mori

CW - THIS IS YOUR LAST WARNING TO READ UP TO CH. 92 FOR THE MANGA. MANGA SPOILERS AHEAD.

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'Piece of shit.'

You're fuming.

You can't even begin to wrap your head around how angry you are right now. Rudo is now gone, and you're stuck with the piece of shit that, out of every single name in this universe, named itself 'Enjin'.

Before Rudo left you with The Asshole, you were both given a change of clothing. Rudo was given a dark blue hoodie, it covers the baggy white Spherite pants he still has on.

Since you were wearing a dress, you were given a tank top, a zip up jacket, and a baggy pair of sweats. You wonder about your old clothing up in the Sphere, did the guards that arrested you and Rudo find them? Did they question where they come from? You wish you could've asked Regto more questions about the upper-class side.

After you exited the bathroom, somehow, Enjin managed to procure the funds from selling your clothing when you were changing.

"How did you even sell it that fast? How is that even possible?"

Enjin drops the bag of money into your hands, "I have my ways [Name]… Maybe if you'd be a little nicer I'd tell you." Enjin gives you a cheeky smile as you gape at the small bag of money now in your hands.

'As if I'd be nice to you after that shit-show with Rudo earlier!'

The two of you start walking down the hallway, Enjin stops at a familiar pair of doors, the room full of the other cleaners.

"I'm going to go see Semiu to explain the little field trip that Rudo's going on, okay? So I'm going to have the others babysit you for a very short while, make some new friends!"

You feel bile creep up your throat.

You're going to puke, you aren't prepared at all for any sort of social interaction with any more people today. It's only been, what? Three days since you traveled universes? You've talked to more people in the last three days then you have in years.

As much as you hate Enjin, at least you've been familiar with him. A familiar irritation that you can pick at when you find yourself lost.

You weren't exactly the most social when you were back in your world, you were a shut-in who didn't talk to anyone. Too scared of what others might think of you, you spent your days in bed reading and sleeping. You really aren't used to the whole "talking to others first" thing.

Plus, you wanted to say goodbye to Rudo. He seemed so upset when Riyo dragged him away from you.

You feel your stomach drop as he turns to leave, and before you can comprehend what you're doing, you grab his sleeve.

"… [Name]…?"

Your mind blanks, "Enjin! Um, Can't I come with you? I want to say goodbye to Rudo! -before he leaves…"

"… Why? You said goodbye earlier." Enjin quirks an eyebrow at you.

Enjin and you hear a door creak, and you turn around to see Tamsy walk out of the room.

"Oh, hey Tamsy! Mind doing me a favor?" Enjin waves at the blonde-blue man.

'Oh thank god, it's just Tamsy,' You breathe a sigh of relief, you can handle Tamsy.

But an entire group of people that you've read and know about? No way, that's a special kind of hell for you. You can pretend like you don't know shit about Tamsy because you don't!

"Hi Enjin," Tamsy's eyes flit over to you. "Who's this?"

Enjin sighs dramatically as he shakes your forgotten hand off his sleeve, "She's a new, weak, recruit. [Name] meet Tamsy. Anyways, that favor? I'll owe you one?"

Tamsy gives you a light smile, "Of course, what is it?"

"Stay with her? For like… 10… minutes… Yeah. I'm gonna go do something really quick."

You fiddle with the sleeve of your jacket, you can't bring yourself to make eye contact with Tamsy.

You feel picked apart as Tamsy gazes at you.

"Sure," Tamsy shrugs.

"Great!- Thanks Tamsy! Bye!" Enjin runs away, leaving you and Tamsy alone in the hallway.

Tamsy smiles again at you and holds out his hand, "It's nice to meet you, [Name]."

"Er… Nice to meet you too! Haha.. He really just left me here…." You shake his hand.

"Want to go on a walk?" He offers.

You nod.

'He's so pretty up close…'

You and Tamsy walk down the long hallways while waiting for Enjin to finish up with Rudo.

