Hello, I wanted to request something. I'm still new to your blog, I saw that you had a deredere character! If you can could you write one where him and the reader have already been dating and him and they celebrate valentines day together. I hope my request makes sense. Either way keep up the good work and I love your writing!
asahi haruka [deredere] - Boba Tea & Cats
a/n: okay sooo i started writing this in march and now it's may (•O•) aaaaaand honestly i could blame it on work, or my adhd, or laziness and forgetfullness, or blame in the fact that the tumblr app doesn't fuckin' notify me when i get a request in my inbox like tf! or i can blame all 4 and you can just blame me lmao. anyway, i hope you like it! sorry if it's not what you wanted. instead of valentines day, i made it into a cute anniversary date with a clingy, femboy twink boyfriend.
genre: fluff, high-school sweetheart vibes
word count: 3.9k
warnings: none
You let out a yawn as the school bell chimed, signaling the end of after school clubs and tutoring sessions. You lazily stretched and watched as the other club members gathered their bags and talked about their plans for the weekend. You pulled out your phone, scrolling through missed messages.
“Bye, Y/N-chan~!” called one of the club members. “See you Monday.”
“Yeah, bye~.” you waved as the last club member left.
You went back to your phone. Trying to catch up on your texts before the teachers started circulating. Your phone buzzed, signaling that you got a new message. You opened the text and smiled softly.
‘Did you already go home? (ó﹏ò｡)’
Giggling, you text back.
‘Nope. I’m still packing up. I’ll meet you by the gate.’
Ever since you were children, Asahi Haruka had been by your side through thick and thin. You both grew up next door neighbors, attended the same schools, and shared so many memories that you can’t even imagine going a day without him. Asahi is the embodiment of a golden retriever with bright colored hair – adorable, affectionate, and endlessly optimistic. His infectious laughter is like music to your ears, and his boundless energy is like a puppy touching grass for the first time.
However, there was something undeniably magical about the transition from friends to something more. You two are dating. And both of you are complete idiots for each other. Asahi Haruka had stolen your heart completely.
You don’t know when you started having feelings for Haruka, but you can’t imagine a world without him. It sounds cliché, like it came out of a crappy Lifetime movie, but before either of you knew it you had become each other’s confidants. Sharing small touches, talking about your hopes, dreams, and fears, sneaking kisses in your room. By the time you reached high school, you both confessed. At the same time. You could always read his mind and he could read you like a book. It was as if you were two halves of the same whole, inseparable and bound by an unbreakable bond.
He’s your sun.
Just as you were finished packing and about to stand up, two soft hands covered your eyes and the scent of sweet cologne made you smile.
“Guess who~?” called a voice, a slight mischievous giggle practically giving him away.
You feigned a gasp. “Oh woah! Who could it be?”
You formed a mischievous plan of your own. Time for your favorite activity: teasing your boyfriend.
You hummed. “Judging by the six rings on each hand, it must be Kuro-kun!”
“Bzzt! Wrong!” said the voice. You could tell he was pouting slightly. “You better be joking! Try again!”
“Of course I’m joking!”
“Then, guess my name!” the voice said cheerfully.
“Hmm~, is it… Lina-chan?”
“Wrong again!”
“Oh! I got it now! This is definitely Kou-kun!”
“Nuh-uh!”
“Totally gotta be Haru.”
“Noooo~!!”
“Well, with whining like that, it must be Tsumiko-kun!”
“N/N-chaaaaaan~!”
You couldn’t hold back your laughter. Teasing Haruka was not only easy, but incredibly funny. Even with his fingers and rings pressed to your eyes, you could tell he was pouting up a storm. You tenderly stroked his fingers and laughed again in feigned revelation.
“Oooh! It’s you, Haruka~.” You removed his hands from your eyes and looked up at him with a smile. “I knew it was you.”
Staring up at your boyfriend, you could clearly see that you were right and he was pouting super hard. You kissed his hand and his pout melted into a silly grin. Yet, his eyes still held a grudge.
“N/N-chan! That was really mean…” he pouted. “You shouldn’t call your boyfriend another guy’s name.”
You giggled, leaning forward in your seat. “I’m sorry. I couldn’t help it. You’re just too cute when I tease you.”
Haruka blushed. You finished packing up your things and stood up from your chair. You grabbed Haruka’s hand. “Come on, let’s go home.”
