𝙁𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝙔𝙤𝙪 (Wind Breaker x Reader)

17: Bond In the Garden

a/n: don't forget to comment!

the wind was calm and breezy as it ruffles (y/n)'s hair as she stood on the rooftop of furin high, the schoolyard a blur below and in the distance; the town of makochi.

her gaze, however, was fixed on a patch of vibrant green nestled amongst the concrete and steel. It was umemiya's garden, the bofurin's leader's concrete passion for gardening, a stark contrast to his imposing physique and laid-back demeanor.

it was a surprising sight for a school rooftop, but then again, the white-haired male himself was a surprise. (y/n) remembers how he invited her to the rooftop on more than one occasion, often to hang out or help with his plants; something he normally does himself. But, here she is, working with some dirt..

umemiya - wearing a plain tee and his pants, turns to (y/n), grinning warmly, "(y/n)! I'm really glad you could join me up here. I always find gardening to be therapeutic." he wipes his hands on the towel resting on his shoulder, approaching her.

the (h/c)-ette grins back as she tilts her head back, "yeah, it's peaceful. I never thought I'd be excited to take care of plants, but it's kind of relaxing.." she hums, looking around her at the little garden.

umemiya nods, following her gaze as he crosses his arms, "that's great to hear. personally, I've always had a thing for tomatoes, they're my favorite," he chuckles, "I know, it's weird for a tough guy like me to have a soft spot for veggies."

the bofurin leader cheekily scratches his head. He understood he wasn't the typical leader of a gang/team but he can't help but be chill..—

(y/n) bursts out laughing, a fit of giggles escaping her lips, "i don't think it's weird at all. I actually find it cute. It shows you have a softer side, not just the strong leader persona." she grins at him, putting up air quotation marks at the last bit.

umemiya smiles, looking down, "thanks, I appreciate that. so, how are those seedlings doing?"

(y/n) examines the plants, "they seem to be growing well. I think they'll be healthy tomato plants in no time!!" she affirms with a nod of her head.

umemiya's face is shown with pride as he says, "that's my girl! You're a natural at this!" she playfully rolls her eyes at him.

as (y/n) helps umemiya tend to the seedlings and weeds, the two engaged in a conversation about his interest in vegetation. umemiya, with his knowledge and passion for gardening, taught the (h/c)-ette about the different types of plants and how to care for them properly. He even sneaked in that he hopes to have a restaurant and make delicious food for people!

the peaceful and serene environment of the rooftop garden provided a stark contrast to (y/n)'s usual surroundings.

the tranquility of the garden allowed her to relax and open up to the bofurin leader, who welcomed her with warmth and kindness.

unbeknownst to her, umemiya was beginning to develop feelings for her. He admired (y/n)'s strength and determination, as well as her willingness to learn and engage in something new. umemiya found himself drawn to her vibrant personality and her positive attitude.

as they work side by side, the (h/c)-ette can't help but notice the care and attention that the Bofurin leader gives to each plant. she sees the love and dedication in his every action and she finds herself mesmerized.

umemiya pointed out the difference between tomato varieties as he points at the plants, "you see this one?" (y/n) nods in curiosity, prompting his lips to twitch upwards, "..this one's called the 'Black Krim,' it's got a rich, earthy flavor," he explained, his voice rumbling like a gentle thunder.

"it's beautiful," (y/n) murmurs, carefully pulling out a weed, "just like the others," she added, her eyes reflecting the vibrant sun and the green leaves.

umemiya was about to reach for the watering can to nourish his plants when (y/n), ever the giddy and happy one, snatched it from his hand, grinning, "let me do this!" she offers, dodging his hand as he tries to grab the can back, a grin on his face.

the bofurin leader's usual laidback face is replaced with a hint of surprise. He lets out a chuckle, "hey!!". His laugh echoing all over the rooftop, "alright, alright. show me your magic touch." he crosses his arms in amusement.

(y/n), with a mischievous glint in her eyes, carefully watered the seedlings. she had never felt so calm, so grounded, amidst the chaos of her life. the presence of umemiya; his quiet strength and his passion for gardening, was a soothing balm to her soul.

"is this good?" she asks, hoping that she isn't over-watering them too much..

"yeah, but you should also water the leaves as well so they can all get nourished. Here, let me...—" as umemiya attempts to reach for the watering can, he tripped, causing his hand to accidentally knock the can she was holding, sending a torrent of water flying in (y/n)'s face - drenching her. He gasped, "oh, I'm so sorry!"

as umemiya was apologizing profusely, (y/n)'s eyes sparkled as laughter erupts from her. she was already retaliating.

"gotcha!" she shrieked, grabbing the watering can and splashing him with a mischievous grin. his t-shirt is drenched in water, the cloth sticking to his skin and revealing his toned abs and chiseled chest. His hair wet.

umemiya grins mischievously, "oh really?" he chases after her as he grabs another watering can, splashing water at (y/n) as she yelps, running away and attempting to dodge the cold liquid but got even more wet anyways.

An unexpected water fight ensued, laughter echoing across the rooftop. amidst the playful chaos, umemiya felt a jolt of something akin to joy, a feeling that had went beyond what he always felt. He had never been this carefree, this happy before...

"i surrender..!..i surrender..!"

As the fight subsided, they stood there, panting, water dripping from their faces and their clothes soaked. Their eyes meet. In that shared moment, the sunlight glinting off their wet skin, umemiya felt a truth he couldn't ignore. he was falling for (y/n), this fiery, determined girl with a heart as soft as the earth they stood on.

he knew it was too soon, too unexpected, but the feeling was undeniable. It was a feeling he couldn't help but nurture, a feeling born under a sunny sky, amidst tomatoes and laughter, a feeling that promised something beautiful, something real...—

As the sun began to dip below the horizon, casting long shadows over the city, (y/n) turns to the bofurin leader, "that's my cue," she tucks a strand of wet hair behind her ear, "thank you for today," she says, her voice soft, "and for sharing your garden with me." she giggles.

umemiya smiles, a warm sight that lit up his face, "it's good to have you here, (y/n)," he says, his gaze lingering on her for a moment, "you should come back again.." he cheekily says, making her chuckle.

As (y/n) was about to leave, umemiya just then realizes something and calls out to her. She stops and looks at him confused as he averts his eyes, tips of his ears burning red as he attempts to not look at the (h/c)-ette's black bra showing through her shirt.

"...erm here, put this on." the white haired male drapes his furin jacket over her, the long tailcoat dragging on the ground, "you can give it back whenever.." he blushes. He did not want her walking around with a soaking wet shirt that showed her undergarments to wandering eyes out there (no, he did not look..okay, he glanced but that's it..!). There were perverts out there and this is his way of protecting her. He swiftly turns back to his plants, hiding his face from her.

(y/n)'s face was flushed, "a-arigato.." she hurriedly leaves the rooftop, wondering what was going on with her heart. is she getting a heart attack?? a stroke!??

ENJOY!!!!