|[ Rainy day •••]|
The sound of rain can be heard dropping down the ground. The busy stress of Japan slowed down on rainy days. Car unintentionally, splashes the pedestrians that walk down the sides of the road.
Curses of people and honks of horns. You stood by a random complex building trying to leave to go to your apartment and just take a nice long relaxing bath. Although; you were stuck by the entrance of the building.
It was pouring out today, you cursed yourself for not checking the weather app. Including not thinking to bring an umbrella with you. You usually did every day; except today…
You let out an long-exhausted sigh. You stood by and watched as people walk by the pouring rain, umbrellas in hand.
Some run towards their cars. Many ran by a nearby stores for sanctuary form the pouring rain, and some others, they didn't care. They just walked along the sidewalk tapping making small splashes on the concrete, walking home with their hoodies up...
You sigh, as you watched some random couple pass by you. Their umbrellas covering them, their bodies close to one other... with loving smiles on their faces.
You always wonder how being loved…, wanted... , held, by someone close felt like. You never got to have someone like that in your life.
All you had was your grandparents and honestly, you were content with that. Since your parents were no longer in the picture of your life...
You knew running to your apartment complex would be a bad idea. It’s a little further away from where you’re standing at the moment...
You'd just have to wait for the rain to stop.
Usually, it takes....60 minutes...
You huff and stepped back, softly bumping into the building walls. You exhale, and watch the fog of your breath fade into the cool air.
You looked down at your heeled feet, tapping and scrapping the concrete in circler motion.
You did this for about 13 minutes. As you were too focused on your feet, you hadn't noticed a figure had stood by you; waiting for you to take notice of them.
And so, they stood close to your ear; their warm breath tickled your hair.
"Whatćha doing Chickáde?"
Startled, you jumped back and gasped at the sudden warm breath near your ear. You covered it from the source of the voice, and went into defense mode.
but soon relaxed as you realize who it was. You let your guard down and put your hand on your raising heart, and let out a sigh of relief.
"Hawks, you startled me." He lightly laughs and apologizes. "Sorry, I just noticed you standing here as I flow by. So I just decided to stand next to you. To see if you'd noticed," He cheekily smiles down at you.
"It's alright, and as for your question, I'm waiting around for the rain to stop." you looked up at the pouring rain and cringed,
"But...it won't be stopping anytime soon, since it just started..." You looked down once again, watching the splashes of rain hitting the concrete, it bounced a few times; only to hit the floor again.
As you watched, you felt a small cold tap on your head. You looked towards Hawks, wondering if he had done the tapping.
He was too focused on looking up, watching the rain fall. He had felt your staring and looked down at you.
You both stared at each other for a while, you scan over his features; admiring how handsome Hawks is.
His beautiful golden-brown orbs stared down at you, as some of his blond locks of gold; fall down his angelic features. He tilts his head in wonder, as to why you’ve been staring.
You said nothing. You both stayed this way and unbeknownst to both the citizen and pro-hero. They were leaning towards one another.
If only you could capture this picture-perfect moment in a photo, you'd treasure it. It's been a while since you and Hawks had some time alone together.
Ever since a few months ago when the Nomus attacked the city, that’s when he stop visiting. The Hero Public Safety Commission has been working Keigo to exhaustion... so you never got to see him in those hard times. To comfort him, be there for him and mend his wounds.
You didn't want to think about that right now, you were just so glad he was here with you. Standing there, giving you genuine smiles and just feeling safe and secure with you.
As you were both very close to one another, you abruptly jumped back. Straddled at the sudden feeling of something cool dropped or... more like tapping on the crown of your head once again.
Hawks had quickly jumped back worriedly, thinking he had done something wrong; maybe even lost his chances with you...
His wings lowered themselves down in disappointment, but went up in defense when he noticed you confusedly tapped your head.
"What's wrong?" He asks checking for any sort of injuries or something out of place. you looked up at what it was and it was the canopy of the cafe.
It had small old holes, letting the water drip down, there were a few of them near you. You walked backward wanting to avoid the little waters dripping down your head.
You had hit something hard on your back and looked up to see Hawks, "Oh! I'm sorry Hawks, I should have watched where I was going..." you apologized and embarrassedly looked down. "It's fine!" He reassures quickly replacing his serious face with a cheery smile.
You took a step back, giving him space and, ignoring the fact that small drops of waters; dripping down your head. And were rolling uncomfortably down your face and hair.
Hawks noticed this,
You stood by him feeling as if you had the worst luck today, and sigh in disappointment. As you felt the water drop on your hair, you also noticed a shadow above your head as well as a reflection of the color red illuminating and glowed. Warmth, radiating near you as well, and the dropping droplets of water; stopped.
You looked up and saw Hawks looking the other way, you smiled as you saw a glimpse of his ear heating up; the shade of red was noticeable. Too shy to look towards you.
No matter how much of a charmer Hawks was, you somehow always brought out the shyness in him. It made his cheeks flush.
He shields your head with his wing, protecting you from the rain. It warmed your heart at his genuine kindness and gentle attitude toward you. As well as; giving you your space, making sure not to get uncomfortably close to you. For the sake of your comfort.
Although; you didn't mind if he did, even though he was a flirt, he was still a gentleman. You slowly went close to him gently bumping his shoulders, you felt how his body stiffened and his wings fluttered.
If only you knew how much his heart was racing; his stomach felt like there were a million butterflies, just fluttering around. Just for you. For your touch... and only you. He craved for you more than anything. He wished he can voice out, how much these little moments meant to him.
You slowly sneaked your hand towards his gloved one and intertwined your fingers. Hawks softy embraced your warm hand, and gently intertwine your hands. He softy brushes his thumb on your hand, trying his best to calm his racing heart. You both smiled at the action and stayed that way for a while.
"(Yn),"
Hawks spoke. You turned to him giving your full attention. "Let's walk to your apartment,"
"Hawks, it's pouring..." You lightly chuckled, "We also don't have an umbrella," you pointed out.
"Who said anything about needing an umbrella?" You surprisedly looked up at him, Hawks gave you a cheeky smile and and tugged you forward. He then, shields you with his beautiful vermilion wing above your head.
You looked at him gratefully and took his hand. He lightly guides you out the safety of the canopy, with his wing covering your head.
"(Yn)," Hawks soft voice call for your attention.
"Yes?"
"Can I... hold you?" He asks you, hesitantly; looking the other way hiding his flushed face. You smiled sweetly at him, "Sure,"
With your consent, he puts his hand on your hips and pulled you close to him. You shyly look away, but you held onto his arm.
You felt your heart thumping in your chest, your cheeks heated up. You bit your bottom lip softy, trying to clam down. He smirks as he noticed you bit your bottom lip, but decided not to tease you about it… yet.
You felt safe, happy and felt a sworm of butterflies in you tummy. He was warm and gentle as he held you close. His hand on your hips, as his wing was above you; as you both walked down the pouring rain together, Hand in hand; with warmth and safety.
In a way, you were happy that it was a rainy day. Or else you wouldn’t get the chance to be close to him, as you were now. He thought the same thing. He would gladly be your shield against the pouring rain.
Thanks for reading! Hoped you enjoyed, stay safe and have a good day and night! - 👑🐝2️⃣1️⃣ 🩵
Artist: Kadeart
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