Hello again everyone! My second fanfic! Just a few notes to get started: In this story, instead of it being in Shizuo's point of view, I've made into Izaya's. It will continue to stay in Izaya's POV unless mentioned otherwise. This also takes place during their high school years. I'm hoping that they're not too OOC. If they are forgive me. Lastly, the length of the stories will vary. But other than that please enjoy.

My favorite thing to do when I wake up in the morning is, first of all, take a nice warm shower and then call up my dearest childhood friend. Although in retrospect I should consider calling much later in the morning (especially on weekends) than at six o'clock which is when I wake up, but what's the fun in that? If I make it my new habit to call him at a reasonable time then I wouldn't be able to wake up to the sweet sound of his angry voice.

To most people our friendship is nothing less than a sign that the world must be on the verge of an impending doom. To most of our closest friends which is only Shinra, Celty, Dota-chin and Kasuka our friendship is nothing more than a love/hate relationship at the midst of evolving into pure love~ Well, no actually all of our friends think it's pretty strange too. My thoughts on it are the former. To put it simply this friendship of ours started when we were kids and much to Shizu-chan's dismay it hasn't faltered. I've stuck to Shizu-chan ever since we were in second grade and though we have grown slightly apart, mostly because Shizu-chan refuses to admit he really does love me, we're still seen everywhere together.

Although when we are together we usually cause chaos, but that's how I like it. I annoy Shizu-chan, he gets mad, I runaway; he tries to kill me with inanimate objects. It's just so much fun~ Besides fighting is normal in a relationship. People might think we hate each other, probably because Shizu-chan continues to say he hates me, but we don't. I'm very much still attached to Shizu-chan as I was before. I'm not exactly sure why that is, but this feeling, this strange feeling for him hasn't changed. Shizu-chan, however seems to enjoy to deny his feelings. Ne, he'll come around sooner or later.

I text Shizu-chan the usual message, "Good morning Shizu-chan! Best be getting up soon, you don't want to keep me waiting do you? Besides, it doesn't matter how much beauty rest you get, you're still going to be an ugly mess~ Sincerely, Your Lover Izaya."

I get dressed for school and get online for a bit before heading downstairs to eat breakfast. I soon find a new message appear on my phone.

"IZAAAYYYAAAA!" It reads. I continue through the messages. "Why the hell did you wake me up so freaking early! And if anyone is ugly, it's you, flea! And for the billionth time we are NOT lovers!"

Ah, such lies you tell. Have you forgotten about our first kiss? I just love teasing him though. It's the reason I get up in the morning. Nowadays I realize that our friendship is different than when we were kids. Shizu-chan is much more violent towards me than before (if that's even possible) and no matter how many times I mention something from our childhood he seems to disregard it as something made up like some fairytale. He's so cruel.

I get downstairs once I hear the doorbell ring. I open the door and find Shizu-chan standing there; Shizu-chan with his strong build, his fluffy bleached hair (which was a prank I pulled not too long ago), and his hazel eyes standing before me. It's always a lovely sight. He might think of it as a joke if I ever told him that I find him quite attractive so I rather not say anything.

"Oi, flea let's get going already." He says as he then looks at me questioningly. He scans me carefully and then he sighs as he holds out his hand. "Give me them."

"Give you what Shizu-chan?"

"You know very well what I mean you damn flea!"

"Ooh testy~" I say happily as I scrounge around in my pockets for the wanted items. "Maybe Shizu-chan is so grumpy because he has no one to sleep with. You should really consider sleeping over with me Shizu-chan~"

"Perverted flea." Shizu-chan says as he snatches the knives I dug up from my pockets. "How many of these things do you really need!"

"I never know when Shizu-chan is gonna go berserk." I say with a laugh. "Besides I'm not planning to get raped. I want to have my first time with Shizu-chan~"

"What the fuck?" Shizu-chan asks loudly, although I can see the faintness of a blush on his cheeks. "Like I'd ever do that with you!"

"Shizu-chan is hurting my feelings." I say as I pretend to be depressed.

