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Nanami Kento x Reader !Oneshot
Summary - Nanami the hard working, straightforward and intelligent money making machine. The type of guy girls dream about and never forget while they settle for their lame unmotivated boyfriend. That Nanami falling hard for a girl who is trying to get her life together without the perfect man stereotype following her every move. Considering him an HR violation maybe just maybe sheāll try to allow a helping hand.
Contents -Office, Corporate, Fluff
AN - This is not reread at all it took forever. I also didnāt want to make Nanami the CEO dominant alpha stereotype lmao soo we tried
Nanami the guy who never comes to work with a crease in his suit. Always has his work done and tie neatly pressed against his broad chest. The ever changing clock in a mundane office of people working for the hustle. Eyes set forward on the prize everyone wants a taste of. Money and god does Nanami have a lot of it.
It was the first observation you made. The expensive Rolex always decorating his wrist without fail. Shining in the office light giving hope to the young men who just stepped foot into the building. There Nanami shone accidentally. Like a statue for boys to look up to and a beautiful handcrafted figure for women to cross their legs while whispering dirty comments as he passed through halls.
Of course he never meant to do any of that. He just happened to be everything on the list. Just happened to be a kind and patient man towards women. Just happened to take the time out of his day to help the older lady working the press printer carry her papers back to her cubicle. Yeah he just happened to be perfect. Blonde hair and all. He really was something else.
āY/n? Watcha doingg? That doesnāt look like work?ā A manās voice rings questioningly.
He has deep black hair and heavy but lavish under eyes. For someone so tired looking her sure had a delicate touch to his face. One only a few people got the chance of seeing and talking to everyday.
āSorry suguru you caught me off guard what happened?ā You turned looking at him intently.
He tilts his head raising an eyebrow at the sudden attention. A momentary but soft smile while he looks you up and down. You didnāt mean to daze off. Youād been doing that a lot recently. One minute youāre deep into typing the next youāre thinking about your coworkers different personalities and interests. Nanami only catching your attention today with the few times youāve managed to run into him.
āI havenāt said anything yet?ā He furrows his brows the clear smile still evident on his face. ābut maybe I shouldnāt since you seem to be out of itā
Blinking a few times you shake your head no. Making sure he doesnāt get the wrong idea or anything. Youāre just attempting to keep your thoughts from totally spinning off the handle. From your boring home life and even more boring social life you just need a few moments to yourself.
āNo no! I promise nothing serious whatās up? Is it about lunch? Cause I canāt eat out Iām attempting to eat healthier this yearā You respond with a wave of your hand.
He takes this in still not getting the right words from you.
āNo not lunch Satoruās paying for my lunch anyway so I wasnāt expecting you toā¦ā He clears his throat looking at the busy working people amongst the few rows of cubicles. ā third wheel like you said you did last timeā¦ā
Tapping your finger you understand almost immediately. Gojo didnāt mean to come off as standoffish but for gods sake all he would blabber to was Suguru on your little lunch excursion. Leaving you slightly uncomfortable and awkwardly walking to the side of the two. Always noting not to go out with him even if Gojo is paying.
āItās about the meeting with the Board of directors apparently theyāre not too happy with our performance this yearā He claims leaning on your desk casually. āyou knowā¦money hungry men want more resultsā
His voice comes out more of a slightly irritated sigh clearly not happy with any kind of feedback. Thatās just the type of person he was though. Itās why you were so surprised he was such close friends with Gojo of all people. The cocky handsome bad boy who flirts with every female within a five meter radius. That Gojo who swipes his card like itās second nature.
āThey say that every year whatās the difference now hm?ā You tilt your head not really buying into their arguments āIāll ignore like I did my prior yearā
He smiles at your words. Like a bird who knows their baby bird is ready to survive on its own. Suguru out of all people is the best at turning a head at any corporate stuff. He was the first person to tell you to do the same. Especially since you were amongst the few people who actually stayed as a new hire. The first two years being harder on you than you expected.
āThat would be great if not for-ā Heās cut off when a hand wraps around his neck pulling him backwards. A short stumble following suit.
āOh Suguru~ā A voice cooed at your friend.
Your whole face shrunk. Itās one of them. Unlike the money hungry men the white haired man in front of you was the exception the rule. He didnāt have to be money hungry. The money naturally came to him. Being apart of some sort generational family wealth dating back far beyond what you could remember the date was. His shades having the obnoxiously quiet Prada logo on the side. Shirt an underground rich store youāre sure youāve never heard of.
