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Chuuya couldn't believe what he read in the text he just received, it was 2 a.m yet he still made all his way to the airport to check if it was true but the moment he got there, he sighed, extremely annoyed.
"Are you serious .."
"Chuuya !! I missed you~"
He didn't push the guy who jumped on him to hug him tightly, he was too busy trying to calm himself but he quickly gave up when the other pinched his cheeks while grinning like an idiot.
"Who the hell comes all the way from France to Japan without even informing the one they know beforehand ?!"
"But i texted you .."
"Too late since you were already here !"
Chuuya pushed his phone to the other's face with the text 'Come pick me up, i'm in the Narita airport. -Albert ♡' showing on the screen making him act all fidgety.
"But i missed you ..."
Chuuya sighed, giving up again. He used his ability on Albert's luggage heading out of the airport with the other right after him.
"You can't just come without a warning .. and you even came on your own ? Did you forget that you're the French Mafia Boss ?"
"Nothing will happen, it's not like i can die anyway .. besides, you're the one who didn't text me since you left .."
"It has been only few months .."
"Yes it has been MONTHS ! That's too long .."
Chuuya regretted a little shouting at him, he knew the other cared for him. They both walked in his car with the redhead cringing at Albert who kept staring at him with a big bright smile.
"Did you at least plan where to stay ?"
"Yes. In your place ."
"As i thought ... your Japanese is pretty fluent though, months ago, you still didn't know a word ."
"I worked really really hard to learn it so won't you .. praise me~ ?"
A shiver ran down Chuuya's spine at Albert's breath on his skin since he made sure to get close enough to say those two last words.
"I'm already letting you stay at my place, is this not enough ?"
"You know that's not what i want ..."
Chuuya looked at his puppy eyes then quickly at the road only to give up again then pet the other's fluffy hair while muttering 'You have done a great job, i'm proud of you ..' and Albert was already back to his stupid grin.
Once in his place, Chuuya was about to prepare dinner, offer to drink with Albert or even chat with him since deep inside, he missed him too. He didn't expect him to collapse the second he saw a bed not even changing his clothes.
"The different timezones got me so exhausted so .. i will sleep ..."
"Okay .. good night then .."
Albert was already snorting with Chuuya still beside him looking at his sleeping face not able to refrain himself from ruffling his hair 'He is such a kid ..'
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"Can't believe i am about to eat a breakfest prepared especially for me by Chuuya~"
"Pull away, i can't move properly ."
Chuuya didn't even shiver at Albert suddenly talking or having his arms around him as he hugged him from behind. The blond still pulled away to let him prepare the table getting confused at Chuuya heading to the doorway right after.
"Are you leaving ?"
"Yeah, gotta go to the headquarters but i will be back soon so don't go wandering on your own okay ?"
"Get me a meeting with your boss this afternoon ."
"What-"
This time, Chuuya shouted being sure that he won't regret it.
"Didn't i say to warn me earlier when you make such plans-"
Albert held back till the petit mafioso left then burst out laughing, angry Chuuya was just too cute. He then made sure to finish all the food Chuuya prepared before he wears his coat and heads out even though Chuuya warned him not to do so.
He went from stranger to stranger asking about that one person he wanted to meet till he reached the building he needed. The first one he met there was Haruno, he thought she was really nice as she walked him to the main office but the second he walked there, all eyes were on him while his were only on the one person he needed.
Haruno was about to inform them that he needed help with a case related to abilities since she believed the lies he told her but she had no time to say anything with Albert slamming his hands on Dazai's desk startling everyone in the room.
"Are you the guy who left my lover behind four years ago ?!"
"I don't know what you're talking about ..."
Dazai gulped, he could feel Kunikida's rage and he wasn't ready to deal with it.
"Stop acting ignorant ! Brown hair and hazel eyes, a mackerel like face and mostly, those bandages ! It's definitely you Dazai ! The one who left Chuuya-"
"AAAAAH i think we should talk about this somewhere else ..."
Dazai made sure to cover Albert's mouth with his hand giving an apologetic smile to his colleagues before pulling the man out of the building. He didn't miss everyone's surprised expressions but mostly, Ranpo's opened eyes since Ranpo rarely opens his eyes 'He definitely figured it out ...'
He didn't let the man be till they were far enough from the Agency finding a bench they could sit on and talk as much as they wanted.
