── .✦ in which . you fell in love with Nishimura Riki by his charming look and his cheerful personality, you both got along so well until fate withheld what you longed for. ۶ৎ
⸝⸝ w/c . 4.9k
⸝⸝ pairing . non-idol!riki , fem!reader ۶ৎ
⸝⸝ 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 〢 contains . angst ‧ slowburn ‧ high school life ‧ fluff? ‧ mentions of eunchae of le sserafim, and hwang yeji of itzy (just a teaser but will be mentioned in the future) ‧ strangers to lover trope? ‧ acts-of-service-riki ‧ jokingly petnames ( baby, princess, etc )--(will be mentioned in the future) ‧ lmk if theres more!
🧸ྀི ' yves note .. ➤ ! ignore grammatical errors ! "hello! so this story is actually based on true events, which is mine, and i haven't move on from it or the person im referring to because it constantly reminds me everytime. so i just decided i should write about it!! this is my first written fanfic soo please bear with me. "
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Three weeks had passed since your first day of school, and you had already made friends. You chatted as usual, listened to your advisor, scribbled notes, and ate lunch with your friends—until this day.
At 4:07 a.m., you woke up and prepared for school, expecting nothing unusual. By 5:40, your mother called you down. You grabbed your bag, slipped on your earphones, and headed to the car.
on the drive, you stared out the window, music filling your ears, until your phone buzzed. It was eunchae.
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. eunchae
| hey babes, wya? im already here
. y/n
| im close to school, wait for me
. eunchae
| alright, text me when you're here. love you stay safe
then you eventually arrived. you closed your phone and as you were about to head out from the car, you kissed your mother goodbye then walked towards the school.
just as you walked through the hallway toward your first class— your close friend Eunchae suddenly appeared beside you, tapping your shoulder.
" heyy! how are you? " she asked, as she put her hands behind her and wiggling her body. you could read her face and actions and you immediately knew something was up.
" Im good! but you're acting weird today.. " you said looking suspicious.
" ugh you know me too much y/n! but anyway, i just heard an old student here is transferring back! do you want to welcome her? " she said looking cheerfully and clearly excited.
" sure. if she's approachable of course " both you and eunchae kept chatting whilst heading inside the classroom.
you and eunchae were best friends since pre-school and practically grew up with each other. you two shared each others ups and downs, supported each others come outs, got through every phases together and solved every fights both of you had.
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eunchaes parents and your parents were close friends making you and eunchae close friends to. you both celebrated your birthdays on each side, celebrated christmas together and so is halloween. you two were inseperable.
you and eunchae always sat next to each other through every class you both attended to, since both of you coincidentally have the same schedule and classes.
Just as you were about to settle down, your eyes drifted toward the doorway. The old student had arrived with his mother. While his mother spoke with Mrs. Kim, the advisor, your attention lingered on the student herself.
he carried a masculine charm—wolf-cut hair framing hunter-like eyes, full cheeks, a plain white polo paired with black baggy jeans, a black handbag, and a simple hair tie resting on his wrist.
You stole a glance at him, holding it just long enough for him to notice. The moment his eyes met yours, you quickly looked away, cheeks flushed. Even then, you couldn’t deny the feelings already stirring inside you—the way your attention kept drifting back to him.
" hey, you okay? you seem pretty.. red.. are you sick? " eunchae asked already worrying at you.
" oh no, no no im fine yeah im fine " you replied nervously as you stared at her already looking suspicious.
" hmm.. " she said while staring at you and the old student back and forth.
" oh? oh my god y/n, you like him do you? " she said.
" what? No i don't w-what do you mean? " you nervously replied as a wave of nervousness rushed over you, coloring your cheeks crimson.
" no you definitely do, i know you. "
she replied, staring at you deeply you could feel her gaze into your soul.
as you were about to say something, your advisor suddenly yells for everyone to go back to their assigned seats. you immediately sat on your chair whilst your classmates ran to their seats.
" i have an announcement to make. a transferee will join our class starting today. i expect all of you to behave and make her feel welcome. "
" you may introduce yourself " your advisor said whilst glancing at the transferee and gesturing him to go infront.
as he was walking, you quickly admired him and was mesmerized by how tall he looked and how he would look right beside you.
" Good morning everyone. im Nishimura Riki, 18 years old and i believe we could all work together. "
you admired him for too long not knowing he was already introducing himself. he glanced at you but you quickly looked away. only to find your gaze drifting back to him again anyway.
" alright Riki. welcome to our class, you may now sit at that empty seat right there. " mrs. kim said as she pointed at a familiar spot.
riki nodded at the advisor and quickly walked to his assigned seat. as he passed, you avoided his gaze—only to realize he was sitting directly beside you. the sudden closeness made your chest tighten, but you steadied yourself, forcing calm over your nerves.
despite all that happend, everything went back to normal. the advisor reviewing topics, and classmates chit chatting. but beside that, riki kept quiet as he only knew about a few people here since he was an old student.
you wanted to befriend him. you wanted to introduce yourself to him, make a move on him but you couldn't bring so, considering you were so diffident.
aside from that, you just focused on your own matters. whilst your advisor was discussing and pointing subjects at the big television, you and some of your schoolmates wrote some notes and keypoints down.
but the bell chimed, announcing recess. A few classmates slipped out into the hallway, their chatter fading as the door swung shut. Yet you, Eunchae, Riki, and several others lingered inside.
