Even Assassins Can Love (Shenhua x Male Reader)

Chapter 9: Another Rematch

You were standing in the middle of a massacre watching a wounded man try to crawl away.

"A former friend of mine said that this world is full of wolves and it's kill or be killed. And they are undoubtedly right," you said to the man, "But I don't desire to take everything all at once. What good would come of that?"

The man pulled a gun out, but you shot him before he pulled the trigger. Shenhua appeared as she swung her blades to throw the blood off them.

Shenhua: "Normally, I like killing, but I shit show too messy. It not fail, but not clean either. Looks like Sawyer is going to have a lot to clean up. Better we make it secret between us."

"Yeah, but I'm going to need to wash my clothes. See you later, Shenhua."

You left and headed back to Neon HQ, where you went to the bathroom to take off your bloody suit and put a new one on. Afterwards, you took off your mask to clean it. It took some effort, but the blood is eventually removed from it.

Putting the mask back on, you went to your desk and saw the other Neons coming in.

"Hey guys," you said to them. "I was wondering where you all were."

Red: "We all had a few contracts to take care of."

"So did I. Shall I get the drinks?"

Yellow: "Heck yes!"

You brought out some drinks, and everyone enjoyed them. You then saw an envelope slip under the door and checked it out while everyone played pool.

You saw that the letter is from Shenhua, asking you if you're up for a "date" later at night. You hid it in your suit before going back to the others and played your music as everyone continued having fun.

Pink: "This kinda reminds me of the time Yellow tried to play the guitar."

Everyone laughed at the memory as Yellow rolled his eyes.

Yellow: "I got intoxicated because I didn't know someone dropped their freaking flask in the punch. Stop bringing that up!"

"Okay, okay guys, let's take it easy on Yellow."

Hours passed, and soon enough, the Neons went back to their apartments. You locked up HQ and went to find Shenhua, ending up on the roof of Yellow Flag. You continued walking and noticed Shenhua standing next to a fan vent.

"I didn't expect to find you at this place," you said to her. "I was just trying to get a better view of where you might be."

Shenhua: "You not wrong, but Revy needed talk with me and here I am. Kinda wondered if you'd come here."

"Well, here I am. So, whatcha want to do?"

Shenhua: "Why don't we have another match? I know a place."

"Sure thing."

You followed Shenhua to an abandoned area at the docks. You pulled out pistols with built-in silencers.

"Your move, Shenhua."

She pulled out her daggers and charged at you, but you avoided the blades and the fight began. You ran through the area and pulled out the dagger that Shenhua gave you, locking blades with her and breaking off before fighting her with it.

You fired some bullets and she dodged them before slashing at you, and you made sure to avoid most of them, blocking the rest. You fired again and she attempted to corner you.

During your attempt to strike each other, you ended up knocking your blades out of your hands. You threw a punch at each other and felt the impact, causing you and her to fall onto the ground.

You and Shenhua stayed silent for a minute and then laughed as you got up.

"Tie?"

Shenhua: "I guess."

You picked up your weapons and Shenhua kissed you. The sun began to rise and you left before anyone found either of you.