Summary: You reciprocate Chishiya's way of affection.
Pairing: Chishiya x Reader
Warning: fluff <3, reader being so in love, complete utter cuteness and affection, a bit funny, goofy reader being dumb in a cute way, not proofread! , chishiya says 'thank you' ?!??!11?1, lil ooc!chishiya
A/N: giggling like a real child rn <3 <3
Requested: (Really Long so I'm not gonna put it in)
Feedback is highly appreciated!!!
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Trial #1 - Morning Coffee
You knew Chishiya wasn't a very showy person. Especially when it came to his feelings. So whenever he showed you some kind of affection, no matter how subtle it was, you always took note of it.
All the small details mattered.
Everyday, Chishiya would wake up early and make you your favorite drink every morning he got a chance to. Which was less than often, due to his job. But he always did when he had the extra time. You would wake up just before he'd finish it and leave for work so you can take your drink while it was still hot.
The problem was that your boyfriend would almost always get up early in order to start and leave early.
And you on the other hand, took your time with your beauty sleep.
So you decided to come up with a plan that would be so effective and greatly efficient. Something so clever that even you were so stunned that you came up with this idea in the first place.
You decided to stay up all night.
Now, it seemed quite hard at first, especially having to sleep next to somebody and try to not wake them up, but you were more than determined to try something like this. You honestly weren't even allowed to work past midnight when Chishiya was home because it would, and you quote, 'dIsRUpT yOUr heAltH'.
Which you also called him a hypocrite for.
It was starting to seem quite difficult to do, but once you pulled through the first phase where Chishiya would start to fall asleep, you felt accomplished. Now you were gonna have to not move for the next 6 to 8 hours.
For the first few minutes and into hours, it was going quite fine.
You shifted from time to time in order to not feel numb, but you were still not really tired. Instead, you decided to use your imagination and have debates on yourself whether reality was or wasn't real at all.
It was a fun debate.
You got immersed in your thoughts that you managed to get through a few hours.
But then you started to feel the tiredness grip you tight and slowly pull you closer so you could succumb to the pleasure of sleep. Then for the next few 10 minutes, you were fighting this need for sleep - In which you called it weak.
You could feel yourself blinking slowly as slumber started to take you hostage. And after more battles, you had actually closed your eyes and took a rest.
However, out of all the days, your body's inner alarm clock woke you up an hour before Chishiya would wake up. As you looked at the alarm clock beside your bed, you internally cursed and immediately shifted out of the bed, trying to get out as quiet and softly as possible.
You didn't want to wake him up yet - that was the point in all of this.
After about 5 minutes of quiet shifting, you managed to get outside your door. Which took you an embarassingly long time due to how tired you still were.
You started making his usual coffee. It wasn't anything too difficult or anything, but you could definitely still do it.
If you weren't too sleepy right now.
Every dozen seconds, you could feel yourself slip away and you didn't even pay attention to how much coffee you were already adding in. Or anything, for that matter.
Ultimately, it became a failure.
However, you didn't exactly know that.
Just about when you finished, you were waken up by the sound of your bedroom door opening. In a reflex, you started to slouch-lean onto the counter and smile awkwardly.
"Morning, Chishi." You waved lazily.
"Why are you awake?" Chishiya said, more in a statement than a question. He could tell from the two coffee cups on the table that you made coffee. He just wanted to know why you bothered to do this.
"I made coffee!" You slurred, pushing one cup towards him and patting the seat next to you. "Ffffor you."
He made his way towards you, taking a peek at his own coffee, which looked quite different from his usual. He looked back at you. "It's.. quite different."
"Cause I made it." You smiled.
Chishiya eyed it for a while before taking it and bringing it up to his lips and taking a sip. He place it back down and clicked his tongue.
"Yeah, it tastes bad." He stated nonchalantly. Sometimes his brutally honest nature kind of made you feel bad.
"That's not true," You took the cup and sipped it before putting it back. "Yep, that's not good."
You placed your head in your arms and sighed. "Sorry, I just wanted to make you something."
Chishiya smiled softly, not that you could see it since you were busy sulking.
"Well, you certainly did try." He shrugged, "And I guess that's enough. Now I'll make the coffee this time."
You watched him as he re-did everything. You were a bit saddened that you weren't able to give him something of a gift. But you were happy that your effort was acknowledged at the very least.
He placed your cup down in front of you while holding his own. In light embarrassment, you peeped out a small and tired 'thank you' to which Chishiya gave a small endearing nod at you.
That morning, not many words were exchanged after. But you knew he was somewhat grateful of your reciprocation.
But you vowed to try harder next time.
Trial #2 - Lunch Box
Your eyes flickered open. Darting them to the side, you looked at your alarm clock.
It was an hour early. What a miracle.
All senses of tiredness left your person and you decided to try and do something for Chishiya again. The coffee you made yesterday was a total bust though..
You wriggled out of bed once again and made your way to the kitchen, deciding to something even extra for your lover.
You decided to cook for him. You don't have the world's worst skills and you can read so that was a plus.
Besides, when Chishiya came home yesterday, he had informed you of the long shift he was going to have today. You weren't just gonna let him starve in the hospital; he'll just shrug it off when someone asks why he hadn't eaten yet. It could be just your overthinking but it could happen.
You opened the fridge to find some other ingredients but came across your favorite drink, which Chishiya had gotten for you when he came home. He already kept tabs on the things you liked and disliked. You found it sweet.
Maybe you woke up earlier today because of your subconscious beating you the fuck up and do something in return.
You continued on to create his lunchbox. True to yourself, you were going to miss him when he goes - You always do.
