just saw that there are no recent ive x fem reader fics??? WHAT'S WITH THE DROUGHT💔 i want to be the one to change that🥹 it was originally my idea to drop my ive fics earlier but life kept me busy and i couldn't:( you can look forward to my works if you're looking for ive fics! p.s: i'm a sfw acc!
Genre: Fluff | Pairing: Rei x fem!Reader
Word Count: 4.6k
Content Warning(s): Blood kitchen injury, needles/injections
Author’s Note: Fulfilled another request from this wonderful anon! Each ‘exhibit’ is a short-ish drabble fyi! + cute surprise at the end <3
You, your lover Rei, and roommate Kazuki shared the same line of work, one that involves a lot of risk, but a lot of reward. The duo were the executors while you stayed behind to work with Kyutaro on the logistics of making those executions happen. Never in your wildest dreams would you have imagined taking care of a child with these risks at stake. Never did you imagine that you would love taking care of one. After an almost botched mission, the three of you had ended up with a little girl at your residence who was here to stay, and you grew to love her. With Miri around, the limits of your relationship with Rei was challenged but also grew, as well as your teamwork skills with Kazuki. Needless to say, she gave you more adventures to go on, but some were more memorable than others.
Exhibit A: Afternoon Naps
Another day of daycare had gone by as you approached Rei’s flat with Miri in your hand. The duo was supposedly out on a mission since early morning, leaving you to be her primary caretaker for the day, so opening the door to see the two of them home was surprising. “Papas!” the bubbly girl screamed, running inside to immediately give them hugs. “Miri your shoes!” You called out, watching her track dirt inside the house. You had to smile though, she was precious with how much love she had to give. Kazuki bent down and picked her up to give her kisses on the cheek. “Oi (Y/N), I’m about to head out for the night for, y’know, those missions,” Kazuki chirped after putting Miri down. Ah a honeypot mission, that’s why they were home so early. You nodded, you didn’t have much your plate for the day as you had already sorted out the logistics of a couple missions with Kyutaro earlier on. “Gotcha, I’ll take care of this one and make sure she has her afternoon nap to help her grow. You made her some toast already right?” It was routine. Miri would indulge in a little snack before her afternoon nap, it was the only way she complied. “All right here! Thanks (Y/N), you’re the best!” He chirped. You hummed as you turned towards Rei, entranced in his video game and didn’t even welcome you back yet. You walked behind the couch to greet him, snaking your arms around him as you planted a kiss on his cheek. “Hi love, I’m back,” you sweetly whispered to him. “Hey, I’ll be home for the rest of the day with you,” he said in his hushed tone, still fixated on his shooting game. “I’m gonna head out now, don’t do anything I wouldn’t do,” he winked, suggesting at something suggestive. You became a bit flustered as Miri was just sitting at the table eating her french toast. “Kazuki!” you stammered. With that, he slipped out the door and left the three of you to your devices. “Where’s Kazuki Papa going?” Miri asked curiously. “He’s gonna be gone for the night for work, but he’ll be back to take you to daycare tomorrow morning!” “I’ll miss Papa…” Miri said with a solemn voice. “He’ll be back! Let’s just finish your toast so you can nap, that way time passes quicker and Papa will be back sooner!” You exclaimed, hoping to persuade her out of her sour mood. She perked up at that and shoved more toast in her mouth. Crisis averted.
After finishing her toast, you put her plates in the sink as you gave her ‘ups’ to rinse her sticky fingers. “Rei, you wanna help me put her to bed?” You called out. If you were Kazuki, he would probably flat out ignore you or say he didn’t feel like it. But for you, he put his controller down and paused his game at your first request. “Rei Papa! Read me a story!” There was no backing out now for Rei, she wants what she wants. After you put her down, she ran to Rei and jumped on his lap. “Sure Miri,” he gave her a half-smile. You loved seeing the more softened domestic form of Rei that showed when he was in ‘parent mode’. You were just about to start doing the dishes when you heard her yell, “(Y/N) Mama too!” You sighed, dishes would have to wait as you obliged to her request.
