you are 25 when you hug 'tsumu for the first time.
...& THEN?
it was almost time. your apartment was a complete mess: two big suitcases laid open on the floor of your living room, while a backpack had been sitting on the cushions of your couch for the last couple of days. in the bedroom and in the kitchen there were boxes ready to be filled with the belongings youโd decided to bring along with you.
in a few days you would finally leave your country for good, a one-way ticket for japan bought months in advance. it felt incredibly liberating: the country of your dreams, where you unwittingly found a family and where youโd hopefully spend the rest of your life was waiting for you.
on the small console table near the front door sat all your documents: passport, approved visa, papers needed to start the process of obtaining citizenship, the last two paychecks and the note from the bank โ last but not least the plane ticket. surreal. that was one word that could describe the hectic chaos of emotions swarming both your heart and head.
the owner of the small bookshop where youโd worked in the last five years (a lovely korean lady in her sixties) agreed to take your plants and to see you off at the airport on the day of your departure.
looking around, all the green friends youโd seen grow in the last few years were bundled together, ready to meet their new home. a small smile graced your lips, happy to know they wouldโve been well cared for and youโd receive regular updates on their growth.
then you still had to say goodbye to the owner of the apartment, who lived just next door; after that, all the tasks that still bound you to the city would be completed, setting you free to begin your new life.
YOUR LOCATION, 04:15
it was early, way too early for your likings. groaning, you stretched under the sheets, the tank top riding a bit over your ribcage. your hand tentatively moved over the duvet searching for your phone so to turn off the alarm.
a few notifications arrived during your short slumber: a few messages from atsumu (who had absolutely no idea of the fact that today was the day), one from osamu, while the last one was from the wallet app, letting you know that your digital ticket was now available.
you chose a comfortable fit for the long journey โ black leggings, โtsumuโs shirt and sweatshirt, the most comfortable pair on nike you owned.
everything was ready; the bookstore owner would send your boxes over once youโd found a more permanent solution compared to an airbnb, while the two black suitcases were finally closed and next to the door. touring the various rooms one last time, you made sure to have taken everything with you.
several hours later, you were flying over vast mountainous regions, the plane directed towards incheon airport, where you would have to spend about an hour before the last leg of your journey.
a small yet sincere smile graced your lips when the hostess announced it was almost time for landing. you knew exactly what you wouldโve done just a few minutes prior to boarding on the japan airlines airbus a350 โ there was a certain someone you just had to call.
bubbling with adrenaline, you made your way towards the gate and opted to stay standing in front of the tall floor-to-ceiling windows that overlooked the runway. was this the same adrenaline atsumu and the others felt before a match? the feeling of being invincible and ready to do anything?
taking a deep breath, you went over to the setterโs contact info. you felt giddy inside thinking that now you were in the same timezone, for the first time in five years. it was almost 11 pm, you called.
โhey bubs, whatโs up?โ
โhi โtsumu, are you still at practice?โ
โyeah, but now weโre having a short break. although you know iโd drop anything for you.โ
shameless flirt, you thought to yourself, smiling widely at this point.
โwell, i have a little something to tell you: currently, iโm at incheon airport. in a few minutes iโll board a flight that will bring me to kansai international airport-โ
โwhat?!โ
ลSAKA, 01:40
exactly one hour and forty minutes later, you were at the baggage claim. as expected of japanese punctuality, your two very black and very big suitcases were delivered on time, so in just ten minutes you were making your way over to exit the claim area of the airport.
you had no plans, apart from reaching the bnb you booked. you didnโt know if the small bomb you dropped to atsumu earlier on would have made him magically appear in front of you, for one of those incredibly clichรฉ airport reunions that were so popular in dramas.
right now you were just too tired to think further, the almost seventeen hours of flight weighing on you.
slowly, you tried to navigate through the sea of people that, just like you, wanted to leave the area to reach a place of rest. but, you underestimated how big kix would be; despite being incredibly well designed, it was not exactly easy on the brain of someone who was that tired. for a split second you thought about asking osamu to come pick you up, but the idea quickly left your mind as fast as it came โ he was surely tired after a long day at onigiri miya.
you stopped in a little less crowded area, trying to collect your thoughts and figure out the best route to reach your bnb.
atsumu had never run so fast in his entire life. the moment you ended the call, he dropped everything at the gym, shouting half an explanation to his team before grabbing his sweatshirt and sprinting out of the stadium, catching the first available taxi and finally making his way to the airport.