"Before we start any talk, can you at least introduce yourself ?"
"I am Albert Camus, the French Mafia Boss ."
"And Chuuya's lover ?"
"No that was just to get your attention and it worked~"
Dazai wanted to punch that stupidly grinning face now taking all the time to analyze this tall, handsome man with light brown hair and emerald eyes sitting beside him.
"What does the French mafia Boss want from me then ?"
"I just wanted to meet the man Chuuya was ready to give his life for without a second thought ."
"Is that so ? Isn't it something else you can find only in this city that you are after ?"
"You mean Chuuya ?"
Dazai knew Albert knew what he was talking about but the fact that he ignored that and only focused on Chuuya sure took him aback.
"I mean .. i can only find Chuuya in this city ... or- oh .. you're talking about the book ??"
"Yes .."
"No ! I'm not after that thing, i don't want to get the Japanese, Russian and American Mafias on my back, i have got more important matters to deal with ."
"I see ..."
For some reason, Dazai found it pretty hard to deal with this man, he really didn't like him and the reason was definitely not because he seemed to be close to Chuuya.
"But let me predict something ."
Dazai was again taken aback by the man resting the tip of his index on Dazai's chest while wearing a confident smirk.
"You will get the book ."
"How can you be so sure ?"
"Because you have Chuuya, the most important asset in your hands ."
"I am not planning to use him though ."
The brunet was the one to grin now at the other's confused expression, he didn't refrain from being honest with him.
"I even made sure to raise another duo just so Chuuya doesn't have to be part of such dangerous fights or use Corruption ."
"Oh ? That is so nice of you, i thought you were the devil himself at the way Chuuya talks about you-"
Albert's words were interrupted by his ringtone, he smiled at Chuuya's name on the screen only laughing at the ginger shouting at him the second he picked up. He first got the lecture he deserved for leaving the apartment without a word then he had to describe the place he was in that Chuuya recognized.
"He says he will be here in a minute, you think he can ?"
"Definitely with his ability, i will have to leave then ."
"Where ??? Won't you at least ask how i know Chuuya or why i came here ?"
Dazai already stood up but he chose to sit back judging that getting this information was worth dealing with an angry Chuuya once he joins them.
"Hmm .. let's see .. then how about you tell me what is your relation with him ?"
"I see you got curious~"
"I am just wondering how can anyone get along with that chibi ."
"I know you are lying but i won't make a comment about it-"
"You already did ."
"ANYWAY ! I met him four years ago when he came to France to investigate his case and find the location of the ones in the same state as his and then, we kind of got really close~"
"Is that so .."
"Oh ! Here he is !"
As if dealing with Albert wasn't enough, Chuuya had to find no other than his ex partner there.
"Chuuya ! I missed you !!"
"I told you not to go wandering on your own ! Why do you never listen ??"
"But you're the one who left me all alone in your apart .."
Albert added the apart detail purposely his attention on the brunet to notice any change but Dazai was so good of an actor. Chuuya was too dense to notice anything, he quickly pulled Albert with him while glaring at the brunet.
"Get away from that guy first or he might contaminate you .."
"All i might give him would either be this tall height or some intelligence but i doubt he would get anything interesting from you, Chibi ."
"Who are you calling 'Chibi' ?!"
"Aah Chuuya !! Stop being mean with Dazai, he even said that he made another duo just so that you don't have to risk your life while fighting anymore, this is how much he cares for you !!"
Dazai did choose to be honest with Albert but he totally didn't plan for him to say this in front of Chuuya, he did thank any god out there who made Chuuya this dense though.
"Stop spouting nonsense and let's go, i already got you the meeting you wanted with Boss ."
"You're going to meet Mori-san ?"
"Don't give him any details, Albert, he isn't a Port Mafia member anymore !"
The ex partners seemed like kids in their glaring contest, Albert couldn't help but chuckle, he still took this chance to annoy the brunet as he directed his hand around Chuuya's waist pulling him closer ignoring his complaints.
"I will just ask .. Mori was it ? To give me Chuuya~"
"What do you mean by giving me to you ?? I'm not some-"
Dazai stood there silent watching the other two in their small argument before they decide to leave, he quickly went back to his fake smile when Albert addressed him one last time.
"Ah i almost forgot to ask this of you, when the book is in your possession, could you please write 'Albert Camus isn't part of this world anymore' for me ?"
