A Grim Reaper's Love - Grell Sutcliff x Reader

Chapter 20

[The very next day, Breaktime]

"Ugh.." Your blonde friend sighed in frustration as she slumped on her chair in front of you. You calmly drank the mineral water you got from the canteen as you stared at her in confusion. You didn't bother to ask her what's up, because of how awkward you felt at that moment. Averting your eyes from her back to your drink, you saw Saffron ruffling her hair irritatedly.

You sighed, and softly uttered, "What's up?" You put down your drink, only to find that she sighed more in frustration, not even bothering listening to you. Suddenly, she face-planted on the table, which made you jump and look at her, concerned. "Seriously, Saffron, what's up?"

The blonde reaper wasn't her usual self today ever since the first period of class, at all. With her unusually rude retorts and remarks she made, and her inexplicably dark aura today, you became quite suspicious. And so did those around the two of you. You could feel the very stares just stabbing you on your back, and it sent shivers down your spine, knowing that the other reapers in the dispatch eyed the both of you the whole day. Including the red-headed idiot you crushed on.

"[Y/N], What time is it..?!" You heard your friend complain in annoyance, and you sighed, glancing at your watch.

"It's about 1:10PM in the afternoon," You gently rested your cheek on the palm of your hand, slightly annoyed that she didn't answer your question. "Why ask?"

Again, she ignored your question, and jumped up from her seat abruptly. She didn't even look at you, and you widened your eyes, in both shock and concern. You heard her curse under her breath, infuriatingly gritting her teeth. "Please excuse me." She quietly hissed.

She started walking away from you, not making any more eye contact. Actually, she didn't make any eye contact with you at all today. You merely blinked, watching the blonde reaper walk away, almost speechless. You sighed, ruffling your hair and fixing it.

You were still quite drowsy from last night. Just remembering his words before falling asleep felt.. Strangely heartwarming, yet stang your heart a little. Just as speaking of the devil, you noticed a flash of red walking towards you, and looked to its direction.

Ah, it was Grell. He jumped slightly as you looked to his direction, slightly startled that you turned to look at him. He then cleared his throat as he stopped in front of you, slightly less tense. "Hello [Y/N]." He greeted with a calm voice.

You gave him a small smile. "Hello Grell."

He smiled back, and motioned his hand at the table you were sitting on. "Mind if I sit with you?" He asked questioningly. You nodded in response. "Please excuse me~." He cooed as he sat in front of you, across the table.

You sighed, "You are excused to sit down with me.." you softly murmured, barely audible for him to hear.

The redhead noticed your different tone of voice. "Hm~? Something the matter, [Y/N]?" He worriedly asked, tilting his head in curiousity. "You seem down, ever since you talked to that blonde this morning." He put a palm on his cheek, his elbow on the table.

You clicked your tongue. Laying down your arms, then your head, on the table, sighing. "She's been in an awfully bad mood, for whatever reason I wouldn't know of." You slightly peeked up at the redhead in front of you. "Is it because I followed her around yesterday?" That line unexpectedly slipped right out of your mouth. "Did I just really say that out loud?" You mentally face-palmed.

Grell blinked, then chuckled softly. "My dear, you don't need to worry too much about it." He smiled warmly, his voice eerily calm. You to furrow your eyebrow in suspicion at his tone, noticing his aura become slightly less cool, and more unnerving. "I may not know what's with her as well, but I fear that if you poke your nose in too much.." His adorable smile plastered on his face, had grown into a grim frown. "You'll get hurt."

Hearing his words made you widen your eyes a bit. "Hurt?" You thought. That made your shoulders tense up a bit, in both fear and relief. "Grell, w-what do you mean by that?" You stuttered.

"I mean exactly what I mean, by getting you hurt by that girl." He tsk'ed in annoyance. "[Y/N], I myself would never have said this unless I care about you." He immediately blushed as he said that, and covered his mouth sheepishly.

Hearing his concern only made you blush furiously, and you shyly averted your gaze. Trying to shake off the feeling "Tsk." You clicked your tongue. "I get what you mean. You're saying I shouldn't follow her for my own safety?" You muttered.

The redhead nodded, still slightly embarrassed. He then cleared his throat, checking his watch under his sleeve, "Now then, should I part ways with you, my darling." He then stood up, having a hand on his hip and a flirtatious smile on his face. "I'll see you later, [Y/N]~."

You nodded, "You too, Grell." You smiled. And with that, he waved, and smiled. Walking away from you as you watched him leave, until he was out of sight.

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Author's Note:

Hewwo my fellow readers! I'm so sorry that I've been on such a LONG hiatus lately!! QAQ I'm currently on my spring break, which only lasts for one week. T_T But at least I've got some time and remembered (For once) to update this fan-fiction when I have the time ;;w;;

Apologies for this chapter being so short!! QAQ I'm currently busy with balancing all the stuff I've been planning on, consisting of: Art, School-work, An original story I've been planning to write and stuff, writing or composing some sort of song I've been meaning to actually want to create (All I need is just to write down the lyrics, find the right instruments, compose the melody, harmony, sound effects, blah.. Blah...), and also studying for school exams. T^T

Again, I'm very sorry for going on a hiatus for a while and stuff! I'll try to make time to finish some more chapters whenever I have the time! ;;

Anyways, I gotta get back to other stuff now so.. I'll see you guys again soon!! ;;u;;