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zawasscarf · 3 years
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FRENCH - JEAN KIRSCHTEIN X READER
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Warnings : implied semi-nudity, slight making out, Jean is a Frenchman and no you guys can't change my mind, this is set after the timeskip of course, reader is gender-neutral!
Genre : tooth-rotting fluff
Word count : 0.8K words
Synopsis : When woken up early, Jean tends to vulnerably speak to his lover in French.
Additional notes : I've added the rough translations of what Jean's saying at the bottom!
Requests : Are open! Check the rules over here.
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"C'mon, it's 10 in the morning already, didn't you promise you'd make me that omelette you had your mom teach you how to cook?"
Giggling at the sight of him simply shoving his face further into the pillow, I tried to tug at the blanket in hopes of rousing him awake. Without even uttering a word in protest, he seemed to prefer simply pretending that I didn't currently exist.
Now aware that my only remaining strategy was to play coquettish, I whined his name out, "Jean-bo, wake up!"and then the exact moment my palm rested on his face, a rosy blush formed on his cheeks and he subconsciously leaned in, giving away the fact that he most certainly was awake and only wanting to be babied.
Completely giving up on the idea of pulling him out of bed against his will, I decided to simply lower myself with a sigh and cuddle into his warm chest.
"Je préfère ça¹," he mumbled, voice still hoarse and deep as it always was in the mornings when he just wasn't conscious enough to realize that he'd shifted to his mother language, French rolling off his tongue as he palmed the small of my back tenderly, "Je déteste lever tôt, et tu le sais²."
"Could've never guessed," I chuckled, reaching to run my fingers through his long ash-brown hair, tips digging into his scalp and tugging a satisfied groan from him that had my tummy fluttering.
It didn't take him more than a minute or two of brushing his mullet before he was leaning in, inhaling deeply before his lips met mine in a languid open-mouthed kiss. Warmth pooling in my belly as his tongue stroked against mine lazily, a mix of savoring and wanting to take his own time as I melted into his kiss, my hands limply falling to circle his neck loosely. Once he was content with the way he rendered me almost immobile, he pulled away an inch or two, amber eyes blinked half-open and far too enticing for how early it was in the day.
Soft words were spoken against my lips, "J'adore le plus quand tu es comme ça³," a small smirk adorning his handsome face, he slowly thumbed my wet bottom lip, teasing though he probably hadn't even realized what he was doing, simply going by what his instinct told him to do.
Before I could even react properly, he kissed me delicately one more time, this time sweeter as he angled his face, pointer finger tilting my chin as his other arm wrapped around my shoulder. Responding with just as much---if not even more---eagerness, I couldn't escape his all-consuming embrace even if I wanted to.
"Et si tu n'existais pas, dis-moi pourquoi j'existerais?⁴" he muttered under his breath, eyes still hooded but affectionate as he blinked down at me, even more doting in the mornings than he normally is.
I laughed incredulously, "Did you just quote Joe Dassin on me?"
With a shrug, he leaned his head down on my shoulder, "Par habitude⁵," with his faux confidence he sounded hilarious, and I chortled at the way he clung to me (though I wasn't any better; I did have my arms curled around his naked shoulders, and my leg was thrown across his slim waist).
We fell into a silence that was rather odd after his passionate proclamations; I almost thought he'd fallen asleep, had he not spoken up minutes later, voice far firmer than I'd ever heard from him.
"On s'est promis une vie d'amour et d'espoir⁶."
He said it with so much conviction; so much determination, like he'd die if it didn't come true, that I didn't dare oppose his words or claim otherwise. It was the only thing he put the entirety of his faith in; the one thing he believed in, because he'd said time and time again that he'd rather not live than exist in a world without love and hope tethering us together.
"We'll get that, no matter what it takes," I replied, as gently and as reassuring as I could muster, rubbing his shoulder, "I'll make sure of that."
The lingering silence and his even breathing indicated that he'd fallen into a deep slumber once again. I couldn't hold it against him nor even feign being mad; not when I knew just how rare it was for him to get enough hours of sleep. Fondly, I patted his back, cooing at how endearing he looked in my arms.
"My sweet Jean."
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¹ : I prefer this
² : I hate waking up early and you know this
³ : I adore it the most when you're like this
⁴ : And if you did not exist, tell me why would I exist? (these are lyrics from a Joe Dassin song)
⁵ : Force of habit
⁶ : We promised each other a life of love and hope
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zawasscarf · 3 years
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Hello! May I request an imagine with class 1-A and class 1-B reacting to a new transfer student who has a quirk that's basically like Scarlet Witch's but without the reality warping thing and the quirk is called Hex? Maybe a little shipping with Bakugo or people of your choice on the side as well? Thank you!
HEX QUIRK-HAVING TRANSFER STUDENT - DENKI KAMINARI HEADCANONS
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Warnings : none I think, reader is gender-neutral!
Genre : fluff, a bit of crack ig lmao
Word count : 3.2K words (omg what)
Synopsis : Denki Kaminari's in for a rollercoaster of a ride during his first year.
Additional notes : I chose Denki cause I never wrote for him before! This might be a bit inaccurate since I haven't watched anything related to the MCU, and I'm not that good at creating OCs, so I'm really sorry if this wasn't what you expected! But I hope you like these headcanons---please tell me what you think of these!
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With all the shit that happens on an almost-daily basis, it sometimes slips the students' minds that, at the end of the day, UA High was first and foremost a high school for teenagers
And like most reputable high schools that offer incredible hero, support, business, and general courses that focus on both the theoretical and practical aspects of hero work, UA High offered a few empty slots every year for transfer students to take the chance and spend a year on campus
It was already difficult to meet the requirements for getting accepted at the school as a regular student, and even harder to do so as a transfer student, seeing as their grade guidelines were almost impossible to meet
That being said, the occasional transfer student was always noticed by the facility and the student body, because they were all always equally fascinated and intrigued by them
Plus, it kinda stood out when someone wasn't yet used to the oddity that is being apart of UA High and its shenanigans
So when a rather lost-looking kid stumbled amidst the morning crowd near the gates, everyone had to do a double take, quickly realizing that they were brand new
Despite the slightly baffled look on their face, they seemed rather put-together, an air of calmness surrounding them
Of course the first one to scout them out was Neito Monoma, for one soul obvious reason:
"I'm Monoma, and you are...? Well, let's hope you're not part of the wretched 1-A class. They're absolute dunces."
Cue confused blinking from the transfer student, half registering the blond's menacing tone and half taken aback by his (what he'd hoped was devilishly charming) grin
"Um, but isn't the fact that they're called 1-A proof that they're of highest position?"
This triggered an angry snap from Monoma, who launched into a lengthy explanation of just how pathetic the privileged losers in 1-A were and how 1-B reigned superior.
Eying him as he yelled his head off, the poor student had to watch as a pretty girl bonked his head
They could swear that her fist was twice the boy's size, and that being her quirk probably would've made sense, considering that this was the hero course after all
"Sorry about him, he's an overenthusiastic moron," the ginger had smiled as she dragged him away by the ear, "I'm Itsuka Kendo, and honestly, whichever class you're in doesn't matter, all that matters is that you work hard to become a real hero!"
Her presence was rather calming, and her nerves had been soothed after the rather... shocking boy
Not for long though, because a certain someone's girl radar had been turned on (unfortunately) at Kendo's presence
What looked like an oversized grape (was it? They could swear the thing barely reached their waist) had catapulted in their direction
"Mineta, no! Kendo'll kill you!" a harsh shout came from behind her, and they were quickly alerted to duck before impact
Before another disaster could occur, they were witnessing yet another case of a guy being dragged by the ear, this time by a much taller blond boy and an exasperated-looking lankier one.
"He's disgusting, sorry," the blond sheepishly said, before wrinkling his nose at the grape-resembling boy, "What on earth where you even trying to do this time?"
His black-haired friend shook his head, producing thick tape from his elbows so he could tie up the harasser's hands, "That should get him to behave for a bit."
"I'm Denki Kaminari, and this is Hanta Sero," that earned a wave from the slender guy, "We're off to the assembly a bit late, but if you need anything or anyone to show you the ropes, just ask for us in 1-A."
"That guy just called you guys idiots," they'd blankly pointed out
"Yeah, well he has a stick shoved up his a---"
"Aaaaand that's our cue to leave, Denki," and that was the third time within the last five minutes someone was being dragged away from a scene
Once the start-of-term assembly had commenced, they were quick to be outed by the mole principal as a new and temporary student, transferred to 1-A
Legend has it Monoma's horrified moaning and Kendo's smack of retaliation was heard all the way in Shinjuku
If someone strained their ears, Tsuburaba's threats to drill him to the floor could also be heard
But the announcement also meant that 20 pairs of eyes were trained on them for full inspection from head to toe
21 if you counted All Might's curious gaze
They weren't really fazed, not even when an ash-blonde nearly blasted them out of the way on the staircase for being a "damned extra and a waste of space" and for having "a shitty useless quirk, probably", and not even when his red-haired companion apologized with a hopeless look in his direction
They quickly settled down in the seat at the back corner of the classroom, zoning out a bit when the homeroom teacher, Aizawa sensei, gave the class a quick briefing about them
They all started firing questions in their direction, but with one hard glare everyone cowered back into their seats
It was only over lunch when seemingly the entirety of 1-A crowded around them to dump all their questions
"Hex? What's that?" a curious invisible girl asked
"I can manipulate energy fields to blow things up, stop moving projectiles, create force fields, deflect magic attacks, change the composition of physical objects, and I can also wield telepathic and telekinetic powers."
"But aren't these rather unrelated powers?" the bespectacled class rep asked
"If my presumptions are correct, their quirk is divided into two different sections, a hex-enabled portion and a psionic portion. That's the only way this would be possible, considering the fact that some of these powers are purely psychic while the others focus on energy manipulation through a medium, which could only be a hex," a green-haired boy began to mumble to himself, distracting his friends as they began to discuss the topic in lengthy details
Completely forgotten, they began to nibble at their bento of the day, the lunch they'd prepared distracting them enough that they didn't notice Denki hurtling their way with rosy cheeks and an excited grin
"That's got to be the best thing ever! You can do a whole lot of stuff and it all technically falls under one quirk. I bet you've got great control over it too," he slumped over, groaning, "And I still shock myself stupid every other day."
"Still, I think it's cool that you have such a flashy quirk and that you can use it pretty easily, though," they mused, a hint of admiration seeping through their words, "It's not every day you see someone with an electricity-based quirk who can produce that much voltage."
At that, Denki looked like a cross between a tomato and a peacock, equal parts embarrassed and proud
That was probably the first time he felt genuinely appreciated by someone other than his friends who'd frequently hype him up as their bro
And also probably the first time Denki felt flustered enough to zap himself into short-circuiting so hard that even Mina's hair frizzed out
It didn't take that long for the new student to fit right into their class
Everyone was welcoming enough on their own, but the solidarity between them all and the way they all seemed to be interwoven with each other was particularly comforting
Not even Bakugou, the one most likely to blast them to bits for not being relevant enough, had to relent to the fact that they were far more capable for him to dismiss them
After all, when trainings started it was more than evident that their force fields could even deflect Aoyama's most powerful laser beam and scatter the rays into a distorted mess.
Their force fields, though putting a strain on their body to keep them up, were more than enough to keep Kirishima at bay at his full hardening power
Sero's tapes couldn't tie them down; with a flick of their hand and a frown of concentration they could very well send them flying back into Shoto, whose ice they'd managed to reduce to a gooey mess they'd trapped him in
And when Shinsou joined them for training, their psyche fortitude granted them the strength to battle against his brainwashing by using their telekinetic abilities to wield various weapons lying around their training grounds as flying projectiles to momentarily stun him and break off his concentration
So Bakugou, who only ever had one ounce of respect for Kirishima whom he'd always viewed as a (relative) equal, didn't stand a chance of protesting that they were unworthy when their explosions sent them propelling in a manner similar to his
Mans was pretty damn stunned, thinking they'd copied his quirk like Monoma would or something
Really; all it was was a technical trick designed by Hatsume, based off of Bakugou's costume design
Wearing huge metal casings around their hands hid the small screws and bolts clutched in their fists, and by using their quirk, they could blow them up by rapidly disassembling their molecules
Even their telekinesis proved helpful sometimes during fights against Tokoyami, when the mental intrusion distracted Dark Shadow in a rather humorous way
Poor Tokoyami; he thought he was going through puberty all over again and losing control out of nowhere
And Denki was always in awe, whether he was actually facing them in a one-on-one battle, or fighting alongside them, or even watching them face off one of his classmates
See, it wasn't the first time he found himself enraptured and curious to learn more about someone
He was a rather fun and flirty guy, and definitely one of the more amicable people in 1-A
But something about them had him wanting to spend more and more of his time chatting along with them, even if for five measly minutes between classes
Eventually when it came to night-time, he found himself knocking on their dorm room and offering to spend time playing games with them
At first, he'd opted to drag Kirishima or Sero or even a bored Bakugou along, just because he didn't want to accidentally scare them away by being too forward
After all, rejection wasn't the nicest feeling when it was directed towards him only (he'd been on the receiving end far too many times)
And he really wanted to be close to them, even if platonically was his only route to take! They were just so nice and incredibly powerful!
In all honesty, he wasn't at all subtle, considering that he'd often blatantly stare at them with a cheesy smile on his face and a pink blush---though he'd deny it vehemently if he were asked about it
And trust me, EVERYONE was asking about it because holy---he was the most obvious guy in the world when it came to his feelings
Yes, he'd finally come to terms with his crush when Sero had asked him while sparring together; there really was no point in denying it anymore when he could feel his heart beat erratically in his chesta at their every hearty compliment his way or every laugh they laughed in his dorm room whenever he invited them over
RIP Denki, no one's gonna let you live down That One Time™️ you yelled their name when Ojiro's tail woke you up from a nap during Ectoplasm's explanation of the exponential function
And if their own raging blush was anything to go by, they'd never get over it either
Mortification and mortal embarrassment aside, he actually thought it was rather rewarding to have them finally get the hint
Or at least, he felt they did, seeing as they consistently made efforts to seek him out since then
Knocking softly at his door past curfew while evading Iida's scoldings as best they could
Taking a seat beside him during lunchtime, which Mineta was forced to leave with a glare directed at them (not getting over the fact that they were partially the reason why he couldn't ogle Kendo on the first day of the term)
Helping him with his studies when he was dangerously close to failing multiple times throughout the year and eventually aiding him scrape by
And slowly the compliments they gave him sporadically grew less generic and far more specific and sweet-sounding
"I think your shirt looks great on you. Black's your color."