āOh? If I knew your friend was here I wouldāve reserved an extra seat-ā He looks over at you that annoyingly bright smile looking you up and down.
āNo needā You reply curtly turning your little office chair back towards the document set on your desk. āBrought something anywayā
Suguru looks over at you before closing his eyes. Understanding the lingering tension in the air with Gojo around. People have already looked up from their work. Taking a moment to catch sight of the famous party boy in the office area. AC humming to overpower the sound of his voice. Gojo watches the exchange. The way your voice sharpens and the soft sugary tone he heard earlier disappears as your turn your side to him.
Does it bothers him? Not really. Even if he canāt understand why a woman of all people would dislike him. It doesnāt matter because he doesnāt hesitate to pull Suguru away with more force.
āShame we wouldāve enjoyed your companyā he half teases turning his back waiting for Suguru to follow suit. āWell no point of lingeringā
His chalant behavior really gets under your skin like no other. Suguru gets a small wave and half a smile before heās whisked away like some ignored wife. You canāt even begin to understand the appeal in him. Thatās what you would say if you were a liar. Gojo isnāt terrible. He has an energetic personality. You really canāt blame him for being rich and weirdly extraordinarily good looking.
Tapping your finger the words seem to just sit on your paper. Nothing seeming interesting enough to really just sit there and be okay with wasting another hour of work time. Drifting to the clock on your desk the time reads 11:56am. Whatās 4 minutes of extra break time going to do?
Standing up you stretch butt aching from the hours of sitting straight over files. Looking around you can see just 4 other people still really deep into their work. Maybe itās just you not feeling the bright morning sun seeping the office today. Windows creating a vibrant atmosphere not many normal offices get.
Leaving your cubicle you drag a finger along the desks. Taking slow steps to admire everyoneās workspace and spacious decoration. Heels soft on the carpet before it gradually turns into hard clicks when you walk into the hall. Yawning you open your phone scrolling through whatever news headline is being reported. Occasionally going back to sift through and sort emails.
Youāre not sure where youāre going. You had lied to get out of a meaningless conversation with a certain blue eyed man just earlier. To prideful to admit you hadnāt packed any kind of lunch and that you just didnāt want to hangout with the two. Thereās workers talking in the halls. Using big boy words about the stalk market and dropping prices.
As much as you could talk about the inflated egos men walked around with in here you really didnāt have time. You had your own bills to pay. Your own life to fund so you understood their drive to make money fast. With the right face it could sound serious. Even attractive
Once you make it to the break room youāre slightly thankful that no oneās here. Happy that no one hereās to watch the way youāre just there. No food in sight just the empty thoughts of whatever snack you can splurge for in the vending machine. Opening your wallet you couldnāt help but find it to be a little ironic the lack of funds filling it considering its actual price.
A crisp five and twenty dollar bill just waiting to be spent on whatever unhealthy snack youāre craving. Picking at the five dollar bill you shut the costly wallet feeding the money to the vending machine. All before clicking the button to the chips you choose.
That is until a bottle of orange juice falls instead of your chips. No change being spit out from he mix up on the machinery side. Confused you look at the button again raising a rather sharp brow at the machine. Had you pressed 6 instead of 3? Mentally disappointed you bit your tongue at the unwanted orange juice now in your possession.
āAre you serious? Come onā¦my last fiveā You click your tongue an exasperated sigh escaping your mouth.
Bending down to pick up the orange juice annoyed you didnāt even want it. Opting to leave it on a coworkers desk and sit in your car instead. Youāve lost your last source of shield to block the crankiness and hangry feeling overtaking your mood. A frown is etched on your face while you stare at the juice bottle in your hand blinking at the bottle as if itāll somehow transform into your chips.
āI have change if you donāt mindā. A deep voice states formally causing you to jump. āHereā
You turn looking at the large stature beside you. Itās Nanami in all his afternoon glory. Heās looking through his wallet thatās neatly organized in bills. Ranging from 100ās all the way to fives and ones. You donāt mean to shrink but you canāt help the feeling overtaking you while heās here. Heās manly. Masculines personified. The good kind of masculines.
He doesnāt let you get a word in clicking the button for the chips you wanted. How long had he been standing there to watch your missed attempt? Your chips fall and he picks them up handing it to you with a big hand.
āThank you Nanamiā He perks up when he hears his name fall from your lips looking at you intently now.
