A knowing smile etched my face as I raised up the the finished jacket in my hands.

'Juuzou going to love this,' I grined as I fiddled with the silver zipper in the middle of the clothing.

My eyes scanned the wall clock and let out a sighed with disbelief.'I hope he gets home soon…'

My work here in the 13th ward had been lighter than before, since the 'Skull' leader have been annihilated by Hanbee himself. (I called him and congratulate on his … 'first killing' and that, He earned his place to be Juuzou's right hand man.)

I must say, waking up 3 in the morning just to assist the doctors about a 'surgery' in the clinic isn't my ideal morning routine.

It seems the clinic had been empty for the past 3 days. Only some occasional check-ups from our patiences and such.

I stood up and took the jacket with me. I briskly walked down the hallway of my warm home and stop at the end - twistig the knob of the garage door.

Since the jacket has been finished, it's better that I should hand wash it - for the comfort of Juuzou - in the garage. (The garage have been pretty useful to me, since it have served as my 'laundry room' than any car's home.)

I sighed in annoyance when I was met with the dark room - only the lights from the hallway give brightness to the said room.

My hands travelled on the wall in search of the switch. I felt it and soon push it up as the room ignite itself to brightness.

The garage is fairly small, yet big enough for a SUV to park in. A worn out old washing machine and dryer were plastered on the left. Above the said equipments plastered the bar soaps and washing powders in jars that are hidden beneath the wall cabinet.

The faucet and a long small bucket (I used for hand washing my clothes) are are found beside the equipments.

'It's already 10 in the evening…' I grimaced as I put the jacket on the bucket and started to fill it with water. 'I wonder where he is?'

My pursed lips turn into a frown. 'I'm worried about that boy.'

Nonetheless, washing a new jacket and setting it on the rack for it to dry have never been a good idea when you're worried.

I should buy a new rack soon…

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My fingers tap on my couch arm rest several times out of annoyance.

I'm very patient person - but waiting for straight 8 hours -with no sleep- for Juuzou makes me feel nervous and angry at the same time.

It's already 6 in the *beep* morning and he isn't home yet!?

What is that man even doing!??
…
What if they took interest on him and attack him?!
…
What if he was attack by a Ghoul instead?
…
With the structure of his frail body - it's impossible for him to fight back!
…
Did he brought any weapons with him?!
…
For the love of --- HE LEFT HIS QUINQUE ON THE DOORSTEP!!!

OK THAT'S IT.

I called Hanbee and Mizurou several times for the last 30 minutes just to be notified of that man's whereabouts,

But lucky me,
They never picked up the phone.

I pace back and forth in the living room and look up the wall clock and floor for at least uncountable times just to fasten time, yet it didn't work.

I almost want to break down at the same time call the police to notify them that my 'son' didn't come home for 8 hours.

Isn't just that normal? I'm not overreacting right? It has been 8 *beep* whole hours his gone IN THE NIGHT so it's completely normal!… right?

…

…

…

I let out a schreech in my mind as I punch in the police department's contact number with my phone.

I was about to push the 'call' button when the door in the front house silently open.

The small strands of hair on the nape of my neck and arms have stood up in anxiety.

Could it be a burglar?
A ghoul?
Or Juuzou himself.

Nonethless, I practically sprinted my way towards my front door and put on the most 'impassive' expression I have.

A very long emotional lecture is ready to be stated.

Juuzou look up at me with a chesire grin. My heart stop when my eyes bore with his…

His eyes were half closed … and seemed to be clouded with… 'bloodlust', I wanted to close my eyes, at the same time, did not want to.

My 'anger' and 'lecture' had been forgotten, instead, it was replaced with feelings of 'nervousness' and 'worry'.

His black short hair is disheveled and his clothes seems… 'out of place' as dry bloods tainted his arms.

I didn't pay attention of his 'messy' physique (maybe his eyes…) - but I did pay attention to the dagger his holding.

"Hey~ (Your name)~ I'm home~"

I blinked when the cheery words escape his lips. For a moment - his bloodlust eyes had turn to his normal ones and gave me a closed-eyes smile.

