Princess_Akuma / Obsessed with Tohma from TDB @tohmaenjoyer - Tumblr Blog

Jun 18

"Rest for now; I'm here for you." TKDB Ghouls/FEM reader

Synopsis: Exams, Duty, Exams,Duty. Over and over again you've been constantly bombarded by academic responsiblities and duties that you have to partake in so that you can find something to break your curse with. To no avail, it never reached into any conclusion at all. At best you could probably say in the nicest way possible that they're… trying their best. thinking about it that way made your head ache. Head slowly hitting the table out of exhaustion. How would your ghoul handle it?

Pairing: TKDB Ghouls/ FEM reader

CONTENT WARNING: Angst, Major Character death (Zenji), Angst with fluff, SLIGHTLY SUGGESTIVE THOUGHTS in both YOU and the Ghouls!

DISCLAIMER: I am not that familiar with the ghouls in Dionysia, cause they're new! Sure they have a full episode but honestly, aside from the missions we don't really know much about them!

A/n: Hi! This is a short series I made for a friend of mine @cwelestia, they were stressed out when they talked to me about it. So, I was like, why the fuck not? I hope you enjoy! About Elias' part most likely at the last part. I went on full headcanons on it. Also, just a quick heads up, I'll just dump everything here along with Unfinished Dionysia so it'll just be one post! A... one HUGE post. I hope you don't mind :)

DO NOT FEED MY WORK TO AI OR STEAL IT.

Jin Kamurai:

He would notice the shift in your day even before you get burnt out. He often demanded you to go study in his room so that when you need to ask him something related to your material, he can answer you quickly.

No, it's totally not because he wanted to accompany you while doing your own things together…

It started off subtle honestly, the way you were starting to answer him in short sentences instead of your usual long ones. Did it worry him? Yes, he wouldn't lie about that.

You've been studying for God knows how long, heck he never studied that long, thinking it's a waste of time since he can ace the examinations no problem. He understands you need it though. That's why he's currently confiding with Tohma on how to ease you up. The other man simply said "Just keep your presence around Jin" the answer was simple, but he wasn't asking for that specific one.

Knowing Tohma though, he knows that the other knows him well enough to answer vaguely, the only thing the frost king wants is confirmation if it's something he should do. He never needed any advice.

And so, here he was, making his own version of Matcha or whatever drink you see fit to help with digesting such complicated topics in your major subject.

The things he does for you honestly…

"Oi" he calls out, a metal tray in his hand as he places it down near your study table causing you to break out of your focus. You almost glared at him for tresspassing till you smelled the scent of your favorite afternoon snack, topped with your favorite drink that dissipated any stiffness your body had after being rudely interrupted.

You inspected the whole meal, what is this? Did Jin…?

As if reading your mind, he sighs, "I did" he answered, it was so short, you were expecting him to scowl on it , but when you glanced at him, you noticed how his usual nonchalant facade cracked a bit just to show the worry he has on you.

"Thank you" you chuckle, deciding to take a break for now, after all. For the first time a king decided to cook for you instead of using his "servant" for it.

You pulled him by the necktie , planting a soft kiss on his cheek as a thank you for his efforts, causing his eyes to widen gently before relaxing and a faint blush on his cheek. "Do you wanna eat together?" you asked making him nod without question.

You find him rather sweet.

Tohma Ishibashi:

He's been wondering… You were slouching a lot more than usual lately, it's making him worry that you'll one day turn into a shrimp. Tohma wanted to scold you obviously. Walking to your direction while you're almost looking like a zombie.

When he finally reached you. He noticed that you were about to slip causing him to grab you by the shoulders before you fell, only for your head to become limp.

"Honor roll?" he shook you a bit, but you weren't waking up. Tohma's expression went from nonchalant to worried as he scoops you up into his arms, carrying you straight to the clinic.

Of course, in the darkwick clinic, not mortkranken. That house still hates frostheimers.

Nicolas told him that you were alright, just severely exhausted, in which he connected to how Cornelius has been sending you out constantly without fail to dangerous missions that a normal girl like you shouldn't be going for.

He nodded, "How long does she need rest?" he places his hand on the end of the bed, wanting to hold your hand, but not infront of the professor. "Roughly 2 weeks can get her energy back" he answered, a guilty smile etched on his face, the latest mission was in Mortkranken, so Nicholas felt responsible for your state right now.

But Tohma didn't care, his focus shifted back at your resting form. Paler, thinner in form. It made him… slightly annoyed.

"Thank you, professor Nicholas" he looked back at the doctor. "I'm sure you have more pressing matters yes?"

He sounded rude, but who cares? he flashed the other man with a fake smile, Nicholas wasn't dumb, he knows he's being pushed out. He sighs, standing up and placing his pen inside his breast pocket. "I'll come by from time to time" He said, "Tell me the state if you will soon, Tohma?" he added, as Tohma nods without glancing back at him.

He immediately placed his hand on top of yours, rubbing his fingertips on your knuckles. It felt calloused, most likely because of the physicial labour you were placed in from certain missions.

He gently pulls your hand into his lips, giving it a kiss before he leans down, face hovering upon your unconscious state. His hand darts into your cheek as he feels your temperature.

He wanted to warm you. He wished he was there for you anyway possible.

He bumps his forehead against yours in such a gentle manner and yet it woke you up, hand twitching as his hair tickles your skin.

"T- Tohma?" your voice croaked, mostly because of the dryness in your mouth after being in the clinic for a few hours.

And yet, Tohma didn't leave, he simply pulled away for a bit just so you can focus on him. "Hello, Honor roll" he whispered your name so gently that it made your heart thump despite being drowsy. "What happened?" you tried asking but he just gives your hand a gentle squeeze of reassurance.

"You passed out earlier" he answered. "Professor Nicholas said it's due to exhaustion" he watches as you start to process the information he said.

"Do you want anything? you've been blacked out for a few hours" he asked, getting his phone, ready to order. "Something to drink would be nice" you answered, giving him a smile

Even water is okay

Kaito Fuji:

Kaito wouldn't have noticed since he was busy trying to shoot his shot with you against Lucas that one faithful day during Lunch hour. But you were so busy, still studying with your notebook or laptop in hand with whatever lecture modules you had for a class entirely separate from his own.

He knew that he should use you as an example and be as studious as you are, but whenever he tries to study, even with you. His mind drifts away into what the future holds.

Hehe… where he's your husband, with kids or not, it's your call… a good house and-

Then a sudden cough snapped him out of his daze, eyes whipping to you, he noticed you were coughing quite.. hard today. Actually, you've been sniffling and coughing more often to the point he started bring hankerchiefs whenever you're with him.

"Hey are you okay?" Lucas asked, worry etched on his face, but Kaito didn't care, he stood up from his seat, going close to you instead as he gives you the hankerchief, but this time his eyes widened as he noticed the moment you reached out. Your hand had blood in it. You were having a nosebleed!

"Honor Roll?!?!" he screeched, dabbing the hankerchief into your nose, and making you take it. "Use this!" he half screamed half whispered to you. Making you listen to him since you didn't want him screeching into your ear again.

You felt a warm hand grasps your shoulder, guiding you out of your seat, head already laying low after a few minutes of keeping it upright. "I'm taking you to the clinic" You didn't really hear what he was talking about since it was all muffled in your hazed brain.

You shook your head, making Kaito look at you and stop at the side. "I asked Lucas to go tell the professor of your next class that you're going to the clinic" he answered, as if he was reading your mind as to why you're being dragged into anywhere else but the examination hall.

You can't. That quiz has 20% of your grade and you can't just skip it. You shook your head again, tears accumulating in your eyes. Making Kaito frown.

"Honor roll…" he muttered, as he sighs. "I'm sure the professor will understand?" he tried to reassure you, but you still didn't want to just absent on the whim. It's not worth it. "How about I take care of you?"

