"but i love you" • oikawa tooru •

twenty-four

[Y/N] : omw^^

The text flashed on his lockscreen. His heartbeat quickened and he looked up Iwaizumi who took his expression as a yes from her. He patted his friend's back unshering him to go to the park. Oikawa snapped out of his trance. Without any delay, he put on his baby blue hoodie and rushed outside.

The turns of the neighborhood felt like a maze and he wanted to reach his destination as soon as possible. His pace was brisk and quick. With every step, he just wished for her to come to him. Now that he had gathered courage to confess to her. Now that he wanted her to know how much he was in love with her.

He reached the park and sat on an empty familiar bench. How such small and insignificant things can bring out the memories you share with someone you love. He chuckled at the thought. He waited there.

A minute passed.

Ten minutes passed.

Twenty minutes passed.

Only a half an hour passed but it felt like an eternity to him. His leg was bobbing up and down in anticipation as he waited for her. An hour passed and he started losing hope. He buried in face in the palms of his hand. Tears threatening to spill.

The sound of distant footsteps reached his ears. He blinked a few times to clear his vision. He looked up to see her walking upto him. She was panting and he could tell that she rushed her way to him which made him happy.

As she came closer and stood in front of him, he saw her glossy blue eyes. The eyes that never fail to drown him in them. He noticed the scarf he gave her. Finally, their eyes met.

She would be lying if she said that she wasn't happy to see him again. Her slightly disheveled look gives it away. Her huffs were a sign that she ran to him. She saw his glossy brown eyes that she loved the most.

Their hearts were hammering hard in their chest.

"I love you."

The words left his mouth even before he could think about it. Just her presence in front of him was enough to let him loose his emotions. He didn't want to beat around the bush. He was scared that if he said anything else first, they would get interrupted.

And her. Her eyes widen like saucers at his abrupt confession. Everything fell deaf to her ears and all she could think and see was him. She swore she would die that moment because of heart attack. Her stomach was filled with butterflies. The feeling that she loved the most.

"I-I know, I am making no sense here." He started, wanting to let it all out. So that she could know how much dear she was to him. a dry chuckle escaped him.

"You have your soulmate out there and now I confessed to you out of a sudden. I just.. I just want to let you know.. I never have fallen in love before.. So, before I knew... I was in love with you. It's wrong for me to do so... We are friends and now, I made it awkward and ruined it too."

He stared right into her eyes and spoke out. She could tell how scared he was but still decided to confess.

"It's my last day here in Japan. And I'll be gone by tomorrow and I don't know when we will meet again.. So, I decided to tell you.."

A melancholic smile made its way to his face as he continued.

"I don't want anything else now. Just.. Just for you to be happy with your soulmate and keep smiling like how you always do."

Her lips parted and words left her mouth. Her voice was wavering and barely above a whisper. Her dark blue eyes turned glossy again and tears rolled down her cheeks.

"But I love you.."

Now, it was his turn to get surprised. He was stunned and still couldn't comprehend her word even after repeating them in his mind. His love wasn't unrequited.

"How can I be happy with someone else when I love you? My happiness starts with you..."

He was still processing what she uttered. He couldn't believe his ears. For a moment, he was delighted but he stopped. That's when he realized and couldn't helped but asked.

"What about Kenshiro-kun? He's your soulmate. Does he know? He will not be happy if he gets a wind of this."

A tired giggle left her. She smiled after wiping her tears and looked at him.

"He's the reason why I am here. Ryu had let me come to you. We were on our 'date' when I received your text... At first, I wasn't coming but he.. He freed me from these chains of this soulmate thing.. He has no problem with me being with you... No one's stopping me now from being with you.. Tooru... But what about Sasaki-san?"

He was engrossed in listening her voice that he missed her question and had to replay what she asked. He stepped towards her, his tall physique towered her. His eyes were as soft as they always were whenever he was with her.

"She left me.. She is not coming back. Because I am obsessed with volleyball. She doesn't care who I spend my life with. So, Y/N, I am all yours now.. Only if you want me." He sheepishly rubbed the back of his head. A heart giggle escaped her and she smiled at him. The smile that always succeeded in captivating him.

"And I am yours.. Tooru."

All it took was just his name from her to hug her. His arms wrapped around her shoulders and he buried his face in the crook of her neck. She wrapped her arms tightly around his waist and buried her face into his chest.

Once again, they found warmth, comfort and safety in each other's embrace. It felt like home to them. Their hearts beated rhythmically in their chests. They let go of each other. Happiness was bubbling inside them which they couldn't contain and let a wide smile break out on their faces.

He rested his forehead against hers, smiling contently. The streaks of tears were still there on their faces. He rubbed the tears from her face and whispered.

"I love you so much, Y/N."

And she smiled, returning his gesture and rubbed his tears. His most favorite smile of hers etched on her face.

"I love you too, Tooru."

His eyes moved from her eyes to her nose and finally to her plump pink lips. She copied his actions. They glanced up in their eyes again.

"May I?" His whispers sent butterflies in her stomach.

"You may."

And he lips locked with hers. It felt as if they were made for each other, perfectly molded. Her arms wrapped around his neck and one of his around her waist while the other cupped her face. Their lips didn't move but stayed locked with each other, cherishing the affectionate moment

Everything stopped around them. The world ceased to exist. Their minds were clouded with each other. For him, it was her and for her, it was him.

They pulled away and gazed into each others eyes, finding themselves drowning in them. Now, they were free. Free to love each other.

"Y/N."

His voice was again a whisper. A delicate one at that. Her name rolled off his tongue with such love, affection and delicacy, making her fall for him even more.

"Will you be my girlfriend?"

"Yes, my love."

»»----- ★ - ★ -----««