I just randomly found myself listening to the song but this time I thought about how cool it would be to be swept off of my feet by Kon.
The new Superman movie might have something to do with it.
Superboy x Singer! reader
⏯️ Holding Out For A Hero - Bonnie Tyler 🎤
Superboy can fly in this one; Using both Kon and Conner; Singer is gender neutral
Singer had a concert. It was a full house during which they promoted their new album. Just as they performed the last new song, they noticed a flash of something red landing on the rooftop opposite the stage.
A sudden big grin bloomed on Singer's face and they announced one last song which would be a special cover. With that they disappeared behind in the backstage and grabbed a certain, iconic jacket. They put it on and told the staff to play the song they prepared as surprise.
While the music started Singer slowly walked out back on the stage.
Where have all the good men gone
And where are all the gods?
Where's the streetwise Hercules
To fight the rising odds?
Singer moves their shoulders to the rhythm as they come out. Their voice spreading through the stadium where the concert is held, going over the sound of the screaming crowd. Seeing the leather jacket, the fans certainly started to make up theories about what the Singer has planned.
Isn't there a white knight upon a fiery steed?
Late at night, I toss and I turn
And I dream of what I need
Earlier in the day, while Conner was getting ready for a mission, which prevented him from attending the concert (which he promised to try and come to, even if it would be just the ending), he couldn't find his jacket. The leather cloth was nowhere to be seen, and he was sure he checked at least thrice. Finally, he went without i,t thinking he must have left it with Clark at the farm when he last visited.
As SInger's voice grew louder, he stared with a growing smile and slightly red cheeks. It was clear now why he couldn't find his jacket. And honestly, he didn't mind it at all.
I need a hero
I'm holding out for a hero 'til the end of the night
He's gotta be strong, and he's gotta be fast
And he's gotta be fresh from the fight
Singer takes the center of the stage, and while singing, makes a few poses that they saw Superboy do when he was trying to show off. Flexing their biceps while grinning widely.
I need a hero
I'm holding out for a hero 'til the morning light
He's gotta be sure, and it's gotta be soon
And he's gotta be larger than life
Larger than life
Conner snickers, sitting on the rooftop, his gaze stuck on his lover, who mimics his poses. He always gets enamored when he hears them sing ,and he can't help his head bopping left and right to the beat while his gaze is totally lovestruck.
Somewhere after midnight
In my wildest fantasy
Somewhere, just beyond my reach
There's someone reaching back for me
Moving closer to the crowd Singer looks at the rooftop and reaches their hand out before letting it down to the crowd. Then they send a kiss with their fingers to the crowd but really it is meant for one person specifially.
Racing on the thunder
And rising with the heat
It's gonna take a Superboy to sweep me off my feet
Yeah
Singer smirks after singing the changed lyrics and winks before turning around to show the big "S" symbol on the back of the jacket. Everyone cheers as the song continue, their voices mixing with SInger's as the chorus starts again.
I need a hero
I'm holding out for a hero 'til the end of the night
He's gotta be strong, and he's gotta be fast
And he's gotta be fresh from the fight
Kon is flabbergasted but also proud. Hearing his nickname input in the lyrics made him smile stupidly, and he was thankfully, he can't be seen right now because he knows he has this stupid look on his face. The one that some of his team members point out whenever he talks about his lover.
I need a hero
I'm holding out for a hero 'til the morning light
He's gotta be sure, and it's gotta be soon
And he's gotta be larger than life
Singer walks forward onto the front stage, closer to the crowd. They smile and lean down to sing closer to the fans.
I need a hero
I'm holding out for a hero 'til the end of the night
Singer sings, touching the hands of some of the fans and sending kisses to them so they can keep it on the videos they are recording.
Then, before the bridge can start, the Singer stands up and makes sure they are on the edge of the front stage.
Up where the mountains meet the heavens above
Out where the lightning splits the sea
I could swear there is someone, somewhere, watching me
Singer points at the rooftop, the second time during this song, but then they put their hand above their eyes as they try to look for the Superboy more closely in the dark night.
Through the wind and the chill and the rain
And the storm and the flood
I can feel his approach like a fire in my blood
(Like a fire in my blood, like a fire in my blood)
(Like a fire in my blood, like a fire in my blood, blood)
Singer smirks and curls their finger, letting Kon know they want him to come onto the stage while they start walking slowly backwards.
Seeing the gesture he instantly understood, but of course, he had to make an entrance. Everyone watched, shocked, as Superboy flew enthusiastically towards the stage over their heads. He tumbled into Singer hugging them and picking up while flying them back to the center of the stage. The arena filled with Singer's laugh as they cheerfully chuckled while holding onto Conner's neck.
(I need a hero
I'm holding out for a hero 'til the end of the night
He's gotta be strong, and he's gotta be fast
And he's gotta be fresh from the fight)
Singer misses their cue making the background vocals sing this part of chorus while their laughter can be still heard through the speakers. The little chaos is captured by everone in the crowd as they still can't believe that the Superboy appeared at the concert of their favoruite Singer.
I need a hero
I'm holding out for a hero 'til the morning light
He's gotta be sure, and it's gotta be soon
And he's gotta be larger than life
Singer starts singing, trying to keep their giggles in, but they can't help it, especially when Superboy does the same poses as they did earlier in the song. Still, during that, one of his hands is tightly wrapped around his lover's waist.
I need a hero
I'm holding out for a hero 'til the end of the night
While the background vocals finish the song, Kon can't wait any longer and pulls the Singer agaisnt his chest and kisses them right there and then, making the crowd go wild.
The whole moment made headlines in many newspapers and magazines. The short video of Superboy picking up Singer and kissing them was everywhere on the Internet. That was how everyone got to know that Singer was in a relationship with the famous and flamboyant Superboy.
Okay so hello I'm new here and the first fanfic I read was your "Summer time" And I absolutely got hooked!
Okay so I'm From the Philippines please to meet you
Can I request you a Bofurin and shishitoren x F reader (character are the same from your fanfic "summertime")Who's from the Philippines but moved to Japan when she was in middle school and is in a all girls school
Reader is known as the "top student" In here school always passing her test and exam and maintain a good grades She's also known for her Three Language knowledge (Filipino, French and Spanish she's half Japan so she already knows) The main reason for her knowledge about those languages is funny French because she thinks it's romantic while Spanish because she can curse out loud without anyone knowing what it means
So reader randomly would say sweet things in either French or Spanish like " Tu es beau mon amour (You look handsome my love) or Te amo ¿lo sabías? (I love you you know that?) Bonus she would sometimes speak Filipino as well
And the characters would get confused and reader likes it and if they ask she would shrug which lead them to finding out those meanings and once they found out they are Completely Smitten and Once again fall for her again
That's all hope it isn't too much
I'm so sorry that it took so long to write it. All because I had writer's block for Wind Breaker fics, and I tried to move to other series, and then I took a break before coming back to writing for the Bofurin boys.
WB characters x Trilingual! FIlipino! reader
Romantic - French
- calling him sweet things in French, and he loves it and melts while hearing it, even if he sometimes doesn't want to show it in front of others. (Tu es si beau mon amour.)
- asks you to teach him some endearments so he can call you that, and then calls you that in front of others, making them wide-eyed while he shows off (mon cœur / mon trésor)
Uryu Sakaki would melt, hugging you tightly while you spoke to him in French, he wouldn't let you go, keeping you close and nuzzling into your neck to hear better what you said
Jo Togame, he loved it when you read to him while playing with his hair or when he was playing online shogi, he found that listening to you speak different languages helped him relax and play better
Yukinari Arima, he surprises you by sending you memes and sweet photos in French, saying 'this us', he doesn't know what half of them mean, thinking the photo should be enough to understand - no it isn't
Teruomi Inugami loves compliments and your cute accent, and makes sure you know about anything he did that he thinks deserves praise, just to hear you acknowledging all his accomplishments
Kota Sako loves your accents as much as French sweets, making you repeat the names and even giving you a cute nickname based on one of the pastries
Hayato Suou would learn French secretly, not only to understand your sweet words, but also to search for weird slang to confuse you
Haruka Sakura would be a blushing mess the moment you spoke to him in French, thinking it sounded really nice, not to mention when you call him endearments in the language, he would argue and say he hates it - he would be so lying
Cussing out - Spanish
- when he heard you cussing out in Spanish for the first time, he was confused and thought you were saying gibberish
- next few times he heard you, he recognized that there were some words he had already heard you say (come mierda / hijo de puta)
- you tell him all about how you prefer to curse in Spanish because it has more impact than Japanese curses
- he tries to use some words he heard and completely mispronounces them, making you laugh, and then teach him as he repeats them
Mitsuki Kiryu would cuss out people he played with in Spanish, proudly showing how quickly he learnt the words
Choji Tomiyama, he was mispronouncing the curses he heard you yelling during fights, and when you heard him, you laughed joyfully, before deciding to correct him, telling him how to say it properly, he then continued to yell out, this time even more confidently
Toma Hiiragi was shocked to hear you cuss out in some weird words, only later recognizing it as Spanish, hearing them fall out of your mouth so many times, he caught some of them and unconsciously started using them
Seiryu Sakaki, he likes to irritate you, repeating after you and butchering Spanish words, only to surprise you and call you his cute idiot in Spanish
Minoru Kanuma sends you pictures with Spanish text over clothes and then surprises you with two shirts with funny texts/curses he heard from you, making you wear one, while he has the other one
Tasuku Tsubakino would use your knowledge to tell them all about music and songs they want to pick for their dancing, and when they started singing one of the songs, you had to make sure they knew the kinda vulgar words they sang
Kyotaro Sugishita, after many times of listening to you he would actually learn the words, but only to know if something disturbed you, then he would come to you and ask what was wrong, ready to help you get rid of whatever caused you to cuss
Family - Filipino
- he hears your call with your family and how you speak with your parents, and is very curious and listens to you carefully
- first meeting with your family, and when you introduce him your parents are surprisingly taken by him, despite you both being nervous
- they immediately take him in as their new son
Takeshi Enomoto would be scared to meet your family, because of his rugged looks, but is shocked by how kind they were and how your mother told him to call her mom the second he stepped into the living room
Yuto Kusumi, your parents are surprisingly adoring of his outfits, the comfy sweaters and cardigans, saying how much they like it and calling him endearments in Filipino
Taiga Tsugeura, your parents love him so much, he always asks if they need help, and they coo at him, saying how good of a son he would be for them and for you to keep him
Akihiko Nirei, they adopted him as their own the moment they saw him, he looked just so adorable, they would easily take his side whenever you have a disagreement
Ren Kaji, he was nervous and worried he would blow up at them, but they easily understood him and even made sure there was some music playing in the background whenever he came over
Hajime Umemiya, they taught him how to call them in Filipino, and he happily did so, he was so helpful and kind, they joked they would exchange you for him whenever you irritated them, they even started saying that Ume doesn't deserve you - of course, playfully
Apologies, I was on holiday, and then my display screen in laptop broke - but I'll try to go back to uploading regularly.
Be My MC
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Written in 3rd POV; With fem! reader;
After Gamin and Junmin finally made their way back to Manil High and the study group room, Jun clapped the club leader on the back with a proud grin. Meanwhile, (Y/n), after making sure her friend was okay, stepped closer to the Manil student and tapped his shoulder.
"Hi there. I've got a few questions, can I take a bit of your time?" The girl handed him a package of tissues before getting her notebook and pen seemingly out of nowhere.
"Uh..." Junmin blinked, clearly caught off guard by her sudden approach, but he took the tissues and started wiping his face. "Sure, I guess?"
"Just to make sure, did you perhaps record the fight?" She asked curiously and hopefully, but when the boy only stared at her in disbelief, she sighed and waved him off.
"Thought so. Okay, then can you describe what happened? Even the basics are fine, just an overview. But the more details, the better. Did Gamin fight as effortlessly as we heard through the phone?" She rambled, firing off question after question, eager to gather any information she could.
She figured she’d have plenty of time to grill the study group leader later, so she focused on the new guy first. Junmin recounted what happened, albeit reluctantly, and with a strange, unreadable look in his eyes. (Y/n) scribbled down every word, her notebook filling with new material as she nodded every now and then to let him know she was listening.
The moment she finished, the two teachers came in, and after confirming that everyone came back - even Jaehee, who was called by the other girl from Manil High, they decided to start the exchange meeting.
