and they were roommates (Birlap fanfic)

Convention pt.1

This past month has gone by so quickly. Arny has been the best boyfriend I've ever had. He is so caring, almost to the point of being loving, but it's way too soon to be thinking about that. Something about him turns me to mush, I can barely concentrate on anything that isn't him. I enjoy the glowing feeling in my chest and how it bleeds into everything I'm doing. 

It's also great that we are both introverts, because we get lots quality time at home together and spend most nights watching tv, cuddled on the couch. 

We are going to an anime convention this weekend. He told me about it a few weeks ago. Arny already bought the cosplay to go as Megumi from Jujutsu Kaisen, so I decided to go as Nobara Kugisaki. This was we could match, but mostly importantly because her outfit is the easiest to replicate. This will be our first trip together and I'm really nervous. I'm going to be meeting all his friends and this is really the first time we will be going out in public as a couple. 

Although, we can't really. Arny explained to me that due to the nature of his work, he wants to keep our relationship private from his social media and fans. I completely understand where he is coming from, but it doesn't stop from wanting to show him off as my boyfriend to the rest of the world. 

Our hotel is walking distance from the convention center making it really convenient. This will be the first time actually sharing a room as well. We already share a bathroom, but we have separate rooms. Even though we spend every night together in one or the other. 

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The first day of the convention goes smoothly. I meet Danny, who was dressed as Gojo, and Pete, who was dressed as Itadori. They were friendly and really nice, throwing a few jabs at Arny for having a girlfriend now. 

We spent most of the day in the convention hall. Fans kept stopping them for pictures. When they would ask, Arny would just introduce me as his friend. This meant I became the designated photographer. I didn't hate it, but it start to bother me a little as person after person came up to him. He was his usual charming self and they would openly fawn over him. I admit some of it is insecurity, but no one wants to watch people try to flirt with your boyfriend and being unable to do anything about it. 

Afterwards, we all went out for dinner, where they got to catch up and we all got to get to know each other. Mostly telling me embarrassing things and stories about Arny. He was a good sport about it though and I was thoroughly entertained. 

When Arny and I got back to the hotel, we were so tired we passed out as soon as we changed and washed up. It was a lot of social interaction for one day. I need to recharge my batteries, the fastest way is through sleep and boy was I exhausted. 

The next morning, I wake up and Arny is still asleep. I spend a few minutes just staring at him as he holds me. He looks peaceful and his hair looks so fluffy, I'm tempted to run my hand through it, but don't want to wake him. 

"Didn't anyone tell you it's rude to stare?" He grumbles in his deep morning voice, giving my stomach a slight flutter. He crushes me against him and sighs. I blush faintly and hide it by burying my face in his chest. 

Eventually we get out of bed and get dressed in our cosplay. My wig was tolerably uncomfortable yesterday, but feels much itchier today. I get it into a place where it isn't completely digging into my scalp and finish putting on my makeup, glad that it's pretty basic. 

Arny is sitting on the edge of the bed, ready to go, by the time I emerge from the bathroom. He jumps up and wraps his arms around my waist. Pressing a soft kiss to my forehead, he whispers "You look so beautiful." 

I giggle. "You must really like Nobara, huh?" 

He rolls his eyes at me. "You know it's you that I am talking about. You could be naked and I would still say the same." Which is true for a fact. He is constantly complimenting me, even if I don't always believe them.