurt you or anything." He whispered.

Blaine nodded. "Thanks..." She whispered, taking another sip of her coffee.

"Do you feel any better telling me about it now?" He asked.

She shrugged. "I guess. I-I'm just really worried about you doing something stupid... you looked so pissed when I told you yesterday..."

"Of course I was - but not at you." He whispered. "It's alright now though...they'll get what was coming from them since the incident."

Blaine shook her head. "You mean the whole "put their names on the Kira website" thing?" She sighed. "You better not have... police can track that..."

Dax shook his head. "I doubt the police will even be able to do anything before they find them dead." Then he added: "Hopefully." He breathed in slowly. "I didn't do anything with your name on the website." He whispered.

Blaine sighed and shook her head. "But police can follow it to see where it was posted from..." She groaned. "Dax, please tell me you didn't..."

Dax shook his head. "Everything will be perfectly fine. Trust me, alright?"

She let out a shaky breath. "If something happens to you I swear..." She shook her head and trailed off, putting her cup to her lips to take another sip of her coffee.

Dax chuckled softly. "Don't worry. Put it completely out of your mind, alright?" He whispered.

She sighed and nodded. "I'll try..." She muttered, taking another sip.

Dax nodded. "You'll see that everything will be perfectly fine."

Blaine sat down her glass and moved to wrap her arms around Dax. "So what time was River planning on coming over?"

"Later, why?"

She shrugged. "I'm just asking. I wanted a time if you had it..."

"River was saying around one or so." Dax replied.

Blaine nodded. "Alright. I should be sober by then.."

"If you drank half a bottle of sake, I don't think you'd be completely sober by then." He chuckled.

Blaine smirked. "If I drink enough coffee, and have enough bread, along with a really cold shower I will be."

Dax shrugged. "Maybe."

Blaine sighed and moved from his arms to take a sip of her coffee again. Dax returned to the livingroom to fetch the piece of paper before returning to his bedroom. He had been hoping to return to his room immdiately after she had wrote the names in order to give Nanami a more painful death, but that clearly didn't work as well as he had hoped. He smiled smugly and sat down on the chair, looking the piece of paper over.

"Now it's a waiting game." Zane said.

Dax nodded. "Yeah, a waiting game." He agreed.

"An interesting waiting game." Zane added.

"An excited waiting game."

"Painful..."

Dax nodded.

"When do you plan on killing Blaine?"

Dax's eyes snapped to look at Zane. "Never." He said instantly.

Zane sighed. "I was kind of hoping-"

"Well, hope no more. I'm not killing her." Dax said and glared at Zane.

Zane shrugged. "Just wondering."

"No." Dax narrowed his eyes. "I wouldn't even dream of doing such a thing."

"Humans are funny." Zane chuckled.

Shortly after Dax left, Blaine went to have a cold shower to try and help snap her mind back to sober. It worked a bit, she was still a bit light headed though. She went back to her room and changed into jeans and a long red-sleeved shirt. She moved to Dax's bedroom and knocked lightly on the door as she looked at him sitting at his desk. "Dax?"

"Yes?" He asked and looked up, hoping she wouldn't come any closer. The notebook was open on his desk with the piece of paper sitting on top.

She eyed him for a moment before sighing. "I ah... wanted to apologize again..." She murmured. "You know... now that I can think clearly..."

Dax shook his head. "No, it's alright." He said and smiled softly. He turned the chair to face her and leaned forward with his elbows on his knee's. "Do you feel better?"

She nodded. "Yes. I feel much better than this morning..."

Dax nodded. "That's good."

She nodded and sighed. "Are you doing work? I can leave you be..."

Dax shook his head and flipped the notebook closed. "Nah, just jotting down a few things." He laughed lightly and turned back to smile at Blaine.

She smiled softly. "Uh.. while I'm thinking of it. I don't work tomorrow, so I was thinking maybe I could do some grocery shopping but.. I'll need money."

Dax nodded. "Here." He reached into his pants pocket and pulled out his wallet. He pulled out 8060 yen, holding out towards her. "Just incase we both forget later tonight."

She smiled slightly and walked over to take the money, putting it in her pocket until she went back to her room. "Thanks..."

Dax nodded. "Thank you." He smiled.

She rolled her eyes. "I haven't bought food yet."

Dax laughed lightly. "That's okay. I'm saying thank you anyways."

She smiled slightly and bent down to press her lips lightly to his. "I love you, Dax..."

Dax reached up to caress her cheek. "I love you." He murmured.

Zane pretended to throw up. "And you wonder why I'm never around."

Dax laughed lightly. Blaine blushed and pulled back. "Wh-What's so funny?"

Dax shook his head. "It's not important." He shrugged.

"I'm unimportant?" Zane asked. "If it hadn't been for me, you wouldn't have the death note right now, and you wouldn't have been able to save yourself or her."

Dax laughed again and shook his head. "Silly, silly." He sighed.

Zane pretended to barf again. "Alright, it's kind of weird when you use pep talk with me."

Dax shrugged. Blaine stared at Dax with completely confusion.

"So, if River and Miyah were to show up, would you be ready?" Dax asked.

Blaine nodded slowly. "Y-Yeah..."

Dax nodded as well. "That's good."

Blaine smirked. "They're going to show up any moment, aren't they?"

Dax shrugged. "Possibly." He chuckled.

Blaine sighed and moved to sit on his lap with a smirk. "Uh huh, sure."

Dax laughed lightly and looked up at her. "What? They might be." He chuckled.

"That might, is sounding a lot more like a, they are."

"And if they are?"

Blaine shrugged. "I don't care... s-so long as Miyah doesn't question me..." She murmured.

Dax nodded. "It'll tell her to leave it alone." He murmured.

She nodded. "Thanks."

Dax nodded and wrapped his arms around her waist. "Were you planning on doing anything today?" He asked.

Blaine smirked. "Well, since you took my sake, no."

A knock came at the front door, followed by the door bell. Dax looked up at Blaine and smiled. "I guess you want to get it?"

Blaine smirked and shook her head. "Nope, this time it's yours." She stated, moving off of his lap.

Dax sighed befre moving to throw Blaine over his shoulder. The door bell rang again. Dax chuckled and made his way to the front door. He opened it and smiled at his friends.

River looked at Dax with a blankly expression. "Greet us with a butt?"

Miyah laughed. "Seems like you two were having fun."

Dax shrugged. "Sure, you could call it that."

Blaine rolled her eyes and sighed. "You can put me down anytime now..."

"Nah, I'm good." Dax said and laughed, ushering the two inside.

River and Miyah kicked their shoes off before making their way to the livingroom.

"More alcohol?" Miyah said and waved her hands towards the bottle.

Dax laughed and scratched his head. "It's empty."

"You drank the whole bottle?" Miyah gasped.

Dax laughed and shook his head before moving to pick the bottle up. "Don't worry about it."

Miyah sighed and face palmed. "And you wonder why I was afraid to leave you alone."

Dax laughed. "I'm a big boy." He said and moved to the kitchen to the dispose of the bottle. "Here that? I'm getting flack for you." He said sarcastically and chuckled.

Blaine struggled to get back to her feet. "I never said you had to." She shrugged. "Besides, her being a nurse, I'm sure she will notice something off about me."

Dax shrugged before returning to the livingroom. "So, what were you two up to this morning?"

River laughed. "Someone singing in the shower."

Miyah laughed. "And?"

River shrugged. "Girls."

Miyah laughed. "Boys." She scoffed and rolled her eyes sarcastically.

Blaine was sitting beside Dax on the couch, watching the three as they spoke in English.

"So, uh...Dax. Can I speak with you?" Miyah asked in english.

Dax glanced at Blaine and then turned back to Miyah with a shrug. "I guess." He turned to Blaine and tapped her knee. "I'll be right back."

Blaine nodded. "Have fun."

Dax led Miyah out of the livingroom and into the hall. Miyah shook her her and continued down the hall until they reached Dax's room. She stepped in and closed the door behind Dax. "Did you speak with Blaine?" She asked as she leaned against the door.

"Hey." River said and positioned himself in a cooler position on the chair he sat in.

Blaine glanced at River and smirked, shaking her head. She understood the single word he said and replied with an Enlgish hello.

"How are you?" River asked and smiled.

Blaine had caught that too but didn't know how to reply so she shrugged.

River nodded. He pointed towards Blaine and said. "You..." Then he made a heart with his fingers. "Love Dax..." Then he made a big circle with his hands around him. "Lots..?"

She rolled her eyes and laughed. "If only you knew how stupid you look doing that." She said in Japanese, chuckling. Finally she nodded in reply to his question. "I... do..." She murmured in English. She had picked up on some English words when she was in highschool, and then she had a English-Japanese speaking friend at work, and then there was Dax to help her as well.

River nodded. "He's pretty cool." River glanced towards the exit to the hallway.

Blaine shrugged, not knowing what he had said. She sighed and glanced down at her jewlery that was still on the table from the night before. "Do...you dislike me?" Blaine asked in English, glancing over at River.

River shook his head. "No, of course not! Why would I?" He asked, his facing twisting in confusion. "I mean, if Dax loves you...then there's obviously more then meets the eye." He laughed nervously and scratched the back of his neck.

Blaine only caught a few words. She sighed and shrugged. She got up to walk over to the computer and motioned for River to follow. She went to the internet and brought up a translater. She typed in, "I figured this would be easier for you and I..."

River laughed. "Good idea." He said and nodded.

Blaine smiled softly and turned back to type, "So how long have you known Dax?"

River replied and typed, "I've known him since he first started university four years ago. I was on my second year, he was on his first. We were in the cafteria and he tripped by our table." River laughed at the memory. "Miyah was the one who invited him to hang out with us - she claimed he seemed like a fun guy if he was able to laugh at himself."

Blaine read his answer quickly and laughed slightly herself. She replied, "That sounds like something Dax would do..."

River nodded. "Definitely." He said and laughed again. He wrote it down when she looked at him expecantly.

Blaine chuckled before sighing. "Conversation is difficult to make with you..."

River shrugged. "I knew I should have taken Japanese when I had the chance." He murmured. Then typed: I'm not very linguistic.

"Niether am I." She typed back.

River nodded and glanced back towards the exit to the hall. Blaine smirked and quickly typed, "Do you have a crush on Miyah? You two look cute."

River bursted out laughing then contained himself. He cleared his throat and began to type, "No, no. I'm not interested in Miyah like that. We had our fill of each other a while ago and it didn't work out well. We're too much alike."

Blaine shrugged. "I guess that make sense. Shame though, you two really do look like a decent couple."

River shrugged. "That's what everyone told us, but they never saw us fight or argue much." He chuckled and continued to write. "Besides, I do have one in mind. And Miyah likes someone else."

Blaine nodded. "Yeah, Dax."

River sighed and nodded. "Dax." He said.

Blaine leaned back in the chair and sighed. She glanced at River and attempted to say in English. "He's mine."

River chuckled. "He's been yours since we've met him." He winked. After noticing her questioning look, he rolled his eyes playfully and laughed before typing it into the computer.

Her face turned a light shade of red as she read it. She laughed nervously and nodded before typing, "Apparently you two knew that even before I did."

River chuckled. "Twenty woman." River typed, let her read it, then erased it to type more. "I've tried twenty times to set him up with someone, but each time he'd turn them down. And I mean, they were woman men looked towards as soon as they walked in the room, but he never took a bite. He always acted distant or uninterested. The fifteenth woman, he turned her down flat and told her about you." He chuckled and sat back as she read.

She chuckled and shook her head. "Stupid Dax." She murmured in English.

River shrugged. "I never could understand that man."

Blaine sighed and looked down the hallway that Miyah and Dax had left to - she could guess what they were talking about, but she wondered what was taking so long. River noticed Blaine reaction to look down the hall and typed, "Shall we go see what's going on?"

Blaine typed, "No. I know what's going on... I just don't like it..."

"What is it?" River asked.

Blaine shook her head and typed, "I told Miyah something last night when I was drunk, she basically forced me to tell Dax, and now they're talking about it... nothing you need to concern yourself with, or rather... don't bother with it."

River sighed. He hated being out of the loop, but he knew he shouldn't pry. Instead he nodded.

"Are you sure it's all good now?" Miyah asked.

Dax nodded his head and put his face in his hands as he sat on the bed. "I'm sure." He replied.

Miyah shook her head. "Just because she told you doesn't mean everything is "okay", Dax." Miyah frowned.

Dax sighed and lifted his face. "Don't worry, the guys are taken care of."

