Destiny [Ai Mikaze x Reader] [FATE BOOK TWO]

Chapter 12 - Where Were You?

I'm just gonna put a trigger warning here since this chapter lightly discusses suicide. Discusses. No one dies.
Although Ai already almost died so I think nobody is surprised anymore. Just warning ya.

Things have changed about Ai. Almost drastically.
Although he changed in a positive direction.
I don't think I've ever seen Ai express so many emotions before. It was like, from seventy he went down to zero... and then he suddenly hopped up to two thousand. He was happy, energetic, fun to be around. He just overwhelmed everyone with love and support. I was so relieved to have him back. I couldn't really figure out if the virus just changed something in his system in a positive direction, or surviving a near-death experience just made him happier and appreciate things more.
I smiled to myself as I just stared at my desk, lost in thoughts about all that's been happening. Ai's changed - but he was still the man I love. The Professor's said that this is apparently his personality when he has learned about people, emotions, people's strengths, and flaws. I quietly chuckled to myself.
"Hey!" a soft voice greeted me as I heard the door close.
"Ah... hey Ai." I smiled. "How did the meeting go?"
"Good," he answered, leaving a kiss on my cheek then continuing. "Not only I finished my song, but Hyuga-sensei also let me dance for the concert."
"... Dance? You want to dance?" I looked at him.
"Hai. I've always just stood while singing at my solo performances, and I saw some good moves in Ranmaru's choreography. And I decided that I want to try dancing! I really want to give it a try and challenge myself."
"I'm glad to hear that, Ai-kun." I smiled warmly at him. "I shall tell the professor that you now have needs for your own good and wishes."
"Eh? Mou. What makes you think I didn't have that before?" he frowned.
"What would make me think you did?"
"You are my girlfriend."
"..." I blinked for a second, while Ai could only smirk as he pecked me on the lips.
"I've wanted you for years, don't you know that...?" he muttered quietly.
"... W-WHAT THE HECK AI!" I snapped, slapping him upside the head.
"Ow-!"
"... Baka." I couldn't hold back that stupid smile on my face. "Since when were you so straightforward about this matter...?"
"Why? Boyfriends kiss their girlfriends. No? Besides, even if they don't, I want to kiss you no matter what." he hummed somewhat bluntly, a hint of teasing in his voice.
"... You are making me embarrassed on purpose!" I squeaked out. I could already tell that my face was a deep red.
"No, I'm telling facts." he smiled, kissing me again.
"... You dork." I sighed out. "You're such an idiot sometimes."
"You don't seem to dislike that."
"... You just agreed that you're an idiot. Which makes you an even bigger one."
"... Just shut up."
"Make me," I smirked. "Idiot."
".... You asked for it..."
"Will you lock me in the closet again?"
"... Not exactly."

I suddenly found myself pinned on the bed, as Ai was kissing me. Not innocently, like he usually does - he was rough this time. I blinked in front of myself, completely stunned.
"... S-Since when did you--" I started after he broke the kiss, but he put his finger against my lips.
"Couples do this. Don't they?"
"Y-Yeah but-"
"We are also old enough now, aren't we?"
"A-Ai--!!"
"I'm also mature enough now, don't you think?"
"Y-You are but...! Isn't this a bit too-??"
"Sudden?" he tilted his head.
"... W-Well yeah..."
"Possibly. But that's not entirely a bad thing, is it?"
"... A-Ai..."
"... Do you not want to 'make out' with me?" he frowned a bit.
"... Make out...?" I blinked. Ai looked funny just saying those words.
"Yes. Why, what did you think I meant?" he jerked an eyebrow at me.
".... N-Nothing!!!" I laughed awkwardly, letting out the breath I didn't know I was holding. "It's - erhm - it's nothing..." 
"... Alright then." he shrugged a bit. "... Shall I continue, then?"
"..... I-I... guess..." I gulped - I could probably be mistaken with a frigging tomato as Ai started leaving small kisses on my neck.

Well... those are some improvements...

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"Alright, Ai-kun..." I hummed, once done with fixing his bow tie and grabbing his shoulders. "Are you ready?" 
"Un." he nodded, smiling at me.
"You look great," I said softly.
"With your help, of course I do."
I let out a chuckle. "Go show your fans what you've got."
I slightly pushed him towards the door, but he grabbed my hands, stopping me.
"Don't take your eyes off of me, okay?" he whispered softly, pressing his lips against my knuckles.
"... I-I won't." I muttered with a large smile. With that, he smiled and ran off to the stage. I giggled to myself. I suddenly felt like a teenager again as our bond grew stronger with each day.
Then Ai took his starter pose, the music started flowing from the speakers, and the performance began.