"It's snowing."
Akane touches the frosted glass, breath fogging up the glass.
Today, Kougami-san was coming to her apartment.
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"Ugh..." Akane yawned tiredly in her seat, sending several papers flying in the air. She could feel her eye bags growing heavier by the minute. "I won't possibly be able to finish these by the end of this week...Ginoza-san's gonna be so mad..." she muttered.
"Hey."
She felt a hand tap on her shoulder and she flinched, almost falling off her chair. She looked upwards, squinting at the darkness.
"Ah...Kougami-san."
"It's late, Inspector. Why are you still up?" He had a cup of coffee in one hand. Akane could see the steam float gently upwards, mixing with the darkness of the empty workroom.
She smiled hastily. "I can't finish these papers by the end of tomorrow that's all...there's too much."
Kougami cocked his head, like a dog worried over its master. He gave a little sigh and ruffled his ink black hair. It matched perfectly with the darkness of the night, Akane noted to herself.
"Here."
Kougami thrust his coffee cup into Akane's hands. She blinked in surprise before hesitantly taking the cup. It was still hot, and she smiled to herself. "A-ah...Thanks Kougami-san."
A brief silence settled while Akane took small sips of her drink. It filled her with a warm feeling and she could feel her eye lids drooping. "Hey,no sleeping." She felt Kougami flick her head, which jolted her awake. "Sorry..." she murmured, and began fumbling with the scattered papers in the floor, drifting between sleep and reality.
The enforcer gave raised an eyebrow, and suppressed a smirk. She looked so cute when she was fighting to keep awake. His inspector sure was a piece of work. "Oi." He blew in her ear, and Akane eyes shot open before uttering a squeak and falling promptly onto Kougami. She pouted when he began to chuckle. "S-stop that!"
Her cheeks burned at the cheeky expression on the Enforcer's face.
"How about we finish these tomorrow?"
he suggested suddenly. "If it's both of us, I'm sure we would be able to finish these in time."
Akane frowned. "But tomorrow's your day off...and will Ginoza-san allow you?"
Kougami waved his hand dismissively. "It's no problem. I'll take care of Gino. Tomorrow I'll come over to yours."
"Eh?"
"See you then." His lips curved into one of his rare genuine smiles, leaving her gaping at him in the darkness.
Kougami seemed to be giving up a lot of day offs for his tough brown haired Inspector.
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Akane heard a knock on the door and she sprung up from staring at the falling flakes of snow decorating the window. She flattened her hair in a fit of nerves and hurried to the door.
"Ah...W-welcome Kougami-san."
He was dressed in his usual suit.
"Hey Inspector." he glanced around her apartment and grinned. "You have a nice apartment. I like the interior holo."
"Ah...T-thanks." Akane stammered, but quickly composed herself.
"Shall I get you a drink? Coffee?"
"That'll be fine."
As she prepared the coffee cups, Kougami settled into a chair. "I took care of Gino for you. He seemed really flustered when I called. Seems like that report is really important."
"Yeah, this case had a lot of written work. Glad to see he allowed you." Akane put sugar in her and swirled the coffee with her teaspoon. She felt Kougami's intent gaze on her and she began to grow uneasy.
"Is there something on my face?"
She inquired, remembering Kougami had dropped that line on her once when she got caught "discreetly" checking him out. She winced inwardly at the memory.
"No. Just wondering what you were doing before I came here." he replied.
She blinked in confusion at the sudden statement and hurried to answer it. "Oh-I was watching the snow fall..." Akane suddenly realized how weird that sounded. "A-ah I like to watch the snow. Fall. On the window..."
Her blush deepened. "Because it looks so ethereal."
Kougami looked puzzled. "Snow?" He got up and peered at the frosted glass. "Yeah." Akane stood up and leaned over his shoulder. "See the flakes? If you watch long enough an intact one lands on the window and you can see the intricate detail of the patterns."
"Oh...I never really paid attention to snowflakes." Kougami was suddenly aware that in Akane's sudden enthusiasm, their heads were close together as she tried to point out the glistening crystals.
"See how they sparkle- oh." She blushed at their close proximity and hastily drew back. "S-sorry Kougami-san! ...Um I'll get Candy to get the reports..."
The peach coloured hologram sprung into life and glided happily towards the pair. Spotting Kougami, she burst into a happy smile. "Kya! Is this your boyfr-"
"-No! He's a co-worker!" Akane cut off, embarrassed.
She felt a hand pat her shoulder and looked around to see Kougami smiling. "I haven't seen one of those since I've become an Enforcer. I like yours."
Candy went a cherry red and began swirling around Kougami, she had taken a liking to him. "Would you like anything?" Candy inquired happily, seemingly vying for his attention.
Akane pouted as Kougami turned to converse with her pet and sulkily started to organize the files on her desk.
"Candy, stop bothering Kougami-san. Turn the radio to classical."
The jellyfish snapped to attention. "Certainly!"
"Kougami-san, can you put those papers there?"
"Sure, Inspector...better get started before Four-eyes snaps." He replied.
Akane suppressed a giggle. "Poor Gino-san...his crime co-efficient would go through the roof if I didn't get this report done."
"No problem, he can just clean his glasses and his Hue's fine."
"Oh? Really?"
"Kagari once hid his glasses as a joke. He went ballistic..."
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The pair had been working quietly for a few hours to the peaceful classic music when suddenly Kougami raised his head.
"I know this song."
"Hn? Kougami-san?" Akane looked up, neck aching from her paperwork.
"I remember this..." he said slowly, Kougami turned around in his seat. "It's Opening, by Philip Glass."
Akane blinked inquisitively and listened, closing her eyes to hear the song better.
After a few seconds, she opened her eyes. "It's beautiful."
"Come here, Inspector." Kougami extended a hand.
"Eh?"
"Take my hand."
Akane hesitantly obeyed the awaiting Enforcer. She placed her hand on his, and as soon as she had done so he placed his other on her hip. "What are you doing, Kougami-san-aah!"
He had started moving to the enchanting rhythm of the song, dragging Akane with him. Clumsy movements of her legs nearly caused her to fall and instinctively she grabbed onto his toned shoulder.
"Kougami-san, we have work to do- I-I haven't finished the report!"
Kougami ignored her objections and simply entwined their fingers in response, moving slowly so Akane could catch on to the steps.
To her surprise, she realized that while she had been protesting, she had gotten the hang of the dance. She looked up to meet his gaze. He smiled, and they moved together across the room.
"We played this...at Sasayama's funeral."
Akane stayed quiet, knowing that meaningless words of sympathy would not lessen the pain. She tilted her head, trying to catch his expression. But the silver eyes were reticent, and revealed no answers.
Kougami-san was always there for me...
Then I too shall...
She felt Kougami place his head on her shoulder.
Akane didn't draw back; but instead leaned into his soft hair and closed her eyes, feeling the weight of the Enforcer and the soft breathing on the crook of her shoulder.
And all she heard and felt was the soft music and his warmth.
The snowflakes continued to fall.
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Hey everyone, I'm back with more OTP feels!
I am actually so surprised none of them had died yet :'D Even though Shinya left Akane ... :(
Oh and it would totally make my day if someone had fanart of them dancing xD
Yer so after that they forgot about the papers and report and Gino had a girly hissy fit 8D
See you guys soon :)