Deceived By Appearance

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Leaving the cafe, Hazukashii walked side by side with the human, listening to everything that was being said. He was shocked by what Demix said though, stumbling slightly and almost falling on his face, but at the last minute he righted himself, preventing from crashing down to the cement sidewalk. Did he really mean what he said? Hazukashii wondered if Demix had some sort of grudge against demons or something...why else would such harsh words be said?

 

"I...I see...yeah..." He looks away, shoving his hands in his pockets, glancing over at the human as they walked. "You...think I'm cool?" He blushes, blinking slowly in surprise. To be honest, he had thought that Demix might find him dull, since he was so shy, didn't talk, and when he did he stuttered and sounded so lame. But the way those eyes shone as they looked at him, made him blush even more. "Me? C-cool? Nah...I don't think so..."

 

He felt his heart beat a little faster, and his cheeks darken as he quickly looks away, though a small smile similar to that in the cafe forms upon his lips. This day was turning out to be wonderful, he was glad he was there. Alive. But still, the way Demix spoke about demons...made him feel hesitant. Insecure. What if the other found out? His secret? Would Demix want to kill him?

 

"So...uh...what now?"

[Vibranteyes]

Demix smiled a bit at they shy demon,"Uh..well I might recruit..with other demon hunters regarding tthe matter, I dunno..." Demix glanced at the device on his arm, it usually flared red and alerted him when to meet up with his teammates and leader.

 

The blonde glanced at Hazu as they walked to the front door of his house to unlock it,"The area looks very deserted and emptier than earlier.." There seem to be a large gap of people missing than usual, Demix assumed people were locking up and hiding from the intruder in their houses. They tend to do that.

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"O-oh...I see...um, may...I come with?" He asks, hesitantly. Rather to ask to go, than to ask NOT to and end up being suspected...right? His eyes look to the device as well, curious as to what it did. When he looked up again, he noticed they were standing outside a house. Turns out it was Demix's, as the human pulls out a key and unlocks the door, opening it. All he could do was nod at the comment about the neighbors, and mutter "yeah." He was starting to feel slightly uncomfortable with the situation. What if this was a set up? A ruse to get him to lower his guard, and when he did, he gets killed?

 

At that thought, Hazukashii pauses, not following after Demix into the house. "Um...are....y-you sure...it's okay? I, uh...don't want to...intrude, or any-anything, you know?" He glances up at Demix's face, eyes alluring behind his long bangs, looking straight into the human's eyes.

[Vibranteyes]

"Auu... they don't welcome unfamiliar faces.. I'm sorry," He said honestly, before proceeding through the door and flicking the lights on. The kitchen was adjacent to the living room as you stepped through the front door and they had a dark hallway that led to the rest of the house.

 

The blonde haultd and turned his head to the sweet demon to regard his inquiry. His eyes kindled bit, breath catching in his throat when he caught sight of Hazu' s extraordinary eyes. they stood out in contrast to his raven hair and dark clothes..

 

"Absolutely..." Demix smiled softly, finding the others alluring eyes compelling, "Is that your real eye color?"

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Feeling relief wash over him, Hazukashii shrugs nonchalantly, as if it wasn't a big deal. "That's...um, alright. I don't mind..." He wasn't sure what he would have done if the answer would have been yes. While standing there on the front steps, he looks past Demix into the house, seeing what was inside when the light was turned on, and from what he could see, it looked quite nice. A little plain, but that was better than having it overdone and having too much, right?

 

For a moment, all was quiet, until Demix answered his question, saying it was alright that he was there. "Oh, um...okay..." He blushes, having noticed the effect his unique eyes had taken on the human. Out of his own kind, his eyes were the most extraordinary, as the others usually had gold, red, or black eyes. But not Hazukashii.

 

"Huh? Oh...my...my eye color? Y-yes. It's the real color..." Brushing aside a bit of the hair, showing just a tiny bit more of one of his eyes, revealing just a slight bit more of that jewel like color. Blushing more, he steps inside the house after Demix, and looks around shyly. "It's...nice in here..."

