A OneShot that came to life through me and weelilly roleplaying! I was Urata and she was Sakata~ Have fun reading!
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"Is there nothing we can do today? I swear, never have I been so bored in my entire life. I feel like I am turning into a statue lazing around in one place!"
After my quite loud statement and no response, I looked up from my phone to the small table in the middle of the room to see Urata working on his laptop.
"Hey, hey. Should we do something? How about you take a break?"
"... Why do you think I am working right now? You think I got so much free time, huh? I need to finish this, go search someone else to bother."
"Then why did you agree to me coming to your place?"
"... If you don't want to be here you're free to go."
"If you don't want me to be here you're free to throw me out."
"Hah... You're such a pain in the ass."
"Don't you need a break?"
"Maybe I do. But finishing work is more important."
"While you were working I managed to watch five episodes of my show. It's been way too long, please take a break?"
"... What show? Wait, nevermind, that's not important now. Anyways, thanks for caring, but no."
"It's a good show, really. Worth the length of every episode. Come on, you seem very interested, huh?"
"I'm not interested in the stupid show you're watching!"
"While arguing with me you lost precious work time. Might as well take off more time."
"If I were to take, let's say a 20 minutes break, what do you intend to do?"
"Uhm... you could watch it with me? Wait, we can sing. No- go outside!"
"Go outside? For 20 minutes? To the Konbini and back or what."
"Why not? Do you have any reason to not get fresh air right now? I swear you can already hear colours. You've been inside for too long."
"What do you even care!? Just leave me alone!"
"So sensitive. Save your work, come on! Please? It even snowed!"
"And what if I hate snow? It's too cold to go outside."
"You have approximately five coats, sweaters, a scarf, a mask..."
"Oh my god, stop. 20 minutes. You got 20 minutes. So we can- wait. Did you even bring your scarf to my place?"
"Scarf? It wasn't too cold when I arrived, so..."
"Again- You're such a pain in the ass... Alright, take my scarf.
And before you say anything- no, I don't need it. Just take it."
"May I? Huh, if you insist... If you catch a cold, I'll take care of you, then!"
"Maybe I should take the scarf, after all."
"No, no! I'll take it! Thank you. Really."
"... Sure. Shall we go?"
"Yes, come on! Hurry, time is running!"
With that, I quickly stuffed my phone into my pocket and couldn't help but practically run to the entrance.
With Urata slowly following, I took his scarf and wrapped it neatly around my neck.
It was...
Soft.
And smelled like him.
My heart started beating a little faster and I felt a blush creep up my cheeks.
Trying to hide it, I grabbed my coat and quickly stormed out of the apartment.
The snow on the ground made his smaller steps behind me more audible.
"Hey, it's slipping. Your- uh, my scarf."
Already outside, Urata stopped me. As neatly as I tried to wrap it, he was right.
"Heh, you're right."
I adjusted the scarf around my neck, while also wishing it was him doing it instead.
"You're hopeless. Hurry up and let's go."
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"We're outside now, are you happy? We already wasted half the time because of your stupidity. You have 10 minutes left, decide quickly."
"Come on now, aren't you being a little mean now? Just appreciate the season for once. Maybe it'll start snowing again? That'd be so awesome!"
"That would seem like we're on a date."
"Aren't you the hopeless one?"
I was trying to be normal, yet him saying such things made me even more excited.
"I'm hopeless because I got carried away. And now I'm standing here with you."
"Why don't we walk, then?"
"Hah... fine. But where to?"
"Does there have to be a destination? We can just walk downtown!"
"I swear if we're gonna walk more than 10 minutes-"
"You could use it. You've been sitting in the same place for about three hours."
"I got it I got it. Look, there're some lights over there. Probably a christmas market. Wanna go grab a bite?"
"Oh? Of course! Let's go, hurry, hurry!"
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"I'm hungry. Search something to eat you idiot."
"And why me? We can do that together..."
"Hah... Alright, listen. I'm sorry, okay? Don't sound so sad, geez."
"Oh? Oh? Did you just apologise? It really is a near-christmas miracle!"
"Shut up or I'll stuff your mouth."
"You're mean. Come on, you're getting hangry again. Just like last rehearsal when you yelled at Maashi."
"I did not-"
"You totally did. You refused to sing as well."
"I-
I'm sorry..."
"Wait, no! Ura, don't be, I was only joking around..."
"You were joking!? You little-"
"Couldn't you tell? Of course I was! Are you getting sensitive?"
