Mayumi went home with Shizuo right after that, a scene which was ignored almost as immediately after it was over. She was quiet all through the walk home, and even Tom didn't follow them that day. She didn't know what to say and Shizuo believed there was nothing to say. But, the walk home was indeed different. Shizuo was closer to Mayumi, his shoulder brushing against her hair as they walked, and their hands brushing against each other.
Mayumi turned to look at Shizuo, and watched his deadpanned face, no emotion shown in them, and she licked her lips. "What?" Shizuo's sudden voice made her jump and her face turned red. "D-Did you…I mean, I…" She didn't know how to voice her thoughts and she wanted Shizuo to understand what she was thinking. Shizuo grabbed the girl's hands and pulled her home faster than average human speed and Mayumi yelped. As soon as they reached home, Shizuo pulled her by her shoulders and said, "I don't say things I don't mean damnit!" Mayumi watched him, this side of Shizuo, the violent tempest side of the man she loved didn't scare her, but only made her love him more.
"And, when I fucking say I love you, I mean I love you!" Shizuo yelled and Mayumi smiled slightly. Somehow, she knew he wasn't lying right then, and she closed her eyes, bending her head downward. This was a true relationship, a crossroad of two hearts, very different in content, two souls so unique from one another, being brought together by the need for a friendship of hearts and a love for living together, side by side, because this was indeed a bond of two unlikely souls, who both believed they were meant to be devoid of love, coming together with each of their imperfections and beliefs, an intimacy that could never be explained by words, and never be understood by mere human language.
"I love you too Shizuo, more than anything." For this statement, the man did not smile. Mayumi embraced him, wanting him to hold her close and he did, his arm encircled her waist, and she was pressed against his chest, her being considerably shorter than the male. "I will kill anyone that gets close to you. Especially that flea Izaya." Mayumi giggled, and snuggled to her lover, and released him, saying, "Shizuo, has anyone ever told you that you had to control that temper of yours?" Shizuo grunted and nodded. "Every asshole I meet tells me that. Even strangers these days, and that pisses me off." Mayumi smiled and turned away. "I don't mind you being the way you are." She said, and Shizuo's eyes widened slightly. "That doesn't mean I want you to get angry again and again and again, I just want you to stay how you are, but if you can-"Within an instant, Shizuo pulled the girl close, and pressed his lips to hers, his cooling glasses falling to the ground.
The girls he had kissed before, were nothing compared to the girl he was holding in his arms right then. Mayumi was no ordinary girl, she was outstanding in every aspect, according to the male, and she was someone who embraced the demonic side of him, a factor that made most women avoid Shizuo. His anger, his brutality and his strength were qualities that women detested and this girl, this naïve, weird and stupid girl loved him for it. She loved him for his flaws, and that was downright stupid. According to the male, she deserved better, but certain temptations overwhelm our minds, and that was why Shizuo never wanted to let this girl go.
That night, Shizuo and Mayumi faced a challenge like no other. To sleep next to each other, in the same bed, without cuddling or the usual things that lovers did. Mayumi was shy, and Shizuo thought it was too soon. She was a virgin, and Shizuo…was rough. The blonde male placed a pillow between them, and since thankfully the bed was queen sized, Mayumi had enough space to sleep even with the pillows in between.
But, she knew something right then. If she were to lose her virginity to anyone, it would be the male sleeping beside her. Her heart was beating so loudly against her chest, that she believed Shizuo could actually hear the beats, lub-dubbing against her chest. He remained quiet, since neither of them could sleep. "What are you thinking about?" He asked her, and Mayumi didn't say a word for a few seconds.
"Nothing." She admitted and Shizuo scoffed. "Women can't think of nothing." Mayumi puffed her cheeks and turned to her left, and Shizuo smirked. This was all so new to him, being in a relationship, a relationship which unlike the last times, had meaning to it. "Mayumi, go to sleep." Shizuo said, it sounded more like a scolding to her and the woman shifted in the bed. "I wish it were that easy." Both of them couldn't sleep, and the woman thought of an idea that would help the both of them. But the mere thought of it, made her face turn beet red, and she buried her head in the pillow and let out an audible sigh.
"What now?" it seemed as if Shizuo was restless for some reason. He wanted the woman to be comfortable, and he didn't know what would help. Usually, he didn't care about the women he slept with, but Mayumi wasn't, like we already know, an ordinary woman, and Shizuo hadn't slept with her. Yet.
'It's now or never.' Mayumi boldly pushed down the pillows with her legs, an action that shocked the male beside her, and she used his chest as a pillow and shut her eyes. Shizuo stayed still for a minute, and didn't move. Slowly, he brought his hand to encircle around her waist and he shut his eyes.
The two fell asleep almost instantly.
The next day, Mayumi left for work and Simon greeted her with one of his brightest smiles which she gladly returned. There were people staring at her, from what happened the day before she knew she would be someone that most people would recognize. Out of the most prominent ones that were staring at her, she could see two school children, high school children, one boy and a girl with glasses staring at her as if she were some celebrity.
