𝑨𝒓𝒈𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒗𝒊𝒔 𝑩𝒐𝒚𝒇𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒅 𝑺𝒄𝒆𝒏𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒐𝒔

GYROAXIA x Reader pt.5

Reon's body swerved and pulled you along with him as the angered shouts from the drunk men erupted not far behind. The wind toppled with your hair as you felt Reon's fingers coiling around your wrist like a deadlock. The view of him running in front of you as he pulled you along, taking away your breath. Your feet stumbled to keep you up. The blood on your legs, seeming to be in the midst of thawing after staying frozen for what seemed like forever.

All was dark, and there was really no one but you, Reon, and the men tailing after both of you. An aching from your eyes erupted as they scavenge to find anywhere to go as you two continue to sprint like there was no tomorrow. Looking back, your heartbeat nearly tripled after witnessing the view of all four of them just barely out of your reach.

"Don't look back!"

Head, snapping forwards, you stare at the back of Reon's head. "Just keep running...don't...just don't look back!"

Your mouth opened to say something, but at the time, you didn't know what. Really, you just couldn't grasp the entirety of the situation because it all just happened too fast. But taking his words to heart, you gulp down whatever doubts you had power your legs to launch forward. Closing your eyes and focusing on his touch around your wrist. Trying to block out the sound of men's footsteps behind you. Trying to block out the sound of their violent yelling. And just focusing on running.

Reon then turned a corner, coming to realize that you don't even recognize this place anymore. Nor not knowing how far you were from the hotel. How long had it been already? It was way too fast for you to even think about. But sooner or later, you knew either one of you would have to stop; hating the feeling of your breath running short and your legs starting to falter within each leap. "What..wh-why were you outside in the first place?!" Reon shouted.

Your lungs struggled to help you formulate a response. "I lost my keys! So I..went back to look for them!"

"Huh?! What about Ryo? Ryo wasn't with you? Did that alien really leave you alone afte--

--No! You...got it all wrong, Misono! He dropped me off already. He watched me go in." You heaved another breath, "It's...my fault. Not Akebono's. So don't blame him!"

Reon's grip tightened on you and you could feel the wind pushing against your face stronger and faster. Noticing how farther away the drunkard's voices were getting now. Suddenly, your body sharply swerved as Reon turned another sharp corner. Finding your backs against the wall between the gap of two buildings. A gap dark enough for the two of you to squeeze through and go unnoticed as you watch the four men run past you. Their shouts, finally getting farther and farther away as they continued to chase towards nothing.

Reon peeked back to watch their figures disappear. The both of you, still out of breath. And after what seemed like forever, he finally took a moment to look at you. Noticing the little tears, brimming at the corners of your eyes as you continue to breathe in heavily. Exhaustion, blurring your vision under the excessive darkness. For a long moment, it was just the two of you. Saying nothing and taking your time to regain your breath again.

A hand then crept up the side of your face. Slowly. Softly. A thumb, wiping away the small tears that had gathered. "Hey," Reon whispered. His breath, warm against your cheek. "Hm? Are you crying?" he asked, like he was talking to a shivering cat. Gentle and mellow.

"No...no, I'm not." Bringing a hand up to your cheek, you wipe your other small tears away. Looking down in utter shame. Not having the courage to face Reon as your cheeks flushed pink.

The college boy stared down at you intently. "Hey...is it..because you're blaming yourself? I'm not blaming you, clam down." He bit his lip. "It's not your fault. Not your fault," he repeated. Pursing his lips, "If anything, those bastards shouldn't have been all up on you like that."

"Misono, I'm so sorry I got you dragged into my mess."

"Huh? It's nothing like that. I'm just glad I saw you." Reon's eyes lowered. "It would have been horrible if I left my friend's house too early or too late, right? I'm just glad I was there to catch you in time, is all." He paused for a bit, "now, maybe it would have been better if I hadn't angered them in the first place. Or if Miyuki came instead of me. If it came down to it, he would have been able to defend you better than--

--no, no Misono, I'm thankful you came. Really, thank you for saving me. I'm so glad. Should I...should I owe you? I wouldn't have known what to do if you didn't come."

Shaking his head, "there's no need, miss (y/n). Don't even try. You don't need to owe me," he says, putting a finger in front of your lips. "Just don't..blame yourself. Like I said it's those guys' fault anyways."

Finally you start to look up at the band-man. Meeting with his golden eyes as he met with yours. Taking in the majestic view of his features and his overall face. Long and thick eyelashes, soft looking lips and hair, sharp nose, and most importantly, those golden eyes. Like the eyes of a sparrow. Bright and glowing.

Recalling back to your younger days, you remember reading about how yellow eyes are rare. It's not like you've actually ever met a yellow-eyed person until now. So, you easily found yourself lost in the boy's spheres. Watching as the color would match the early sunrise of a Sunday morning. Or the sunset against the window on a late summer afternoon. A permanent golden hour, locked in his eyes.

He was...pretty. Really pretty, you realized.

Another hand to your cheek interrupted your thoughts as Reon spoke again, "I'll take you home, okay?" Suddenly he took his hand off of your cheek. "Oh..I didn't make you too uncomfortable, did I? Touching your cheek all of a sudden."

"It's okay. I didn't mind, Misono. But..but...I lost my keys remember? I can't--

you stopped short at the sight of Reon twirling your keys between his fingers. "I found it on the ground before I went outside the hotel, and just before I saw you." He smiled cheekily at you, stretching a hand towards you until you made contact with it.

"I'll take you home."