(Y/n) groaned as she tried to fix her hair up "Damn it, where's the damn hairpin I had.."
She looked around and furrowed brows until bending down to her best ability to get the little black thing off the ground
Knock Knock Knock
"(Y/n)-San? Are you alright?"
She stood back up, holding the bun above her head "Yeah! I'm ok!"
Takemichi grew worried a little as she stayed in the bathroom. They had to leave soon since the sun was setting but, he didn't want to rush her or anything!
The door suddenly opened, the Male standing up properly and looking down at the girl as she stepped through "I'm so sorry, Michi. I had lost the last pin that I needed"
She moved the large blue flower pin in her hair some and then looked up to him but, froze as Takemichi simply just stood there and stared at her
She turned his way and tilted her head "Michi?"
"You look pretty nice.."
She rose her eyebrows high, the Male flinching at the action before he flushed "I-I!...Uhm!"
(Y/n) only smiled and chuckled "Thank you, Takemichi" She grasped his hand and dragged him along with her, the two now going down to the stairs
The girl grumbled a little as she stood on the last one, shaking the wooden flip flops. She didn't understand them but, she knew she'll get used to them
But, for now, stairs was going to be an issue
-
'Today's the day..'
The girl walked up the stairs along with Takemichi, her eyes fogged as they went
'The fight. It all starts here'
She let out a nervous sigh. This was one of the stressful fights, where Draken is supposed to die. The other stressful one would probably be Baji's
Still, since Hinata wasn't anywhere, it looks like she has to play the part
Not a problem, she just has to make sure everything flows correctly and smoothly
(Y/n) noticed they stopped and then looked up, her eyes suddenly going wide at the row of people, lights, and activities all around
It looked so busy and lively
And as she did her look around, the boy next to her did his own
Yet, his eyes were staring at her
The Yukata that she wore was a dark blue with white and pink flowers decoarated around it. She made her hair go into a bun and left some hairs out in the front and they looked curled a little. The large flower that sat on her head added a little decoration as well
It was a nice little get up. She was new to this and was a little confused by some of it. And even when she grumbled about how weird she looked in it, he only shook it off and told her the truth
Because, to him..
He thought she looked beautiful
And when those wide brown eyes gazed around, he couldn't help but smile at her face
She just looked..
"Whoa! Michi, look!"
She pointed over and grabbed his arm, dragging him down to a stand that held many people as they bent down and tried catching the little swimmers inside the water
She stared in excitement and then looked back to him, her earing glistening just a little to aid her smile "We can catch fish!"
He enjoyed this side of her
He knew making her get all dressed up would be worth it. She must've liked it now by the way she kept staring at it whenever she had the chance
Regardless, seeing her happy made him happy
He was glad she asked him to come..
(Y/n) looked around before smiling at Takemichi "What should we do first?" He smiled down at her as they walked alongside each other "You didn't want to pick?"
She laughed at him, the two unsubconciously coming closer "Boy, you know I'm indecisive"
Slowly, he reached a finger out to her, hoping to grasp it with her own
"Wait! Let's eat that! Let's go try it!"
"No...You'll get fat"
Hearing the voices, and seeing the turns of people in the crowd, Takemichi glanced back and stared in confusion "..Draken?"
(Y/n) froze for a second and looked over before her eyes finally saw the two
Emma and Draken
Finally, one ship was here and they weren't separated!
(Y/n) looked Takemichi up and down before smiling and grasping his hand, making him flinch and stare in surprise "(N/n)-San!"
She stopped and looked up in shock "Did you say (N/n)?" She lift his hand higher and clutched it "Aww, were getting closer.."
He blushed and looked away as she held him and then laughed at his face "You're too freakin' cute, Michi!"
Two certain folks glanced over at the yelling. Both recognizing the voice for different reasons
The girl tilted her head as her eyes gazed around. That was the voice from the store "That's sounded like her.." But, who was it? Which one? There were alot of girls around
However, the boy she was with had wide eyes as he stared at the two only a few ways down. Since when did they start holding hands?
And since when was (Y/n) one to get all dressed up like that?
-
"You sure, Takemichi?"
"Mhm! I've got pretty good aim"
The girl lift her brows up and crossed her arms "Mhm.."
She watched as the boy aimed the little play gun, looking for the little target that sat on the table
They made a little bet
If he can hit the best prize target, she'll watch a movie with him at the theaters
If he didn't hit it, she gets to play in his hair for the rest of the night
It was so fluffy and it smelled amazing! She just wanted to play with it! The products she used on him worked a bit too well
Ping!
(Y/n) nodded and clapped her hands with a odd face "Ight, ight" She'll give it to him, first try and he got it. Takemichi on the other hand was all happy and cheering. That means she was going to go back out with him!
