Us? (Errorink) [On Hiatus]

Chapter 12: 《"Reasons"》

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"I accept your request to join your team."
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-=Narrator=-

Silence filled the atmosphere. He looked at me, cautioned, while I kept a neutral face, but in reality, I started doubting my words. But I slowly calmed myself and remembered why I accepted his request.
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}¤ Le Flashback~ dis happened in the back garden¤{
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"Killer, just a question, who joined the team first?" I asked, bringing my knees to my chest. He chuckled with my question. "I was the one who joined first." He responded. "How did he find you?" I asked again. "Well, he found me in my deserted AU. Where I was still an emotionless monster, needing freedom." I glanced at him, who showed a small smile from his 'lips' gazing through the ground. I followed along. "What happened to your AU?" I said weakly. He was silent but soon responded.

"I killed every monster from the underground. Including my brother." I glanced at him. And he continued. "I was getting tired with all the resets, different genocide routes, seeing him get killed every time while I just watch hopelessly. Repeating every fight in that d_mn hall just for me to end up getting killed again and again."

His voice showed rage between his sentences. "Did you... do it alone?" I turned my head towards him. My voice sounded weak but filled with concern.

"No, well... I was manipulated in doing so until I realised it."

"Oh, I can relate to that."

"Oh." He looked at me wide-eyed. "Well, how was he at first?" I changed the topic quickly for me to not burst out. "I- uh, well, he was... sweet." His cheekbones were dusted with a bright red blush. I lowered my feet and turned my upper body to face him. I showed him a soft smile, and he returned it by doing the same. "He gave me food, shelter, and removed a curse I've been wanting to be gone ever since I accepted it." His smile grew bigger, and his cheeks became warmer. "You like him, don't you?" His face was like a strawberry the second I said my sentence. "I-" I stopped him with a giggle escaping from my lips. He sighed in defeat and turned front, pulling his knee caps close to his skull and covering his face with his hands. He groaned in embarrassment, and I patted his back to calm him down.

His company had given me joy. I've never felt like this before. His existence was comforting. Seeing him flustered by a person I thought had no heart of a kind soul made me feel more satisfied than dreaming about my parents saying their proud of me. I kept my thoughts as I rubbed soothing circles to his spine. "Would you please not tell anyone about this?" He raised his head to face me. His expression showed a 'please' look before I sighed and nodded. His face showed a second of shock before turning to a little child's reaction when they received candy.

He hugged me tight and let go, letting me catch air for my lungs. But then a thought struck my mind.

". . ."

'You're getting attached again.'

"Are you alright? You look saddend suddenly." I shook my head before letting my thoughts drown my consciousness.

_" Kira? Did I say something wrong? Did I remind you of someone? I-I'm sorry if I did, I didn't mean to upset you just by th-"

_" You did nothing wrong. You're worrying too much." I reassured him, but he doesn't look too convinced by it.

_" I'm just thinking whether I'd accept your 'crushes' offer." I giggled at my sentence. He grew hotter by second, and I just laughed at his flustered reaction.

_" Enough embarrassing me, so, what do you think about it?" A glint of curiosity was obvious in his question. I slowed my laughter until I catched a few breaths.

_" I'm thinking of accepting, but worried about my hands being stained by someone's blood." I sarcasticly said with no emotion.

_" I was named 'Killer' for an obvious reason, but I am not surprised. If you're worrying about killing an innocent soul, I give you my advice that you shouldn't be."
I stared at his void-like eyes, feeling comfort skim through my skin.

_" It may not sound reasonable, but if you get to know the others, you might start appreciating that you live. Nightmare may be cold, but he's sweet in most of the moments when needed. Dust may be a depressed skelington, but he's thoughtful deep within. Horror may be 'horrifying' but is a caring and trustful friend that everyone can rely on. Cross, he's a total memer and does not know how chocolate was made, but is a gentleman and a responsible older brother. Error, he can be much of a jerk, but is a calm, and like, a father figure sometimes."

He playfully giggled at his last few words.

I watched him talk about the others, so...

Happily.

I forced myself to not burst out with tears. I can not believe I was being jealous over a simple thing. But I realised how much I was dreading to have someone by my side. Comfort me through my sobs. Vent out my feelings. Hug me until I reach my satisfaction. Show me love. Give me affection. Make me feel joy.

". . ."

_" I think I made my decision."

He stopped in his laughter. He looked at me with shock and confusion.

_" ... Well, I won't ask why, but I'd love to have a new member join. That is, unless you accept." He stated awkwardly, rubbing his knee caps. I chuckled at his statement.

_" Well, here's a spoiler for you."
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"I see."

I softened my expression with a small smile. "I shall prepare your uniform needed through our missions. As for now, ask Killer to enter my office after dinner for the announcement."

I nodded and bowed before turning around to leave his domain. Before I did so, "Congratulations, Kira. I will be looking forward to your cooperation." He said before standing up from his chair. I turned to face him. "I shall give my efforts in doing so. I thank you for requesting, boss." 

"You are dismissed."