"Shut the fuck up." Shizu-chan says as he starts walking in the direction of Raira Academy. I catch up to the brute and take his hand in mine, but he quickly pries his hand away. To tell you the truth, I'm already used to Shizu-chan rejecting my advances. He's not too smart so he thinks everything I do is meant to mess with him, but sometimes that's not the case. "I'd like it if you didn't start shit with me today, flea." He says in disdain.

"What, you think I'm gonna start something? Haven't I been so good lately?"

"You stabbed me with a pencil yesterday, you stupid flea! It fucking hurt!"

"That was on accident~" I say innocently as I skip beside Shizu-chan which annoys the hell out of him.

"Do you always have to skip like a pansy?" Shizu-chan asks me with an annoyed expression on his face.

"Do you always have to be a monster?" I say in defense.

"Fucking flea."

"Stupid brute."

"Fucking crazy louse."

"Dimwitted protozoan."

For the rest of the way there we stay silent, well except for the noise I make as I skip. Shizu-chan gets irritated but doesn't do anything like he usually does. Usually he'll get so upset that he begins our little game of cat and mouse before we even get to school. Shizu-chan usually grabs the nearest traffic sign or trash can he can find to throw at me before we get to school too, but he doesn't seem to be in the mood. It kind of irritates me.

"Shizu-chan, are you taking anger management classes? If you are you're wasting money. Nobody can teach you how to stay calm. First they have to teach you to stay calm before going through the steps, and you, Shizu-chan, don't have a brain to learn. That's why you're failing most of your classes~" I see the brute clench his fists but there's no other reaction. I start to poke him to see if he's even listening to me, but he ignores me.

"Just leave me alone, flea. I'm not in the mood." Shizu-chan says through clenched teeth. "The last thing I want to do is get in trouble again. Besides, that fucking knife of yours cut me so bad that it almost got infected after our last fight!"

"Shizu-chan loves it though~" I say happily.

When we finally arrive to school I follow Shizu-chan to his locker and watch for Shinra. Kasuka is in a different class than us so he doesn't usually hang out with us during school except for during lunch occasionally.

"Ah, Izaya-kun, Shizuo!" I hear Shinra call out as he approaches us. "Not fighting today like usual, eh?"

"Nope, Shizu-chan seems to be falling in love with me~" This strikes a nerve in the monster. He pushes me against the lockers and holds me by my neck menacingly.

"There's no fucking way that that would ever happen, flea!" I put my hand on his and try to make him release his monstrous grip on my flawless neck, but I'm not scared. I have my usual smirk that pisses Shizu-chan off to no end. "You're fucking sick!" He says as he pushes me and stomps off, still fuming as he makes the sea of people in the halls scatter.

"Ah, I love mornings like this~" I say as I sigh happily. "So, what's up with you Shinra?"

"N-nothing much…Um, don't you think you're teasing him a little bit too much, Izaya?" Shinra asks as he nervously laughs and scratches the back of his head.

"No, despite him looking furious, he loves our little spats. It gives him purpose." I say as I admire him from afar as he talks to…some girl…? "Shinra, who's that?" I ask feeling a bit worried, but despite this I mask my feelings and continue to keep my calm and cool composure.

"Oh, to tell you the truth I'm not sure…" Shinra says as he scratches the back of his head nervously. "Maybe Shizuo is looking for a girlfriend?" The word cut deep. It hadn't occurred to me that this would happen. Shizu-chan is always so monstrous that most girls would stay away from him. I built on this fact and kept him occupied with me frequently. Is that why he's been refraining from fighting and getting angry? Does he not want to scare this girl away? I can't have that…

What I lov—I mean like more than Shizu-chan is making Shizu-chan miserable. It's actually really fun.

"I'll be right back." I say but I'm stopped by Shinra's hand taking a hold of my sleeve. Shinra looks sternly at me and shakes his head.

"Shizuo told me to keep you far away from him and his new friend." Shinra says but then flinches as he's implied something he really shouldn't have—well unless he wanted to die. Shinra releases his grip on my sleeve and backs away from me as I get closer to him. I grab the collar of his shirt and smile at him evilly.