You lifted your head, looking at him with widened eyes, making him jolt at the sudden eye contact-

"Wait-" he stuttered, his face turning into a beet red tomato. Get it together Kaito! your crush is staring at you with the most beautiful eyes you've ever seen but she is SICK!

Your love after! He mentally abused himself, hitting his subconscious to get it together.

"I know I may not be enough to make you c hange your mind but I can ask Luca-"

"We'll hang out?" you asked, your past dizziness vanishing a bit as you watch him squirm upon your gaze. "It isn't really hanging out though?!" he thought but he couldn't bring himself to say it on your face

"I can take care of you" he soothed, "My gramma used to have these types of stress attacks before " he guides you once more out of the cafeteria.

"I know that you can still catch up with your exam, There is absence slips right?" he rubs your back while making sure you don't stumble and fall making your way to frostheim. "You can use my room for studying too, So that when you take the make up exam you can ace it"

"Kaito" he glanced down as you sneakily intertwine your fingers on his, making his heart jump out of his chest. His cheeks flushed as he stares at you.

"Yes-?" he asked, what were you gonna say? are you going to say he's a good man? he's the perfect husband for you and that you'll let him court you or maybe you'll give him just this one chance to prove his love to you and that you'll live happily ever afte-

"You also have remedial exams."

"Oh"

Lucas Errant:

Lucas was panicking. One moment you were walking with him after a all nighter you just did the night prior, and now you suddenly blacked out while you're both walking in the park, hoping to find Sho's truck to get something to eat.

His gaze on you was a mixture of worry and panic, his arm trying to shake you awake, but you weren't waking up. He shouldn't have suggested an all nighter!

How stupid can he get!?

"Honor roll!" he tried to call out to you louder, causing Sho to notice and rush to both of you. "What happened?" Sho asked, leaning down to check on your vitals. "She passsed out" he answered.

He felt helpless-

just as helpless when he lost his fucking brother-

"Get your shit together Errant" He snapped out the moment he heard Sho's anger come out of his mouth. "She's okay" he continued, urging Lucas to stand up and carry you. "Just go to the side, she's probably tired" he sighs, making Lucas' mouth turn into a thin line.

"Right" he thought to himself, shaking his head. Maybe he overreacted and didn't think straight cause of the all nighters you both pulled, so he immediately went to the side, where theres a bench on the second floor, good ventilation since it was literally outside in the area, with enough sun to at least let you rest properly.

After all… it's been cold lately.

He didn't want to go to the mortkranken with the animosity their captain has with frostheimers and the clinic is temporarily closed so he had to make do with what Sho gave.

A blanket he had in his truck that apparently was for when he does overtime and gets too lazy to go back to Vagastrom, and a pillow as well.

He went and decided to only use the blanket, grabbing a few things that can rehydrate you and get your energy back the moment you wake up. Luckily there was a bench that had a backrest and not just some backless marble, which was the usual.

The moment he had "tucked" you in, he placed your head on his lap. Ready with snacks just in case you wake up and felt hungry.

The wind blew on lucas' face, gently swaying a bit of his hair causing him to take a deep inhale. Maybe a lot of people would ask him why he didn't bring you back to Clementia or his bedroom (heavens no).

But the truth is….

His eyes darted down your face. You've been looking tired lately, in which he thinks you needed a walk in the small park to let your mind unwind. In his sleep deprived haze, he didn't realize that you both needed the rest. Your eyes heavy with eyebags as your breathing was even.

Thank the gods it wasn't anything. That he wasn't going to watch another one of his loved ones die infront of him.

His mind went blank. Died..? Infront of him..?

A small flash of someone's all too familiar face came into his mind, causing his head to ache.

Maybe he's just overthinking things and he's imagining it. He places his hand on yours. Gently giving it a squeeze. He wanted to say sorry for what he did. Suggesting that an all nighter would be great for you.

He was stupid for that, and yet..

Lucas' eyes started to feel heavy as he slowly drifts into sleep with you. Hand resting rather protectively on you. Just in case something happens.

Leo Kurosagi:

You're an idiot.

You're an utter idiot.

It makes him laugh that you think you can try and hide your exhaustion from him when he's clearly facial cleanliness 101??? you think that breakout of acne on your face or that stupid eyebags' going to be hidden with concealer?

It's laughable honestly.

"Honor roll" he called out to you the moment you reached Vagastrom, bringing that fuckton of books you planned to study while he's using your ability to spy on Alan and Tohma once more. "You came in late" he huffs, making you frown.

"I'm sorry-" you tried to apologize but he just pats the side of the couch he's sitting on. Bubblegum popping as he licks the remnants of it sticking on his lips. "Stop it with the apologies and just get here" he continued, as you languidly walk to him. If he didn't know any better, it's like you're imitating Subaru's walk when he's acting like a pick me.

"Are you okay?" was SUPPOSED to be what he was gonna ask, but the moment you sat down, he just draped his arm on your shoulder, pulling you close to him as he looks at the book you're reading. "You look like shit" was the one that came out, the hand using your shoulders as a resting spot forced you to look at him.

His critical eye examined your state, making him scrunch his nose. You look… terrible.

"What the hell Honor roll" he huffs some more, standing up and gripping on your wrist causing your books to fall out of your hand without proper weight distribution against you. "Leo!?" you squeaked when he started pulling you inside his room.

Fuck Alan and Tohma, they can go gyrate with one another, right now he needs to fix his tool before it breaks down.

"You're resting" he said, as if it's finalized without any repercussion from you, but you tried to pull away. Curse his gorilla ghoul strength!

"Leo - no!" You protest. Watching him open his bedroom and lock the door the moment you come inside. "I can't use you properly when you look like you've run out of oil" he rolls his eyes, pushing you down his bed.

You weren't surprised that his bed smells like heaven on earth especially with the paddings being so soft that you had freeze from complaining to him. He removed his jacket, throwing it at his chair before flopping down with you. Grabbing the remote to change his lights into a projection of the stars.

Your eyes widen as you watch the details of each star twinkle upon you… Has Leo ever told you about this?

He glanced at you as he pulls you into his arm, letting your head rest against it. "I use it when I can't sleep" he said, this time, without any judgement in his tone, which is unusual. But with the way he's been manhandling you to sleep, it wasn't.. so bad.

"I didn't know you cared for me that much" you laugh, nuzzling closer, it's a rare opportunity to cuddle with the grumpy influencer. But this made you fail to notice the way his heart started thumping faster and his cheeks slightly turning red at the close proximity.

"Don't fucking flatter yourself" he scoffs, hitting your head with his knuckle making you squeak. "I just didn't want my favorite toy to look like shit," he continued, as the blue luminesce of the sky started relaxing you.

"If you look ugly while I use you, I don't feel like doing it anymore" it was like he's' trying to save face, which made you chuckle gently as you started drifting to sleep.

"Goodnight Leo" you murmur, as you shut your eyes. He stares at you for a bit before pressing his lips on your forehead.

"Sweet dreams, idiot"

Alan Mido:

He's not one to get worried over tired students or classmates. He knows they all have their own thing going on…

So, why does it worry him immensely, when he saw how you've been glued to your books/Laptop for about 3 days now while he was working on some project that he randomly wanted to do. Like trying to find a way to put some privacy alarm in the car he uses to talk to Tohma after one of the first years decided to sneak in it and try to force out their plan of his?

"Honor roll" he called out, making you stop rereading your notes over and over again because none of the lecture slides were sticking in your head and you've been stuck at the same page for hours now. "Yeah?" you asked, a bit worried that he's going to you for… something.

Hopefully, it's not some weird mission again… your grades has been falling behind because of those stupid missions that aren't related to Kyklos or borderline fails because of circumstances that you can't even blame the school, or the ghouls for its fuck up.

Alan on the other hand looked restless. He just ended up staring at you with the same look that screams "I want to tell you something but I don't want to make it sound rude or stress you more"

"Alan" you give him a reassuring smile, "out with it" you urged, as you closed your laptop, hoping that it will ease the gentle giant of a captain.