"It's all your fault!"
"Calm down, calm down. We'll get food, eat, and you can continue your work, yeah?"
"... Fine. But you owe me for getting out here with you!"
"Uhm...you do realize you could've just said no, right?"
"You do realize that I said no a thousand times but you didn't stop getting on my nerves?", he grinned.
"I...well, you're right.", I sighed in defeat.
"Good. Now let's go, I'm starving."
"We do need to hurry, huh? You're getting more and more irritated."
"I am not getting irritated. And even if I am- It's your fault for being so- N-No, nevermind."
"Hm? What was that? You were about to say something!"
"I was not. Hurry up, I'm still starving!"
"Well, you could look around for something, as well!"
I was eyeing the different stands, wandering off to find something to eat for the two of us. Glancing at my phone, I realized that the twenty minutes had almost passed, hoping that he would not notice.
"I already noticed, dumbass. You're lucky that I'm hungry. Look, there's soba. You alright with that?"
"Sure... Go ahead.", I muttered.
"Why are you muttering? We can eat something else if you don't like soba. Just tell me."
"Ah, no that's not why- It's fine really, I-", I gulped, "I'm fine with soba. Really, don't worry."
"Sakata... Please tell me if there's something bothering you. I can't know unless you tell me. And as much as I hate saying it- I'm worried."
"Huh? It's nothing, please don't worry about me! We should really eat, let's queue before the line gets too long!"
My pace quickened and I made a beeline towards the soba stand, queueing in line, feeling giddy from the rare words of affection I had just received.
"I don't understand you...", he muttered, barely audible and following me right after.
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"So, now that we ate...-"
"Do you wanna go somewhere else?", he interrupted me.
"Huh?"
He cleared his throat.
"Somewhere else. I asked if you wanted to go somewhere else.'
"O-Of course I do! Uhm- Uhm-"
"There're more stands than just food. We can walk around, and maybe we'll find something else to do, too."
"Y-Yeah! Let's do that!"
'Did I act too excited!?'
"Alright, let's go.", he smiled warmly at me.
"Yes. Let's, uh, go.", I tried my best to look him in the eyes and return the smile.
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The market was full of pretty neat stands. They sold small ornaments, jewelery, and more. It was only late afternoon, but I noticed the sky getting a little darker.
'How much time has passed already?'
I better don't ask. I just want to enjoy the moment.
"Hey, wait a sec."
He quickly moved away to a stand far away.
I couldn't figure out what kind it was, but I shouldn't bother him by asking.
Everyone has their secrets...
So do I.
"Alright, let's move on."
"Huh? did you buy- ah, nevermind. Let's go, yes."
The urge to ask about his purchase was lingering, and I couldn't help it, but I wanted to avoid annoying him like that.
"Isn't it...nice here? The market and all?"
"Uh... Yeah? Sure."
I sighed, the hot air being visible due to the cold, trailing off, looking around the stands.
"Very nice..."
"Yes, you are..."
"What?", I looked at him.
I hope that I heard right...
"Hm? I didn't say anything."
"Ah.. Sorry, I misheard it. I thought you said something."
I laughed it off, adjusting the scarf yet another time.
"Come on, let me do this. Gosh, you really are hopeless."
This time I didn't have to wish for it.
He really put his cold hands on my neck and helped me adjust the scarf.
"Th-Thanks..."
"No prob."
"Hm? Ura... Did you look at me adjusting your scarf?"
"I'm walking behind you, so normally I have to look at you."
"Ah... Right.", I laughed lightly, looking at him shortly before turning my gaze forward again, "Thanks."
"Anytime. Let's- .... Oh."
"What 'Oh'?"
"There's a... Uh..."
"What!? You're scaring me, Ura-san!"
Suddenly he cautiously laid his hands on my shoulders and turned me to the left.
I was stunned after I saw what he saw.
"Ice skating!!!
Would you want to do it? Really?", I looked back at him, trying to ignore the feeling of his hands on my shoulders.
"Well, I've got no other choice, do I?", he smiled at me.
"Actually, you do- Anyways, let's go, come on!"
I walked forward, feeling his hands leave my shoulders.
It's funny how a simple gesture like that can make a person go crazy.
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"Oi, Sakata."
"Hmm?"
"Do you even know how to ice skate?"
"Nope! Not at all~"
Actually, I do.
But if I tell him I don't, maybe he'll hold my hand while skating...?
