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As Valentines day approached, Kaiser couldn't help but dwell. It was going to be Kaiser and Ness' 4th Valentines Day together, and they still weren't 𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳. Kaiser has been planning to ask Ness out, but every year, he always gets all nervy and chickens out. BUT, Kaiser has decided—no, promised that this Valentines is the one where he WILL ask out Ness, and finally secure the bag.
FEBRUARY 14TH, 2019
It was already midday by the time Kaiser woke up. Usually, Ness wakes up around 6AM, and then wakes Kaiser up a hour or two later. Kaiser blinks awake as he looks around the room, trying but failing to spot a certain purple-haired midfielder—where is Ness? Maybe training? No, Ness doesn't train without Kaiser, especially in a place like Japan where he can't even understand anyone. Whatever the reason is, it doesn't matter.
Kaiser begrudgingly gets out of bed, already seeming done with this day. After finally getting up, Kaiser goes to the bathroom to take a shower. He spends about 10 minutes solely looking at himself in the mirror, getting himself into the mindset that nothing is impossible..... Well, maybe aside from getting the courage to ask out Ness...
right. it's valentines day.
..HE HAS TO GO GET SOMETHING FOR NESS
SHIT
Kaiser quickly hops in the shower, trying to be quick and fight the sleepyness so he can actually go buy a gift. As he washes himself, he tries to think of what he could buy Ness. Hair products? Ness' hair is pretty damn curly, so he has to take good care of it, right? Or maybe a new pair of gloves? Whatever he ended up getting, he wanted to make sure it would mean a lot to Ness.
About 10 minutes later, Kaiser finally got out of the shower, just to face a new problem—his hair. Kaiser didn't know if he just moved around a lot in his sleep or what, but every morning without fail, Kaiser's hair looks like it just barely survived a hurricane. Usually Ness brushes and styles his hair..... but Ness isn't here. Kaiser attempted to brush his hair, but the more he tried to tame it, the more it started to look like abstract art. After a bit of silent rage, Kaiser just put it in a bun and called it a day. Maybe he could go to a hairdresser after getting a present?.... Yeah, no. Even the throught of someone besides Ness touching his hair cringes him out.
Kaiser quickly dried off and started getting dressed. He actually gave a shit about what he wore, so he spends a little extra time today making sure he looks nice. After picking out and putting on an outfit, he headed out to go get a present. Kaiser walked down the street observing the shops, seeing what they had to offer. After a while of looking, he finally found this accessory store.. or, thats what he hoped it was, at least. He couldn't quite read the name of the store since he's still learning Japanese. Any who, he walked into the store, and he quickly realized it would meet his expectations. It did have accessories, along with other items that looked pretty expensive.
As he walked around, he could hear a certain song play from the speakers of the store—Sunday Morning by ILLIT, is it? Ness is always playing that song in the dorms, and it drives Kaiser absolutely crazy. But, hearing it at a time like this feels more comforting than anything. Kaiser let out a chuckle at the coincidence before resuming shopping, when he suddenly stopped at one of the rack. He saw it—a pretty, silk scarf. It was a mix of black, pink, blue, and purple with stars, like a galaxy. Kaiser knew Ness would love it, it basically screamed “NESS„. Kaiser picked up the scarf, running his fingers over the fabric. It was delicate and soft, but the colors were bright and bold... Kinda like Ness, in a way. Perfect.
Kaiser soon paid for the scarf along side other decorations, like candles and roses—blue ones, of course. As Kaiser was walking out of the store with the items, he suddenly remembered one more thing he wanted to get Ness; dinner! So, on the way back to the dorm, he called and put in a delivery order from their favorite restaurant. In was gonna be delivered in 30 minutes.... 30 minutes to get everything set up. Hopefully Ness wasn't at the dorms when he got there. It was 5pm, so Kaiser wouldn't be surprised if Ness WAS there.... But he really hoped he was not. Kaiser got into the elevator of the complex, waiting to get to the 18th floor—dont even ask why they're so high, or why there's so many floors... There just is. Kaiser thought about what he got for Ness, and if Ness would really like it, and if he's really gonna confess to Ness, and if Ness is really gonna like him back, and if they're really gonna get together by the end of the day, and how long this elevator is going to take because Kaiser is fucking starving?!
BEEP—18TH FLOOR
oh. theres his answer.
Kaiser stood at the door for a minute, mentally preparing to see Ness and have to explain and make up an excuse of why he went shopping and what for. After a hot minute, Kaiser opened the door just to see.... no one. oh. great. no need to worry! Kaiser let out a sigh of relief before shutting the door behind him and putting the bags down. Time to get to work!
Kaiser starter by dimming the lights—thats romantically, right? Right. Then, he cleared off the table so he could properly set it up. He set the candles on the table, lightly them carefully one-to-one. Then he went up 2 players and some silverware—Ness doesn't like certain types of silverware, so Kaiser made sure he put out the ones that Ness was okay with. After, he set up the takeout onto the plates as if it was homemade... not saying he's trying to make it look like he made it himself... but I'd be nice if Ness DID think that...
Then, he got out the real important stuff—the scarf. He folded the fabric neatly, making sure to not leave a single wrinkle. He put it in a designer-brand box, shutting it firmly, then tying a bow around it for the cherry on top. He set in on the floor by where Kaiser plans to sit. Then, he got out the bouquet of blue roses... A little egotistical, but he means well. And, hey, they'll remind Ness of Kaiser.
