"Chris...I didn't take you to be that kind of guy," Yuki comments
"Uga."
"You've been pinning for each other since first year, right?"
"Master." Sawamura gasps, "Are you feeling nervous?! Do you want me to help you?!" He asks, excitement lacing his voice
"N-no." Chris denies it, already imagining the mess that would happen if the team did help him in asking you out
"I just haven't found the right time to confess," He admits, you two have been friends since first year, and through your short time together as freshmen in high school he found himself falling for you
He wants to confess in a grand and romantic manner, in other words when he has finally won a game as a catcher or in nationals, but then his injury happened and he was removed from the first string and now...he admits that he's just scared, he wasn't someone who's relatively well known in the team and even though you have the tendency to flirt with him, he still isn't sure if what you're feeling for him is mutual or it's just you being friendly
The team went in an uproar at what he said
"You've known each other for three years!"
"You're good-looking! Maybe you should brighten up a little but you're still a handsome man!"
"Chris...I never expected you to be that dense."
'That doesn't feel right sounding from Yuki...' Chris thinks
"Master, whoever doesn't like you is someone with no taste!"
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You watch the second string game, it was a match against Zaizen and you were sure whoever got a win would get a chance in the first string
"Chris...come on let's do this!" You grip his jersey that you were wearing, it was given to you by Chris in your first year and thankfully it still fits you
You watch as he enters the field, cheering so loudly that everyone around you started giving you looks, but you didn't care, you were just happy that Chris was back in his element
You even took out your phone, ready to take a video once he starts catching and batting
You bite your lip both in anticipation and worry, you admit that you were excited that he's finally back on the field but scared that he might end up pushing himself too hard again
But your worries disappear once the game continues, it was just like before, his catching was still clean and flawless, and even his batting seems to just be as good
"That's how you do it!" You giggle when his voice cracks when he was motivating the other players on the field
But soon you notice something in the game, it seemed like the opposing team knew exactly of Chris' injury that they kept on putting pressure on his still injured arm
You didn't waste any time running towards the dugout when he was pulled out of the field by the coach, worry filling up your insides at the thought of him once again hurt
"Hey!" You breathe out as he looks up to you in surprise
"I'll do that!" You snatch the tape and ice away from him, helping him ice his shoulder yourself
"You did well out there," You mumble, looking up to him as you work on his shoulder
"I couldn't last the whole game though." He hums as you glare at him
"Just because you didn't end the game doesn't mean you were shit!"
"I know I know," He calms you down as you huff
"...Speaking of, you still have that?" He asks quietly as he motioned for the jersey you were wearing
"Of course I do! You gave this to me, like hell I'll throw it away!"
Chris felt himself blush at your bluntness, "Sorry that you can't wear it in an official ma-"
"Ah Seriously stop apologizing!" You sigh, "I don't care if it isn't an official match, hell I'll even wear this with you just playing catch in a park if you asked me to!" You admit honestly, making sure to look at him
Chris feels his throat run dry, he hates to admit it, but it seems like his negativity made him blind to what was in front of him
"You know, I never wanted to come out like this," He motions that you were currently working on his arm while he was topless, "But I think I dragged it long enough," He sighs as you stop from what you were doing and stare at him
"I love you, (First name)." He smiles at you, "I'm sorry I only told you now."
"Jeez." You sniff, "You really took your time didn't you?" You ask him and kick him softly
"You better be thankful I love you too or else I wouldn't even accept this confession," You continue to sniff as Chris wipes the stray tears that fell
"I am, thank you for always being at my side." He says honestly, looking into your eyes before he kisses your forehead
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I will never get tired of including that scene with Chris' voice breaking 😤
Takigawa Chris Yuu X Reader
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