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You have been catching someone dressed in black following you around. You haven’t found much information about it, but you know it screams danger. You felt like you couldn’t leave your own place. You had a friend recommend you a website.
Looking upon the website, you found a few interesting people until you found an assassin, Misaki. She was around your age, so it would be easy to connect to them. She might be able to do the job, you just need to feel more comfortable to leave your place. You decided to send a message.
‘Hello, I do not need someone dead but do you offer bodyguard jobs? I am willing to pay for flight, housing, and what you offer. - (F/L)’
You now stare at your computer as the time ticks. Maybe they’ll respond later. Getting up to grab a beverage from the fridge, a cold drink to hopefully calm your nerves as you got back to your computer to see if Misaki replied yet. And that they did.
‘Hi! Ig? Never did a bodyguard job but willing to try! This is my base rate. XXXXX’
She sent over to you about their rates and the price for their flight. You continued to text them as well, getting to know her before their flight over. You explained to them that she would stay at your place, allowing her to stay in the guest room, and that a month trial was in place. That they can also bring any equipment. Though she did ask if she could also still work their assassin job in the town you lived in, and you agreed, you didn’t want them to stop from getting more money. That to just give you a heads up beforehand. And making a contract for the both of you. Each party signed it. And Misaki would arrive in a week.
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A week since Misaki has joined your life as your bodyguard, life has been chaotic. Surprisingly, she had some of the same interests as you. And, you often forget that she is an assassin, that they kill people for money.
Inviting them with you whenever you left your place, you also forgot about your major stalking thing going on. But they were a rock of comfort, calming your anxieties around them. You paid for any activity you guys did, grabbed some boba tea? You were paying for theirs in an instant. Which you guys have little arguments but you said it was under the contract. When you were home, she asked for the plans for the day, and if you were staying home to work, they would leave or stay home on some call. You would hear certain voices and her screaming from time to time, but this is also their living arrangement. So turn the other way, and ignore the calls. Afterall, it could also be another assassin and their plans. You especially don’t want to be mixed up into it.
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Misaki was trailing around you, keeping glances around while the both of you walked around the mall. It was just a day out, a thing you would do bi-weekly to get social interaction away from your computer. She was carrying something, which they would not tell you. You walked past a few shops, but nothing was catching your eye.
“Hey, Misaki? Is there any shop you want to look at?” You turn to look at them, she wasn’t paying attention to you. But when they do, she looks at you.
“A shop…” They look around and point to a shop that seemed interesting, “What about that one?”
You smiled as you gestured to go that way, “Then come on, I want you to also enjoy your time here!”
Throughout the time at the mall, the both of you had fun, grabbing food as well. Getting groceries as well, and also making sure Misaki grabbed food they prefer to eat as well.
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At your desk, you could hear Misaki yelling at someone named ‘Ronin’, and the argument was for the game ‘Mafia’. They were screaming that it was Ronin who was the killer, and a few voices argued with Misaki. You made you lightly chuckle at the fight through the walls. Now as you thought, Misaki was a great help, she noticed a few people that do follow you, sure, neither one of you could see who it is. Because, by the time you would turn to see them, they would run away. And Misaki would lose the trail quickly.
But, Misaki has been a huge help, other than paying her, you also want to give them a gift. Buying something? Nah, you want to make something handmade. Your aunt did teach you how to sew… That could work.
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You were in your kitchen as Misaki was out doing their job. In your opinion, it feels like a weird roommate arrangement. But, it does calm your nerves a lot. And your project is doing well enough, sure, you are gaining bandaids like prizes but it is worth it in your opinion. Especially for everything she is helping you with.
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It’s getting closer to 3 weeks, and you are close to finishing the project. Which you are really happy with how it’s looking so far.
But, you’ve also noticed, you tend to stare at Misaki longer than you did in the beginning. Maybe it’s from getting close. As you Misaki have the same energy, wanting chaos. And the both of you started a weird prank war with each other. It wasn’t harmful but a bit inconvenient for both of you. Switching out salt and sugar, glitter bombs, putting googly eyes on photos, bubble wrap under the rug, poppers under a seat, and zip tying the remotes for the living room tv. It was fun, trying to outmatch the other with unspoken rules.
Then you think of the time you guys did when you were out, looking at shops, grabbing drinks at cafes, walking around the parks.
Oh god…
Oh no…
You felt face flush as you realized, you fell in love with Misaki, the one you hired to become your bodyguard… God, did you feel like an actor in a cliche movie. It felt like dating someone without dating them.
“Hey, bestie-” She was interrupted by your yell, you whipped your head around to see them. “You good?”
“Y- yup, I’m fine! Never better…” You chuckled awkwardly.
