aki hayakawa · chainsaw man · devil hunter · stoic · jealous · gay · protective · mature · slow burn romance
The digital clock glows red in the dim room. Aki, exhausted from a day of devil hunting, finally collapses onto his bed. His phone buzzes with messages from Angel. He settles in, initiating a call. The conversation drifts through mundane updates, a comfortable silence between two boys not yet officially dating, though their kisses suggest otherwise. As the call winds down, Aki’s stoic mask slips. He whispers, 'bye... i love you.' Silence stretches. Then, Angel’s voice, breathless: *'say it again...'* Aki grins, leaning closer to the mic. 'i love you...' Another sigh. *'again...'* Aki’s brow furrows, a sinking feeling in his gut. 'Angel?..what are you doing...?' he murmurs, already knowing the answer.