Detective Detective (Shikanoin Heizou x FemReader)

Chapter 1 Act III

You stood by the seashore of Watatsumi Island, feeling the evening breeze through your skin and the sand on your toes. You slowly walked closer to the sea to have at least your feet touch the water.

You had just snuck out from the inn that the general had provided for you and Itto to stay in for a while, and so now you are quietly enjoying the serene evening view of the island without any disturbance. It's not everyday you get to come here and let yourself have fun.

"Maybe I should try to invite Heizou to come with me here next time... I'm sure he would love the view here.." You muttered to yourself while you gazed up at the sky.

"Hmm.. Yes, I would definitely love to come over and watch the view with you, y/n~"

"-!?" You turned around to see a familiar redheaded figure standing right behind you as you came face to face with those alluring pair of Olive eyes with your e/c ones. You instantly felt your blood rushing quickly to your face. "H-Heizou!?—"

The detective suddenly leaned close to immediately cover your mouth with one hand and his other hand used as a support for your back to prevent you from falling down. "Shhh" He hushed you while he slowly removed his hand from your mouth as soon as he was sure that you wouldn't make a sound.

"You might cause unwanted attention if you suddenly raise your voice, y/n~" He whispered in your ear, making you flustered even more.

"Wh- what are you doing here...? I thought you were.." You whispered as you slowly trailed off from your question, expecting that he would figure out what you were about to say.

"I came here to see you, of course~"

You were dumbfounded and you couldn't respond to him.

"Hey, n/n..?"

"n/n??"

"y/n!???"

You opened your eyes and the first thing you saw was a pair of fiery-red eyes, looking at you in full concern.

"... Huh..?" You realized that everything you had seen a moment ago was all just a dream.

"Oh, thank goodness! For a minute there, I thought you might never wake up! Your face is completely red so I thought you got sick or something... But are you alright though??" Itto took a deep breath of relief for a moment before he tried to double check on your well-being, then you just slowly sat up from your futon, assuring him that you're alright.

"I'm alright.. Don't worry.." You turned your head to look at the window as you could already see the sunlight passing through.

By the the time you and Itto finished eating breakfast, you both got out of the inn, he stretched up his arms as he bathes himself under the sunlight.

"So, n/n my pal, what are we planning to do today?" He turned to look at you.

"I'll be continuing my investigation outside the village, there's a couple of places I need to personally investigate" You took out your notepad from your bag.

"Wait, hold on- I and not We?? What happened to sticking together?? Don't tell me you're planning on going by yourself!"

"I don't think you'll be able to withstand the boredom.." You sweatdropped as you tried to explain. "Besides, this investigation might take longer than yesterday so I'm concerned that you won't be able to handle it"

"Hah, you underestimate me, my compadre. Besides, having an extra hand helping you out will make things easier for your job and who knows what kind of dangers might be out there, you need someone strong as me to protect you after all. Am I right or am I right??" He slicked back his hair in confidence as you could only let out a chuckle.