Another Chance | Aki x Reader

4: "Are you laughing at my misery?"

**Warning small manga spoilers up ahead.

All that was left were three more boxes, but you wanted to take them home so you went to ask Makima permission to take these files home to finish the work by today. You head towards the room where Makima was when you heard some voices outside the door where you presumed she was.

"Hayakawa got assaulted by the Testicle Devil!"

"That's a lie... he's a liar..." you recognized that voice as Aki, and he sure sounded like he was in pain.

"I think I'll come when Makima isn't busy with the boys, seems a bit busy at the moment," you said to yourself as you returned to your desk.

A few hours passed, you only had one box left but it was already the end of the workday, so you decided to take the box home without informing Makima. You stepped out of HQ, carrying the last box. It was a bit heavier than the previous boxes and had weak handles on the side so you were struggling to get a good grip on it. As you were adjusting the box to get a better hold of it, you see Aki smoking, seemingly stressed out. "Probably that testicle devil that got to him", you left out a soft giggle. "Hmm, I shouldn't bother him, he seems a bit agitated." As on cue, Aki looked up and saw you struggling to get a hold of the box. He put out his cigarette and started walking in your direction.

Aki placed his hands under the box, his hands slightly brushing against yours. You looked at him curiously as he slowly took the box from your grasp."Here let me help you with this box, I see it opening from the bottom." he stated in a concerned tone. Holding the box from the bottom to give it better support.

"Thank you, Hayakawa, I could've done it myself. Plus, I didn't want to disrupt your smoke break," you state with a small smile.

"Well, I just wanted to help you out, plus I was done with my break anyway. So it was no trouble at all," he responded in a stoic tone.

"Huh?!" you remark sarcastically, "You being nice?! Or is this repayment for bumping into me?"

"You're still upset about that?" he said softly, "I'm sorry for bumping into you. But you could also take some fault in that."

You looked at him questionably, you sighed, "Well I suppose since we are co-workers, I'll apologize. I'm sorry for bumping into you." you say jokingly.

"Hm stubborn now? That doesn't sound like a sincere apology." He looks at you directly, expecting an apology.

"Okay okay, " you laughed, "I'm sorry, for bumping in, won't be brought up again."

He hummed, accepting your terrible apology.

Both of you began walking, Aki following you. There was a silence between you two. While you didn't mind the silence, at this particular moment you felt this urge to spark conversation.

"So, how was your day today, I am assuming you went on patrol with the blond boy, Denji was his name, right? Heard you got attacked by a testicle devil" you state, laughing softly not looking at Aki.

"First off, it was no testicle devil, but that fucken heathen... his name is Denji. The fucken gall of that guy, he does not take this job seriously, only doing it for Makima's sake," he said angrily. "He kicked me on my balls, and only aimed there." he spat furiously.

You can only laugh at Aki's ranting. Patting him on his back to console him.

"You laughing at my misery y/n?" He asked, his face wrinkling making a slightly offended face. "You know you're lucky just being an engineer, you didn't even go out today, why was that?"

"No, I'm not laughing", trying desperately to bury your laugh. "I had paperwork to do at the office, so unfortunately I couldn't prevent such an attack, but at least you get to go home and relax right?" you replied back.

Aki nodded, "I wish I could say I would relax, but sadly he will be living with me. Makima said there was no way around, part of her new team." he sighed heavily.

"Ouch, well look at the bright side, you will have a new companion at your home, and you might form a new bond." you assert with a grin. You arrive at the front door of your apartment complex, and turn to face Aki, extending your arms to get a hold of the box.

"I don't think there is a silver lining. He is a devil, and I despise them," he mumbled. Returning the box to you. "You live pretty close to HQ, guess it's convenient for you right? Well, I have to go pick up Denji and take him to my house." he breathed out.

"That's fine, thank you once again for helping me with the box. Hope all goes well with your new roommate!" you smiled coyly.

"Yeh don't count on it." Aki scoffed, slowly backing away waving at you before he left.

You thought to yourself that Aki wasn't so bad after all. Maybe you made a new friend here after all.

For the next few days, you would encounter Aki in small passings whether it would be after work or right before. He would tell you about his troubles with Denji, apparently, he made a disgusting concoction of toast, and takes too long in the restroom, he even sleeps on the toilet. You could tell Aki found it annoying. Unable to do anything about it, he found solace in being able to complain about it to you. You contentedly took this role, you didn't have many friends at work since Makima was reserving your introduction to the rest of the division. You slowly found yourself enjoying his company, so hearing his "rants" was a highlight of your work.

You also found out there was a new member being added to division 4. A blood fiend with the name of Power. "Quite a diverse set of personalities we got on this team." you pondered. 

A/n: I still am hoping Aki isn't too out of character, that's like a fear of mine that. But I enjoyed this chapter. Stay safe and hope you liked this chapter!