"How so?"

"One was already in jail, another had been in a car crash and was killed. One moved away, but hey? And the other two, I paid a visit."

Miyah's eyes widened slightly. "You didn't do anything reckless, did you Dax?"

Dax shook his head and stood back up. "Don't worry, Miyah. I'm not stupid."

Miyah frowned and shook her head. "Humans are capable of crazy things, no matter the person or what was going on."

Dax sighed. "I'm not-"

"Most people who do things are the least likely people. I hear it all the time, families: "Johny wouldn't do that!" I'm not saying you would, but..." Her voice trailed off.

Dax laughed and moved forward to wrap his arms around Miyah and sighed. "Don't worry, Miyah. I'm not reckless."

"Well, considering the alcohol you-"

Dax shook his head. "Leave it be, it's not important."

Miyah sighed and leaned into Dax's embrace, but Dax stepped back. "We should probably return, they'll prbably be wondering what's going on."

Miyah nodded and took one last glance around the room. "Your room looks like your dorm. Still stuck in university mode?" She chuckled.

Dax shrugged. "I didn't bring too much stuff from Canada. Only important things."

"Family pictures aren't impor..." Miyah caught herself a little too late and turned to frown at Dax. "Sorry."

Dax shook his head. "No, it's fine." He waved her off and sighed as his eyes drifted around the room as well.

Once Dax and his parents settled down in Canada, he began to see his parents less and less. Eventually it got to the point they were hardly around, so there was hardly ever a time when pictures had been taken, or his prents had taken Dax out somewhere fun. It got to the point where they had drifted apart, son from parents, and Dax learned to take care of himself. He didn't like pictures that much anyways. The only picture he kept was of himself and Blaine when they were children, and it was in his wallet; he wondered if Blaine had actually ever seen it.

Miyah sighed and made her way over to the desk. "Clean as can be." She murmured and reached for the black notebook on his table.

Dax's eyes widened slightly and he reached for Miyah's wrist to pull her back into an embrace. Miyah gasped at the sudden pull and change in Dax.

"Alright, I'll admit I've missed you." Dax murmured and glanced over Miyah's head at the notebook. He sighed in relief inwardly that she hadn't actually touched the book.

Miyah softened and melted into the embrace, wrapping her arms around Dax's back. "You know, you've never actually told me what you do here in Japan." She whispered.

"I'm a private school english teacher." He replied and began to lead her back to the living room.

Miyah sighed and followed him, enjoying the least bit of his hand holding hers.

When they returned to the livingroom, Blaine was staring at them while River typed into the computer. Dax let go of Miyah's hand and waved at Blaine.

"Sorry we took so long." Dax said.

River turned his head to smile at the two. "'Bout time!"

Blaine continued to eye the pair. She bit the inside her her cheek and sighed. "It's fine..." She murmured.

River stood straight and stretched his back from leaning over and typing. "Are you two up for a movie?"

Dax chuckled and shook his head. "He have one person who can really only speak Japanese, and one who really only knows English..."

River shrugged. "It's called renting."

Dax sighed and turned to Blaine. "Up for renting a movie tonight?" He asked and smiled.

Blaine eyed Dax for a moment and nodding. "Guess you lied..." She smirked.

Dax reached up to scratch his head. "We'll still have later tonight. River was referring to renting a movie now."

Blaine shrugged. "Alright."

"I'll go pick the movie." River chuckled.

"I'm afraid." Miyah and Dax said in unison and then laughed.

River laughed as well before moving between the two. "I'll be back." He said in an Arnold Schwarzenegger voice and clicked his tongue before pulling his shoes on and leaving the house. Dax waited until two seconds after the door closed, River reopened it and poked his head in.

"Where-"

"Down the street three blocks, right, two blocks, left." Dax said.

River nodded and disappeared again. Dax laughed before moving to sit on the couch. "I'm curious to which movie he'll pick."

"I should have went with him." Miyah sighed.

Dax shrugged. "Is it much to say I think I have faith in him this one time?"

Miyah laughed. "Maybe."

Blaine listened to them as they spoke in Japanese. She sighed and got up from the computer chair to move to the kitchen. After a minute, dax excused himself for a drink and made his way to the kitchen. He pulled a glass out of the cupboard and took the purified water from the fridge and poured some into his cup before returning it to it's place. He took a sip and looked towards Blaine who was standing on top of the counter on the other side of the room.

He choked slightly on the water and swallowed. "Blaine?"

Blaine turned back to look at Dax and sighed deeply. She moved to sit down and lowered her head.

"What are you doing?" He asked and moved across the room to stand in front of her. He opened the cupboard door wider to look up. He could see just the top of a sake bottle, but just the top. "I found the stash." He whispered and looked back down at Blaine.

Blaine shrugged. "You left Miyah..."

Dax shrugged. "She can wait, what's..." Dax's voice trailed off and he frowned. "Blaine, I don't like her..." He whispered and lifted her face.

Blaine shrugged and looked away from him.

"I don't. She's a friend, nothing more." He murmured and frowned. "You're the one I li- love."

Blaine shook her head. "Why not like someone like Miyah? She has money, pretty, and doesn't have a burdening childhood to put on you.." She muttered, her head lowering again.

Dax let out a groan and shook his head. "No, Blaine. I don't like her, it's you I'm interested in." He stated and wrapped his arms around Blaine's neck; he had set the glass down on the counter top. "And you cannot say she doesn't have a burdening childhood; you don't know her past." He whispered.

Blaine shrugged. "If you don't like her, why did it take so long to talk to her, and then return holding her hand?" Blaine muttered.

Dax's eyes widened slightly. "Holding her hand? I was pulling her back to the livingroom." He murmured. "And we were talking about something, before it led into others things." He shrugged. "I'm sorry it took a while - we weren't doing anything though."

Blaine sighed and nodded. "You're not going to let me get that sake, are you?"

Dax shook his head. "I already said no." He whispered and held her tightly. "Please, hug me back."

Blaine wrapped her arms around Dax's torso, closing her eyes as she nuzzled her face into his neck.

"I love you." He whispered and kissed the side of her head.

"I-I love you too." She whispered, hugging him tighter.

"Do you believe I love you?" He asked.

"Of course I do." She murmured. "Why wouldn't I?"

"Just making sure." He whispered and pulled back to smile at her. "Will you feel alright coming back?"

She shrugged. "I kind of have to anyway, don't I?"

Dax chuckled. "I have to monitor you somehow. I don't think you have any extra baby monitors laying around either."

She let out a small laugh before reaching up to ruffle his hair slightly. "You're so silly, Dax."

Dax shrugged and laughed as he looked up at her arm, her hand resting on his head. "I don't think you can mess it up anymore than it already is."

She smirked. "Oh I know I can't."

Dax chuckled and moved his hands up to mess Blaine's hair. "Alright, come on."

She stared at him blankly. "Your hair cannot be messed up... but mine can." She smirked and reached up to fix it.

Dax grabbed her wrist and pulled her down off the counter, closing the cupboard door before leading her back to the livingroom. Miyah looked up from her lap and turned to look at the two entering. She couldn't contain her laugh when she saw Blaine's hair.

"You look as if you just climbed out of bed!" She laughed.

Blaine sighed and tried to fix it again. "Thank Dax for that one..."

Miyah nodded towards Dax who shrugged back.

"I think it looks cute." Dax laughed and ruffled her hair a little more before they sat down on the couch beside Miyah, Dax in the middle.

Blaine sighed again and leaned into Dax's side. "Think your friend got lost?" She muttered.

Dax and Miyah both shook their heads. "He takes directions pretty well. His job calls for it." Miyah laughed lightly.

Blaine laughed slightly. "I guess that's a good point."

A few minutes later, River returned to the house and made him way in. He kicked off his shoes and made his way to the livingroom. "Alright, I'm back!" He anounced and made his way to the television. He figured out how to plug the movie in and turned out the lights. "I bought goodies as well." He said and rummaged through the bags, pulling out a bag of Smartfood white popcorn and a variety of choices in chips.

"What's the movie?" Dax asked.

"Watch and see!" River chuckled and nestled himself between Miyah and Dax. Dax sighed and moved over to the chair beside the couch, pulling Blaine with him and sitting her in his lap. He smiled and turned towards the television.

Blaine smiled slightly as she moved herself into a small ball in his lap. She rested her head against his chest as she reached to grab his hands, entwining their fingers as she turned her attention to the television as well.

Considering the commercials before the movie, Dax guessed it was some horror film. His suspicions were correct when the start-up screen came on to say "Resident Evil: Apocalypse." Dax chuckled and shook his head at River.

"You and your zombies films."

River shrugged. "They're pretty good, man."

Dax sighed and settled back into the chair as River pressed play on the remote. By the end of the movie, Blaine had unexpectedly fallen asleep against Dax. Her breathing was deep as she laid comfortably in his arms.

"Well, that was a good movie!" River said, despite his seeing it for the fifth time.

Miyah sighed then nodded towards Blaine. "She didn't think so."

Dax yawned and turned his head down to Blaine. Near the end of the movie, Dax had noticed Blaine had fallen asleep and began to pay more attention to Blaine's deep rhythmic breathing. She had murmured a few things in her sleep as well. The distraction from the movie made Dax begin to feel tired as well.

"Aparentally the same with Dax." Miyah laughed.

Dax shook his head. "No, it's not that." He yawned again.

"Mhm." River looked at him skeptically.

Dax sighed and looked towards the television. Before he could talk River began, "We should leave you two be, I guess. I mean, since you're both tired." He chuckled lightly. "Sorry to pick a boring movie."

Dax laughed and shook his head. "No, it was fine. I liked it."

River rolled his eyes playfully then laughed. "See yah, man."

Dax nodded. "I work tomorrow, by the way."

"We know." Miyah smiled. "We might bug you after you get home, maybe not." She winked and the two of them left.

Dax sighed and closed his eyes, resting his head lightly against hers and took in a deep breath. The scent of coconut filled his nose and he smiled softly.

"Have you checked yet?" Zane asked, his voice coming from the door.

Dax looked up tiredly and shook his head. "I know it wouldn't have failed."

Zane shrugged. "Just thought that you would enjoy the satisfaction."

Dax shook his head. "I don't enjoy the killing, I enjoy the justice." He murmured and glanced down at Blaine, hoping she wouldn't wake.

"Not how it seemed at first." Zane stated.

"Justice is the obsession, Zane." He whispered.

Blaine then stirred slightly. Her hands gripped at Dax's shirt as she pressed her face further against his chest.

"Blaine?" Dax whispered softly and covered her hand with his.

She grunted and squeezed her eyes tighter. "Wakey, wakey." He whispered and shook her hand lightly.

She squeezed her eyes shut again before opening her eyes. "Wh-What?" She murmured, looking up at him tiredly.

"It's not even bed time yet." He whispered and chuckled. "Will a nap throw you off?"

She shook her head. "I'm just tired from drinking earlier." She took a glance around the room. "D-Did I make your friends leave? I'm sorry..." She whispered.

Dax shook his head. "Nah, it was a team effort." He chuckled. "You fell asleep...and...maybe me a little drowzy myself..." He chuckled again.

She smiled slightly and nuzzled her face into his chest. "Clearly I wasn't too heavy to sleep here..."

"Nah, I was quite comfortable." He murmured. "Were you?"

She smiled and nodded. "Very." She sighed and looked up at Dax. "I wish you didn't have to work tomorrow..." She whispered.

"Going to miss me?" He asked and chuckled.

She nodded. "I miss you all the time..." She whispered with a small blush.

"Aww." Dax chuckled. "Wittle Blainey admits to missing me."

She blushed more and buried her face into his chest. "I-Is the nickname needed?" She muttered.

"Blainey?" He laughed softly. "Don't like it?"

Blaine shrugged. "N-Not when you use it to make fun of me."

Dax thought for a moment then laughed. "No...what was that nickname I called you when we were young?" Dax tried to think of it.

"B-Blainey B-Bear..." She muttered quietly, her face beat red.

"Right..." He chuckled and hugged her tightly. "My Blainey-Bear."

Blaine shook her head. "S-Stick to Blainey!"

Dax shrugged. "I quite enjoy you as Blainey Bear." Dax laughed.

Blaine smirked. "What if I started to call you my Daxy Waxy again like I did when we were younger?" She smirked.

Dax laughed. "Right...forgot about that one." He murmured and turned his face away.

"Again I say it...barf." Zane groaned. "Why did you have to pick the death note?" He sighed and left the room.