He doesn't speak to you, and you feel yourself getting more and more nervous as time goes on. Does he think you're weird? What if he's secretly judging you?

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Tamsy is fucking giddy.

You and Rudo are finally here.

Down on the Ground with him, down on his level.

He can see that you clearly aren't taking it as well as Rudo is.

Which is disappointing, but expected. It just forces him to think about what to do next to fuel Rudo.

His next act of love, how beautiful.

But maybe Rudo isn't taking it that well, he only managed to get a small glimpse after all. He knows Rudo will have probably trauma-bonded or some shit like that with you now.

You've been hit in the head several times now, from the look on your face, he doesn't think you recognize him or his voice at all.

Which is perfect, he can keep up the charade of a good, kind, and supportive Tamsy for awhile longer.

He does hope he didn't give you some sort of brain damage, but hey, he needed to make sure you got knocked out while he killed Regto. He didn't expect you to wake up again hanging over the Pit, but that just forced Rudo's hand earlier then he thought.

"Um… So…"

Ah yes, you, you're walking, more like shuffling, beside him right now.

How cute!

"Yes, [Name]?" He tilts his head at you, you seem extremely nervous.

Do you know? Or is this just how you are in general?

He can't wait to find out.

You purse your lips, "Er… how's the… weather, down here?"

Tamsy rubs his chin, "Aside from the trash storms that kill several people… Okay, I suppose."

You cringe at his words.

Ha. You're seriously cute! Do you know that? Are you playing dumb? At him?

He can barely hold back the smile on his face, he hopes you don't notice the way his mouth twitches.

"… Sorry…" You can barely hold yourself together.

"Well, it's not your fault, you're only one person of course."

"Well, I mean… It's polite to say you're sorry."

Oh, so you're polite now. He can feel his heart beat out of his chest, what a weird feeling. You weren't that polite when he first met you, but then again…

Why were you so angry towards him? He had saved you. His true love hadn't shown until the morning after.

You must know something. You armed yourself with a brick before that random man even attacked you. You couldn't have known that man would attack you.

He can't wait to crack you open, and expose your insides for him to see.

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"Ow! Damn! Don't hit me that hard!"

Your right arm stings from how hard Enjin hit you with his untransformed umbrella, you rub your arm.

"Interesting… I'm going to try that again," Enjin readies his umbrella like a baseball bat, "Hold still for me, 3… 2…"

"Wait! Wait- Please we already know when it isn't transformed it won't go through me!" You sputter as you back away from the encroaching Enjin.

"1!" Enjin jabs you in the left arm this time as you flail your arms at him. The sharp poke makes your arm ache.

"Asshole! You're a complete asshole! I hate you!"

Enjin laughs, "C'mon [Name], we're experimenting! What if it went through your left but not your right arm?"

"You just want an excuse to hit me!"

"Psh- No way sweetheart! I'm kind and benevolent! I'm helping you discover your potential!"

"Discover my potential without fucking stabbing me!"

"This is good practice for dodging too!"

You're tired of Enjin, and both your arms hurt like a bitch. You wish Rudo would come back, you hope he's having fun with Riyo.

For the time being, at least, you'll comfort him when he comes home. You know he was pretty depressed at his welcome party because he didn't know how to use his Jinki.

The 3 of you, including Tamsy, are in some sort of courtyard for this 'experiment'. Tamsy watches the two of you with a small smile, he catches you staring at him and gives a little wave.

'I totally embarrassed myself in front of him earlier….' You wish you could crawl under the floor and never come back out.

A transformed umbrella is now suddenly in your stomach, through you. Tamsy's thick eyebrows are raised now.

You gasp, Enjin waves his instrument through you.

"Yeah, exactly what I thought. Goes straight through ya, doesn't it?"

You feel a little violated, "Don't just stick your umbrella through me!"

"We found stuff out though!" Enjin swings his umbrella over his arm.

