Roommates

Chapter two

Even though Ranpo was the one who decided to go to that restaurant, Poe ended up paying for the both of them. He didn't mind, it was the least he could do for Ranpo.

On the way back, they decided to stop by the grocery store, since Poe didn't buy a single thing earlier that day. Ranpo took the cart, while Poe got back to his shopping list.

,,I guess I should buy more food for the two of us." He said to Ranpo, who wasn't paying attention, he was running around with the shopping cart instead, almost running over a few kids. ,,Ranpo!" Poe called out to him, to make him listen.

,,I don't care, shopping is boring. Just get it over with." He finally stopped, leaning against the cart.

Poe just sighed. ,,It would be much faster if you'd help." That earned long exhale from the other.

,,Fine, I want pancakes for breakfast and- uhhh.. something for lunch!"

,,That does not help. I guess I'll just get what I wanted to earlier." Poe looked down at the piece of paper, reading what he needed once again.

--

The shopping took over an hour more. How Ranpo wanted to 'look after' Poe was beyond him, the two weren't even able to make a quick stop at the grocery shop.

Eventually, they did arrive to Poe's house. It was quite far from any other building, even on a little hill. Poe really valued his peace. That was all about to change.

As soon as he opened the door, Ranpo ran in like a maniac. ,,Karl! Karl come here, I haven't seen you in so long!" As soon as Ranpo spotted the racoon, he picked him up. Poe chuckled and walked up to them, gently stroking Karl's fur. ,,I'll bring a towel to the guest room for you." And with that, he walked up the stairs and was gone. Ranpo stood the for a little longer, eventually sitting down on the cold floor. Even in the mid of Summer, Poe's house was always cold. He liked it that way.

--

,,Edgar! Why do you have stuff for writing in the bathroom?" Ranpo called out to the taller man, who just appeared behind him in record time. ,,What is this?" Ranpo looked up at him, almost horrified.

,,That would be a pen?" Poe stated, confused. ,,I need to work a lot, I don't understand the question."

Ranpo just stared at him, mouth agape. ,,You can't be serious." He was taking this way too seriously. ,,I- You know what? I'll just take a shower and act like- whatever this is- isn't here." He said quickly and shut the door.

Poe was still standing on the hallway when Ranpo came back out. He wasn't waiting for him, or anything else. He was just, confused and a little tired. Ranpo noticed the dark circles under Poe's eyes and suddenly grabbed him, pushing Poe to the bathroom. ,,Your turn, take a shower and go to bed!" He ordered.

Poe finally snapped back to reality, quickly turning around. Wha- Wait! I've already taken a shower today!" He called out, but Ranpo was long gone.

Poe decided to take the shower nonetheless. He needed to clear his head, again.

After changing to clean clothes, he silently walked to his bedroom, almost forgetting about the fact, that Ranpo was still very much at his house. He stopped himself from closing the door, quickly poking his head out. ,,Goodnight." He said to Ranpo, who was who knows where.

He originally wanted to get some sleep, but after three hours of staring at the ceiling, he decided to give up and get back to work. As soon as he sat down at his desk, Ranpo suddenly opened the door, making Poe yelp from surprise.

,,What do you think you're doing!" Ranpo pointed at Poe, as if he needed to clarify who he was talking to. Poe just bent down to pick up the pen, that he accidentally let go of.

,,I couldn't sleep, so I decided to work a little." He bluntly said. ,,What are you doing?" He added.

,,I'm looking after you, isn't that obvious?" Ranpo leaned against the doorframe. ,,I was right to doubt you when you said that you were going to sleep."

,,I tried! I really did." Poe protested, now stading up to get closer to the other.

,,Try harder! There must be something that helps you fall asleep." That made Poe think. Was there something that would help him sleep? It took a minute, but he did eventually think of one thing. When they were on the Moby Dick, The sound of Fitzgerald talking made him help stop thinking about everything that had to be done. Fitzgerald was a.... loud person. He didn't care if he kept everyone awake. He sometimes went as far as to go on banters over the speaker, just because he could. Poe didn't though, he would just lay down and drift off.

,,Tell me a story." Poe suddenly spoke up, catching Ranpo off guard.

Ranpo took a second to think of something to tell Poe, smiling softly. ,,Okay, get to bed then." He said quietly.

Poe did as he was asked to. Ranpo sat down next to him. ,,I ran into the fancy hat-man, he seemed a little uncomfortable to see me." Poe giggled.

,,But I really needed a ride to the agency and he eventually listened to me. I figured out a lot of interresting things on the way there." Ranpo continued. ,,For one, he is, surprisingly, a calm driver. Oh also! He ended up going to see Dazai, those two seem to need eachother more than they think." Ranpo looked over at Poe, who was peacefully laying there, quietly breathing,

,,A little like us. Don't you think, Ed?" Ranpo smiled softly, carefully pulling the covers over Poe. He then got up and left the room, confident that Poe will have a much needed rest.

_______________________________________________

I'm starting to really enjoy writing about these two. I'm so glad that I've decided to do so. I am also sorry for any typos, I'll edit the chapter later tonight, if I won't be able to sleep again. I would be so very happy to see any comments. So please, if you want to tell me absolutely anything, please do.

Till next time, Kate.