Sunflower, Cats, and You [IwaizumiXReader]♡

Wilting Hearts

Semester break comes to an end. And it's time to focus on a new term. Both of them have been focusing during the first few weeks of the term that by the time they take a moment to enjoy, the surroundings are painted with autumn colors. Fallen leaves and soft blowing wind, sending chills to those who still put on clothing for summer.

(Y/n) was looking at her backyard, particularly her sunflower. She managed to pick some of its seeds and eat it cheerfully as soon as she's back from the training camp. But as the new term starts, she realized that the flower was slowly drooping and turning color. Now, it has almost wilted maybe due to autumn and cold wind, but she couldn't care less. All she wanted was the seeds. And now that it's dying, she's thinking about buying a new one when autumn and winter passed. She didn't have any attachment to the plant.

Or so she thought.

"What are you looking at?" a voice boomed behind her. Iwaizumi had just came down from his room, and saw her look longingly at the backyard. Seeing that, he just had to ask her.

"...Oh, nothing.. just enjoying the autumn's view..." she said, glancing on the drooped flower again before facing the guy. "You're done locking yourself in the room on a beautiful Saturday?", she said as she looked at the items he brought out from his room and went to the kitchen.

"Yup.. you're up for some movies? Oikawa and the others said they're coming..." Iwaizumi said as he put down his laptop and started to work with connecting it with the TV.

"Sounds like a good distraction... Hot cocoa or hot coffee?" She asked from the kitchen.

"Hot cocoa," he said as he scrolled through the Netflix for some movies. (Y/n) came out, carrying two mugs of hot cocoa when the doorbell rang. He went to open the door as she heard a loud "(Y/n)-chan" from outside, and soon enough 3 heads popped into view.

"Hot cocoa or hot coffee?", I asked, not wasting any time as they entered the living room. Three of them are bringing snacks like chips and of course, cream puffs since Makki was an avid fan of it.

"3 hot cocoa, thank you..." Makki said, just like how I remembered when he ordered drinks at the café I used to work. Laughing, I briskly replied "Please wait a moment, sir" and went to the kitchen back to prepare their drinks.

In the living room

"So, we're totally going with Plan Popper??" Makki whispered to the others as they sit in front of the TV.

"...No." Iwaizumi briefly answered. The others hold their tongue when they heard him, second-guessing his answer. Realizing the awkward silence, Iwaizumi talked again.

"I don't think it's a good idea today... she seems off. It's been a while, but today she looks extra conflicted compared to days when she's talking about her day" he said as he glanced towards the entrance of the kitchen, making sure she hasn't exited the room yet.

"There goes my plan to see a heart-fluttering confession..." Makki huffed after hearing his friend's reasoning. While Mattsun was still thinking about the possibilities of his best friend confessing today, Oikawa was clearly offended.

"SO, WHEN ARE YOU CONFESSING? SHOULD WE JUST THROW AWAY THE SPARKLERS?" he whispered, every word laced with annoyance. He came here to help his best friend confess, only to be greeted with a 'cancellation of plan', killing his mood on the spot.

"Thank you for your patience!", (Y/n) said as she came out from the kitchen carrying a tray. The scent of hot cocoa in the room doubled, Makki and Mattsun struggled to keep their drool from spilling. The guys immediately sit normally, instead of huddled in the center like before. Each of them takes their respective mugs as soon as she put it on the table. Constant visitors at the building, they have their own mugs that they left it there when they started to hang out almost every weekend there.

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Oikawa was sobbing as the movie ended, as Makki and Mattsun just laughed their asses off, teasing Oikawa for crying on a cheesy-but-heartbreaking scene. Iwaizumi just sipped his lukewarm cocoa while (Y/n) was distracted, looking so far away outside. She's been like that for about two minutes since the credits displayed on the screen. As Iwaizumi was looking into whatever she is looking for (which is nonexistent as she was daydreaming), Oikawa and the others stopped their drama and focused on the two. Makki and Mattsun made eye-contact between each other, and nodded on whatever thoughts that they shared.

Attempting to get both their attention, Mattsun clapped his hands and stand up.

"Well, the movie's over. And Oikawa stopped crying... It's time to go back home. We'll be on our way", he said as Makki pulled Oikawa to stand up. Snapped from her trance, (Y/n) then asked.

"Eh, but there's still lots of food..." She trailed, looking at Makki and Oikawa as they stand up. Makki just smiled and answered "Well, there's always another time... But, we really need to go now. So, we'll see you guys next week... ", continuing to drag a confused Oikawa along while (Y/n) just blinked her eyes at their sudden politeness and disappearance.

While on the road

"I just hope we're making the right decision, Mattsun... we're risking few things here..." Makki said as he pulled the sleeves of his coat down, covering his skin from the wind. Oikawa stands between the two, left alone in the dark as his two friends are wearing worried faces.

"You can see how distracted she is, right?" Mattsun rubbed his bushy eyebrows, trying to ease his headache.

"...What are you guys talking about?" Oikawa finally asked, only to be answered by the wind.

...

Iwaizumi believed he haven't done anything to send her mood down to the pits, and he's sure she's been doing great during her classes as she didn't complain about anything in the past few days. Instead, she's been gushing about herself being the great student, focusing and understanding 'most' of the lectures she attended. She's been excited the whole time for the past few weeks too.

But, here they are after being left by the three. Somber as someone's funeral, (Y/n) sits on the couch looking at the laptop. Iwaizumi noticed this and quickly asked as a way to elevate the mood.

"Wanna watch other movies? You can search for the ones you like, I'll go refill the drinks." He said and attempts to take their mugs, and also the ones that Oikawa, Makki, and Mattsun left when (Y/n) hooks her hand on the hem of his shirt.

"Can we talk first???" She asked while tugging on his shirt. As confused as she was, her eyes look glassy and water is visible, glistening her eyes.

Lè side notes

This book has finally reached its near end (we'll be having few more chapter after this update so bear with me)

Also

I should've posted this yesterday so forgive my humble blunder😘

I'll see u guys on the next update