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Thoma is falling in love with you

Thoma has been your best friend since the day you could remember from your childhood. The two of you were practically inseparable as kids. The same as teenagers. As adults now, the two of you have grown apart, but were still able to hang out and have fun. Thoma, was now living with the Kamisato Clan in their estate, being their little butler of sorts. Or as you loved to tease him as; the housewife. You on the other hand, worked at the little Shimura restaurant in the street of Inazuma, helping Mr. Kanbei with small his business. It paid decently well, he was a very sweet man who was kind to the few customers that did come and stop by.

Today, Kanbei gave you a day off. You told him it wasn't necessary, you liked working in the kitchen. But, he insisted. "Thank you, Mr. Kanbei," you bowed, leaving the restaurant and walking down the street. You decided to go to the local bathhouse, you had tense muscles from working so hard. On your way, you spotted the back of a familiar red jacket and golden hair with that adorable rat tail. Grinning, you ran up to him, jumping onto him from behind. "Gah! Wh- (Y/N)!" Thoma exclaimed, startled by the sudden push forward. Even so, he smiled knowing that it was only you who had surprised him. "Hi Thoma!" You greeted with a laugh, looking at him as you were still latched on.

"I have a day off today and was heading to the bathhouse," you explained to him. "Then I saw you and my plans changed!" Of course you still wanted to go, but you wanted to spend the day with your best friend. It was a rare chance anyways. "That's amazing news!" Thoma complimented, as he then adjusted you so he was giving a piggyback ride. He was excited to see you on a day off. The man missed hanging out with you. And to have a day to be with you, was all he could ask for. "Do you want to walk around town?" He offered, looking back to you to see what you'd say. "Um, of course? Why do you think I jumped on you?" You laughed. Archons, hearing your laugh brought butterflies in his stomach. Seeing you happy made him pretty darn content.

So the day was spent with each other. The two of you caught up on what's been going on. It was more you than Thoma speaking. He loved hearing you talk. He loved how interested you were in your job, or how your eyes lit up when you saw something cool.
The day was nearly over, and you both were walking up to the Kamisato Estate, since you offered to walk with him. "Oh! You know what would be really cool?" You sprung the question out of nowhere. "What would be really cool?" Thoma asked, curious of what you were thinking about. "If I asked for a paid vacation so I can spend it with you!" Thoma stopped in his tracks, hearing that suggestion. You stopped as well, turninh to look at him, confused.

So many things raced in his mind. Spending a certain period of time with him. Just the two of you? No no, Ayato and Ayaka would be around if you were staying with him at the Estate. But... if it was just me and you... His faced flushed red, all the way to his ears. "Thomaaaa?" You called out to him, snapping him back into reality. Blinking, he saw how close your face was to his, and that created a deeper shade of red. He backed up a couple steps, stuttering. "Oh! Sorry, I, um, no that's- that's a cool idea-!" He was fumbling over his words, cursing silently to himself. Seeing him all flustered like this made you chuckle. It was cute to see him all nervous.

Eventually, you grabbed his arm and tugged him along. "Come onnn!" You whined, walking up the hill. "We're almost home! Let's goooo!" You told him, only to have him laugh softly in response. "I'm coming, I'm coming...!" He made his way back to your side once again. The two of you walked the rest of the way up the hill until the gateway to the estate was just in front, and a gaurd was standing by as always. You both walked up to the door of the home, then stopped. This is where you had to part ways now... Neither of you were looking forward to it. A sad feeling in both chests.

"So..." Thoma started, then trailed off. "Sooo..." you repeated, although more drawn out. A moment passed, you rocked a bit in your spot, looking down to your shoes. Awkward... the silence was unbearable. One minute. Two minutes. Three. You looked up to see his face, but as soon as you did, you felt a pair of soft lips on yours. It took a hot second to realize it was Thoma who was kissing you. When he didn't feel you do the same, he was about to pull away. But you cupped his cheeks and returned the kiss. He didn't mind, and only fell into it more.

It felt like it lasted forever. And the moment you two pulled away, you were already yearning for more. But the kiss was all you needed to know how he felt about you. And to him, it was all he needed as well. "So, I'll see you... tomorrow?" He scratched the back of his neck, a shy smile placed on his bright red face. You nodded. "Yeah, tomorrow." You repeated, watching him open the door and walk inside. It was a plan. He'd see you during work the next day. And maybe the next after that. And the next. Both of you were excited for the future ahead.

God, he loved you. And you loved him.