BECAUSE I'M SERVAMP TRASH

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First Impressions // Chapter 5

Fandom: Servamp Ship: LawLicht (main), KuroMahi (side), Tetsono (side), Jekuni (side) Characters: Hyde, Licht, Kuro, Mahiru

Summary: After Licht meets the wealthy bachelor, Hyde, she was certain that she could never be friends with him. Their paths continue to cross and she slowly comes to know him. Licht wonders if she judged him too quickly. (LawLicht, Pride and Prejudice AU, Fem Licht)

Ch.1 // Ch.2 // Ch.3 // Ch.4 // (Ch.5) //

Mahiru had recovered from her fever and they were waiting for Mikuni to arrive with the carriage to take them home. She was sleeping and Licht took the chance to take her horse out of the stables for exercise. She held Pegasus’s reins as she walked along Hanafield’s manor. Licht couldn’t help but worry for her sister being alone in the room so Mahiru agreed to leave her window open and yell if she needed help.

She searched the wall for an open window on the east wall where Mahiru’s room should be. Long curtains blew out of an open window and lightly swayed against the wind. She assumed that the room adjoining the window must be the one Mahiru was resting in. Parting the curtains, she peered into the room. “Mahiru, I ran into the Servamp’s footman during my walk. He gave me a letter from Mikuni. She will be here within an hour or so.”

“You are leaving us already, Angel Cakes? I had looked forward to more time in your company.” Hyde leaned out of the room and rested his arms on the window sill. She realized that she had mistakenly looked into his room rather than Mahiru’s. He didn’t appear to be angry as he smiled at her. “I would like to speak with you more. Is that one of your family’s famous horses? I have been trained to ride horses but I haven’t partaken in the sport since I was a child.”

He slowly lifted his hand and Licht thought he intended to touch her hair. Her eyes narrowed and she gripped her fan in her pocket, prepared to strike him the moment he moved closer to her. Instead, Hyde placed his hand on Pegasus’s muzzle. The horse snorted angrily and stomped its hooves on the dirt. He quickly took his hand back before the horse could bite him.

“Don’t bite, Pegasus. I understand he’s a demon but Mikuni will not allow me to ride you if you misbehave.” Licht stopped the horse from snapping at Hyde again by placing her hand on its neck. He was surprised by how quickly she was able to soothe the animal. While her voice was stern, it wasn’t cruel like most horse trainers he knew. She continued to pet the horse as she told him: “Pegasus only allows angels to touch him. You must be a demon.”

“I have the reputation of a rake for the number of broken hearts I’ve left behind. I don’t know if that’s the same as a demon though. I am a normal man and I’m certain Pegasus will come to like me once he knows me more.” Hyde joked. Her glare did not change so he changed the topic and. “You know how to ride a horse and play the piano. You said you dislike the word talented but may I call you accomplished?”

“Considering how the only time you’ve seen me ride a horse, I almost ran you over, your words are empty praise to me. You’ve never heard me play the piano either. I do not know what you wish to accomplish by lying to me but I’m not a fool.” She finally turned her sharp eyes to him and Hyde thought she could see through him in that moment. “When you want something, it’s better to be direct or else you’ll be wasting your time.”

“You’re an interesting woman, Angel Cakes.” He lifted the window higher so he would be able to climb out of his room. Hyde landed on the ground next to Licht. He wanted to speak to her without a barrier between them but her horse walked between them. Despite how the horse had tried to bite him earlier, Hyde stroked its mane. “I mean no ill will to your owner, Pegasus. You don’t need to be so protective.”

“Pegasus is an angel so it’s in his nature.” Licht unhooked his reins from the bridle and then she pointed to the garden. The horse understood her silent order and trotted into the garden to graze on the grass. She looked up at Hyde and warned, “I sent Pegasus away so we could talk but he will return the moment I call for him. He is the fastest horse my family owns.”

“You take pride in your family. I can see how much you love them. I value my siblings as well.” Hyde said and he leaned back against the wall. “I’ve had eager mothers pushing their daughters on me for years. Should I be concerned about that when your mother arrives? You and your four sisters are single. I don’t have any objection if my brother courts your sister but I need to know it is for love. I want that for each of my siblings.”

“You have no need to see my sisters as a threat to your siblings nor their happiness.” Her voice became cold. A part of her understood that Hyde was being protective of his family. Licht couldn’t help but think of his worry as an insult to her sisters. How dare he think that they would want shallow marriages for money? “My mother is of the belief that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife. However, my sisters and I don’t wish to settle for being wives. We aspire to have our own careers.”

“Your family are an unconventional bunch, aren’t they?” Hyde meant the words as a compliment but Licht had heard the village call her sisters strange to mock their views. She flicked her wrist and the reins in her hand lashed out like a whip. The rein wrapped around his ankle and she made him fall backwards with a sharp tug. He hadn’t expected her to be so strong and he fell to the ground. He managed to catch himself on the wall. “What the hell, Angel Cakes?”

“If I weren’t restricted by my skirt, I would kick you for insulting my sisters.” A flash of anger and hurt flickered in her eyes. He realized that he had offended her when he hadn’t meant to and he quickly tried to apologize. Licht turned sharply on her heel and she marched away from him.

She walked to her horse and she pulled herself onto the saddle. Her skirt lifted slightly and he saw she was wearing riding pants beneath. Since she didn’t have the reins to guide the horse, she lightly held onto its mane and turned it towards Hyde. Pegasus trotted to Hyde and she glared down at him. “You worry that my mother would push my sisters onto you for marriage. I doubt they would take a demon like you.”

Leaving those barded words between them, she turned her horse and rode it out of the garden. The horse leapt over the fence and he could easily see the skill she held. Even when she almost ran him over the previous night, he was impressed by her. Hyde didn’t know why he would always say the wrong thing to her and make her angry. He never had trouble speaking with women before.

“I need to have one conversation with her where I don’t put my boot in my mouth.” Hyde muttered to himself. He looked forward to their next conversation where he would have the chance to change her poor impression of him. He watched her ride Pegasus and he would compare her to an angel at that moment.

“Thank you for caring for me while I was ill. It has been a pleasure being here, cold or not.” Mahiru curtsied to the family. They stood in the drawing room and said their goodbyes to each other. She wished that she could’ve stayed a little longer and sat down to have tea like they planned. “Perhaps we can arrange another outing with both of our families.”

“Your family should be here with a carriage soon. Your face is still a little pale. Are you certain that it’s good for you to walk back?” Kuro said. Mahiru touched her cheek and worried that her exhaustion showed on her face. She wanted to hide the lingering effects of her cold. When Licht returned to her room, she lied and told her that she was feeling well enough to leave.

She had overheard her sister’s conversation with Hyde and she thought it would be best to return home before her mother arrived. As much as she respected her mother, she understood how overbearing her pursuit to match her daughters to husbands could be to others. She believed the Servamps were good people and Licht could be friends with Hyde if they were given the chance.

There was a knock on the door behind them and their footman left to greet the visitors. After a quick glance through the large window, Licht knew that their mother would be on the other side of the door. Their family’s small carriage was parked in front of the manor.

The footman entered the room and announced: “Mrs. Eve, Miss. Eve, Miss. Eve and Miss. Eve has arrived. Shall I bring them to the drawing room?”