After taking turns reading to her the bedtime story about monkeys jumping on the bed, she finally had closed her eyes and slumbered. You looked at Rei and held out your hand for a hi-five which he quietly reciprocated. Closing the door behind you, you made your way downstairs to start doing dishes. Humming to yourself, you scrubbed the sticky leftovers from Miri’s plate. You felt a pair of arms snake around your waist and sudden kisses on the crook of your neck. “Feels like we’re an actual family huh,” you smiled, appreciating the touch of your boyfriend. “We are,” he stated with a soft tone. You loved how he showed affection when the two of you were alone, a side that nobody else got to witness. “So when are you proposing to me so we can be a married couple with a kid hmm?” you teased. You felt him tense up. “Take an afternoon nap with me (Y/N),” he mumbled with his head pressed against your back, completely avoiding your question. You had to smile, knowing that he was probably flustered from your question. “Sure baby.”
Exhibit B: Birthdays
Kazuki was lucky to find out Miri’s birthday from the time that he talked to her biological mom. Her birth records were lost and Miri herself couldn’t remember her own birthday at 4 years old. After slapping that date on the calendar, the four of you didn’t remember about it until the month rolled around. Doing your chores as a responsible roommate, you bent down to take out the trash and your eyes caught the red circle on the calendar. Miri’s birthday… was today! The adults in the house had forgotten about it and you wanted Miri to have a memorable first birthday with her new found family. After frantically throwing out the trash, you texted in the group chat you had with the other two. ‘Guys Miri’s birthday is today what do we do?!’ You got an instant text from Kazuki. ‘Oh no we have to bake something! Me and Rei can hurry back soon from this stealth mission! Please (Y/N) can you go get ingredients at the store you’d be a lifesaver!’ You let out a sigh of relief as Kazuki was willing to chip into this project. ‘Shit.’ Texted Rei. You chuckled at his typical response. After checking the cabinets, off to the store you went.
You decided that you were going to get ingredients to one-up a cake, it was going to be better than any old cake. You opted to try and create a honey toast, a delicious desert covered in sweets galore. Ticking through the ingredients on your phone, you also opted to grab the store bought hamburger steak, Miri’s favourite as dinner was probably too exhausting to cook after Miri’s birthday sweets were made. You also grabbed Rei’s favourite chocolate bar on the way out to bribe him into helping with the project. You checked the time, still a couple hours before Miri had to be picked up from daycare, perfect.
Rushing back home, you picked out an easy to follow recipe and started to mixed all the dry ingredients before you heard the door to the apartment creak open. “(Y/N) you’re a savior!” Kazuki screeched. He ran and gave you an unexpected hug as soon as he saw you working on the treat. You saw Rei shoot him a glare. “Thank god you’re here, I wanted to make a honey toast for Miri! I need some help grabbing things, my fingers are gonna be a mess from the dough!” you grinned. “You too Rei, there’s your favourite chocolate on the counter that you can have if you help me,” you looked up at him with irresistible eyes. His gaze softened as he walked closer to you and planted a kiss on your forehead as he ruffled you hair. You took that as a yes.
The three of you worked relentlessly in the kitchen, making the perfect honey coating, drizzle, and whipped cream whilst the bread was proofing. You laid out the fresh fruit you were going to use in the honey toast while Kazuki grabbed a knife for you to use to cut them into fun shapes. You started slicing the strawberries into tiny cat shapes when you let your finger slip from the moisture of the fruit resulting in a sharp pain and a slice into your finger. You recoiled, yelping in pain. Rei ran to your side after hearing your cry of pain. “(Y/N) what happened?” His concern for you was genuine. “It’s just a cut don’t worry,” you shrugged. He seemed more panicked than you and rushed to get a band-aid for you as you rinsed off your wound. He ran back down with a box of them. “Let me cut the fruit then…” he mumbled, not wanting you to get hurt. You knew that Rei was inexperienced in the kitchen and he could hurt himself a lot more. “Rei you--” “I’ll do it,” Kazuki chimed in. You let that go as your timer went off, it was time to put the bread in the oven.
It was also time to pick Miri up and it was Kazuki’s turn to pick her up. “You guys got this right? I’ll take Miri to an arcade to kill some time.” “All good Kazu! It’ll be the best honey toast she’s ever had!” You exclaimed with confidence. He trusted the two of you to not mess anything up. After Kazuki closed the door, you let out a sigh as you pulled out the birthday candle and decorations you also bought. “Wanna help me hang these up?” you gestured to Rei. With his tall stature, you were able to hang up the decorations around the flat in the time that it took the bread to bake. You took out the toast, ready to slice into it to coat it with honey. Rei was munching on the chocolate you had got him and had a concern look on his face as you picked up the knife. “Careful ok?” You nodded at him. “Baby I’ll be fine,” you reassured. “Your hands are too pretty to get hurt,” he grumbled. Adorable. You quickly coated the inside with the honey drizzle you and Kazuki made and decorated the top with Miri’s favourite fruits and even pocky. The whipped cream and ice cream could go on last.
