Stuck in the Middle [Hikaru, Kaoru] | ♡

Chapter ♞ 41.5: This Ain't A Scene It's A Cult

-This chapter is dedicated to the lovely KatjaFaltermeier who is translating this book into German on her page! It's an honor to have her spend some of her free time making this book into a separate language and I'm amazed by her.

-Giveaway coming soon because I finally have money haha. Short filler chapter.

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"I was kidding about the cult. This is insane."

Nao shrugged his shoulders, rocking back and forth on the heels of his feet as he stared at the door. "I don't know much about this... Nekozawa person. But my sister is in his weird club and this is the closest thing we've got to a cult."

You stared at the door before opening it, only to be greeted with darkness. You gulped before creeping inside, Nao following behind.

"...spooky." You muttered with a chuckle. "It would be funn- AHHH!" Suddenly you shrieked and Nao was covering his ears.

There was a weird cat puppet suddenly in your face and Jesus you have never seen anything so ugly.

"How dare you call him ugly! Belzeneff is perfect."

... maybe you had said that last part out loud.

Suddenly a few candles flickered on in the darkness and you could see a bit more clearer. You turned back and tried to make out some of Nao'd features- but the door had closed behind him and he looked like he was barely there.

"Sorry he's not ugly... just different looking. And a puppet. Not a huge fan of puppets," you laughed out though it was awkward.

"...Nao why did you bring her here? Is she interested in joining?" The person was encircling you, his green dark cloak swaying with each movement. 

"She needs a favor."

"My name is Y/N," you interrupted. "And this cult- it's in the middle of a high school. Is this even allowed?"

"...technically any club can be considered a 'cult'..." Nekozawa answered matter-a-factly. He was probably rolling his eyes under that cloak.

"I just need a good luck charm." Your mind flashed back to the conversation you had with the dean and your heart sunk. "I'm willing to take any luck I can get from either heaven or hell at this point."

... you really were kidding about the cult but Nao managed to get you one, and you weren't the type to miss opportunities.

Belzeneff was zigzagging around, his annoyingly angry cat face not changing.

"We don't do those types of things," he answered and you sighed.

"But... I may still be able to help you."