However, calling it an 'exchange' was a little generous, as mainly Manil students talked about their study group and how they operated, offering tips and sharing their routines. The students from Yuseong listened closely, most of them noting down the tips for the upcoming study sessions.
By the time the meeting ended, it was already dark. Both study groups gathered in front of the building. TThe students from Manil and Yuseong stood facing each other. (Y/n) especially seemed like she would prefer to be anywhere else. She really felt awkward, standing in line with her friends, not knowing what to do. Her face flushed with secondhand embarrassment when she heard Jiwu and Jaehee talking.
"I apologize for speaking rudely earlier. I was biased." The Manil study group leader started.
"I'm sorry I misjudged you, too. It was my impurity." Jiwu replied, brushing her hair aside before stuffing her hands in her jacket pockets.
The rest of the students exchanged confused looks.
"What?" Jaehee blurted, her face twisting in the same way that (Y/n), and the two girls looked at Jiwu.
"Do you mean 'insecurity'?" Sehyun leaned over, offering help with a gentle tone.
"Shut up." Jiwu snapped, turning toward him.
"I'm trying to help you." The boy continued.
"So embarrassing." Jiwu muttered quietly, but everyone heard her.
"I was just informing you." Sehyun replied, visibly disappointed by her reaction.
Seeing that Jiwu did apologise to Jaehee, Heewon nudged (Y/n). The girl looked at her friend. She watched as the long-haired girl nodded and moved her eyes in the direction of the Manil study group leader. Catching her friend's silent cue, (Y/n) sighed and stepped forward.
"Fine, I'm also sorry for saying such rude things to you." She began, but then muttered under her breath. "Although you started it."
Immediately, Heewon elbowed her, and Sehyun gave her a light slap on the back.
"Hey, you didn't hit Jiwu." (Y/n) protested, much to the amused expressions of the two teachers.
"Yes, I also apologise for judging you prematurely." Jaehee added calmly, drawing everyone's attention.
At that, the Yuseong students smiled and waved off the lingering tension, collectively letting go of any lingering grudges. All of them suddenly started to get along quite well, and while they all talked, Jahee stepped closer to (Y/n) to ask her about what she had in her mind.
"Why didn't you join Manil High, or any other high-ranking schools? I’m pretty sure I saw your name during entrance exams, and the scores you got. " She questioned curiously, her voice low enough only for the other girl to hear.
"Ah, honestly, I just wanted to see how high I'd score. I picked a school that lets me focus on my own project and that wouldn't drive my focus away from it and to studying." (Y/n) muttered back, trying to be honest about her case.
She was sure she didn't need to add the fact that she hated the privileged students, as it could be easily deducted from her previous statements.
They talked some more, mostly about the game idea (Y/n) had, as the girl liked sharing with others the overall idea. The topic eventually shifted to English, and to the fact Jaehee wanted to go abroad to study, and the language would be quite useful for her. The two surprisingly got along quite well after clearing the air.
Meanwhile, off to the side, Junmin approached Gamin, motioning for them to move away from the group.
"Hey, should we talk for a moment?" The Manil High students asked. "First off, sorry but I have to ask. Is your girlfriend alright?"
"Girlfriend? I don't have a girlfriend." Gamin blinked, thoroughly confused.
His lips pressed together, and eyebrows furrowed as he tried to make sense of what he meant.
"I mean (Y/n), she seemed quite interested in the fight and how well you did." Junmin explained, glancing at the aforementioned girl who spoke with Jaehee.
With that clarification, Gamin smiled and nodded in realization.
"Ah, that... She's just like that."
Still, the comment lingered in his mind longer than he expected. He remembered her condition, and before he could stop himself, an idea started forming. What if he took the mantle of being her boyfriend? That way, she could stay in the group, and they could even spend time together while studying. Then it wouldn't be a problem with time-consuming dating, as they could use the time productively.
Junmin's voice got Gamin's attention back to their conversation.
"I see, I was a little startled when she approached me like that. Especially when she took notes about everything I said."
"She means no harm, don't worry." The Yuseong student assured, offering a calm smile.
The study group leader was used to the girl, and her eccentricities. He knew she collected material for the game that would be based on him. Although he was yet to fully experience her interrogation.
The conversation continued, and the two boys talked about their past and Gamin’s goals for the future connected to studying. That was until...
"What? Yoon Gamin, are you crying?" Jun's voice cut through the air as he noticed the teary-eyed teen.
"No."Gamin replied quickly, blinking the tears away and turning his head.
"What do you mean, no?" Jun questioned further, even as Gamin started walking away.
"Hey, he's crying!" He called to the other students before sprinting after the study group leader.
"What?" Heewon asked worriedly.
"What happened? Is it because you didn't understand something?" (Y/n) also questioned, running up to her friends.
The other Yuseong students followed as they all moved towards the station for the ride home.
Written in 3rd POV; With fem! reader;
Sorry for not posting last week, have a slightly longer part in apology.
Soon enough, (Y/n) found herself behind the flag of Yuseung High that was held by Sehyun and Heewon. She watched with a mix of curiosity and certain unease as her other two friends from the Study Group dealt with the men who catcalled them on the street.
At first, (Y/n) stayed close to Heewon, reluctant to involve herself. But when she glanced at how Jiwu expertly threw one of the guys to the ground, she couldn't help but lean closer for a better look. A moment later, she even found herself pulling out her phone to record the part when Jun held one of the guys while Jiwu hit him in the face. It seemed like something she could use in the game she was working on.
After not even 10 minutes, the two men from Seoul were on their knees, with the teens towering over them.
"We'll never look down on country bumpkins..." One of them stammered.
Jiwu's hand moved to her hip as she glared unimpressed at the older men.
"Oh, I mean, the residents of Gwangyeok-si." The man quickly corrected himself, nervously looking up at them before glancing back down at the floor.
(Y/n) stood between Jiwu and Heewon, watching the humiliation of the men with interest. Even as she kept her eyes on them, a stray thought crossed her mind. She wondered how the short-haired girl managed to keep her hair roller perfectly in place through all of this. Honestly, it was a little impressive.
With the voices of the catcallers getting louder, the girl leaned closer.
"Umm... maybe not so loud, you may get the attention of some people on the street." (Y/n) commented, but Jun waved her off, looking far too pleased as Jiwu made them repeat the apology over and over again.
It was almost as if (Y/n) had jinxed it, because soon a familiar voice called out in the distance.
"Guys!"
"Hey, Miss Lee is coming." Sehyun warned, glancing back at them before looking ahead where the teacher approached.
Jun and Jiwu immediately straightened up, while (Y/n) quickly hid her phone - the one she used to record parts of the fight.
"Disappear on the count of three. One, two, ..." The short-haired girl said to the men on the ground.
Without hesitation, the two scrambled to their feet and sprinted past Heewon and Miss Lee, saying "Thank you!"
The students, in the blink of an eye, appeared beside Heewon as if nothing had happened. Each of them busied themselves: Sehyun handed Heewon her water bottle, while (Y/n) casually fiddled with the fringe of the flag with Jun and Jiwu standing still beside.
Miss Lee raised a brow, watching the fleeing men for a moment before turning back to them.
"What? Were they Jun's friends?" She asked curiously.
Heewon spat out her drink in shock, choking slightly.
"Here you go." (Y/n) quickly dug through her bag and pulled tissues, giving them to the girl.
"Are you okay?" Jiwu patted her classmate's back.
"Yes, thank you." Heewon managed to reply, dabbing at her mouth with the tissue.
The teacher looked through the teens, only to realize someone was missing.
"By the way, where is Gamin?" Miss Lee asked, her voice and expression turning worried.
"Don't even get me started." Jiwu said exasperated.
"He must have been nervous to meet smart students. He stayed up all night and woke up late." Heewon explained while screwing her water bottle shut.
"He's such an idiot. Last night, he kept texting me nonstop, first asking for tips on the math exercises, then rambling about everything we could do during today’s meeting." (Y/n) added, making the others look at her.
They were silently grateful it hadn't been them getting bombarded by Gamin’s late-night panic messages about the exchange event.
"I eventually had to mute my phone." The girl finished with a slight shake of her head, remembering how that almost made her late this morning.
"Isn't four-eyed psycho so extra?" Jiwu commented, clearly amused by the situation.
"I know. We aren't going anywhere that impressive." Jun chimed in with a laugh.
Oh, how wrong he was.
They had to admit that the building ahead was a little bit impressive, mainly because of its size. It was much bigger than Yuseong High or even (Y/n)’s old middle school. She couldn't help but snort when she heard her friends joking about how they weren’t worthy of stepping inside.
Looking around at the students coming and going, (Y/n) was reminded of the other prestigious schools where she’d taken entrance exams. Most of the students there had the same stuck-up, overly serious vibe about them. She hated it. The way some of her old classmates would brag about everything their parents handed them, using it as a weapon to stomp on others who were actually trying their best. It didn’t matter how much effort you put in if you didn’t have the money or the connections. To people like that, you were always seen as less. (Y/n) was glad she'd chosen Yuseong - the students there had their own issues, sure, but at least they didn’t carry themselves with the same stuck-up attitudes.
After entering the school with Ms Lee's senior from college, the students looked around, impressed by all the space and cleanliness inside. It didn’t even feel like a school. It felt more like a massive, modern library, with countless sofas and tables lining the wide, sunlit windows.
"At Manil High, most students are in at least one study group." Mr. Park Wuyeol spoke, presenting the school to them as they walked down the halls.
"What a waste of free time." (Y/n) grumbled out.
The girl believed that it would be better for them to focus on their ideas for the future and work on their skills, not realizing that most people didn't have their careers all planned out. It was also a little hypocritical, sure, but she belonged to only one study group, and even then spent most of it focusing on things that could benefit her for her little project.
"The school supports them so they can study on their own." He continued trying not to let the girl's words throw him off.
"And Manil High is an elite high school that's on the same level as Hwamun High, Chaehwa Girls' High, and Kangwon National University High." Miss Lee added, looking at her students.
"Do they send a handful of students to elite universities?" Jun questioned thoughtfully.
"We send about 200 students a year." A reply came from the older teacher.
"Wow." Heewon stopped shortly, her fist covering her mouth in shock.
"200?" Seehyun asked, equally amazed.
"Not bad."
"They sure are impressive."
Jun and Jiwu commented as well, with a slight look of approval passing through their faces.
(Y/n) was the only one unimpressed, maybe because studying came lightly to her, or maybe because she thought that it wasn't something fully dependent on school. She believed it was the students' achievement, mostly, not the school's. They just gave them the space to study more easily and the equipment that helped.
The teacher from Manil High School led them through the halls and into a large room with a 'Study Group' label on the doors. It was noticeably bigger, even more spacious than the classrooms at Yuseong. They entered and stopped in front of a desk where a girl sat, tapping away on an iPad.
"These are our study group members. And this is the study group leader, Hong Jaehee." The male teacher introduced, nodding toward the girl with glasses.
She stared them down, not moving, not saying anything. Seehyun gave a polite bow, and Heewon followed, while Jun, Jiwu, and (Y/n) glared back at her. The last girl felt her mouth twitching in a scowl, eyebrow raising ever so slightly.
"These are the Yuseong Tech High students I mentioned." Mr Park continued with the introduction.
The study group leader of Manil nodded her head dismissively before going back to her tablet.
"Hey, you can hear it, right?" Jiwu muttered, followed by Jun's confirmation
"I think I did."
(Y/n) glanced between them, confused. Sure, she was annoyed by Jaehee's attitude too, but she hadn’t heard anything. Were they hallucinating, or was she just missing something?
"I'm not the only one who heard, 'Who are these idiots?', right?" Jiwu continued.
(Y/n) snorted quietly at that, while Seehyun and Miss Lee turned to the short-haired girl in shock.
"Hey, what are you saying? No one said that." Seehyun tried to clarify the situation.
"Right. They didn't say, 'idiots'." Heewon added, under her breath.
"Guys." Miss Lee said, cutting off their conversation.
"Everyone is here, right?" Mr Park questioned, changing the subject.
Jaehee looked up from her tablet to reply. "Yu Junmin isn't here yet."
"Really? Junmin is often late these days." The teacher looked thoughtfully to the side.
"It's okay. We're waiting for a student, too." Miss Lee commented.
