a/n: this one's shorter than the recents,, midway writing i thought Rook would suit this too agdhd but i guess Jade can have little silly moments of being jealous of objects
c/w: soft yandere
now playing: arctic monkeys - i wanna be yours
“If I may be bold, I find myself quite envious of that vacuum cleaner you're holding.”
The prefect abruptly turned towards the entrance of the Ramshackle dorm, where Jade Leech, in all his splendor, stood with two cups in both hands. His impeccable gentlemanly posture, combined with his casually refined attire, contrasted sharply with the prefect, who was hunched over in their most comfortable outfit while grappling with the aforementioned vacuum cleaner. The only thing separating them was the length of the corridor. That same wicked smile graced the merfolk’s face, sending a chill down the prefect's spine, even after witnessing it countless times before.
“...Excuse me?”
It was the weekend at Night Raven College, where many students ventured off the school grounds, while others chose to remain in their dorms, much like the prefect. After all, weekends are the perfect opportunity for cleaning. However, they certainly didn’t anticipate a visitor, particularly from any of the mer trio residing in Octavinelle. Leech strolled down the corridor with a heavy gait, heightening the prefect's anxiety about what schemes he might be concocting. His piercing gaze from afar only added to their apprehension.
Breathin' in your dust
His arrival was nearly silent, resembling the stealth of a burglar executing a surprise attack. The prefect does not remember having any unresolved matters with Octavinelle, so what could Jade possibly be doing in the Ramshackle dorm? They were becoming increasingly uneasy about their situation. Coming to a halt just in front of the prefect, who stood frozen, the merfolk tilted his head slightly with an innocent expression. He extended his arm, offering a cup. Unsure of how to respond, they scrutinized the paper coffee cup intently. A slight giggle could be heard from the merfolk as he takes in their reaction.
“There's no need to be wary, Prefect. I'm here with nothing but good intentions.” His words flowed out smoothly, almost with a sense of caution. However, the prefect understood the importance of remaining vigilant. “I came to offer you a cup of coffee, and maybe assist you with your errands as well.” To those unfamiliar with him, he appeared quite charming, which was meant to be comforting, yet the prefect sensed the exact opposite.
But it's not like they can just turn down an act of kindness, plus the coffee in the dorm is coincidentally running out. Guess they lower their guard a bit, for now. Setting the vacuum cleaner aside, they took the cup from his hand cautiously, surprised by the heat radiating from it.
"How did you know I like my coffee hot? I don't remember ordering one at Mostro Lounge." Eyeing the cup once more, they decided to drink it. Leech’s keen gaze follows the prefect as they sip from the cup, savoring each moment.
Let me be your coffee pot
You call the shots, babe
Jade chuckled softly, a sound that seemed to echo through the room. “Ah, it's merely a talent of mine to know the preferences of those who pique my interest,” he replied smoothly, his words as polished as his appearance. “Besides, I thought a little surprise might brighten your cleaning routine.”
The prefect raised an eyebrow, still cautious but slightly mollified by the warm beverage in their hands. “I suppose I should thank you then,” they said, their tone a mix of suspicion and gratitude.
“Think nothing of it,” Jade replied with a slight bow, his eyes twinkling mischievously. Taking one last glance at the merfolk, the prefect turned to put away the vacuum cleaner and the scattered supplies in the room. As they gathered everything into one corner of the living area, they stood with their hands on his hips, facing away from Jade. All while they are busy organizing the materials, a pair of heterochromatic eyes watched them far too intently as goosebumps rose on their arms at a sudden breeze flowing through the open window beside them.
Let me be the portable heater
“To be honest, there’s not much you can do to assist me. I’m nearly finished with everything; vacuuming was the last task on my list…” The prefect deftly untangled the sweater wrapped around them and quickly put it on. Funny enough, the sweater soon falls prey to Jade's jealousy. That's the second inanimate object today. His watchful gaze remains unyielding.
That you'll get cold without
“...You’re aware that I can sense your gaze piercing through me, right?” They turned to face the merfolk positioned before the sofa, carefully hiding their anxiety. “You’ve been observing me quite... closely since your arrival.” Once again showcasing his innocent smile, he puts down his drink on the coffee table by the sofa.
"Am I not permitted to find joy in watching the person who has occupied my thoughts daily?" One of their eyebrows scrunched at that statement.
“Does this mean it has nothing to do with Azul sending you here?” While the question carries a hint of humor, Jade can’t help but feel a slight twitch at the mention of another man’s name. This visit was meant to be a special time just for the two of them.
"In all honesty, Prefect, I prefer not to discuss others when it’s just the two of us."
The prefect becomes puzzled at his response and lets the subject drop. They pay little attention to any of what he was referring to, considering it just another of his peculiar behaviors. If the man intends to stay for a while longer, perhaps they should reciprocate his kindness with a gesture of their own while slowly relieving their nerves.