"You've been studying a lot" he started, scratching the back of his neck. "You don't really good right now, maybe you should rest"

….

That's it? you thought to yourself, as you laugh at the back of your mind. You smile a little bit more, finding him really cute, honestly, how could he be feared that much by other students?

Then it reminded you of how fast he was in beating that ghost up after it almost made you fall to your death.

The thought made you shudder as you shook your head, looking back at him, Alan's right, you should rest. "How about you rest with me?" you asked, making him look at you with a confused expression. "You want to?" he clarified, making you sit down. "I remembered i bought some meatbuns from the cafeteria, and I was hoping to share it with you" Alan watched as you offer him the meatbun, it was cold but he didn't care. Sitting down besides you on the dingy couch just outside his room.

"Thank you" he said, waiting for you to take a bite first before he takes one. "How about you take it easy for today?" he asked again. Glancing back at Alan, he looked genuine with his concern. You know he is.

"Hm, I guess for you cap" you teased, flopping your head on his shoulder making him freeze. "I'll rest, if you rest with me"

Looking down at your cute face. He couldn't help but crack a smile at that.

"Alright, if it makes you rest"

Shohei Haizono:

Sho raises his eyebrow cause he never once saw someone eat his cooking so pitifully that it made him think of grabbing that food box away from you and throw it out just so he can make an even BETTER batch of his food. So you don't eat it like… that.

Like how you ask?

Like a fucking zombie-

"Senpai" he went to you, sitting down on the opposite side while you look like you're about to ascend to heaven… or hell for the matter because of your hunched posture, eyes looking like it's about to close shut for eternity and a skin so pale some people might mistake you for the rumored ghost lady roaming around darkwick.

You hum out of acknowledgement, making him worry more for you. He places his hand on top of yours, stopping you from eating that small portion that you took from your plate making you glance at him.

"How about I spoonfeed you instead?" he asked, worried about your state, but what he didn't realize was how it made your eyes widen and your brain to run 100 miles per hour.

"What?!" you squeaked out causing one of the rice to lodge into the wrong pipe and make you cough and gag on it. Sho's brows furrows out of concern, immediately opening the water bottle you purchased from him and giving it to you to drink.

After taking a large gulps of water, you managed to relax Sho decided to defibrillate your dying heart. "Are you okay?" he asked, using his clean hankerchief to wipe the rice that's hanging on your mouth. "I" your breath hitches, making you turn more beet red. He's so effortlessly flirty sometimes.

So much worse than a certain vice captain of Hotarubi…

"What do you mean by you wanted to spoon feed me?" you asked, trying to blink away the tears that unconsciously accumulated from coughing too hard. "It's just that" he places his hand on his cheek while staring at you. "It's my first time seeing you in a really shitty state senpai"

"You're usually smiling whenever you eat my cooking" his eyes softened at the memories of you moaning in delight after giving a try on his trial meals before he added it to the menu. Your enthusiastic response giving him the motivation he thought he never could have after everything.

This made you blush in contrast to his memory. You thought he was making fun of you so you looked down in shame.

This snapped him out of his blissful reminiscing, and turn his attention towards you with a more serious look, realizing that you might've gotten the wrong understanding of what he meant. "I thought that my food was starting to taste bad because of how you looked miserable eating it"

"It's not that!" you protested, glaring at him with a small huff. "I love your food always Sho! you make me eat too much!" you complained, making him laugh a bit.

"Well, I'm glad I'm keeping my future wife fed and plump yeah?" he answered, making your eyes widen and cheeks turn beet red. But there was Sho, who remained relaxed. Did he not know what he said..?

"Sho- you-" He cuts you off by cutting a small portion of your food once again and bringing it up to your lips.

"I'll help you out in your studies" he adds, smiling "Just make sure you finish my food, yeah?"

Subaru Kagami:

He noticed even before you showed any signs of fatigue, the way you're getting more than your usual tasks both in academics and observation duties. How could he not worry?

So, in his good nature, he paid you a visit, bringing some mochis you might like as well as Haku's teas. He knows its not sufficient as an energy provider, but he would use anything in his disposal to make you get some rest.

The walk to Clementia was quiet, his mind racing with thoughts about the next missions, which regrettably falls under his jurisdiction. He knows Cornelius is going to force you to accompany them when even before they were considered one of the houses that has the best teamwork, second only to Dionysia. The moment he walks closer to the almost pitiful state of a door. Giving it a knock before announcing his arrival.

"Honor roll?" he called out. He waits for a few seconds, no answers. This worries him. You're usually the type to immediately answer and open the door.

Especially for him…

hopefully.

He shook those weird possessive thoughts away and decided to push the door a bit, only for it to open slightly. This alerted him, summoning his artifact. He pushes it further. Seeing that everything else was only illuminated by the lights of the sun from outside. Where are you?

He walked further inside, going immediately to your room, trying to twist the door knob, it didn't budge. Causing him to knock on that door much more harsher than the door from outside. "Honor roll?" he called out once again, much more firmer this time. "It's Subaru" He stated as if it's not obvious by his voice.

"Are you okay there?" he asked, worry laced in his words as he twists the knob again, no answer. Should he break it down? his brows furrowed, thinking if he should just cover the expenses if ever he needed to do such a thing.

He snapped out of his trance when he heard shuffling inside, and a weak voice dinstinctly coming from you. "Coming" you answered, trying to push yourself from the seat you've been rotting at for the past few hours.

You gripped on the door, unlocking it, and opening it just to see Subaru's worried expression, oh what a sight for sore eyes. You forced a smile, despite your brain hazy from overworking.

"Suba…" you tried to call him out only for your vision to suddenly get shrouded with darkness. Subaru immediately catching you, "Honor roll?!" he gripped on you, trying to keep you from falling flat on the floor. You're burning up!"

"Honor roll!!" Subaru's panicked voice was the last thing you heard before your body decided to force itself to shut down.

Subaru's heart almost died when you fell into his arms, body too warm than of a human, he had to grip on you with one arm and place the food aside,scooping you up so he can go inside.

The first thing he noticed was how hot the room is, making him flinch. It's summer yet there was no signs of insulation anywhere, the only opening was the window upstairs, aside from that there's not much to work here. Everything is so… dirty.

He decided to place you on the couch, immediately pushing every ventilation system he open up. Aside from humidity, he noticed that your clothes were all over the place. Papers of what seems to be…. reports? revisioned reports of every mission you were in and a few that were assignments.

Even if he was incredibly curious he avoided the one with reports and went straight into sweeping up everything else. Reading the a few assignments and wondering why you even threw them out in the first place. After cleaning up a bit, he could finally take care of you.

You were still there, motionless, but when you were still breathing and sweating a lot. He had to grab the cleanest bowl he can find and fill it up with water, then grabbing a clean towel just to douse it in there. Sitting on the floor as he gently wipes your body. His hand dabbing at every crevices of your body. Yes, he's worried about accidentally activating his stigma when he's touching you. However, he made sure that the only thing touching you was the towel, and his sleeves.

And even if he did read… anything about you, he can forget about it. What's more important is that your fever subsides, and he'll be damned if he just leaves you to your devices when its clear that you can't even take care of yourself.

He can't blame you though.

Subaru sighs, after fully wiping you down to let the heat of your body get out. He drenched the towel once again, squeezing it till it's not dripping, folding it into a square before placing it on your forehead. "You're the most abused by the insitution than anyone else here" he muttered, his sadness evident in his voice. If there's even anything else he can do.

But only Haku has Darkwick's trust and even then, he only has so little authority to do anything. Or so, that's what he says.

After he was done managing your fever, he went to rummage in the nearby storage, managing to find a fan that he used to help circulate air in the room.

It only took him a few hours to do a deep cleaning, he went to chat Sho about buying take out in case you woke up hungry. Explaining the situation to him and causing the first year to worry.

