𝐐𝐔𝐄𝐄𝐍~ 𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐎 𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐉𝐈𝐑𝐎

♡Chapter-47♡

Third point of view.

The fabric was smooth beneath Mei's fingers as she adjusted the obi around your waist. The scent of floral perfume lingered in the air. "You need to stand still." She chided gently, tugging the sash into place with practiced ease.

You huffed, shifting slightly. "I am standing still."

Mei shot you a look through the mirror. "No, you're fidgeting."

You sighed but relented, letting her do her work.

The kimono was beautiful, elegant yet simple, its deep hues complementing your skin. Mei had insisted on helping you with it, claiming she wouldn't let you step outside looking anything less than perfect for New Year's Eve.

"Almost done." She murmured, smoothing down the fabric before stepping back to inspect her work. Her gaze softened. "It suits you."

You glanced at yourself in the mirror, fingers grazing over the embroidered patterns. It was different from your usual style, but.. you had to admit, it did look nice.

Mei smiled knowingly. "See? I told you." she nudged you again, a teasing glint in her eyes. "Your boyfriend is so gonna lose his mind when he sees you."

You felt warmth creep up your neck, your gaze lowering slightly. "..Shut up." You muttered, adjusting the sleeve of your kimono.

Mei gasped, feigning shock. "Oh my god, are you blushing?"

"I am not."

"You totally are." She giggled, stepping back to admire her handiwork. "I'm glad he's coming to pick you up. At least I'll finally get to see him properly. And honestly? You really got yourself someone. Who would've guessed he's a gang leader?"

Before you could respond, a voice cut through the conversation.

"You done yet?"

Both you and Mei turned to see Sora leaning against the doorframe, arms crossed as his eyes flickered over your form. "He's coming to get you?"

You nodded. "Yeah."

Sora didn't react much to that, just exhaled through his nose before straightening up. "Alright."

You blinked, half expecting him to say more. Maybe bring up the fight, maybe mention Mikey in some way but he didn't.

And somehow, that made you feel lighter.

Maybe.. he was actually considering your words.

The doorbell rang, breaking the moment. You took a steadying breath before making your way downstairs, Mei and Sora following behind you.

As you pulled the door open, there he stood. Mikey, dressed in a dark yukata, the fabric draping effortlessly over his frame. That added a different kind of charm to his usual presence.

But as soon as his eyes landed on you, all of that didn't matter anymore.

His usual carefree expression faded, his lips parting slightly, his gaze trailing over you as if trying to process what he was seeing.

Awestruck.

That was the only word for it.

You felt warmth rise to your cheeks under his intense stare. "What?"  You mumbled, shifting slightly.

He blinked, almost as if snapping back to reality, and exhaled with a small, almost breathless chuckle. "You look.. really, really pretty."

Mei let out a quiet squeal beside you, clearly delighted by his reaction.