But, (Y/n) wouldn't have cared
She would've gone with him regardless
"Hah!?"
(Y/n) looked back over as Takemichi stares at the Man controlling the booth "I have to knock it down!?"
He pointed over to the sign and crossed his arms, making Takemichi gaped even wider at him
"Lemme try"
(Y/n) walked over and grabbed the gun, the Man taking a pack away from the table as she began to start
She did as Takemichi did, close one eyes, stare at her directed spot, relaxed the shoulders..
PiNnk
She smiled as the box fell back on the board. It was just the thing she wanted!
"Huh? But, that's not the special prize.."
(Y/n) thanked the Man as he passed the box to her, the girl soon smirking and looked back to Takemichi "I know.."
Takemichi flushed and looked around bashfully. He was trying to hide his shyness away from her. But, she kept pestering him about it either way
At least he got a pity prize for his hard work!
A little...Gift bag..
But, at least it was something!
(Y/n) looked down at her box and then back to Takemichi as they walked along the path "Since I won, we get to sit around tomorrow"
He let out a small laugh "It's only hair.." (Y/n) gaped at him and shook her head "You foolish little mortal, fuffly hair is amazing to play in"
He deadpan and then shook his head at her, all while she laughed. He then looked down to the box in her hands. It looked to be caramel Pocky?
Takemichi pointed at it while she fiddled with the little object "Are you going to eat them?"
"If you eat them with me"
He froze, standing there while she continued to walk. (Y/n) then looked back to him and chuckled "Gettin' all blushy on me?"
pi
She looked down as something hit the ground
pi
pi
As more dropped, something else hit her head, making her look up and hold a hand "Oh, it's rain.."
As she looked up, Takemichi covered his head and walked over "Let's go find somewhere to stay dry"
(Y/n) chased after him, ignoring the little droplets as they fell. It was only a drizzle
So, they'll stay fine so far
-
"A-Ah! This tree, it'll be safe under here!"
The two stopped once they reached it, both turning around and putting their backs on the bark of the large tree
Takemichi lift his hand to his hair and huffed "Damn. And I had it all nice too.."
(Y/n) whined on the inside at the sight. It was almost soaked now! Her wishes were gone!
She then smiled and looked down to her box. He was so sweet to do all this for her
"...Thank you, Takemichi"
She lift the box up and moved it side to side a little "Now, let's play a game!"
He turned her way and blinked in confusion "What kind of game?"
(Y/n) smirked and opened the box, lifting up a Pocky and sat it between her fingers
"Ever heard of the Pocky game?"
-
"Draken-Kun?"
The Male hummed and looked down, blinking his eyes to find the blonde girl staring up at him with a lifted brow
"Something on your mind? What're you thinking about?"
Draken shrugged and then looked to her hair as she swung her arms "...It's getting wet"
She frowned and pat a spot, lifting her hand to see the dipoles of water "Dang it.."
"Hm.."
She looked over and stared in surprise as he offered her a little towel that sat in his pocket. They had barely escaped the rain that was pouring down so, they had to stand under a booth for a little while
It wasn't as bad now but, it wasn't the best for her to step out yet and Draken wouldn't have allowed her to leave like that
The girl took it and smiled even brighter "Thank you!"
He only kept his blank face and nodded, looking back to the rain as it fell
No matter, she was happy. This was normal for him to act all nonchalant
But, what wasn't normal was the way his mind kept wondering
Maybe her outfit was working! Maybe her makeup was on point! He must've been too distracted by how good she looked!
She did do it just for him
But, Draken was thinking about something else
Or, well, Someone else
"AyyyYOO!"
The Male deadpan as the girl held her hands up "Lock the door next time bro, I ain't had to see all that-"
"It's not what it looks like-"
He sat the towel on the floor and stood, showing that he was just slouched over because he was staring at his phone
The brown skinned girl smirked and walked back "Mhm, just wipe it up when you're done"
He sighed and rubbed his forehead
But a little smile crawled to his face the more he thought about it
'She's so stupid..'
He blinked once more and closed his eyes for a moment
When he saw her earlier, he wanted to walk over to her and Takemitchy but, decided not to seeing that they were busy with one another
Must've been out on a date for the first time
Regardless, he was with someone too so, he understood
He just wanted to tell her..That she..
-
"The Pocky game?"
(Y/n) nodded her head with that goofy smirk before tapping her lips with the little treat "All you gotta do is put this here.."
She sat one end in his mouth, causing the boy to perk up in surprise
"And I'll just bite on the other end"
Takemichi's eyes widened when she came closer to him
"And whoever gets the last piece wins"
He quickly took the pocky out and stared at her as she stayed in the same place "But, wouldn't that mean.."
(Y/n) nodded and then laughed a little, crossing her arms "You haven't had your first kiss yet, huh?"