"Serious? I'll be there asap" he texted, after that, the conversation ended. Subaru dipped the towel into the cold water he made, putting it back on your forehead once again. The last time he checked your fever stabilized, still high but not as high as earlier when he felt your whole body burning.

Deciding that everything was squeaky clean, he decided to go to your study desk to see the reason why you even started an all nighters and based on the information he collected around your room, it was three straight days without sleep since when he went upstairs of your bed, seeing that it was the only thing untouched.

Then he heard a beep of a motor outside, causing his thoughts to stop. He went down to see Sho with the plastic bag filled with the order that he knows you usually eat.

He thanked Sho, grabbing it while rummaging in his pocket for money, only for Sho to stop him. "It's my treat," he answered with a smile. "She's been working hard right?" he asked, looking Behind Subaru to see you resting, peacefully atleast."It was our House's fault that she got tired"

"Really?" Subaru's eyes widened, the papers that were drafts of reports for the duties you've done as their observer was Vagastrom's mission? Sho's expression turned solemn, scratching the back of his neck. "One of them almost killed her" he went straight to the point. Subaru knows that Vagastrom's specialty was more on aggressive anomalies, but were they always forced to handle one of the most dangerous? the one that can actively harm humans?

So why were you dispatched there?

"I see…" was the only words Subaru can muster. "I'm guessing she still hasn't given the final draft for the report?" he asked, causing Sho to shake his head. "She did-" he answered, his hand rubbing on his chin, thinking of what hour did you sent it to him cause Alan sucks at mobile.

"Around 5 am?" his eyes widens at the realization. "Don't tell me she's been up till that?" he asked in disbelief. "Three nights" he corrected. Sure, he should've felt bad cause it wasn't Sho's fault, but still…

He sighs, "I'm sorry" guilt evident on his face making him put both of his hands together. "I know it's not my place to say anything but-"

"No, i get it" Sho cut him off, "I'll submit the paperwork in her behalf" he continued, as he hops into his motor, not wasting time to proof read it if there's any problem. Cause if there were the fault lies on you. "Tell her that, and Subaru?" he placed his helmet on. "Tell her not to do that again, or I'll convince Alan not to take her anymore"

"I got it" he answered, waving goodbye at Sho.

He's a good man, Subaru thought before making his way to you. Realizing the discussion had woken you up, your eyes looking at him groggily.

"Good morning" he greeted, smiling at you. "Suba..?" you called out, trying to move into a sitting position, however doing that gave you a bit of a headache. You didn't even realize the towel falling down your forehead, perfectly being caught By Subaru mid fall. "Relax, you're still sick" Subaru added, placing the warm food down.

You never felt so relaxed in your sleep. You didn't know who was helping you out, but with the way they were taking care of you, treating you like a fragile flower after being in dozens of missions where the other ghouls treated you like a ragdoll. It was a nice change of pace.

You were only awoken when you heard muffled voices. The first voice definitely was from Subaru and the other is…

Sho? You thought to yourself, forcing your eyes to open despite fatigue screaming at you to sleep more. "Was that Sho?" you asked, with the food that you absolutely love eating when you go to his truck, it's also warm. So he probably came by.

"Yes" he confirmed, grabbing the spoon and swirling the hot warm food for it to mix. "Can you drink water first?" he asked, glancing at you.

You pouted, you're not incapacipated enough to not be able to do that. So you grabbed the nearby water bottle and started chugging it down, you didn't even realize you were thristy.

"How did you get here?" you asked, wiping the excess water on your lips. Subaru who was sitting down besides while preparing your food a bit with just a bit of stirring. "I went here because I noticed you've been overworking" he answered, glancing at you.

"But you weren't really working with me though?" you added, confused. If you remember the events, you've been running around. That's it, so how would Subaru observe you all the time if you've been bolting from faculty, class, and such?

"I just -" You noticed a faint blush on Subaru's cheek, or was it your imagination? you're still sick after all. "I always end up observing you sometimes, and I got worried when your eyebags were more evident"

He stopped stirring, blowing on the scoop of food he got before bringing to your mouth, "And you were often out of it" he added, you unconsciously opened your mouth, eating the food he offered and humming in delight. Sho's food is always top tier!

Back to the matter. You gulped down the food, letting it warm your insides up. "You ended up observing me and noticing how i look bad?" you joked causing him to start shooking his head along with his hands. "No of course not!" he said panicking

"No matter what state you're in you're always going to be the most beautiful woman I've laid my eyes upon Honor roll" he said it so fast that it took awhile to register in your head. "So don't accuse me of ever thinking you're less than that" he added, making your eyes widen and stare at him.

…

"What?" you choked on your own saliva, cheeks burning while Subaru didn't even notice what he just said. Or maybe he knows?

Subaru on the other hand, was so worked up at the thought of ever offending you that he let his mouth just tell you how he feels.

How he TRULY feels.

It took him a few moments to realize what he just said that the spoon dropped on the floor. His brain registering what he said, making his expression turn from angry to horror.

"I-" his cheeks started to burn, "I- let me clean this spoon!" he stood up, grabbing it from the floor before retreating to the sink. "For the mean time! Honor roll pleasegotrysippingthefoodimsureit'snotthathot" he said in such a hastened state. You tried to stop him only for him to dash into your kitchen.

Did he actually meant what he said? your brain was rushing once again only for it to overheat and give you a piercng headache. Fuck.

You flinched, deciding to relax and follow his orders, sipping on the warm soup to ease it up.

You can ask him what he meant… maybe when you're feeling better.

For now, you'll try to get better.

Subaru vigorously cleaned the spoon, mentally hitting himself for even saying such a thing, it sounds like a confession, maybe he can say he lied? no stupid! that's just plain mean!

He sighs as he forces himself to relax, now finishing to clean up a spoon. You know, it shouldn't take 15 minutes to clean a spoon. Subaru hopes you don't think he's avoiding you purposely (he is)

He just needed to unwind. If anything, maybe he should ask you about the events as to why you even overworked in the first place. Sure it's usual for you but it doesn't reach to the point your body forces you to rest.

When he came back. You looked or rather, acted like nothing happened, making him relax and go sit down. "I'm sorry for that" he bowed slightly. "I didn't mean to act like a child"

Yeah. This should work, he can fix his emotions that he feels about you when you feel better. He thought to himself, looking up, you gave him a bright smile, making his heart skip a beat. "It's alright Suba, I'm grateful you came here to take care of me" you added sheepishly, placing the empty cup of soup down. "You're the Captain of Hotarubi, and yet you willingly make time to come visit"

Subaru chuckles to himself dryly, placing his hands on his lap. "Well, doesn't it feel more like Haku is the one leading?" he murmured, but it was loud enough for you to hear. "I don't think so" you countered. "You're in that position because you're capable of being a captain"

"I think that's an impressive feat" you praised him, he glances back at you. Heart soaring at the compliment. "Is… that how you feel about me?" he asked, hoping it wasn't a joke on your part. You couldn't help but blush a bit, after all the missions you've been with Hotarubi ghouls, He was always the one that you trusted the judgement of.

Of course you trusted him.

"Yes" you answered, truthfully, Subaru didn't say anything and you're afraid if you stare at him again you'll get lost at his beauty so you decided to just stare at the tea that was in the plastic.

Hearing a bit of rustling, you glanced at what Subaru was doing, the towel he grabbed earlier, placed inside the Bowl, squeezed and folded again.

He decided to lean down to your level, placing it on your forehead. "Do you want me to wipe you up Honor roll?" he asked, this time you see the gentleness, is this how he was looking at you when you passed out?

"My, my Subaru" you grinned "Who am i to refuse?"

Haku Kusanagi:

He really wants to smoke.

The itch comes back whenever he's feeling stressed out. And he knows himself. He will always take the easiest way out. No matter what happens.

But you weren't like that.

You always do your work in the most honest, all by the book. You were so ridiculously collaborative with everyone even though it's so obvious they're using you. But he guessed he can't really put a fault in honest work.

