Dazai x reader one shots

The Lumberjack P2

Dazai watches (Y/n) demonstrate wood chopping.
The lumberjack smirks and gives him a show then hands over the axe. "Think you can handle that cutie?"
Dazai puffs out his cheeks in a pout but takes the axe.
It's hefty but he could manage.
The brunette lifts the axe and makes a clean cut on the wood.
"Impressive. I thought for sure you'd fall over when you lifted the axe." (Y/n) teases and laughs.
The sound makes Dazai blush.
"This is nothing. I can do this all day."
"Oh yeah? Then don't be surprised if I put you on chopping duty."
"Fine then."
"Next I'll show you how to use each of the tools and equipment around the grounds."

"Hey (N/n) I'm here. Sorry I'm a bit late. My wife and children decided to dog pile me as I was trying to get out of bed."
(Y/n) laughs and walks over to the new man. "Don't worry about it Henry. I was just showing the newbie how everything works."
"Newbie?" Henry inquires then looks at Dazai. "He's a bit scrawny and...is he a city boy?"
"Yeah, but he's running away."
"A grown man running away huh? Sounds like trouble. You sure about this?"
"He's just a kid. I'm looking after him while he's here. I'm sure after a while he'll be begging to go home."
"Oh I see. I guess I can be nice to him while he's here then."

Dazai frowns from the chopping block. He could tell they were talking about him but no details.
(Y/n) walks over with the stranger and smiles. "Osa this is Henry. He's one of my employees. There are five in total, each working on a different weekday. That means I get Saturday and Sunday to myself."
"Are we really that bad?" Henry mumbles.
"Course not. I love you guys. Once in a while Mickey can be a pain in the ass but it's all in good fun."
"You didn't mention employees yesterday. Do they live nearby?"
"Yeah, just outside the woods. All family men looking for a little more cash."
"It's also great for relieving anger and stress. I will admit my temper can be nasty but I never take it out on my family. That's what the chopping block is for."

Dazai could see by his bulging muscles Henry had been here a while.
Although when (Y/n) said they were all family men he felt a bit better, and less jealous.
Henry looks Dazai up and down. "Ok newbie, just don't give him too much trouble. (N/n) is a good friend."
Dazai nods slowly and looks down at his axe.
"He's fine Henry. No problems, at least not yet. Why don't you get to work here on the block. I'm gonna keep showing Osa the ropes."
"Sounds good to me."
Dazai hands the axe to Henry and rubs his arm.
(Y/n) pats his other arm. "Let's get going."
He nods and follows.

(Y/n) walks and looks down at Dazai. "What's wrong?"
"Nothing," Dazai mumbles.
(Y/n) chuckles quietly. "We need to be open and honest out here. Lay everything to bare cutie."
"What were you two saying about me?"
The older man's smile disappears but he hides it with a laugh.
"We were betting how much you could chop in one day."
Dazai knew he was lying and scoffs. "Whatever you say little mystery." He mumbles and shoves his hands in his pockets.
(Y/n) once again frowns but keeps walking.

They get to the barn with all the tools and (Y/n) explains how to use them all while demonstrating.
Dazai listens but now he felt petty.
The lumberjack notices and crosses his arms.
Dazai looks at a hammer and picks it up. He gently moves his hand up and down.
"Are you paying attention? Because if you don't take this seriously I-"
"I hate people like you," he whispers.
"People like me?"
"Liars. You judged me because I came from the city. You think I can't do anything here. You and Henry weren't betting how much wood I could chop."
"You're right. I told him you would eventually beg me to leave because you couldn't handle the hard labor. I wouldn't be surprised if you slipped out in the middle of the night instead. You probably only stayed because you think I'm sexy and might get in my pants."

Dazai clenches his fists as tears well in his eyes. "Do you want to know why I ran away? Why I escaped to the woods? Because clearly you don't get news from the city."
"A coward with his tail between his legs?"
"Because everyday of my life I wanted to die and yet I fought and struggled to live. When I was 14 I joined the Port Mafia and feared for my life. Danger and death were around every corner. I killed people and I lost my best friend, my reason to live. I left the mafia for the Armed Detective Agency. There everyone relied on my ability to protect them and my brain to solve all their problems. I had to keep killing people while also saving others. My desire to die was overwhelming but no matter how hard I tried I couldn't. Finally something snapped. I didn't want to kill, or save or be relied on. I want to live for myself. I want to find love and be happy for once. I couldn't even tell you what happiness is. Anyone else could give you an example or definition but not me."

(Y/n) listens, shocked when he sees the tears streaming down the man's face.
Dazai wipes his face with his sleeves. "I know I don't deserve anything good, even if Oda said I do. But my one selfish request is to...I just want...I wanna be happy dammit. Is that too much? Is it too much to ask to stay here and chop wood or saw down a tree?"
(Y/n) rubs the back of his neck, now feeling guilty. "Osa I'm sorry."
"If you want me to leave then I will. I'll grab my shit and go." He sniffles and clenches his fists again.
The (h/c) sighs and shakes his head. "You can stay Osa. You're my responsibility now."
"Responsibility huh? Not your problem? Your creep? After all...you think I just want to get in your pants."
"Look I'm sorry. You made it abundantly clear that you like me."
"You're sexy, that's an obvious fact. And just because I do want to get with you doesn't mean it's the only reason I'm here. I told you I wanted to be here, to start a new life."

(Y/n) bites the inside of his check but nods. "You're right and I'm sorry. You're not half bad yourself and it is kinda cute to see you flustered."
Dazai looks away. "But it's not like you wanna get with me too. I'm just an annoyance to you."
"Do I wanna fuck you? Hmmmm. Maybe I would. You're such a tiny little thing compared to me. I could definitely leave marks and break you."
Dazai blushes and looks at him. "What?"
(Y/n) looks down at the ex-agent and smirks. "Maybe if you ask real nicely I would agree."
The brunette puffs out his cheek in a pout. "I ain't gonna beg you for anything."
"Fine then. I'm going back to work as normal."
Dazai frowns and looks away. He follows though and continues to learn about how everything works.