You took the time with your work and smiled happily as it was finished. Now you were just washing the dishes as the rays of light from the sun hit the window and shined through the small open drapes from your living room. You enjoyed these moments. When everything is peaceful and silent - A great thing for you.
As you cleaned up, you heard some shuffling behind you, causing you to turn around, seeing Chishiya standing there, with his jacket on from last night.
"Awake early again?" Chishiya asked sleepily, still quite tired - he didn't look like he got much shuteye last night.
"Yup!" You turned around. "I made you breakfast and a lunchbox!" A giddy and excited smile was present on your face.
"Is that so?" He asks with a unostentatious smile, looking over to the cute box you prepared. You hadn't placed the lid on yet. "Well, it looks better than yesterday's" He teased blankly which earned him a small, embarrassed playful nudge to his shoulder.
"I'm sure its better!" You said and went back to the kitchen to prepare the food, leaving Chishiya sitting down to watch you.
He sat on the stool, watching you prepare other things. Your movements were a little slow and it was obvious that you haven't been getting much sleep lately. But you looked quite content with what you were doing.
"Hey..." Chishiya said breaking you out of your train of thought.
"Hmm?" You hummed, turning around to face him.
"Thank you." He muttered out sincerely, but it was even barely a whisper.
You fully turned around with a shit-eating grin. "Oh? What's this? THE Chishiya Shuntaro saying 'thank you'?"
Chishiya only rolled his eyes and ignored your comment. Honestly, you would always indulge in every domestic moment you got with him, since it was so rare to even witness him like this So, if it was going to come up again, then it must've really meant a lot to him.
Turning around, you finished up the dishes, "No problem."
You finally answered, absolutely joyful. Not only did you succeed this time, you got a thank you from him, but what you never knew was the multiple silent thanks and appreciative looks he gave you whenever you weren't looking. Maybe it just wasn't the time for you to see them yet.
Trial #3 - Post It Notes
Chishiya had finally gotten a small lunch break from his excruciatingly stressful work today. Dealing with complaints, cranky patients and even crankier visitors certainly wasn't easy as many people said it could be. He also had meetings and meetings where he just couldn't get any free moments in between because of some stupid ass excuse.
But he finally got a moment to appreciate the sheer silence of a room and the lunch you had prepared earlier.
He searched for the bag he brought on his desk and pulled out the box.
..Weird. He opened the cellophane around it and found a small post it note that seemed to hang loosely on the lid. The handwriting was quite messy which probably happened due to how tired you looked when you were done. He wasn't complaining though.
He reached the paper and picked it up.
' take a break, doc! ' accompanied by a drawing of a winky smiley face with its tongue out.
Would he be lying if he said he didn't find it cute or endearing? Maybe. Was he smiling? In his head, sure yeah. Was he going to throw the note away?
Chishiya folded the note and placed it inside the bag where he once found it and began indulging his break time with the lunch you had made for him today. But as it turned out, it wasn't the only thing you made today.
Sooner than later, he had finished his meal and went to place the now empty box back into his bag. Your cooking was good, average at least, but good. Before he placed the food box in, he noticed another note that was left in the underside of the bag.
'mwah <3' was all it said, but he noticed there was a writing on the back of it, 'turn it around!'
Seemed like it was supposed to be set facing a particular side.
Chishiya was silently enjoying himself with these notes until the door snapping open caught his immediate attention. "Doctor, a patient's calling for you." A nurse said witha bead of sweat falling down the side of their face. Chishiya nodded and sighed before quickly placing the contents of the bag back inside.
Just as he was being reminded of taking a sweet break and reading the sweet notes, he had to turn back into a doctor again.
Trial #4 - Forbidden Words and A Truth
11:28 PM
Chishiya stood in front of the apartment door both of you had shared, almost completely wet from the rain while he was coming back home. He was searching for the keys inside his wet jacket's pockets, wriggling his hands into any empty space he could find.
"There it is," He whispers out with a hidden victor behind his voice and takes it out of his pocket, more than ready to change and just head to bed.
By now, he guessed that you had already slipped off to bed by now or decided to be rebellious and watch some tv. But considering there were no noises of loud laughter or sobbing from the inside, you were probably fast asleep.
Chishiya unlocked the door and quickly stepped in to be greeted with the dark blue hued room. The only light coming from a small lit lamp in the corner of the living room and the moonlight that shined through the peak of a curtain.
He quietly closed and locked it, making it past your kitchen counter to put his bag on top of it.
However, before he could retreat into the comfort of the sheets and you in his bedroom, he noticed a note written on the fridge.
'Welcome home :) there's fruit inside'.
And when he opened the fridge door, there was indeed fruit - Cute, tiny pieces inside a bowl.
Chishiya stared at it, only now his mind wandered off to the thoughts that wondered why you had decided to do all these wonderful, small yet meaningful things? He definitely finds it utmost endearing but he was never going to tell or show you that. And it appears that you were more than happy to be up to the task of implementing his affections.
Maybe he just wasn't used to this kind of reciprocation.
Closing the fridge door, he shoved his hands into his pockets and walk to your bedroom with things he wanted to say to you. He changed his fit-wear and made his way to sit on the bed you two shared.
He watched your sleeping figure - the way your chest heaved up and down, the small snores, and anything that reminded the world that you were human.
He loved all of you. Something he would never admit to your face, not yet.
Chishiya leaned back onto the headboard and sighed, placing a hand and caressing your hair. "I just wanted to tell you something, Y/N. And I hope you're asleep as I do so. I was awake when you made me coffee, and the time you made me breakfast. I was awake when you didn't know. But you looked so happy as you did all those things for me, even when it was terrible." He chuckled onto himself, his tired eyes falling on you before he muttered those three iconic words under his breath.
Things he thought he'd never say.