You stretched your back and sat yourself down on the couch with Rei following right behind you. He wrapped an arm around you as he sat down. “You make a good mama,” he mumbled. “I wish I could do more…” he stated, feeling a bit guilty that he couldn’t have helped more in the kitchen. You gazed at him and shook your head. “You’re trying Rei, I can tell. You are a good papa and an amazing lover too.” You felt him rest his head against yours. You took his hand around your shoulder and gave it a reassuring squeeze. “Seriously Rei. I love you.” He loved hearing you say that, although he wouldn’t outright admit it yet. “Love you too.”
Time seems to fly by when you were with Rei. After putting on a couple videos on the TV and snuggling with Rei, the door to the apartment cracked open and you heard a shrill happy voice on the other side. “Birthday!! Hi Rei Papa, (Y/N) Mama!” You jolted up and ran towards Miri. “Happy birthday Miri!” She squealed as she was lifted up by you and saw all the decorations around the house. “We have a surprise for you! Go hang out with Rei Papa for a bit while we get it ready!” She hummed in excitement and ran towards Rei. You quickly scooped the whipped cream on the toast and plopped a scoop of ice cream on top, sealing the sweet deal. You brought it to the coffee table where Miri was seated as you and Kazuki enthusiastically sung the ‘happy birthday’ tune to her. Even Rei chimed in at one point, quietly, but still audible. You smiled as she blew out her birthday candle that had a big number ‘5’ on it. She was ecstatic eating the honey toast, a combo of her favourite things, toast and sweets. You could also tell Rei loved it with how messy everything got and that was a job well done.
Exhibit C: Crying Tantrums
Bouts of cries and screams echoes through the walls of the shared flat between you, Kazuki, and Rei. Miri was throwing a fit on the floor after Kazuki had confronted her with a supposed ‘fight’ she had at daycare and didn’t believe her word when she said she didn’t fight with anyone. All Rei had to add was ‘did you win?’, not helping the situation whatsoever. You sighed as you tried to come up with a rational way to reassure her. Rei was fixated on Morio Kart and Kazuki was in utter despair from her yelling at him, telling him that she hated him. Kazuki stood in the kitchen, trying to distance himself from her to see if she would be able to calm down. You didn’t want to pressure her into speaking when she wasn’t ready, it was important for her to be comfortable and not have anything forced.
“Mama’s here for you,” you uttered, hoping that would stop her crying, but it didn’t. You didn’t even think she heard you. You didn’t want to tempt her with sweets as that would lead to a bribing sort of reinforcement. You tried again. “Mama and your Papas believe you! We will still love you no matter what happens Miri. I know it’s scary but talking about things clears up a lot!” You heard her quiet down a bit as she looks towards you. You held out a hand towards her to hold. “We’re here to listen Miri,” you began again, elbowing Rei to signal him to help you out a bit. He nodded along with your statement. She finally got up off the floor and wobbled over to you and fell in your lap. You held her in your arms as she went quiet. “Papa Kazuki didn’t mean it either, he just cares about you and will also love you no matter what,” you stated in a softer tone. You saw Kazuki in the corner of your eye nodding his head furiously.
You felt a hand gently rubbing your shoulder as you spoke on. Rei could tell that this was a tense situation and wanted to comfort you and his daughter the best that he could. “But I didn’t… fight him…” Miri hiccuped through her cries. You looked to Rei, not sure if she was lying or not. You felt Rei slip his hand into yours to give you more comfort. “We believe you Miri… even Kazuki Papa. I know it’s scary, but we can talk about it when you’re ready. It doesn’t have to be right now, or even tonight. Just relax okay?” You consoled her. Tears stopped running down her face as you gently patted her back. You could sense that she was still mad at Kazuki, but the volume was more tolerable now.