You canāt tell if heās studying you or heās surprised that you know his name. Thatās embarrassing. Heās going to think youāre a stalker. Immediately standing straight your eyes narrow. Confused why heās still looking at you.
āIām sorry did you need something? I can pay you back tomorrowā You speak voice unintentionally harsh.
His face doesnāt change instead shaking his head and lifting his hand to tighten his tie. He looks good. Now you really understood the older women whose talks mainly consisted of Nanamis relationship status. You can start to see why theyād want him single rather than any type of relationship.
āNo needā He speaks calmly before looking back down at you āL/n? You work in our pricing Analyst teamā
His voice is deep. Like honey. Everything that comes out of his mouth sounds fact checked and correct. In the right conditions youāre sure he can convince you to follow him around aimlessly. If it means heās gotten a few drinks in you and you werenāt so headstrong. Then maybe it couldnāt work.
āI donāt see how thatās relevantā¦ā Your cross your arms bag of chips crinkling in your grip. āThank you for the chips but I have to get goingā
Get going where? You had zero lunch plans and a boring hour of break to get over with until 1:30. You donāt know why but you turned on your heels to leave the break room. Maybe to prove a point. What is he even doing on the floor level. Guys like Gojo and Nanami worked higher up. With their own lavish office. Decorated with whatever expensive shit they could buy.
You hope he doesnāt follow. No he wouldnāt. Heās not that kind of guy. He can take a hint. Unlike some guys. Walking back down opposite of the break room you reach the elevator. Nicely adorned in modern style. Leaning against the elevator wall you opened your phone again. Hoping to clear your mind from the stray Nanami caught all for being a gentleman.
Pinching you temple it was starting to eat at you. Annoyed that being a little mean to one guy has gotten you so worked up. Why are you even mad now? Over him? You barely even know the man.
Looking at the office lobby you can see the range of men in suits. All in groups conversing with one another. Clearly theyāre here to talk money but arenāt successful enough to talk on a higher level than the lobby. Rolling your eyes you moved to the front office desk. Taking off your laminated id to hand to Utahime.
āY/n! Finally! Anormal person-ā She whines taking your hands with hers. āAll they talk about is money and stalks!? They think theyāre so different from the hundreds of other men like themā
She sinks back into her seat. Hair becoming a little undone from the itās back. Her tidy bun now having strays. You smile at her words. Itās nice to know there are a few other women not trying to sleep their way to a guy who makes real money and makes fun of the dick measuring competition amongst the new hires. Her face immediately eases your mood.
āDonāt be mean to them Utahime Iām sure theyāre trying their hardestā You snicker leaning against the counter tiredly.
Sheās beaming now. The afternoon light casting a pretty glow on her peachy skin. She rambles about whateverās come to mind from when sheās first clocked in. Taking your badge to check you off while doing so. Going from a guy she thought was cute to how tired and bored she was of dates.
āThatās why I never pass up a conversation with Nanami he always reminds me that a guy should have at least three of his qualitiesā She muses a proud smile on her face.
Even Utahime. She drops that sentence and continues on with anything else running through her mind. Unaware that you had basically just slapped his hand away, crossed your arms, and stomped away. Like a child. Recalling it you feel even more embarrassed at how you acted. Going back to Utahimes sputter of words.
āLunch? No Iām not doing anything I didnāt pack for today and all I have on me is a twenty I should be saving for Friday when I do go eat outā You sigh propping your hand up to lean on it.
She listens to your words a frown on her face.
āMaybe I can-ā She straightens her back and dusts her cute suit jacket. Back into what she calls work mode.
Youāre still leaning over the desk. Skirt poking out you donāt stand up immediately. Stretching your fingers before you make any sudden movements.
āUtahime please clock me out for two hoursā A voice drums right to the side of you.
Standing up just as quickly as Utahime youāre flustered. Flustered that he caught you in such a vulnerable state. He doesnāt tease doesnāt try to push. Just hands his Id and waits.
āOh! Here Y/n I forgot-ā She hands you your Id a smile and apologetic expression. Giving you the free passage to leave.
Itās like a path straight to the front forms because all the rambling men have spotted Nanami. Theyāve spotted a real investor. Someone who actually understands the roads and not the nonsensical words they use to make their point seem smarter. You wonder if he notices the shift in air. The way everyone sharks him out.
Thereās no way he doesnāt. Conversations slow and suddenly the sound of cash isnāt being exchanged anymore. Shaking your head youāre just thankful heās created the space that you can maneuver around. The doors seem so angelic. Like a gateway to heaven. Heaven being the outside world.
