She keeps on texting me do i like her no definitely~ Rin Itoshi x f!Reader ~

Chapter 17

The victory celebrations had barely ended before the entire team was all over Instagram, posting photos of the event. Most of it was standard—group shots, random candid moments, and, of course, plenty of food and drinks being shared. But as the night progressed, something unexpected happened: a massive flood of photos featuring you and Rin began appearing all over the timeline.

It started innocently enough with Bachira, who'd grabbed a selfie of the two of you in the middle of the celebration. You were laughing, your head tilted back, your eyes sparkling, and Rin was standing close, a smirk on his face as if he had just made some sarcastic remark. It was a cute picture—nothing too serious. But then, it didn't stop there.

Isagi was the next one to post, followed by Chigiri, each sharing candid shots of you and Rin in various moments—laughing together, talking, exchanging playful glances, and even an accidental photo of you two sharing that kiss earlier in the night. It wasn't a professional shot, but the raw emotion was clear.

At first, you were oblivious to the flood of photos. You were busy talking with the team, celebrating the win and basking in the afterglow of your success. But then, you opened your phone and saw it:

The Comment Section Explosion

Your Instagram notifications blew up with likes, comments, and followers. You blinked at the screen in surprise as you scrolled through dozens of excited comments—some supportive, some a little too eager for your liking.

@soccerfan42: "OMG Rin and [Reader's Name] are so cute together! I ship them so hard 💕"

@isagifan88: "Did anyone else notice how close these two are? 💘"

@yagami_01: "They kissed in front of everyone?! What is happening! #GoRinAnd[Reader]"

@football_guru: "I see you two! Love the chemistry 😏"

You could feel your face heating up as you scrolled. The more you read, the more your heart raced with embarrassment. There was no denying that the photos, especially the ones of you and Rin being affectionate, were starting to fuel rumors and excitement from your fans.

But the funniest part? You weren't the only one embarrassed.

You glanced over at Rin, who had been silent while scrolling through his phone. His face was a strange shade of pink as he looked through the photos that his teammates had shared.

"Rin..." you said cautiously, not sure if you wanted to hear what he thought of the situation.

He lifted his gaze from his phone and met your eyes. "I can't believe they did this," he muttered, his voice low and tense. "They made it look like we're a couple."

You smirked. "Well, we kind of look like a couple in all these pictures. Especially the kiss one."

Rin groaned, rubbing his face. "I didn't think they'd post that."

You couldn't help but laugh. The entire team was oblivious to how awkward this was making both of you. For a split second, it was like being thrown into the spotlight with no preparation.

Then, Rin sighed dramatically and leaned back, crossing his arms. "I guess this is our fault for letting them take all these pictures."

"Yeah," you said, smiling in spite of yourself. "But it's not like we can delete them now."

As the night wore on, the likes and comments just kept coming. The buzz surrounding you and Rin's "relationship" grew stronger. It felt like the whole of Blue Lock was watching, analyzing, and commenting on your every move.

Even the coach had noticed. He chuckled when he saw the photos on his own feed.

"You two really know how to make a scene, don't you?" he teased when he saw you both during the next practice.

You shot him a glare. "It's not like we planned it, coach."

"I never said you did," he replied with a smirk. "But you've definitely got the fans' attention."

The teasing didn't stop there. Rin and you both started receiving messages from other players too, most of them encouraging the two of you. Some were genuinely supportive, while others were just trying to stir the pot.

To your surprise, many of the comments were positive and supportive. Fans were genuinely rooting for you and Rin, celebrating your bond, even if it was new and still a little awkward.

@footballmoments: "Honestly, Rin and [Reader's Name] are goals. It's so refreshing to see them so comfortable with each other."

@truebluefan: "I ship them more than any other couple. They have such a natural vibe together. Please make it official!"

The support was overwhelming, and soon, your feed was filled with sweet comments and photos, the fans clearly hoping for something more between you and Rin.

But no matter how much the rumors swirled, Rin and you both knew there was still so much to figure out.

As you scrolled through the comments one more time, you found Rin next to you, leaning in to look at your phone. His expression had softened, and for the first time that night, you saw a glimmer of genuine warmth in his eyes.

"You're not mad, are you?" you asked, still nervous about how the situation had unfolded.

He shook his head slowly. "No. Honestly, I'm just... surprised. I didn't expect everyone to get so hyped about it. But," he added with a small smile, "I guess they're not wrong. We do make a pretty good team."

Your heart fluttered at the honesty in his words, but before you could respond, Rin smirked. "And you know what?" he said. "I'm not even mad about the kiss photos. If the fans ship us, that's just more motivation for us to keep winning."

You laughed, relieved that Rin was taking it in stride. "Yeah, you're right. Guess we've got to keep up the act now, huh?"

Rin shot you a look. "I'm not acting," he said, his voice turning serious for a moment. "I meant what I said. You were incredible out there today. And..."

His voice trailed off, but the way he looked at you said everything. In that moment, everything felt simple and clear, as if the attention from the fans didn't matter. What mattered was that you and Rin had something real. Something you were both ready to figure out, no matter what the world thought.