“Dear lord, are we to host every Eve in the country?” Hinata sighed.

“Please bring the guests into the drawing room and have tea prepared for them.” Lily quickly added and he prayed that his cousin’s tone would not offend Licht or Mahiru. Kuro rarely danced with others yet he had smiled as he did so with Mahiru. He patted the sofa and gestured for them to sit. “There is no rush to leave so let’s share a cup of tea.”

Mahiru couldn’t politely refuse his offer before the door opened behind them. She was almost immediately embraced by Misono and she hugged her in return. She could feel how tense her little sister was. Since Misono was little, she had a weak body and simple colds would leave her bedridden for days. She couldn’t imagine Mahiru being sick while in an unfamiliar room. Her sister couldn’t visit her immediately because they needed to deal with their family’s business and Haruto’s visit.

“I told her a small cold wouldn’t kill you. I imagine Licht was more dramatic when she came to check on you.” Mikuni joked and patted her sister’s brown hair. She turned her head to face her and Mahiru knew that she was checking her complexion. Her eldest sister rarely showed her true thoughts or worry in front of others. Mahiru felt the sisterly affection her action held though.

“As an angel, it is my duty to protect those who cannot defend themselves. A sister with a cold falls under that protection.” Licht pouted. She recalled how kind the family and their staff had been to Mahiru while she was sick. She had to confess, “She was well cared for while she was here.”

Their mother walked past them to address the Servamps with a wide smile. “You have my gratitude for taking care of my daughter. I hope she has not been too much of an inconvenience during her stay. You must allow me to host an afternoon tea to thank you.”

“Mahiru has been a wonderful guest. We only apologize that our invitation led to her falling sick. Our butler should return with tea soon. Please, sit down.” Lily gestured to a couch and their mother readily sat down with Sakura by her side. The room soon settled into a circle with tea placed on the table in the center. Licht was seated with her sisters on the couch across from their mother.

Licht didn’t enjoy the cold formality of sharing tea but she decided to stay for Mahiru’s sake. Their mother wouldn’t allow them to return home even if she insisted that they leave. The conversation she had with Hyde echoed in her mind. Her mother would surely try to match Sakura with one of the Servamps and prove his fears correct. She could never be ashamed of her family but it hurt her pride to be wrong. She reminded herself that the opinion of a demon shouldn’t matter to her.

Licht glanced to Hyde. He was handsome and her mother would choose the charming demon to be Sakura’s husband. The thought made jealousy rise in her and she quickly stomped on the feeling before it could grow enough for her to examine it. She sipped her tea and then leaned to Mahiru. “We can escape this farce of a tea party if one of us fakes a heart attack and we’ll be forced to rush home.”

“Not even that can deter Mother from her plan.” Mahiru whispered back and her small laugh was heavy with exhaustion.

The sisters spoke among each other and Licht only partially listened to her mother. Sakura’s words caught her attention. “This room is beautiful and your ballroom must be more so. I would love to dance there. I heard the Servamps promise to hold a ball at Hanafield once you’re settled. When would that be?”

“Sakura, it’s not good to be presumptuous. The Servamps have only arrived recently and we do not know if they have settled in so quickly. They shall announce a date for a party when they’re ready.” Mikuni corrected her sister. She didn’t want to embarrass Sakura in front of the Servamp but she could easily picture the conversation becoming more awkward if she didn’t stop her.

“Don’t be so cruel to your sister for asking a question.” Their mother chastised Mikuni. She quickly turned her attention back to Kuro. “My daughter, Sakura, is a wonderful dancer. She had so many suitors asking for the pleasure of being her dance partner at your welcoming party. Sakura is also a talented singer. She can show you how talented she is at your ball.”

“We’ll need more time to finish furnishing the manor but we’ll hold a ball as soon as we can.” Lily offered. “You must know the countryside better than us. You can choose the date when we’re ready.”

After the tea party ended, Licht dragged her feet down the steps to the carriage below. She was relieved it ended without a large scene. Licht mostly wanted to return home quickly to her piano. She needed to practise every day or else her skills would become dull. Playing the piano would also help her work through emotions that she couldn’t name yet.

Her sisters were already waiting for her in the carriage. Hyde stood next to the opened door and he held out his hand to help her step inside. He smiled at her and the sight made her heart quicken yet time seemed to slow at the same time. She placed her hand on his larger one and he squeezed her fingers lightly. “Would you prefer to ride in the carriage or Pegasus?”

“I prefer to be with my sisters.” She held onto his hand for balance as she climbed into the carriage. The warmth of his hand lingered even after he let her go. The door closed between them and she sat on the back seat. Licht opened the curtains of the rear window and she stared at Hyde as the carriage was pulled away from Hanafield. There was something about him that drew her to him.

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Licht: How dumb does Mahiru think we are?

Hyde: He just gave us pictures of food instead of a shopping list.

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The Elysium Hotel // Chapter 1

Fandom: Servamp Ship: LawLicht (main), KuroMahi (side) Characters: Licht, Hyde, Kuro, Mahiru, Misono

Summary: Licht is asked to help investigate the mysterious deaths and disappearances connected to The Elysium Hotel. The hotel is run by the Servamps and Licht’s ex-boyfriend, Hyde. (Business AU)

A/N: This is a request from cynic-weaver (formally noishedraws)

(Ch.1) //

That morning, Licht received a call from his old friend, Mahiru. They were best friends in high school before he became a pianist. He needed to travel for his job and it was difficult to maintain a friendship with a thousand miles between them. They drifted apart and they hadn’t spoken in years. Licht thought of the others who promised to stay with him throughout his career and how they eventually left him.

Red eyes appeared in his mind. The broken promises they held hurt Licht far more than the others. He forced the demon from his mind and he told himself to forget him. He didn’t deserve his time when he lied to him. After their breakup, Licht threw himself into his music and he spent the next year touring Europe. He recently returned to Japan at his manager’s insistence and he hoped he wouldn’t see him again.

Kranz forced him to take a break from touring because he was worried that Licht would overwork himself. He understood his concern so he reluctantly agreed to take a hiatus. He hoped spending time with friends would be a good change from the hours of practise he was used to. Mahiru had also mentioned a potential job where he could play his piano part time.

He expected Mahiru to invite him to a café so they could talk and reconnect. He was confused when he asked him to meet him at the Alicein’s manor instead. Licht stepped out of his car and he looked up at the regal building. The manor was breathtaking and it reflected the family’s wealth and power. He wondered how Mahiru was connected to the family when he was an ordinary man.

Licht was greeted by a butler who appeared to be expecting him. They immediately ushered him into the building before he introduced himself. He felt suspicious of their secretive behaviour but he followed the butler down the hall. Mahiru was a fellow angel who would never lead him into a trap. He reasoned that the job Mahiru mentioned was connected to the Alicein family.

They stopped in front of a door and DoDo knocked politely. “Todoroki has arrived. Should I let him in?”

DoDo waited for an answer on the other side of the door before he turned the doorknob. Licht leaned forward slightly to peer into the room and he saw Mahiru sitting in the office. He didn’t recognize the man behind the desk and he guessed that it was someone from the Alicein family. Without bothering with politeness, Licht let himself into the room. He promised Kranz he would take a break from work so he didn’t plan to take the job Mahiru mentioned. He only intended to spend time with friends again.