"Can I help you?" Mayumi asked kindly and the girl stumbled and the boy stammered. "Hi! I uh…my name is Mikado Ryugamine. I…well, I-"Mayumi cocked her eyebrow and smiled. "Hi there." She said, and turned to the girl. "My name is Anri Sonohara." She said, and Mayumi nodded once again. "We uh…""Let me guess, you saw me with Shizuo yesterday." Mayumi didn't even think badly about these students, since they were students and the two looked almost as shy as she was.
The two nodded and Mayumi smiled at them. "What can I get you?" She smiled sweetly at them, and the students erased the awkward aura that was around each other, and opened up more to Mayumi.
This action, however wasn't going unseen. A certain informant watched the woman, who was now claimed by his mortal enemy, and he frowned hard. The woman wasn't normal, she was someone who had seen crime, seen murder, of her own parents no less, and she could put up a face as happy as any child when gifted candy. The ability of her to lie to strangers baffled the information broker, and that caught his interest more than ever. But now he knew that if he tried getting close to her, her menace of a lover would rip him apart, if not before he would then.
Izaya knew Shizuo's love for Mayumi was true, and he knew if he interfered, Izaya would be ripped into tiny pieces. Since, Shizuo Heiwajima was capable of that task and it was a task that Shizuo Heiwajima was waiting to perform, from a very long time.
Although, Izaya knew he wouldn't let that happen to him, and he knew what he needed to do next. He knew his ulterior motive was to awaken Celty Sterluson's sleeping head by waging a war in Ikebukuro, but this sideway distraction, Mayumi Matsumoto, needed to be taken care of. And it had to be Izaya Orihara that had to perform this action, since, if there has to be an antagonist in Ikebukuro, it was him.
Mayumi walked home from Simon's sushi store, and in the corner of a building she could see Shizuo. This made her smile, and she walked faster to her lover, and the male said, "Does he always leave you at this time?" Mayumi was confused and she nodded, while Shizuo sighed. "Did you…wait for me Shizuo?" The male didn't answer but, just walked and Mayumi sighed loudly. "Shizuo, you don't need to wait for me." The woman spoke and the male frowned at her. "Don't tell me what to do." Mayumi looked at him indifferently and cocked her eyebrow.
She walked next to him and sighed once more before telling him about Mikado and Anri. He didn't seem too worried and he said, "They're harmless." Mayumi knew that much on her own. When they reached home, Shizuo turned to the girl who was now heading into the kitchen to make dinner, and he said, "What are you doing?" Mayumi blinked and said, "I'm going to make dinner."
This was something Shinra and Celty both told him to avoid, because they were now lovers. He had to take her out to dinner, and pay the bill himself, since he wasn't all that good at being romantic, Shinra told him what to do. Even Tom agreed with him, and therefore Shizuo grabbed Mayumi by her hand and said, "Don't cook." Mayumi blinked and looked offended. "Why?" Shizuo didn't want to insult her, he liked her cooking, it was impressive yet, and he didn't know how to voice it to her that he was taking her out.
"We're eating out." He said, and pulled her out of the house. Mayumi's eyes were wide and she was confused with whatever that was happening. If she had known that, that very day Shizuo Heiwajima had been to visit Shinra and Celty for some 'love advice' Mayumi would smile and giggle at him, for trying to be so adorable. Even now, she found his possessiveness and naivety at being romantic a form of 'cute' but she didn't know what was exactly running through his brain.
In the street as Shizuo literally dragged Mayumi out to a restaurant, Mayumi's phone vibrated.
He's taking you out on a romantic dinner, Shinra and myself told him to do this, so enjoy your night!
It was Celty.
Mayumi giggled this time, and she clutched on to Shizuo's arm, and the blonde male turned red slightly. He suddenly remembered a teenage couple he came across more than once, a boy he had beaten up once long ago, and Shizuo sighed. He let the girl cuddle his arm, an action which would usually infuriate him, but this time, he let it slide.
That night, was the only night Shizuo remained calm throughout. He almost yelled at the waiter, but Mayumi shook her head at the right time. It was magical, in a sense, so to say, that Shizuo didn't want to get mad around this woman. To stay sane, and non-violent he needed this woman around him, and if she stayed he would get his eternal wish for a non-violent and normal life. And it was equally beneficial for her, since she would remain safe with him. The love they shared had so much to offer to the both of them, and at that point of time none of them realized that this was too good to be true. Something this perfect had its flaws, and at that minute, that happy hour, wrongs and doubts were blinded from their sight.
All Shizuo could see was Mayumi and all Mayumi could see was Shizuo.
And all Izaya could see was the two of them eating and the woman he was interested in, laughing with the man he despised.
Things were going to get interesting, according to Orihara, since his plan was going to come into action, soon, something which made him believe a war would be waged, blood be spilt, and Mayumi would become his and his alone.
A/N: Aww, Shizu-chan is so cute~
What is Izaya plotting? Dun dun dun.
Cliffhangers. You readers must really hate me. XD
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