An Assassin's Love Story

Chapter 8

Lubbock's POV: 

"Boss, we're back!" I cooed, throwing open the door and raising my arms in the air. I readied myself for the cheers and warm welcome, but all was silent. 

"Huh?" "Where is everyone?" 

"Have you always been such an attention seeking whore?" Y/N huffed, shoving my arm out of the way. 

I pouted. "Hey, why so mean?" 

She scoffed, "Because I hate you". 

"I beg to differ". "Do you mind staying with me tonight. I'm still a little bit scared", I threw the girl's words back at her, imitating her voice in a mocking manner. Her face flushed red and her eyes widened in embarrassment. "I- I did not say that!"

"Um, yeah you did". "Oooo Lubbock, I'm so scared. Please stay with me. I want to cuddle up to you until I fall asleep. Mmm you're so manly and strong. I love you and your masculine body". I closed my eyes, hugging my body. Opening one eye, I gauged the girl's reaction. 

"Hah,  now you're really living in your own delusion cause there is no way in a million years I'd ever say that nauseating shit to you". "You just caught me in a mere moment of weakness the other night, that's all". 

Smirking, I pat her head, "Right. I guess I'll believe you for now. But trust me Y/N, there will come a day where you will inevitably fall in love with me". 

"Hah, in your dreams. I still hate you, you know?" 

"Yeah, I know". 

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Y/N's POV: 

"Nice job you two". "You successfully killed your target and managed to rescue the girls. I'd like to let you know that all of those you saved have been rehabilitated". 

"Good. I was worried that they'd find it difficult integrating  back into society, considering that they've lived most of their lives in captivity". "I can rest easy now". 

My eyes flicked towards the green haired boy, my face softening at the pure expression on his features. 

"What about you Y/N? Are you okay?" "Lubbock filled me in on all the details". 

"Yes. I'm okay now". "Thank you". 

"That's good to hear". "Now, as for your next jobs, Y/N you'll be accompanying Mine and Sheele. Once dismissed, Sheele will give you the run down. And as for you Lubbock, I have assigned both you and Tatsumi to perform menial tasks for the townspeople. Things like cleaning stalls and carrying inventory for some of the elderly store owners". 

"Ugh that sounds so boring though. Come on boss, can't I just tag along with Y/N? I promise I won't get in the way". The boy snaked his arm around mine. "Pretty please". 

"No matter how much you pout, I'm not going to change my mind". 

"You heard the boss Lubbock. Have fun with your chores now", I mocked, ruffling his hair. 

The boy angrily fixed his hair, his cheeks dusted with a light pink tinge. 

"Whatever". 

"You get the gist right?" 

I nodded, slipping my foot into the knee- high leather boot. I pulled the zipper up and slid my dagger into the sheath on my thigh. 

"I'm ready to go", readjusting my jacket, I turned towards the two girls. 

"Let's do this then". 

The three of us made our way towards the imperial gates. Our task was merely a stake out mission. We were to remain hidden and keep our eyes on the gates to gauge whether the royal family was receiving an unsavoury or suspicious visitors. This mission was initially assigned to Mine and Sheele. I was just along for the ride. Najenda was adamant that I get hands on experience with every member of Night Raid- to learn about the ins and outs of the organisation.