"Onii-chan, you're making a gross face right now." Komachi said with a look of disgust.
I was currently lazing around on our couch. Laying on my back, holding my phone up to my face. When I peered away from the small screen and noticed Komachi hovering over and looking down at me, hands on her hips.
"My bad…"
"What are you looking at that's sooo good anyway?" She asked as she leaned closer trying to get a peek at my phone's screen.
"N-nothing really." I said, quickly covering the screen with my chest.
"Ohh! Look at how embarrassed you got!" Komachi teased poking my cheek.
Stop that! I don't care how cute you are! Stop it, please!
"Teasing your Onii-chan is low in Hachiman points, you know."
"Hmm? But it's high on Komachi points though." She said, still poking my now flushed cheek.
Don't you feel bad for teasing you dear Brother?!
"So, what are you and Yukino-san talking about anyway?"
"N-nothing in particular." Can you sound anymore lame Hachiman?!
"I feel bad for Yukino-san…" Komachi said holding her temple.
Hey now! Although, I didn't really have a retort for that.
When I first told Komachi about my and Yukinoshita's relationship, it sorta slipped out. Her reaction was kinda…unexpected? 'No way, it actually happened?!' she proclaimed, as if she knew something I didn't. Seriously, your scary sometimes Komachi. She then went on to say how scared she was that I was going to die alone. Die alone?! But I have my dear little sister don't I? Komachi don't leave your Onii-chan alone! However, Komachi quickly congratulated me and begged me not to mess it up.
But I have to admit. The support she gave Yukinoshita and I felt good. Although, us going out didn't even seem to make a blip in the school rumor wheel. Probably because no one actually believed Yukinoshita Yukino would give someone like me the time of day. Well the jokes on you! Ha! Not that it bothered me or Yukinoshita, but having acknowledgment and acceptance from the people closest to us was a good feeling.
Actually, now that I think about it, there was a certain person whose reaction I've yet to see. The older Yukinoshita sister. I haven't heard what Yukinoshita Haruno thought about us, and I hadn't asked Yukinoshita either. Maybe she was out of town or something. Honestly if we could skip that whole meeting all together, that would be greeaaatt.
"Onii-chan!" Komachi snapped me out of my thoughts.
"hmm? What were you saying?"
She let out a long sigh.
"I was asking how it was going with Yukino-san!" She exclaimed, now pouting.
"Oh. Umm. Good, I guess."
"You guess?!"
"Y-Yeah…" Stop getting so hostile Komachi! Just tell me what you want me to say!
"Onii-chan, you are the worst…" Komachi said looking dejected.
"What'd I say?"
"At this rate, Yukino-san is sure to leave you!"
"Huh? Why-"
"Onii-chan, you need to understand something. When you are in a relationship with someone, you can't look at them as just a friend! They need to be more! Special!"
"I-I know that much!" Why is she lecturing me? Aren't I the older one here? Haven't I experienced more of life than her?...Ok well, she probably has a better understanding of certain things. Like a girl's feelings for instance.
"You have to make sure Yukino-san knows that! Make sure you hold her and kiss her and-"
"H-hold on now Komachi. This is Yukinoshita Yukino we are talking about. I can't just do as I please." I say, begging her to stop chastising me.
"Hmm. Well you do have a point. Yukino-san is rather… peculiar as well." Komachi said, holding her chin.
"Right?! So it's not just me!"
"But! You still need to take the initiative Onii-chan! Yukino-san is just shy. It doesn't mean she doesn't want you to hold her and stuff. I mean she already said yes to being your girlfriend. It can't really get any more embarrassing for her." She finished with a matter-of-fact tone.
"That's a little much…"
"Sorry. But you know I'm right."
She was right. Which is why I didn't even try to deny her statements.
"So what should I do?" I asked finally sitting up.
"That, you have to figure out on your own. Yukino-san would prefer it that way."
"She would?"
"Yup! Yukino-san would be happy knowing you're trying so hard for her. At least I would!" Komachi said, her cheeks getting a bit red.
"Ohh! That was definitely high on points, right?!" She happily yelled.
I should do something for Yukinoshita, huh…
It was Sunday morning. I was up the earliest I had been on a Sunday in a while. The reason for my early rise was so that I could do some early grocery shopping. After the conversation I had with Komachi, I spent the rest of that day racking my brain, trying figure out what I could do for Yukinoshita that would impress her. I was about to give up and beg Komachi for help but at the last second an idea popped in my head.