“It’s great to see you after so long, Licht!” Mahiru jumped to his feet and he greeted Licht with a wide smile. He walked forward and he took his hand to pull himself into the office. He gestured for him to sit in the chair across from him. “I’m sorry for asking you to meet me on such short notice. When I heard that your tour in Europe was over, I knew this was the best time to call you.”

“You were vague in your phone call.” Licht sat down and he turned to the man sitting at the desk. He studied him to determine whether he was an angel or demon. While the man appeared to be Mahiru’s friend, he recalled how trusting he was and a demon could easily trick him.

Mahiru must’ve noticed his accessing glare when he quickly introduced him. “Licht, this is Misono Alicein. He’s my friend and he asked me to help him investigate a personal matter. I looked into his situation and it’s too much for me to do alone. I was hoping you could join the investigation, Licht. This must be a lot to ask when we haven’t spoken in years but you’re really the only one I can ask.”

“I still doubt this will work, Mahiru. This man is a pianist and he doesn’t have any experience conducting an investigation. From all the articles I’ve read, he’s too blunt to keep a secret as big as this. If anything leaks from the investigation and that family discovers our plan, my brother could be in danger.” Misono’s words made Licht’s brows furrowed.

“Only a pianist? You must be a demon if you can’t recognize that I am an angel.” Licht snapped back at him and he stood to face Misono. His pride was hurt after he had dismissed him so easily. Before a fight could erupt in the room, Mahiru quickly placed himself between the two. He placed one hand on Licht’s shoulder and he frowned at Misono.

“No one knows how important this investigation is more than me.” Mahiru said. “That is the reason I decided to call Licht for help. I didn’t keep in touch with him as much as I should’ve but I trust him. You can too, Misono. There is no one else who can help me. Let’s talk.”

Mahiru was relieved that they both silently nodded at him. He waited for them to both sit back before he opened a folder on the desk. Articles and photographs were collected and Licht read the headlines. Actress dies in car crash on the way to the airport. Politician mysteriously disappears. Anonymous donation given to the orphanage saves it from closing.

“I’ve been investigating The Elysium Hotel.” Mahiru told him and Licht had to question how the articles were related to the hotel. The articles didn’t mention it.

“The hotel that is run by the Servamps.” Licht glared at the photograph of the Servamp family standing in front of the grand hotel. Only celebrities and politicians were able to afford to stay there. As a musician, he had visited the hotel a few times. He thought it was a haven but he eventually realized that he was only fooled by its beautiful décor and promises of forever. “The name they chose for the hotel is a little ironic considering the place is filled with demons.”

“Have you heard about the rumours as well? That would save us the time of explaining everything.” Misono asked and Licht had to shake his head. He couldn’t tell him that the reason he disliked the hotel was far more personal. He told himself he would never return to the hotel yet he couldn’t help but be a little curious.

“There are rumours that the Servamps could be connected to several deaths of powerful people. They stayed at their hotel and then died shortly after they left. There isn’t a pattern in the way, some were car accidents and other were muggings. The police haven’t been able to connect the family to these crimes but it’s a little suspicious to me.” Mahiru had investigated many crimes throughout his career and he knew how easily powerful families like the Servamps could evade the law.

“My brother has an event planning business and he’s currently in negotiations with The Elysium Hotel for future business plans. If the rumours are true, they could implicate Mikuni even though he isn’t related to the hotel.” Misono had been protected by his brother since they were young. This time, he would help him. “I asked Mahiru to investigate these rumours. Once we have evidence, we can give it to the police before my brother’s business deal is complete.”

“I have been investigating undercover as a housekeeper. The hotel is too large for me alone and there are places I can’t go. With eight Servamps, it’s difficult for me to sneak around.” Mahiru slipped out a job posting from his folder and he held it out to Licht. “Can you help me, Licht? There is a position open for a musician to play live music in the hotel’s dining room. I can refer you for the job.”

Licht debated what he should do. While he thought it was his duty to bring justice to demons, a part of his heart told him the rumours couldn’t be true. His face betrayed him and Mahiru was able to read his emotions. He moved his chair in front of Licht and he smiled regretfully. “I’m sorry that I dropped this on you, Licht. It must be difficult since you dated Hyde.”

“I stayed at the hotel a few times but I’ve never spoken to that demon before.” Licht’s first instinct was to lie. He dated Hyde a year ago and they wanted to keep their relationship a secret. Between Licht being a famous pianist and Hyde’s family name, reporters would speculate on their private lives. Neither of them wanted their relationship to be picked apart in a magazine.

Mahiru only smiled in response and it was clear that he knew the truth. “It’s okay, Licht. You don’t have to join this investigation but, please, don’t discuss this with anyone though. How about we have lunch as friends tomorrow? I do want to be friends like we were in high school.”

For a moment, Licht was silent. He didn’t answer his question and he asked one of his own instead. “How did you know that we dated?”

“I saw a photo of you two together on Hyde’s desk.”

“It’s so difficult to find someone faithful these days but no one needs to be hurt by this photo.” Hyde twirled the polaroid around his fingers before he let it fall onto the bed so the politician could see. The photograph was of the politician with a woman. He immediately tore the picture and Hyde only chuckled at him. “I have others. How would your wife react once she sees them? Sad? Angry? I don’t know her personally but, if I was her, I would be angry and burn your reputation to the ground.”

“What do you want? Money?” The man tossed money at his feet and Hyde wondered why that was always the first thing that politicians jumped to. He didn’t reach for his money and he picked up the torn photograph instead. After years, he thought he would be numb to corrupt politicians and immoral celebrities but they still made his stomach turn with disgust. He was only bored with their reactions and he doubted anything he tried would surprise him.

“A new bill will be introduced in the house to help the homeless. We want you to help pass it.” Hyde pushed himself off the bed to leave the luxury suit. “These soundproof rooms are good for affairs but better for private talks. It’s been fun. You’re staying here for another three days and we’ll be watching you. Be careful on your drive to the house and tip the staff well.”

“You won’t get away with this.” He spat and Hyde merely grinned back at him.

“I hope you actually try something entertaining. The others had been boring with their attempts.” Hyde turned away from him and he checked his phone. His brother texted him that it was safe for him to leave the room without someone seeing him. He ignored the politician’s angry screams behind him and he merely shut the door to silence him.

Hyde walked through the penthouse of The Elysium Hotel and he wanted a stiff drink after the conversation with the politician. He was often reminded of how people would use their power for selfish and immoral reasons. His family owned the hotel and they would search for blackmail on their corrupt guest. They would use the blackmail to force them to help good causes. The ones who committed crimes they couldn’t overlook never lived long after they left the hotel.

Each time he confronted a person with blackmail, Hyde became more jaded. He saw the worst people could do and he wondered if he would meet a true angel again. The only person he would describe as an angel had left him and he bit his lip against the memory. If he could go back to the night they broke up, would he change his mind? As much as he loved Licht, he needed to protect his family.

Hyde entered the elevator and he pressed the button for the first floor where the restaurant was located. He never liked the business side of running a hotel and he would work as a cook and bartender. The restaurant wasn’t open yet but he needed to prep the kitchen for the dinner rush. He didn’t expect to see anyone in the dining area— let alone to hear music.

