•Black Sheep• || The Devil is a Part Timer || Urushihara / Lucifer

༺Chapter 12༻

"U-Um...where is everyone else?"

"Maou and Chiho are on their way, they just got off work. Ashiya, Urushihara and Suzuno went to the cafeteria to get dinner. I volunteered to stay in case you woke up,"

Aiko looked down at her lap, fiddling with her hands.

"...Emi, I'm really sorry I didn't tell you,"

"Didn't tell me?- Oh, right. Look Aiko, don't worry about it. You had your reasons,"

"Though that is true, I still feel guilty for not telling you..."

Just then the door to the room opened. Revealing the three who returned from the cafeteria.

"Ms. Yamagishi! You are finally awake," Ashiya states surprisingly.

Seeing his face, Aiko recounts the nightmare once again. Clutching the blanket that covered her lower half.

"It is nice to see you in fine health again, good Aiko," Suzuno added in.

The bluenette's eyes then drifted over to Urushihara. He seems to have faint dark circles under his eyes.

'Did he not sleep well while I was unconscious?'

"Do you want me to get you anything to eat or drink, Aiko?" Emi asks as she stands up from her seat.

"Um, some water would be nice. Thanks Emi,"

"Of course! I'll be right back," She picks up her purse and leaves the room.

About half an hour later Maou and Chiho showed up, happy to see Aiko awake. Chi even cried a little in joy, which made Aiko's chest clench.

Unfortunately, they couldn't stay long, as the time came that everyone had to leave.

The gang all wished Aiko a good nights rest as they exited the room.

Before the door shut, Aiko watched as Urushihara pulled Maou to the side, whispering something to him.

Maou's face twisted in confusion before an understanding expression took over as well as a small smirk. He nodded his head and patted Hara's back, which caused the purple haired boy's face to scrunch in annoyance.

Maou turned on his heel and walked in the direction everyone else went in. Urushihara, on the other hand, walked back into the room, closing the door behind him.

Aiko rose an eyebrow at him as he walked over to the chair next to her bed.

"I'm staying the night with you,"

"...Why?"

"Uh...to watch over you. It's my turn," he lies, tilting his head down to hide a blush and pulling his PASTA system out of his back pocket.

"Unless you...want me to leave?" He asks, almost dejectedly.

"No! No, I...I do want you to stay..."

He nods his head with the blush still showing on his cheeks, and starts playing his game.

"......"