omori imagines

☄️ 𝙱𝚊𝚜𝚒𝚕 (𝕣𝕠𝕞𝕒𝕟𝕥𝕚𝕔)

(Hi! Trying a slightly different writing style, tell me what you think in the comments)

It was an early morning in spring. You woke up slowly, rising out of bed clumsily as you opened the blinds to reveal the almost blinding sun.

You had planned a day out with your closet friend Basil. You and Basil had been best friends for years, standing up for each other back in primary school to helping one another out in times of need. The two of you had been childhood friends, and you loved him dearly. However, you couldn't help but shake the feeling that he had changed recently, something felt.. different, but you couldn't exactly pinpoint what. Either way, you'd hope to find out today. Knowing Basil, you made your way to your wardrobe and quickly got changed in (your favourite outfit), assuming he'd be over in the early hours of the morning. Suddenly you heart a faint knock on the door, so gentle it may of been unheard if you were making and noise at the time. You couldn't help but smile as you rushed to the door, opening it quickly. Basil was standing right in front of the door, in his usual sage green dungarees. He also held a bunch of rich purple flowers, bellflowers you presumed. You wondered what they symbolised, knowing Basil, there was a reason he chose them. You greeted Basil with a warm smile, before hugging him gently, getting a little giggle out of his in return as he hugged you back.

"It's so nice to see you again, (Y/N).. I missed you-" He said, somehow quieter than his normal gentle tone. He seemed nervous, which worried you greatly. What had happened to make him this way?

"I missed you too, Basil. It hasn't been long, but I suppose I always miss you when you aren't around.." You said, trailing of at the end as you realised what exactly you were saying. You felt your face heat up in embarrassment upon the realisation of how that came out. "So, where are we going? You haven't even told me yet!" You said, with overzealous enthusiasm in your attempt to change the subject.

"I-it's nothing much.." Basil said, looking at the ground, then back up at you as he spoke "There's a cute little garden near by, it's very new.. I think you'll like it" Basil said with a chuckle, before looking down at the flowers he was folding "These are for y-you! Sorry.. I forgot I was holding them for a second.." Basil said, giving you the bouquet of flowers, covered in pale purple ribbons and lace. He smiled at you. It was that smile, the smile he gave when he was truly happy. You always loved that smile.

You took the flowers before closing the door behind you. "Lead the way" You said happily, walking beside him slightly behind.

(Time skip) ----

"We're here" Basil said warmly, nudging you slightly, aware that you had most likely zoned out during the pleasant walk there. You looked up and where immediately gobsmacked by the beautiful scenery. This wasn't what you were expecting. A glass hexagonal greenhouse, covered with flowers of all kinds, inside and out.

"Damn that's cool-" You said under your breath, too stunned to get anything else out. At this, Basil giggled. Before you knew it, you felt Basil gently reach for your hand, guiding you into the garden.

The two of you looked around, Basil giving you a guide. Together you talked about the flowers there and what they symbolised. It was beautiful. Suddenly, you walked by a small pot of bellflowers, the flowers Basil had given you.

"Basil, what do these symbolise?" You asked, tapping his shoulder slightly. He was preoccupied taking pictures of the scenery. Soon however Basil turned around to look at the flowers you had asked of. He gave a sheepish smile, not looking at you.

"Well.. they can symbolise a lot of things, but most importantly they represent support, guidance and r-" He stuttered on his words, his face turning a slight shade of pink "romance" He finally managed to say, much quieter than before. You smiled, nodding. Then, it hit you. You looked down at the flowers Basil had given you, then back at him.

After a moment of what felt like awkward silence you turned to Basil who was a blushing mess, giving him the biggest smile, pulling him into a tight squeeze. At this, Basil made a slight gasp noise out of shock, before giggling into your shoulder. From the laugh he gave, you knew the awkwardness he seemed to possess was gone now, and you finally new why. Had he really liked you all this time? It was hard to imagine you both feeling that was about one another, yet so oblivious to it.

After the embrace you left the garden, hand in hand as the two of you chuckled in unison.

"I loved this" You said happily, giving his hand a slight squeeze before letting go. "We should go on a date sometime here"

"R-really?" Basil said in between soft chuckles. His embarrassment was adorable to you.

"Of course!" You said "I'll call you, okay?"

"Mhm..." Basil said quietly. You could tell he was thinking something as he looked down at the ground. But what?

"B-basil? Are you oka-" You were about to say, concerned. However you paused immediately as you felt him gently peck you on the cheek, quickly walking away with his hands covering his (most likely) bright pink face.

You laughed as you watched him walk away "Love ya!" You shouted as you waved him off. You heard a loud chuckle escape Basil as he walked away faster.

You looked down at your flowers, in silence now. Then, you noticed a small envelope nestled in the layers of lace. You opened in gently, and read to yourself

"Bellflowers always make me think of you

Purple is my favourite colour, because it reminds me of you.

I'd like to say I love you, scream it if I could. But you know I'm too shy.

But until I gain the courage the least I can do is say it here.

I love you. More than you know.

-Basil x"

You smiled to yourself, holding the flowers gently to your chest. After all this time, it's comforting to know you both love one another.