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Corvus x Kuro Secretary! Reader
-you first met was when Corvus came to see Kuro in your most recent location. Info is always on the move so you are always on the move and you don’t remember subtlety leaking your whereabouts to the masses yet….
-“you some kinda stalker?”
-Corvus wasn’t expecting this kind of introduction, but never one to lose his composure, he just laughs
-from there you two strike up pleasant conversation, he explains he’s from The Cleaners (he doesn’t yet tell you he’s the boss)
-before you know it Kuro is interrupting to remind Corvus why he was there, though ‘he could understand what’s got him so distracted’ he slyly winks at you as he leads Corvus away
-Kuro is your guys’ number one shipper, being a personal friend he wants you to be happy and being your boss he can see this being a convenient highway to learning more about Corvus
-the second time Corvus comes he is there to see Kuro again but brought you something, it’s a cup of coffee, black.
-you don’t know at first so when you take a sip your visible grimace gives your displeasure away
-“well that’s quite the expression.” His smile looks almost apologetic
-“I’m not a coffee fan.” You mumble as you place the coffee down, when he moves to retrieve the cup you stop him. “I’ll work on it.” You shoo him away towards Kuro’s direction
-on his way out he notices you taking the tiniest sips known to man, he figures you’ll be thinking about him all day then and that makes something in his chest flutter
-that day Kuro mentions to you who Corvus is and who he oversees, you feel incredibly embarrassed to have been so picky in front of the leader of The Cleaners. You groan into your hands and figure this bitter drink is your punishment
-the third time you meet you’re actually the one to come to him. You stop at the front to speak to Semiu and introduce yourself. You mention you’re here to see ‘Arkha’ not Corvus; Arkha. She looks immediately shocked
-when looking you over with her Jinki she can tell you’re not planning on starting trouble but she’s still tense
-an attractive woman here to see the bossman? Cute pencil skirt and long stockings, button up showing a tasteful yet teasing amount of cleavage, and your heeled boots are making your legs really stand out…. (She may be a little envious you’re not here to see her)
-her mind is spiraling and after she calls Corvus to inform him of your presence, he responds promptly noting to send you his way, not escort you, just send you.
-you thank her after she directs you and your on your pretty little way. Immediately after you turn the corner she is ringing Enjin on her choker telling him to get his ass down the her, he doesn’t even get to question her, “just get down here stupid!” She hissed at him
-you were there just for business obviously but no one knew you, all the knew is that a total hottie was here to talk to the boss. Being such a secretive guys doesn’t help at all either
-there ends up being a small group formed at Semiu’s desk speculating:
-Enjin suggests you’re a sex worker; “even the boss man needs some relief, he’s a hardworking man y’know’ he isn’t joking at all and Semiu can’t deny it’s a possibility
-Gris suggests you are his wife, that Corvus has a whole secret family none of them know about, Simiu tells him he reads too many drama novels
-Riyo suggests you’re an informant of some kind here to give Corvus an update on gossip in the area, shes half joking
-before they can come up with more ideas you and Corvus are walking side by side down the hall chatting pleasantly and looking to be enjoying each others company
-“that was fast..” Semiu mumbles.
-they all watch quietly as you two breeze past them completely absorbed in eachother, they note the hand placed on your lower back as the boss escorts you to the door
-when you’re gone and Corvus turns to head back to his office he finally notices all the curious eyes on him. He nods to them in greeting and starts his way back to his office. “Evening everyone, try not to crowd Semiu she has work to do, as I’m sure many of you do.” He’s not chiding but teasing, still everyone nearly scampers off on that note.
-he contemplates for only a moment on explaining the reason behind your visit, you had an envelope that needed delivered to Corvus from Kuro, but he thinks it’s funnier to let the other cleaners wonder
-when you return to Kuro he immediately wants all the details, kicking his feet and everything, your boss is so odd…
-the fourth time you meet you’re actually on a day off, you were stopping by your home town. You’re wearing more casual clothing, the usual get up is just to match Kuro’s more dapper style. As you’re walking you end up running into some supporters that were on a supply run; Tomme and Gris.
-Gris recognized you as the pretty lady that stopped by to see to boss. Tomme ever the curious one tugged Gris along to introduce themselves and get down to the bottom of who you were…
-you aren’t required to keep your involvement with Kuro a secret but it isn’t encouraged as it would put you in danger, you dance around what you do but mention you’ve met Arkha a few times in passing at work, you explain when you came by the other day it was to deliver a gift from your boss to theirs.
-“We aren’t always in the same place so my boss likes to update his more frequent clients.” You explain vaguely. Frequent client? “Of course he asked me to deliver because he knows Arkha and I get along well, he insisted even…”
-you think back on how Kuro batted his eyelashes at you teasing you about you’re little crush and pestering you to be the one to slip the info to Corvus.
-“maybe Enjin’s guess wasn’t to far off after all.” Gris whispers to Tomme low enough for you not the hear. When you hum in question Gris insists it nothing
-you end up helping the supporters bring back their haul back to their vehicle and they offer to have you over for a meal at their base, you take up the offer; for insight, totally not to get another chance to see Corvus
-you’re assisting Gris with bringing items into the dining area when you hear a voice call to you. Before you can greet the person the items you’re carrying are already being lifted from you arms, Corvus stands before you now holding the items and smiling at you
-“you look nice.” He notes as he walks with you to drop off the items in the kitchen where Gris was leading you
-“thank you.” You flush a bit as watch his arms flex as they move to place the heavy boxes down, with how easy he moves them you wonder if they weigh much if anything to him
-Gris is quick to excuse himself from the room to grab some more items noting there isn’t much left and he’s got the rest
-Corvus takes the opportunity to chat you up more; “your style is very different from your work clothes, is this how you dress regularly?” He asks.
