Morning ray's illuminate the bedroom enough to wake up a person knowing the time of day. Shizuo groans staring awake. His hand searches for a missing body which cuddled him just last night now seemed to be misplaced. After patting down every part on his bed, instant fear arises. He sits up searching for you in the room.

"(Y/n)?" He calls out. He hears noises on the other side of the door. "(Y/n)?" He shouts once more making sure.

"Yeah?" You call back. He sighs in relief falling back on his mattress running a hand through his hair.

"Shit she had me worried." He mumbles. He wakes himself up heading to the bathroom first after checking the time. You hear him enter the room while you were cooking him breakfast still in your pajamas. It was an odd sight to see someone cooking for him or any body in general. You look over your shoulder greeting him with a smile.

"Morning sunshine ~!" You chirp. "I hope you're hungry. I made some traditional, American scrambled eggs and bacon." You serve him a plate and coffee and giving him a morning kiss. The odd sense of your sudden shift in mood and feeding him this early is off putting, yet he could grow accustomed to it.

You sit next to him at the table writing a few things down minding your own business. You gasp, jolting at the touch of his hand on your head.

"Are you feeling alright? You're acting weird. Too jolly in the morning."

"Um, yeah. Just a bit tired. I felt a little paranoid, but then I remembered I'm with you. I slept like a baby after that. Woke up refreshed and scared but I told myself not to be afraid of that creep and focus on what I want."

"Is that what that list is for?" He asks.

"It's more of Q & A thing. I've had a few memories come back to me and I'm writing them down ask questions until I have answers." You said. The blonde leans in to read some of your questions when his phone rings.

"Hello?" He picks up.

"Thank God you picked up. Have you seen (Y/n)? She didn't come home last night and I'm freaking out. I'm worried she got into some trouble." Shizuo turns to you unsure how to answer. You notice his disturbed expression realizing whom he is talking to. It was like a telepathy thing. Your bond with Shizuo is ridiculously close that you knew each other's thoughts. You nod giving him the ok to inform him.

"She's fine Tom. She's here with me."

"What?" He yelps baffled. "You mean she slept over?"

"Yeah why?" There was nothing but silence after that. His phone cut off or at least he believed. "Hello?" There was a knock on his door.

"Package delivery?" You ask. He shrugs shaking his head no. You head over to open the door finding Tom slamming his phone shut. His jaw drops seeing you open the door wearing Shizuo's shirt. You could tell he is misunderstanding the situation. "Tom?" You ask. He shifts over to Shizuo and scowls storming in.

"You! You're dead."

"Shit." You curse. You close the door and step in front of your cousin.

"Tom wait! Listen to me, it's not what you think." You reasoned blocking him from harming your lover not that he could. The blonde was practically like titanium.

"What that he back stabbed me and slept with you?" You roll your eyes.

You squeeze his arms standing him still to hear you out.

"We didn't do anything Tom. I wouldn't do that to you." He argued.

"Tom please let us explain before doing something stupid." The Brunette huffs.

"Fine. I'm listening." You sigh in relief. "Why are you here?"

"Because I'm targeted by Izaya." You hear Shizuo growl at the name. Instantly Tom pales worried for you. "Last night, I encountered him. He threatened to kill me in the alley way. I managed to escape for a short time only to be surrounded by his goons. I fought back as much as I could before Celty and Shizuo came to my rescue. I woke up patched by Shinra in his apartment then stayed there night for protection. The least place Izaya would bother attacking." Tom tries to catch his breathing holding onto the table.

"Whoa." He scoffs. "That's a whole lot to take in." You and Shizuo guide him to a chair setting him down. "I'm glad you're okay. That's a smart call." He turns to Shizuo and pats his back. "Thanks man I knew I could count on you." You pout him a glass of water to help ease him. He takes a couple of gulps to relax. "Why in the world is he after you? What does he want?" You cover your mouth and hold yourself unsure how to tell him. You and Shizuo share a look. Tom searched both of your faces for an answer keeping him in suspense.

"Because I'm dating Shizuo." You finally said proud to confess. Tom is left dumbstruck. A minute ago he was relieved that there is nothing between you yet the worst came up and now another bomb is thrown at him which he knew from the moment he saw you here. "We have been for nearly a month now." Shizuo averts his gaze ashamed that he's been keeping it a secret because of you. Torn between the two of you. Tom runs his hands through his locks.

