Reigen and Serizawa decide to watch a new show together. They finally sit down to watch it and Reigen immediately falls asleep. When the episode ends he's afraid it'll hurt Serizawas feelings if he knew, so he just bullshits commentary on it.
Throughout the series, he continues to accidentally fall asleep and continues to struggle through pretending he'd seen every minute of the show.
Serizawa plays along but he hears Reigen snoring every time.
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From Eden- A Serirei Fantasy AU || Chapter Seven
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summary: Serizawa opens up about his past.
Preview:
Serizawa, snapping back into reality, had looked up to meet the king's gaze as he gripped his arm tightly, his powers suddenly fizzling out like a campfire in the rain. His powers were still fighting, but they'd somehow been subdued by a stronger, less forgiving power that threatened- no, promised- to bring him to harm if he weren't to obey. The king's expression had remained neutral the whole time, but there had been something in his voice when he spoke that sent a shiver of anxiety down Serizawa's spine.
"Your magic is incredibly powerful," he'd said, frankly, "And I can't allow such power to go to waste. You would be a great asset to me, Serizawa."
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Summary: Reigen never expected to be cursed, to have to live with the adjustments made but here he is, and Serizawa had to find out sooner or later. He just hoped his boyfriend could overcome the monster he had become.
(this is a mini series off of a body horror au i have with Reigen, i thought i’d write what happens when Reigen finally comes cleans and confesses. Part one is Serizawa and part 2 which i’m currently writing is Mobs reaction. Please tell me if you like it and want more!)
"This is new, you normally don't wrap up warm in winter."
Serizawa was waiting outside Reigens apartment come Sunday morning with the promise of grabbing a bite together. He had knocked on Reigens door only to hear crashing and the multiple utter of curse words from the other door as he stepped back, shoving his hands into his pockets for warmth when he saw the door bang wide open.
Seri found himself with a big smile that caused him to laugh. Reigen stood there pouting slightly with a blush on his face. He was certainly dressing big for sure today, a large scarf wrapped tightly around his neck, not quite fitting into place. A long overcoat Serizawa never saw him wear even once and the shades- my god the shades were fairly big and had black lenses so you couldn't see his eyes. If anyone else had seen Reigen in that moment it would had looked as if his mother was the one who dressed him excessively, like one would do to their child in the winter chill.
"I thought id be adventurous."
"And the glasses-"
"..REALLY adventurous- Now stop the chatter and lets get going, its freezing."
Reigen said promptly, grabbing Seris hands with some warm fingerless gloves he decided to wear as their fingers entwined.
During their quiet walk, the wind blew ever so faintly against Seris hair as he had a habit of glancing of Reigen at the corner of his eye. Something was up with him, this much he could catch on. He certainly didn't miss the look of discomfort the smaller man had tugging his scarf away from his neck, or when his hand rubbed against his eye irritably. Yet he assumed Reigen simply just overdressed and was regretting it, while it was indeed cold, Reigen was that type of person who really didn't acknowledge the cold while in his own world. It was obviously today he was suffering from his own choice of clothing. Yet Seri gently squeezed his hand against his lovers to try and soothe him, his thumb gently rubbing in circles against Reigens palm which caused a small laugh from Reigen as the chill ran up his spine. Perking up at his reaction he gently held Reigens hand happily but felt a bump on the side of his wrist that caused him to instead tense bad. Reigen removed his hand without moment's hesitation holding it to his chest but when he saw Seri's face his heart dropped as he looked away.
"Sorry, its just a stupid bump from when i tried to move the desk a few days back and banged my wrist. Its just swollen."
His hand waving in a nonchalant manner as he proceeded to walk on ahead, his hands now tightly burried into his coat pocket as he took a few steps forward but paused turning back.
"You coming?" he asked confused, his arm extended out implying he wanted them to link arms as Serizawa felt his heart race;
"A-Ah yes!"
After that they didn't really question the supposed 'bump' on Reigens wrist. The two of them decided to go to a cafe not too far from where his office actually was as the door chimed upon being opened. While Seriwaza was able to casually put his coat off and hang it behind his chair, Reigen found himself more reluctant. Taking the coat off and the gloves he hastily shoved in the side pockets, he decided to keep the glasses and scarf on.
"Isnt that a bit too warm to wear?"
Serizawa inquired curiously as Reigen pulled his seat backwards and plopped down, dragging the chair legs against the ground, shuffling forward. His hand quickly grabbing the menu and opened it to cover his face.
"Mn don't worry, ill be taking it off soon."