"You're much better of a hero than you give yourself credit for. I think you're incredible, actually."
And finally the one that K.O'd him
Mina had casually stated for the billionth time that Todoroki was the class's most handsome boy, and even the usually nonchalant Jirou and Momo had agreed on this, much to the guys' annoyance
But the Hex quirk user loudly interrupted their giggling
"Actually, I find Denki the most handsome boy in school."
That's it, he was done for. Grave digging was now Sero's job, thank you very much
Not only did they think he was better looking than Shoto, they'd actually admitted it amidst the entire class---and the cherry on top, they saw him as the hottest in the school
Not just in 1-A; no, the entirety of UA High
He might've or might've not passed out for a couple of minutes right there, faceplanting in Shoji's lap with what sounded like a pathetic whimper
After that strike to the heart (and many other strikes when they'd absolutely thrash Bakugou during training), the blonde made it his life mission to get them to be his s/o
He was a smooth talker by fault yes, but he'd never actually dated anyone, and that sort of put a damper on his confidence whenever he tried to work up the courage
But now that he knew for sure that they viewed him as that special?
He'd die trying honestly
And that's how he snuck up on them on the patio of Heights Alliance at twilight during their mid-term week-long vacation
He hadn't expected a blindingly bright force field to slam into his abdomen and knock the breath out of him, but honestly someone should've warned him against soundlessly walking up behind someone and tapping their shoulder
When will you learn that your actions have consequences
After about a dozen 'I'm so sorry, oh my God's had tumbled from their lips, helping him up with slightly shaky arms and an apologetic smile that still sent butterflies battling in his stomach despite his pained expression, he finally sat down beside them on the wooden steps
"I just wanted to have a talk with you."
They'd teasingly nudged him, "You sound awfully serious. I'm not sure how to feel about this?"
Cue an adorable laugh from Denki, "Well, I kinda have to be serious if I'm gonna confess to someone."
...
Denki Kaminari, everyone. Confesses before the actual confession, and barely would've noticed it, had they not gasped and turned a bright beet red. If he could, he'd be jumping six feet under already out of sheer embarrassment.
"Cat's out of the bag now, huh?" he awkwardly looked away, rubbing his neck, beginning to laugh as he always did in an attempt to ease the tension.
"As expected of you, honestly," they'd managed to choke out, the raging blush on their face not letting up as they inched closer, "If it makes you feel any better, I have feelings for you too."
Heaving out a breath of relief he didn't know he'd been holding, he clutched his chest in an almost comical sight
He was wondering why they weren't kissing already but he had to hide it well ok
"But, I'm a bit worried," they looked down at their lap and fiddled with their fingers, "Cause I'm leaving by the end of this year. And I don't want that to hurt the both of us."
The normally-cheery blond deflated for a second. He'd completely forgotten the fact that they were, essentially, a transfer student rhat wasn't here to stay
Blissful ignorance, you could say
Now that it was brought to his attention, he wished he'd stayed as oblivious as he was at the start, because he definitely did not like the added stress of having a time limit set on his first potential relationship
But then he perked up just as fast as his mood had fallen
"We can video call all the time! And have virtual dates and all that kind of stuff," he enthused, before his eyes widened and a huge grin made its way on his face, "Or even better, we can convince your school to let you finish all your school years here at UA. I'm 100% sure All Might can get a good word in, and Aizawa sensei will definitely help with the paperwork."
"Denki..."
Their saddened voice was a reminder that at the end of the day, it was all hopeful wishing; a bunch of wistful dreams made up by two teenagers falling for each other.
He, for once, felt annoyingly helpless, and grew increasingly aware of how ridiculous he sounded
"Please?" his tone was almost-begging, "I just, I don't want to give up like this. I genuinely like you, and I want to put effort into us. Is it... is it so bad to want that?"
They began to tear up, and Denki rushed to try and apologize with a careful hand on their back, but their gentle smile was consolation for him; reassurance that their glossy eyes weren't an indication of them being upset by him
"It isn't, because I want the same thing," they blinked their tears away, looking fresh-faced as ever when they looked back at him, "Let's give it a shot, come what may."
If he could, he would've done a victory dance at their words, chest feeling instantaneously lighter---but he couldn't, because they'd wrapped him up in an embrace that felt so warm he could feel himself going woozy
It was a feeling he'd never experienced before and currently basked in; having your new s/o hug you tight that you momentarily forgot about worries for the future
Even someone like himself, who normally always had something to say, couldn't find it in himself to interrupt the silence so soon
But of course, within a couple of minutes in that position, he began to get antsy and a bit surprised he hadn't accidentally shocked himself out of excitement
"Ok but can we seal it with a kiss?" he cheekily asked, earning an airy laugh as they pulled away from his arms
"Fine, have your much-needed kiss I guess."
And though they teasingly worded it to seem as though he were the needy one and they were complying, the soft lips that met his so eagerly said otherwise---eitherways, he wouldn't change it for the world.
Rumor has it Bakugou was watching from his window with a smirk on his face, but if anyone were to even think of bringing that up he'd burn them to crisp
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zawasscarf · 3 years
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Nanami Kento- Fireworks
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genre: fluff!!
synopsis: nanami realises how much he misses his past lover after spending late night of work at the office with them, during new years.
warnings: none!
prespective: third person
notes: reader is gender-neutral.
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noise overflowed the office this late afternoon, and only began to die down by the late evening, as men in business suits, and women in fancy dresses bid each other a happy new year, and a good holiday, wishing them well as they left through the exit. He sat at his cramped cubicle, typing away at his yellowed keyboard. He wasn't particularly fond of parties, or his colleagues, or the office for that matter, but work was bound to overflow when everyone tossed aside their tasks by the end of the month. It irked him to think he would have to handel the consequences of their actions when they get back, and what bothered him even more was the fact that either way, he would have to work overtime. His hardworking nature and his sense of responsibility -which often were very bothersome to him- forced him take it upon himself to work through some issues now, so it won't reek havoc onto him later.
besides, it was a good excuse to use whenever someone asked him to join their god-forsaken party.
Though, it was nearly impossible for him to concentrate, let alone get any work done while the most obnoxious pop music blasted through their newly bought speakers in the other room, echoing through the walls of their facility. He had no choice but to stay at his cubicle for an hour or maybe two, staring at the glowing screen, at the unfinished spread sheet infront of hin. His eyes shut for a minute, trying to rest his tired eyes for even just a minute. It has been a long, long day. And yet, he did not want to leave the office, knowing that nothing will welcome him back but the coldness of his apartment.
The second he opened his eyed he found himself alone, with only his computer and the flickering lights of the city outside the window lightening up the room. His eyes hurt from staring into the screen since the morning, and that 'minute' of rest he had did not at all help, but relieved that his colleagues had dissappeared, he leaned forward onto his chair, getting to work immediately.
"And then there were two."
Their playful tone and their voice had frankly startled Nanami. He glanced up from his computer, and saw them standing at the door, hands behind their back as they walked towards him. Their face was easier to admire when they stepped into view. They looked dashing as they always were. He had taken glimpses at everyone who was attending their little party, and he could easily tell, that no one were to compare to them. What they wore was elegant, yet queit simple. It wasn't the first time Nanami saw them in formal attire, it came with the job, after all, but tonight, they looked indescribable. When they came to a stop infront of him, a cubicle much like his seperated them. "I thought you left with the others." He gave them a polite smile, however the starstruck gleam in his eyes didn't falter.
A long time passed since he last saw them, and even longer time since they spoke to one another. Even when they worked at the same office, just cubicles apart. He would find himself often wondering where they were, what they were doing. He had heard from a few colleagues that they were out of town for a month, or two, on a trip around Japan, trying to land a contract with another business. They smiled warmly back at him. "No," Their reply was firm. It was something he always liked about them, their decisiveness, their unnatural talent at body language. They stood serious, yet not in way where it came off as imposing or overbearing. In fact, they looked at ease. "I didn't see you at the party.. though parties were never really your thing, were they?" He was not sure if it was the lack of sleep, or the absence of a good source of light, but he could swear that he didn't imagine seeing their cheeks tint. "—so I assumed you're working." They walked towards the cubicle beside him, and took half of the files Nanami had placed near himself. "And I thought it was unfair for you to work through all of this on your own, since it isn't even yours, so I am helping."
"Oh." Taken by surprise, he leaned back into his -small, and queit frankly, uncomfortable- leather seat. "I see.." They were no longer looking at him, but at the screen, clicking a few buttons, starting up their computer. "But you really don't have to, you should enjoy your night." Their chuckle interrupted him, and their luminescent eyes that brought shame to the thousands of stars in the sky, looked into his worn-out jade ones.
"I don't have anything better to do tonight, Nanami."
His eyes widened for barely a moment.
"Are you sure?" He asked, he was not sure why he was making it seem like he wanted them to leave, maybe it was fear. fear that he would end up doing something, saying something that would ruin what was already ruined. But he couldn't shake the feeling his chest, the absolute warmth he felt whenever they looked at him. "I am sure you do..its new year's eve."
They reclined back into their seat, "I suppose I could be in a pub, or a club..or having dinner with one of our colleagues." Their eyes met his for a second, watching how he would react. Nanami could not explain the feeling, the only way that he could explain it is that it felt similar to the feeling he always felt when he was around a certain white haired friend of his. Sheer annoyance, frustration, even. His hand involuntarily loosened the tie around his neck, trying to reduce whatever suffocating feeling this was. Body tensed up for just a minute, then his muscles visibly contracted under his dark suit. The thought of them with someone else hadn't bothered him, they were two adults, who could see whoever they wanted to see, do whatever they wanted to do..until they mentioned it. Even if he didn't like to admit it, he was still holding onto that selfish wish of his.
"—but I am not. I am choosing to be here, and I don't mind helping on new years eve." They explained. "Besides, we can get the work done faster when we split, so maybe we will get to enjoy the festivities if we finish these files by eleven."
Nanami couldn't help but nod. He took his glasses out of his pocket and put them on, then began to type back into his abandoned excel sheet. Though, it was taking him a great deal of effort to type in the right numbers, when they sat infront of him. His eyes couldn't resist glancing at them every few minutes, to admire them. How their eyebrows furrowed, and their mouth turned into a pout whenever they made a mistake. He found himself wishing that they were out, discussing life and what-not on a dinner table, in one of the cozy restaurants they discovered together, like they used to. Not sitting here in these uncomfortable seats, cubicles apart, with the only sound keeping them company is that of the city.
"Are you going to keep staring at me, Kento, or are you going to get your files done?"
He jolted, their eyes bored into his. They held a captivating gaze, for about a minute, or two, yet for him it felt as though hours had passed. "I apologise. It's been a long day." He lied. He was not as tired as he thought he would be, and seeing them tonight has ignited some sort of energy in him. Unknown to him, it was queit obvious when he lied to them. They smiled, and got up from their seat.
"I assume you've been running on nothing but coffee since this morning?" His eyes didn't leave them, as he watched them make their way to the little kitchen counter they had by the break room area. "You assume correctly, yes.." He took their 'absence' to his advantage, and focused on his work, finishing up spreadsheets as soon as they walked away. "That's pretty unhealthy."
"I am well aware, but what could I do?"
The microwave beeped a few times, and there was a sound of boilingvwater. A few minutes later, they dropped a plate with a slice of banana bread on the stacked files, and they placed a mug of jasmine tea in his hands. "Oh." His nostrils delighted by the smell of the bread, and the aroma of the steaming cup of tea, a smile had slowly made it's way on his lips. "Eat up, its gonna be a long night."
The blonde man stared up at the plate and then the mug infront of him. Though it was a simple, yet thoughtful act, it warmed his heart. He examined their relaxed posture when they leaned against the desk beside him, and his expression suddenly softened. "Thank you."
"Awh, Kento, are you going soft on me?"
He took off his fogging glasses, and set them aside, as he brought the beverage to his lips. "Yes."
Their eyebrows raised in surprise. And then they rolled their eyes, at the irony of the situation. "It's basic human decency, Nanamin. It really shouldn't be so surprising to you." Their statement felt heavy. A feeling of guilt ate him up. The office fell queit, the heavy air between them filled with unspoken words, and both of them shared passing glances, in hopes the other would speak. They broke the silence first, chuckling dryly. "I need more sugar. I swear the packets they get us don't sweeten at all." They hopped off his desk, their shoes clicking away. This sight felt familiar to him. Them turning their back to him, leaving him wondering if they would ever come back. Deja vu overtook his senses, but it was not enough to leave him frozen in place. Bewilderment -and embaressment- now written all over their face. "Kento? This hurts a bit.." Their voice was no louder than a whisper.
Nanami's grip around their wrist loosened just slightly, when he realised they were mere inches apart, and that his work was long abandoned.
"I..I apologise. But I have to tell you..It wasn't about that.."
"What are you talking about?"
"What you did for me just now. It made me realise something I should have a long time ago."
Their confusion turned into shock, and then realisation. A frown appeared on their face as they looked away from him. "Nanami.."
"It made me realise how much I missed you. How I shouldn't have let you leave that night."
They clicked their tounge and shook their head. "Nanami, this is exactly why it didn't work last time. You were always too late, only realising what you want after time had passed." He nodded in agreement, not daring to cut the off until they were done. "And you always prioritized things that didn't concern you over yourself, over me.." He could feel their hands clam up, the expression of nervousness evident on their features. "Yes, I'm well aware. And I'm giving it a shot again now, because I know I have changed."