"Behind my back and you never even told me?" He said.

"He wanted to tell you but I begged him not to. Because I know how you would react. You get so damn over protective."

"And do you see why?" He retorts. "All the guys you've ever dated were jerks or they get you into trouble. Practically ditch you to cover up their shit. Being with Shizuo is like a death wish. I mostly mean that because of Izaya. He has a tendency to pick on him starting the cat and mouse chase every chance he gets. If anything gets in his fucking way he'll try to tear it off when possible." Shizuo saddens. You frown in disappointment to your cousin. You grasp Shizuo's hand in yours.

"Stop! I know that, but Shizuo is nothing like that is he?" Tom is left in silence. "He doesn't treat me like all those guys. He's the complete opposite despite his outside appearance." You tilt your boyfriend's head up to look at you. "He's the sweetest man I've ever met and part of me is settled on the fact that he's perfect for me." Your heart races as you pour your heart out to him embarrassing yourself. "Love doesn't discriminate. I don't care what others say and maybe it's the drunk love talking but I'm happy with him. Please. Don't keep me from him." You switch from Tom to your lover. The blonde leans in pressing his forehead against yours. Tom views how you both equally cared for one another. The affection displayed was mutual. He knew how Shizuo is and believed you. He's never seen you so happy same with his friend.

"Okay." He replies. "I'll allow it. Shizuo is a trusting guy. I just can't help caring." You beam at him and hug your cousin.

"Thank you." You chime.

"Yeah, yeah. So what's the plan?" He starts.

"(Y/n) said she can't go back to work due to company policy. I was going to suggest we bring her along until we can think of a plan." Your cousin nods in agreement.

"As great as that is, I would like to change out of my clothes and wash up." You said.

"Okay, first my place then work." Tom alternates. You agree heading into the bedroom to change leaving Your boyfriend alone with your cousin. There was a small awkward silence. The brunette had the urge to ask something personal like did you lie more than just the relationship part? He clears his throat.

"You guys haven't um....ya know? Last night?" The ex bartender stops himself from eating dropping his fork embarrassed. An exasperated sigh leaves him.

"No Tom. We haven't. I wouldn't take advantage of her like that. It's mostly her decision rather than mine." A brow quirks up from his friend. You overheard, purposely, during their conversation. You grab your bag and journal.

"Who knows though." You interject. "It may happen tonight." You wink. Both men blush. An annoyed tick mark appears over your cousin's head.

"(Y/n)!" He warns. You giggle at their flushed faces. Shizuo abruptly stands tossing the remains of his food into the trash and the plate into the sink. He grabs your arm dragging you out the door.

"Come on you, I lost my appetite and stop ticking off your cousin." You pout at him.

"Awe, but it was funny." You whine.

"No!" They retort in union.

It was odd walking around with Tom and vise versa. Now that everything was out in the open, all three of you had mixed feelings. Mostly Tom and Shizuo did, you could care less. You were used to Tom's protectiveness. You are not a little girl anymore. You can fight your own battles. You ignored his glances facing ahead with your arms wrapped around your lover's arm. To others it was a chivalrous way, but to the both of you it's a way to keep eyes off of you. If you were any lovey dovely, people would rubberneck and Shizuo preferred to be affectionate behind closed doors except for traditional affection like simple hand holding, a greeting or farewell kisses or hugs. Sad to say you wanted to show the world who you both belong to, yet the world did not accept of Shizuo, so screw the world and it's haters.

You open the door to Tom's apartment inviting Shizuo in. The blonde looks around impressed.

"Cozy." He said.

"Yeah, I do my best to make if feel like home and since family visits me I always have to prepare my house and fix it up every now and then.".

"Because Aunty." You answer from your room. Tom chuckles.

"Yep. My mom." He guides the blonde over to you room after thirty minutes. He knocks on the door. "Are you done already?" You open the door slowly.

"Yeah sorry." You close your journal. Brown eyes widen stunned by your beauty of how you revealed yourself in black and white attire. A white long sleeved, top, skinny jeans hugging your thickness with suspenders and of course black heels to match. You had no idea how appealing you are to him. He almost wants to take to your room lock it and take you then and there regardless of your cousin. "I just had another flash back in the shower." You said taking your bag and journal with you.