“Let’s put you to bed okay?” you asked, gazing at Miri. She hiccuped and rubbed her eyes whilst nodding. You stood up as the two boys went to follow you. “Can you two wait down here, I think she only wants to be around me right now…” you asked with a heavy heart. They both nodded as you carried Miri upstairs to lull her to sleep. You started to understand how she saw the situation, and being confronted is a scary experience. You gently tucked her into bed and kissed her forehead. “We love you Miri, no matter what happens okay? Papa Kazuki didn’t mean to scare you, I promise,” you reassured. You didn’t get a response from her but you backed away to see the two papas standing outside of her door, startling you a bit.
“Jeez guys, I thought I told you to wait downstairs,” you whispered. “Sorry I couldn’t help it, does she hate me? Please tell me she doesn’t hate me,” begged Kazuki. You sighed and patted his shoulder. “She’ll come around, she doesn’t do well with direct confrontation I noticed, we ease her into the conversation more next time.” He felt a tear trickle down his cheek as he turned away sulking. You turned towards Rei. “I can’t be mad at you, but maybe try to reassure her more next time? It’s hard doing this alone…” you mumbled, not knowing how to deal with these tense situations. It was always difficult for you to figure out a solution to make everybody happy, and at times like these when you couldn’t come to a resolution, you felt like a disappointment. You felt Rei grasp your hands. “I’ll try harder next time (Y/N)... don’t be so hard on yourself,” he whispered to you. “You’re doing well.” Hearing Rei’s compliments towards your ethic made you feel an ounce better at the very least. “We all learned something today then huh, I guess these are the not-so-wonderful aspects of parenting,” you shrugged. Rei interlaced his fingers with yours and gave them a reassuring squeeze. “I’ll stay by you during days like these too…” he promised. You turned to gaze at him, smiling at his softened expression. “I will too,” you vowed.
Exhibit D: Doctor’s Visits
Your first doctor’s visit with Miri was surely a strange one, not for just you, for everybody involved. Nobody at the hospital normally came across a triplet of parents, and many were hesitant to ask questions. Miri was due for a couple of vaccines, being as young as she was, she would have to be subjected to many more. You sat with Kazuki and Rei in the waiting room as you got many odd looks from parents. Miri was sat on the floor, playing with the toy trains whilst they waited for her name to be called. You didn’t tell her that she was about to receive a couple of injections from a needle, that could be dealt with when the time came. Rei looked uninterested and like he was about to fall asleep whilst Kazuki was blowing up your shared group chat about his concerns about Miri. He would have blabbered them out to you but the waiting room was almost dead silent.
“Miri Unasaka?” The nurse called out into the waiting room. Miri jumped up, at the sound of her name as you and the two others also stood up. You took Miri’s hand as you walked with her into the hall. “We’re gonna start off by taking her height, weight, temperature and blood pressure,” the nurse stated. She bent down and spoke to Miri. “Mind taking off your shoes and coat for me sweetie?” She nodded enthusiastically as she threw Kazuki her coat and stepped out of her shoes. The nurse took her height, weight, and temperature quickly and gestured for her to sit next to a blood pressure cuff. She looked at it confused. “Just stick your arm through it and I’ll do the rest okay?” The nurse stated. Miri looked at you and her papas. “It’s just a little squeeze, don’t worry it’s not scary!” Kazuki reassured. She had a puzzled look to her face as she looked towards you and Rei for reassurance. “Yeah what he said,” Rei said bluntly. “It’ll go by really quick!” You smiled. Miri took a deep breath as the nurse activated the cuff.
Needless to say, she got through it just fine and was led to a private room to wait for the doctor to show up. The four of you were silent, knowing what Miri was going to be subjected to until she spoke up. “What are those ice cream sticks doing here? Do they have ice cream in here?” She asked excitedly whilst looking around. You chuckled at her answer. “No, they’re for checking your tongue and mouth Miri.” “I want ice cream now…” she grumbled. “We’ll take you to get some after!” Kazuki chimed in. She looked ecstatic now. All of a sudden there were knocks at the door, presumably from the doctor. The door was pushed open as the doctor stepped in carrying the injections and a clipboard. “It’s nice to meet you Miri! Are you ready for your shots?”
