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Knock knock
Go away Poe thought as he groggily shifted his head on his desk.
Knock knock
Ugh Poe thought as he opened his eyes. He rose his head off the desk to stare at the blank computer screen. I guess I'm encountering another writer's block he thought. And I was suppose to have another mystery ready for Ranpo.
Knock knock
Who is that? Poe pushed back on his chair and stood up. He exited his work room and walked towards the front door. He opened the door and came face to face with Ranpo.
"Hay," Ranpo said as he walked into Poe's apartment.
"Hello Ranpo," Poe responded. "I wasn't expecting you until tomorrow."
"Things at the Agency were dull. Kunikida was trying to make us do paperwork. While he was yelling at Dazai to do paperwork I left without him noticing," Ranpo said proudly even though he abandoned his comrades to do his share of paperwork.
I bet Kunikida is furious right now Poe thought. "That wasn't a nice thing to do Ranpo."
Ranpo grinned at him and walked into the kitchen. Ever since Ranpo has been visiting Poe to read his murder mysteries, Poe has been making it a point to stack his pantry and fridge with food that he thought that Ranpo might like. In his friendship with Ranpo he had learned that Ranpo has quite the sweet tooth and enjoyed foods loaded with sugar.
"I know you weren't expecting me until tomorrow, but by any chance have you finished a mystery for me to solve?" asked Ranpo as he looked in Poe's pantry for some sugary substance.
Poe mentally winced as he thought of the blank computer screen. I'll probably have to pull an all nighter tonight in order to have a mystery ready for Ranpo he thought.
"I'm sorry Ranpo but I haven't completed a mystery for you yet," Poe replied.
"And I was so bored. If you can't entertain me Poe I might just die of boredom," Ranpo said dramatically as he opened up a bag of lollipops.
"We could watch a crime mystery on television. I recorded some episodes of Monk, Criminal Minds, CSI, and Bones."
"Hmmm," Ranpo said, "I've never seen Monk before."
I hope the show won't bore him Poe thought as he went to the living room to put on an episode of Monk. Where is the remote? I just had it on the coffee table.
"Behind the black pillow"
Poe looked up to to see Ranpo plop on the couch with a lollipop in his mouth. Wordlessly Poe reached behind the black pillow and grabbed the remote. He sat on the couch next to Ranpo and put on one of his recorded episodes of Monk. No more than two minutes into the episode Ranpo correctly said who the killer was. Absolutely amazing Poe thought.
"Do you want me to put on another episode, or do you want to continue watching this episode?, Poe asked.
"Lets continue to watch this," Ranpo responded.
Towards the end of the episode Karl had climbed into Poe's lap. Poe was absentmindedly stroking Karl's fur when he heard what he presumed was Ranpo's phone ring.
"Helllllo," Ranpo said into the phone.
Poe honestly tried to not listen into Ranpo's conversation on the phone, but Kunikida's booming angry voice was hard to ignore.
"RANPO! WHERE ARE YOU? I SWEAR I TURN AROUND FOR ONE MOMENT TO DEAL WITH DAZAI AND THE NEXT MOMENT YOU ARE GONE," Kunikida screamed.
"Ah Kunikida nice to hear your voice. I wanted to call you why I'm not at work, but I forgot," Ranpo calmly responded while grinning as he spoke into the phone.
"YOU BETTER HAVE A GOOD EXCUSE!"
"Oh yes I have a great excuse in fact. You see Poe was very sick with the flu and needed someone to care for him in his sickened state. You understand don't you? But if you want...I guess I can return to the Agency and help with the paperwork. I guess Poe can just suffer through his illness all by his lonesome self. Well he has Karl, but Karl won't be any real help."
Ahh I don't want to be dragged into Ranpo's lies Poe thought as he listened to Kunikida saying that he was proud of Ranpo's selfless behavior. But as a friend should I allow him to use me as an excuse? Kunikida seems so proud of Ranpo for caring for someone besides himself. He's practically congratulating Ranpo on the phone right now for once not being selfish. I shouldn't say anything. Luckily for him he didn't have to.
"Ah Kunikida it's so nice of you to be proud of me and offering me a day off work," Ranpo said with a smug grin. "However I feel like I should say for the sake of Poe who seems to be uncomfortable with me lying that Poe is not sick. In fact he's perfectly healthy. I'm going to take the day off work tomorrow though since I don't feel like doing paperwork I'm sure you can understand."
