This is a one-shot for the moment, depending on reception I'll decide wether to continue this or not (however it may turn NSFW if I do, so bear that in mind)
for context, in this story they're adults, Nagatoro is 26, Naoto is 27
Naoto unlocked the door and stepped into the apartment, relieved to finally be home. He called out, "Hayase?" But received no answer, guess I'm home first today, he said to himself, I guess I'll make dinner then.
He took off his coat and walked in to the living room, turning on the TV for some background noise as he crossed into the kitchen to look at what he could make. As he decided on what to prepare he overheard the TV
"and later today we'll air our interview with the esteemed manga artist Naoto Hachioji! Mr Hachioji was kind enough to give us a few insights into his process that you'll want to hear, so stay tuned!"
Naoto sighed, he'd been in the studio today filming the interview, he never would be the best when he was put on the spot but he liked to believe that he'd held himself together during the barrage of questions. He had little reason to be nervous after all, his manga had been selling incredibly fast ever since he broke out with his first one, even the foreign market seemed to have taken a liking to it. Naoto smiled, he'd never expected to ever make it this far, it was her, he happily thought to himself, it was her who always supported me. He continued preparing dinner, putting his usual effort into making it as good as he could, he wondered when Hayase would be home, she was probably on her way now.
As if on cue he heard the door unlock and open, he heard the distinctive sound of her heels clicking across the hardwood floor of the apartment. He heard her walk up behind him as he finely chopped a few vegetables. He turned around to greet her, "good evening dear, how was your day?"
"It was fine, perhaps a bit long, just another day at the office I suppose, what about you? How was that interview at the studio?"
"I'm pretty sure it went well, you know I've never been the best at such things, but I think I held myself together alright."
She gave him an endearing look, "I know… but you know I never cared about that, plus, you've changed so much since that day I met you in that library all those years ago. I'll always love you for who you are Naoto." She put her hands around his shoulders and kissed him, he wrapped his arms around her as well, returning the kiss with passion.
They held eachother for a while, even when the kiss was broken, they slowly swayed from side to side in each others arms, both relishing the moment, happy to see the other again after a long day of regular life. Hayase sniffed the air and commented on the food, "well that certainly looks delightful, you know I love it when you cook."
Naoto smiled down at her, "always happy to do it for you, go sit down, I'll finish up here."
"I'll get us a drink, beloved, a drink to your art and how it's finally being appreciated."
She got some wine from the fridge and set it down on the table with two glasses, Naoto finished up with dinner and readied two plates.
They sat down facing each other Hayase thoroughly enjoyed Naotos dish to the fullest, marveling at the rich taste, sipping wine in between bites. When their plates were empty Naoto took Hayases hands in his own, however, she spoke first. "First you complete that interview, then you prepare me an amazing dinner, and now you take my hands in yours, are you trying to sweep me off my feet my love?"
He looked at her endearingly, "can't it be because of how much I love you?"
She looked at him like he was the most precious thing in all the world. "Well, even then, I have to make it up to you somehow, I'm going to really spoil you later tonight."
Pleasantly surprised and also a little bit red, Naoto made an offer of his own. "How about we watch a movie first?"
She smiled at him, "sure, but I'm still going to make a complete mess of you later."
They cleared off the table and put the wine back in the fridge, then Naoto led her to the couch, selected a movie they'd both like, and laid down together with her. Wrapped around her tightly as the hours drifted by. Naoto felt and heard her breathing, he pulled her in closer, which she acknowledged approvingly by pushing herself into him as well. When the movie ended they stayed still, enjoying the feeling of unity, almost falling asleep. Hayase turned around to face him, she kissed him again, deeper this time, hungrily. She began running her hands along him, and asked: "Naoto, would you like to come to bed? It's been a long day, we're both tired, and I want to ruin you so bad you stop thinking, so, do you want to retire for the night?."
"S-sure… Hayase."
"Alright beloved, come with me."