despite being this late, there were still so many people crowding the area. how the hell was he supposed to find you?
running a hand through his messy blond locks, he tried to follow a logical line of thought: first, you mustโve gone through the customs to get your visa approved, then surely you went to the baggage claim; his eyes frantically scanned the huge display, looking for the latest plane inbound from seoul. gate 41. of course it had to be the farthest one from the main entrance!
his instinct told him to go towards the columns where the vending machines were located.
sure enough, you were there. with his clothes on. your backpack was sitting nicely on top of your suitcase, open as you rummaged through its contents.
atsumu smiled as he made his way behind you, his cheeks hurting from the emphasis of the movement. as he got closer, he could breathe in your perfume and the fragrance of your shampoo.
seeing his surname plastered across your back did inimaginable things to his heart, adrenaline shooting through his veins at a thousands miles per second.
then, quickly yet gently, he brought his hands to cover your pretty eyes, your back now flush against his sturdy chest โ the 32 centimetres of height difference even more evident.
โhey bubs, welcome home.โ
it all happened in a fraction of a second: you tensed, then quickly spun around to bury your face in his chest, while hugging him tightly.
โโtsumu! what are you doing here? youโre supposed to be at practice now!โ
โdo you really think i couldโve stayed there knowing you were here? very funny, bubs.โ
after staying in silence wrapped around one another for a few more minutes, you moved your arms to sneak around his neck; in the meantime, his hands went to grab you in the space between your buttocks and the posterior part of your thighs, hoisting you up. immediately, your legs went around his waist.
now that you were eye level, you both had a dashing, lovestruck smile adorning your features. you cupped his cheeks and booped his nose with your own.
your thumbs were slowly caressing the apples of his cheeks, never breaking eye contact.
then, a small whisper, as if his hold on you could disappear just like in a dream.
โhi, iโm home.โ
a small kiss on the tip of your nose.
โhi, welcome home.โ
ลSAKA, 03:00
atsumu insisted on having you at home with him. his hand never left you: while going to the taxi, with one he was carrying half of your luggage, the other was intertwined with yours; during the ride, you were nestled in his side while his fingers gently moved up and down your arm.
despite the very late hour, neither of you was tired โ there were simply so many things you wanted to do now that you were finally sharing the same space. without thinking twice, atsumu carried your things to his bedroom, setting them nicely near his wardrobe for you to unpack the next day.
โhungry, bubs? wannaย something to eat?โ
when you happily nodded, he smiled brightly and ruffled your hair. then, he opened one drawer and pulled out a neatly folded shirt and handed it to you.
โgo have a shower or a bath, whatever you fancy; iโll fix you something in the meanwhile, yeah?โ
โyouโre the best, โtsumu, thank you!โ
the sweet kiss you planted on his cheek (terribly close to his right snakebite) was all he needed before going to the main area of the house, where both the kitchen and the living+dining area sat in an open space. as he was about to leave the room, he turned back to you.
โfeel free to leave all your things around, both in the bathroom and around the house!โย
now alone in his room, you sat on the floor. was it all real? or were you stuck in a wonderful dream? in case of the latter, then you had no intention of waking up.
coexisting with atsumu in his space with him felt so natural and spontaneous, as if youโd always lived together. deep inside, you were squealing like a little child.
โokay, i need to stop. time for a shower!โ
you rummaged a bit in your suitcase to fetch a pair of shorts to wear under the shirt and your toiletries.
the warm water rolling over your body relaxed your muscles, tense from all the hours you spent crammed in a plane. also, the branches of eucalyptus that the setter kept in the wetroom gave off such a pleasant fragrance that did wonders to soothe the beginning of your headache.
clad in the way too big shirt and a towel around your neck to prevent your wet hair from dripping water everywhere, you made your way over to the kitchen. you stood for a bit in the doorframe, admiring the view: atsumu was in front of the stove, where a pot of water was boiling, and several ingredients sat on the countertop. he had ditched the sweatshirt as soon as you got home, so you could see the muscles in his arms flex for any single movement.
with a small smile gracing your lips, you made your way over; once close enough, your right hand went over his back to rest right between his shoulder blades.