Kunikida said nothing for a few moments. Uh-oh Poe thought as heard on the phone what suspiciously sounded like Dazai laughing in the background.
"NO I DON'T UNDERSTAND," Kunikida screamed as he began to yell at Ranpo for always skipping paperwork.
Two minutes into the Kunikida's rant about the value of hard work and why Ranpo should do paperwork Poe noticed that Ranpo seemed to be growing bored with listening to Kunikida.
"I SWEAR RANPO I WILL DRAG YOU FROM YOUR APARTMENT IF THAT IS WHAT IT TAKES FOR YOU TO COME TO THE AGENCY IN ORDER TO HELP WITH THE PAPERWORK," Kunikida screeched.
"Well good thing I'm staying at Poe's apartment," Ranpo responded cheekily.
"RANPO I SW-"
What Kunikida was going to say Poe would never know since Ranpo cut him off by ending the call and put his phone on silence.
What am I going to do Poe thought worriedly. I was going to work on the murder mystery for Ranpo tonight, but I don't want me working to disturb Ranpo's sleep. Sleep?! Where is Ranpo going to sleep? I guess I'll take the couch and Ranpo will take my bed. Perfect. Now what about dinn-
"Poooooe," Ranpo said and Poe's thoughts were interrupted. "Put on another mystery."
"Of course. Do you want to watch another episode of Monk?"
"No put on Bones."
Poe silently put on a recorded episode of Bones.
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5 hours of crime mystery shows later
Poe yawned as he struggled to keep his eyes open. He looked at Ranpo and saw that the detective seemed to be sleepy also.
"Ranpo you look tired. Do you want to go to bed?", Poe asked.
"Sure," Ranpo replied tiredly as he snuggled into the couch.
Poe stopped the episode of CSI they were on and turned off the television.
"You can have my room Ranpo. I'll sleep on the couch."
"Don't be such an idiot Poe."
"If you think I'll allow you to sleep on the couch then-"
"Of course I'm not sleeping on the couch," Ranpo replied exasperatedly as he stared at Poe like he was a dolt.
"Well I'm glad you-"
"We'll both sleep in your bed."
Silence filled the room as Poe stared at Ranpo incredulously.
"But Ranpo you-," Poe said but was cut off by Ranpo.
"Just trust me Poe it'll be fine. Have I ever been wrong before?"
I guess not Poe thought sheepishly.
Ranpo and he quietly made their way into his bedroom.
"Can I borrow a shirt to sleep in?", Ranpo asked.
"Of course. In the second to top drawer there are some shirts that you can wear. You can change in the bathroom. I'll change in here."
Ranpo shifted through his drawer and finally pulled out one of Poe's old dark gray t-shirts. As soon as Ranpo left his room Poe began to take off his clothes starting with his pants. He usually only slept in his underwear, but he figured for tonight that he would wear a night shirt. He didn't want to make Ranpo feel uncomfortable or at unease. With his pants off he next took off his cape and then his vest. He was unsuccessfully trying to undo the last two of his buttons of his shirt when Ranpo walked back in.
"Need help?", Ranpo asked.
Before Poe had the chance to respond, Ranpo walked up and began to undo the last two buttons. At this point Poe wasn't sure if he was blushing because of how close Ranpo was or because of how cute Ranpo looked in his shirt. Maybe both he thought as Ranpo undid the last button.
"Uh..thanks Ranpo," Poe stuttered as he tried to stop blushing.
"No problem," Ranpo replied with a self satisfied smile.
Poe became of Ranpo's eyes roaming his body. Oh-no he thought. Ranpo must feel so uncomfortable right now. I should put on a shirt. He moved around Ranpo who was silently watching Poe's every movement.
"What are you doing?", Ranpo questioned.
"Just grabbing a shirt to put on," Poe replied.
"Why? You never sleep with a shirt on."
How does he know that Poe thought in amazement.
"I don't want to make you feel uncomfortable."
"You won't make me feel uncomfortable at all," Ranpo replied with slight amusement in his voice.
Poe paused. "Are you sure?"
"Of course I am. Now come to bed."
