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"Some shall be pardoned, and some shall be punished. For never was a story more woe than this of Juliet and her Romeo." You closed the book sighing. You happily hugged it and warmly smiled.

Spring has finally come. Flowers bloomed while variety of butterflies fluttered happily once more as the season entered. Another new era of nature had start.

"That was bullshit." Aomine yawned.

"Hey!" You hit him by the book.

"What the-! It was true! That story's crappy."

"Excuse you sir but this book is one of my favorites and you can't change that." You huffed.

"Yeah the kind of book where hormonal teenagers that just met a few hours ago fell in love and in infatuation. Not to mention some other things." He rolled his eyes.

"Oh shush it."

You then brought out another book which made Aomine look over.

" 'I love you since 1892' ? Oh fuck. This is another romantic crappy shit, eiy?"

"It is actually my most favorite out of all. Since it has romance, action, time traveling, crime-thriller, gore and mystery." Your eyes sparkled looking at it.

"Sure..." He seems unconvinced.

(A/N: Spoiler alert and Fangirling warning ahead😂)

"I swear it is! You see, Carmela is from 2016 and time travelled to 1891 in order to reverse her Great Great Great Grandmother's love story: Carmelita who was her ancestor and her lover, Juanito who died on her birthday in the year 1892. And if she'll fail, she's stuck there forever! There were a lot of plot twists! And a little spoiler alert, Juanito never loved Carmelita nor his other said to be 'lover', but he loves Carmela!"

Aomine looks intrigued. "So it's basically the right person in the wrong time?"

"Mhm." You smiled.

"I... actually want you to read it for me too." You shyly added. "Kind of like what you did when I was sick. Remember?"

"Why?"

"Well, it's just that it was very sweet. But if you don't want to, it's perfectly fine!" You looked back up at him. His face looked at you as if you did something wrong.

You didn't realize it a second later but he snatched the book from you and flipped it open to the first page.

It took you a second to react. And by that time, you blushed.

"Whatever." He said. You were genuinely surprised.

He never really offered to read you a book. I mean, it was only once but he had to since you felt dizzy when you read the words and your voice wasn't stable enough before when you were sick.

He was... changing. You have also finally realized how he was at the moment was such a big difference ever since the two of you first met.

"Oi."

"Hm?"

"What the hell is wrong with your face?"

You blinked in confusion. So you reached your hands up to your face and it felt hot.

"Your face is redder than a tomato." He said bluntly.

'Oh gosh it is?' You blushed thinking. Well it did suddenly feel hot all of a sudden. Were you blushing?

He realized it too making a faint pink tint reach to his cheeks. "Wait are you—"

"D-don't worry it's nothing." You quickly said preventing him to continue.

He smirked and scooted in closer to you. You didn't notice but Aomine was looking at you, quick glances that is. He could tell that you were tense. That shaky smile was bothering him a little too.

'You were definitely blushing.' He thought to himself, smirking.

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"Ouch." You shook your finger out of pain and sucked the blood out of it as you pricked yourself because of the needle.

" *sigh* I told you to be careful, didn't I?" The mannequin sighed. His name was Hyuuga Junpei.

"Sorry. It had been a long time ever since I made a stuffed doll." You huffed as you continued threading.

"It's pleasant to see you motivated and dedicated in making those Y/N." A statue decked with armor opened the door.

"Hey Teppei!" You cheekily greeted.

"Greetings, Kiyoshi Teppei. Looks like the great warrior, Iron Heart,  has arrived." The mannequin smirked.

"I'm flattered!" Kiyoshi laughed wholeheartedly. He was a wholesome guy.

"So Y/N, what are you making?" Kiyoshi leaned in.

"A doll for Dai-chan." You answered still focused on your work.

"Really?" Both of them questioned. Honestly, Hyuuga never knew to whom you'd give the doll to.

"Yep. But I'm still not finished!" You held your unfinished work close to your heart. "He gave me so much. The garden, the library, friendship, and so so much. As a result, I want to give him something in return too."

