"Rumors" Yandere!Grell x Male Reader

-Part 2-

At first, you began to rush through your paperwork desperate to forget what happened earlier. You concentrated as hard as you could on it, ridding your mind of any other possible thought. Yet every now and then, a question would pop up in your mind. 'Did she really say that?' As you slowly, steadily calmed down and zoned into your paperwork, you still felt unnerved by the event. She's never stopped into your office before, and- man, you really shouldn't overthink this. Maybe it's just your mind playing tricks on you. Considering the rumor you heard has been on your mind a lot, it could've just been all in your head. You continue to reason with yourself, and deny that you heard anything. Maybe she said something else and you just mistook it? It was probably just fake, made up by your mind. You feel your eyes grow heavy, and eventually your thoughts stop as you lay your head down on the desk, exhausted.

Eventually, you open your eyes and lift your head up. You look around, confused... aw hell, you must've taken a nap from being so mentally exhausted. But hey, you got all of your paperwork done. Wait... you clearly remember there was more. You sit up, stretch your arms out, yawn, and look around your desk. Your eyes drift until they were caught by a note written in red ink: 'I was leaving and decided to check on you.. You were fast asleep so I decided to let you sleep and do the rest of your paperwork for you. Love, Grell <3' You smiled, that was so nice of her to- wait a minute. 'Love, Grell'? You recalled the events from earlier, sending you into further confusion. You can't believe this. Sure, the gesture was nice, but she doesn't actually- no, that rumor you heard can NOT be true. There's no way, hell you thought you were hardly worth her time. Just someone that drops off her paperwork. Maybe she was just playing along with what she, too, may have heard. Well, either way, with your paperwork all done thanks to her, you got up from your chair, packed up your things, and headed home. It was late, after all.

The next day, you had your head filled with thoughts about the events that occurred yesterday... first the visit and her whispering that she loves you, then the incredibly nice gesture of finishing your paperwork for you. You made sure to make a note on your hand (since you were very forgetful) to stop by Grell's office at some point in the day. You were stressed out already, and the stack of paperwork you received didn't ease you at all. At least it was a bit small, but there's no doubt William had more just waiting for you. You tried to forget your thoughts and get lost in the paperwork, but your brain had no intent of leaving you alone. 'What if she actually loves me?' 'What if she started the rumor, and it's true?' 'What if...-' You eventually got tired of your brain coming between you and your work, flooding you with thoughts and what-ifs that constantly distracted you. As you finished up your paperwork for the day, you stood up, walking to the reaper's office with a sense of uneasiness. You knocked on her door, and upon her chiming "Come in~!" you slowly opened the door, closing it behind you. You tried to keep your composure, and not allow your nervousness to show. Her face lit up upon seeing you, her expression curling into a smile displaying her shark-like teeth. "Ah, (y/n), what a lovely surprise! Oh please darling, have a seat." She pointed to a chair, positioned in the corner of her office which you brought to the front of her desk to face her. The way she looked and talked to you, she was clearly delighted to be in your presence. Then again, any socialization was better than endless paperwork. "...So what brings you here, sweetheart? I see you didn't bring any of that dreaded paperwork with you." She leaned in, propping her head up with her elbows on the desk, making direct eye contact which further unsettled you. After clearing your throat, you manage to stammer out: "w-well... I wanted to thank you for, uh, finishing my paperwork for me yesterday. A-And I wanted to ask you something." She broke eye contact for a moment to offer you a glass of water which you took, swallowing it to attempt to help keep your throat clear. "Oh you're most certainly welcome... I saw you fast asleep like a little baby~ I wouldn't have dared to wake you up. And ask away darling, I don't bite." She smiled and tilted her head, yeah you would hope she doesn't bite. With those shark teeth? She could probably kill someone with those. The thought of it made you shiver a little, then proceeded to ask your question. "Um, well, on your way out of my office I thought I heard you whisper something. To me, it sounded l-like you said 'I love you'..." you suddenly realized how that might sound to her and looked down in embarrassment, then quickly defended yourself, "I-I mean, considering the rumors I've heard about... well you, liking me, it could've just been my mind playing tricks on me, or-" you looked up, seeing her expression softened a little, her smile turning turning into a grin. "Well, who do you think started those rumors? It's no lie that I do in fact take an interest in you.. you are awfully cute after all~" her words made you blush, and her answer shocked you. There's no way-... is she serious? She can't be serious. Hell, she's sitting right in front of you. You got up, after feeling yourself sink into the chair a little.. weirdly, you felt a bit dizzy and could hardly stand. "Thank you, I'll let you get back to work-" as you were about to try to leave, she grabbed your wrist. Her grip was shockingly tight, but you felt yourself in a slight daze... from what though? "Please.. sit back down. You're not bothering me." Her tone was more even and less playful now, but still you persisted, tugging your arm back only to be met with a tighter grip. "I really don't want you to get overtime.. damn, you're strong.." you gave in and sat back down, your weight sinking into the chair. Within seconds of sitting, you felt yourself slip into a full daze, your eyes becoming heavy. Why were you suddenly so tired? Why... what's going on..? You felt your head become heavy, and lay your head down on her desk. You heard a faint voice whisper "goodnight, my sweet boy~"