"Of course i can but .. i would really love to know why ..."
"It's because of my ability .. i have lived for more than three centuries now, isn't it awful ? I keep seeing my subordinates die and new ones come .. i bet even they are tired of this old man here ... you also yearn for death so you get how i feel, don't you ?"
"I do, i will make sure to write your death then, maybe even add an interesting scenario ."
Albert thanked him then walked away while holding Chuuya's wrist with a constant grin on his face as he could imagine Dazai death glaring him.
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"Liar !"
"I never said i came on my own ! You were the one who assumed that .."
Albert was adjusting his tie, he made sure to wear a more presentable outfit, one that matches his status with two of his subordinates following him as Chuuya walked them to where they could find Mori.
"I hope you got something important to suggest instead of asking Boss to let me join your organization, don't waste his time ."
"Of course i do !"
... and few seconds later ...
"I want you to give me Chuuya ."
Albert said this as if it was the most natural thing, Mori didn't even bother to hide his surprised face while Kouyou, who was also present, had a hard time holding back her laugh. Chuuya who stood behind Mori's seat wanted to murder the guy so bad.
"Oh well, that isn't really for me to decide .."
Mori faked a smile turning to his executive who wore his most serious face now.
"What do you think about this, Chuuya-kun ?"
"It is whatever you decide, Boss ."
Mori expected Chuuya's answer then turned back to face Albert who seemed too arrogant for him, he didn't like him. At all.
"Since it is my decision then .. i should at least expect something in return, right ?"
"Mmh well .. there is nothing i can give in return at the moment but if this can help, your previous subordinate, Dazai, promised that once the book is in his possession, he will write my death since my ability makes me immortal ."
"Oh he did ?"
"Yes ! He even promised he would write a good scenario for my death ."
'Oh dear .. he has no idea what kind of death Dazai-kun's reserving for him ..' Kouyou thought as she watched Mori chuckle, he probably had the same thoughts.
"And then ?"
"And then, if Chuuya is with me when i die, he will be the new French Mafia Boss and well, if he still is that loyal to you, this will just mean that the French Mafia is yours ."
Everyone in the room, even Albert's subordinates didn't expect this suggestion, Chuuya was trying his best to keep silent.
"This suddenly got more interesting ."
Mori gave it some thought, he knew Chuuya's answer will be the same but for a second, the image of Dazai's face when he finds out he allowed Chuuya to leave crossed his mind, his decision was obvious.
"As tempting as your suggestion sounds, i will have to decline, this city needs him ."
"Oh .. that is unfortunate ... how about an alliance then ?"
"This sounds just fine ."
"I do have one condition though ."
Mori knew he wouldn't like his condition and he wasn't wrong, Chuuya wanted to murder him even more now while Kouyou didn't hold back her laugh anymore this time, she still used her kimono's sleeve to hide her mouth as she did.
"I will only start an alliance with your organization if Chuuya is it's Boss ."
Mori was so done with this guy and the only way to hide it was to turn to Chuuya again.
"Are you interested in being the Boss, Chuuya-kun ?"
"No ! I mean .. unless it is your decision ."
Mori turned back to Albert not even trying to hide how fake his smile was.
"As you see, he isn't ready so it seems like you might have to wait a little .."
"That is truly saddening but i guess this concludes our meeting ."
They all stood to leave the room but just to annoy Mori a little more, Kouyou pulled Chuuya with her letting the two bosses walk together obviously having to talk while she analyzed Albert.
"That height, attitude, that teasing tone and he even longes for death ... your tastes are showing, Chuuya-kun ."
"I have never taken part of a meeting as stressful as this one .. it's obvious boss's annoyed, i better take Albert with me .."
Unluckily for her, Chuuya didn't get what Kouyou meant and hurried to pull Albert with him. Mori didn't get to sigh till the two of them left.
"I need some rest, i will be out with Elise-chan ."
Mori was so wrong for thinking he will get to rest though. He just left his car heading with Elise to one of her favorite shops when they walked past an alley where Mori spotted someone he knew way too well. He let Elise go first then went back to the man who seemed to be quite not pleased.
"You sure waste no time, don't worry, Chuuya-kun isn't going anywhere ."
"I don't need you to know that, i know Chuuya wouldn't leave ."
