Surprise
Summary: After the events on his special day, Nishikage had wished to surprise his beloved emperor on no other day than the strategist's birthday. The best way to do so was confessing his feelings the same, and nothing would stop him from making that day as special as he made his.
Pairing: NishiYuu (Nishikage x Nosaka)
Word Count: 1637
A/N: Today (April 2nd) is Nosaka Yuuma’s birthday! As promised, here is my gift for him and all of you. This story is also availabe in brazilian portuguese. Rated G for general audiences.
Warnings: Fluffy, romance
P.S: This story is a continuation of Cake. It’s highly recommended to be read before you proceed.
“Everything must come out perfectly, everything must come out perfectly, EVERYTHING MUST COME OUT PERFECTLY!" – Longed the Inazuma Japan’s goalkeeper, Nishikage Seiya, making endless circles around in room of his teammate, Nosaka Yuuma, impatiently waiting for the emperor to return at any moment. There were days behind him when he’s carefully and lovingly planning that moment. Everything should definitely be perfect! He could afford no margin for error!
Suddenly, the rustle of the doorknob alarmed him, finally indicating that person’s presence. Nishikage immediately stopped walking, and in a leap, he positioned himself. Upon entering the room, Nosaka was taken by a loud pop.
- Surprise!! H-happy birthday, Nosaka-san!!
Confetti and colorful streamers fell before wide eyes and got tangled in pinkish hair, provoking a smile. His knight was standing in front of him, holding a confetti cannon.
- Why, thank you, Nishikage! - He gave him a laugh, remembering what day’s today.
There it’s a smile. After the events on his special day, Nishikage had wished to surprise his beloved emperor on no other day than the strategist's birthday. He had dreamed of this for several nights, of the moment when he would make Nosaka feel special when he saw that his friend had remembered his day, returning the same gesture of affection in the same way that he’d done to him months ago. The happiness on his face was his greatest reward.
The redhead one entered the room, heading towards the desk to fetch his tablet. Since they were there, they could at least discuss the new challenges ahead, as they always liked to do. Furthermore, if Nishikage would like to celebrate, they could go down to the cafeteria. Nosaka felt amused by the idea, trying to guess what his knight would like to do to seize the day. Spending time together was always pleasant like that, wasn't it?
However, the goalkeeper prevented him from moving forward, holding him by his shoulder, making the strategist a bit confused.
- Nosaka-san... – He started. - I would like to tell you something.
- What is it? - Asked the emperor.
The older boy's body shuddered a little, nervously. There was something very important to be said besides "congratulations", after all.
- Nosaka-san... I must say... if you still remember your words, from back then... N-Nosaka-san ... I LOVE YOU! TOO!
He had waited almost two months to answer to what his emperor had said. Over time, Nishikage came to understand the feeling that caused him to say those words so urgently. Thinking about everything that had happened since that time, perhaps the reason he needed to be by Nosaka’s side had always been something more than the appreciation for his altruism and potential, something that had grown strong and intense throughout the odds. Nishikage could understand it now, that his feelings were not mere admiration, and he could not hold back this inside his chest any longer.
- I beg your pardon for earlier! That day, I was unable to react properly to any of your words... You must have endeavored your sincerity and I truly appreciate your feelings! On this special day, I wanted to correspond you, so I...
Nishikage was suddenly cut off in his explanations when he felt the lips of the now new Nosaka being pressed against his. The emperor wrapped his arms around his knight's neck and held them close together, in slow movements, alternately touching his lower and upper lips, not giving him a single chance to break free from him.
Ah... Nishikage... - Nishikage was always the only one who could cause him that yearning to do silly things without any hesitation. Nosaka had been no longer hiding his feelings so well, ever since he stopped being part of the Ares program, and this time, he wanted to be sure to let him know every single thing he felt. The person who taught him that it’s okay to be himself, just by being on his side and not letting him give up. Why did that statement make him feel like butterflies in his stomach? And why was it so good?
It wasn't like he had never thought about it, but the answer was always attributed to a single word. Nosaka felt his chest warm and cozy. “Love” was a fun and somewhat unsettling feeling, and very similar to what how felt about soccer. The strategist clearly remembered it at the day he claimed to love soccer, and it was as if he felt that hot, passionate feeling for the first time. However, it was a little different this time, it was something exclusive, which could only be expressed by those words, in a kind single desire for that person alone. He let out a smile during the kiss, moving one of his hands to the taller boy face, tenderly stroking his cheek with his thumb, drawing a sigh from him.
