"Momoi-chan. No." [F/N] stated firmly.

"But why not, [F/N]-senpai!" Momoi whined to her dark purple-haired friend.

"Look... It's sweet what you're trying to do, Momoi-chan but... I don't want to be rejected. I'd rather not deal with it. I also don't want him to feel he has to give me a date or some crap like that." [F/N] explained with a frown.

Momoi frowned too, "[F/N]-senpai.."

"I'm sorry Momoi-chan... I'll text you when I get home, okay?" With that, [F/N] left to go home and relax.

"Jeez... This is a sucky birthday." [F/N] mumbled under her breath as she walked into Maji Burger for a quick dinner. If you could call it a dinner, which no one else would.

"One chocolate milkshake please." [F/N] ordered before handing over her money.

"Ano. [F/N]-senpai?"

"Hm?" [F/N] turned to see Kuroko waiting in line, behind her. "Oh... Hello, Kuroko-kun."

"Happy birthday, [F/N]-senpai." Kuroko stated as he gave her a small smile and handed her a small wrapped box.

[F/N] blinked in surprise but took the box, regardless. "Thank you, Kuroko-kun." A small smile made its way to her lips.

"Miss?" [F/N] turned to see the cashier holding her milkshake.

"Oh, thank you." She took her milkshake and turned to leave until Kuroko grabbed her wrist.

"Kuroko-kun?" [F/N] questioned the blue haired boy, an eyebrow raised.

"Come sit with Kagami-kun and I." Kuroko stated with a blank face.

[F/N] smiled a little, "I'll come say hi but, I just wanna get home, alright?" Kuroko nodded in agreement and led her to his and Kagami's table, having ordered his milkshake before [F/N] even got to Maji Burger.

"Eh? [F/N]-senpai?" Kagami questioned, mouth full of burger.

[F/N] smiled at him and chuckled, "I just wanted to stop by and say hello before heading home."

Kagami nodded and stood up after putting his food down which surprised [F/N]. Kagami doesn't typically stop eating for any reason.

"Kagami-kun?" [F/N] questioned with an eyebrow raised.

"Happy birthday, [F/N]-senpai!" Kagami stated with a small smile and hugs her.

[F/N] chuckled and hugged him back, "Thank you, Kagami-kun."

"I'll see you guys later though, okay?" [F/N] smiled at both of the boys.

"Ne, Kuroko-kun, stand up real quick." [F/N] stated.

Kuroko gave her a questioning look but, stood up anyways.

[F/N] pulled Kuroko into a hug, "You deserve a hug too, Kuroko-kun."

Kuroko slowly hugged back, "Thank you, [F/N]-senpai."

[F/N] chuckled again, "You're welcome, Kuoko-kun."

"I'll see you guys later. Ja ne!~" [F/N] smiled and gave them a small wave goodbye before leaving.

"Well... At least today's a little bit better." [F/N] mumbled to herself as she continued to walk home and sip her milkshake.

[F/N] gazed up at her home for a moment before sighing and going inside. Shortly after getting changed into a tank top and sweats, she put her hair up into a messy-ish bun and began to make some stir-fry for a few nights. Thankfully Kagami had taught her plenty of things to cook since she was eating horribly for so long.

She decided to bring a little 'American culture' into the dinner as well by making some mashed potatoes and corn.

As she was finishing up dinner, she saw a bright flash of lightning and then heard a loud knock.

[F/N] glanced at the clock on her wall, it was about 9pm.

Eyebrow raised, she walked to the door and opened it.

[F/N] blinked in surprise, "Kise-kun? What are you doing here?! It's pouring!"

"Ano.. Gomen [L/N]cchi. Basketball practice got out late and I got caught in the rain. I came here because you're closer than my house..." Kise answered quietly. What [F/N] didn't realize was that Kise was lying.

[F/N] sighed and nodded as she moved out of the way for him to enter, "Jeez Kise-kun.."

Kise scratched his neck and gave her a sheepish grin, "Gomen [L/N]cchi.. Again."

[F/N] shook her head and gave him a small smile of her own, "It's alright Kise-kun.. You can go take a shower if you'd like. Your clothes are still here, you know where everything is."

