Black Heart (Akame ga Kill! x Male Reader)

Chapter 13: Voices

Two weeks later, (Y/N)'s residence

Another fourteen days have passed since Dr. Stylish death and since Esdeath became (Y/N)'s personal caretaker.

At this point, (Y/N) had nearly made a full recovery physically. it would've taken ordinary people a bit longer to heal from the injuries (Y/N) had sustained, but (Y/N) is far from ordinary.

Mentally, however... It's been rough.

Ever since he had the 'vision' of Sheele a few weeks prior, (Y/N) had begun to see her more often. And it was normally the same vision. She would appear behind and 'behead' him. Never said a word.

He didn't dare to tell Esdeath about this as he didn't want her to worry more about him than she already was so he did his best to keep sane.

It was currently early morning. Both (Y/N) and Esdeath were asleep still as the sun had yet to rise. The latter was sleeping comfortably on (Y/N)'s chest while the former was suffering from a nightmare.

(Y/N): "No..."

He began to toss and turn in his sleep slightly, causing Esdeath to stir and wake up slowly.

Esdeath: "(Y/N)...?"

Sweat began to drip down (Y/N)'s forehead as his body temperature began to rise as well. For Esdeath who had just woken up, this was a rather scary sight for her to wake up to. She could also feel his heart beating like a jackhammer, causing more concern to go through Esdeath.

Esdeath: "(Y/N). Wake up."

A pained look spread across (Y/N)'s facial features before he suddenly shot up from the bed.

(Y/N): "NO!"

His eyes were wide as saucers and his breath was ragged. Thankfully for him, Esdeath was there.

Esdeath: "(Y/N)!"

He didn't respond immediately and stared down, not looking at anything particular.

Esdeath: "Are... you alright?"

Esdeath wasn't exactly sure how to comfort (Y/N) in this moment. She assumed he had just awakened from a nightmare, but she didn't know if physical comfort would help him. Regardless, she took a chance and hugged (Y/N) from behind, her breasts pushing into the back of his head.

Esdeath: "(Y/N)!"

(Y/N): "H-Huh?"

Esdeath: *Softly* "Are you alright?"

(Y/N): *Sigh* "I am now."

(Y/N)'s heartbeat began to slow as he calmed down.

(Y/N): "It was pretty intense..."

Esdeath: "Do you mind if I ask what it was about?"

(Y/N): "Uh... The mission. From three weeks ago."

Esdeath: "I see..."

She tightened her embrace on (Y/N) and smiled with closed eyes.

Esdeath: "I won't force you to talk about it anymore. Just know I'm here to comfort you."

(Y/N): *Smiles faintly* "Thanks. That makes me feel a little bit better."

Esdeath: "Of course..." *Whispers* "My darling."

(Y/N): "Did you say something?"

Esdeath: "N-No."

(Y/N): "Hmm... I don't believe you. But I'll take your word for it."

A small chuckle escaped (Y/N) as he closed his eyes. To be honest, he still felt a bit tired and wanted to get some more sleep, so he forcefully pried himself away from Esdeath's grip and layed back down.