 

Reaching up, he stifles a wide yawn, hiding his teeth from view, as tiny tears of weariness form in the corners of his eyes. "Ugh...now that I'm full...I'm so tired..." It showed too, as his whole body sagged from exhaustion. "Th-thank you for letting me...come over..."

[Vibranteyes]

"Your eyes are lovely..." the blonde complemented as he watched the other step inside and brush his bangs Aside to give Demix a better view. Demix smiled softly, admiring his eyes that were quite similar to a jewel. such a strange trait..

 

"Ehh.. it's alright," the blonde said as the other spoke good of his home. Demix watched the other stretched and yawn cutely, telling him that he was now sleepy after eating."No problem at all.. you can sleep in one of the 3 bedroom down the hall..," The blonde smiled sweetly and glanced at Hazu before occupying himself with something in the kitchen.

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He blushes deeper at the compliment of his eyes, staring hard at the floor under his feet. Did Demix really think his eyes were lovely, or was he just saying that to be nice? Oh well, Hazukashii decides not to think too much on it, and nods when he was told that he could sleep in one of the three bedrooms down the hall. Though he was about to ask a question, if he could use just any of the rooms, he couldn't when Demix walks away to do something.

 

Shrugging to himself, he first takes off the shoes he was wearing and then quietly makes his way towards where the rooms were, eyes drifting around to take in the view of the house. Looking in the first two rooms, he didn't go in either, as they smelled weird, and decided to use the third, since it had a smell of familiarity to it. Not realizing the room he'd chosen was actually Demix's.

 

Going over to the bed, he sinks onto the mattress, and falls asleep almost as soon as his head hit the pillow. Out like a light, exhaustion taking over. It was as if all life had ceased existing, and so did he. Even as he slept, the hood remained upon his head, and after a minute, his body shifts, curling up slightly to get more comfortable. Even in his deep sleep though, he could sense his surroundings, though since he was drained to nearly zero energy, it was a bit blurred, and not as sharp as usual.

 

A good day so far in Hazukashii's opinion. A good day indeed. The sky outside began to darken, going from the light grey it had been, to a dark blackish grey as clouds formed. Looked like a storm was brewing...

[Vibranteyes]

An hour past since he's been cooking. His forearm wiped the perspiration beading on his face as he stood over a hot stove, stirring a steaming pot with a cooking spoon. He was making stew and he sifted a bit more salt in it, repeating the same action before setting the spoon on the counter.

 

He heard angry rumbling and what sounded like rain beating violently against the exterior of the house. He peeped thrtough the curtain of his window. The state of the weather looked horrendous..

glancing at the steaming pot, turned me went to turn if off before creeping silently into the hallway to see how Hazu was. He cracked open the door to two of the empty rooms and his lips twitched a bit when they were empty..

 

he cracked open his bedroom door, ans saw the sleepy demon out as a light On his bed. Demix laughed a bit, finding it funny that Hazu choice his room out of the two. He smiled at the demon, whom seemed to look very angelic and young whIle he slept peacefully. he raised his eyebrow.. the blonde was finding it stranger and stranger.. that Hazu wouldn't remove his hood. Ans he was dying to know why the other was wearing it. His brows, knitted together in curiosity as he eyed the hood- maybe if he just took a tiny peek..? He'll never know right? He seems like a sound sleeper.. the other softly breath, his chest heaving and Demix softly walked in the room like an intruder not realizing that Hazu was sensitive to his surroundings.

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Warmth surrounded him, while cold was outside. If he'd been unlucky, he no doubt would have gotten rained on. But that was not the case. He'd been lucky, and had met Demix, and was sound asleep on a sort bed, inside, out of the rain. A loud clap of thunder shifted his conscious, and even though he slept on, he was more aware of his surroundings than before.

 

As he lay there, he was woken even more by the door opening, and Demix coming into the room. But still he dozed on. Only when the human came close did he stir, slowly opening his eyes. Then, as he lay there, eyes barely open, he wondered what Demix was doing. A smell of food wafted towards his nose, making his mouth water. It smelled amazing. And yet, Hazukashii still says nothing.

 

Only if Demix came closer does he speak up, his voice a tired mumble. "Demix? Is...something wrong? I hear...thunder...I'm g-guessing it's storming..."

