An Informant's Assistant | Izaya Orihara x Reader

The Beginning to a Beautiful Christmas

You have been intelligent ever since you've enrolled into school, and up until college, you've been the top student, so who's the top student now? Izaya Orihara, of course, the mischievous yet intelligent man of class 1A. He's never had an imperfect test score, allowing him to remain number one. You always study, day and night, but despite your effort, you've never managed to surpass him, which frustrates you. It annoys you even more when you hear everyone talking about him. With his charming looks and intellectual brain, it is no wonder why he wouldn't be the talk of the campus.

However, your opinion on him soon swayed on the day you personally met him in the campus' library. You entered the library with the book you were reading when you noticed Izaya on the computer trying to hack a program, and the moment you took a seat not too far besides him to read in peace, he turned to you and called your name. The two of you exchanged introductions, although Izaya seemed to know everything about you already, and right when your unsocial mouth had nothing else to say, Izaya confessed how he found you quite "interesting." He never knew there was someone out there who could work so hard and be so smart. As arrogant as Izaya may seem, he doesn't look down on people, and he certainly did not look down on you.

Ever since then, you began visiting the library more frequently, and every time, you would see Izaya there, who constantly tries to start a conversation with you. His presence always surprised you for with his handsome looks and smooth conversation skills, you would think he is a socialite, but instead, he spends most of his time alone in the library. That's how the rest of the school year progress: You two conversed in the library everyday and occasionally met up outside of school during summer vacation in this Russian sushi place.

Little did you know, your college years were over and you're off to graduate and find a job. You had been taking the path towards being a lawyer for a long time, but now you realized  you aren't really interesting in that career anymore. Besides, your main dream right now is to continue to be with Izaya, so one day, around graduation, you asked Izaya what's he's going to do in the near future. When he told you he'll be an information broker, you didn't hesitate to ask whether or not you can work for him. With a mischievous smirk, he accepted your offer, and that's why you are here sitting in the "home" of Izaya Orihara.

Izaya-chan was rapidly typing information into his computer when he spoke out loud merrily. "That's the first building to be decorated!" He said.

"Hmm?" You stood up to walk over to Izaya's desk and saw on his computer monitor three people decorating their home with Christmas lights and decors.

"Want to head over there to watch them work? We would be the first ones besides them to see the finishing project!~"

"Eh?! Are they really going to manage to finish decorating by the time we get there?"

"Well, that building isn't close, but it isn't far either. I'm pretty sure they'll finish by the time we get there." Izaya-chan leaned in towards you and whispered into your ears. "Trust me, okay?~"

Shivers ran down your spine as you leaned away from him, and you started to gather your jacket. Blushing furiously, you said, "O-Okay, I trust you... Let's go."

Izaya had an accomplished look on his face as he, too, equipped his fluffy jacket. Putting his keys in his pocket, he opened the door to the outside world. Cold air rushed past you, and you started to regret not wearing more layers.

"Let's go!" Izaya-chan exclaimed.

With that, you and Izaya walked side by side down the sidewalk to your destined location. After a few minutes, you felt your fingers turn cold and numb. You rubbed your hands and blew on them, hoping they would warm up. Izaya seemed to notice your intentions for he soon held your hands.

"W-Why are you holding my hand all of a sudden?" You asked, although you probably already knew the answer.

"Holding someone's hands is one of the quickest ways to warm them up, is it not?" Izaya-chan asked with a smirk.

"I-It's not like my hands are cold or anything!" You exclaim.

"Oh, really?" Izaya stopped in his tracks and leaned towards your face in anticipation.

"W-Well, maybe a little..."

Izaya-chan smiled. "Don't worry, my hands are cold, too."

"Liar..." You murmurred. After all, Izaya's hands were as warm as an oven.

You and Izaya continued to walk down the road for a while when Izaya suddenly stopped.

"There's the building!~" Izaya-chan exclaimed joyously.

"Where...?" You asked, but you soon spotted the now decorated building. "Wow, they work fast..."

"Wait, [Name]-chan, stand over here!" Izaya goofily walked around as he positioned you.

"Hmm...? Does it matter where I stand?" You ask.

Izaya-chan nodded. "Yup, just wait and see!"

Izaya stood by you as you waited for whatever was going to happen. After what seemed like hours, your eyes was soon blinded by lights for every decorated building in the neighborhood turned their Christmas lights and decors on.

"Izaya, it's so pretty!" You exclaimed. You turned your head and took in the view of the beautifully lit neighborhood.

"Oii, don't move yet!~" Izaya-chan said.

You stood still for a few more minutes as the last Christmas decor went up. The lights for the decor turned on, and the words "Merry Christmas, [Name]!" illuminated the night sky. You stared at this item with happiness. "I-Izaya, did you do this for me?!"

Izaya stuck his tongue out. "Nah, I was bored." However, you knew him long enough to know that he honestly did this for you.

You hugged him around the waist. "Thank you, Orihara-chan! It's beginning to look and feel a lot like Christmas."

"And we're spending it together this year, right?" Izaya-chan asked.

You glanced up and saw Izaya's serious face.

"During our years in college together, we haven't hung out that much," Izaya elaborated. He pulled his eyes away from your stare and blushed. If he wasn't blushing, then the cold air must've got to him.

"Of course!" You smiled and hugged Izaya-chan even tighter. This will be your first Christmas together with Izaya.