She tilted her head, confused as the three of you braced for impact. She didn’t do well with pain. “They’re to keep you safe from germs,” she explained. “It’ll be quick and you can pick a sticker afterwards.” She perked up at the word ‘sticker’. You stood up and helped her roll up her sleeve. Kazuki made sure to hold onto her hand for reassurance. Rei also placed a hand on her back, gently rubbing for reassurance. The doctor inserted the needle into the vital of liquid and that’s when Miri broke. She let out a high pitch scream as she squired in you and her papas’ grasp. “Nononono it’s too scary!” You knew this was coming. “Shhh, it’s okay Miri. It’ll go by really quick, I promise, just like the cuff from earlier! You’re a brave girl, you can do this!” You cheered. She quieted her cries but was still sniffling like crazy. “You can play as much Morio Kart after this as you want,” Rei added in. “Yeah and you’ll get that ice cream!” Kazuki reminded. She gulped and turned her head away while still sniffling. The doctor took it as a sign to go ahead. You felt her tense up as the shot was injected into her arm, the three of you held onto her tight. The second one came and gone as quick as the first and she was done. You heard Kazuki stifling back a sniffle. “She’s so strong, that’s my girl,” he wheezed out. The doctor safely disposed of the vials and put a basket of stickers in front of Miri. She squealed, almost forgetting about the shots that were just given to her, picking out a dancing carrot sticker that she really liked indulging in on the TV.
The doctor picked up her clipboard and looked towards you. “So which one of you is her papa?” she asked, writing down notes about the injections. The two of them both stated, “Me.” The doctor looked confused. You gave off an awkward laugh, “It’s a strange situation. We kinda, took her in so all of us are her guardians.” She hummed, jotting that down. “I would have thought that she was you two,” gesturing towards you and Rei. Kazuki felt left out and sulked. “I mean I guess we do have the hair genes,” you chuckled. “Anything wrong with her health today?” the doctor asked. You shook your head, “She seems like a perfectly healthy child to me. Always full of energy.” The doctor jotted that down and nodded. “Alright, you all are good to go, just come back in 3 months for her flu shot!” Miri reacted hearing the word ‘shot’. “More?!” she whined. The doctor gave her a smile, “It’ll be easier than today, I promise.” With that, she left you guys to all bearings.
Kazuki, still hurt remarked, “Miri doesn’t look like my genes?” “Relax Kazuki, you know she didn’t mean anything by that, she is none of our genes.” Kazuki sighed. “When you two get married, please don’t forget that I am still her papa…” You blushed a bit, at the idea of marrying Rei. You felt his hand slide in yours as you walked towards the exit of the hospital. Rei suddenly felt more comfortable with this family the group of you had created.
Exhibit E: Everyday is Exhaustion… But At Least I Have You
You stepped out onto the balcony after putting Miri to sleep. The week had been a long one for sure, and you two finally had time to spend together. He had his hair tied back, sideburns shown, in serious mode with a cigarette between his fingers, staring out into the city. He was dressed in a form fitting suit, something that you loved seeing him in. You stood next to him in silence, about to criticize him for smoking again after he promised to you that he’d stop for the sake of his own health and Miri’s. You peered over to him and noticed that the cigarette was a fake one, one made out of sugar at that. You smiled at him. “I’m actually quitting for you (Y/N),” he stated, still staring out into the twinkling lights of the city. “I appreciate that Rei, everyday has been so exhausting I missed you…” you mumbled, hooking your arm in his, leaning against him as best you could.
“I missed you too…” he trailed off. You picked up on the sense that he was nervous, he usually wouldn’t hesitate to speak, he was always a man that blurted out whatever was on his mind. He stared off into the distance once again, you wondered what was on his mind. “What’s up Rei?” you inquired. He stayed silent for a second before he took a breath. “You know how much I… have grown to like our little family?” That was unexpected. “That’s very sweet Rei, I love it too,” you hummed. He shifted his weight and reached into his pocket. You felt him change his stance and turned to look, to see him on one knee beside you. No way… “Marry me?” The rhinestone of sapphire glimmered in the dim light of your balcony, your favourite gemstone. You felt your heart skip a beat, you were truly about to commit to something you couldn’t turn your back on. You knew the risks in the line of work you and Rei were in, but it was a risk you were willing to take. He is your ride or die, and you knew that he would protect you at all costs. You taught him how to truly enjoy himself in life, how to love again, and how to be a father.
