~Hanako-Kun x reader One shots~

I can't help falling in love with you (Hanako-Kun x reader)

The sounds of applause and screams could be heard throughout the whole auditorium. It sounded like a packed house, which caused my heart rate to double.

I peeked my head through the crimson curtains to try and observe the crowd. My eyes scanned the room, first resting on the prior performer. She bowed deeply as the whoops and cheers persisted. I could see a few people I know in the few rows; Teru, Akane, Aoi, Tsuchigamori-Sensei, and Lemon, who was probably dragged here against his will by Akane-San.

"Are you ready?"

Startled, I closed the curtains and turned to see Yashiro, the daikon. Her lips were slightly parted and she was sucking in air as if she were out of breath.

"Oh sorry, I didn't mean to scare you! I know you are up next so I wanted to see if you were nervous." She replied.

I sighed, looking back at the thick curtain separating me from the audience. "Of course I am nervous! What if I crack a note or I forget a verse?" My voice trailed off as I continued to count the numerous amount of things that could go wrong. "...What if he doesn't even care and I get rejected?"

Yashiro shook her head and gave me a supportive smile. "I'm sure he will love it! Besides, you have spent these last few weeks preparing for this night. Oh! Which reminds me. I talked to Kou-Kun and he said that Hanako-San will be out there watching the performance!"

There it was, the confirmation that I had been longing for. For a brief moment, I allowed my mind to wander off to a certain toilet boy. The way he was so protective over me and wrapped his arms around me so tightly yet securely, how he smirked whenever I was in his arms or how he always managed to leave me a blushing, grinning, mess. Being with Hanako made me feel alive, which was ironic since the boy was nothing more than a ghost. Even so, he was a ghost that made every dreadful and downcast moment in life worth living.

I wasn't surprised when I fell for him, it felt like a timer ticking down slowly with each glance, smile, and conversation we shared. I wanted him to know how much he meant to me, even if it meant going up on a stage in front of hundreds of people and singing. Singing was the only true thing I felt somewhat good at. It also happened to be the thing that Hanako begs me to do for him all the time.

So I decided to enter Kamome's upcoming talent showcase and sing the song "I Can't Help Falling in Love with You," by Elvis Presley. I spent most of my days memorizing and practicing the song. I also let Kou and Yashiro in on the secret in the hopes of their help. The only person left out was Hanako, who I evidently had to push away. It was Yashiro and Kou's job to distract him for a few weeks while I was at home practicing. This made it more awkward whenever I did see him during class or at lunch and it took all of my willpower not to tell him. I had to wait till the showcase, I would repeat to myself.

Today was the showcase.

"And now I would like to introduce our next contestant, L/N Y/n!" Yashiro gave me one last hug before I left the comfort of backstage.

As I walked out, I waved and made sure to plaster a smile on my face. I took the microphone from the principal's hands with both hands and let out a shaky breath.

"Thank you! I will be performing the song "I Can't Help Falling in Love with You" by Elvis Presley." The first few notes began to play.

"Wise men say, only fools rush in," I continued, "But I can't help falling in love with you~" I carried on with the song up till the last stroke of the piano key. There was a pause, and then applause. The sound was almost deafening.

I lowered the mic and genuinely smiled. It felt a bit weird to be standing in the spotlight, literally. As I scanned the audience, I swore I saw a boy who looked awfully like Hanako-Kun. In the spur of the moment, I brought the mic back up to my lips.

"I love you, Amane-Kun. You mean so much to me, in ways I can barely describe," I bowed deeply and exited the stage. I had no idea what was supposed to happen next. Was I supposed to wait? Should I try to find Hanako-Kun? Since I didn't think this far through, I decided to just wait in place.

I would say about 10 minutes passed before I started to panic. I had hoped that afterward, Hanako would look for me, even if that meeting would lead to rejection. Not knowing was really worse than knowing.

All the stress, excitement, and nervousness that has built up over these past few weeks finally exploded. I felt my eyes start to sting. And then came the tears. I had wanted so badly for him to feel the same way and to know that he probably didn't make me feel ashamed.

I tried to wipe any of my tears on my cheeks and proceeded to get up. I brushed off my dress and patted down my hair. Yashiro and Kou were probably looking for me. I slowly got up and ambled to the concession area.

Suddenly, I felt a somewhat cold pair of hands slide around my waist.

"Where do you think you're going?" I froze in place. The person behind me softly chuckled and pulled me closer. He wrapped his arms around my figure nuzzled his face in my neck.

It was Hanako.

I tried to speak or form any sort of words but I failed. He must've noticed the wet marks on my cheeks because he immediately turned me around. Hanako sighed as he scanned my face and frowned. "I'm so sorry for not finding you sooner." He said gently.

"I-I thought, um-" I trailed off. He smiled sadly, followed by him taking off his hat.

"I heard everything and I'm sorry I took so long to get here. I didn't mean to make you cry like this." He pulled me close enough for him to press his lips against my ear. "I really should have told you how I felt earlier," He whispered.

"Wha-" I replied. I looked up and smiled softly, Hanako's face was painted a slight red. He leaned in closer. Everything felt so peaceful, so right. His hand brushed against my chin, tilting it up. I closed my eyes and waited. If you had told me a few weeks ago that my first kiss would be with Hanako, I wouldn't have believed you. And yet here I was.

"Why are your eyes closed Y/n-San?" I popped open my eyes. Hanako stood there with a small smirk.

"Oh, uh, nothing!" I stated, a bit disappointed. I turned around and tried to walk, only to be grabbed and turned again.

"Gotcha!" Hanako twirled me around before leaning in and softly kissing me. My eyes fluttered close, embracing the feeling. I wrapped my arms around his neck. Once we pulled away, the air came back to my lungs.

"I love you too Y/n," Hanako mumbled. I laughed.

"But you still have two weeks to make up to me," He soon said after. "But I don't think you mind, right?" His amber eyes glowed, like stars. I nodded my head in agreement.

"That's good, 'cause I wasn't going to take no for an answer."

.....So here is the first one-shot! I hope you enjoyed.