Open Doors ❬ Idate x Reader ❭

Chapter 7: T H A N K Y O U

You finally woke up, the sunlight coming through the window next to your bed. You yawned and then smiled. "Good morning, home..." you said. One more day. In your new home.

You got out of bed and went to the bathroom to take a long bath. Cause you can.

After leaving the bath, wrapped in a towel you went to the wardrobe and looked for something that suits you. So you found the clothes you liked the most (and did you find very pretty), and then dressed. It was very warm and comfortable. Perfect for the days on an island covered in snow. [A/N: Just as before, I leave that option open. Just imagine your favorite winter outfit.]

When you woke up you already had something in mind. Since the day before, you did not stop to think about Idate. It's not that you, in case, feel something more for him... right? But you were worried. You met all the habitants of the island, and all of them have their own homes. But you have never seen Idate anywhere beyond his own zone. Does he have a house in... the sea? Or does he have no place to stay? And he has to sleep in the snow, cold and all alone... is it also why he doesn't sleep too much? Sheesh. You decided to do something you just should. All 'cause you feel the need to help others, so... You have no choice.

You left the house and walked briskly toward the orca zone. You sought for him, but for some reason did not found Idate in its usual place.

"Where is he...?" you were thinking out loud.

"Oh, you're here already." said a familiar voice from behind you, making you cringe. You recognize the voice and turn around with a smile on your young but tired face. It was Idate, looking like a mess more than ever, with a cigarette on his lips and putting his suit on. It looks like he has just woke up.

"You came earlier than I thought, I just woke up. I did not think you missed me that much" he said with a sarcastic smile, making you blush again. He laughed at that. Damn orca.

"Do not think so. But the previous issue is exactly what I wanted to talk to you. Just answer me..." you say, trying not to look so embarrassed. "After all, where do you live?"

Idate was initially very surprised. It's confuse. "Uh... on the island?"

"No, not that!" you were already losing patience. Embarrassment makes you impatient. "You have a house?"

Idate was just staring at you with a blank expression. What the hell. "Hm." he murmured thoughtfully. "No, I don't have a house."

And your doubts were confirmed. Damn. But it will be more difficult than you thought. Much more difficult.

"So where do you sleep...?" you asked curiously.

"Oh. It's that, uh...?" he said suddenly, making you confused. "As I said, I usually do not sleep too much. But when I do, I sleep anywhere."

"You really don't have any place to stay...?" you finally said, worry in your eyes.

"Nah. My brother despises me, my parents want me away from them." he answered quickly. That's actually really sad. But it's time. You were nervous. Way too nervous. This is not going to be easy. Just breathe. C'mon, you can do it. Just do it.

"So..." you said with a nervous laugh. Idate seemed suspicious. You were weird and making the strangest questions. Not that it was not common. "You... would you want to... uh... want to s-stay on my... new... ho-home...?"

He blinked in shock. What? What. He absolutely did not expect that. Jeez. When he least expects it, you surprises him somehow. "That's a joke, right...?" he said still shocked.

"N-no. It's very serious." you said, avoiding looking at him. "Rocma just "gave" me a house. We'll, I'd like your company there. And, if you do not have anywhere to stay, stay with me. The house is big enough for us."

Oooh, you did it. And even made Idate speechless. Nice.

"I..." he tried to say. "Really?"

"Yep." you answered with a gentle smile. "Come with me."

Idate wouldn't neither could resist. To both.

"...I accept." he finally said with a smile. A real and sincere smile. You sighed in relief.

"Good boy, good choice. Now, let me show you your new home." you laughed as you held his arm and brought him towards the house.

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"You were not kidding when you said it was big." Idate was exploring the house with you. For some reason he liked the kitchen. He's a weirdo.

You two entered the second room. "Hey, here's nice. But... the bed is... a little... small. Too small." he noted. Oh. The bed of this room was made for a child. You forgot about it. Damn. "That means I'll have to sleep in that king-size bed with you in the other room." he said looking at you with a perverted smile.

You blushed hard and then gave a weak punch on his shoulder. "Just kidding," he laughed of your reaction. He then walked into the living room, and you followed him curiously. He laid on the couch. "I'll sleep here on the couch. It's comfortable. Much more comfortable than the cold ground or snow." he laughed of his own distress. You felt bad.

"Anyway, is nice here." he said. You supposed that this is Idate's way of saying thank you. You smiled. "You're welcome."

"But I didn't..."

"You're welcome." you repeated firmly.

"...Right." he laughed.

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Sorry for the short chapter. I just had to reach this point for the next events ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)