Confidence || Keishin Ukai x Plus-Size Reader || 18++

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God. I really don't want to go back there. She must really get a kick out of torturing me...

It's been a week, almost two, since Y/n stepped foot in Sakanoshita. A time frame that wasn't long enough for Y/n but too long for Keishin. He wanted to see the young lady again and relight the fuse he knew was burning between them. Though he was losing hope, Ukai didn't want to give up and wallow around in defeat just yet.                                                                                                          If Tanaka can do this, so can I.

The rather annoying, almost taunting, chime accompanied by a squeal from the aged front door nearly drove Keishin towards the brink of insanity. What stopped him? Y/n sheepishly trying to sneak by his radar. He immediately sensed the shyness ironically radiating from every ounce of her soul. Debating unhappily, to let her get away. Keishin knew he'd just have to wait until checkout but, he couldn't get the image of her off his mind. Her blazing red cheeks, which unintentionally matched the bottom of the designer heels she tiptoed in, a soft click with every step. Even Ukai had a warm hue to his cheeks.

"Is this what deja-vu feels like?" Y/n stood at the same spot she once stood before, contemplating.

The shelf stocked with comforting goods hovered over the shy young woman, tempting her, beckoning her to grab what she desired and call it a day. But, she feared the same as she did before- Ukai's judgment. Y/n knew it was just intrusive thoughts but, aren't they based on some truth?

"What are you waiting for? You should take it."

Keishin couldn't wait. But that was to be expected. He wasn't necessarily the patient type of man... unless it pertained to improvements of his volleyball team. And ever since Y/n left his sight, his eyes were glued to the CCTV footage playing through the small screen by the register, watching her. Despite the pixelated screen, Ukai focused on the young woman's expression. The way her brows furrowed together, showing the internal dispute she was pondering over.

With a tsk, impulsivity, and surge of courage, Keishin surged up to his feet. Before his mind could process what was going on, he was there, by her side.

Rose and sweet vanilla surrounded him. Her strong yet not overpowering scent filled his nostrils, intoxicating him. Today had to be the day; Ukai couldn't hold off any longer. The longer he waited, he knew the lesser his chances at a date. A date he really wanted.

"T-Take what? I didn't want anything..." Y/n's faint quivering voice caught Keishin off guard, expecting the usual confident tone from the fashionable woman.

"Uh... Take any snacks you want. I'm sure you deserve it. If you really want it, it's okay to indulge."

"But I feel so guilty.."

Ukai scoffed, grabbing one of his favorite late nite pleasures, placing it into her hands, "Try these. They taste best in the late night or early morning hours."

Y/n's eyes softened as her stomach tightened, the gentle flutter of butterflies kicking in followed by a wave of warmth crashing in. Her puffy cheeks, blossoming into an intense red hue, matching that of a rose. Ukai's grin surfaced, sensing the drop of tension in the air surrounding them, sending the young woman into a state of panic: Why is he so handsome? Why is he being so gentle and sweet towards me?

Almost simultaneously, the couple recognized the warmth of their hands resting atop the others, gripping onto the same bag of snacks. Y/n's gasp was quickly followed by the plop of the bag that slipped from their hands and Keishin dropping to the floor to grab the bag and hide his reddened face. Not a moment of silence passed before Y/n's voice filled the space between them,