Pairing: Yato/Hiyori

Author's note: I have way too many cute ideas, and this got out of hand omg.

Yato sits there, contemplating the plan he had in mind. That plan being that he would do something nice for Hiyori, after all she had done for the raven, the ways she helped him, saved his life. There must be a way to repay her for that.

He had been working his hardest, with her support, of course. He had been striving to save up the yen to do something nice for her. He had the most extravagant ideas up his sleeve. The bottle he kept was nearly full, and the others were suprised that he hadn't spent the entire thing on something useless. Even Hiyori was concerned about his unusual behavior.

It wasn't long before he was questioned about it, as he sat there, counting the amount he had saved up.

"Say, Yato. Why are you saving up money all of a sudden?" Yukine questions, his curiosity getting the better of him.

Yato pauses, takes a break from his task to glance at the blonde. A sigh escapes his lips, he would have to say it now. For that moment, he was glad Hiyori wasn't present. The plan was to surprise her, after all.

"It's… It's for Hiyori. I wanna do… something nice for her." He mutters, a reasonable amount of blush staining the God's cheeks. "I haven't decided on what, though.."

"Yatty, you should have told me!" Kofuku responds, having been dying to see Yato and Hiyori get together. "You didn't need to save up." The pinkette adds, pulling out a great deal of cash, and handing it to him, gently. "You should take her on a date!"

"Thank you, Kofuku." Yato answers, gratefully. He didn't know why he hadn't thought of taking her on a date before now. It was a fine idea. He accepted the money, handling it with the utmost care.

And right then, Hiyori makes her entrance, and Yato acts as normal as could be, except his sense of normal behavior was being weird.

"Sorry I'm late!" The brunette greets them.

Kofuku runs over to hug her, nearly causing Hiyori to fall.

"Hiyoriiiin- Yato wants to ask you something." Kofuku teases, wanting Yato to ask her on a date finally.

"Yato? What is it?" Hiyori questions, setting her stuff down. She wondered, why was he blushing about it all of a sudden.

"U-Um… Hiyori, would you like to go on a date with me?" The raven finally questions, after a long moment of hesitation.

Hiyori was taken by surprise by the question, and she soon contemplated the answer. It was simple, Yes or no? She goes with the easiest answer, and the one she'd be happy with. A sigh leaves her lips, before she answers that question

"… Yes."

A smile immediately graces everyone's lips, especially Yato's. He was rather glad she said yes, he couldn't stop smiling about it.

—-

It wasn't long before they went on this so-called date. It wasn't anything fancy, nothing they would need to dress up for. Both of them were content with that. The two met up, as they had planned to, and soon they were headed off on their date, a look of joy overtaking their features as they walked together.

"Is there anything you wanted to do first, Hiyori?" He questions, glancing around for anything that might catch her interest. This date was for her, after all. He swore not to ruin this for her, and he intended to keep that promise.

"Well, I didn't have anything in mind.." She answered, also glancing around. If they really thought about it, they could've planned this a little better.

Yato contemplates a place to take her, something she'd enjoy. His eyes lock on to hers, and he gazes deeply into those magenta shaded eyes of hers. They reminded him of the beautiful cherry blossoms. Cherry blossoms… he remembers how she loves cherry blossoms. How she admired Suzuha's tree greatly, when they had that picnic. It was the perfect time too, with the cherry blossoms fully in bloom.

"Hey. Hold on." He advises, right before the blunette sweeps her into his arms, bridal style. He holds onto her tightly, leaping up into the air. The cherry blossoms were a great deal of distance from here. He was taking the quickest way there.

"Y-Yato! What are you doing?" She immediately questions, holding onto him tightly. Surprise overtakes his features as he carries her through the air, his leaps being of great lengths as they closed in on their destination quickly.

"It's a surprise. Don't worry, you'll like it."

A look of concern shows on her face. Just what did he mean by that?

And in only a few moments, they were at their destination. The cherry blossoms had bloomed beautifully, and Yato lands near that certain cherry tree, the one Suzuha strived to help grow. It had grown into the most beautiful of the cherry trees. It had become one of Hiyori's favorite places, and when he sets her down, with care, she smiles sincerely.

