Four-five, as promised your date sat outside of your department waiting. He came over early having nothing to do. He wanted to see you right away. His leg shook impatiently trying to ease his nerves. The first time in forever he was nervous and it was always you who did that to him. He hasn't dated since you moved away. He wanted to make sure he wouldn't screw up starting by being on time. Twenty minutes pass, then an hour. He was on his second smoke debating to take another one. Why was he waiting this long for you? Should he? May be he should consider the fact that you stood him up. It was a possibility if you didn't remember him. What was he even expecting? Disappointment engulfing him. His heart ached. He shook his head tossing the feeling aside. He should be pissed and that's exactly how he felt. The blonde crushes his cigarette about to take his leave when you spoke up.

"You came." You said. Your voice so melodic it erased all traces of rage within him. The minute he saw you, he became relieved. "How long have you been waiting?" You ask throwing your bag over your shoulder.

"Not long. Just two hours." You gasp.

"I am so sorry. I had to make up an extra hour because I came in late. I shouldn't have kept you waiting. If I had your number or something I would have messaged you." You run your hand through your hair taken aback by his hand. You tilt your head at him questionably.

"Phone." He demands. You take out your cellular device, unlocking it and handing it to him as asked. He opens your contacts and writes his number into it handing it back. You scoff at the nickname he wrote for himself,

"Mr. Body guard?" You chuckle. He clears his throat attempting to hide his embarrassment.

"Yeah, seeing as you already have a nickname for me. Why not?" You grin amused by the man.

"Okay, but let's do something else." You type something in and show him what you wrote. "Mr. Sweetheart." You laugh at his blushing reaction. "I'm keeping it. It's official."

"No." He protests.

"Too late." You lock your phone. The blonde grumbles under his breath. You snake your arms around his. "So, what do you have planned for us?" You begin to walk with him.

"How about sushi then a walk on the park as you said." You punch his arm playfully.

"Cheeky. Sure, sounds like a plan."

You sat at the table with your date, food already served in a private room.

"I hope you don't mind that I wanted a private room. I don't exactly want Tom finding out and giving you a death glare for the rest of your life just because of me. Trust me he's done that in the past when he came to visit me on holidays."

"You...dated other people after you left?" You raise a brow.

"Um, yeah." You chuckle. "I mean they weren't exactly great partners. Immature, assholes always taking advantage of me. I never really understood why I would fall for guys like that." You watch him shift awkwardly while eating. You realize the topic of boyfriends is uncomfortable to your date or on any date for that matter. You didn't want to sound like you were searching for a rebound boyfriend, you were just very honest. "I also have no idea why I'm talking about them when we should talk about you." You rub the back of your head nervously. "So, Shizuo how's life?" You begin to pick at your food.

"The usual. Work, go home, spend time outside wandering around when I have time." You look at him like 'what the hell'.

"Really? That sounds tedious, don't you ever wish to do something else or something?" He shrugs.

"Not really. I mean what could a guy like me be doing besides being a body guard and anything else dangerous which I hate because I don't like violence." You were left confused.

"Yet you fight pretty well I think that's an incredible skill my friend."

"That's what we all say." Simon interjects setting refills of your drinks. "He don't believe us." Shizuo grumbles under his breath. You chuckle.

"Awe come on, we're giving you a compliment. You're like a one man army. You have no idea how awesome that is." You praise.

"Beautiful lady right. It is amazing." He agrees before moving onto his other clients.

"Thanks for the support Simon." You chirp. Shizuo stares at his plate disturbed. You frown. "I'm sorry. I guess you really don't' like to be praised about your abilities huh?"

"It's fine. I just don't see what good can come out of it if I really don't like violence. I hate it because it changes me into this....this monster everyone fears." You sadden understanding his pain. You grab your chair moving it to his side and take his hand once you take your seat. You rub his hand with your other in attempt to comfort him.

"If they saw half the man you are today, I believe they would think differently. You have them not as a curse, but maybe a gift because you're a protector filled with righteousness. You don't use them for your own device. You use them to help others even when they don't need you. That says a hell of a lot than anything. If they see you as a monster then fuck those people. Fuck the world. Not everyone is going to see you that way. Tom doesn't, Simon doesn't neither do I and I bet there are others right?" He shifts his gaze to you. The way you looked at him filled with admiration was awe inspiring. How could a beauty like yourself enter his life and vanish? What made him forget you and let you go in the first place? He must have really been a fool to do that. He nods to your question. "See? It doesn't matter what others say. If it's any consolation, I think you're incredible." You shy away after confessing. A crimson blush adorning your cheeks. Shizuo takes your hand back and kisses your knuckles.

