Suggestion by : Daisy2796391

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Muichiro’s pov

“Muichiro! Come on! Get your ass up, we’ll be late to school!” Yuichiro yelled out and threw my blanket on the floor “be ready in ten minutes, I’ll make us lunch” he said and walked out of the room. I groaned and rubbed my eyes before sitting up.

I put on my uniform and went to the bathroom to brush my teeth. I wasn’t excited to go to school in the slightest, I knew it was going to be the same thing as always, just sitting in class alone, waiting for it to end.

Once I was done brushing my teeth and hair, I headed downstairs where I saw Yuichiro and our mom. “Good morning, hun!” my mom said cheerfully and cupped my cheeks, placing a quick kiss on my forehead. “Good morning” I replied and pulled her away a bit.

“Ready for school? Do you have everything? Books? Textbooks? P-” my mom said, knowing that I forget about stuff easily. “Yes I have everything, don’t worry.. I double checked yesterday” I replied before taking my lunch from Yuichiro and putting it in my bag.

“Let’s go now, I don’t want to be late because of you again” Yuichiro said with an annoyed tone and I just rolled my eyes in response. I put my shoes on and together with Yuichiro we walked to school. As we walked there, I couldn’t help but feel a little nervous. I wasn’t very liked at my class.. or more likely at my whole school.

From day one I was very closed up and not very used to talking to people which made me really socially awkward. I mostly just hung out together with Yuichiro and his friends but other than that I was usually alone.

I didn’t mind until someone talked to me and I ended up embarrassing myself, at that point I just wanted to sink into the floor and disappear.

Once we got to school, we went towards our lockers and put our things there. While I was putting my books there I heard laughing behind me before feeling a hand on my shoulder. “Hey Muichiro, long time no see, huh?” a guy from higher class said. I nodded slightly, not knowing how to answer.

“still shy, huh? Well, anyway, you still remember Tanjiro, right?” he asked and I just nodded in response once again. “Well” he chuckled “he’s into youuu, like, bro is so down bad it’s worrisome”

My heart skipped a beat as I turned to look at him “you’re joking, right?” I asked, struggling to believe that someone like him would like someone like me. One of the most popular guys being into an introvert? That sounds like a joke.

“I wouldn’t lie about that, just ask them” he said and moved his hand towards his friends. “Well of course, he’s so totally into you, just by looking at his face it’s so obvious” one of his friends said and the other nodded.

I felt my cheeks heat up a little, not knowing how to feel about it. “I think you should talk to him, he’d be soo happy” he said and I smiled a little “o-okay.. I will” I mumbled and he chuckled again before nodding. He left right after.

Yuichiro shut his locker and sighed “don’t tell me you actually believe them” he said and I sighed “I mean.. there’s a chance he likes me” I mumbled and looked down at the floor.

“Geez, this is why everyone tells you so much shit, you believe people way too easily and then they take advantage of it” Yuichiro said with an annoyed tone and I sighed “stop.. that’s not true.. I don’t
believe people that easily”

“Okay so, if it was true and he was into you, how would you react? Do you like him too?” My
my heart stopped when he asked me such a question out of nowhere “I-I ehm.. I think..” I replied and Yuichiro groaned “god, you literally never talked to each other, he’s popular, you’re not, I doubt he even knows you exist even though you are in the same class”

“Stop being mean! Just because he never spoke to each other it doesn’t mean he can’t have a crush on me!” I said with a mad tone, having enough of Yuichiro “oh shit you really believe them.. well, don’t  come to me crying when you get rejected or laughed at again” he said and walked away.

I sighed once again and walked to my class. Once I got there I immediately searched around the classroom for Tanjiro and soon I spotted him at his seat, surrounded by our classmates.

I sat down at my seat and laid my books down before taking my phone out, not being able to take my eyes off of Tanjiro "does he.. really like me? Should I.. try to talk to him and get to know him..? We never talked to each other.."

I was scared though, he's so popular and I am just.. me.. what if everyone starts picking on me even more because I talk to Tanjiro..

"Come on, Muichiro! Pull yourself together, if he really liked you, he'd enjoy talking to you! Just go and say hi!" I thought to myself and stood up but once I took a step closer to his desk, I froze.

"Maybe.. maybe I should just wait until he's alone.." I thought to myself and sat down once again, not wanting to embarrass myself in front of the whole classroom.

…

At the lunch break I looked around for Tanjiro, hoping I'll find him alone. Suddenly, when I turned the corner I saw him standing there all alone.

I slowly walked over to him and tapped on his shoulder. He turned to look at me with a smile and said "hi, Muichiro! What do you need?" He said cheerfully.

He was so nice, no wonder everyone loves to talk to him. "Ehm.. I was just wondering if you.. want to.." I tried to say but my shyness took over and I couldn't say more.

"Have lunch with you?" He asked and I gave him a tiny nod. "Well literally everyone asked me today but to be honest, I just want to have lunch with someone who doesn't thirst over me so of course! I'd love to have lunch with you!"

He replied and my eyes widened "wait.. did he actually say yes..? Am I dreaming..?!" I thought to myself and realized Tanjiro already started to walk away so I quickly rushed to his side and followed him somewhere.

Suddenly, we heard someone calling Tanjiro's name. "Shit not again!" He grabbed my hand and led me into a library where he listened closely behind the door "okay, I think we're all good now, let's sit down somewhere here, sha- oh shit I am sorry!" He said and let go of my hand.

