unwaver [illumi zoldyck]

Chapter 16 - Illumi x Emiko x and x Hisoka

Emiko's lips broke into a smile when she spotted Illumi standing on the rooftop.

"Hi," she greeted, opening her arms to welcome him in an embrace.

"Hi," he echoed, turning away, completely oblivious to her gesture. When she stood next to him, his gaze lingered on her for a moment before he pinched her cheek out of some weird display of affection, earning an "Ow!" from Emiko.

"Oh! I forgot! I wasn't being gentle just now."

"...It's okay." Emiko rubbed her cheek in delicate motions. Once, his clumsy affection had felt uncomfortable, but now it was a familiar and welcome touch simply because it was his. Any other would have felt strange and unwanted.

Illumi knew the concept of a relationship well enough that it required some romance even though he considered it for the most part unnecessary, but he would do little things for her here and there, and pay her compliments, even if they seem insincere or really rude, he truly meant them.

"You don't seem as sick as yesterday, Emiko," he commented plainly, before giving her a peck on the lips.

"I looked sick yesterday?" Emiko questioned.

"Yeah, you looked quite pale," Illumi responded.

Emiko found Illumi's idea of affection was somewhat odd and quite awkward. For the most part, his kisses were very quick, very uncalculated and just on a whim on his part. Most of the time.

For Illumi, kissing is more a means to an end. He found that Emiko became so nice, breathless and pliant after he's made out with her, and it also staked a claim for anyone who could be watching. Not that he would be caught if he didn't mean to. If someone caught Emiko and Illumi kissing, it was intentional.

"Oh my, two of my favorite people," chimed a familiar voice.

"Ah. Hisoka," Illumi said, "I believe you've met my dear Emiko before."

"I certainly have," Hisoka said without a moments delay.

Hisoka held Emiko's hand and instead of shaking it, brought it to his lips, which made her very confused.

"It is a pleasure to be working with you again, Emi-ko," he smiled sweetly, his voice laced with mischief, "...I would love to taste those sweet lips of yours again."

Emiko didn't need to look at Illumi to sense his bloodlust oozing at this interaction. Hisoka, however, was very much amused.

"I'm only messing with you, Illumi," Hisoka said calmly, chuckling, "I just think Emiko is quite special. She must be such a delicacy..." He licked his lips, his golden predatory eyes slowly and deliberately combing over her body. Emiko held her breath, partly afraid Hisoka would say something troublesome, and partly because she was trying to control herself from punching his face, "I hope you enjoy those lips as much as I did."

Emiko knew how to keep a poker face, all those Christmas Eves spent gambling with Zeno and Silva had paid off after all. So long as she appeared nonchalant, no pinkness in her cheeks to betray her, everything would be just fine.

Hisoka had always been fascinated by Emiko. He always felt a strong yet ominous aura wavering over her, which made him want her more.

The first time they fought, Emiko decided against using "Blood Linkage". It was forbidden to fight against other Troupe Members, let alone kill them. But that day, Hisoka's golden eyes were delighted and wide, wearing a smile that screamed excited pleasure. Cuts all over both their bodies from their intense fight - Emiko's from Hisoka's dangerously sharp cards, and Hisoka's from a combination of Emiko's air razors and scythe. She had unintentionally caught herself in his Bungee Gum, like a butterfly stuck in a spider's web, and his strong fingers had gripped her jaw, pulling her eyes to meet the frightening glow of gold. Emiko had let out a small whimper, and Hisoka had inhaled sharply at the sound, his tongue swiping across his bottom lip, arousal bright in his eyes.