When The Sun Shines // Iwaizumi x Reader

One Step

Reader POV

The month went over in a fly. Hajime and me found ourselves at the airport again to say goodbye to Oikawa, who was going back overseas.
"The next time we meet will be my returning home. Stay healthy and happy until then."
Oikawa patted my head and made a mess out of my hair. When I pushed his hand away, it was already too late.
"Iwa-chan, take good care of [F/N]-chan! She's the only girlfriend you will ever have and if you break her heart I will never forgive you."
Oikawa winked at me before he earned a punch on his arm by Hajime.
"Stop talking nonsense, Trashykawa!"
Once again, the both of them started their usual bickering.
"Are you really insulting me before I have to leave?"
"You didn't deserve anything better! Trashykawa! Shittykawa! Creepykawa!"
I watched them being theirselves, despite the chaos our feelings have created. Oikawa said there was nothing to talk about, but the misunderstanding never really got cleared. Before Oikawa left, I had to take action.
"Uhm... guys listen!"
Hajime and Oikawa stopped what they were doing. I looked at both of them, nervous and not knowing what to say. But... "It's now or never. The two of you still have to talk about the reason we're standing here. Oikawa... You may think it's okay now, but it's not. Hajime never got the chance to explain himself and you can't run away from that, Hajime. Please talk to each other!"
I grabbed a hand from both men in front of me and squeezed them. I smiled encouraging at them. The look on their faces told me they were thinking and eventually, they gave in.
"I'll leave you alone for a second", I said as I left them.

Iwa POV

We watched [F/N] leave. An awkward silent came upon us, but she was right. I turned to Oikawa. We avoided looking at each other, but I managed to speak. "Listen, Oikawa... I think you know I can't return your feelings-"
"Of course, you have [F/N]-chan now, right?"
I shook my head. "It's not only about [F/N]. Falling in love with her was something I wasn't expecting. It's about the day you confessed."
I saw Oikawa tensing, but he nodded.
"It's fine, Iwa-chan. I know you didn't feel the same, you still don't and you never will. I've already come to terms with it."
Oikawa grabbed his arm and his grip tightened. He was struggling, but he didn't admit it.
"I don't think you've come to terms with anything. See, [F/N] feels bad about her feelings for me. She thinks she hurts you by taking me away. She's right, isn't she? Oikawa, if-"
"Yes, you won! [F/N]-chan is right, I still love you! You're the most important person in my life, for you have always been with me! Maybe you think my feelings are disgusting, I don't know! It's hard to give you up, but I really like [F/N]-chan and I want to support her. If I can't be your partner, then she's the next best choice. Really, you seem happy together and I couldn't wish for more."
Tears streamed down his cheeks, as Oikawa spoke. There I had it. His true thoughts and feelings I could no longer ignore. I took a deep breath and looked him into his eyes.
"Thanks for your honesty. As you said, I'm with [F/N] now, so I can't return your feelings."
Oikawa nodded.
"You're not disgusting."
Oikawa nodded again.
"The reason I couldn't return your feelings back then was that you're my friend. You're important to me too, Oikawa, but to me, you are more like family. I'm sorry."
Oikawa nodded once more, holding back his tears. After he heard my words, he wiped away his tears with the sleeve of his jacket.
"Iwa-chan?" Oikawa came closer with determination in his eyes. He seemed completely different than he was seconds before.
"Yes?"
"What do you mean I'm sorry? If there's one thing I've learned then it's that you never apologize for your feelings! Don't be sorry for not returning my feelings! Don't be sorry for seeing me as family, because it actually makes me happy! Don't be sorry for being with [F/N]-chan! If you keep saying stupid things like that, I'm gonna tell her!"
"What are you talking about? If you say stupid things I'm going to punch you, Trashykawa!"

And that's how Oikawa and me went back to normal. With our feelings in mind, we finally moved on. Everything was said and done and I felt relieved. [F/N] came back and brought some snacks. We ate a little and chatted until Oikawa had to leave.
[F/N] and I watched Oikawa's plane take off and she grabbed my hand.
"Thank you", I said as I squeezed her hand a little. [F/N] shook her head. "Not for nothing", she answered.
For nothing... it wasn't just nothing. It was thanks to her that I made a big step forward and she called it "nothing". I pulled her closer to me for a tight hug. I snuggled my face into her [H/C] hair and closed my eyes. From now on, I wanted to focus on this wonderful human being I held in my arms.

"Wanna go out somewhere?", I whispered as I stroke [F/N]'s hair.
"No. Let's just go home and chill", she answered, her face deep buried in my chest. "All right then."
I ended the hug, only to take her hand again. [F/N] didn't look at me and her hair covered her face. I leaned in closer to see the bright red blush on her face. "Oh, come on. You should get used to it. Where's the [F/N] that craved for kisses when we were at the lake?"
[F/N] startled for a second and finally looked at me. "I couldn't think clear back then. Now it's just..."
I chuckled and pulled [F/N] closer again.
"Whatever you say, it's invalid. Don't hold back. I'm all yours", I whispered in her ear. I leaned in closer for a long kiss. My eyes were closed, but I felt [F/N]'s hand resting on my chest. Her other hand squeezed mine tightly, as if she was afraid that I'd disappear any moment. We broke the kiss to breath and I looked into her [E/C] eyes.
"Don't worry, I'm not going anywhere."