" 𝑀𝒶𝑔𝒾𝒸𝒶𝓁 " ˢʰᵘ ʸᵃᵐⁱⁿᵒ ˣ ᴿᵉᵃᵈᵉʳ
Part 3! Part 3! The last part of my 'Simple' fanfic for Shubert and Reader!!! 🎉🎉🎉
Thank you so so much for reading these fics, it made me very happy!! 🥺💜 I'm glad that some of my creativity is working lmfao.
If any of you haven't read the part 1 and part 2 of this fic series, you can read right here first!! Thankies!!!
Anyway~ To School Romance AU with Shu!! 🍌
"Shu, I can't believe I'm saying this but -" Mysta puts a hand on Shu's shoulder, "You're actually an idiot." he then finished.
"Wait - what?" the violet eyed guy looked at his friend, baffled at the sudden remark. He was just having lunch, for goodness' sake.
"You can't say that you don't really care about romance when YOU WERE HOLDING HANDS WITH (NAME) YESTERDAY!" Mysta exclaimed in response.
"What? Shubert doing premarital hand holding?! How daring!!" Vox gasped out loud, putting on the dramatics.
"Wait - you saw that?!" Shu shouted in embarrassment, not even realizing that he outed himself in the process. "So that did happen." Luca said, initially not believing Mysta until Shu reacted.
Shu's reaction intrigued Ike, "You never told us about a crush, Shu." the amber eyed male teased. "Talk about friendship with the bois." Vox followed up in jest.
Red faced, Shu couldn't help exclaiming, "Okay, it was embarrassing to bring up. And - And - We're close friends!" he reasoned.
"He didn't even deny his feelings for (Name)."
"He can't deny when I saw solid proof of it!!"
"Your eventual honesty is very admirable, Shu."
"Shu has a love life, POG!"
Shu deadpanned at his friends, "Stop it, you guys." he stated their way. Jeez, he knew that this would happen if he ever told them...
"So, are you and the Theatre Club's muse together?" Vox asked for the tea with teasing curiosity.
Shu paused, "Together - ?" he then questioned, blinking. This got the rest of the group to turn to their smart yet dense friend.
"You know, Lovers, Dating, Significant Others...?" Mysta further elaborated for the boy. The silence they got from Shu made them all sigh.
"Shubert, I can't believe this..."
"YOU SHARED A SWEET HAND HOLDING MOMENT AND YOU'RE NOT DATING?!"
"I don't want to hear that from any of you." Shu stated back to the three. "Yeah, give Shu a break." Ike defended the boy with a frown.
"(Name) obviously likes you too anyway." Mysta pointed out. Shu furrowed his brows at that, "How are you sure of that?" he asked.
Mysta rolled his eyes, "Oh come on, it's obvious! Always staying by your side when possible, glancing your way, you're the closest to her in class - they're subtle but it's there!" he said.
"That does sound like a crush." Vox agreed with a nod. "No it doesn't. That's not enough to confirm (Name)'s feelings." Ike bluntly disagreed.
"But Ike! Nothing will happen if Shu doesn't do anything! He has to at least make a move." Luca persisted on the topic. Ike pondered, "Well... you're not wrong either..." he was slowly swayed.
Shu could only blankly watch his persistent friends gossip about his crush like grannies with their favorite drama series.
Jeez, his very caring friends are also very nosy.
"Okay, okay - let me get this straight." a girl said right in front of You. "You both held hands, admitted some feelings with each other, AND YOU THINK HE STILL DOESN'T LIKE YOU!?" she then exploded.
"I... Yes." You agreed, sweatdropping at your friend. Said friend threw her hands up into the air, "This is why we can't have good things!" she exclaimed.
"Okay look... wait - you know what, you make sense, Lia." You then reconsidered with a mumble. "Uh - no shit." the girl sassed back.
This here was your best friend, Natalia. She was the Theatre Club's main scriptwriter who creates the playwrights for the club. Her story writing is one of the core factors of the Theatre Club.
