Can I request ikuya from Free! With childhood friends? :) I forgot what number it was unfortunately
a/n: hello ikuya fan number 20 😁😁 YESS
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Ikuya was always "weird" or out of place, hiding behind Natsuya or trying to make new friends to no avail. You were someone to Ikuya like Haru to Makoto, you were introduced to each other young. You always lead ikuya places, showing him the bugs underneath the rock as he hid five feet away.
You'd lead and he'd shyly hold your hand as you walked into the "scary woods" to look for ghosts.
You were outgoing and dragging him places while he tagged along for fear of being left behind and alone.
He always tried to have the same interests as you, same music, shows, hobbies, anything so he could always be with you. Until middle school, you went to a different one. Where you both still hung out but it wasn't the same, you'd grown and he hadn't grown much at all.
Then he moved to America. You stayed in contact, until he changed his phone number and you lost track of Ikuya. You sent letters to his house in Japan in hopes it'll be forwarded to the U.S.
You coincidentally got into the same university as him, finding him in one of your lectures alone at the top. So you like any other person would moved next to him.
"Mind if I sit here?"
"uh-" he hesitated looking up to see a familiar face "its you" he said looking up to meet your eyes.
He was different, of course he'd be different. It'd been four years, yet when you asked to catch up over coffee. He hesitated when he stood beside Hiyori,
"I'm busy with practice, I have some meets coming up" he replied avoiding your gaze.
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Ikuya kept avoiding you, until one day he sat beside you hesitantly & nervously.
"hi" he said with a nervous close eyed smile.
"hi?" it went quiet for a bit as the lecture began, and you caught him looking over you and his mood almost contemplative.
Once the lecture ended, he saw his notes were empty besides a few words he'd caught. He was distracted, thinking about how much he missed you during these few years. And how much he needed you by his side, and inside of welcoming you back into his life. He only pushed you away.
"I-I- uh, I'm sorry" he said packing up, as you looked over at him.
"I missed you, I was just not in the best head space you know? I forgot what friends really meant".
You both made up, he led you to the cafe where you met the friends you once heard so much about. All of you reminisced on how much trouble Ikuya would cause everyone.
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"I've always liked you" he said as he held your hand, whilst walking back to you apartment. "I thought you were cool, and brave.... and pretty" he blushed, squeezing your hand.
"I was just shy you know" you giggle kissing his cheek, "I always thought you were cute too"
"R-right" he flushed , "...wanna get coffe? If it's not too late"
"it's never too late Ikuya"
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THIS IS BUNS AKJSKASHJKSDFA
I think this is what anon wanted SOREY IF ITS NOT 😭😭
Their Kid(s) Falling Asleep on Him | Ikuya, Seijuro
Pairings: Ikuya X Reader (female)
genre: domestic, fluffy goodness yuhhh
Author’s Note: more free 😤😤
Sosuke, Makoto // Rin, Haru
gif from @makeusfreefromthisfandom
Ikuya: Ikuya’s is basically based off of Monsta X’s Hyungwon
“Ikuya, I’m home,” you called out as the plastic bags crinkled in your hold as you stepped out of your boots, making sure the snow didn’t get into the house
Warm air from the heaters welcomed you home as you peeled off your damp winter coat, stepping into the house
You went into the living room, hearing the sound of his voice grow as you carried in lunch
He sat beneath the kotatsu, reading aloud his favorite book, the little mermaid aloud as you entered, stepping down from the hard wood to the plush soft carpet
You two decided to buy lunch for today, being too lazy to really make anything on this fine winter day
The aromatic smell of the hot food made your bellies growl
“Hey, how was the drive?” He paused from his reading as he looked up
“It was alright, Not that many cars out there but the snowfall’s getting a little lighter.” You unpacked the foods
“Where’s S/N?” You asked, curiosity peeking
Usually when you came home, your four year old son would run out from wherever he was and greet you, hugging you but today, it was silent
“Here,” Ikuya set down his book as he lifted the Kotatsu, letting you look under
And there he was
S/N was fast asleep in Ikuya’s lap, head resting on a pillow
“He fell asleep a little after you left and couldn’t fall asleep, so I just started reading to him,” Ikuya smiled as he ruffled his son’s hair. “He really likes the story too.”