โthat doesnโt look like a quick snack, mind if i help you?โ
โoh no no no. you sit on the counter and look pretty.โ
with that, atsumu wiped his hands on a towel, before picking you up by the waist and gently sitting you on the surface right next to him. effortlessly.
the setter resumed his ministrations: chopping the scallion and the mushrooms, while the lotus root was simmering before being stir fried with the tofu. after having drained the noodles, he put them in another pot where coconut milk was simmering with some soy sauce; once the other ingredients finished their trip in the pan, they joined the noodles in the pot.
a few more minutes and a big, steaming cup of vegetarian ramen was on the counter.
with the bowl in hand, atsumu came towards you, stopping between your legs. his right hand was holding a pair of chopsticks, with dangling udon and a bit of scallion on top.
โsay ahhh.โ
you leaned in close, graciously accepting the food in a single mouthful, a dashing smile lighting up your features.
โoh my gosh, itโs delicious! when did you learn to make this? and how did you know that itโs my favorite dish?โ
โwell, you mentioned it once three or four years ago, and after that time i asked โsamu to teach meโฆ yโknow, in the eventuality weโd meet one day.โ
your expression became even softer when noticing the slight blush adorning the tip of his ears. your hands went over his holding the bowl, retrieving also the chopsticks in the meanwhile. when you spoke again, while mimicking his actions and offering him a bite, your voice was barely above a whisper โ but, considering how close you were, it was more than enough.
โand look at us now, together in your kitchen as if weโd been together for years.โ
โhonestly, bubs, i think itโs high time we fix that, yeah?โ
after the incident with the pictures of almost two months ago, atsumu started shamelessly flirting with you, leaving no doubts or roomย to misinterpret his feelings. and you, for once, decided that it was worth it to also let him know that yeah, you felt the same way and everything was perfect like this.
in a sort of silent mutual understanding and agreement, after realizing for just how long you had been loving each other (at this point it was way more than a simple crush), it was okay to skip a few steps along the way.
when atsumu started to lean in close, his hands coming up to cup your cheeks, you wasted no time in sneaking your arms around his neck, lovingly caressing his nape.
and then it happened. at half past four in the morning, while in his kitchen, with an empty bowl of delicious ramen long forgotten next to you.
โtsumuโs lips were on yours, ever so gentle and delicate; the cold metal of his piercings was a stark contrast with your own skin.
neither of you could stop the smile growing on your features. everything was just perfect.
small laughs were exchanged in between kisses and pecks, with the soft light of the overhead kitchen lamp as the only source of illumination.
โgosh, i love you so so muchโฆโ
an almost inaudible whisper against your mouth, as gentle thumbs caressed your cheeks, a smile so bright it couldโve rivalled the whole galaxy.
โme too, โtsumu. i love you so much.โ
ลSAKA, 15:49
when you opened your eyes you were greeted by the warm light of the afternoon coming in from the huge window of the bedroom. the skyline of the city was perfectly visible, as the apartment was located on the last floor of a building. when you tried to stretch, you felt someone stirring and complaining about your sudden movement.
lowering your gaze, you found atsumu resting his head comfortably on your chest, while his arms were tightly wrapped around your waist. he was wearing only a pair of grey trunks, too tired after his shower to put on anything else. lovingly, your hands found their way on his back and in his hair, gently massaging his incredibly soft locks โ despite the frequent rounds of bleaching in order to achieve his desired color.
โhey sleepyhead, good morning.โ
โfive more minutes, pleaseโฆโ
you simply laughed a bit, leaning down and pressing a kiss to his forehead. at that the setter perked up, a lazy grin plastered across his face as he pressed his lips to yours.
โthat was the best night of sleep iโve ever had, bubs. โm so glad youโre finally here with me.โ
โmhmh, iโm not going anywhere.โ
you spent the next half an hour cuddling in bed (as if youโd done something different ever since you got into bed), whispering sweet nothings and deciding how to spend the rest of the day.
โi think tomorrow iโd like to meet your team, if itโs okay with you. and maybe this weekend we could go to onigiri miya with your mom, suna and aran? oh, but i have to get them something first. ah, and maybe i should first go to the government office, to start my citizenship application, just so i can be su-โ
atsumu interrupted you with a sweet and innocent kiss, before looking at you with the most serious expression youโd ever seen on him.
โhey, marry me.โ
โw-what?!โย
you were shocked, but not necessarily in a negative way: you had been dreaming of such an occurrence ever since he gave you the necklace with his surname on it. and you knew for certain that both of your feelings were stronger than ever, and would not falter anytime soon.
it was just a sudden thought to voice, but after the developments of the last 24 hours, it was not a complete surprise.
