It's All Fun and Games Till You Fall in Love

Chapter 4: Threat

Waking up in the bed of Mephisto was something Rin had still not really gotten use to. Waking up with the demon asleep next to him on the other hand, was something of a whole different story, something he had never experienced, nor expected ever to have to. Feeling the heat of the other, the smaller man stirred looking behind him at the source of heat. He was greeted to the calm, and very adorable face of the man whom this bed belonged to, and was shocked to find himself staring at him unable to look away.

Adorable, was the only word that Rin could think of. His purple hair was a little messy, cupping his face slightly, his mouth wore a subtle smile, his ears twitching ever so slightly from time to time as he dreamed on. His normally guarded look only showed peace, which confused the younger man. If he were to think about what the other would look like while sleeping, he would have thought it would reflect all the emotion he was hiding behind his wide smile.

Mephisto's eyes started to stir under the lids, making the younger man flip over on his other side and close his eyes tight in an attempt to pretend he was sleeping. He felt the man move, indicating that he did believe him to be asleep. Rin rolled back over, squinting slightly so he could watch the other. He felt his cheeks turn red at what he saw. He was naked, folding his pink pajamas with little bears all around in a messy pattern, and putting them in a drawer. Rin could only see his backside, but it was enough for his imagination to piece together what the front looked like.

The young demon studied the other's skin. It was a lot paler than the already pale skin that he had showing during the day, but the other knew just as well that it suited him. Rin nuzzled his face in the blanket to hide his cheeks as he closed his eyes when the other man turned around to look at him. Mephisto raised a brow and smirked, knowing full well that the other man was wide awake. He chuckled very lightly, and walked to a closet, pulling out his outfit and setting it down as he dressed in undergarments and then slipped the suit on, then his shoes following.

"Good morning, Okumura," he murmured, causing the younger man to jump slightly and sit up, rubbing the back of his head. "How long have you been awake?" he asked, curiously.

"Um... not sure.." Rin grumbled in response, keeping his eyes lowered, looking to the sheets as he played with the upper rim. "Interesting... pajamas," he stated, wanting to divert the topic from anything Mephisto wanted.

"Limited edition Gogo Cardican Bear Pajamas. Only one-hundred made," he winked, smiling wide obviously proud of them. Rin tried not to snort, ending up letting a snicker escape his lips as he looked up at the other who just chuckled. He knew the younger demon had no interest in such things, and didn't pretend to act like he thought he did. He strutted over to the window and opened the curtains, "What are your plans for today?"

Rin was about to state he had school, but held his tongue recalling that it was Saturday. He lightly shrugged and thought for a moment, "Probably should go shopping... I haven't all week and I do have a deal with Yukio to do all the food shopping..." The other demon nodded his head, walking to the door that led to his office, "Well... If you're ever bored, you know you can come here." he stated, earning a soft 'Tch' in response from the younger man. "Was just a suggestion..." he cooed, exiting the room, leaving the other in silence.

What was Rin going to do? He laid back in the bed and sighed softly. The bed was rather nice, and cozy, making him almost wish he could lay there the whole day. Swinging his legs off the side, he sat up and walked over to his shoes, sword, and tie, picking up the latter, and tying it around his neck.

'I wonder what the old man would think of this bet...' he thought, imagining the look on Fujimoto's face. He blanched, the image of the man laughing at him and calling him an immature child making him scowl as he put his shoes on. 'Even in death he mocks me...'

He picked up his sword and slung it over his shoulder, heading out of the room, glancing over at the demon who was at his desk doing paperwork. Rin bit his lip as he watched him for a moment, a flashing image of him sleeping going through his thought process. He shook his head slightly and headed for the door, "See ya," he waved his hand slightly, not even bothering to check if the other said anything, and left.

His main objective at this point was getting to the store. He needed to get away from the other demon, strictly because he felt as if the other was putting some sort of hex on him. The older man was his and his brother's guardian, yet he didn't trust him in the slightest. How could he? He was trying to make him fall in love with him.

As he got further from the man's home, he found himself questioning his feelings. Why exactly would he find the other attractive to fall in love with him? He had money, lots of it, but that wasn't a reason to fall in love. He fed him food, also not a good reason to fall in love. He was sweet... Rin frowned as he thought this, shaking his head as he marched faster down the street. Why was he even thinking of these things? He wanted to be a true exorcist, not just in actions, but in title too. He was not going to let this stupid clown get in the way of his goal.

He snatched up a basket from the holder at the entrance of the store, and grumbled to himself as he walked down the isles grabbing foods he normally grabbed, only pausing to make sure that he grabbed the right things, and slipped down an isle that held different assortments of drinks, pausing in front of four rows dedicated to mineral water. Yukio was always complaining that he forgot it. He smirked as his imagination took over, a flamboyant Yukio taking the water and praising Rin danced around his mind.

"Something funny?"

Blinking, Rin looked into the cold eyes of Amaimon, who was sitting on top of a shelf, bottles of mineral water littered the floor from where he shoved them off. The younger demon didn't say a word, grabbing a few bottles of the water off the ground, and putting it in his basket as he marched down the isle. He heard the other plop down off the shelf, and the footsteps that followed him only annoyed him. He really didn't want to fight, not here at least.

Quickly paying the clerk after she bagged his items, he rushed out of the store, desperate to leave the other behind. He looked over his shoulder just before exiting, seeing the other buying something at the same clerk. He raised a brow, but didn't linger, leaving.