They chuckled in disbelief, and looked up into his yearning eyed. "How much could someone really change, Nanami?"
He paused. He had come so far, he was not going to ruin this for the world. Not again. Mulling over the words, time after time in his mind, he finally replied. "You would never believe me if I just told you. You know better." He let their wrists go, and instead intertwined their fingers together. "Words can never prove it. But I'm willing to show you." Their mouth opened, but they couldn't bring themselves to disagree with him. Even though they wouldn't like to admit it, they had infact missed him. "I'm willing to do everything in my power to show you I have been working on myself for you."A pause in between words, and then he took a deep breath. His grip on their hands tightened just slightly. "So please, will you accompany to Shibuya? The countdown and firework event that takes place every new years is always sublime. And I have a friend who owns me one, so we would be watching the show from the highest building near the event. And I couldn't think of anyone..more divine to join me." A tiresome, yet determined smile set across his face. They spent a minute or two in complete silence, as they repeated the scenario in their head. Nanami normally would not let it show that he was nervous, but his hands were sweating and his jaw clenched. After a minute or two of complete and utter silence, they sighed deeply, nodding. "I'd..I'd love to, Nanami."
"Do I sense a but?"
A giggle erupted from them, but to his realif, they shook their head. "No. I am serious. I'd love to attend the Shibuya firework show with you." In an attempt to keep his cool -although his excitement was through the roof-, he raised their hands to his lips and planted a kiss on each of their knuckles. "Thank you.."
Another one of their wonderful giggles filled the air around them, their cheeks turned dark. "We should probably finish those files, if we want to get there on time."
Nanami looked back, at the abandoned cubicles and open computers. For a moment, he hesitated, but he quickly made up his mind and looked at them. "Forget about the files. We can always finish them later. Besides, the bullet train is bound to be almost empty by now, so we will be alone..." They raised their eyebrows, but a knowing smile spread across their face. He smiled back. "It's a date, then." His smile widened, it has been such a long time since he felt this way. Pleasant, ecstatic. "Just let me grab my coat, and I'll be ready to go."
Nanami nodded, letting them go after giving them a squeeze. As if silently promising, to both of them, the he won't ever let them regret their decision.
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Hand-holding - Izuku Midoriya x Reader
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Warnings : none, Izuku is a third-year here, reader is gender-neutral!
Genre : pure fluff
Word count : 0.5K words
Synopsis : Izuku Midoriya can't help it---he loves having his hand held, even on study dates for finals.
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"You've got really pretty hands, 'Zuku."
He perked up at their words, setting down his pen from the quick scrawls he'd been writing down for the past 2 hours, "Y-you really think so? I mean, they're nothing special."
When they looked up from their own notebook, he was looking at them with shiny eyes and burning red freckled cheeks. That bashful but happy expression was their favorite of his, and they couldn't get enough of it; even if they were in his dorm to study for their upcoming written finals, this seemed like a great way to let off steam: flustering their boyfriend.
Nodding, they smiled back at him, "Yeah, they look cool," they enthused, picking his hand up, discreetly watching how his even his ears had now turned red, "All the scars and stuff. They're warm and firm too."
Playing with his fingers for a few beats, they soon entwined theirs with his, setting their hands down on the floor beside them.
"Wait, you actually like the scars? I thought you'd be put off by them," he mused quietly as they softly drew circles with their thumb against the prominent scar at the back of his palm, "Especially since my skin gets pretty coarse with every laceration."
Shaking their head, they seemed to vehemently disagree with him, "Definitely not put off. I think they're more amazing, 'cause I know where they're from."
"From being too weak," he slumped against the desk, falling face-first before he turned his head to look at them, "I know it's been two years and I've got way more control of my quirk now, but that doesn't make it any less embarrassing."
His pout, paired with his embarrassed blush, made him look like the embodiment of endearment to them, and they couldn't help laughing.
"You've broken quite the few bones, huh, baby?" they teased, but their voice held no malice, and Midoriya knew they were only being playful from the way they're thumb never ceased touching his warm skin, "Glad I can hold your hand in one piece right now, to be honest."
He rolled his eyes, smiling despite wanting to pretend-sulk, "I didn't break that many bones."
They arched their eyebrows at him, and he sheepishly looked away. As he did, their exhaustion finally crept back to their body, and they flopped against his body.
"You're crushing me!" he choked at the sudden weight being thrown against his back, "My ribs are right against the edge of the table, you know."
With a menacing smirk on their face, they kissed his jaw, "Pipe down and I'll keep holding your hand for 3 hours."
Blushing heavily at the fact that they'd so easily figured out how weak hand-holding makes him, he huffed and looked in the opposite direction, grinning so wide that his cheeks hurt (he was hoping that his lover wouldn't notice, but it kinda was difficult to do that when he had such a blindingly bright smile).
"Make it 4 and we'll have a deal."
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Hand-holding - Izuku Midoriya x Reader
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Warnings : none, Izuku is a third-year here, reader is gender-neutral!
Genre : pure fluff
Word count : 0.5K words
Synopsis : Izuku Midoriya can't help it---he loves having his hand held, even on study dates for finals.
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"You've got really pretty hands, 'Zuku."
He perked up at their words, setting down his pen from the quick scrawls he'd been writing down for the past 2 hours, "Y-you really think so? I mean, they're nothing special."
When they looked up from their own notebook, he was looking at them with shiny eyes and burning red freckled cheeks. That bashful but happy expression was their favorite of his, and they couldn't get enough of it; even if they were in his dorm to study for their upcoming written finals, this seemed like a great way to let off steam: flustering their boyfriend.
Nodding, they smiled back at him, "Yeah, they look cool," they enthused, picking his hand up, discreetly watching how his even his ears had now turned red, "All the scars and stuff. They're warm and firm too."
Playing with his fingers for a few beats, they soon entwined theirs with his, setting their hands down on the floor beside them.
"Wait, you actually like the scars? I thought you'd be put off by them," he mused quietly as they softly drew circles with their thumb against the prominent scar at the back of his palm, "Especially since my skin gets pretty coarse with every laceration."
Shaking their head, they seemed to vehemently disagree with him, "Definitely not put off. I think they're more amazing, 'cause I know where they're from."
"From being too weak," he slumped against the desk, falling face-first before he turned his head to look at them, "I know it's been two years and I've got way more control of my quirk now, but that doesn't make it any less embarrassing."
His pout, paired with his embarrassed blush, made him look like the embodiment of endearment to them, and they couldn't help laughing.
"You've broken quite the few bones, huh, baby?" they teased, but their voice held no malice, and Midoriya knew they were only being playful from the way they're thumb never ceased touching his warm skin, "Glad I can hold your hand in one piece right now, to be honest."
He rolled his eyes, smiling despite wanting to pretend-sulk, "I didn't break that many bones."
They arched their eyebrows at him, and he sheepishly looked away. As he did, their exhaustion finally crept back to their body, and they flopped against his body.
"You're crushing me!" he choked at the sudden weight being thrown against his back, "My ribs are right against the edge of the table, you know."
With a menacing smirk on their face, they kissed his jaw, "Pipe down and I'll keep holding your hand for 3 hours."
Blushing heavily at the fact that they'd so easily figured out how weak hand-holding makes him, he huffed and looked in the opposite direction, grinning so wide that his cheeks hurt (he was hoping that his lover wouldn't notice, but it kinda was difficult to do that when he had such a blindingly bright smile).
"Make it 4 and we'll have a deal."
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zawasscarf · 3 years
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HELLO????? I HAD MULTIPLE STROKES TRYING TO READ THIS!!! This wa such an experience. I was so mesmerised with the narration that I honestly felt as though I'm inside the writing. This made my heart (and stomach) flutter, Nanami is the perfect man.
Sway - Nanami Kento x Reader
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Warnings : neck kisses and hickeys, last line is suggestive, reader is gender-neutral!
Genre : fluff with a bit of spice
Word count : 0.6K words
Additional notes : The song that's playing is Sway by Michael Bublé.
Synopsis : Two bodies can become one to the beat of the music.
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Too busy humming to myself to Michael Bublé's voice playing from the stereo system, I carefully placed the steaming dinner dishes on the dining table. Before I could even turn to call for my husband, warm hands found themselves digging into my hips, tugging me away from behind the chair to the empty space near the speakers.
Deep voice resonating in my ear as he sang softly, Kento's palms pulled me closer to his body until my hips were rubbing against his warmth. Seemingly of my own accord, it felt as though him singing the words was him commanding me, and I found myself swaying along to the beat, heart thumping furiously against my ribcage.
The way his thumb gently drew circles against my heated skin had me pushing back against him, wanting more of him pressed to me, as my hand held onto his. His hips followed the movements of my own, and I could feel every inch of him. Somewhat hypnotic, his voice rendered me weak and limbless in his hold, pliant to his every request.
The way he was all over me without actually being all over me was so sensual, despite all his touches being so strikingly innocent and nothing but intimate. It struck something inside me that had warmth pooling into my belly, and my body almost liquidated in his arms. His strong hold on me didn't let up, and for some reason I found his sturdiness even more attarctive.
As we pushed and pulled against each other, perfectly in sync despite having never learnt how to dance, his singing shifted to a low murmur of the lyrics as he bent down, chest pressing against my back as his head came down to rest against my shoulder. Sighing softly, I felt Kento nuzzle my skin for a moment, his blonde hair tickling me as he inhaled sharply, his voice reduced to a mere hum as he swayed with me.
Before I could even register what was happening, his lips were falling in tandem on the side of my neck, pressing feather-light kisses that had me thrumming in delight. Sucking gently at my skin, I could feel his teeth grazing against my neck with every mark he was so sure to give me. I would have difficulty covering up his display of affection in the morning, that's for sure.
As he left open-mouthed kisses against that spot he knew and memorized so well, I couldn't help but whimper a little, turning putty in his hands. Unable to resist it, my arm reached out, searching for his face in my blissed haze, before my hand finally rested on his jaw, cupping him and pulling him even closer to me.
Those big hands crept up to rest on my stomach, his kisses unforgiving and relentless. The music had long faded into background noise, the only indication that it had ever existed being our bodies that were still entwined.
"How about we head inside, sweetheart?" he mumbled, the vibrations of his chest reverberating against my back.
Mustering up what little resolve I had, I tried to protest, "But the food---"
"Can wait," he interrupted, teeth tugging at my earlobe for a second, causing my grip on his jaw to slacken while he chuckled deeply, pushing himself against me even more, earning a gasp and a blush from me, before whispering in my ear, "But I can't."
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Pretty Boy - Oikawa Tooru x Reader
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Warnings : none, reader is gender-neutral!
Genre : hurt/comfort
Word count : 1.5K words
Additional notes : This is based off the song Pretty Boy by the Neighbourhood.
Synopsis : Weeks after sustaining a grave injury, Oikawa exposes his vulnerability to his lover in their Argentina apartment.
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Oikawa Tooru was one special guy.
He was alarmingly hardworking and determined to the point of burning himself out just to grasp at the hairs of one of his goals, he was (sometimes shockingly) handsome with his big doe eyes, perfectly styled hair, chiseled body, and devastating smile, he was a menace on the court that mercilessly slammed the ball and brought down one opponent per point, and he had every bit of charm as he had all these qualities combined, making him internationally known as every person's dream guy.
But, at the end of the day, he was just a normal man, so lost and lonely it would rip anyone's heart to shreds if they saw the way he clung to his lover's shirt like it was his lifeline. His fingers were tugging so hard that the fabric stretched under their tips, and his head dug into their tummy, almost as though he were shielding himself from looking up at their saddened expression. From the way he was sitting on the couch while his beloved stood over him, he resembled a broken-hearted child.
They'd crossed the ocean to land in Argentina, a split-second decision that normally would've broken any couple. But the look in his eyes that screamed 'Please don't go' was far too earnest to ignore, and they'd agreed in a heartbeat, promising to stay and take care of him even as the world falls down. Nothing he possessed was of value, but he knew damn well that they were the only thing worth taking with him so he could cherish them all the more, and have them ground him when things got too much.
Be that as it may, Oikawa wasn't the kind of guy to come to terms easily with his limits. He had a knack of finding a loophole; finding a way to compensate for what he lacked---and when it came to his life-long dream of volleyball, he was fully convinced that the more he pushed the boundaries, the more he'd be able to make up for the fact that he'd been born less talented than the child prodigies that had popped up all around him---from the power aces like Ushijima and Bokuto, to the brilliant setters like Kageyama and Atsumu.
Naturally (though he'd tried to deny it for so long), there would come a time when his body would betray his mind---after all, no normal person would tolerate trainings deep into the night, and insomnia driven by an obsession with self-reflection and analysis of rivals, all despite his lover's pleas to take better care of himself and take things slow.
Unsurprisingly to them, his knee had given out from right beneath him, a sickening crunch sounding mid-training as he could visibly see it dislocate and then swivel back in place. The sight alone was enough to make any grown man pass out, and in a flurry of limbs and concerned yells, he'd been transferred to the ER in a hasty ambulance ride before he'd had surgery on the battered ligament to remove the blood that had inevitably collected at the base.
And here he was, already nearly a month later, and nuzzling his darling's stomach as the tears fell down from his eyes, the throbbing in his knee stopping him from standing up at the moment.
"I got you, it's alright," they mumbled from their higher standing point, arms creeping around his body that looked so frail like this, pulling him closer as one hand reached up to brush his hair gently, "You're gonna be fine, okay?"
"You don't know that," he choked on his words, finally looking up at them with glassy eyes and tear streaks on burning red cheeks, "My career's probably over."
"That's not true," they argued, releasing his hold on them, but before he could latch onto them once again with a panicked look in his eyes, they took the seat beside him on the couch and pulled him carefully by his neck so he could lie down in their lap, "You've done rehab for the past 3 weeks, and look how far you've come. It's only a matter of time before you get back on the court."
