Falling In Love [Sanzu X Reader]

Chapter 11: Maybe it wouldn't be so bad

After a week, the preparations for the event were finished. Everything was set for the evening, Y/n used to love events, but since he'll be there, she doesn't think he'll let her have a quiet night. 

Sanzu on the other hand didn't really want to go, after all, once he's back in that event, people will surely bring up what happened last event. 

It would be hell for both of them. 

As they stood in their own rooms, staring into their reflection in the mirror, hesitance and uncertainty glazed over their eyes. 

They honestly would rather just stay at home and avoid ever coming even near that wretched event place. 

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A knock pulled her out of her thoughts, it was Souta with his usual angelic aura coming to comfort her as always. 

"You look gorgeous," He complimented her as he admired Y/n. 

"And you as well," She smiled at him. 

Souta approached her in front of the mirror. "Ready?" 

Y/n's smile faltered for a moment, she wasn't, but she couldn't let one person ruin another important night. 

It was so baffling, how can someone have so much power over another person? 

She looked at herself in the mirror while Souta stood close to her back, her shoulder brushing his chest as he placed his hands on her arms comfortingly. 

A small smile appeared on her face. "Ready," She repeated. 

Souta could see the hesitation on her face, she might've tried to hide it but Souta always knows what she's truly feeling. 

He then made her face him, his arms still resting on her arms. "Hey, if you don't feel like going, I could go manage things on my own," Souta muttered softly. 

Y/n immediately broke her facade. "But I'm expected to be there..." She muttered conflicted. "I don't want to disappoint anybody," 

Souta knew he couldn't change her mind. "Fine- but, I won't leave your side at all. If you feel uncomfortable, I'm taking you straight home." 

She chuckled. "Careful now Souta, I might fall for you~" Y/n joked. 

A feigned gasped at her words. "You mean, we aren't dating yet?" He dramatically placed a hand on his chest. "I was in an unrequited relationship this whole time-?!" 

A lighthearted laugh left her lips, finally relaxing, she smiled at him. "You always knew what to do- I'd honestly be a mess without you," 

Souta lightly squeezed his hold on her arms. "Don't be too hard on yourself," He then gently pushed some stray hair away from her eyes. "Well, let's go then?" 

This time, she nodded with certainty. "Let's go."

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It wasn't going well in Sanzu's end either, the moment he got to the event's place, he could immediately tell people were whispering, and he wasn't pleased. 

"Okay, I showed my face, can I go home now?" He asked Takeomi. 

His older brother just stared at him weirdly. "We just got here, the event hasn't even started yet," 

Senju nudged Sanzu. "You're doing great-! Just keep your head up and ignore the whispers, okay?" 

"It's kinda hard to ignore them when they're literally staring as they whisper..." He grumbled with a displeased tone. 

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Later on, Y/n and Souta arrived at the venue as well and the event organizers assisted them to their VIP tables.

Once they were settled, Souta whispered at her. "Doing well so far," He comforted. 

She smiled. "So far," 

Their position was at a higher level compared to the invited celebrities where the Akashi siblings were situated, after all, Y/n is one of the sponsors so she's considered as a VIP. 

The male smiled back before his attention was caught by a few familiar faces. "Looks like some of your business partners arrived," He informed. 

Sure enough, when she turned to look, she saw Kokonoi, Kisaki, and Izana casually chatting amongst themselves. "I'm surprised they came," She muttered in amusement. 

The black-haired male noticed Y/n and didn't hesitate to approach her with a smile. "Miss L/n, I'm so happy to see you," Kokonoi greeted with a cheek-to-cheek kiss. "You look incredible as always," 

"There he goes making sure to greet her first," Kisaki commented before giving a slight nod to Y/n. "It's good to see you again, Miss L/n," 

Izana chuckled at Kisaki's comment before smiling at Y/n. "An honor to be in your presence, Miss L/n," He greeted offering a hand at her and kissing her knuckles when she gave her hand. 

Y/n smiled back. "I'm glad to see you all again," She replied feeling at ease to at least know people in the event. 

"Hogging Y/n for yourselves huh," A familiar voice spoke and when they turned saw Chifuyu with a teasing smile before approaching Y/n with open arms which Y/n mirrored. "You look amazing," He complimented as they embraced. 

"I didn't think you'd come," She chuckled. 

"Eh, I wasn't doing anything, and my friends- ah, subordinates want to attend this oh-so-exclusive event," Chifuyu shrugged as he nudged his head to a certain direction where a male with long black hair, and another male with black and blonde highlights stood, chatting. 

"Oh? Baji and Kazutora are here too?" Kokonoi asked as he looked as well. 

"They basically dragged me here when I'm the only one invited," The male sighed. "Baji had to make a commotion to be let in... anyway, I saw Sanzu down there, he does not look thrilled to be here," He informed as he looked down at the celebrities' floor. 

Y/n chuckled making the males look at her in question. "Ah... I'm just amused how all of you knew each other so closely," She pointed out. "Sanzu mentioned you all were friends from childhood," 

They smiled in unison. "Yes, childhood friends, that's one way to describe it," Kokonoi spoke. 

Just then a male with short black hair and a scar across one side of his face approached Izana. "Who invited those two? They're making a mess at the dessert table," He referred to Baji and Kazutora. 

"Kakucho's here too?" Chifuyu looked at the male with a nod as a greeting. 

"Izana's plus one," Kisaki replied. 

"Hello, Ms. L/n" Kakucho smiled. "We haven't met formally but I managed the negotiations between you and Izana back then," 

"Oh," She muttered in realization. "Hi, it's a pleasure to finally meet you face to face," They shook hands. 

"The pleasure's all mine Ms. L/n," Kakucho replied. 

Y/n smiled, it seemed like this night wouldn't be so bad after all. 

A/N: Hello lol, the last chapter was posted in April and it's August now... *ehem* 

Apologies for the long wait, almost died last-last month AHAHAHAHA 

Anyway, this chapter's a bit short, It might take some time for me to get back to momentum in continuing this story so bear with me if it gets too boring :3 

So, see you in the next chapter~!