The Shade of Blossoms (A Bungou Stray Dogs Fanfiction)

13. It's a Heist!

Ooka yawned, waiting for Dazai outside his room. She left Emil's bowl full of food and another bowl for water so she wouldn't have to worry about him getting hungry or thirsty later. She tightened the strap to her bag around her, yawning again. "So sleepy," She muttered to herself.

"That's why you should let me drive. I noticed the dark circles under your eyes," He told her, strolling out and locking his door.

She shrugged on her peacoat and climbed onto her motorcycle. "You're never driving another day in your life. People want to live. I'm fine so let's get going."

"Coming." He climbed on behind her and slipped on his helmet. She revved the engine and drove off into the streets.

The sky turned dark as soon as they arrived at the docks. "Perfect. We're right on time. But knowing Tachibana, he's already here," Ooka said. They spotted Tachibana waiting for them on the boat. "Told ya."

"Shohei. Weirdo," He greeted.

Ooka hopped off her bike and skipped over with a wave, "Hey, Tachibana. Thanks for the boat."

Dazai made a sour face at the greeting, "I'm not a weirdo. I'm just your average suicidal enthusiast."

Tachibana and Ooka both gave him disinterested looks, "That is weird, you weirdo."

Dazai began to cry, "I know Tachibana calls me that but not you too Shoka-chan." He threw an arm around her shoulder and dropped his head on the other to be dramatic. She shook her head at him and looked at the boat.

"It's a standard issued police speedboat," The older gentleman said.

She checked out the motor, frowning, "I guess this is alright."

"What? Something wrong with it?"

She shrugged, her hand cupped under her chin in thought, "No. I just thought I'd get to drive a cooler boat. It's ugly."

Tachibana grew irritated, "Just take the damn boat already. Leave the keys under the dashboard after you're done with whatever you're doing." He tossed her the keys and turned to leave.

"Thanks Tachibana!" She called out.

"I want it back in one piece!"

"No problem!" Ooka smiled and turned to the boat. "Alright. That was easy enough."

"Ne, Shoka-chan," Dazai whispered.

"Hm, what?" She turned to Dazai, only to have her cheek press up against his lips. She went red and shoved him off, accidentally pushing him into the boat.

"Ow."

"Asshole... " She mumbled under her breath. She ignored his cry of pain and hopped onto the boat. She slipped into the driver's seat and started the engine. "I suggest you sit down, Osa-kun." He got up and wiggled his fingers, inching towards her, ready to tease her some more.

Ooka didn't give him the chance and stepped on the gas, throwing him into the water. "I told you to sit down."

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Pushing the boat as fast as it could go, Ooka and Dazai were quickly on their way to their destination. Dazai held a map and directed her whenever needed, even though it was pretty much a straight line. She heard him sneeze a few times after he fell into the water and almost felt bad. Almost.

"We should be seeing them soon," He called out. She slowed the boat down enough to slowly cruise the ocean, trying to stay hidden. She pulled out binoculars from her bag and watched the horizon, spotting a yacht coming their way.