Takemichi immediately went red, making her understand his answer. Meh, nothing she already knew
"It's good, I haven't either"
He looked over to her as she sat back in the tree trunk "Were two little Virgins, Michi"
"Did you have to say it like that..."
"What!"
She began laughing yet again and then took a breath. The rain was slowing down some and it made everything look so nice and pretty. Like an aesthetic picture or something
"Ow, damn.."
Hearing her curse, the blonde looked down and noticed that she was lifting her Yukata to her best ability. He blinked and bent down, the girl soon taking her shoe off "Oh, your foot"
She huffed and frowned "I knew I couldn't trust these things.." Takemichi chuckled and lift the flip flop up "Yeah, Geta's are pretty hard to get used to"
He stood back up and watched as she tried to get back into her shoe. But, he quickly grasped her before she could fall from trying
(Y/n) gripped his shoulder some as he held her in an open hug "Oop! My bad-I lost my balance"
Takemichi smiled and helped her stand, ignoring her arms as they stayed on his shoulders "It's alright, I saw that you were gonna fall so.."
He opened his eyes and looked down to her before freezing as their eyes met
All they did was stare at each other
This was new to the girl
What was this? Sure, she's liked people but, this is different
To Takemichi, this is familiar
Familiar but forgien. He's never been this close to a Girl, really..
"Michi.."
He hummed as they continued to watch each other. Her hands went to his neck while his arms wrapped around her being
"Your Phone.."
He rapidly blinked and looked down, now feeling the vibration of the device in his pocket. He glanced back up before lightly gasping at how close they had become in a spam of seconds
He could feel her body heat
Their noses were almost touching
Wait..
That means-
'WE ALMOST KISSED-'
The boy let go of her and whipped his phone out, a frustrated and embarrassed expression on his face while Cheyenne just stared and stood in disbelief
She...
She almost kissed him
She didn't have feelings already, did she? That wasn't apart of the plan! He's supposed to be with Hinata! Her and Takemichi was an immediate no. They can't be together in a romantic way-
It wasn't possible..
She looked back over to him as he spoke on the phone and then smiled down at her "It's Yamagishi"
(Y/n) 'oh'd' and then smiled brightly "Tell 'im I said hi!"
"Are you out with (Y/n)-Chan! And you didn't think to tell me you were with Angel at the Festival! What the hell, Takemichi!"
The blonde deadpan and sat the phone back to his ear while (Y/n) laughed "Yamagishi, That's not the point, what did you call me for.."
The boy on the other end crossed his arms and huffed "You're lucky I'm not there or else I'd kick your ass but.."
"I just got some new intel.."
-
"You sure you're ready for this?"
The Male stepped over and grabbed the stick like object in the other's hand, sliding it back some to observe the blade "I am.."
"I lost everything because of him"
He lost his spot in Toman
He lost his dignity
He lost the respect he had from those that feared him
He lost the girl he wanted
He lost his high rank
And it was all because of him..
Ryuguji Ken..
And he was going to make him pay
"I'm gonna kill Draken.."
He was going to make it his mission, his promise, to make sure that Fucker was down six feet under and not breathing
Maybe..Maybe then..
She'll start paying attention to him
"Look who I found!"
The group perked their eyebrows and looked to the opening as one of their own came rushing over with a wide smirk
"Let go of me!"
And right behind him was a familiar blonde they had all grew to hate
And with just one strong toss, he was already on the ground and struggling to stand
"Well, well. If it isn't Hanagaki"
The other sent him a glare as he sat up and stared "Kiyomasa..Why're you trying to kill Draken? What are you trying to get out of this!"
It grew silent
Those that were with Kiyomasa did nothing but stare and stumble
He spoke up to him out of turn and with an attitude. Did he not forget what went down last time he did that?
"Hey, Hanagaki!"
Most flinched at the yell, others froze
But the one of the floor only stared with confidence
Yet, it aren't down when Kiyomasa smirked at him, a sinister feeling coming from behind those teeth
"Go buy us some drinks"
-
'That damn boy, he's gonna get a cold'
The girl furrowed her brows the more she jogged along in the woods "Not only that, he's gonna get his ass beat.."
The more she looked around, the more she wondered how the hell did Hinata find him in the woods!
(Y/n) stopped and took a little breather, looking around some to see anything. It had to be around here somewhere!
It's like the damn shrine was just sitting there and she appeared out of now wh--Oh.."
She blankly stared at the building and its opening in front of her and then walked over
He had to be in this one, it was the only one around here. At least, it had to be!
"Takemichi? Takemichhhii?.."
She squinted her eyes through the fog to see. It was a little heavy but, she was pushing her way through regardless
The girl suddenly ran over to something, eyes wide and full of worry "Takemichi!"