โi mean it when i say that i love you. and iโm not afraid of marrying you on the spot. iโve loved you silently for so many years now that iโd be ready to change my whole life to accommodate you in it. and sure, maybe weโre skipping a few steps along the way, weโre rushing things a bit, and i donโt even have a ring with me right now. butโฆ marry me, please?โ
and what were you supposed to answer? your heart belonged to him.
you cupped his cheeks, lifting his face until you were eye to eye. while his expression remained serious, you could see in those chocolate eyes a bit of doubt; he was probably wondering if heโd crossed a line, if such a thing was too much. after all, marrying a professional athlete was no easy feat โ youโd have to be shielded from prying eyes, and his training hours kept him away from home most of the days, not to mention when he would have to attend away games. but you knew; in all those years it became obvious, and not once it became a problem in your eyes.
so you simply kissed him again and again, feeling his strong body relaxing in your hold.
โyes.โย
a couple ofย hours and a call later, you were in the office of the legal person who would sign your marriage certificate within the government building. they agreed to process your request of citizenship as well, considering that youโd automatically gain it as you were marrying a japanese citizen.
โ... and what about the surnames? have you decided how you want to deal with them?โ
your answer was quick and full of pride.
โiโll be taking his; my previous one can be disregarded completely.โ
atsumu squeezed your hand, from where your intertwined fingers were resting on his thigh. you turned to him with a dashing smile.
the two of you signed the documents, then the employee did the same and handed you your papers and the certificate.
โyou will receive your new passport and documents in five days, directly at home. just make sure to give the courier this paper once he arrives.โ
you both thanked the man and left the office, still hand in hand. atsumu was holding the tote bag containing all the papers as you made your way back to his motorcycle; then he looked down at you, pulling you in for a side hug.
โhi, ms miya.โ
โhi, mr miya.โย
before going to dinner in a nice ramenya, the setter insisted on stopping by the jewellery shop where he had your necklace made.
the old owner recognized immediately the delicate piece you were wearing around your neck, and was very pleased to know youโd never removed it for three years straight and it still didnโt show signs of wear.ย
โso, what brings you youngsters here today?โ
โweโd like to purchase a set of wedding rings. the simplest you have, in platinum, sizes xs and m.โ
with a happy look on his face, the man went to the back of the store and came out a few moments later holding a small box in his hand. upon showing it to you, it was clear that was exactly what you were looking for.
you ended up exchanging your vows and rings in a secluded booth at the restaurant, a fuming bowl of ramen in front of you, ready to be shared, like the rest of your lives.
thanks to the friendship hinata had with kenma, you started working as a game designer for bouncing ball, albeit remotely from home.
mama miya almost fainted when you both shared the news of your wedding that weekend at onigiri miya โ the shop had been close for the day, allowing a gran reunion between the msby team and some of their friends.
everyone was delighted to finally meet you in person, knowing that this was probably the beginning of weekly meetings all together.
that year atsumu and other msby members got drafted to be part of the olympic team. and when they won gold, your relationship became public: you launched yourself off the bleachers of the olympic stadium of tokyo, ready to jump into the waiting arms of your husband.
and at that point all the world could see the red ink embedded on both your left wrists, as well as the shining bands adorning your ring fingers.
JUST TAKE IT SLOW, ONE DAY AT A TIME
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hey. I already made a request, but if you have a limit you can scrap that one.
My cat has been gone for 3 days (shes never been gone this long, shes an in door cat). We just got a ton of snow and I just overheard my parents saying they think the neighbor did something to her. I've had her since I was 11 and she means so much to me. I've been having a hard time having any sort of fun with my family for the holiday season and if you could I could really use any windbreaker characters of your choice comforting reader about that scenario?
โ HEY VENGEANCE. โ โ โฝ masterlist โพ
โง ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: a jealous owen, reminding you that youโre his forever and always. after hearing a fan compliment you after one of his races.
โง ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: none
โง ๐๐๐๐๐: owen uses a lot of praise, but heโs also getting his ego fed bc heโs a brat. insane by summer walker was on repeat ngl + imagine that one video of asap hearing ririโs laugh. ๐ญiโm sorry to hear about your cat!! i hope yall found her in the end. hopefully this fic helps.
โก โ | Owen Knight is not insane, you know that and he knows that. So, why is he hearing your voice ? And why does it ring out so clearly in the stadium ? Youโre supposed to be in the UK.