Blaine smiled. "I like it... Daxy." She chuckled.

"You're diminishing my manhood." Dax sighed and shook his head.

Blaine smirked and reached up to poke Dax's cheek. "And calling me Blainey - Bear doesn't destory the tough image I have?"

Dax shrugged. "I think it balances that image. I mean, I like 'em bad, but I can't handle too much danger." He smirked.

Her face turned red as she diverted her gaze. "And there you go embaressing me..." SHe muttered.

Dax shrugged. "No one's here, it's only me." He chuckled.

Blaine shook her head. "Y-You've never admitted that you "like 'em bad" to me... i-it's unexpected..." She muttered.

Dax laughed. "Well, not necessarily bad..." He shrugged.

"But I am bad..."

"And I love you." He smirked.

She turned her face back towards his and smiled slightly. She moved her hand up to caress his cheek as she pressed her lips to his. Dax pressed forward and tightened his arms around her, smiling against her lips. She blushed faintly as she moved both her arms around his neck as she pressed her lips harder to his.

"Cute blush." He chuckled and closed his eyes, smothering her lips with his.

Her face deepened in colour as she mumbled something agianst his lips.

"Hm?" He asked and pulled back slightly with a smirk.

"I said, that you're cruel.."

"Thank you." He chuckled.

Blaine rolled her eyes before moving her lips to his neck, kissing it lightly. Dax chuckled lightly and leaned back into the chair, closing his eyes. She smirked slightly as she moved her one hand down his chest gently. "You're laughing at me?" She whispered.

"I am." He murmured.

"Why?" She whispered, kissing his neck again.

"It's me, I'm allowed to." He replied and chuckled again.

Blaine rolled her eyes and moved back to look at Dax. "That's not a reason at all..."

"Alright..I'm not laughing at you, but you are cute."

A blush fell over her face yet again. "Shut up."

Dax shrugged. "You asked."

Blaine let out a dramatic sigh and got up from his lap to stretch. "Maybe I'll just go get some sake." She smirked, glancing over her shoulder to look at Dax's expression.

Dax shook his head. "Better not ente that kitchen, Miss- ...Blainey-Bear." He smirked.

Blaine whirled around and set her hands on the arms of the chair as she leaned closer to Dax with a smirk. "Do you really wanna go there with that name?"

Dax shrugged. "Blainey-Bear."

Blaine leaned closer to his face and bit his bottom lip gently. "Shut up, Dax..." She murmured, searching his eyes.

"I don't take flak from students." He whispered and narrowed his eyes playfully.

She gasped and pulled back slightly. "Student? I'm not your student. I'm your best friend and girlfriend." She smirked.

Dax shrugged. "And my student considering I teach you english." He chuckled.

She shook her head. "That's not fair."

Dax shrugged. "Perfectly fair...Blainey-Bear."

"You don't call your students embaressing nicknames!" She groaned, blushing again.

"You're an exception."

"No, no, no!"

"Yes, yes, yes!"

Blaine shook her head. "I am not your student, and you cannot call me that..."

Dax shrugged and pushed himself past Blaine to stand. "Sure I can." He said and started to walk towards the hallway. "What's stopping me?"

Blaine smirked and ran after Dax. She quickly jumped up on his back and moved her head beside his. "I will make you stop." She stated.

Dax shrugged and support her up on her back. Instead of turning down the hall towards his room, he walked to the front door and opened it, walking outside to take in the fresh air. Blaine looked at Dax with confusion. "What are you doing now?"

"Thought I'd get fresh air." He shrugged. "Weren't you going to make me stop calling you Blainey Bear? You're not doing too well at that."

Blaine quickly clasped her hands over his mouth and moved her mouth to his neck. "I haven't tried yet." She whipsered, grazing her teeth over his neck before biting down on it gently.

Dax moved out further until he was on the sidewalk. He mumbled something into her hands. Blaine smirked and moved to look at him. "You're not wearing shoes, Dax..."

He shrugged and nodded down the street, mumbling something else into her hands. She sighed and pulled her hands back. "What?"

"Just letting you know there are people coming." He chuckled and leaned back against the fence in their front yard, pinning her to it as he looked down the street to the predestrians were walking towards them.

Blaine shrugged. "What's your point? You're the one with a girl on your back."

Dax chuckled evilly and continued to watch the people. Blaine's face twisted in confusion. "Wh-What are you thinking?"

"I think they would like to hear your nickname, don't you think?"

Blaine's eyes widened as she clasped her hands over his mouth again. "Don't you dare!"

Just as the predestrians approached, Dax moved his hands to pry hers from his mouth. "Hey, Blainey Bear..." Dax started just as the people were passing. "What do you think we should do today, Blainey Bear?" Emphasizing the nickname.

Blaine's face went beat red as she rested her head against his to hide her face. "I hate you.."

The people glanced back, giggled and continued forward. The girl on the left whispered something to the one on the right and they continued on.

"I think they liked it." Dax smiled.

Blaine shook her head. "I. Hate. You."

"Huh. That's strange, because I love you."

Blaine groaned. "Put me down!"

Dax shook his head, and returned towards the house. He stopped at the door and allowed Blaine to her feet. "Alright, you're free."

Blaine smirked and quickly moved past Dax and into the house. She waved slightly before closing the door and locking it. Dax chuckled and shook his head. Had she forgotten? Dax reached into his pocket and pulled out the keys, holding them up for her to see through the door window. He shook his head with a smirk. Blaine's mouth gaped - she thought he forgot them in the house. She sighed and unlocked the door before running off down the hall.

Dax opened the door and saw her disappear into her room. He closed the door and made his way down the hall to her room, pushing the door open slowly, bracing for one of her many attacks. Blaine smirked and quickly threw herself into his arms. Before he could react, she pressed her lips roughly to his before pulling back and moving to her bed. She crossed her legs and smirked. She stuck a finger in the air and nodded. "Very suiting, my Daxy Waxy."

Dax rose his brow as he looked suspiciously at her. He noticed that she wore bright red lipstick and his eyes widened slightly before he moved to the mirror.

"Really?" He groaned. He moved to wipe the lip stick on his sleeve but thought better of it; his shirt was white, and red would ruin it.

He turned back to glare at Blaine. "You just had to." He murmured and shook his head.

Blaine wiped the remaining lipstick - though most of it was on Dax now - on her sleeve that was red, so it didn't matter to her. She smirked and shrugged. "You embaressed me. I embaress you... besides, I'll get you like this in public one day; guarentee it." she giggled.

"Alright, so you got me once, I got you back. You get me again, now I'm going to have to get you back worse. Do it in public, and you'll be completely sorry." He smirked.

Blaine shook her head. "You embaressed me once, then twice. I still get one." She smirked.

Dax's brow rose. "Hm? Twice? When-"

"By calling me Blaine Bear again here in the house, and then taking me into public with it." She shook her head and smirked. "I got you back in the house. I still have to get you in public."

Dax chuckled and straightened as he walked over to stand in front of Blaine. "I wonder if River and Miyah would like the nickname." He said.

Blaine shook her head as her eyes widened. She reached up for his collar and pulled him down onto her bed. She moved to kiss him gently before pulling back and using her sleeve to wipe off the lipstick on his lips. "Don't... you... dare..."

Dax shrugged before moving to pin her down to the bed. "If I do?"

She smirked. "I... I'll ignore you for the rest of the day."

Dax laughed. "Seven hours? I could deal with it."

She shook her head. "Not if I just left the house completely. Also you have work tomorrow, so really, you wouldn't see me until you got home."

"Thus the reason I'm not letting you go anywhere." He smirked.

She shook her head. "You don't get that option."

"Oh, but I do." He chuckled. "I don't think you'll be leaving any time soon like this."

Blaine smirked. "So you'll stay here like this until you go to work tomorrow?" She raised a brow and laughed. "No... I will eventually get out of this."

Dax shrugged. "I'll keep you as long as I can." He chuckled and dropped his weight completely on top of her. "This could be comfortable for the night as well."

Blaine gasped and shook her head. "Get off... Daxy!"

Dax shook his head and laid the side of his face on top of hers. "A little uncomfortable for the pillow, but it'll do."

Blaine moved her head to the side. "Don't make me eat your hair..."

He chuckled. "Sorry, but this is what you'll have to pay for threatening to leave."

Blaine smirked. She quickly used all her strength to try and push Dax to the side of her so she could get up. Before she could fully push him off, Dax grabbed her wrist and pinned her hands above her head. He pulled back to look at her and shook his head. "No you don't."

Blaine smirked. "I believe you've pinned me like this before... excpet it was when I was at the hospital.. you didn't want me to leave then either."

Dax thought for a moment and then sighed. "See what I have to go through with you?" He shook his head in exasperation.

Blaine shrugged and smirked. "Last time you did this to me we weren't dating." She laughed. "And I remember how badly I wanted you to kiss me then."

"Are you insinuating something?" He asked and rose a brow.

She shrugged. "Am I?"

Dax smirked and leaned his face down to press his lips to her neck. "Are you?" He asked.

She gasped slightly and smirked. "P-Possibly..."

He moved his lips to her collar bone and kissed it gently. "Not good enough."

She bit her lip before sighing. "K-Kiss me, Dax... please.."

Dax smirked and moved his lips to hers, kissing her roughly. "There you go." He murmured.

She closed her eyes as she moved her lips slightly against his. She struggled to get her arms free but it was futile. "I'm still pinning you." Dax stated. "Not letting you go that easily." He chuckled.

"I-I won't leave..." She whispered agianst his lips.

"How can I trust you?" He asked.

She opened her eyes and smirked. "Because you love me."

He shook his head. "Doesn't convince me."

She pouted out her lip. "But Daxy..."

"Blainey..."

Her face heated up slightly. "Damnit.."

Dax chuckled and moved his lips back to her collar bone. "I don't think the nickname suits this situation."

"F-For me or for you?" She murmured, closing her eyes again.

"Both." He replied.

She smirked and shrugged. "I think it works for you right now."

Dax shook his head and lightly bit her skin. "No, I don't think so..."

She gasped and tried struggling again.

"Just don't struggle, Blaine." He murmured and bit a little rougher.

She stopped struggling and sighed. "When will you g-get off?"

"Are you really wanting me to?" He asked.

"W-Well no..." She trailed off as her face turned red.

"Then why does it matter?" He asked.

"B-Because I want use of my hands..."

"Getting off and using hands are two different things." He whispered and pulled his hands back.

She smirked and moved her arms around his back. "I thought it was similar..."

Dax shook his head. "I've still got you pinned."

"I-If I wanted I could get you off now since I can use my arms again..."

Dax smirked and rolled over so that Blaine was on top. "Beat you to it." He paused for a moment. "That happens often, doesn't it?" He chuckled.

Blaine raised an eyebrow and smirked. "Maybe you should learn to be quiet more often." She chuckled and moved her lips to his.

"Should I?" He murmured and pressed his lips harder to hers.

She nodded and smirked against his lips. "Yes."

"And I think you should talk a little more." He murmured and wrapped his arms around her waist.

"And if I were to talk more, what would you want me to say?" She whispered, moving her arms around his neck as she moved her lips gently against his.

"Things you only say in your head." He whispered.

She shook her head. "Heck no."

"Things I should know." He murmured.

"You don't need to know what I think inside my head." She whispered.

"Maybe I should sometimes." He murmured.

"Like when I thought you liked Miyah?" She murmured quietly, pulling back from his lips to seach his face.

Dax nodded. "Yes."

She frowned and sighed. "Okay... I can do that."

Dax nodded. "Good." He whispered and rolled so he was on top again. He moved his lips to her neck. "I'd like that a lot."

She smiled slightly and closed her eyes. "Anything else, Daxy Waxy?" She smirked.

Dax sighed. "You should get a new nickname for me at least."

"As should you."

"I'll keep that in mind." He whispered and placed his hands on her hips, his lips moving to her collar bone again.

She bit back a moan and nodded. "As will I."

Dax chuckled. "Good." He whispered.

Blaine smirked. "So, now what will we do?"

"About what?" Dax asked.

"We've embaressed one another, played around... now what will we do?"

"Well, I don't know about you, but I'm planning the bigest embarrassment for you." He chuckled.

"No! I said I still have a free one! You can't get me back!"

"That's why I'm going to embarrass you so bad, nothing will get me back." He murmured and moved back to her neck.

She shook her head. "That's not fair, Dax."

"Fair enough." He breathed.

She shook her head. "No..."