-you’re dressed in a more punk aesthetic; your clothes are lose fitting and causal, you put all their piercings back in so you’re sure you look far different. You anxiously wonder if he prefers your more clean cut look..
-“I like it, it suits you. You look like you’d fit in well here.” He smiles. You can feel your ears burn as you nod. He leads you out of the kitchen into the communal dining area
-“I’ve actually been meaning to speak with you about something… less work related.” His hand is on your lower back again as he leads you through the room and down the hall
-he has no real destination planned you’re just walking side by side. Your nerves are bubbling in your stomach as you wonder what he’s wants to talk about
-“I’ve been meaning to ask you what you prefer if you’re not a coffee fan?” Ah.. that’s mildly disappointing…
-“umm, I like sweeter stuff, I’m just not a fan of bitter things.” You explain.
-“hm we are very different then.” He ponders, his hand still hasn’t left your back but you feel a slight sting of rejection in your throat you fiddle with your fingers.
-“I’ve heard before opposites attract, I have to say that saying rings true. I find myself quite drawn to you.” He confesses as he removes his hand to turn to you. You meet his gaze surprised. “When I first met you I couldn’t deny you are attractive, but getting to know you more; I find my thoughts often return to you. You have me enamored I’m afraid.” He moves his gloved hands to run down your arms and cup your hands his.
-“I’d like to take you on a date… if that’s okay?” He keeps such a calm composure through his whole confession. You on the other hand are a complete bundle of nerves. Your brain is screaming at you to say something but you’re struggling.
-“uh…u-um yeah- I mean YES! I’d really like that.” You have your head bowed and you feel completely embarrassed at you fumbling. His hands are still gripping yours in their warm hold and you can feel them rise and fall a bit and he laughs.
-“You’re so cute.” He moves a hand to lift your chin up. “Don’t be so nervous, I already like you.” He smiles before placing his hand on your back again to guide you in the direction of his office.
-the fifth time you meet up is on the night of your date. You’re wearing a more formal fitting dress, it showed off your legs perfectly, that’s what Semiu said when you asked her to help you pick it out. After Arkha’s confession you asked if she would help you out and you swapped drops to contact through your chokers. In the coming days before the date she helped you prepare
-Semiu was actually playing both sides; Corvus came to her too and asked for her help on planning the date. She definitely deserves a raise for putting up with you both.
-when you meet with Corvus at a secluded bar in the evening he is star struck. He can hardly speak, he looks you over once, then twice. ‘Oh wow’ is all he can think. Corvus is dressed in similar clothes minus any indicators to his connection to the cleaners
-you two end up joking and chatting for hours, sipping at your drinks, at one point you each tried the others drink and you think that’s the first and maybe only time you’ll see Arkha make that expression, you laugh an tell him it reminds you of when he gave you coffee
-after your date he walks you back to where you’re staying, you end up being bold and leaning in to kiss him, maybe the liquid courage was helpful. When your lips meet he immediately responds with an intensity you’re not prepared for. You end up getting lost in the kiss, you back is pressed up to the door of the building.
-When you eventually part there’s a string connecting you both. One of his hands is on your upper thigh; his thumb tracing the hemline of your dress. Maybe a little too much courage. You end up pressing him back a bit and he retreats slowly. You give him one more peck and ask if there’s going to be a second date. Even if you already know the answer
-he smiles nods “Definitely. I look forward to it.” You end up closing the door and leaning against it cheeks on fire. A clearing of the throat startles you.
-“so the leader for the cleaners is the type to kiss on the first date… maybe even more? Maybe that’s just you though.” Kuro smirks at you from the couch he’s sitting on. You groan.
-“Were you waiting up?” You glare at him and he responds with a shrug.
-“just wanna make sure he’s being polite. I’d hate for my favorite secretary to be scared off by heartbreak.” He laughs clearly full of it. You end up hitting him with a pillow set aside the couch. He just laughs more as you retreat to your own room.
-after the date Kuro is even more incessant with his teasing and now even asks you to relay all contact between him and Corvus through you. You end up traveling to cleaner HQ more often, usually for work but sometimes on a day off you come by to visit Arkha.
-eventually, through Semiu, you even end up finding out that most of the older cleaners though you were here for ‘other’ business. You actually found it extremely funny, when you mention it to Corvus he finds it less funny. You end up telling him it may be for the best they don’t know as the less people know who you really are the less trouble it causes you, less danger it puts you in
-he compromises but telling Semiu and Semiu only who you are and what you actually do. At the very least SHE won’t think he’s being a pervert at work…
-sometimes now when you’re by for a visit or work you’ll end up making out in one of the couches, or you in Corvus’s lap at his desk, his hands often wander. One time you guys did get caught at his desk by Semiu; Arkha’s hands on your ass and all. She in fact does still think he’s a pervert at work
-you end up saving more intimate activities for when you’re off and he can come visit you at your place