𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒃𝒊𝒕𝒆 | 𝑴𝒊𝒌𝒆𝒚 𝒙 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓

❆ After Hours ❆

𝐿𝑜𝓃𝑔 𝒸𝒽𝒶𝓅𝓉𝑒𝓇⚠️

The hum of your mini speaker filled your bedroom, setting the mood as you sat at your vanity, carefully applying your makeup.

Each stroke of the brush felt like a small ritual, a moment of
calm before the night ahead.
You glanced at your reflection, pleased with how the eyeliner sharpens your gaze, how the lip color adds just the right touch of boldness.

As you worked on your makeup,
a mix of anticipation and relief settled in your chest.

Tonight was a chance to break away from the weight of responsibilities that had been piling up lately—
a night to unwind, to let loose without the constant worry of schedules, meetings, and the pressure of staying on top of everything.

The past few weeks had been a whirlwind, and your complicated relationship with Manjiro had only added to the tension.

Your mind drifted as you applied mascara, thoughts of him surfacing like they always did when you had a moment to yourself—The distance, the lack of communication, the way things had just seemed to drift apart.

It was frustrating,
but tonight wasn't about that.
Tonight was about letting go,
even if just for a few hours.

And Rindou....

You smiled slightly, thinking about how easily he could distract you from all the noise in your head.
There was something about him...maybe it was his fierce attitude,
or the way he was always straightforward—

A man who knew what he wanted.

You weren't looking for anything serious, not with everything going on, but a night out with him sounded perfect.
No expectations, just fun.

You picked up your phone,
checking the time.
Rindou would be here soon.
The thought of spending the evening at his side, away from the complications of your everyday life, was exactly what you needed.

You took one last look in the mirror, giving yourself a nod of approval before turning back to the music,
letting the rhythm flow through you as you finished getting ready.

Tonight was going to be a good night, a break from everything that had been weighing you down.
You wore a sleek black dress that hugged your figure perfectly,
with a pair of matching heels with
a cheetah-print-bottom.

A delicate gold necklace rested
just above your collarbone,
complementing the gold hoop earrings that gleamed under the soft light of the room.

The jewelry you chose added
the right amount of sparkle,
with a few dainty rings adorning your fingers and a gold bracelet that caught the light every time you moved.

Your hair was styled to perfection, completing the look with a touch of glamour and sophistication.

After putting the finishing touches on your makeup, you grabbed your purse and slid in the essentials for the night: your favorite lip gloss and a few other items to touch up your lip combo later.

You sprayed a subtle but sexy vanilla perfume, the kind that lingers just enough to make an impression.
As you headed out the door,
you received a text from Rindou:
"I'm outside."