He nodded, and moved down to kiss her stomach. "It definitely is."

She gasped. She shook her head, now blushing again. "Wh-What are you doing?"

"What do you think?" He asked and bit her side lightly.

She laughed slightly and grabbed his back. "I-It tickles..."

Dax laughed lightly as he placed butterfly kissed over her skin. She shivered beneath him and sighed contently. "D-Dax..." She whispered.

His hands travelled lightly over her sides and he moved back up to kiss her softly. She moved her hands back around his neck as she kissed back gently.

"I see I'm interrupting something." A voice came from the doorway.

Dax assumed it was only Zane and ignored the voice. Blaine pushed Dax off, blushing as she looked to the doorway to see River. Dax couldn't contain his laughter as he looked towards River. River simply looked back with confusion.

"I'm sorry...I...didn't know." Dax laughed.

River's eyes turned to Blaine and he looked at her with shrugged in response as she looked to Dax. "Didn't you hear his voice?"

Dax laughed and nodded. "And?"

Blaine blushed and crossed her arms. "Personally I don't want to be watched..."

Dax stopped laughing and shook his head. "I...wasn't really paying attention to his voice at the time." He shrugged. "Didn't think anything of it."

Blaine chuckled lightly and looked to River. "Hi." She said in English with a small smile.

River nodded to Blaine.

"Well, Miyah and I decided to go to the beach, and we were coming to see if you two would like to come. We saw the car in the driveway, but you weren't answering." He shrugged. "Sorry for the intrusion...I see you two were busy."

Blaine only picked up a few words, but still blushed. Dax chuckled and turned towards Blaine.

"Up for the beach?" He asked.

Blaine smiled gently and shrugged. "Sounds fun."

Dax smirked and turned to look at River. "Alright, we're game."

River nodded. "We'll meet you at Isshiiki beach."

Dax smirked. "You know of that beach?"

River laughed. "Looked it up."

Dax nodded. "Sounds good with me."

River nodded and turned back. Before leaving he glanced back at Dax and chuckled. "You must really love this girl."

Dax chuckled, but before he could say anything, River left. Dax sighed and turned back to Blaine. "Isshiiki beach. Sounds like lots of fun tonight." He smirked.

Blaine nodded, blushing faintly. "Finally something we can do that won't make me feel guilty."

Dax chuckled placed one last kiss on her neck. "And it's fun." He whispered before standing and stretching.

Blaine sighed slightly. "Y-You won't... eye Miyah or anything... r-right?" She muttered, avoiding his gaze.

Dax turned around to look at her blankly. "I've been to the beach with Miyah many times, and I never looked at her that way." He said and leaned down over her. "But you...on the other hand..." He whispered and smirked before standing.

She blushed. "S-So should I be worried if I wear a two-piece?"

Dax shrugged. "You decide if you should."

Blaine sighed and stood up. She pressed her lips to his and slowly backed him up to the door before pulling back, resting her hand on her door. "We better hurry, your friends are waiting." She smirked.

Dax nodded and left from his room. It took him less than a minute to change into a pair of shorts and a T-shirt. He left for the bathroom and grabbed four towels; two extra's for when they climb back in the car if they were still wet. He waited at the door for Blaine patiently.

Blaine changed into a black and white two-piece bathing suit. She pulled on shorts and a tank top over top of it and makde her way out to the front door where she saw Dax standing. She smiled and reached to the hood beside the door to grab her sunglasses before placing them over her eyes. "I'm ready." She smirked.

Dax let out a smal laugh before they both left for the beach. Miyah and River were already there and in the water.

"The water's great!" Miyah shouted as she waved at the two.

Dax and Blaine found River and Miyah's stuff and placed their stuff down beside theirs. He reached for the bottom of his shirt and slid it off before reaching for a towel and laying it across the sand, placing his shirt on top of it. He grabbed the other and laid it out across the sand beside his for Blaine.

Blaine smiled gently at Dax before pulling off her shirt and shorts, tossing her sungalsses on top. She turned to look at Dax and smirked. "I believe we swam here a few weeks before you moved."

Dax chuckled. "If I remember correctly, we did." He nodded. "And you wore shorts and a T-shirt then."

She blushed faintly and shrugged. "Would you prefer that I wear that instead?"

Dax shook his head. "Nope."

She smiled and stepped closer to him. She quickly ruffled his hair before running off towards the water. Dax chuckled and slowly made his way slowly to the water. He use to be big on water, his parents always caled him a water baby; but as soon as he entered university, his love for water lessened. Blaine was already in the water when Dax reached the edge. Miyah was right, the water was nice; not too hot, nor too cold. He walked up to his knee's and stopped.

Blaine was by Miyah and River. She turned to look at Dax and raised an eyebrow. "Why are you stopping?" She called to him.

"He's not big on swimming." Miyah laughed. "We can only ever get him in so far, and only for so long." She sighed.

Blaine scoffed. "He used to love water!" She shook her head and swam towards Dax. "You didn't tell me you became so lame, Dax." She smirked.

"That's not the vibe I got back at the house." He said and smirked.

Blaine forced back her blush. "Why won't you come out deeper? You used to love water..."

Dax shrugged and moved to sit down. The water came up to his chest when sitting. "There, I'm in deeper." He smirked and laughed.

Blaine sat down beside him and rolled her eyes. "Seriously... why would you agree to swim with your friends and I if you dislike it?"

"I don't dislike it. I enjoy it here." He smiled.

"Oh come on, big baby!" River shouted from further out.

Miyah laughed and splashed River, which caused him to start a splashing war. Dax watched for a few minutes then turned back to Blaine.

"I'll come out a little further." He smiled and took her hand, swimming along as he pushed his feet at the bottom of the water.

She smiled to him as she gripped his hand tighter and started to pull him out towards River and Miyah. After moving a little bit out until the water was at Dax's chest while standing, Dax stopped.

"This is good enough." He smiled gently.

Blaine turned to look at Miyah and River. She smirked. "Miyah! River! Help me!"

Miyah and River stopped the splashing and turned to Blaine. They began to swim back towards the two, smirks on their faces.

"You don't want me to embarrass you, do you?" Dax turned to look at Blaine with an evil smirk. "I'd suggest you stop them."

Blaine sighed and then smirked. "I can handle Blainey-Bear if it means getting you out deeper."

Dax shook his head. "I figured as much. Something worse." He chuckled.

Blained smirked. "Like what? You got nothing to embaress me with!"

Dax rose an eyebrow. "Willing to gamble that?"

Blaine's eyes widened slightly. "I-I guess?"

Dax shrugged. "Alright..." Dax slightly sang and turned to watch as Miyah and River swam back in.

While they were getting closer, Dax pulled Blaine over to himself to face the others while he pressed his lips to her neck. "You'd better stop them quickly." He whispered.

Blaine raised an eyebrow. "How is this embaressing to me?"

Dax moved his hands over her stomach, his hand travelled down to her butt. "Stop them." He whispered.

Blaine blushed faintly. "That won't make me stop them..."

"I'll go further." He whispered and moved his lips to her collar bone.

She smirked. "I don't believe you at all."

Dax shrugged and glanced up. "It stopped them at least." He chuckled.

Blaine glanced at River and Miyah and sighed. "Cowards!" She called to them.

"I thought you two finished at the house." River called.

Dax shrugged and moved back from Blaine, swimming back towards shore.

Blaine shook her head and quickly tackled him into the water. "Dax, stay out here!"

Dax continued to swim towards shore until he was to his waist and stopped. "I'll stay here." He said.

Blaine glared at him. "You're boring at a beach..."

"Sorry." He murmured.

Miyah and River had followed and moved to grab his arms.

"Come on, big boy. It's about time you crossed that imaginary line." River said.

Dax shook his head. "Stop."

Miyah laughed. "Not this time."

After struggling for so long, the three of them managed to pull Dax out deeper than his chest. Dax finally gave up and swam out until he couldn't reach the ground.

"Happy?" He asked blankly.

Blaine nodded. "Very." She smiled and quickly dived under water.

Miyah laughed and disappeared under the water as well. River followed quickly after.

Dax sighed, waiting for the others to surface. He hated going under the water. Blaine finally surfaced in front of Dax. She wrapped her arms around his neck and pressed her lips gently to his as she kicked under water to keep them both above the water.

Dax gasped slightly as he kicked to stay above water. After a few seconds, Dax pulled back for air and for more strength. "You're making this harder." He chuckled.

She shrugged. "Did you not like my surprise kiss?"

Dax shook his head. "I did. It's just that it's hard to stay above water." He chuckled.

She smiled and looked around. "Your friends disappeared again." She smirked and then took a glance over him. She smirked and pressed her lips to his again before pulling him under the water.

Dax's eyes widened slightly as his head disappeared under water. The water stung his eyes slightly so he closed them and wrapped his arms around her torso. If she wanted to play it hard, he'd play it hard as well. He swam to the bottom of the water and pushed her against the ground. Sand stirred up around them as Dax pressed his lips hard against hers.

She forced herself not to gasp as she tried to hold her breath as long as she could - honestly she expected Dax to freak out and swim to the surface again. After a while, Dax began to lose his breath and they both swam to the surface to take a big gasp of air. River and Miyah were already at the surface looking around for the two.

"You scared us for a moment!" Miyah gasped and splashed the two. "Don't do that!" She laughed then gasped again. "Dax went under water?"

"I just can't figure this guy out. Guess it isn't fear, he would've swam away by now."

Dax sighed. "I told you, I just don't enjoy swimming as much anymore." He murmured.

River sighed and shook his head. "At least you're out here this time."

Dax glanced at Blaine and sighed. Blaine smirked. "You can thank me for that."

Miyah laughed. "You two really are a pair."

After a while of playing in the deep, Dax finally returned to where he could sit. The others stayed out in the deep end longer since they all loved the water too much. While Dax was sitting, Zane appeared and chuckled.

"The news aired three deaths." Zane stated.

"Thanks for the update." Dax said, slightly sarcastic.

Zane shrugged. "I hate water."

Dax nodded. "Same."

He noticed Miyah swimming in towards him, the other two no where in sight. When she was half way away, the other two surfaced and began to look around for her. Dax sighed and glanced at Zane.

"She's an interesting one." Zane chuckled.

Dax sighed, and went to reply when Miyah called out to him. She finally arrived in front of him and smiled.

"Not coming out again?" She asked.

Dax shook his head as Miyah sat down beside him. The water reached to her neck. Dax couldn't help but laugh; she looked like a floating head. Miyah pouted slightly with a questioning look. Dax simply shook his head and turned his head back to the horizon. The sun had already begun to settle, and it was close to the edge of the horizon, casting an orange glow over the sky.

"It's beautiful." Miyah whispered.

Dax nodded. "It definitely is." He said.

"I know River and I have been hanging out with the two of you a lot, but on wednesday, we were planning on going to Asakusa Hanayashiki."

Dax chuckled. Asakusa Hanatashiki was the oldest amusement park in Tokyo. He hadn't expected Miyah to be one for the musements parks. He guessed that Blaine would probably like the idea, so he shrugged then nodded. "It'll have to be after work."

Miyah nodded and laughed. She leaned over to hug him tightly and kissed his cheek. "It'll be great!" She laughed and began to swim off towards the others again.

Dax sighed and continued to watch the three. Blaine had seen Miyah hug and kiss Dax's cheek. She bit her lip and sighed before diving under water and swimming off deeper. River laughed and dived under to follow Blaine while Miyah tried to catch noticed River following her and smirked - no way was she going to let him catch her.

After a while, River slowed down and stopped. Miyah caught up and stopped to float with River while they both watched Blaine swim away. Blaine knew they had stopped back continued to swim further. After a bit she finally stopped and surfaced. She sighed deeply as she looked back to River and Miyah, and then Dax who was even further from them. She ran her hand through her hair and tried not to think, but it was futile. She began to think about the five men, and then Dax's reactions to it all. She still didn't understand why something that happened to her made him cry. And even more, why he was so set on killing the men. She finally sighed and started to swim back in. She swam right past River and Miyah to head towards shore. She was now by Dax and slowed down to give him a small smile before continuing towards shore.

Dax turned and followed Blaine. He grabbed her wrist and pulled her back. "You went out pretty far." He chuckled.

She shrugged. "I felt like it."

Dax smirked. "Just like when we were kids; always seeing who would venture out further."

She smiled faintly. "I always won."

"Which was odd; since you were tinnier than I." He smiled.

She chuckled. "I'm still tinnier than you."