He can't help but smile, seeing her face light up as she admired the beauty of the cherry blossoms. Her gracious smile was dangerous enough to make his heart race. She really was beautiful. It made the cherry blossoms seem like nothing to him.

"Yato.. how did you know to bring me here?" Hiyori questions, pausing to glance back at him. She really did enjoy this, and it surprised her that he'd bring her to this exact spot.

"It.. It means a lot to you, right? And… And besides, your eyes. They remind me of cherry blossoms…" He answers, blushing at his words. That didn't sound ridiculous, did it? Embarrassment sets in, overtaking his features, as he realizes that sounded pretty ridiculous, actually.

It was her turn to blush, only a little bit though. Yet, she smiles, and then begins to snicker at him, clamping a hand over her mouth in an attempt to contain her laughter.

"What.. What are you laughing at-" He asks, even more embarrassed now that she was laughing at him.

" I-I'm sorry! Thank you, Yato."

"N-No problem.."

The two become silent after that, contemplating what to say next. In that moment, they just gaze at each other, her magenta eyes, meeting his dazzling blue ones. They had equally beautiful eyes.

What broke that silence, was the loud growling of Yato's stomach, only holding the meaning of him being very hungry right now.

"D-Do you want to eat, Yato? I brought some food." She advises, before reaching into her bag to pull out a rather large box of food.

"Are you kidding? Your cooking is amazing, of course I'll eat." He immediately answers, a huge grin gracing his lips.

The two sit down to eat, Hiyori opens the box of food, Yato immediately becoming joyful at the sight. He really did love her food.

Yato smirks, looking at the brunette, fondly.

"Hiyoriii~ Say aah." He teases, holding up a hot dog octopus.

"Eh?"

"Say aaah."

"A-Aah."

Just like that, he feeds the piece of food to her.

After that, the two just eat in peace, both of them enjoying the other's company, as they smiled and laughed, and talked.

Hiyori was then happy to have said yes to his request to take her on this date. It seemed as if there was nothing that could ruin this moment.

But then. Then, as the two walked among the cherry blossoms, after enjoying lunch together. Their hands lay close in proximity as they walked together, but neither minded.

Then, as the clouds darkened to a dark shade of grey, bringing the promise of rain, which neither of them had expected, or had prepared for. Then, as the drops of rain started pouring heavily, not taking long before it left the both of them drenched.

It had left them drenched, before Yato could carry her to her house, for cover. They finally arrive there, though, and she allows him to stay, until it stops raining, at least. The two enter, carefully, even though her parents most likely weren't here.

"Yato.. stay down here.." She orders, a sigh escaping her lips right afterwards. Why did it have to rain now? Why? She asks herself that exact question, as she makes her way up the stairs, to her room so she could change.

Yato does as he says, waiting patiently for her return. But when she doesn't come back for a while, he starts to worry, unnecessarily. A sigh seeps from his lips, and he decides to check on her, making his way up the stairs.

He makes the mistake of forgetting to knock on her door, and instead, straight up barges in.

"Hiyori, Are you alright? Just checking u-" He was trying to say, before he pauses, glancing at the sight before him. She was in the process of removing her shirt, but completely froze when she caught him standing in the door. It was mere moments before she snaps out of it.

"Y-Yato! I told you to wait downstairs! Get out!" She demands, shoving him out of the doorway before slamming the door, harshly.

—-

Even after that, Hiyori ended up acquiring a terrible cold. Yato made sure she stayed home, and made it his duty to take care of her until she was better, even if Hiyori insisted that he didn't need to, it was just a cold.

She lay in bed, a few days after, Yato making sure she stayed there. He had bought her some medicine, using the money he had left over from the date. He felt guilty, that date wasn't supposed to be ruined like that.

"Yato.. I'm fine. You don't have to stay, you know.." Hiyori assures, really not wanting to be a nuisance to him, as if it was an obligation that he take care of her.

"No. I'm staying, Hiyori. I'm staying until you feel better, and that's final."

"…Alright."