**Chapter 38: A Confusing Night**

The movie had ended, and Izaya led Shizuo back to his loft house, the night air filled with a comfortable silence. As they entered the loft, Izaya stretched his arms over his head and yawned. "Well, I'm tired, Shizu-chan, so I'm heading to my room to go to sleep," Izaya said, his voice husky with fatigue. "You can sleep in the guest room." Shizuo watched as Izaya walked towards his room, and then he stopped him. "You want me to sleep in the guest room?" Shizuo said, completely confused. Izaya turned around, a gentle smile on his face. "Yes, Shizu-chan, I want you to feel comfortable. The guest room is nice and cozy, and you'll have everything you need." Shizuo's eyes narrowed, his mind racing with questions. "But... why?" he asked, his voice laced with uncertainty. Izaya's smile faltered for a moment, and then he chuckled. "I thought it would be better for you to have your own space, Shizu-chan. We can... talk more in the morning." Shizuo's eyes locked onto Izaya's, searching for answers. "You're not... expecting me to sleep in the guest room because you're not comfortable with me sleeping in your room, are you?" he asked, his voice barely above a whisper. Izaya's expression turned serious, and he took a step closer to Shizuo. "Shizu-chan, that's not it at all. I just... I want you to feel at ease, that's all." Shizuo's eyes didn't leave Izaya's face, his heart pounding in his chest. "I don't understand," he said, his voice soft. Izaya's eyes seemed to bore into Shizuo's, and for a moment, they just stared at each other. Then, Izaya looked away, breaking the silence. "Let's just say... I'm trying to be a gentleman, Shizu-chan." Shizuo's face went still, his mind reeling with Izaya's words. He didn't know what to make of them, or what Izaya's true intentions were. All he knew was that he felt a sense of disappointment, and a dash of confusion. "Okay," Shizuo said finally, his voice barely above a whisper. "I'll sleep in the guest room." Izaya nodded, a small smile on his face. "Goodnight, Shizu-chan. Sleep tight." Shizuo watched as Izaya disappeared into his room, feeling a sense of uncertainty wash over him. What did Izaya mean by being a gentleman? And what did it mean for their friendship? Shizuo's questions were left unanswered as he made his way to the guest room, his heart heavy with thoughts of Izaya and their confusing night.