Kaiser then finally gets dresses in something more nice, even though he knows Ness is probably just going to be wearing a graphic-t and shorts when ever he comes back. Kaiser was FINALLY ready. He stood by their bed, holding the flowers while waiting for Ness to arrive. He hasn't actually talked to Ness today, so he's just pushing his nervousness down and praying Ness will come soon. Kaiser's hands started getting sweaty just by the nerves alone—how will he confess? Should he just say it straight up or what? He didn't know how to do this at all. Just as Kaiser was starting to spiral more and more about how to make the confession perfect, the door suddenly unlocked and opened—Ness.
Ness opened the door, stepping into the room, making a sound that resembled surprise. He looked around to see how the atmosphere of the room completely changed, and then, he saw Kaiser. Nearly dressed, hair in a slightly messy bun, his handsome face wearing a look of... nervousness? And most surprising of all.. a boquet? Who was that for?? Ness was speechless for a moment before finally gaining composure
“... Kaiser...?”
“Happy Valentines Day, Ness!” Kaiser blurted out
Ness cocked his head “I—... for.. me?“ Ness questioned, genuinely puzzled
“Y-YES. Yes. It's for you“ Kaiser confirmed, stepping closer to Ness and holding out the flowers to him.... Now that Kaiser thought about it, this is pretty straightforward.
“Oh! Ähm... danke, Kaiser..” Ness said shakily, taking the bouquet. Kaiser could see the blush form on Ness' face. cute.
Kaiser grabbed Ness' wrist, pulling him over to the bed, sitting down. “I know you probably weren't expecting anything.. but I felt like doing it anyway. Just enjoy it“ Kaiser said slowly, like words of affection where foreign and he was just learning how to say them. Kaiser thought everything was going good until he saw the look on Ness' face. It wasn't happiness, not even appreciation—it was dissapointment. confusion. sad, almost
“.. whats wrong?“ Kaiser asks, which is rare for him. This is serious business.
Ness stays silent for a moment before sitting next to Kaiser, setting the bouquet aside.
“nothing!—well something, but, this is all so amazing, thank you so much. It's just... I don't want you acting like this.” Ness tried to explain, exhaling softly
“... acting like what?? The best thing you'll ever have??“
“THATS THE PROBLEM.” Ness suddenly exclaims, before calming it down “you— you just... you act all flirty and stuff with me. We sleep together, you let and want me to cling, and it's just..... I don't want to do this. I don't wanna like you, cause I know you don't like me back. You never will.”
The silence after that is defeating. Kaiser realized the problem here; theyre so worked up about what they THINK the other thinks about them, but they don't know until they confront it up front. Kaiser likes Ness—no, he loves Ness. How could Ness ever think everything Kaiser does for him is platonic? Yeah, in no world. But Ness doesn't know that because Kaiser has been a pussy about it for the past 4 years. 4 years of silence and worry when they could've already been happy together.
“Ness, thats the worst thing youve4ever said about me.“
“....wha—”
“NESS. I don't do all of this for no reason. It's not to mess with you. It's not for any one-sided bulshit. You're not just a toy like I intended to look apon you as when we first met. You're flesh and blood, like any other human. And you're the best thing that could ever happen to me. And your so very dear to me. And I...
I love you, Ness.“
Ness gasped lightly, not breaking eye contact with Kaiser. At that moment, it's like something shifted. They finally realized they found what they were both looking for; each other.
“Kaiser, I...
I love you, too.”
After Ness said that, Kaiser quietly and foldly laughed. His chest hurt, in s good way. The same way it feels when you finally get something you've always wanted. Kaiser looked at Ness—REALLY looked at him. That cute face of his, his beautiful sun-kissed skin, his curly hair, his lavender eyes... all of it was what he wanted. And what he wanted, was him.
“So.... I'm assuming that if I asked you to be my boyfriend.... you'd say yes..?“
Ness laughed at that, the sound of his voice like honey to Kaiser
“Ja! Ja! I'll be your boyfriend!“ Ness exclaimed, his smile so bright it could light up the room
At that moment, it seemed like nothing could ever go wrong for either of them again. As long as they have each other, nothing else matters. Thats when Kaiser remembered something
“Ah—right. Ness, I have one more surprise for you” Kaiser said quickly, before pulling out a certain high- quality box with a ribbon on it
“Oh, Kaiser.. you didn't have to..“ Ness said sheepishly, slowly opening the gift. When he opened it, it was an understatement to say he was in complete awe; it was the scarf. Now Kaiser could see tears prickling in Ness' eyes. He really did do good with that gift, huh? Well, Kaiser didn't have time to explain the gift, because Ness suddenly leaned in towards Kaiser, giving a full on kiss on the lips. no shame.
Kaiser let out a muffled gasp, before regaining his composure, instantly kissing Ness back. It was not rushed in the slightest, as both parties enjoyed this way more than they probably should. Ness cupped Kaiser's face, while Kaiser wrapped his arms around Ness, pulling him closer.
Ness eventually pulled away from the kiss, looking Kaiser right in the eyes, only being a few inches away from his face.
“Thank you, thank you, thank you!” Ness exclaimed, a mix of excitement and disbelief. In the past 10 minutes, he gained emotions he didn't know how to confront, a cool ass scarf, and a boyfriend. “I really can't thank you enough... This is the best day ever, really. Thank you. I love you.”
Kaiser smiled up at Ness “I love you too.”
“Happy Valentines Day, Ness.” Kaiser whispered, pressing a final kiss to Ness' forehead