Sumo meets Rugby (TennojixReader)

Chapter 10 - Study date & confession

“Well” Saki started “they walk home together with Kanou-senpai and myself. So I think you should walk with Lexi-chan on your own. You’re also going to her house this weekend to study. Get there early and stay for dinner. What do you think?” Tennoji patted his sister’s head, smiling “Sounds like a plan”.

“Just remember Tennoji-san to invite us to the wedding” Saki beams.

“Huh?”
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* English
* Japanese

Tennoji’s POV

**3 weeks after the training session**

It’s the weekend and today is the day I go to Lexi’s house to study and I will confess. Why am I so nervous? I’ve never been this nervous before. It’s been a couple of weeks since I’ve realised the depth of my feelings and have been trying to get to know Lexi more. The study sessions were going well and I would make sure that Lexi would notice me by sitting close to her, touching her hand and cheek.

Stuff like that.

The guys messaged me the previous night to basically tell me to not screw this up. Thanks for the vote of confidence. Even Saki is chipping in, “Here brother take this with you” and hands me a box with a logo of a local cake shop.

“Why am I taking this?” I looked at her perplexed and she rolled her eyes at me, the little brat. “Lexi-chan likes cheesecake and this shop does some really good one’s” Saki explained with a smile. “It’ll be good for your snack breaks and I’m sure she will really appreciate the gift”. I remember Lexi saying that her weakness is cheesecake and she hasn’t been able to find a store that sells any yet.
I smiled at Saki, “Thanks sis. That’s a real nice touch”.

“Aha, I knew you wouldn’t think of that” she starts lecturing me “now today, although you are to study, you need to time this properly and not spook her. Don’t just blurt it out and don’t be too vague. Also don’t fumble over your words, make it clear and....”, “Saki, hold it there” I interrupt her, holding my hand up for her to stop, “This isn’t like any manga or anything like that. What if I do that stuff and she rejects me? I’ll look like an idiot then”. The thought of that happening sent a sharp pain through my heart. “Don’t worry brother it’ll be fine. Now get going or you’ll be late”, she says with confidence. “Right. Well, here goes nothing”, I head to the door and make my way to Lexi’s house.

The walk was only ten minutes but during that time I worked up so many outcomes of what could happen that I think I’m giving myself a panic attack. I muster every bit of courage I could and pressed the door bell to Lexi’s home. When the door opened, I think my heart really did stop. 

“Hey Shido-san. You’re right on time. Come on in”. She gives such a blinding smile that I can’t help shield my eyes from the brightness.
Lexi was wearing tight blue jeans and grey top that exposed one of her shoulders and I could see her flat tummy peeking out from the hem when she moved. Her hair was done up in a messy bun and I noticed for the first time that her ears are pierced as she was wearing little crescent moon earrings.

I enter the house “Sorry for the intrusion” and take my shoes off. I hand over the box with the cake in, “Here, this is for you as a ‘thank you’ for today” I said.
When Lexi takes the box and looks inside, her eyes start sparking. “Oh wow cheesecake. We are definitely having this later” and made her way to the kitchen I presume.
“Do you want a drink?” she called back. “Yes please. Could I get some water?” I called back as I made my way to the living room. “Sure no problem”.

I looked around the living room. This room always surprises me by how homely it was with photographs and various ornaments around the place. I looked over the pictures and one picture drew my eye that wasn’t there before. It looked like it was taken when Lexi was maybe about six, sitting on her dad’s shoulders holding a massive trophy that was as big as her. Both father and daughter were smiling and their happiness radiated from them. I started to chuckle thinking how adorable she was and how tight of a bond she had with her dad.