Secrets of a Monster (Kuroshiro x Reader) [SIDE STORY] ||ON HIATUS||

Chapter 22: Dream

Kuroshiro fought the woman, groaning in effort. You didn't know who the woman was... She doesn't look nice. She had red eyes, a really long, curly black hair. She's holding a photo-negative version of your weapon form, and Kuroshiro held the exact copy of yours.

You didn't know why, but you feel angry. They're in a room--a red and black room. In the dream. It's strange--you know it's a dream. It's a rare happening for you.

The woman charged at him, and made a swift cut, but Kuroshiro managed to block it off. Sweat ran down from his forehead, some passing his brow quickly and dropping to the ground. He was exhausted, it was obvious.

He made backflips, and made distance between him and the woman. The anger inside you increased and increased. You grumbled, hands fisting. "What the hell..." You thought.

"Dammit..." Kuroshiro muttered, trying to regain his breathing pattern. He then turned sideways, hand fisting. "(y/n), let me explain !"

For some reason, you weren't able to speak. Well, you can, but he can't hear you. None of them can.

"Leave me alone, you traitor !"

That voice...

You followed Kuroshiro's gaze, only to see a screen--which seemed to be viewed as his angle. It's how he sees things...

And in there, you were kneeling next to a certain person... Blackstar.

Everything was nice in the scene. People were dressed, having fun, dancing. It was like a party. But Blackstar was laying almost lifelessly on the ground. Blood ran from him, a small pool growing.

"Stay focused."

You watched as Kuroshiro turned, and was just in time to block her attack. Kuroshiro groaned, tears slowly springing from his eyes. "(y/n), I didn't have a choice !"

"Shut up ! Stop !" The 'you' in the screen sobbed, trying to stop your friend's bleeding.

You watched silently, confused. But you understand bits of things.

Everything Kuroshiro says in the room is the same as what he says outside. The Kuroshiro fighting right now is only his conscience. The woman... No clue.

'You' sobbed at the body, and it was enough to shaken him up. The woman grinned. "Today is the 12th day. I told you, you'd give yourself to me."

Kuroshiro only glared at her, and charged. "This is all your fault, angel..." He whispered. "I only wanted a happy life !"

"What kind of a happy life ?" The woman answered, effortlessly blocking Kuroshiro's attack rage.

"...All I want--" Kuroshiro landed an attack, which was blocked. "--is to marry her... I want to be with her... Until the day I die..." He glared, a tear falling from his eye. "I love you, (y/n) !" He yelled, and with this--the outside him said this out loud as well--in an attempt to get your attention for an explanation.

The woman smirked. Kuroshiro raised his weapon, ready to attack again, but...

"I would NEVER love or even trust traitors."

Kuroshiro's eyes went wide, and it seemed to shaken his body in pure fear. He quickly dropped the weapon, tears welling up in his eyes. "...Huh..." He stared at the screen, showing his point of your view to him. You held the darkest glare you ever had--at least the one in the dream.

Stunned, Kuroshiro shakily ran to the screen, the tears finally streaming down. "H-huh...?"

"I love you too, but you've hurt too much people... You almost hurt me, too. What more if we were together ? You're too deadly !"

"P-please, don't say that..." Kuroshiro mumbled, staring with upset eyes.

"No... D-don't take those things seriously !" You frowned, and tried to move--but your feet felt like they were glued to the ground.

"You're a monster !"

Kuroshiro's eyes went wide with shock, sadness coursing everywhere in his body. "I-i... I'm not..."

Heartbroken, he fell down to the ground, head hanging lowly as he shook. Tears ran non-stop, dropping to the floor. "I-I'm not a monster..."

"Kuroshiro, I-I'm right here ! Please--don't let that get to you !" You desperately yelled, struggling to walk to him. And as you did, you watched... You watched the woman slowly walk to him with a large grin, raising the weapon she's holding.

"No !" You screamed, and the woman giggled. "Aww. Goodbye, good one."

Kuroshiro's eyes went wide, and as soon as he turned...

"NO !" You sat up in a jolt, panting hardly. Tears ran from your eyes as you looked around, slowly sinking back in reality.

"K-kuro...shi...ro..."

Everything was still the same--the infirmary, the bed, everything but... One thing's missing.

You rubbed your eyes, and sighed deeply, before looking around. You were alone in the room... You blinked, and frowned, standing up. "He's gone..." You frowned in worry, and went to the door. Just as you were about to open it, the doorknob twisted, and the door showed Kuroshiro.

You gasped, and smiled. "There you are !" You sighed happily, hugging him. "I was worried !"

Kuroshiro gave a happy laugh, patting your head. "I'm sorry. It was just a nice morning so I decided to take a walk." He shrugged. "How's your sleep ?"

"Good !" You pulled away, and gently led him back to bed. "I had a bit of a stiff neck, but that's all. How's yours ?"

"Awesome." He laughed. "But I did wake up early so... I'm kind of feeling drained again."

You rolled your eyes. "Yeesh. That's why you don't get to walk around alone ! Now, sleep." You smiled at him. "I'll watch over you."

"Really ? Yay !" Kuroshiro giggled, nodding and laying down. "But it'll be more fun if you sleep next to me !"

You blinked, and blushed. "B-but this bed can only hold--"

"Yeesh. It's fun to break rules once in a while !" Kuroshiro grinned, and suddenly paused, as if he said something wrong. You were about to ask, but he just smiled brightly again. "Lay by my side !"

You sighed slightly. "A-alright..." You climbed on the bed, and laid down next to him. Kuroshiro giggled, and placed his arms around you for a cuddle. "Warm..." He mumbled, and suddenly kissed your forehead. "Sleep well !"

You blushed, and gave a small nod, hiding your face in his barely-clothed chest. He was wearing a hospital gown, so... The cloth was a bit thin.

He had the scent of candies from him. Sweet candies. It was like, one sniff and you were stuck inside a childish, candy paradise. You smiled slightly, knowing such a world fits his attitude.

You snuggled up against him, and drifted back to a dreamless sleep.