Elfen Lied (LucyxMaleReader) Lillium's Descent

Chapter 3 ( A girl they call Lucy)

Reader's P.O.V.

When I turned the corner that night I was quite surprised to see someone standing in the shadows. It was a girl upon closer inspection with short pink hair that covered her eyes. She had her head down slightly so I didn't see her face until she looked up upon noticing my presence. I was playing my violin the whole time out of nervousness before I realize it and stopped. The girl was humming the tune by then and seemed almost like she was wishing that I would continue. Apparently she liked the violin because she was staring at it with great interest. She didn't give me much response when I said I didn't notice her in the dark or if she liked the violin. She seemed almost angry at me as I started to get a better glimpse of her. That's when I noticed her hand was dripping with blood and worry quickly washed over me.

(Y/n): Are you ok Mrs? Your bleeding.

She didn't like that I was worried about her. She looked as if she thought I was just pretending to care and would betray her any second. I observed her silence as my eyes wondered on her to look at her appearance. I hadn't even noticed but she looked like she had horns but that was a stupid thought. I'm sure she's just wearing that head accessory that looks like cat ears that's popular with girls nowadays. That's when a thought came to mind. The little girl that the government shot had horns....I remember now but I didn't even notice. This girl before me looked a lot like that child, she had the horns and the pink hair but they can't possibly be the same person because I know for a fact that that little girl died instantly from a head shot. Looking at this girl before me, her eyes were a piecing red color that bore into mine. It was showing strong, dangerous intentions I knew nothing about. Even as she stared at me, I had the urge to touch the horn looking appendages on her head just to clear things up but I refrained knowing that it was rude and she most likely wouldn't appreciate me doing that.

I understood that some people didn't like help from others even though I kept on insisting. She wouldn't answer me so I gradually backed off despite how worried I was even though I didn't know her.

(Y/n): I really hope your ok. It's dangerous to be out here at night, you should go home.

I  say as I parted in the nicest way I could before turning around and walking in the direction of my home. I didn't get far when I heard footsteps behind me. I turned around and noticed that the pink-haired girl was following me. I thought that maybe her house was in the same direction as mine but after a few minutes of walking, then running and then stopping, I knew she was following me because she was behind every single step I made. I wouldn't think that she didn't have a place of her own because after all, she did look well off then most homeless people. Though that isn't always the truth. Still, I didn't know what to do with her following me. My house isn't properly prepared to have anyone over at the moment. Still, I would be the biggest of scum douche bags to leave her out here. The very thought of it made me hate myself for even thinking about it.

Then I noticed the bag of food that the nice old ladies gave me. It was way to much to eat by myself, it would just spoil before I even made a dent in it. I had enough food and I guess she could just use my bed until I fixed up a room. Everything was looking plausible so eventually I decided on the matter. Even as we arrived at my house, she still hadn't said a word but I wasn't going to force her so I let her be, I didn't even question her about her current state since people will talk to you when their ready and I didn't want to seem like I was pressuring her.

 I didn't even really need to invite her in, she seemed to know I had made my decision but she still hesitated to enter. She watched and copied me as I took off my shoes and placed them at the door.

(Y/n): So.....I guess your staying with me......

No reply. She wasn't making this easy. Her silence and the fact that she was a girl, the very first girl I had ever brought to my house made me nervous. I tend to embarrass myself around the opposite gender. It was like the world was trying to prove this when I found myself stumbling over a book I had left on the floor. I managed to catch myself and make it look cool but she only stared at me which didn't help. I disappeared down the hall while put my violin in it's case and  started to figure out what she'd wear and that I needed to get my room ready for her and heat the food. After fluffing the bed and hoping it would be to her satisfaction, I came out to see she had been fascinated by the fish swimming around in the tank. It had occurred to me that I didn't know her name so I asked.

(Y/n): Sorry, for not introducing myself....I'm (Y/n) by the way....What's your name?

She didn't answer right away but after a moment of silence she responded without turning away from the fish tank.

Lucy: Lucy....

She said.

(Y/n): That's a nice name....So uh, you can just uh, explore if you want. If your hungry I'll have dinner ready in a few minutes.

She could explore all she want, there was nothing that I didn't want her to see except for embarrassing photos of me when I was younger....and my old diary....or that pair of kids pajamas that I never threw away because it was still a perfect fit......you know what, maybe I should make sure she won't find those.........

Lucy, however, remained still and continued to stare at the fish tank before I went into the kitchen. Every so often I'd checked on her, not that I don't trust her but I really don't know her, she could be a crazy killer or a thief for all I know, even though I wasn't getting that vibe, it's the ones that don't fit the description that you have to worry about. Though as I stirred the curry and looked at my reflection in it, I knew for a fact that she was way more than an assumed thief. I looked back at her from the kitchen and noticed the trails of red liquids on the floor. Duh, I said as I face palmed myself. She's all bloody, I need to clean her and bandage her up before anything else. I really hope she's ok but by the appearance of all that blood, I wasn't so sure.