Stars
It was a nice night for spying.
Or rather "observing"
Same difference Ren supposes, snickering to himself, as he continues to periodically look in on their newest potential client. This one was particularly drawn out, the hatred was there – but the boy was hesitant, every night connecting to the Hell Correspondence and typing in a name, only to stop at the last second.
Over and over again
It was becoming increasingly annoying
"Cowards…" He mutters darkly
"We handle the dirty work; the fool could at least make up his mind to put in the request or not."
"True" A quiet voice commented from nearby.
Surprised, Ren looks to his left, where his Miss had suddenly appeared, in her ever-silent manner.
He can't help the small smile that seems to appear, uninvited, on his lips.
She looks…lovely, in her unassuming way, the night shadows making the rare Purples and Blues visible in her dark locks.
He's missed her presence; for so many weeks now, she had been flooded with requests. Consequently, there had been no time left for them to spend together. Now that Ren thought about it, the last time they had been alone together, was when he had confessed and she, in turn, had kissed him.
Ren wonders if now she feels hesitant or regretful now.
He doesn't ask though he very much wants to, rather he chooses to lean against the wall he'd been occupying, while spying on the client. Glancing up, Ren catches a glimpse of the night sky, of the stars.
They're beautiful, in an irritating sort of way. How could something so innocent looking, so impassive, be a part of such a horrible, unforgiving world?
"Ugly." Ai states, pulling Ren out of his thoughts; amused Ren glances down at her.
"Always one to see the glass half full, eh Miss?" He smirks.
"Naturally." She replies, a quiet note of something like humor in her ever gentle tone. This throwing a still smirking, Ren very much off guard.
She almost never spoke, hearing her voice period was a rarity, something to be appreciated, but for her to comment – with sarcasm of all things; unreliable, unheard of.
Ren can't help the thought that follows in his mind.
Was she trying her hand at… Flirting?
Couldn't be, but…
He knows the signs
Deciding to tease her back, the always snarky Ren replies
"Well if it's so unpleasant Miss, why bother with it? Why not go home?" Ren counters voice filled with a surprisingly genuine humor.
He waits, curious and just a bit uneasy for her response, to his smart ass quip.
After a minute of hesitant silence, Ren can sense rather than see her shoulders rise and fall – a shrug.
"Restlessness" Ai adds after a moment
"Ah I see." Ren responds, allowing the conversation to pitter off, better not to push it.
Soon enough a comfortable silence falls over them. The stars, an ugly, irritating beacon to brighten the night. No words pass between them, but that feels right, for whatever reason.
It's sometime later when Ren finds himself sitting on the dirty ground, back against the wall, with an arm wrapped protectively across Ai's thin shoulders. Her head rests, nestled against his own more broad shoulder.
She's fast asleep, seeming surprisingly peaceful, as deeply asleep as she is.
If Ren is grateful for anything in this cursed world, it would have to be for that.
She more than anyone else, deserves some much needed peace.
AN: Aw some much needed fluff! Be dears and leave some feedback!
By the way, I consider this their first date. (:
Music:
The xx - Stars