#and lawhiru AU

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Lawhiru {4: Midnight Walk}

@thelucariosfish here you go!

“Excuse me!” Lawless was taking a shortcut through the park on his way home when a voice stopped him. He followed the sound and was shocked by what he saw. Perched in a tree was teenager with a small, white cat in his arms. The relief on his face was clear as he said, “Thank god you stopped.”

“What’s a kid like you doing out so late at night? And in a tree no less.” Lawless had to laugh at the audacity of the situation. He just returned to Japan that day for his sister’s birthday and he didn’t think that his visit would become so eventful so suddenly. Usually, he wouldn’t bother with humans but he had to ask. “Why are you up there?”

“This cat was stuck in the tree and I wanted to help him. We both ended up stuck. I was worried about dropping him and I can’t climb down with one hand so I’m glad that you came by. Take two steps forward.” He ordered and Lawless raised a brow at him but he walked forward. Too late, Lawless realized what his intentions were as he jumped off the tree.

The moment was so painfully familiar to Lawless that he stiffened slightly. But seeing him fall, he forced his body to move and rushed to catch him. A soft warmth fell into his arms and he instinctively held him against his chest. He was about to chastise the teenager for jumping so thoughtlessly but he stopped when he beamed a smile up at him.

“Nice catch but you can put me down now.” Lawless gently lowered him to the ground. After he did, the teenager shifted the cat into one arm and held out his free hand to him. “Thank you. My name’s Mahiru.”

“Lawless.” He answered shortly and shook the hand Mahiru held out to him. Lawless thought that they would part with them but suddenly the cat began to struggle in Mahiru’s arms to get their attention. The cat scratched his hand and he accidentally dropped it with a wince. It would’ve fallen on the ground but Lawless quickly caught it. “Woah, calm down.”

The cat stopped struggling when Lawless lightly scratched its ear. Mahiru leaned closely next to him so he could look down at the cat. “You’re pretty good with him. Do you think he got hurt though?”

“I’m pretty sure the only one hurt is you. How’s your hand?” Mahiru held out his hand for him to see and Lawless took it gently. The scratch on the back of his hand was small and it wasn’t deep enough to draw blood. His hand was surprisingly soft and Lawless found himself lifting it so he could kiss his fingertips. “Doesn't look too bad. I think you’ll survive.”

“That’s good to hear.” Mahiru quickly took his hand back with a blush. Lawless kissed his hand casually but it still caused Mahiru’s heart to quicken for a moment. He had a slight American accent and Mahiru wondered if he was a foreigner and that was the reason he acted so forward. “Are you from overseas? I thought only people from the 1800’s kissed people’s hand like that.”

“Some say I have an old soul. A gentleman always kisses the damsel after the daring rescue.” Lawless chuckled secretively. He wondered how Mahiru would react if he told him that he was an immortal vampire. The cat’s purr brought their attention back to it. “So, what are we going to do with this guy? I can’t keep him because I’m going back to New York next week.”

“My apartment doesn’t allow pets.” Mahiru said ruefully. He leaned down to pet the cat and his hair brushed Lawless’s nose as he did so. It was an innocent enough gesture but Lawless couldn’t help but note how close they were standing now. “I really hate to have to him in a pound. I’m pretty sure it’s not even open this late.”

“… I think I know a place that’ll take him in.” Lawless offered. He didn’t know why he was bothering with a cat and what would come to it since it didn’t really affect him. But the concern and kindness in Mahiru’s eyes moved something within him. “My brother works for this giant family and I’m sure they won’t mind taking in a cat. I can take him there right now.”

“That’s wonderful.” Mahiru’s smile made the night seem a little brighter. “Which way is it?”

“You’re coming with me?”

“Of course. I need to make sure that the home is suitable. I’m going to worry about him unless I’m certain he’s safe.” Lawless was a little confused by the decisive nod Mahiru gave him. He didn’t have to worry about the cat anymore and any societal obligation he had to the cat was gone. But he stayed by his side as they walked through the night.

Even though he was a little dumbfounded by Mahiru’s behaviour, he was also intrigued. It didn’t take him long to discover that his kindness was genuine and not because of societal pressure. Lawless lived long enough to know how rare that was.

As they walked together, they spoke to each other. Lawless tried to stay vague but Mahiru’s honest smile was infectious and he found himself telling him more than he first intended. It was almost like they were close friends meeting again after years. When it was time for them to part, Lawless found himself a little disappointed. He wanted to talk to Mahiru more.

“Well, I should be getting home now.” Lawless said and he could see a small frown appear on Mahiru’s face before he smiled.

“Wait, can you give me your hand?” Mahiru took out a pen and scribbled something onto Lawless’s hand. “This is my number. The next time you’re in Japan, call me. We can check on the cat together."

Lawhiru is one of the underrated rarepairs but its my third fav Mahiru ship. I didn’t know if I should make it an AU or not but I ended with writing a “what if” scenario of how they would meet before Mahiru becomes an Eve.

[Send me a number and a pairing and I’ll write a short fic for you]