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He had always been interesting, everything about him. From the first time I'd seen him at the Academy, I'd always wanted a chance to get close to him.
Now that I had, things got a bit more interesting. I wanted nothing more than to punch him in his pretty little face.
What a brat! Just because he has a higher grade average than me, he thinks he can boss me around?
I didn't defend myself as he attacked. I slammed into the wall behind me. I had to keep my cool. ...
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Enough of this nonsense! I'd had enough of Grell Sutcliff bossing me around. This time I fought back. Time to teach him a lesson.
I thought he'd leave me alone, but I was proven entirely wrong, as he changed his approach completely, shamelessly flirting with me. Even going far enough to call me 'his man'. How revolting!
But I was glad my partner had not abandoned me after he lost to me, or else I'd be in greater trouble.
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I really don't know exactly when in so many years, his annoying presence somehow became enjoyable. The way he whined my name anytime he saw me, or how he remained persistant, trying to convince me to fall for him, despite my unresponsiveness. He just wouldn't keep away.
I know I really shouldn't let his nonsense get to me, after all, he flirts with any unfortunate man that passes his way; why'd I be any special...
But I still can't stop myself from giving into a small smile, internally.
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How utterly incompetent! Suddenly he's nowhere to be found for weeks and now he pops up out of nowhere, pretending to be a butler to some noble lady who has the same firey red hair as his.
I hated feild work, and running after him, cleaning up behind all the mess he makes was tiring, but I could never say no.
This time, he had been murdering innocent women who weren't on the to-die list, with his new mistress. But I could sense another presence. Something foul. ..
I was right. It was a demon, that Grell was currently engaging... And flirting with. Disgusting!
I watched from a distance, as he was thoroughly beaten up by the demon, who had orders to kill him.
I caught a glimpse of his face, swollen and bloody, with his red hair askew... And he still continued his flirtations!
Did I feel bad seeing his face, or was it that I didn't want it to be a demon on the receinving end of his words, I questioned myself. Nonsense! I immediately put away those thoughts; I simply hate unpaid overtime; and headed forward.
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I hate this. Every bit of this! Flirting with the Demon was one thing... But this! Bringing him to the sacred library! What was he thinking?
...
Great! Now he'll also flirt with that damn undertaker!
Wait, how does that even concern me?
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'You have a crush on him?' The demon asked.
'Crush? What crush?' I replied
'Then why are you so concerned?' he asked again.
'Damn you! That isn't your business!' I found myself saying... Why was I even conversing with this bloody demon I was being forced to share a tent with.
'My my, Mr.Spears, don't get so worked up. I'm simply curious. Why'd someone like you have anything to do with him..."
Why indeed, I asked myself. Did I want to find out? I guess I already knew.
'We were classmates in the Academy. Partners in the final exam, quite unfortunately. Now let me sleep, Black.'
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Yet another mess. Well, I couldn't really blame those two baffoons... Ronald Knox, and my very own Grell Sutcliff.
I scanned the icy water full of corpses for that familiar red hair that I'd always wanted to touch... What am I thinking! I better get this done...
'Still have your little secret Mr.Spears?' the filthy demon's voice came from behind.
'Your reapers are a little further east. And I request you to open up now. One of these days I might just kill him out of annoyance! Good day.'
'Mind your own business, demon.' I followed the direction he pointed me to. I heard him snicker behind me.
Surely enough, both of them were floating around in the water, knocked out.
One by one I picked them onto the rescue boat.
'Will! You came for me!?' Grell's shrieked as he lunged at me. I instinctively dodged, and instantly regretted it as he toppled into the water again. Ronald stared with his eyes wide.
I shook my head and helped him up again. He once again started blabbering. Finally, mustering enough courage, I grabbed his chin and lifted his face, so that my eyes met his.
'Shut up for once now! Will you Sutcliff?'
I didn't wait for his usual reply 'Oh Will, my lips are all yours to seal, my love!'... I pressed my lips to his. He let out a little gasp as his eyes widened.
'Waaaah! Will senpai!!' Ronald screeched.
Without letting go of Grell, I knocked that Idiot out with my scythe.
Our lips parted for the need of air.
'Will...?' he took my name. Confusion evident.
'Yes?' I asked.
'Did you just...'
'Apparently yes.'
He squealed and wrapped his arms around me. 'Oh Will! I knew you'd fall for me! Finally!! I'm so happy Will!'
I straightened my glasses. 'Don't start celebrating. Meet me in my office once we get back. We need to talk.'