Dazai's glare on Mori didn't falter a bit till he made the old man shiver and act all scared.
"Don't tell me you're planning my death so that Chuuya-kun becomes the boss and the alliance real ??"
Dazai's glare was still there, he wasn't in the mood for Mori's stupid acting and the latter totally got the message this time.
"I get how you feel but no, Dazai-kun, we won't kill that man ."
"Why ?"
"We still need him besides, you promised you would be the one to write his death, didn't you ? Well, that is when the book is in your possession obviously~"
As if Mori's teasing was all Dazai needed, luckily, the older man wasted no second to leave him.
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"Aah Chuuya don't be angry i already apologized !!! Come on .. won't you at least treat me to dinner ?"
Chuuya glanced up at the man hugging him from behind then away, still annoyed at him but he decided to overlook that since he will leave the next day.
"Let's go to that new 5 stars restaurant-"
"No ! I'm tired of those high class restaurants, treat me to something different also, let's call Dazai ."
"No ! I'm not ready to deal with the two of you at the same time !"
Chuuya was so done when he turned around finding Albert with his phone scrolling through his contacts.
"There is no Dazai .."
"It's mackerel ."
"You think he will pick up ?"
"He won't ."
"He did- ah hi, Dazai~ it's Albert, are you busy right now ?"
Chuuya was silent during the whole call, he knew Albert would make a comment the second he's done.
"He said he's coming when i mentioned you would pay everything ."
"Mmh .."
"He seemed surprised though, are you two not used to call each other ?"
"We never do ."
"But don't you two work together sometimes ?"
"We do but he never says a word, i just guess his plan and do my part of the job. That's it ."
"You two are taking trust to a whole new level ..."
They had to cut their talk as they reached the ramen shop they needed and made their order with Dazai not taking too long to join them.
"Chibi eating in a ramen shop is such a rare sight~"
Chuuya ignored Dazai's unnecessary comment letting Albert talk in his stead.
"Ramen are so tasty ! I could eat that for the rest of my life !!"
"As long as you don't live one or two more centuries, right ?"
"Don't be so cruel !!"
"Now that i think of it~"
Dazai finished what he had in his mouth then rested his hand on Albert's surprising him.
"My ability can actually nullify any other ability so if you are killed while i'm touching you nothing will stop you from dying, is that right ?"
"I'm interested ! But then .."
Albert was the one who rested his hand on Dazai's wrist now while with his other hand, he suddenly had a gun on Dazai's head.
"If i pull the trigger right now then nothing will stop the bullet from piercing your head, am i wrong ?"
Chuuya panicked the second he saw the gun, he quickly pulled it away then looked around sighing when he figured no one noticed it but the other two who suddenly began laughing only got on his nerves.
"We are leaving !"
They both followed him silently knowing it was their mistake this time but Albert was quickly back to his whining.
"But why won't you come with me to France, Chuuya ??? Say something to him, Dazai, he will listen if it's you ."
"Why would i listen if it's him ?!"
"Because he is the one you don't want to leave ?"
Chuuya couldn't be more done with him at this point, Dazai not making any comment only added to his rage.
"Where do you even get these ideas ?"
"From you crying when you were told that he left the Port Mafia ?"
"What- i .. i didn't cry !!"
"You did, i even recorded you .."
Chuuya felt like he would die from embarrassement at this point but for once, Dazai actually helped as he walked away saying that he 'was bored'.
He totally expected Albert to go after him even though he wasn't ready to deal with him.
"Chuuya was so angry at me for annoying you with what i said .."
"Chuuya would never do that ."
"You sure know him .. but seriously, talk to him, maybe he will listen to you and accept to come with-"
"Look !"
Dazai chose not to put on any fake mask or stupid act this time, he was the most honest as he turned to face Albert and tell him what he needed to hear.
"If Chuuya doesn't want to go with you, it's not because of me or Mori-san or anyone else, Port Mafia is his home, he wouldn't leave it no matter what happens so give up on wanting to make him the boss or take him with you or whatever, you are just wasting your time ."
"You never asked him what he wanted though .. just like your Boss, Chuuya always let's all of you make his choices instead of him .. just like his old gang, the Sheep was their name ? Used to do .. you all are no different ."
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Albert expected Chuuya to yell at him the second he walks in his apartment but all he found was Chuuya sitting on the couch with some papers in his hand and a cup of coffee on the table.
