SATURDAY , DECEMBER 5TH
「 22:25 — THE CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL 」
it was long day.
taking care of the kids was
it's normal struggle, but going out with the
group felt like ultimate challenge.
nobody was able to decide on what
to wear and in that moment you were
wondering if you would make it for
the mini events.
eventually, growing tired of the
endless bickering, you all wore kimonos
of different patterns, but color coordinated
by the girls wearing a light blue and the
boys wearing a dark blue.
you all looked around, playing
games, trying out foods and watching
performers.
your feet eventually began to
hurt with all the walking around, but
ignored the pain.
you sighed, the group eventually
splitting up into smaller ones, leaving you
with suna, kimiko and osamu.
suna rintarou
"hey."
you hummed, looking over at suna who
walked beside you.
"yeah?"
suna rintarou
"i didn't tell you this earlier, but um..."
his eyes only darted away for
a second as you saw a tinge of pink
formed on his cheeks.
you could only wonder
what he was so nervous to
say.
you remained quiet, giving him to
chance to form his words.
suna rintarou
"the kimono really suits
you... makes you look cute."
suna was aware he had no
choice but to confess his feelings
tonight.
when making the deal with kimiko
he thought he would have enough time
to gather all things he wanted to say to you,
but now that his time had come to an
end he wasn't sure if he could follow
through.
he was going to at least start
with flattery in hopes of making
things easier.
you laughed, wiping away
a stray tear.
suna frowned a bit and nudged you.
suna rintarou
"what's so funny?"
"when you act so shy
it's funny."
"it makes you seem cuter
than how you act."
suna rintarou
"wha—"
miya osamu
"hey, hurry up!"
miya osamu
"don't get lost in the crowd and—"
kimiko slapped a hand over
her boyfriend's mouth and sent both you
and suna a smile that was obviously
hiding irritation.
she pulled on his gray roots, bringing
his head down while yelling words you
weren't able to make out.
suna knew that it was just kimiko
wanting suna to have his moment as
she quickly sent him a thumbs up before
going back to scold osamu.
saito kimiko
"me and him are gonna try
out the sweets from this booth
we saw!"
saito kimiko
"you can walk on our own! we'll
call you if happens, kay?"
"huh?"
"no, wait—"
suna lightly nudged you then waved
at the couple.
suna rintarou
"yeah! stay safe."
she nodded, dragging him away.
you frowned once they were out
of sight.
suna rintarou
"hey, wanna play this game?"
he asked, pointing towards a booth.
the game was just miniature
basketball and whoever earned the most
points would win a prize.
"sure."
you smiled, walking over to the booth.
it was obvious that suna would
have more of an advantage, but it
didn't hurt to try.
when playing you didn't exactly
do that bad.
even suna himself was impressed.
the game came out to him
winning, but only by a point.
"aw, and i was so close
to beating you."
"c'mon, hurry up and pick
your prize."
"i want to sit down."
suna hummed a chose his prize.
suna rintarou
"alright, i'll be quick so
we can find a spot."
you were adjusting the strap of the
thong from your geta when you felt a soft,
plush object on top of your head.
"huh?"
you grabbed it and your eyes
lightened at seeing such a cute
teddy bear.
suna rintarou
"i saw you staring at it before
we started."
suna rintarou
"it's yours."
suna rintarou
"and don't try to convince me
to take it back."
you laughed, holding the bear
close to your chest.
"...thanks."
suna rintarou
"anytime."
the two of you began walking
again in silence, but then you felt a few
droplets hit your hand.
you looked up simultaneously.
"shit, it's raining."
suna rintarou
"let's get under some shelter
just to wait for it to die down, yeah?"
you agreed, following him as you
both ran under the pouring rain only to
find yourself standing by some trees that
seemed to be enough covering for
now.
you were left alone again.
in complete silence.
you pursed your lips and winced
in pain as the your feet were starting
to give out.
suna rintarou
"hm? what's wrong?"
you shook your head, not wanting
him to worry about it.