"I-I uh…"

I assured to myself that this is normal - and that, I shouldn't 'fear' at the image I had saw.

Half of me want to believe imagine this… side of him, but half of me stated it was real since the dagger in his hands said so.

Juuzou opened his eyes, only for it to be narrow. "Hm? Did you get any sleep at all?"

He asked, his voice blunt. He put the bloody dagger inside his black button up shirt as he adjust towards me. (Closing the door with a lock before he did)

I gape at the hidden 'inside' his clothing. "Didn't I put a letter beside your nightstand that I will be coming home late?"

"Did you read it?"

I couldn't find any words so I nod. I put my shaking hands on my nose and mouth to cover the metallic smell of iron coming from Juuzou.

Kiling Ghouls IS his job, but everytime he come home with bloody clothes and new injuries still felt… uncomfortable for me.

He scoffed at my answer and let out a giggle.
Recently, I think of his giggles cute and girly, but for this moment… it almost creepy.

"You waited for me?"

A nod.

He let out a nod and placed his right hand on my left shoulder. I strongly cringed at the touch - and I believed he noticed/felt it.

He didn't said anything - but instead stared at me with a plain look.

I couldn't help but give it back.

It was a mini stare-off for a minute, before I blinked and recollected my small courage.

"J-Juuzou."

"Hmm?"

I sighed and gave him the 'look'. He know of this as his face visibly paled.

"Let's discuss this in the living room"

"Oh no…"

"Oh yes - YOU, young man, made me worry! There's a very huge CONSEQUENCES for this!"

"B-but"

"NO BUTS. YOU MADE ME WORRY AND FEAR FOR YOUR DUCKING BEING, SO PUT YOUR BUTTOCKS ON THAT COUCH SO I WILL RIP YOUR EARS OFF WITH MY MOTHERLY WORDS."

"(YOUR NAME) PLEASE, IM TIRED"

"NO EXCUSES, GO THERE AND I'LL LECTURE YOU"

"(YOUR NAME)!!!"

"DUCK YOU JUUZOU, SHUT THE DUCK UP AND LISTEN TO WORDS YOU BISH."

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Juuzou promised to himself he will never trust letters again... (and made a side note to not make you worry too.

Since lecturing while suddenly doozing off in front of him a bit uncomfortable for the ravenette since his either distracted with your sleeping face or your obnoxiously loud mouth that seems to continue their lectures)

But…

Who knew worrying about him made him feel annoyed of your presence? (Of course he does)

At the same time, a tad bit happy that you genuinely care for him.

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I woke up stretching and yawning at the same time. I can't open my eyes at the time being, but I did after some really… really… hard struggle.

I look on the bed side table and saw a paper with words written with red crayons.

'This must be Juuzou's letter that I forgot to read' you thought and reached for the piece of paper.

I read the letter, and this is what it says:

'Deer (Your name),
                 I will bee houm lait. Dont wait por me.
                 Luv,
                      Juuzou.'

I let out a hearty laugh, and question the universe on how did he became a skilled investigator with such poor vocabulary.

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But unbeknownst to you, he purposely wrote it poorly for your entertainment.

And the hearty laugh that travelled through his room at the afternoon made him smile in victory.

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(Hm… I've run out of ideas recently, but meh! Here's some chapters… yeaps. Enjoy~)

(I don't know if I should use the 'present tense', or 'past tense' for this story -,- but then again, I kind of mixed them up so… sincere apologies from moi inexperience)

(From this part on, Past tense would be the ideal tense for this story)

(I dunno, should I like, label this chapter fluff or random?)

(=3= Juuzou you motherducker. Why so kawaii and creepy at the same time? Ugh)

(Hope you enjoy and omg THANKS FOR THE 100+ READS /;W;)/ YAY.)

(LEMME DIE)
(UAGAKAOALL)
(THANK YOU~ )
(500+reads will give me a motivation to make a special chapters for you guys :>)

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