“O.. okay? Well, I picked up a hit, so I will be gone. Don’t miss me too much!” You nod in response as they leave. God you were down bad.
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It’s been closer to reaching the one month trail’s end, and Misaki was out, apparently some friends of hers are nearby and they want to see them. And you needed to grab something important, and without her. You’ve done it before, she was the comfort when you left the place, but… you can do this without them. You’ll be… you are not fine.
Pulled away from the streets and pinned against an alleyway wall. But under the hood, you realized who it was.
“Kai?” Your eyes widen to see him, your ex. It was your ex that was following you around to the point you needed someone to be with you. “What the fuck, Kai? Are you seriously stalking me?”
“You haven’t responded to any of my messages, so of course.” You could feel the anger radiate off of him.
“For months?!” You yelled at him, now feeling your anger rise. “You stalked me for months since our break up?”
“Because you are for me.” You saw his hand go into his pocket, and saw something shimmer, well, before a blur and a yelp.
There before you was Misaki, she was panting, glaring at the male like they were gonna stab them. They looked at you with an exhausted smile. “Glad to be nearby. Jeez.”
Another set of footsteps and a taller male showed up. Giving of cold, rich vibes. Placing his foot onto Kai’s chest. “Don’t bother.”
“You good, Bestie?” She seems to catch her breath mostly. But she was checking over you. They looked over to the new person. “Hey, V, you got it from here? I’m gonna take my boss back to their place.”
“I should be fine dealing with this vermin. Go home and rest. I’ll talk to you later.”
Misaki took your hand, being a bit stunned still. Both of you started to head towards your place. She was still holding your hand, as you looked up at her. She arrived at the right time, if she wasn’t it might have been a different situation.
“Misaki.. Th-” You were interrupted by her.
“It’s my job to protect you. It was why you hired me. Ain’t it?” They turn to see you with a smile, the goofy smile that makes your stomach flutter.
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2 days before the trail ends. The project was done, since the whole stalker thing was over, Misaki has been keeping a close eye on you. When you hold the finished project, you sew a small stuffed character for Misaki. Something your aunt did for anyone that helped her, and you hold the tradition now.
You enjoyed her company, the prank war, the outings, the jokes, even the comfort they offer. You want to extend the offer, you want to spend more time.
You were in the living room, just staring at it. Your stomach turns and flutters, you didn’t even think of a plan. Give it to them and say something that you like them? Or.. letter? Getting up and walking into your room, placing the doll onto your desk and grabbing your coat. Slipping out of your place, you got onto the room, staring at the night sky. It was peaceful, somewhat cold, but helps stabilize you to reality.
“May I ask why my boss is out here?” Looking over as she walked closer. She had that smile of when she pranked you before. But someone in their eyes spoke something else.
“I needed to think.” You replied as you smiled back. It was soft and fake.
“Don’t think too much, that kills your brain cells. And you need those.”
“Hey!” You lightly push her while laughing.
Then it became quiet with both of you smiling.
“2 days before the contract ends. And by the seams of it, you don’t have to worry about any stalkers or crazy exs trying to kill you.” They looked up to the starry sky.
“Yeah…” Your smile dropped as you looked down. “Misaki.. I..”
“I can’t stay. I have.. People to take care of at home.” You don’t know much about it but it was a love, somewhat dislike situation. But you don’t pry. If they want to, they can.
Picking up your pride and self confidence, “Misaki, I have a different question…”
Turning back to you, Misaki tilts their head, smiling softly, “And that is?”
You should have brought the gift with you. “Through the whole month, we got along great.. The prank war was fun.”
“Ah, hell yeah it was! You glitter bombed me before a call, I was nicknamed ‘Disco ball’ by a few people! But I loved seeing your reaction to all the googly eyes around the place, you yelling every time you found one. That was hilarious..” She continued to rant about your pranks and theirs. And you listen with a light smile. Before she paused, “Oh, shit, sorry for ranting.”
“Nah, I like listening to you.” Their goofy smiles turned soft, they nod. “But… your time here as my bodyguard, I didn’t feel that same… anxious feeling anymore, and… I enjoyed our time, like… a lot… and we already did any idea of doing this.. But…” You trailed off and lifted out your hand to them. “Can call you mine? As my partner?”
They stared at your hand then snorted, “As long I call you my Pookie.” They took your hand.
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When you guys got back inside, you told them to wait for you. You went to your room and grabbed the doll. Getting back to them with the handmade doll. It was an anime character from an anime you guys watched and enjoyed. There was no merch of the character Misaki liked, so you made it for them. Least to say, Misaki did not let you go for the night. Making your rewatch the anime again.