"Thank you." You return your gaze to him. His eyes sparkle beautifully. So breath taking almost as if staring at the moonlit sea. He saw the same in yours. The smile he wore was awfully familiar. You hiss holding your head gaining another memory. Only in this memory, this boy held a bouquet of red roses with baby's breath filling in the spots. A handsome shy smile behind the flowers. Brown hair this time but with the same hair style. You remember taking them and kissing the boy on the cheek as a thank you. You come back to find yourself held in Shizuo's embrace worried.

"Wh-what?" You mutter.

"You were in pain over your head. Are you okay?" You raise your head.

"Yeah I'm fine. I get them every now and then. Damn migraines." You lie.

"Are you sure? You don't want to get that check that out? It doesn't look normal by the way you were in pain." You shake your head.

"N-no, no I'm fine. Really. Let's just continue eating." You put on fake smile to convince your date. The flash backs were normal indeed, but the newest ones were much more painful than usual. You felt double the pain than any others. You felt both mental and physical. Your heart churned rewatching those flashbacks. A brown haired boy this time. It couldn't have been Shizuo. You thought to yourself.

After dinner you took a nice stroll to the park capturing glances of astonished people. Shizuo, the monster of Ikebukero escorting a babe like yourself? It was like beauty and the beast in real life. You were smiling and laughing with him. You two ignored their gazes, all that matters in the moment is the two of you on a night stroll.

"The city lights are amazing. The people trying to sleep probably have trouble cause of all of the night lights huh?"

"That's pretty creative but yeah. You just get used to it."

"I don't mind, I really don't like the dark or silence much. Makes me feel alone. The one fear I hate." You sigh.

"You're afraid to live alone and yet you're independent." You chuckle realizing how absurd it sounds out loud.

"Shut up. I know it sounds dumb but I'm afraid to lose myself to my own thoughts. I tend to get depressed when I over think that's why I'm always on the move. If I stop, I'll just get upset. Laze around, contemplate. Start believing that my life is an empty void."

"Pretty dark. Sounds like you're already starting." He interjects.

"Sorry. You see what I mean? I have to struggle to stay positive or it gets me."

"You shouldn't think that way about yourself. As you said. It's not an empty void if you're happy doing what you love and kind enough to help others. I think you're incredible also." You scoff at his argument.

"Are you stealing my speech?" He smirks and shrugs. "I guess you're right about that. It's just hard to believe." You sadden viewing the stars above you. "Yet, you don't know me enough to be able to confirm all those things." Your vibrant voice now shifted to a whimper saddened the brute.

"I know enough to be able to say it. So far you haven't been rude to me in any way nor feared me only to hate me." Your smile returns. You nuzzle against his arm.

"You really are a sweetheart." You admit.

Midnight, that's when you two had to go your separate ways. He escorts you safely to the front of the building. You detach yourself to your dismay. You're both upset having to let go. The cold filling your body from the lack of his warmth. You bite your lip trying to figure out how to say good bye.

"Well, here is my stop. Thank you escorting me here. I had great night." You scoff trying to dig through your memories. "The best date I've ever had in a long time. Escort, casual date, talking all of it so simple." He smiles. Simple. Something he's always wanted without the drama or complications. To live normal and somehow you read his mind. "You're quite a catch Mr. Body guard." You tease. "I hope we can do this again soon."

"Same here." He agrees. You slowly close the gap to pull him into a kiss. He gladly obliges to your request. Your lips touch sending a copy of nostalgia. A craving you long desired. You lips press hard against each other sharing a small, passionate kiss. Your hand runs through his hair, the other holding steading on his shoulder whole his arms wrapped around your waist bringing as close as possible. You pull away to gasp for air. Your breaths brushing against each other's skin. Eyes lidded into a daze searching for some sort of sign. You step out of his arms easily.

"Will I see you again?" He asks with hope. You caress his face lovingly.

"I sure hope so if we're going to continue dating." You both smile wide contagious to see each other's growing. You hear buzzing in your coat pocket and sigh. You were forced to pick it up having an idea of whom it might be which you were correct once you see the name. "I have to go. Tom is worried. I have to put a certain man to sleep after he sees me to calm his nerves." You chuckle. You wave farewell answering your phone. "Hello?"

"Where are you? It's dangerous out there."

"Sorry, work had me then I had dinner with a friend."

Shizuo remained standing just as you left him until you were no longer in sight. His heart weighed every step you took away from him leaving an empty feeling. The only thing to comfort him was that he has you. It was a quick start, but again it felt normal. He finally managed to move his feet and head home.

Just as he arrived at home after a long day, you shoot him a message. One that makes him smile as wide as he could. His heart skipped a beat when he read,

You: Good night darling. I hope to see you in my dreams tonight~<3