He looked like a Mummy
All wrapped in tape and beaten. She bent down and looked at them all before going for his mouth and gently ripping it off, seeing that it was the tape for moving boxes and not regular duct tape
(Y/n) craddled his cheeks as her eyes watered slightly "Takemichi. Oh no..Look at what they.." She hated this. That emotional side of hers was kicking in, ew..
She didn't like it. Naturally, most don't
Takemichi layed there, eyes closed as he layed. He was being rather quiet too, it scared her just the slightest
"...Why does this keep happening.."
(Y/n) perked up and watched as he opened his eyes
"Everytime. I can't do anything but get tossed around. If something happens to me, you get put in danger.."
(Y/n) furrowed her brows as a bittersweet smile came to his face "Takemichi, I do that, not you"
He stared up at her for a while longer before huffing "God, I suck.."
"I did the best I could. It hurts, it sucks...But, I did my best. And yet.."
The familiar feeling of tears began to form in his eyes as he layed "And yet, nothings changed!" He wanted to cringed at the water dripping down his cheeks but, his frustration was getting the best of him "I haven't been able to save anyone"
A laugh came from him as he looked upward to the sky
"Of course it hasn't though.."
The flash of Takemichi came into his eyes. The one that always said sorry and took a gut check because he was told to. The one that could be fucked over and would just take it
The Doormat, Hanagaki Takemichi
He closed his eyes for a moment as he trued to rid his thoughts of his future self "How can it when a complete and utter failure like me is sent to save everyone. How stupid can I be.."
"Stop"
The girl stared at him with a stoic expression but, melancholy hid behind her eyes. She was with him for a far amount of time now and to see him like this..
"Just leave me alone!"
She dropped a finger in the dirt some at his yell, trying her best to dismiss it
"You, of all people..I don't want you seeing me so pathetic! I hate this, this wouldn't even be a problem if I was like Draken or Mikey-Kun! I would've beat their ass!" His lips trembled as he whimpered "And in style!"
'I could protect you..'
Takemichi frowned even more as the droplets fell down his face "..But...I'm not.."
"Exactly. You're Takemichi"
He flinched as a small slap was made on his cheek. Even more, something else was on him
Was..
He went blank for a moment at the texture 'Is that mud?!'
"I'm not really good at this pep talk stuff but.."
He looked up as (Y/n) gave him a smile and lift her hand "You've gotten so far" She sat two fingers on his cheek as the mud stayed on his cheek "You did a lot to get to this point. You already accomplished so much, you're stronger than you think"
He couldn't help but watch her while his eyes sparkled in amazement. He knew she was gonna add her two cents in but, what was she going to say exactly?
(Y/n) began to think some more on what she was to say. She was rough at topics like this, but, she'll figure it out
The girl tapped his cheek some to calm him down "Everyone goes through hardships, even Mikey and Draken. But, just like them, you're strong, I've seen it. I can't wait for you to.." She looked to the other straps of tape and chuckled a little. It was like a cocoon "You're like a cute little Catapiller like this!"
He wanted to sigh in dismay at this. Leave it to (Y/n) to bring something random in the conversation
She wiped some mud on his face, the two finger streaks going down his chubby cheek "And when you open, you'll be something amazing. This is only the beginning and you've barely given up. And that's 'cause you're Takemichi. And Takemichi doesn't ever give up"
She painted two more streaks on his other cheek and then smiled down at him
"You're one of the strongest people I know, if you ask me. It's one of the things I love about you"
He blinked in surprise as she went to the other bits of tape and began tearing at it "So, you got this!"
She then smiled brightly as he stayed quiet "My BitchyMichi isn't just some Pushover! And if anyone does shit to you, I'll fuck 'em up in your honor!"
(Y/n) gripped at another piece and then looked down as Takemichi began to move his arms and sit up. She brushed some of his hair away while he kept his eyes to the ground
He wasn't talking..
But, she knew how to make him talk-
"As soon as they all ends, I'm trapping you between my legs tomorrow-"
(Y/n) smiled smugly as he flushed and glared at her with bright red cheeks "(Y/n)! D-Don't say it like that!"
She laughed and shrugged "What? I gotta keep you in check. You'll be all sore and I'll be there to pamper you. And pampering equals cuddling"
As she wrapped her arms around herself, Takemichi couldn't help but smile himself
It all started with Hinata
Then, Draken
Next, it was Akkun
And now, his newest addition to his list, (Y/n)
If it was anything, he was going to save them. He wanted a future where they would all be happy together like in those Best Friend movies
Besides, if there was a way to make sure he was able to see that smile for the rest of his days, so be it
'I'm going to stop Kiyomasa this time'
He furrowed his brows as he began to stand, with (Y/n) there to help him
No matter how tough
No matter how hard
He was going to do this
'And then I'm going to settle the trauma in my life once and for all!'