𝕃𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕣𝕤 𝕚𝕟 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕟𝕚𝕘𝕙𝕥 // Akaza x reader (+18)

Chapter 20 | Demonic dilemma

"Seriously, this is so disgusting", you repeat and cover your nose and mouth with your hand.

The audacity to even make that request...!

"That's a very unusual reaction", Akaza comments dryly and folds his legs to do the lotus pose.

What is that supposed to mean?

You wait a moment, expecting him to explain further, but Akaza remains silent, fully focused on his lotus pose.  As much as you want to demand answers, to force him out of your sanctuary, you know deep down that it will not be that simple.

"You won't answer my question, right?", you finally venture, your voice tinged with frustration.

Akaza's eyes close, his expression stays serene.
"Correct," he replies, his tone as indifferent as ever. "It's none of your business. I can do whatever I want to. Your race is my prey, after all."

Your lips turn into a thin line at the stark reminder of the power imbalance between you. Anger flares within you, but you clench your jaw, refusing to give him the satisfaction of seeing you falter.

"And I know you won't snitch on me", Akaza adds, his confidence unwavering as he remains ensconced in his meditation.

You raise your eyebrows.
"Oh? How come?", you shoot back, a hint of defiance creeping into your voice despite your best efforts to remain composed.

Although Akaza's eyes stay closed, you can see the sparkle in them when he responds, his words laced with a hint of mockery: "You like me a little too much to risk my death."

You unsheath your katana.

Akaza's smile grows wider.
"Go on. Fight me if you want. I'll meditate in the meantime."

Fuck you.

"Leave my house. I want to sleep", you demand with your hand still on the hilt of your katana. You stare at Akaza, your heart pounding with a mixture of fear and frustration. His presence in your home is unnerving, his intentions unclear as he sits in silent meditation, seemingly unperturbed by your discomfort.

Akaza's response is immediate.
"I'll not. But you can sleep nontheless", he declares, his refusal absolute.

He speaks as if this were his house and you were the guest not the other way around.

You clench your free hand into a fist. 
"I won't sleep if you're in my house, a  room next to me to say the least. And I will definitely snitch on you if you stay here", you say, trying to sound fierce.

Akaza sighs.
"Your Kasugai Crow isn't here. How will you contact your friends?"

You begin to realize that whatever you will say Akaza will find a way to prove you're wrong. This will stretch into eternity.

"Forget it."

He nods.
"That's what I thought."

You stare at him and it annoys you that he doesn't open his eyes. That he doesn't care how you feel.
You need to say something. You can't just let him win.

"You didn't even train me today. You have no justification to hide here", you claim.

Akaza still doesn't open his eyes.
"First of all, I don't hide. Secondly, I knew you'd miss me", he states calmly as if he had just told you the news.

"Fuck off", you spat and regret it the second the insult leaves your tongue.

You feel the temperature drop rapidly. Immediately you begin to shiver. A shockwave, cold and hard as ice erupts from Akaza and makes you tumble backwards.
"Be careful how you talk to me, my dear", he hisses, eyes still closed, posture unchanged.
Overall looking like he didn't do anything.