Beside You || Mifune x Reader

Chapter 6 REWRITTEN

My eyes dart open. In instant panic I sit up, frantically looking around. What time is it? I slept in way too late. Ugh, Angela is probably hyperactive after waiting for me to get up. I need to get up and get ready so I can make sure she is studying and practicing magic.

My rushed thoughts calm down as I look down and see what I am wearing. The sight of my clothes dirty and roughed up from the storm last night bring back all the memories. It must have been very late by the time I got back. No wonder I slept in so late. After a rather eventful night, I was completely exhausted. From the fight with Mifune – which makes a pang of guilt ripple through my chest – to being in the tent with Mike, and all that occurred when I got back. It drained me of all energy. Even now, I feel sluggish and debate falling back into bed.

In the haze of my mind one memory does pass faintly through my mind. A brief image in the dark of night where I can see the shadow of Mifune as he lays next to me, arms wrapped protectively around me. It is only a flicker, as I remember falling back asleep quickly. He must have stayed with me for a bit. After... he kissed me.

My fingers touch my lips as I replay his kiss in my head. It was so soft and gentle. And warm. So wonderfully warm. Warm from both the heat of him that soothed my cold body and the care I could feel radiate off him. And I crave for him to do it again. I can still feel his hands on my body. His embrace made me feel safe. A kind of safety that I never knew before, something I do not think could be provided from anyone else.

I stand, needing to get out of these clothes and wash up so I may look half decent. While Mifune would have everything handled with Angela, I figured I should go lend a hand. Besides, we do need to have a conversation. About what exactly, I am not sure. Do I need to address what happened between us? We both know what happened. Is this something that I should leave and see what happens? Damn my inexperience, I have no idea how to handle something like this. If last night taught me anything, it is that I have no idea what to do when it comes to liking someone. Which I guess I do like Mifune. And I never knew it, but he had always caught my eye. Everything just seemed so easy with him. It was natural to go to him and open up to him. It never occurred to me that it was because I liked him in that way. Let alone that he could even think about me in that way. It always seemed like I was just someone that helped him out.

My thoughts keep me busy and occupied as I get dressed and wander through the halls. The windows let in bright sunshine that warm the place. It is refreshing after so long with gloomy weather. And as I get closer and closer to the front door I can hear the cheerful noises of Angela practicing her magic get louder and louder.

The rays of sun grace my skin as I step into the outside world. Instantly, I know that today will be better. I feel calm, unlike I have been feeling the past few days. It was hard to recognize during the time but the whole ordeal was so stressful. I had to try and make everything seem normal while also constantly trying to figure out if Mike liked me or not and how I could get him to like me. While it was a good thing that I could learn from, I wish I did not have to learn the hard way.

The sight in front of me is a comfortable normal. Angela practices her magic in the open space out front while Mifune is nearby keeping everything safe. It never gets old. Being around these two has given me a lot of peace.

I walk up to Mifune, who stands off to the side in the shade. He keeps his eyes on Angela, so I do the same. Together, we watch as she casts her magic, trying to conceal herself and camouflage to her surroundings. It almost works, making her one arm go translucent, almost completely transparent. The silence around us is buzzing with tension and questions. I have no idea where to start, but I guess an apology would not hurt.

"I'm sorry for everything I said. Turns out you were right."

"We both said things we regret. I apologize as well."

"Yeah, but you didn't go and do something stupid like I did afterwards."

Silence falls between us. As usual whenever I need to admit something to him he lets me have my space to talk. And as usual it is because he knows me well. He shows it well too. It is in the simple, often unnoticed ways.

"That guy ended up only trying to use me for his own benefit. But at least I was able to use my magic and get out before I did anything I would regret."

"You actually used your magic?"

"Yeah, I felt like I needed to use it. So I did."

"It's a powerful gift. You should use it more. Train yourself to be stronger, so you can protect yourself and others. It is a dangerous place out there, but I know you have what it takes to rise above it all."

Mifune's hand slips into mine. I glimpse down at it and watch as his fingers intertwine between mine. It naturally draws me in, making me take a step closer in. He lets the straw held between those tantalizing lips drop and fall.

"I owe you an apology on one other thing, too." I take a deep breath in. Am I really about to admit to using my magic on him? It seems like I am breaking an unspoked oath by doing so. But I do not know how I would bring up what else I want to know otherwise. "I used my magic one other time last night. I understand it is an invasion of your privacy so I will refrain from doing it again."

Using our hands locked together, Mifune twirls me around to face him. As he stares at me, his other hand reaches around my waist to pull me into him. Flashbacks of last night appear before my eyes. That craving surfaces and I deeply hope this goes the way I think it will.

"I know, I could feel it. Use it again," he commands me. I give him a quizzical look. But he only nods. "Use your magic on me again."

His last urge pushes me to obey. Same as last night the magic channels into my hands. They reach into Mifune, and almost like a whisper directly in my mind, body, and soul I can feel his emotions. They feel like they are my own, though I know that is not the case. Something about this magic connection is more stable and secure than any other I have experienced. It almost seems like Mifune's soul is offering his emotions to me.

What I identify first is the calm sensation of happiness, then the anxiety that somehow manages to coexist with it, and finally one other large emotion that I can barely identify. It is familiar. And it brings a similar emotion up in me. It speaks to me in a whisper as it tells me its name. Once I realize, I sever the magic connection and exit my trance.

Mifune drops my hand to gently place his fingers under my chin. He draws my face in slowly towards his. My arms wrap around his waist quickly as my heartbeat leaps up in anticipation. Not wanting to waste any time, I close the gap between us. The moment our lips touch I feel the electricity in the air. It brings my heart and soul to life. Unlike last night, it does not remain soft and slow. Mifune deepens it, bringing us closer together. His hand moves from my chin to grasp the back of my head and I cannot help but cling to his shirt. After a few seconds, his kiss softens again for a brief moment. When we part, I instantly want him to do it again. And like he read my mind, he leaves one last small peck before releasing me.

I stand there stunned for a second. Out of all the revelations in the past 24 hours, this has to be the best one. Now I know, beyond any doubt, that Mifune loves me. And I love him too.

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Thank for reading my updated and rewritten story of Beside You. I appreciate all ya'll! Hope you have a great day/night! :)

also, y'all want a Mifune POV? Or maybe some spice? Both is an option too...