Haruka smiled. We could. Or…” He bumped your shoulder playfully. “I can take you somewhere awesome!”
You raised an eyebrow quizzically. “Somewhere awesome, huh? And where would that be?”
Haruka smiled and gave your hand a slight tug. “It’s a surprise! It’s also close to the station so afterwards we can go home together.”
“Haruka, we’ve been going home together since primary school.”
“That’s not the point!” he huffed playfully. “Besides, today is super duper special!”
“Really?” you asked. “What’s today?”
“Today is…” he paused for dramatic effect, making you roll your eyes in the process. “Our 100 Day Anniversary!!”
Ah, of course. How could you forget?
Anniversaries were nothing new in this relationship. Especially when it came to Haruka. He celebrates everything. Friendiversaries, childhood traditions, milestones, etc.. Ever since you two started dating, he’s even added monthly anniversaries to the list. You didn’t mind it. Every milestone, tradition, and anniversary with Haruka made your heart skip a beat and cherish those memories even more.
“Wow. Today is special.” you smiled, opening the classroom door. “Well, let’s get going before we get scolded. I wanna see this super awesome place. If Haruka likes it, it must be good!”
Haruka smiled brightly and With his hand in yours, you left school and you couldn't help but feel a flutter of excitement in your chest.
*****
“And then, Sensei blabbed for an hour about how I should be paying attention…” Haruka complained. “It’s not my fault I always fall asleep in his class… if he wasn’t so boring…”
As you walked through the bustling streets, you both talked about things going on with friends and school. Of course, Haruka vented to you about how he fell asleep twice in class. You chuckled.
“Hmm… if only someone had listened to my advice and not stayed up playing otome games all night.” you hummed.
“Dreamhunter has an event that allows you to collect 12 SSR cards, each with unique date timelines and rare CG’s and I’m supposed to pass on that?!”
You laughed. “Oh, I’m sure your waifus and husbandos appreciate your determination. Maybe they can help you next time you need to study for an exam.”
“Noooo~. I want N/N-chan’s help!”
“Then, you better stay awake. We're in our 3rd year now. If we wanna get into the same university, we gotta work hard.”
Eventually, you arrived at a quaint little building that immediately caught your attention. Your eyes widened and Haruka smiled brightly. “We’re finally here!”
Nestled on a charming trendy street, the light pink café exuded an inviting aura from the moment you laid eyes on it. A sleek LED sign adorned with whimsical paw prints and the café's name, "NyaNyuBo," hung above the entrance, imitating a slow glow in the afternoon sun. Flower boxes overflowed with vibrant strawflowers and multi-colored milkweeds, adding a burst of color to the café's exterior. A few white wrought-iron tables and chairs sat beneath the pink and white canopy, inviting customers to indulge in a garden party aesthetic.
The windows were adorned with hand-painted murals of playful kittens, each with a unique personality showing. Posters are also put up showcasing deals and kitten mascots advertising discounts. A chalkboard easel stood by the door, displaying daily specials and cat puns in colorful chalk lettering.
“Is this… a cat café?” you ask, looking over at your beaming boyfriend.
“Yes! Isn’t it adorable? I saw a bunch of influencers post about it on Twitter and Instagram! And I immediately thought of you! I know how much you love cats and I wanted to make our 100 day anniversary extra special!” Haruka grinned, his eyes lit with joy.
Entering the café, you had to stop yourself from making a scene. The interior was just as cute as the outside.
You were greeted by the warm aroma of freshly brewed coffee, sweet bubbly fragrances of bubble tea, and the soft sound of purring and tiny meows. The interior of the café was a cozy haven, with soft pastel armchairs and plush sofas with low coffee tables, decorated with scented candles and tiny plants, arranged near the walls and windows, creating intimate seating areas perfect for relaxation. In the center of the café were wooden tables and chairs, each with decorations and cards about each of the cats. Some of the tables had cats declare the tables to be theirs as they stretched and laid across.
The afternoon sunlight streamed in through the bay windows, casting a golden glow over the room and illuminating the mellow decor and sleepy kittens. Shelves lined with books and manga and knick-knacks adorned the walls, while potted plants mounted to the walls and roof.
You and Haruka walked to a table and you basked in the cute little cards and small mason jars full of delectable treats shaped like cats and adorned with adorable edible decorations. On the card it read: ‘Please do not feed our kittens any human food. While we work hard to provide our customers with delicious food and use ingredients that both humans and animals can eat, some of our kitties' tummies might not agree. So please, feed them a couple homemade kitty treats that help them stay happy and healthy.’
