They've gone their entire life unnoticed.
They're used to being overlooked.
That is until a simple twist of fate comes their way.
Thus leading to them catching a certain pink-haired esper's eye.
(Saiki x Gender Neutral Reader)
I do not own any of th...
"Words like this." The character speaking verbally.
Words like this. The character's thoughts.
"Words like this." The character speaking telepathically.
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Christmas. World wide holiday. Although most people are excited to go see loved ones and receive presents Y/n is most excited for the time off the school gives students, supposedly to spend time with family. How could I spend time with people who don't even know my name? They think. Y/n lays on the couch in their living room, the sound of the TV can be heard, even if they're not watching it. It's only Christmas movies anyway, reminding them of how lonely and quiet their apartment is.
Y/n takes out their phone and scrolls through their social media, looking at all the posts their friends have made. Some of them hanging out with each other. Others with their family, just having a good time overall. They go searching for funny videos to watch on the internet looking for something to brighten their mood. They come across a post about walking through the neighbourhood houses and looking at all the lights. They decided they're gonna get off the couch and do something with their spare time, as much as they'd love to just stay in their apartment.
"Shit... how is it already almost 3 AM?" Y/n mutters to themself. They fix their hair, to make it look somewhat presentable. They wear a warm pair of pants along with a pastel green hoodie. Before leaving they take out their phone and send a message to Saiki.
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After sending the message they walk down the stairs of their apartment, looking at the vapour escaping their lips. They take out their chapstick. Can't have chapped lips, that shit would hurt if it cracked. They tell themself. They connect their earbuds and start playing their favourite songs. They sit on the bench on the other side of the street of Saiki's house. They lets out a sigh as they swings their legs, waiting patiently for the pink-haired boy. Y/n sees a pair of shoes beside her own and looks up to see the boy's somewhat tired face. They take out their earbuds and tucks them into their pocket.
"Merry Christmas, Saiki." Y/n smiles at him as they stand up. "I don't have a present for you, I hope that isn't a problem." They wink at him playfully. They tuck their hands into their pockets and starts walking. They and Saiki walk beside each other in comfortable silence. "How'd you spend your Christmas eve, Saiki?"
"Terribly, my mom invited Nendou over for dinner." He comments. After that whole fiasco with Nendou and Santa Claus, Saiki was ready to strangle the life out of his father.
"Hm, it couldn't have been that bad, you still spent it with your parents." They comment, trying to find the bright side of things. Saiki only shrugged.
"What about you?" He asked, only out of politeness, he told himself. He hears a sad sigh escape the teen's lips. Y/n moves hair out of their face before answering.
"Nothing special. Nothing at all actually. Just watched some Christmas movies." Disappointment could be heard in their tone, albeit very slight.
"That's it?" He asked. He would've expected them to have been at some Christmas party, or with friends, knowing how restless they could get.
"Well yeah, everyone is with their family or already had plans. Not that it's any different than every other year." Y/n mutters the last part. "Doesn't matter though, look at all the lights!" They say. Saiki notices that their eyes hold unshed tears, the lights reflecting in their eyes tremendously. Saiki takes their hand in his and pulls them along the street. Y/n feels their heart start to speed up. His hands are warm. Y/n squeezes his hand a little tighter, relishing in the warmth on their cold fingers. They look at the boy beside them, seeing the warmth of the lights illuminating the boy's features.
They stop at a particularly expensive-looking house. In front of the house, an evergreen tree stands tall and proud. Along the branches and leaves, various little colours are scattered about. Little ornaments are hung from multiple branches.
"Would you take a picture with me, Saiki?" Y/n asks him. "I mean, it's cool if you don't want to! I totally understand!" They quickly add. Saiki takes the phone from them and walks to stand beside them. Y/n completely ecstatic; has the widest grin on their face. Y/n poses for the camera and Saiki takes the picture.
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"This really means so much to me, Saiki. Thanks for doing this with me." Y/n smiles gratefully at the pink-haired boy.
"Kusuo."
"Huh?"
"Call me Kusuo."
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I do realize it's actually the middle of summer and not winter but I'd rather not wait 6 months to update, so here you go. A Christmas chapter in the middle of June :) Also about the drawing, Y/n doesn't look like that, I just used that character as a placeholder, so just imagine yourself there, sorry if that bothers you. That's all I have to say, leave a vote if you like, thanks for 2.5k reads, I love yall :)
Edit (June 2021): I've changed the drawing that was there bc it was over a year old and I hated it. Uhm, Y/n isn't bald, I mean unless you are ;) I just figured that was the best way to draw a placeholder character ? Idk, but new art !!
