Blooming Darkness [Goro Akechi X Reader]

XII: Endless Rhapsody

Finally, am I right? Anyways like get right into it like usual. ❤️

Music: Memories of the school-Dual Mix
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I always wanted to believe in humanity, that not all people were evil or vile beings to the core. Everyone had a reason for doing wrong things, that's what I always told myself. My stepmother was evil, straight to the core for some reason. That I could never figure out, why she hurt me and so many others. She only wanted power above all others, she wasn't at all a queen but she wanted to act like she was....hollow and hateful...she wasn't like any of the queens I've read about.

Kind and loyal, she wasn't like that at all and it scared me each everyday through all the beatings I went through it caused mental and physical trauma and it hurt, but I still wanted to believe in her. But in recent time she died in a murder, she was killed by the very monster she created. Me...ever since that day I've changed, I'm no longer the same girl I was years ago.

It's like I'm an entirely different person, that dream I had months ago wasn't something to brush off-after due time I understand why the rose had brittled up and died. It was the death of the girl who let everyone step all over her, it was a tragedy that no other person should go through.

Forgetting who you used to be and drowning it out with darkness is a pitiable thing. As I'm standing at Marianne's death bed, I can only smile and thank her for turning me into this monster. A monster that will no longer bite her tongue to speak or be afraid to voice an opinion, she will no longer hold back.

I sighed as I stepped out of the funeral home, leaning against the brick wall. When I pulled out my phone to look through the news on it, a small smile curled upon my lips "You did it Akechi-Kun..." A small fog cloud emitted from my lips as I gave a sigh, the case went cold as Akechi had said. I was filled with relief as I read through the article that there weren't any more leads or traces. I could finally rest easily at the thought of being free and able to do everything on my own without being forced.

The murder was committed two weeks ago and they did countless autopsies on her corpse but didn't find anything. "Y/n!" Out the corner of my eye I seen Yusuke waving at me with a smile. Another ministration caught up in my web of deceit, just like Marianne.. "Is everything alright? I was getting quite worried since I haven't seen you at Kosei lately." "Oh sorry, I was going through a personal situation. I apologize for worrying you.." I rubbed the back of my neck and looked elsewhere "Would you care to talk about it?" He smiled softly and I obliged with the same smile that was slowly falling apart.

I was then led into a tea shop and Yusuke ordered us both warm drinks to defrost our frigid fingers. I never looked up at him, I was busy watching the tea swirl around gently in the cup. It was quiet between the both of us as a few moments had passed. I never interacted with Yusuke unless it was at Kosei, so it was odd for me to be out here like this. I felt out of place, in truth I really didn't want him to get caught up with what I do.

I don't want to hurt anymore people that don't need to be hurt..I don't want him to try and put me back together. "Y/n..?" Yusuke had reached for my hand and his warmth contrasted against my skin making me flinch. I wasn't accustomed to gentle gestures until recently with Akechi, even now I'm still not used to it. I flinch like a dog that's about to be hit by its owner

"Sorry I'm like this, I'm just not used to gentle touches. I don't let anyone touch me matter of fact." We both stood up and he let go of my hand, apologizing for him intruding on personal space. But I gave him a soft smile "But I can make an exception, just so you don't think I'm being cold. On a different note, let's lose ourselves for a second." We both stepped outside to see snow gently falling and I looked up. The grey clouds and the gentle white frost falling ever so gracefully to greet our warm and red cheeks.