"You took too long .."
"I had to comfort Dazai, he was sad .. he never thought that you cried when he left, he even regrets now ..."
"Stop lying, Albert .."
"You two know each other way too well .. i did ask him to come to the airport tomorrow ."
"Mmh .."
"He said he might come if he isn't busy ."
"..."
Albert joined him on the couch staring at him for a while before lifting his hand, entangling his fingers in Chuuya's long locks.
"How about a drink ?"
"There is no way i'm drinking with you ."
"You are afraid of crying and spitting out some secrets again~"
"Shut up ."
"How about you sleep with me then ?"
"I won't ."
"We used to do that a lot though .."
"Not anymore ."
"That's mean ! Even though you know how much i love you ..."
Chuuya didn't reply to that, he also didn't say a word when Albert got closer resting his head on Chuuya's shoulder, falling asleep on it.
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"I knew he would come !"
Albert's eyes brightened at the sight of the brunet heading towards them in the airport now, he then looked down at Chuuya who seemed to try to look at anything but Dazai, he still didn't forget about the previous night.
"How about you give up on that stupid acting and be honest with him from now on ?"
"Who said i wasn't honest ? I really hate him ."
"But you also love him ."
"That's not true ."
"Say you love him ."
"Why would i-"
"Just say it !"
Chuuya glared at him then away deciding to go on with his game, he had no idea where this talk will get them anyway.
"I .. love him ."
"Was that a lie ?"
Chuuya was silent noticing that Dazai had only few steps left to get to them, what he didn't expect was for Albert to mutter "I will take your silence as a yes ." then suddenly lean down resting his lips on Chuuya's.
Dazai stopped at the sight, he never expected that and had no idea how he was supposed to react, Albert helped him though since the second he let go of a frozen Chuuya, he walked to him with a bright smile about to hug him but what he did was rest his hands on Dazai's cheeks and kiss him instead making him freeze too.
This time, Chuuya did react forcing Albert to pull away from the brunet who turned to a rock there.
"What the hell are you trying to do ?!"
"I just figured how much you two want to kiss each other but wouldn't do it then i thought i would be the one to kiss the two of you so congratulations on your indirect kiss~"
"What-"
"I will be leaving now, don't forget to text me this time and miss me, okay~"
The ex partners needed a while to recover from their shock then silently walk out of the airport. Dazai was the first to speak up though, suggesting that Chuuya drives him to the Agency.
For once, Chuuya accepted with no complaint, he still hoped Dazai wouldn't bring up what he heard the previous night not knowing that Dazai had his thoughts somewhere else, he still was processing what Albert told him.
"Why won't you go to France ? That guy seemed so obsessed about taking you with him it kinda made me pity him .."
"There is nothing for me to do in there, i'm already done with my job ."
"But .. they have wine in France !"
"If you're trying to convince me to leave then this was such a stupid argument and .. i didn't know that you wanted me to leave too .."
Dazai was about to reply but his phone ringing got his attention, he received a video from a number he didn't know. He quickly pulled out his earphones to check what it was and he did feel his heart shatter a little at what he saw, at drunk 18 years old Chuuya crying, repeatedly asking why Dazai left him.
Chuuya on the other hand, completely misunderstood the situation, especially at that soft smile Dazai wore 'It's probably one of those girls he knows ...'
"What's that ?"
"Nothing special. Also forget whatever i said about France earlier ."
"If you say so ..."
"That kiss though .. i feel like as much as i wipe my mouth, it wouldn't be enough to clean it, i won't feel better unless i kiss someone else .."
"You should just kiss one of those girls you know then .."
Jealousy was obvious on Chuuya's tone, he was never good at faking it. He stopped next to the Agency building waiting for the brunet to leave which he did but Dazai stopping next to Chuuya's door confused him. He pulled the glass down to check if he needed something but Dazai leaned in pushing his head inside the car instead then he fastly pulled out and went inside the building.
None of them noticed Atsushi who was there all the time and witnessed the whole scene 'H-h-h-h-he kissed him ?????????? Ranpo-san is indead always right ...' What made him frown the most was Chuuya's car that was suddenly floating, when he got closer to ask what was wrong, he found him covering his burning face and the second he saw him, he completely lost control over his ability letting his car float to the sky then fly away with everyone in the road, Atsushi included, following it with their gaze.