“Aw,” you leaned under, pressing a kiss to your son’s cheek as he slept, his thumb slightly in his mouth
“S/N,” you called out quietly, lightly shaking his shoulder. “S/N, time to eat,” you mumbled against his cheek before kissing him, slowly waking him
He stretched his body out, peeking his eyes open
“Sleep okay, buddy?” Ikuya chuckled as he helped his son crawl out, putting the back of his hand on the under edge of the kotatsu from bumping his head
“Mmhm,” he sat right in the corner, sitting in between of the two of you as you unloaded the bags, spreading things out
Ikuya ruffled his son’s hair as he let out a yawn, leaning back on his dad, wanting to nap a bit more
“Wash hands,” you chimed, pulling your son and husband to their feet as you all went to the bathroom and kitchen before coming back to your spots around the kotatsu
You ordered some fried shrimp, sweet tamagoyaki for ikuya while you got some oden, nikujaga, and sukiyaki
Everything smelt so fresh, it made Ikuya’s mouth water as he dug in while you portioned some things out into your son’s bowl
“Ah,” Ikuya offered a bite of his shrimp to his son, who took it but bit and chewed slowly, eyes blank as he just looked at the food
“S/N, eat up,” you placed his bowl plates in front of him on the table
He nodded quietly and lifted his training chopsticks, slowly eating his food bite by bite
You and Ikuya exchanged glances and looks, knowing what was going on and continued eating, watching your son eat
The room was quiet, the only sound of food being chewed could be heard
But the more you guys ate and the longer it went on, the sooner he was drifting
S/N’s head dropped and bounced back up, waking him up slightly as he sighed, taking another bite
“Chew chew,” Ikuya teased, playfully tapping his son’s cheeks as he could barely keep his eyes closed
“S/N?” Ikuya pushed back his food as he scooped up his son. “Chew, chew,” he looked but all the little boy could do was rub his eyes, pushing on chewing his small bite of rice before giving up
He swallowed the bite and sighed, reaching out his arms to hug Ikuya
A great smile spread on Ikuya’s face as he laughed, pulling his son close and stroking his hand down his back, letting him cling to him as he went on eating, taking bites of his food as well as some bites of food you fed to him, the two of you careful not to get any foods or sauces onto his back
Even when finished eating, he helped you clean up while your guys’ son clung to him, fast asleep as he held onto Ikuya’s sweater sleeve
“He must be so tired,” your voice quiet as you sat down beside your husband, setting down two mugs of hot cocoa with little marshmallows floating on top
His hair was soft as it brushed against your fingers, combing through them as you leaned closer, resting on Ikuya’s shoulder
“Hm, hopefully he won’t sleep too long.. He needs to eat..” Ikuya worried since his son only ate a few snacks since breakfast and just a few bites form lunch
“He will..” You assured your husband, resting your head onto his free shoulder as his head rest on top of yours, the three of you resting this wintry day together
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-Come here (opens his arms and keeps his book aside)
-want me to massage your head? Hm? What's this? You don't want to tire me out? Heheh! Nonsense! I'll give you the best massage you've ever had!!
-y/nnn! Keep the phone aside! No using your phone before you go to bed.... Read a good book instead
-you don't like to read? But I see you reading books on your phone? It's different?? Hmph! An actual book is much better than those fanfics that you read!
-what is it? Can't sleep? Hmmm.... Want me to sing you to sleep X) ? Yes?? Ok, I can't sing right now otherwise the neighbours will wake up hehe, but I'll count sharks. How about it? No?? What's wrong with counting sharks?? I've had a contest with Sousuke on counting sharks to put one of my underclassmen to sleep hehe! He lost obviously..
-Hm? Are you feeling cold? (Wraps you up in his arms and pulls the blanket over both of you) Heheh, you're so cute y/n...I love it when you look like this...