"Really? How about you guys chat to get to know each other?"
As soon as the words left his mouth, (Y/n) muttered, "No, thank you."
The two study groups' members sat at the long table, everyone minding their own business. (Y/n) was in the corner of the table, next to Jun. Quickly getting bored as everyone waited for the two students who were late, the girl decided to pull out her English workbook, which she had recently bought during her meeting with Gamin.
The two boys in front of her glanced at her, curious about the CSAT-level book and if the girl would be able to really solve it. (Y/n) didn't mind them and focused on the questions. At the same time, she was listening in to the conversation Jun had with Jiwu.
"Hey, you can hear it, right?" The short-haired girl leaned sideways to Jun.
"Of course." He replied, leaning back.
"They're disgusted by us. Because they're smart."
"Why isn't Gamin here yet?" Jun questioned suddenly, bringing (Y/n)'s attention to them.
"Didn't Jiwu text him already?" She asked a little louder so they both could hear.
"Yes, I texted him in the group chat." Jiwu confirmed.
With that, Jun's hand moved to the inside of his jacket to grab his phone. (Y/n) looked from her book and at his phone, reading the messages.
"Come to Minik High."
"Huh?" She let out, seeing the typo.
"Hey, it'd be hilarious if he went to Manik High." Jun laughed, and Jiwu joined.
"There's no way that school exists."
(Y/n) looked at them both with a slight smile, but tried to be fully serious as she spoke. "I think you're both underestimating Gamin."
"Maybe I should let him know it's actually Manil." She proposed, but Jun waved her off."
"Nah, no need. He'll get here sooner or later."
Then he coughed and loudly spoke to get the attention of everyone. "Should we play a game to make this less awkward?"
"What is this, a group date?" Jiwu asked indifferently.
Then a proposition from the other side of the table came. "Guys, let's introduce ourselves."
"I am ground. Let's introduce ourselves." Heewon started singing and clapping in reply to Seehyun's words, but he quickly cut her off.
"Maybe not that one."
"Huh? This is no good?" She asked sadly.
Then suddenly, Jun moved his chair back, making the table shake. (Y/n) sighed loudly, seeing the lines in her book she made because of him.
"Jun's favourite random-" He started singing, even though (Y/n) slapped his shoulder, but when Jiwu smacked his cheek, he stopped.
The hit made him fall towards (Y/n), and she quickly pushed away, so he fell to the ground and not onto her lap.
"This is why they look down on us." Jiwu commented and got an unimpressed look from (Y/n) because she was the one to cause more commotion.
Having had enough, the Manil's study group leader stood up. "This is so annoying."
Jiwu clicked her tongue and followed, moving in the same direction as Jaehee, to stop her.
"Hey, what's so great about you?" Jiwu asked coldly.
"Jiwu." Heewon came to her friend, holding her arm to make sure she wouldn't start a fight.
"You've been looking pissed for a while."
"Do you really have to ask?" Jaehee replied with a question to Jiwu's words.
"Yes. I have no clue." The girl from Yuseong replied back.
"Kids like you... What are you so displeased with that you ruin our lives?" Jaehee asked with quite a disgusted face.
"Ruin your lives? Us?" Heewon asked, moving forward before quickly stepping back.
"I'm sorry."
"Oh, stop the bullshit. Clearly you're ruining your life all on your own." (Y/n) called, stanidn up and slapping her hands on the table.
She was fully irritated after all this time with these stuck-up teens. Jaehee looked at her and furrowed her brows. She remembered seeing (Y/n) during the entrance exams to one of the other schools. They both received quite high results, with (Y/n) beating her by a few points, so she was confused to see the girl in a school like Yuseong. Having nothing to say back, she turned back to the girls in front of her.
"Why bother talking?" Jaehee bumped into Jiwu on her way out.
"That little..." Jiwu turned around and tried to go after the other girl, but Heewon held her back.
"I shouldn't have spoken, right?" Heewon asked regretfully.
All of a sudden, Sehyun took the floor.
"Guys, it's not that I don't understand you at all." He rubbed his hands nervously.
"I was like you until recently. I know how we might seem to you guys. We are from the infamous Yuseong Technical High. But at least we're here to study." His voice got louder and more confident by the end.
"I think you're mistaken." The boy in a white sweater sitting at the edge of the table replied suddenly.
"To be honest, we're being bullied." He added.
"Bullied? Are there bullies at a school like this?" Seehyun looked worried at his friends and then back at Sangwu.
"The thing is..." Sangwu pointed at the big window and the building seen through it.
Everyone from Yuseong came closer to see more clearly.
"Is that a different school?" Heewon asked.
"It's under the same foundation, but it's a different school." Sangwu
as they all stood by the window
"Junmin is probably not here because they have him."
"We should report them, then. A lot of your parents must be powerful." Seehyun commented, looking at Sangwu, who only shook his head.
"Some kids actually reported last month. They got caught and sent to a juvenile prison, but his father is still unconscious. We're so frustrated too. Our friends are getting bullied, but we have no choice but to sit still."
"I see." Sehyun nodded, fully understanding their situation.
"Why did we have to be next to Manik High?" Sangwo asked and that made the three students from Yuseong turn to him, shocked.
"What? Manik High?" Jun and Jiwu asked exasperatedly together.
"Oh, shit... I knew something like that would happen." (Y/n) commented and then turned to glare at Jun.
"See, I told you, we underestimated Gamin. I'm sure he's already there." She added.
Despite avoiding him and being scared of him at the beginning of their relationship, she was clearly worried about their study group leader. She knew he would probably be alright, considering his fighting skills, but it still made her a little anxious, especially when he didn't pick up the phone the few times they called at first.
"Hello?" Gamin answered for the third call.
The Yuseong's study group members were huddled over the table with the phone on speaker.
"Hello? Yoon Gamin, are you at Manik High now, by chance?" Sehyun questioned, his voice concerned.
"Yes. Where are you guys?" Gamin replied in a calm voice, making some of his friends laugh.
"This is hilarious."
"Did you rewrite the history, Gamin?" Jiwu and Jun commented, laughing.
"Please, stop it. He'll clearly get in trouble there if he hasn't fought yet." (Y/n) commented, trying to calm down the two teens beside her.
"Why didn't you answer your phone?" Seehyun questioned.
"I put it on silent. So it doesn't interfere with studying."
"It's not Manik High. It's Manil High next to it. Manil." Sehyun finally explained, putting an accent on the correct name.
"Oh, I see." They could hear Gamin's answer.
"Four-eyed psycho." Jiwu called and then looked to the side at Sangwu. "Who was it at Manik High? Yu Jun something?"
"Min. Min." Sangwu replied, and Jiwu repeated that through the phone.
"Yes, Min. Haven't you seen Yu Junmin? He's a Manil High study group member."
"He's with me right now." At Gamin's confirmation, they could see a slight relief in Sangwu's eyes.
Then came a lot of commotion through he phone, before they could hear everything more clearly when Gamin's phone was turned to speaker.
"W-what was that?" Seehyun asked, confused.
"A takedown?" Jun questioned back.
"What do we do?"
"This is bad." Heewon and Jun joined in.
"That Yoon Gamin could be in danger. There's a guy named Eom Seokdae there-" Sangwu started, but Jun cut him off.
"No, no, that's not what she meant. Those bastards are in trouble."
Just to calm the Manil guys down as well as a part of herself (Y/n) leaned closer to the phone.
"Yah! Gamin, are you okay? Are you gonna be okay fighting?"
"No worries, (Y/n)." His voice came, although shortly followed by a body hitting something, and then clattering as small items fell to the ground.
Hearing his still calm voice, the girl smiled, and then an idea came to her mind. "Actually, is there a possibility that you could record the fight?"
Receiving wide eyes from her friends, she shrugged and explained. "It's a good visual reference when planning a game with fight mechanics."
Then she looked back at the phone.
"If you do, I could give you some-" She couldn't finish because Jiwu covered her mouth, knowing that the girl would try to bargain it by offering him her notes.
"I'll be back shortly, so stay safe and wait for me." He replied through sharp breaths as he fought.
Even more sounds of fighting came from the phone, and they could hear Gamin's 'Be thugs amongst yourselves if you must. Don't bother the kids who are studying.' When they heard him talking with Junmin, they knew the fight was over and both teens would soon appear in the 'Study Group' room at Manil.
Title drop in fic? Close enough, I'd say.
Fashion freaks conquer Seoul
After the eventful morning, the two students had to quicken their pace to make it back to school without being late. During the walk, (Y/n) was perplexed. Her mind went back to the fight, which had finished just minutes ago. The girl wasn't expecting to be so awed by the skills Gamin presented. She tried to convince herself that it was because he helped her, but deep down, she knew it wasn't only that.
Walking side by side, she sneakily leaned forward to look at his calm face, no bruises in sight, glasses still intact. He really was something else when it came to fighting. He reminded her a little of the protagonists of games, ones that the girl was playing during her free time. With that thought, she realized that fighting games were always popular, and although it would be complicated to create the plot for this kind of genre, the mechanics behind leveling up such characters were pretty straightforward.
Just as they passed the front gate, (Y/n) turned to the boy, and he stopped in front of her with a questioning look. He was worried that something had happened to her during the fight, and was about to ask her, but she was quicker.
"Gamin-" She started with an enthusiastic tone looking up at him. "I want to create a game, it's my dream. That's why I focus more on other stuff than studying."
He nodded, showing her he listened, his hand moved up to correct his glasses, but it stilled there at her next words.
"I want to base the protagonist on your person, would you be okay with that?" The girl asked with her pleading gaze as she waited for his answer.
He tilted his gaze, his big eyes looking at her with this innocence, one that was piercing through her.
"You want me to be the main character of your game?" His voice was surprisingly calm at the information.
Her heart skipped a beat, feeling slightly nervous the longer he thought about the answer. At that moment, (Y/n) understood how restless the study group leader must have felt when she didn't want to join his club straight away.
His brow raised seeing her biting her lip in anticipation before he smiled.
"Sure, why not." He replied shortly, making her sigh in relief. "But can you make sure the character based on me is smart?" He added, his hands held in fists, shook once in front of his chest.
A laugh bubbled out of (Y/n )'s mouth at the request, but seeing the seriousness in his eyes, she nodded, confirming his request.
The next day, as she walked to Yuseong, (Y/n) found herself not only in the company of Gamin, but the rest of the study group as well. She was in her own little world as she followed them into the school. That was until she bumped into the back of Gamin and Jiwu as they stood before the disciplinary committee members. She looked up, muttering a quick 'Sorry' to the two teens, before a voice from behind called, cutting in on the little argument that was taking place at the gate.
"I thought the jacket wasn't mandatory anymore." A teacher, (Y/n) saw in passing days ago, said receiving joyfully calls of 'Miss Lee' from Heewon and the study group leader.
"It's the winter dressing season until May, but the mixed dressing season starts on April 20. The school rule must say it's okay to wear the spring uniform. The disciplinary committee should know the rules at least." The teacher finished, and the members of the study group looked very pleased and happy with her taking their side.
Miss Lee walked away, quickly followed by her charges. (Y/n), also belonged to that group as she side-eyed the three boys in front of her, keeping to Jiwu's side.
"Thank you, Ms. Lee." Gamin said as the group moved towards the school.
"By the way, are you already discharged?" Heewon asked, glancing at the teacher beside them.
The question got (Y/n) interest, curious about what was going on. She peeked from behind Gaming to get a better look at Miss Lee, wondering about what happened.
"Yes, I'm fully recovered." The teacher replied with a calm smile.
She was quickly followed by the words of ease from Heewon and Sehyun.
"What a relief."
"Truly a relief."
"Thank you guys." Miss Lee added, her smile growing more grateful.
As the conversation unfolded, (Y/n) considered asking what happened and why they were so worried about the teacher. She really must have missed the new rumours, focusing more on the study group. However, Jun's next words made her grateful. As blunt as they were, they cleared the picture, at least in the most basic sense.
He nudged Jiwu and leaned over.
"Hey, is she the legendary Ms Lee, who got stabbed to protect a student?"
"Yes, she's in charge of the study group." Jiwu replied with unmistakable pride.
(Y/n) was then ready to greet the teacher as a new member of the group.
"Good morni-"
"Wow! The study group is the best!" Jun suddenly burst out, cutting her off. His loud voice echoed, halting everyone mid-step.