You gazed lovingly at the jar of treats for the cats. They’re shaped like kitten faces with “frosting” faces of different cats.
‘Super cute!!’
You were snapped out of your thoughts as Haruka handed you a menu. You tenderly grabbed it and let out a gasp immediately after opening it.
“Everything is so cute! The sandwiches, burgers, curry – they’re all shaped like cats! Even the donuts, macarons, and ice cream parfait have 3D art! I’m in heaven~!”
Haruka giggled. “Me too! It’s like a cozy cat heaven. I wanna live here.”
“Me too!” you sigh. “I’ve been in this area so many times and I never knew there was a cat café here. Was it always a café?”
“I don’t think so. We passed by this building so many times, but I never noticed what it was originally.” Haruka reflected. “Anyway, have you decided what you want?”
You nod. “I’ll have the Smoked Salmon Baguette Sandwich and a strawberry boba tea.”
Haruka nodded and left to go place your order at the front counter. The counter was adorned with even more cat-themed decor and accessories for customers. Behind it, baristas bustled about, preparing steaming cups of coffee and boba tea and artfully crafted cat-themed desserts. Behind the baristas, you saw a small window leading to the kitchen where the chefs were working equally as hard.
You took the time to really look around the café, soaking in the mellow and chill vibe. In one corner of the café, you noticed a towering cat tree where 3 cats slept and played with the dangling toys affixed to it. You looked down at the floor and noticed colorful cat toys littered about and a few customers on the floor completely immersed in playing with the kittens.
You sat back in your chair and listened to the soft k-ballad instrumental music playing in the background and customers chattering quietly amongst themselves, their laughter mingling with the gentle purring of the resident cats.
‘I’m so grateful for Haruka.’ you thought to yourself. ‘He really knows me throughout. If I hadn’t met him…’ You felt a pang in your chest at the thought.
Soon, Haruka came back with the drinks and sat down with a sly grin. “They said our food will be out shortly.” he informed you, giving you your drink. It was even cuter in person. A smiling white cat sat atop of your boba and you felt conflicted about drinking it. “Soooo, in the meantime, I bought us these!” He pulled out two cat ear headbands, one cinnamon and one chocolate brown. He handed you the cinnamon colored cat ears and put on the chocolate brown cat ears with a huge smile. “So we can blend in!”
You stared at him for a few seconds before laughing. “You are such a weirdo!” You laughed even harder as Haruka put on the cat ears and striked various poses.
“Come on~! Put it on!” he urged.
“Alright, alright.” you sighed. Swallowing your pride and cringe, you put on the cat ears and posed awkwardly using your hands as paws. “How do I look?”
Haruka’s face exploded into a plume of red and dramatically clutched his chest. “Too cute! My heart… ah!” Just as quickly, he pulled out his phone. “Give me a little ‘nya~’!”
“Pfft-! What?” you giggled, covering your face.
“Y’know… Nya~!”
You laughed again. “No way! I’d die of cringe.”
“Boo~!” he pouted, putting his phone away. “You should take more advantage of your cuteness!”
You rolled your eyes playfully. “Right back at you, babe.”
After a bit more back and forth teasing, a waiter comes by with your food. With a smile, she sets your food down and bows, telling you to enjoy your food.
Your eyes widen and you immediately salivate at the delicious and gorgeous food in front of you.
“This looks amazing!” you exclaim. You took a whiff. “And it smells sooo heavenly~.”
Haruka nodded eagerly. “For real! Ah! Wait!” He scrambled to pull out his phone. “We gotta get a pic!”
After your boyfriend took a few pics, you two finally chow down.
*****
“…and it was really smelly too!”
“Oh my god! Did you say that to his face?”
“I had to! I’m telling you, it was disgusting-”
Your words are cut off as you feel a tiny ball of fur leap onto your lap. Pulling back a little, you look down and see the most adorable munchkin kitten with cream coating looking up at you. You let out a short, high-pitched squeal/gasp, drop your food on your plate, and scooped up the fluffy kitten.
“Ohmigosh! Haruka! Look at the baby~!” you cooed, showering the kitten in affection and holding it like a porcelain doll.
Haruka’s laughter filled the air as he cooed along with you. “Wow~! They’re so tiny. They must be a baby baby.”