[Vibranteyes]

He wasn't expecting him to wake up so suddenly..The blonde gasped in surprise, feeling like a deer in headlights as he ceased his steps and Hazu asked him what was wrong.

 

"N-nothing.. I just wanted to if you were alright," Demix smiled nervously as his heart beat became steady again,"..And yes, unfortunately it's nasty outside.." He then apologized to the other, slowly stepping back,"I'm sorry I woke you Hazu, I know you were very tired.."

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Sitting up slightly now, he looks to the human, hearing the loud thumping of Demix's heart beat as it raced in his chest. Obviously him waking up so suddenly had startled the other male, and another way he could tell this was by the way the other had answered his question. A flash of lightning illuminates the room, which was still dark as the light was off, and with that brief flash of light, it almost seemed as if Hazukashii's eyes glowed from it, but only for a mere second.

 

"I...I'm fine...do you know...how l-long the storm is going...to last?" He asks, sitting up fully now, looking directly still at Demix. He watched as the other backed away, but shrugs lightly when he was apologized to. "D-don't worry about it...I d-don't mind..." He yawns, and like before, covers his mouth with his hand. He was still really tired, the hour of sleep he'd gotten was not quite enough for all that energy he'd lost.

 

"By the way...did you...cook something?" He asks, sniffing the air, mouth watering once more. A faint blush forms on his cheeks, the scent was quite lovely and tempting. "It smells amazing..."

[Vibranteyes]

"I'm not sure.." He said honestly, staring at Hazu and not missing the brief moment of the demon unique eyes illuminating from the lighting, "..Does it make you uneasy?" He ceased his steps in the doorway. Watching the other yawn and cover his mouth tiredly..

 

"And yes I prepared some stew.." Demix smiled a bit, seeing that the wonderful smell issuing from the kitchen captured Hazu's attention, "You can help yourself to some if you like.."

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"Oh...alright then..." He murmurs, shifting slightly on the bed. Even though he never admitted it most of the time, Hazukashii wasn't a big fan of storms. In fact he was quite scared of them. His eyes widen when he was asked right then by Demix if the storm made him uneasy, as if the human could tell that fact about him. Rather reluctantly, he nods slightly, lowering his eyes, staring at the covers on the bed he was sitting on.

 

However, his attention was once again piqued, when Demix said that he had indeed been cooking. Stew it seem ed, and the offer was just too good to resist. "R-really? I can have some? I...Thanks, I would like that." He smiles, a bit wider than the last time, before climbing down off the bed, and crossing the room, to go where Demix was.

 

Hazukashii lets Demix lead the way, going to where the kitchen was, looking around when there, the smell of the stew even stronger than before. He could almost taste it, and his stomach growls a tiny bit. There was just no satisfying the hunger of a demon. "It smells so good..."

[Vibranteyes]

When the blonde noticed the fear in the others eyes he figured that was a yes. Hazu was afraid of thunder storms and he reluctantly nodded letting him know that he was.

the pleasant smell of food made Hazus mood seem to tick up a bit, taking his mind off the storm. And he followed after Demix in the kitchen, the aroma from the kitchen making the raven haired male's mouth water.

"You're.. kinda cute. " the blonde said, but quickly frowned a bit at how strange that suddenly sounded when they walked to the kitchen. Hazu was always red as a tomato, he didn't like thunderstorms and was soft spoken. He seemed so innocent and sweet.. like a giant soft teddy bear.

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Hearing the comment about him being cute by Demix only made Hazukashii turn even more red. Did the other actually think that? Would he still think that if the human ever found out what he really was, what he was hiding beneath this hood of his? Under the sweater itself? He did not want to think about it, and instead focused on the scent coming from the stew, which he could see cooking on the stove.

 

A particularly loud crash of thunder makes the dishes and other things in the kitchen rattle, and Hazukashii jumps, as if shocked by electricity. "EEP!" He presses his hands over his ears, squeezing his eyes shut, heart pounding in his chest, breathing quick. Taking deep gulps of air, he attempts to calm himself down. 'Think of the food, think of the food!' He thinks to himself, and eventually, slowly begins to settle down. His cheeks remain red, as that had been pretty embarrassing.