-What is it y/n? Why the long face?
-Had a bad day? Fuck it. We'll go out tomorrow, how about it? I'll take you to your favourite restaurant and we'll go on a drive after that! How does it sound? Like it?? Heheheh I knew you would! C'mon now, close your eyes till I count to 3!...1....2....3.! Good....
-Goodnight y/n...I love you so much. Have the sweetest of dreams...(kisses your forehead)
Ikuya
-Here, I've made the bed for you. Saw you were pretty tired today so I thought I'd help you out.
-No need to thank me. It's nothing.... Besides... Anything for you, right?
-Oh? You want to read something before going to sleep? Okay then... What do you want to read? Oh...? You want me to read it for you? Sure.... What's this..A Fiction? Hehehe y/n... You and your imaginative stories...
-Okay, that's all for today. You have to sleep now. I'm surprised you managed to stay awake throughout the story.... I'm starting to fall asleep here pff-
-Hm?You want to cuddle with me? S-Sure-
-(plays with your hair and hands) Y/n... Your body is so perfect...
-What do you mean it sounds wrong?? You're the one thinking stuff like that....(giggles)
-Oh-? You wanna..-? Hmm I guess we can...
-hehehe that was fun... I love spending time with you..
-Ok now let's sleep. We both have to wake up early
-(hums a tune, running his fingers through your hair) Sleep y/n... Have a peaceful sleep. (Kisses your nose) I love you.... Goodnight my angel...
Hii I hope its okay that I picked two sentence starters…
Ikuya Kirishima from Free! with Romantic!Reader? 💙 Smile: “I didn’t know you were ticklish here!” And 💗 Say Yes: “Hey did you- give that back!"
Preferably lee reader, hehehe
{Candy Heart Prompts: OFFICIALLY CLOSED!}
Heyo anon! Of course it's okay :) This is so cute AHH! I haven't written for Ikyua in forever! I've gotcha covered, friend :3
Smile: "I didn't know you were ticklish here!" + Say yes: "Hey did you- give that back!"
“Pay attention to me!” You poked at Ikuya’s back with mild annoyance, growing more irritated when he barely reacted. His face was once again stuck in his book, completely absorbed in the story. You usually didn’t mind it; if anything, you found it rather cute how deeply he loved books.
Today though, you were needy and in dire need of attention.
“Just one more page…” He spoke, eyes never leaving the colorful pages. Whether he realized he said this several times already was unknown. What was known was your patience snapping like a twig.
“Hey, what are you-” Ikuya yelped when you snatched the book out of his hand, sticking your tongue out at his baffled expression. “(Y/N), give that back! I wasn’t done reading it!”
“You’ve read it at least a hundred times! I bet you could recite the entire story by now!” You held the book further when he reached for it, giggling when he missed. “Oo, almost had it You have to be quicker than that!”
“Maybe, but I can also do THIS!” Ikuya shot his hands out, grabbing your sides and tickling like no tomorrow. Almost instantly you shot your arms down, book flying harmlessly into the nearest surface. “Holy crap, that worked? I didn’t know you were ticklish here!”
“Ahehahahhahahah! Iihiihihtuhuuuhuhuya!” You squealed, falling backwards as the green haired swimmer climbed over you, drilling into your torso mercilessly. “Gehahahhahahahahah, it tihiihhihiihckles!”
“So it does. Is this what you wanted the entire time? For me to tickle you?” When your only response was more laughter, he rolled his eyes fondly. “You and your funny ways of asking.”
“Whahahhaht’s thahahhahat suhuhuhposed to mehehea-AHAHHAHHAN!” You arched with a shriek when he found a particularly bad spot, kicking your feet helplessly. “IHIIHIKUYA!”
“Wow, you’re pretty ticklish, huh?” Ikuya laughed along with you, the book forgotten as he seeked out every tickle spot you had. “Well- you wanted attention, right? Here it comes!”
