Duplication of Being (Days Union x Reader)

[Apologetic Pastrys]

The jingle of the bell welcomed you as Benevolent opened the door. Pink and while striped pattern was laid on the walls, and matching pink seats. Settling your bag on the table you take a seat. You had no money with you but you weren't worried about that.

Benevolent offered to repay your wasted products by treating you to some food at his bakery, and you wereee going to decline to be polite and have some dignity, but your stomach grumbled embarrassingly loud at that moment that Benevolent_Day looked at you like a mother wanting to feed their "starving" kids, and insisted on cooking for you. (You accepted with a hidden eagerness as you did like the Pastry's from his shop and maybe its okay to be selfish once in a while).

Benevolent hummed to some unfamiliar song as he brewed some tea. Scary took a seat directly across from you and continued to stare at you (why does he keep doing that?). You avert your eyes trying to focus on something else to combat the awkward tension but you feel the bristle of paper touch against your hand.

You glance back as Scary_Day appears to be already exiting the Bakery, when he was in his seat just moments ago. You unfold the note in your hand.

"Y/N,
I apologize for damaging your body, that was not my intention. I tried to warn you but you weren't paying attention, please look out for your surroundings next time and don't be oblivious. The city is dangerous especially at night as you know, so its in your best interest to be on guard to your surroundings.
   -Scary"

When you look up you find Benevolent smiling as he settles down a cup of tea and a stack of pancakes on a plate covered in whip cream and maple syrup. The tea smelled of orange and cinnamon, but your attention was mostly directed at the pancakes.

The pancakes were golden, crisp on the sides.
Soft whip cream decorated each layer and the top in a perfect swirl. Glazed over with maple syrup, the pancakes left an enticingly sweet aroma in the air. You wipe the drool off your mouth as Benevolent knowingly giggles.

You swiftly pick up the fork stabbing through, delighting in how tenderly it cut through. Trying to get the piece with the most whip cream and maple syrup your hand hovers below the fork (to make sure no crumb of this delicious heaven is left behind goes to waste) as you take a bite. You hum at the flavor as they practically melt on your tongue, chewing slowly to savor the flavor.

(If getting hurt means eating more of this beautiful nourishment, you would hurl yourself off a cliff.)

After you take the last bite you wash it down with the tea, now cooled enough to be able to drink it without spitting it out.

You glance back to see Bene', hand on cheek, look at you with such fondness and adoration that you coughed into your hand to clear the sudden attention directed at you.

Jumping in his seat, he held out his hands like a criminal caught red handed (or covered-in-flour handed).

"Sorry! It's just, I really love making all kinds of baked goods for people so when you ate it.. it feels nice to have someone who enjoys the things you make."

After sighing and resting his hands on his legs he looked back at you with a grin.

"Either way by the way you were eating it, it seemed like you haven't ate in ages!"

You laugh at that, a bit too hard than Benevolent expected.

"Thank you Benevolent_Day, this truly was the best dish I have aver ate."

Benevolent waved his arm sheepishly "Oh no problem, since we got to meet each other, you can just call me Benevolent."

You stood up from your seat, not forgetting to take the bags with you. "Thank you Benevolent, I think Im going to go back to my residence now it's getting late."

"Oh let me walk you, the dangerous at night you know"

After a 15 minute walk you arrived home. On the way, you and Benevolent encountered many monsters that tried to attack you. Benevolent shot them down with his gun with ease.

You arrived at your residence door. Turning to him you bowed your head, thanking him for the third time that day. Benevolent went in for a hug and you backed off before leaning in. He lingered for a few seconds too long as if afraid to lose you.

The light from the lamppost shinning over you like a spotlight. He let go before securing your hands in his, "Good night Y/N, and please stay safe". He let go before walking into the dark void of the night.

Uncovering your hands a second note met you. A number with a small doodle of Benevolent Day, as well as a "call me" was scribbled into the paper. You chuckled softly to yourself as you pushed the door to your house to walk in.

Settling in your bed in your PJs, a last thought arrived in your mind. (How did they know my name?) Before exhaustion lulled you to sleep.