Deepest Desire 》Chainsaw Man

Ten

Denji has been attacking the Eternity Devil for three days. Kanae stayed close to Aki while treating his wound. She sat by his side in those three days, not moving an inch. One hand was over his wound while the other held his hand. Aki was too tired and weak to object, not that he would have anyway. Aki moved his head slightly to see the Desire Devil fast asleep.

"She knew who we were this whole time," Himeno weakly stated as she got up and wobbled over to them. She grabbed the nearest chair and set it next to Kanae. "Yet, she still chose to be our friend and help."

"She had another devil ability inside," Aki muttered.

"That still doesn't change out you feel about her." Himeno plopped down and placed her head on Kanae's shoulder. "Stop lying to yourself and just tell her how you feel."

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After all that nonstop attacking, the hunters have finally been released. After everyone got the rest they deserved, Himeno suggested they go out to eat. Everyone in Special Division 4 so they could get to know one another.

"Cheers!" Everyone clanked their beers, minus Denji and Kanae, who had tea.

Denji's mouth watered after looking at the food. "Man, this whole spread smells awesome!" he said.

"I know, I don't know where to start!" Kanae said from her place next to him. Her eyes brightened while looking at him. "Let's see who can eat the most plates!"

"Let's go. I'll outeat you any day. Loser has to clean the bathroom after Power uses it for the next two months."

"You're on, Chainsaw Boy!" 

Aki watched the two with a bit of jealousy. He took a small sip of his beer. "Oh, that's good. Haven't had a drink in six months," he muttered.

"Is it tasty?" Kanae wondered.

Himeno, who sat on Kanae's right, slid her her glass. "Wanna find out?" she asked amusingly. Aki reached over and yanked it away. "Aw, come on. It's just one sip."

"I don't need her running around drunk," he reasoned. "Who knows what she'll do?"

Himeno tilted her head and smirked. "You mean, who she'll do."

Denji and Kanae didn't catch on. "Please, Aki, just one taste," she begged. "I want to see why beer makes humans act like fools."

Aki sighed before sliding the glass back. "Fine. Just a sip."

"Yay!" Kanae said. Yet, she didn't take a sip. She took one huge gulp before she felt the burning sensation from the alcohol reach her throat. Her eyes widened as she turned her head to spit the contents out, soaking her lap in the process. Kanae went into a coughing fit. Himeno was laughing while patting her back. Aki grabbed his glass to hide the small smile on his lips. "That's so gross."

"Shit, Pup, you're soaked now!" Denji shouted. He looked around for a jacket to cover her with. "Here." 

He was about to unbutton his shirt when Aki held his jacket over. "Here, take mine," he said. "This is why I didn't want you to drink."

Power laughed. "My puppy peed her pants!" She grabbed the plate of chicken and slid it toward herself. "You don't get any chicken!"

Kanae sighed as she covered herself. The jacket was a size bigger; she could smell the tiny hint of cigarettes. Kanae smiled as she snuggled closer, not realizing Aki looked away while hiding his blush when he saw. She was about to ask Denji what he was going to get, but she could see he was struggling to read the menu.

"Hey," she whispered to him. He glanced at her. "The shashimi's good here. Or I could order enough food for you to try with me?"

"Really? That be great." He looked over at Himeno. Kanae tapped on her shoulder before pointing to Denji. "So, uh, about that kissing reward."