"When can I leave!?"
"When your wound is fully healed."
"Shinra said the stitches come out in a few days! Isn't that good enough?"
"No."
I let out a sigh, and looked at the door. Maybe I could make a run for it. Giving Izaya one last glance, I moved my legs as fast as I could. Right when I reached out for the door handle, he stepped in my way.
"How did you even get here that fast!?"
He didn't say anything, just looked at me.
"You're really annoying."
"Even so, you aren't leaving."
"UGHH! Why are you so...you!?"
I turned on my heel, and stormed back into the bedroom. I could hear Izaya chuckle as I shut the door.
"Like hell I'm not leaving."
Throwing the window open, I looked down at all the people walking by.
"That's a long way down..."
Throwing my feet out the window, I tip toed my way over to a pole, and wrapped my arms around it.
"Here we go..."
Taking my feet off the ledge, I slid down the pole, and landed safely on the ground. With a smug look on my face, I started making my way to Ikebukuro. My phone went off, and I hesitantly pulled it out of my pocket.
"Masaomi!"
'Can you meet me at the park?'
'Sure. I'm on my way.'
Placing the phone back in my pocket, I continued walking with a smile on my face. After what seemed like forever, the park came into view.
"Masaomi? Where is he...?"
"Mallori, run-"
I heard a loud grunt behind me, and seen Masaomi lying on the ground, a tall man next to him.
"Oh my god! Hey, are you okay?"
Running to his side, I wrapped one arm underneath his stomach, and the other over his back.
"What is wrong with you?!"
"Mallori, run..."
"No! Whats going on!?"
Five more men walked out, and I glared, tightening my grip on Masaomi.
"You're gonna come with us."
"In your dreams."
"That smart mouth is gonna get you in trouble."
"Like it hasn't before. Come on, lets go."
Throwing his arm over my shoulder, I helped him stand. Just as we turned to leave, I felt someone grab my arm.
"Where do you think you're going?"
"Somewhere you're not."
His fist landed a clean shot to my cheek, making Masaomi and I fall to the ground.
"M-Mallori!"
"Careful. The boss said not to ruff her up to bad."
They started laughing, and I glared again.
"If you think that's enough to take me down, you've got another thing coming. Who are you?"
"That's not something we can share with you."
Rolling my eyes, I stood up again, and started walking. Masaomi was ripped away from me, and kicked to the ground.
"H-Hey! Leave him alone!"
Masaomi was barely conscious, and they had a knife to his throat.
"Just come with us, and the kid lives."
"F-Fine! Just put him down."
I was grabbed by the arm, and thrown over one of their shoulders. What is up with people carrying me like a rag doll!? Lifting my head up, I seen them throwing kick after kick at Masaomi.
"Wait, stop! You said you wouldn't hurt him! Put me down!"
I was thrown into a car, making me pound on the window.
"No...Masaomi..."
Eventually giving up, I looked at the driver.
"Where the hell are you taking me!?"
"To the boss."
"And why did you hurt Masaomi!? He didn't do anything!"
"Anyone associated with you at the moment is in danger."
"W-Why!?"
"The boss will explain everything."
"No! I want to know now! I don't give two fucks about your boss!"
A smirk appeared on his face as he drove.
"I'm sure you will soon."
"What is that even suppose to mean?"
"You'll find out soon."
Letting out a huff, I threw myself back on the seat. Maybe if I annoy him it'll work.
"LA LA LA I WANNA GO HOOooOMME. I WANNA GO HOOOOoooOME."
"Stop singing."
"Then let me go."
"No."
"...FA LA LA LA. YOU SUCK. YOUR MOM SUCKS. YOUR BOSS SUCKS. EVERYONE YOU LIKE SUCKS."
"I'm telling you one more time. Be quiet."
"OOO BABY! YOU GOT YOSELF A TOOD! YOU KISS YOUR MAMA WITH THAT MOUTH?"
He let out a sigh, and pulled the car over. Getting excited, I waited by the door with a satisfied smile. It opened, and he stood in front of me with rope in one hand, duct tape in the other.
"I'm really starting to regret my last life decisions at the moment."
He dropped the tape next to him, stretched the rope out, and start pushing it towards me. Quickly dodging, I pushed myself back until I was up against the other door. After grabbing my foot, he pulled me back, pinned me, and begab wrapping the rope around me.
"I- I can barely breath! Don't you think this is a bit tight?"
"No."
Just as he said that, I heard the sound of duct tape being ripped. My eyes shot over to where he was, and he stood in front of me, a long piece in his hands. With one quick move, it was over my mouth.
"Mmm!"
Once he got back in the car, we started moving again. Blowing air out through my nose, I leaned my head up against the window, and watched all the things we passed by. Maybe if Izaya will come? No, probably not. He doesn't even know I'm gone, and he couldn't care less about me. Doesn't matter. I don't even need his help. I can handle this all on my-
"We're here."
The car stopped, and I went flying forward, hitting my head on the back of the seat in front of me. The door opened, and I was pulled out of the car. We were out in what looked like the middle of nowhere, but a big building stood in front of us.
"Walk."
He had ahold of the rope, and started pulling.
"Mmmm!"
Shooting him a glare, I followed him into the building. Once inside, all that lit the room around us was a dim light hanging from the ceiling. There were a few men around different parts of the room, but there was a desk right in the middle.
"She's here."
"Good."
The chair behind the desk was facing the other way, so I couldn't see who sat in it.
"Bring her up here."
After practically being dragged to the desk, I could here a alight laugh come from the other side of the chair.
"Hello, Mallori."
The chair spun around to face us, and I felt my heart sink to the bottom of my stomach when I seen who it was. How can...how is he here?
~~~
Izaya's pov
Maybe bothering Mallori some more will help me feel better. Walking to her door, I pushed it open, only to find it empty.
"Mallori?"
After stepping inside, I felt a slight breeze. I looked over, and seen the window wide open.
"I see."
Pulling my phone out, I dialed Celty's number.
"Hello? I need you to meet me at Simon's place."
After hanging the phone up, I grabbed my jacket, and left the building.
~~~
"Celty! You made it!"
She hopped off her bike, and pulled her phone out.
'What do you need?'
"Well it would seem Mallori snuck out, and I haven't the slightest idea where she went. Have you seen her?"
'No, I haven't. I can look for her.'
"Great."
With the wave of my hand, I left her standing there as I jumped my way up to a rooftop.