"Our teacher got stabbed, even." He continued making Jiwu move forward and slap his cheek to make him shut up.
"You punk."
(Y/n) cringed at the attention that Jun drew to them. She scanned the area quickly, checking to see if any passing students had overheard.
"Oh God, so embarrassing." She mumbled under her breath.
Meanwhile, Jiwu offered Ms. Lee an awkward smile and scratched the back of her head.
"Don't talk about Ms Lee like that." Sehyun scolded gently, gripping the straps of his bag tighter.
"I don't know what's wrong with Jun." Heewon added in a quiet voice, making Ms. Lee chuckle softly.
"You must be Jun." The teacher said, picking up the name from her students.
"Yes, I'm Lee Jun, ma'am. I respect you." The boy replied with an exaggerated salute.
"Nice to meet you."
"Likewise."
(Y/n) caught the cheeky closed-eye smile from Jun and, despite herself, and thinking he was probably not in the right mind, she felt a small smile tug at the corners of her mouth.
They started moving forward once more, coming closer to the school doors.
"Oh, and we got another new member." Gamin announced.
Suddenly, (Y/n) felt his hand on her back, gently pushing her forward.
Startled, she glanced at him, before her gaze went to the teacher.
"Umm... Hello, I'm (L/n) (Y/n)." She greeted, offering a small bow.
Miss Lee nodded, recognizing her name from the entrance exam results.
"It's great to meet you."
"Yes, nice to meet you too." She responded politely to the teacher, then quickly stepped back, not wanting to walk at the front of the group, especially after what Jun did.
"Guys, I'll go see the vice principal. You go ahead." Miss Lee said taking her leave, and the small group of students bowed to her with bye's.
"Our study group was officially approved as a club. We'll get our own room, too, soon." Miss Lee declared, standing in front of the students as they sat in the library.
A group chorus of "Wow" came from the group.
(Y/n) sat between Jiwu and Jun, her notebook opened as she listened to the teacher, and at the same time created some event routes that she could put in the game. She felt her eyelid twitch lightly as Jun swung back and forth on his chair, making the table shake softly.
"A study group room?" Gamin, sitting across from Miss Lee, asked hopefully.
"Yes."
A round of applause followed the confirmation from the teacher. (Y/n) glanced quickly up and let out a small 'Yey', before going back to her work, as ideas came to her suddenly one after the other.
"We'll start our activities now. The first one will be-" Miss Lee continued with her announcements.
"Choosing the main member?" Jun interrupted, pointing his finger up.
He was quickly talked down by Jiwu. "Shut up." She let out, her chin leaning on her fist.
"A study group exchange meeting."
"Exchange meeting?" Sehyun asked, hearing the teacher's words.
"You'll meet with students like you who are studying in study groups, hear their experiences, and learn." Miss Lee explained.
"Wow." Gamin looked pleased to have such an opportunity.
(Y/n) let out a quiet sigh as Jun’s constant swinging pushed her patience to its limits.
“Are we going to Seoul, then?” Heewon asked in her soft, curious voice.
"That's right."
Just then, an unintentional nudge from Jun’s foot made (Y/n) sit up straighter. Leaning toward him, she muttered under her breath so mostly he could hear.
"Jun, can you stop that before I go insane?"
The boy turned to her and then glanced down at her notebook.
"What are you even writing?" He questioned, taking an interest in why she thought he was disturbing her.
"Don't worry, maybe you'll know soon enough." (Y/n) replied mysteriously, her eyes meeting his with a look that sent a chill down his spine.
Thankfully, that was enough to make him stop. With the distraction gone, (Y/n) returned to her work in peace. At least until it was time to shift her focus to the study session and helping out her new friends.
One of the main reasons (Y/n) went to Yuseong was that she didn't want to go to the same school as her classmates. She had bad memories of them and their behaviour, and so she picked the school she knew they wouldn't choose. The second reason was that she picked Yuseong because it let her sleep in. The girl liked to spend her very late nights and other free time dreaming, thinking up scenarios and plots to put inside her game. The noon hours at which she woke up during weekends were also caused by her late-night gaming.
Even when she packed the evening before, she was still almost late for her bus to Seoul, walking out of her home at the last possible minute to make it. (Y/n) got in the vehicle and walked to the back to find some free seats. Then her eyes caught the red hair of Jun and the rest of his outfit. Her mouth opened in shock, and she stood frozen.
The sudden start of the bus brought her back from her stupefied state, as she tripped forward, catching herself on the back of the seat in front of him.
She hoped her outfit wasn't as eye-catching as his, back up... she was sure it wasn't as eye-catching. She corrected the cap she wore on her head, and that got his attention.
"(Y/n), hi! Come here." He patted the seat right next to him, moving the flag he had with him.
'How is it possible that the driver let him in with it?' She questioned in her mind, taking the few steps to him.
"Hi, Jun." She greeted back, sitting next to him.
Although his clothes made her think she would have trouble sitting next to him on the ride to Seoul, it wasn't at all like that. He quickly started talking about many different things, but noticing how she seemed more focused when he spoke about Gamin's fighting skills and his own, he eagerly told her all about how they met, the jump from the library window, and how he KO'ed the older student. Just hearing that, the girl felt bad about leaving that day before this happened. Not realizing that at that moment she would never be this interested in the short fight, more like scared and hiding, not to see any of it.
The ride seemed shorter with his stories and her questions, and when they got off the bus, (Y/n) put the cap more over her face, feeling the eyes of people around on them. The two quickly walked towards the meeting place, where others should be. The girl noticed the three students in front, and their eyes turned to them as well. Despite being embarrassed that she had to walk with him, she looked away, slightly amused, after seeing their reaction to Jun.
"White rice and gochujang?" Jiwu loudly commented, and (Y/n) snorted at the matching nickname.
"What?" He stopped in front of them with the flag on his shoulder.
"Are you country bumpkins visiting Seoul?"
Everyone was staring at them, some pointing, some just whispering, while they went down the street. (Y/n) was grateful that at least Sehyun dressed normally, just like her. She walked in the middle, between Jiwu and Heewon, her gaze down, not really wanting for her face to be visible from behind the peak of her hat.
"Geez, what the fuck?" She heard some guy who walked passed them call out.
"Shit, what the fuck?" He repeated more loudly.
"Hey! High schoolers!" A second voice yelled, and she heard footsteps coming closer.
The girl felt herself tensing, hoping he wasn't talking to the group and she wouldn't get dragged into trouble. (Y/n) was a little nervous, not knowing how skilled the rest of the study group members were at fighting. Without Gamin, she had to trust Jun’s earlier bragging during his storytelling that he and Jiwu could “kick ass” if needed.
"Why don't you answer when I'm talking to you?" The man in a panther jacket said as he swung and hit Jun on the back of his head.
The red-haired boy stumbled forward a few steps from the hit, and the rest of the group came to a stop.
"Hey, cuties. Where are you from? Do you want us to show you around Seoul-" The other guy called.
(Y/n) turned around with a frown at the catcalling, a scowl she couldn't really hide evident on her face.
"What's with the look?" He said before the rest of the students turned around.
Both men took a step back, noticing the dark looks aimed their way.
"Shit..." Jun called, drawing the word out as he shot them a glare and began walking toward them.
"We're from Gwangyeok-si." Heewon commented.
Without another word, Jiwu and Jun grabbed the two guys and started guiding them toward a nearby alley.
Study Group assemble. It's a little longer than the previous ones.
TW: fighting, blood
The next day, after classes finished, (Y/n) found herself in front of the library doors. A fleeting thought of skipping the meeting and just going home crossed her mind, but was soon replaced by another one of Gamin tracking her down and dragging her back. She really didn't want that to happen. Steeling herself, she shook off her nerves and murmured a quiet, "You got this". Taking a deep breath, she opened the doors and made two small steps inside.
The five students stopped talking to each other and looked towards the doors to see who entered. The moment Heewon recognized her, she gasped in delight and sprang to her feet.
"(Y/n) you came. Hi!" She greeted, waving the new member over to the table enthusiastically.
(Y/n) nodded, saying 'Hi' quietly as her eyes swept over the students. She stopped at the one she hadn't seen before and tilted her head. His red hair looked oddly familiar, and when her gaze met his face, she noticed the bruises and bandages.
"Did something happen?" The girl asked with her hand moving over her face as if to point out his injuries on her.
The boy grinned, immediately realizing she was talking about him.
"Ah! I was fighting some gangsters, and then-" He started proudly, but was cut off when Jiwu elbowed him in the stomach.
"Shut it, Gochujang." The short-haired girl hissed through gritted teeth. She knew perfectly well that talking about what happened with the gangsters might make the new girl leave right away, even before she sat down.
"Gochujang?" (Y/n) asked, confused by the name until she took another glance at his hair and it all made sense somehow. "Ah.."
Jiwu smirked at that, clearly pleased with that, especially when Jun looked at her with a disapproving glare.
"Stop with the stupid nickname! It's Jun, J-U-N. Did you get hit in the head recently?" He snapped, raising his voice.
(Y/n) took note of his real name, but decided not to ask more questions about the gangster he mentioned, thinking it would be better not to know about it. That way, she might convince herself to spend a little more time with the study group without constantly worrying about getting dragged into trouble.
The new girl moved past by the two students, as they kept bickering, making her way toward the end of the table. Suddenly, Gamin pulled out the chair right next to him and patted it down, letting her know she could take it. (Y/n) pressed her lips into a thin line, intending to walk past him and to sit at the place furthest away from the group. However, when she saw in the corner of her eye that everyone was observing her expectantly, she let out a resigned sigh. Why was she so easy to sway when it came to them? She wasn't really sure.
"Alright." She mumbled and dropped her bag next to the seat before taking it.
As she raised her head, she noticed the others staring. Not at her, but at Gamin, whose wide grin practically radiated with satisfaction. A small groan escaped her, and she turned to look away from his pleased expression, refusing to acknowledge it. Instead, she decided to unpack her bag with the books she would be reading during the meeting.
Straightening back up, she placed her books on the table. At the same moment, a hand pressed a loose empty paper on top of her things. (Y/n) followed the length of the arm up to the study group leader. He gazed at her with his big, excited eyes. That was becoming an oddly familiar setting for her.
"Write your number here." He spoke, tapping the paper in front of her.
The girl squinted her eyes at him, feeling conflicted about sharing her private information with someone like him, and she voiced it without a second thought.
"Huh? Why would I? Why do you need my phone number?"
She watched as Gamin pulled out his phone, tapped on the screen a few times before extending it for her to see.
"To add you to our group chat. For the study group."
Observing the painfully awkward interaction, Jiwu pointed an accusing finger at the group leader.
"Yeah, the four-eyed psycho made a group for us." She commented, quickly backed up by her classmate.
"Mhm, we're texting about study materials and other things." The long-haired girl said with a smile.
(Y/n) took in their words, all of them, but her focus lingered on the strange nickname Jiwu used. The new study group member could only hope that in the future she wouldn’t be the next victim of the girl’s apparent love for handing out ridiculous pseudonyms.
Willing the thought away, (Y/n)'s gaze came back to the boy next to her, and her eyes met his. She stared at him intently, weighing her options. 'Screw this.' She thought. If he wanted to get to her, he already knew enough. Adding her number wouldn't make that much of a difference.
"Just don't call me or text me if it's anything that's not connected to the study group." (Y/n) replied reluctantly, but her voice was firm as she pointed a warning finger at him.
Without another word, she grabbed her pen and wrote the digits on the paper before handing it back.
"I'll try." Was all Gamin said with a grin as he quickly swiped the sheet and put it inside his book, so she wouldn't take it away.
The girl felt a tick mark appearing on her forehead as the words left his mouth.
"Try?" Her voice got louder as her gaze turned into an offended one. "You-"
"Ah (Y/n)-"
She was cut off by the boy sitting across the table.
"Thanks for joining us. It's good to have the top student here." He spoke up, trying to calm down the situation and steer her attention from Gamin to him.
(Y/n) exhaled through her nose, appreciating his attempt to defuse the situation.
"Thanks, Sehyun. Although you did great on the entrance exams as well." The girl answered, turning towards him.
"I saw the results, and you were second. Just a few points away from me. So don't put yourself down, I'm not the only smart person in here." She added sending him a small smile for which he replied with an awkward one.