Notes: A letter from Ikuya Kirishima from Free!, fluff, established relationship, Ikuya x reader
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Dear ______,
There you were parading throughout the crowd with a face full of tears. You know, most people smile in moments like this. Seeing you so engulfed in emotion from the results sent a shiver up my spine. Everything we had been working on resulted in a win. It wasn’t just a win for Haru, Rin, Sousuke or me, no it was a win for everyone who cheered for us. You included.
I know in the past I believed I was alone. You could even say I was reckless with myself. Never giving myself any time to rest I swam and swam till I mastered everything. I wanted nothing more than to be the best and form my own unique swimming pattern like Haru did. However, I dove down deep to see how I wasn’t Haru, I was myself. It took me so long to realize this. I was in my own bubble drowning thinking I had no one to hold onto, but that wasn’t true. I can feel that now. It’s all in the past anyway. I just wanted to tell you how far I’ve come since then.
The thing is I thought once I woke up from that dream I would be set. I figured no other worries would flow into my mind till I encountered you. Our relationship carries such a special place in my heart that I used to worry about messing it up. Thinking things like if I was enough or if I wasn’t there for you made me doubt myself. Yet, those thoughts soon left me as you washed each worry away. You’ve always been great at getting your thoughts across to me. I shouldn’t be surprised seeing as you’re more outspoken than me. __________, now I’m more open about my thoughts to you. I learned from your actions on how to maintain a good relationship after all. I don’t think I could have asked for a better partner than you.
____________ I found you and it’s like a calm ocean has welcomed me home. I can’t think of any better way to say this other than that. I wish I could describe this feeling better, but I can’t. All I know is I love you and through our time together I find myself being grateful for you. I know you love me; you tell me each day. Still, I just don’t think I can get enough of your love. I’m selfish, I know, but I crave more each time. I want to see more of your smiles, more of your laughter. I want more of you. I’ve truly fallen in deep for you.
After the events of my most recent race I’ve been thinking, how about we take a little trip together. I did say I wanted more of you, didn’t I? Or maybe we should stay at home and rest for a few days at our apartment? Whichever one you pick I would be happy with. __________ I’m going to make up for all the lost time we had.
________ when you’ve decided on what to do let me know, okay?
꠵ NOTES; these are established relationship headcanons, if anyone was wondering. as a struggling college student, i found comfort in these so i hope they help you too :)
# IKUYA
Ikuya loves spending time with you so he’ll do anything he can to be around you. In this instance, he heard how stressed you sounded on the phone over an upcoming exam and he was more than willing to keep you company while you studied.
He sat on your bed with study guide in hand, asking you the essay questions that caused you the most grief. He listened as you answered them each, just rambling a bit to make sure you understood each concept. As the words spilled past your lips, Ikuya couldn’t help the small smile that appeared on his face. Your voice was so melodic to him, no matter the subject you were talking about; especially when you spoke about a topic you were passionate about. There was just this glimmer in his eyes that read amorous.
When it came to you, Ikuya knew when it was time to stop. He noticed the way your eyes began to slowly flutter close while fighting to stay open, or the way your speech began to slur as exhaustion dripped in your voice. He gently closed your textbook and muttered, “C’mon, it’s late love. You need sleep,” and even if you protested, the words dissipated on your lips as Ikuya lead you to bed with him. The warmth of Ikuya’s hold lulled you into a peaceful sleep, with him sending you off with a kiss to your head.
# NATSUYA
Natsuya is a little shit when he offers his help. You knew to expect something from him when he took the textbook from your hands with a mischievous smile. All you could do was prepare for whatever he would ask for in return.
“A kiss for every right answer,” he proposed, which made you roll your eyes. “Isn’t is supposed to be for every wrong answer?” You asked, though his grin revealed the answer. He leaned forward and hooked his finger under your chin, “Yes, but I know you’ll get these all right, so where’s the fun in that?” You laughed at his answer, feeling the urge to roll your eyes again.
