Miss Foxx's fiction and one shots

“Hm- it doesn’t seem very busy yet,” she gestures towards the booths, not noticing his current predicament yet (much to his relief). “Did you want to take a look at the dessert section first?”

“Desserts.. ah— sure. We can go there first. I remember them advertising the cakes.”

That’s what he says at least, even though the very last thing he’s thinking about when Hestia takes his hand in hers is a dessert. It strikes him as a bit odd, seeing as how taste testing sweet treats is such a critical component of their relationship. Instead, he’s thinking about three other things. Potential problems — all of which are somehow not snowstorm related.

The first is that he may have fallen ill — and thus, is just feeling a bit feverish. If so, he should tell her as soon as possible and head home so he doesn’t happen to get her sick too.

The second is that his hand might be coated in sweat by now. He can feel his stomach twisting into knots as soon as she squeezes his hand to guide him past the booths — though not showing any sign of discomfort if there was actually any sweat getting on her skin.

The last thing is that his face is hot, and it’s starting to feel more and more uncomfortable as time passes. The fuzzy scarf under his chin does nothing to cool down the heat rushing to his head — and deep down, he’s certain that the one pulling him with a smile on her face was the cause of this in the first place.

“Oh wow- you can already smell their cookies all the way from here,” Hestia grins, hand tightening around Sako’s to pull him a bit faster. “And I can also see… hm? Everything alright?”

She pauses, and his heart skips a beat. Uh oh. “Y-yeah,” he curses himself for the stutter that manages to slip out. “I’m fine. Let’s go.”

But she doesn’t budge an inch even when he tries to lead the way, instead opting to stand there, frozen, with a skeptical look across her face. “But you’re so quiet. You’d usually be telling me about everything on the menu by now.”

It’s when he finally looks at her that he confirms that she is, in fact, the cause of this mildly embarrassing amount of warmth. It’s not everyday that she wears such a large and thick coat — thick enough to where her steps almost start to resemble a waddle. It’s cute. Her scarf is just as large, tucked just underneath her nose to keep the lower portion of her face warm, and another surge of heat fills his head. It’s really, really cute.

He shouldn’t stare like this.

“Kota?”

He shakes the thoughts out of his head before taking her hand in his own again, giving it a light and reassuring squeeze. “Sorry. It was nothing — I’ll tell you another day. Let’s go for now.”

“I’ll tell you about their special cakes.”

Tell me about yourself in a romantic fantasy setting. Are you a noble hoping to find a good arrangement to escape your family? Are you a clever mage who helps your country with your magic? Are you a brave knight? What about a simple peasant who, through a stroke of luck, finds your way into the royal ball as an honored guest?

Are you related to any WB characters? Are they your sibling? Your dear friend? A rival?

Who are some of your favorite WB characters in general? Would you want to be matched with any of them?

Did you participate in my last WB matchup event? If so, who did you get?

Who would you NOT want to be paired with? Why not?

What would be something you'd want to do at a fancy ball? Dance? Listen to music? Catch up on the latest gossip? Sneak away to explore the castle? Eat until you're full to bursting?

What would you wear? A beautiful gown? Or would you sneak in as a servant to observe without notice? Are you in uniform as a guard or knight? Has a secret admirer gifted you a beautiful outfit to wear?

“Jo… is that you?”

The second he heard that familiar voice, he turned around to see you standing there. You were there. Right there. Before his very eyes. Your eyes met, and it was like no time had passed at all, the memories flooding back in an instant.

You had changed, and beautifully so, inside and out. You have grown more attractive with age, but as a person, you were just as genuine and kind as when he last saw you. 

Togame couldn’t help but smile—a genuine, heartfelt smile that he hadn’t worn in years. He approached you slowly, almost cautiously, as if afraid that you might vanish if he moved too quickly. But you were real, standing there with that same beautiful smile that had haunted his dreams.

“Hi, uh. It's, it’s been a while.”

