Stay By My Side (Akise Aru X Reader)

Chapter 1

10:43 Tuesday, 24 May 20xx

The bus hummed with life as a sixteen-year-old with the curiosity of a budding detective, glanced across at the man seated opposite her. A sly grin danced upon her lips as she pondered to herself, "Why doesn't the guy across from me even bother hiding his creepy fantasies?" In her small hands, she clutched an investigation journal, the faithful companion to her youthful quest for mysteries.

As she shifted her attention back to the man she'd just described in her journal, she felt a disconcerting revelation. He was more than a mere oddity; he was a wanted criminal. Despite his desperate attempts to alter his appearance, his distinctive ear and hairline remained telltale signs. Without hesitation, she wrote a message on her phone to Kurusu-san, her contact at the police.

'Case #35

Suspicious passenger in the fourth bus headed for the shopping center. Altered appearance detected. I will keep surveilling.

-(Last name initial) (First name initial)-

With her journal securely shut, she got down at the next bus stop, all part of her calculated plan to entice him to follow. And follow, he did, stumbling right into her trap.

"Wait, did I take the wrong turn?" She inquired to the man following her, feigning innocence as her heart raced with adrenaline. But one thing bothering her the most was his ugly sneer. "Your sneer is rather bothersome."

In the blink of an eye, he pinned the young teenage to the ground. Pain surged through her head as it made contact with the ground, but she knew this alleyway gamble was essential to catch him red-handed.

"Excuse me! Release her," a vaguely familiar voice intervened.

"Is she your companion, handsome?" the assailant jeered, his smirk unwavering and still as ugly as ever.

"No, but I cannot stand by in the face of injustice, and your sneer is insufferable," the voice retorted. It belonged to her classmate, Akise Aru, who now loomed at the alley's entrance menacingly for just a fourteen year old.

"Enough, Akise. The police are en route," the girl informed him about her plan shortly. "Do you think I'm that careless? This was all part of the plan."

Her words widened the criminal's eyes, prompting him to release her in an attempt to flee. However, fate had other ideas, cornering him with the unlikeliest of adversaries – two fourteen-year-olds.

"There's no escape," the (h/c) haired declared, drawing a taser gun from her satchel. With feigned concern, she incapacitated him with a well-placed zap. "But my concern lies in the potential for a false report."

Akise, unfazed by her taser, raised an eyebrow and smirked at her unique concern. "You're more worried about that than the taser in your hand?"

"I obtained this taser legally, given my role as Mr. Kurusu's assistant. The chief even approved and provided the necessary documentation," the girl elaborated as she pulled back her taser gun for future use.

"Very well, if you say so," Akise nonchalantly replied, walking towards the unconscious criminal on the pavement. "But what brought you to this place?"

With a careful glance at the unconscious criminal, (f/n) finally answered, "This individual is a pedophile, serial killer, and cannibal, primarily targeting girls our age. I've taken on the role of bait while working as an assistant at the police station."

'11:10 Tuesday, 24 May 20xx

Today, I encountered Akise Aru, a fourteen-year-old harboring dreams of becoming a detective. He stood out as an oddity in school, much like myself, often skipping classes to pursue his detective aspirations. His ability to trust others easily and effortlessly make friends was as notable as his eccentricity and capabilities.