The both of you were besties since middle school so you were very close and are each other's confidants.
"But I don't want to assume, you know?" You still insisted. "You're assuming he doesn't have feelings for you right now." Natalia immediately rebutted.
"Stop twisting my words, Lia."
"Plus, we all know how Shu Yamino is! He's not the type to do PDA just because!" Natalia stated. Shu was nice but direct, if he doesn't like something he most likely won't be swayed into doing it.
"That's true..." You mumbled, slowly being convinced. Shu wouldn't say those things just because he felt like it... right??
But what if this is just wishful thinking and you're coping way too much right now??
Natalia sees the confused and distraught look on your face and heaved a sigh. "Okay, let's move on from this for now. We still have a play to practice, let's focus on that instead." she decided to let it go.
You nodded, "You're right Lia! Let's focus on rehearsals!" you said, pumped up. Your feelings can take a break for now, it's theatre's time to shine!!
"I bet he likes you back though."
"As if. Stop gaslighting me."
Shu was out of your league while the stage is within reach. You'll focus on acing that play first.
"How's the play going?" Shu asked you, glancing at the thick script in your opened backpack. "It's going splendid! Although I still need more practice." You sheepishly said, keeping the worksheet the teacher gave into your bag.
"I'm sure you'll do great." Shu reassured, smiling. He always loved the way your eyes brighten when you talk about the things you like.
"Thanks Shu." You smiled back. You always loved the way he was supportive and gentle in his very own way.
'Maybe... just maybe... I can try...?' Shu thought as he sees you focus on closing your stuffed bag. It was dismissal time after all, and you had rehearsals to attend to.
"No problem (Name)." Shu said, slinging his bag on his shoulder. "Our clubrooms are in the same direction, let's walk together?" he then offered.
"Oh sure thing!" You immediately chirped in response, carrying your own bag. You go to Shu's side, "Let's go." you said with a nod as you both started walking in comfortable silence.
Shu was slightly lost in his thoughts, You were practically glowing with so much joy and energy at the thought of your rehearsals. He thinks that it was utterly endearing.
So full of light, magically bright like the sparkle in your eyes.
"And~ here's my stop." Your voice snaps Shu out of his trance, both of you stopping in front of the Theatre club's room.
You turn to Shu, "Thanks for walking with me." you said, softly smiling. "Anytime." Shu replied as they waved goodbye.
Shu started to walk to the Tech club's room, he felt his face burn, flustered red. Your eyes just now were gleaming... all while facing him and gently smiling.
And your eyes only brighten because of things you like.
Shu covers his blushing face, goodness he's letting his friends' words get to him. This is pretty much copium he's inhaling.
But... he really hopes they're right...
"Mysta's right..." Shu mumbled to himself, sighing. "I'm an idiot."
Days pass and today was the School Festival. A lot of classes and clubs had their activities and booths open for the public festivity.
Shu, as someone from the Tech club, was helping the Broadcasting Club in using the technology for festival announcements and gimmicks. All of his friends were busy with their own clubs or classes.
"Shu, it's my shift now. You can go enjoy the festival." the Tech Club's President stepped into the room. Shu nodded, "Okay, I'll be back soon." he then said, standing up.
"Nonsense, just go have fun. I'll stay here."
And Shu was off to look around to see his friends in the festival.
His class was doing a cafe (Mysta was forbidden from entering the kitchen). Luca's Track and Field club were hosting a game stall (a shooting game from Pomu, Luca said). And Shu didn't dare enter Vox's class doing a host club (he can see the line for Vox's specific table).
There was Ike's writing club left... where was he?
"Oh hey there, Shu." as if on cue, Shu sees Ike approaching him. "Hey Ike, aren't you supposed to be with your club?" he questioned.
"Oh, the Writing club helped with the script and direction of the Theatre club's play. We aren't exactly that busy." Ike explained. Ah right, the Writing club, Music club, and Theatre club collaborated for the festival.
