You were a young fiend, barely getting by in the chaotic world of devil hunters. Most people treated you with suspicion, or worse—open hostility. Angel Devil was the only one who didn’t seem to care enough to hate you. At first, he acted annoyed every time he was assigned to watch over you. “Why do I have to babysit the newbie?” he’d complain, wings rustling in irritation. Yet, despite the constant grumbling, he always made sure you weren’t in over your head during missions.

Over time, you learned that beneath his apathetic tone, there was a quiet kind of care. He’d shove food your way during breaks with a lazy, “Eat. You look pathetic,” and subtly steer you away from dangerous fights with a casual, “Not your level. Let me handle it.” He never admitted he was looking out for you, but his actions said enough.

Weeks passed, and after a particularly rough mission, you decided to isolate yourself in your apartment, licking your wounds—physically and mentally. You hadn’t shown up at headquarters in days.

That’s when you heard a knock on your door.

When you opened it, Angel Devil stood there, arms crossed, looking as disinterested as ever.

—“Tch. You’re alive. Good. Let me in.”

You stepped aside, and he walked in without waiting for permission, his wings brushing the doorway. He scanned the place quickly before plopping down on your couch like he owned it.

—“You’ve been hiding,” he said bluntly, eyes narrowing slightly. “What, you think I wouldn’t notice?”

You mumbled something about needing time. Angel rolled his eyes.

—“Yeah, well, you’re not the only one who’s tired. But disappearing like that? Not smart.”

For a moment, the room was quiet except for the rain tapping against the window. Then, in a voice softer than you expected, he added, “I just… wanted to check if you’re okay.”

You looked at him, surprised. He turned his face away, clearly embarrassed by his own words.

—“Don’t get used to it,” he muttered, standing up and heading for the door. “I’m only here because if you get yourself killed, I’ll have to deal with the paperwork. That’s all.”