"By the way, Gamin." Heewon said a few minutes after they started studying.
"Huh?" The boy in question let out looking up from his workbook.
"How did you convince (Y/n) to join the study group?" The girl continued, and the question got others' attention.
They stopped their work and focused on the conversation. The new member sighed, her hand instinctively moving toward her face as she hoped he wouldn't answer. Wishful thinking.
"Oh, it was easy actually." He replied eagerly. His hands slid across his workbook as he grabbed it by the top edge.
"Please shut it." (Y/n) muttered darkly under her breath.
That was a mistake. Her words only made Jun more curious. He grinned widely as he leaned to the side, meeting her gaze.
"Now you gotta tell us." He urged Gamin and got an immediate reply.
"She said all I need to do is find her boyfriend."
A few heartbeats of silence followed before the group's faces turned into shock and disbelief. (Y/n) felt her cheeks getting hotter as she looked away from them, burying her face in her textbook, hoping to avoid their gazes.
"Really?"
"A boyfriend?"
Jun and Heewon asked in unison while Jiwu joined with a scoff.
"Why do you need a boyfriend?"
(Y/n) felt herself growing restless. She had no intention of sharing the real reason behind her request, especially with a group she barely knew.
It was a simple desire, yet she couldn’t fully trust them not to tease her if she admitted it. She wanted a boyfriend - if only to understand why all her past and present classmates talked about how great it was. Having never been in a relationship, she often felt left out, especially when they talked about dates. More than anything, she didn’t want to become a laughing stock if they discovered she had never had a boyfriend.
She needed a diversion, but there was nothing on her mind.
"Ugh.. I thought he wouldn't agree, okay?" She replied with the only thing she could think of.
Gamin raised his eyebrows at her in confusion.
"Why wouldn't I agree to that?"
"I don't know." She quickly commented before looking down at his workbook and slapping her hand into the open pages. "Do you want me to explain this to you or not?"
His face immediately brightened, and he nodded eagerly. She sighed in relief under her breath that her diversion was successful. The whole study group session felt like a complicated game to her, with many different choices she could pick and many results to consider.
While explaining to him the exercise and why the answer he chose was wrong, the other members of the group talked to each other. Their voices weren't quiet at all.
"He's so easy to deceive." Jiwu noticed.
"Yeah, all you need to do is tell him you'll help him study, and it seems like he'd agree to anything." Sehyun added, and the rest nodded in agreement, thinking exactly the same.
The study group leader really was everywhere (Y/n) looked recently. That seemed like more than a simple coincidence, even if they did go to the same school. What was worse? The fact that she was starting to get used to it and to him.
It was morning, the sun peaking through the buildings, and his body shielded her from it. Gamin spotted the girl walking to school as it seemed they shared a part of the road together. He quickly jogged up to her and greeted her with the same easy smile he usually wore.
Just hearing the footsteps, the girl joked to herself, thinking it would be funny if it were him. Realizing it really was him, she greeted him back with an awkward smile - she really jinxed it.
They were walking in silence, and it was slowly getting to her. Remembering what she prepared for him the last evening, she decided to share it right now, just to break the awkward quiet.
"You know, after seeing how you solved the homework yesterday, I decided to prepare some tips for you. I just couldn't watch you butcher English more than you already did."
"You did? Thanks." Gamin gasped, impressed and thankful that she wrote something specifically for him.
She brought her bag in front of her and, while walking, started looking through it to find the few pages of English notes. Just as she was about to pull it out, her bag was ripped from her hands. Two guys ran past her, clenching her bag in their hands.
The shock quickly washed over her, her heart beating rapidly, and she took off after them.
"Hey! Get back! Give me the bag!" (Y/n) yelled, trying to catch up to them, but she was far too slow.
Thankfully, Gamin also joined the chase and easily took over the girl running after them.
He stopped the two guys after they turned onto a dead-end street, cutting off their escape route. (Y/n) saw them disappearing around the corner, yet before she appeared there, they already started fighting.
The girl stopped a few meters away to keep a somewhat safe distance. Gasping for breath after the intense workout, she braced her hands on her knees, trying to steady her racing heart. Her eyes were fixed on the ongoing fight - nervous to be a witness, yet unable to look away. Despite the fear, she felt a certain level of amazement at Gamin's moves and technique. She didn't know much about fighting. All she could tell was that he looked really cool in her eyes.
She couldn't believe the thoughts appearing in her mind but she was grateful that he was with her this morning. If it wasn't for him, she would be helpless in getting back her bag. Losing it would be devastating, not so much because of the study materials, but mainly because it held most of her notes for the game she wanted to create.
Her further thoughts were cut off when she noticed a bottle of water tumbling through the air and in her direction. (Y/n) jumped aside, almost tripping over her legs as her eyes darted from the fight to the flying object. A sharp gasp escaped her the moment she recognized the bottle as her own, one that she had tucked on the side of her bag. She turned back to Gamin and the thieves just as the teen hurled one of them over his shoulder.
"Ouch!" The girl winced, her face twisting as she imagined the pain behind that move.
All the rumours weren't unwarranted - he really was great at fighting. Gamin's fighting looked so flawless and effortless, it looked easy when he did it, like it was second nature to him, like breathing. Each strike he delivered was precise, leaving the thieves groaning in pain. (Y/n) felt thankful that she wasn't on the receiving end, especially after all the worries she had since meeting him.
The fight was over within a few minutes, and the only thing left that could point out that he had participated in it was his bloodied knuckles. Gamin tried to be careful not to stain her bag as he picked it from the ground and handed it back to the girl. Her hands moved automatically, she dug through the bag and picked up wet wipes, she always carried them with her. The girl took out a few and pressed them into the study group leader's hands.
"Here, you can clean up your hands."
"Thank you." He smiled genuinely at her. Using the wipes, he got rid of the leftover blood.
Thank you, Thank you for writing for Yoon GaMin 🙏🏻 You’re the only one fuelling my obsession, I’ve literally read everything on tumblr and AO3 at this point I’m considering logging back into wattpad to sustain me 😭😭😭
Oh I know that feeling. Wattpad is like an emergency site when I can't find stories anywhere else 🫣 and unfortunately some older series can be found only there, on quotev, or on deviantart.
I was reminded of how much I adore Igris with the release of vol 4 Solo Leveling webtoon in my country
Where can I get a knight like that all for myself? 🥹🥲
HC Becoming a new Shadow and catching attention of Igris
TW: death (mentioned), killing monsters, (Y/n) is a little too aware while being a Shadow
Hopefully Igris didn't turn out too OOC
- (Y/n), who was a high-ranked mage hunter with illusion skills
- they died in one of the A rank dungeons, trying to keep the boss aggro on themselves to save the rest of their team
- they got killed before their team could get reinforcements, and Jinwoo happened to hear about it and entered the dungeon
- he found them dead and noticed that the boss was looking at their weapon and playing with it
- Jinwoo brought (Y/n) back to life because he recognised them as a hunter excelling in illusions on the battlefield and thought it might be useful
- (Y/n) was shocked to be back, even more so that they were a Shadow
- they were also surprised when a certain ant-like shadow skipped to them and held his hands out, reaching to hug them
- (Y/n) tried to step back but stumbled into a rumble of rocks, making them fall
- looking around, (Y/n) noticed Jinwoo looking at them, recognizing him from the news
- in seconds, there was a hand in front of them, and as (Y/n) looked in front, they noticed a knight with a long, red plume leaning over them and trying to help them up
- when they straighten with the help of the shadow knight, (Y/n) was quickly greeted by Jinwoo as one of his shadows before he turned to the boss
- following his gaze, (Y/n) noticed the boss was playing with their staff, using it as a scratcher
- that made them angry, and they got ready to attack it once more, unleashing their magic, they felt stronger after they became a Shadow
- Jinwoo let them fight the boss, but sent Igris to help out
- (Y/n) made quick work of the boss using their illusions and making copies of themselves
- when they finally reached their magic staff, they used it to pierce the boss, killing it
- with the death, the boss sent out a wave of magic and (Y/n) got thrown back, however, Igris quickly caught them with his hand around their back and moved his cape to cover them from the debris
- Jinwoo proudly looked at (Y/n), knowing he made a good choice adding them to his shadow army
- while the hunter went to collect the items from the boss, Igris stepped away from (Y/n) and moved away
- the new shadow calmed down from their adrenaline rush and saw two shadows coming towards them
- the ant-like shadow bounced in joy seeing their abilities, and the other one, who was quite tall with a giant hammer, held his hand out for a high five
- he stayed like that until (Y/n) hesitantly met it with their own, making him cheer
- a sound of armour coming closer got (Y/n) attention, and they saw Igris joining the little group they created
- the knight knelt before the new shadow, presenting them with their weapon to take
- feeling bashful by the action (Y/n) grabbed the weapon and quickly thanked him
- after collecting the items from the boss, Jinwoo turned to his shadow to see them huddled together around the new army addition
- the hunter was surely happy, that they all seemed to get along
- Igris is a perfect gentleman, treating (Y/n) like a lady/lord
- (Y/n) being a mage usually keeps their distance, and finds themselves on high ground
- and so after a fight is finished, Igris appears by their side, extending his hand and helping them get down
- with time passing and more dungeons being conquered, it appeared that (Y/n) has the best fight chemistry with Igris, because he was the first to quickly get used to their skills and tactics
- when Igris sees (Y/n) defeated, he goes berserk, and in seconds, the enemies are slayed while he patiently awaits their return to check if they're alright
- when Jinwoo doesn't have any mana to bring them back at this moment, he glares at the hunter the whole time until his mage appears once more
- from that point forward, Igris keeps an eye on (Y/n), making sure they are alright
- while he defeats everyone, he turns to them ready to take on their group of enemies, but when he sees them enveloped in their magic while destroying monsters left and right, he stops in place
- Igris ogles (Y/n), respectfully, while they are fighting just as much as the mage does
- with Shadows like Iron and Beru around, Igris decides to be the one to keep (Y/n) away from their foolishness, protecting them from the duo, in a way
- because of that, the mage also started appearing more frequently right next to the knight, looking away from him, flustered but maintaining the close proximity
- once (Y/n) tripped over their feet, because they were so entranced looking at Igris
- Iron laughed at that and got a glare in return and a smack to his head from the knight while holding the mage's hand as he helped them stand up, not seeing how embarrassed they felt
- (Y/n) always chuckles at Igris's habit of bringing heads for Jinwoo, and when Iron does the same, they burst laughing
- Igris then stares at them in adoration and tries to continue doing so just to hear them laugh
- that is, until Jinwoo has had enough and talks with the three shadows, Igris to stop bringing him the heads, Iron to stop copying him, and (Y/n) to stop encouraging such behaviour
- when the ground was muddy or dangerous, (Y/n) found themselves carried on Igris's forearm, as he held them up with only one hand
- they are awestruck and amazed at his pure strength, even if they've seen him fight countless times
- he revels in the sight of (Y/n) admiring him and tries to be indifferent, but he really loves to see it, especially when others look at the two of you with jealousy
- feeling braver after the two get closer, Igris starts giving (Y/n) flowers
- whenever he sees one growing nearby, he would go and pick them only to present them as a gift for the mage
- such gestures were always accompanied by teary-eyed Beru, who also wanted some flowers
- sometimes (Y/n) felt bad for the ant-like shadow and spared one of the flowers for him before turning to Igris and offering a heartfelt thanks to keep him away from scolding Beru
Prima Aprilis - April Fool 😶🌫️
Sorry, won't be turning this one into series, but I had fun writing that nevertheless
I like your story about Sakura's older sister, poor thing her friends traumatized him hehe
Aww I'm always happy to see that people like the stuff I write. And thank you for the blushing Sakura, my fav honestly🤌If teasing him is what it takes to see him like that, I'm all in 🫣🫡
Written in 3rd POV; With fem! reader;
There'll be probably one more part before continuing with the series plot. I decided to divide the part in two, so I can focus and write more about a certain upcoming event.
For the rest of the day, instead of focusing on her lessons, her head was filled with different ideas. Leaving the school, she went to the bus station and while driving to the mall, she was on her phone looking for perfect leverage. Her resolve wavered. Of course, she started doubting others who said Gamin was scary, but was she really that easy to convince that the two students came to her and explained how they perceived him, and that was it?
Truthfully, (Y/n) was mainly blinded by the chance to get some feedback on her game, even before it was finished, or more like before the plot she was creating was fully made up.