The both of them smiled. It was nice that Aomine was starting to have someone to care for him as much. All of them knew that the two of you were catching feelings for each other.

"Ah! Finally done!" You squealed and showed it proudly to the them. "What do you guys think?" You awaited their answer.

The doll in picture looks exactly like you. You purposely made a stuffed replica of you so that he wouldn't forget you. Despite the fact that you're basically trapped inside the castle, you still wanted to make one just in case.

"It looks just like you." Hyuuga complimented. "I'm sure Master will love it."

"Yeah! You put all your hard work and dedication into that piece Y/N. He'll treasure it for sure." Teppei chimed.

"Aww, thanks! It's great to hear your feedbacks."

Teppei's eyes sparkled as if he got an idea. "You should give it to him on his birthday!"

(A/N: Let's just ignore the fact that Aomine's real birthday is on August shall we hehe //sweat drop)

You gasped, "Great idea! When is his birthday then?"

"Coming up in a few days." Teppei answered.

"This is perfect! I hope he'd like it though."

"Of course he would." Hyuuga reassured.

"Keep this a secret between us, ok guys?" You giggled while they nodded.

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"Aomine?" Midorima's voice echoed. He and Kise entered their master's room surprised how clean and tidy it was compared to their last visit, which was a long time ago. Considering you did cleaned it up.

Aomine growls by the corner, "What do you want idiots?"

"W-well you see Aominechii.. We just wanted to remind you that your b-birthday is coming up and-" Kise paused im fear as Aomine glared at him.

Midorima bluntly continued, "It's also your deadline, nandayo." (A/N: Is it 'nandayo' or 'nanodayo'?)

"I KNOW. You don't need to remind me, ugh..." He grumbled.

"Well have you fallen in love with Y/N-chi ssu~?"

"I don't know!" Aomine looked away with his voice higher than usual.

"Pardon? What do you mean you don't know?" Midorima questioned seriously.

"I don't know how this crappy shot works okay?! I can't tell if I really do like her and I can't tell as well if she likes me." He sighs frustration building up inside of him, larger than ever.

"It's because you're being too complicated Aominechii." Kise also sighed.

"True. You are struggling with emotions, nandayo."

"SHUT UP I'M NOT." Aomine angrily retorted.

"Now, tell us. What do you feel for Y/N-chii?" The candlelight hopped closer. The question made Aomine blush.

"Fucking... ugh, fine. Whatever. I, I don't know..I just wish I could explain her captivating alluring eyes.. and how her the sound of her voice gives me butterflies. Or how her smile makes my heart skip for some damn reason. But, most importantly, I just wished I could explain how every time I'm with her,.. I feel.. complete." He stared at the floor.

Kise and Midorima looked at him then looked at each other knowing the answer certainly.

Surprisingly, Aomine still continued adding all the wild reasons about how he felt about you. It all started with examples, then to his gifts, the list could go on really.

The two then started whispering in the background.

"Kise. Are you thinking what I'm thinking, nandayo?" Midorima whispers.

"I bet so."

Aomine bonked the both of their heads with books making them let out a sound of pain.

"LISTEN WHEN I'M TALKING."

Aomine quickly added, "I also hate the fact that the fucking enchantress erased all the memories Y/N had between me and her together before-"

Kise interrupted dramatically gasping, "You two were childhood friends?!" His fire bursted. Even Midorima was stunned.

"Yes. I haven't brought it up before cuz' you guys never asked so yeah."

"Happy to say this Aominechii but I know so that you are deeply in love with Y/N-chii and-"

"AM NOT."

"-that the both of you are star-crossed lovers fated for each other, nandayo." Midorima continued bringing up his love for Oha-asa.

Aomine clocked his tounge and rolled his eyes. "As I was saying, the more time I spend time with her the more emotions I feel surging through my underline. I guess I'm pretty fucking confused. Other than that you could say I'm attracted to her emotionally, mentally and romantically. But despite that I-"

Aomine paused as soon as he looked up to see Kise smirking while Midorima had a look in his eyes.