His heart jumped in his chest when the song of a piano washed over him. Hyde stopped in the doorway and he stared at the angel playing the piano on stage. He knew Licht was the one playing even before he saw him. No one else could impact him so much with a song. He couldn’t take his eyes off Licht and the door slipped from his hand.

Gravity pulled the door closed and the sound drew Licht’s attention. He stopped playing and he turned towards the entrance. Their gaze met and Hyde held his breath as he waited for Licht to speak first. He stood from the piano bench and he shut the cover over the keyboard. The soft click echoed throughout the silence and it pulled Hyde out of his daze. As Licht walked to the ledge of the stage, Hyde moved to the spot too. He held out his hand to him so he could help him down from the stage.

“Welcome back to Elysium, Angel Cakes.” He smiled up at him. Hyde wanted to appear confident but a hopeful gleam appeared in his red eyes. The same eyes that had promised him love but dragged his heart through hell. “What brought you back?”

“I’m not your Angel Cakes.” Licht didn’t take his hand. He placed his foot on Hyde’s chest and he kicked him back. He kept himself from falling to the ground by catching a table. Hyde looked back to Licht and he looked into his blue eyes. It became clear that he didn’t return due to their past relationship. He thought of the warm love in his gaze and that was now replaced by his hard glare.

Licht placed his hands in his pocket and he gave the fake explanation he practised with Mahiru. “My manager told me that I needed to take a break from my tours but I wanted to continue playing the piano. This is our compromise. I will play the piano for the hotel. But, know that this doesn’t change anything between us, Shit Rat.”

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First Impressions // Chapter 4

Fandom: Servamp Ship: LawLicht (main), KuroMahi (side), Tetsono (side), Jekuni (side) Characters: Hyde, Licht, Kuro, Mahiru

Summary: After Licht meets the wealthy bachelor, Hyde, she was certain that she could never be friends with him. Their paths continues to cross and she slowly comes to know him. Licht wonders if she judged him too quickly. (LawLicht, Pride and Prejudice AU, Fem Licht)

Ch.1 // Ch.2 // Ch.3 // (Ch.4) //

Hyde leaned against the door while he waited for Licht to change out of her wet clothes and into dry ones. He asked the maids to prepare clothes for her to wear while they sent her wet clothes to be washed. After the times he saw Licht protect her sisters, he predicted that she would visit Mahiru after she learned that she was ill. He never expected her to leap over the creek and almost trample him with her horse though.

The door next to him opened and Licht stepped into the hall. The dress she wore belonged to Hyde’s sister who was taller than her. Licht gripped a handful of the skirt and lifted the fabric slightly so she wouldn’t trip as she walked. She addressed the maid before she spoke to Hyde. “Thank you for the clothes and drying my hair, madame.”

“I don’t know many people who would be so polite to the staff.” His comment turned Licht’s attention to him. Her sisters worked closely with their staff and she considered them friends. They would tell her that noble families were often haughty and unappreciative of their work. Licht’s eyes narrowed at the thought that he could be the same. He appeared surprised by her kindness towards the staff.

“I believe a person’s character is shown through their work rather than their rank or wealth. I enjoyed speaking with her. She told me that my sister is resting in the room down the hall.” Licht nodded to the room and then she walked in the direction. Hyde fell into step next to her and he held his arm out to him. She knew that it was customary for a gentleman to offer his arm as he walked with a lady. “There’s no need to be so formal. It shall only take a few minutes to reach the door.”

“I was worried that you’ll trip on that long skirt. You can hold onto me so you won’t fall even if you become tangled in the fabric. I wouldn’t want you to twist your ankle. May I escort you to your sister, Angel Cakes?” He continued to hold out his arm to her. After a moment of hesitation, Licht let one of her hands fall from her dress and she placed it on the crook of his arm. She was able to feel his warmth and his toned muscles through his jacket.

They walked down the hall and Licht glanced to the family portrait at the end of the corridor. Hanafield’s manor was a grand building and the rooms inside were even more so. Licht couldn’t imagine how they were able to collect enough flowers to cover the tall walls. Despite how extravagant the manor was, her gaze would always fall onto Hyde. She had to admit that he was handsome but she didn’t know if his heart would reflect his exterior the way Hanafield did.

They stopped in front of the room they gave Mahiru and he opened the door for Licht. He noticed the way she leaned forward slightly to peer into the room and search for her sister. He thought the subtle gesture was endearing. Before he moved into Hanafield, he learned that his neighbours were a prestigious family. Hyde had assumed they would be cold and formal but he could see that he was wrong. He wanted to learn more about her. He considered asking her about her opinion on the play he gave her but he knew it was better to wait until after she spoke with her sister.

“Mahiru!” Licht almost tripped over her dress as she walked to the bed where she laid. She sat on the edge of the bed and she found that her sister appeared only slightly flushed. It was a relief that her cold wasn’t as dangerous as she feared. “We were worried sick when we learned you caught a cold in the rain. Mikuni and Misono wanted to come to see you but they had to attend to family business. They will come as soon as the work is done.”

“I didn’t mean to worry you or any of my sisters. I thought I would be able to reach the manor before the rain started. As you can see, the weather did not agree.” She told her through several sniffles. Licht took out a handkerchief from her pocket and handed it to her sister. “Thank you, Licht. I’m glad you’re here but there was no need to fret. The Servamps would’ve written that they are caring for me. What would’ve happened if you got sick coming to see me?”

“Your motherly instinct would fight off your cold and you would rush to the kitchen to make me chicken soup.” She joked and Mahiru giggled. Her laughter was quickly overtaken by a cough and she pulled the blanket to her chin. Licht could easily see that she was trying to hide the symptoms of her cold and lessen her concern. “You’ve taken care of us for years but it’s my turn now. I’ll pour you some tea.”

Licht turned to speak with the maid but she saw that Kuro had already made a cup of tea for Mahiru. He placed it on the table next to the bed. “Would you like sugar in your tea?”

“Only a spoon, please. Thinking simply, it wouldn’t be good to have too much sugar while recovering from a cold.” Mahiru smiled up at him. Her face was a little red and she didn’t know if it was caused by the cold or Kuro’s kindness. “Thank you for staying by my bedside and making sketches for me. They have lifted my spirits even with this cold.”

“This man was alone with you while you were weak from a cold?” Licht’s eyes narrowed at Kuro. It was improper for a man and a woman to be alone in a room together. She knew the assumptions society would make if they knew. She hated the thought that people would whisper rumours about her sister. A scandal could quickly grow from the rumours and limit Mahiru’s future choices. She started to rise to her feet but Mahiru placed a hand on her sister’s arm to stop her from turning her anger to Kuro.

“Kuro has done nothing but treat me kindly and be respectful, Licht. Wrath has been with us this entire time as well. There is no need to worry about my reputation.” She nodded towards Wrath who sat next to the window. Licht had been so concerned for her sister that she didn’t notice the others in the room. With a light tug on her sleeve, Mahiru urged her to sit down again. “I know you mean well in your heart but you shouldn’t be so impulsive.”

“Licht is your sister. I understand why she would want to protect you.” He didn’t appear to be offended by Licht’s anger as others would be. Mahiru felt a warmth spread through her heart. She could only be with a man who respected and understood her sisters with their quirks. Kuro placed a sketchbook onto her lap and said, “I should go so you can speak with your sister alone. It has been a pleasure. Wait, I don’t mean to say I’m happy that she got sick.”