His frown got deeper, and he looked away from their eyes, unease settling in his expression, "When I do get back, I'll be so far behind my teammates."
"And I know for sure that you'll be even better than before from there on out," they firmly insisted, deft fingers reaching to cup his cheeks, brushing at the stray tears that had escaped with his frustration, "The surgery's meant to relieve you of joint problems permanently. You've always had a bad right knee, so now, with practice, you'll probably feel less restrained than you were before."
Gulping, the brunette in their arms nodded, before lapsing in silence for a couple of beats. Soon after, though, he shook his head, a weak smile coming onto his face.
"Look at me, moping already when I haven't even gone out of the house in almost a month."
"That's perfectly fine," their voice was gentle, and the kind look in their eyes had warmth pooling in his stomach, "Tooru, you're allowed to be sad and mope around whenever you like. Don't be so hard on yourself."
"But I should be thinking of ways to jump back up---"
With an arch of their brow, they interrupted, "What you should be doing is being kinder to yourself," their eyes softened when he fell quiet, "Give yourself time to heal properly. I've got you, haven't I?"
His tense shoulders fell defeatedly, and he pressed his cheek against their thighs, a pleading look in his eyes, "Please be patient with me. I'm going to need help."
"You don't have to tell me twice," sweetly grinning at him, they ruffled his hair playfully, "I'm crazy for you, so it's only natural I'll be by your side 24/7 if you need me," their tone turned teasing, "Just make sure you don't take advantage of that."
His eyes blew open and he shot out of his place, his arms holding him up as his legs remained stretched, "I'd never!"
"Relax, I'm only messing with you, love," fingers tilting his chin, they kissed him softly, enjoying the delighted sigh that fell from his lips before they pulled away far too soon, "I just know you've got too much pride to outright ask for help every time you're troubled."
Flopping back into their lap, Oikawa pouted up at them, "I'm not that prideful."
They gave him a look, "You refused to tell me your knee was dislocated when I rushed into your operation room."
Bashfully looking away, he picked at the threads at the end of his shirt, "That's cause they called you over from work, and I didn't want you to worry."
"My boyfriend was in the ER in a country that's not our homeland, I think it was kind of impossible not to worry. I had a million scenarios of what I'd end up telling your parents once I was forced to return back to Japan."
He snorted a bit, before an incredulous laugh escaped his lips, "Oh my God, you're so dramatic."
"Says you!" they gasped indignantly, before lightly shoving his shoulder, "Go on then, get off me. Hell if I care. We'll see how dramatic I can be."
His laughter had turned to full-on wheezing now, and they couldn't help but chuckle in amusement. It had always been so easy to make him happy; he'd always been a man who appreciated the smallest gestures and seeked comfort in the tiniest acts of kindness and care. Half of it was endearing, but it was partially upsetting that he'd somehow learnt to expect so little from people; that he seemed to settle for the bare minimum affection.
When Oikawa had calmed down and the happy tears in his eyes had dried up, his gaze fell on their content countenance, and a lovesick smile painted his own face; a grin that he reserved for their eyes only, no one else's.
"You know, I'm so glad you moved all the way to Argentina with me," his hand pulled theirs to rest on his chest, eyes full of admiration and fondness, "You have no idea how much I love you."
"The fact that you tell me how you truly feel shows how much you do, trust me," they bent over to press a kiss to his forehead, relishing in the happy hum he made, "And you know I genuinely care about my pretty boy."
He cuddled into them with blushing cheeks, strong arms looping around their waist as his eyes fluttered shut, "I don't know what I would've done without you."
"Burned the kitchen down, probably."
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this has the be the cutest thing I've read all night. I live for subtly romantic tsukki. THE NAME OF THE PLAYLIST????? where am I going to find someone like him
Bus Rides - Tsukishima Kei x Reader
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Warnings : none, reader is gender-neutral!
Genre : fluff cause he's the loml
Word count : 0.8K words
Synopsis : Whenever Kei and his lover ride the bus on the way back from their dates, little moments happen that they each silently treasure in their hearts.
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"How long's it gonna take before we make it home?" I mumbled to my boyfriend, hardly able to keep my eyes open as I tried my best to blink sleep away.
The date we'd went on had been a rather quiet, therapeutic one; a walk in the fields that served as more of a winding-down-together day than anything else. Strolling in dirt roads and sitting at the edge of sunny cliffs might not have sounded all too grand if anyone else were to think about it, but for Kei who was constantly torn between practice matches, night-time shifts, and college work, and for me, who'd been riddled for weeks on end with work I'd procrastinated on, this seemed like a blessing in disguise.
To the both of us, any time spent together was a day well-spent, and a calming date out in nature just about did the trick to ease our muscles and soothe our hearts just a little bit. The only downside to our outing was that to reach our planned destinations we'd been forced to walk for too many kilometers, and after such a long day, come nightfall we were far too exhausted to make it back home on foot. Resorting to catching the bus, it was much closer to midnight than twilight when we'd finally taken our seats at the back next to the window, and that was how I ended up with drooping eyelids beside him.
"Probably an hour," his voice was soft when it was carried by the night breeze coming in through the window, and his blonde curls danced in my hazy vision as he shifted a bit in his seat, producing a pair of earphones instead of his usual headphones that I (alongside everyone that's ever known him) associated him with, "Here."
After taking the right bud from his hand, he plugged the jack in, and no more than 10 seconds later, a soothing melody washed over my ears. If I had the energy in me, I could've squinted my eyes a bit and seen that he'd named the playlist uncharacteristically sappily.
sleep-aid for my love
Unfortunately, I was way too far gone to register the title, let alone bother teasing him (not too much though, since it oftentimes had the adverse effect I hoped for and he ended up pushing his emotions further down). The soft lulling in my ear was getting much too difficult to resist, and the pull of sleep was much too demanding and tempting. My eyes began fluttering shut of their own accord, and I didn't have it in me to even fight it.
Kei's voice, which was in its usual low and gentle register, triggered every single inch of me to succumb to the clutches of slumber when he spoke quietly in my ear after removing the ear-buds, "You can rest your head and sleep. I'll wake you up when it's time to get off."
Barely able to form a cohesive thought anymore, I muttered an 'Mmkay' under my breath, dropping my head onto the nook between his shoulder and neck, nuzzling him and mustering the last of my remaining energy to reach between our seats and thread my fingers between his.
His palm was warm, and the last thing I felt before falling into a deep sleep was that he'd tightened his hold on me so that our hands were perfectly entwined.
Currently unseen to me (and what a shame that was, really), he'd turned his head to watch the blinding lights of the city whizz by the window, in a weak attempt to salvage what was left of his pride, seeing as his face was burning a deep shade of red. He was wondering to himself how it was that after spending all his high school years dating the same person, he still somehow grew incredibly flustered at this physical intimacy. It hadn't ever been something he was accustomed to, and even after slowly easing into accepting the fact that touch was a rather pleasant thing to bask in from your loved ones, he never became any less embarrassed of the way he sometimes loved it a little too much from a certain someone.
With a half-smile on his face as amber eyes watched the changing scenery pass him by, Kei squeezed my hand in my sleep, something akin to a lovesick expression on his face as he secretly wished the ride would be over soon, just so we could spend the night wrapped in a shared warm embrace that he so yearned for (and I did too, even if I wasn't conscious to voice my thoughts).
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Winter Warmth - Shoto Todoroki x Reader
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Warnings : a little talk about Shoto hating his left side, but aside from that none, characters are graduated and living together, reader is gender-neutral!
Genre : fluff!
Word count : 0.7K words
Synopsis : Shoto's left side came in rather handy during cold winter nights, and his lover had a particular affinity for his cuddles then.
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"Why are you shivering?" he sounded so concerned, rather unlike his normally monotonous voice, and when I looked up, Shoto's handsome features were contorted in a concerned frown.
I tried to grit my teeth to stop them from chattering so I could speak, "It's practically freezing and we're using a single blanket. How are you even able to function?" I asked incredulously, pressing my index finger against his palm and finding that he was perfectly fine, unlike my ice-cold skin.
He blinked owlishly for a couple of seconds, before saying, matter-of-factly, "Well, of course I regulate my temperature all year long. In winter, I use my left side to keep my body warm."
I gaped at him, sitting upright as I just remembered that his quirk was devilishly useful, and the only reason it had slipped my notice was because we'd spent the entire evening with me cuddled into his right, significantly cooler side, "I totally forgot about that!" facepalming myself, he chuckled as I beat myself up for quite literally forgetting the most fundamental thing to know about my boyfriend, "Move over, then."
He scooted a bit, opening his arms wide so I could crawl into his left side, and as I curled up against him, I instantly sighed in relief. The feeling resembled that of sitting right in front of the fireplace when it's snowed in, only a thousand times better since he was actively warming up every inch of my body with his large hand gently caressing my skin. Half of the tingly feeling came from that that he emanated from his quirk, while the remaining half came from the rising emotions at his gentle touch on me.
"Want me to go warmer?" he asked, pretty heterochromatic eyes peering at me inquisitively, probably not noticing how his thumb was currently rubbing small circles on my hips that had me feeling drowsier with every second (but perhaps that was also because of how warm I was gradually getting, kudos to him).
In a way, the fluttering in my heart was all thanks to the manner in which he didn't realize that he'd slowly but surely came to accept the side of his quirk bestowed upon him by his father, after all these years of hating that part of him. The way it seemed to me, especially during moments like this, he'd even grown quite fond of his ability. If anything, he found that it was the perfect way to express his affections in a subtle yet honest way---he had been touch-starved; yes, but over time, the idea of showing how he felt using his hands and body grew more and more appealing to him, until it became his primary love language. Seeing that growth only made him seem all the more endearing to me, knowing just how much of a long journey it had been before he could reach this point of close intimacy while using his quirk.
Shaking my head and stopping that train of thought as well, I hummed happily, smiling as I rested my head against his sturdy chest, my own hands---which were nice and toasty now---reaching around him to hold him impossibly close to me, as though I were hugging a very warm and cuddly pillow, "Nah, this feels great. Thank you, darling."
"I love you," he said earnestly, the straightforward way he spoke making the words sound all the more honest and sweet to me, "It's nothing. Just wanted to make you comfortable so you could sleep."
Internally cooing at his unintentionally romantic ways, I couldn't help reaching up to kiss his jaw fondly, watching the way his flustered self warmed up a few degrees more and his cheeks bloomed a red that nicely complemented half of the soft hair sprawled underneath his head, before deciding to flop back on top of him and close my eyes, relaxation washing over me and speaking in a low voice before I could let myself succumb to the vice-like grip of sleep.
"I love you too, Shoto. You're the best."
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Winter Warmth - Shoto Todoroki x Reader
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Warnings : a little talk about Shoto hating his left side, but aside from that none, characters are graduated and living together, reader is gender-neutral!
Genre : fluff!
Word count : 0.7K words
Synopsis : Shoto's left side came in rather handy during cold winter nights, and his lover had a particular affinity for his cuddles then.
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"Why are you shivering?" he sounded so concerned, rather unlike his normally monotonous voice, and when I looked up, Shoto's handsome features were contorted in a concerned frown.
I tried to grit my teeth to stop them from chattering so I could speak, "It's practically freezing and we're using a single blanket. How are you even able to function?" I asked incredulously, pressing my index finger against his palm and finding that he was perfectly fine, unlike my ice-cold skin.
He blinked owlishly for a couple of seconds, before saying, matter-of-factly, "Well, of course I regulate my temperature all year long. In winter, I use my left side to keep my body warm."
I gaped at him, sitting upright as I just remembered that his quirk was devilishly useful, and the only reason it had slipped my notice was because we'd spent the entire evening with me cuddled into his right, significantly cooler side, "I totally forgot about that!" facepalming myself, he chuckled as I beat myself up for quite literally forgetting the most fundamental thing to know about my boyfriend, "Move over, then."
He scooted a bit, opening his arms wide so I could crawl into his left side, and as I curled up against him, I instantly sighed in relief. The feeling resembled that of sitting right in front of the fireplace when it's snowed in, only a thousand times better since he was actively warming up every inch of my body with his large hand gently caressing my skin. Half of the tingly feeling came from that that he emanated from his quirk, while the remaining half came from the rising emotions at his gentle touch on me.
"Want me to go warmer?" he asked, pretty heterochromatic eyes peering at me inquisitively, probably not noticing how his thumb was currently rubbing small circles on my hips that had me feeling drowsier with every second (but perhaps that was also because of how warm I was gradually getting, kudos to him).
In a way, the fluttering in my heart was all thanks to the manner in which he didn't realize that he'd slowly but surely came to accept the side of his quirk bestowed upon him by his father, after all these years of hating that part of him. The way it seemed to me, especially during moments like this, he'd even grown quite fond of his ability. If anything, he found that it was the perfect way to express his affections in a subtle yet honest way---he had been touch-starved; yes, but over time, the idea of showing how he felt using his hands and body grew more and more appealing to him, until it became his primary love language. Seeing that growth only made him seem all the more endearing to me, knowing just how much of a long journey it had been before he could reach this point of close intimacy while using his quirk.
Shaking my head and stopping that train of thought as well, I hummed happily, smiling as I rested my head against his sturdy chest, my own hands---which were nice and toasty now---reaching around him to hold him impossibly close to me, as though I were hugging a very warm and cuddly pillow, "Nah, this feels great. Thank you, darling."
"I love you," he said earnestly, the straightforward way he spoke making the words sound all the more honest and sweet to me, "It's nothing. Just wanted to make you comfortable so you could sleep."
Internally cooing at his unintentionally romantic ways, I couldn't help reaching up to kiss his jaw fondly, watching the way his flustered self warmed up a few degrees more and his cheeks bloomed a red that nicely complemented half of the soft hair sprawled underneath his head, before deciding to flop back on top of him and close my eyes, relaxation washing over me and speaking in a low voice before I could let myself succumb to the vice-like grip of sleep.
"I love you too, Shoto. You're the best."
