"In the darkness of your eyes" | ☆Soukoku Fanfiction☆ | BSD |

Ch.9

Dazai watched Chuuya with a satisfied smile. The transformation was complete. He had shaped Chuuya in his image, and now the world would be theirs. With a gentle gesture, he stroked Chuuya's forehead and then leaned down to place a sweet, almost paternal kiss on it. "Now rest, Chuuya," he whispered, his voice velvety, "you need to regain your strength."

Chuuya, feeling completely safe in Dazai's arms, smiled softly. "I love you," he murmured with a tenderness that came naturally to him, as if those words were the most obvious thing in the world. It was a pure declaration, free of reservations, that drew another smile to Dazai's lips.

"I love you too, Chuuya," Dazai replied, his voice filled with affection, though his thoughts were far more complex than his tone revealed.

As Chuuya drifted into sleep, his eyelids heavy, Dazai began to hum a soft lullaby, the deep and hypnotic sound lulling Chuuya into a peaceful rest. Chuuya's body fully relaxed, and soon he fell into a deep and serene slumber.

Dazai stayed still for a few moments, watching Chuuya's peaceful face. Slowly, he rose from the bed, careful not to wake him. Once on his feet, he allowed himself a moment of pure euphoria. His laughter bubbled up, starting as a whisper and building into a manic crescendo. It was the sound of absolute victory, of a man who had won a game no one else knew was being played.

"Finally…" he whispered between bouts of laughter, his hands trembling with excitement. But then he abruptly stopped, realizing he was making too much noise. He glanced at Chuuya, still asleep and defenseless, and with a fond smile, he moved closer to tuck the blanket around him, brushing his hair one last time.

"Stay safe here," he murmured, with a sweetness that seemed almost out of place considering the madness gleaming in his eyes.

Then, with the calmness of someone who had already won, Dazai quietly stood and left the room. His plan, at last, could begin.