He was far away from Hotarubi, if anything, he wandered into Frostheim's domain. The past reminding him of the time he found solace in smoking there. Leaning on the cold wall just perfectly hidden was the area where he takes his breaks. Taking out a cigar, he wanted to place one in his mouth till he heard some commotion from the inside causing him to get curious.

The commotion seemed to have been coming just near the balcony, a smash of something fragile and Jin's voice beckoning the other to get out of their sight. When he heard that, he thought about what unfortunate soul got into the Frost prince's bad side again.

Getting curious, he walked nearby the door, seeing you in tears, rushing away. His eyes widens; Instinctively grabbing you by the wrist and making you whip your head back to see him.

"Haku?" you said, voice shaky. He kept his smile, a gentle one that he hoped would help you ease up. "Hey" he answered when you finally relaxed yourself.

Putting two and two together wasn't so hard for Haku, especially after he and Yuri left; the only people Jin trusts was you and Tohma. "You got yelled at?" he asked, making you freeze on the spot and wipe your tears. "Yeah-its complicated"

Ah, so you didn't wanna talk about it. That's quite alright. He noticed that your skin looked more paler than usual, making him flip your arm to compare his tone to yours. He's pale himself so you being more paler makes him worry. Have you been resting?

"Are you okay?" he asked, worried about your situation. If he remembered from his "sources" You were supposed to pick Jin for the important mission of capturing the one that cursed you. Kyklos. Of course, he was there and all, but during the chase he lost contact with you and a few ghouls…

And Rui ended up destroying that one final path left. Leaving you with nothing but despair.

Haku grips on your wrist, his worry evident when you glance at his face but only after a few seconds, his grip loosens up,"Take it easy princess" he says, giving you his signature charming smile. "How about I take you out for today?"

You look away, "I don't feel like it" Haku didn't feel offended by that but he wanted to insist. "It'll help you"

"Help me what?" you glare at him, but he leans to kiss your hand, dissolving any negativity in your heart. Curse his charms and his goodlooks.

"Help you process your emotions" he answered, turning your hand to place it on his cheek. "Don't you wanna rest up with me?" he whispered, making your heart skip a beat.

Haku ended up acquiring a permit to leave the campus. Of course you didn't know how he did it so fast. Considering even General students have to fight tooth and nail to get it, and so much more for ghouls since they were a hazard to public safety.

You rather not think about it, deciding to just put it as… one of Haku's amazing tricks.

Haku tapped his card to ride the expressway, waiting for you on the other side. He was admiring how cute you looked in your uniform. Honestly maybe he should try making you try out other cosplays and what not… like a cute ruqun styled in the best colors that would fit you…

Or maybe nothing at all-

He could hear Zenji's voice in his head berating him for being a perverted lout. His sweat dropped, realizing that he should probably keep his head out of the gutter before you invite him into your bed.

…Hopefully you will someday.

"Where are we going?" you asked, snapping him out of his thoughts as the expressway train comes making a stop. A few darkwick students coming out and ignoring them.

"There's a cat cafe I've been seeing that's trending around tiktok" he answered, opening his phone while you both find a seat before the train leaves. You look at his tiktok with a blank face before glancing at him. He raises his eyebrow, confused why you're looking at him like that.

"Haku" you called out, making him put his phone down. "Yes?"

"Aren't the campus cats enough cats for one day?" you answered making him stare at you with that stupid expression.

"I… never thought about that" he answered sheepishly.

You both ended up in Ikeburo instead. A request that came from you. Since Darkwick is such a dingy old place, there wasn't much trending there. Perhaps you were a bit of a "Leo" yourself when nightfalls, that's where the most populated city in tokyo starts to "come alive"

Your eyes shone, admiring the way that it was crowded, reminding you of the time before you were cursed and your love for going out or rather atleast being able to absorb everything of the outside world that was aside from academics (where you're surrounded by the same tens and thousands of darkwick students) and missions (where you're trying to fend for your life, not being able to admire outside)

You were so invested in looking around, being all too happy to see your favorite stores that you didn't notice Haku's little smile while following you from behind, hands in his jacket. Luckily for him, he acquired enough allowance to spoil you.

You wanted a dress? He'd buy it for you no problem, even if it's expensive. Even if you felt incredibly bad for spending his money and yet he insist.

"Haku…" you frown, watching him buy the red dress you've been eyeing on. "Are you sure?" you asked, tugging his sleeve and giving him that guilty look.

It made his heart twinge; focus, Haku.

"Of course princess" he laughs, as the cashier places the dress in the bag. It was expensive but all for his princess. The way your eyes brightened up got him addicted to seeing that expression every time something caught your pretty self.

"If you say so…" you still hesitated, grabbing the bag that had a pretty famous logo on it, even with allowance or a job, you never dreamt of buying a brand like this. "Let's go?" he asked, looking down, it looked like he wanted to hold hands. You immediately clasps your hand on his the moment he started walking, feeling it twitch on you before wrapping it around yours as well.

You didn't really see Haku's expression, but you did notice his ears turning bright red. "Haku are you okay?" you asked,walking towards his side and yet he looks away, having you fail to see his expression. "I'm fine princess" he answered.

Haku did NOT know why you started holding his hand out of nowhere, he only had it dangling to his side and you came in like thor's hammer, intertwining your fingertips on his. If he even mentioned it, you're gonna notice and he won't have that.

As you two walk through the crowd, it wasn't a problem since people were polite enough to have two way walks where they stay in one lane going and leaving. Haku's eyes darts back to you, no matter how pretty the scenery is in Ikeburo, the bustling and hustling of each person was white noise for him, all he was hearing was your gasps of excitement, how you almost geek out whenever you find something of your interest.

He saw the expression you gave him, you were having fun.

So much better than seeing the way you cried after being dismissed by Jin. After the Frost prince threw you out like that. Like you were nothing.

It made his heart clench, unsure if it's sadness or contempt for what happened. Was he mad that he was the one that picked up the pieces of your broken heart? You always somewhat favored Jin out of every ghoul in your arsenal. Even if some ghouls would put their lives for you.

… Like him.

He would kill just to see you be better to FEEL better. Just like the time he first met you. He was the first ghoul that found you after all. Of course excluding Taiga cause he did almost kill you off by throwing you out the train.

You honestly didnt't know what's going on with Haku's brain. You've been doing most of the tweaking out, enjoying almost everything.

Everything that you took advantage of before Darkwick encaged you from the world. Being able to binge shop, play arcade games, see anyone else. Maybe Haku's bored cause he gets permits so easily? is that it?

You frowned; glancing at him, and honestly that was such a bad mood cause he was staring at you back. Not even understanding what expression he was making but he looked… content.

On what? watching on the sidelines? He never once dragged you somewhere he liked, it was mostly you, you you, not him.

Worry stirs into your heart, maybe you're just dragging him around, you two were close sure. But friends are always give and take, for example if you did something you like, you do something you like.

But right now, he's just been accomodating all your whims, without any complaints about how you're expensive and all, it almost feels like a…

Like a…

You stop walking, tugging Haku with you. He stops, looking back at you with a confused expression, but easily noticing how you look flustered, hand sweating with his.

"Princess? are you okay?" he asked, going close to you to the point that just a few inches you could wrap your arm around his. Like a boyfr-

"Is this a" you stutter, looking up to him "is this a date?" you finally got it out of your head. Oh god, this would be so embarassing if Haku laughed and told you it's not, I mean WHY would it be? He saw you crying as a good friend he would want to like, you don't fucking know?! be a good friend?

"Forget it" you answered yourself, almost letting his hand go till you felt him hold your hand much more firmer, you look up to him. Eyes wide. You know, you never realized it, but…

Aside from being handsome, he's incredibly easy to see when he's flustered

"Listen" he bought you out of your trance. "I do want to date you princess" he confessed, his thumb rubbing your palm, as if trying to ease you up, but in reality it was giving him comfort to try and confess to you.

