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„Wanna hang out after school?”
Sai Nanami stared at you, his friend (and secret crush) as you stared back with a huge grin. You two were friends but didn’t really hang out outside of school, so your question surprised him. Plus, not only that... it was the 14th of February. He wondered if you knew. You probably didn’t... You couldn’t have asked him out on a date...
„We don’t have to go if you don’t want-...”
„No, I’d love to! Let’s go!” he blurted out without thinking, as the thought of you taking it back made him panic.
Plus, even if it wasn’t a date, at least he could spend more time with you, and less with his family. The sight of your relieved smile made his stomach flutter.
„I was thinking of going to the arcade. Is that cool with you?”
Oh boy was it cool with him. He could barely wait for the next few classes to end. Even during IT, his favourite subject (unsurprisingly), his gaze kept returning to the clock.
After what felt like forever, he met up with you at the school gates and your little date could finally start. You blabbered on and on about your day while he listened with a lovesick expression. Honestly the two of you were that one disgustingly cute high school couple.
You were just telling him about how yesterday you saw the most adorable cat, when you hand brushed up against his. He immediately tensed up and his mind started running the calculations. Did you want to hold his hand? Was it just an accident? He didn’t want to make you uncomfortable but holy shit he would have given anything to hold your hand.
Sai looked at you, really looked. The way your eyes shined as you looked at him, the way your voice flowed through the air (he had no idea what you were talking about atp), and the slight flush of your cheeks, was simply adorable.
He desired you. Not in the inappropriate way but he wanted you all to himself. He was a Nanami after all.
With a sudden wave of bravery he took a deep breath, grabbed your hand and interlocked your fingers. You died. Rip Reader, you will be missed.
No, but seriously, you had never shut up quicker than in that second. Unfortunately Sai was too flustered to notice that you were just as red as him. Well, whatever, somehow you still got to the arcade without combusting. And your hands stayed together nice and snug.
Sai mentally thanked you for choosing an arcade, because this way he could show off his gaming skills. He even won you a cute plush seal.
After the initial awkwardness, you two stared having a lot of fun. You competed in the racing game like your lives depended on it, you laughed until your stomachs started hurting and you even convinced Sai to take some pics in a photobooth.
He couldn’t hold himself back and started explaining to you how difficult each game is to program, how they did it and how he recreated them at home when he had a drop of free time. You got lost quickly but still kept listening to him and showing interest in his hobby. The boy didn’t think he could like you more that he already did but when you asked follow-up questions after his explanations and showed interest, he felt like he was going to explode.
Meanwhile you enjoyed his nerdy little ramblings. You found seeing him all passionate, and worked-up about some dragon riding game, adorable.
Hours later the two of you were sitting on a bench, looking at the river, munching on a few snack Sai bought (you tried to pay, saying you were the one who asked him out but he didn’t let you).
„This was really fun!”
You were sitting cross legged on the bench with the plush seal in your lap, grinning ear- to-ear.
„We should do it again sometime.” he answered.
Your eyes met, trying to figure out what the other meant until you got bored of guessing.
„Today is February 14th.” you blurted out.
Sai stared at you, but your gaze was locked on the water. Your fingers were nervously playing with the plush’s tag and your cheeks were a bit flushed. Following your lead, Sai settled on a direct approach too.
„Is this a date?”
You finally looked at him and smiled.
„Do you want it to be?”
„I really do.” he admitted quietly.
„Good.” you rested your head against his shoulder „ ‘Cause I do too.”
You stayed like that for a while. Just sitting in quiet, enjoying each other’s company, appreciating the beauty of the city lights.
„I feel a bit guilty tho” he admitted. „I should have been the one to ask you out. I was just a coward.”
„Don’t feel bad. It was really scary for me too. Plus, there are many other firsts you can initiate...”
Sai looked at you with an amusement. You needed a few seconds to realise what you just implied. Your face started burning and you started stuttering with way too many hand gestures. He couldn’t help but start laughing.
„NO! I’m sorry I didn’t mean it like that!!! I-I just mean that like... I was trying to make you feel better... but of course we don’t have to do anything you... Why are you laugh-...”
Your inconsistent little flow of words was disrupted by his lips pressing against yours. His hand gently held your cheek, and his lips were still in a slight smile. You were about as stiff as a board and before you could grasp what was going on Sai already pulled back.
„You’re right. We still have some firsts left”
For a few seconds you were just lost in his beautiful brown irises, when suddenly your face mirrored true panic.
„FUCK! Sai, I left my bag at the arcade!!!”
You jumped up and started running, hoping to reach the establishment before it closed. Sai quickly followed you, laughing.
„You dummy!”
„Sorry for ruining our kiss! I guess we’ll have to re-do it sometime...”
„HEY!!” he yelled as he continued running after you while laughing.