Daily Fandom Drabbles

#24; Akutagawa Ryunosuke [BSD]

It was much nicer than you expected, working in the Armed Detective Agency. Everyone was very kind, even if some of the people were quite eccentric – namely Dazai and Kunikida. But overall, it was very nice. Just like Atsushi, who was accompanying you on your very first job. It wasn't anything important really, there was theoretically no need for him to come with you, but since you were super anxious about it, he offered you his support. You were glad; and the way was passing much quicker too as you two chatted pleasantly.

But as the saying goes, all good things have to come to an end. One second you were giggling at a story Atsushi was telling and the next one he was nowhere to be found. Instantly worried and scared you began to frantically look around, searching for him. You saw a side alley just a bit further in front. Every single cell in your body screamed that it was a bad idea but you ignored your instincts and sneaked along the walls to where you suspected your colleague might be.

The sight in front of you was enough to make your blood freeze in your veins. There was Atsushi, lying on the ground with scratches all over his body and deep bite mark on his leg. How could that happen? Who'd ever...? Without thinking, you ran to his side. He began shouting for you to run away; you ignored him. He needed your help.

However before you could kneel next to him, you were stopped by black jaws of familiar all-devouring coat. You took a step back, surprised and confused. "Ryū?" you whispered. Suddenly you were being pulled further into the alley, enveloped in rashōmon.

"What are you doing here?" he growled as your ride stopped so close to him you might as well be pressed against him. In the background you could hear Atsushi getting up, calling for you. Akutagawa turned his gaze from you to him, preparing to shred the weretiger to pieces... that is until you whined a weak "please".

Both of the young man turned to you. "Let her go!" Atsushi called but decided not to move from his spot, only nervously stepping on his spot. To say he was confused would be an understatement. Akutagawa's level of confusion almost matched to Atsushi's.

"Let me ask you again before I do amputate both his legs – what are you doing here?" his attention was solely focused on you again, his silver eyes never leaving your face.

"I, uhm, I work with him?" you tried shyly, "I joined ADA?"

You couldn't decipher what emotion it was that clouded his look but suddenly your bodies were touching, noses almost brushing. "You what?"

"You told me to find a place to live! To never get close to you again! So I thought that if I joined the opposite of mafia, I'd be following your orders!" you defended yourself. Crossing your arms on your chest. "It's not my fault you wanted me out of your life," you murmured, not very happy about your situation.

He grunted, pinching the bridge of his nose as he let go of you. "I could have killed you," he sighed.

"You know I don't like when you hurt people," you said weakly. This was met by a deep sigh from Akutagawa. "I know that deep down you're so kind, I don't understand why you can't just leave? I mean they'd let you die if something ever happened to you."

Atsushi merely watched you two uncomfortably, pondering if it'd maybe be better to leave you two alone.

"Y/n... This is a path that I've chosen. I'm Port Mafia's rabid dog."

"Yes but are you happy?" you asked, worry obvious in your eyes. He looked away.

"You're always so foolish... childish."

Rashōmon pushed you away so you stood next to Atsushi. "Run along now, weretiger. Today I shall spare your life... for her."

You stood on the spot, dumbfounded. "Go," Akutagawa roared.

Atsushi pulled on your sleeve, dragging you back on the main street. Before you turned the corner, your eyes met the silver ones. You could only give him a sad smile.