You remained at your desk, absorbed in your notes, scribbling steadily, unfazed by the call of the break. The classroom felt quieter, the air filled only with the scratch of your pen.
Then, a gentle tap on your shoulder—Riki’s hand—pulled you back from your focus.
" hey, are you going to eat lunch? " he asked.
" oh! u-uh ill eat later! why do you ask? " you reply with a nervous, flustered tone.
" nothing. " he said with an unexpressive look on his face then walked away.
you stared at him whilst he was walking away. confused and starting to question yourself if you had done anything bad or offensive. still, you pushed the thought aside and returned to your notes, pen scratching steadily across the page—until a sudden whisper brushed the air beside you, pulling your attention away.
" hey um, what was that? " eunchae said, voice low enough that only you could hear.
" i-i dont know? that was so random.. " you replied whilst blushing over a small interaction.
" oh really? it really does not look random—girl he likes you!! "
" oh my god eunchae, lets not assume okay? im too dumb and ugly for him to even like me. i bet he has higher standards. " you said.
" girl your not dumb and ugly.. besides i think you both would really suit together! "
" thanks but we really should eat, im staarving " you replied, and both of you headed towards the cafeteria to get some food, you and eunchae both lined up with a plate in hand as you get your turns on getting food.
both of you sat at a table near where Riki was. as you ate, your eyes kept drifting toward him, noticing how he had caught up with his friends, laughing and talking with ease. you could hear his laugh—low, cheerful, and boyish—spilling into the air, a sound that felt lighthearted yet distinctly his.
" y/n, are you listening? " eunchae tapped your hand and immediately turned your head to eunchae.
" huh? oh sorry, just staring at something " you replied.
" hmm.. okay as i was saying— "
as time passed, you and eunchae headed to the next class. while walking toward the room, you unexpectedly saw Riki standing across the hall, his soft eyes meeting yours. for a moment, your gazes locked—until you quickly lowered your eyes and walked into the classroom with eunchae.
both you and eunchae sat down next to an empy seat, expecting an absent classmate. however, you only focused on your own matters. before class began, you and your classmates had enough time to chit chat, study or write notes down.
whilst getting your textbook and pens, you and eunchae continued the conversation both of you had in the cafeteria.
" hey y/n, im going to the bathroom. wanna come with me? "
" oh no thanks, im good. ill text you when the teachers here. "
you watched eunchae exit the classroom then shortly turned your gaze back to your textbook. highlighting and writing some things down. but unexpectedly, Riki yelled at his friend—leading you curious to glancing at riki and his friends.
" yo! ill text you back for our streak! " riki shouted. his voice deep and loud, the front row of students could hear.
" you better do!! " his friend exclaimed. as riki and her friend grinned at each other.
a wave of jealousy—but not intense crashed over you. you wanted to have a streak with riki too. you wanted to have his socials. but fuck, you couldn't bring yourself to ask so you just stared at him with an awkward smile as you glanced back at riki and her friend.
" hey, can i get your tiktok? " rikis question came suddenly, as if he had caught the flicker of doubt on your face. but he asked in a kind, deep and low tone only you could hear.
" o-oh! uh sure, can i write it on paper though? " you replied, whilst preventing your flushed feelings from taking over you.
" alright, just write it on my notebook. " riki replied smiling, then grabbed his notebook and pen.
you immediately wrote your username down in a neat handwriting so he could understand. then he pulled back her notebook and pen just after you were done writing.
" pretty username by the way. " riki said whilst smiling.
" oh thanks! " you smiled back then quickly turned to your textbook, heart racing as you tried to stay calm. blushing over a small interaction. but despite that, eunchae has came back from the bathroom, just right after you finished a short, warm conversation with riki.
aside from all that happend, the class eventually started. your teacher discussing topics, classmates chit chatting and writing some things down. whilst you day dream about how you and riki would look like a couple. how you and him would hold hands whilst walking, cuddle in your bed, or even play games.
as the time passed by, school hours had slipped away. leaving only the evening ahead. some of your classmates had packed up their bags, exiting the classroom.
eunchae waited for you outside as you also started packing. whilst packing up your bag, your attention lingered around the classroom as if you were finding someone.
and there he was, riki. your attention clung to him while he gathered his things in silence. unexpectedly, an impulse surged through you.
making you wanting to ask him if hes free today. you suddenly rethink your choices and words you were going to use. unaware, you suddenly found yourself moving towards riki.
" hi! um, if you dont mind me asking.. are you free today? " you asked, gulping down the nervousness as you tapped her shoulder.