“It has,” you replied, nodding your head and walking just a bit closer. “How have you been?”

“I’ve missed you,” he blurted, making your eyes slightly widen.

Seeing you again stirred an awful feeling in his chest—something in Togame that he thought he had lost forever when he saw you leave that day. The time apart had been long and lonely, but when he stood directly face to face with you, he realized that his feelings for you had never truly faded away.

He wanted to make things right, to show you that he understood now, that he could be the person you needed. And with you, he found the courage to love again, to open his heart to the possibility of happiness—and having all that with you—the person he almost lost if it weren’t for your kindness. And for that, he would pay it back tenfold. He wouldn’t let you slip away again. To make up for the lost time. Perhaps a reminder that it’s never too late to heal and find joy in life. And just like the first time, he was smitten. Togame fell in love with you a second time, and this time, he’s not letting you go so easily.

KAJI REN + enemies to lovers

Do I even need to explain this one? With how Kaji is, his stoic, brooding character, it's no wonder how he initially got into this situation with you. Particularly, slow-burn enemies to lovers. It’s a cliche, yes, but a timeless one. The typical trope of going from enemies that despise one another to slowly falling in love. 

You both were each other's rival and, essentially, each other's challenge, constantly fueling the need to one-up each other, giving brooding looks from across the room. Kaji, though initially quiet to the casual passerby, can also be a loud, boisterous prick when the headphones come off and his competitive streak switches on like a light. You and Kaji could never be in the same room without arguing, making even the likes of Kusumi sweatdrop, inwardly debating if he should step in or let this so-called “shouting conversation” continue to happen organically. He chose the latter.

Unlike the tension and physical attraction out of a love-at-first-sight romance, or a mutual appreciation and friendship between "friends to lovers,” you and Kaji only come to fall in love after accepting each other's differences, flaws, and frustrations. Seeing past the rivalry, acknowledging each other's faults, and realizing they have a good side. And you two were no different from this. Amidst the clash of fiery tempers, a softer side began to bloom. Plenty a time, Kaji would mutter the same statement, “I hate you,” insisting directly to your face with utter snide that he does not like you around him, but in reality, Kaji actually just hates the fact he cares about you so much and can’t get himself to admit it.

From it all, the heated exchanges, each others withering glares, and sharp resorts, something unexpected began to grow. Well, Umemiya would beg to differ, being the first and only one who noticed it all along. After all, when Kaji was with you, everything just felt real. Natural. Organic. That he didn’t need to act when around you. Regardless, it didn’t stop the arguments that rolled in like storm clouds before a downpour. 

All the tension in the world between you and Kaji, initially rooted in animosity, would slowly—and I mean slowly, transform into a different kind of intensity. Kaji has—in his eyes—only seen the bad and the ugly in you (supposably) yet can't seem to distance himself away from you. All the times you got under his skin—and the other way around—would be all he thought about. And only then did he realize that you were always on his mind.

When he’s really seen it all at this point and still can't let you go, Kaji can no longer deny it.

….

Huh?

…Were you hearing things? Kaji, the guy who never backed down from an argument, confessed to you? Was he being serious...?

“Don’t look at me like I’m some kind of alien.”

“W-WHA— Well then you stop saying weird stuff like that out of nowhere!!!”

Perhaps maybe, just maybe, love can emerge from the most unlikely of places.

HIRAGI TOMA + forbidden love

Toma Hiragi was a person whose entire life was entangled with gangs, and with that, secrets galore. He was a member of Bofurin, and one of Bofurin’s Four Heavenly Kings no less. So, needless to say, Hiragi held a reputation.

His day was always filled one way or another with the demands of the gang and his duties of being a high-ranking, respectable member of Furin, leaving him little time for personal matters. That, while thrilling in some ways, it also came with its own fair share of risks.

Being involved meant being in constant danger and having to keep an eye, not just for himself but for anyone he cared about. 

