I Can Always Count On You

Chapter One (edited)

His eyes widen in surprise as he tried to process his smarter brother's words. Never was Rin allowed to join his brother. The other exorcists still didn't trust his demon powers, even though he was getting better at controlling it. "W-wait really? This is just a shitty joke right?" All Yukio did was shake his head. "Aren't you worried or afraid I'll lose control or some shit?" His blue eyes met Yukio's.

"I am but I trust myself and Shura to keep you calm. You won't lose control. Don't worry nii-san, okay?" His brother tried his hide his worries from his twin.

"When do we le-" Rin started before his brother interrupted him.

"Tomorrow morning. Pack a small bag and be ready to leave. I'm not sure when we will be back so I suggested you bid everyone goodbye today because we don't have time tomorrow morning." Yukio told him and left his brother to do what he had to do to get ready for their mission.

Rin sighed and gently banged his head on the desk before getting his bag ready. He set them by the door with his sword and gave Kuro his food before leaving the dorm room. Was he worried? Most definitely. He tried to be brave as he walked out to find his friends/classmates. Eventually he found all his friends gathered around the front lawn on campus. Rubbing his neck, he cleared his throat to get their attention. "Hey guys...I have to tell you guys something. I won't be in class for a while." He started before telling them what his brother told him. When he finished, Bon looked pissed off.

"You're what!" Bon yelled at him. He stood up but Konekomaru and Shima took it as though he was going to attack the demon. They held their friend back by his arms. "Get off me losers!" He growled at his childhood friends.

Shiemi frowned. "I can't believe you are leaving, Rin...please just be careful, okay? We are just really worried about you."

"I know guys but Yukio just wants to keep an eye on me. I don't really have a choice." Rin sighed and rubbed his neck, looking at Bon.

The angry male broke free from his friends gasps, stepping close to Rin. "You better come back alive or I will kick your ass. You're only supposed to be defeated by me, got it asshole!?" He glared at the blue eyed demon. Shima whispered something to Konekomaru, laughing. That just angered Bon more. "Shut the hell up." He hissed at them.

Rin gulped slightly and nodded his head, feeling very small compared to Bon. "Okay Bon...I have to go now..." He was about to turn and walk away when he got pulled into a sudden hug.

"Come back alive, asshole." Suguro had whispered in his ear as he hugged him tightly.

"I will Bon. I have Yukio and Shura to look after me. Please feed Kuro when I'm gone. I can't take him with. His food and everything is in the dorm." Rin whispered as he hugged the other male tighter. They stayed like that for a few moments. Shima smirked as he gave Bon a thumbs up. Shiemi and Konekumaru looked very confused and surprised by their domestic actions. Eyebrows aka Izumo just rolled her eyes as she didn't give a crap.

Eventually the two boys separated and rubbed their necks awkwardly. They both bid each other goodbye. Everyone waved and said goodbye as Rin began to walk back to the dorms. Bon sighed softly. "Bye Rin...be safe." He whispered.

The next morning (Bon's POV)

Bon had woken up early to wave goodbye to Rin as he had gotten on the train at True Cross Station. He walked back to the academy slowly at his thinking pace. He wondered about why exactly he had hugged Rin. It's not like he cared or anything, at least that was what he thought for a while. He flopped down on the grass under a tree, on the lawn, on the academy grounds. Looking up at the sky, he noticed how blue sky was. It reminded him Rin's eyes. His eyes widened. "No! Stop that!" He scolded himself.

"You okay, Bon?" Shima asked, looking down at his best friend. The pink haired at noticed Bon laying in the grass. He was probably the only one, besides, Konekomaru, that understood Bon.

"What?" He asked and sat up, sighing softly. "Yeah, yeah I'm fine Shima." Bon rubbed his forehead. "Where's Konekomaru?"

The pink haired male sat next to him. "He's with Shiemi. I came to check on you. You are acting weird, especially when Rin told us he was leaving. What's going on, man? You don't hug anyone? Not even me." He asked his best friend.

"Nothing is going on! God shima! It's so much quieter without him here! Rin is such a pain in the ass. And his tail that what swishes back and forth?! It's so fucking annoying!" Bon took a deep breath to continue his rant. "Don't even get me started on his school ethic! The way he falls asleep in class and never does his homework!" He huffed. "And that stupid hairclip he wears in class!" Bon said angrily and sighed. "How could he just leave, Shima!?"

Shima laughed softly and smirked, crossing his arms. "Huh? Why so feisty Bon? It's not like you care about that boy anyway." He was partially teasing as he knew his best friend was so oblivious.

Suguro rolled his eyes and scoffed slightly, shaking his head at the pink haired boy. "Of course I don't, he's an idiot."

"Well for calling him an idiot, you do talk a lot about him. You sure you don't like him? I swear you would have hugged him to death, if you want." Shima wiggled his eyebrows and laughed at him. He enjoyed teasing his childhood friend.

"Shut up! I did not do that!" Bon blushed slightly, but tried to hide it. He shoved Shima and got up. He walked away. However, he heard Shima right behind him.

"Oh come on!! You did and everyone saw it Bon! You like Rin and there's no denying it."

"I do not like that...that...that son of the devil! Shut up, Shima. You're a terrible friend." Bon lied through his teeth and sighed, rolling his eyes. He was starting to get really annoyed with Shima. "Don't you have girls to flirt with or what not?"

"Oh shush. I'm your best friend." Shima gently smacked his arm. "And no. I'm running out of girls to flirt with. I've tried."

Bon turned towards Shima and rolled his eyes. He jabbed his index finger into his best friends chest. "I swear to god if you tell anyway about this, I'll kick your ass as well as Rin's." He threatened, only half joking.

"You sure you would kick his sexy ass?" Shima raised an eyebrow and smirked again.

"Get lost!" He pushed his friend. "He does not have a sexy ass. He's an ass in general."

"Sure... keep telling yourself that Bon." The pink haired boy laughed again and crossed his arms in front of his chest.

"I will." Bon's phone went off. "Who could that be? You are already here and I certainly don't have any other friends." He eyed Shima before looking at his phone. "Oh. It's from Rin."

"You're an idiot." Shima smiled.

Bon opened messenger, ignoring the annoying boy with stupid pink hair. He looked at the message and smiled slightly since it was from Rin.

From: Okumura😈

Hey, sorry about leaving so suddenly. You know how Yukio is. :)

Bon just rolled his eyes before quickly typing his response to the blue eyed demon.

To: Okumura😈

It's cool. Be safe, asshole.

Shima walked away, smiling. "God, he's so oblivious."

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