"Why else do you think I bought you out here?" he asked, in a confused tone. You glare at him with a little huff. Hitting his side making him fake an "ow"

"Because you're always flirting!" you complained. It's true! If Haku kept flirting with you, obviously how would you take him seriously. "Even when we first met you were like that!"

"Love at first sight?" He got hit again.

You ended up wrapping your arms around his, pulling him close, now you two feel more closer… like how a girlfriend and boyfriend would be.

Haku lets you, he knows that you might not be ready, but that's alright. He can wait. Processing takes time and,

He'll make sure you will have more time.

Zenji Kotodama:

You were walking into Hotarubi's forest, almost getting lost honestly, till you heard the strumming of a guitar (?) and a soft melody of some kind of play. You were sure it was Zenji.

Getting out of that forest, you stumbled upon him getting wet just sitting down floating(?) on the edge of the wooden flooring that you're sure is going to get moldy at one point.

"Zenji!" You called out. Out of every ghoul you've met, Zenji was by far a breath of fresh air. He always worries about you, has your back and often stops Haku from his sexual harasser jokes.

Zenji stopped playing, turning his head to you, giving you such a bright enthusiastic smile "Girl!" He doesn't move from his seat, seeing as you have a umbrella of your own. Perfect

"Why are you out here?" you asked, squatting beside him cause the floor's wet, shielding him from the pouring rain. His eyes gaze into yours, that gentle yet tense stare he gives. You're not sure if he was admiring you or analysing you…

Maybe both?

"I just wanted to feel fresh air my girl!" he answered, chirping at every word that came out of his mouth, placing the guitar down and dipping his feet into the water. Although he can't really feel it nor did the water move around his feet. It did remind him still of the olden days when he was younger, where he and Jiro would compete with one another on who gets to splash higher and getting drenched in the process.

Going home all wet and scolded by the maids, ah the good old times. Zenji's eyes darted back to you. "What brings you here?" he parroted your question back. A grin flashed on your face as if you're about to make the most stupidest joke ever

"i just want to feel fresh air! my Zenji!" you tease him causing both of you to giggle at the stupidity. The way you said "My zenji" made his dead heart thump and honestly? Maybe he would've liked it when he was alive but…

It worries him that you would be another reason as to why he can't rest in peace. He pushed those dark thoughts at the back of his mind. Deciding that since you were here. He didn't want to depart with regrets of ever pushing you away.

Then his attention darts into your face and well, more like, almost everything? You look like a mess… a pretty mess of course! but still. He hovered his hand on your cheek, letting his fingertips go through your face but he didn't care. "My (love) dear have you been resting properly?"

You were caught.

Zenji noticed the sheepish smile, and the way you tried to deflect the question by going on a tyriad of useless excuses. Making him sigh, oh if only he can give you a pat on the head. "You don't need to lie to me" he calls out, grabbing his instrument once again as he plays the first few notes. "You can always tell me my girl, if something is bothering you.

That was the least he could do.

"I guess some stuff started clashing and I haven't really gotten the best amount of sleep." you answered, the rain almost growing heavy the moment you finished. Sometimes you want to theorize whether it resonates with random people's emotions cause it does fit the bill.

Your thoughts were stopped when you heard Zenji hum, a familiar tune you've heard from past folk lores you've heard him sing. It was… what was that?

"The tale of the bamboo cutter?" you answered a unknowing question, Zenji continued to strum the strings. "I'm surprised you know one of the pieces I created!" he beams at you.

"What do you think of that tale?" he asked, you didn't even realize that Zenji was distracting you, letting you unwind with him even if it's under the rainy skies of Hotarubi. You had a few minutes to think about it. How the girl was the only child of the poor parents, and her beauty being the only factor that most men see in him. She didn't even want to leave earth, and yet she was forced to…

"I think it's unfair" you said, looking at yourself on the lake that was rippling the image of you. "If I were her, I'd want to fight" you added that, causing Zenji to freeze for a few seconds before continuing to strum, music heals the soul, he thought, while he can't heal your physical fatigue, he can help with your mental fatigue. After all…

Music heals the heart.

"Is that so, my friend?" he chuckles, "Even when the princess' wasn't supposed to be there in the first place?" he added, looking at you, and your.. beauty.

Oh how the most prettiest view would never compare to what you have. That even he, a poet cannot describe how he feels.

"She already established a life there! friends! a loving family! people who actually…care" you ranted, and yet when you glance at Zenji, he looked as if he's silently agreeing. "Zenji-"

You frown, "Hey do you feel like her?" you asked, now thinking about it. Zenji's soul has always been weak, if he loses more of himself. Wouldn't he simply vanish, just like Princess Kaguya?

Zenji remained silent as the strums of his strings continued, creating a beautiful melody. "Oh my girl, you have the most observant eyes"

Shouldn't it be you? You thought to yourself, looking at where he's looking, the drops of rain pitter and pattering on the pavement, and the water itself. Maybe that's one of the reasons why you like it here. The constant rain tunes out any overthinking you were having outside of Hotarubi.

The people are nicer than Frostheim, the weather is constant despite it being just rain unlike Jabberwock, The people aren't hostile or under some kind of tyranny unlike Sinostra, you don't fear the forest unlike Obscuary, you don't feel like youre being constantly watched unlike Dionysia, you're not seeing a certain fuckass influencer unlike Vagastrom. And most of all…

Your eyes didn't tear from gazing at him. Zenji, the one that capture your heart. Even if he was a ghost, you still fell for him. Not because of his looks, or his charms as a gentleman. But because he's Zenji.

Your heart soared as your eyes twinkled, that must be it, you loved him, It was as if every fatigue you felt vanished, finally sitting down, not caring if your uniform got drenched, you leaned closer to Zenji.

"Zenji I-"

"Must get going" he interrupted as he stood up. Seeing Haku approaching. "Saburo must be looking for something to eat" he lied, Saburo doesn't eat, but you didn't even see his expression, as if he's cutting you off from his life after healing your soul.

"Take care, my dear" he bid farewell. Not even looking back at you. Not even bothering to see what he was doing was breaking your fucking heart.

The soul he was mending a few minutes ago.

"Princess" Haku called out, jogging towards you with a umbrella in hand. "What are you doing here?" he asked, confused as you stood up, he immediately noticed that your uniform was wet. "You're drenched" he frowns, going closer to you. "Let's share an umbrella" he urged, as you looked down. "But Zenji-" you tried to protest., looking at Haku with tear filled eyes. But you were met with a blank expression.

"Zenji?" he asked, looking confused. "Who?"

Jo Kongoza:

My my…

What do we have here? Jo thought, seeing you faceplanting on the study table in the library. He was hoping to find some new magazines to help obscuary with their "Mid" outfit problem. But it seems like you wanted to help yourself.

Jo sighs, as he grabs the nearest seat, sitting down besides you. His eyes focuses on the magazine that you were looking at, and the way your face was cringing most likely from a nightmare. It made him chuckle.

"No… don't take that outfit it looks stupid.." you mumble to yourself, making his smile grow wider. "Oh how cute"

He deftly tries to pull the magazine off your sleeping face and slip in a small pillow that he usually brings whenever he wants to go off and wander into some random place and sleep there.

Lucky for you!

You settled in on that soft pillow, wrapping your arms around it; burying your face into the softness, making his heart soar at how freakishly adorable you are.

It makes him wanna play with you and do something to make you dream of him.

He goes to check on the magazine you've been skimming. Honestly… Not bad! he hums, reading the articles of how clothing attracts women, what clothing would attract them. Now that makes him think. Do you think he's attractive?

What are these thoughts? he frowned, maybe looking at the magazine was bad cause he's starting to assume how to change for you to like him back. He closed the magazine, deciding to just glance at you. fingertips brushing away the hair covering your sleeping face.