You placed the kitten gently on your lap and bombarded the cutie with scritches along its back and behind the ears. Melting in your chair as you heard tiny purrs coming from the kitten.
Haruka stared at you. “You really love cats, huh?”
You nod fervently, unable to tear your gaze away from the adorable creature, making cute kissy noises and baby talking the kitten.
Haruka soon pouted from the lack of attention. “Baby~. Shouldn’t you be paying attention to your kitten right here?” he whined.
You looked up to see your boyfriend pointing at himself, pulling out his infamous puppy eyes. You giggled.
“Then maybe you should be the one on my lap, hm~?”
Haruka, not expecting such bold words, blushed bright red and struggled to find a flirt back. You laugh again.
Your attention is brought back to the kitten that is actively trying, and failing, to jump on the table. Its little pink beans were desperately pawing at your plate, gazing hungrily at your salmon baguette sandwich.
“Aww~. Is the baby hungry?” you ask. You pick out a piece of salmon and dab your napkin on it to get rid of any of the dressing on it. You bring it towards the kitten's mouth and it eagerly devours it, letting out small little mews and purrs all the while. “Wow. You were hungry, huh?”
Haruka giggles and gushes along with you at the kitten’s eating noises. “The staff probably keep the kittens on a strict kitten food routine. This is probably its first time eating human food.” he whispered, looking around the staff. “You shouldn’t give them anymore. I don’t wanna get kicked out because my love is a rule breaker.” he winked in a teasing tone.
You agreed, turning your attention back to your food and boyfriend as the happy kitten nestles in your lap.
After you both finished your food, Haruka led you to the open cat play area, where you spent the afternoon surrounded by playful and curious kitties. Haruka's boundless energy matched that of the kittens as he chased after them, played with various toys, and sprawled on the floor dramatically meowing. You never laughed this hard.
“I’m glad you brought me here.” you sigh fondly. “This is the best date ever.”
“Is it in the top 5?”
“It’s first place.” You leaned against him, foreheads touching. Under the soft glow of the café's lights, you and Haruka found yourselves drawn into a tender moment, your gazes locked in a silent exchange of affection.
“I love you.” he whispered.
“I love you too.” you whispered back, smiling.
His warm hand cupped your cheek and his breath mingled with yours. Time seemed to stop as your lips met in a sweet, lingering kiss – a slow and gentle kiss that made your heart pound in your ears. In that moment, you wanted this moment, right now, to last forever. And as you both pull away, your foreheads resting against each other, you sigh blissfully unaware of how much time has passed in the tender embrace of your boyfriend.
Peeking from your eyelashes, you notice the warm orange glow flowing from the windows.
“Oh woah… it’s that late already?” you whisper in awe.
“What~?” Haruka whined. “Noooo~! I wanna stay here longer! With you and the kitties!” He flopped on the floor dramatically with a pitiful cry. You laughed and rubbed his chest.
“Come on. If we don’t go home quickly, auntie will get worried and scold you for hours.”
Haruka pouted, but reluctantly stood up and went to the front to pay for the meal. You giggled quietly at his silliness when you felt a small fur ball brush up against you. It was the baby that jumped on your lap. You picked up the kitten, giving into the cuteness. You then felt a pang in your heart at the thought of leaving it here. The more the kitten purred against you, the more you felt the urge to stuff the kitten down your shirt and run out the door. But, you wouldn’t do that.
“Okay, baby. Let’s–”
“Excuse me!” You called out to the employee behind the counter. “Could I see an adoption application?”
The female employee behind the counter smiled brightly and clapped her hands. “Yes, of course! Would you be adopting that kitten you're holding?”
You nodded. “Yes. Does that application process take long?”
“Of course not. Please wait right here. I bring you the adoption paper and a kitten goodie bag full of essentials and a carrier.”
“Thank you!” The employee left towards the back and you softly squealed at your decision.
“Are you really going to adopt the kitten?” Haruka asked, just as excited as you are.
You nodded gleefully, covering your new kitten in kisses. “Of course! Look at this baby! It was love at first sight.”
“Hey~! No fair! I want kisses too!” Haruka whined, puckering his lips towards your face. You laughed, trying to maneuver out of his way.
“You’ve been getting kisses all day! Learn to share, Haruka.”
“Huuh??? No way! I don’t wanna share N/N-chan!”
“Too bad~.” you teased.