“I understand,” Mahiru laughed and her warm voice made him relax. She watched Kuro leave the room and she waited for the door to close before she turned to Licht.

Her sister sat in the chair next to the bed where Kuro had been. Mahiru tilted the sketchbook to Licht so she could see the drawing of a rose. “When I fell ill, Kuro came and asked if I wanted something to pass the time. He didn’t want me to be bored or lonely in this large room by myself. We both enjoy art and we took turns drawing in this sketchbook. He kept me company. He’s a good man.”

“You don’t need to convince me of his noble character. My sisters are fellow angels and their divine judgement is never wrong.” Licht told her confidently. Mahiru had always been able to make friends quickly and she trusted her opinion on people. As long as the Servamps didn’t give her a reason to object, she would support their relationship.

“I feel guilty that I might have caused you worry while I was here in a warm bed. Mikuni is already stressed about the house and Father’s will.” Mahiru let out a heavy breath. “A wealthy marriage would solve our problem because our husband can buy the house or inherit it. I like Kuro but I don’t know what I’ll do if he starts courting me. I don’t want him or anyone to think I’m with him for his wealth. Thinking simply, it’s not fair to either of us if we start a relationship with such doubts.”

“You’re not the type of person who uses others in such a way. I’m certain that Kuro will be able to see that as well. If he doesn’t, he wasn’t worthy of your heart.” Licht reassured her sister. “Maybe we can write a petition to the court and ask them to grant property rights to women. There must be other families with only daughters in a similar situation to ours.”

“The house’s title might fall to Haruto before the law can change.” Mahiru was the most optimistic of the sisters but she couldn’t deny that it was nearly impossible to keep their home. Mahiru laid back against the pillow and she stared at the tall ceiling. The golden leaves painting on the ceiling was beautiful but she closed her eyes to imagine the simple wooden roof she would see when she woke up. Others would call her strange but she preferred her modest home.

She felt the bed shift beneath her and Mahiru opened her eyes to see Licht lay next to her with her face buried in the pillow. At first, she was scared that her sister would catch her cold by lying next to her. Mahiru noticed how stiff her shoulders were and she could tell that there was something in her mind. She patted her hair like a mother would. “We’ll find a way to keep our home. Haruto might be a reasonable and progressive person who we can compromise with.”

“I yelled at Mother before I left the house. She deserved it but I know she’ll be angry at the both of us once we return home.” Licht chose not to tell her the reason she lost her temper at their mother. Anger still lingered in her blood at how their mother had been so cold towards Mahiru’s condition. How could she be more focused on matching Sakura with a Servamp when she learned Mahiru was sick?

“Families fight but we can understand each other after a talk. You won’t have to face Mother alone when you return home because I’ll be there with you. We’re sisters.”

Licht stepped out of the room and she carefully closed the door so the soft click wouldn’t wake her sister. She asked a maid to watch over Mahiru while she slept and to call her if her condition changed. She wanted to stay by her side but she thought she should take the chance to thank the family for caring for her sister. The maid gave her directions to the library where the family would likely be. The manor was large and she could easily imagine becoming lost in the winding halls.

She followed the faint sound of voices in the distance and she recognized Hyde’s laughter. Licht stopped in the doorway and there were a few other guests she didn’t recognize. The family sat with their back to the door so they didn’t notice her. Most of the group were seated around a table playing cards while Hyde was at a writing desk. Occasionally, he would look up from his letter to speak with his guests.

“I hope we are not boring you, Lady Hina. You came to visit in a very short time and we didn’t have the opportunity to prepare anything for your arrival. We’re cousins and we enjoy your visit but letters are a formality to help prepare us.” Hyde folded his letter and handed it to a butler. “You’ve caught us in the middle of work and we already have guests.”

“Do you mean the woman with the dark hair? I saw her briefly in the foyer but she didn’t stop to introduce herself to me when she passed. I would excuse the rudeness as shyness. It must’ve been mortifying for her to be seen in such a state. Her skirt was caked in mud. I overheard from the staff that she rode through the rain. Whether she is mad or stubbornly inclined to show her independence above other women, I cannot say. I can only assume she was a spectacle when you found her.”

“I assure you, Cousin, I thought no such thing. Licht is not the type to shy away from people due to social pressure either.” Hyde corrected his cousin. “She had something more concerning on her mind than polite greetings. Her sister has fallen ill in our care. I understand her motivation but I would not like the thought of my sister riding in this weather.”

“Your sister is from a prestigious family while I hear that the Eves hold a modest income. The Eve sisters can afford to be more reckless when their prospect for a husband is already so little. It must be difficult to find a match in their situation.” The feigned sympathy in Hina’s voice made Licht’s hands tighten at her side. “I stopped at a cute little ribbon shop and the seamstress told me that Kuro danced with an Eve.”

“Kuro never cared for the family title or wealth so he won’t consider those things when he chooses someone to court.” Hyde envied his older brother who had decided to retire to the drawing room rather than gossip with their cousin. He wished he could do the same but it would be impolite to leave now. “I would like to find a wife who is refined, witty, and talented in the dramatic arts.”

“Talented is such a belittling thing to call something.” Licht’s voice turned the room’s attention to her. She didn’t step back from their surprised stares and she stood with her back straight. She entered the room and she met Hyde’s red eyes. “The word implies that someone is born with a gift when most would pour hours of practise into perfecting their craft.”

“How would you show your appreciation for someone’s craft?” Hyde asked her, intrigued. He thought most would be happy to be called talented.

“I cannot know the preference for each artist or performer. I play the piano and I enjoy when a person dances along to Choppin or cry after I’ve played one of Beethoven’s Sonatas. It helps me know that I have moved the audience and properly portrayed the emotions of a song.” Licht stopped in front of Hyde and curtsied slightly. “I came to thank you for housing my sister while she’s sick.”

“It was our invitation that caused her to be soaked by the rain. How is your sister? I would wager she’s better since you’re willing to leave her side.” He moved from his spot on the writing desk to offer his chair to her. Hyde thought the tea would be more fun with Licht present. “We only arrived a few days ago and the staff haven’t moved the furniture in yet. You may sit here.”

“I wouldn’t want to take your seat while you’re working.” Licht nodded towards the letter on his desk. “The doctor says that Mahiru is recovering well and it’s possible she will be fit enough to return home within a few days. My sister fell asleep a few minutes into our talk and I thought it best to let her rest. I only came to thank your family so I should go now.”

“Sitting by yourself will be boring. Would you like a book to read and pass the time.” Hyde walked to the bookcase and took down a few novels. “I’m an avid reader myself. Did you enjoy the Shakespeare play I suggested last night? I could give you something similar.”

“I read the play with my sister and it was fun. I do enjoy gothic novels though.”

Hyde smiled at her words. “As do I. Though, Shakespeare is my preference.”

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SERVAMP ALICE IN THE GARDEN TRAILER

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Kuro was trying to help, but Hyde’s like “Nii-san noooo!” xD

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for the fanfic prompt list, 31 with Kuro & Mahiru, if that's okay? also i hope things get better for you //hugs

KuroMahi {31: “I’m yours, in everyway you’ll have me”}

“Kuro, check out these flowers!The sign says they’re peonies.” Mahiru didn’t look away from the field offlowers but he knew the exact moment Kuro stood behind him. He didn’t look asimpressed as Mahiru was by the elegant flower bed. His expression only changedfrom bored to loving when he looked down at his boyfriend. “These flowersare beautiful. Have you seen anything prettier?”

