Delayed Confession
Prompt: I recently asked you which BSTS was the last to realize that he fell in love, and you answered that it was Kokuyou. So, I wondered how this would happen, what his thoughts and actions would be. Can you write about it?
Gender: gn!Reader
A/N: italicized text = dialogue and bold italicized text = his thoughts
- When Kokuyou first saw you, he found the idea of a stranger entering the “employee’s only” area to be rather irksome. Who would be stupid enough to allow a non-employee to enter a restricted area?
- Since he couldn’t do anything about it, he chose to ignore your presence. That is until he noticed you present at every Team W performance, holding a penlight of his color.Â
- At first, he thought you were simply trying to get on his good side, so he continued to shun you. Even when you tried to talk to him, he would roughly say go talk to someone who cares and walked away. Â
- This continued for a while until Borderline 2 came along, and you came out in support of Team W during all of their versus events. Kokuyou even heard you arguing with some of the customers who were talking poorly about Team W and him.Â
- So, they aren’t trying to get on my good side? They…really do support me and my team? At that point, Kokuyou became comfortable with the idea of you freely walking around Starless.Â
- Then came the time when Kokuyou learned that Team W got the lowest votes and was going to get suspended. He was unable to digest the results and called foul play. The rebellious man couldn’t understand why this was happening, considering that his team was the oldest team in Starless and was practically the face of the store.Â
- When you learned of the results from Unei, you rushed to find the leader sitting on the back alley steps, lost in thought. You did your best to cheer him up and reminded him that Team W’s fans are always going to be by his side, including you. You even added if Team W got suspended, you would start a protest outside Starless.Â
- Your words helped Kokuyou more than you imagined, and his indifference towards you began to change. They’re right…we will have supporters no matter what, and we are safe, so I need to focus on what matters – our upcoming performances.Â
- From then on, the muscular man stopped ignoring you, and even spoke to you whenever he saw you around the shop.
- The turning point came on the day he saw you arguing with Haseyama about W being the best team at Starless. He heard you standing up for him, but seeing the owner’s expressions, Kokuyou knew you were walking into deep water. So, he stepped in front of you and asked Haseyama if he had nothing better to do than argue with a valued customer.Â
- His words were enough to get the owner to leave, but he never expected you get mad at him. I could’ve told that creep off myself, so why did you step in the middle? I won’t let him walk away after saying bad words about you. For the first time, you heard Kokuyou laughing wholeheartedly.Â
- Unbeknownst to him, that day a gaping crack formed in the barrier around his heart. I can’t believe they challenged Haseyama for my sake. They are crazy.
- Then came the Breakin’ it Faster Medley, and you completely lost it when you saw the new outfits. After the show, you caught Akira and couldn’t stop showering Team W with praises. Kokuyou was nearby and heard you say all of you look handsome, but Sin’s look blew my mind.Â
- Your words didn’t sit well with W’s leader, but he couldn’t fully comprehend the reason. They’re my fan, why are they’re fanning over Sin’s looks?
- When you went to talk to him, he gave you a cold shoulder, much to your surprise. Hey, did something happen? You pushed him a little, and Kokuyou told you to go talk to Sin since you like him more.Â
- Kokuyou, are you jealous? Your words hit him harder than he imagined. Am I jealous? Wait, why the hell would I be jealous? I have no reason to be. Neither one of you teased the conversation any further, but he never stopped wondering why he reacted the way he did.Â
- As New Year’s Day got closer, you learned that Team W was performing and couldn’t control your excitement, especially when you learned they were getting new costumes.
- The first performance of SHOOOOOUT came around, and you got to see them in the new outfits before the other fans. You couldn’t help but stare at Kokuyou’s tattoo and his muscles. Are they staring at me? He followed your gaze to his biceps and smirked. So, they like what they see, huh?
- He even gave you a teasing smile when your eyes met, and for some reason, Kokuyou’s heart started beating fast when he saw you blushing. What the hell is this?
- On New Year’s Eve, Team W invited you out with them to grab dinner and watch fireworks. Then the midnight countdown started, you wanted to take this chance to show Kokuyou just how much you liked him. So, you tugged on his jacket, beckoned him to come closer, and pressed your lips to his cheek. Happy New Year’s, Kokuyou!
- He was shocked, to say the least, but he didn’t get upset by your actions. Did…they just kiss me? That was bold, but damn it, what the hell is this strange feeling? He couldn’t deny that he liked it, but the feeling that was left behind made him uncomfortable.Â
- For a while, Team W had downtime while the other teams battled and performed events. One day, Akira mentioned that he hadn’t seen you all day. It’s odd…they’re at Starless every day. Even the leader couldn’t deny that it was strange for you not to be there.Â
- Takami soon hurried into the locker room and told Kokuyou to go to the back alley. (Y/N) is waiting for you…they…just hurry. As soon as W’s leader saw his teammate’s hesitant expression, he dropped everything and raced to find you.Â
- The moment he saw your disheveled state – tear-stained face, dirty covered clothes, and messy hair – Kokuyou’s heart sank. What happened!? You jumped a bit at his loud question, and even he was surprised by the amount of anger in his voice.Â
- You threw your arms around his toned physique and buried your face in his chest, crying once again. Why…is it so hard to breathe? Damn, don’t cry.
- As you told him about your frightening experience with a drunk male grabbing your wrist and refusing to let go as he flirted with you, his anger level skyrocketed. Kokuyou…I-I’m scared.Â
- That was it. Those words brought out his protective instinct, and he tightly wrapped his arms around you. It dawned upon him that he can’t see your tears, can’t see you in pain, and hated the idea of another person getting close to you or forceful with you. The strange feeling…all along was…love?Â
- The corners of his lips slightly tugged upwards as he gently stroked the back of your head. It’s okay, you’re safe. I won’t let anyone hurt you…ever again.