Kise nods and thanks her before going upstairs to the guest bedroom to gather clothes after taking his shoes off. It'd be strange for Kise to have clothes at her house if he hadn't stayed the night plenty of other times.

It was always one reason or another but, in all honesty, [F/N] didn't mind in the least. She was happy to not be alone.

As Kise got in the shower, [F/N] finished cooking dinner and got their plates ready. By the time dinner was done, Kise was already done with his shower and waiting in the living room of the girl he'd fallen for.

"Thanks, Setsuna-" Kise was cut off by [F/N]'s irritated face. "Eh? What's wrong, [L/]-" This time he was cut off by her voice.

"Kise-kun. Please just call me [F/N]." She stated with a straight face as she sat down.

"Eh? Are you sure, Se- Uh.. [F/]-[F/N]cchi?" Kise questioned nervously as he tightly held the plate of food she'd given him a moment ago.

[F/N] nodded with a small smile as red just barely dusted her cheeks, "I'm sure, Kise-kun."

Kise smile as well, "Okay, [F/N]cchi.. You just have to call me Ryouta then."

[F/N] choked a little on her food that she'd just began eating, "Ah.. Okay, Ryouta-kun.."

It felt so foreign for both teenagers to call each other by their first names. Even though they've been friends since middle school yet they never felt it was time to move their relationship any further. It's not an enormous step but still significant.

It was significant to give both [F/N] and Ryouta their own goofy smiles as they ate and watched tv together. Eventually though, they both finished their dinner and [F/N] took their plates to the kitchen.

"Ne, Ryouta-kun.. I'm gonna head to bed.. You can stay up if you want." [F/N] told him as she went to the bathroom to brush her teeth.

Kise simply hm'ed in response, waiting for her to return.

Once she was out, Kise brushed his teeth as well and they both headed to bed. At least they were until a loud crack of thunder happened which was quickly followed by a bright flash of lightning and the power promptly shutting off.

In the first glance at [F/N], you'd see she was strong and tough. You'd never guess how terrified she is of the dark. Or, what's in the dark per say. It's particularly scary for her when it's a forced darkness. If she was in the darkness of her own accord, it'd be fine. Since it's not though, she's clinging to Kise like no tomorrow.

"Eh?? [F/]-[F/N]cchi? Are you afraid of the dark?" Kise questioned, blushing at the contact they were having in the hallway.

[F/N] nodded her head shakily before jumping when another crack of thunder was heard.

Kise held her tightly before slowly walking them to her bed, "It'll be alright, [F/N]cchi. Just lay down and sleep. The storm will pass okay?"

[F/N] nodded after laying down, getting under her covers. "I'll see you in the morning, [F/N]cchi. Goodnight." Kise smiled at her but before he could go to the guest room, [F/N] grabbed his arm.

"Don't go.." [F/N] mumbled with tears in her eyes as another crash of thunder resonated in the air.

A dark blush covered Kise's cheeks, the way [F/N] was looking at him was just too cute for him to say no. He was also extremely thankful for the darkness to help hide his blush.

He nodded and laid down with her. Once he was settled, [F/N] clung to him once more as she wrapped her arms around his waist. Kise smiled gently at her and wrapped his arms around her as well, holding her close.

"Don't worry [F/N]cchi.. I'll protect you.." Kise whispered in her ear as he closed his eyes, beginning to fall into a comfortable sleep until he heard three quiet words."

"I love you." [F/N] whispered as she snuggled closer to him.

Kise tightened his grip on her, "I love you too, [F/N]cchi."

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FINALLY. I FINALLY FINISHED THE KISE ONESHOT.

GUYS.

I'VE BEEN WORKING ON THIS SINCE SEPTEMBER. I'M NOT EVEN JOKING. OMFG.

I'M SO HAPPY AND SAD.

I'M HAPPY I FINISHED IT BUT I DIDN'T DO IT IN TIME..

This is dedicated to outbackcities- whom deleted her account in late September I believe.. I wish I could have finished it sooner :c If you ever come back Maryam, this is for chu!<3