His lips were nearing mine. I could feel his warm breath against my face. I'd lost all sense of what was happening.
The one and only, Kotake Kuze had just confessed to me after practice and here I was in this awkward situation. Of course I was in love with him too as I'd always been but I couldn't trust this playboy. He'd broken so many hearts in the school year so what gave me the right to think he would genuinely love me.
"This isn't real," I finally sighed pushing Kuze away from me. He looked at me confused. "There's no way someone like you could possibly like me let alone love me. This was a dare or something right?" I said sadly yet darkly. He gave me a hurt expression which surprised me.
"Why would you think it's a dare?" He asked slightly moving closer to me again. My eyes began watering.
"Because it's impossible for someone as high standard and amazing as you to fall in love with a lowly pathetic girl like me!" I sobbed, tears streaming down my cheeks.
Suddenly he grabbed me and hugged me tight. He was hurt by my words but I didn't apologise, I was too busy crying over something I thought I'd already mentally prepared for. I buried my face into his chest letting his warmth and scent somewhat soothe my pain.
"It's not a dare!" He said sternly. "I love you (f/n)!" This was the first time he'd called me by my first name and without honorifics too! I blushed crimson. He pushed me away from his chest so I was looking into his pale green eyes, filled with genuine concern and love, something I'd never seen in him before.
"I want to love you but I'm afraid to get hurt." I mumbled. He smiled gently. "I promise I'll love and care for you properly and I'll never break your heart!" He proudly stated.
I stopped crying and managed a small smile. "Promise?" He nodded. "I don't believe you." I said trying to lighten up the mood by teasing him slightly. His jaw dropping and his eyes widened at what I said. I laughed at the priceless expression in front of me. "You'll have to prove it!" I said looking at him, narrowing my eyes to make me look serious.
"H...how?" He asked. "Tell me what you would do to stop me from being afraid." It was the beginning of a test.
"What if I thought you might cheat on me?"
"I would keep you by my side the whole time and tell the whole school I'm saying you so no one gets any ideas."
"what if you get teased about going out with me? Will you break up with me?"
"Hell no! I'll ignore all the teasing. So long as you're there I couldn't care less."
After a few rounds of quizzing him and listening to his sweet replies I gave him one last question.
"What if you wanted to kiss me? How would you do it? Where would you?" I questioned. He blushed at this one which I laughed at.
"I'd kiss you gently but lovingly like I never want to let you go- which I wouldn't. I'd do it wherever I don't care, if it's public or not. Let the world see how much I love you!" My face burnt up at his answer. I was happy yet utterly embarrassed. But one thing was for sure, he'd passed my test with flying colours.
"Hey (f/n)?" I looked his way. "Please say you'll go out with me," I nodded vigorously and wrapped my arms around his neck, hugging him.
"I love you." I happily mumbled. He had a huge grin on his face that made him look like an adorable monkey. I couldn't help but let go of him and laugh. He seized this as his opportunity. He held my face in his hands and pulled me close. I stopped laughing in surprise.
Slowly our faces were moving towards eachother the gap slowly disappearing. This time I didn't let myself push away. His lips met mine and I could feel that amazing moment of bliss that everyone described a first kiss to be like.
I wanted to stay like that forever but after a few seconds Kuze broke the kiss. I looked at him softly and he smiled. I wanted more but didn't dare to ask, it was too embarrassing.
Suddenly the team rushed into the room chatting and filling the quiet room with noise and life.
"Hey what were you guys doing?" They ask, smirking. I pushed Kuze away from me blushing. He groaned in pain before replying to his teammates,
"I'm going out with (f/n) now!" Everyone cheered and congratulated us, making me feel both flustered and happy. The night went by really quickly and I soon found myself putting on my coat and shoes, ready to go back home.
"Want me to walk you?" Kuze asked. I just shrugged but he took it as a yes and took my hand. We walked home talking about random things. When I got home I really didn't want him to leave.
He let go of my hand and turned around. "Well I guess I'll see ya arou-" he was cut off by me kissing him. I missed the feeling of our lips touching and let myself act without thinking. I broke away. We were both flustered and blushing bright.
"I l...love you captain," I murmured. He smiled cheerily and cutely.
"Me too!" He laughed and pecked me on the lips before leaving. I walked into my house and laid in my bed, replaying everything that'd just happened. I was so embarrassed by my actions today but if it granted me my most precious wish then I didn't mind what I did, no matter how embarrassing.
