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At finding out that the other had to go home after this, Haruki sighed. "At least you are having fun while it lasted. I still have to accompany you, just in case." After all, people would still jump on him and Skylar would end up feeling so vulnerable without his protection. He switched to another channel with the buttons of his remote, going for cartoons this time. Steven Universe was still showing by the time the targeted channel popped out.

He pouted at the insistence of just leaving him as he was when he was about to leave. "After all, you still need to be protected." His gut feeling was still telling him that there would still be danger if he left Skylar walking alone by himself. He still couldn't shake the feeling of the earlier incidents that pissed the incubus off and the bartender was just one of the few humans that could be trusted. By the time they were done watching the show, he turned off the TV through the remote and stood up from the couch, leaving behind his finished ramekin and soda can. The bespectacled man fetched his coat from the jacket hook. "So, ready to go?"

The bartender looked at Skylar's expression and he had to resist the urge to blush. He simply escorted the incubus to the door while fetching his keys. He then locked the door closed while stuffing the metallic pieces into his pocket. "I hope I can still remember the way to your apartment," he said as they walked through the busy streets. Thankfully, there weren't many people crowding the walkway so he was relieved. But on the other hand, he had no topic to break the ice, so there was only silence as they strolled their way there.

He stopped his footing at the question about his parents. "My parents are infertile, bearing middle age with a few wrinkles here and there, with their skin a bit paler than mine. But still, they are beautiful in my eyes." Of course, he didn't mention about his biological mother who just left him because she had no desire to take care of the son. He would rather forget about that aspect since his current family was good enough to raise him well into who he currently was at this moment.

It wasn't long before they finally arrived at Skylar's apartment. They ventured into the same entrance like the night after the bartender's shift. "Well, I hope to see you after your shift at the clinic, or whichever time you are free." He waited for the incubus in case he wanted to say more before the bespectacled man would leave him to his own devices at his adobe. After all, he had to prepare for work tomorrow as well, with some regulars wanting to party and all that. Someone needs to take charge of the drink station to prevent further accidents from occurring.

Haruki was about to leave as soon as Skylar was about to enter into the complex. However, before he turned on his heel, the incubus kissed his cheek before darting away. Haruki's hand immediately went to the spot and flushed a deep pink, trying to comprehend the current situation. But for now, he just had to go home and collect himself. His reciprocation would wait a bit longer until he was certain on what to do next. After all, he had to make sure that the next step won't hurt the other.

Around ten minutes later, Haruki was back home in his apartment, hanging his coat back on the hook. He immediately cleaned the table, tidying up the kitchen and washing the dishes before arranging them on the dish rack. The memory of the kiss on the cheek was still fresh in his mind and he had to shake his head to clear it off. He silently admitted that he liked the gesture, but it was sudden. The bespectacled man then returned to the living room, turning on the TV to watch the news. The current story was about a vehicular accident occurring near the mall, though it was after they left. He sighed and rubbed the bridge of his nose, calling the driver an idiot for breaking the traffic rules.