As the prefect shifts from their initial position and makes their way to the pantry, they remain oblivious to a small towel that has been carelessly discarded on the floor.
“Since you brought the coffee, allow me to get you something to eat—” At that moment, they accidentally step on the towel, which causes them to lose their balance. In a flash, Jade rushes forward and catches the prefect before they can fall. With an arm wrapped around their waist, their eyes lock unexpectedly. A faint blush of pink appeared on Leech's cheeks; he had not anticipated anything like this occurring. In this close proximity, he can inspect every detail of the prefect's visage.
I wanna be your setting lotion (wanna be)
Hold your hair in deep devotion (how deep?)
The prefect experienced a sense of gratitude for his rescue; however, a feeling of unease began to seep back in as he continued to hold on tightly. His imposing stature enveloped their form, and his gaze, unwavering and intense, drew nearer. Gradually, his other hand moved to their face, gently caressing it.
At least as deep as the Pacific Ocean
I wanna be yours
"...I had always believed that moments like this were merely the stuff of dreams." His words slipped out softly, almost in a mumble. The prefect is left bewildered by the unfolding events. If only Grim weren't off on his little adventures for the day. Their eyes dart to different directions, avoiding Leech's gaze, as they search for a way to free themselves from his hold.
Secrets I have held in my heart
Are harder to hide than I thought
“My dearest Prefect.” Once more, they refocus on the situation at hand, and the merfolk's eyes take on a hint of darkness.
“I sincerely hope this doesn’t reach Azul or my brother.”
SUMMARY: after a rough day, everything seems too much. a call from floyd makes you think that maybe things will be looking up.
aka floyd being such a sweet boy
WARNINGS: lil angst, fluff because that's my forte, fluff again, floyd being himself, did i mention fluff
NOTES: i'm typing this on my phone so excuse any tomfoolery also i know i'm shit at writing but he's one of my favorites :')
by all means, it should've been a normal day at ramshackle. emphasizing on normal. well, if you could even call it that. everyone came to understand after a while that you were the one to bear everyone's burdens and doing everybody's favors since you arrived, and you couldn't really fathom why that came to be. perhaps you were too willing? too nice to refuse or to deny their wants? no matter how much time you spent overthinking ways you could stand up for yourself, in the end nothing came to fruition. muling it over wouldn't do much good, you realized.
so that's how you ended up here.
a particularly hot day, after countless hours of running around encountering probably every student wanting just something from you, you decided to call it a day and head over to your room (or something close resembling a room).
opening your phone, which at this point had been untouched all day, you quickly scan all your notifications. maybe someone decided to check in on you after all these hours,
and yet, nothing.
with that, you quickly lock your phone and throw it on your bed from the sheer bitterness creating bubbles of anger and sadness inside your guts. but before you have time to think anything else, it starts ringing violently. startled at first, you peer over to see who is the one calling you and to your surprise it's none other than floyd. mr. floyd leech.
floyd has been your steady rock since your arrival at nrc. to be completely honest, at the beginning, floyd seemed excited beyond any reasonable means, which, wasn't a bad thing. but, you being new and constantly bombarded by questions and tasks, he frightened you a little. he seemed to either know that fact but chose to ignore it or he just was that oblivious. soon after though, you came to know that floyd, was nothing but sweet. so sweet in fact, that you started thinking more and more about him. maybe too much.
fighting back a smile that's almost threatening to break across your face, you pick up your phone and swipe to answer his call.
"shrimpy! you finally answered!" he's chirping from the other end, makes you giggle slightly.
"hey floyd, yes i'm here." you answer him with the most joyful voice you can muster, but at the end it comes out quieter than you intended.
"how are ya doing? i saw you runnin' around but couldn't catch ya! do ya feel well?" his concern melts your melancholy away at the seems.
you start to answer back, "yeah i just came back a bit ag-" and before you can finish he's jumping at the opportunity. "okay let's go out and have a picnic by the lake! i can pick ya up and we can have ice cream for lunch! and all kinds of sweets! maybe some cherry pie too yeah?" he's rumbling on and on and you can't help but laugh.
"but floyd! we have to have some actual food too. we can't just survive on sweets for the rest of the day you know?" you manage to be the voice of all reason between laughs.
"cute little shrimpy, you don't understand! you're the only sweet i could never get enough of!" you can practically hear his smirk from other end, his voice dropping just slightly at the end just to tease you.
cheeks burning besides yourself, you answer him, "sure floyd, let's do it." "yes! okay shrimpy! i'll be right there don't ya worry! can't wait to see ya!" his excitement is radiating through the hard glass shell of your phone and onto you. he ends the call so quick you don't get the chance to reply.
cheeks hurting from all the smiling, you start getting ready for a day out with the person that appreciates you the most.
The next chapter is Malleus, and he is a naginata. He is very happy to finally have a mister to connect with. This will be his very first combat partner.
Why, you ask? Well, his soul and power are very... Large and mighty, let's say.
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