"About what?" You frown touching your lips and looking up at Shizuo scared that you probably didn't date him. You shook your head.

"I-I'm not quite sure it was all fuzzy like last time." You lied. "Let's get going. Don't want you to be late." You rush out of the apartment. The boys exchange a look curious to your behavior. Nonetheless, they followed you out to start the day.

Three hours accompanying them on their shift and you were amazed by the work they do. Especially how people feared Shizuo. The marvelous tactics he did to get his client to cough up the dough. You bit your lip slightly aroused by his recklessness. Your eyes glisten with desire. You cross your legs to keep your heat from rising. Now was not the time to gawked at him like a horny school girl. You jump back, startled when one of the runaways lands in front of you. He sneers in victory believing he's gotten away from Shizuo. He looks up and down not realizing he would stand before a babe like yourself. His grin widens.

"Well hello there, doll." He chides. Tom turns the corner breathless spotting you about to be touched by some scum. Before he could call out, you jump back when a yield sign slams into the stranger sending him tumbling into the gravel. There was a loud 'crack' noise making you hiss at the image of breaking bones. You gasp getting a quick memory of nurses in a hospital and boy who's face you cannot unscramble sits in his bed all bandaged up like a mummy. You shake your head coming out of your trance.

"Don't you fucking dare touch my girl dirty bag." He growls. You look up at him meeting his soft irises. He pulls you close checking for any injuries. "You okay?" Honestly he reminded you of a puppy. Growling, how defensive he is towards you, and his affection when chill. You scoff at the idea.

"I'm fine baby. No one can touch me that easily. I fight back." You puff your chest with pride.

"You shouldn't be fighting in your condition. Your body can't take anymore more hits at the moment. You need time to heal." You pout. "In the mean time, I'll protect you." He whispers. You hum at the feeling of his hot breath against you.

"Hmm....my baby is going to care for me? Sounds great. I need a break from being on guard all the time." You pur. Tom look over his shoulder after dealing with his client. The way you two hung around each other was kind of gross mostly due to you being his cousin which he sees you more like a sister.

"Alright, love birds that's enough. We have to keep going." He dictates.

Noon, and still no trigger besides the yield sign. More questions, less answers. The only thing in common is the boy with brown hair. You stop in your tracks as if walking further will only frustrated you more. Tom and Shizuo look back at your perturbed form. You were staring down at the ground lost in thought.

"(Y/n)? You okay?" You nod trying to shake away your feelings. "Maybe we should take a break. We have been at it all day." You nod again unable to make a sound.

You three stop near a plaza with a fountain. Tom brings you your favorite flavored drink. You sat in silence flipping through your journal.

"Any answers?" You shake your head.

"No, just more questions. The flash backs are slow and it irritates me that I can't get a name or something." Your groan hanging your head low running your hands through your hair. "It feels pointless. At this rate I'll never get my memories back." You whimper. Shizuo rubs your back in circles.

"Easy, (Y/n). You'll get them back soon enough." Tom assures you.

"Thanks." You sniffle staring at the cement remembering your memories of that brown haired boy and a black haired, stoic boy always beside him. Then it falls to a tall boy of fourteen handing your a bouquet of roses. You felt guilty. If this boy was your ex before dating Shizuo then it would be awkward. He wore a school uniform. One you remember from your Freshman year book before leaving. It was a treasure of your last year's in this city. You had to know. It nagged at you even though you felt it was better to forget if it is an old boyfriend. Why bother remembering an ex right? Who would? Nonetheless you ask them, "I have been...gaining these flashbacks. All of them involving a boy with brown hair." Shizuo looks intrigued. You bite your cheek forcing yourself to continue. "I-in my memories, he kissed me, gave me a bouquet of roses, he was always in the hospital accompanied by some boy with a blank expression." I think he was an ex of mine and he holds the answers." You state. Tom smirks as does Shizuo. You knit your brows confused. "Should I...bother looking for him? I mean he's an ex."

"Ouch." Tom hisses.

"What?" You ask. The blonde spews smoke out.

"I think I know who you're talking about. That ex-was an ex but not anymore." You tilt your head even more puzzled. "That boy was me (Y/n)."