»Looking Out for You« Shinkami

Sad confession turned to my promises

A/N So sorry for the delay! I had BAD writers block, but I hope this chapter gets you all excited for the next chapter!

Hitoshi was no stranger when it came to staying up. If someone looked at him, they'd know just that. 

With eyebags dark and hanging heavy under his eyes it's quite obvious. If anyone stated otherwise, they might end up being accused of being blind.

Now, as guardian angel, you're required to have at least one hour of sleep, and even then, Hitoshi couldn't complete that requirement. Now, Hitoshi could actually sleep for longer, as if he were human, though still, he couldn't meet the goal of a good night's rest.

Even on days when he trained, he didn't sleep all night. He only fell asleep quickly just to wake up in the middle of the night, wide awake though his eyes and body were exhausted.

Lately, he's used his time to good use by making Denki lunches. 

He never deemed himself as some sort of chef, but he did feel satisfied with the lunch's he prepared. 

He was just making soup. A few vegetables and a little bit of meat for just one person wouldn't be missed as he cut them up, cooked them, and threw them in one small pot adding broth. It was simple enough and kept his hands and mind busy.

There were certain things Hitoshi did that felt like a habit that had been forgotten. He's learned to just simply ignore it. It wasn't that big compared to other things that has and hasn't happened but could. Besides, he's been content with experimenting with flavors.

It was weird, what was going on with him. There were times where he'd look in the mirror, stare at his reflection and look straight at his own eyes as if would crack some kind of code that couldn't quite be tracked.

Even Denki had questions that Hitoshi couldn't answer. Why he needed food and more sleep all the sudden, or why he suddenly had felt weak. It was all a mystery and Hitoshi could really do was assume it was Lois.

Sighing, he stirred the soup. He knew doing this is the dorms kitchen could be risky if someone decided to get water or get up early in the morning, but Hitoshi liked being part of Denki's joy. Not from just their conversations, but making something that would not only put a smile on the blond's face, but be something he needed.

"Hey there hot stuff."

Hitoshi flinched, jumping in surprise as he quickly turned to see Denki. He had a smug expression as he rested his chin on his palm. Hitoshi felt his face grow warm when he realized Denki's words were aimed toward him. Who else would it be for?

"What?" Hitoshi furrows his brows, as if he were confused on why Denki had called him that. 

Denki laughed, and it wasn't just a normal laugh. It was one of those laughs where he smiled big and brightly, where you could see his smile lines and see the amusement or joy in his eyes. A genuine laugh. A laugh Hitoshi could never miss. A laugh that kept his heart fluttering.

"You look like I just spoke in a different language." Denki stated, his own heart beating a little faster than its normal pace, and it wasn't just from laughing.

Hitoshi shook his head, rolling his eyes as he a small smile appeared on his lips as he turned around so his back faced the other. 

"So, this is when you make those good lunches." Denki started. Who knows why he was awake. "You do it before anyone's awake." Hitoshi wasn't sure why Denki felt some sort of need to state the obvious at times, but it filled the silence of the mostly quiet kitchen so he didn't complain or mention it.