Toriko One-Shots And Imagines

Do You Love Me? - Toriko x Reader

Requested by : @Jushiro594
Plot : Toriko asks you out
A/N: sorry this took so long, hun. Much love <3

Y/N POV

There was something about the way Toriko always looked at me that made me want to stay around him. There was always a look of disappointment on his face when we went to part ways. A happy look in his eyes when he saw me. He always spoke softly, and he was always his most gentle when we were together. I found this super sweet, but also sad. I had grown to love him, thanks to a talk with Rin one night when we went to eat. My love for him only grew the more time I spent with him. And more while he was away with Komatsu on business collecting things. All of Toriko's friends seemed to know my feelings for him, too.

Coco always seemed to give me a knowing smile whenever he passed by. Sunny seemed more interested in seeing me and Toriko spending time together. I'm not entirely sure on Zebra, but there is always a smirk on his face when he sees me. I hate that they know, but super grateful that they hadn't told him anything. I believe, with time, that I would be in Toriko's arms by my own accord . . . if I had the courage for that.

I don't have the guts like everyone else does. To go and ask him out. And I know that if I wait too long, that Rin would snatch him from right under my nose without even trying (I don't believe she would do that on purpose, and Sunny seemed too into not letting that happen). That Toriko would go for someone else more his speed. That if it seemed like I wasn't interested, that he would find someone else to be happy with. To start their own family, and I would have to watch from the sidelines, my heart broken into a million pieces.

The fact that Toriko doesn't know of my feelings only make things harder for me, but I know that if I told him about my feelings for him, things would be more complicated for him. It would probably make him so unfocused from his work, and that would make me such a bad friend for doing that. I didn't think that ruining our friendship for something like this was very fair of me, either. So, choosing to remain silent was the best option, no matter how miserably the decision would make me. Hopefully I can hide my misfortune well.

"Hey, Y/N, wait up, yeah?" a voice called, stopping me on the last step of the small restaurant. Turning around, I smiled softly at the sight of Rin and Komatsu coming up the steps, both with the widest of smiles on their lips. Squinting at them suspiciously, I gave them a small wave in greeting.

"Hello, Komatsu. Rin. How are you both?" I wondered, watching them slow to a stop. It was easy to talk with them, despite it all.

"We're great! Can we join you for lunch today? Toriko and the others said they'd join us in a little while and to grab a seat. Having a night out after coming from another mission," Rin explained, a dreamy look in her eyes. It took everything in me not to frown at her, knowing the mention of her friend was the cause of her distant demeanor. It'd be great to see Toriko again, but Rin would be there, drinking up the man's attention with her boisterous personality. I know jealousy isn't a good look on people, but the feeling towards Rin was there regardless of that fact.

"Sure! C'mon, I'd love to catch up and hear of your adventures!"

/ / /

As everyone sat to eat from the catch of the day, the tiredness and excitement hung above us like halos, waiting for our heads to hit the pillows at home so peaceful sleep can take over now that our stomachs were full. Things were good as conversation started to die down, the smell of fresh food filling their nostrils as laughter once again filled their ears with happiness.

"Toriko, you're killing me!" I laughed, holding my stomach as I bent over slightly, rubbing the tears from my cheeks. The man grinned down at me, eyes sparkling with an unknown emotion.

"Y/N, I swear that it went that way!" he chirped, glad about something unknown to me. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Rin looking between the two of us with a frown. It was then that I also noticed that most of our table had gone mostly quiet and was staring in our direction, an unknown air sent in my way. Blushing, I controlled myself and looked down at my half eaten plate. I never ate much anyways, so I could always save it for tomorrow if I had to. But, forever reason, asking for a to go container seemed rather embarrassing. I felt Toriko tense next to me for a moment before sighing, relaxing his shoulders.

I didn't dare glance up at him in fear of . . . why was I so scared right now? Things were well a moment ago. But now I felt as though the entire world lost its sound, and everyone was glaring at me for it being my fault. I didn't expect anyone to notice my change of mood and continue their conversation, so I took a quick moment to let the frustrated tears fall down my cheeks.

Imagine my surprise when a sudden hand rested on top of my own a few moments later. Blinking back the remaining tears, I glanced up at Toriko, who gave me a soft smile, eyes shining with that same unknown expression.

"I'll see you guys later, yeah? I'm walking Y/N home," came his voice, its gentleness surprising me greatly. Eyes wide, I began shaking my head at the offer, but he had already stood up and started walking, taking me with him. I gave a small, embarrassed wave to my friends and followed Toriko outside.

The cool breeze felt good on my face, calming me down a little. Afterwards, I was startled to see that Toriko hadn't let go of my hand yet. It felt nice, and I didn't want to ruin the moment, so I just gave it a right squeeze in acknowledgement.

"You're alright, Y/N?" Toriko asked as we started walking, the wind blowing his hair around. The question threw me for a loop, but was touched at the caring tone of his voice. I stayed silent, debating on what to say. Sighing, I glancing up at him through my eyelashes. I don't know what it was that made me settle for the truth, but saying it out loud made it feel as though it lifted a heavy weight off my shoulders.

"Not exactly, no. Just have a lot on my mind, is all," came the reply, which wasn't a lie, but it wasn't the entire truth, either. Unfortunately, Toriko seemed to pick up on it. Even worse, he decided to comment.

"Is that all, Y/N?" he whispered. I frowned, nodding my head slowly.

"Yes,"

"Then why tell me a half lie?"

My face heated at this, making me turn away with a soft shrug of one shoulder. The silence between us was tense now, and I wanted so desperately to go back to the way things were a few moments ago. Or go back in time to lie and say everything was okay. But . . .

"Because I don't want to ruin our friendship, Toriko," I said softly. "The feelings I have will certainly drive you away. Besides, Rin would be livid-"

Toriko's laughing cut me off, startling me into silence. Hearing his laugh tugged an embarrassed and unsure of what to do or say next. His laugh wasn't making fun of me, though, and it seemed as though he was more amused than anything. 

"Is that what you're worried about? That Rin and I will end up dating each other? That I have feelings for her?" he huffed, eyes sparkling with happiness, making me look down at my feet with a frown. Toriko then lifted my face up by my chin, forcing our eyes to meet. 

"My heart belongs to you, Y/N, you know that, don't you?" he hummed softly, our lips closer than they ever had been. My eyes widened at his confession, my heart pounding in my ribcage. Eyebrows furrowed, I leaned in closer, his breath hot on my lips. 

"But-"

"You have feelings for me, yes?"

"Toriko, I-"

"Then go out with me,"

"W-What? Toriko-"

"Go out with me, Y/N. Tomorrow,"

My hesitation melted away the moment our lips met, sending fire through my veins. The kiss didn't last too long, much to my disappointment.

"Finally! You two got together! Wonderful. Can we all go back to eating now, please?" 

Turning, I found our group of friends behind us, grinning at us. Glancing up at Toriko, I nodded.

"Yeah. Food sounds good,"

A/N pt.2: idk what happened here. wanted to be it fluff but then had this self doubt going and couldn't stop, so, here you are. again, sorry this took so long and thanks for reading!