Fuck. I said I wouldn't rush this chapter but ended up doing it... whoops.

Chapter 14: This better be good

Shizuo's silent heart pounding with a melodic tone and rhythm was soothing, almost as if Izaya was being put to sleep or a thick blanket of drowsiness cover him and numb his actions. The night sky was glistening with beautiful white dots that shone like shiny crystals. The cold but yet humid and warm air of the night brushing his cheeks and silky black locks away mixed in with the delicious sweet scent from his savior.

Shizuo was taking Alleyways to avoid strange eye contact from anyone and made sure he was taking a short route so they could get to Shinra's just on time.

What an odd feeling he thought as he felt a warm fluttering feeling erupt from his being. The lights lit up beautifully and he could tell that the city was preparing for Christmas.

Lights of all sorts of colors were wrapped around the poles but weren't finished. Izaya raised his head slowly and glanced at the side lights illuminating from the distance. They may have been shrewded with darkness of alleyways but he could still see the part of town's illuminating light of lamp posts and building signs. He sighed a warm breath trailing outward and visible to his very own russet eyes.

"What were you doing out here anyway?" He heard Shizuo ask. "Nothing in peculiar. Just taking a nice walk through the streets." A small grin crossed his face.

"Or was Shizu-chan worried about me~? I'm flattered if so~" he teased and tightened his hold around Shizuo's neck a tad bit. "Who would miss your sorry ass?"

"Hey now, that's rude!" He could hear a small growl from the blond. "It's not rude. I'm just stating the facts, flea."

Izaya poured softly and laid his head on Shizuo's back again. "Speaking of this topic, why'd you save me~?" Izaya was expecting a sharp reply but instead Shizuo stopped dead in his tracks for a split second, silent as the night.

"I was making my way home when I saw someone in an alley. To be honest I had no idea it was you because you're not wearing that horrid Eskimo coat." Izaya had a sense of relief in his eyes. Even if it was just a coincidence or no, or even if Shizuo came to kill him, it didn't matter. He had asked-prayed for a savior, and he got one. For once some thing had gone his way and felt the relaxing sense flow through him. Izaya stayed silent as Shizuo began info a walk again.

"OH THANK GOODNESS! Izaya! Where have you been!?" Shinra yelled and hugged Izaya making Shizuo glare with surprise. "O-Ow- Shinra, some space please...?" Izaya whispered out with a raspy voice. Shinra immediately backed off but saw a gash of red flowing from Izaya's side. Izaya's legs still hurt from what happened previously so he staggered a bit trying to regain his posture.

"What the hell happened!? You're bleeding! Come in, quickly!" He immediately let them inside. Celty trailed right behind him. "What happened? Where were you!? Sometimes you can be so stubborn you even made my dear Celty worry too- only because I was worried!"

Celty immediately ran up to Shizuo, typing on her small PDA as fast as she could manage. [Are you okay? What happened?! We could find Izaya and Shinra was flipping out about it.] Shizuo scratched the back of his head nervously. "He just went out for a walk but ran into some trouble."

"Alright Shinra- I get it! I was only gone for a walk, some fresh air, you know?" The raven sighed softly trying to walk but staggered and limped before falling onto his knees. "I knew you'd be reckless, damn louse." Shizuo sighed and walked beside Izaya trying to help him up. "Don't help me, I'm fine!" He snapped. "You're obviously not fine. Just let me help dammit. It's a pain for me, too." The blond glowered at the raven below him before descending down and lifting Izaya slightly. "Help him into the infirmary room." The doctor said as he ran into the hallway.

As much as those russet red eyes were sharp or filled with an expression of pain, he could tell that Izaya hated being treated like this the most. Being pitied. Especially by your nemesis.

They made their way into the room and Shizuo slowly slipped his arm off of Izaya and let him rest on the bed. Stunned, he watched Shinra return with a small medical kit and Izaya's face twist with annoyance. He knew it was his cue to leave, so he did.

Shizuo made his way to the bright spongy couch and plopped down on it exhaustively. Celty sat next to him in silence before typing on her communicator.