Dax nodded. "Indeed you are."

She smiled slightly before sighing. "I've offically decided I don't like Miyah..." She muttered.

Dax frowned slightly. "I..." He paused. "...can't ask why." He shook his head and pulled her into a hug.

Blaine closed her eyes and wrapped her arms around him.

"Don't take her hugs or anything as personal, it's who she is. But, for you, I won't let her." He whispered and hugged her tightly.

She shrugged. "She'll be upset if you don't..." She muttered.

Dax shook his head. "She'll understand." He murmured.

Blaine shrugged. "If you say so..."

Dax shrugged. "She'll have to get use to it." He chuckled. "Besides, there's only one set of lips I want."

She blushed faintly and smiled. "I love you..." She whispered.

"I love you too." He chuckled and glanced back over his shoulder. The other two were swimming in now.

"Are you wanting to get out now?" He asked.

Blaine nodded. "Yeah." She pulled from his arms and headed in to shore.

After they had finished at the beach, Dax and Blaine had returned home to change into dry clothes before deciding to take a walk down town. It was a beautiful night, the sky was clear and there was a faint breeze passing by them. Blaine and Dax were walking hand and hand. She smiled gently as they two of them made simple converstation. They talked about how they would go to the amusment park on wednesday after Dax finished work. Blaine liked the idea very much. Eventually though, things turned bad. As the couple passed a dark alley, three men suddenly appeared. One of them whipped a bat across the side of Blaine's head and the other kicked Dax in the gut, knocking the wind from him as he fell to the sidewalk.

Blaine gasped in pain, her hand weakly reaching up to the wound as she tried to keep herself conscious. The men laughed and smirked at the two.

"Such a nice piece of work!" The one chuckled.

"I want to take her home." The other smirked as he walked towards Blaine, grabbing her by her hair to lift her off the ground.

She screamed out and tried to struggle free.

Dax gritted his teeth as the other kicked him in the gut again. Since the last time they had gotten into trouble when Blaine had been knocked out, Dax always took a small piece of paper from the death note and a pen along with him for if the situation would had happened again. He was almost tempted to forget about it this time since they were downtown, but was thankful he had thought otherwise.

He struggled to his feet and stepped back to watch the guys.

"Leave her be!" Dax shouted as he reached into his pants pocket.

"What're you going to do about it?" The man holding Blaine asked and chuckled. "Throw your paper and pen at me?"

Dax narrowed his eyes and quickly wrote the names he saw above each mans head down on the paper. The man narrowed his eyes at Dax and nodded towards him. "Get him before he writes something stupid."

The other two nodded and began to walk towards Dax. He shoved the paper and pen back into his pocket before bracing himself to fight. Blaine winced as she watched Dax. "D-Dax... r-run... go now!" She gasped. The male holding her moved to grip her throat and held her against his body.

"Shut up, slut! You're mine tonight..." The man hissed in her ear, placing a kiss on her cheek.

Dax gritted his teeth and ducked between two to run towards the man holding Blaine. He punched the guy in the face, causing him to back up. He grabbed Blaine's hand and pulled her behind himself as he backed away from the three.

The main guy was already walking towards him with a clenched fist, his other hand gripping his hurting cheek. "You're dead meat!" He shouted.

Dax narrowed his eyes and continued to back up. Blaine winced as she gripped Dax's shoulders. "Wh-What do we do... I-I don't have my stupid pistol..." She gritted her teeth.

Just as the three were getting closer, Dax turned around and wrapped his arms around Blaine's head, covering her face as the three men cried out in pain and dropped to the ground.

"Blaine, I want you to turn and continue to walk. Don't look back." He whispered as he quickly turned her around and walked behind her, making sure she didn't look back.

Blaine didn't understand. "Wh-What? What d-did you do?"

"Just keep walking." He murmured and picked up the pace. He didn't want to be around in case someone ended up turning the corner and seeing the whole ordeal, or incase a police car showed up. He reached into his pocket and pulled out his phone before dialing the emergency police service and explained how there were three dead men on the side of the street.

Once Dax hung up his phone, Blaine started to stumble slightly as she gripped her bleeding head - it wasn't nearly as bad as the time she had been clubbed by a pole, but it still hurt her a lot. "D-Dax..." She murmured.

Dax stopped and pushed her up against the wooden fence. "Stay here, alright?" He asked quietly.

Blaine gulped and nodded slowly. "When the police show up, I'm going to have to go over there. One might come and talk to you, but stay here."

Blaine shook her head, tears brimming in her eyes. "I'm so confused... a-are we safe or not?"

Dax nodded and kissed the top of her head. "We're safe." He replied.

"W-Well how did they d-die?" She muttered. "A-All I saw you do was use a piece of paper..."

"Piece of paper?" Dax asked with confusion and pulled back.

Blaine nodded. "You had a piece of paper... the men laughed at you for it. Don't play dumb with me..."

Dax caressed her cheek and searched her eyes. "Why would I be fiddling with a piece of paper in a situation like this, Blaine?" He asked quietly. "You must have been hit harder than I expected." Dax made a scene of checking her head.

Blaine shook her head. "I-I was hit hard, but I didn't imgine seeing it, and hearing the men talk about it... I couldn't have!"

Dax shook his head. "Maybe we should sit." He whispered. "You might have another concussion."

Blaine narrowed her eyes. "Dax, why are you lying to me? What was the paper? You get mad when I hide things... well so do I. What was the paper?"

"Blaine, I don't have any piece of paper or pen." Dax stated and searched her eyes.

Blaine shook her head. Her hands were shaking from the shock of the blow she took to the head, but she still moved her hands to search his pockets. As Dax had said, he had no paper or pen. Her face twisted in confusion as she looked back up at Dax. "B-But I..." She trailed off.

Dax surpressed the sigh of relief; she hadn't checked his rear pockets. He frowned at her. "I told you I didn't have any piece of paper or pen." He whispered.

"Wh-Why would I imagine such a thing then!"

Dax shrugged, pretending to be at a loss of words. "You were probably hit harder than you think." He murmured and pressed his lips to hers. "We'll get the paramedics to check you as soon as they arrive.

It was only a second after Dax had said it, that police cars drove around the corner, along with an ambulence and two fire trucks. Dax got one of the paramedics to check Blaine out while he went to speak with the police. He explained how they were only going for a walk when the men came out of the alleyway and attacked them. Dax had managed to fend the biggest guy off Blaine and they attempted to escape when the three fell to the ground. The paramedics announced heart attacks.

After questioning Dax, they sent scouts out around the surrounding area to check for anyone suspicious that might be Kira. Blaine and Dax were taken to the local hospital to be held and further questioned, and it wasn't until midnight that they were allowed to head home. Dax held in his breath of relief as they drove home. The police had pinned it off on Kira, letting Dax off the hook. Blaine had been hit hard enough to knock some sense out of her, but it wasn't hard enough to give her a concussion.

When they arrived home, Dax helped Blaine into the house and locked the door behind him before embracing Blaine. "I'm so glad you're alright." He breathed and held her tightly.

"Wh-Why is it always me?" She whispered, closing her eyes as she held onto him tightly.

Dax frowned. "No more late night walks." He whispered. "Soon enough, you'll have brain damage."

Blaine let out a small laugh before sighing. "My head hurts a lot..."

"I bet." He whispered as he directed Blaine to her bedroom. "You should get some rest." He whispered. "Get changed and come to my room." He whispered as he stepped into her bedroom doorway.

Blaine gave him a small smile. "Now you're outright telling me to sleep in your bed, eh?"

"I am. I don't want you sleeping alone tonight." He murmured.

"Thanks." She whispered before closing the door and quickly changing into her night wear.

When she was done she quickly looked in the mirror to look at her wound - it was nothing like the last time, but still throbbed painfully. She sighed deeply and made her way to Dax's room and stepped inside. Dax had already changed and placed the pen back in it's proper place with the piece of paper shoved in the death note and buried at the bottom of one of his drawers. He now sat on the bed with his knee's to his chest as he waited for Blaine. When she entered he smiled and held his hand out towards her. She smiled softly and took his hand, stumbling over to him slightly.

He pulled her down in front of his and wrapped his arms around her head, pressing the side of her face to his chest. "We've been lucky a second time." He whispered.

She nodded. "It I didn't know better I would think you were Kira..." She mumbled.

Dax gritted his teeth. "Why would you think that?" He asked, trying to pull of a confused tone as he pulled back to look at her. "I mean, if it is Kira doing this, I'm indebted to him, but I don't necessrily agree with what he's doing."

Blaine shrugged. "I-It just seems like too much of a coincidence that twice now the men that have come after us have dropped dead at our feet..."

Dax nodded. "I know what you mean." He whispered and smiled half-heartedly. "I'm just thankful we're both still alive and alright." He paused and glanced at her head. "Aside from the hits to the head." He shrugged.

Blaine nodded slowly. "I don't get why I'm always a target on the streets..."

Dax sighed and shrugged. "Male dominance. Knock the girl out in order to have their way with her while they beat the other male and make him watch in horror." He murmured and wrapped his arms around her shoulders. "I'm just glad it didn't get the far." He sighed.

"I-I don't think..." She shook her head and let out a shaky breath. "I wouldn't survive that again.. it'd kill me..." She whispered.

Dax moved his arms around her waist and pulled her tightly to himself. "If it were to happen ever again, I will rip their throats out myself." He murmured and buried his face into her neck.

Blaine frowned. She gripped the front of his shirt as she sighed. "I-I still don't get why I'd imagine paper..."

Dax frowned and kissed the skin of her shoulder softly. "I have no idea..." He laughed softly. "From my years of study it doesn't exactly fit. To imagine something such as a paper and pen, it's...not exactly normal." He chuckled. "Maybe you were wishing for normalcy? Pen and paper are normal things to have in an ordinary house..." He shrugged. "No idea."

She sighed and moved from his arms to lay down on his bed, shutting her eyes slowly. "D-Dax... I-I understand i-if you can't... but is there anyway you can stay home tomorrow instead of going to work?" She whispered.

Dax frowned. "I might be able to considering the ordeal we just went through." He murmured and moved to lay down beside Blaine. "I don't think I want to leave you alone after what just happened either."

She gave a weak smile as she moved to curl up beside Dax. "Y-You look after me too well..." She whispered.

He breathed in deeply and pushed her up against the wall, wrapping his arms securely around her. "There, no big bad monster will be getting you tonight." He whispered.

She let out a small laugh. "Big bad monster?" She shook her head. "I think you're thinking of us as little kids again."

Dax smiled. "I always protected you then too." He whispered and closed his eyes, resting his forehead against hers.

Blaine smiled. "You were like someone a step above my brother. You protected me, stayed by my side, and I had an overwhelming amount of emotions directed towards you." She whispered.

Dax smiled. "I always viewed you as someone more than a friend, someone I vowed to protect and make happy." He whispered, and his smile fell away. "Until my parents agree to move half way around the world." He sighed.

Blaine let out a sigh and nodded. "I realized after you left that I relied on you far too much. I felt like an infant trying to learn how to walk. I didn't have you by my side to encourage me and help me when I fell down..." She whispered. "Chris tried to take your spot, but it never worked..."

"I'm here now, though." He whispered and sighed.

She nodded. "And you're never allowed to leave me alone again..." She whispered.

"I won't." He whispered. He moved his hand under her shirt and flattened his palm against the middle of her back. "Never again." He whispered.

She shivered slightly and smiled. She moved her head so it was buried into the crook of his neck. "Good." She nuzzled her face further before smirking slightly. "Hey, Dax... would you ever consider marrying me in the future?" She whispered, her face heating up.

Dax's body froze momentarily, before he began to laugh. "Of course I would." He murmured and pulled back slightly to look at her. "You don't look like someone to consider marriage, though." He chuckled and smiled.

Blaine blushed and laughed nervously. "I-I would if it was with you..."

"Alright." He whispered and smiled.

She smiled and buried her face again. "N-Night Dax..."

"Goodnight, Blainey Bear." Dax murmured and held her tightly again.

The next morning Dax woke early and called his work to explain the situation. They agreed that for the day he would be able to stay home. Dax thanked them before returning to the bed beside Blaine and falling back to sleep. It had been a long night, and he felt rather exhausted. When Blaine woke up, she was taken aback from the closeness of her face to Dax's - this had been the first night she actually woke up with him still in the bed. She reached her hand up to feel the bump on her head - it hurt, but she could handle it. She moved closer to Dax and closed her eyes, smiling slightly. She couldn't believe he said he'd marry her one day.

