i love you || y. nishinoya

5. Popsicles

Your POV 🌸

I was peacefully reading a book in my room when I heard a door slam from downstairs.

"Oh? Noya's back? It's an hour early though.." I muttered in confusion.

Creakkk.. I turned around to find a tired looking Noya, he was sweating profusely.

"Eh? Noya, you're home early." I stated, continuing to read my book.

I didn't get any response and that made me...shocked?

Noya was type the person who's full of energy and is really loud so I got a little bit worried.

I looked at my bed to see Noya lying flat on the bed. "Babe? Are you okay? What's wrong?" I asked in a worried tone, it was unusual for him to act like this.

There was a long silence but Noya spoke up, " Ah, sorry Princess. I just..had a rough day.." he said quietly.

I got even more worried upon hearing those words. It breaks my heart to not see Noya smiling.

"Come on, Noya..tell me. What's wrong? I'll listen." I said, pleading him to spit out whatever he was holding back.

He sighed, and took a deep breath.

"Well..during practice today, I messed up alot. I missed so many balls and I didn't perform well. I got a scolding from Daichi (A/N: fly high, deadchi. you shall be missed. 🕊✨) too." he said in frustration, almost yelling.

I didn't know how to respond, I just sat beside him trying to comfort him.

"Noya.." I cooed, hugging him from the back. "You're one of the best players I know, and that'll remain the same. Don't feel so down, okay? It saddens me to not see my baby smiling."

Noya slightly smiled hearing those words.

Suddenly, I had an idea. "Ah! Wait for me!" I exclaimed out of the blue, startling Noya.

I ran out of the bedroom and walked to the kitchen. I opened the fridge to find Noya's favourite popsicles!

"Where are they..ah! There they are!" I cheered happily and took them.

I rushed back to Noya's aid and handed him a popsicle.

"Here, babe! I know you love them!" I said happily, hoping that'll he smile.

As I expected, indeed he did.

He chuckled, "You know me so well, Princess. Thank you." he placed a small kiss on my cheek, leaving me a blushing mess.

For the next 3 hours, we were talking, laughing, cuddling and of course, acting all lovey dovey.

"Hey, Princess?" Noya called out.

"Yess?" I hummed in response.

"I love you."

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