"A Descent into Madness"

Part 3

Shizuo paled and gulped as he saw Izaya's mood change. His eyes, once gleaming with an unsettling excitement, now seemed to burn with a menacing intensity. Izaya's smile, once wide and cheerful, had twisted into a snarl. For the first time, Shizuo felt fear. He had seen Izaya angry before, but this was different. This was a level of insanity he had never witnessed before. Izaya's eyes seemed to bore into Shizuo's soul, making him shiver. "Shizu-chan, I'm going to ask again, do you like your new home," Izaya said, his voice menacing, his eyes looking angry. Shizuo glared at Izaya, trying to muster up some defiance. But as he looked into Izaya's eyes, he knew he had to back down. He decided that the best thing to do was pretend, agree with Izaya, and hope that he would calm down before things escalated further. "Yes, flea... no, I meant Izaya," Shizuo said, trying to sound casual. Izaya's expression changed, his snarl morphing into a wide, toothy grin. "Ah, Shizu-chan, you're so cute when you're trying to be sarcastic," Izaya said, his voice dripping with malice. "I love it." Shizuo took a step back, trying to put some distance between them. "I'm glad you like it, Izaya," he said, trying to sound sincere. "The apartment is... luxurious." Izaya chuckled, his eyes glinting with amusement. "Luxurious? That's all you can say? I was hoping for something more... romantic." Shizuo gulped, trying to think of something to say. "It's... it's very romantic, Izaya," he said, trying to sound convincing. Izaya took a step closer to Shizuo, his eyes burning with intensity. "I'm glad you think so, Shizu-chan. I was thinking of redecorating, but I wanted to get your opinion first." Shizuo nodded, trying to play along. "Yeah, sure, Izaya. I'd be happy to help." Izaya's grin grew wider, his eyes sparkling with excitement. "Great, Shizu-chan! I'll show you around, and you can give me your thoughts." As Izaya began to gesture around the apartment, Shizuo's mind was racing. He was trying to think of a way to escape, but for now, he was trapped. He had to keep Izaya calm, keep him talking, and hope that an opportunity to escape would present itself. "So, Izaya," Shizuo said, trying to sound interested. "What's your plan for the apartment?" Izaya's eyes lit up, and he began to launch into a detailed explanation of his plans. Shizuo listened, nodding and making supportive noises, all the while trying to think of a way to get out of this situation alive.