He's right.
I am hopeless.
"Well, that... Can't be helped, then. Gotta learn it someday. Let's lend the skates.", Urata went ahead to lend two pairs while I waited by the rink.
"Uh, yeah, we'd like to lend skates. Size 38 and... 39 I guess?"
I saw Urata talking to the man at the front and turning to me.
After a quick glance he turned his attention back to the man and came back with the skates.
"I uh... Hope they fit?"
"They must. We can always lend new ones. Thank you."
I put them on. I cannot remember the last time I actually went ice skating as an adult, really.
As I stood up, it was clear that these shoes were not meant for walking.
"Woah there. I know you said you can't ice skate, but we're not even on the ice yet."
"Well, we need to get there somehow!"
"Put your hand on my shoulder."
"But-"
"Gosh, are you a girl? Chill."
'No, I'm not. That's the problem...'
"Alright..."
I put my hand on his shoulder for support as he said, feeling like I usually do around him once again, only worse.
"Okay..."
"Good boy. Now, let's go!"
"Ura-san... Could it be that you're actually excited?", I grinned for the first time this evening.
"Maybe."
"Haha, just admit it!"
"Shut up and skate!"
He took my hand from his shoulder in his hand and took a fast start.
"Slow down, please! I can't skate!", I lied, trying my best to keep up with him, but I felt like a newborn deer learning to walk.
So it was only natural I fell, right?
"Woah, what are you- Ah!"
As he was still holding my hand, I took him with me as I fell.
Of course he had to land on top of me.
"Sakata..."
"Ura-san, I..."
We stayed like this for a while, neither of us saying anything.
"I-I'm sorry!!", I finally yelled and jumped up, letting him plop onto the hard ground.
"Ow..."
"I'm sorry!!"
I offered him my hand but quickly retreated.
'I really shouldn't, as much as I want to... It'll only bother him...'
"Man, we're holding up everyone. You could at least help me up or something, y'know."
I quickly regretted my choices and nodded, once again reaching my hand out to him, resisting the urge to yelp at the feeling of him holding my hand, even for just one second.
"Sorry, Ura..."
'His hand is so cold, yet somehow warm... Dammit, why can't this feeling disappear? On one hand I'm more happy than I ever was, but on the other hand I'm about to cry because this will all end soon and never happen again.'
"Sakatan...? Are you okay?"
"Yes, of course..."
He didn't seem to believe me.
I looked down on the ice, but I heard him coming closer.
As I slowly looked up, his one hand found it's way to mine and his other lay on my cheek.
"Sakata, please... I told you, didn't I? You have to tell me what's wrong, I can't read your mind.
And don't lie to me, I know that there's something up with you. I'm your best friend, right? You can trust me."
My eyes widend and I felt the tears approach.
"Best friend..."
"Yes, best friend. Or aren't we?"
"I..."
"Sakata?"
"I don't wanna be best friends!"
"Huh? Are you crying? Is it something I did? Do you want to break off this-"
"No, no! Not like that! I..."
He was already looking at me weird, as well as probably half of the skating rink, so I might as well say it.
All while his hand was on my cheek.
Like real lovers.
"You told me to tell you what's wrong? I can't stand this. I can't be around you anymore. You always get so close and just casually hold my hand, touch me, and say nice things. I just want to scream every time you do that."
"Sakata, that's-"
"So... you already know what I'm about to say, right? Let me say it before I go now. Even though you might not want to hear it, yeah? Ura, I really am in love with you, I think.
And I really can't do this anymore. I love you so much, everytime we touch I already feel the burning sensation of tears on my skin. Because I know that you don't feel like me. Because I know that I'm only dreaming and these moments all have an end. I'm sorry, Ura-san... I'm so sorry... I... I have to get out of here!"
I stormed away.
In a random direction.
I don't know where I was running, but everywhere was better than here.
I finally told him.
Do I regret it?
Maybe.
Because we'll never be friends again.
I ruined everything.
I hurt my best friend.
I hurt myself.
Heck, I probably hurt everyone.
I should have kept it to myself.
But it felt so right to tell him.
The skates were lying next to the rink where my shoes and Urata's scarf were positioned. My shoes were with me now, but the scarf remained there, neatly folded.
I shouldn't have taken it off, it's getting damn cold.
Come to think of it, it is getting dark already.
Have we spent this much time together already?
He said 20 minutes...
But we spent the whole afternoon together.
What about his work?
I kept him from doing it...