[Vibranteyes]

Demix didn't flinch at all when the cracking sound of thunder startled Hazu. The blonde watched as the other panicked, obcscuring his hands over his head as his chest heaved quickly.

 

"Its okay Hazu.." He said softly, raising his eyebrow a bit, did he have a headache,? Most people cover there ears on instinct... "I'll make you something to eat..," He fixed the other something to eat and went into one of the room. He came back and put some fluffly ear mugs on Hazu not aware that he had hhorns..

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Sitting down at a table, he waits, and once the food was placed in front of him, he begins to eat. It was amazing! Hazukashii savored every bite, and even though he tried to enjoy it, it was nearly gone by the time that Demix came back with the ear muffs, looking up and blinking in surprise when they were placed on his head over his ears. He had to hold onto his hood, to prevent it from slipping, not to mention he began turning red from being once again close to the human.

 

"Um, wh-what are these for?" He asks, touching the muffs. "And...uh, the food...the food is really good." He smiles a bit, grateful to the human. Not only was the guy nice, but he was being so generous. Though...he wondered what would happen if the human were to see his horns, pointed ears, or tail...nothing good, for sure.

 

"Um, so, uh...you going to...see your friends, or no? It's s-so stormy outside..."

[Vibranteyes]

When he returned, his eyed blew wide at the sight of the others plate being wiped completely clean. He wasn't even gone for 20 seconds.. How did he even do that?

"H-Hazu... how did you?" Demix looked around the kitchen, and even the trash. Refusing to believe the demon ate his meal that fast..

"My God.." the blonde felt so perplexed, and he stared at the demon with disbelief. he answered his question, "Auu.. y-yeah..., the weather needs to die down a bit..." He slowly grabbed the other's plate,"Hazu.. how long did you go without eating?" He asked with a worried face, making the demon some more food.

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Hazukashii blushes, twisting the silverware in his hand as he listened saw the perplexed expression on the human's face from seeing the empty plate in front of him. He couldn't help it, Hazukashii was indeed starving. Those sandwiches had helped, but for him, it had been nothing but something to tide him over. Nodding in response to Demix saying that he was still going to see his friends, but only after the weather died down, he runs a finger over the table, biting his bottom lip, a bit embarrassed by all this fuss over him.

 

"Um...I...er..." He now stares intently at the table. "A week...almost..." He mutters, his voice low, but he was pretty sure that Demix had heard him. It had roughly been a week, about five or six days. And for one of his kind to go that long without food, was quite dangerous. In fact, if he'd gone any longer, he probably would have died from the lack of energy.

 

When the food was set in front of him, he begins to eat, like before amazed by the flavor. Even as he ate, his body was already beginning to process it, turning what he'd already eaten into the much needed "energy" his body used to function and move. "Thanks...ya know...for m-making me food..."

[Vibranteyes]

Demix spun around and stared at Hazu as if he had two heads,"W- what?!" The blonde went over to the demon and placed his hand on his forehead,

"Why..?" He felt terrible pity for the other, Hazu seemed to have a bit more energy though for someone that went without food for an entire week. And He didn't seem ill... the blonde looked at the pot than at Hazu with immense concern, "Are you sure... you don't want the entire pot?" The blonde wasnt a big eater, and he really made the food for Hazu.

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Hazukashii was surprised by the hand against his forehead, confused as to what Demix was doing. From what he could tell, the human was now even more concerned than before, and it made Hazukashii feel uneasy. Especially since once again, he was in some sort of physical contact with the other male. "Wh-why? Because, I, uh...had no access to...food...until today. Plus, N-No one would help me....like you did...back at the store..."

 

Taking another bite, and as he chewed, listening to the offer made. "N-no, that's alright, I er...a little more after th-this and um, I'll be good..." To be completely honest, Hazukashii could have eaten the entire pot of food, but really didn't want to look like a complete weirdo by doing so. After a few more minutes, he finished eating that helping of food.

 

Which made him think, as he continued to eat. Humans were very different from demons. Emotionally, interaction, how they treated each other. Compared to his own kind, humans were very diverse, and each was unique, something not too common in his own species. And because of this, it made him even more curious, wanting to learn and experience even more.

