Chasing Darkness (Sequel to Remember Me)

Part Ten

"Thank you for taking care of me last night, (Y/N). I feel much better this morning," Kurapika thanks you, his cheeks heating up as his mind wanders back to the prior night where you two had confessed your feelings for one another.

You offer him a genuine smile as you place a plate full of scrambled eggs and bacon on the dining room table in front of him. "You don't need to thank me. You took care of me while I was in the hospital for much longer than one night."

"I would have no problem doing so again," Kurapika replies without skipping a beat, "Seeing you happy and healthy provides me an immeasurable amount of joy."

"You helped me in a big way and I'm really grateful for that, but you already knew that," You sit down across from him at the dining room table, "I'm just happy that you're feeling better."

He nods in response to this, "I overworked myself last night. I lost all control of my emotions when I saw you in trouble."

"Everything worked out without violence, and I'm glad for that. I don't think I could ever hurt Zoe or Lynn. All I could do was dodge her shots," You explain to him, recalling how Zoe saved your life from Lynn last night, "I'll meet up with them later today to catch up and talk."

"I insist on accompanying you. I don't trust them and I would like to be present to protect you should something happen," Kurapika starts, before clearing his throat and looking away from you, "I have something that I would like to ask you as well."

You look up from poking your scrambled eggs around with your fork, raising an eyebrow at him curiously, "And what's your question?"

"I was wondering if perhaps-" He looks up to meet your eyes again, a light pink tint covering his cheeks, "You would like to go on a proper date with me?"

"Of course! I was planning on asking you the same thing, actually," You reply with a beaming smile on your face, "Do you want to go tonight after we meet up with Zoe and Lynn?"

Kurapika seems to relax at your hasty response, letting out a content sigh, "Nothing would make me happier. I have a nice restaurant in mind. How does that sound?"

"I would love that. Is there anything you need to do beforehand?"

He offers you a short nod in response, "Yes, I need to stop by work and speak with Cheadle. You are more than welcome to come with. I don't plan on being gone for long."

"I'll come with. I'm still worried about you. You look much better but you felt really bad last night," You point out to him earning a small smile from the Kurta man.

"I appreciate your concern, much more than you realize," He says before taking a bite of the meal in front of him.

After eating breakfast together, you and Kurapika get dressed before leaving the apartment. Kurapika locks the door behind him before absentmindedly taking your hand in his. You're surprised by this, cheeks slightly flushed, but smile and interlace your fingers tightly with his. As you and Kurapika walk down the hallway towards the exit of the apartment building, you run into two very familiar faces.

"Hey, guys!" Leorio calls out to you both excitedly.

Bennett, who was walking alongside him, also happily greets you, before wondering, "Where are you two going?"

"And can we come with?" Leorio is quick to ask, his eyes finally falling on your hand held tightly in his. His grin grows much larger as he loudly questions him, "Wait, Kurapika, did you finally tell her???'