Rivalry (Ishigami Senku x Reader)

Chapter 26

"Mhhhmm...Five more minutes..." You sleepily mumbled as soon as you felt someone shaking you awake. "Maddy-chaaaaan good orning-may~" As soon as you recognized the pig latin, you immediately jolted up. "Oh my god, I was sleeping!!! Shit!!!" You screamed and scolded yourself internally.

"Do you suffer from hypnophobia, Maddy? Why make such a fuzz about sleeping? Also, this was the first time I've ever heard you cuss." You heard Hyoga's voice behind you and quickly understood why Gen called you "Maddy". "I didn't leave your side, nor did I touch you in any way. If you're worried about that, you shouldn't. I simply guarded you, just like I promised. You have a very light sleep by what I observed." He told you and you calmed down. He seemed like he didn't lie... "I'll be bringing you some food~" Gen announced and left the two of you alone. You smiled at him thankfully before he left.

"You must be tired yourself then, Hyoga. If you'd like to, you can rest a little and catch up on the breakfast the others had earlier." You suggested, but he shook his head. "One night without sleep is no problem for me. Unlike you, who probably didn't get proper sleep for several days. Even while sleeping your subconscious mind was pretty paranoid. Oh and we already had breakfast long ago." He stood up and looked up to the sky. "Yet, despite your light sleep, you didn't notice the storm that approached." He added and your eyes widened. "So it's time?" He nodded. "It is."

Senku said that he tricked Hyoga's troup with his fake gun. Making us believe that they'd be powerless during a storm. How would Senku's allies defend themselves in that storm? Katanas? The metal would take too much time to get folded. He could make them a fast way, but making them this fast would require an absolute mastermind in crafting, which he most likely doesn't have amongst these primitive villagers. What else could he be planning?

"You're thinking again. I've gotten to know that face of yours, Maddy." Hyoga started and you looked up. What answer would be best for now? How could you explain that you zoned out? Ah, right! That one deal with Hyoga! "I thought about my plan of shooting flaming arrows at the village, now that a storm approached." You smiled. "I exactly know how to do it." You lied and his eyes widened. "Oh, really? We'll see then. If not, I'll replace you, now that we know that our zombie scientist is alive." You nodded. "I'm aware of that." You answered and stood up. ...You needed to figure out how you could defeat your disadvantage in this storm, quickly.

Gen came back with some breakfast. "Thanks, Gen... Who cooked today? Usually, I do the cooking." You took the bowl from Gen's hand. "It's from Homura-chan~" He then answered. As soon as you wanted to eat, you felt Hyoga's hand on yours, stopping you from grabbing the wooden spoon. "Thank you, Gen." He answered and looked at him, wordlessly telling him to leave. Gen quickly understood, looked at you for a second and then left.

Hyoga then immediately took that bowl away. "You still seem to be sleepy. Did you actually plan on eating that? Not very proper of you." Your eyes widened. Why would he- righttt you two suspected Gen to be a traitor... And you had that 'dilemma' of liking him. God that's so gross... "You're right. I forgot..." Please, Y/n, don't give in to your urge of cringing. "But his beautiful smile completely distracted me from thinking straight..." You 'admitted' and Hyoga sighed. "Good that I was here... He could have somehow poisoned this meal, to get rid of you. You're a smart person after all and very dangerous for him if he indeed is a traitor." He explained and you giggled a little. "Fine then. Thanks for saving me, tall strategist."

He rose his brow. "Tall strategist...?" He repeated you. "Yes, you're tall and like to think ahead, just like me. I thought it would have a nice touch to my 'little tactician' nickname if I give you a similar one." You explained and he looked at you as if you were some kind of riddle that he wanted to solve. "You just saved my life, so I think I want to treat you a little more like a...friend, I guess." You answered and his eyes narrowed. "We? Friends?" You smiled. "Why not? It's weird but we kinda care for the other not to be in danger and all... It might be a little more comfortable like that." You told him and he looked at you, almost like he tried to read your face like a book. (Not a Jojo reference, noooo) He definitely was confused and overwhelmed by your behavior. That was a great sight you enjoyed. You wanted to confuse him,