Poe made his way to bed and pulled back the covers. Ranpo climbed into bed while Poe turned off the lights and slowly made his way back to the bed trying not to trip over anything. He settled underneath the covers and tried to settle himself towards the edge of the bed and away from Ranpo.
This is going to be a long night he briefly thought. His insomnia already made already made it hard enough to sleep. With Ranpo sleeping next to him he didn't think it would be possible for him to sleep. I don't want to accidentally steal the covers from Ranpo or invade his personal space. I should just stay up all night to make sure that I don't bother Ranpo as he sleeps.
"Pooooe," Ranpo drawing out his name interrupted him from his thoughts. "I'm cold."
"I have a blanket in the living room. I can go get it for you. Give me one second."
As he moved to get out of bed, Ranpo's arm grabbed his arm.
"Stay," Ranpo said quietly as he tightened his grip on Ranpo's arm.
Poe quietly settled back into bed with his thoughts racing at a hundred miles per hour since Ranpo had wrapped his arms around Poe's upper chest and laid his head close to Poe. Does he like-no. I'm reading to much into this.
"Ah Poe you are such an idiot," Ranpo said.
Poe would have responded if Ranpo did not cut him off by repositioning himself on top of Poe and kissed him. At first Poe was to startled to respond to the kiss. My first kiss he thought. I may not be any good at this, but I want to reciprocate.
He awkwardly placed his hands on the back of Ranpo's head and began to kiss Ranpo back. He ran his hands appreciatively through Ranpo's soft hair as Ranpo's experienced hands explored his exposed chest.
He was startled from his daze state when Ranpo bit down on his lip. He gave out as surprised yelp at the sudden unexpected action. Ranpo let out amused laugh as he bent down and began to kiss and nip at Poe's neck.
Poe was in a state of absolute bliss. I've always assumed that my attraction towards him was just one sided. To have Ranpo reciprocate his feelings was more than he could ever hope for.
He tensed suddenly when he felt one of Ranpo's knees begin to nudge his groin area in a silent request for Poe to spread his legs.
I'm not ready for this Poe thought. His mind was in a state of alarm and panic. Yet..I don't want this to end this. Who knows if I'll ever get to touch Ranpo like this again.
He quietly spread his legs in order to allow Poe's knee better access. Calm yourself he thought. Yet no matter how hard he tried he couldn't stop the panic rising in his mind as Ranpo's mouth continued to trail lower and lower down.
"Poe?", Ranpo asked questioningly as he stopped his administrations to Poe's chest. Even though no lights were on Poe could tell that Ranpo was looking at him.
"Hay," Ranpo said gently, "We don't have to do anything that you aren't comfortable with." As he said this he removed his knee from between Poe's legs.
"Ranpo I'm sorry," Poe said, "I'm-"
"Don't be," Ranpo said cutting Poe off and gave him a quick peck on the cheek. "I don't ever want to put you in a position that you aren't comfortable in."
"I..Thanks Ranpo. As always you are too kind to me."
Silence filled the air as Ranpo repositioned himself so that his head was resting on Poe's chest and had an arm wrapped around Poe. After a brief pause, Poe decided to that it would be okay for him to put a hand on the back of Ranpo's neck and wrapped his other hand around Ranpo's lower torso. He ran his hand through the hairs on the back of Ranpo's neck which led Ranpo to to release a low moan of contentment.
And I thought that I wouldn't be able to sleep tonight Poe dreamily thought. From the way Ranpo was positioned on him he could hear Ranpo's steady heart beat. The rhythmic thump thump was intensely soporific. He entered one of the best sleeps that he hadn't experienced in a very long time.
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THANKS FOR READING! Now I'm usually for reviews wether negative or positive, but I spent 5 FREAKIN DAYS ON THIS. This is the longest most exhausting thing I've ever wrote (besides my DBQ and LEQ on my Apush Exam.) Therefore I would prefer no really mean negative comments. If you can politely criticize then you may.
ALSO IN REGARDS TO WETHER IF THERE WILL BE ANOTHER CHAPTER OR NOT...I'm not sure. I was intending for this to be a one-shot, but I'm really considering continuing this as maybe a 5 chapter fic or maybe doing this same chapter again, but from Ranpo's perspective. I would appreciate if y'all would comment and tell me wether to continue this or not. Until I decide, I'm going to leave this fic as incomplete.
Love y'all my lovely ducklings! Thanks again for reading!