Kid grabbed Liz's shoulders and leaned his forehead on hers.
"Forget the door, Liz...I just...I just want to stay like this. Liz…you're so...perfect."

"Oh stop it you!" Liz said blushing and waving her arm.

"What did I do?" Kid asked from the empty doorway.

Liz's daydream was shattered.

I can't believe I zoned out like that...how embarrassing...

"Um...nothing." She looked over. "Hey what do you have there?" She asked seeing a package in his hand.

"It seems a package was delivered to us." Kid answered.

"Should we open it?"

"We don't have any time, the tickets for a show my father gave me says it starts in 15 minutes, we better hurry."

"A show?" Liz asked curiously.

"Yeah you know, a film? Apparently there's some famous theater around here."

"Oh..." Liz didn't know what to say. A movie didn't sound all that exciting...and movie theaters are usually dark...which scared her slightly.

Kid looked at her. "Come on lets go." He grabbed her hand and pulled her along.

Liz felt her face get warm as she was tugged along by the young Shinigami.
Little did she know what would happen later on...

The movie was decent, as well as the theater. They weren't sure what to do afterwords so they just walked around the town, ate food and checked out scenery. They were actually managing to somewhat get along. Until Liz went to the bathroom and gave Kid her phone to hold on to.

Another message was sent to her.

Kid decided not to snoop and read it again...but the dinging wouldn't stop, it seemed really serious whatever it was. Liz was taking a while in the bathroom too...it wouldn't hurt to read just ONE message...

Liz? Baby? Why won't you answer me?

I know it was stupid to ask for your hand in marriage over text but I haven't seen you lately?

Are you with that death kid person?

Liz are you cheating on me?

Haha nah, that's stupid you'd never cheat on me with some kid you hang around with!

Liz?

Hey surprise babe, I found out where you're hiding!

Hey mind if I visit you babe?

Reading the constant messages and how he called her babe made Kid feel sick. Liz was still not out yet so he continued reading.

I know you don't want to marry me Liz. But c'mon, it's not like you're gonna choose that loser who's 4 feet shorter than you.

I need to borrow some money again babe. C'mon answer me!

Liz! LIZ! ANSWER ME RIGHT NOW!

IM ON MY WAY TO GET YOU LIZ, YOU BETTER NOT BE WITH THAT STUPID MEISTER OF YOURS!

LIZ ANSWER ME NOW! DIDN'T I SAY I ALSO NEEDED MONEY?

Kid was disgusted. Has she been putting up with this the whole time? How stupid could she be for dating this guy? He started to worry more, considering she still hasn't come out yet and the fact her 'boyfriend' is threatening her. "Dammit..."

There weren't any more messages. He waited another 10 minutes, but they seemed to stop. He went and knocked on the lady's washroom door.

"Liz? Liz Thompson are you in there?"

Nothing.

"Come on Liz, I've been waiting a long time what's going on?"

Still nothing.

A cold sweat came over him. Why wasn't she answering? He tried opening the door but it was locked. It was one of those one-stall rooms. He took at least 20 steps back and then turned sharply, sprinting towards the door and kicking it down. Like he suspected, she wasn't in there. But the window was open. And by now it had started to snow. He didn't realize how cold it was until he felt a shiver come over him, in not only in need of warmth...but in need of Liz too.

"Liz...where are you?"

*Late that night*

Kid had searched everywhere. He flew up on his skateboard, searched the whole village, she wasn't anywhere to be found, and at this point Kid didn't know what to do. He arrived back at the cottage but he only planned on staying for a short time. There's no way he would be able to fall asleep. His first priority is to find Liz. Sure, he hasn't been the nicest to her recently, but he hoped he had made up for it a little bit. But he's also been dealing with a lot more. Sure his symmetry outbursts are humorous and often seen as a comedy relief...but he truly sees nothing good about himself. Nothing at all. Death the Kid's OCD wasn't all a joke, and his self-hate had only been getting worse. He needed Liz to be there for him and tell him it's okay. To bring him up when he feels down and to like him the way he is... however his self-esteem couldn't have been brought much lower at a worse time.

Liz's phone had just received another message.

Kid flinched when he heard the sound, and he struggled to look at the screen, but his reflex was incredibly fast and he looked down at the bright screen.

Hello Shinigami,
Unlike my other past messages to Liz, which I assume you read already, this one is directed to you. I'm sure you're wondering where your lovely partner has gone... am I correct? She took an awfully long time in the bathroom...and never returned back home. Geez...I wonder what happened. Maybe next time you shouldn't learn to meddle with people's relationships and take what's not yours, am I right? Well If you want to see your dear, symmetrical woman, I suggest you give up. You'll never see her again. Good luck shinigami, I wonder how bad it feels to be defeated by someone with much less power than you. That, and the feeling of having your woman stolen.
Ciao

Kid re-read the message over and over again. And each time his legs lost their balance more and more, until the point he couldn't hold up his body anymore and sank to the floor. He has never been so angry in his life...he was angry...his hand was in such a tight fist it was turning blue...but a small drop of water fell from his face to the floor. Multiple of them. He's never cried before, never over a person at least, and to think he was just going to sit here, energy-less, watching tears drip down his cheeks like a young child...

"I should have treated her better..I should have protected her...I'm useless...I'm just..."

Kid mumbled on while he prepared to call upon his father and arrange an emergency search party...but out of the corner of his eye, he saw something silver on the floor next to that package from earlier. His vision was still slightly blurred, but he definitely saw a sparkle on the ground.

No...it couldn't be...but why would it be here...wasn't she wearing it before? Before, when we were out?

Death the Kid has battled many tough opponents in the past, with and without his guns. He has just barely survived an incredible amount of life threatening events that could have easily killed anyone. Even though he can't stand the idea of asymmetry, he has never truly been afraid of anything in his life.

But right now, he was terrified.

To be continued...

Author's note: HEY GUYS! So what do you think of the new chapter? I've been more busy recently so sorry about such a long gap between updates. I wonder what's inside the package Kid and Liz received huh? If you have any thoughts on what you think should be inside and who it was sent by let me know! Also, i'm aware of how grim things have gotten with the plot :O So much suspense! Don't worry it'll be a happy ending...probably. More bad stuff will happen but I assure you Kid-kun will help Liz :P