Hiragi knew that revealing your relationship with him (being friends with a delinquent like him) would surely paint a target on your back, as many rival gangs harboured grudges against Furin. If they couldn’t get to Hiragi, they would surely come for you. And while your naive self didn't know, Hiragi liked you more than just a friend, and he wasn’t going to sacrifice your safety for his selfishness.

His love for you was a secret he held close to his heart—a trope of forbidden love—but it wasn't for the judgment of other people, but for him to keep far away from you. Hiragi loves you, he always has, even if it meant keeping you at arm’s length. Yet, the more you tried to resist, the stronger your feelings grew. 

Toma Hiragi was the embodiment of everything you—the everyday person—were supposed to avoid. But despite the risk, Hiragi couldn't help but sneak in phone calls and hang out with you during rare moments of free time—to him, it was a sanctuary to get away from the chaos of his life and to spend time with you and you only. It was during times like these that calmed him, refreshed him. He could feel at peace, resting his head on your shoulder as you ran your fingers through his thick, dirty-blonde hair.

Hiragi constantly struggled with the guilt of potentially putting you in danger, and his fears were only amplified when, that night, he received that call. You were nearly attacked by a rival gang that night, and Hiragi’s heart nearly stopped. The second the news reached his ear, Hiragi rushed to your side, wrapping you in a tight hug, his body trembling.

“T-Toma—?”

“Oh god, you scared the shit out of me…” he whispered, his voice cracking. Fuck it. Fuck it all. He couldn’t let this charade go on.

“I can’t lose you.”

Hiragi’s life as a gangster made him believe that it was nearly impossible to maintain a relationship. Yet, he couldn’t find it in himself to let you go. It might’ve been “forbidden,” but in his heart, you were the only one who mattered. It only made it all the more intoxicating. A love that was worth every risk.

SUO HAYATO + secret admirer

He is a mysterious, enigmatic fellow. That fact is for sure. Many would assume Suo would never engage in romance or pursue a romantic partner, but they are sorely mistaken. After all, not everything directly revealed to the human eye is always the truth. But then again, no one could ever really tell what kind of twisted nonsense went on in Suo’s brain, or even that patched eye of his.

From the beginning, when Suo saw you in that cafe, drinking tea by yourself, looking out at the window, he, for better or for worse, was intrigued. Even if he wanted to focus on the task at hand, his eyes would be directed back at you. Daily after day, you would be there, and so would be. It was his favourite cafe spot (that he kept hidden from the rest at Furin, of course). Suo keeps tabs on you and watches over everyone with a careful eye, whether that be your daily routines, favourite hangout spots, or even your subtle expressions. He is always present, even when you least expect it.

For days, sometimes weeks, Suo silently observes. It takes him a while, but when Suo finally decides to approach and talk to you, he does so with a natural ease that blatantly disguises the countless hours he spent planning his every move, making that you were comfortable around him—unlike the havoc that is his chaotic so-called friends in Furin.

To you, Suo might just be a mere charismatic stranger who randomly stumbled into your life, but in reality, it's so much more than what anyone could've thought in even the most dramatic of television dramas. Suo has been around for far longer than you ever expected, protecting you from the shadows. He knows that you deserve to feel safe, and he’s willing to ensure that, no matter the cost. He’s your protector, your secret admirer, always there, always watching, and always caring, even if you don’t realize it (because you don't). Suo may be extremely charming and even perhaps a bit too direct to the eyes of many, but those who know him best are few and far between. 

Most will never know what is truly underneath his calm facade, but loyalty to that degree is rare, and it is surprising for him to be so interested in a fellow individual who is merely living their plain everyday life. But after all, he is still human. The thought of revealing his true feelings scares him. Perhaps, one day, just maybe, Suo may confess his underlying feelings for you.

Either that or you catch onto his stares yourself. It’s not like Suo particularly tries to hide it.

If you find out, then it only makes it easier for him to tease you about it.

