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"We really could use the Port Mafia's help, but I don't think they'll agree to help us with this case." Kunikida knew they could handle these ability users themselves, but it would be a lot easier if they had some more manpower.
Ranpo yawned, already bored with the meeting. "Just get Atsushi-kun to ask Mr. Fancy Hat."
Atsushi froze in his seat.
"The slug?" Dazai was confused as to why Ranpo was sure Chuuya would agree to help them if they got Atsushi to speak to him. Besides, Atsushi and Chuuya didn't even know each other. Their best bet would be to get Kyouka to ask Kouyou for her assistance, as she would do anything for Kyouka if she requested it.
"Someone is targeting his boyfriend, I'm sure Mr. Fancy Hat would be more than happy to help," Ranpo said, ignoring the look of panic that Atsushi was sending his way. They should have done a better job at hiding their relationship if they didn't want him to find out about it.
There were a couple of different reactions around the office. Kyouka wasn't surprised. She had expected it. Kunikida had at first thought Ranpo was joking, but one look at Atsushi's blushing face confirmed it was true. Yosano was grinning at the news. Naomi and Tanaizaki were staring at Atsushi in shock. Ranpo was the only one to notice Fukuzawa's eyes widen slightly, and for once, Dazai was speechless.
Kenji was the first one to break the silence when he excitedly went over to Atsushi, "So you get to see Chuuya-san walk on the ceiling any time you want?"
"I h-haven't asked him to." Atsushi stuttered.
Kenji looked disappointed, not understanding why Atsushi wouldn't ask Chuuya to walk on the ceiling. It was extremely cool because his hat stayed on his head. "You totally should."
Yosano wrapped her arm around Atsushi's shoulder. "Look at you bagging yourself a Port Mafia executive boyfriend, Atsushi." She never would've thought Atsushi had it in him.
Dazai pulled Atsushi away from Yosano. "Atsushi-kun, blink if you need help?"
"I don't need help, Dazai-san."
"Are you sure? There's nothing wrong about asking for help." Dazai couldn't believe Chuuya got his hands on Atsushi. If Mori was behind this, Dazai was going to make sure they'd all pay. He wasn't going to allow his mentee to get his feelings hurt.
Atsushi shook his head. "Chuuya-san has always been nice to me." He did understand why Dazai and the others might be concerned about his relationship with Chuuya. It was the main reason Atsushi wanted to keep it a secret for a while longer.
"So, how did you two end up dating?" Yosano asked. She had thought Atsushi might have been seeing someone, with how happy he had been lately, but not for a moment did she expect it to be Nakahara Chuuya of all people.
"We ran into each other a few weeks ago and started talking." Atsushi smiled at the memory. Chuuya wasn't anything like Dazai had described him as. "I don't know when it exactly happened, but we found ourselves dating before we even realised it."
Yosano grabbed onto Atsushi's hands. "I need more details. Like what-"
"Yosano-sensei, please." Kunikida pleaded, cutting the doctor off. "We need to take this more seriously. What if Nakahara is using Atsushi?" He didn't want Atsushi to get hurt because of whatever game the gravity user could be playing.
Fukuzawa looked over at Ranpo for answers.
"He's not." When Ranpo saw Atsushi and Chuuya two weeks ago out on a date, one look at how the executive looked at Atsushi squashed any concerns Ranpo had about their relationship.
That's all Fukuzawa needed to know about the relationship. He then turned to Atsushi, "Could you request Nakahara's help?"
"Of course, Fukuzawa-san." Atsushi didn't feel right about asking Chuuya, since he knew how busy his boyfriend had been recently, but he really couldn't say no to the president.
Fukuzawa nodded, "We will convene when Atsushi speaks to Nakahara." And with that, he excused himself.
Atsushi quickly picked up his phone and stepped into the infirmary to call Chuuya, avoiding Yosano on his way, who looked like she wanted to ask him more questions about his relationship with his boyfriend.
"Everything okay, Atsushi?" That was the first thing Chuuya said when he answered his phone. Atsushi never rang him when he was at work.
"Yeah, I'm fine, Chuuya, it's just Ranpo-san exposed our relationship at the agency." Atsushi should've known it would be only a matter of time before their relationship would come to light. It was impossible to keep anything from Ranpo.
Chuuya sighed, "Of course he did." That detective was always finding out everyone's business. "So, what does he want?"
"Don't feel like you have to say yes because of me, but would you be able to help us with a case?"
That wasn't what Chuuya had expected Atsushi to say. "Must be serious if your president wants the Port Mafia's help."
"Ah, well, there are a few ability users that kind of want me dead." Now that Atsushi said it out loud, he probably should've mentioned this to Chuuya yesterday.
"What? Why didn't you tell me earlier, Atsushi?" Chuuya knew they agreed not to speak about work, but he hadn't thought that Atsushi would not tell him when there were people out to kill him.
"I knew work had been exhausting you lately, and it's not like we can't handle it. It's just Kunikida-san doesn't want to drag it out." Atsushi did feel stupid now. He really should've mentioned it to Chuuya.
"Atsushi, you are more important to me than getting a few extra hours of sleep." They were definitely going to have a talk about this later.
"I'm sorry, I was just worried about you." Atsushi was still getting used to the idea that he had people in his life whom he could rely on.
"Just in future, if someone wants you dead, call me straight away, and I'll sort it out." Chuuya wouldn't allow anyone to lay a finger on Atsushi and get away with it.
"I will, I promise."
"Thank you. Will I drop by the agency now?" Chuuya had a few meetings, but could postpone them until later in the week.
"That would be appreciated." The sooner they get this dealt with, the sooner they all can go home.
"Right, I'll be there shortly." These ability users won't know what hit them when Chuuya finds them.
"Just a heads-up, you could be ambushed by Yosano-sensei. I don't know how long Kunikida-san will be able to stop her from asking questions."
Chuuya chuckled. He already got interrogated by Kouyou. He was sure he could handle the agency's doctor. Dazai would be the one Chuuya would be more concerned about. He didn't know how Dazai would take him dating his mentee. "I'll see you soon, love you."
Atsushi could feel his face heating up. No matter how many times Chuuya said he loved him, it made him blush. "Love you too, Chuuya."