Korea wasnโt going to work with you schedule, he knew that and begrudgingly accepted it. So who the fuck is making you laugh and giggle like that? Yeah, he won the race but at what cost ? Where is his baby atโ
There you are.
Now you donโt see him, but you could definitely feel his gaze on you, he knows you can. So why arenโt you looking at him? The race was overโ and you came to Korea just for him.
So why was another man hogging your attention ? You didnโt even seem remotely interested. Your eyes eventually meet with Owenโs, a smile graces your lips. Youโre already making hasty strides in his direction.
Even though all of your attention is on Owen now, his stare still lingers on the man you were talking to moments ago. Owen was always transparent about his feelings, you could read him like a book. He was vocal, and if he was thrown off by something? He would make it known.
He starts it off slow, discussing your appearance in Korea and what a lovely surprise it is, it really was of course. So there was no lie there, but he does mention the man you were talking to before.
โ Why did you sit closer, baby? โ Owen pouts, jutting out his lower lip. You place a quick peck on his lips, cupping his cheeks and chuckling at his own behavior. Heโs such a drama king, youโre not quite sure how you manage, especially with him.
โ Owen, sweetheart Iโm only here for you. And you only, so why are you worried? Hm? โ He flushes at this, maintaining eye contact. A hand reached out towards your wrist, sending soft kisses around your finger tips. โ I deserve all your attention, you know it. โ
Your practically beats out of your chest, it takes you a moment to remember you two are in a very public space. And he didnโt mind the PDA at all? โ Owen, slow down. โ It comes out much more softer than intended, he stops. Looking at you with wide expecting eyes. Whatโs next?
โ Did he say anything? โ Owen huffs, pushing further into your personal space. A smiles graced your lips at his intensity, he is so in love. Isnโt he? โ The guy complimented my shirt, he knew I was supporting you. โ Youโve obviously struck a nerve.
Owen scowls, pursing his lips at the thought of some stranger complimenting you. Despite the shirt and all. โ And that was seriously it? But he was staring at you for so longโ โ Lips find purchase on his. Quickly silencing Owen in the most effective way.
Heโs already asking for another by the time youโre backing up. Trailing you like a lost puppy dog. You let him, of course. Telling him to pack up so you can cuddle at home and enjoy each others company. Heโs already agreeingโ
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โ HEY VENGEANCE. โ โ โฝ masterlist โพ
๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: in which batman visits crime alley, and the reader indulges the bat with sweet notes and baked goods.
โง ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: none
๐ ๐๐๐๐๐: inspired by this post. thought it was the cutest thing ever and i wanted to write it out, something short n sweet !! dedicated to @armin-ocean-eyes
โก โ | ๐
๐จ๐ซ ๐จ๐ง๐๐, ๐ข๐ญ ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐ฅ๐ข๐ค๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ซ๐โ๐ฌ ๐ฉ๐๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ. Of course, The Bat doesnโt want to jinx his nightly patrol but (โฆ) itโs been nice.
In all honestly, it finally felt like a break. A time to hunker down and take time to focus on his parents. A stroll through Crime Alley would do. Bruce never forgets about his parents, nor does he forget that night. He comes back to remind himself of what happened. How he couldnโt stop it. How he failed to protect them. Itโs a constant reminder, a punishment.
Tension never leaves Bruceโs body. Heโs always so high strung, constantly prepared for fight or flight. Shoulders are tense, brows are furries and teeth are gritted. This was his very being now.
Late nights, cold and oh, so lonely. The heavy bass of boots sloshing through rain water across the concrete street. Vengeance has filled the role of Gothamโs protector for long enough to know everything about the city he tirelessly protects. He knows this city better than anyone else.
But he still canโt stomach the alleyway.
Today, Bruce doesnโt bring flowers, but he brings himself. And hopefully, thatโs enough for them.
From above the street, unbeknownst to the Bat. He has an angel, a watcher if you will. The city has swallowed him whole and spat him right back at out tonight. Senses are diminished, hazy from the beatings of tonight. Usually, heโs more attentive than this.
Funnily enough, you just moved into the city of Gotham three weeks ago. Itโs a dreary, dull city. But at least itโs away from home. Right? Sure, the apartment you were currently living in definitely seemed haunted and it literally oversaw the alleyway the Waynes died in. Why did no one tell you they got mugged? (โฆ) But what could you do? Itโs shitty but the only thing you could afford in this damned economy.
