Was it always the Truth?

Chapter 10

Both of them were getting closer to the station yet they were a few blocks away.
At this moment the sun was slightly lowering as the clouds hovered in the sky, it was a calm day for the most part- other then all the requests, and jobs the agency was getting.

Ranpo felt his legs start to hurt, he has been walking much more today then usual, he kept on blinking his eyes in hope of getting rid of the tired feeling he currently had.
"Ranpo-?" Poe questions as he turned his head to look at the other.
"M-HaaUhm" Ranpo placed his hand over his mouth to cover up the yawn.
"Sorry. .  I'm just feeling tired and my legsssS" Ranpo complained with a slight pout, still able to keep up with the poet.

"Would you uh- like me to c- uh carry you?" Poe asked practically hugging himself as a slight red hue covered some parts of his face.

"Is that a question or an offering?" Ranpo grinned, walking beside poe as he tilted his head to look the man in his eyes.
"Uhm- well i uh suppose..?" Poe turned his head to face the other way, to not make eye contact with the detective.

"Hmmm, alright! That would help-" Ranpo got more excited, i mean who wouldn't be if your so called 'Crush' asked to carry you?

Poe placed karl on his head, hoping for his fluffy friend to stay balanced,
He lowered himself so Ranpo could hop onto his back.
Ranpo got on with a slight huff, wrapping his legs round Poe's waist, and hugging his shoulders.
The raccoon lost balance from the sudden movement, he quickly jumped onto Ranpo's shoulder, deciding to rest there for the time being.

Poe continued to walk with the detective on his back, he smiled to himself.

Ranpo still felt slightly tired, he rested his chin on the others shoulder, proceeding to move one hand onto Poe's hair, moving his fingers around his roots and through the hair, he smiled himself as he felt his eyes growing heavier by the minute.
Poe's face flushed a bright red, holding an awkward smile as he felt flustered, he didn't dislike the feeling, it just had surprised him.
He decided to let him be as he continued to make his way to the station, he was only a block away at this point.

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As poe made it to the station, he noticed that both his friend and his pet were asleep, he didn't want to wake them up yet, so he decided to just wait for the train with them still on his back.

He made it to the receptionist, he ordered a ticket for 2 people, he had took this train multiple times so the staff know him and Karl.
He gave a quick nod with a smile before walked off towards the train, the train is supposed to arrive in about 5 minutes.

Once the train had arrived he decided to walk into the train, only then realizing he had to remove Ranpo from his back, he didn't necessarily want to.
He carefully turned around to lower Ranpo onto the seat, unwrapping the detectives arms from himself.
He finally got him to sit still as he sat next to Ranpo, the raccoon had jumped onto Ranpo's lap before laying down again.

Ranpo's head kept falling to the side slowly, eventually reaching Poe's shoulder, Causing the poet to flinch slightly.
Poe looked at the Sleeping ranpo on his shoulder, a blush making way onto his face as he wrapped an arm around him, he glanced off to the side, not knowing what to do.
The funny feeling in his stomache was definitely there, he smiled.

He moved his arm to wrap around the detectives waist, making sure that he's stable enough to rest.

He must've been tired, I wouldn't blame him- he had to deal with another difficult job earlier that day, I'd also be tired if that was me.
I do usually stay up late, and well write- but i guess I don't often go out unless necessary.

Poe thought to himself, turning his head to look outside, moving his free hand to pet the raccoon slowly, trying not to startle him.

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Ranpo leaned in more while letting out a yawn, blinking a few times as he glances up, seeing that the one and only Poe was holding him.

Does this count as well, cuddling? Ranpo thought, quickly dismissing the thought as he stared into Poe's eyes.
It seems that the poet turned his head by the movements, now staring into Ranpo's eyes.
"S-something wrong?.." Poe questioned, raising an eyebrow and glancing at him with a worried glance.

"Mmmm, Nope." Ranpo spoke, making sure to emphasize the 'p'.
He turned his head back to face the front before leaning it back down on the taller' shoulder, closing his eyes and letting out a content sigh.

"This feels nice, " he spoke bluntly with a grin.
"What does?-" Poe questioned, quickly clearing his throat as he quirked up his eyebrow.

"Hmmm, your arm around me. . What do they call it again?" Ranpo continued to speak, placing his index finger on his chin, mimicking the ever so popular 'thinking' pose.

"Uh- i, well.." Poe could feel the heat rise to his cheeks, he turned his head to face the other direction, not being able to stare at the other.

"Ah i got it!" Ranpo exclaimed, raising his finger slightly as he beamed up,,
"Cuddling!" He spoke ever so louder, wrapping both arms around the tallers waist, and hugging him from the side, while resting his cheek on his shoulder.

"Ah. . Right, " he cleared his throat, "that. . is indeed, comfortable..?" Poe spoke in a very quiet voice, trying not to stutter as much as he usually does.
He held the detective tighter, continuing to face the other direction.

"Hmm? You're agreeing with me?" Ranpo turned his head to look at the poet, his grin was very visible as it basically reached both ears.
"D-don't i do that often..?" Poe replied, a quiet stutter escaping at the start.
He stole a quick glance but immediately regretted it as he met the detectives eyes.

"Hmm, i suppose. . " Ranpo continued to stare at Poe, his grin turning more into a smile.
He continued to stare into his eyes, leaning his head more into his shoulder.

The raccoon looked up to them with a all to well knowing look.
he curled up in a ball position, getting the warmth he enjoyed from the two.

Poe cleared his throat quietly before glancing at the window, trying to stare anywhere but the detectives eyes.
Ranpo let out a quiet chuckle while closing his eyes, enjoying the intimate moment between them.