You were dazed but remembered to nod, feeling your heart swell and tears in the corner of your eyes. “Of course,” you whispered to him. You felt him slide the ring on your ring finger, the fit being perfect. He stood up and held you close to him, pressing his lips against yours. You let yourself melt into the kiss, feeling his soft lips against yours. He pulled away, almost out of breath and pressed his forehead into yours. “Thank you (Y/N). Gonna protect you and our family forever,” he vowed.
Suddenly, you heard a crash coming from the living room with a happy squeal. “Papa Rei and Mama (Y/N) love each other!!” Miri was awake? “Don’t forget about me guys!” Kazuki cried out, trying not to trip as he rushed towards the balcony. “What are you all doing here?” you jolted after the startle. “Rei told me! I couldn’t just not watch! My best friends!” Kazuki threw his arms around the two of you. “Wedding time!” shouted Miri.
Even in the most exhaustive of days, you smiled to yourself, knowing that at least you had Rei and your little found family.
Just as your team wins another match, you hear your girlfriend, Rei, call you from her storage-closet-turned-art-studio. Powering off your computer, you head out of your bedroom and down the hall to see what she was calling you for. As you enter her studio, you find her standing before you, holding a canvas out in front of her and turning away with a shy smile. Looking down, you're met with the most beautiful, detailed painting of you intensely focused on your monitor, a triumphant expression on your face.
"I saw you gaming earlier and you look so cute when you get excited, I just had to take a picture and paint it," she explains. You stand there, silenced by shock, and Rei perceives your amazement as disgust, backing away. "Of course, if you don't like it it's okay! I'm sorry, I didn't mean to pull you away from your friends, this was stupid anyw-"
You cut her off with a tight hug, burying your face in the crook of her neck. "I love it, ladybug, it's absolutely fantabulous!" Pulling away, you smile at her and peck her nose. "Thank you for highlighting me in my element, I never thought something so mundane could be so beautiful."
"Oh, my darling's an artist!" you exclaim, mimicking fainting. Rei giggles, a soft blush painting her cheeks.
She steps forward slowly until she's right in front of you. "Thank you for liking my work, your support always means a lot," she mumbles, burying her face in your chest. Your heart melts, and you embrace her firmly, silently thanking the universe for sending you such a wonderful girl.
a/n: ahhh my first work is up!! i really hope y'all enjoy, i know it's not the best but it's smth lol
Scenario: Not even an argument could keep Rei away.
Genre: Very light angst, but fluffy ending.
Word Count: 1,343
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"You're not sleeping over?" Miri frowns as she sees you putting on your shoes by the front door.
"No, sorry, Miri-chan. Not tonight."
"Tomorrow?"
"Not tomorrow either. I'm a bit busy, but I can still see you during the afternoon when you're finished with daycare." You squat down to her level as she continues to pout at you.
"You haven't sleeped over in forever!"
"It's slept. Not sleeped." You corrected before embracing her. "It's only been a few days. Maybe soon I'll sleep over again. Just right now, I have a lot to take care of first, okay?"
"Okay." Miri lets out a loud sigh after you let her go and stand to put on your jacket.
"Let us know when you get home." Kazuki says before you completely leave the house.
"Yeah, I will. I'll see you all later. Good night!"
Once you exit through the door, Kazuki tells Miri to get ready for bed. The blonde male then looks to his dark haired roommate, frowning at how glued he was to his game. And it seems like he wasn't really paying much attention to it either based on his lack of wins.
"You really should've walked __(y/n) home."
"She didn't want me to." Rei answers back.
Ever since you and Rei had an argument a few days ago, you two stopped talking. You only interacted just enough to avoid any questions from Miri. Other than that, Rei kept quiet and you and Kazuki did most of the talking. You didn't stop coming over to their place for Miri's sake, but you didn't feel like staying the night. If this fight continued, you were considering slowly coming less. It was painful to be around Rei at the moment.
"It's going to be day four of you two being like this. Don't you think you want to talk it out?" Kazuki could feel the tension whenever you both were present. Rei only grunts in response, applying just a bit more pressure on his controller buttons.
"I just don't want you regretting anything." Rei ignores Kazuki, trying to focus on the race that he's been trying to win for the last five rounds.
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As usual, Rei is still up, immersed in his video games. His ears pick up a door being opened followed by heavy footsteps down the hallway and onto a few steps of the staircase.
"Hey, Rei. Have you heard from __(y/n), yet?"
"No." Rei pauses his game to raise a brow at his friend. "Why?"