Dax's eyes fluttered open as Blaine scooted closer and he smiled softly. "Good morning." He murmured tiredly.

"Morning." She whispered back. "You called work already?"

Dax nodded. "They said it was alright if I stayed home today. I'll have to go tomorrow though." He murmured.

She nodded. "I'm just glad I have you today." She whispered.

Dax nodded. "I'll know you're safe, as well."

She smiled. "I'm always safe in our own home."

"I'll know for sure myself." He murmured.

She smiled. "If your friends find out you're home, they will show up..."

He placed his finger gently to her lips. "Shh..."

She opened her eyes and smiled gently. "It's true." She murmured.

He put a second finger to her lips and shook his head. "Shh...they might hear the news." He whispered.

She smirked and pressed her lips a bit harder to his lips to kiss them gently before pulling back. "Sorry.." She murmured.

He shook his head. "Nah...it's fine."

She smiled and reached up to touch the bump on her head again with a sigh.

"Feel any better?" He asked.

Blaine shrugged. "I guess..." She sighed and nuzzled herself closer to his body. "I'm very comfortable though."

Dax chuckled. "Me too." He whispered as his fingers entwined with hers. "Perfectly comfortable."

She smiled gently. "Can we just curl up and watch a movie later? I'd really like that..."

"What movie?" He asked.

She shrugged. "Anything is fine with me."

"Sure, we can." He whispered. "As long as you don't fall asleep again." He chuckled.

She smiled. "I can't promise that... this wound makes me sleepy..."

After the two had finally awoken and got out of bed, Dax took Blaine out for breakfast. After breakfast, Dax decided to take Blaine out shopping.

"I told you we were going to go sometime. Why not today?" Dax had said and dragged Blaine downtown to where the clothing stores were located.

Blaine blushed as she tried to fight against Dax. "B-But look at these prices! Y-You can just take me to a hand-me-down store..." She muttered, looking around nevously to all the beautiful clothing articals that were catching her eyes.

Dax shook his head. "We can try that later, but we're here now." He said while looking through the clothing rack. He smirked and pulled a shirt from the rack. "How about this?" He asked.

It was a red silk shirt that hung loosely at the neck. No sleeves, and a black belt that reached around the waist with a clip at the front.

"I could see this on you." He smiled.

She blushed and smiled gently. "Y-Yeah I like it..." She reached for it so she could see the price when Dax pulled it from her reach. He walked further down the isle until he came to a rack with jeans and pulled out a pair of bright white jeans and held them out towards Blaine. "Try these on." He smiled.

Blaine blushed and took it from his hands, glancing at the price, her eyes widened. "A-Are you even looking at the price?" She gasped, trying to keep her voice and shock down.

Dax moved forward and cupped her chin in his hand, lifting her face up. "Don't worry about the price." He said and searched her eyes. "Okay?" He whispered.

Blaine let out a long breath and sighed. "I'm gonna make you broke..."

Dax smirked. "You don't understand just how much is in my bank account do you?" He laughed lightly. "Now go try them on." He said and pushed her towards the changing room.

Blaine rolled her eyes and took the clothes from his hands, mumbling, "I think it's weird that you're picking it out..."

She tried on the shirt and jeans and looked over herself. She had to admit it looked good. Dax leaned against the wall beside the door with his arms crossed over his chest.

"Don't forget to come out and show me." He called to Blaine.

Blaine opened the door and stuck her head out. "Y-You want to see?"

Dax gave her a look of, 'duh' and nodded. She shrugged and stepped out to show him the clothes on her.

Dax nodded. "Alright." He smiled.

She blushed faintly. "It amuses me that you're the one who picked these."

He shrugged. "I've picked up a few fashion advice tips from Canada." He shook his head and laughed. "Us guys were always dragged along on the shopping trips somehow." He sighed.

She smiled slightly and went back to the change room to change back into her normal clothes before coming back out. "Well, then you can help me. 'Cause I suck at shoppping for clothes."

Dax laughed. "Well, these are a yes." He said and took the clothes from her, hanging it over his arm. "Go look to see what you like. If you don't find anything, we'll go to the next store and so on."

Blaine gave him a quick kiss before going off to look for clothes. By the time they headed back home it was around two in the afternoon. Even though Blaine fought Dax for the most of it, thanks to him she got lots of nice and more elegant clothes that suit her personaity and body frame. When they stepped inside, Blaine took the bags from him that he helped her with and set them in her room before returning to the livingroom and hugging him tightly.

"Thank you for all the clothes, Dax." She whispered.

Dax laughed lightly and wrapped his arms around her. "Your welcome, Blainey Bear." He whispered and chuckled lightly.

She blushed and shook her head. "I-I thought you were going to come up with a new one?"

He shrugged. "Haven't thought of one just yet." He chuckled.

She sighed and pulled back. She hit his chest lightly before moving to the couch and flopping down. "A-As fun as that was, I'm really tired now..." She muttered, touching the bump on her head again.

"No movie?" Dax chuckled.

"We can... but I can guarentee I will fall asleep." She laughed.

"Why don't we leave the movie until tomorrow then?" He laughed lightly.

She smiled and nodded. "I think I'm going to lay down, okay?" She said, moving to stand up again.

Dax nodded. "I'll be in my room if you need me." He murmured.

Blaine nodded and made her way to her room, plopping down in her bed and drifting off in a matter of minutes. Shortly after Blaine disappeared to her room, a knock came at the door. Dax left his bedroom to answer it. It was Miyah.

She gasped and jumped into his arms. "I heard the news." She stated.

"Hm?" Dax pulled back.

"It was on the news. The attack..." She said and pulled back. "How's Blaine?" She asked.

Dax turned to look down towards the hallway where her room was. "She's sleeping right now. Tired." He shrugged.

She nodded. "Are you alright?"

Dax nodded. "I'm fine."

"So, Kira strikes again, huh?" Miyah laughed softly before moving down the hallway.

Dax closed the door and quickly followed, afraid she was going to Blaine's to wake her. Instead, Miyah kept going until she reached Dax's room.

"Miyah?" Dax whispered and stepped into the room.

Miyah pulled Dax in and sat him on the bed before going to close the door. Dax glanced over at his desk as he went to sit on the edge of the bed. Before Blaine and Dax had left the house earlier that morning, Dax had pulled out the death note to take another look at piece of paper he had used the last night. He was grateful that Blaine was confused about it; hopefully she would forget about it all together.

"Dax..." She breathed in as she leaned against the door. "I...I'm afraid for you." She murmured.

Dax's eyebrow rose as he stared at Miyah. "What are you talking about? I'm perfectly fine."

Miyah shook her head. "I heard about the last time you two got into trouble like that."

Dax sighed. "It's fine, Miyah. We survived, didn't we?"

Miyah shook her head and pushed away from the door. "I don't want you to get hurt anymore, and Japan can be a dangerous place."

"And Canada isn't?" Dax asked plainly.

Miyah crossed her arms over her chest. "You had O.H.I.P in Ontario." Miyah said. "While here you don't."

Dax sighed. "That means nothing, Miyah."

Miyah bit the inside of her cheeks. "Re...remember the time you got hit by the car in your third year? I was the one that happened to be the nurse to take care of you?"

Dax nodded. "I do, and I'm grateful that you were the nurse since I knew you."

"Well, I can't do that here in Japan."

Dax sighed. "That's fine. Japan has good nurses too, Miyah."

Miyah gritted her teeth and walked over to stand in front of Dax. "I want to make sure you will be fine."

Dax stood up and placed his hands on Miyah's shoulders. "Miyah, everything will be-"

Miyah slipped her arms around Dax's shoulders and reached up to press her lips to his. Dax's eyes widened in shock as he shoved Miyah back. She fell against the desk and brought her hands down on top of it to brace herself.

"I'm sorry." Miyah blurted.

Dax's eyes drifted to the death note underneath her hand and his eyes widened further. "Miyah..."

"I'm sorry!" She said again and turned for the door, freezing when she noticed an unworldly creature standing in the doorway chuckling.

Dax's eyes drifted to Zane and he groaned, almost as if he were in pain. Miyah tried to catch her breath as she stepped back from the creature.

"Miyah...don't...scream." Dax said and reached for her arm.

Her head snapped towards him before a scream left her lips. Dax reached to grab her and clasped his hand over her mouth.

"Miyah, don't struggle." Dax said as he pinned her to the wall.

Her eyes were widened in horror and they drifted over to Zane who was still chuckling.

"Hey there." Zane laughed.

Miyah's eyes turned back to Dax. She wasn't sure about how to take everything. The only thing she could hope for was that she had awakened Blaine.

"I'm going to take my hand away, but don't scream, alright?" Dax spoke quietly.

She nodded slowly.

"If you make a noise, I will have to hurt you, but I don't want to have to do that, okay?"

She nodded again. He pulled his hand back slowly, keeping it on her chin in case she screamed again.

"Now..." Dax started but then she screamed again. He quickly covered her mouth more roughly and slammed her hed against the wall. She tightened her eyes in pain as tears slipped from her eyes.

Dax glanced towards the door, listening over Miyah's whimpering for Blaine. When he heard nothing he turned back to Miyah.

Zane chuckled again. "What're you going to do now, Daxter?"

Miyah's eyes drifted to the shinigami again.

"I don't think she's going to keep her mouth shut." Zane added.

Dax gritted his teeth and lowered his head. Miyah whimpered some more before struggling against Dax. She managed to push him back and ran for the door. She ran right through Zane and ran for the front door. Dax had already reached for a pen and wrote Miyah's name down along with "Suicide. 2:10 pm" before running down the hal after her. The front door was opened and Miyah was standing at the very end of the driveway. Dax ran to catch up to her, but she didn't move. Her screaming had stopped.

"Miyah?" Dax called quietly.

There were two people on the other side of the road down a bit looking up towards where Dax and Miyah stood. They must have heard the screaming. Miyah turned around and stared up at Dax misty eyed.

"Miyah?" Dax tried again.

"I'm sorry... I have to go though." She said.

Dax eyed her carefully then nodded.

"I'm sorry to have intruded on you like that." She whispered before turning and walking down the street.

Dax watched her for a few seconds before turning back to the house. He returned to his room to find Zane. "Suicide...what exactly happens?" Dax asked.

Zane chuckled. "She kills herself." He stated.

Dax shook his head. "She's acting weird."

"Wouldn't you?" Zane asked and chuckled before leaving through the wall.

Dax turned to look down at the death note before slamming his fist on top of the desk. He looked at the clock; it was exactly 2 in the afternoon. He lowered his head and gritted his teeth.

While Blaine had laid in her room, small sounds managed to slip into her mind, but nothing to wake her up. However, when Dax slammed his fist on his desk, she finally woke up. She nervously headed towards his room and peered in. "D-Dax? E-Everything alright?"

Dax lifted his head to look at Blaine before clearing his throat as he stood straight again. "Yeah...did I wake you?" He asked gently.

She nodded slowly, eyeing him closely.

Dax sighed and ran his hand through his hair. "I'm sorry."

She shook her head. "What's going on?"

Dax cleared his throat again and shook his head. "Bug?" He chuckled and shrugged while waving towards the desk. "Took me off guard."

She eyed him for a moment before sighing. "A-Alright.. as long as you're okay..."

Dax laughed lightly. "Guess you know one of my weaknesses now." He shrugged and fixed his shirt. "Not as much of a man as you thought?"

Blaine raised an eyebrow and shook her head. "I know lots of people, men and woman who dislike bugs..."

Dax laughed lightly and ran his hand through his hair. "I didn't mean to wake you though."

Blaine shook her head. "It's no big deal..." She looked around the room and glanced to his desk, spotting the black notebook wide open. Her eyes widened slightly at how jammed the words were and she stepped closer to the desk. "D-Dax... what is that?"

Dax glanced down at the book and shrugged. He closed it and picked it up, holding it between his index and middle finger. "Just a notebook. Used it to kill the bug." He laughed lightly and tossed it back on top of the desk. Relief washed over him when no stray pieces of paper slipped out.

"I like to jot down thoughts when they come up." He murmured and shrugged.

She raised an eyebrow and shook her head. "You're always so neat and clean... why is it so jammed?" She went to reach for the book.

Dax chuckled and moved to wrap his arms around Blaine, turning her so her back was to the death note.

"I think a lot, and I often go through notebooks quickly." He leaned his head against her shoulder and chuckled lightly. "It's a bit private though." He whispered.

