Bungo stray dogs One Shots

Ranpoe - The sky is the limit

Some people made restrictions for their life. What they could eat, what they could do. Even at times what they could feel. They went on a diet for example. Or they made a full schedule of when they should do what. Kunikida was a prime example of such a thought pattern.

Ranpo on the other hand never understood that. Really, how could you restrict yourself so much? It was way easier to just take things how they were! He didn't limit himself, why should he? There was no real reason why he should be liked by others.

It was just such a simple fact that everyone seemed to overlook. Why should you do that for others? Why are they so important? They were all just goldfishes in comparison to his intellect! They couldn't fathom what he was doing!

After the last time, he tried to appeal to someone in the past he was extremely rejected and cast aside. He was spit on and hated for just being him. It seemed as soon as he opened his mouth their eyes focused on him to tear him apart. It had been a rough time.

But now? Now he just didn't care. And those judging stares. All this hate never hurt him. They never did anything other than stare. Ranpo could feel them piercing in his back. But did he care? Pfft! Why should he? They just lived in a different world with their small brains! He didn't care about their limitations! HIS happiness wasn't something he could achieve with only their judgment after all!

That was the problem for everyone: They just set their limitations way too low because of others! Come on, the sky is the limit! Why stay on the ground when you can just work towards your goals?! Yes, yes, yes time is limited and all that stuff but then shouldn't you EXACTLY do what you want to do? What's the point in limiting yourself and being unhappy BECAUSE of a limit.

"H-honey I d-don't think I can follow what you're saying..", Poe stuttered looking at his husband. He just came home from a little trip.

"I said there's no reason to limit yourself! It's all just about what others think about you: As soon as you don't care anymore there's a weight lifted from your shoulders!", Ranpo exclaimed and threw his arms in the air.

Poe blinked a few times. Then he slightly shook his head. "No I mean I don't understand why this and our house being covered in string worms should be an explanation". It had been a disturbing sight when he had opened the door. Those soft string worms were hanging everywhere...

"The sky is the limit! Do what you want to do! Why restrain the stupid? Embrace it!", Ranpo laughed. With a big laugh, he looked up at Poe. Ranpo took his ideals very seriously at times. And that also meant that he would always just do whatever he wanted.

Poe sighed. There was no limit for his husband. Nor could he say anything to stop the genius from doing whatever he wanted. How could he when Ranpo just looked so cute? It was truly frightening how much power he held over Poe. Because the tall man would do ANYTHING for his small genius. There was no limit.

Sometimes Poe even thought that he would kill someone for Ranpo. If it meant saving his life. Maybe even just if they could then stay together. Not that he would do something to anyone dear to Ranpo. Or if he was left behind then there was nothing he could do against it. But still... It was tremendous power that was achieved through love. There was no limit.

"S-so you redecorated..."

"Yep! And Karl even helped me! Despite being a sweets stealing snitch...", Ranpo glared at the raccoon whom he had just lifted and shoved into Poe's face. Karl had been sitting on the couch the whole time and had just watched the two bickerings. The only thought that was probably running through his head was when he could get something to eat...

Poe on the other hand was dying inside. To see his cute husband was his adorable pet?! And both of them were wearing these newspaper hats! Karl even had a tinier one! IT was too adorable. Poe felt like his heart would stop any moment now. If this would be the last day in his life, honestly he would be absolutely happy and satisfied. He couldn't wish for anything more...

"Still I don't know if we really got all the rooms... This house is too big and my orientation is way too bad! What's that for a combo-", Ranpo started to talk again.

This time though he was quickly shut up with a kiss. Even Ranpo's brain stopped for a second there. It was so unusual for his husband to take the initiative that he was never really prepared for it. It was like one of the only times when he could be surprised by another's actions.

The tall man broke the kiss and then straightened his back a little. After all, he had to bend down a tiny bit so he could kiss Ranpo. "Thank you for waiting for me", Poe smiled genuinely happy.

And he was just genuinely happy. Truly happy. That his wonderful husband was there waiting for him at home. That he always had a reason to smile or to be mad due to his actions. That he could feel so happy for just the other's presence, for a small 'welcome home'.

The tall man wasn't someone who got homesick quickly. He could take everything after all. Especially after living with Ranpo who didn't lighten anything, he said a little bit. Still, as soon as Poe came home and saw his husband standing there it was as if a weight had been lifted from his shoulders. A weight he hadn't noticed until now.

"You're mean! Only a single 'I'm back kiss'? How rude are you to your genius husband!", Ranpo complained. He pouted a little and looked up at Poe crossing his arms.

A small chuckle escaped Poe's mouth. His cheeks slightly reddened with embarrassment. He really did act quite impulsive. Still, it was so typical of Ranpo to only demand more. And it was a bit cute...

"W-well I thought as you cannot cook really good you should be quite hungry after all the convenience store food...", Poe mumbled. He then glanced towards the kitchen. Not a single worm seemed to be inside. This was good because Poe had forbidden Ranpo from using anything but the microwave. He just didn't have the energy for another fire...

Ranpo's eyes opened a little. His expression fell a little bit. Then he jumped in the air and hugged his lover: "I LOVE YOU POE!". Ranpo exclaimed his love enthusiastically.

Poe chuckled but he felt his cheeks once again slightly burning. It was so unexpected for him after all. How could someone say this sentence so casually? Yet it was really one of the best things to hear. Every time he heard those words escaping Ranpo's mouth he could feel his heart-stopping. He only said it rarely though.

"T-then let's get you something to eat...", Poe smiled. Immediately Ranpo took his hand and dragged him towards the kitchen.

His adorable husband now started to talk about all the things that happened when Poe had been on his little trip. Something about Dazai, Yosano, and him doing some stuff to annoy Kunikida. Them going to a volleyball match to cheer on Jesus. And a bit more stuff.

Poe only listened with a smile. He wasn't a big talker after all. He could never talk so freely and uncaring about others' opinions. But just watching his husband laughing and talking was enough for him. Even if there was no limit to his selfishness. Meaning that there was probably no limit to the string worms that Poe would gather inside the house...

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Heyyoooo! The next chapter done! It was a bit meh I guess but at least for once it's fuff! Anyway let's keep going wohoooooooo!