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A Promise to Keep - Levi Ackerman Oneshot
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Warnings : post-second timeskip, mild spoilers from the manga, mentions of chronic insomnia, mentions of death, ghost pains from amputation, mentions of childbirth and pregnancy, baby's gender is unspecified, reader is a female!
Genre : loads of fluff, a touch of angst if you squint
Word count : 1.5K words
Synopsis : If someone had told Levi 5 years ago that he'd be married and holding his newborn child in his arms, he would've taken them for a lunatic---but now that it was his reality, his head was a jumbled mess.
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Levi was rather ashamed to admit that he had, at one point in time, completely given up all hope in living, let alone finding happiness. He'd succumbed to the undeniable fact that he would die sometime very soon, just as the hundreds of his comrades had before him. He thought that he'd been trekking the exact same bloody path as they had, and accepted that he would die all alone. The fact that, at this point, he was scarred and crippled beyond anything he'd ever imagined, just went on to prove that he was about to meet his ugly demise.
It certainly was a twist of fate to find him years later, still breathing and heart still beating, even if his flesh was marred and his capabilities limited. Even with the sight in his right eye completely gone, a slashed-and-stitched face, two fingers awkwardly missing from one hand, and a practically-useless-though-salvaged leg, Levi was still---for the most part---alive and well, even if the fact that he needed to be pushed around in a wheelchair left the veteran disgruntled.
And yet, somehow, in a twisted way, his handicaps served as a security blanket; with the state he was in after all these years of ceaseless fighting, he was excused from any and all military duties. The Levi from a few years back would've certainly been massively put off and would've more than likely waged a war against the officials deeming him unfit for duty, but this 40 year-old Levi was more than relieved by the fact, and the reason why came as a shocker for most people---no; everyone---that asked around.
The very same man who could've sworn that he was about to have a meeting with death 3 years prior had miraculously found himself slowly being dragged into the arms of a lover, and he hadn't a single protest about it.
She hadn't what one would call a flashy personality, nor was she the most socially skilled to gather crowds to cling to her every word, but what she was was soothingly kind and ever-so-sweet. If Levi had to atone for his sins, he'd gladly do so by worshipping her and her existence. In a rather unusual fashion, he'd grown so fond of her so quickly. He had no qualms in finally devoting himself to a cause other than humanity's salvation, if it meant that his new goal was to love and cherish her.
He might've had a warped idea of love, with his own strangling fears of being abandoned once again, but her constant reassurances and non-stop flow of love and affection towards him were the final nail in the coffin. He was absolutely and undeniably head over heels for the women who'd pulled all these unfamiliar emotions from the depths of his chest, and it was only in the natural course of things that he'd decide to tie the knot with her and have her carry the Ackerman name he so prided in having.
And to his own mixture of disbelief and sheer delight, she'd fallen pregnant soon enough, and the swell of her belly evoked feelings inside him that swirled in the pit of his stomach. Seeing her and knowing that she was carrying their child that they'd made together out of nothing but pure, unyielding love; it stirred up his heart.
Part of him was riddled with worries he couldn't even begin to find the origin of. Fearing that in his current state, he could do little to nothing to protect them, he felt like he was rendered rather useless. It was an innate need to shelter that was blocked by his health status, and he loathed that beyond anything. It left him glaring at the ceiling in frustration almost every single night, but perhaps it was his chronic insomnia that was yet to fully heal, or maybe it was the phantom pains he experienced from time to time in his fingers; for whatever reasons, Levi found himself up most nights with only his darkest, most self-deprecating thoughts to keep him company---that is, until a sweet voice would groggily call out his name, and that warm hand he so loved to kiss would tug him closer. And when she snuggled into him like that, mumbling a, "Love you," into his chest, he'd push down his rising insecurities and remind himself that in the now, his beautiful wife loved and trusted him with her and their baby's life.
And just a few months later, in a mixture of loud cries and nurses frantically moving around the room, he found himself being handed a weight that soon settled in his folded arms. Entirely speechless as he looked down at his newborn child, he marveled at just how tiny the newborn baby was, and how so utterly precious they were the second their eyes met.
Metallic grey eyes met crystalline blue, and as their child peered up at him with apparent curiosity, Levi couldn't help the awe that settled on his face. He wondered to himself just what wonderful deed he'd done someday to have his own baby looking at him with eyes so similar to his and ebony wisps of hair atop their round and adorable face.
"They're beautiful, aren't they?" his wife croaked, her throat still sore from all the pained screaming she'd been doing for the past few hours, and he nodded, almost in a daze, causing her to chuckle raspily, "Can't believe I carried them for nine months and they still got most of their features from their father."
Suddenly, at the title she'd just bestowed upon him for the first time, all his suppressed worries came back in full force, and a sense of panic settled all over his body. How could he be a good father, when he's only ever been by himself? The one almost-paternal figure he'd ever had was Kenny, and he wasn't exactly what one would call a conventional (or even appropriate) father figure that you could look up to and consider yourself sane. And all too acutely, he became aware of the fact that he was, as much as he'd like to deny it, still seated in that wretched wheelchair, no more physically capable than he was 5 years ago when he'd first sat on it.
All thoughts flew from his mind when a tiny fist curled itself around his pinkie finger, the right hand he hated so much suddenly looking far too cute with his child's tight clutch. He almost couldn't breathe, for fear of scaring them away with any haste or sudden movements. Carefully, with a gentleness he didn't even know he possessed, Levi's free thumb carressed the little one's rosy cheeks.
"Their skin is so soft," his voice came out wobbly, and if his tired wife noticed, she didn't say a word, instead giving him an encouraging smile.
His grip on them was a bit firmer now, and when they gurgled so happily at his fond touches, Levi could swear that his breath hitched in his throat. In place of all the insecurities he'd had up to this point, an entirely new, unbridled fierceness took their place. That gummy smile he saw beaming up at him without him even doing anything was something he couldn't have ever foreseen. No one had ever grinned at the sight of him unless it was maliciously, and having such purity being shone unto him brought forth an overwhelming need to do whatever it takes to ensure their safety. His helplessness seemed irrelevant now, because he knew that deep down inside of him, he'd forget all his physical limitations if it meant protecting his wife and baby. For a man that had cheated death time and time again, he'd willingly do it a million times more and even meet his end, if it was at the price of their safety.
With his heart beating wildly like that, Levi spoke to his giggling child with so much conviction that his voice came out even more gravelly than it normally was.
"I promise," he said, and it sounded more like a spell-binding vow than anything, "I'll never let any harm fall upon you or your mother."
The words he uttered into the air of the now-quiet delivery room lingered heavily in the air, and they were bound with his full confidence in himself. Levi would stop at nothing to make sure his words were law, because he knew, more than anyone, that he's always kept every single one of his promises fulfilled. And he swore on his life to be the best father his child could ever imagine having, if it meant protecting that precious smile in his lap.
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Shy Mornings - Tamaki Amajiki x Reader
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Warnings : characters are aged up and living together (18+), none otherwise, reader is gender-neutral!
Genre : tooth-rotting fluff!!
Word count : 0.9K words
Synopsis : With a boyfriend as beautiful, and yet as shy as Tamaki Amajiki, his lover enjoys mornings where they can admire just how pretty he is in his sleep.
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It wasn't the sun peeking through the curtains that roused me awake, nor was it the distinct chilliness of early November, and it surprisingly wasn't the sound of the chirping birds nesting on top of our unused AC box outside. As a matter of fact, the only reason why I blinked my eyes open was the fact that something was tickling the back of my neck very delicately, and had me fighting back giggles and squirming away.
I didn't have to sit up to figure out that my boyfriend was nuzzling his inky hair into me, his hold on my waist subconsciously tightening as I began to shift in place. I mentally cooed as he mumbled a little in his sleep, finding just about every single thing that he does incredibly endearing. Not wanting to disturb his sleep any further with my movements, but not wanting to have to hold back hysteric laughter any more, I began to inch my body around so I could slowly turn around and face him instead.
Tamaki whined a little in his slumber, and I had to hush him gently and re-wrap his arms around me. Still somehow sound asleep, he grabbed me just as though he were coming for a tight hug, and all I could do was surrender to his warmth and snuggle into his hold. But since there really was no hope in me falling asleep once again, I decided I'd spend what remained of the morning watching just how ethereal this man looked, up till his last moments until waking by the alarm clock he set (after all, Tamaki was an impossibly heavy sleeper that could---and probably would---sleep through a storm; the only thing deterring him would be me getting up from his arms, seeing as he became rather clingy come nightfall----but of course, it wasn't something I minded in the least. If my presence eased his mind, then so be it, I'd never leave his side if he asked me to).
Slowly dragging the tip of my finger against the sharp slope of his nose, I watched as it twitched a little. He sighed, lips turning into a sweet half-pout as his breath came out in puffs. Something akin to the butterflies he so adored, his long lashes fluttered ever so slightly as he slept on. Perhaps I was in a too-in-love state, perhaps the sunlight from the half-open windows highlighted his face, or perhaps it was because of the close proximity, but for whatever reason I was able to notice the tiny freckles dusting his cheeks and the bridge of his nose, and I found myself cheesing at just how naturally beautiful he was. Waking up to his sweet face was truly a blessing in and of itself, and I wondered if he'd ever manage to see himself the way I saw him; so majestic and otherwordly.
Because I knew just how embarrassed he'd be if he actually caught me openly staring at him like he'd hung the stars for me at night (admittedly, I'd been caught red-handed more than once and he'd been reduced to a blushing, stuttering mess), I decided to roll over once more and press back against him, loving the way he entirely encased me. Such a strong, firm body, yet so soft and cuddly---his being itself was a juxtaposition.
The alarm rang just a few minutes down the line, and knowing how he hated to later find out that he'd slept in terribly late, I refused to close it until he woke up and did it himself. Groaning a bit at the shrill noise he despised so much, he began to shuffle and pull down the sheets, one arm still holding me firmly in place while the other reached out to slam it shut. It made me giggle; just how grouchy he really was in the mornings but tried his best to mask it until he was fully conscious.
"Morning, sweetheart," I chuckled as he burrowed deeper into the sheets, his fingers rubbing the back of my palm resting on my stomach.
"G'morning," his soft voice was even sweeter to hear in the mornings when it was just a tad deeper than usual, "You've been up for a while?"
"A bit, yeah," I nodded, twisting my face a little to kiss his chin fondly, before turning away to save him the embarrassment, "I was watching you sleep, actually. You looked really handsome, as always."
The loving affirmation caused him to whine in complaint, and I laughed as he hid his face in my hair, nose poking my scalp as he cuddled me to hide what I was certain was a burning red face.
Tamaki's soft, almost inaudible, "Don't tease me like that, lovely," contradicted the way he sounded like he was smiling that shy smile of his that squeezed my heart every time he flashed at me.
"Alright, I won't," I promised, despite knowing that it won't be another two mornings before I'm admiring his sleeping form once again, "I just think you're the prettiest guy around, sue me."
With a chaste peck of my cheek, he hovered a little, "I love you," my boyfriend whispered in my ear, before giggling in a way that had my chest constricting (in that awfully fuzzy, warm way), "I'm awake, just gimme a minute to calm down, ok?"
Sighing contentedly, I patted his long fingers splayed on my tummy, already looking forward to the rest of the day spent with him, having heard those words from him so early on in the morning, "Take your time, love. No rush."
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Chocolate Milkshake - Tsukishima Kei x Reader
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Warnings : Just a few curse words, this is set after the timeskip, lots of teasing (c'mon guys, this is Tsukki), reader is gender-neutral!
Genre : tooth-rotting fluff!!! fr!!!
Word count : 1.4K words
Synopsis : Tsukishima Kei wasn't a difficult boyfriend, but he certainly wasn't a fan of Valentine's day---that doesn't mean he'd ever tell his lover no, though.
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"So," I leaned against the doorframe, a (hopefully charming) grin on my face as I looked down at my boyfriend, "Valentine's day, huh?"
"Don't even think about it," he grunted, not even looking up from his laptop, where he'd been typing away furiously for the past three hours at the very least.
I whined, uncrossing my arms and looking rather pitiful, "Aww, c'mon Kei, why not?"
The blonde sighed from his seat, momentarily taking off his glasses to rub at his tired eyes, "Because, it's a stupid holiday. I mean, what is there to celebrate?" his tired tone almost made me chuckle, had I not wanted to pout some more to convince him of my point.
Flopping on the bed beside his desk, I rested my head on my hand and looked up at him, batting my eyelashes hopefully, "The fact that we love each other?"
He snorted, "Nice try," he punched a few keys before deciding to call it a day and shut down his laptop, proceeding to then reach over and ruffle my hair, earning several angry protests from me, "It's not like I'm an ass to you on other days of the year."
At that, I quirked my eyebrow, causing him to roll his eyes as he got up.
"Not always," he corrected himself, beginning to make his way outside of the bedroom but pausing at the door, "I'm gonna make myself a cup of coffee, want me to make you anything to drink?"
Without looking in a mirror, I was sure that my gaze had softened. It's true that Tsukishima Kei never was exactly what one would call straightforward about his feelings, nor was he the most vocal when it came to being vulnerable, but that never took away from the fact that he had to be one of the most caring people I've ever known.
His love came in subtleties and miniscule gestures that could slip by unnoticed; if one wasn't attuned to his love language, that is. And the way he looked after his loved ones was apparent in his frequent but offhand offers to help or dote, often presented in the form of nonchalance so as not to show just how deeply he sometimes worried. That was just who he was, and I found every bit of my cool-headed boyfriend endearing.
An idea suddenly popped in my head, "Hey, why don't we grab something to drink together?" he narrowed his eyes at me skeptically, and I went on, making my way to stand beside him, "I know you don't want to go on any silly dates in frilly cafés on Valentine's day, but this could be more your style, and we get to spend the day together, so it's a plus!"
He retorted, "We literally live with each other, go to the same university, and even work at the same museum," with a smirk, he flicked my forehead, "If anything, I'm kind of sick of you."