"my feet are just starting to
hurt... it's not a big deal."
suna rintarou
"i mean, you can stand, right?"
suna rintarou
"we can still go out in the
rain and find somewhere to sit."
you sighed.
"no, it's fine."
"we'll just get sick."
"let's just wait he—ow!"
your foot slipped as you attempted
to hide under the leaves of the tree, but
suna caught you.
suna rintarou
"whoa, hey now, be careful."
he held you up using one hand
while the other kept himself balanced
by resting on the tree.
you stood up straight, not even
worried about the close proximity
settled between you.
it felt nice.
once suna realized that he was
likely invading your space, he backed
up, beginning to apologize, but was
caught off guard by your hand clinging
to the robe.
"let's just... stay like this."
"...please."
you looked down, embarrassed
to even ask him.
the only sound that could be heard was
the pattering rain.
suna stood closer to you, his hands shaking.
his heart was hammering out
of his chest as he held you close
to him.
he didn't know what to do.
all suna could do was let his thoughts
rush through his mind as he continuously
questioned whether he should just tell
you how he felt now.
suna rintarou
"y/n..."
his voice was shaky as his
hands moved down to your waist.
"yeah?"
he said nothing, just staring at you as he
slowly leaned forward.
your eyes widened wondering if
this was it.
were you about to kiss?
you leaned in as well, but your
heart dropped from suna suddenly planting
his head down on your shoulder.
suna rintarou
"...i can't do it."
you were quiet.
you were confused.
"what?"
suna sighed, lifting his head back up.
suna rintarou
"i..."
his mouth opened, but words
failed to escape as his eyes darted, observing
every feature of your face.
suna rintarou
"i just... i can't do it..."
suna rintarou
"i'm sorry."
you backed up, feeling the
need to cry.
what did he mean he couldn't do it?
he's sorry?
you felt your heart shatter.
your lips trembled, not knowing
what to say.
"...i'm, uh, going to call kimiko..."
suna rintarou
"huh? no, y/n, just stay he—"
"no!"
you sniffled, pushing him back.
you couldn't exactly be mad
at him for his own feelings, but
still... it hurt.
you ran out in the rain, ignoring his
final call to you.
once far out enough and away
from him, while frantically texting
kimiko, you broke completely.
you gasped for air, wiping the
rain along with your tears as you didn't
know with your feelings.
how you were able to see suna again?
you put in effort just in hopes of
him feeling the same only to see that
it was all futile.
suna rintarou
"y/n!"
you rolled your eyes.
"why are you following me?"
you sniffled, wiping under
your eyes.
suna rintarou
"look—"
"it's fine, suna."
his heart tore at you going back
to suna rather than the one you were just
getting comfortable with.
rin.
"just, please."
"give me some spa—"
he walked up to you, his
hands reaching up to cup your
cheeks.
he used his thumb to
wipe under your eyes.
suna rintarou
"i'm sorry for making you cry."
suna rintarou
"it's just—"
he took a deep breath, standing up straight.
suna rintarou
"i... i like you..."
suna rintarou
"so much."
suna rintarou
"so fucking much... it would
pain me to find out you don't feel
the same... a-and in that moment i
was scared of the possibility."
suna rintarou
"so, y/n, understand that i—"
"kiss me."
suna swallowed the lump in
his throat.
maybe he was hallucinating? or was it the rain?
"kiss me."
you repeated, reassuring his
thoughts that he had heard you
clearly.
suna stared at you, his eyes darting
down to your lips every few seconds before
he decided to lean in.
suna rintarou
"okay."
it was as if the whole world
went silent as his lips met yours,
sealed together.
he continued the kiss, moving one
hand behind your head as the other reached
behind to pull you closer to him.
you felt out of breath, but it didn't
stop you to tug his kimono with an
extravagant smile.
you were happy.