(Rem x Reader) Re:Reader - Starting YOUR New Life in Another World

Chapter 89: Friendly Quarrel

A/N: Hello everyone. I hope we didn't suffer too much last chapter. From here, this is where things will begin to divert more from the Arc 3 you all are probably familiar with. Big thanks again to my beta-readers for finding my mistakes!

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Chapter 89: Friendly Quarrel

With Subaru's own death seemingly having occurred at the same time, YN's consciousness spent no time in an inky nothingness, nor in the white expanse he was accustomed to while awaiting an inevitable Return.

Not being given any time to prepare between the flash of white he had seen, and the sense of death that followed with it, his mind was immediately poured back into his body.

Passing over his tongue was the taste of a familiar brew of tea, made by none other than the one who cared so deeply for him, and that quality was reflected in the deep flavors of the warm drink.

However with his current mind not being used to what was going on, the simple sip was quickly swallowed and reflexively, YN began to cough.

YN: *Cough!* *Cough!*

Setting the cup down with a large clang, YN wrestled with the sensation of a Return.

Again with the mid-drink Return?!

But as he readjusted, the other person present reacted first to his outburst, but then to the consequence of a Return.

Rem: Ah! YN-kun? Was the tea still too hot or was-?

Halting her words, the Scent that she knew of lingered heavily all of sudden, when usually it was quite mild on the two of whom she knew were not of this world.

With the Scent so strongly flaring up from nowhere, Rem knew exactly what that had meant.

Rem: - - -

This wasn't the maid's first time dealing with this either at this point. She knew the tell-tale signs of a Return, especially one he was aware of. The very first time it had ever occurred, there had been other outstanding conditions to make the scenario much more complex than it usually was for him. But this time, she could immediately see the dread on his eyes, the pain he had been forced to deal with.

Rem: YN-kun... did a-?

Hearing his name said by the one he wanted to hear it from the most, from the one who he missed the most, YN's vision spun to meet her's instantly.

YN: Rem.

Without a single injury, scrap, blood splatter, or even a hair out of a place on her adorable round face, there she was.

Radiantly, the day's sun shined brightly on her smooth, soft azure hair from the window. Her maid uniform was well kept and free from any tears, stains, or even any wrinkles for that matter. Everything about her was perfect, just as he'd hoped to see again.

YN was back in the Karsten Manor, bored and upset about his stagnant Gate and what that meant. But to see Rem standing before him again, happy, healthy, and alive, was everything he wanted.

As tears welled up in his eyes, Rem approached cautiously, knowing if he had just Returned, he might have experienced an unspeakable anguish.

Bending over to become eye level with him as he sat still, with pools of water forming in his eyes, Rem knew she had to be strong. She had to be supportive, and she had to calm in order to best help YN. Knowing as much as she'd like to baby him, chances are there were now bigger problems and that-

YN: -Rem!

Pulling her in, YN buried his face into her soft chest as he tried to get her as close as he could. Being held so tightly, it had startled the maid, as she hadn't expected YN to react this way upon a Return before. Seeing he was in a great deal of distress through, and that he was most happy to see her of all people again, Rem let him continue, gently running her fingers through the hair on the back of his head as she whispered soft reassurances to him.