Summary : An awkward experience you and Ike have experience back when you first started dating
Late at night, you and Ike were laying on your shared bed staring at the ceiling
You couldn't sleep, while your boyfriend, Ike is fast asleep next to you. You looked at Ike, thinking about how much you love him and that you both were in a relationship for almost 4 years now, and... You couldn't see yourself being with someone else other than him. And because of this, you thought about the first time you confessed to him. And you cringed at yourself, remembering that memory that you had with Ike
(Flashback to their Highschool Days) :
You entered the library, with only a few people in it. But, they weren't the people you were looking for. Looking around, you quickly noticed a certain brown haired boy with faded blue tips in his hair. It was none other than Ike Eveland your crush bestfriend!
"Ikeee" Ike stopped reading his book, looking behind him he saw you said waving and walking towards him "Hello, goodmorning (Y/n)" He said "Goodmorninggg" you said back, sitting down on the sit beside him
"Hmm..? What book are you reading?" You asked looking at the opened book infront of him, "Its called 'Our Interactions' (Not real book!), its about two highschoolers. And in my opinion the confession scene was really well-written. Yet, it was really tragic. The girl basically met the guy in the library and confessed her feelings about him, yet sadly the guy rejected her because his heart yearned for another, she understood and kissed him on the cheek and saying that she understands yet she... Really can't help but love him..."
"Ah- Im sorry... I must be ranting, aren't I?" Ike said, looking at you "I don't mind, I'm fine with you telling me about the books your interested in... Y'know, the way you explain stories your interested in... There's sparkle in your eyes..." You said chuckling a bit
After this, you both sat there in awkward silence just... Looking at eachother
"Ike, I wanna tell you tha-"
The school bell rang loudly throughout the school, you sighed "(Y/n)? Were you gonna tell me something?" Ike asked, "Huh?? Oh- Maybe... Tomorrow, if that's ok?" You said, "Oh, ok... See you later, (Y/n)" Ike said "See you, Ikeyyy!"
You sitting on your couch, thinking of a proper way to confess to Ike tomorrow... 'I mean... He mentioned the story where the girl confessed to the guy by- AH! THATS IT!! YOU COULD CONFESS THE WAY THE GIRL CONFESSED IN THE STORY..! But wait- doesn't the girl get rejected, WAIT WHAT IF IKE REJECTS ME?! DOES IKE EVEN LIKE ME?? DOES HE...' Due to your overthinking, same you didn't know if you should confess or not
What if this ruined your friendship? What if he'd be disgusted with you? What if you guys grow apart of you confess?
It's the next day. You decided not to confess to him, the friendship you guys have is to important to you. You don't want to ruin your guy's friendship! And without you noticing... You distanced yourself from Ike
Its been almost a week, and you entered the library apparently Ike wanted to talk to you. Closing the door to the library, your eyes scanned the library to find Ike. Not being able to find him you started walking around the library to see if you could find the dear novelist
Suddenly, from behind, a pair of hands gently grabbed you, spinning you around before you could react. Before you knew it, your back was against the hard surface of the bookshelf. Ike's face was inches from yours, his eyes twinkling with mischief and excitement
"There you are" he whispered, his breath tickling your face, turning your surprise into laughter, "Ike! You scared me!" you said, your hands resting against his chest feeling the steady beat of his heart. "I couldnât resist, I'm sorry" he replied with a grin, his hands steadying you
"So, what did you want to talk abou-" "Why have you been avoiding me?" Ike asked in a serious tone, "Heh??" You stood there confuse, maybe because he was SO DAMN CLOSE TO YOU, maybe because you didn't have a proper answer to that question...
"I..." You closed your mouth, silently looking down at the floor
You obeyed him immediately looking at him, and yet you knew you guys were close BUT NOW THIS CLOSE! LIKE YOUR FACES WERE INCHES AWAY FROM EACHOTHER! YOU COULD LITERALLY FEEL HIS HOT BREATH ON YOUR FACE..!
"Answer my question. Now"
"I... I've been avoiding you because I wanted to confess to you, but... I didn't want to ruin our friendship, and without realizing it. I've been avoiding you..." You said avoiding his gaze
But then Ike smiled, his eyes crinkling at the corners âYou have no idea how relieved I am to hear you say thatâ He admitted, his voice softening âIâve liked you too, for quite some time. I just never thought youâd feel the same way" Relief washed over you like a wave, cooling the fiery anxiety that had been boiling inside you âReally?â You breathed out, a laugh bubbling from your lips "Reallyâ Ike confirmed, reaching across to gently take her hand
The world outside continued its chaos, but inside the library, in that small, sacred corner, a new chapter had just begun for the both of you
You leaned closer, your heart skipping. Ike met you halfway, you both being a little uncertain. Your guy's kiss was awkward, a brief, gentle press of lips that spoke more of new beginnings than practiced passion. You pulled back, both sharing a sheepish smile. Your guy's first kiss was perfectly imperfect
'OH MY GODDDDD!! WHY DIDN'T I JUST CONFESS BEFORE I HAD TO OVERTHINK ABOUT IT, ALSO WHY DID I KISSED HIM SO FAST-' As you were overthinking about what you did in the past, you suddenly felt arms around you. You look at Ike's sleepy face, his eyes slightly opened
"Ăskling, why are you still awake at this hour?" He asked in a sleepy voice, looking at you with his tired eyes "Ah, Im sorry Ike. Did I wake you?" You asked hugging his back "Hmm... Just, go to sleep..." He said, closing his eyes as you chuckled and closed your eyes, feeling all the embarrassment fade away
And you both drifted of to sleep in eachother's embrace