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Fandom: Enn Enn no Shouboutai / Fire Force. Pairing: Shinmon Benimaru x fem!reader. Content: Feels, angst, sadness, conspiring. Maybe I forgot to proof. A/N: Please reblog? Even if it’s not to get tagged. Feel free to ASK (or reblog) for tag – in fact: always reblog <3 Thanks to those who have already <3

10. Charred

... Konro ...

Age is relative, or at least that’s the cliches old people tend to tell the young ones whenever something sets them apart. Konro has been old for three or four years now, and while he’s felt it physically from time to time due to the tephrosis and fatigue it has never really set him apart from the others in their daily activities. He misses doing his part when it comes to bringing peace to the poor souls that combust, but there are other ways to contribute. The twins see him as a sort of uncle (a role he gladly accepts under condition of adding a bit of responsibility). And Beni...Benimaru is the younger brother and friend anyone would wish for.

Right now, Konro is climbing the rungs to the wooden tower overlooking Asakusa in search of the reluctant captain. From up high, the district lays sprawled out like a patchwork of earthy and oceanic hues interspersed by trees. Most homes are marked by tendrils of smoke from the kitchens which undoubtedly carries the scent of the upcoming meal.

“You’re spending an awful lot of time up here the last few days,” Konro comments knowingly as he sits down, “almost like you’re trying to avoid something...or someone...”

“Hm.”

A tit lands on the railing, eyed the men suspiciously before puffing up its red body to clean the feathers. Watching it, Konro knows better than to push his friend – everything is thought through carefully before he speaks.

“Say,” Beni breaks the silence after a dozen minutes, “do you remember the little infernal saying anything?”

Talk? “The one [Y/N] was hugging that day? It’d be the first I heard about it.”

“Thought so.”

Whatever the reason behind it, it’ll be revealed in due time.

Since their first encounter with the girl, Konro has entertained himself by noticing the effects she has on the normally stoic guy – she gets under his skin in a way no one else is capable of and the lad is surprisingly often distracted – and has been pleased to note that there’s been no relief since [Y/N] returned.

On the railing, the tit ruffles its feathers into place, glares one last time at the men, and takes off over the rooftops below. Everything seems peaceful...which Konro knows is likely a deceptive feeling considering the existence of a pair of twins.

... Reader ...

They’re always nearby, the twins. Without bothering with hiding themselves, the girls trail you whenever possible to satiate their curiosity. Maybe Shinmon’s too. It’s the idea that he has put them up to it that makes you want to shoo them away or find something to do where they can’t hover nearby, whispering. One of the reasons you don’t shoo them away is the knowledge that you need this safe haven so you better behave.

Still: going down the hallways, there is always a distinct pitter-patter of little feet which echoes painfully in your heart. The giggles floating around the corners tickles memories you’d much rather stay asleep, tucked away and numb except when sleep holds you hostage at night until you wake from the pain in your soul.

Maybe...maybe if one day I stopped running and hiding...maybe I wouldn’t have to remember anymore.

The thought is not entirely new to you. It’s invaded your mind at the darkest of times when you went hungry and tired after, again and again, having had to abandon a place you’d called home for a while, but now it holds a different meaning because maybe...maybe I can make new memories?

The four steady inhabitants of the firehouse make up a makeshift family – the core of Company Seven – and at least one of them makes you feel safe for the first time since you whispered goodbye to your dads, knowing they wouldn’t hear it.

... Benimaru ...

He could ask the twins what [Y/N] uses the days on when she’s not engaged with some chore or hanging out with Konro. He could. But there’s such a thing as pride and it’s making sure Benimaru keeps his distance even if the image of her face is nearly constantly on his mind, the stubborn pull of the corner of her mouth as bothersome as it’s admirable.

At least he has gotten more to go on after the document had been circulated to all the districts’ companies. A touching article about a broken family’s search for their long-lost daughter, a hope that they will not have to accept that both children are gone forever. Clearly, the thing is fabricated with a different thought behind it and the fathers are likely oblivious to this, preferring instead to believe that the government actually have their backs in their scramble to reconnect with [Y/N].

They might get to see her briefly if the plan pays off. Might.

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