Beyblade Burst Adventures

Detective's Heart

In which we see Shu still suffering from the Requiem's curse as he's suffocated and trapped in the institute, but fortunately a certain amber-eyed Blader comes to his aid. Fluff ensues. (Try to Wake, Try to Escape continuation AU. Set nine years after the You Are Awake trilogy, but it's not canon to the story. Shu x Jin.)

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"Someone get me out of here. Get me out, get me out, get me out!"

Jin frowned, easing his way down the dim hall, to the office door that was cracked open. Soft whimpers and deranged cries came from the dark room, sending chills down the amber-eyed Blader's spine.

"The dragons, the snakes- I can't fight them. I can't, I can't, I can't!... Someone help me... Help, help, help, help..."

Jin reached the door, quietly pulling it open and looking into the pitch black room, his gaze flitting about until he spotted the glow of his friend's crimson eyes. "Shu?... Are you alright?..."

The eyes turned, focusing on him and widening. "J-Jin... I... Um..."

"Go to him..." A spirit whispered, urging Jin forward. He tiptoed into the room until he stood beside Shu, then he knelt down beside the detective. Jin could even hear his breath shaking.

"Hey... It's going to be alright, Shu..." Red eyes stared at him, their owner too afraid to speak. He frowned a bit more, then he hesitantly reached out into the dark, finding Shu's shoulder that was cold to the touch and shivering. "Why don't we head back to our room?..."

"... A-Alright..." Shu whimpered, taking Jin's hand in his. The amber-eyed Blader gave a small smile, then he helped Shu to his feet and began to lead him out of the office. Once they came into the dim hall lighting, Jin could see the redness around the detective's eyes and is his nose, with tears dripping down his cheeks.

"Don't stare too long." One of his spirits advised, and Jin calmly turned his gaze back to the hall ahead. Their footsteps echoed quietly against the walls, hardly disturbing the nighttime atmosphere of the institute at all. Everyone else still slept soundly, their doors all shut and lights off.

Only Jin and Shu's bedroom door stood open, a faint lamp light shining out into the hall. Once they stepped in Jin pulled the door shut and lead Shu to his bed. The detective didn't resist as the serpent Blader had him sit down on the bed, then pulled his blanket around his shoulders and- without thinking- cleared the hair from Shu's red eyes.

When he saw the faint blush dusting Shu's cheeks he realized what he did, eyes widening a bit as his own face grew warm. "O-Oh... Uh, I-I'm sorry, Shu..."

"It's alright." He offered a tiny smile that faded as Jin pulled away, his gaze fixated on the wall behind him. The detective quickly grabbed his hand, eliciting a confused breath as amber eyes met red ones. "P-Please, Jin... C-Can you sit with me for a bit?..."

"Yeah, of course..." He mumbled, blinking a few times as he slowly sat by the detective. His stomach began to flutter like a flock of butterflies, an effect only Shu could have on him, and had had on him ever since they first met.

"Pull him into your arms." A spirit giggled, and Jin's cheeks flared red. "He would be very receptive to your affections."

N-No, I couldn't...

"Go on!" Another one urged.

"What's the harm in trying?" A next one asked.

"Don't be afraid!" Two more chimed.

B-B-B-But-

"DO IT!" A dozen of them cheered.

Okay... But if he gets mad, I blame you! Jin glanced at the detective, frowning a bit as he watched Shu wipe his eyes. Then... He nervously wrapped his arms around Shu, pulling him closer. Shu looked a bit surprised but- as the spirits said- he was very open to the affection, even curling up against the amber-eyed Blader and tucking his head under Jin's chin.

Jin's face reddened even more as Shu nuzzled Jin's neck, slowly closing his eyes and letting out a calm breath. The serpent Blader gave a dopey little grin, feeling his heart pounding as he wrapped Shu in an even tighter hug.

"Thank you, Jin... I'm really glad I have you by my side." Shu whispered, his voice sending pleasant chills down Jin's spine.

"I-It's nothing. I'm glad to have you, too. I lov-" He choked, cutting himself off and stammering. "I-I-I mean-"

"I love you too." The detective murmured sweetly, lacing his fingers with Jin's again.

The two patients sat together all night, even when they dozed off they stayed in each other's embrace.