" yeah i am actually, why? " he replied with a voice, charming and deep.
" oh u-um, i was wondering if you could go to the convenience store with me, its just five blocks away.. but i'll treat you though! "
" oh, no dont its totally fine. i'll just come with you " riki spoke, a slight curve forming on his lips into a smirk—one you couldnt take your gaze away from.
" so.. when are we going? "
" oh um, i'll just text someone real quick and we can go "
" aalright " riki replied, as he continued to pack up his bag.
meanwhile, you returned to your seat, slipped your bag over your shoulder, and pulled out your phone. as you headed toward the doorway, a notification lit up your screen—just as you were about to text eunchae, her message appeared first.
eunchae ⠀ 2:47 pm
| hey babes! sorryy, i had to go first cause mom picked me up and were headed to the mall right now. text me back when you get home safely!
| oh and i texted your mom if we could have a sleepover tonight and she said yes. text me what time you want me to comeover!! love youu!!
whilst reading her messages, a light touch landed on your shoulder, pulling your attention away. It was riki. he stood close—close enough that his warmth brushed against you, close enough to make your heart pulse rapidly. his fragrance lingering in the air between you. Instinctively, you tilted your head upward, he towered just enough to make you look up.
" are we good to go? " he said, with that soft smile of his you couldnt take your eyes off from.
" oh yeah uhm i'll just— text my best friend! " you replied, trying to clear your throat from nervousness.
" sure, i'll gonna wait for you outside. "
he smiled at you then started to walk away. you glanced at him for a moment then shifted your gaze back to your phone. you typed on your phone, opened your camera and started to fix your hair before heading out.
whilst walking towards the exit, you gulped, hoping to steady the rush of warmth as your heart started racing. thoughts started to rush in your mind, thinking of what to say whilst walking towards the convenience store, and how to make it not awkward. but despite that, you already made your way outside the school.
" youu ready to go now? " riki uttered beside you, making you feel a sudden fright.
" yes, but please tap my shoulder next time.. " you replied, clearly amused.
riki chuckled. " mm, okayy.. "
you quickly walked first, leaving him behind but he immediately caught up beside you and matched your pace. whilst walking, you had this strange feeling. a feeling of being safe, a feeling of relief.
you smiled the whole way just admiring him walking, the way his stride carried a steady lift, almost like a casual rhythm pushing him forward. the way he would keep turning as if he was bored. his hair flowing through the wind whilst the sun lingered through his hair, coloring it golden brown.
by the time you reached the convenience store, he stepped back, glancing at you as he was letting you go in first. that small gesture sent a flutter through your chest, heat rising to your cheeks as a small grin formed on your lips.
just as you stepped in, you immediately wandered through the aisles of the convenience store whilst riki followed behind you. at this one shelf, you spotted something that caught your eye but suddenly, riki put his heavy binder in an empty shelf.
unexpectedly, the shelf toppled, clattering loud enough for the cashier to notice. both you and riki were startled, then broke into quiet laughter.
he rushed to fix the shelf, fumbling as he struggled. you chuckled at the sight, then crouched down—just enough to meet his height—and helped arrange it back into place.
" i think you should really hurry up buying something .. " riki muttered his voice low enough for only you to catch.
" i am!.. just wait " you replied, you replied, a quiet laugh slipping out—just enough for her to catch.
just as the shelf was fixed, you headed over to the drinks aisle then opened a fridge. your hand, resting on the fridges handle, keeping the fridge from closing as you scanned the whole fridge looking for a specific drink. whilst scanning,
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riki just stood beside you. glancing over other fridges as if she was also finding anything. but despite that, her gaze always shifted back to you and you can see it from the corner of your eye.
by then, your eyes finally catched the attention of the specific drink you were finding for. it was just a plain, cold chocolate drink. you grabbed the drink then headed over to the cashier.
whilst waiting in the line, you could feel riki beside you waiting patiently for you, his arms crossed and boredly swinging his handbag left and right whilst looking at each of the aisles.
time passes by, and it was eventually your turn. you placed your chocolate drink on the counter, then prepared some cash whilst the cashier scanned your item. you paid the cashier, got your chocolate drink then headed outside of the convenience store.
" soo, are we going home now? " riki said.
" i suppose so.. " you replied , whilst smiling at her.
" alright. im going to catch a bus, are you walking home or.. "
" oh! um, y-yeah im walking home. "
eventually, the two of you parted ways. still, your eyes lingered on him as he walked away, as if you weren’t ready to let the moment end. memories replayed in your mind—the sound of his laugh, the way he looked at you, the light in his face when the shelf toppled. And then, almost without realizing, you found yourself back home.
you greeted your mother—then rushed to your bedroom. by the time you got there, you lazily threw your bag on the floor then you lay on your stomach, sinking into the bed’s warmth. you pulled your phone out of your pocket, then unexpectedly—a message lit up your phone.
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_.rikixmn
| hii, is this y/n?
y/nxox
| hii, yeah its me loll
_.rikixmn
| do you perhaps.. like me?
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