āL/n?ā A man states your name like its analytical āYou left your keys in the break roomā
You want to explode. Snatch your keys and run as fast as you can away but when you turn itās not the man youāre expecting. Itās a man with short brown hair and big brown eyes to match. He looks like a puppy. Holding your keys like a dog told to retrieve.
āOhā¦thank youā When you look around the room trying to spot a familiar shade of blonde hair you find him. Walking 10 paces forward phone pressed against his ear while looking in another direction.
Heās beat the crowd once again. Keeping himself busy so they donāt get the wrong idea and try to make conversation with him. Yet he still made the time to send someone over to hand you your keys. How self centered. He canāt even hand the keys himself. Squinting your eyes you took the keys and stuffed them in your purse.
āWait I was curious to know if youād want to go out to lunch? Itās just me and-ā He scrambles trying to defend himself. āNot in a romantic way we have an extra reservation so it seemsā¦ā
You look between him and the way his body language moves in on himself. Scratching the back of his head while he smiles like a dork. Thinking of all the plausible outcomes you donāt think itās terrible. If itās just you and a random guy that hopefully doesnāt want to split the bill.
āYou wonāt have to pay donāt worry we have people that cover that beforehandā He waves his hands around closing his eyes.
Heās rich or matter of fact his friend is rich. The brown haired man seems like someone you can stand. Itās only an hour and youāre hungry. Picking your purse of farther over your shoulder you nod your head.
āSure should I drive?ā¦ā He looks up at your response explaining that there was no need.
Before you know it heās guiding you towards Nanami whoās busy taking on the phone. That is until he spots you. Claiming that he has something important to do and has to go. The phone clicks and he places it in his pocket looking at his brown haired friend.
āHaibara?ā He speaks up voice deep.
You hate the small feeling you get so you just straighten your posture even more than it already is. Eyes looking straight at him. Haibara takes the time to look back and forth between you two. A single sweat droplet falling from his face. Maybe heād made a mistake and gave the keys to the wrong girl.
āSorryā¦I just thought-ā He looks away awkwardly atmosphere much to tense for his liking. āForgive me Nanamin?ā
The nickname catches you off guard. Itās much too cutesy for two grown men to be using but itās fitting. Trying not to smile you find the idea of such a broody looking man being called something so affectionate.
āItās fine letās just get going we were supposed to be there 10 minutes agoā He turns to walk leaving the two of you to catch up.
Haibara sighs relieved that it wasnāt too much of a big deal. Like that his bubbly smile was back stitched on his face. Following Nanami like itās the most natural and okay thing to do in the world.
The groups of men seem disappointed that heās being accompanied. If it was just Haibara youāre sure they wouldnāt have cared but having a woman by your side also helped. Like an unwritten rule not to interrupt when a girl was present. Such a school thing to do but youāre grateful.
āSo how are you liking it at the company?ā Haibara asks on the other side of Nanami.
You nod your head a smile perched on your face. To hate this job would be absurd. Next year is when youād really start making money. Like Utahime whose been here for over five years. Since youād only been here for two years you were struggling to make by with what salary they gave you but you managed.
āThe people are civil and I like the quiet atmosphereā Haibara seems suprised at your formality. Even though he shouldnāt since itās your first time meeting him.
āYouāve only worked here for two years no? Sucks that third years and higher see the real moneyā He laughs ādo you plan on staying?ā
The entire conversation Nanami doesnāt chime in once. Keeping to himself on the walk to the car. Looking at his watch then the space in front of him.
āI do plan on staying itās a fairly simple job that can pay for my lifestyleā You answer curtly.
āIām sorry but how old are you if you donāt mind me asking?ā The sudden question catches you off guard.
Would there be a wrong answer? You watch the way Nanami stiffens at the question and looks over Haibara whoās dead set on getting answer. Nanamis lips part almost speaking up. Not before you do interrupting him.
ā25ā You answer following them into the parking lot building. Haibara pauses for a moment before stopping.
āActually I had some documents I needed to look over that I forgot aboutā He says unconvincingly.
You look up at Nanami whoās shooting a glare at haibara. Haibara doesnāt seem to care because heās already moving to turn back around to the office entrance.
āText me so I can cover the missing reservation feeā Nanami doesnāt let his face move from his usual expression simply watching as his friend walked off.
