Paralyzed

Chapter 12

Suguro felt uncomfortable with the plan, but hearing it could raise his rank, he didn’t mind it all too much. He could tell it didn’t sit well with Rin and Mr. Okumura. Suguro didn’t blame them, the whole plan surrounded around Rin doing his part correctly. Suguro sighed, looking over to see Rin being pushed by Yukio down the hallway, both of them in civilian clothes. Rin was in a dark grey beanie, a blue hoodie with a tan jean jacket over it. He had black jeans and black converse on. Yukio was in a hoodie, blue pants and his exorcist shoes. Rin looked a little uneasy as he got closer to the group awaiting for the plan. Suguro stood up from the couch with the others as Rin and Yukio came to a stop near them. 

“Alright, now that everyone is here, we need to get into the plan.” Etsuya said, walking into the room. “Everyone is to go to the mart down the street, the one we discussed. After that, around 9:30-10 you will be okay too come down the street, make sure to sell it.” 

Rin gulped, nodding. “I will. I’ve got this.” He reassures them, shifting in his seat. Masami stepped forward, pointing to the other ex-wires who were still standing with semi-worried looks on their faces. 

“Get moving, Ex-wires.” He demanded. 

They bowed before all of them started to head out, the only ones missing from the group was Shura, Shiemi and Takara who were cut out of the group. Nobody knows why, they just were. Hopefully answers will come to them when they are done with this mission. 

Once Etsuya, Masami and Yukio finally left, Rin nearly deflated. He stared up at the ceiling, watching  the strings on the air vent wiggle in the air. He knew this was for the better, and actually being involved in something like this made him incredibly thankful and happy. He just couldn’t shake a feeling he felt boiling in his stomach that made him uneasy. He looked down at his phone to see what time it was. Only 5 minutes had passed. He groaned, wheeling over to the t.v on the wall, and sat comfortably, watching the news channel. 

There was nothing new to talk about on the news, so he got bored pretty easily before turning towards the magazines on the coffee tables. That caught his attention as he picked up a cookbook and flipped through it, sucking in some of the tips that were explained. Not realizing it had been longer than he anticipated, he felt his phone buzz in his pocket. He put the book down and flipped his phone opened and noticed it was Yukio who texted him, asking if he’d left yet. 

Rin cursed, putting up his brakes before wheeling out of the front door of the hotel. Instantly he was hit with some cold air as he saw the nearly deserted road. He gulped before continuing to wheel down Cho-dori ave. to the meeting rendezvous. He couldn’t feel anything around him as he continued down the street, taking in the dark street. It was lit with some markets, apartment lights, and street lights, making him feel a little bit better the further down the street he went. He gripped his tire even tighter when he felt the familiar presence from last night. Rin wanted to chuckle aloud, not believing he fell for the most obvious bait, but Rin still continued, pretending to be oblivious of his presence. He grabbed his phone, still wheeling and sent a text to Yukio. 

Just as he hit sent, he looked up from his phone to see Alistair leaning against a street post, looking at his nails. Rin tensed, coming to a stop a few feet from him. “Didn’t think you would come out alone.” Alistair spoke, his bright red eyes side glancing him, sending a shiver down Rin’s spin. 

“Didn’t know I had to be accompanied. Obsessed with me are we?” Rin smirked, folding his arms.

Alistair chuckled, clearly amused at Rin’s accusation. He peeled himself off of the post, walking carefully in front of Rin. “Obsessed is a very ugly word. I prefer bewitched, maybe even captivated. Now those words are such a beauty to come off the tongue.” He explained, running a hand through his hair.