"I texted in our group chat asking if she got home, but she hasn't answered. I even called her, but her phone is dead."
Rei checks his phone for any messages or calls from you.
None.
"It's been over two hours now. I'm getting worr-"
"I'll be back!" Rei quickly abandons his game, running towards the door while grabbing his jacket. His heart starts pounding at all the negative thoughts pouring into his mind. Even if you both were arguing, you typically told someone that you arrived home safely.
And your place wasn't far from his so you should have already been home. Rei is zipping through town, searching for a woman with __(e/c) eyes and __(h/c) hair. Not normally his style, but he then resorts to yelling your name. He tries your number again and immediately is transferred to your voicemail. He had hoped to hear your voice, even if you probably wouldn't sound too happy to see him calling.
Finally, he spots you exiting a tavern, adjusting the bag on your shoulder. Suddenly, he sees a tall male in black standing in front of you, blocking his view. The man looks horrifyingly familiar. He's reminded of Ogino, a terrifying killer from the organization.
And he's right in front of you.
Rei wastes no seconds, dashing towards the broad man and looping an arm over his neck. "Run, __(y/n)!"
"R-rei!?" You're surprised by his abrupt appearance. You didn't see or hear him at all! You see your boyfriend choke holding the man in front of you and you quickly pull at Rei's arm to loosen the grip.
"Stop! Stop! What are you doing?"
"He's going to kill you! Run! I'll catch up!"
"Wh-what? No! He was just asking directions! Let him go!" You knew of Rei's occupation so you understood his paranoia, but you also knew that this older male was innocent. Rei glances at his victim and his eyes widen at an unfamiliar person. He may be tall like Ogino, but his facial features did not match.
At all.
You apologize immediately to the older gentleman, forcing Rei to bow with you. It was hard trying to explain Rei's behavior, but you two got lucky that the stranger didn't press charges nor did he ask any further questions.
"Rei, what the hell was-"
Your sentence gets swallowed by Rei's lips, his hands gently cradling your face. He doesn't breathe, only deepening the kiss further. All frightening thoughts of potentially losing you and his regrets slowly dissipate. When he sees your confused yet angry face, he still makes a move to hug you.
He knows you're upset at him and he doesn't care if you yell or push him away, he just needs to feel you. Rei leans down to rest his chin on your shoulder, arms coiled tightly around you.
"What is going-"
Again he cuts you off. "I'm sorry."
Kazuki was right. Rei felt stupid to let an argument get in the way of the time that you could have spent with each other. He wouldn't know what he'd do if his nightmare came true.
"I'm sorry." He says again and your eyes continue to widen. You weren't expecting your night to turn out like this. The sincerity and the shakiness of his voice leaves you a little less angry and compelled your arms to return the embrace.
"I'm sorry, too." You knew you both were wrong for the bickering and needed to open the communication lines. Your hearts yearned for one another.
"You don't need to apolo-"
Now it was your turn to not let him finish. "Yes, of course I do. We both said some things that weren't nice and I'm not letting you be the only one apologizing."
That's what he loves about you. You were so reasonable, patient, and understanding with him. A person who didn't understand much emotions or how to approach them.
"So, what was choking that poor old man about?" You both give each other a little space.
"You didn't say that you were home and when we called, your phone was dead. I thought something had happened."
You looked through your bag and found that your cell was out of battery. "Oh. I had no idea. I wasn't ready to go home yet so I stopped by this place to grab a drink. I'm sorry for worrying you."
You felt better knowing that Rei still cared about you even if you weren't speaking to each other. You were glad he wasn't that stubborn.
"It's okay. Not your fault. Just glad you're safe." The hitman fills the space between your fingers with his, lifting your hand high enough for his lips to touch.
"Let me walk you home."
"And spend the night with me? If you're okay with that." You didn't want to force him into something he wasn't ready. You both just apologized so you weren't sure if he was still trying to work out his feelings. You two rarely get into altercations.
"Re-really?" His face looked like you just gave him the new Morio Kart game. He was just too cute.
“Of course. Just because we weren't talking didn't mean I didn't miss you."
"I missed you, too. The bathtub is cold without you."
"Well, my bathtub isn't big enough for us to sleep in, but I still got my bed."
"Perfect. I don't care as long as we're together...and talking again."
"And cuddling?" You laugh lightly, leading him to the street where you lived.
"That's a must."