Cooking! I could cook something for Yukinoshita. Not that I'm the best cook in the world, but I would on more than one occasion cook for Komachi and I when Mom would stay late at work. I also took that as an opportunity to practice my househusband skills. That was still my ultimate goal after all.
I texted Yukinoshita as soon as the idea came to me. I invited her to come over to my house around six to have dinner. She replied with a simple 'Okay.'
I bought the groceries that I thought I might need. But the problem now was that I had no idea what I was going to make. When I arrived at the store, I felt so overwhelmed that I started grabbing things that I thought I might need, but had no idea how and if I would end up using them.
Calm down Hachiman. You have plenty of time before Yukinoshita gets here. It was currently ten in the morning. More than enough time.
It was three in the afternoon and I hadn't started to make anything yet.
What the hell am I doing?!
My parents weren't home. They were visiting a friend they hadn't seen in a while, apparently. Which was fine with me, it might be too early for Yukinoshita to meet my …. boring parents, anyway.
Komachi went out with her friends and said she would give me and Yukinoshita our time alone. But I need you Komachi! Tell me what to do! Your Onii-chan is in distress, can't you tell through our sibling senses?! Have we become that distant, Komachi?!
No matter how you looked at it, I was alone. Maybe I could call someone. Yuigahama? No. That would definitely not be good.
"Ah! Screw it! I'm just gonna make my best dishes!" I yelled to myself, my voice echoing throughout the empty house.
It was five-thirty in the afternoon when I heard the bell rang.
Crap. I think to myself as I stopped what I was doing in the kitchen and headed to the door.
I opened the door and standing there looking as beautiful as ever was Yukinoshita Yukino.
"Hello." She said with a small and shy smile.
"Y-Yo." I answered back still in a daze.
Yukinoshita was wearing a white spring dress that cut just above her knees, that had a black stripe that ran across her thin waist. She also had a thin knitted yellow sweater on and black Flats with bows on them. And a white bag hanging around her shoulder.
It was nothing flashy and yet, I couldn't keep my eyes off of her. I could feel my body temperature rise as my heart beat accelerated.
"Sorry, Am I too early?" She asked breaking me from my trance.
"Uh! Umm. No. Not at all." I said rubbing the back of my head. Damn, she probably though I was creepy, just staring at her like that.
"That's good then."
"Yeah."
"So...are you going to invite me in? Or are you going to just stand there and stare at me some more?" Yukinoshita said with a teasing smile.
"h-huh? N-no, I wasn't really-"
"I can only stand your dead fish eye's glare on me for so long, you know." She said teasingly, her smile never going away.
Perfect way to start, huh, Hachiman.
"Umm. Please come in. And sorry for staring so much…" I said moving aside so that Yukinoshita could pass through, finishing that last part turning my face away from her in order to hide my embarrassment.
"I'm sure I'll eventually get used to it, Hikigaya-kun." Yukinoshita said as she made her way inside, passing me.
Was she teasing me?
"Pardon the intrusion." She softly and politely said.
"No one else is home, so you don't have to act so formal." I said as I closed the door and locked it.
"I-is that so…I didn't know you were so bold, Hikigaya-kun." She said nervously holding her arms in an attempt to cover herself up.
That's rude. Not like I had some sort of devious intentions. And stop that gesture! What am I? Some sort of pervert who can't stop himself? Well, I'll admit Yukinoshita does make it hard for me but I have self-control. I do Yukinoshita! Believe me! So stop looking at me with such a worried expression, please!
"The living room is over here." I said walking past her trying to not play into her little game.
"You can take a seat here while I finish up. Dinner will be ready in a bit." I say pointing to the couch and heading over to the kitchen. Of course the way our house was set up, you could see the kitchen from the living room and vice versa.
"Oh. So you ARE cooking." She said with a surprise tone, taking a seat on the couch.
"That's not a problem is it?"
"Of course not. I just had my suspension when you invited me yesterday. After all, you have a habit of not telling me full details when we go out."
"Hmm. Yeah. I suppose that's true. Well, just let me finish up here. Do you want something to drink in the meantime? Water, tea, juice, coffee?" I say as I begin to clean up the some of the mess I had created.