Hah, even in this situation I am only thinking of him...
"Sakata!! Sakata, where are you!?"
I can even hear his voice...
Is this what people call 'lovesick'?
"Sakata!! Please!! Let's talk! Please... Please don't leave me..."
I was actually starting to question my sanity.
As if I could hear the snow crunching behind me, hearing his steps and ragged breathing coming closer.
When I felt his hand grasp my shoulder, I yelped.
He was here.
"We need to talk."
"Ura-san..."
The tears started flowing again but I didn't care.
He really came for me.
Is it okay for me to still have hope?
"Jeez, will you stop crying? It makes me really sad as well."
Although he said that as stoic as ever, I could see his lip quivering.
"Ura-san... If you cry I'll cry too!"
"First of all; I'm not going to cry. And you are already crying!"
"I really don't know what to say... Why did you come after me?"
"Sakata... I don't want to lose you."
"I can't be friends with you anymore..."
"Goddammit, could you please shut up for a moment and just listen?"
I know he wasn't really mad it me.
He didn't sound angry.
So I just obediently listened.
"You... Just left, without my answer."
"I already-"
"I told you to shut up!"
"..."
"I... I really don't wanna lose you. Fuck, I couldn't live without you Sakata. It may sound cheesy, but you're my everything. I can't imagine any other person to annoy the heck outta me."
"What do you mean...?"
My tears stopped flowing since I concentrated on his every word.
I watched his lips move as these sweet words left his mouth.
"I love you, Sakata."
He didn't add anything.
Just these four words.
But they were more than enough.
"You stopped crying. Finally. Are you relieved now?"
He smiled at me. Not one of those short smiles that were gone as soon as they came.
He did not stop smiling. I really swore I could see his eyes becoming glassy, but I could be wrong.
"God, why are you such a handful... Really... Running off like that.."
"Ura-san..."
"How could you get me worried like that...? Telling me you love me and then suddenly leaving... Don't... D-Don't ever do that again, understood!?"
Now finally a few tears rolled down his slightly pink cheeks.
"Ura-san, you're crying...!"
"So what if I am!? It's your fucking fault! Fuck, I love you so much..."
"I swear, you just- God, if you ever leave me, this will all has been for nothing!"
They didn't stop. In fact, he only started crying more.
The guy who always pretended to not give a single fuck was in front of me, crying, not even bothering to wipe the tears away as it would not do a thing.
I'm so happy to get to see this side of him.
But it also bothers me that he's crying because of me.
"Ura-san..."
How often did I say his name today?
I can't get enough of it.
I took a few steps closer, so that I was standing in front of him.
I lifted his face and looked him deep in his eyes.
"Sakata..."
"I love you, Wataru."
With these words, I took my last energy and planted my lips on his.
I could taste the saltyness of his tears which rolled down and slowly pulled away.
I looked at him again, seeing him in a state of shock.
"Did you just... Kiss me...?"
"Of course I did. It's a sign of love."
"... Do it again."
"What?"
"Kiss me again.
... Please."
I never saw him acting so adorable.
Of course he didn't have to ask me twice.
I leaned in again and placed my lips on his.
This time, he began moving his lips in synch to mine and I felt like I was in heaven.
My lips started to hurt a little, they were already swollen because of the cold.
But I didn't want to stop.
And neither did he.
The twenty minutes he actually meant to spend with me turned into a whole day...
...with way too unexpected turns.
"Oh, right! I nearly forgot."
He took out a blue little box, neatly decorated with glitter.
What could be inside, if the box alone was this beautiful?
"It might not be much, but... It's Christmas soon, so I thought you might like this as a gift."
He gave me the box and I cautiously opened it, not yet knowing the content.
"Oh my god, Wataru... It's beautiful!"
In the neat case lay a silver bracelet with the letters 'U' and 'S' engraved.
"I-I don't have anything for you-"
"Don't worry. Today was more than enough. I have you now, there could be no better present, believe me."
He slowly took the bracelet and put it on me.
"You're literally the most handsome man I know dude."
"Then you clearly don't know many.", I chuckled slightly.
"Oh, shut up. Or do I have to make you?"
"Make me."
I closed my eyes as he leaned in and presses his lips on mine.
They were cold, but right after we touched warmth spread through my entire body.
I was happier than ever.
"I absolutely have to disrupt or work again.", I grinned.
"Don't you dare.", he grinned back.
And so, on a cold winter day, our relationship began.