SUGISHITA KYOTARO + grumpy x sunshine

An utter stone of a boy who wears a baseline expression of irritation, but as luck would have it, to the surprise of nearly everyone, he would go onto fall in love with sunshine personified, someone with no cares in the world, you.

And beneath it all, revealed a shy, hopeless romantic who is finally feels able to reckon with the truth. But also being a person who would rather slam face-first onto concrete than admit his true feelings, and this, without a doubt, made things complicated. Quite literally. Sugisthia doesn't say a damn word.  He was the epitome of grumpiness, as Hiragi would often tease, with a perpetual scowl that could scare off anyone who dared to get too close. Where he saw dark and stormy clouds, you found silver linings and a rainy day to behold. Where he grumbled, you laughed and pulled him along.

Normally, Sugishita doesn’t like to utter a word, as communicating with him is practically akin to talking to a brick wall, but with you, it just felt so natural. Or rather, to the surprise of everyone, you understood every nonverbal communication and body language cue he gave. At first, he found your cheerfulness infuriating—the way you would light up a room with your presence, but over time, he couldn’t help but become used to and even enjoy having your presence around. Your dynamic was a perfect balance—his quiet strength complemented by your positive and warm spirit. 

From the eyes of many who would catch you two together, they didn't believe it was real. Him? Sugishita Kyotaro? The guy who was practically head over heels for Umeymia for years on end, falling in love with someone else? Being intimate with another person other than Umemiya? Was this some sort of dream? No. While shocking, it was also endearing in a way. Sugishita was, admittedly, very attached to Umemiya. Even so, one thing was undeniable, you brought out a side of Sugishita that no one had ever seen before—a side that smiled, laughed, and even showed a bit of vulnerability. He is a grumpy, reserved person, but under that snide, he was a warm, caring person. Umemiya would almost certainly tell you that when your relationship first began. And in that regard, he couldn't have been more correct.

And to those who knew him well, it was clear. Sugishita Kyotaro was hopelessly in love, even if he was too stubborn to say it out loud.

Sugishita wouldn’t ever admit it, but even he is well aware of the light you add to not only his life but the impact you’ve had on others as well. He wouldn't have it any other way, even if it doesn't always seem like he’s acknowledged the effect you've had on him.

Tell me about yourself in a romantic fantasy setting. Are you a noble hoping to find a good arrangement to escape your family? Are you a clever mage who helps your country with your magic? Are you a brave knight? What about a simple peasant who, through a stroke of luck, finds your way into the royal ball as an honored guest?

Are you related to any WB characters? Are they your sibling? Your dear friend? A rival?

Who are some of your favorite WB characters in general? Would you want to be matched with any of them?

Did you participate in my last WB matchup event? If so, who did you get?

Who would you NOT want to be paired with? Why not?

What would be something you'd want to do at a fancy ball? Dance? Listen to music? Catch up on the latest gossip? Sneak away to explore the castle? Eat until you're full to bursting?

What would you wear? A beautiful gown? Or would you sneak in as a servant to observe without notice? Are you in uniform as a guard or knight? Has a secret admirer gifted you a beautiful outfit to wear?

Tell me about yourself in a romantic fantasy setting. Are you a noble hoping to find a good arrangement to escape your family? Are you a clever mage who helps your country with your magic? Are you a brave knight? What about a simple peasant who, through a stroke of luck, finds your way into the royal ball as an honored guest?

Are you related to any WB characters? Are they your sibling? Your dear friend? A rival?

Who are some of your favorite WB characters in general? Would you want to be matched with any of them?

Did you participate in my last WB matchup event? If so, who did you get?

Who would you NOT want to be paired with? Why not?

What would be something you'd want to do at a fancy ball? Dance? Listen to music? Catch up on the latest gossip? Sneak away to explore the castle? Eat until you're full to bursting?

What would you wear? A beautiful gown? Or would you sneak in as a servant to observe without notice? Are you in uniform as a guard or knight? Has a secret admirer gifted you a beautiful outfit to wear?