Ranpo x Poe

Parchment and Oak

Ranpo turned the corner of his boyfriend's office, curling his fingers over the doorframe and peaking inside. It was a dark office with a academia aesthetic. Very soothing and it always smelled of wood, cinnamon, and ink. Ranpo looked closer inside behind the desk in the center of the room to seeing his Poe sitting on the floor in front of the fireplace. He appeared to be writing.

What a surprise. Still working. He looks so handsome in his suit.

Ranpo smiled, slowly walking up behind Poe and placing his hands on his shoulders on either side of Karl. The sleepy raccoon woke up a bit and licked Ranpo's hand, falling back asleep.

"Why are you still awake, Ranpo-kun?"

Poe sounded worried and placed his non writing hand on top of Ranpo's.

"The bed was cold."

Poe stopped writing and gently placed his quill inside of the hardcover manuscript he was creating so diligently before closing it and setting it on the floor. He gently took Karl off his shoulders and placed him on top of a pillow beside him.

"Come here, I'll keep you warm."

Poe opened his arms and Ranpo crouched down in front of him excitedly, sitting on his lap and wrapped his arms and legs around him. Poe smiled and wrapped the little green eyed man in a thick wool blanket, rubbing his back in small circles and resting his head in the crook of his neck. Poe sighed.

"What's wrong?"

Ranpo lifted his head up from Poe's shoulder and rested his hands over the man's face, brushing his long brown bangs to the side so he could look into those eyes he loved so much.

"You always smell like candy. Its comforting."

Poe kissed Ranpo on the lips softly, holding his chin. He smiled. Ranpo giggled and kissed him back.

I do? Well...I do go through at least 2 boxes of poky a day and the lollipops probably make a big contribution too.

"You always smell like parchment and cinnamon. That's even more comforting."

Poe blushed and buried his face into Ranpo's neck harder, still holding the blanket around him.

"You know what would make me even more comfortable?"

Poe looked up at Ranpo, holding his neck delicately and smiling.

"What would that be, my love?"

"You coming to bed with me and getting some sleep."

Poe moved his eyes from side to side, placing a finger on his chin in a dramatic thinking position.

"Hmm...Is sleep really that important?"

Ranpo made a worried face and suddenly looked teary eyed. Poe didn't like that look. He did NOT like to see Ranpo upset in any way. He panicked and placed both hands on Ranpo's flustered cheeks, brushing his tears away gently.

"Hey hey hey, no crying. I'll be right there, okay?"

Ranpo's bottom lip quivered and he sunk his head into Poe's chest, gripping his shirt tightly. He was extremely worried for Poe. He hadn't slept in far too long and it was scaring him.

"Please, Poe-kun. Come to bed with me now or I'll cry-"

Poe's eyes widened and he wrapped his arms around Ranpo's head and waist, pulling him closer and shushing him quietly.

"No need to cry."

Poe extended his arm out to the chair beside him, making a bridge for Karl to climb back onto his shoulders. The raccon immediately did so, being careful not to step on Ranpo's hands. Poe got up from the floor and lifted Ranpo up against his chest, holding him close. Ranpo wrapped his legs around his boyfriend's waist. Poe left his office with Ranpo attached to him like a baby koala. An adorable baby koala that had emerald green eyes, black hair, and smelled of lollipops. Poe smiled to himself. He was so lucky.

The two of them entered Poe's bedroom which had another dark academia aesthetic. Bookshelves covered the walls with pillar candles on either side of a queen sized canopy bed with dark red velvet curtains and white linens. Poe moved the curtains to the side and gently slid under the covers, still holding Poe on top of him and rubbing his back.

"Poe?"

"Hmm?"

"Can you read me one of your novels?"

Poe felt his heart light up and the most intense feeling of excitement sparked inside him.

"Really?!"

Ranpo chuckled, kissing Poe on the cheek.

"Mmhmm!....Can we use your ability too~?"

Poe gasped looking down at Ranpo and propping himself up a bit so he could see him.

"You're sure?"

"Yes! It will be fun~"

Ranpo smirked, sitting on top of Poe and kissing him again. Poe returned it, holding the back of his neck.

"I have the perfect thing..."

Poe grabbed one of his novels out of the dark oak nightstand beside them, it was called "Midnight in Luxury". He sat up in bed, sitting legs crossed. He picked Ranpo up and placed him in his lap, tightly wrapping his arms around his boyfriend's waist.

"Stay close to me, Ranpo-kun."

Poe ordered seriously. Ranpo (a blushing mess) nodded, holding Poe's hands over his waist and grabbing his glasses from his side of the bed just to be safe. Poe opened the novel and held Ranpo even tighter as bright light surrounded them.

Ranpo's eyes fluttered open and he placed his hands on his stomach to find Poe's hands gone. He panicked. Poe had specifically asked him to stay close.

"POE!"

"Shhhh-"

Poe appeared behind him and kissed him on the side of his neck, holding his hands.

White gloves? AHHH!

Ranpo jumped when he saw he was wearing a black velvet dress. It was long sleeved and slim fitting and reached the ground. It matched his hair perfectly and to his surprise, he felt very confident and comfortable in it. He also wore a small rhinestone necklace and matching earrings. He turned around to see Poe wearing a black tailcoat suit with a white dress shirt and white gloves. He looked so handsome. He bowed sarcastically and took Ranpo's hand, kissing the top of it.

"You look amazing, Darling. I wrote this novel the day I fell in love with you. I hope you enjoy it."

Poe covered Ranpo's eyes with his hands and turned him around slowly. He pulled his hands away and leaned down to Ranpo's ear.

"Open." He whispered.

Ranpo opened his eyes to see it was a dark clear night full of stars in a courtyard garden covered in white rose bushes like a maze. His eyes were instantly drawn to a massive lit up estate in the distance that looked like a royal palace. The air was warm and the sound of joyful laughter and clinking glasses could be heard from inside. Ranpo wanted to cry he was so happy and impressed. By far his best novel. The ADA member squealed in excitement and jumped up to Poe behind him, wrapping his arms around his neck and kissing him.

"I love you, Poe-kun!"

"I love you too, Ranpo-kun."

Seeing Ranpo so impressed with his work made Poe's heart explode.

This was indeed going to be a fun night.

Just wait till he finds the plot~

"Wait...How are we going to get there?"

"It's a maze, Dear~"

Ranpo gasped and punched Poe in the shoulder, crossing his arms.

"A MAZE?!"

Poe blushed and half smirked, rubbing his shoulder.

"Hehe-"

Ranpo glared at him before grabbing his hand and dragging him forward.

Well we better get a move on..."It'S a MaZe DeAr~" THE FUCK, POE!
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