I Hate You (Heizou x fem!reader)

A Friend

Yuki's POV

As I was getting groceries, I heard yelling. It was faint, however, but I've always had a stronger sense of hearing as a child. What I saw was horrible, though. I knew Kazuha didn't mean what he said. He was hurt, but when I saw (Y/n) shivering in the rain crying, I had to go help. Kazuha loves her like a sister. I didn't want to intervene in their argument because it wasn't my place to intervene. She was sobbing, shaking in the rain. I couldn't just leave her there. I had to help her. I smiled and put my umbrella over her head, and we spoke for a bit.

While I drove (Y/n) home, I noticed her sniffling and shivering.

'You can take my jacket if you'd like. You look pretty cold. Do you want me to make the heater stronger?'

(Y/n) looked miserable. I could tell there was a much darker and pained situation going on in her life right now. The way she was crying in the rain...she looked completely alone.

'Thank you, Yuki...but why are you helping me. Shouldn't you despise me like he does?'

I sighed while driving. I didn't even know my relationship with Kazuha at this point. Were we co-workers? Were we friends? Were we more? When he found the pictures of Tomo, he was overjoyed. He literally spun me around in happiness and...and kissed me. I blushed a bit.

'Things are complicated when it comes to things like these, but I want to help you because you needed a person to lean on. Sure, Kazu's mad, but...you. You look like you need someone right now.'

She let out a humorless chuckle.

'I guess it's easy to notice when you're so pathetic.'

She was hurting so much. I looked at her. Kazuha often told me stories about their adventures together. His eyes would always brighten at those memories. I couldn't help but smile when he'd tell me about their little adventures.

'You're not pathetic (Y/n).' I said calmly

'Well, I feel like it she said

Once we reached her house, she stood staring at the door.

'I don't want to be alone.' I heard her barely whisper. 'I don't even want to go home.'

'Are you...ok?' I asked, a bit concerned

'Yuki I...I just wanted to ask if you're free tonight.'

I looked at her, a bit confused.

'O-Oh, yes, I am.'

'I-I don't want to be a burden, but...I don't think I can go home yet.'

'You can come over to my place if you'd like.' I proposed

(Y/n)'s POV

I looked at my apartment. It didn't feel like home...at least not anymore. It looked dull and sad. I messed up. I messed up big time. I lost my partner. Now I've lost my best friend. I can't be here right now...alone.

I nodded at Yuki's suggestion. I was grateful that she brought it up. I was too nervous to ask her myself. I took a duffel bag full of clothes to change into. We drove to Yuki's house. It was a cozy place. Nice and friendly. It felt warm and welcoming. I was snapped out of my thoughts by a soft meow. My eyes widened at the sight of a white cat with blue eyes. The cat was lazing on Yuki's couch.

'O-Oh, I hope you don't mind cats. This is Snowy.' Yuki said, 'She can be a bit...grumpy at times.'

Snowy meowed at her innocently while Yuki glared at her. Snowy came to me and gently tapped my shoes.

'Snowy! Be nice!'

I chuckled a bit as Snowy rubbed herself against me, purring. I smiled. She was just like Tama. Snowy kept meowing loudly, staring at Yuki. Yuki rolled her eyes, sighing.

'I know, I know! Be patient!' she said as she filled Snowy's bowl with cat food.

'She sure is demanding,' I joked, and Yuki giggled a bit

'She sure is. (Y/n) I can show you where the bathroom is if you want to take a shower.'

'Oh yes, please.' I said gratefully

Yuki showed me the bathroom. Once I was in the shower, I got a chance to contemplate everything that happened. I guess you never know how good something is until it's gone. I took Heizou's company for granted. I took Kazuha's trust for granted. I took everything for granted. I walked out of the shower in a warm set of clothes. Yuki smiled with a cup of hot chocolate in her hands. Snowy immediately hopped onto my lap and made herself at home. I smiled at the cat, petting her fur gently.

'You must be feeling cold still. So here.' she said, smiling and giving me the cup.

'Thank you, Yuki...for everything.'

'Happy to help. So how are you feeling?' she asked, sitting across from me with a smile.'

'Like I fucked up.' I said, letting out a humorless laugh. 'I can't seem to do anything right lately. First, I blew up at my partner, and now I lost him, and today? I lost my best friend. The guy who I've known my whole life. I hurt him. I hurt him, and it's all my fault.'

'Your partner? Do you mean Heizou?'

I nodded.

'Y'know, it's strange...all this time, I thought I hated Heizou. I thought I'd never ever want him around, but now that he's gone? I feel like a part of me is missing. I feel empty inside.'

Yuki sighed, giving me a sympathetic smile.

'I'm sure it wasn't completely your fault.'

'No, Yuki...it was my fault. I yelled at him. I called him a liar and a hypocrite while being one myself. He lied to me the way I lied to Kazu. I was just so mad that I said things I wish I never did. Today I felt Heizou's pain. I felt what he felt that night...and it is eating me inside.'

Yuki nodded, hearing me out.

'You know what the worst part is? I've lost every single person who was important to me. First, I lost Tomo...then Heizou, and now Kazuha. Kazuha hates me now, and it's all my fault.'

'Kazu doesn't hate you (Y/n). He loves you like a sister. Sure, he's hurt right now, but I can tell...he can never hate you. When we worked together, he'd go on and on about your little adventures as kids. His eyes would light up like stars.' she said with a warm smile

'You're in love with him, aren't you?' I asked with a small chuckle as her eyes widened

'H-How did you?' she asked, blushing

'I'm a detective, Yuki. I can read people.'

She sighed

'I guess you caught me there.'

'Y'know what...Kazu would be really lucky to have a girl like you.' I said, smiling, 'You're a really good person.'

She smiled.

'Thank you (Y/n).'

'But why did you help me? I mean, if you were in love with Kazuha, then why would you side and help the person who he hates.'

'Sure, I'm in love with Kazuha...but I will never let that come in the way of doing what's right. I'm not picking sides, but (Y/n)...I helped you because you deserve it. I'm not trying to impress Kazuha by helping you. I can't even fathom the pain you're in right now. I really admire you and your dedication. If I was in your shoes, I would've let my feelings get the best of me a long time ago...but you? You put your work before those emotions. You work so hard, so you deserve a shoulder to lean on. You don't deserve to be left in the rain alone.'

My eyes widened. Yuki's smile was genuine. I've been a profiler before. I could tell she had no ulterior motive. She was a genuinely nice person. She genuinely wanted to help me.