And dude, it was definitely haunted.
You actually thought you were hallucinating the first time you laid your eyes on it. The fucking Bat, Vengeance. Gotham Cities actuals protector? It was odd and horrifying. You expected to see him raging through the alley in his moody glory. Big, defiant, and spooky!
But he actually seemed defeated? In a way? His strides were slow. Then, he knelt down onto the pavement and stayed there. Itโs weird, this habitual routine of the Bat coming by and kneeling happened constantly. Well, to be fair he did patrol your building after that. Scouring the rooftops for any signs of peril within the area.
When he was done, he would come back to your building and linger on the fire escape. Sometimes you could hear his heavy footsteps on the rooftops or the iron steps.
Now, no one ever said you were the brightest in the bunch. You moved to Gotham for goodness sake. Anyways, you decided to actually make contact with the Bat. Which in theory, sounds like a good idea because who wouldnโt want a hero in their pocket? Well, a vigilante. But you digress (โฆ) If coming near the alley brings him down, maybe he needs a lift?
The general idea was, leave a note or a gift for Vengeance and leave him be. So, thatโs how it begun.
It was the third time Bruce visited the crime alley. This time, he had the intention to make his trip revolve only around his parents.
But then he saw you.
Granted, you were definitely not expecting to see anyone or someone like the Batman at this time of night. So you scrambled off of your balcony and dropped some sort of post-it note on the way out. There were three things on Bruceโs mind. How many times have you seen him and did you know his habits or who he was? Paranoia gnaws away at his guts and creates a nasty hole in his stomach.
He was a master of overthinking.
The Bat was quick to snatch up the post-it note you dropped, taking the time to read and analyze your penmanship. Was it lined with some sort of poison? Was it a tracking device? He waits for a moment. Grunting at the words etched into the paper.
ใI don't know what you're going through but I know you'll get through it. Xoxo. ใ
Huh.
Alfred would tease him for this.
An admirer? He was stumped.
Itโs been about a week since youโve seen Vengeance, your gifts of food and ever abundant notes never stopped though. You were starting to think he changed his route ever since that night he caught you on the railing.
First off, he was terrifying up close (the man was ten feet away) and second off, how was he able to catch you. Some part of you expected the man to interrogate you or something.
He didnโt, thank goodness. But you kind of missed seeing the cryptic Bat.
On the other hand, Bruce decided to do some research on you. A through background check would never hurt and who knows if you wanted to kill him? It could all be a facade. Each baked good and beverage you left out for the Bat was analyzed and tested. It couldโve been poisoned, laced, or worst, set to detonate. He was taking precautions. But Alfred insisted it was a good gesture.
Whatever it was, you never stopped. Bruce changed his route of course, there was no reason to let his guard down. But, he did appreciate the notes. To an extent. He just couldnโt help but think of the uncertainty.
The latest one he was holding onto was nothing short of thoughtful.
ใI hope you're having a good day :) (Btw, I havenโt seen you around!ใ
So for the most part you were attentive. So he could commend you for that.
Despite all of the alarms in his brain telling him to stick to the new route, he returns to the old route for your sake. The very least he could do was thank you for the messages and treats. At least, thatโs what Alfred said. For once, he didnโt feel like being stubborn and listened. The first thing he saw was your silhouette against the glass of your sliding door. Then, your emergence.
Bruce is frozen in place. But youโre waving frantically and running down the steps to greet him. Should he turn away? Just leave and never show up again? What if โธป
โ OHMYGOSH, OH MY GOSH. YOUโRE REAL! YOUโRE HERE! I WAS STARTING TO THINK I WAS BEING DELUSIONAL AND SEEING THINGS. WHOA, YOUโRE TALLER IN PERSON. AND LIKE SCARY. SORRY, SORRY I DIDNโT MEAN THAT. WOW. โ
Youโre realizing how that sounded; Bruce notices how you cower in fear. Despite his own anxiety driving him up a wall. The least he could do was say thank you, or show his appreciation. It takes him a few moments to say anything. He can hardly hold eye contact, but it eventually comes out.
โ I (โฆ) I APPRECIATE IT. โ
Well. You definitely didnโt expect him to sound like that. His response was so soft you couldnโt even tell if he was directing that towards you. It was so quiet he might as well been talking to himselfโธป and before you could even ask him another question, heโs gone by the time you look up.
Introvert much?
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