Thanks For Protecting Me . . .

Chapter Twenty-Three

(I'm considering writing smut. I'm just crap at it so idk how it will go)

Umeji POV

As we walked inside Shins house, his parents said hello and let us go upstairs. Once we entered his bedroom I saw the familiar light lavender color on his walls and immediately felt calm. It was such a relief to be here today, I don't know why but it felt really special.

"So, I'm still caught on about that broken leg thing. What happened? I'll believe you." I asked in a serious voice.

"Oh, well ya know fun girl? She kinda decided to break my legs, then heal them once Ayano came to my rescue."

"WHAT?! Oh where is this ghosty bitch I'll kick her ass!"

"No no! You can't even see her! You would be throwing aimless hits, and that's not very smart."

"Ugh... Fiiiiine" I complain. Then Shin grabs me and cuddles me.

"There there, you little over protective dog!"

I am stunned, what did he just call me?

"What? I'm not a dog!"

"Well you sure act like one very loyal puppers"

I scoff, but I let him hug and cuddle me. My cheeks flush a bright red as I feel him rest his chin on my shoulder. I wrap my arms around him, returning the favor and affection he was giving me. He sighs and nuzzles into my neck, which makes me more flustered. I don't bother saying anything though. My grip on him tightens, I don't know why but right now I fear losing him. He is so precious and perfect in my eyes, even his features that make him human are perfect to me. Everything about this boy warms my heart with great happiness! To his blueish wavy hair that now goes down to his chin, his eyes that sparkle with delight everytime he sees me, it's all so perfect and I don't want to lose him! He is my everything, I would do anything for this boy! He makes me feel so special and loved, even when I'm at my worst I can just think of him and all my problems go away. It's like he just sweeps all my problems away with a magical broom that seals why all my fickle insecurities. I grab his face, his skin soft on my fingers.

"You are so adorable you know that?" I sigh, it just feels so perfect to have him here with me. I see his cheeks dust with a soft pink.

"Aww! Really?" Shin, looks up at me and he kisses my cheek. Making my face feel hot and red, like I'm going to melt right here in his arms. I guess Shin can tell cause I hear him giggling. He then goes back to resting his head in the crook of my neck. I pick him up, just to shock and tease him.

"Hey! P-Put me down!" He giggles, he holds onto my shoulders for support and looks down at me. "You are such a tease.."

I hear him giggle and I laugh as well, I look up into those eyes. Their color reminding me of a galaxy far away, I quickly get lost in them. Shin blushes a little when he notices me staring and starts hitting my shoulders softly in protest.

"Put me down!" He laughs, I put him down, obeying his wishes. I still keep a very nice and firm grip on him, still afraid I'll lose him. People always say that this feeling is a sign you love him, then why does it feel so... Heart wretching? Just the thought of losing him brings tears to my eyes, a sign of love they say. They always say "if you haven't cried in the name of love then you haven't felt it!" But, I don't want to cry in the name of love! Love is supposed to make you feel all gushy in the inside right? It's not supposed to make you cry. I rest my head on the top of Shins head and before I realize it, Shin points out that I'm crying.

"Hey... Are you alright?" He whispers as he feels my tears land on his head.

"Just... The thought of losing you makes me so sad... I just..." I sniff, why was I getting so emotional over a thought? Shin hugs me tighter and rubs my back rythimatically.

"It's okay, you won't lose me. Ever. Even if I die I will still be with you, guarding you from great evil, ok?" His voice is honey as it drips in my ears. It's sweet and thick, I can tell he's trying to reassure me, and I appreciate it. I hug him tighter as I sob into his shoulder, not wanting to ruin his hair. My grip on him tightens even more, still afraid I will lose him.

"Okay..." I say through choked sobs. Shin hugs me tighter and speaks to me.

"Look... I won't be lost, I won't die. I want to solve this mystery with you, my love" Shin whispers into my ear. I hug him more and more, until I get a notification. I check my phone and realize it's the lime headed bully. She posted something so I click on it... I can't believe my eyes... Her and Museme are posting on a hate blog about Shin. They are calling him... Slurs?! I put my phone on mute and I look at Shin.

"What was it?" Shin asks with a sparkle of curiosity in his eyes.

"It was my mom, she just told me she is getting some more food." I quickly make up a lie to shield Shin away from these godforsaken bullies. Well, her and Museme that is. I chuckle and hug Shin more, my crying slowly comes to a hault. Shin sighs and hugs me more once he feels I've stopped crying.

"I'm not going anywhere Umeji... Trust me" Shin whispers to me, as well as compliments and such, which makes my heart flutter. Then I hear his door creak open, it's his parents.