Persona x Reader

Akira Kurusu x Deaf!Fem!Reader (P5) [3]

Having never been in a relationship before, you weren't sure to act now. It wasn't that your feelings hadn't changed or anything! But you were now overly conscious of little things.  How Akira's arm would brush against yours, or the soft gaze he gave you when you were sitting across one another. It wasn't an unpleasant feeling, but you were becoming bashfully aware of how much you thought about him. 

And other than your discussions over text about books, or teaching him sign language (which he was improving at!)... You haven't had a traditional date yet. 

But how do you even suggest going on a date? You were at a loss where to even start... so you went to who you trusted most. 

You texted Ann, nervously peering at your notifications every so often to see if she replied. And she did! 

"Oh yeah, you haven't had a date yet huh!" 

You slumped forward. "Thats why I need help."

On the other side of the phone, Ann was gleefully grinning. 

"I'm here to help!" She paused. "Although I've never been in a relationship... Hm." 

Ann went on to list some tips, repeating 'Don't be nervous, you can do it!' In her texts a few times. She suggested Harajuku, there was plenty to do there that you wouldn't be stuck feeling awkward- but she added that she doubted that's happen between Akira and you. 

You smiled at the uplifting messages. "Thank you, I really appreciate it." 

"Happy to help!" She texted back, and as you said goodbye, she went onto contacts. 

The tone droned for a moment, before the other person picked up. "Ryuji?"

"That's me." He replied with a yawn. 'What's up?"

"I have big news!! Someone's going on their first date." Ann excitedly replied.

"Hm... Oh, right." Ryuji went silent, thinking. "That's good, but why'd you call?" 

Ann chuckled mischievously and Ryuji groaned. 

"We have to check on them! Just in case, of course." 

"Uh-huh..." Ryuji answered, unimpressed. "Ugh, fine, I'll come. But no squealing at 'em!"

"I won't!" Ann shot back, then paused. "Probably. Maybe."

Ryuji sighed. "It's going to be a long day..."

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After some pep talks and pacing your room, you asked Akira on a date. Which led you here, nervously twiddling your thumbs at the station. 

Akira showed not too long after you did, but didn't notice you. For a moment you couldn't help but admire his effortlessly cool demeanour, and his always careful dark eyes that scanned the station for you. 

You snapped yourself out of your daze and raised a tentative hand, waving him over. When his eyes fell on you, his face seemed to light up, and your cheeks went warm at that realisation. 

He stood tall in front of you, smiling happily. He made a closed fist, circling his chest with it. After a pause, he held up his hands inwards and wiggled his fingers. "Sorry, waiting?"

You smiled back at his effort, feeling warm despite the cold weather.  Then signed back that it wasn't for too long. 

He looked relieved, then suddenly went still. You tilted your head at him as he stared at you.