ShinoxKol

Turned out being a longer story but I didn't wanna break it into parts so, here you go. 

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—~Shino POV~—

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I slam my alarm to silence quickly after jumping awake. I rub my eyes tiredly. I yawn before getting up. Why am I up at 7:00 AM on a Saturday again? Oh right. Meet up with Kol. Kol mentioned wanting to talk with me for a bit. I'm lazy, so I pulled on a T-shirt and jeans without bothering to check the weather. Big mistake. When I step outside, I feel the cold air immediately. I shiver but continue to the watchtower. Kol is already there. I wave from the ground and Kol waved me over. I join him on the top level. I lean over the edge, staring downward. Kol smiles before speaking.

"Ok, your in the sports club right?" 

I nod. 

"Kiyo is also in that club right?" 

I nod.

"I need you to do some spying." Kol finally says nervously.

I raise an eyebrow, contemplating the offer.

"May I ask why I'm spying on Kiyo?" I sit up, standing straight before Kol now.

"He's a shady dude...I've been paranoid recently with the whole Collin breaking in thing. I know I let him in, but...still...He's been poking around." Kol puts his hands in his pockets, shrugging.

"Hmm...I guess, sure. Things do seem off, make sure you reinforce the club room with soundproofing and maybe work on making the computers untraceable. Maybe make the cabin look more abandoned?" I offer slowly.

"Thanks for the suggestions. I'll work on those, but uhh...You ok?" 

I tilt my head and nod slowly, unsure why he asked.

Then Kol slid off his denim jacket, then his hoodie, revealing his plain white shirt. He put back on the denim jacket, then slid his hoodie on me. Feeling instantly warmer, I smiled. I put my hands in the pockets of the hoodie now. I felt some random things, crumpled paper, plastic wrappers, receipts, just average pocket things. Kol smiled back at me and shrugged again.

"You looked kinda cold." 

With that, Kol left. I looked down at the clothing. Bright red. Huh. Not really my color palette, but I like it...

I walked back to the dorms as the sun set, having spent the rest of the day doing who knows what. I hold the pocket of the sweater tightly. When I reached the dorm, Artemis nor Rikku were there. A note left on the counter says they went to other peoples dorms for a sleepover. Cute heads. I smiled and made my way to my room. I put on some sweatpants but kept Kol's hoodie on. I laid back in my bed, hands still in the pockets. After a while I sniffed it softly. It did smell like Kol. I only hugged him once, but it was enough to remember what he smelled like. The time I hugged Kol...hm...Oh right.

I had just passed a test that I was certain I would fail, Kol had studied with me so he knew how worried I was. When we got our results, I got a pretty good grade. I was proud of it at least. I hugged Kol tightly, and whispered a thank you for studying with me. I'm not sure if he heard it or not, but that didn't matter. He hugged back. We were just standing there for a while. My arms around his neck since I practically jumped on him, Kol's arms around my chest. Then I pulled away, realizing how long we were silently embracing each other. I enjoyed the hug. 

That's the day I decided he smelled like vanilla and damp wood. Odd sent combo, but that's what he smelled like. I could smell it on the hoodie. It made me think of the hug. I smiled to myself, remembering the calming feeling. It was like it was just us. I adjusted my position, now laying on my side, curled up, hugging myself. 

Hugging the hoodie. 

Hugging him.

—~+~—

I awoke to another alarm. Ah great, Sunday. I groaned as I dragged my body out of bed. I realized I was still in Kol's hoodie. Speaking of, I dreamt of falling asleep in Kol's arms. It was weird, we were sitting together but I was kind of...on him? He had his arms around me, he was wearing his denim jacket, I was in his hoodie. It was peaceful. I felt my face warm up slightly, embarrassed of the thoughts. I put on the same jeans from yesterday and ran a couple of errands. After about an hour I was scheduled to hang out with Artemis and Rikku. I left the groceries I got on the counter, putting away perishables. Artemis and Rikku soon joining me in the kitchen.

"What are we thinking today? Ice cream?" I offer while putting away some eggs. 

They both nod happily and I chuckle. 

"Since when do you wear red? I thought you were strictly yellow and black?" Artemis questions tugging at the sleeve. I had put on another T-shit over the hoodie so it wouldn't be obvious I was wearing Kol's. 

"Uh...I dunno, guess I just felt like another color today?" I shrug, closing the fridge. 

I grab my phone quickly as we head out.

Rikku, Artemis, and I do something together every Sunday just because we don't want to go back to school and it's fun for bonding. Once we went to a carnival with bumper cars. Artemis was surprisingly good at that, smoking both Rikku and me. We went on a picnic once, that was fun until ants crawled into Rikkus hair. We even went to a restaurant once, the food was pretty good. Now is ice cream. I got mint chocolate chip, Rikku got vanilla, rainbow sprinkles, and Artemis got pistachio. We tried each other's ice cream, I managed to put them both onto the flavor. We strolled around the park until we were done and the sun started to set. I said goodbye, claiming to be off to the gym to check something before practice tomorrow. Instead I snuck off to the club room. I worked on homework quietly, hopping someone would join me sooner of later. When he arrived I smiled and patted the stool beside me. Kol sat down, dropping his bag with mine. We did 5 days worth of homework in 3 hours, that's an accomplishment. I noticed Kol's arm getting closer and closer to me until we touched. I looked over smiling softly. When I looked back, at Kol, he was doing the same. I moved away, quickly hiding my blush. I scribbled something on my paper, not paying attention. Kol glanced over and burst out laughing.