"Screw you!" You point at him.

Enjin laughs loudly, while you hear Tamsy sigh audibly. God really does hate you, huh?

"C'mon [Name]! Now we know vital instruments can't hurt you! You should be ecstatic! They're basically the most dangerous thing down here! Aside from trash beasts, trash storms, and guns!"

"What if she's not immune to vital instruments? Just the Anima?" Tamsy pipes up as he leans back in his bench.

Enjin rubs his chin, "Good idea… Hey [Name]! Wanna see if you're immune to trash beasts too?"

"No way! You're crazy!"

Tamsy lets out a chuckle, "Sorry for giving him the idea, [Name]."

Enjin grips your shoulder and pulls you in for a side hug. "Don't apologize! We need to try this!"

"You're just trying to make me angry!" You jab Enjin in his rib, "Stop doing that, all I've been trying to be is nice to you!"

"Sorry, you're just too fun to tease," Enjin ruffles your hair. "I'll stop… I'll stop, don't get all angry at me…"

You huff, 'This guy has no shame.'

Tamsy suddenly stands up, "Enjin, I think Semiu is calling for you. It's getting towards dinner-time, [Name], wanna get something?"

You can't read Tamsy's tone or face due to Enjin practically having you in a headlock at this point, but Enjin suddenly pulls away from you.

"I should be going! I don't want to get another job from her… See you two later!"

Enjin speeds away, leaving you and Tamsy alone.

"…So?" Tamsy tilts his head with that same gentle smile he always has.

"Alright," You smooth out your messy hair.

'Better then being hit by an umbrella…'

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You smile at Tamsy as the two of you eat dinner together.

You both share a pizza together, although you both aren't eating much. Rudo still isn't back yet, and the sun is about to set. You look towards the door for any sign of Rudo, but there still isn't any.

Tamsy reaches over the table and touches your hand, "I'm sure Rudo is fine, they're near the city outskirts after all, it'll be awhile."

Enjin left after his 'experiment', and Tamsy offered to show you the canteen.

'He's so nice… I never got to read far enough to know him….'

"Yeah, I guess so. Thank you Tamsy…" You give his hand a squeeze.

He squeezes it back.

"You should eat more, I'm sure you're tired after today. I can show you to your room, when Rudo arrives, I'll take him to you." Tamsy interlaces his fingers with yours.

You can't help yourself from blushing, his hands are soft, and cold.

"Thank you, Tamsy."

"Of course, it's really no trouble at all for me."

Tamsy doesn't let go of your hand while you pick up another slice, his eyes are intense when he looks at you. You bite into the warm cheese as he starts to speak again.

"Do you feel awkward around me, [Name]?"

You choke, and cough. You still manage to swallow before responding.

"What?" You cough some more, "Of course not! You're so nice, I just…"

"Just…?" He tilts his head.

"Just, I don't really know how to act around you really…"

Tamsy pulls your hand towards him, "Why is that?"

You're speechless, is he always this direct?

You try to put your finger on why you're so awkward around Tamsy, why you feel off when around him and his stare.

"Your stare? It… reminds me of something? I can't remember…"

His grin is wide, "Really? Thank you, [Name]. I'll remember that."

'Why is he smiling like that?'

Your brown knit, you don't know why, but…

Tamsy just feels a bit off to you.

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a/n:

i was listening to a minecraft horror mod while writing this so i really felt the fear of god when writing tamsy. been waiting to write him for SO long, such a fun guy to inner dialog for. more enjin soon yall… sorry theres so much tamsy haha……

my heart is still racing and i feel it beating out of my chest, maybe that celcius with like, 300 mg of caffeine wasnt a good idea. hope yall enjoyed the chapter! and the bi weekly updates (SLIGHTLYLATEIN TERMS OF TIMING.. sorry tumblr users.) instead of 1 every 2 months haha. thanks for all the love, I read every comment!