Potential To Be Strong

Chapter 5: Scolding

As soon as we got back into our hotel room, I unleashed everything.

"Yuzuru Hanyu!" I almost yell at him, but refrain from doing so since it's later on in the night and there are skaters on either side of us, they don't need to hear us quarreling. "How could you make such announcements like that in front of the crowd? Yes, we are dating, but that doesn't mean you need to tell the whole world about it. We have our privacy to think about. And what about that dedication? I'm flattered, but why make such a grandiose announcement about it? If you don't bring home gold, every single one of your fan girls will blame me."

Yuzuru smiles at me. "I thought you would have liked my dedication to you. I love you so much it only makes sense," Yuzuru explains almost childishly. I roll my eyes at him.

"You are just too much sometimes. I am going to end the conversation here because I'm tired and I don't have the energy to deal with you."

I grab my night clothes and prepare for bed. Yuzuru does the same. I go to the bathroom so I can take off the make-up Miki had put on me, which I didn't know why she did for the time, but I'm guessing it was before the stunt Yuzuru pulled. Luckily I have make-up wipes with me. I usually wear a minimal amount of make-up, but today I had to wear more and I did not have a lot with me. That's where Miki came in.

I leave the bathroom in my night clothes to see Yuzuru already in bed. He's staring at his phone. My phone was already on the nightstand on my side of the bed and plugged it into its charger. I get under the covers next to Yuzuru.

"You won't be able to sleep if you keep staring at your phone like that," I tell Yuzuru as I turn to face him.

"Javi is sending me videos of my announcements," Yuzuru explains. Then he places his phone on his night stand. He turn to face me. "You have a funny look on your face the whole time."

"I was shocked to say the least. How was I supposed to know that you were going to do all of that? And don't forget about that kiss you gave me. Everyone must have thought you kissed my lips. I bet everyone is going crazy online."

"They are. I was reading the comments. Everyone thinks we look so cute together."

"I bet that's not the only thing they're saying."

"I admit, some people are being nasty, but they are being shut down by all of the nice people."

I sigh as I look up at the ceiling. I can feel Yuzuru gazing at me like a sad puppy. I glance over at him and he has that pout on him that I've seen from all over his fan base. It's quite the adorable expression, but I'm too used to it. I turn over to face the other side, giving Yuzuru the indication that we can cuddle, seeing as I know that's what he wants. I feel Yuzuru scoot over and pull my body into his. He wraps his arms around my waist.

"Are you mad at me?" Yuzuru whispers softly.

"I'm more shocked than mad," I admit in a low tone. "I'm going to be in the spotlight even more that I used to be. A lot of people are going to hold me accountable in this next season."

"I won't let them treat you badly. If I do not perform to the best of my abilities, that is my fault and not your's. They should be mad at me and not you."

"Your fans are not going to see it that way. They'll always support you no matter the outcome, but I am an easy scapegoat. Let's just hope they don't find my social media. It's a good thing I am private on everything."

"I didn't think I'd be putting you in a compromising situation. I just wanted to do something nice for you."

I sigh. I roll over to face Yuzuru. He has a deep grin on his face. I reach over and smooth out the wrinkles in his forehead. Yuzuru's face softens up.

"If you keep up that face, you'll wrinkle when you're old," I murmur.

"You mean the world to me and I want everyone to know that. As long as you're by my side, I can do anything and achieve anything. You're my good luck charm," Yuzuru admits softly. "I don't want you to get hurt or anything. I want to make you as happy as possible."

"You don't need a grand gesture to prove that. Have I ever left your side this whole time? No, and nothing will stop me now. We're a team, Yuzu. I love you, okay?"

"I love you too."

Yuzuru pecks me on the lips. We smile at each other. We've never been the couple to fight. Just little arguments here and there. We know how to get through anything as long as we have each other. That's what being in a relationship has done for us. Even when Yuzuru frustrates the crap out of me, he can still make me smile afterwards. And I can set Yuzuru straight when he's being too hard on himself. He's only human and I know he forgets that sometimes.

"You owe me a date after all of this," I say to Yuzuru in a teasing tone. "You're paying for all of it too. And it's going to be expensive."

"Do you think I have the money for that?" Yuzuru asks skeptically.

"You win competitions, don't you? Don't worry, I won't hurt your savings too much."