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Context: Dating a hero is always hard since they always come with a villain. You were lucky in getting Aeon as your cute, himbo hero and Jinn as his stoic, serious enemy. Now that Aeon has broken up with you, you figure Jinn will go with him, as it goes. But...?

Setting: A bookstore feat. cats

Tags:[M4A][Friends to Lovers][Soft Yandere Villain Speaker][Gentle Listener][Fighting Over Listener][Breakup][Wholesome?][Spicy][Gentle][Reverse Comfort][Hidden Feelings][Comfort][Flirting][Dominant][Protective][CW: Angst]

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[Scene opens on the city streets of Moonvale]

[SFX: The Speaker and Listener walking together]

[You walk with Jinn in somewhat awkward silence. His hand touches yours and you instinctively pull back]

“Ah…? Sorry… I shouldn’t be trying to offer my hand when you’re upset. That was a lot, I’m sure… You’ve never heard Aeon make a violent threat like that, huh?”

[... ]

[He sighs and looks away]

“...Me neither. I’ve never seen that look in his eye… But, you know him. He’ll calm down after a good workout. We’ll talk it out like, you know, grown men and everything will be alright. OK?”

[Pause?]

[He smiles gently]

“I promise.”

[Jinn offers his hand again. This time, you take it]

“Thank you… I know this can’t be easy, but… it means a lot that you aren’t ashamed to be seen with me. To hold my hand in public.”

[Pause?]

[He gives a sad chuckle]

“Why am I surprised? Lily, c’mon… You can clearly see I’m not human. Even in this day and age, people can get a little squicked out about that.”

[...]

[He laughs more openly this time]

“You didn’t want to be rude and ask what I am? Hehe, yeah… Aeon basically did the same thing. He’d dance around it a lot in that awkward himbo way. You know the one. ‘So, uh… Where ya from, Jinn?’, and I’d smile and respond, ‘I’m from New York, Aeon, same as you’, and he’d pout. Thinking he was so smart and would get me to say it.”

[Pause?]

“So, what am I… Hmhmhm… Put a ‘D’ in front of my name. And no, not like that, hush.”

[Pause!]

[He nods]

“Yep. A Djinn. Or just Jinn, I guess, who knows? I’m a spirit, of sorts. A shapeshifter. I can inhabit bodies and do a litany of other weird things… which I guess is why they designated me a villain when I was brought here, even though my kind are closer to angels.”

[...]

[SFX: A store door chime opening]

“Here, I really like this bookstore. They have store cats. Here’s one right now.”

[His voice turns saccharine as a tuxedo cat hops up in front of him]

“Hello again, Sir Henry. I trust you’re guarding the new releases well?”

[SFX: A meow]

[Jinn gives a solemn nod and gives the cat a few scritches]

“Good lad. Any recommendations?”

[SFX: A meow]

[Jinn picks up a book with a mysterious cover and looks it over]

“What do we have here…? Ooh, a book about the Fallen Angel? Oh, his autobiography! Perfect. Good man, Sir Henry. Ah, apologies. This is Lily, my… m-my, ah…”

[Pause?]

“Friend. Yes. Ahem, ah, this store works a little differently. You’re allowed to read as long as you wish, but it’s expected to tip the workers if you decide not to buy the book. Small business support and all. They also provide quite a spread of coffee and teas. Please, anything you’d like is on my tab.”

[Pause?]

“Lily.”

[He says it so softly it almost startles you]

[P-Pause?]

“You take care of everyone else without any expectation of thanks. You work your ass off. You deserve to be spoiled, even if it’s just a little bit. In fact, if you wanted to go to that clothing boutique you always talked about in front of Aeon…”

[Pause…]

[He laughs a little and pats your hand]

“Sweetheart, I promise, we’re not all that clueless. And I can guarantee that for however clueless Aeon was, he loves you more than anything. Nothing could convince me otherwise.”

[Pause?]

“C’mon, let’s grab those armchairs over in the private room. We can talk there.”

[SFX: Them transitioning to the private room]

[Pause]

“It is nice and quiet here, yeah. I almost hope this place doesn’t get super popular just so I can keep enjoying the peace but, ah… kind of makes me an asshole, doesn’t it?”