Blaine shook her head and moved to look up at him. "You're lying."

"About what?" He asked.

"That book." She shook her head. "I can tell when you're lying..."

"What else would it be?" He asked.

She shrugged. "That's why I want to see it..."

He shook his head. "It's a bit private." He laughed and reached to scratch his head.

Blaine narrowed her eyes. "You know my most private matter..."

Dax forced a blush. "A lot of it...is about you..." He murmured and diverted his eyes.

"Then why can't I see it, Dax?" She asked coldly.

Dax pretended to smile sheepishly. "I've..." He cleared his throat. "I've started my wedding vows..." He murmured. "Would rather you wait until the wedding to hear them." He whispered and diverted his eyes again, forcing more of a blush.

Blaine eyed him closely for a moment before shaking her head, looking slightly angered. "Daxter Nemie... why are being like this? You hate lying and secrets, so do I!" She shook her head and moved from his arms, reaching for the book again quickly.

Dax quickly turned her and pinned her up against the wall. "Please, Blaine.. Wait..." He gritted his teeth. "Just wait and I will show you it." He whispered.

She shook her head. "I know it's not wedding vows, Dax! I just mentioned marriage last night and you were completely taken off guard! Tell me what it is now, or I will find out myself!"

Dax let a groan slip and he shook his head. "It's not important." He murmured.

She shook her head angrily and pushed him back. "Liar!"

Dax crossed the room and grabbed the notebook before she could and lifted it high above her head. "I'm sorry, Blaine..." He murmured. "It's for your own good."

Blaine narrowed her eyes. "You clearly don't love me like I thought... keeping secrets.."

Dax shook his head. "I do love you, Blaine. I've never loved anyone but you!" He shook his head. "I can't let you see this, or you'll hate me." He murmured.

"I'll hate you more if you don't show me it! Dax, I love you, nothing you do will make me hate you unless you were to cheat on me!"

Dax shook his head. "I wouldn't dream of doing such a thing." He said.

"Then this wont make me hate you... no matter what it is..." She shook her head and stepped closer. "We're supposed to be there for each other, aren't we?"

Dax lowered his head. "Then you'll understand why I can't show you this."He whispered.

She shook her head. "What does that mean? Dax, please! I'm begging you to show me... all this resistance to me proves I should be worried..."

He shook his head and lifted his face. "I can't." He whispered sadly.

She gritted her teeth and moved closer to him again, holding out her hand. "Give me it."

Dax shook his head. "Blaine, I can't."

"Sure you can. Just set it in me hand, Dax." She hissed.

Dax took a quick glance around the room. Zane wasn't in the room at all; he was at least thankful for as much. He turned back to Blaine and stepped forward, wrapping one arm around her shoulder while he kept the death note high in the air with his other hand. She shook her head and quickly jumped up, ripping the book from his hands. She narrowed her eyes at Dax.

"No!" Dax shouted before tackling her down on the bed. He pulled the notebook from her hands and widened his eyes in terror at Blaine. "No!" He whispered, eyes widened as he looked down at the book. "No."

She shook her head. "Give it back!"

Dax threw the book back towards the desk before turning to look at Blaine. "Blaine...you..." He shook his head. "I can't believe this..." He murmured and ran his hands through his hair.

She gritted her teeth. "It's a book, Dax! What is the big deal!"

Dax's breathing had quickened and he pulled Blaine to her feet. "Yeah..sure, that's it." He murmured and moved her towards the door.

Blaine frowned at Dax. "I-I don't understand what your issue is..."

Dax gritted his teeth and thought better of turning her way. He closed the door to his room and shook his head. If Zane had returned and she was alone, who knows what could happen. At least if she was in his room, he'd know immediately and be able to act quicker.

He turned back towards the desk and picked up the notebook, twirling it in his fingers as he watched Blaine carefully.

She shook her head, slightly nervous. "D-Daxter?" She murmured, backing up to the wall.

Dax sighed and leaned back against the desk as he looked the death note over. Killing Blaine had crossed his mind in a moments flash, but he cringed at the thought. He didn't think he could bring himself to do it at all. He shook his head, lost at what to do. Blaine frowned as she lowered head, tears brimming in her eyes.

Dax glanced over at Blaine and frowned, placing the notebook back on the desk and moving to wrap his arms around Blaine's shoulder. "I'm sorry." He whispered, not knowing what else to really say in the current situation.

She pushed him away, a sob escaping her throat as she looked away from him.

Dax watched her carefully and frowned. "Blaine...I'm...sorry." He whispered the last word.

A deep chuckle came from behind Dax. Dax didn't look back, but he felt his heart begin to pound as it got heavier. Blaine's head slowly lifted. Her eyes widened as she looked over the creature. "Wh... What?"

Dax frowned. "I didn't want you to know..." He whispered.

She gritted her teeth and pushed past Dax and over to the book, opening it. Her eyes scanned the pages, soon seeing the names of the men who had raped her and then Miyah's. She slowly turned to face Dax, a loss of words.

Dax frowned and slowly stepped forward. "Blaine...please don't do anything rational." He murmured.

She shook her head slowly, her eyes turning from Dax to the creature. "Wh... What is that?"

Zane chuckled. "I'm a shinigami." He replied before Dax could say anything.

She shook her head and turned back to Dax. "Y-Yesterday... the paper?"

Dax sighed and turned away. He nodded slowly. "I couldn't let you know..." He whispered.

"S... So what? I-It kills people?"

Dax sighed. "It does."

She nervously set the book down and leaned against his desk, looking at the floor as she tried to process everything. "Wh... Why is Miyah's name in it?"

Dax gritted his teeth and turned to look at Zane. Zane snickered and waited for Dax to answer.

"She...came for a visit while you were asleep. She-"

"Joy..." Blaine said and looked up at Dax.

Dax's mouth remained open as she interrupted. He shook his head. "She...accidentally touched the book and saw Zane. I...had to." He bit the inside of his cheeks and lowered his head. "She screamed."

Blaine's eyes widened as she looked at Dax with terror. "Y-You're going to kill me too!"

Dax shook his head slowly. "I...don't... I don't think I could bring myself to - don't push me to have to." He lifted his head to look at her, tears brimming his eyes.

Her own tears fell rapidly from her eyes. "Y-You're actually considering it?"

Dax shook his head and stepped forward. "No." He said.

She took a step back, taking the book with her. "I... I don't understand... a-are you Kira?"

"No." Dax answered immediately. "Kira already existed before I found the Death Note-"

"It's called a Death Note?" She shook her head. Her body trembled as she looked down at the book in her hands. "Wh-Why can't you just get rid of it?"

"I-" Dax began but Zane interrupted.

"He can."

Dax turned to glare at Zane.

Blaine sobbed as she looked up at Dax. "Th-Then get rid of it... p-please..."

"I..." Dax turned to look at Blaine slowly. "I...don't want to." He whispered then stepped towards Blaine again. He reached out to caress her cheek slowly. "It's how I've protected you all this time."

"B-But Dax.." She sobbed, moving her face away. "Y-You're killing innocent p-people! Y-You're even considering killing me, the only woman you claim t-to love!"

Dax shook his head. "No, Blaine. I wouldn't be able to bring myself to k- do such a thing." He murmured. "The only one who was innocent was Miyah, but she...she gave me no choice." He whispered.

Blaine shook her head. "S-So if I freaked out and started screaming, you would force yourself?"

Dax tried to smile slightly. "You haven't yet..."

"Wh-What happened to not wanting to lose one another, D-Dax?"

Dax frowned. "I don't want to lose you..." He whispered and brushed his thumb against her cheek. "But I would understand if you...wouldn't anymore."

Blaine sobbed as she shook her head. "I-I don't want to lose you still! I-I'm nothing without you, Dax... p-please! I'm begging you!" She held out the book to him. "Get rid of this!"

Dax frowned. "What if anything were to happen again? What if the same thing were to happen if I got rid of it? I wouldn't be able to save you, I'd be useless!"

"I'll start carrying my gun again!"

"Shoot someone and the police will lock you up."

She gritted her teeth. "And what about this? If police found this you'd be put in jail!"

"That's the beauty of it, no evidence leads to me if I keep my distance." He whispered.

She dropped the book to the floor and clasped her hands over her face. "D-Dax... p-please don't m-make me lose you again.. please!" She screamed into her hands.

Dax stepped forwards and wrapped his arms around Blaine's shoulder. "You're not losing me, Blaine." He murmured.

She shook her head. "You're so brainwashed by this book that you killed your friend to avoid being caught!"

Dax lowered his head. "I thought you hated her anyways."

Blaine raised her head, looking baffled. "Doesn't mean you kill her!" She shook her head. "A-Am I the only reason you got this thing!"

Dax shook his head. "I found it in the park, had no idea what to think about it, so I kept it. I...I found it the day after I saw you again." He whispered.

"Y-You've had this that long?" She gasped.

Dax nodded slowly. "I...have." He said in defeat.

Blaine shook her head. "Wh-What if you do keep this then? What will become of you and I?" She whispered, choking on a sob.

"Nothing will happen between us..." He replied.

"E-Except now I'll worry about my life anytime I upset you..." She murmured, lowering her head.

Dax shook his head and ducked to press his lips against hers. Forcing her head up and pressing his lips harder. "I would never do such a thing, no matter how upset you made me."

Blaine sobbed and looked from Dax to Zane. "Sh-Shinigami... c-can't you just take the book from him?" She whispered.

Zane shrugged. "I could kill him; but I can only kill him when it reaches the end of his life. Or he has to willing give up the book himself in which he would lose all memory of the book in the process."

Blaine's eyes widened as she turned back to Dax. "D-Dax... get rid of the book... please..." She gritted her teeth and lowered her head, biting her lip hard. "Y-Y... You'll lose me if you don't!"

Dax's mouth parted slightly. "No, no, no." He murmured and lifted her face to meet his. "Don't...don't do this. I'm using this for your protection. I..."

Blaine shook her head violently. "D-Dax... you..." She let out a shaky breath, followed by a sob. "You will lose me... i-if you do not get rid of this thing... W-We will find other ways to keep each other safe... please... get rid of it..."

"Why? I-"

Dax's phone began to ring. He gritted hie teeth and reached over for the phone to flip it open.

"Hello?"

"Dax? It's River. Have you seen Miyah?" River asked.

Dax glanced at the Death Note. "No, I haven't." He murmured.

"She left a while ago and I can't get ahold of her on her cell." River said.

Dax sighed. "Maybe she went shopping and turned her phone off."

"It's not like her, Dax. You know that." He paused. "Is she there?" He questioned.

"No, she isn't." Dax replied. "River...it...it's not a good time right now."

"Not a good time? Miyah is missing...in the city of Tokyo! One of the largest citie- she's there, isn't she?"

"River! She's not here."

Silence.

"Fine." He said. "I'll just go to the police." He hung up.

Dax gritted his teeth as his mind stayed on River's last words. If he went to the authorities, something bad might happen. A large search, questioning, investigation. Miyah wouldn't be one to commit suicide, she had no reason to. Dax turned his eyes back to Blaine and frowned.

"Dax... get rid of it..." She whispered.

Dax looked down at the Death Note and bent down to pick it up. He flipped open the page where Miyah's name was written. He sat it down on the desk and turned to look at Blaine. "None of them were innocent." He whispered.

"But Miyah..."

"While you were sleeping, she kissed me." Dax said.

Her eyes widened. "Sh... She what?"

Dax nodded. "She was trying to get me to return to Canada. I was explaining to her that I wasn't going back when she kissed me."

Blaine closed her eyes and lowered her head. "I pushed her back, she ended up touching the Death Note and saw Zane. She wouldn't shut up. If I hadn't written her name down, she would've went to the police and I would be taken to prison." He explained.

Blaine moved to Dax's side and looked over the notebook before looking back up at him. "Then get rid of it. You will forget that you killed Miyah... you wont have to live with that guilt..."

"Blaine... can you do me a favour?" He asked.

"Depends..."

"Turn around." He whispered.

Blaine shook her head. "Why?"

"Please." He whispered.

Blaine eyed him closely and nervously before slowly turning around. Dax reached for a pen and touched the tip to the space below Miyah's name. He gritted his teeth and shook his head. If he were to lose his memory; it wouldn't matter...would it? As he bit the inside of his cheek's he wrote down the name, and beside it, "Suicide. 2:35pm." The clock on the desk read 2:28.

He closed his eyes and returned the pen to the cup, lowering his head in sorrow. Blaine slowly turned back around and glanced down at the notebook, her eyes widening. "D-Dax? Why? H-He's your best friend!"