"You do know who she is." It wasn't a question, but he shook his head, denying his knowledge of this stupid bitch pressing her damn body on my Shizu-chan…I suddenly released Shinra and hold my forehead. Damn, a stupid headache, great. It's not supposed to be this way and I'm not supposed to have these feelings…but I do…whatever they are. It's all because of those days in primary school…It's because he was strong that I attached myself onto him. I liked teasing him, but soon I just…liked him…

Even now I pretend that it's supposed to be a joke. I just want to cause a reaction in him. That's what I keep telling myself. All the things I do to him are because I want to see him use that strength. That's all, but…

What's wrong with me?

"I'm going to the infirmary…" I say as I hold my head. Shinra puts a hand on my shoulder and asks me if I want him to walk me there, but I refuse. I just want to be alone to figure out my feelings. I head down the hall first in a casual walk then in a sprint when I get to where I have to pass Shizu-chan and his girlfriend. I could see in the corner of my eye that Shizu-chan noticed me, but I rather not look behind.

"Insensitive brute…" I mutter to myself as I lie down on the bed in the infirmary. The nurse had given me an ice pack so I put it on my head and try to sleep the headache away. I rather not take any pills since they upset my stomach. I sigh as I turn over in the bed and try to sleep again, but this position isn't too comfortable and my mind is racing with so many thoughts that I can't relax. It kills me that I don't know what's going on with Shizu-chan now. I hate feeling left in the dark. I want to know everything at all times, but it's not like I'm paranoid or something.

"Oi, flea what the hell's wrong with you?" I hear a familiar voice ask as he enters. "You usually don't get sick."

"Leave me alone…" I say weakly as I massage my temples.

"Hey, that's my line." Shizu-chan says as he turns me around so I'm facing him. He hadn't seen me take out my switchblade so how could he have known that I'd slash him? He quickly backs away from me and puts his hand on the fresh wound. "What the fuck was that for!"

"I said to leave me alone didn't I?" I ask as I hold my head in pain. Stupid headache. Stupid brute, he's making it worse, I swear.

"Forget it; you can die for all I care." Shizu-chan angrily as he walks towards the door, but before he can abandon me I throw a knife at him, but it misses. Shizu-chan turns around and clenches his fists. "What the fuck; are you trying to kill me? That could have hit my head!"

"That was the idea." I say slyly. Shizu-chan clenches his fists even tighter (if that's even possible) and punches the wall next to the door. He grabs the doctor's desk that's near the door and has it over his head menacingly. He looks as if he's gonna throw it but before he has time to act on his emotions, the nurse comes in and screams. She faints right after that. Shizu-chan turns around and loses his balance so the desk falls and lands to the side of him and makes him fall flat on his ass. "Nice, Shizu-chan you probably gave the nurse a heart attack."

"Shut up will you!" He says as he checks to see if the nurse is okay. "I think she's okay…" He says as he carries her to the other available bed. He puts her on the bed and sighs in defeat. "Just one day…one day…"

"What do you mean, Shizu-chan?" I ask with a smirk. He turns around and looks at me angrily.

"One fucking day, flea! You couldn't go one fucking day without making me angry?"

"Now, now Shizu-chan it's not healthy to bottle up all that anger."

"You're right. It was impossible to begin with because just the sight of you makes me angry! Just stay out of my fucking life!" Shizu-chan says as he puts his hand on his temples in frustration. He exits the room in a state of anger and I'm left alone as my mind cruelly repeats the words that have just been uttered to me. Suddenly I feel my chest tighten. Why was it so difficult for me to just rid myself of these stupid feelings? Obviously whatever we had when we were younger is gone now…Besides, Shizu-chan and I are guys. It wouldn't work. But then again, I'm not one to give up. I haven't since Shizu-chan and I met so why would I waste all this progress? Besides, I take a lot of enjoyment in seeing Shizu-chan angry anyway~

A/N: Geez Shizu-chan, language, PLEASE XD Anyway, hope you enjoyed the first chapter. I will continue to update chapters everyday if I have time. If I can't please don't think I've abandoned my story! I swear I wouldn't do that. It bugs me if I don't finish things anyway :) PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE review and if you have any questions, suggestions, comments or concerns (wait what concerns? I sound like a health care commercial...) then please don't hestiate, GO FOR IT!