Chapter Fourteen:
Chronophilia:
March 3rd, 2010.
11:18 p.m.
Anna nuzzled Tsuzuki�s chest in bed. "I don't want to
leave."
Her husband patted her on the back of the head. "But we
must."
"I know." She laid her head on his chest. "I just don't
want to leave."
He smiled, closing his eyes. "I
can understand the feeling." He wrapped his arm around her curved body. She
could feel his heart beating against her cheek. The strong, gentle rhythm put
her at ease. Anna gave him a small kiss on the chest. He stroked her on her
back. It would be nice to stay, but he had to work. Tsuzuki sighed and thought,
Best to enjoy this until morning. He
leaned down and kissed her on the head.
"Sleep well, my love," he whispered. He followed her into
his dreams.
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April 5th, 2010.
3:00 a.m.
Hisoka sat alone in the hotel
bathroom, staring at his phone. The offer sat in his very hand. He could make it
all go away with one call. So easy too, but something held him back. Hisoka knew
the reason. He kept wishing that his partner would notice him�just once. Hisoka
chuckled with red eyes. Is this what he's
reduced me to? A fool wanting to be loved? This isn't me at all. I'm better than
this! Hisoka shut his eyes.
He used to be. The boy fought against going over why. He
clutched his phone. Just one call could end it all. Hisoka pressed the button
and waited as the other line rang.
"Hello?" a girl asked.
"Jessie!" Hisoka said. "It's me again."
"What?"
"About your offer, I want to take it."
"You sure?"
Hisoka pressed his lips together. "Uh-huh."
"That bad?"
"Yes! Fix me!" That last sentence came out in a
choked-up, hoarse whisper. It hurt to speak those words. It was almost
embarrassing to reach that point. He could see her smirking now.
"Well now, this is a lovely surprise."
Hisoka swallowed. "Please!"
"Unfortunately, that particular treatment expired last
month. But, I can give you a little pick-me-up if you're still interested."
"I'll take anything!"
"Are you positive?"
"Yes!"
"Alright then. I'll come by there tomorrow evening. Meet
me in Hina Hanako by midnight, no questions asked."
"Alright."
"Anything else, pet?" She
didn't wait for an answer. "Good." Hisoka lowered the phone.
I
feel sick� Suddenly, his eyes scanned the dark bathroom.
"Hey," he whispered. "Is someone� watching me?"
"I am," a voice replied. Hisoka turned and spotted two familiar amber eyes staring back deep into his own.