And he was right. You managed to answer every question correctly, even while under the teasing gaze of your boyfriend. His smirk soon turned into a soft upturn, just admiring you in the warm light of your desk lamp. He had no doubts that you’d do good at all, even if you did. But, that’s what Natsuya was there for: to quell your worries. He will always be your biggest supporter, just as you are for him.
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Description: Ikuya is used to Y/n recklessness, so when she decides to chase a phantom ship he's right behind her.
Notes: Song referenced is The Shadow by Sail North. I finally watched the last free movies, and now I miss Ikuya.
Word count: 1 488
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“None can tame the one the sailors call Shadow!” Y/n cheered as she danced along the rocks lining the tide pool.
A gentle laugh urged her to open her eyes.
“But you’ll still try.”
She pried an eye open and glanced down at the flooded pool. There, leaning on his arms beside her feet, was Ikyua. His shimmering teal tail flicked out of the small pool as the water receded, leaving him temporarily trapped. The fins around his ears twitched as Y/n crouched down in front of him.
“Obviously.”
Y/n booped his nose, making the merman flinch back and crinkle his nose. She sat down and dipped her feet into the pool next to Ikuya so he could lean his head against her legs.
They watched the sun continue to set on the horizon as another ship made its way into the nearby port.
“Sounds like it hasn’t worked out for everyone else who’s gone looking,” Ikuya mumbled as Y/n ran her hand through his hair.
“How long were you listening to me for?”
“Uh, whenever you started talking about setting sail.”
Y/n sighed, “So since the start.”
“I guess,” he shrugged.
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Maybe she should have listened to Ikyua more. Maybe then she wouldn’t have been knocked from her ship as the Shadow’s cannons wrecked it. Her back slammed into the water, knocking the air from her lungs and forcing her to intake water as she sank down, pinned under a wooden beam. She tried to swim out from under it, only to knock her head against some more debris and intake more water in a shocked gasp.
Panic began to set in as her vision started to blur and she started to drown.
Suddenly she felt her face breach the water, the sharp cool air stinging her face, and she spluttered– spitting and coughing up water as forcing air into her lungs. She gasped, frantically splashing around. Her feet kept kicking something and she grasped at whatever was around her waist, faintly registering the feeling of scales and skin under her hands.
“-ey, Hey! Y/n!” A voice yelled as the thing around her waist tightened.
“I-Ikuya?” Y/n panted out, slowly relaxing in his hold and laying her head back against his shoulder. “What are you?”
“Y/n!”
The pirate captain looked down, squinting through the faint light cast by the burning ship to see Ikuya diving back under water to swim over. Panic re-entered her system and she scrambled against the person behind her again.
Ikuya resurfaced right in front of her and she reached out for him. He grabbed Y/n and pulled her into his chest, letting her bury her face in his shoulder.
“Thanks Rin.”
Y/n looked back to find a merman she didn’t recognize being joined by two others, one of whom she recognized as Hiyori.
“I- thank you,” Y/n breathed out. “Sorry for-”
Rin raised a hand.
“It’s fine, I probably would have panicked too.”
“Is she okay?” The other merman asked, his eyes must have been glowing because even though they were far from the fire she could see them clearly.
Ikuya looked down at her, eyes filled with worry.
“Are you okay?”
“I-” Y/n broke down into another fit of coughs, “I think so.”
The four men shared concerned glances, but the moment was interrupted by a splash as another merman joined them. This one came up right beside Ikuya and immediately addressed Y/n.
“How many people were on the ship?” His voice was stern, causing Y/n to flinch back into Ikuya.
“Ni-chan,” Ikuya hissed.
“Twenty six, not counting myself,” Y/n said, shivering as the wind picked up.
“You came out here with a crew of twenty-six?” Ikuya hissed, his claws cutting through Y/n’s shirt.
The pirate captain hissed as the claws broke skin and the salt water soaked into the open wounds. In turn she dug her nails into his arms.
“I wasn’t going to make anyone join me.”
“Ikuya,” Hiyori urged, placing a hand on his friend's shoulder, “we have to get Y/n out of the water.”
“You’re also hurting me,” Y/n muttered, making Ikuya let her go.