"Some water would be nice, thank you." She said as she looked the house over.
"Sure." I walked over and placed water and a coaster on top of the small table that was in the middle of the living room.
"Thanks." She said as she grabbed it and took a drink.
"Kinda small, huh?" I say, also looking around now.
"What is?" She tilted her head to the side, not sure what I was talking about.
"My house. I'm sure you're used to bigger places, right?"
"Bigger, sure. But they don't quite give of the same feeling as this."
My turn to tilt my head in question.
Yukinoshita smiled and let out a small giggle at this.
"I mean that your house, just like Yuigahama-san's, they feel welcoming. Like a true home." She said smiling at me.
Ah. Now I see. Of course Yukinoshita had some family issues she was still working through. They've been better recently. Mostly because Yukinoshita had finally decided to stop running away from the problem. Either way, I guess she couldn't feel the same even in her own house.
"Well you can come over whenever, I guess." She gave an 'oh' expression. "I-I don't mean anything weird by it, y'know! Just that, well… you can if, y'know, you wanted to or whatever…" Great save, Hachiman!
She smiled at me again.
"Yes, well. I will certainly keep that in mind. Thanks Hikigaya-kun."
"No problem." I say sheepishly scratching my cheek. "I should finish up." I say heading back to the kitchen.
"Do you need some help?" Yukinoshita asked turning towards me.
"Nah. I got this."
I did what I had planned and made an assortment of different dishes. They were more like appetizers than one full meal, but whatever.
Yukinoshita was hesitant at first but once she tried the first dish, she was pleasantly surprised. She wasn't as picky or as judgmental about my food as I thought she would be. Guess I lucked out.
After we finished. We made our way to the couch and watched TV as the food went down. Yukinoshita asked if she could prepare us tea. So I showed her where the set was. She smiled when she noticed I had the same kind of tea we used in the clubroom. What? It's good! Stop looking at me like that! You're embarrassing me you knooow!
"Hikigaya-kun, thank you for inviting me to your home. And thank you for making dinner." She said as we both sat on the couch. Tea cups in hand.
"So, you liked it? I was actually really nervous and didn't know what to make until the last second." I said looking at her now, with a probably too exited of a face.
"Yes. I could tell." She said putting her thin and delicate fingers up to her mouth in order to cover up her smile. "But, I still quite enjoyed it. So rest assured."
"hmm. Well, that's good then." I say closing my eyes with a smirk as I put the tea up to my mouth and take a small drink. Hot.
"But. How about next time. I cook for you. It's only fair right?" She said almost mimicking me as she drank her tea.
"I'll look forward to it." I say as I stare at her as she takes her small sip of tea.
I couldn't help but be mesmerized by her lips. They looked so soft, and had a nice tint of red. Probably warm from the tea. I wonder what they tasted like?
Yukinoshita Yukino was sitting so close to me right now. Me! Hikigaya Hachiman! There is no way in a million years would I believe you if you told me this would be my future. I wasn't exactly sure what it was that convinced Yukinoshita to give me a chance but I'm not gonna question it. I'll take this opportunity and run away with it full force. Just listening to that has made me realize just how much she's changed me already.
You better take responsibility, Yukinoshita Yukino.
I couldn't stop myself. Even though we are only inches away already, I wanted to move in closer. So I did. Slowly, as Yukinoshita was preoccupied with her tea, I made my move.
Yukinoshita noticed that I was getting closer to her and spoke up.
"H-Hikigay-kun?" she let out in a soft and nervous whisper.
"Hmm?" I say, slowly closing the distance between us.
"You're getting kinda…close…" Yukinoshita's voice grew softer with each word.
We were now staring into each other's eyes. I could tell her brain was going a hundred miles an hour right now, as her gaze was kept locked with mine.
"It's fine, right?" I whisper, my voice sounding more hoarse than intended.
"I-I…suppose…" She said, almost inaudible, closing her eyes. Her expression softening.
"Yukino." I close my eyes.
"Hachi…man…" I can hear and feel Yukinoshita's breath on my lips.
With one last push I close the final bit of distance that separated us.
Our lips crash into each other. Indication of our inexperience. I gently wrap my arms around Yukinoshita's petite and delicate body as she moved her hands up to cup my face.