Dax frowned and nodded. "I won't remember...right?"

She frowned and wrapped her arms tightly around him. Dax gritted his teeth and wrapped his arms around Blaine's shoulder as he looked up at Zane.

Zane stared back down at him. "Times up?" He asked.

Dax sighed and stroked Blaine's hair. "Blaine, I know you won't remember this...but I have to tell you one last thing."

"Wh.. What?"

"I...during the time in the park that first night we were attacked, I accepted a little gift from the shinigami." He began.

She pulled back to search his eyes. "Wh... What is it?"

Dax sighed and closed his eyes. "The only way I was able to kill those guys were if I knew there full name and knew what they looked like. I didn't know their names, so I accepted the shinigami's eyes. Their eyes gives you the power to see a humans name and their remaining life; how much longer they have to live..."

She nodded slowly. "S-So that has a catch... right?"

"Half my remaining lifetime." He whispered.

"Wh-What?" She gasped, searching his face. "H-How long will y-you live then?"

Dax shrugged. "I can't see my own. But if I originally only lived sixty years, I'll only live until I'm thirty." He frowned.

She shook her head violently. "N-No! That's not fair!"

"I'm sorry, Blaine..." He said and took her face in his hands. "I love you."

Blaine looked to the shinigami. "H-How long does he live for now?"

Zane chuckled. "It's against the rules to say, but considering you're not going to remember anyways." The shinigami shrugged. "Two days."

Dax's eyes widened and he turned to look at Zane. "T-two..."

Zane laughed. "Nah, I'm just pulling your leg you funny human." He waved his hand. "Twenty-four more years."

Blaine bit her lip and lowered her head. "O-Only..." Her voice trailed off. "Sh-Shinigami... can you tell me mine?"

Zane sighed. "Hey, what do you expect of me? I've broken the rules once, I don't want get the king too angry."

"Please..." She whispered.

Zane sighed. "You're lucky I am who I am. Fifty-two years."

Blaine gritted her teeth as she looked up at Dax. "I... I won't last without you..."

Dax frowned and he shook his head. "You will." He whispered and gritted his teeth. He hadn't realized at the time the decision he had made, but now he was beginning to regret it.

Blaine shook her head. She was choking on sobs now as she gripped Dax's shirt tightly - even though she wouldn't remember either or their lifespans afterwards, she refused to lose Dax before she died.

"Blaine..." Zane spoke quietly.

Blaine slowly turned to look at Zane. "Wh-What?"

"You love Dax a lot, don't you?" Zane said, more of a statement than a question.

Her face twisted in confusion. "Y-Yes... of course..."

"I can see why Dax loves you..." Zane said.

Dax turned to look at Zane in confusion. "What?"

"I give up." Zane said and pulled a different death note from his shirt.

Dax's eyes widened. "No!"

"Z-Zane? D-Don't kill us... p-please!" She gasped.

Zane shook his head. "I give up - the shinigami world is a boring place. Ryuk was the one who started this. It interested me, and I tried it. After going through this, I don't think I would be able to live in the shinigami while being sane." Zane sighed and turned to Blaine. "As much as I didn't enjoy the little...love thing going on here... You are an interesting one, Blaine."

"I... I don't understand... wh-what are you going to do?" She asked quietly, wiping at her eyes.

Zane shrugged and smiled at Blaine. "Giving you what you deserve." He sighed and flipped open the death note in his hand. Pulling out a pen and writing a random name he had caught while roaming the earth down on the paper. He looked back up at Blaine and shrugged again. "My life is now yours Dax." He said while turning to look at Dax. "Don;t be concerned when it feels like you're immortal." He chuckled. "You'll remain with the eyes, and you'll remain alive. What you do with both these Notebooks is your own concern."

"Wait...Zane... What're you-" Dax stepped towards Zane.

Zane shrugged. "It's about time my life is up. I was going to die of boredom." He chuckled when his body suddenly turned to sand.

Dax's eyes widened and he reached out. The sand slipped through his fingers.

Blaine shook her head in confusion. "Wh... What just happened?"

"I...Zane killed himself? I don't know..." He turned to look at Blaine. "I still have my memory..."

"S-So do I..." She bit her lip. "I-I'm sorry..."

Dax bent down to pinch the sand between his fingers when his eyes drifted to the death note. "No, I'm sorry..." He whispered.

Blaine shook her head. "Wh.. Why are you apologizing?"

"I should have told you a very long time ago." Dax murmured.

Blaine shook her head. "I-I understand why you didn't.."

Dax nodded and stood back up again. He cleared his throat. "What...do we do now? About the...you know..."

Blaine shrugged. "Th.. There's two now..."

Dax nodded and remained silent. "Blaine, we could protect each other this way." He whispered.

Blaine stepped over to Dax and wrapped her arms around him. "I-I don't have the eyes..."

"You don't need them." He whispered. "I have them."

She let out a breath and looked to the pile of sand. "Wh... What about your friends?"

"I'll miss them dearly." He whispered.

"Wh... Why did Zane do that... what did he mean by, "My life is yours"?"

Dax shrugged. "He also told me not to be concern when I'm immortal...maybe I recieved his remaining life?" Dax shrugged. "I don't quite know."

"I... If that's true... I wont lose you in twenty-four years?"

"I...guess not." He whispered. "But now I'll be living without you."

She frowned. "I...Wh-What will you do?"

Dax shrugged. "We'll cross that bridge when we come to it." He whispered and wrapped his arms tightly around Blaine's shoulders.

She smiled and hugged him tightly. "I-I love you so much, Dax..."

A year passed since Blaine and Dax had last seen Zane. Blaine had taken Zane's notebook for herself and Dax kept his own. Both vowing to only use it for their own protection and for the protection of others. Shortly after Zane had turned to dust, Dax had purposed to Blaine and five months later they were married. Since the wedding, Dax had continued to work at the private school while Blaine had decided to go back to go back to school to recieve her high school graduation; she had decided that, for Dax, she wanted to get an education to feel more at his level. She had decided, one night while attempting to make a gourmet meal for Dax and herself one night and it being a huge success, that she wanted to go to post secondary school for culinary arts. Throughout the entire year, Dax had taught Blaine more and more english, and now Blaine could speak enough english to hold a conversation.

Dax sat in the chair and looked over at Blaine sitting curled up on the couch. They had rented a horror film and decided to stay in for the night. Blaine yawned as she watched the televison. She glanced down at her left hand that held a beautiful diamond ring that Dax had given her when he proposed. She looked back up at the screen as the credits now rolled down the screen. She yawned again and flipped onto her back, glancing to Dax with a smile. "Good pick for a movie, hun."

Dax continued to look at Blaine. He nodded slightly and smiled.

She blushed faintly. "Wh-Why are you staring at me?"

Dax chuckled and sat up leaning forward on the balls of his toe. "Am I not allowed to look at my beautiful wife?"

"W-Well... I-I guess you can..." She murmured, turning her eyes away. Along with changing her life around, she had lost the childish looks she always had - no more red streak in her hair, and way less piercing.

"It's almost your birthday..." He smiled.

She nodded. "Don't bother doing anything, Dax. You're already paying for my schooling... that's more than enough."

Dax shrugged. "It's been a year since you've worn that red silk dress. I kind of miss it." He chuckled.

She smiled. "I can wear the dress. But dinner is as much as I'm allowing you to do."

Dax shrugged. "I'm alright with that." he chuckled.

He reached for the remote and turn the movie off along with the television box. He moved to take out the movie and placed it back into its case. It was only a rental, and Dax had planned on returning it after they finished watching it.

Blaine smiled as she watched Dax. She stood up and snuck off towards the kitchen, climbing up on the counter. When Dax had heard the cupboard door close, he made his way to the kitchen and peered in. Blaine stood sheepishly with the sake bottle held near her face, smiling.

Dax sighed and chuckled. "It's been a while since we've had a drink, hasn't it?"

She smirked and quickly hid the bottle behind her back. "Yeah..."

Dax chuckled and tossed the movie on the table; he'd have to return it the next day. He walked forwards to Blaine and reached behind her for the bottle. She smirked and shook her head, keeping it behind her back as she backed away from Dax.

"What?" Dax asked as he continued to back Blaine up to the back kitchen wall.

She shook her head. "My sake. Go get your own." She chuckled.

Dax shook his head. "We'll share a bottle." He said and wrapped his arms around Blaine's back as he pulled the bottle from her hands. He quickly turned around and pulled the lid off as Blaine fought to get it back. He held her back as he brought the bottle to his lips and tilted it back, taking a mouth full.

She smirked. "I said it was mine!"

Dax shrugged and swallowed. "Don't want you passing out later."

She smirked. "You know I hold alcohol better than that."

"Alright, I want you at least a little sober." He chuckled and took another mouth full.

"Why?" She laughed, jumping to try and get the bottle.

"Because." He breathed and held the bottle back as he wrapped his free arm around her waist.

She shook her head. "Give it!" She pouted.

Dax moved to place his lips on hers. "Here's a taste." He chuckled and kissed her again.

She moaned softly at the taste of alcohol and Dax's lips. "Let me at least have a sip." She whispered.

Dax chuckled and placed the bottle into Blaine's hand. Blaine took the bottle and placed it to her lips, taking a mouth full before tipping it back and smirking at Dax. "It's mine now." She stated and ran from the kitchen.

Dax moved to the livingroom and didn't see Blaine anywhere. He moved to the hallway and leaned against the frame. "I'm going to go return this movie!" Dax called.

Blaine popped her head out from their room and smirked. She quickly walked up to him and gripped his wrist, pulling them into their room. She pushed him to the wall and pressed their lips together roughtly. "Not allowed." She murmured.

"Then I guess we're sharing." He chuckled.

"Fine..." She let out a dramatic sigh and grabbed the bottle, taking another sip.

Dax lightly gripped her wrist and pulled the bottle to his mouth for a sip. "Thank you." He whispered before pressing his lips to hers again.

She smiled and kissed back a bit rougher, setting the bottle down on the desk that was beside them. Dax chuckled lightly and moved his hands to the side of her face and his forced his lips to hers. He guided her to the bed and laid her down, hovering over her as he kissed her neck. She let out a slight moan as she moved her hands along his back.

A chuckle left Dax's throat and he moved his arm under Blaine, pulling her up against himself. She smirked up at him. "M-Maybe you've had too much sake, Dax..."

Dax shook his head. "Two mouthfuls is hardly enough to make me the slightest drunk." He said and laughed.

She blushed faintly and laughed. "I've had more than that."

Dax nodded. "You drink too quickly." He whispered.

She smiled. "I was thirsty?"

"Mhm." Dax chuckled and moved to push the bottom of her shirt up. He smirked at her and moved down to kiss her stomach.

She gasped. "Th.. Then if not drunk, why this so soon?" She whispered.

"Soon?" Dax asked. "What do you mean?" He laughed.

She smirked. "It's only nine at night."

Dax shrugged. "And?"

She shrugged. "I-I dunno.."

Dax sighed and moved to press his lips to hers. "I love you." He whispered.

"I love you too." She murmured against his lips.

Dax nodded and rolled over so that Blaine was on top. "Love you more." He chuckled.

She shook her head and placed her hand over his mouth. "Don't pick a fight with me. You'll lose."

Dax chuckled. "Is that how it is?"

She nodded and smirked.

He eyed her carefully and sat up, wrapping his arms around her waist. "Then I pick a fight."

She smirked. "Oh really?" She raised an eyebrow as she wrapped her arms around his neck.

"I don't pick fights I can't win." He whispered and smirked.

Blaine laughed. "That's not true. I've won many fights you've started."

"Not this time." He chuckled. "I'm going to win this one."

She shook her head and forced her lips to his. "Never." She whispered.

Dax chuckled and tightened his arms around her waist. He moved his lips to her shoulder and bit her skin lightly. She laughed slightly and held him tighter. "You think that will make me give in?"

Dax shrugged and moved her beside him on the bed. "You might eventually."

She shook her head. "Nope." She reached over for the bottle and took another sip.

Dax chuckled and moved to slip her shirt off before taking another sip of the sake. He stared down at her and smirked. "How 'bout now?"

She blushed faintly and shook her head. "Nope." She stole the bottle back and took another sip herself. She smirked and set the bottle down and reached to pull off his shirt. "There's nothing you can do that I can't do to yopu."

Dax chuckled and leaned down to press his lips against hers. "Fair enough." He whispered.