Perfect Flaws | Gakushu Asano X Reader

45| Automatic Friends

Thanks again johanliebert for this cute fan art of Sugino and (y/n) <3

~To The Story~

"Rain, rain, go away, come again another day~"

You skipped over another puddle as the rain gently patted against your umbrella. The rhythmic patter of rain echoed around you, creating a soothing symphony that accompanied your brisk walk toward the bakery. Although the weather was dreary, you welcomed it, because of how brutal the sun can be during the summer. The rain was a nice change of pace.

While walking, you were tempted to text Gakushu and stupidly brag to him that you didn't forget your umbrella this time around for the second time. It was a stupid thing to say, but you didn't care. However, you thought texting him would just ruin the whole idea of trying to keep him at arm's length so you decided against it.

But never mind about Gakushu. You can annoy him some other time with your stupidity.

The soft jingle of the bell overhead announced your entrance into the bakery, a small, cozy spot tucked between two larger storefronts. The scent of freshly baked bread and sweet pastries enveloped you like a warm embrace of a lover.

"Shoyo-kun, hi~!" You smiled and shook off the droplets from your umbrella.

He was behind the counter, just doodling on something but the second he heard your voice, he slammed his book. He didn't forget you were coming, but working on his sketchbook made him lose track of time.

"H-hi, (y/n)-san." Shoyo smiled sheepishly, trying to use the counter to hide the sketchbook.

But of course, you noticed what he was doing. "What were you doing?" You asked, already right in front of him, brimming with curiosity.

"N-nothing."

"Lies. Ooh, is that a sketchbook? Can I see?" You reached your hand to grab it but Shoyo was quicker and raised his arm up.

"You may not!"

"Aw c'mon. Let me see, let me see."

"No!"

"Just a peek!"

"You won't 'just take a peek!'"

You leaned back and puffed your cheek in defeat. You didn't even know he drew and were curious to see his work. But, fine. If he doesn't want to show you then you shouldn't force him.

It didn't take long for a shit-eating grin to appear on your face. "Oh. I get it. You were drawing something inappropriate?"

The accusation was enough to make Shoyo's cheeks burn scarlet even if that wasn't true. "I-I was not! And keep your voice down, my boss could hear you!"

"Pfft, okay, okay."

Shoyo sighed and clutched onto this book tightly before putting it somewhere under the counter, out of your reach. No matter how much praise he gets from his friends for how good his art is, he still feels self-conscious about showing you anything. He's already had in the past by some of the previous girls he's liked, only to be mocked when he showed them the drawings he made were cartoonish and considered childish.

Shoyo clears his throat. "Um, what can I get you?" He asked but you were already looking.

"Hm..." You hummed and kept darting your eyes to each and every treat there was. "What do I want?" You muttered to yourself.

Shoyo nervously scratched his cheek. You were taking your time and Shoyo realized how awkward the silence felt for him. He wanted to say something. You were here and he didn't want to waste a second.