Sugar On The Rim(Ranpo Edogawa X Reader)BOOK 2

It's Raining,It's Pouring,The Old Man Is Snoring

A/N:
This contains spoilers for Ranpo's backstory as well as light novel 3

YOUR POV:

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"Thanks for helping me move in Ranpo." I said to the black haired male who was sitting on the floor. "It was nothing. Have you thanked Fukuzawa yet?" He asks as I join him on the floor"multiple times. I still can't believe he bought me a place of my own. I mean,I've been working at the agency for a month." Ranpo smiles"that's just who the director is. He acts like he hates kids,but he really doesn't. Plus,you didn't have anywhere to stay before." He goes on"but I was fine at that hotel." "But staying there was killing you." "Yea but I would've survived. At least there I had a warm bed and such. Here I have nothing. Literally nothing." "Is that a bad thing?" I shrugged"I don't know. I mean,he told me that he's gonna pay rent for me for about a month until I can save up some money." "The director is so nice. He did the same for me,though he was worried I would die within one night." My eyes widened slightly"really? Why did he think that?" "Because I'm 'to childish'. But I've been living alone for almost a year now! And I've managed just perfectly!" Ranpo said with a bright smile. "But I've always survived on my own,so I guess it isn't that big of a deal..."he trails off with a frown. "Oh right,your parents..." "yep,been dealing with living alone since their deaths. But that was a long time ago,I'm over them."

"You know Ranpo,you've never actually told me how you met Fukuzawa." I suddenly admitted. "I haven't?" I shook my head"not a word. Actually the more I think about it,I don't know much about you. Besides what you've said about your parents,them being detectives and living in the country." He hums"I suppose that's true. Well,after my parents died I moved from place to place. I didn't have any family who lived around me so I went around finding jobs and staying at places,though I got fired and kicked out a lot. Which in my defense,isn't my fault. But anyway,I went to Yokohama because I had a job interview that,upon arrival the lady(who was also the boss) who was interviewing me had died. So I determined what happened using my ability and well Fukuzawa just so happened to be there. Then after solving the case he offered me food,which I took him up on his offer and well...the rest if self explanatory." I nodded"it seems like you went through a lot." He shrugs"it gave me character." 'Is that really something to joke about?' I thought to myself as I nodded towards Ranpo. "Well,it's starting to get dark. I thank you again for helping me move in. I need to unbox and figure out what I'm gonna do about a bed." "Make a pallet." Ranpo suggests as he stands up"if you make them thick enough,then they're actually really comfortable." "Ranpo,are you sleeping on the floor at your home?"

"...no..."I roll my eyes as I stand up"you liar." Ranpo sticks his tongue out at me playfully as he walks over to the door and slips his shoes on. "If you need help with anything,just call me!" I nod"yes sir." He smiles and opens the door"bye N/N!" I wave goodbye to him as he shuts the door behind him. I run my hand through my hair and stare at the mess of boxes that were in the kitchen and living room area. "Maybe I should've asked him to help me..." I shook my head"no,he's got his own life." I walked over to a box labeled 'kitchen'. When living at the hotel,there was a small kitchen but I never used it due how scared I was that I would start a fire. So I ate out a lot. I undid the tape and began to put away the dishes that I had. After that was done,I went for another box. This one was labeled 'plush'. I undid the tape and was met with two stuffed animals,one from my childhood and the other one was from Yosano,she got it for me when I first joined the agency. I smiled and set the two on the kitchen counter before pulling out two pillows that were shoved into the box. On the very bottom was the blankets. I pulled out the blankets and set up a small pallet on the floor,layering as many blankets as I possibly could to make the makeshift bed fluffy and soft. After the bed was made,I threw my pillows on it and my stuffed animals. I shut off the light as the moon light poured into the room.

They say the hardest thing to do is to fall asleep in a new home,a new environment. Well,having never dealt with moving or anything before this would be my first time experiencing something like that. I got under the covers and texted Ranpo telling him I was going to bed and goodnight. I sent Yosano a message as well,telling her goodnight and that I hope she sleeps well. Lastly,I sent one to Fukuzawa to thank him(for the umpteenth time) for all that he's done for me. After that was done,I set my phone under my pillow and drifted off to sleep. And of course,when I was right about to enter dream land there was a knock on my door. I groaned slightly and stood up,leaving the warmth of my makeshift bed. I made my way towards my door to see Ranpo wearing causal clothing. His eyes were open,a slightly worried look on his face. A pillow under his arm and a bag on his back. "Ranpo? Why're you here?" I yawned as I covered my mouth"c-can I stay here for tonight? I brought blankets for me to sleep on." I shrugged and walked in,going back to my makeshift bed. Ranpo entered my home once more and kicked off his shoes before making himself a pallet beside me. "So why're you here?" I asked as I rubbed my eyes,watching him make the bed. "It b-began to rain and I don't like the rain." He comments as I glance outside to see that it in fact was raining. "Oh?" "I don't like storms." He continued"I don't like thunder,it's loud a-and I don't like loud." I could tell he was anxious.

"This wouldn't have to deal with how you grew up,would it?" He stays silent. Yep,that was it. I don't know what he went through growing up. I can know and listen to what someone says and sympathize with them,but it didn't happen to me so my thoughts and feelings on the situation are different than his. "Wow what a loser." I then quickly covered my mouth with wide eyes. "Wow,way to be hurtful." "I-I didn't mean to say that out loud!" "I know it's childish...it's alright. Make fun of me,see if I care."

Way to go idiot,you just pissed him off!

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