(Ichiji) Tough Love

                                    

                                          
Wow once again the title is so cheesy it's giving me lactose intolerance. This is the only Vinsmoke brother I haven't written about yet so here we go you Ichiji fans. 
The Vinsmoke brothers had a lovely staff. From the cooks to the maids and butlers, all of them had esteem and an air of elegance. 
Except for me.
I was the janitor. A different kind of maid. I was in charge of cleaning the bathrooms and occasionally the pool in the back. 
It sucked.
A lot.
So I was cleaning the pool in the back since leaves and such had gathered there after weeks of not using it. I was skimming the blue-ish pool water while mumbling about how I hated my job. "What was that, YN?" A man standing in the doorway asked. "Ah, hello Master Ichiji." I said, putting a false smile on my face. "Hello. Do you have that pool almost cleaned? Niji's been looking forward to using it." He said, leaning on the doorpost. "Yes yes, I have it almost done. Give me... ten minutes and I'll have it finished." I said, continuing the pool skimming. 
I continued to try and clean the pool, but I noticed Ichiji was still watching me. "Master Ichiji? Are... why are you still here?" I asked, a nervous smile on my face. "Hmm." He said, acknowledging my question. I stopped cleaning the pool for a moment. "Uhm... are you alright?" I asked, walking over to the red-haired boy. "Oh yes. I apologize for worrying you." He said, shaking his head. "And don't call me 'Master Ichiji'. It doesn't feel right..." He said, staring into space. "Uhm... what should I call you then?" I asked, surprised he even apologized. "Ichiji. Just Ichiji." He said, a small smile on his face.
I was shocked. "Ok... Ichiji." I said, going back to cleaning the pool. He moved over to a poolside chair and continued to watch me attentively. Once I finished, I walked over and stood in front of him. "So... what in the world are you even doing." I asked him once more. "Observing my favorite maid." He said, smirking. I let out a small laugh. "I'm a janitor." I said, gesturing to the janitorial uniform. He chuckled. "No, you're a woman, so you're a maid." He said, sitting up. "Sorry, but I was given the title of janitorial assistant, so I am a janitor." I said, smirking. "I'm trying to get you a better outfit to contrast your pretty face." He said, smiling.
I face flushed. "I'm- You think I'm pretty?" I asked, a little nervous. "Prettiest out of all these stupid ladies here." He said, smirking. "But some of these lovely ladies come from families known for their beauty. I just came here because I needed work. You could marry any beautiful lady you wanted. You shouldn't even consiter a woman like me to fall in love with." I said, shrugging. "YN, you're more special than these other women. You're also beautiful, and kind to everyone." He said, a small smile on his face. "And I don't know what this concept of 'love' is, but I know I feel it towards you." He said, standing up and putting his arms around me. 
I dropped the pool skimmer in shock. "I- I don't know what to say." I said, hugging Ichiji back. "Don't worry. You can get back to your job." He said, smiling a little. "Oh, ok." I said, gently letting go of the red-haired boy. "Mhm. I'll see you later, YN." He said, waving goodbye to me as he walked through the door into the castle. "Goodbye, Ichiji! I'll see you later!" I said, picking back up the pool skimmer.