Glowing & Justice (Asia X Reader)

Ch 28 - There She Goes

The girls are helping you out. What's up on your end?

Enjoy.

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You were fresh out of the shower and sitting on top of your bed in a towel. Your mind was clouded with possibilities. Howie landed on the nightstand in an effort to give you an ear to lend. As well as elaborate. That's what friends are for after all. 

"So the ladies are in their friends bathhouse and I am sure Asia is trying to help you out. Though I do understand your concerns." Said Howie sympathetically. 

"Why do I get the sense my father was murdered Howie? I don't think this is like a legendary crime that is documented, but you never know."

"John List? The Sacramento Vampire? The Killing Doll? The Golden State Killer? The Ice Man?"

"Wow Howie. Way to corrupt the people." You huffed.

"As if they aren't perverted and surrounded by violent movies and TV!"

"I'm not perverted Howard!" You cried.

"All men are." Howie nodded.

"Oh yeah? That mean you nuzzle in my girlfriend's chest because you're a pervert?"

"Now-now. Hell's fire. No. I am a cultured bird of thighs."

You were stumped. "Damn Howie. Cultured at that. You got me there."

"Neither the less (FN). We are investigating and this should over before you know it. Although, didn't life get better after consistent hugs from Asia?"

You nod to him. "Yeah, they did. Things have, really just been better after that." That's obvious. Asia is just special. 

"No swearing, proper hygiene, good etiquette, and you will soon be more than boyfriend and girlfriend." He whistled.

"Easy now. We got a long time before talking about marriage."

"Ah, but before fiancé dear boy is lovers. Boyfriend and girlfriend and that real second stage no one talks about is lovers." Howie sighed. "Marriage is the fourth and final step. Though you are supposed to remain as lovers throughout."

"Damn. That's heavy stuff. On that note tell me what you want to do Howie. You going to the nest or you hanging around the house. I'm going to throw some pajamas on and hit the bed a little early. I feel that I need it."

"For certain. Go for it. Pleasant dreams. And don't for any reason lose hope, sanity, your goals, or good mindset. I say that because you are in a troubled time (FN). Good evening." He flew off to the door and strange enough was able to open it. Turning the knob with his talons and all. 

"He's something." You shake your head with a smile. "Not the typical butler, English gentleman, or any owl. He's a mixture and genetically modified to be overpowered like a video game." With that you head to your dresser and keep the door cracked just in case. A little early, but no big deal. An extra hour or so won't hurt anyone.

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The girls came back from Sona's and teleported to the upstairs hallway. Rias wanted to give everyone to option if they wanted to head to their bedroom or not. Howie was resting on the railing and turned over to the girls. 

"Hey Howie. How's it going?" Asked Rias.

"Clearing my head is all." He replied. 

"Where's (FN)?" Pondered Asia.

"He said he packed it in early. Odd I know. Though truth me told, I don't know if he's even asleep. I doubt it really. His head is overflowing and he is having trouble. The doors open. Maybe you can check in on him." Asia was already in a nightgown. Couldn't hurt to check and see how he was doing if he didn't doze off. 

"Alright." She nodded to Howie and turned to the girls. "Night all. I'm going to make sure he's okay."

"Have fun now." Smiled Xenovia. 

"I wouldn't say that's the word. I don't think he's feeling well." Asia went to the door. 

Howie flew over to the other side of the railing next to the other girls. He was curious as well. "Any luck on research Lady Rias?"

"Not right now. Tomorrow I'm sure I have something. I can feel it. But I take it (FN) in there has been behaving?" Smiled Rias.

"He isn't mindless." He flapped his wings. "Though I will say thank goodness for Asia. Otherwise I think he'd go out on his own."

"He might have been killed if he did what I thought he was going to do." Rias shook her head.

"Indeed." Agreed Howie. "All we can do it wait. To give him credit, he's never done it before when it came to problems. Taking a backseat isn't his forte."

"I would take care of his mother regardless. But he still shouldn't go that route. Kiba would set him straight if he did. That should put him in place if that would be the day. But let's just leave them be. And thank you for everything Howie. I'll treat you tomorrow." Rias smiled and pet under his beak.

"Hoo. Thank you Lady Rias. Off I go." Howie went to see what was going on in your room.

Asia walked in and treaded lightly to the other side of the bed. Entering from the opposite side and scooting herself over to you. "Honey?" She said softly. "You awake?"

"Yeah, evening." You yawned.

"Behind you." She cuddled up next to you. You feel her head rest on your shoulder blade. "Better?"

"Well, kind of obvious on that one."

"Don't worry. I want to help you the best way I can. I don't want to watch as everyone else is strong and going forward. I want to be more involved. I want you to find out what's going on. I wanted to work on my magic. I got to see and meet your Mom, you've made feel so special lately, and the last thing I want is these thoughts drowning you. I know life has been rough. But I can see it in your eyes and you're not okay. It worries me."

You sighed. "My ways and being invisible when I control it don't help. I get it."

"Don't you get it?" She squeezed you tighter. "Aren't I supposed to be your girlfriend?"

"You are my girlfriend."

"Then I want to be supportive and act on it. And as a boyfriend," She giggled. "I want more of these cuddle hugs."

You turned around. "You mean like this?" Putting a hand on her thigh.

"You okay if we share the bed?" Asia couldn't have her blush seen by the darkness of the room.

"Plenty of room." This that step Howie was talking about? I didn't think she would want to share a bed for a while.

"Good. Because you need it."

"Me?"

"Yes. Don't be all rash about it."

"I'm just hoping I'm okay to sleep with. First time and all."

"Ohhh..." Awkward silence. The fact that Asia of all people is the experienced one. And when is the next time that's going to be said again?

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You can tell her everything. Just hard to put it on her.

-Rel