“Yeah,” He answered andknelt next to him. Mahiru thought that he was merely agreeing with him. Inreality, Kuro meant to say he couldn’t think of anything more attractive thanMahiru’s bright smile. From the way his eyes shined to how his lips curvedwhile he smiled, he was beautiful. At first, Kuro was reluctant to go to theflower park but he was glad he let him drag him along because he could see howhappy their little outing made Mahiru.

He took his sketchbook out of hisbackpack and flipped to a fresh page. Mahiru had to fill the sketchbook for hisart project. He thought that going to Showa Kinen Park would give himinspiration. The trip was also an excuse to go on a date with Kuro. He knewthat Kuro wasn’t one to go outside much but he hoped they could enjoy theflowers together. He also made a lunch for them to have a quaint, littlepicnic.

Kuro sat on the grass and pulledMahiru onto his lap. He didn’t fight him and only moved to take off hisbackpack so they would be more comfortable. Mahiru leaned back against hisstrong chest and began to sketch the peonies in front of them. Kuro didn’t wantto distract him while he worked so he tucked his head beneath his chin andwatched him in silence. With his comforting warmth in his arms and thepeaceful setting, he began to drift off.

He only opened his eyes when he feltMahiru tense in his arms and heard him grumbled. Kuro could tell that he wasbecoming frustrated with his drawing from his expression. He stroked his armand asked, “What’s with that face?”

“Oh, Kuro. I thought you wereasleep.” Mahiru shifted so he could look up at him. With Kuro’s armsaround his waist, he couldn’t leave his lap to face him properly. He didn’tmind though. He held up his sketchbook for Kuro to see. “I’m just havingtrouble shading the flowers. I want to make it blend together but I can’t makeit look natural.”

“You want me to show you a lazyshading technique?” Mahiru had to admit that he was curious and handed himhis sketchbook. He watched his hand move over the page and drew a looseimpression of the peony. Mahiru admired how strong and steady his hands were.Then his jaw dropped when Kuro rubbed his finger over the drawing, smudging thegraphite over the paper.

“What are you doing,Kuro?” He frowned up at him.

“Shading.” Kuro answeredhim. “This is a shading technique called smudging. It’s easier to blendthe different shades together and the results will be softer. The fancy pantsartists really frown upon smudging as a technique though. I like it becauseit’s easier than the other techniques. You can clean up the edges with your eraser like this. It makes youroutline crisper so it’ll be an edge rather than a solid outline.”

“Wow, this is wonderful, Kuro!You really are talented.” Mahiru smiled up at him. His honest complimentmade butterflies flutter in his stomach and he tried to shrug nonchalantly.“You’re always surprising me.”

“It’s really nothing. I had topick up something in the centuries I’ve been alive.” Kuro handed thesketchbook back to Mahiru. “Here, you can try it now.”

“Wait, I just remembered I havesomething for you. I was going to give it to you when we got home but I thinkthis is a good time.” Mahiru set his sketchbook aside so he could rummagethrough his bag. He pulled out a box and handed it to him. He watched him withbated breath as Kuro tore off the plastic wrapper. Kuro opened it and discoveredthat it was a professional art kit. There was a sketchbook inside and severalmediums for him to use.

“Do you like it?” Mahiruasked. “I saw it when I was buying a sketchbook. I remembered you told methat you liked to draw before video games were invented. So, I decided to buyit for you. Drawing might be a good hobby for you. It’s more productive thanvideo games, that’s for sure.”

“Hey, I’ll have you know thatvideo games are very productive. You can’t beat me in a thumb war with all my training.” Kurosaid and Mahiru laughed at his weak argument. He shook his head wearily but he would never change Kuro. Once their laughter subsided, Kuro said,“I don’t remember the last time I got a gift like this. Thank you.”

“Your welcome. I would love tosee what you draw.” Mahiru picked up the plastic wrapped and stood.“I’m going to throw this away. I’ll be right back.”

Kuro nodded and opened his newsketchbook. He didn’t want to waste Mahiru’s money so he tried to think of somethingto draw. Mahiru gazed at his thoughtful expression for a moment. It was a raresight so he wanted to study it while he can. Then he pulled his eyes away fromKuro and left to throw away the wrapping. He didn’t want to litter in such abeautiful garden.

When Mahiru returned, he wassurprised to find Kuro surrounded by girls. He was only gone for a few minutesbut a crowd had gathered around him. Kuro didn’t seem to be paying the girlsany mind but jealousy made Mahiru pause. As he walked closer to them, he couldhear their conversation better.

"That’s a beautiful sketch… Canyou show me how to draw like that…? Who is that you’re drawing…? Do you have agirlfriend?” Several of the girls spoke at once. Kuro only grunted toanswer them but his lack of answer didn’t discourage the infatuated girls. Watchingthem, Mahiru frowned.

“Kuro, I’m back.” Mahirusmiled stiffly. He wanted to keep his jealousy from showing but it appeared inhis voice slightly. The girls were standing very close to Kuro. He pushed himselfinto the crowd and hugged Kuro’s arm. “How about we gather our things andgo have lunch? I packed all of your favourites for our date.”

His words were directed towards thegirls slightly and he was glad that they moved away from Kuro. He helped himgather the art supplies and placed them in his bag. He took Kuro’s hand as theywalked to the picnic area. Mahiru was confused when Kuro slipped his hand from his.Then Kuro wrapped his arm around his waist and pulled him closer so he couldkiss his cheek.

“There’s people around us,Kuro.” Mahiru blushed and covered his cheek. “What got into you? Youdon’t usually do things like that in public.”

“I thought I should show thosegirls that I’m yours. In every way, you’ll have me. So, you don’t need to feeljealous.” Kuro grinned down at him. His brown eyes widened at his wordsand he could hear his silent question. “You show all of your emotions onyour face. You don’t need to worry about them. They saw what I was drawing andthey were interested.”

“I wasn’t that jealous.”Mahiru pouted. He could feel Kuro’s teasing eyes on him and turned back to him.“Okay, I might have been a little jealous. You’re handsome and girls areinto the brooding artist archetype. What were you drawing?”

“Hold still,” Kuro openedhis backpack and took out his sketchbook. He opened it and showed him thesketch of Mahiru wearing a flower crown. It was simple but stunning. Hislingering jealousy melted and warmth spread through him. He could see how muchKuro loved him in the details of the drawing.

“This is beautiful, Kuro.”

“Because it’s you.”

I can’t believe it took me this long to write a fanfic with a jealous Mahiru.

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° Fanart Mahiru Shirota Female/Chica

Ya me habían pedido un Mahiru novia, bueno con vestido de novia en chico xD Pero en female queda tan linda (〃ω〃) ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡

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How about some fluffy kuromahi for 23?

KuroMahi {23: “We bet and you lost,so you have to do it”}

“Curse you and your unexpectedskills in Mario Kart.” Kuro muttered under his breath as he dragged his feet tothe living room. He loved Mahiru beyond words but there was one thing thattested those feelings: exercise and Mahiru’s insistence that he participated inthe ungodly activity. He still didn’t know how Mahiru talked him into doingyoga with him. Yet here he was in sweats instead of his usual jacket and jeans.