As for Nishikage, if that was the taste of love, then he wanted to feel it forever. Hesitant and a little confused by the unprecedented sensation, the knight did not know how to answer the delicious malice that the minor was imposing. His emperor was always so steady and impassive, but now he was feeling so smooth and affable on him that he might slip from his fingers, even if he was so sure and thorough at the same time. Trying to get used to the tenderness and delicacy of the redhead boy, he soon gave himself up when he felt the other's tongue touching his, with undeniable boldness. A slight hint of strawberry got accentuated. Getting the feeling of it wasn’t difficult. Pleasant touches between his lips highlighted it, what they most wanted the other to know.
Gradually, the caresses slowed down, until they stopped completely, closed with a lasting peck given by the shorter boy. Heart racing, the Nishikage sighed, feeling still in the clouds.
- N-N-Nosaka-san...
The aforementioned had some difficulties returning to reality after so many mixed sensations consuming him. Upon returning, the first thing he noticed was the Nishikage's face colored in red.
- So this is how it feels... I must confess I was looking forward to doing it.
The other's perplexed expression left no doubt that he’s clueless about what had just happened.
- When two people confess themselves to each other, isn't that what they’re supposed do? - Asked the redhead.
The goalkeeper got his fingers over his lips for an instant, recalling the sensation of having his loved one's mouth pressing against his, playing casually and with all the kindness and sweetness that could have come from the emperor, letting out a silly smile. Until something popped up in his mind.
- Oh, that's right, I forgot! - The bigger one took two movie vouchers wrapped in thin red paper out of his jacket pocket, the kind you can present to watch any movie for free, handing it to Nosaka.
Nishikage felt a little embarrassed about not getting something more appropriate for his companion. Even though he spent years with Yuuma, the goalkeeper realized that he had never learned any of the emperor's personal tastes, except for food, but it didn't seem right or too original to repeat it with a cake, for example, so he had no idea what to give him as a gift. However, he still wanted it to be something very special. In this case, the older one had remembered the day they went to the cinema together for the first time, and the younger one really seemed to like the place so much, it might have been a good idea. In addition, there would be treats for both of you to enjoy, so the occasion would be perfect to show that the knight really knew his emperor, choosing what he liked best and even offering to pay it for him. At least, that was the advice he received when he reluctantly asked Asuto and Ichihoshi for help, even though he didn't get the part of Inamori's happily hoping saying "oh, oh, like a date!"
- I... I was wondering if we could go together the next Saturday...
The not so younger took the vouchers in his hands with twinkling eyes. The blonde stared at the floor, a little nervous.
- Well thought out, Nishikage! There were actually a few movies playing this week that I would like to watch!
- Really?! In that case, it's my gift to you! - A mingle of relief and satisfaction reached out him knowing finally that he liked the gift.
Nosaka beamed.
- Thank you very much for the surprise, Nishikage. I am very grateful to have you by my side.
That being said, the emperor pulled his knight by the hand and whispered into his ear, recalling the words he wanted to say one time ago:
- I love you, Nishikage. You didn't let me say that last time. A little unfair, don't you think? - A mischievous smile appeared on his face.
Nosaka slowly released the other, dazed by the words. Keeping his gaze on his grayish eyes, he moved away, but not too far. The faces, especially the lips, perfectly close, almost touching again.
- So, next Saturday, then?
- Y-yes... Happy birthday, Nosaka-san.
In this case, neither of them noticed they had left the bedroom door open, allowing Inamori Asuto and Ichihoshi Hikaru to see and hear everything from the first moment that Nosaka had entered. The two of them were exchanging triumphant high-fives.
- I told you it would be a good idea! - Ichihoshi boasted, referring to the wonderful idea that started everything from writing "I love you" on the chocolate cake. A little push in cases like these was always functional. In the best-case scenario, it could end up in a pleasant surprise. A/N: Here we are! And you thought I would leave you without a NishiYuu kiss? 💞💕🎉✨🎂 Happy Birthday Nosaka Yuuma! Thank you all for reading this. To be honest, I wrote this double-shot for their first birthdays since the beggining of the series, and I had to wait for another year to come by to bring it translated 🤧 Some of you have been waiting for this, so I’m tagging you all, and thanking you once again for being my inspiration. Even if some of you don’t even know Inazuma, you have helped me just by liking my writing or doing writing requests for me, and I appreciate it sm!! 🌺🌺 @krimkl @peachesandglitter @my-one-true-l @shawn-and-aiden-frost-9 💗💗 Stay safe
