The Magician's Musician

Almost Over

Eve's p.o.v.

After my encounter with Illumi I kept my distance from him and Hisoka and focused on surviving for the rest of the time on Zevil Island. I stayed in a tree by the loading dock for most of the time as I kept watch on the other applicants. It seemed like I wasn't the only one that decided to arrive here early because there were others sitting and waiting as well. It was the last day now and as I sat I began thinking about my interactions with Hisoka and realized that despite how much I tried to prove I didn't care about him it was the exact opposite. I enjoyed his touch and company and I think it was because I craved a connection with someone more than anything. It was something I thought I had with Illumi until he changed and now I was desperately searching for one. I craved the attention and odd affection Hisoka showed me and despite how much I tried to deny it I knew deep down that he made me happy. I knew this crave for attention came from my family because although my family had high hopes and expectations for me they never gave me the love and care I needed so I searched for it in others. It was a weakness I knew could get me seriously injured if I let it go too far but after everything that I had been through I had started to not care anymore.

I sighed as I held myself looking out towards the ocean until I heard a familiar rattling noise and turned my head to see Illumi in his Gittarackur disguise. He stopped and looked up at me silent and I just glared at him coldly before looking away not wanting anything to do with him at the moment. I knew time was running out for the fourth phase since everyone that passed began slowly moving towards the loading dock. Hopping down, I joined the rest of the group and stood in silence as I looked at who all was left. In total including me there were only seven people remaining and as I looked around I failed to see Hisoka anywhere which made me wonder if he failed this phase. Before I could think about it much longer a hand was placed over my eyes and I was pulled back against a hard chest.

"Guess who~" The voice behind me cooed playfully and I found that just hearing his voice settled my nerves a little. Doing my best to hide his effect on me I pushed his hand away and turned so I was facing him.

"Hello Hisoka. It's good to see you made it." I greeted and he smiled as he placed his hand on his chin.

"You're tense~ Were you worried about me my butterfly?~" He asked teasingly and I shook my head denying it.

"Not at all. It's none of my concern if you pass or not." I answered and he mocked hurt.

"How cold~ And here I thought you were warming up to me~" He whined and I rolled my eyes and looked past him to see Illumi glaring at us. Returning the glare, I shot my bloodlust towards him and he looked away. When I turned my attention back to Hisoka I noticed him shiver in excitement and gave him a confused look as I tilted my head.

"Are you alright?" I asked and he gently grasped my chin making eye contact with me.

"Do try to calm down my dear~ Your bloodlust and that defiant look in your eyes is turning me on~ If you keep it up I might not be able to keep myself from having some fun with my little songbird~" He purred as he licked his lips and I felt my face heat up as my eyes widened.

"H-Hisoka!" I cried embarrassed and heard him chuckle as he picked up a piece of my hair and kissed it. I sighed shaking my head at him and smiled a little knowing how close I was to Hisoka pissed Illumi off. At this point I would do anything I could to get a rise out of Illumi.

Not long after that our attention was brought to Khara who announced our names and numbers. She was about to announce that only seven applicants had passed when Gon, Kurapika, and Leorio finally arrived with their badges. To my surprise Gon had managed to steal Hisoka's badge and as I smiled up at him he gave me a big grin and a thumbs up. I laughed a little as I shook my head and notice Hisoka also seemed pleased that Gon passed. Walking away from him I approached Gon and playfully ruffled his hair.