“No pouting, Kuro. We made a bet andyou lost so you do have do yoga with me today. It’s good for your health. Yogais one of those exercises that doesn’t involve a lot of movement. It’s allabout relaxation.” Mahiru pointed out as he pushed aside the table to make morespace for them in the living room. “Anyways, you were the one that keptinsisting that the loser couldn’t break their promise.”

“That was because I thought I wouldbe the winner and get to sleep in on weekdays as my prize.” Kuro wasn’t lookingforward to the exercise but he did make a promise to Mahiru. He walked to theother side of the table and picked it up to help Mahiru move it. Once the floorwas clear, Mahiru smiled brightly and stood in the middle of the room. If onlyKuro was as excited to do yoga as him.

“I bought a book of yoga poses wecan try. But we should stretch first so we don’t hurt ourselves. Now let’sstart with… Kuro, lying face down on the couch is neither a stretch nor a yogapose.” Mahiru placed his hands on his hips and looked down at himdisappointedly. He rolled Kuro onto his back and leaned over him. “Youpromised, Kuro. I thought this would be a fun activity for us to do together.”

“It should be illegal for a guy tobe as cute as you.” Kuro wondered if Mahiru knew how much influence his sweetvoice had over him. With a groan, he sat up and took the yoga book from thecouch. He flipped through the pages and tried to find the easiest position ithad. Mahiru leaned over his shoulder to read the book as well. He stopped Kurowhen he spotted a simple pose.

“Downward dog? That one looks easyenough. I’ll go first while you read the instructions to me.” Mahiru pattedKuro’s leg before he moved away from him. He followed Kuro’s instructions andshifted into position. He turned to Kuro and Mahiru was a little confused aboutthe blush dusting his cheeks. “The book says to hold the pose for ten breaths.Is this right? Should my feet be further apart?”

“I think you’re perfect. If I knewyoga would be so much fun to watch, I would’ve agreed to this sooner.” A smiletugged at the corner of Kuro’s lips. It was Mahiru’s turn to blush when herealized what Kuro meant. He stood and took a pillow from the couch to lightlyhit him. “Bad cat! You’re supposed to be the Servamp of Sloth, not Lust.”

“You’re the one that insisted I goagainst my sloth nature and exercise.” Kuro countered and he had to chucklewhen Mahiru huffed frustratedly. He liked Mahiru’s honest reactions to hissimple teasing. “If you want me to be a sloth, I’m more than happy to watch amovie and cuddle with you on the couch.”

He had to admit that he was temptedto give into Kuro but he stayed firm. Mahiru took the book from him and nudgedhis shoulder gently. “Enough of your sarcasm. It’s your turn to do the downwarddog, Kuro.”

“Don’t stare too much,” Kuro winkedat him and Mahiru rolled his eyes. He tried to hide the fact that he wasflustered by his casual flirting. He thought that yoga would be a good way forthem to exercise and bond. Now, he was certain that Kuro would give him a heartattack before the hour was over. He did his best to compose himself as heflipped through the book for another yoga pose.

“Hey, Kuro, there are partner poseswe can try!” He spoke excitedly while Kuro had to groan. Mahiru thought thatthe partner poses would be better because he wouldn’t feel flustered by Kurowatching him. He skimmed the pictures for one that wouldn’t become awkward forthem. His heart was already racing enough because of Kuro’s comments.

After Kuro finished his requiredthree minutes of downward dog, he sat next to Mahiru. “I hope you’re notexpecting me to be able to bend like those two. This kitty can only handle somuch abuse, Mahiru.”

“What about this dancer duo pose?”Mahiru suggested and pointed to the picture. When Kuro nodded, Mahiru helpedhim to his feet. He placed the book on the ground between them so they couldboth read the instructions. They faced each other and Mahiru held up his handfor Kuro to hold. “Okay, we need to balance each other as we stand on one foot.Lift one of your legs and try to grab it with your free hand.”

“Can you go first and show me?” Kuroasked and Mahiru decided to indulge him without much argument. He thought thathe was merely being lazy but Kuro really wanted to keep Mahiru from falling. Hewas able keep his balance with Kuro’s help and made the pose. Then he lookedexpectantly at Kuro. Even without words, he knew that Mahiru was waiting forhim to do the same.

“How long are we supposed to do yogaagain?” Kuro asked as he shifted onto a new foot. He leaned forward a littletoo much and his foot slipped from under. He swore when he pitched forward.Mahiru quickly tried to catch him but he couldn’t support him well whilestanding on one foot. They ended up falling together.

Kuro didn’t want to fall on top ofMahiru and hurt him. Kuro wrapped his arm around his waist and turned them sohe would fall onto his back. Mahiru landed safely on top of him and they lay onthe ground for a moment.

“Are you okay, Kuro?” Mahiru pusheshimself up and looked down at him worriedly. He gently ran his fingers throughhis blue hair and to see if there was a bump on the back of his head. He wasrelieved when he determined that he was unhurt. When Mahiru would’ve moved offhis chest, Kuro tightened his arms around his waist.

“Tired. I want to stay like this alittle longer.”

“But we only did two yoga poses! Howcan you be tired already?” Mahiru argued but he made no attempt to leave Kuro’sarms. “At least try one more position for me.”

“If yoga is all about relaxation,the best yoga position to me is laying down with you in my arms. I say an hourof this is best for our health.” Kuro said and stroked his soft, brown hair.Mahiru couldn’t argue with him and rested his head over his heart. Its steadybeat made Mahiru smile and he closed his eyes.

“Fine, we can stay like this for anhour but then we need to try another yoga pose.”

Exercise is not Kuro’s thing and not even Mahiru can get him to participate.

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[askmikuni]

Jeje, what do you think of your family?

“… But… I guess they’re okay.”

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2. KUROMAHI *bangs fist while sobbing*

@choc0bunnyqueen don’t worry girl, no tears here. Just an ocean of fluff. You’re safe from the angst for now.

KuroMahi {2: “You love me as if Ideserve it”}

To Kuro, Mahiru’s smile was ablessing. His kindness was a rarity. Mahiru was simply everything great aboutthe world to Kuro. Seeing him fiddle with the wedding veil on his head madeKuro picture an eternity with him. He tried to hide his smile when Mahiruturned away from the mirror to face him. “What do you think, Kuro? Lawless saidhe wanted Licht to wear a wedding dress but I don’t know if he’s joking ornot.”

“Knowing my brother, it’s likely both.Shouldn’t Lawless and Licht be the ones shopping for plates and weddingdecorations? They’re the ones getting married.” Kuro pointed out.

“You know how busy Licht is with hiscareer. He doesn’t have time to go out and shop for wedding favours. He appointedme as his maid of honour so it’s my job to help him with these things. We’llbuy a few things that he might like and take them back to the hotel. Then hecan choose which one he likes best.” As the only other angel in the group,Mahiru was the obvious choice for maid of honour to Licht. He was only toohappy to help with the wedding as well.

“You’re really getting into thiswedding thing, aren’t you?” Kuro gently lifted the wedding veil from his faceand kissed his nose. He did it casually but Mahiru felt his heart flutter atthe light kiss. Mahiru pulled the long veil over his cheeks in a flusteredgesture. “Can’t we just save time by shopping online? We can print out a bunchof pictures of laces and designs for Licht. It’ll save us time and money.”

