Hisoka's coworkers looked on in amazement. Hisoka's work has gone from 0 to a 100 within 12 hours. They weren't sure what happened, but they were glad to have him back and not have to fish garments out of the trash.

"So, you seem bubbly. Had a wild night last night?" a coworker asked.

"No, though I wouldn't have minded." Hisoka replied as he counted his items.

"Then?" she asked.

"I'm dating." Hisoka said cheerfully.

Everyone in the room was now looking at him. They never thought they'd hear his name and "dating" in the same sentence. Hisoka looked at them then smiled warmly.

"You're practically shining. I'm going blind." she joked.

"I think I'm going to like this..." Hisoka mumbled as he thought of Makoto.

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Haru wasn't exactly sure what happened the night before since Chrollo had dragged him out of the apartment. Makoto seemed... happier. Radiant even.

"What happened last night?" Haru asked curiously.

"I got a boyfriend." Makoto responded without hesitation.

"What." Haru said in confusion. "Who?"

"Hisoka... He was right last night. We shouldn't let our past ruin our future happiness. I really like him, Haru. I want to be with him. I want to do things for him and see him smiling." confessed Makoto as he closed his notebook.

"So... while we were gone... you two made up AND decided to date?" Haru asked.

"Basically. Oh, right! Birthday plans! So I was thinking we'd have it at the orphanage. It's been a while since I've seen them and I'd like them to be able to celebrate with me." explained Makoto then wrote down a summary of what he wanted to do. "You can share it with everyone else."

"Wow... you really are low maintenance..." Haru muttered then received a hit on the arm.

Makoto pressed the power button on his phone and saw his lock screen. His face turned red immediately. How did he not notice it before? He moved to change it then received a text from the culprit.

"Why are you smiling so big and blushing so hard...?" Haru asked as he stared at Makoto's face.

"Why are you... black and blue on your arm?" Makoto lied then hurriedly gathered his things and ran while Haru looked.

He couldn't bring himself to tell him as then he'd get the impression that they had sex last night which was far from the truth.

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Makoto waited at the station and often checked his phone. Did he arrive too early? Was he in the wrong spot?

"Makoto." Hisoka called out.

Makoto looked to his side and saw Hisoka standing there with a smile. He melted instantly. Was his smile always that precious? Hisoka sat on his lap with a satisfied smirk.

"So, where are you taking me?" Makoto asked as he wrapped his arms around his waist.

"Somewhere that your friends can't find you." Hisoka joked then earned himself a punch in the gut. "I'm joking. I just wanted to have you all to myself for tonight. No roommates, no friends. Just us together alone."

"Why? Are you going to murder me and sell my organs on the black market?" Makoto joked then repeatedly apologized as Hisoka glared at him.

"I figured why not do it now while our friends are still trying to wrap their minds around us dating." Hisoka said then got up as the train entered the station. "Shall we?"

Makoto took his hand with a smile. He didn't know what Hisoka had planned, but he trusted him.

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Makoto looked at the building then immediately turned around. There was no way he was going to spend the night in there with him.

"Why are you walking away? Did I do something wrong?" Hisoka asked cluelessly.

"Hisoka, combining what you said earlier and after seeing this, even the blind can tell what you really want." Makoto said as he covered himself. "I'm really just going to end up another number aren't I..."

"Huh? Look, I won't fault you for thinking that way. Any sane person would, but if I just want to fuck and run, I wouldn't have asked you to date me." Hisoka said with his hands on his hips. "Plus I wouldn't have gone through all this trouble and brought you back to my place."

Makoto couldn't deny the points he made. He walked back over to Hisoka who wrapped his arm around his waist.

"Now, if you do want to fuck I have no qualms with that." said Hisoka with a smirk.

"Absolutely not." Makoto said as he pulled away.

Makoto waited by the stairs then started to ascend once Hisoka started heading his way. He was still worried that Hisoka might've been lying to him, but he wasn't going to be verbal about it. He had to trust him. They entered the room and he locked the door.

"So, come here. You said you wanted cuddles." Hisoka said with a grin.

"I didn't not say I wanted cuddles." Makoto said with pout despite walking over to him.

"Tell me about your day. Tell me all the little details." Hisoka said softly as he held Makoto in his arms.

Makoto quietly started to tell him about his day and steadily felt better the more he unloaded. It was as if Hisoka was taking away all of the tiredness he had accumulated and dispersed of it all at once.

"And that's it." said Makoto as he snuggled closer.

"Sounded like a rough day. For tonight, throw away all of your responsibilities and worries. Tonight, be who you want to be." said Hisoka as he gave his head gentle pats.

"Hisoka, thank you... for this. I'm sorry for assuming back there." Makoto said as he looked into his eyes.

"It's fine. As long as you get to relax, I'm happy." he replied with a smile.