His eyes narrows, have you been sleeping properly? you don't look good…

His actions made you stir up, but he didn't pull away, hand still hovering your cheek as you wake up. "Good morning sunshine" he greets, almost teasing causing you to jolt up right. "Jo!?" you squeak out. He laughs pulling his hand back and placing his chin on his palm. "You were sleeping so soundly" he hummed, "I had to come accomapny you"

"Why are you here?" you asked immediately, feeling embarassed cause how can you just randomly doze off especially when you're in the library! you're so lucky the librarian was kind enough to ignore that stupid rule of not sleeping there.

"Rui was complaining to me on how mid the clothes for your upcoming mission was" he looks down, opening where you dozed off. "You into this?"

The page was in some alt to punk style, making you stare at it blankly. "No--"

"I was looking based on who I was going with" you explained, going closer to him, and pointing at the punk style. "Don't you think Lyca would look really cool in Punk style?"

Jo hummed in acknowledgement, giving you that charming smile he had when you first met him. "Oh that is true! you have your way with fashion cutie"

That nickname really gets your heart pumping.

"A- anyways" you stuttered. grabbing the magazine. "I just wanted to look into it" you look away. "You didn't need to accompany me while I dozed for a bit"

"Oh" he crosses his legs "I want to cutie, after all, Rui asked me and I can't turn it down when I heard you'd be a host too!" he says, "You're pushing yourself too much cutie" his hand goes closer to your face, making you freeze as he swipes his thumb under your eye. "Look at you," he frowns, looking incredibly worried. "You have eyebags, if that gets bigger it'll be harder to hide with a concealer"

You winced. "It's not that bad…" you pout but Jo went through his small bag, grabbing a pocket mirror and letting you see yourself.

Oh.

You definitely do not look peachy.

The way you touch your face like a sad victorian woman who found acne made him laugh and look away. You glare at him, closing the mirror. "What are you laughing at" you whined as he composes himself. "Nothing it's just" he said, voice high pitched cause he's trying his damndest not to laugh.

"Jo!"

You two ended up going back to Clementia cause he managed to urge you to get some rest for today and that he'll take care of the outfits along with yours. "Are you really sure Jo?" you asked, trying to glance at him but you just felt his hands on your shoulder, pushing you more as you walk closer to Clementia.

"Of course cutie!" he exclaimed, he had turned into his female form, pretty hair swaying from the wind. "You have to trust me" he purred into your ear causing you to shudder. "Don't do that!" you huff as you open Clementia's door.

"Do you wanna stay for awhile?" you asked, noticing he was staying on the same spot. He blinks, cheeks turning slightly pink as he twirls his fingers on his hair. "Oh are you inviting me in your bed?" he teased causing you to slam the door. "Nevermind goodnight-"

"Waitt!" he whines, going up the stairs and knocking. "I won't do anything bad please cutie!" he said half laughing at the little antics you both were doing.

You couldn't help but smile behind that door, unlocking and opening it slowly. "Fine" Jo beams, pushing the door slightly and going in. "Wanna have a girl sleep over?"

"A girl's sleepover?" you asked, confused, but Jo just grabbed your wrist. "I noticed you don't have any female friends!" he chirped, pulling both your hands together with his. He looked too excited, you never see Jo like this before.

Or maybe because he's quite one of the newer ghouls you met. Even Elias you met long ago, just… never interacted much.

"I can be a substitute to that" he pulls you more, "I bought enough things for myself, so you don't need to worry about sharing a bed" he added, not wanting to make you uncomfortable. "What if I want you to sleep with me?" you said unconsciously.

"Oh" was the only thing you heard from Jo while he had asked you to sit down on your own couch. "I.. I'll go make some hot chocolate?" he asked, placing his hand on his hips. You nodded, as he made his way out to your kitchen.

"A sleepover? huh.." you murmured to yourself.

Jo's cheeks were beet red while he's making two mugs of swiss miss. He didn't even thought about sleeping in the same bed as you, maybe you were just joking? or out of it? Either way, he probably needs to use a few pillows for a barrier between both of you.

The moment he finishes, you heard him bring the two mugs to the table, the rain started to pour, a really good time for cuddling while drinking hot choco.

…

What were you thinking? you shook your head , slapping both of your cheeks making Jo glance at you. "You okay?" he asked, as you grabbed the warm swiss miss. Drinking it slowly, it warmed up your whole body, making you relax.

After a comfortable silence, Jo spoke up. "You know" he glanced at you. "You should learn how to relax and rely on others" This made you stop using the mug's warmth for your cold hands. "What do you mean?" you asked. Raising your head up to face him. "If I didn't come and push you back to Clementia, would you have been brainstorming about what outfit would best fit each of your friends?" he asked, making you ponder the question.

"Maybe I would probably have to ask someone to help with recreating it." you mutter, not so confident with your plan cause truth be told, you're no master of clothing. So you can't sew. Even if you can, the mission was 2 days away and you had to make like what? four?

"See" Jo chuckles, but it wasn't out to humiliate you. "Rui went to ask me for help, and you know the guy" he places his empty cup down. "He only asks for help when he truly needed it. Maybe he wanted to make sure this mission is a success since you're here"

You gripped on the mug, Rui? him? he…

"Then why did he fail?" you whispered to yourself, feeling your voice wavering even if it's soft already. Jo frowned, realizing he fucked up by mentioning that. "Don't worry" he soothed. "Why don't we clean up? so we can start our little girl's night?" he shifted topic, standing up and opening his bag. "What you truly need right now is good rest!" he chirped.

"Do you want a massage?" he said, putting his hair into a bun. That made you intrigued, as you sat on the bed. "A massage?" you wanted to confirm, Jo who was stretching already. "Yeah, when I was holding your shoulders, it felt stiff" he added placing his hands on your shoulders and giving it a squeeze and making you wince.

You huff, feeling his gaze pierce through your body. "Lay down!" he pushes you on the bed, "Okay okay!" you huff, fixing your position and relaxing.

"Usually Masseurs would pour oil on their client's body but even in this form, I'm a little uncomfortable trying to undress you" Jo bit down to add a teasing remark "Even if i wanted to" as he places his hands on your back, starting his massage from top to bottom. Jo continued to talk but in hushed tone as if he's making some kind of ASMR.

It was oddly working though, your eyes feeling heavy and Jo's incredible massaging skills lulling you to sleep.

After Jo was finished, he wipes his sweat, seeing you all relaxed and asleep made him smile. That was worth doing. He tucks you in, fixing up his stuff that he used during the massage.

As he finishes up, he goes to sit down on the empty side of the bed, removing his bun and switching into pajamas.

"Finally…" he flops on your side, seeing you face him, looking so peaceful made his heart jump a bit. Is this the sight that he wants to see when he grows older? if you ever accept his-

He shook his head, jumping into fantasies like that wouldn't do him go. He leans closer, grabbing the blanket but careful enough not to pull it off you, he leans closer, face hovering on your sleeping form, he leans to kiss your forehead. "Sleep tight cutie" he mutters, placing his hand on top of yours.

Elias Pratt:

Flowers of every kinds are beautiful in their own ways. Elias thought, as he hums a song that's been stuck in his head for quite awhile. Lost in his thoughts, he only snapped out the moment the floor started getting wet after he accidentally overwatered it.

"Oh dear" He sighs, stopping the water hose, not bothered by it; however, overwatering can kill these beautiful flowers. He touches one of the petals, gently swiping his thumb on it. "It would be a shame to have such a beautiful type of flower wilt" he said to himself.

"What's beautiful?" a familiar voice called from behind him, making him glance at you. "Oh, Honor roll, you scared me" He teases, giving you a smile.

"Lies, I know you" you retort back, seeing the mess he made. "Were you distracted when you were watering these flowers?" you asked, touching the stem of the red roses. "They're not supposed to be overwatered" you said in a matter-of-fact tone. Some ghouls would probably take that as offensive if he was anything but patient.

Plus, he finds it cute when you try to educate him. Every insight from people can have valuable information. Even if one thinks of it as useless.