"Well, boo-hoo, that must suck for you," I said with a deadpan expression, before perking up once again, "No, but for real, I'd genuinely appreciate it. I love going out with you, and even if you don't think it's a proper holiday, I think it's pretty neat. What do you say?"
When the crease between his eyebrows smoothed out and his eyes grew softer, I knew I'd already won him over. Contrary to popular belief, Kei wasn't exactly impossible to deter. Yes, he had a rather stubborn disposition, but that didn't mean that a little gentle persuasion wouldn't work on him.
He nodded, and I couldn't help the ecstatic grin that formed on my face, and I quickly pecked his lips, reveling in the way his cheeks burned red and his hand crept up to rub at the back of his neck in embarrassment, mumbling a quiet, "Dummy," that held no malice behind it (in fact, though he'd never admit it, he actually sounded rather happy saying it).
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"Oooh, look at that one, it looks so sweet," my jaw dropped in awe as I read the ingredients of the milkshake I had my eyes on, all of which were sickeningly sugary.
Kei scrunched his nose in half-disgust, half-annoyance, "That looks like you'll throw your guts up if you have more than two sips of it."
"Oh, ye of bland tastes!" I dramatically sighed as I stood in line to order, while Kei had an exasperated expression on his face.
With a roll of his eyes, he pointed at the menu overhead, "That's almost 600 hundred yen worth of cavities."
"Yeah, but it's a Valentine's day special!" I protested, "We have to buy it, you grumpy ass."
"Fine, fine," he raised his palms up to the sky, "Just don't come asking for tummy rubs when your stomachache is a bitch."
I pinched his side at that, enjoying how he squirmed as I glared at him playfully, "Like you'd ever turn away cuddle time."
"I wouldn't, but I might retire from being your personal heater," he said, his expression completely serious, before a large hand pressed against my back, "It's our turn to order, c'mon."
Feeling a little flustered as the barista had just watched us bicker like an old married couple (despite us having not even graduated university), I greeted her with a small smile and waited while she took our order.
As she began to pile up the cup with sugary goodness, Kei took the opportunity to tease me for 'embarrassing myself in public like the idiot I am.'
I nearly punched him in the stomach (wouldn't be the first time I do; his wretched height meant that I couldn't pull him into a headlock), had the woman not asked me for my straw preference.
Before I could ask for two of the paper ones, knowing that my boyfriend would never downright admit that he wanted to share the drink with me, he had already reached over and plucked a glass straw from the pile.
After we had split the bill and received the gigantic cup topped off with a heap of sweets and whipped cream, I couldn't help but coo at the straw he'd chosen to buy. It was simple enough; a dark blue glass straw, but what I found really endearing was the purple glass heart in the middle of the straw, before it split into two glass straw ends.
"So you can be loving sometimes after all," I teased him as we sat down by the window, watching as his the blush bloomed on his face, trying his best to scowl as he refused to meet my eyes.
"Shut up," he grumbled, lowering his voice as he spoke the next part, "You already know I love you."
"That I do," and I couldn't help that satisfaction that seeped through my words, "You know, I personally find this straw cute."
"You're embarrassing. I'm just cutting down on our waste and trying to get a reusable straw," he huffed, lowering his head to take a sip, and wincing as the strong saccharine taste hit his buds.
Humming, I decided to tease him a little more, "Still don't think it's as sweet as you are."
At that, he spluttered, coughing and trying to hide his shy smile behind his hand, calming down soon after to gesture that I drink.
Happy with the reaction I'd received, I took a taste myself, and the action caused both our heads to bump against each other, and I let out a small giggle.
The close proximity meant I was able to see every single detail on his handsome face; from the ash-blonde curls falling in front of his glasses, to the golden specks in his honey eyes every time the light from the window hit him just right. I found myself unable to look away, even as I sipped mindlessly at the chocolate milkshake at hand.
"Take a picture, it'll last longer," he poked my side, that ridiculously hot smirk of his painting his damp lips once again.
Pulling my phone out from my purse in my lap, I mused, "I think I will."
The smirk melted into that gentle smile of his I absolutely adored, and as my camera snapped the shot, I was struck with the realisation that I wanted to spend every single 14th of February with the same man I was enamored with.
And knowing him, he'd pretend to be grouchy and grumpy every single time, but he'd melt into a jumbled mess of fond stares and sweet grins at the end of the day. That's just how it was when Tsukishima Kei loved.
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A Troubled Father - Katsuki Bakugou Oneshot
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Warnings : Dad!Bakugou, reader is referred to as his wife and uses she/her pronouns, obviously they're both in their late 20s, their kids are referred to using gender-neutral pronouns!
Genre : angst to fluff
Word count : 3.0K words
Synopsis : Katsuki's a family man through and through, but he's never quite asked why his thirdborn is so quiet and withdrawn around him.
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Katsuki Bakugou was a smart, intelligent, and strikingly observant man, who never fell for the same mistake twice. He'd always been the kind of guy to put up the aloof and uncaring act, as though nothing in the world ever mattered to him, but he'd always secretly been as astute as ever. Listening carefully from the sidelines to others' life experiences, as well as remembering his own, his habits meant that he wasn't one to let history repeat itself during his lifetime.
The fact that his family had been a jumbled mess was something he grew up despising. He couldn't call them unloving; as a matter of fact, they probably adored him despite being such a problem child, but his own attitude was to blame whenever they'd point fingers at him and call him out for bullshitting others. Sometimes, their lack of belief in their own child meant that many a time his mother would paint him as the metaphoric villain, when in reality he'd been wounded more than once---and of course, his father never dared to argue with Mitsuki. He couldn't say that that didn't hurt him, but that was just how things worked in their household.
And he'd be damned if he let that happen under his own roof. As a fully-fledged adult with his own loving wife and rambunctious kids, he swore up and down he'd never let his children doubt that he's got them no matter what; that even if the entire world turned its back on them, he'd still be their only ally. This concept was what made him a family man through and through when he was barely in his mid twenties.
He'd never quite turned into a cuddly teddy bear either, but something about having 3 precious lives connected to his made him feel a surge of pride and immense love for them that softened his rough edges just a little bit.
But as one would say, old habits die hard, and it would be an outright lie to claim that he was any quieter or less unruly than he was 10 years ago. And as hard as he tried to love his kids so much that they never felt he was anything other than comforting, even in his loud, blunt, and somewhat crass way, that wasn't to say that his tough love worked out for all of them.
Out of his three kids, the youngest of them seemed to have a major issue communicating with him. It often left him pretty stumped; seeing how they were as boisterous and lively as ever with their siblings, but the words always fell short on their tongue whenever he came into the picture. Their hesitance to even be within a five meter radius as he was didn't annoy him as much as he thought it would; it probably gnawed at his heart more than he'd care to admit. Many a time he'd catch them staring at him cautiously, deciding to watch from the sidelines while their two older siblings stole the spotlight and fought over their dad's attention, and soon his worries would be instantly washed away. It always went like that in his household.
And so when he returned home from patrol, slamming the door behind him and yelling out a gruff, "I'm home," before being tackled into a hug by two kids that barely reached below his chest, he wasn't at all surprised that there was one person missing.
Ruffling their hair carelessly and watching as their faces crossed with feigned annoyance, he looked around for a second before asking, "Where's the runt?"
They both shrugged at the same time (a habit that had evolved over the years due to them being practically stuck to the hip despite there being a two-year age difference between them), before the eldest pointed at their room, "Mama said they wanted to have a word with them."
At that, their sibling shuddered almost comically, "I wouldn't want to be in their place. Scoldings from mama are the worst."
"Damn right on that, kid," Katsuki snorted, then turning to them and grinning mischievously, "Tell your mom I said that and there'll be hell to pay, though."
"Yessir!" they cried in unison, saluting him before they ran off to God knows where, no doubt about to smear themselves all over with dirt and mud during another one of their shenanigans.
"I'll probably have to bandage them up later," he rolled his eyes as he mumbled to himself, slipping his combat boots off in the genkan and making his way to the kids' room.
While he neared the entrance, he heared hushed voices talking from behind the door that wasn't entirely shut, and he furrowed his eyebrows as his curiosity peaked, having not been used to hearing his last-born speak so freely.
Not wanting to interrupt the (clearly secret) conversation with their mother, Katsuki resorted to shuffling behind the door and peeping through the slit between the door and the frame.
"Um, 'cause... I-I'm really scared of loud of noises," the tiny trembling voice of his youngest paused for a second of hesitation and shuffling before going on, "A-and daddy yells all the time. It, um, hurts m-my ears," he could almost physically feel his heart sink to his stomach at their whispered words, and his hand immediately reached up to clutch at his shirt, feeling an unfamiliar squeeze in his chest as his wife bent down a little with her back turned to him.
She sighed, "Is that why you don't sit with daddy?" her hand reached out to brush their hair at the same time her words did.
"Yeah," came the meek reply, their voice coming out even more wobbly than before, "Always e-exploding and yelling..."
At that, they began sniffling, and Katsuki could feel his heart break into a million shards. He was almost numb to all his surroundings, and nothing seemed more than white noise to him. He was so fixated on how terrible he felt that he failed to realize that they'd moved from where they'd been standing, until the door had swung open from right in front of him.
With a small gasp, his little one darted behind their mother, fists rubbing at their eyes almost-angrily to wipe away the tears that had already fallen down their rosy cheeks. His wife looked at him with sympathetic eyes; the look of pity in them dragging the knife deeper in his chest.
"I was, um," stammering a bit in a low voice, he let the words die in his throat and pursed his lips together, scarlet eyes still blown wide open.
He was quiet. Eerily quiet.
For the first time in so long, he wasn't able to utter a single word or allow a peep to fall from his lips. All he could do was stare back, horror painting his features as his child, his own flesh and blood, shied away from him for yet the millionth time---only this time, the reaction didn't seem endearing to him as it always had been. It only served to have him choke on his words even further.
As his wife held that tiny fist in her hand and gently guided them out of the room, Katsuki remained rooted to the spot, unable to do anything but stare at the spot where they'd just been standing. For the first time in his life, he wished he'd been on some sort of hallucinogen. Accepting this as his reality wasn't a step he wanted to take. He couldn't. Not when the possibility that he'd never get within a meter of his child was looming overhead. Not when, if that were the case, the blame would fall entirely on him, and him alone. Not when, as the realization slammed into him like a freight train, he felt more like a failure than he'd ever been throughout his entire high school years. And especially not when the sickening feeling in his stomach grew at the thought that while exams back then could've been easily re-sat, he couldn't possibly change how he'd acted in front of his child for 3 years on end.
The sounds of sobbing and their mother cooing comforting words in the living room made him snap out of the trance he'd been stuck in for the past god-knows-how-many minutes, and he clenched his fists, feeling more anger directed towards himself than he'd ever did.
Yes, he couldn't undo his actions of the past years, but he could swear up and down that he'd do all he could to fix things. He'd do whatever it takes just so he can have his child seeking comfort from him like the rest of his family did; even if he'd die trying. And so, with his usual steely resolve and headstrong approach, Bakugo knew just what to do.
***
A month had came and went. An agonizing month spent doing his best to remain patient and hopeful, even though Katsuki barely had any belief left in him anymore. But, as futile as his attempts seemed, there was a miniscule improvement in the works.
His fool-proof plan included him trying his damn best to create the safest environment for his shyest child, even if it earned him question marks from his other two kids who absolutely loved their dad's rough-housing. Despite their initial confusion, a snarky (but not unkind) remark from their father shut them up and they let him be, wondering what tricks their father might've had up his sleeve (bless their innocence and naïveté).
Every day, to no avail, Katsuki would return home from patrol without his usual announcement from the genkan, instead resorting to popping up in every room to wave at every family member that's home. More often than not he was almost itching to yell out loud, and he found it extremely difficult to rein in his anger and not blow up at the tiniest annoyance, but he had to. He simply had to, if not for his own guilty conscience but for the big bright eyes that quietly watched him from the sidelines.
And every day once his shift was over, when he was all showered and ready to settle down, he made it a point to sit on the couch in front of the TV, knowing that his youngest usually spent their time scribbling away on paper by the coffee table. It was challenging enough to not use his quirk at home anymore so as not to alarm them, but he found it even more taxing to sit down and do practically nothing, in hopes of having his child warm up to him.
Day after day, he'd plop down on that exact same spot, wishing that they'd take the initiative. And God, was it hard to try and crack a soft smile ever-so-often whenever their pretty eyes would glance his way. He knew he hadn't the most reassuring of smiles around, but he hoped more than anything that they'd see just how willing he was to put everything on hold and make them feel safe.
For the first couple of weeks he'd done this, they'd almost completely ignored his presence. The only acknowledgement they made was when they actually created even more distance between them, and Katsuki could almost hear his guts clench at the action. But his wife's daily coercion nudged him towards remaining still and waiting, lest any change happen soon.
And as she promised him every night as she held the troubled father, bit by bit they began to inch towards him. It was so subtle; the movement would've been unseen had he not always been so observant, but their unsure steps his way somehow squeezed his heart (though not at all in an unpleasant way). And even if Katsuki had never seen himself as a genial guy, he did all he could to keep that smile on his face as encouraging and kind as he could muster. He wanted to send the message that he was waiting for them. And that he'd keep waiting if he had to.
And maybe the message was loud and clear, because as time progressed, he could see how it worked. One week they were sitting on the far end of the coffee table, coloring and humming in their own world. The next, he'd found them nudging his leg with their head, settled right beside his feet on the floor, a little stiff in posture but daring nonetheless. The week after that, he was pleasantly surprised to find them sitting in the middle of the couch and watching their favorite cartoon calmly, the sight causing his breath to hitch at the near-yet-somehow-too-far proximity. They didn't pay him much mind, save for the occasional shy smile they sent his way, in reciprocation of his own happy grin that he couldn't help.
But nothing, absolutely nothing at all in the entire world, beat the euphoric feeling that filled his entire being when, just shy of 2 weeks later, he'd felt a small weight on his thigh, and upon looking down, found a tiny hand pushing an equally tiny body across the couch and onto his lap. With adorable inquisitive eyes, they settled down and looked up at him, head cocked to the side as if anticipating his reaction.