Makoto moved closer then playfully placed pecks onto his lips before going all in. He was happy. Completely, genuinely and utterly happy. He rolled Hisoka into his back then put both his legs on both sides. He took off his shirt then leaned back down to kiss him again. He's never done it before, especially not with a guy, but he knew Hisoka would steer him right after showing interest.

"Is this what you want...?" Hisoka asked as Makoto slipped off his pants.

"Yeah... I really want to..." Makoto said quietly as he moved back to his previous position. "But if you don't want to, then forget it."

Hisoka held his face then brought his down his own. He gave him a reassuring smile then let one hand slip away from his face and rest on his ass cheek.

"Then I'll give you a night to remember." replied Hisoka before kissing him with more passion, moving his other hand onto his ass cheek.

Makoto was curious as to what he was doing until he felt it. Hisoka chuckled at the sight of Makoto's face. Makoto's face turned bright red, so he turned away from Hisoka so he couldn't see it.

"Mako, look at me." Hisoka pleaded. Makoto slowly turned to face him again. "Your pleased face is beautiful... a turn on really."

"Stop... " Makoto mumbled then drew a sharp breath as Hisoka now had his hands on his hard, throbbing dick. "Hisoka..."

"Tell me what you want." Hisoka said with a sly smile.

"I... I w- want you..." Makoto said in between little moans. "...to fuck me... p- please..."

"Anything for you, my butterfly." said Hisoka as he sat up and placed a gentle kiss on his cheek.

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Chrollo moved his phone from his ear as it went to voicemail again. Haru shook his head as Shalnark didn't know either.

"Where could they have gone?" Haru asked as he was genuinely worried about Makoto.

"If he's with Hisoka, then he should be okay." Chrollo said, hoping that was the case.

"Why didn't they tell us though? Are they purposefully trying to give us heart attack?" Haru fussed with a frown.

"He'll probably call us when he gets a chance. Calm down okay?" Chrollo said softly.

"You trust Hisoka so much. What if they were just joking to throw us off? What if they're trying to kill each other as we speak?" Haru said, letting his fears come about.

"You worry too much. You know what, let's go out and get wasted. You need to destress." said Chrollo as he dragged Haru out of the apartment.

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They both watched as Haru drunkenly talked to a girl. Shalnark laughed then looked at Chrollo.

"I got a message not too long ago. Well, it was more of a photo." said Shalnark as he pulled up his conversation with Hisoka. "As you can see, Makoto is topless and sleeping peacefully."

"That's a relief... Though, they're both topless aren't they..." Chrollo muttered as he stared at the picture. "Did they fuck?"

"Who knows? You know best that Makoto won't talk. Hisoka is the opposite, but I'm not sure about this time." Shalnark said as he put his phone on sleep.

"I'm glad things worked out in the end. By some weird twist of fate." said Chrollo before taking another sip of his drink.

"Hm, today isn't one of my rare days, but I'd be more than happy to indulge you a bit. No fee required." Shalnark said as he eyed Chrollo.

"I respectfully decline. I'm not into men." Chrollo said with a chuckle.

"Never said you had to reciprocate." Shalnark pressed.

"You're a sly one aren't you?" Chrollo asked with a laugh. "Fine. I'll take you up on the offer. I'm backed up a bit anyway."

"Well, then follow me, sir." Shalnark said before laughing. "Trust me, I won't breath a word about this."

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Makoto opened his eyes and saw the sun starting to rise into the sky. He looked around and spotted the clock. His eyes popped out of his hand and he quickly scrambled out of bed. He was going to be late for class.

"Mmm, what time is it, Mako...?" Hisoka asked as he sat up.

"7:47. I have a class at nine." Makoto said before closing the bathroom door behind him.

Hisoka yawned then entered the bathroom as well.

"We might as well shower together." Hisoka mumbled then turned on the shower.

"About last night..." Makoto whispered, a deep blush occupying his face. Hisoka motioned for him to go on. "Next time I think... I think I want to try it..."

He helped him into the shower then held him by his shoulders. Makoto looked at him as he couldn't bring himself to say it straight out.

"Try what?" Hisoka asked as he scrubbed at Makoto's back.

"Penetration... anal penetration..." said Makoto getting quieter with each word.

"Only if you're ready." said Hisoka as they had switched. Makoto stopped scrubbing then hugged him from behind. "Mako...?"

"Thank you for being patient..." Makoto said.

"I'd never want to force you to do something you don't want to nor aren't ready for." replied Hisoka. "Remember that."

Makoto hugged him tighter, this time with a big smile. It certainly wasn't much different dating a guy than a woman besides their sex organs. He felt Hisoka remove him from his waist then listened to him fuss about waking him up talking about being late when he was taking forever to shower. Makoto laughed happily. It didn't really matter what their past used to be as who they were now, who Hisoka was now, only mattered.