"I fear my head was up in the clouds" he said in his oh so pitiful tone, making you giggle. He stares at you for a second, noticing the little signs of exhaustion, such as your hair looking a bit frizzy, your eyes having eyebags and the way you look like you're anemic.

He observes you quietly, you look a little droopy. Your hands carrying what seems to be a report (a thick one) nestled on the side of your hip. "Going to the faculty room?" he asked, tilting his head. You followed his eyes to where he's staring. "Oh you mean this?" you grabbed the clear folder and showed him only the title. It was the report paper for the mission you were just in. And if he's correct, this mission was finished 5 days ago.

"Have you been up doing this Honor roll?" he asked, lacing his voice with gentleness, he's not mad about you doing all nighters, but you really do look like a mess; and that won't do.

The way you freeze and refuse to look at him confirmed his suspicion, eyes narrowing while he's staring at you. "Well- I haven't been sleeping well for the past few days cause you know…"

Elias does know, he holds your hands gently, causing your hands to freeze. "How about I accompany you to the faculty and Let's go out for today?" he said.

"Oh, you don't need to" you stutter, blushing at how warm his hands are. "I insist, sweet thing" he rubs his thumbs on your palms. "It's the least I could do"

Unfair…

It's unfair when he uses those words against you.

In the end, you two made your way to the faculty room, Professor Dante being the one who accepts the paperwork since Hyde and the others aren't around. The next stop would be Cornelius. Elias told you to stay outside and he'd speak with the short man himself.

Honestly, you're more than willing to stay outside. If he sees you, what stupid mission is he gonna get you entangled with again?

It hasn't even been 10 minutes and Elias emerged with two permits, giving one to you as well. "That was fast" you said, tucking the paper inside the bag you bought. "headmaster cornelius is easy to talk with" he answered rather vaguely, causing you to wonder what he said that made him acquire it in such a short time.

You looked at him as you both walk into the expressway. But it seemed like he wasn't keen on saying anything about it.

When you arrived to the express station, Elias was greeted warmly with a loud meow by the station cat. They seem to like him a lot as he gives them a head pat, rubbing the edges of their ears and cooing at them.

Oh you wish that was you…

What are you saying.

You tap the card, waiting for Elias to finish talking with the kitty as he taps his. "Some of the roads are blocked off" he mentioned, the train getting there immediately. "Apparently there was a huge accident that occurred in Osaka" he lets you go inside first and sat in a circular table. "That's a shame, i was hoping to take our little date out there" he sighs but it didn't have any emotions into it.

Ignoring the fluttering feeling of your heart when he said it was a date, you glanced outside as the loud announcement said that it will be departing. "Where are we going exactly?

"Somewhere" he looks outside. You huffed. "This can be considered as kidnapping you know"

He chuckles, looking back at you with that mischevious glint in his eyes. "You're not a child and I didn't force you willingly , my dear"

Ugh…

that nickname again.

You reached a place that you were unfamliar with, but it seems like it was somewhere with a clear lake and a pretty big hous - actually more like a mansion? An tall brown haired man popped out of the big door, bowing to Elias in a fist-to-hand salute. "Lord Elias" the former murmured his name in reverence.

"Lord Elias?" you thought as Elias brushed off the nickname. "Just Elias is fine" he said as you both were guided inside. "Wait… Lord??"

Did Elias own this place?

As if hearing your confusion, Elias offered his hand as you accept it, he pulls you close to his side. "I'm just a heir to this, nothing more" he answered. The butler was talking about how Darkwick has been helping them with sealing his disappearance… yada yada

but it never occured to you that Elias might be of noble birth? He was playing a Janitor's role for fucks sake so why would it ever occur to you that he was?!

When you both reach the inside, Elias sat down on the tatami mat, urging you to come sit with him. You glared at him as you sit down, a maid placing food that was definitely not something you can buy on the streets, and most likely high quality that you can't afford even if you tried to work for more than 50 years of your life. "You did not tell me about this!"

Elias pokes the mochi with his fork, that isn't how you should eat mochi but sure… "It was irrelevant, I'm sorry my dear" he says , but he's not sorry for one bit.

"Why did you take me here?" you asked, hesitating to eat such… fancy food. But you had to since you don't know how the rules work here, what if Elias is the type to whip someone since their guest didn't like the food cause it wasn't eaten…

You shudder at the thought and deftly grabbed one mochi to eat. Unsurprisingly it taste really good. "I was hoping we can unwind here since Darkwick is a pretty rough place isn't it?" he answered, drinking his tea. Rough? You thought, looking at him.

Rough as in, not really safe and people are noisy as hell even at night ?

You didn't really know what he meant by rough so you just nod while drinking your tea. This taste like the one you would like. Amazing

"I was thinking of going either Ikeburo with you or maybe Osaka" his eyebrows furrowed yet his smile remained. "But I didn't think of anything that would be your fancy"

You place the tea down, looking confused. "So, you took me here?"

"Is this not something you like?" he asked, raising his hand to signal to the butler you saw earlier. The butler immediately went to get what Elias was asking by just a signal. No wonder he's serving the Pratts family… or something.

"I do like it, I'm just confused what we would do in your house" you asked, realizing you sound like some spoiled princess after saying it. It made Elias chuckle. "I admit, this is a pretty boring house"

"House" he says…

"But, I think an underwater place where we can watch either fishes or maybe a built in cinema would do the trick?" he added, making you blink at him like an idiot.

"a WHAT?!"

You were once again, dragged underground, the moment it opened. Your eyes has never been bestowed such a sight before.

There was a big whale that floated against the glass when you were going in. Elias waved the guy that gave him a bunch of chips and cokes again. Was he trying to fatten you up or what?

You sat on the bed, not realizing the implications of it since you're too busy admiring the whole atmosphere and vibe of the place.

"Do you like it here?" he asked, removing his gloves and his uniform vest. You couldn't help but turn yourself away. "It seems nice " you answered.

You suddenly felt Elias pull you by the arm and it took you merely seconds to get pushed down the bed, him without his vest hovering over you. "Elia-?" you squeaked out when he leaned closer, so close that you could feel his breath against yours.

"Then we can use this bed to get you well rested yes?" he muttered.

And that's when you felt woozy, your eyelids growing heavy. Elias pulling your hand up just so he can kiss your knuckles. "Wait…" you said, or did you? you were starting to feel like you're about to inevitably doze off soon.

The last thing you hear is Elias leaning close to you once again, your forehead being kissed and seeing that smile of his one last time.

"Good night, my little flower"

Elias sees you dozed off now. Tucking you in while he goes to do business as usual. His butler mentioned you'll be out cold for around 8 hours, which is the ideal time of rest.

He felt bad that while, he was worried about you, he used going on a date with you as an excuse to come back home since his parents told him that they had to discuss family matters.

And it would do you good if he managed to make you sleep while he deals with it? Hits two birds in one stone.

The butler reappeared right by his side, stoic as always. "Make sure the she's comfortable" and that was the only orders he gave him as the guy bowed and pointed where the meeting would be held.

When you woke up, it almost felt like you had a good sleep… not remembering much, you tried to turn only to feel a heavy pair of arms wrapped around your waist. Trying to blink your way into focus. You only noticed Elias peacefully sleeping right besides you. In his… yukata.

Your eyes going from his face down to his exposed chest…

Your brain started overheating as you jump out of the bed, stumbling a bit only for the butler to catch you by the waist "Be careful madam" he murmured, as Elias rubs his eyes, sitting up. "Got a nice sleep?" he asked,oh he looks rather pretty drowsy like that.

"Did you drug me?!" you asked, clearly aghast by his action and yet, he didn't show no ounce of regret. But the look does seem convincing.

"I know it'll take awhile for me to urge you to sleep, plus it wasn't a drug" he stands up, touching your hands while you're pressed against… his butler as well. Is the other man not uncomfortable?

"I simply got him to get some food that would induce you to feel drowsy, but that's all" he beams,making you sweat drop.

Next time… you shouldn't trust him even if he's handsome. But either way, you got enough rest to feel energized

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