*****
The sun had dipped below the horizon, painting the sky in hues of deep purple and soft pink as you both stepped out of the train station. As you and Haruka began your walk home, the streets were quiet with only the sounds of cicadas buzzing in the trees,the sidewalk illuminated by the gentle glow of street lamps. The cool evening breeze rustled the leaves, creating a soothing spring aesthetic that accompanied your footsteps.
You walked with a skip in your step, smiling in content, holding hands with your boyfriend and holding the cat carrier that held your new family member: Naoko or Nao for short.
You smiled down at the kitten curled up in the transparent carrier. “We’re almost home, Nao.”
Haruka glanced over, a soft smile playing on his lips. "Look at her. Already so comfortable with us."
You gazed down at the sleeping kitten, your heart swelling with affection. "I know right~? She's soooo adorable. I can't wait to get home and set up a little space for her with the stuff they gave us. She’s going to love it. I’m gonna make her the best meal she’s ever had in her tiny life!"
Haruka pumped his arm, flailing around Nao’s bag of essentials. "I've already got a bunch of ideas! We could set up a cozy, extra fluffy bed for her by the window so I can see her from my window, and maybe get some of those climbing trees. And a bunch of toys that she’ll be buried in! She'll have so much fun!"
You laugh softly, bouncing off his enthusiasm. “You’re gonna spoil her rotten, aren’t you?”
He winked playfully. “Absolutely! Anything for Nao! She’s our little princess!”
“Woah. Little princess, huh?” you hummed melodically. “I think I just caught a glimpse of Haruka being a lovesick dad.”
“D-Dad?!” he sputtered, his cheeks turning red.
“Yeah. I think you’d be an amazing dad, Haruka.” you stated, smiling nonchalantly.
“W-W-W-Whaaat?!” Haruka yelped, stuttering and getting even redder. “Y/N! It’s too early for us to be thinking about that! We haven’t even graduated yet! A-And I don’t have a job! You also have to be married before thinking about that stuff! We shouldn’t rush things!”
“Huh? What’re you talking about? I’m talking about the future.”
“H-Huh? O-Oh, yeah! That’s what I meant! Yeah! Totally!” he stammered, avoiding your eyes.
“Hmm~? Were you thinking of making a family right now?”
“N-No! Of course not!” He whipped his head away from you, hiding his face.
“Are you sure~? You’re blushing a lot, Ha-ru-ka-chan~.”
“Noooo~…”
“Tonight would be the most romantic day to propose, Haruka. Should I be expecting something soon?”
“N/N… please… I didn’t say anything… please stop…” he mumbled.
You laughed and decided to put a hold on the teasing to save the reputation of your boyfriend. After a few minutes of walking in comfort silence, you turned onto your street and approached your house first. You turned to your boyfriend with a smile.
“Thank you for the amazing date, Haruka. Today has been perfect. Every anniversary you always seem to one-up the dates every single time.”
“Of course, angel~. You deserve only the best.” He pressed a gentle kiss on your lips and you melt into his arms, humming in serenity. As he pulled away, he turned to walk towards his house, but you didn’t let go of his hand. You turned back, looking back at you in confusion.
“Y/N?”
“Oh, did you think you were sleeping somewhere else tonight? Absolutely not. Stay the night.”
“E-Eh? Stay the night? B-But…” He peeked at your house.
“My parents are out of town for the weekend. It’ll just be us.”
“W-What?! Really?”
“Yeah! Plus, the baby will be sad if you go home.” You raised the carrier to show the kitten, slowing waking up from its nap. “And it’s not like we haven’t slept over at each other’s houses before. It’ll be like a sleepover!”
“Oh yeah! It’s been awhile.” he noted. “Yeah, okay! I’ll have to get some stuff from my house and tell mom that I’ll be staying over tonight.” He peeked down at Nao. “And it’ll give me some quality time with NaoNao~.”
As you both walked up the pathway to the house, you smiled. “Yeah, and with Nao here, we can play house.”
“Play house?”
“Yeah. You, me, and the baby.”
Haruka’s face erupted in blush and stammered a nonsense string of words as you led him into the house, laughing at his whinings.
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another a/n: hey. sorry. it's been awhile. i've seriously been lacking. i got really hype fixated on learning blender animation and minecraft. also, work shit sucks. i hope you enjoyed asahi haruka. it's nice that this fic is the first intro to him. i hope you guys like him! it's been a while since i've written cutesy stuff. i hope i didn't make it too cringe or cheesy or plain.