[I hope you don't mind me asking, but is there anymore to what happened? I don't mean to pry but seeing Shinra freak out that Izaya was here sort of worried me.] It said, bright screen lit. "Nah, your fine. Although I don't know what's Shinra's deal."

"All I know is that I was coming home from work and happened to find him on a 'walk'. When I ran into him, he seemed to be previously attacked by gang members I think, and he got that cut on his side. I had to deal with those damn pests, damn flea shoulda known better." A sigh of annoyance slipped through his lips. He leaned back onto the couch getting more comfortable. [Are you sure that's all?] She typed more fluently, eerie trails of black slithering to the roof from her neck now growing bigger from the suspense. The blond just sat there silently eyeing the ceiling before finally opening his mouth. "...Yeah, that's how it happened."

That's what happened. It was the absolute truth and there isn't anything to hide. Why would he hide anything? He could trust Celty. She leaned forward placing her elbows onto her knees looking deep in thought, dark fog slowing into a sluggish pace.

Time passed slower than the regular speed of time has always went. It actually felt like forever. This has happened once again. Izaya got hurt and Shizuo was his "Knight in Shining Armor" and brought him amongst care. Shizuo closed his mocha honey colored eyes and drifted into his subconscious, thoughts, ideas, memories flashing through. The only thing that came across his mind was the time he had saved Orihara from drowning. What he was saying and what he acted like made Shizuo feel a pang of sorrow mixed with rage that heated his blood into an uncontrollable state. Why should I care? I shouldn't be thinking about this, I'll just get mad again dammit.

Took a few more minutes for Shinra to come out with a calm face. Judging by his appearance, nothing bad shouldn't have happened -he was too calm. "Good news for us, bad news for you~" he drew closer with a cheery face. "Good news is he's alright and he'll recover soon. Bad news is that he's still alive and you are gonna go ballistic. Probably wreck my house at it too."

"Good. Cuz I don't feel like staying here anyway. I was heading home earlier until that pest interrupted me." Honey colored eyes glowered and he slumped even further into the couch. Shinra always knew how to upset him. "Hey Hey! Just because he's a pest doesn't mean you should blame him for everything." The doctor frowned as Shizuo scowled.

"Whatever. Okay, I'm heading out." Shizuo rose from his seating on the soft couch and waltzed over to the door. "Alright, but be careful." was all the man said before the blond gave a low "yeah, cya" and walking out of the door.

That night Shizuo finally slept in his home with no troubles-

except for one thought.

Why did I save his sorry ass? Why did I feel so angry when I saw him cornered by those punks...?

No, I couldn't have known because I didn't know it was him. But...

If it was a regular citizen I feel like I know I would go into a frenzy because I think about that evening when I saved...

No fucking way. Just sleep. It's better if I block it all out.

...right?

The next day was much brighter than usual. A fog the color of a soft blue was present and could hardly see anything far away. The clouds were puffy and carried a tint of grey as the wind was chilling to the bone. It was in the middle of December so it would still be cold. Shizuo rose from his bed very slowly and wiping his eyes, yawning. His apartment windows foggy and clouded with frost and ice chunks. Could it be that it would snow today? Christmas was just around the corner.

From time to time during this week, Shizuo would go to his boss, Tom, and take care of annoying debts that low lives should be keeping up with and return only to help Shinra take care of Izaya. It has been going on for at least three days. Shizuo had gotten a little used to Izaya's presence and rancid scent. Sometimes Shinra would ask him to feed Izaya again from time to time. They've gotten closer and surprisingly disturbing for the people seeing enemies communicate.

This time Shinra came to Shizuo and told him surprising news. Izaya wanted to talk to him. For some reason everything stopped and he could have sworn under his breath from the sudden moment.

"You should probably go talk to him. It will increase your chances of becoming friends more than enemies!" He heard Shinra say. "Yeah yeah, and why should I do what the flea says?"

"You're not. Just a simple action."

Shizuo, with an utter feeling settling within him, made it to the raven's room.

"This better be good..."

I apologize for the short chapter. The next one won't be a let down; I promise. Until next time!