𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗱 ♕︎ 𝘀. 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗼 𝘅 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 ♕︎

08. LIKE US

CHAPTER 08. A SPECIAL GRADE, LIKE US?

[SPOILERS for volume 0 CH 1 +2]

[current date: December 3rd, 2017]

At the sound of the door opening, everyone turned to look. You walked inside, the two teenage girls trailing after you. Everyone awaited your actions as you walked towards the table, motioning for the two girls to sit beside you, between you and Geto. 

"Okkotsu Yuuta," You said, draping one arm behind you on the chair, letting the other fall onto the table after you dropped a photo there. "A sixteen-year-old boy who just agreed to be executed in total isolation. He's being held at the Magic Technical School in Tokyo under the supervision of Gojo Satoru."

"What's this boy got to do with anything?" Larue asked. 

"In November 2016, Okkotsu Yuuta severely injured four male students who were bullying him," You said. "All four of them were found stuffed in a small locker. Okkotsu was found on the ground, telling someone named 'Rika' to leave him alone."

"Rika?" Miguel echoed.

"Orimoto Rika," You explained. "Six years ago, her head was crushed after she was hit with a car trying to cross the street. Okkotsu Yuuta had watched this and accidentally cursed her by telling her she couldn't die. He then became a Special Grade Cursed Victim, while Rika became his Special Grade Cursed Spirit. As far as I know, anyone who threatens or is seen as a threat to Okkotsu, Rika will attack. It's been said she's extremely powerful."

"So this boy is our target?" Suda asked.

"It's just a possibility," You replied. 

"None of us have seen this curse in action before," Negi said, his arms cross over his chest. "So someone should scout it."

"That'll be a job for the heads, now won't it?" Larue said, almost bitterly.

"Now, now," Geto leaned forward. "There's no reason to be bitter, Larue. You'll have your chance to fight when the time comes."

"They are head of this family for a reason, Larue," Negi frowned. "Don't get selfish."

"Enough, all of you," You said, making them all close their mouths, whatever they had to say vanishing. "Suguru and I will watch Okkotsu in Rika in action, and report back with the details. Until then, keep your eyes open. We're not the only ones plotting something. That, I can say for sure."

"Alright, then!" Geto clasped his hands together. "Meeting adjourned!"

Once everyone had filed out of the room, it left you and Geto alone at the table. You closed your eyes, a hand coming to rub the side of your head. All of this was becoming a headache for you. 

You opened your eyes long enough to take a cigarette from the pack, placing it between your lips. You flipped open the sliver lighter, your eyebrows furrowing when it wouldn't light. Geto tossed a box of matches he used to light the candles to you. You muttered a 'thanks' before letting your eyes fall shut once more. 

"So...you're planning to scout Rika, and if she's to your liking...you're going to kill Okkotsu Yuuta to take his Special Grade?" You asked. 

"That's right," Geto replied. "Do you have something you'd like to say on the matter?"

You shook your head, blowing smoke between your lips. "No."

...

Geto made a hum of approval, the curse he'd just manifested dragging along the corridor under you. Boredly, you picked at your nails, waiting for something to happen. You were perched beside your lover, legs folded under you. A different curse wrapped around his waist, softly cooing and nuzzling against his hand. 

"They're here," You stated, watching the black car pull up in front of the building. Three figures emerged from the car, two of them walking closer than the third. 

"Who's the other boy?" Geto asked.

"Inumaki Toge," You replied. "He has the mark of the Serpent and the Fang, giving him the ability of cursed speech."

"Oo," He grinned. "This'll be very entertaining then, don't you think?"

"Not if Inumaki has his ability fully developed," You hum in response. "He could very well end this fight with a single word or phrase."

"Impressive," He said. 

You turned your attention down, watching the two students tense at the swarm of curses. Okkotsu stepped forward, but Inumaki grabbed him, halting his movements. He stepped forward instead, pulling the top of his sweater down over his mouth. 

"Burst."

You quirked a brow, your back straightening as you watched the horde of curses disperse with a single word. Intrest sparked deep in you, your attention now being fully seized.

You watched the battle with Geto, the two of you observing carefully. There was one point in the fight that Okkotsu seemed to get mad. When this happened, you briefly felt the presence of a curse. It was so strong that it had made your chest tighten. 

The curses Geto sent at him were also becoming aggravated. It was confusing Okkotsu, you could tell. He wondered aloud, and you answered him in your mind. It was because of Rika.

"Inumaki-kun looks to be a promising sorcerer," You said, glancing to the male beside you. "What do you think?"

"I agree," He said, holding his hand out as the curse returned placing Okkotsu lost ID card in his palm. "Though, it's a shame. I was hoping to see the famous Rika-chan."

You leaned over, scanning your eyes over his card. "A Special Grade? Same rank as we were," You hummed. 

"As a fellow Special Class," Geto hummed, taking the wipe you gave him to clean the slobber from the curse off. "I hope we can greet him soon. After all, we have to return his lost item."

"Come on," You said, standing up. "They're taking the curtain down now. I'd like to avoid any contact until we're completely ready."

Geto followed your movements, retracting all the curses back to him. The chain around his neck jingled as you playfully activated your technique, making him lean down towards you. He grinned, pressing his lips to yours. 

"As you wish, my wife," He purred, playfully nibbling on your lip. You bent your two fingers making him grunt in surprise as the chain hooked on your curled fingers. 

"Put a ring on it then," You teased. He grabbed your hand, glancing at the ring that rested there.

"I did."

You laughed, kissing him again before disappearing. 

CHAPTER 08. END
DATE: 10 JULY 2021
EDITED

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