'Some good conditions to help me escape. Something that would benefit me.' (Y/n) thought to herself, swiping down the lists and websites while reading about bargaining chips and needs that some other teenagers might have. Head low and eyes on the small screen, she walked to the bookstore and toward the English books section.
She looked slightly up to see the second part of the book she had, her hand reached out and grabbed the book at the same time as someone else. Their fingers overlayed and she put her phone down to fully concentrate on what was happening.
"Hello". The voice came from beside her and she gasped, her body jolting after immediately recognizing it.
"Dammit..." She muttered to herself before her gaze moved to him. Her hand quickly dropped from the book, and she took a step back.
"Are you also getting the book? I heard that this one is good to study from." He said, picking up the book and observing it from each side.
He held it out for the girl and she took it, carefully watching as he reached for the next copy. She raised her eyebrow realizing he wanted to use it as study material. From what she remembered, he wasn't the smartest, to say it kindly, yet he wanted a book that had CSAT-level exercises.
Her eyebrows drew together in confusion, lips tightening as she asked. "Are you sure you want this book?" After the words left her, she realized the mistake and quickly continued, hoping he wouldn't get too angry at her.
"I mean it's kinda complicated, and there are for sure some other books that would match the speed at which you learn and the knowledge you already have." Her hand moved around pointing at other bookshelves below, and his gaze moved with her hand.
"Won't it be good enough? I already got the first part, although it was a little confusing." His voice was light as he pondered out loud, looking at her in question.
She didn't know how to answer that in a nice way. "I mean, it is a CSAT-level book." She commented with hesitation. "If it confuses you, maybe try something with a lower level. I used this one-" She pointed at a book right next to him "-before moving to this one." A little tap was left on his book.
"I got this one." Gamin replied eagerly with a small smile.
The girl looked at him, raising an eyebrow in slight disbelief.
"Did you understand it? Solved all the exercises."
That was a great question, seeing as the boy's smile fell. (Y/n) took a deep breath and squatted down searching for a specific book. Seeing his reaction, she already knew he didn't solve anything. Well, didn't solve it correctly. It was hard to believe that with all the eagerness to study and all the commitment to have a study group, he was so lacking in knowledge.
She wasn't yet aware how truly lacking he was.
When she finally noticed the book she was searching for, the girl took it and straightened up.
"Okay, this book is quite easy to understand and has a lot of exercises, so you can try the theory in multiple ways. I used it, like two years ago. What level is your English? B1?" (Y/n) explained, words falling quickly out of her mind as she observed him.
He hummed to himself in thought, his hand reaching for the book she held but she didn't let it go.
"Uhh.. probably." He muttered and seeing her intent gaze, he nodded repeating more confidently. "Yes."
She didn't believe him at all. His puppy eyes stared into her, blinking slowly. She sighed after a while and let go of the book, so he pulled it closer to himself. The girl turned around and walked to the cashier. He followed her step by step.
"I thought you said you don't study." His voice echoed from behind her. "Did you change your mind? Will you be joining us?"
The sudden joy in his tone was a little irritating, especially when asking that question.
"I'm working on my English because I need it to read coding documentation and because the materials I'm searching for are mostly in the language." She didn't really know why she replied to him but he took it as an invitation to quickly step by her.
"And about the study group?" He asked once more, and she side-eyed him while she paid for her book.
"I thought about it-"
"And? Please, it will be great if you join us."
(Y/n) realized that he didn't know when to stop. It really irritated her, so much so that she forgot about what she thought of him just a few days ago, and how scared she felt.
"Fine, fine. I'll join." She said exasperated, throwing her hands out as she turned and made him stop.
"Really?" The smile that bloomed on his face made her warm, a little bit too warm.
"I'll join your study group, so please stop asking." (Y/n) confirmed before adding. "But-" She stopped to emphasize, "only under the condition that..."
That was problematic, she still was searching for the perfect leverage, and her mind ran through all the possibilities until.. yes, that would be perfect. "You help me find a boyfriend."
"Boyfriend? Sure, no problem."
She widened her eyes at his quick reply. Did he not understand her?
"But you really will join us." He stepped closer to her, his bag bumping into hers.
She didn't take notice of this as it was now her turn to confirm.
"Yes, I will, but you got my condition, right?"
He eagerly nodded, thinking it wouldn't be so difficult. Although he spent most of his time in middle school studying, he knew that some of his classmates dated and still got good grades. That was enough of proof that he would help her because it wouldn't disturb her, and she could both date and study with them.
On their way home, they found out they would be taking the same bus, although (Y/n) had to leave a few stops earlier. During the drive, she asked him about what were subjects he needed help with.
"All of them." His reply was followed by a thoughtful hum on his side and an open mouth from hers.
"O-okay." She replied, having some difficulty grasping the answer.
"Wait, so what was your score on entrance exams?" The girl wondered curiously.
"25 altogether." His voice was more quiet as he muttered that, a little ashamed of his score.
She had to do a double-take looking into his eyes to seek confirmation. Noticing how sad he looked with the score, she breathed out and nodded to herself. Yeah, getting him to do better would be quite the task. At that moment, she understood why he was so eager to study and form his little group.
That night, she actually had trouble falling asleep, and not because of horrible nightmares. She was conflicted by her dreams, maybe it was because she didn't expect Gamin to be so excited about studying, or really just more attractive than half the guys in school. She would be a liar not to admit it, and she was aware of it the moment she saw him in the library.
After talking even more with him than she had expected, she realized, and maybe finally just let it fully sink in, that he wasn't all that scary and offensive as the rumours made him be. He was actually a little dumb, kind of clumsy and dense but in a cute kinda way.
Oh God, the night thoughts were slowly getting to her. They really weren't good for her.
Hello, a request, Bofurin's group (those from 1, ume baby and Mr. Shark), Sakura's older sister, reader, how do these cute boys fall in love at first sight with their friend's older sister (the reader is ume's age )
I merged those two requests together ;)
And in some of them, the 'brother-in-law' is exchanged for 'future brother'.
Bofurin's first years, Hiiragi and Ume x Haruka Sakura's older sister! reader - love at first sight & future brother-in-law
I love this panel so much <3
Taiga Tsugeura
- he saw you for the first time during a sparing session that first years had
- you caught his gaze the moment you stepped on the school grounds and because of that he took a punch to his face
- his gaze followed you as you moved between the other pairs that were training
- his hopeful smile fell as he saw you stopping near Haruka, the two of you were talking as you smacked his chest playfully and laughed
- immediately he thought you and Haruka were together, somehow he could see it, especially if you got along so well with the grumpy captain of their class
- seeing Taiga's longing gaze stuck on you the whole time instead of fighting, Suo switched their partners and came closer
- Suo smirked after asking Taiga if he knew who you were and the starstruck boy shook his head
- Taiga's head then quickly turned to Suo asking if you were Sakura's girlfriend - when Suo snorted, hiding the smile behind his hand, Nirei stepped beside them curious about what they were doing
- when Nirei finally explained that you were Haruka's older sister, Taiga felt a smile bloom on his face
- in seconds he became cheerful and quickly jogged to introduce himself, forgetting about his two friends
- making you laugh with his introduction Taiga felt like he achieved something great
- your talk together was cut short as you had to get going
- as you were leaving, Taiga still followed you with his gaze, sighing to himself when you disappeared from his sight
- "I think I'm in love." Taiga muttered, his voice soft before a confident smile grew on his face.
- "Huh?" Haruka turned to him in disbelief.
- "(y/n) and I are gonna be together." He decided to look at your younger brother making him open his mouth in shock.
- "I'm gonna be your brother after we finish school." He continued placing his hand on Haruka's shoulder and nodding his head in confirmation of his words.
- "You what-" Your brother asked before he cut himself off smacking Taiga's hand away.
- for the rest of the sparring session Haruka was running after Taiga trying to fight him after what he said and yelling about his disapproval, while Taiga countered each one with words of confirmation
Mitsuki Kiryuu
- he saw you buying game merch, from a series he was also interested in, making him interested in you as well
- even more so when you got the same blindbox as he and when you didn't get the character you wanted, your face fell
- he took that as a perfect opportunity and stopped by you saying he also got a blindbox and a character he didn't really want proposing an exchange
- you easily agreed seeing he offered you one of your favourite characters you actually wanted to pull
- seeing you smile so widely and thanking him only assured him that he was falling, he really was
- after that, you talked while walking through the street and he was ready to ask you out only to be stopped by Haruka
- his smile fell as he watched you and Haruka talking so animatedly, you looked really close and he started getting jealous
- Kiryu wondered if he had to steal you away from Haruka, he actually almost started planning but then Haruka's voice calling you big sister touched his ears
- he was so happy to hear that he quickly asked for your number cutting into the conversation you had with your brother
- he was really glad to get to know you're not together and just siblings
- after a short conversation, you told Haruka you would go to the supermarket before going back home and waved to Kiryu
- the two boys stood beside each other watching you go
- "What was that? Are you trying to flirt with my sister?" Haruka asked his voice loud but not enough to let you hear.
- "You're such an idiot she's older than you." The first-year captain added.
- "Hey be nice to me, I might be your new brother. Besides she's not that much older." Kiryu said and sent him a wink before running up to you and asking if he could walk by your side because he also wanted to go shopping for some snacks.
- Haruka was flabbergasted but quickly yelled after Kiryuu and ran up to the two of you to watch over him, making sure he wasn't making any moves on you.
Akihiko Nirei
- Haruka didn't really introduce you to his friend, just mentioned your first name before they went away
- Nirei looked back at you trying to catch one more glimpse
- he almost walked into the sign in front of a stall if it wasn't for your brother who pulled him to the side
- next time he saw you he felt a little shy while speaking with you and envied Haruka seeing how different and confident he was next to such a pretty person
- it was surprising that while keeping his notes and knowing almost everything about a lot of people he knew, he was clueless about you being Haruka's older sister
- a little sad and jealous at first thinking Haruka had an older girlfriend, more so that it was you
- but when he finally did get to know that you were actually siblings he felt relieved and started admiring you a little more openly
- "Do you think y/n likes younger guys?" Nirei asked trying to be subtle but the question instantly caught Haruka's attention.
- "Why do you want to know?"
- "No, nothing, nevermind." Nirei tried to deny and change the subject but then Haruka was reminded of something.
- "Wait... Is that why I caught you writing my name in your book last time? You were writing her name!" Your brother said accusingly pointing a finger at his friend.
- "Umm maybe.." Nirei hummed to himself nervously, his fingers fidgeting with his little notebook.
- "I mean she is really nice, and pretty, and I would like for someone like her to give me some attention." He added in a mutter.
- "Stop right there." Haruka put his hand up before taking a deep breath in. trying to keep calm. "I don't want to be your brother-in-law in the future."
- "Huh, that would mean me and her-" Nirei blushed furiously just at the thought. He felt dizzy and flustered enough that he didn't hear his friend talking.
- "I mean, it's better it's you rather than Suo or Sugishita, but still I think I need a minute to process this."
Toma Hiiragi
- he was walking with Haruka during their patrol and then you came by and greeted both of the Bofurin students
- he was quickly enchanted by you, how nice your voice sounded, and how appreciative you were of them keeping the town safe
- Hiiragi was known to take care of a lot of his friends and students but it was a first for him to be so protective of you, in such a short time
- he put you over himself without a second thought even when he thought you were Haruka's girlfriend
- one day you were walking back from school all alone, and he quickly joined to accompany you back home
- you spent the whole walk talking and Hiiragi listened to your every word carefully but a specific sentence made his thoughts stop
- "I'm actually grateful that you and Umemiya take such good care of my little brother." You said and he had turned to you with a questioning look.
- he wasn't aware you had a brother in Bofurin, he was quite sure he would know of that
- "Younger brother?" He questioned his gaze confused.
- "Huh? Haruka, who else?"
- that explained so much and so little at the same time, he wasn't sure
- what he actually knew was that he was overjoyed, a soft chuckle escaped him
- after asking you out, he would use the card of you being together as a last resort to keep Haruka in check
- "Stop it, already. You'll do well to listen to your future brother."