[Pause <3]

[He chuckles as you both settle in]

“So, how do I know for sure Aeon loves you… Well, one of the things common in my species is a strong sense of empathy. I can pick up on his feelings with no trouble; man is an open book, you know?”

[Pause]

“Mmhm… He still has that same puppy-like adoration for you and, buried under that, a deep sense of strong love… with a little fear of commitment but, honestly, I’d chalk that up to being a hero more than him not wanting to be with you.”

[Pause…]

“I… Yes. Yes, I’ve been able to sense your feelings as well. I tried not to intrude, but… Well, sometimes curiosity got the better of me. I’d be having a particularly bold daydream while we all ate dinner together, or would be watching a movie together, and my mind would be fighting itself the entire time.”

[...?]

[He gives a wistful smile, eyes on the book cover]

“I’m sorry for intruding, Lily, truly. My feelings had grown nearly beyond my control at that point and I sat there, wondering, ‘What if…? What if there was even a fraction of a chance that they felt the same?’. It kept repeating, over and over… Then, you tapped my shoulder to get my attention and I looked and… There was something there.”

[Pause…]

“No, no, no, Lily… Don’t be ashamed. Feelings developing is… I mean, what do they expect from us? I’ve known you almost as long as I’ve known Aeon. We’ve practically been a family since the beginning… When you invited me over for a BBQ! Hehe, I tried to eat that bone for over an hour, if I recall.”

[Pause <3]

“...You looked so beautiful that day.”

[Pause]

“Eheh, I looked handsome? Even after I realized a black sweater wasn’t BBQ weather and had to borrow one of your shirts?”

[Pause!]

[Jinn rolls his eyes, good-natured]

“Yes, yes, I remember. It was the unicorn one.”

[Pause…]

“Oh, yeah, no, I’m terrified, too. I’ve never been more scared in my entire life.”

[Pause?]

“...I think we just take things as slowly as we need to. I know my desire to have you be mine and mine alone is-,”

[He pauses and clears his throat]

“Intense… I don’t want to mess this up. I don’t want to hurt you, ever, and I promise I won’t try and close you off from Aeon if you want to stay friends. No matter what happens, I’m willing to concede my pride to make things… make sense for you.”

[...Pause <3]

[He gives an almost shy smile]

“I’m glad you appreciate me being considerate. Now… If I read your emotions right, you get a little heated up when I’m in villain mode around you, hm?”

[...]

[His smile turns devious]

“Well, well, well, my pretty little Lily… I think I’d like nothing more than to take you hostage for the afternoon. What do you say to me forcing you to model for me at that cute little boutique? Oh, why am I even bothering to ask… An hour here to enjoy the fine offerings and kitties, and then I’ll whisk you away. And I command you to pick out some books you want.”

[Pause]

“And I’m going to cook you a nice dinner so you can do some self-care.”

[P-Pause!]

“Oh, I know… How cruel of me to insist on self-care! Oh, but it doesn’t stop there, my dear, no, no, no!”

[He leans over and whispers:]

“I notice all the sweet little gestures you do, like leaving candies around for Aeon to find when he’s sad, and how you always have apples waiting for me. They’re super cute. You’re super cute, and I appreciate you!”

[Pause!!!]

[He gives an ‘evil laugh’ as you pretend to melt into the armchair]

“Hmhmhm… Affirmation. The weakness of the criminally kind. Order whatever you like when the clerk comes over, and meander out to shop when you like. Savor the calm before a potential storm.”

[He gives you a wink and then goes back to his book]

[...Pause]

“Hehe, I know, I know, I’m oh-so rude. You can shut me up by holding my hand for a bit, you know?”

[You take his hand. He doesn’t try to hide how pleased he is]

“Such a good hostage! Love it, especially post-hangover. Now, let’s just… treasure the quiet. I wasn’t joking about a storm brewing over this and it’ll hit sooner or later. May as well enjoy what quiet we get, yeah?”

[Pause]

“Agreed. For now, coffee, quiet, and new clothes, for my Lily.”

[You settle in with him, enjoying the occasional sip of coffee and fat lap cat. It’s all perfectly nice but you know it won’t last.]

[To be continued]