The Boy Next Door (Maddie)

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Recently, you just moved to a new country. Originally, you're from America, but you and your family went to Japan for a new start. So, you've been so focused with unpacking, and because of that your lawn is very overgrown. It's been so busy nobody has had time to mow it.
One day, there's a random knock on your door. Calling out to your parents to say you'll answer it, you swing the door open. There stands a a boy with a baseball cap turned backwards on top of his head of red hair. His eyes are also red, and he is pale. Quite handsome to you.
"Hi," he says. "I'm Eijiro Kirishima, and I like next door." You put out your hand to shake his.
"I'm Y/n L/n, nice to meet you."
"Same here."
"What brings you here?" He seemingly snaps out of a daze he'd been trapped in. At least, that's what it looks like.
"Oh! I noticed your lawn is overgrown, so I was wondering if you needed me to mow it?"
"What? I can't ask that of you."
"It's not a problem at all. I wanna help where I can."
"Are you sure? Well get to it eventually. We've just been busy with the move."
"Then I really should! Do you have a lawnmower? If not, I'Il use mine." You scratch the back of your neck awkwardly.
"Yeah, we don't have one."
"Okay then! I gotcha! I'll be back in a bit!" When you're back inside, your parents ask who it was.
"It was a boy from next door. He insisted on mowing our lawn."
"That's so sweet." Your mom says. "Help me fix him something to eat for when he's done."
"Of course."
You and your mom make a nice lunch, and he's finished just when the food is done. He smiles at you with the news that the lawn is mowed.
"Thank you", you say. "We made some food. Come in and eat."
"I can't accept that-"
"Me and my mom insist. Please?'
"Well if that's the case, okay! It'd be unmanly to argue with a lady!"
"Heck yeah. Now c'mon."
You and him sit beside each other as you eat, getting to know each other. Your mom finds it cute, but neither you nor the boy notice how she watches it. From him, you find out he's going to UA High and studying to be a hero. That's impressive.
"Wow. That's so cool!"
"Thanks. I'm called Red Riot, so if you ever hear any news on me, you'll know." Smiling, you nod
"Yeah. I hope I do hear about you. Though, let's not have me hearing everything through news. If anything exciting happens, come and tell me."
"I will"
The rest of the meal is fun, and you're sad to see him leave. That day sparked a precious friendship, and you quickly develop a crush on the manly man. Constantly, he helps out.
You're bringing home groceries? He helps. You're cleaning? He helps. It doesn't matter what it is: he always offers his assistance. It's the sweetest thing, and even your parents love him. He's just perfect.
The only problem is that you're chubby and ugly. Way beneath him. He deserves a slim and pretty girl who is just as strong as him. The type that compliments him. You could never hope to do that, so you won't even try.
Then, one day, he disappears. You never see him anymore, which hurts quite a lot. While you know you can't have him as your own, you at least want to keep him as a friend. It's just sad. Now, a cloud of depression hangs over your head. While your parents notice, they don't bother to asking, knowing the cause already.
It comes down to you grocery shopping, it being so ordinary. There is a lot, and since you're alone, you have a big and heavy box to carry. Countless times, you almost drop it. Then, to your rescue comes a person you can't see from behind the box. They take it from your hands, and when you look, it's Kirishima.
"Careful!" He says. "Why're you carrying this big old box on your own? It's too heavy for you!"
"I didn't have any other help."
"Geez. People are so unmanly. Let me carry it for you." The two of you walk home together.
"So where have you been lately?"
"Oh, I've been at UA. You see, they have dorms now so I'm staying there. Sorry if I worried you."
"Oh. Yeah, I was a bit sad you were gone. You're fun."
"I'm sorry. I didn't think you'd miss me that much."
"Of course, I did. You're the only friend I've managed to make here in Japan."
"Why? You're, like, amazing to be around!"
"Not everybody is into the new girl from America."
"That's so unmanly." He huffs.
"It's okay. At least I have you."
"When we get back to your place, I'll give you my number so we can keep in contact."
"Sounds good to me. Thanks."
"Of course!"
The rest of the way home is cheery, and he helps you unload all of the groceries and put them away. You chat the whole time and are very happy. He always lightens the mood. How is he so perfect? Your parents get home and are pleasantly surprised to find Kirishima here. Naturally, he stays for dinner.
You and Kirishima text almost every day, and when you don't, it's because you're either calling or talking in person. On a very special day, he surprises you with a special text.
Baby Shark: Hey, I was wondering if you'd be willing to go on a date with me?
Y/nn: What? Really? A date? Why?
Baby Shark: You don't have to! I was just wondering if you wanted to.
Y/nn: It's not that I don't want to, I just don't know why YOU would want to.
Baby Shark: Because you're super sweet and pretty.
Y/nn: Uhm, well if you really want to, I guess I'Il go out with you.
Baby Shark: YESSSSSSSS!!
Baby Shark: This Saturday I'Il pick you up around 1:00. Sound good?
Y/nn: Sounds great. See you then.
Baby Shark: See you then.
Saturday comes, and it takes you forever to pick and outfit. Finally, you decide on a lightweight and cropped t-shirt with a tank top beneath it and capris. You're dressing in cool clothing since it's supposed to be warm today. You pair it with sneakers and a baseball cap and high ponytail braid.
When you see Kirishima, he's wearing the same thing he wore the day you first met him. Somehow, he seems handsomer than he did then. Happily, you two go out and walk around a theme park. There's just one problem. The weather forecast was wrong. You're shivering the whole day.
"Are you cold?" Kirishima asks.
"J- just a bit." Your teeth chatter.
"Here. I'll lend you my jacket." He takes it off and hands it to you.
"But what if you get cold?"
"I'll be fine. And besides, it'd be unmanly to leave you shivering." Reluctantly, you take the jacket and put it on, immediately warming up.
"T-thank you."
"No problem." He puts his arm around your shoulders. "I'Il lend you my body heat."
"You're the best."
"Nah. Just trying to be manly."
When he drops you off at home, he stands there awkwardly, as if he wants to say something. Finally, he just says it all.
"Listen, I've liked you a long time. When I first saw you, I thought you were the prettiest girl ever and then I found you're super sweet and amazing. Will you please do me the manly honor of being my Pebble?"
"Seriously? Do you mean it?"
"Of course! I promise to be the manliest boyfriend if you accept me!" Ready to cry, you nod.
"I'll be your Pebble. I will most definitely be your Pebble."
Unable to contain his excitement, he twirls you around and then kisses you. It's all so fast that it takes you a few moments to realize what happened at first, but then you kiss back. It's all so sweet and happy. When he pulls away, he gives you a big and cheesy smile.
"Thank you." He says.
"No. That's what I should say. Oh! Let me give you back your jacket-"
"Keep it. It looks cuter on you, anyway."
"Thank you."
Your mom was over the moon when she found out about you and Kirishima. Since she met him, she'd hoped he would be a future son-in-law. When she said that in front of him, you were mortified at first, but then Kirishima stood up and promised to take care of you forever. Your dad begrudgingly approved, feeling that you couldn't do much better than the redhead you have. When you first met him, you never once dreamed all of this would happen, but you wouldn't have it any other way, either.

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