And Katsuki, after seeing such a sweet display of the beginnings of trust, couldn't help the happy sigh that left him as his eyes began to sting, the turbulent emotions inside him about to overflow. Instead of succumbing to feeling overly emotional, he chose to slowly open his arms, just enough so they could make their own move.
"H-hi," they quietly whispered, slowly shutting their eyes as they cuddled further into his chest, and Katsuki could swear that his entire body was nearly floating.
Wrapping his arms around their precious little form gently so as not to startle them, Katsuki held them ever so close, his smile apparent even in his rough voice as he said, "There we go!"
They couldn't help the lazy giggle that escaped them as his lips pressed against the crown of their head in a loving kiss, and Katsuki could almost cry at the very thought that he'd been missing out on so much just because he'd been too careless.
And he almost did, when---after maybe an hour of silent cuddling to make up for the past 3 years of little to no contact in that manner---they decide to speak up and ask in a small voice, "Daddy? Why are y-you always so, um, mad at us?"
Inhaling sharply, the young man tried his best to wrack his brain for an answer that was equal parts truthful and comforting. He began to play with their soft hair as he replied.
"Daddy isn't mad, kid," he tries to give a lop-sided smile as he did his best to maintain a lower volume of his voice, "Sure, yeah I get tired sometimes, but when I'm loud it's just cause I love you guys lots, 'mkay?" he cupped their chubby cheeks in his warm palms, making sure the eye contact helps them understand just how sincere his words were, "I have fun with all 3 of you---"
"And mommy!" they quickly interrupted, before their cheeks bloomed red in embarrassment for having interrupted him, "S-sorry."
He laughed a little, patting their head, "'S alright, kid. And mommy, yes," he paused to peck their cheek once again, before continuing with his explanation, "So when I raise my voice around you guys, it's 'cause I want everyone to know how much I care for you, you know?"
"B-but Uncle 'Zuku probably heard you from across the prefecture!"
The genuine look of confusion on their face had him chuckling involuntarily, a look of pride crossing his face at the thought, "Good, so he knows how much of a good father I am."
It was their turn to burst into a fit of giggles, resting their head against his broad chest, and he would later tell his wife that night that at that moment his heart had melted into a puddle of goo as he saw how delighted they'd seemed to be, "You're silly, daddy..."
***
"Hey, um, guys?"
"Mhm?" he hummed with a mouthful of curry, looking up at his 17 year-old kid who had a somewhat worried look (or at least more worried than the other two who, up until the days they'd respectively left for college, had been as cool as cucumbers over family dinner), and he knew straight away that the conversation was about to turn serious, "Something wrong?"
"Nah, just," they paused, before a pretty blush settled on their cheeks, "I kinda like someone at school."
Katsuki snorted and spoke before his wife, "Good luck with that. You might end up with someone as bat-shit insane like I landed with your mom."
"Katsuki..."
The warning tone in her voice had him shrugging and mumbling, "Just saying," under his breath.
"Anyways," they chortled, before calming down, "I wanna know how to ask them out. You know how shy I can get..."
Their words drifted off, but Katsuki's eyes were gentle as he remembered how their own father-child relationship had been once upon a time.
"Well," he looked thoughtful for a couple of moments, and then his eyes lit up as though he'd just hit the jackpot, "Threaten them that you'll burn their house down if they don't have lunch with you."
A beat of silence. Two. His wife and child both blinking in disbelief.
"Babe, they want to ask their crush out, not get a restraining order," his wife's exasperated groan came from beside him as his child facepalmed, wondering what on earth had possessed them to go to him of all people for relationship advice.
Katsuki quipped back in an offended tone, "Don't get all high and mighty on me, it worked on you just fine!"
"My parents thought you were holding me hostage and told me to comply so no one gets hurt! Jesus fucking Christ Katsuki---"
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zawasscarf · 3 years
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Ya girl is back with her brainrot. Here's another fluffy reiner request which will definitely be long. I don't really know how to put it in words so I'm sorry if this sounds weird. Let's say its modern au and Reiner has been having very busy and tiring week because of work. He sometimes fall asleep on the couch without even changing. Then reader wants to be sweet one day by very much taking care of him starting when he just came into their home/apartment, like, hey let me take your coat, let me put your dirty clothes in the laundry and shower is ready Hsjsjksa please just let me do things for you, you look so tired. Also, dinner will be ready! Like just full on wanting Reiner to just relax once he's home. This is so long but thank you for accepting this request.
this is kinda the opposite of pick me ups but well, i wanna spoil my big boy. so badly.
Thank you, you amazing writer bean!
Soothing Presence - Reiner Braun x Reader
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Warnings : mentions of stripping, some cursing, reader is gender-neutral!
Genre : so much fluff it'll cause your teeth to rot
Word count : 1.9K words
Additional notes : I've enjoyed writing this so much, GAAAAH 🥺 Tysm for your request; as usual I look forward to them🥰
Synopsis : When Reiner gets run down by all the work he's taken on, a pleasant surprise set by his lover is all he needs.
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"Hey," came Reiner's gruff voice through the speaker, a bit distorted but still somehow seeping with tiredness.
Nestling the phone against my ear as I opened the fridge, I replied, "Hey yourself," I tapped my fingers as I scoured for the ingredients I needed for the pasta I'd wanted to make, "You gonna be home for a late lunch today?"
He sighed over the phone, before he spoke again, "'M sorry, I won't make it. I'm still working overtime, cause Porco's still got the rest of this week off helping his wife after labor."
Frowning as I set down the carrots and bell peppers on the countertop, I recalled the way I'd found him the past couple of days; sprawled all over the sofa at midnight in his crumpled work clothes, drool in his beard, arms limply hanging off the sides and his fingers still clinging to his suitcase. The state my husband had been in the past week, crashing and working on autopilot wasn't something that made me happy. While I found it endearing how selfless he was in taking over his friend's workload, him completely neglecting his own health wouldn't do at all.
I was unable to hold back the concern in my voice, "Can't anyone else step up? Reiner, you've barely been home this week, and when you do get back, you're practically dead," I rushed before he could interrupt me, "I'm not mad that you're busy, I'm just worried for you, you know?"
I could almost see him nodding his head in understanding before I heard him speak again, "Yeah, I know. I wish anyone else was free, but everyone's got their hands full too. Still, I bet you're lonely," his tone then grew a bit more cheerful despite the exhaustion peeking through, "But, at least we'll be free for date night on Friday! Porco's gonna check in the office on Thursday, I think."
I chuckled as I began to run water in the sink to wash the vegetables, "Thank goodness he's got a kid now, maybe that'll drill some responsibility into his brain."
Reiner laughed on the other end, voicing his agreement, before he inevitably had to hang up. Frankly I felt a bit disheartened at the fact that what little time we had to chat was already over, but that's how his breaks have always been, and they've become even shorter now that he's graciously stepped up to help the new father settle down.
All I could do in the meantime was begin chopping up the ingredients I needed to make him the best Alfredo pasta he'd ever tasted in hopes of replenishing his stamina and having his mood perk up after having such a hellish week. It might not seem like much of an offer in return for his exhaustion, but I was doing the only thing that was within my grasp---that is, until I decided to call up his colleague and best friend.
***
The bumpy ride on the way to the office was certainly worth the stunned look that graced my husband's features when he saw me standing right in front of him at just half past six, car-keys and purse in hand while the other rested on my hip.
"Babe?" he called in confusion, before getting up from behind his desk to make his way to me, pecking my cheek softly and asking, "What's up, why are you here?"
Pointing to the brunette near the coffee machine who sheepishly rubbed the back of his neck with a mild blush, I gave Reiner a grin, "Looks like Bertholdt over here decided to up his bestie game and take over for the night."
His mouth taking a pleasant O-shape, he turned to his taller childhood friend, who seemed to be in the process of awkwardly smiling and taking the papers from Reiner's desk to instead place them on his own next to the laptop where a steaming mug of coffee sat.
"It's fine, I haven't overworked myself like he has, so I can lend a hand," he softly spoke, "You should get home though."
After spluttering on his words for a couple of seconds, Reiner finally managed a, "Thank you so much, man," before he near damn sprinted over to toss his stuff back into the suitcase, an eager, almost child-like smile on his face, hurrying back my side as we both walked out without even glancing back at his colleagues that he'd left in the dust for a second (even going as far as ignoring Annie's quiet 'bye' from behind her laptop, which I'm sure he'd deeply regret somewhere down the line).
My hand wrapped casually around his, and I looked back briefly to tell him, "Oh, and we're not taking the bus home," before I twirled the car keys that he'd yet to notice around my finger, "I think you're gonna have a good day, Reiner."
With the wink I sent his way as we made it to the parking lot, Reiner found himself in a blushing fit, before surrendering with a tired half-smile, "Alright, can't say no to that in this state, can I?"
"Nope," I popped the p as I playfully tugged him to the passenger's seat, "You can't protest to anything I do to you today. Rule one of your semi-off day!"
"How many rules are there," he grumbled under his breath, earning a whack to his broad chest amidst me turning on the engine, causing him to yelp out an apology.
Our drive home was fairly quiet, the atmosphere somewhat relaxed already as he played his favorite album (something I'd normally groan about, but let slide just this once), and the only sounds being heard were the idle chat that filled the car every now and then. Indeed, I technically knew next to nothing about Reiner's line of work, but something about hearing him go into detail about the stuff he'd been doing for the past few days had me smiling and engaging with him from behind the wheel.
True to his nature, even after the hellish week that had him so spent, Reiner still insisted to open the car door for me once we'd made it in front of our house. The poor man was barely able to force his eyes open as he trudged up to the front door, and I couldn't help but chuckle at the sight, picking up my pace so I made it there before he could fall face-first in our front lawn.
"Don't worry your pretty head about anything today, alright?" I ruffled his hair and yet he still didn't do much except meekly protest, not even uttering a single word as I helped him shoulder off his coat and hang it up beside the door, "Just like you've treated me every single time I was exhausted, let me pay you back for that."
At that, an uneasy look crossed his face, and he scratched at his beard, "You don't have to you know---"
"But I want to!" I insisted firmly, having to stand on my tip-toes in order to press a soft kiss to his lips, almost giggling at how his eyes immediately fluttered shut, "You go sit at the table, and I'll be back in a couple of minutes. Try not to fall asleep sitting up," I teased him, earning a light-hearted chuckle from him as he squeezed my hand for a second.
As he took his seat with audible tired sounds, I hurried to re-heat the food I'd slaved over for hours to perfection, knowing that he'd probably been missing the bento boxes I'd been preparing for him the past couple of days. Sighing deeply while standing in front of the spinning microwave plate, I began to hate how determined he could be while working to the extent that he'd neglect his own health.
When he began to dig into his food with a satisfied groan and sweet words of gratitude, I took the liberty of having the shower water start running to heat up properly. Once I was sure that a towel was perfectly fluffed in place by the bathroom countertop, and that his favorite pyjamas were sitting neatly to the side, I poked my head out to call for him.
"Shower's ready, hun," I yelled, "You might wanna come before using up all the hot water."
At that, I could almost hear him sprint out of the kitchen where he was undoubtedly insisting on washing the dishes despite just how damn tired he was and how hard he was trying to stay awake. Giggling at the sight of him hopping eagerly into the bathroom, I began to help him undress, deftly kissing up the column of his throat as I did so, reveling in the low hums he gave and the way he subconsciously nuzzled the top of my head with his chin (although his beard was a bit scratchy when he did that, I'd never tell him to shave when he looked that handsome sporting it).
The moment Reiner's feet pattered into the shower cabin and hit the steaming hot water, his body seemed to unwind like a wire and untense, a happy, "That's more fucking like it," escaping his lips before he could even notice that the water was already loosening his tongue.
"Want me to wash your hair for you?" I asked from my seat on the toilet, content with watching him look far more relaxed under the steady strean of water than he'd looked for the past week.
"No, you've done more than enough, thank you sweetheart," came his reply from behind the foggy glass, as he began to shampoo his blonde hair that was beginning to curl.
Nodding even if he couldn't exactly see me, I got up, picking up his shirt and pants off the floor to put them in the washing machine. By the time I'd made it back to our bedroom, I was pleasantly surprised to find him brushing his soft blonde locks, all decked out in his pyjamas and already looking like he was two steps away from falling asleep, soft hazel eyes drooping with every stroke of the hairbrush. It looked like he'd already switched off the lights and only kept the nightlight on the bedside table.
"My handsome man," I cooed, enjoying the faint blush that dusted his cheeks and the tips of his ears as I wrapped my arms from behind around his midsection, "Why don't we turn in for the night? I know it's pretty early but you look like you're gonna collapse any time now."
Setting down the hair brush, he turned his head a little and gave me a chaste kiss on my temple, "Yeah, but can I be the little spoon tonight?"
I began to grin, yanking him over to the bed so quickly I nearly tripped over my own two feet, excitedly laughing, "I thought you'd never ask!" before tumbling onto the bedsheets, falling in love with Reiner all over again as I heard his lazy but fond laughter ring through my ears.
It didn't take much for me to realize it, but today, it somehow truly hit me: that even if life spelled out more of these tiresome days for us, I'd still want nothing more than to have him in my arms at the end of the day for the rest of our lives; come what may, Reiner's presence alone was healing, and I hoped I could soothe his aches as much as he did mine on the daily.
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zawasscarf · 3 years
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holy shit you guys need to read this and check out my bestie's blog because wtf!!!!!!quality everything!!!!!!
hey it's me again with an erwin request, I just cant get enough of your writings of him😩
my request is what if erwin is coming back home from a failed mission, so his s/o runs him a bath and assures him that he is doing his best <3 and as usual take your time, no rush <3
Much-Needed Reassurance - Erwin Smith x Reader
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Warnings : mentions of nudity (but all SFW!), mentions of blood, death, and scars, reader is gender-neutral!