- such words never failed to make your brother agitated, yet he could do nothing but glare at the older boy whenever he said them
Hayato Suo
- you were the first person to make his stoic facade break
- just a glimpse of you made his heart beat rapidly in his chest, a sight for sore eyes for real
- you didn't really want to introduce yourself with your full name knowing that he was from Bofurin and your younger brother didn't want you to take part in any of their fights
- so for the few meetings you found yourself in with Suo, mostly by coincidence he wasn't aware you were siblings
- he quickly found your every hobby, and even opinion interesting and wanted to get to know you more and more
- time came when Haruka couldn't keep you a secret so he asked you to meet with him and his friends
- seeing as you were walking with Haruka towards the rest of their group of friends, Suo got jealous
- he was silently judging how someone as perfect as you could be with someone like Sakura
- a small smirk appeared on his face when the first-year captain introduced you as his older sister
- now nothing stood between him, his adoration, and making you fall in love with him
- teasing Haruka about him and you getting together became his favourite past time
- "I'll be your future brother-in-law." Was one of his most frequent comments and it always managed to make Haruka's blood boil.
- "The heck you will, ain't no way I'm letting that happen."
- when you would actually end up with Suo
- "You should've picked someone else, even Nirei would be a better pick." Your brother commented straightforwardly, making sure his friend standing right beside you heard him clearly.
- when you glared at him unimpressed he added reluctantly
- "At least he can protect you."
Kyotaro Sugishita
- seeing you just for a few minutes was enough to make his emotions go haywire
- he was confused as to why he couldn't get you out of his head and only when his older friends from school, meaning Umemiya and Tsubakino, explained to him did he understand that he was enchanted by you
- and how lucky he seemed when he could see you frequently near the Bofurin school
- he would take great care of you even before he got to know you were Haruka's sister
- making sure you were safe during your walks around the city
- but seeing you so frequently he was meant to see how close you were with his rival
- whenever Haruka and you were together he felt something clench in his heart, he hated seeing the two of you so close
- Sugishita really was jealous that the first-year captain seemed to steal the time you should be spending with him, he really didn't want to believe you were dating
- when you teased Haruka by calling him lil bro, Sugishita froze, his brain processing your words
- and then he snorted receiving a glare from Haruka
- his disgust at getting to know you were related to Haruka was very visible
- he'd surprisingly be very direct in making his rival realize he was head over heels for you
- "I'll even become your brother-in-law if it means I can meet up with her."
- the words made Haruka's face red with irritation
- "Oh, no, no, no. Over my dead body." Your brother replied sternly getting ready to fight Suishita.
- "It'd be my pleasure, but I think (Y/n) would be sad."
- your brother was shocked by the consideration of his statement, his irritation dimming a little but the fire still roared inside him and he would have a usual fight with Sugishita to make sure the boy was worthy of you
Hajime Umemiya
- he saw you walking with Hakura through the streets, all while he was shopping for Kotoha
- he froze while talking with one of the sellers as his eyes got bigger and his shoulders dropped
- his heart skipped a beat and he knew, you were perfect and he fell for you
- he didn't know you at all but he had a feeling you two were just meant together
- seeing you so close to the first-year captain brought a wave of jealousy
- and so the next day Haruka found himself called by Umemiya to the rooftop
- the younger boy thought it was something serious, especially when he saw the focused eyes of the Bofurin leader
- so imagine when Umemiya suddenly asked about you and if Haruka was serious about you
- conflicted about the sudden question and even more so when it was about his older sister Haruka stumbled over his words saying that he was serious
- "how could I not be serious when she is my sister?" the first year thought to himself
- Umemiya felt his heart break at the reply, his hopeful and focused eyes losing their shine
- he only asked that because he really wanted to know if he had a chance of winning you over
- but no matter how much he adored you he couldn't break you and his younger friend apart, what kind of leader would he be if he did that
- realizing the sudden change in air between them Haruka questioned the older boy asking why he wanted to know about his older sister
- as if struck by a love arrow, Umemiya's face brightened, his pupils almost turning into hearts as he realized the miscommunication
- "I see, that's good." Umemiya commented not really answering the question before he added.
- "Come on Sakura, we're going to eat."
- "What? Why? Weren't we talking about y/n? Why even-" Haruka shot up his hands moving chaotically as he didn't know what to think anymore.
- "We can talk about (Y/n) while eating."
- "Heeeeeh?"
- "Well, I want to know more about her and you're going because I need to take care of my future brother-in-law." Umemiya let out joyfully smacking his hand against Haruka's back.
- "Your what!?" The younger student yelled loudly.
- "Yeah, when (Y/n) and I are gonna marry one day you'll be my little bro." The Bofurin's leader said proudly as he could already imagine the whole life between you and him together.
- 'sakura.exe has stopped working' while Umemiya cheerfully pushed him towards one of the restaurants near school
I mistakenly clicked on 'Publish' instead of 'Save' and had to set it to private until I got home to copy the rest of this story from my other app - never again doing that on phone.
Farid x Sumeru! Landscape Architect! Reader
I always teleported to Sumeru to exchange my raisins just to see him.
You were frequenting this road far too often. It was like wherever you needed to go the path right next to the alchemy table was the shortest you could take. Especially when the task for the day was connected with your senior, Kaveh.
You were a student at the Academy, and a Kshahrewar student at that. You worked mainly on gardens and grew your own plants. You might have been better off as an Amurta scholar but you hated writing extended research on different types of flowers or any other greenery.
Not to mention, you decided to become a landscape architect because of the breathtaking work Kaveh did with not only the nature surrounding the Palace of Alcazarzaray but also the many projects you saw during one evening when the architect was drawing correction after correction in his blueprint in the library.
He tried to caution you on becoming an architect but you were simply far too stubborn. Soon, he realized how fulfilled you felt when your ideas were appreciated by others and made your clients happy. You could say that because of that Kaveh became some sort of mentor to you and you could always come to him whenever you had some problems.
Same for him.
Honestly, it was hard to keep count of how many evenings and even nights you spent with Kaveh complaining and drinking. Complaining about what? It seemed like everything seemed to irk him. The corrections for projects, the deadlines, the scholars, and his roommate, whom he could talk about on and on and on. Despite meeting AlHaitham only a few times, you felt like you knew him for the last couple of years with all the facts and information Kaveh shared.
Yet, you were thankful for befriending the architect, because if not for the frequent meetings between you two, you wouldn't walk that road, and you wouldn't see Farid. But you could and it made the constant and unchanging road a little more bearable.
Since the first time you saw him, he got your full attention and you would lie if you said your eyes didn't search for him while walking by the alchemist. He brought you into this strange sense of becoming more clumsy and more fidgety than usually.
You caught his attention, as well. He first noticed you when the loud architect had his arm around your shoulder and you pulled his drunk ass home. You were so nice - apologizing for the ruckus Kaveh was making whining out loud into the night, so beautiful - your big eyes from being tipsy stared into his and he felt as if he could get lost in them, so everything.
Farid was in awe of how eager you were to help others and how much fun and joy your work brought you. He felt all warm inside whenever your smile appeared on your face or later in his mind.
Seeing you with the big cart where you usually had some small potted plants or flowers, he was instantly by your side to help you, even for the short path. You always became flustered by that but also oh so grateful for the aid.
However, this time he was taking care of some scholars that he had to stop from throwing their books at each other. He saw you in the corner of his eyes and he really wanted to come help you but he really couldn't and his work stopped him. Right after resolving the whole scholars issue he noticed a small potted pinkish, slightly reddish flower lying on its side in the grass. It looked exactly like the ones you had in the cart and so he walked closer and picked it up. He gathered the fallen soil and placed it back in the pot.
As his work finished he took the flower and brought it with him, his eyes moving around the city trying to catch sight of you. When he wasn't successful he found himself at home with the pot placed on his table as he sat in front of it. His mind went into a spiral of thought about you and how you'd take care of the plant, not to mention that you were probably looking all around your cart for this one.
In the following few days, he didn't meet you, concluding you probably had some project out of the city and so he spent the evening looking through the library to find out what kind of flower he collected and how to take care of it. He swore to take good care of it because he didn't want you to get back to a withered plant.
He was just thinking about buying a watering can to make it easier for him and use it instead of a cup, his thoughts clearly not on his patrol, when your voice greeted him.
"Good afternoon, Farid."
He almost jumped in his place before turning towards you, his cheeks warming as he saw your pretty smile.
"Good afternoon." He replied his gaze stuck on you before he reminded himself of what was on his mind just then.
"Ah, (Y/n) did you perhaps lose a flower a few days ago?" He stepped a little closer to you, his eyes quickly darting around before stopping on you.
"Hmm.. actually yes, I couldn't find one of the Marcottes I had. I actually got a little too many flowers, so it all went well even if I couldn't find it." You commented, your finger tapping on your chin as you recalled the previous commission.
"A-actually I found it later on, it must have fallen from your cart." He said and when he noticed your eyes getting bigger with excitement and a pretty smile blooming on your face he turned away. Coughing once he timidly looked back at you. "I got it back at home if you'd like it back."
moving around the city trying to catch sight of you. When he wasn't successful he found himself at home with the pot placed on his table as he sat in front of it. His mind went into a spiral of thought about you and how you'd take care of the plant, not to mention that you were probably looking all around your cart for this one.
In the following few days, he didn't meet you, concluding you probably had some project out of the city and so he spent the evening looking through the library to find out what kind of flower he collected and how to take care of it. He swore to take good care of it because he didn't want you to get back a withered plant.
He was just thinking about buying a watering can to make it easier for him and use it instead of a cup, his thoughts clearly not on his patrol, when your voice greeted him.
"Good afternoon, Farid."
He almost jumped in his place before turning towards you, his cheeks warming as he saw your pretty smile.
"Good afternoon." He replied his gaze stuck on you before he reminded himself of what was on his mind just then.
"Ah, (Y/n) did you perhaps lose a flower a few days ago?" He stepped a little closer to you, his eyes quickly darting around before stopping on you.
"Hmm.. actually yes, I couldn't find one of the Marcottes I had. I actually got a little too many flowers, so it all went well even if I couldn't find it." You commented, your finger tapping on your chin as you recalled the previous commission.
"A-actually I found it later on, it must have fallen from your cart." He said and when he noticed your eyes getting bigger with excitement and a pretty smile blooming on your face he turned away. Coughing once he timidly looked back at you. "I got it back at home if you'd like it back."
You were glad to know that someone was taking care of the flower, even more so that it was Farid. You were about to agree to get it back to bring it back to your home before an idea came to you. It was a perfect situation you could use to get closer to him.
"I'd like for you to keep it if you don't mind. When it blooms fully it will have a unique smell, maybe you'll like it." You said with a smile, your eyes crinkling as they closed.
"Ah, I'm not sure if it will last until then."
Perfect, his answer was perfect as you chuckled to yourself and eagerly replied.
"Would you like me to teach you then? How to take care of it?"
His heart skipped a beat at your proposition. It was great, did you know what you were doing to him asking such question? He could finally spend some time with you and it wouldn't be in the middle of his work.
"Sure, yes, that-" His voice grew louder, and he coughed trying to keep his emotions in check. "That would be great, thank you."
"Fantastic, I will come back by the time your patrol finishes and we can go check on the Marcotte, is that okay?"
Farid was frozen, his mouth opened softly but no words came out, as he already thought about you walking home with him. His head slowly nodded as he gazed at you in his daze. Oh Archons, he felt as if he was dreaming, he finally had a chance to sweep you off your feet.
I took some liberties and used the time skip after the fight with Jangho and before Miss Lee came back to school for this and the next part
Hastily leaving the school, (Y/n) barely registered the small group that passed her by with bricks in hand. The only detail that stuck in her mind when she saw them was the flash of red hair on one of them. She walked with purpose, trying to get home as her nerves spiraled. Head filled with scenarios of what could happen to her if Gamin were to seek her out in the school, she felt a shiver run down her spine at the few unsettling scenarios. At the crossing close to her home, she stopped at a red light, pressing a hand over her heart. Even with the noise of traffic and chattering pedestrians, she could hear her own heartbeat.
That was one heck of a meeting and hopefully the last one of its kind. She had no interest in drawing attention to herself, and certainly not his attention. All she wanted was to lay off on studying and focus on her dream of creating a game. Yuseong Technical School, despite its reputation for problematic students, seemed perfect for that. She planned to keep a low profile, yet now, it seemed that the rising fighter from grade 10 might be interested in her, and it was the last thing she wanted.