Ikuya’s brother pulled over a wooden plank and the brothers helped her up.
The wind child her to the bone, forcing her into a fit of shivers and concerning her saviors.
“Why-why did you ask about my crew?”
In the faint light cast by the wreckage of her ship, she saw Ikuya’s brother frown.
“I’m sorry.”
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Y/n wakes up to warmth and softness. She winces at the bright light coming in through the window as she opens her eyes, groaning when she tries to move. There’s a weight against her upper legs and her neck feels stiff, but she finds she can’t speak. Her mouth is dry and swallowing grates like sandpaper, but she can’t reach the glass of water on the nearby table.
She must be moving a bit though, because the weight on her legs shifts and gets completely off her.
“Y/n?” Ikuya’s groggy voice calls.
She carefully turns her head to find him rubbing at his eyes and yawning.
As he blinks the sleep from his eyes, Y/n registers that they’re on land and her eyes widen in surprise.
This time when she tries to speak, Ikuya notices.
“Here.”
He helps her sit up and drink some water, even though swallowing hurts.
“I’m glad you’re awake.” Ikuya stares into her eyes for a moment, unblinking, before clearing his throat and sitting back. “Let me go get Nao.”
“I-” Y/n croaked, but he was gone.
It was only for a moment though, as a man with gray-ish blue hair and glasses entered the room trailed by Ikuya. He sat down in the seat Ikuya had been occupying as Ikuya hovered just behind him.
“Hello,” Nao said softly, “does anything hurt?”
“Is ‘everything’ an answer?”
Ikuya let out a puff of laughter and Nao smiled, reaching out to cup her face. He turned her head towards him carefully, examining her eyes, before turning her straight again and picking up an empty cup.
“Can you open your shirt so I can listen to your breathing?”
Y/n tried to raise her arms.
“No.”
“May I?”
“Okay.”
Nao undid the first two buttons of her shirt before shifting to sit beside her on the bed and placing the cup against her chest. He listened carefully, asking her to take deep breaths before moving back to the stool.
“Ikuya?” Y/n asked, making him perk up.
“Why do you have legs?” Ikuya went to speak but she continued. “Am I… Am I, dead?”
“What? No!”
“I can assure you, you’re perfectly fine,” Nao said, buttoning her shirt back up. “I’ll leave you two alone for a minute.”
He got up and Ikuya quickly dropped back into his seat while Nao left. The bedroom door closed behind him, and a yelp was heard almost immediately as Nao scolded someone.
Ikuya clicked his tongue. “Ni-chan was probably trying to snoop,” he explained. Then he turned back to her. “You probably have a lot of questions.”
“Yes. You have legs.”
“Not curious how you got here or where we are?”
“Yes but… you know what, start wherever and, can I have some more water?”
“Of course.” He helped her drink another half cup of water as he started talking. “You passed out while we were waiting for Nao, this is his house.”
“How did you even find me?”
The merman looked away, twisting the sheets in his hands.
“I was worried about you.”
Y/n started to laugh before quickly being cut off by her weakened lungs. Ikuya placed a hand on her back, rubbing circles to try and ease the cough. Once she caught her breath again, she looked up at him with a smile.
“Thank you, but we really need to work on your… habit. Maybe you can join my crew with these new legs of yours,” she teased.
“You want to go back to being a pirate, after everything that just happened?”
“This isn’t the first ship I’ve lost,” Y/n frowned, “but, I might have issues getting a new crew.”
Y/n fell silent for a moment, and Ikuya watched her eyes glass over with unshed tears.
“They’re temporary, by the way.” Y/n sniffed and looked back up at Ikuya. “The legs. Nao’s a witch, he’s also my brother-in-law. My brother, Natsuya, lives here with him and sometimes I visit.”
“I like your tail better.”
Ikuya laughs softly, reaching out to link his hand with hers. His thumb rubs gentle arcs against the back of her hand.
“You’ll have to stay here awhile,” he said softly. “You know, to make sure you’ve recovered.”
