100 days with Mr.Devil

Chapter 18: Symbol

Ayato loosed his collar, "I know."

"W-what?" Shiro asked.

"And you can still be so calm about it?!" Shiro shouted.

"I'll protect her." Ayato whispered.

Shiro kept quiet.

"You're a reaper. What kind of deal did you make with her? You wouldn't help her so easily." Shiro asked.

"That's none of your business." Ayato said

Ayato turned around.

"Wait." Shiro said.

Ayato stopped in his tracks.

"Don't tell Akiko I was here." Shiro said.

Ayato didn't utter a word. He just continued walking forward.

Ayato walked towards the front doors of the apartment.

He opened the door and stepped in.

"Where were you?" He suddenly heard a voice from behind him as he closed the door.

"Went out for a walk." Ayato said.

Akiko lifted a brow, doubting his words.

"What? Reapers go for walks too you know." Ayato said.

"Alright then." Akiko said.

Akiko sat down on the couch and started reading a book.

"Hey." Ayato said.

"Yeah?" Akiko answered, still looking at her book.

Ayato walked towards her and sat down by her side.

Akiko looked at him in shock. He had never once sat beside her at his own will before.

"W-What is it?" Akiko asked.

"Bear with me for a moment." Ayato said.

"What?" Akiko asked, extremely confused.

Ayato snatched her book and put it on the table before looking at Akiko.

Akiko was shocked and looked directly into Ayato's eyes.

She hadn't notice this before but Ayato was extremely good looking. He had a pair of cold but dreamy eyes that could easily melt someone. His brows were always arched downward. He had a high nose bridge, a sharp jawline, a sharp chin and sharp features.

Akiko blushed and looked away, "What is it?"

Ayato suddenly grabbed onto the end of Akiko's shirt and pulled it up. His fingers than traced down to Akiko's pants. He pulled it down a little, revealing her ribs.

Just then, Ayato's eyes widened.

"B-BASTARD!" Akiko pushed Ayato away and moved away from him.

"Pervert!" Akiko shouted.

"That...birthmark." Ayato said.

"W-What?" Akiko asked.

"That crescent birthmark on your waist above your rib. Ayato said.

"You...you did that to check my birthmark?" Akiko asked.

"Why else would I do that?" Ayato raised a brow.

Akiko blushed, "Y-You could have asked me before you did that you know?!"

"That's not important now. It's not like you have anything to lose." Ayato said.

"You!" Akiko shouted.

He frowned and grabbed Akiko's wrist, "Answer me. Did you have that birthmark since you were born?"