𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

𝐱𝐱𝐯

i regret going on this trip.

if only i could turn back time.

"isn't it right?"

"nah, it's definitely left."

"oh! oh! i know how to say those words on that billboard! it's naysi lemake right?"

"it's nasi lemak, moron."

this should be classified as a new type of torture.

all of a sudden, you felt something cold and wet on your neck.

"fuck-what the hell, Sae?"

"here. you look like you were going to faint." Sae said, giving you a canned drink.

"maybe i really am. who's idea was it that this trip was a good idea?"

then, a muscled arm hooked itself around your neck and brought you closer to the owners chest.

"it was my idea, [Name]nnie. i'm hurt that you think it's a bad idea..." Shidou said.

"really, no wonder, then." you said, forcing Shidou to let go of you.

"hey, hey. settle down. the bus is about to move." Isagi said, being the Himsagi he is, took care of the chaotic situation and settled everybody down. 

you were sitting next to Kaiser, with you taking the window seat. the seating pairs had been random, with everyone taking lots before boarding the bus.

we'll be in the bus for a few hours, so i guess i'll sleep.

you took out your earphones and plugged it in your phone. you usually slept without music to ensure that you wouldn't be caught off guard.

but it is a trip, so i'm going to relax.

"what're you listening to, [Name]?" Kaiser asked. looking at him, casual clothes sure fitted him well.

"music, obviously?" you answered, smirking at the remark you said.

but Kaiser seemed undeterred. "can i listen with you?"

"sure?" you said, giving him the other half of your earphones, listening to the songs from your playlist.

as time went by, the bus became silent, only filled with the snores of the people in the bus.

but one person wasn't asleep.

Kaiser opened his eyes and looked at you sleeping. your head was leaning on the window.

he took your head and gently moved it so that it would rest on his shoulders.

Kaiser admired your features, a strong emotion filling him up. 

with a voice that barely could be heard, he whispered, "i love you, [Name]. ever since the day i met you, i've only been dreaming about you."

♕

as the sun dipped low in the sky, casting a golden glow over the pristine shores of Pulau Tioman, you and your friends reveled in the idyllic beauty of the beach. 

Reo had bought out the whole island so that nobody would freak out that a bunch of football idols were there.

Nagi lounged in the shade of a palm tree, his fingers deftly maneuvering his phone as he delved into the depths of a mobile game.

meanwhile, Isagi and Kurona engaged in a fierce game of beach volleyball against Kaiser and Ness, their laughter ringing out across the sandy expanse as they dove and spiked with wild abandon. 

nearby, Karasu rode the rolling waves on his surfboard, his sleek form cutting through the water with effortless grace.

Loki kept a watchful eye on Charles as they waded into the gentle surf, the mischievous glint in his eye betraying his intent to ensure his friend's safety at all costs. 

you on the other hand, perched atop Shidou's shoulders, laughed as the two of you splashed and frolicked in the shallows, your joy infectious as you attempted to coax Sae into joining them in the water.

but Sae, hesitant to venture beyond the safety of the shoreline, remained rooted to the sand, his uncertainty palpable as he watched the others cavort in the sea. 

Rin, content to observe from a distance, took in the breathtaking scenery with quiet reverence, his gaze sweeping over the azure waters and verdant hillsides that stretched out before him.

elsewhere, Otoya and Aiku strutted along the beach, their eyes scanning the horizon for potential romantic prospects. 

Bachira, his hands coated in sand, meticulously crafted elaborate sand castles with childlike enthusiasm, his imagination running wild with each new creation.

Yukimiya and Reo, deep in conversation, debated the economic potential of Pulau Tioman, their voices rising and falling as they discussed the possibilities that lay ahead. 

Barou, seeking respite from the chaos, attempted to find peace in the gentle lull of the waves, only to be thwarted by the raucous laughter of his friends.

Chigiri, indulging in a sweet treat, savored the cool, creamy delight of an ice cream cone, his eyes sparkling with delight as he licked away the melting remnants. 

and amidst the laughter, the chatter, and the joyous chaos of their surroundings, you couldn't help but feel a sense of profound gratitude.

Nagi sulked as he saw the screen of his phone displaying the words 'Game Over' again and again. he had lost. 

out of nowhere, tiny droplets of water dripped on his screen.

looking up, he saw the person he had wanted to avoid ever since they had arrived at the beach.

"Nagi! you shouldn't just play games. go swim in the sea." you said.

well, maybe Nagi would have done that if he was actually focusing on your words.

but he wasn't. instead he was more focused on you.

"Nagi? are you okay? you're burning up. do you have a fever?" before Nagi knew it, you had put your hand on his forehead.

Nagi had daydreamed a lot about you. when you vanished, Nagi was devastated.

it was the first time he lost someone he cared about.

so he would come up with scenarios where he could finally say what he had always wished to say.

and, now, finally he had the chance.

it had to be now, if not, he was worried you might disappear again.

and he would never see you again.

"[Name]."

"yeah? what is it?"

"i-"

as Nagi eventually said what had been buried in his heart, a few steps behind him stood another man.

Kaiser gripped on the bottle he held. he wanted to give it to you.

but it seems as though you didn't need it.

your reaction said everything. the blush that covered your face.

he had seen it so many times. that expression.

it was genuine love.

when the media leaked the date you had with Sae.

the time when you poured your heart out to Rin.

and now, when Nagi confessed to you.

but Kaiser knew better. 

he knew better than to approach someone who already has their heart set on somebody else.

he wouldn't want to hurt you.

you were precious to him, after all.

♕

- [Name] is always aware of her surroundings.