Waking up the next morning, (Y/n) felt a lingering sense of unease. She crossed her fingers, muttering silent hopes that she wouldn’t run into any members of that strange study group. Her wishes quickly dwindled. As soon as she passed the gate, she noticed Gamin and the other boy from the group right in front of her. Without a second thought, she ducked behind one of the cigarette barrels and waited for a few minutes to make sure they went to their classroom before she did so herself. A few students gave her weird looks, but she just moved past them. She had other concerns than them.
Soon enough, the day became a candidate for the worst day ever. During lunch break, she spotted him again. Gamin was making his way down the hall, and when he saw (Y/n) turning away from him, he sped up to join her.
"Hello." His calm voice made the girl jolt. Instinctively, her hands flew to her chest as if to steady her frantic heartbeat.
"Umm, hi?" She replied, her eyes darting wildly down the hallway, trying to come up with an escape route.
"I thought maybe you'd like to join the study group if I talked with you about it." Gamin said, his voice even with little excitement slipping.
With his words, her mind reeled. She immediately started remembering scenarios of how he might force her into joining his strange group.
"We could really use someone else as smart as Sehyun." He continued. "Not to mention, you explained the math problem quite well. I got it after trying it a few more times."
"I really don't think I-" (Y/n) stopped herself when she caught his intense gaze. His stare was sharp and focused, like he was reading every thought and secret of her through her eyes. She squirmed in place, her grip on the bag tightening.
Gamin hummed, tilting his head slightly. He remembered that others had told him she might be scared of him. That the rumors, paired with the number of students he had already beaten up, probably weren’t helping his case. His smile faded as he looked away, deep in thought about what he could do to convince her.
Seeing that his eyes moved to the right, (Y/n) stepped back once. Then twice. Then, just as she was about to slip into a nearby classroom, Gamin’s eyes snapped back to her. This time, with a wider grin.
"Ah, we have really nice people in the group, so you don't need to be wary of us." He nodded his head as the words left him, thinking that they would reassure her. They did not.
Who in their right mind would hear that and suddenly trust him? No, not happening. Not right away, at least. That sounded exactly like something someone suspicious would say.
"I need to go, actually. Something urgent came up, and I need to talk to the teacher." (Y/n) blurted, stepping back.
When she noticed that Gamin was ready to follow her, she added. "You can tell me more about the study group some other time."
Without waiting for a response, she spun on her heel and hurried away, her footsteps echoing down the corridor. She didn’t actually have anything important to do. She just needed to put some distance between them. Because no matter what Gamin said and how he behaved near her, she still half-believed the gossip.
It seemed like wherever (Y/n) was, the study group leader wasn't far behind. Was he following her? Or had she just never noticed him before? Maybe that was it, considering she didn’t know who he was until the previous day.
"Today, we were working on some science problems." Gamin rambled, trailing closely beside her as they exited the school. "Jiwu actually got some right after Sehyun went through them with us."
His mouth ran non-stop, which strangely provided her some relief. She wasn't really listening to what he was saying. Her head was full of thoughts regarding his behaviour and why he wasn't trying to beat her up. Her nerves remained on edge at first, waiting for the inevitable shift, the moment where his friendliness would turn into anger and he would be ready to fight. But as the minutes passed and nothing happened—no sudden aggression, no tension—her guard began to lower, just slightly, and (Y/n) started feeling more at ease. Her mind settled on a conclusion after the never-ending stream of thoughts. He seemed more stupid and dense than terrifying.
When they reached the crossing, just a street away from her home, she realized he was still walking with her. She glanced at him as he happily chatted, sharing more details of what they did during the study group meeting. When she asked about the study group, she didn't mean for him to give her a minute-by-minute breakdown of their entire session.
"Alright, if I say that I'll think about joining, will you leave me alone for a few days?"
Gamin's eyes lit up as (Y/n) spoke those words, his grin appearing with a childlike excitement. "Of course." He exclaimed, his voice cheerful and unbothered. "Take all the time you need."
They stopped walking for a moment. She nodded quickly, watching him with cautious skepticism. Her lips turned into a small smile, hoping it was convincing enough to shut down any further conversation for now.
"Yeah, okay." She replied, already planning to quickly walk away from him.
Gamin didn’t seem to notice, or if he did, he didn’t care. He got what he wanted, well almost. "Alright, goodbye."
He gave her a thumbs-up, then turned around and started to walk back in the direction of his home.
As he moved away, (Y/n) sighed in relief, her shoulders relaxing for the first time since she entered school. She couldn’t shake the uneasy feeling. Something still didn’t sit right with her. Part of her wanted to believe that he was harmless, that maybe the rumors were exaggerated. But the way he was somehow following her the past day. She would need more time to figure out what to make of him.
Two days, that's how long (Y/n) didn't have to worry about the study group. No Gamin hovering near. She could actually focus on what she had planned throughout her free time. She could leave his proposal unanswered and didn't have to worry about it for a little longer. She told herself she’d think about it later, just not right away. Even if he didn't seem like the ruthless guy some made him out to be, she still didn't want to risk it. Besides, deep inside, she was curious how the study group of his worked and whether they were really just studying.
When the two girls first approached her, she didn't recognize them as part of the students from the library. Her memory was usually flawless, but somehow she pushed them out of her mind.
"You're (Y/n), right?" The girl with shorter hair asked. Her voice was even, but her gaze sharp.
(Y/n) looked at them, her brows furrowing. Then her mind cleared, and one of their names popped up.
"Yes, and you're Jiwu?" She replied cautiously and then turned to the other girl with hesitance. "Sorry, I don't think I caught your name."
The girl with longer hair smiled at her with this big, innocent smile and gave a small wave. "My name is Choi Heewon, and that's Lee Jiwu."
(Y/n) nodded in greeting, though she was still perplexed as to why they were here. The three girls stood like that in the hallway, staring at each other.
Jiwu was the first to break the silence.
"We saw Gamin following you. I wanted to deck him if he kept at it, but he said he stopped." She commented offhandedly, and her eyes met the wide ones of (Y/n).
"Oh yeah, he promised to give me some time." She replied, receiving Jiwu's nod in approval.
"You know, he’s an idiot, yeah, but he doesn’t actually start fights. Not unless someone really pushes him."
Heewon nodded, her voice softer but just as certain. "He actually helped us before. He doesn’t look it, but he’s more protective than anything else."
(Y/n) blinked, processing their words. The image she had of Gamin being reckless, unpredictable - everything she heard from the rumours clashed with what they were saying.
"Sooo-" (Y/n) started looking at the two with calculating eyes. "He's not like the rumours make him out to be? He protected you?"
Jiwu smirked. "Ehh... I wouldn't go that far. I mean, he can pack a punch and beat up people, just… let’s say, if he thinks someone’s worth it, he won’t stand by and do nothing."
Maybe people exaggerated a few things about him. Okay, (Y/n) could believe that. Especially when others clarified that and she herself was having doubts. But still..
"Okay, and why are you telling me that?" She asked, a mix of curiosity and suspicion in her voice, trying to understand what the main goal was in making her believe he was good and wouldn't hurt her.
"He usually goes after people who want to study, but I guess we need the smart people too. Seehyun can't be the only one to teach us all the time." The short-haired girl explained the group leader's behaviour. Her arms crossed as she shrugged.
(Y/n)’s lips pressed into a thin line as she processed that information. So, Gamin targeted students who actually cared about their academics.
"What Jiwu means is, it would be nice to have you in our group, and another girl at that. Please think about it." Heewon clarified as she noticed the other girl furrowing her eyebrows in thought. Then she linked her hand around Jiwu's arm and pulled her towards their next class while waving to (Y/n).
The study group was really something else. Even after the girls left, the conversation lingered in (Y/n)'s mind. She replayed it, assessing if what they said was really true. Maybe she could give it a chance. A few hours a week wouldn't ruin her plans. If anything, it might even benefit her in the long run. She could actually use them later on as her testers. A little beta testing group for her game.
Yeah, that wasn't the worst idea to join them. But on her terms. With a condition that would let her leave when she felt like they were too much. The condition had to be difficult to fulfill. She needed to figure out something before Gamin decided she had enough time to think.
Was thinking maybe a wind breaker boys (you can choose who the only one that needs to be there is Suo) reacting to a reader that instinctively laughs when hurt. Like maybe they get punched by someone at some point in a fight and they just burst out laughing. Not like in an edgy way they can tell that reader is in pain but they just automatically laugh (ik it's kinda weird).
I was thinking about the plot and how to make it, and then I remembered that Taiga lets someone get the first hit in, and somehow I thought about the below thing.
Hayato Suo, Hajime, Umemiya, Haruka Sakura, Choji Tomiyama, Minoru Kanuma, Yukinari Arima, Toma Hiiragi, Jo Togame, Ren Kaji how would they react if reader laughed after getting punched
You stumbled back a few steps, hand going up to cover your mouth and cheek. You massaged the place the guy's fist just bruised, opening and closing your jaw twice before a small chuckle escaped you. When you raised your head to glance at the man before you, you couldn't help it. His self-satisfied look made you laugh harder as you tried to cover your mouth and calm down.
The few people closest to you stopped to stare blankly at you, thinking you were out of your mind. It hurt like hell even if it wasn't the strongest punch, but you couldn't stop it. In the end, the hit surely looked stronger than it felt, so you decided to help him out.
"You know it was a little weaker because you didn't use your whole body." You started moving your own fist back and doing the hitting motion. Your voice was wavering, with a few giggles escaping you and that made the rest of people around turn towards you.
"If you move your whole upper body, you gain momentum, which you can use to your advantage later on when fighting." You continued coming closer to the guy and holding your fists high. You pulled your right hand back, your hips following, turning to the side.
"Like that." You demonstrated the punch, and somehow, you went all out because soon, the guy in front of you was lying on the ground, unconscious.
Your mouth opened in shock, letting out a light 'oh' before you laughed once more. The ridiculous situation made you bend slightly forward. Your unstoppable laughter echoed through the place; you just couldn't help it.
Hayato Suo, Hajime Umemiya
He looked at you the moment he heard you. First, he thought about how you were in trouble, but then when his eyes focused on you, trying to see what exactly happened, he didn't know if he should feel relieved you were alright or worried because why were you laughing.
After beating up the people in front of him, he got you a handkerchief and stepped closer to wipe the blood from under your nose. His gaze was observant, calculating in his head what caused this burst of emotion out of you.
Seeing as you didn't calm down but still chuckled to yourself, he decided only to pat your head twice. He would interrogate you about what happened when you get out of there. When your joyful attitude kept on going, he pushed your head downwards, trying to hide your behaviour from others.
Choji Tomiyama, Minoru Kanuma and Yukinari Arima
He was quick to join you, his voice mixing with yours as the both of you laughed loudly. He heard you and approved of your actions, commented stuff like, "He really needs to take some lessons." or "My punches are stronger even half asleep."
He also proposed to wait till the guy woke up so that he could show him the correct stance as well.
Others definitely looked at the two of you as if they saw a pair of sociopaths. They steered clear of your way through the rest of the fight, keeping an eye on you.
Later on, as he learned that you react like that whenever you get hurt, he looked at you strangely and nodded continuously, his brain having trouble understanding how that worked.
Haruka Sakura, Toma Hiiragi
He thought you were crazy. What kind of person teaches a guy who is fighting them how to hit better? Really, he knew he couldn't understand you at times, but this was something else.
While fighting the rest of the group, he was doing that absentmindedly, his mind fully on you. "Who taught you that and why?" The question repeated in his mind.
After, he would sit you down in front of him and talk you through a little lecture about how you should teach others, who you recognize as enemies, how to fight.
Deep inside, he did find the whole situation funny but would never tell you that.
Jo Togame, Ren Kaji
Hearing your laughter, he glanced at you, weirded out, but not because of why you did that. It was because he should be the one to behave like that. He believed that you weren't feeling well to do such things.
He was wondering if it was his influence that got you like that and if you took after him. Was he showing too much of his unhinged side in front of you during fights, and you adapted his behaviour?
He quickly found his way to you and asked all about why you were laughing and if you were okay. Hearing about your habit and asking why he thought you would get it from him, he sighed in relief. He didn't need to worry about you catching more of his strange manners. He needed a few more minutes to fully understand what you said to him, but he was fine as long as you wouldn't turn out like his mad side.
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