"Tangerine tango?! The hell!?" Kol erupted with laughter and I watched silently.

"It's not that funny..." I said while erasing the line in embarrassment. 

"Oh come on, it was pretty funny." Then Kol brought his arm around me, pulling me closer to him. We sat for a bit, Kol's hand rested on my waist, the other writing something down. I didn't complain, I simply continued writing my essay. 

We were all done within the next 40 minutes or so? I stretched and yawned, finally pulling away from Kol's grasp. I stuffed my things back in my bag, then checked the club closet.

"Great, pjs and uniform. Let's just sleep here, I don't wanna go out right now." I text my roommates, letting them know I'll be staying at Kol's dorm tonight, Kol doing the same, except saying he's staying at mine. We take turns changing before I turn out the lights with my quirk. I silently make a soft blanket and wrap myself in it before dropping on the floor. I curl up, until I'm comfortable. Then Kol lays beside me, outside the blanket. I fix it over him too, which brings us closer. 

"Your in my hoodie..?" Kol says after his eyes adjust to the dark. 

I chuckled sheepishly before nodding.

"That's cute." Then Kol holds me closer to him, planting a kiss on my forehead. I blush now. WHAT THE FUCK, WHAT THE FUCK, WHAT THE FUCK, WHAT THE FUCK, WHAT THE FUCK, WHAT THE FUCK!?!? Calm down Shino...it's not that big of a deal...just a friendly kiss and cuddle, right? Yup...totally friendly things right?

I shake off my thoughts and relax into Kol. He's already asleep. Tired ass.

—~+~—

Sleeping on floor was not a good idea. My back is sore when I get up and it stays that way as I change into a uniform. I wake up Kol and let him do the same. I groan and lay back on the couch, rubbing my back gently.

"Hard wood floor isn't my thing." I groan out to Kol. He chuckles and sits next to me. 

"I could help." Before I can question him, I feel Kol's hands on my shoulders. He rubs my shoulders slightly roughly, being gentler in some places. Kol slowly moves down my back until he's at my lower back. I make soft noises under his touch, I feel better now. Kol whispers things gently as he relaxes me. Kol slowly took his hands off my back and chuckled.

"Feel better~?" Kol whispered with a loving tone. 

"Y-yea...Thanks Kol...uhm.." I could feel myself blushing. "That was gay..." 

Kol laughed and got up. We walked to school without a hint of awkwardness. 

—~+~—

After school, I headed back to my dorm. I greeted my dorm mates and they did the same. I rushed downstairs to check for my -Kol's- hoodie. It's not here. I start to panic. I couldn't care less if Kol ever got his hoodie back, I like it too much to lose...I rack my brain to remember where I had it last. I went to the club room with it!!! I rushed to the club room and there was Kol. In his hoodie. He was watching something. I walk over slowly and tap his shoulder.

"Hey Shino." Kol said quickly before turning back to the television.

"Hey Kol...uhm...I have an embarrassing question..." I'm I really about to ask this!?

"Shoot, I won't judge." Kol shrugs and looks at me now.

"I...Can I have your hoodie again...?" I mumble and look away from him.

Kol stands up and shrugs off his denim jacket, then his hoodie. This time there was no shirt. He handed me the hoodie and threw the jacket to the side, staying bare-chested. He sat down then stared back at the tv screen. 

"Thanks." I said casually pulling the hoodie on. 

I sat with him and we watched the show together. 

—~+~—

A whole month went by and Kol never asked for his hoodie back. We kept up our flirtatious relationship, all while never going any farther than sitting close, holding hands, and studying together. I think all our friends think we're dating. I wear his hoodie shamelessly now, so it's sorta obvious. That all changed today.

Me and Kol were studying together like normal until he asked something.

"Shino, why do you like my hoodie so much?" Kol was looking at me with the most sincere face I've ever seen on him. 

"I..I like the way it smells...and feels...and it feels like a hug from you...It...reminds me of you." I tapped my pencil on the paper gently. 

"You like me?" Kol said quietly.

I nodded.

Kol stood and walked out.

I looked at my paper. I watched small dents appear on the paper as tears fell. I pushed the paper away and started crying into my hands. This is weird for me. Why am I crying over Kol!? He doesn't mean anything to me...right...? No..I just admitted to having a crush on him! We'll never talk again, things are left on a bad note. I wiped my eyes but the tears welled up. Then Kol came back. I made sure my eyes were clear before meeting his gaze. I picked up my stuff, holding my bag. Kol stopped me silently. 

"Sorry...I had to grab something." Kol then draped his denim jacket over my shoulders. "It looks better together...You look cute in my hoodie." Kol winked then held my cheek gently. 

I stared into his eyes for a bit before leaning up slightly to kiss him. He kissed back and took my bag, dropping it somewhere. Kol pulled me closer to him and I wrapped my arms around his neck. We were making out for a bit before pulling away gently. Kol licked his lips and smiled.

"How's that for gay?" Kol smirked and pecked my lips again before letting me go. 

I guess we're a thing now...wow...Database is gonna kill both of us if he ever finds out... 

Yeah, ok, I know Kol is technically taller by only 2 centimeters but like- 

Imagine a Shino and Kol height difference 🥺

K bye ✌️