He was about to gesture with his hand but flinched and thought better of it- a noticeable flinch Seri was ever so quick to notice. Since it was a sunday morning it had meant the streets were quieter than normal apart from the rushing cars that made as ambient noise for the two. The store itself had only a couple of people, mainly couples or people on their own with books. It was a nice cafe Reigen had discovered one evening when taking a break from his work, the perfect place he thought to bring his partner to.
"Sorry i asked you asked out this early, i wanted to talk to you without a rush of people around here.."
Serizawa smiled gently at his words; "Its perfectly fine...Its been a while since i've seen you anyway."
"About that.."
Reigen muttered, the menu was still a barriror between the two men. His leg twitching from under the table, tapping ever so quietly against the floor.
"I havent been feeling myself lately Seri..."
"Ah Shiego told me you weren't letting him around the office either, are you ill?"
Reigen promptly laughed at that question and shook his head.
"Yes? No- its a bit hard to explain. Which..which is why i thought it only fair i show you today."
His hands clutched the menu before relaxing again.
"Remember that one case we did? A week back with the old lady-"
"Mrs Tahibana, yes of course, she was the one who had that possessed music box."
Reigen nodded.
"Yeah...her."
After that Reigen was uncharacteristically quiet for a few seconds, which to his luck the waitress had begun to walk over to them as he closed the menu and coughed for Seri to quickly cut the conversation short for a second.
"Ah yes, green tea for me."
"Um just lemonade."
When she was out of plain sight, exiting through the kitchen door Seriwaza leant forward in his chair to whisper. "What about her? Did something happen? I thought you handled the box?" His voice ever so slightly raising volume as Reigen put a finger to his lips hastily.
"Shhh, your drawing attention to us."
He hissed under his voice, gently pushing him back into his seat.
"I did-well i thought i did...not completely id say.."
Reigen was beginning to stumble on his words, his voice lowered slightly as a nagging fear began to rise in his throat. "This is why...i brought you today.."
Taking a deep breath he reached out and grabbed Seris hand, gently pressing against it, needing his warmth as reassurance. Seri wasn't hesitant in turning his hand around to gently return the hold of his lovers hand. The two had been dating for a solid month, and despite the awkward moments or miscommunications, the two had built a steady trust already. Something Reigen never saw himself doing if it was with anyone else. He had built a barrier between him and everyone else, it was just something he accepted; as if there was a line in front of him. A big red line that he was frightened to cross, everyone else stood on the other side, their faces blank, void of all emotions as he wished to run across the line to join them- to speak but they always turned their backs and walked off, leaving him alone.
Until Serizawa came along. By that time, he had no interest in crossing that line. Sure Mob was the first one to tug him to the other side, but it was Seris warmth and love that helped him steadily cross that line between his world and theirs.
So...as much as he hated it..he needed to tell him the truth.
"Something happened...after we exorcised that music box..when you left and i went to give it back to the lady..something shot out of the box. I assume we missed something, because the little fragment of that spirit latched right onto me."
"Your possessed!?"
Serizawa stood up in a panic which caused some curious stares from customers as Reigen hurriedly grabbed him by his jacket sleeves and pulled him down.
"Shh! We'll get kicked out- let me explain!"
For a moment Seri wasnt calming down, his mind began to rush with guilty thoughts. Reigen frowned concerned and quickly cupped his face with both hands.
"Seri, look at me ok, its ok none of this is your fault..i need you to listen because that's not all ok..?"
Seri weakly nodded that Reigen wondered if telling him would be a good idea. Thinking of alternative ideas in his head he glanced the bathroom doors in the corner of the cafe as he stood up and gently led him away from the table as he waved at the lady to put their drinks there for when they get back. Once he ushered him inside the cubical he locked the door behind them. It was rather cold from the draft leaking from the window just above as there was hardly any space between them as their bodies pressed against each other at the door.
It was surreal in that moment for Reigen, just feeling the racing of the heartbeat between the two of them, how much larger Seri was than he was and the warmth he could feel. But he could also notice every emotional shift in his face, he was confused of course, and overly concern from the quickening of his breathing Reigen noticed as he gently took Seris hand and gently moved him around rotational so that his back was agaisnt the door and Reigen could step back and sit back on the toliet seat. Gee, how romantic he scoffed to himself in his thoughts.
For a moment they didnt speak, just so that Serizawa could regain composure.
"Ok you calm? Because your going to have to be in a second.."
"Just- Just tell me what you mean. What do you mean that ghost got into you, i hadn't even noticed anything."
