Now and Then: A Second Chance (Various! Tokyo Revengers Characters X OC)

Jealousy

1 week before Christmas

Misaki's P.O.V:

"I can't believe you didn't ask anyone to come with!" Emma whined at Misaki, sending her a pout. 

She chuckled in response and rubbed at her nape. "I'm cool with being the fifth-wheel," she started, averting her eyes towards both Takemichi and Hina, as well as to Draken, who had come with Emma. "Besides, I've missed hanging out with you guys. I feel like I haven't seen you in forever." 

Takemichi sent her a knowing looking and slightly nodded before giving her a goofy grin. Hina grasped her hands behind her back and leaned over Takemichi. "I'm just happy you were able to come out with us tonight, Misaki! Date or no date!" 

Misaki felt herself sweat-dropping at that but nodded and sent her a smile nonetheless. 

"You all act like I'm some old spinster or something..."

Emma laughed loudly at that and slapped a hand on her shoulder. "You've got boys falling head-over-heels for you left and right! Don't worry, none of us think that!" 

"Hah?!" Misaki shouted incredulously, before watching Emma send her a small smirk and drag Draken off towards the ice-skating rink they were currently at. 

Takemichi shrugged and let out a nervous laugh before Hina grabbed onto his hand and pulled him towards the rink as well. Thus, Misaki was left on her own. 

Sighing, she slipped on the skates the rink provided and tied the laces up. When she finished, she turned her attention towards the rink, keeping a look out for her friends. A small smile appeared on her lips as she watched Emma teach Draken how to skate. Hina, on the other hand, was much too busy laughing at Takemichi constantly falling onto the ice. Misaki snickered at the third fall she saw and shook her head.

Just as uncoordinated as I thought he would be on the ice. 

A sudden fragrant flavor enveloped her sense of smell, catching her attention. Before she could turn around to see where it was coming from, a cup made its way into her direct line of sight. Following the arm of the cup-holder, she turned to see a familiar face.

"Thought you might like some hot-chocolate." the dark-eyed boy stated. A large grin appeared on Misaki's face and she grabbed onto the cup. 

"I can tell you must have enjoyed a sip too, Manjiro."

He gave her a surprised look, to which she responded to by simply pointing to his nose. "Whipped cream." 

An 'ah' left him, and he wiped the whipped cream off of his nose before sticking his finger into his mouth. She rolled her eyes at him but chuckled. Then, she patted at the spot next to her on the bench as she took a sip of the warm liquid.

"Ah, that's so good~" She remarked, feeling herself relax. Manjiro planted down next to her and smiled.

"I figured you'd like it. You're a sucker for anything chocolate." 

"Chocolate in hot liquid form just hits different, you know?" She replied back, before taking another sip of the drink.

"Fair enough." 

"Thanks, by the way." she then states gratefully. 

Manjiro tilted his head slightly and sends her a closed-eye smile in response.

She took another sip and sighed, a feeling of content taking over her. 

"What are you doing here, anyway?" she asked, peering over at him from the corner of her eye.