His words made Mahiru realize Kuro’strue intention with the kiss. He rolled his eyes and said, “Nice try, Kuro, butyou’re not going to talk me into going home early. We’re here to help ourfriends so your cool guy act won’t work this time. Anyways, Lawless is yourbrother so shouldn’t you be more excited to see him married? It’s kinda funnythough. I never thought those two would be the first of us to get engaged. Ialways thought that it would be… never mind. Let’s focus on buying more weddingdecorations.”

Mahiru took off the wedding veil andplaced it back on the shelf. His hands lingered over the lace. He alwaysthought that he and Kuro would be the first to become engaged. Mahiru was morethan happy with their relationship and he didn’t want to push Kuro for morethan he was willing to give. But he would like to share a name with him. Heloved Kuro and it would be nice to have something to show their commitment toeach other. Licht’s wedding only brought those thoughts to the forefront of hismind.

Mahiru shook his head and toldhimself to focus on helping Licht. He walked to a display of table centerpiecesand looked over each one. They were all beautiful and elegant so Mahiru didn’tknow which one Licht would like best. “We should take three back for Licht tochoose between. Which ones do you think will be a good choice, Kuro?”

“That violent guy’s really intoangel stuff. So, the angel would demand something that’s as white and pure as theclouds he walks on.” Kuro imitated Licht. Hearing Licht’s elaborate speechwith Kuro’s lazy drawl was amusing and made Mahiru giggle. He quickly schooledhis face though.

“C’mon Kuro, please take thisseriously. If this was our wedding, what would you want for a centerpiece?”With his prompting, Kuro looked over the selection again. He appearedthoughtful for a moment. Then he carefully picked up a glass vase filled withartificial daisies.

“You like daisies, right? It’ssimple but it’s nice and bright too. We can mix in other flowers for morecolour if you want. What do you think?” Kuro turned to him and noticed amixture of surprise and awe on Mahiru’s face. He wondered if he said somethingstrange. Mahiru’s face softened into a smile as he answered.

“I think that would be lovely. Itwould be perfect for us but Licht and Lawless would want something moreextravagant. They’re not the most… subtle pair.” They both knew that was anunderstatement because the Greed Pair had a rather loud personality. “If weever got married, what do you think it would be like?”

“I don’t think much would change.”Kuro shrugged. He replaced the vase on the table and hugged Mahiru from behind.He placed his cheek on his hair and sighed contently. “We already live togetherand we have a contract of sorts. At this point, we’ve been together for so longthat we’re the old married couple of the group.”

“I guess…” Mahiru said as hethreaded his fingers together. There was a quiet longing in his voice and Kuroheard it. But Mahiru smiled brightly when he turned in his arms and looked upat him. “It is a nice thought though; the idea behind a marriage and what itrepresents for a couple. I guess it might be a little early to talk about this.Let’s finish shopping and head back to the hotel.”

He moved out of his arms but he wasquickly pulled back by Kuro. His arm wrapped around his waist and he leaneddown to whisper into his ear. “Just wait for me a little longer. You love me asif I deserve it. Once I become a better man for you, I’ll ask for you to marryme.”

“Kuro, you can’t say something like thathere.” A blush appeared on Mahiru’s cheeks and his eyes widened. Kuro let go ofhim and cupped his face. His voice was a little breathless when he continued.“You know I love you just as you are, Kuro. You don’t need to earn my love whenI’m giving it to you freely. Ask me to marry you whenever you want and I’llaccept.”

I like to picture KuroMahi to have a small, simple wedding ceremony.

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° Dakimakuras de Kuu-chan!  Hice ambos porque los amo（*/∇＼*）

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I’ve written a lot of fluff lately so I decided to mix it up. I was debating between angst and smut. Then this plot bunny just went, “Why not both?”

The sound of soft footsteps woke Licht but he wasn’t startled. He knew that it was most likely Hyde getting ready for work. Licht rolled onto his side and saw him pulling on his shirt. Hyde was facing away from him and Licht watched him without a word. Even in the dark, he could see the thoughtful expression Hyde had and he wondered what was going through his mind.

He finished changing and started to turn towards him. Licht didn’t want to be caught staring so he pulled the blanket over his head and pretended to be asleep. He felt the bed dip and Licht tried his best not to move as Hyde pulled the blanket off him. But he couldn’t stop himself from jumping when Hyde leaned over him and blew into his ear. He instinctively covered his ear and kicked Hyde. “What the hell was that for, Shit Rat?”

“I wanted to see how you’d react.” Hyde answered with a lopsided smile. “From how fast you kicked me, I’m guessing that you’ve been awake this whole time. If I knew you were watching me change, I would’ve put on a show for you. Who would’ve guessed that my lil’ angel’s not as pure as he says he is?”

“You really want to fight me before you leave for work? It’ll be hard for you to do your job with a broken arm.” Licht took a pillow and lightly hit Hyde with it. “That’s for waking me up at two in the morning. I thought I told you to be quieter while getting ready.”

He glanced at the clock and saw that they still had twenty minutes before Hyde needed to leave. Licht sat up and stretched. His body felt a little sore but wonderfully pleasant as well. He pulled his knees to his chest and hugged his legs. The sun hadn’t risen yet and it was two in the morning so he decided to stay in bed. “Your shift is over at nine, right?”

“Yeah. I should be able to pick you up from the hotel and then we’ll go see Nii-san and Mahiru.” He told him and they fell into a light conversation. As they talked, Licht fiddled with his hair and tried to fix his bedhead. Hyde reached over to help smooth down his dark hair and straightened it.

“If your boss makes you work over time, call me. I’ll know to go ahead without you. I want to play with Neko-san so I’m not going to wait for you.” Licht enjoyed how Hyde ran his fingers through his hair. The gesture was soothing and he could feel his eyes becoming heavier but he tried to keep himself from falling asleep. Despite how he sometimes acted, he wanted to spend as much time as possible with Hyde.

Eventually, the alarm rang and Licht frowned. Hyde gently squeezed his hand and stood from the bed. “Well, I need to get going. You should go back to sleep and rest a little more so you’ll have a lot of energy to play with Neko-san. Don’t miss me too much.”

“Hurry up and leave before you get yourself fired.” Licht rolled his eyes. His answer was curt but Hyde chuckled in response because he became accustomed to his personality a long time ago. He liked his quirks and thought that they were charming even if they were violent at times. He briefly ruffled his hair when he saw a hint of loneliness in Licht’s eyes. Hyde dodged his kick and escaped out of the room.

Licht listened to his departing footsteps. He heard the door close and sighed. Alone in the hotel room, Licht only had his thoughts to accompany him. He considered going to the recital hall next to the hotel so he could play the piano and distract himself from his own insecurities. It was too early for the concert hall to be open though. So, Licht rolled onto Hyde’s side of the bed and buried his face in his pillow. The bed felt too big and lonely without Hyde.

Due to the sun, Hyde worked at an ungodly hour and he would leave in the middle of the night. Licht didn’t know what was worse: watching Hyde leave or waking up alone. He understood that it was for his part time job so that wasn’t why his heart felt heavy. Every time he woke up alone or watched him walk away, Licht was reminded that Hyde wasn’t really his.

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