"Oi. What's that annoying face for.." He trailed off.

"Well Aominechii, it seems like you have fallen in L-O-V-E with Y/N-chii." Kise shrugged while showing his dimming his candles and then lighting them up again by emerging them as he spelled it out.

"PISS OFF! YOU TWO ARE CLEARLY DELUSIONAL."

"Then I suppose we have misheard you saying that you're attracted to her romantically, nandayo." Midorima added.

'..you could say I'm attracted to her romantically..'  Aomine's voice replayed in his mind making him choke on his own saliva. (Yes it's possible, don't me)

"I-I DON'T MEAN IT THAT WAY."

"Then why are you blushing?" Midorima asked in a matter of fact while Kise laughed to tears in the background.

"BECAUSE OF THE AMOUNT OF ANGER AND FRUSTRATION IM FEELING RIGHT NOW YEAH."

Kise wiped his tears off as he stopped laughing. He chuckled, "You're in denial ssu~"

"AM NOT."

"I have decided that we should propose an idea in order to make Y/N and Aomine realize their mutually beneficial feelings for each other." Midorima suggested.

"Roger that Midorimachii! We need something that could boost it!"

Kise then added bouncing around excitingly, "What we need is an event that is dazzling, special and most importantly, romantic! Something that can bond two people closer together than ever ssu~!"

Midorima's eyes widened indicating that he has an idea turning Kise's attention back to the clockwork. "I recommend we should have a ballroom dance."

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"THIS IS HUMILIATING." Aomine growled as he stomped in the hallways with the other objects trailing behind him. They were headed to your room.

"Don't be pessimistic! Come on, where's that ravishing smile? Eh?" Alex nudged.

"Last time I checked I'm the one ordering around-"

"For the love of Y/N!" Kagami yelled out in frustration.

"Yes?" Your captivating voice rung through the beast's ears making him hide the bouquet of flowers behind him. He turned around to be greeted with a smiling you. "I heard my name, is there a problem?" You softly asked.

Aomine felt like his paws were glued to the floor. Have you been always this pretty? I mean, it was only a regular and casual day but.. why did you suddenly glowed in from pt of him?

"Y/N! Great to see you today. You see, Aomine wants to tell you something." Himuro laughed forcefully.

You raised a brow concerned and unconvinced. "Sure. What is it that may concern you Dai-chan?"

The objects then backed away and hid in a neighboring room, they peaked out though.

"It was super hilarious. Poor Aominechii's been practicing in front of a mirror all day." Kise tried to stifle his laughter making Midorima roll his eyes.

Back to you guys, "Uhm.. I wasn't expecting you to come." You chuckled quickly closing the door making sure that he won't be able to see the handmade doll on your bed.

Aomine clicked his tongue. "Here!" He shoved it towards you blushing furiously.

You hugged them to your chest also slowly turning red, just like the flowers he gave you, rosy red. "Dai-Chan.. Y-you didn't have to.. Thank you.."

Aomine stood there almost forgetting what to say. He wanted to get this over with so with a deep breath he mustered out what he wanted to say with all emotions he could give out.

"SOIWASPLANNINGTHISSTUPIDBALLDANCESOMETHINGANDIWASWONDERINGIFYOUWANTEDTOGOORSOMESHIT." He shouted making you flinch while the objects just giggled.

You looked at him quizzically. "P-pardon?" Aomine turned into a blushing mess of a fury.

"Oh for fucks-" He mentally slapped himself out of irritation. "JOIN ME FOR A BALLROOM DANCE OKAY."

Your mouth went agape. You were stunned, shocked, surprised. Did you hear that right? The Aomine Daiki who uses foul language and is short-tempered asking you out?

You tenderly smiled at him and uttered a word that brought unexpected joy towards the beast bringing cheers and whistles from the objects at the other room.

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