Itto's POV
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How could I not stare at his cute face? Especially when he was so trusting and small in my arms, curling into my chest with his lips slightly parted. I was terrified my pounding heartbeat would wake him up, but that didn't matter when a strong perfume smell filled my nose and he twitched awake.
"...Is that Guuji Yae? From the Grand Narukami Shrine?"
"Yeah."
"Ah, Grand Priestess Sangonomiya. How lovely to finally meet you," the kitsune cooed, though her gaze was locked onto Gorou - I hated those eyes. I'd met her once before after being accused of stealing from the Shrine and the entire time, I'd felt exposed, vulnerable, and nervous - despite the fact I hadn't done anything, I'd had the urge to beg for forgiveness.
"Guuji Yae. The pleasure's all mine."
"Captain Beidou here has been keeping me company. I've been asked to discuss a few things with you." Something's wrong here. "If I could have a moment of your time before you leave, that would be amazing." Even Captain Beidou looked uncomfortable in the kitsune's presence.
"Hey, wait, no."
"Gorou -"
"No. I'm coming with you."
"I've been asked to speak with you as well, General Shiba." I saw his face twitch towards a grimace. "If you'd like to discuss first, I don't mind. I have to speak to both of you regardless."
"Why not together?"
"The topics are separate issues."
"W... Why now before we leave? We were here all day yesterday."
"I had other business to attend to. Look, who am I speaking to first?"
"Me." He gave Sangonomiya a worried look, receiving a confident one in turn.
"Kazuha, Arataki c'mere. I need your help with shit," Captain Beidou cut in.
"But -"
"He's staying here and Kazuha doesn't have the raw strength you do."
"...Gorou?"
"I have to protect her, Ladybug. I'll be fine. I love you."
"I love you too... Archons, that still feels so weird." He kissed me, pressing more over my neck as I settled him on the ground. I saw Guuji Yae's eyes narrow even more than usual. I shuddered, fighting the urge to hold him close as I followed Kaedehara and Captain Beidou over to the loading dock.
"Oi! Focus on me before you hurt someone!"
"Ah, right, sorry!"
"Look, just help them load the heavier crates. Sooner it's loaded, sooner that woman leaves your boyfriend alone."
"...Thank you."
"For what?"
"The neck thing kind of helped move our memories along. W-We got them back, by the way."
"...If they only helped, what got them back?"
"We said we loved each other."
"They bit each other again afterwards," Kaedehara added, using his Anemo Vision to help move things along.
"Yeah, well, you're the one flirting with a Doushin."
"Kazuha, really?"
"You're a bitch, Arataki." I just giggled a little, feeling eyes on me and turning to find Gorou staring with a dopey grin. "Your boyfriend's a big bitch!"
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Love, War, & Beetles
FanficGorou's actions used to haunt his nights - now, they've seeped into his waking life. A relaxing walk goes sideways and he ends up in an unfamiliar cabin with a very pretty oni who knows just how to push his buttons. Now he just needs to get Itto and...
