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hanasaku-shijin · 7 years

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Valentine

Series: Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon

Words: 1,570

A/N: I have no excuse. I’m gay dragon trash and I didn’t write anything for any fandom for Valentine’s Day specifically this year, so I whipped this up this morning (in addition to another fic which I shall post later).

Blame my followers. They only encouraged me to write for these two gay idiots and their dragon daughter and now I’m hooked and will probably write more...

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Valentine

When Kobayashi had left the apartment that morning, she'd sent out a silent prayer to the universe itself that nothing too crazy would happen today.

She found herself making that wish just about every day now, but it wasn't always granted, considering the company she was keeping back at home.

She merely went to work as usual and kept her fingers crossed. She hadn't even remembered about Valentine's Day until she'd gotten into the office and heard most of her male co-workers mumbling about how they still needed to buy last-minute gifts for their wives or girlfriends.

Oh, Kobayashi thinks briefly. I guess today is that holiday... I doubt Tohru knows about it. It might be best if it stays that way.

So she goes about work as per usual that day, helping her colleagues whenever it’s necessary, and deadpanning her usual responses to her strict boss (though since a certain dragon had paid a special visit to the office and tripped him repeatedly whenever he yelled at her, he'd lightened up significantly).

By the time the day is done and Kobayashi has wished everyone farewell, the spirit of the holiday is really in the air. The town hadn't been like this that morning, but now there are red balloons tied outside of houses and shops, and rose petals littering the sidewalks after people rushed to get bouquets home.

As she passes by the grocery stores and bakeries, just about every place is having sales on chocolate. Briefly, Kobayashi calculates her income for the month and decides she can spare a bit of money.

So she buys an eclair and a few small chocolates, has them packaged up, and brings them along with her on her way home.

"Now to see what Tohru's been up to all day." She makes her way back to the apartment and up the stairs until she comes to her own door and knocks. "Tohru, Kanna-chan? I'm home."

Within seconds, an exuberant patter of footsteps rushes to the other side of the door to unlock it. Kobayashi is greeted by Tohru's vibrant and enthusiastic smile.

"Welcome home, Kobayashi-san! I've just gotten back from picking Kanna up from school!"

"Good job. Thanks." Kobayashi enters, removes her shoes, and brings her little pink box into the kitchen. She's waiting for Tohru to ask what it is, but there seems to be an even more pressing matter on the blonde girl's mind.

"Kobayashi-san!"

"What is it?"

"Kanna, show her!"

Puzzled, Kobayashi turns around to watch the two of them. Kanna pulls out a small heart-shaped card from her backpack and holds it up for them both to see.

"We made it in school today," she says. "The teacher says it's Valentine's Day. A day when people give each other chocolates and flowers. Some of the boys in my class tried to give me some, but my friend didn't let them. She gave me some, though."

"As expected of Kanna!" Tohru praises, patting her head. "Manipulating those foolish, inferior humans into giving up their spoils."

"Hey-"

"Oh, right!"

Before Kobayashi can finish her complaint, Tohru picks up the card from Kanna's hands. "Kobayashi-san, what is it?" She turns it upside-down and over, examining the odd shape.

"Ah, it's a card shaped like a heart. Kids make them a lot these days for Valentine's."

"Heart?" Tohru parrots. "This looks nothing like a human heart."

"You're speaking from experience, aren't you?"

"Of course!" With that proud declaration, Tohru gives Kanna her card back. "It's so strange, how humans only give each other chocolate and gifts on certain days of the year, and then for the rest of the year they're greedy, selfish creatures. Oh! But not you, Kobayashi-san! You're-"

"I know, I know," she sighs, holding Tohru off with her hand. "But you know, some people do give their loved ones presents throughout the year, not just on holidays and birthdays. It's just traditional to do it on these days in particular. But you can't be buying stuff for other people every day unless you're filthy rich."

"Loved ones?" Tohru tilts her head.

"Right. We don't just give away chocolates and flowers to total strangers. Typically, it's just to the people you love. Like someone you're dating or married to-"

"Kyaaaaa!" Tohru's sudden shriek cuts her off, making Kobayashi flinch.

"Geez, what was that for?"

"I-I haven't gotten anything for you today, Kobayashi-san! Even though I love you! I need to go get something right away! I'll give you a hundred human hearts!"

"Don't!" she yelps. "Tohru, it's fine. I didn't expect you to get me anything. You never knew about this holiday, anyway. And people give chocolate, not human body parts."

