When flowers bloom (Ranpo x reader)

It couldn't hurt to ask

Ranpo's POV:

I walked and opened the door of the agency with a disappointed look on my face. I see Y/N, at her desk, drawing. I speed-walked right over to her and huffed. "Did you steal my wallet?" I said, demanding an answer. She looked up from her drawing, she was drawing a (favourite animal). It wasn't the best but it was cute. She giggled, "no Ranpo. I'd never steal your wallet!" She then held out my own wallet! I pouted in annoyance and waved my arms. 

"So you did steal it!" I exclaimed and pointed a finger at her.

"No I didn't. I merely 'borrowed' it and bought clothes."

"You never asked me!"

"Nuh-uh, your in debt. First, you pay for your snacks with my credit card and I also saved your life."

"But you offered!"

"I never offered my credit card."

"Well you offered to save my life!"

"Hm. I guess so maybe next time I'll just leave you to die." she said after putting my wallet down then back to drawing. I did think about this for a minute though. If she didn't save me in the future, I'd die if I had to come to combat with someone, obviously. I guess she won this argument. I grabbed my wallet then went to go sit at my desk.

I was about to read another newspaper when I decided to open my wallet, knowing I'd only have a few dollars left but out slipped a note. It was Y/N who slid it. On the note was a few pink hearts and a message reading:

'Sorry I borrowed your wallet! I promise to pay you back in any way!'

My green eyes widened and a grin came to my face. I looked over to see Y/N looking at me with her E/C eyes and a small but cute smile. I have to admit, Y/N is cute and I love being around her, she makes my heart feel a bit funny too. I looked back at the note and then back at Y/N, then at the note again. Now that she's in my debt, I could get snacks or even something better! Wait no, there's nothing better than snacks. Unless...

Y/N POV:

I kept coloring out my drawing. I'm glad Kunikida isn't here today, he'd of given me a scolding already. I wonder what Ranpo wants me to get him to pay him back. Snacks maybe? No matter how much snacks he has, he'll get more so I'm suggesting that's what it is. As I kept coloring, the 'master detective' came over and sat on my desk. 

"Have you figured out what snack you wanted?" I asked and looked up from my drawing.

"Actually it may not be a snack!" Ranpo exclaimed.

"Well, that's shocking hearing a child not wanting food for once."

"Let me take you out!" the detective said, ignoring my remark, making everyone in the agency look up from whatever they are doing and look at me and Ranpo. My cheeks felt a bit warm from embarrassment, but I tried keeping cool. "So like a date? I know I'm pretty but are you sure you want a date instead of snacks," I teased. The detective nodded his head in a serious way. Okay, he was actually being serious. Well, I do owe him one...

"Alright it's settled. In 3 days time, you can take me out, how does that sound to you?" I asked.

"Sounds great!" the detective said as he had a childish grin of his face and happily walked back to his desk.

Ranpo's POV:

Did I make the right decision to ask her out? No, I've never been on a date before so I don't know a single thing on how this progress or whatever works. Well, I have 3 days to plan a date, so it shouldn't be that hard...right? Actually, I'll just ask Yosano. She should know what a woman likes or a thing or two about relationships. I puffed out my cheeks and hid my nervous-looking face in the newspaper.

A/N: Man, I didn't think this on-going book would get much reads. Ily all so much! I thank you for your support and how funny/nice the comments are. I'm sorry if this chapter is a bit to short, I've gotten loaded with assignments since things such as COVID have been getting in the way. I might edit it later too. Take care and stay safe! <3