Our first kiss was messy and a bit rough. But held every ounce of passion we had for one another. The softness and taste of her lips, would be something that would stay engraved into my mind and senses, forever.
With my arms securely wrapped around her, I pull her in closer. Yukinoshita replied with a small gasp that escaped her lips, followed by her slender arms wrapping themselves around my neck. She holds on to me so tight I feel like she would float away if I didn't hold her down.
I just want to stay like this forever. No matter what it takes. I'll make sure you're happy Yukinoshita. I won't mess this up. So always stay with me.
After what seemed like an eternity, yet so brief at the same time, we parted in order to catch our breaths.
The sounds of our heavy breathing filled the room.
Our eyes, stayed glued to each other.
"Pervert….liar…Hachiman…." Yukinoshita let out in between breaths. Her face completely incased in crimson.
"Yes…All those…" I reply with a smirk, also in between breaths.
Yukinoshita only smiled back.
It was only a moment before I began to close the distance between us again. Yukinoshita, closing her eyes and slightly tilting her head, preparing herself again.
A phone began to ring, stopping me in my tracks.
We both flung our eyes lids open in surprise and quickly glanced to where the sound was coming from.
My phone was buzzing around on the coffee table in front of us.
Damnit!
I annoyingly leaned over and checked the screen. It read 'Komachi.' I answer.
"Onii-chan! Sorry to interrupt but I'll be coming home sooner than expected!" She happily exclaimed from the other side of the phone.
"You, have horrible timing Komachi. Definitively low in Hachiman points!"
"Ohh?! So I did interrupt something good?!" I could hear her giggling. "Sorry, Onii-chan! I didn't do it on purpose! Honest!"
"Hmm. So what time will you be back?" I say letting out a long sigh.
"Umm. Like, twenty minutes?"
"Ok. Be safe."
"Yup, Yup! Bye-bye!" She said hanging up.
"Your sister?" Yukinoshita asked, now completely composed again.
"Yeah. She said she'd be home soon." I say, trying not to let my disappointment through.
"Oh. Then I think I should head home as well. It is getting rather late."
I can only nod.
I lead her to the front door.
"You sure you don't want to stay a bit longer? Komachi would be happy to see you." I say standing by the door.
"I would also like to say hello to Komachi." She said as she slipped back into her flats, making her way next to me. "However, I would be rather troubled if she were to catch us doing…deviant acts." She said looking up at me with a mischievous smile and flushed cheeks.
"hmm. Yeah, well. I can control myself."
"You and I both know that's a lie."
"I can at least walk you to the station."
"It's alright, you should be home for when Komachi gets back."
I only nod. She keeps her smile as she looks me over for a few seconds. With a quick movement, I feel her lips press against my right cheek. It's a quick peck, but I can feel my entire face redden.
"Thank you for today, Hachiman. I'll see you at school tomorrow."
"Yeah." Is all I manage to let out as I open the door for her and she steps out.
I watched her as she opened the gate to get onto the street. But before she begins to make her way, she turned to me and gave me a small wave goodbye. I wave back.
See you tomorrow.
"Onii-chan, are you telling me Yukino-san actually ate this?!" Komachi said overlooking the dishes I had made.
"Yeah. Impressed?" I say with a big grin on my face as I finish cleaning the dishes.
"Well, yeah. But with Yukino-san."
"Huh?"
"All of this food is super heavy! No girl would want to eat all this!"
"R-really? But she didn't say anything though." I say drying the last few dishes.
"Geez, Onii-chan…"Komachi said, hands on her hips, shaking her head in disapproval. "Yukino-san must really like you." She said making her way over to the living room.
Hmm.
Well, I think today was a success anyway. I got to kiss Yukinoshita Yukino after all! I think to myself as I make a small fist pump.
Our first kiss was better, than expected.
A/N: Hello everyone. First and foremost. Thank you all for your support! It really means a lot and keeps me motivated. Anyway, this chapter/story turned out to be a lot longer than I initially thought it would be, its longer than the first two combined! I don't expect they will be this long in the future, but who knows. I also want to say thanks for pointing out errors I made/make, it's a lot harder to proofread your own work, so I appreciate you guys catching the things I've missed. So, please continue to show your support and again give me suggestions if you would like, for future chapters. On that note, thanks to 'YuukiAsuna-Chan' for reminding me about Komachi! lol So I hope you all enjoyed the chapter.
