Time Zone

Final! Readers POV

You waited across the street for Kazutora, while Chifuyu was in the car. He decided he would give you and Kazutora some alone time since this will be the first time you guys have seen each other in a very long time. When the gates opened, you saw Kazutora walking out with the few things he had. Mainly all of his letters. Once he was outside the gate you ran to him, jumping into his arms. He dropped his bag full of letters and caught you, spinning you around. You laughed as he chuckled and held you tightly to him as he set you down.

He looked down at you and leaned down to kiss you deeply. You hugged his neck, returning the kiss. Kazutora literally took your breath away and you sighed against his lips. He finally pulled away and looked down at you before leaning his forehead against yours.

"I can't believe I can finally hold you," Kazutora said. You laughed slightly and nodded tearing up. He gently wiped your tears away before kissing your lips multiple times.

"Stop crying, this is a happy moment," Kazutora laughed.

"I am crying because I am happy~"

"Dork..." he mumbled and he let you go before grabbing his bag. He took your hand in his you both started to walk.

"I can't believe you actually, kept every single letter I have ever written to you, Tora~"

"Of course, they are what kept me going all of these years locked away. You kept me sane, and helped me more than you could ever know." He kissed your cheek and you let a small giggle. He stopped suddenly and turned to you cupping your cheek with one hand.

"(Y/N)?"

"Hmm?"

"I love you, so much."

Your heart skipped a beat and you blushed before leaning into his hand.

"I love you too Kazutora."

"Don't ever leave me, I need you. Really."

"I won't, I have finally have you to myself. You are stuck with me now." You declared and he sighed softly before you guys started to walk to Chifuyu's car. Chifuyu was outside his car and Kazutora and he both shared a hug.

"Welcome home Kazu~," Chifuyu said and Kazutora smiled.

"Thanks, Chifuyu, for everything."

The three of you got into the car, and Chifuyu decided to drive Kazutora back to his home. The car was filled with laughter and filling Kazutora in on everything.

"So, everyone wants to come and visit you and meet (Y/N) when you settle in," Chifuyu said.

"They haven't met you yet?" He asked you and you shook your head.

"Nope, but I am sure Chifuyu probably mentioned me."

"Yep, they are excited to see who has Kazutora's heart now."

"Well, they can come over today. I want to see everyone after I have a shower by myself..." Kazutora said.

"I will let them know," Chifuyu said.

"I will handle all of the cooking then." You said and Kazutora laid his head on your shoulder. He sighed softly as all of you fell quiet, it was only when you guys arrived at his home that you and Kazutora got out of the car.

"You coming Chifuyu?" You asked.

"Nah, I gotta clean up the shop. I will come tonight, 7:00 good?" He asked and you nodded.

"Yep, see you tonight." You and Kazutora walked into the house as Chifuyu pulled out. Once you and Kazutora were alone, you wrapped your arms around him.

"I am so happy that I get to be here with you."

"Same, it's so nice to finally be free. I dreamed of the day I could hold you throughout the night."

"Well you can, but you should shower and relax, I gotta start cooking. We don't have much time before everyone arrives."

"Right..." he pressed a quick kiss to your lips and left for his old room, to see that it was filled with new clothes. Thanks to you and Chifuyu re-stocking his closet with clothes that would fit. Everything else was left the same though. He smiled before grabbing some clothes and heading to the shower.

You started to cook wanting to make sure everything was perfect. Luckily, you had cleaned the house a few days before he came home so nothing was dirty or dusty. You had also restocked the fridge in advance knowing that food was a priority as well.

After about three hours of cooking, someone started to knock on the door. You were still in the kitchen so Kazutora rushed to the door. When he opened it, he saw all of his old friends there. Mitsuya and Hakkai, Takemitchy, Pah-chin, Chifuyu, and Draken.

"Yo, Kazu it's been a while," Draken said, and Kazutora stepped aside to let them inside.

"Yeah, it has. It's been so long, thanks for coming." He said and Mitsuya gave him a hug. Kazutora returned it and Draken patted his shoulder with Hakkai and Pah.

"So, where is your girlfriend?" Pah said and Kazutora felt the tips of his ears heat up.

"She is here right?" Mitsuya grinned, and Chifuyu led everyone in.

"(Y/N)!" Chifuyu called and he peeked his head into the kitchen.

"Wah, it smells so good!" Chifuyu rushed in and he noticed you made a combination of American and Japanese foods and deserts.

"AH, WHY DIDN'T YOU TELL ME YOU COULD COOK!?" Chifuyu yelled and everyone came in and eyed all of the food.

"Well, Culinary was in high school. We learned different dishes and then I always cooked with my grandma," You admitted before looking at everyone, and waving.

"Holy... is super cute," Hakkai whispered to Mitsuya. Mitsuya approached you and offered a handshake.

"We want to thank you for keeping Kazutora on the right track and being there. Chifuyu told us so much about you. I am Mitsuya, this is Hakkai." You smiled and nodded.

"It's nice to meet you both."

"I am Draken."

"I am Pah~"

"I am Takemitchy~"

"It's nice to meet you all, I am (Y/N). Hopefully, Chifuyu told only good things about me."

"Yeah, he told us you were cute, but not this cute," Mitsuya teased and Kazutora quickly wrapped his arms around you.

"Mine..." he said and you let a small laugh out.

"Don't worry we won't steal her away," Draken said.

"Don't think you guys could if you wanted to. She has been waiting for the day Tora got out of jail," Chifuyu said making you smile.

"That's so romantic," Takemitchy said and you smiled.

"Well let's eat, and you guys can catch up." You said since the table was done being set up and the food laid out scattered over the table.

Everyone sat down and began to eat and talk. Telling old stories and memories. Some had you laughing and Kazutora blushing while others had you surprised.

You even told them how you and Kazutora ended up meeting, which was through the exchange at school and the jail he was in. Which they found to be a really cute story.

Kazutora watched you interact with everyone and he leaned against his hand admiring you. Draken looked at him and grinned before nudging him.

"You have a good one."

"I know, I am so lucky. She is so perfect. Who would have thought all of this would have happened over pen pal letters from two people in two different time zones?"

Draken shrugged but was happy for his friend since he could tell you changed him for the better making him happy.