A sigh leaves the male’s lips as he slowly opens his eyes. He stares at the ceiling of the hotel you both checked into and feels your face buried into the crook of his neck.

He presses a kiss to the crown of your head and lays his cheek atop your head. His hand rubs your back, and a smile grows on his face at hearing your quiet snores.

You are the only peace he has on this search that gradually drains his sanity. His moral compass is tested every day as he continues searching for information on that man.

You stuck by his side even before he went on the run; you were an acquaintance he once met while he was engaged.

You are a lot less… demanding and considerate than his ex-fiancé. Why even bother comparing the two of you?

She left him the minute he disobeyed the director while you worriedly checked on him; the male lost everything. His reputation, his promotion, his fiancé, and you were well aware.

He felt so betrayed, and when she came begging for him to take her back multiple times he couldn’t. You became closer to him ever since.

Even after the serial murder accusations you still stick by his side.

Tenma closes his eyes and sighs through his nose. As long he’s able to prevent more deaths due to Johan and catches him everything will become peaceful.

He tightens his grip around you.