"The play should be halfway through... Want to join me watch a bit?" Ike offered. Shu hummed, "I was about to head there next so, yeah let's go." he then agreed. The two went to the auditorium where the play was being held.
"Ike told Shu about the overall plot of the play as they walked. It was about a brave noble who wanted to know about their mother's identity. They escaped their home and met a carefree mage who decided to help them in their quest.
As the play goes, the noble found out that their mother was a mercenary who chose to love their father until their death and realized that their own dream was to choose adventuring with the mage they grew to love.
It was a simple and sweet story about rediscovery and dreams.
The two boys make it into the auditorium, taking the few seats at the back. The room was pretty much full, students and guests alike watching the stage with their full attention.
Shu couldn't blame them, (Name) was singing and it was magical.
There you were, on stage. Right under the spotlight, singing your heart out. The lyrics flowing through as smoothly as the tune.
The fates have aligned with brightness and love
Gleaming proof we're meant to be by the heavens above
So, let's grant each other's wishes, My Star
Let's fall into each other's arms just as we are
With you, I know we can go far
There you were, like a flame with embers so bright. Your voice and acting were mesmerizing. And like a moth, Shu was entranced by the light of your fire.
Please take my hand
Together, let's make a stand
And we'll sing ballads of us across the lands!
(Name) faces front, as if the protagonist was looking at the world of adventures they were singing of to their beloved. You made your voice softer, the song approaching its end.
I know we can do it, together we can reach it
Side by side, we can make it through...
And for a moment, you lock eyes with soft amethysts watching from afar. You feel you heart skip a beat, butterflies magically fluttering in your stomach, but nonetheless continues the show with violets in your gaze.
You smiled for a moment, a glimpse of the You singing to Your Secret Beloved, before turning to your stage partner as the Noble serenading their Starlight.
Will you join me in this Journey for Two?
A Lifetime of Me and You.
And the leads of the show held each other's hands, sweet gazes exchanged as they smile. In one breath, they sing.
To an Adventure of Fated Skies to see
Just You and Me...
The music dies down, the lights fade out... And the applause echoes in the auditorium.
Captivating... Shu Yamino was too busy being absolutely captivated.
It was one look, one line, one smile. And one that made him feel like falling in love all over again.
The applause was nothing to the loud thundering of his heartbeats.
Shu gulped down his overwhelmed emotions, trying to compose himself. He was too flustered for his own good.
"That was a stellar performance! (Name) really is the muse of the Theatre club." Ike praised, amazed by the show.
"Yeah... that was amazing." Shu agreed, still looking at the stage with reddened cheeks. Ike huffs at the smitten guy, feeling his teeth sore at the sweetness.
"I'm staying to watch until the end. Care to join me, Shu?"
If it's You, Shu doesn't mind anything one bit.
The sun was setting and the flurry of festivity has come to an end. The School Festival was a success!!
You walked out of the clubroom, waving goodbye to your clubmates. The play was such a success and the applause was still resounding in your ears.
You felt so proud of yourself.
"Oh! Hey Shu, why are you still here so late?" You noticed the raven haired boy by the empty hallway. "I helped the Broadcasting club finish up." Shu reasoned.
You nodded, "I see. Let's walk together?" you offered his way. "Sure." Shu replied as you both walked through the halls.
"The play was amazing, by the way. Ike and I watched halfway." Shu said to you. "Yeah, I saw you guys. Thanks for the support." You smiled back brightly.
Maybe you were giddy because of performing so well, or maybe because Shu watched your play. Nonetheless, you were happy.
"You really are talented, you know that right?" Shu chuckled out. "Oh, flattery won't get you anywhere, Mister Yamino." you said in response.
"I mean it." Shu sheepishly said, "You're amazing." he then admitted. He paused in his steps, making you stop walking as well. "... Shu?" you questioned with a tilt of the head.
"When our eyes met... it felt like you stole my breath away." Shu stated as he faced you. Shades of violet fill your eyes once more, "You were breathtaking, (Name)." he then told you, patches of red on his cheeks.
