Guardian (Nishinoya x Reader) 🏐

Chapter 35: Vulnerable

*Y/N's POV*

"Y/N..." he spoke softly, his golden brown eyes locked to my midnight blue ones. His fingertips ever so gently brushed my cold, damp cheek and cradled it with the palm of his hand.

He lunged forward and squeezed me into a tight hug, burying his face into the crook of my neck. Soft sobs emitted from the small boy clinging to my body.

I stood there frozen, staring straight ahead, my arms unsure of where to go.

I snapped out of my daze, wrapped my arms around his body, and spoke up, "Yuu? What's wrong?"

His body was trembling now as he shakily propped himself back up to face me, but clutching onto my shoulders for dear life.

Once he steadied his breathing and his body regained its strength, he spoke once again, in a hoarse, worn voice, "Please... don't run out like that again." He took in a dry gulp. "I was afraid something happened."

"I was just going for a walk," I replied simply and monotonously, unusual for my character. He still gripped my shoulders tightly as I pulled away from his stare, guilt only rising within my chest, twisting and knotting my stomach.

"Oh yeah, just a casual walk through a fucking storm! Huh, silly me." He shouted sarcastically, causing me to flinch at his tone.

Seeing my reaction, he immediately loosened his grip and softened his voice. "Y/N, we were just worried about you."

He released one hand off my shoulder to tilt my head back to him, allowing us to lock eyes once more.

He took my face in both his hands and leaned our foreheads together. In a faint voice, barely above a whisper, he spoke, "Please, just don't do it again... Tell someone first."

I nodded my head ever so slightly in response.

"Y/N..." his voice trails off.

"Mmm hmm?"

"Can I... Can I kiss you?" he asks nervously.

I bite my lip back, letting the smile shine through as I shake my head yes.

He slips one hand down to my chin and leans in. Our lips smash together, sparks fly, and my stomach flutters at the gentle, but passionate kiss he planted on my lips.

We pulled apart, our faces still close and both smiling like idiots. The kiss was short, but it was sweet and filled with positive energy, unraveling the tangled knot in my stomach.

My eyes fixated on Yuu, I suddenly heard cheering, clapping, and hollering, snapping me out of my trance. I glanced over his shoulder and sure enough there was the entire team, not too far behind him, goofily smiling and celebrating our first kiss.

"Finally!" Tanaka shouted, receiving a few cackles from the team.

I felt my cheeks heat up, knowing that everyone just witnessed our private moment, my brother included into that mix.

Yuu and I sauntered over to the group, my hands clasped together behind my back, looking down at my soaked feet, still with a light blush across my cheeks.

When I looked up, my brother was standing in front of me. And can I say... he did NOT look happy. There was an intense, dark aura emitting off his body, sending a chill up my spine.

"Tobio..." I said cautiously.

He grabbed both my shoulders and shook me vigorously. "What were you thinking, boke?!"

"I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I wasn't," I responded hurriedly.

"Why did you leave? Who called?" he interrogated me.