A life beyond insanity (Kaiman x reader)

55. To claim what is mine...

Risu had hoped not to get too much involved in Aikawa's business, but his old friend was desperate.

Asu didn't like it either, accepting the situation as long as Chidaruma isn't catching up on them. This devil was currently dancing with me. I never knew that he was good at that, holding me close, "Enjoying yourself?"

"Not as much as you do"

He twirled me around and back into his arms, "A pity, I had hoped that this could become a regular thing"

Not if I can help it, I thought. Once the band had finished their first song, Chidaruma whispered into my ear, "I demand another dance." It is not wise to refuse a devil's wish, as least that is what En said. I told him that he has to wait till everyone else had their turns, with that I meant Shin and En. The man with the heart mask is already waiting on the dance floor, while Noi healed his wounds. The devil distracted me too much, so I couldn't enjoy the funny scene of foot torture. Shin however, explained the situation later on, giving me something to laugh about. The man held my body like we practiced, firm and close enough. Chidaruma almost pressed me into his chest, making it harder to watch my step; this sorcerer knows how to dance properly. With him, time seem to fly by, it is pleasant with Shin.

"That is more like it" he added, making a few turns.

"Was it that bad?"

He sighted, "I am glad that she can heal what she destroys, my feet were killing me."

"But they are okay now, right?" I asked, staring down to his polished shoes.

"All done, never felt better" In the next move, he held me by my back, as my body leaned towards the ground and my head looks up. As dance move, known as 'dip', was Shin the only one capable to master it, En needed a bit more practice on that department. He dropped me three times, where he actually apologized for his mistakes. Shin and I could have dance all night that is how much fun we had, changing the dance style with every new song. Haru deliberately made a remix, giving us the opportunity to try it out. Noi just watched from afar, stuffing her face with food, "Wow, sensei is really good!" Ebisu loved the way we stood together, giving her best to copy our moves. Unfortunately, Fujita had no idea what she is up to, feeling irritated and in pain, "Ow, what the hell are you doing?"

"That!" she pointed in our direction.

"Why don't you say so Owwww, wrong foot!"

En also had his eyes on the scene, watching like a hawk. He didn't notice how Risu stood beside him, waiting for his chance, "What the hell am I doing here?" The young man was not thrilled to dance with a stranger, especially with a woman. Risu has no idea on how to act in front of one, just doing his best to act all nice. The sorcerer in red placed his glass down, as the music had slowly died down. Not to look desperate, he used small steps towards me, not noticing the devil beside him. He was rushing in my direction, bowing deep, "May I have the next dance, woman?"

Shin finds it rude, but I cut him off, "You may and for the future, my name is N/A."

If it wasn't a devil, En would have turned Risu into mushrooms. The heart mask sorcerer stepped forward to the man in red, "Who knew that N/A is so popular under the devils"

"I don't like it" stated En. He knew that something was up; no devil is kind without having a reason behind all this. Since I was currently occupied with another partner, he used the opportunity to talk with Chidaruma.

Risu is feeling extremely uncomfortable; his hands trembled while holding my waist. He wasn't a bad dance, but at the same time, not very good. His nervous state made it harder for him to focus on the steps.

"Nervous?" I asked him, making the devil jump.

"I am not nervous!"

"Then why are you shaking?"

He hesitated, "...I don't trust you..." It is hard for him to trust anyone. I took him by surprise, wrapping my arms around his neck, leaning my head on his shoulder, "Close your eyes."

"What?"

"You heard me, close them"

He didn't what I asked of him, "Now what?"

"Hold me closer" his body shook violently. Close body contact is something Risu had never felt with a woman. His mind couldn't decide whenever he should, be angry or glad for this. The slower we danced to the music, the less his body shook. Slowly...very slowly, he got used to the feeling.

"Why are you doing this?"

I laughed slightly, "I don't know, it may sound stupid to you but...I feel like I can trust you."

"Don't trust a devil, it won't be wise" it didn't come out right. Risu hate himself for this, making it sound like he directed those words at him and not at me. His grip tightened. His mind was in a chaos; all sorts of feelings are flooding in at the same time. Asu told him this before, since he is just a rookie. With this stage, he is still a magic user with all the emotions a sorcerer possesses. They disappear over time, till he becomes a high class devil.

But right now, he could witness emotions he never felt before, like happiness...

"That is enough"

Risu pushed me off, bowing down in respect, "Please dance with that guy now"

"What guy?"

Something tipped on my shoulder, "Me." I turned around, facing an unknown mask. He did the same as Risu, offering me to dance with him. But all I wanted is just to take a break, "I am sorry, my legs are tired..."

"Please N/A..." he whispered, "...trust me."