Genre : fluff because the man needs it tbh
Word count : 1.5K words
Additional notes : You have no idea how much I love getting your requests. I had writer's block for a while, so I'm sorry if this is short, but I hope you like it bestie 🥰
Synopsis : Failures are bound to get to anyone, even the ever-strong-looking commander of the scouts, Erwin Smith---but that's nothing a bath can't fix.
Requests : Are open! Check the rules over here.
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My humming was the only thing that had been keeping me company for the past few days. It was just me and my off-tune voice in the rather cramped office, dusting away at the wooden surfaces that had somehow gotten so dirty so quickly that it irked me. In fact, my annoyance at that was so distracting that I almost missed the sound of sturdy knuckles knocking against the front door.
Furrowing my eyebrows, I was snapped out of my cleaning trance, noting that in no way did anyone aside from Erwin and Captain Levi have access to the location of our house (for obvious political reasons), and seeing as Levi never came over unless he was in dire need of Erwin's help, I deduced that it could only be my husband coming home after his last mission.
Dropping the duster I'd been using, I rushed to the door where my no-doubt-exhausted husband waited. I ushered him inside as fast as I could, trying my best to ignore the pang in my heart at the sight of him looking so haggard that he seemed to have aged twenty years within the past week.
"You look awful," I shook my head, unable to reprimand him but at the same time not willing to stay quiet, even as I took his hand.
He leaned his weight onto me, and I was reminded with an 'Oof!' of just how much heavier he was. The blond was almost dragging his feet across the rickety wooden floor, a faraway look in the azure eyes I'd been waiting to meet once again.
"Thanks," came his bland and croaky reply, causing my frown to deepen, taking notice of just how many layers of blood had been caked over his normally pale skin, matting his hair down to his forehead and getting underneath his normally perfectly-filed nails.
As I led him to the bathroom, I let him rest against the countertop, taking my time to undress him, unable to help the sympathetic look I gave him as every exposed inch showed more and more lacerations. Hell; even the mere buckles and straps of his gear had dented into his skin, the years upon years of both harsh training and hard leadership carving those marks onto his chest and thighs.
Once he was stripped bare, he somehow found it in him to prop himself up against the shower wall, and I took the time to properly look at him and brush underneath the new eyebags that seemed to have appeared all within that short period of time he'd been away, opting to ask, "Hey, how about I run you a bath, love? While you shower and get yourself clean?"
His face showed some hesitation under the steady stream of water that was slowly turning the tiles pink as it washed away the grime and blood, the look in his eyes probably brought about by his sheer exhaustion, but I was quick to reassure him, "I'll sit by your side, and you can talk to me about how things went if you want?"
Erwin seemed to be swayed by the offer, and a small albeit gentle smile touched his lips for a couple of moments, before he cleared his throat and spoke up again, "Yeah, I'd like that. Thank you."
I snorted, before patting his cheek gently, "No need to keep up the polite charade, I know you let a few cuss words loose after having to fake being uninjured for so long."
As I began to turn on the taps to fill the bathtub with nearly-boiling hot water, he laughed, a weak, wheezing sound as his chest was clearly in pain, "I can't dishearten the soldiers under my command, can I?"
It didn't take him long to scrub himself with a sponge (and even if he never verbally said it, I was well aware that all that energy was spent as a sort of attempt to scrape off the memories off his chest), and I busied myself with adding a few drops of fragrance to the tub water in order to lighten the mood and perhaps let him relax a bit---truly relax, that is. Some moments after he'd switched off the showerhead, I tried my best to use all of my core and arm strength to lower him into the steaming tub without inflicting more pain onto him. Aside from a hiss here from wetting a not-entirely-healed scratch or a wince there from a wound that bumped into the ceramic, the process went smoothly.
Once he'd been fully submerged into the water with a deep groan, I let another chuckle loose at the sight of his knees poking out due to his sheer size that prevented him from stretching his body properly in the bathtub.
"At this point, your height is as ridiculous as it is attractive," my teasing tone earned him yet another lop-sided smile, before his eyes drifted off to stare somewhere faraway, already too distant for me to try and catch up.
I took that as my cue to bring forward the stool under the sink, setting it beside where his head had been resting for the past minute or so. Once his hair was within my reach, I settled down and began to gather water between my palms to wet the blond locks again.
While lathering shampoo onto his head---and his appreciative hums at every scratch of his scalp told me he was enjoying this despite being in such a contemplative state---I spoke up, making sure to soften my voice, "Things didn't go well, huh?"
Erwin sighed, eyes closed, but somehow he still looked troubled enough to worry me (after all these years, I'd learned to try as much as I could to turn a blind eye to the danger that lied within his profession; it's what he'd asked of me multiple times), and after a pause, he gave his sombre reply, "Terrible. We couldn't do a damn thing. We still have little to no areas cleared of titans, so nowhere is safe," as I washed the soapy suds away, I could detect a faint shudder climbing up his back, and I knew it had nothing to do with the temperature of the room, "Yet again, I've sent dozens of soldiers straight to their deaths and somehow came out relatively unscathed," his laugh sounded so dark that it physically pained me to hear it coming from him.
"I'm grateful you are," I quietly stated, brushing back his fringe and tucking it behind his ear, "Even if the mission failed, damned and all, I'm just glad you're back in one piece."
His head turned to me, a terribly self-deprecating look in his eyes as his arms tightly gripped the bathtub, "And what good is that, when our numbers keep getting reduced to half?"
I shrugged, before thinking out loud, "I guess so are your chances of failure?" catching his tensed fists and uncurling them with deft fingers, I elaborated, "I mean, with every single time you set out on another recon mission, you eliminate more and more routes. That means you're still getting closer to your goals, just not directly."
A pensive look came across his handsome face, and his finger came out to touch his chin.
Seeing how I seemed to be getting through him, I decided to continue speaking what was on my mind, "I can't tell you to stop worrying, Erwin. Or to stop feeling like crap after your carefully laid-out plans end up failing," I softened my gaze, before laying a delicate kiss onto his forehead, as if to transmit my sympathy and earnestness in the form of physical affection, "I can't say I know how frustrated you feel, because I could never carry a burden as heavy, but what I do know is that you're brilliant and that you'll find a way to wield your failures as weapons in the future."
Tired as he was, my husband was still looking up at me with adoring eyes as he always had. Even when his body was spent and pushed almost to its limits; even when the water had turned lukewarm and a little murky; even when his mental fortitude looked like it was about topple from its height, he somehow still found it in him to express all his gratitude without uttering a single word, undeniable fondness tinting every shade of blue in his eyes.
"You're absolutely right," his voice was barely above a mumble, contentment relaxing his beautiful features, a sense of ease finally settling (even if roughly) onto his being, causing what he said next to hold a heavier amount of genuineness to it, "Thank you, my love. I'll bear your words in mind."
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zawasscarf · 3 years
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holy shit you guys need to read this and check out my bestie's blog because wtf!!!!!!quality everything!!!!!!
hey it's me again with an erwin request, I just cant get enough of your writings of him😩
my request is what if erwin is coming back home from a failed mission, so his s/o runs him a bath and assures him that he is doing his best <3 and as usual take your time, no rush <3
Much-Needed Reassurance - Erwin Smith x Reader
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Warnings : mentions of nudity (but all SFW!), mentions of blood, death, and scars, reader is gender-neutral!
Genre : fluff because the man needs it tbh
Word count : 1.5K words
Additional notes : You have no idea how much I love getting your requests. I had writer's block for a while, so I'm sorry if this is short, but I hope you like it bestie 🥰
Synopsis : Failures are bound to get to anyone, even the ever-strong-looking commander of the scouts, Erwin Smith---but that's nothing a bath can't fix.
Requests : Are open! Check the rules over here.
Masterlist
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My humming was the only thing that had been keeping me company for the past few days. It was just me and my off-tune voice in the rather cramped office, dusting away at the wooden surfaces that had somehow gotten so dirty so quickly that it irked me. In fact, my annoyance at that was so distracting that I almost missed the sound of sturdy knuckles knocking against the front door.
Furrowing my eyebrows, I was snapped out of my cleaning trance, noting that in no way did anyone aside from Erwin and Captain Levi have access to the location of our house (for obvious political reasons), and seeing as Levi never came over unless he was in dire need of Erwin's help, I deduced that it could only be my husband coming home after his last mission.
Dropping the duster I'd been using, I rushed to the door where my no-doubt-exhausted husband waited. I ushered him inside as fast as I could, trying my best to ignore the pang in my heart at the sight of him looking so haggard that he seemed to have aged twenty years within the past week.
"You look awful," I shook my head, unable to reprimand him but at the same time not willing to stay quiet, even as I took his hand.
He leaned his weight onto me, and I was reminded with an 'Oof!' of just how much heavier he was. The blond was almost dragging his feet across the rickety wooden floor, a faraway look in the azure eyes I'd been waiting to meet once again.
"Thanks," came his bland and croaky reply, causing my frown to deepen, taking notice of just how many layers of blood had been caked over his normally pale skin, matting his hair down to his forehead and getting underneath his normally perfectly-filed nails.
As I led him to the bathroom, I let him rest against the countertop, taking my time to undress him, unable to help the sympathetic look I gave him as every exposed inch showed more and more lacerations. Hell; even the mere buckles and straps of his gear had dented into his skin, the years upon years of both harsh training and hard leadership carving those marks onto his chest and thighs.
Once he was stripped bare, he somehow found it in him to prop himself up against the shower wall, and I took the time to properly look at him and brush underneath the new eyebags that seemed to have appeared all within that short period of time he'd been away, opting to ask, "Hey, how about I run you a bath, love? While you shower and get yourself clean?"
His face showed some hesitation under the steady stream of water that was slowly turning the tiles pink as it washed away the grime and blood, the look in his eyes probably brought about by his sheer exhaustion, but I was quick to reassure him, "I'll sit by your side, and you can talk to me about how things went if you want?"
Erwin seemed to be swayed by the offer, and a small albeit gentle smile touched his lips for a couple of moments, before he cleared his throat and spoke up again, "Yeah, I'd like that. Thank you."
I snorted, before patting his cheek gently, "No need to keep up the polite charade, I know you let a few cuss words loose after having to fake being uninjured for so long."
As I began to turn on the taps to fill the bathtub with nearly-boiling hot water, he laughed, a weak, wheezing sound as his chest was clearly in pain, "I can't dishearten the soldiers under my command, can I?"
It didn't take him long to scrub himself with a sponge (and even if he never verbally said it, I was well aware that all that energy was spent as a sort of attempt to scrape off the memories off his chest), and I busied myself with adding a few drops of fragrance to the tub water in order to lighten the mood and perhaps let him relax a bit---truly relax, that is. Some moments after he'd switched off the showerhead, I tried my best to use all of my core and arm strength to lower him into the steaming tub without inflicting more pain onto him. Aside from a hiss here from wetting a not-entirely-healed scratch or a wince there from a wound that bumped into the ceramic, the process went smoothly.
Once he'd been fully submerged into the water with a deep groan, I let another chuckle loose at the sight of his knees poking out due to his sheer size that prevented him from stretching his body properly in the bathtub.
"At this point, your height is as ridiculous as it is attractive," my teasing tone earned him yet another lop-sided smile, before his eyes drifted off to stare somewhere faraway, already too distant for me to try and catch up.
I took that as my cue to bring forward the stool under the sink, setting it beside where his head had been resting for the past minute or so. Once his hair was within my reach, I settled down and began to gather water between my palms to wet the blond locks again.
While lathering shampoo onto his head---and his appreciative hums at every scratch of his scalp told me he was enjoying this despite being in such a contemplative state---I spoke up, making sure to soften my voice, "Things didn't go well, huh?"
Erwin sighed, eyes closed, but somehow he still looked troubled enough to worry me (after all these years, I'd learned to try as much as I could to turn a blind eye to the danger that lied within his profession; it's what he'd asked of me multiple times), and after a pause, he gave his sombre reply, "Terrible. We couldn't do a damn thing. We still have little to no areas cleared of titans, so nowhere is safe," as I washed the soapy suds away, I could detect a faint shudder climbing up his back, and I knew it had nothing to do with the temperature of the room, "Yet again, I've sent dozens of soldiers straight to their deaths and somehow came out relatively unscathed," his laugh sounded so dark that it physically pained me to hear it coming from him.
"I'm grateful you are," I quietly stated, brushing back his fringe and tucking it behind his ear, "Even if the mission failed, damned and all, I'm just glad you're back in one piece."
His head turned to me, a terribly self-deprecating look in his eyes as his arms tightly gripped the bathtub, "And what good is that, when our numbers keep getting reduced to half?"
I shrugged, before thinking out loud, "I guess so are your chances of failure?" catching his tensed fists and uncurling them with deft fingers, I elaborated, "I mean, with every single time you set out on another recon mission, you eliminate more and more routes. That means you're still getting closer to your goals, just not directly."
A pensive look came across his handsome face, and his finger came out to touch his chin.
Seeing how I seemed to be getting through him, I decided to continue speaking what was on my mind, "I can't tell you to stop worrying, Erwin. Or to stop feeling like crap after your carefully laid-out plans end up failing," I softened my gaze, before laying a delicate kiss onto his forehead, as if to transmit my sympathy and earnestness in the form of physical affection, "I can't say I know how frustrated you feel, because I could never carry a burden as heavy, but what I do know is that you're brilliant and that you'll find a way to wield your failures as weapons in the future."
Tired as he was, my husband was still looking up at me with adoring eyes as he always had. Even when his body was spent and pushed almost to its limits; even when the water had turned lukewarm and a little murky; even when his mental fortitude looked like it was about topple from its height, he somehow still found it in him to express all his gratitude without uttering a single word, undeniable fondness tinting every shade of blue in his eyes.
"You're absolutely right," his voice was barely above a mumble, contentment relaxing his beautiful features, a sense of ease finally settling (even if roughly) onto his being, causing what he said next to hold a heavier amount of genuineness to it, "Thank you, my love. I'll bear your words in mind."
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