"B-But I need to express my love for Kobayashi-san! W-What can I do?" Eyes watering, she clasps her hands together and whimpers, desperate to prove herself. Kobayashi calms her down with a pat between the horns.

"I said it's fine. You do enough around here every day, Tohru. That expresses how much you appreciate my letting you stay here."

A pink blush rises up in Tohru's cheeks, and her voice drops down a few tones.

"N-Not just that..." she mumbles. "O-Of course I appreciate Kobayashi-san letting me stay here, but that's not the only thing. I... love you for who you are, Kobayashi-san. E-Even if it's foolish to harbor such feelings, I... I can't help it..."

And Kobayashi can't help but smile. She ruffles Tohru's hair a little and smiles.

"It's fine. I don't say it enough, but thank you, Tohru. For all you do. So to show my gratitude..."

She turns around to pick up the little pink box. Tohru perks up and peers over her shoulder, and Kanna scurries up to strain onto her tip-toes to look as well.

Kobayashi opens the box to reveal the treats inside. She hears both girls gasp in awe at the sight of the food. Kobayashi picks up three of the smaller chocolates and hands them to Kanna.

"Here. I know you already got some from your friends at school, but these are from me."

As she deposits them into Kanna's upturned palms, she takes in the little dragon's expression of wonder and surprise.

"Ooooh..." Kanna looks the chocolates over, then looks up to her. "Kobayashi, thank you." Waddling forward, she hugs her legs while still keeping a firm hold on the chocolates. Kobayashi returns the hug with a hand on her back.

"You're such a good girl, Kanna. You deserve them. Just don't eat them on the sofa, okay?"

"Mm." With a nod, Kanna scurries away into the living room. Tohru watches her go, radiating a mixture of emotions.

"Kanna, so fortunate! To be given a gift by Kobayashi-san on such a day means she truly loves you!"

"And for you."

"...Eh?" Tohru turns her head and finds Kobayashi holding the eclair out for her. Tohru's face turns bright red this time. "E-Ehhhhh? F-For me? F-From Kobayashi-san? I-It's a gift for me?"

"That's what I said, isn't it?"

"B-B-But I did not get any such gift for you-"

"It's fine. You're always cleaning up around here and helping me out. That's how you show your appreciation of me. So I'll show mine this way." She holds out the eclair closer to Tohru and waits expectantly for her to accept it.

But Tohru seems frozen in place, and even from her spot, Kobayashi can sense the heat wafting off of her. The girl slowly reaches both hands up to clutch at her chest and lets out a shaky breath.

"It feels strange..."

"Eh? What does?"

"My chest... it's tight and throbbing so fast..."

"O-Oy... please don't have a heart-attack in the kitchen..." Kobayashi reaches out and takes one of Tohru's gloved hands, and gently extends her arm. She places the eclair in her palm, then makes sure Tohru's holding onto it. "Here. Please take it, Tohru."

And she watches Tohru's sunset-colored eyes light up and fill with tears at the same time.

"K-Kobayashi-san-!" Keeping hold of the eclair, Tohru throws her arms around her, squeezing her fervently. "Th-Thank you! Thank you so much!"

Kobayashi sighs, but returns the hug, patting Tohru's back softly.

"You're welcome." She can feel Tohru's heart thrumming with excitement, and joyous little giggles are bubbling through her body.

Kobayashi is content to stay that way for a moment. It's nice to be close to her sometimes...

At last, Tohru pulls away, quickly checking over the eclair to make sure it isn't damaged.

"It looks delicious! Can I eat it, Kobayashi-san?"

"Well it shouldn't spoil your supper, and today's a special day. So sure, by all means. That's what it's for."

"Kyaaa, thank you! Oh-! B-But I don't want to eat it either. It's Kobayashi-san's precious gift! Maybe I should preserve it in ice. I'll make a shrine for it and worship there every day!"

"Just eat it."

"Yes, ma'am!"

So Tohru takes her first bite of the eclair, humming and smiling as she enjoys the flavor of it. Kobayashi watches in amusement and eats the last little chocolate for herself.

"Is it good?" she wonders.

Tohru beams back at her.

"Yes! It's absolutely delicious!"

"Glad to hear it."

Kobayashi enjoys the sight of her maid savoring the treat to her heart's content, positively glowing with delight as she does so.

Kobayashi smiles, as she most often seems to do around her.

Happy Valentine's Day, Tohru.

[Fin]

#Kobayashi san Chi no Maid Dragon #Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid #Kobayashi-san #Kobayashi #Tohru #my writing #im trash bye

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