"It's okay.." I mumbled and he walked towards one of the tables. He sat down and sighed in relief "god it's so peaceful here, to be honest, I sometimes regret being so popular I mean- I get girls, okay? They are coming left and right and I could pick a different one any day but yeah no I am not like that, I was in like uhhh.. two? Relationships, don't know, it didn't work out"

"Oh.. how come?" I mumbled and he chuckled "cuz I am gay, and every single guy I simp for literally hates me because the girl he likes simps for me! It sucks!"

"Ah, so he is gay.. that makes me trust more what those guys said" I thought to myself and gave him a small smile "awh, I am sure you'll find someone sooner or later"

"God I hope so, it's so embarrassing when you are at a family gathering and have to explain that you are still single" he laughed and opened his bento box.

I laughed as well "I mean, you are seventeen, no? It's not that bad to be single at such an age" I said, trying to make him feel better "you sound just like my mother, let's just- talk about something else" he chuckled and I did too.

It was really nice to talk to him and just by this small talk, I really began to feel something.. something I felt for a long time towards him but it just got stronger and stronger. At this point I knew I had feelings for Tanjiro and I wanted to confess, he likes me too, doesn't he? So why should I be scared of confessing to him, am I right?"

…

As days passed, we still hung out with each other from time to time and I thought that it was time I should finally tell him about my feelings.

I got to school and quickly walked to class, wanting to say hi to Tanjiro before more people got there, luckily he was there alone with only two more classmates.

"Hi Tanjiro!" I said and he turned around to look at me "hi Muichiro! How are you doing today?" He asked and I smiled "I am doing good, thank you for asking.. I was wondering if you maybe.. want to eat lunch together again?"

Tanjiro's face fell. "I am sorry Mui, I really can't today, I promised it to someone else but I have some time before I meet up with them so you can keep me company before they come!"

It wasn't exactly what I wanted but it was okay, I got to be with him for some time so I think it's enough time for me to confess.

"Mhm! It's okay" I said and Tanjiro smiled "alright, thank you for understanding"

…

Around lunch time me and Tanjiro went towards his locker where he was supposed to wait for his friends. For some reason I was starting to get really nervous to tell him about how I felt.

We just stood there quietly for a couple minutes before I got the courage to speak up "T-Tanjiro.. I have something to tell you.." I mumbled and Tanjiro looked at me.

"What is it?" He asked with a smile and I took a deep breath "I-I.. I-"

"Tanjiro! You're here!' Someone interested me. "Oh hey Kanao! It's nice to see you again!" He smiled as she hugged him and three more people came together with her.

Tanjiro turned to look at me again and asked "so? What did you need?"

I took a deep breath again and said "I-I.. I have.. feelings for you.." I looked at the floor, waiting for his answer.

Tanjiro's pov

My eyes widened. "He loves me?! What do I sa- what kind of stupid question is that! Say you like him back!" I thought, about to say that I like him too but then I realized that my friends were right next to me.

Will this ruin my reputation? If I say I love him too?? I just..what should I do..?

"Muichiro I am.. I am sorry but.. I don't feel the same" I said, worrying for my reputation more than anything right now.

He looked into my eyes "but.. those guys said you love me too.." he mumbled, tears welling up in his eyes.

"Oh my god, you actually believed that?! You really think that someone like Tanjiro would date something like you?! Hell no! As you can see, literally no one likes you! No one talks to you! Do crawl back into your insecure hole and leave Tanjiro alone, you freak!" One of my friends yelled out, making my heart sink.

Muichiro nodded a little and ran away, tears streaming down his cheeks. "Geez, how stupid, I can't believe that he actually thought you'd return his feelings! How embarrassing!"

"Y-Yeah.. how embarrassing…" I mumbled, feeling absolutely horrible how Muichiro.

Muichiro's pov

"How could I've been so stupid?! I-I should have known! Y-You warned me a-and I didn't l-listen!" I sobbed out, holding onto Yuichiro for dear life.

Even though Yuichiro said that he wouldn't care if I came to him crying, he held me tight and stroked the back of my head.

"Shh, it's okay, he's just an asshole, he doesn't deserve you" Yuichiro said and I shook my head "I-I don't care.. I-I actually loved h-him and he just.."

"I know I know.. it'll be okay, don't worry, just try to calm your breathing down, alright? Take deep breaths"

I nodded and took a couple deep breaths before hearing the door open. My heart sank when I saw Tanjiro walk in, I just wanted to sink into the floor and disappear, I was so embarrassed and ashamed of myself.

"Get out" Yuichiro said and held me closer. "Please, Yuichiro, I know you're mad but I really need to talk with him.. I want to explain.."

"I said GET THE FUCK OUT" Yuichiro yelled out, making Tanjiro back away a bit but he didn't give up, instead he turned to look at me "Muichiro, can I talk to you for a bit..? Just to explain myself.. please?"

"Don't talk t-" Yuichiro said but I interrupted him "let him talk.." I mumbled and looked at Tanjiro with tears in my eyes.

Tanjiro smiled and slowly walked over to me and sat down in front of me "I know I said that.. I don't like you back but.. I.. do like you.."

My eyes widened "what..?" I mumbled and Tanjiro nodded "I really do.. I am just.. I thought that.. it would damage my reputation if I.. returned your feelings in front of everyone.. I am so sorry I just.. it's really important to me.. and I should have done it differently.. I am really sorry"

"So you do.. love me?" I mumbled and Tanjiro nodded, placing his hand on mine "I do" he smiled.

I pulled away from Yuis hug and fell into Tanjiro's arms. He wrapped his arms around me and I buried my face into his chest.

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