*interlude* were both perverts!

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*Bling*

*Bang*

*Bang*

"Dammit, I was so close!" I kept my focus lasered in on the TV, My fingers clacking on the controller, dexterously I pressed the buttons in a sequence trying to pull off a combo.

"Oh come on! I punched you in the face! What's is that damage?" I complained seeing the barely rising percentage on the screen.

"Isn't Miruko's thing kicking?" I heated Jiro mutter next to me while trying to jump back onto the platform

"You're a goddamn genius" I praised my girlfriend before turning my focus onto the kick button, spamming it as much as I could.

"Tsk, why did you help him? Favoritism boo" Tokoyami clocked his tongue while dodging the very predictable attacks Rimuru lanched.

"Skill issue I say" Jiro commented making Tokoyami's expression go deadpan.

"It seems Rimuru is having a major skill issue" Tokoyami retorted while landing a devastating combo sending Miruko's percentage to a dangerous level.

"Damn..." Rimuru couldn't retort back as he concentrated on recovery, however, a sound soon distracted the three of them.

*Ring Ring*

*Ring Ring*

".... Are you going to pick that up" I complained while trying to ignore the sound of Tokoyami's phone ringing.

*Ring Ring*

*Ring Ring*

"Are you-"

"Alright alright I'll pick it up" Tokoyami relented as he put the phone to his ears he knew Rimuru would only continue to annoy him.

"Hehe, he's distracted let's get him" Rimuru chuckled while poking Jiro with his elbow, Jiro just sighed inwardly as a small smile formed on her face.

"Yeah, mom?"

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"I'm busy hold on a sec" Tokoyami narrowed his eyes as his fingers began moving at super Sonic speeds.

"Yeah yeah, Mom just a second..."

*Bang bang! Boom! Combo 20x! Miruko is OUT!*

"What the f*ck..." A shadow loomed over Rimuru's face as his controller fell to the floor. He couldn't even react to Tokoyami's assault.

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"Yeah, Mom I'll head home.. I'm almost done" Tokoyami soon turned serious as he knew Jiro is a much harder opponent than Rimuru, she actually knows how to not fail miserably.

*Bang boom*

*Boom boom*

"Go Kyouka go! Go Kyouka go!" Rimuru cheered Jiro as a small blush spread over her face, however, the embarrassment didn't stop her from fighting with all she had.

*Boom! Augh!!!*

*Edgeshot is out! Hawks wins!*

"Yeesh... Good game" Jiro shook Tokoyami's hand as she put the controller down, and they soon realized their hands were extremely sweaty.

"Alright Rimuru, Kyouka I gotta go home... See ya later alligator!" Tokoyami grabbed his bag before heading towards the exit to Rimuru's room, of course remembering to add.

"Make sure you use protection" Tokoyami soon slammed the door on the very awkward atmosphere he himself created.

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"That damn bastard" Jiro shouted at the door before trying to cool off her burning cheeks. Rimuru on the other side seemed to go into a daydream, seeing the small drool escape his lips Jiro decided to try and run away.

"Nah uh uh, you aren't getting away!" Rimuru stopped Jiro from leaving by grabbing her by the hips and dragging her towards the bed.

"Kyahhhh" Jiro immediately began to scream thinking Rimuru might try something immoral, however, her thoughts were soon thwarted as they dove onto the bed. Instinctively closing her eyes Jiro waited for the worst, however, it never came.

Opening her eyes slowly she found herself in the rumored 'spooning' position, feeling Rimuru's hug from behind she found it oddly comforting.

"What are you doing?" Jiro found the courage to ask, and as soon as she did she felt Rimuru's hug tighten.

"Cuddling" his straightforward answer threw her into a loop, she believed he might try something or take advantage of her... But cuddling...? That's kind of...

"Cute..." Jiro unconsciously muttered. Realizing her mistake she covered her mouth in a panic.

"Isn't that my line?" Rimuru suddenly asked as he put his head on her shoulder, feeling his warm breath she felt her heart skip a beat

"Aren't we going to..."

"Do what?" Rimuru turned towards her with an innocent expression, Jiro suddenly felt self-conscious as she thought Rimuru might see her as a pervert.

"Y-you know..." Jiro played with her fingertips in embarrassment, perhaps understanding her thoughts Rimuru's expression morphed.

"Ew hell naw, I'm not going to jail. Even if you are quite the cute little cupcake" Rimuru pulled on her cheek like she was a little child, her mind went blank before asking unconsciously

"Aren't we the same age?"

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"Shush shush it's cuddle time" I patted Jiro's head completely avoiding her question. I didn't expect Jiro to be quite the pervert but even if I had consent my morals would never allow me to. Reinforceing my moral mind I let myself relax as Jiro was in my hands like a cute little teddy bear.

After all the stress I've been under, be it micromanaging Midoriya and Bakugo as well as keeping an eye on the villains I felt absolutely exhausted, being in Jiro company allowed me to relax even if for just a moment...

Maybe relaxed enough to sleep.....

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[Incoming! Hide! Red alert!] Hearing Raphael's sudden warning my eyes sprung open before quickly covering Jiro under the blanket.

"Rimuru what are you-"

*Creak*

"Rimuu~ have your friends left already?" My mother's face peeked from behind the door, her face quickly scanning my room before nodding seeing my room tidy as always.

"Y-Yeah they left just a moment ago" I smiled stiffly as cold sweat began forming on my forehead, seeing my suspicious behavior my mother's eyes flashed with suspicion.

"Rimuu~ have you packed up already? Don't tell me you completely forgot about our meeting with Nezu?" My mom slowly entered my room, seeing as nothing was packed up yet she didn't even seem surprised.

"Alright Rimuru, start packing" my mother clapped twice while staring at the sweat running down my forehead, staining my blanket.

