The Devil's Poison (Akutagawa X Reader)

Chapter 21/ Important Meeting

It had been a month since Akutagawa woke from his unconscious state.

Things between you two have been going alright to say the least.

Akutagawa had completely cut out his aggressive side towards you.

And by that it was ONLY for you. Akutagawa was still quite the rabid dog he always was to everyone else.

This causing all those rumors to start up like wildfire again.

But you didn't mind, the rumors only entertaining you.

It was odd that Akutagawa suddenly switched up on you though, that he didn't even so much as make a mean face towards you.

Though you wouldn't complain.

Besides the widespread talk about you and Akutagawa, things have been quite calm around here.

Not even as much as talk about someone targeting the PM at all.

But with your luck, that was sure to not last long.

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You were walking down the hallway, your gaze focused on the door ahead of you.

You were called in for a meeting by Mori, the tone of his voice causing you to worry.

When you made it into the room you could sense the stress filling the air.

As you moved to take a seat next to Akutagawa and Chuuya, the stress became more and more prominent in the room.

"Now that everyone is here we may begin." Mori spoke, his tone sounding deprived of emotion.

"There has been traveling news of a certain individual who has, well sent a request." He continued, his eyes rolling in what seemed like annoyance.

"Well what is it?" Tachihara spoke, annoyance lacing his voice as well.

"He wants us to indulge him in his little, game." Mori said, his voice sounding unamused at the statement.

"We are the Port Mafia! We don't play... Games!" Chuuya snarled, his face twisting in disgust. "Who does he think we are? We have far more important things to worry about!"

"Now now chuuya, I completely agree, but he said if we didn't comply he'd have no choice but to take us out. So this is a serious threat that needs handled." Mori replied, his voice eerily calm.

"Then what are we supposed to do?" You asked, noticing Akutagawa's gaze shift towards you, only sparing you a second of his time.

"He invited us to a party, specifically a masquerade party."

There was a mumble that broke out in the room, confusion and skeptical faces plastered on everyone's face.

"Do we even know anything about the guy at least?" Chuuya spoke, an eyebrow raising in suspicion as well.

"No"

"Then how does he expect us to trust him? What if when we walk in there he tries to kill us all straight away?!" Chuuya protested.

"He's going to if we don't, so we might as well take the chance."

As you listened to the two speak back and forth concern grew in your gut.

"We'll have to just be on extra alert, and keep each other's backs." Mori said, raising from his chair. "We leave by tomorrow night, make sure you have the supplies needed."

Everyone nodded in response, nervousness plastered on their faces.

We didn't know what to expect, besides a possible ambush.

You looked over towards Akutagawa, your expression softening. "Hey, what do you think about this?"

"It's whatever." He said as he rose from his seat, already heading for the door.

You followed him out of the room, your eyes rolling at the man. "Well, do you have an outfit? Or do you need to get one?"

"Oh uh... No" he replied, for once a hint of nervousness lacing his voice.

"Me either." You spoke, a slight chuckle escaping your lips. "Guess we'll have to shop for something tomorrow."

"Are you trying to get me to shop with you?" Akutagawa said, his pace slowing down as he turned his head back to face you.

Your face turned a slight red, your eyes widening at his words. "O-oh uh-! I was just saying, but if you wouldn't mind..." You said in a panick, your arms flailing around as you spoke.

You could tell the man was pondering the invitation, his expression shifting as different thoughts processed.

Though to your surprise he just looked at you, his face back to a blank stare. "Okay."

Your eyes widened at his words, a mini smile forming on your face. "O-oh okay Great! Tomorrow then?"

"Sure." He said curtly, turning to start walking again.

As you processed his words your face turned redder and redder.

"O-okay! See you then." You said, smiling nervously.

There was a small nod from him as he continued to walk, leaving you behind in the hallway.

You headed off to your room to process the news. Everything becoming a lot for you at once.

How did a threat become a day with Akutagawa? You thought as you changed into some Pj's.

Besides, what did the strange guy want? What business does he have telling a Mafia to "play a game" with him? It just didn't make sense.

As you pondered everything you got yourself a quick snack, all this thinking and worrying making you hungry.

You finished eating as you continued to think about the day.

"What would Akutagawa wear? What would I wear?" You mumbled to yourself.

The thought of Akutagawa dressed up made your heart flutter, your face turning a light pink.

The thought of helping him pick out formal attire wouldn't leave your head. And him helping you.

Many scenarios of what could happen tomorrow started forming in your head, causing you to get all flustered.

You quickly decided sleep was the only way to make it stop, so you quickly headed to your bed.

Once you finally relax your eyes started to shut, more thoughts of the man filling your head.

Man Akutagawa is going to be the death of me.