 

"Demix, um...do you know...of, uh, any places I can stay at, to you know, er....live?"

[Vibranteyes]

"Auu.." Demix gazed down at the tiny wheat ovals swimming around in his bowl as he tried to ponder an answer, "Why don't we worry about that later, yes?" a delicate smile touched his lips as he ate his cereal. He didn't want the other to stress or worry yet where he'd lay his head tomorrow.. He wanted him to just unwind and make himself comfy.

 

his attention shifted to the blinking, flaring red light that emitted a beeping sound on the device from his arm and he turned it off, " Sorry I'd love to converse with you Hazu, but I must go.." He rose from his seat and put the dish in the sink. He then tugged back the velour curtains in the living room to see that the harsh weather had lightened up. Quickly he grabbed his coat from the coat rack and put it on,

"Feel free to busy yourself with anything you want and there's snacks in the cabinet.." He didn't mind what the other occupied himself with, he didn't seem like a mistrusting or reckless person.. After saying that, he disappeared out the front door.

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"Alright..."

 

Hazukashii watches as the light goes off, and Demix says that he had to go. Saying nothing, he simply nods, watching through silent eyes as the human got ready to go, making a mental note of what he'd been told. Raising a hand in farewell, he sighs softly, getting up when the door closed behind Demix. Walking over to the sink, he places his empty dish inside, and then begins trying to find something to do.

 

Because he was now alone, he raises his shirt slightly, letting the slim black tail unwind from around his midriff, so now it was out, and flicked back and forth. At the very end of the tail was a tuft of fluffy, long black fur. With this done, he puts his shirt down, and begins to wander the house, after first grabbing himself a snack from the cupboard.

 

For a while he just looked, studying what Demix's house looked like, memorizing everything inside. In the front, he found a TV, and after figuring out how it worked, had it on some kid's channel. In his lap was a pad of paper, and a pencil in his hand. With this he drew, though he wasn't the best. His drawings weren't Picasso worthy, but they were pretty cute. Mainly of chibi rabbits.

[Vibranteyes]

At the meeting the leader discussed the incident of the unwelcomed intruder hacking into the breach with ease. the criminal disabled the cameras in a matter of seconds, built in weapons and he or she ambushed the guards. When the victims of the attack were questioned by officials they don't recall what happened.. which doesn't help very much.. He also talks about the cameras catching a figure in a black hood for just a brief moment before all the cameras blacked out.

 

he then reminds them how everyone was issued an ID in town by law and must carry it where ever they go. So records, and information about citizens are kept. And now by law the authorities demand guards to patrol all over the area. The officials to check individuals for genuine ID's whenever they go somewhere and for guards and demon hunters to be aware like usual. And whoever fails to display an Id will be harried like an animal and put in prison until further notice.

 

Demix brows knitted together at the ridiculous new law and his nose turned up, patently not agreeing. That seemed awfully harsh.. With the new information given, there leader dismiss them and tell them to be ready if ever alerted.. Demix sighed and went home after that, not aware yet that this was on the news.

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As he sat there on the couch, drawing, a sudden message from the city appears on the TV screen, causing Hazukashii to look up from what he was working on. Confused at first, his eyes grow wide as he listens to what was being said on the report, heart beginning to speed up in his chest at what he was hearing. This was not good, not at all. Some of the things that were being reported were quite true, but...some of it was falsified. However, what got Hazukashii on edge the most was the fact that the people were now being i.d.'d, something that he lacked.

 

Biting his lip, his eyes look towards the front door, knowing where Demix was made it even harder to think clearly. Quickly, before the human got home, he hides his tail once again under his shirt, and once that was done he tries to calm down, though that was kind of hard considering the things he'd heard on the news. Once the report had finished, the show that had been on starts playing again, but Hazukashii doesn't pay attention. Instead he focuses hard on his drawing, deterring any thoughts away from everything.

 

What would Demix do? If he found out? Turn him in? Probably...after the way the human talked about demons, Hazukashii doubted that the other male would help him out... Sighing, he just decides to let things go as they were, and whatever happened...then it happened.