**A Night Out with a Twist**

Shizuo grumbled angrily, "Okay." The words seemed to burn his lips, but he had no intention of backing down now. Vanitas's smirk grew even wider as he sprang into action, swooping in to scoop Shizuo up in a bridal carry. Shizuo's eyes widened in outrage as he found himself lifted off the ground, his massive frame cradled in Vanitas's arms like a child. "Hey, what the...?!" Shizuo spluttered, his face turning bright red with anger. He raised a massive fist and pummeled Vanitas's shoulder, trying to get him to put him down. "Let me down, you idiot!" Vanitas simply laughed, his eyes glinting with amusement as he ignored Shizuo's blows. "Oh, don't be such a spoilsport, Shizuo," he said, his voice light and teasing. "We're going to have a lovely time tonight, I promise." Shizuo's hits grew more forceful, but Vanitas barely flinched, his grip on Shizuo's waist only tightening. The larger man was starting to get furious, his anger boiling over like a pot about to burst. "I said, let me down!" he bellowed, his voice echoing through the streets. Vanitas chuckled and continued walking, Shizuo's struggles and curses only seeming to entertain him. They wove through the crowded streets, Shizuo's embarrassed yelps and angry mutterings drawing curious glances from passersby. Shizuo's face grew hotter with each step, his anger and humiliation warring for dominance. As they turned a corner, a grand restaurant came into view, its sign reading "Le Coeur de la Vie" in elegant script. The exterior was opulent, with gleaming glass and polished wood, and the entrance was flanked by liveried doormen who eyed Shizuo's disheveled state with disdain. Vanitas merely smiled and nodded at the doormen, who stepped aside to let them pass. Shizuo's eyes went wide as they entered the restaurant, the interior even more luxurious than the exterior. Soft music drifted through the air, accompanied by the hum of conversation and the clinking of crystal. Vanitas strode through the dining area, Shizuo still clutched in his arms, and deposited him into a plush chair. Shizuo glared up at Vanitas, still fuming, but Vanitas simply smiled and took the seat across from him. "Welcome to Le Coeur de la Vie, Shizuo," Vanitas said, his eyes sparkling with amusement. "Tonight, we're going to dine like kings." The waiter approached, and Vanitas began to order for them, Shizuo's angry mutterings and scowls only seeming to amuse him further.