'NO U!' You thought, heart thumping erratically. Shu Yamino, praising you in the most romantic way possible?!
This was an illusion, a dream, a delirious delusion.
"I - you - wait Shu - what?" the denial in you made you stutter out loud. For the first time in so long, you couldn't compose yourself immediately again.
Despite being flustered himself, Shu was amused by the blush on your cheeks. "Cute." he mumbled out, smiling endearingly.
Your heart was pounding in your chest, eyes widening as you see Shu reach his hand out. Almost immediately, you reach out your hand to meet his midway.
With a single touch, the warmth spreads. "I... I have something to say. Will you listen to me, (Name)?" Shu asked, taking a breath of courage.
"Of course, Shu." You nodded, breath hitching at his fingers interlacing with yours.
"You're mesmerizing, you know... almost magical." Shu started, making you blink at him in question. You, something as ethereal as magical and mesmerizing??
Shu couldn't help a chuckle at your silent reaction, "It's true. You're such an expression of bright compassion, full of colors." he added on. "So full of life... I wouldn't trade any of that for the world." he said.
"I like you that much (Name). To the point that I can't unsee your radiance in my life." Shu confessed, meeting you in a flustered gaze.
You were left stunned, speechless, as you stared right back at him in shock. The scene before you was just breathtaking.
Under the twilight, in an empty hallway after classes, and with gleaming violets sincerely conveying feelings... it was magical.
You owe Natalia 50 bucks... but who the hell cares?! The Shu Yamino, the man you've been crushing on, confessed to you - likes you - and it was causing your brain to short circuit.
"Shu I - I - wait, I need a few minutes to process this!" You exclaim, holding your flushed cheek with your free hand.
Shu huffed, "Is it so hard to believe?" he asked you. "Yes, it's too good to be true." You immediately stated back, busy reeling from the fact that Shu just confessed his feelings to you.
Despite blushing at the comment, Shu perked up, "Wait, you mean..." he said, thinking of the meaning in your words.
"Okay, okay, I'm good - kinda." You said as you looked at both of your hands, still intertwined together tightly.
"I... It feels like a dream... Us like this - holding hands, confessing feelings, picturesque sunset - you know? It's so unreal but..." you trailed off as you decided to meet his eyes, soft and sincere.
"But this is all real... and that makes me so happy." You grinned his way, almost goddy. Shu's face goes a shade redder, heart leaping with ecstatic beats.
"I like you too Shu. I couldn't imagine a life without ever meeting you." you confessed your own feelings to him.
It felt like everything just comes into place. The twilight, the comfortable silence, the endearing smiles, the warmth between interlaced fingers... everything just falls into place.
It felt so magical, a stunning moment dyed in the kaleidoscope colors of the sunset, cherished with sincere gazes and sweet smiles.
"Want to go on a date with me?"
"I'm free this Saturday, let's have lunch together?"
And with their own colors, they paint their own magic over the connection sparked with holding hands and loving gentleness.
Shu Yamino and (Name) (Last Name).
Seemingly opposite types of people who complement each other. A similar definition to Opposites Attract.
Calm and Cheery. Quiet and Expressive. And yet, a mutual synergy of Support and Sweetness between them.
Shu Yamino was smart, supportive, and calm minded.
(Name) (Last Name) was talented, passionate, and outgoing.
And with intertwined fingers, walking together with smiles on their lips, they were full of love and contentment.
It felt enchanting, warm, and utterly sincere. Like a Book coming to a Happy End.
But in the end, it wasn't anything that magical...
Rather, it was a very simple thing.
They were simply two people in love with pure affection and a warm promise of lifetimes sworn on every heartbeat.
WE DID IT BOIS, THE SIMPLE SERIES HAS FINALLY COME TO AN END!!!
Thank you so so much for reading until the end! This took WEEKS and its so long lmfao I'm glad I can give a satisfactory end to this small series of fanfic though!
Once again, thank you so so much for reading!!
