It's because I.. || Tsukishima Kei fanfic

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After I finish cleaning the house, I notice Rina watching TV so I decide to go see how Tsukishima is doing in the kitchen.

I walk in to see him walking around, cutting things and stirring something on the pot and I just silently watch. He doesn't seem to notice me until I clear my throat and he looks over.

"Finished cleaning?" He says and I hum, looking over his shoulder to see him cutting some onions. "Your little sister is nice," he says and I giggle.

"Yeah she is."

"She looks just like you, same black hair," I lean back on the bench, rolling my eyes.

"Don't start calling her ugly then, otherwise I might have to slap you again," we laugh and he shakes his head.

"I wouldn't," he then brings out two bowls, filling them with some rice. "Dinner is ready, go sit with Rina and I'll bring it out," he says and I furrow my eyebrows.

"No no you sit, I'll bring it-"

"Just shut up and do as I say," he says and I huff, listening to him and calling Rina to come sit. She excitedly wiggles at her spot and I smile, I must admit I'm also sick of microwave meals. Tsukishima then comes out carrying a tray with multiple dishes on it and it all smells amazing. I watch amazed as he places the food down and Rina gasps.

"There you go Rina," he says giving her a serving of a rice and her eyes practically sparkle.

"Thank you for the meal!" She squeals before digging in and I blink amazed.

"Tsukishima you really cooked all this?" I say and he shrugs.

"I learnt to cook a while ago, not a big deal. Thank you for the meal," he begins to eat and I just copy his actions.

Dinner was filled with Rina's delighted giggles as Tsukishima talks happily with her. He really has a way with kids, usually Rina is really shy when it comes to strangers and she barely has any friends because of this... she struggles at school but she's talking to Tsukishima so easily. Rina and I have been eating alone quite a lot recently, so having Tsukishima's company is a really nice change. After dinner, I insist on cleaning up since Tsukishima has already done so much.

"Tsukishima! Will you play with me?" Rina says with hopeful eyes and he smiles warmly nodding and she excitedly brings over her dolls, sitting in the lounge with Tsukishima.

I clear all the dishes and wash up with a warm feeling in my stomach. As I'm washing up, the doorbell suddenly rings making me furrow my eyebrows. I dry my hands and go to answer, but when I open the door my stomach drops.

"Shibuki..." Arai stands at the door rubbing his neck and I blink in shock.

"Arai? What are you doing here?" I say and he sighs.

"Look... I really need to apologize, I've been a real jerk to you recently... but I haven't been able to stop thinking about you. Please can I come in and talk?" I look behind me awkwardly. If he finds out Tsukishima is here right now, it really won't end well.

"Arai now isn't a good time. Can we talk at school tomorrow?" I say and he shakes his head.

"Are you sure? I don't want to put this off any more, it's been eating me up inside I need to clear everything up," he says and I shake my head.

"Arai I'm serious now isn't a good time, I'm not mad or anything just please let's talk about this tomorro-"

"I love you," my eyes widen at Arai's sudden confession.