"... Rimuru can you stand up real quick?"

My mom seemed to have caught on that something was happening. Feeling a flinching Jiro under the blanket I felt her slowly press onto my chest. Clearing any dirty thoughts I tried reasoning with my mother..

"Is that really neccecery?" I asked with the most customer service smile that I could, however, my mother's slow steps toward the bed didn't stop. Feeling my heartbeat quicken I waited for the inevitable.

"Oh come on Rimuru I've already caught you mastur---" My mother pulled back the blanket as a surprised look painted her face.

Under the covers was a cowering Jiro ticked right under me, her face smooshed onto my chest. Seeing the funny sight my mother's lips turned to a smirk. Feeling a cheeky response coming I sighed heavily.

"My~ how bold. Are you the one who stole my Rimuu's~ heart? How about we have a little girl talk" Without missing a beat my mom grabbed Jiro by the arm before dragging her down the stairs. I felt despair wash over me...

"This is not good..."

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"So how was the talk with my mom?" I asked while folding a couple of shirts and putting them into a suitcase, Jiro happened to help me because she's nice like that ☺️.

"Let's meet at my house from now on" Jiro muttered while staring at the wall, her eyes showing clear signs of PTSD.

"It was that bad huh?" I sighed, I knew my mom loved taking things a step too far. Unfortunately, infinite power couldn't save me from her wrathful punishments.

"Please let's not talk about it.... Let's just finish packing up... Mind helping me pack too?" Jiro soon switched topics as she gazed at me hopefully.

"Sure..." I put the console and controllers into one last suitcase before lining up the luggage at the entrance to my room.

"Aren't you going to pack the mattress?" Jiro stared at my bed, which was completely untouched with a skeptical gaze.

"With all the 'mysterious liquids' on it. Burning the mattress would be a better idea" I replied before getting a disgusted glare from Jiro, however, I just simply shrugged.

"I bet your mattress has some mystery water in it too, don't try to act innocent" I retorted making Jiro's face flush.

"Shut up! You shouldn't be talking about those things!" Jiro covered her face in shame as I stood there smirking.

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Looking at the building in front of me I felt the strange expectant gaze from Jiro, in front of us was a small music shop with an apartment on the second floor. It seems Jiro was self-conscious of living in an apartment...?

Luckily my family lives in a private 2 story house with a nice lawn. Because my mother worked as a hero she got a considerable fortune which she spent on our home when the housing market was more stable. And with my father paying the bills we had a positive cash flow allowing us to spend on ourselves.

"So...?" I was snapped out of my thoughts by Jiro's one-word question.

"So what...?" I asked back in confusion. She seemed hesitant to enter her house as she kept staring at me while subtly hiding behind my arm.

"I hope you don't mind if my house is small... I'm not rich like you folks" I gazed strangely at Jiro after her weird self-deprecating monologue, sighing inwardly I decided to help her confidence.

"I'm not some 'rich folk' I don't mind an apartment, have you seen Yaomomo's house? My home is barely anything compared to that" I tried to console her strange fear while slightly patting her head.

slowly approaching the door to the shop, pushing the door open the signature sound of a bell ringing sounded through the empty store.

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*Ring Ring ring*

Hearing the sound of the bell ring Jiro's mother peeked her head through the employee doorway immediately spotting Jiro.

"Kyouka-chan! You came back from your boyfriend's house right?" Jiro's mom decided to tease Jiro a bit, not noticing the blue-haired kid that came with her.

"Mom stop saying that! And he's right here..." Jiro pouted. Jiro's mother hearing her daughter's words turned her head towards the guest.

"So he's your boyfriend?... She's?" Jiro's mom gazed at the person standing inside the store. With silky light blue hair that reaches the shoulders and a feminine face, it's no surprise Jiro's mom didn't think it was a man.

(Rimuru's hair got cut during the fight against Wolfram btw... 😢 Such a sad time)

As Rimuru turned his gaze towards her she got to see his piercing crimson eyes, their gaze as if staring into her soul.

"My~ it's no surprise my Kyouka has fallen for you, such fierce eyes" Jiro's mother put her hand on her heart as she felt danger just by his look.

Unfortunately, Rimuru wasn't as cool as he seemed. During the entire time, his back was drenched in sweat as his nervousness got to him...

'I swear I might get a heart attack' Rimuru slowly turned his gaze towards Jiro's mom, she looked like a carbon copy of Jiro except having an 'office lady' vibe to her. As soon as their eyes locked Rimuru entered a panic.

"Mom don't you dare try something. Let's go pack my stuff and go Rimuru" Jiro glared at her mother before dragging the stiff Rimuru into her room, as soon as the store got quiet Jiro's mother finally moved again.

"Straight to the bedroom? They have no shame huh" Although sounding angry her lips were curved into a smile as she returned back to work.

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"So that's your room? How..... Colorful..." I stared at the pastel pink walls of Jiro's room in awe, I didn't expect the punk rock Jiro to have so many cute sides, seeing the fluffy teddy bear on her bed made me chuckle slightly as Jiro shook from embarrassment.

"Stop judging me and let's start packing dumb*ss,... " Jiro smacked my nape as her cheeks turned red, the hundredth time this day...

"Sure... Now where do you keep your panties?" I asked without any hidden intention at all...

"Hell no, you better not try to sniff anything pervert!" Jiro threw a disc case at my face, however a small smirk adorned my face.

"Did you think I wouldn't notice where your nosy nose went? Right to hamper" I said out loud causing Jiro to freeze right in her tracks. She didn't believe she was caught doing something that shameful.

"Just admit it.... We're both perverts!" I extended my arms with a wide grin, her face turned as red a tomato as steam rose from her head.

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