Izaya woke to the familiar darkness of his blindness and the soft snoring of a sleeping Shizuo. He sat up and stretched, careful not to wake his aid.

'I know Shizu-chan is going to want to do something today,' he thought as he gently got out of bed. 'But I have something planned as well.'

When Shizuo woke up, he saw the raven finding his shirt drawer and pull out a v-neck. The blonde got up and gently gave his boyfriend a hug from behind, making sure not to startle him in the process.

"Good morning my love," he greeted around a yawn.

"Good morning, Shizu-chan," Izaya replied in a loving tone, allowing his sleepy boyfriend to nuzzle his neck. Shizuo planted a few kisses before pulling away to get dressed himself.

Later that day, Izaya was reading out in the common area when Shizuo came up from behind and placed a necklace around his neck. He then placed a quick kiss on his cheek.

"Happy Valentine's Day." Izaya brought his hand up to the charm and felt out the familiar letter.

"S for Shizuo. Right?" Shizuo sat down next to him.

"Of course," the blonde wrapped his arm around Izaya. "I have a matching one to go with it." Izaya brought his hand up to Shizuo's neck and felt the initial of his first name, causing him to smile.

"I have something for you too, Shizu-chan," he set his book down and pulled out a small gift. "I asked Celty and Shinra to help out since I wanted it to be a surprise." Shizuo unwrapped the gift and saw a framed picture of the two of them from when he first became Izaya's aid.

"It's been a year since you became my aid," Izaya explained. "A lot has happened over the course of that year, but I wouldn't trade it for the world. You're the best thing to have happened to me, Shizuo. I know we didn't get along at first, but I'm glad to have met you."

"Izaya.." Shizuo was speechless. He looked at Izaya, down at the picture, and back to the info broker. Then, he pulled the smaller male in for a hug.

"Shizuo?" Izaya started to ask, but then felt the blonde gently trembling.

"Thank you," he whispered. "I love you so much, Izaya."

"I love you too, Shizuo," Izaya smiled and returned the embrace. "You're all I need in this world. Information comes and goes and often changes dramatically, but you're a constant that I can depend on. One that I know will never change." Shizuo pulled away from the hug and gently placed a hand on Izaya's cheek before leaning in for a kiss.

"I never knew you could get so sappy on Valentine's Day," Shizuo commented.

"What can I say?" Izaya shrugged. "I'm a hopeless romantic." Shizuo wrapped his arm around him again and chuckled.

"That is true," he said. "And speaking of being a hopeless romantic, Shinra and I set up a double date tonight. I know you don't like going out much anymore, but we managed to find a restaurant that is considerate of blind customers."

"You really are hopeless," Izaya playfully shoved his boyfriend. "But at least you're considerate and think of me." Shizuo smiled.

"Anything for the love of my life." He leans in for another kiss, pulling Izaya closer as they do.