Always the same、Karma thought to himself. Never changing mafioso;that muscular son of a bitch who always matched his smug look ー that、is 𝘙𝘶𝘬𝘪𝘰.
❝ Tch. ❞
The spawn of Satan couldn't help but slide such subtle expression. Not because he was irritated、ー
"Ahhh you know me so well then."
Part of the highlight of his years is when Akabane makes his annual return.
After a moment to readjust his hair, he feels almost inclined to have his face match a similar shade of pink to Karma's countenance.
"A gift? Sure you--
ー Demonstrating the high - tech in front of him as white misty fog appeared whenever he would speak. Just winter things、making things even more adorable. Quite homely and... warm ー although 𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜. ー
ー just how close Rukio was ー 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒃𝒊𝒕𝒄𝒉𝒔𝒍𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒆𝒅 𝒉𝒊𝒎. A faint pinkish tint colored his cheeks.
Akabane immediately lets go and instead、quickly ruffles the other male's hair.
❝ Speaking of Christmas、I got you a present. ❞
❝ Pfftーthat's what I thought you'd say. ❞
When in reality、deep down inside that rotten core of his、the redheaded assassin never expected for Rukio to miss him. Maybe because Karma was raised in such harsh situations wherein the words 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲、𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲、and 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀 ー
A small smirk appears on him when Karma pulls the lean male closer. His other hand sliding into his own pocket.
"I'd say my confidence is earned. Built it up myself over the years."
Hearing Karma mention Christmas makes Rukio reflect temporarily on his own for a brief--
ー never applied in real life.
However、there are certain circumstances where life itself throws him a major curveball. Only for him to be in shock.
Moments of silence fell while he was deep in thought、and it was when he saw ー
Well、we might as well give it a try.
Shoves the panther down on the couch、gentle but enough to have much force to quickly bring her down. One shove was all it took for him to loom over her.
❝ Just try and squeak ー you won't be able to walk for the next few days. ❞
ー ❝ 𝑺𝒕𝒊𝒍𝒍、Christmas.
Kinda missed you to be honest、since there would be no actual blood if there's no you in it. ❞
Rukio might as well take this one as a huge ass compliment.
❝ See、Rukio... I can't help but wonder... ❞
He doesn't even need to finish the sentence. Just the unfinished thought for anyone to hear to question him;the final continuation only remaining for himself. Instead of continuing with words、the scarlet grabs the male's wrist. ー
"Always with the snarky responses, this one." He chuckles lowly.
"You're right, planktons are better. Always liked them more."
He proceeds to give his old friend and rival a cheeky little pat on the cheek. Karma will definitely get his soon enough.
"What's been keeping ya---
ー Tugs him closer so he could meet them eye - to - eye. Karma doesn't flinch、he holds his ground. Firm and sturdy as a hundred - year old tree.
❝ Where do you get all of this confidence from?
Oh、and Christmas was a little bloody. ❞
Cue word ’𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐲’. ー