Serizawas voice was low, yet he could tell the panic in his tone. Reigen laughed weakly feeling his body slouch more on the seat as he gripping his hair. This was it. Now or never, if he didn't show Serizawa this then he never would. But imagining the horror on his partners face was something he didn't want to look forward to- but he had to do it. It was time to put their trust on the line...
His hands hesitantly went to the scarf and began to unwrap the layers one by one. Seris eyes narrowed in confusion until his face went dead pale.
"T-Theres..."
"An eye on my neck? Yeah, there's one on my wrist too...you see..That spirit never took control of me..but somehow it was able to do other things...like...this."
He closed his eyes wearily as he felt his heart race before slowly looking up to Serizawa as he removed the shades only to hear the sudden gasp from the taller man.
Half of his face was DEFINITLY not normal, a huge stitched line ran across his face, where his right eye would be instead was a huge gaping hole with sharp teeth that opened and closed in response to the new development of light.
"I..I sent you and Mob away because I didn't want you to see me like this..."
He laughed wearily letting the shades drop from his hand and clatter onto the floor. The same with the scarf as it laid freely on his knee dropping down the side. He looked away sadly, his voice barely above a whisper;
"I didnt want you to see me as a monster"
It wasn't long until he felt the tears prick his eyes that he began to laugh sadly trying to wipe them off as if they burnt his skin; "Look at me...Some world's greatest espier I am! I look like some freak case.." His hands clenched tightly, digging his nails into the skin leaving a mark as his body was shaking with anger and just disgust. Disgust in himself, that Seriwaza had to look at the monstrosity that he had became. He wouldn't be surprised if he turned around and ran, never to contact Reigen again. Just self deprecating thoughts tumbling in one by one into his mind as his knees shook, the tears falling into the fabric of his trousers as he began to laugh louder.
"I wouldnt be surprised if you hated me-"
"Stop that."
Serizawas voice was loud and commanding. Reigen was baffled as he looked up only to feel two large hands quickly grasp his face with speed yet it was so tender. His eyes widened to see the tears that feel from Serizawas face, his body was shaking but it wasn't in fear, no...it was of hurt.
"Why would you ever think that...your not a monster Reigen, not by a long shot-"
Ah..he made him worry...
"Serizawa look at me...I have a hole in my face, i think i am quite frankly a monster-"
"What you look like doesn't make you a monster!"
He argued back, his voice booming with such emotional intensity as he gently took Reigens hand and pressed it to his chest.
"When you and I met...I was terrified of my powers, I had harmed people and i was scared that you'd look at me the same way others had. Like some freak...but..you didnt. You were the first person to accept me for who i was. Just because you look like that doesnt mean YOU yourself have changed! Your still the same man i know...and love.."
Serizawa spoke softly as he gently stood Reigen up to see him fully.
"Im not going to run.."
...
...
Reigen let go of the breath he was holding, his laugh was now something vunrable and almost a sense of relief. The tears fell quietly as he found himself leaning on his lovers chest, clinging onto the fabric of his shirt. He felt arms wrap around him, letting him melt into the embrace, he felt exhausted exposing that to Serizawa. The man was just full of surprises but...but that's what he loved about him.
"I love you.."
Seri smiled softly at that and gently caressed his face, wiping any remaining tears with his thumb. "Our drinks are getting cold.." Reigen quietly noted; It was something they could discuss more once they were outside. Seri carefully bent down to pick up Rigens glasses and scarf, gently putting them on with care instead of the half assed performance Reigen had done in the morning. Waiting until Reigen was happy to leave and was covered up they grabbed each others hands and unlocked the door. Ready to face the world together.
"So..Does the extra mouth drink also?"
"Oh my god did you seriously ask me that." Reigen snorted amused.
i think reigen hates mornings but serizawa likes them a lot
(serizawa will make breakfast for reigen to try and cheer him up)
[image id: two digital illustrations of reigen arataka and serizawa katsuya from mob psycho 100.
first image is two portraits of reigen with messy hair and a disgruntled look on his face in both portraits. in the portrait on the left he is wearing a grey sweatshirt and grimacing. on the right he is shirtless with chest scars visible and he is holding a cigarette as smoke rises up from it.
the second image is two portraits of serizawa with stubble on his face. on the left is a waist up shot of him holding a warm mug with both hands as he smiles contently. he is wearing a pair of glasses and a yellow gundam shirt. on the right he is looking off to the side while holding up his pointer finger to his face like he is thinking. he is wearing an orange hanten jacket with a black sweatshirt underneath. end image id]
