The Reclusive Giant ||Tsukishima Kei X Reader|| ✓

Chapter Twenty-Three: Kairi is planning something.

"Where are we going?" You asked Kairi as the two of you entered the building. An old lady greeted you behind her desk, the male next to you pulled out his wallet. "We'll be staying here for tonight, I want to take you somewhere next to this place. There's no point in walking back over to this side of town when we could just stay at a indoor hot springs."

Your curious eyes glanced around the place, it seemed vacant. "I see... I guess you have a good point..." You muttered, the old lady called in another after he paid. "Yes, Mrs. Hakone?"

"Show these two to their room please." The beautiful woman who entered bowed politely. She tried to keep her composure, but the fan girl inside her wanted to burst out and tackle Kairi with hugs and kisses.

"Thanks, come on (Y/N)." With a nod, you followed Kairi and the woman. She opened the door after making it to the correct room, your eyes widened in awe.

"Oh. My. God." You gasped, running inside. "It's so spacious! And the view is so pretty!" You slid open the door to the patio, your eyes reflecting the sunrise. "I'm glad you like it."

"I hope the two of you enjoy your stay. Please call if you need anything." The woman bowed once more before leaving, closing the door behind her. "Just how much did all this cost?" You asked.

Kairi set down your bags full of clothing and accessories, walking towards you. "Don't worry about that, just have fun." He smiled, leaning onto the gates keeping you from jumping off the patio.

"So, how do you feel about To-in? He seems to like you a lot." He grinned. He was up to something— if only the illusionary devil horns he made appear on his head were visible. 

"Huh? Wait, what?" You asked, watching him chuckle. "As a friend, I mean." He added, you sighed in relief. "Oh, right! I like him a lot too, we're childhood friends after all."

"What about me? I feel like you hate me or something," He said, crossing his arms. You shook your head at his statement, glancing back at the view. "It's just... that thing you pulled on me the other day when I visited your home has me on edge. I was beginning to think you were actually a bad person but clearly I was wrong."

"Ah, who told you I was a bad person? My little brother perhaps?" He asked, you nodded. "He's been putting ideas in my head for a while now, I'm honestly sick of it."

"So... how would you feel if I said I can make him disappear just for you?" He smiled. You giggled, sitting up. He's only human— that was impossible— well not entirely. "You're no god, idiot. Plus that's your brother, you two need some serious therapy." You teased, removing yourself from the patio. You stretched your arms as you walked away, Kairi followed after shutting the door.

He then made a swift move towards the clothing left out for you two, picking his up. "Well, I'm heading out to take a bath. Don't do anything stupid." He said, opening the door.

"Oh, I should take mine too! But go ahead, it's not like we can bathe together anyway." You said, crouching down to dig in the bags full new clothing to find your phone.

"Or can we~?" He creepily giggled, you throw a pillow stacked near the doorway. "Go take your bath, jeez..." Kairi swiftly dodged the pillow, waving as he left. "I'll be out before you, don't keep me waiting too long."

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"Thank you." Yui kindly accepted the cold bottle of water and Taiyaki, following him to a bench. The plan was to sit in awkward silence, until Tsukishima blurted out. "So, why do you hate (Y/N) so much?" He asked as she untwisted the cap to the water bottle.

"Because I know Kaito has a thing for her, it's obvious... She's his childhood friend after all, and the way he looks at her— it still irritates me." She explained, sipping down her water. Tsukishima nodded his head multiple times, hearing her speak once more.

"But... I think I moved on." Her cheeks brightened a red, looking at her feet. "Oh? Is that so?" His lips curled into a sly grin, turning to her. "Wait, don't tell me you're going for his brother now. But I get it he's an attractive model who also teaches English.—"

He was cut off Yui shouting, her expression shocked him. "That's... thats not true! I think I— like you— Tsuki..." She muttered, looking at the floor. He was speechless, but you could tell he tried to muster up something to say.

"I'm... just kidding! I actually do like Kairi... Please don't tell him..." She added, the blonde then began to chuckle. "Your secret is safe with me, blueberry. But if you expect me to keep quiet about it, you owe me arcade money."

"Wha? Fine! But I get to tag along then, alright?" Tsukishima agreed, she just killed two birds with one stone. "Tell me the days you plan on going, I'll be sure to get the money. Got it?~" She smiled, folding her hand in a little, "okay", sign. "Alright. It doesn't look like she's showing up, so we should just leave."

"Oh- well don't you want to spend at least a little more time together?" She asked, the other batted his eyelashes confusedly. "Why would I do that when I could sleep? See you tomorrow, maybe." He planned on sleeping in all day, so seeing him wasn't likely. "Okay then, thank you for the food!" She waved with a bright smile on her face, walking him turn on his heel. 'Why is she so happy now? Woman confuse me.' He thought, leaving the girl.

'Oh my gosh, I'm so in love with him... What will I tell (Y/N) though?' Yui lowered her hand, beginning her own walk home.

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"That bath felt so nice... And that milk tasted refreshing afterwards~ But now I'm pet of ti—" You awkwardly shuttled the door you began to open while talking to yourself, shaking your head.

"Are you serious?" You asked, but he undoubtedly couldn't hear you. Slowly, you opened the door again, peeking through. "Kairi?" You called out, staring at his masculine back. Maybe he was talking to someone outside the window... shirtless? That's a sign of sanity.

Kairi jumped, clearing his throat. "Yes lovely?" He answered, gesturing for you to come inside. "Who are you talking to?" You asked, shutting the door behind you. He grinned with low chuckles, placing to fingers on his forehead as he shook his head. "Oh, (Y/N). I thought by now you realized how narcissistic I am. I was talking to myself through this wonderful mirror that I requested.~"

"Okay... but why shirtless? It's kind of— you know—" Kairi started to walk towards you slowly, backing you up into the wooden door behind you. "Ah, I just wanted to show off a bit. Do you not like it?"

Your eyes shifted away as you crossed your arms. "Of course I don't like it! Jeez Kairi..." You mumbled, and he backed away. "Okay okay, I'm sorry. I'll just sleep now."