The Demon of the Night (Akura-ou x OC)

His Soft Side

I wont up in my room, to the sun rays which were got into the house through a little a crack in the not completely closed door. 'Strange, i thought i went outside to sit on the porch and i fell asleep there, so what am i doing in my room? Hmm...perhaps dad took me back inside? Yeah, that must be it.' I rubbed my eyes lazily, getting up from the futon and changing from my sleeping clothes to something more suitable. Today, i had no intention on bringing Miyo with me to the jail, and i guess she wasn't really interested anymore since yesterday she looked pretty shaken from fear. 'Poor little Miyo, she is so easily scared...' Anyway, i had to get going. Better set off early so that on my way there i won't meat anyone, than going later the day and having to listen to their insults.

"Going to see the demon, sister?"

When i was about to go outside, i heard my sister behind me. She looked pretty sleepy. No wonder, since she was used to waking up much later than me and she also is not a morning person.

"Yes, i am. You look like you didn't get much sleep, you should go back to your room and get some more sleep."

"Is it ok? That man is mean and scary. Are you sure you want to go? If you want, we can always tell the hunters group leader that you are uncomfortable with this job and he will find someone else to do this."

As always, Miyo is getting all concerned about nothing. That demon might be mean, and he sure is scary, but he is chained and locked up in a cell, so he cannot hurt me even if he would like to. Right now, he can do nothing, just sitting and being bored. But still, convincing my sister to not worry was a hard task that took a lot of my time. In the end i managed to persuade her to go and return to her room, so she can rest some more this morning and when i was sure she wasn't around anymore, i went outside of the house and straight to the jail, where i was suppose to meet with the demon. As always, there was already food prepared in front of the entrance, lying on the ground carelessly.

...

Today it was pretty chilly in the jail. When i stepped inside, my legs started shaking from the cold air inside. No matter how much i tried to stop shaking, i wasn't able to. But at least i wasn't as much as before. Anyway today it seems as though Akura-ou was not in the happy mood, because i haven't heard a single chuckle or his creepy laugh from when i stepped inside till i was in front of his cell, opening the door and going closer to him,. making sure that the chains on his legs and arms are properly placed on his body and he won't be able to get out of them.

"So...Why so silent today?"

I asked a little nervous and still shaking from the coldness while sitting in front of him after checking properly the chains. There was a moment of an uncomfortable silence, and when i closed my eyes and sighed a little disappointed that he doesn't want to talk, i suddenly felt something warm whap around my body.

"Huh?"

I looked at him and wrapped my arms around the soft material that was freely laying on my shoulders.

"You can wear this if you are cold."

He said, and looked away as if he didn't want to admit that he just shoved his soft side. I now recognized the material as his long dark coat that was decorated by black feathers. My body slowly stopped shaking and a warm comfortable feeling replaced it. I smiled wryly at the demon. Never would i guess that he can be actually this kind. Then i mentally slapped myself. 'Get a hold of yourself, Akane. You can't fall for his actions like this!Remember that he is one of the most powerful demons in the whole world and he is cruel.' Yet still i couldn't shake off the feeling that he is actually a good person somewhere inside.

"Thank you, sir."

I thanked. He smiled and looked at me as if he was happy about me getting comfortable.

"Now that i think about it, i haven't properly introduced myself, have i? My name is Akura-ou, also known as one of the two demon brothers that are the most powerful demons in the world. I would appreciate it if you would call me Akura-ou, no sir."

"Well, thank you very much Akura-ou."

I correct my previous sentence and went to sit next to the demon. Looking away, i wrapped the coat around both of us, my cheeks blushing slightly as he was now topless. Akura-ou seemed kinda confused by my actions as i could say by the look on his face.

"I thought that now you might be a little cold yourself without your coat..."

You whispered sadly while still looking away from him.

"Idiot."

He pet your head, messing your hair and now he was wearing the biggest smile you have ever seen on him.

"Demons and humans are much different from each other. Unlike you and your little rude sister, i am not as fragile as you. I don't mind cold. I don't even feel cold."

Suddenly, i a saw him rest his head against my shoulder and while looking at him, this was the first time that i saw him all relaxed and comfortable. With both eyes closed and breathing steadily i felt a hand skean around my waist, holding mein place so that i won't be able to get away. Me face now became even redder, i would put tomato in shame.

"So, why did you fall asleep on the porch yesterday and not in your room?"

As quick as i heard his question, i wanted to back away from him. Feeling that my body is withdrawing, his grip on me only tightened, but not enough to hurt me. Hiding your embarrassment with the red locks of my hair, i somehow managed to form a proper sentence after some time to calm down.

"How did you know?"

"I told you that you look cute when you sleep..."

He whispered into my ear and i could feel his hot breath on my skin. Not long after that there was a loud noisy. Someone apparently opened the door to the jail and was now walking slowly towards the cell where you and Akura-ou were. Then suddenly the person stopped.

"Hey, Akane! Are you still here? I came here to pick you up, since you were taking longer than you said you will and it got me worried!"

"Miyo?"

I would recognize the voice anywhere. But i thought she would be too scared to go here ever again. 'Looks like my sister is much more brave than i was thinking that she is.' I smiled to myself and stood up and left the cell, followed by the demon. 'Wait, WHAT?!!' I quickly turned around and stared at Akura-ou, whom was now fully out of his chains and free. I could not say a single word. 'What's going on? How did he do that? How did he get out of those chains?' I was so shocked and, but gratefully after Miyo got closer to us, he went back pretending that nothing happened and smiled at me. 'What is he thinking?'

"Alright, let's go! Bye bye mister rude demon."

She waved her hand at the man and dragged me outside. 'I have to find out why he is pretending to be unable to get out!' That was the only think on my mind when i turned my head around to look as him for the last time.