"Brother..." he heard the older demon drawl as he caught up to him, "Why are you avoiding me?" Rin gritted his teeth, scowling as he held his tongue, taking quicker steps in hopes that the other would get his hint that he wanted him gone. "Brother... you are being rude..."

"Just go away," he snapped, turning to glare at him, "I don't want to be near you. Just go away before I make you..." he turned making the other smile almost giddily as he laughed clapping his hands three times, the bag filled with lollipops he purchased crinkling at the movement.

"Oh but brother, I need to tell you something very important. Your life depends on it," he stated, walking after him once again.

"Then spill it and leave, stupid broccoli," he growled, the other demon narrowing his eyes at the hated nickname.

"Stay away from Mephisto."

Rin blinked, halting and turning, looking to the other, a brow raised. "Come again?"

"Stay away from Mephisto, or I'll come at you like never before. I will torture you, make you wish that you were dead, begging for me to take your life. I will rip your head off your body, use it to play a game of kickball. Don't want that? Then stay away from him and you won't be harmed." Somewhere during his threat, his thumb made it's way up to his mouth, chewing on his nail as he smirked at the younger demon.

"Fuck off," Rin growled, turning once again and heading down the street.

"It's not a joke, brother. I will kill you if you come near my Mephisto again," the other sang, turning in the opposite direction of Rin and walking away, sticking a lollipop in his mouth.

Rin's brows furrowed. He hated threats, especially petty ones that seemed formed only out of jealousy. He did, however, like the timing of the threat. He needed space from the other, and despite how annoying the threat was, he could use it as a opportunity to stay away from the man. A bit more motivation was always good, especially since he found himself drawn to the principal more than he'd care to admit.

Walking into the dorm hall, he walked into the kitchen, saying a brief hello to Ukobach, who was working away making food, no doubt for Yukio since Rin hadn't been around to do so. He put away all the food he purchased, then headed up to their room, a bottle of the water in his hand.

"Where have you-" Yukio started to question as he entered the dorm room, but his eyes fixed on the water in his hand. "You went shopping?"

"Yeah," Rin tossed him the water, which he barely caught, and plopped into his desk chair, pulling his school work towards him, figuring he'd just do it than risk getting mocked by his younger brother.

"Where did my brother go?"

"Eh?"

"You remembered to go shopping, remembered to buy the water, and you are doing homework without being told."

"Your point?" Rin raised a brow, looking to his brother, amused.

"You're finally growing up... Maybe these missions weren't such a bad idea after all."

"Tch..." Rin rolled his eyes and opened one of the books peering at it dully, "I can be responsible when I want to be," he grumbled, earning a wide smile from his brother. He glanced over the rim of the book, noticing the smile and grimaced, "Don't look at me like that, it's creepy," he complained.

Yukio nodded his head, not really bothering with any sort of comeback, pulling out a book, and smiling at it. "Father would be proud..."

The older brother nearly dropped the book. Would he? He lowered his head slightly, reading the first sentence in the chapter they were suppose to read. He honestly didn't think that the old man would be proud of him. Why was he doing homework? It was another reason to stay away from Mephisto. Was he really going on missions when he wasn't around the others? No, he was busy being toyed with. His brows furrowed as he contemplated telling his brother the truth.

In the end, he decided not to tell Yukio a thing. The other might tease him, or even scold him for taking up such a bet. After all, the other did get his ranks of exorcist the hard way and not some easy way like he was taking. 'No...it's not an easy way... Mephisto is a pain to deal with... It isn't easy in the slightest.' But did he really feel that way? He blinked at his thoughts, realizing that he really had no bad thoughts about the other at that moment. 'His pants are stupid looking...' Was that really the best he could do?

"Is everything alright brother?"

Rin blinked, snapping out of his thoughts as he lowered the book looking to his younger brother, who was glancing at him, worried.

"Yea, why?" he smiled.

"You are making such a dramatic change... It almost doesn't seem natural. But I suppose you are just trying to prove yourself? For that I am proud of you. But I'm also worried at the same time. You shouldn't have to change to make people happy, despite how idiotic you seemed before..."

Rin scowled and rolled his eyes, "Look, I appreciate your concern, but I'm alright. Stupid, four-eyed mole face... Should keep your opinions to yourself..." he growled, annoyed with his brothers comment on how he was idiotic. He watched as his brother's jaw tightened at the insult, he pushed up his glasses, scowling as he turned to look back at his work.

The older brother knew it was no good going against his brother like that, but couldn't help it. He hid his face behind the book he was holding, and started to really read it. The only motivation he had for finishing his homework right now was the thought of reading Manga without his brother complaining about work.

Review Responses:

Song Of The Midnight Wolf: ^^ Thanks

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RainbowCharm 3: I'm really glad ^^ And yes, that mysteriousness really suits Mephisto though, hehe

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Onshuu and Shigatsu: Mephisto always knows what he's doing, well, he seems to think so at least, hehe. Glad you liked the grooming scene and I hope you continue to like the story ^^

Note:

Sorry if it took longer than it has the past few chapters.. I stupidly saved over chapter 4 with chapter 5 when I wanted to type a note on it (something I tend to do when I have something I need to put in the next chapter and do not want to forget) and had to rewrite it entirely after I discovered what I did the next day ;

Please review, I love seeing story alerts and favorite story alerts, but reviews really let me know what I'm doing right and what all I need to work on (other than my grammar of course ;;; )