Hunting for a way home - Shalnark x Reader

Chapter 48 - We are, On our way to heaven.

When you woke up beside Shalnark on the beach the next day it was clear the night before changed everything.

There wasn't that false barrier anymore that you could hide behind. It was terrifying yet exhilarating.

Terrifying in the sense that you were fully opening the door to vulnerability but exhilarating in the sense that from the moment he opened his eyes you didn't have to pretend that you didn't want to lean over and kiss him.

The softness that appeared on that morning with every gentle touch.. gentle kiss.. seemed to soothe long hardened edges on your heart.

Even days later you couldn't help but find comfort in kissing him at random moments. Like now... when you were both about to enter the cave Shalnark figured was most likely to contain the treasure you both desired.

When he smiled into the kiss you just knew he'd have something to say about it but you could honestly have cared less. He was just as bad as you were especially with the way he lifted you up to let you wrap your legs around his waist.

Unfortunately when you moaned into the kiss he pulled away with a smirk and teased. "If you keep this up we will never actually get around to stealing the treasure."

"Maybe I already got the treasure I want." You seductively whisper while trailing a finger down his chest but he had at this point lowered you back down to the ground again.

"Is that so? Shame I'm still looking for a little something extra though." The sound of his laughter along with his words had you pulling back a frown forming.

"Wow, that was rude." Brushing off his hands you turned to the cave entrance, set on returning to business.

"Do we really have everything we need to make this exploration successful?"

He nodded as he walked forward, clicking a flashlight on. He did a quick sweep of the cave and you both noted signs of markings on the walls similar to the ones you'd seen on the pirate map.

"We sure do! All we have left to do is explore this cave system for it."

Looking over to Shalnark you took in his determined expression and prepared to head into the cave. A cold feeling washing over you had you looking over a shoulder into the forest behind.

Something didn't feel right but you brushed off the feeling as Shalnark tugged you along inside the save.

Illumi had taken the past few weeks tracking his cousin down between jobs. He didn't take lightly to being mocked and then ignored.

He had weeks to think about what he wanted to do to get even. His eyes flicked over to Hisoka who was sitting happy as could be in the passenger seat of his car.

"Oh Lulu!~ She must have really gone above and beyond to piss you off!" Illumis hands flexed before looking back to the road.

Hisoka apparently wasn't done because moments later he was speaking again.

"You know, I'm very surprised to learn she's still with that spider." Illumi could hear the smile in Hisoka's words. "I can only imagine all the naughty things those two have gotten up too.~"

Illumi shot Hisoka a glance, "Enough Hisoka."

"You're right! She does seem a bit stiff." Illumi rolled his eyes.

The magician only smiled as the assassin parked the car. Both men getting out and getting ready to stalk their prey and come up with a plan once they'd located it.

They'd been making their way through the woods using Zetsu for what must have been miles when they both halted at a sudden noise.

Illumi tilted his head and registered his cousin's bright laugh. It had a ring to it he'd never quite heard before. Looking over to Hisoka he registered a mild surprise in his own expression.