𝖎𝖘𝖊𝖐𝖆𝖎'𝖉 | Kny x Reader

𝐎𝐧𝐞-𝐡𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐮𝐬 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫

This chapter is not included in the story whatsoever, this is merely a oneshot.

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A giggle went past your lips as you looked at your best friend, Sanemi. Your eyes shone as the wind flew past the two of you, your hair framing your face beautifully. He saw you like this so many times but it always felt like his first. The sun warms his surroundings, a yellow light brightens his day but you,

You

You managed to outshine it without even trying. Crimson. The color of his heart. The color of his cheeks. The color of love.

He hates that color.

He doesn't know how many years he spent trying to avoid this feeling, this fluttering sensation he feels in his stomach as he even gets a glimpse of your hair, he hates how he could already recognize you with your touch alone, he hates how you affections always takes a toll on him. He hates how much he loves you.

A little too much is an understatement, he is absolutely smitten for you. He would do anything for you, and it scares him, how easily you could just make him feel these things and then one day, you would just be gone. Just like everyone else is.

He was surprised you were still kind with him, after so many years of you trying to break into his walls, and getting thrown out over and over again, he finally lets you in, he didn't know why you were so persistent with it, so eager to befriend him but he doesn't regret it.

He doesn't even think about the word 'regret' when it comes to you.

It was too hard to hate you, it guilts him whenever he tries to resent you, he remembered that one time he lashed out on you for trying to befriend him, it was when both of you were still young, when you were still fighting over leftovers, but it still hurts him whenever he recalled you faltering, he heard the strain of your voice despite it being so subtle, the way you avoided his gaze, afraid you'll end up crying.

Sanemi knew how sensitive you were despite the unbothered facade you let on, he grew to know that the longer you two stuck together. That's why it pains him, he hates it whenever you are upset, contrary to popular belief but he's frighteningly worried about you, he cares so much that it's almost unnecessary. But he can't help it, it's his brotherly instinct, he grew up with brothers and the look you had on your face reminded him too much of someone familiar.

Another laugh escapes from your throat due to something that he said, he didn't understand why you like him, why your his friend, why you're even talking to him, he could only deem himself as lucky. Lucky to ever have you in his life, but in some days (if not, everyday), he would often fret that there will be an exchange after this, how he'll need to repay for this good thing to happen in his wretched life, it was just– too good to be true.

You were to good to be true.

"Nemi."

Ah, that nickname, he heard it so many time and he couldn't help but shudder in delight whenever he hears it, cause he knows it's you.

"Nemi, wanna go to that new restaurant with me? I heard they make great onigiris!" You grinned as you looked at him, before biting your fingers habitually, you weren't necessarily nervous at the moment, well, that's what you want to think, but you thought it was no use being nervous, you knew that he'll accept it either way.

You saw him nod, "Why do I need to come with you? Can't go anywhere on your own now or something?" He teased with a raised brow, you noticed how the corners of his mouth twitched upwards, he was holding back a smile.

"Let's go now!" You said and grabbed his hand, making your way to the said restaurant, the trip there was quiet, just two people admiring things, you were too busy looking at the setting sun to notice the piercing gaze Sanemi had, he was studying your face, you features, albeit he memorized it a long time ago.

The way you looked dumbfounded whenever you raised your head to stared at the pink and blue hues of the sky, the way you let out incoherent sentences to yourself as you admire nature. The way you still held his hand unconsciously, like it's a muscle memory to hold it. The way you simply exist just amuses him, brings him joy, makes him forget all of the other things.

He wants you so bad.

When you arrived, it didn't take long for you two order your food, eating it before leaving, you expected to be there much longer but it was alright, the food was great though.

The walk was silent before Sanemi spoke up,
"(Y/N).." you heard, you stopped walking to fully face him and you tilt your head, asking him– "What is it, Nemi?", He paused, shuffling in his spot as he looked at the ground.

This was harder than he expected.

You opened your mouth to talk but suddenly, he grasped both of your hands softly, you would normally wouldn't be bothered by this but something felt.. different. A blush crept up to your face with your mouth agape. You heard him mumble something with a deep blush and you rose a brow.

"What did you sa-?"

"I love you damnit!.."

You looked at him, a hesitant glint in your eyes. You scanned his red face, looking for any dishonesty, for any signs of a held back laugh before you realized,

He was serious.

You blushed heavily as you spluttered, unable to form any sentences, "If you don't like me back I understa-" You hugged him, tight rather. You shook as you held him, clutching at his haori as you but your lip. "I- I love.. you.. uhm.. too."

You said, voice slightly muffled since you leaned your face into his chest, you felt his heart beat faster, stuttering, you felt it beat for you and you couldn't help but smile. Sanemi held your head, making you look at him, he was sweating, you chuckled.

"Can i.. can I kiss you?.." you heard him ask and you blushed again, hesitating for a moment before nodding. Without another second wasted, he pulled you by the waist, bringing you flush against him before kissing you.

It was a simple kiss yet it felt nourishing, it felt like your souls were washed away, everything was silent around you, you were in your own world. He pulled away and you let out a strained smile, you've gotten shy.

"I.. i.. uhm.. oh god.. i don't know what to say.. i.. fuck.." you cursed in English as you tried to talk, you heard Sanemi laugh and you could help but laugh also. "Let's just go back, yeah?" He said as he took your hand in his. You nodded with a heartwarming smile,

"Yeah."

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