He was a nice man that youāve been treating like every other man youāve ever met. To say you had a reputation was far fetched but you did have a habit of leaving guys just because. Getting them worked up into thinking theyād found the one. All before you ghost them and continue on with your life. Mean yes but youāre sure those same men have done worse things to women in their past.
āI apologize I can find somewhere else to eatā Lowering your head you felt yourself shrink.
Heās quick to catch on shaking his head and lifting his glasses before taking them off. Motioning a hand for you to follow. He takes his key pressing the button to unlock his car. Low in behold itās as fancy and sleek as youād think itād be. The low pur of his car causing a rhythmic sound throughout the parking garage.
He moves to the passenger side opening the car door all while you watch aimlessly. Was that for you?
āThereās no need youāre already doing me a favor by reducing the feeā He gestures standing behind the car door. āso thereās no reason for you not to comeā
You hesitate looking around before moving your purse into your hands. Stepping slowly into the car before looking back up at him.
āAre you sure?ā He doesnāt answer shutting the car door and moving around to the side. Stepping inside himself he places a hand on the wheel turning his head over to you.
āIām sure donāt worry anymoreā Your chips are still in your bag. They havenāt even been touched and itās much too embarrassing that with every movement you can hear the crinkle of the wrapper.
His hand flexes around the wheel tightening as he backs up out the parking space. Hand resting just behind your head so he can turn to see.
Howād you even get here. As much as you didnāt want to admit it. You didnāt hate this. Didnāt hate the dominant feel that came from him. The veins in his hand that went up into the covering of his suit jacket. The way everything about him was just so masculine. With the way you were going youād end up leaving a wet spot on his leather interior.
āYouāre two years younger than meā He eases into the air.
Heās 27? Youād expected him to be in his mid 30ās with the way he carried himself. He was successful at just 27. That means you had two years until you were just as successful.
ā27? I would have thought a little olderā You answer messing with the strap of your purse.
He looks over just for a moment before focusing back on the road. Who would like the idea of being told you look older. Itās insulting. Not for Nanami. Not for a man who looks like a glass of tall fine wine.
āYou donāt like me do you?ā He questions eyes locked on the cars and buildings around him.
You pause. Biting your lip softly you look out the window. He was good. Straight to the point.
āWhat gave it away?ā You spoke head leaning against the cars door. Taking in the busy people rushing through the streets. The same suit styled suit as the man sitting beside you. Only he wears it better. Much better.
āYour ability to avoid a topic when my name is mentionedā he adds pressing a finger into the steering wheel āand the way your shoulders square when Iām aroundā
Heās perceptive. You feel bad for his past relationships. They couldnāt hide anything that youāre sure of. Heās already read you like your an easy childrenās book. Doesnāt even bat an eye when he doesnāt either. Just lays it all out.
āLike your sizing me upā He lets the last part melt as if itās not important.
You were. In hindsight why would you go and make yourself appear small? Even if you felt it on the inside he didnāt need to know that. Tapping your nail on the window you look over at him. Heās focused.
āIām not a big fan of money menā You lied eyes slimming down to drink him in.
His face doesnāt betray anything you can read. Heās calm. Like every other time youāve seen him. In the halls during meetings. Itās like a blessing you get to see once or twice a month.
āWe might be closer in thoughts than you thinkā Really? You stare trying to wrap your head around the rich man hating other rich men. āDonāt overthink it I just donāt like the constant talk of money like itās something they can grasp with complicated conceptsā
Nanamiās already caught your attention but this. He might just be exactly what you were thinking for. Men who liked mansplaining topics that could be sugared down into something simple.
āThey over explainā He looks over when he hears your words like youād just understood every problem in his world āI think the smartest people are the ones who can take a hard topic and make it easy to understandā
Ding. Nanamiās whole body relaxes. Thereās a turn he makes before pulling into another building all blacked out. Heās found it. Found exactly what heās looking for.
The last few minutes of the car ride consists of things you like and donāt like. Spinning off from your dislike of āmoney menā. He listens and hums. Replying every once in a while to add to your thoughts.
āYou were going to take your friend here? Seems fancy for a lunch?ā You inquire looking at the way the building seemed so off limits.
āLunch is an important meal I donāt see why not?ā His answer is smooth.
Parking his car in a secluded part of the building a few people greet him taking his keys. While he stepped out the car. Making a round to open your side of the car.
When you step out you can see people look between the two of you before smiling. None of them speaking just pointing at the exit and front door on the opposite side. Nanami follows behind you fixing his watch while he moves forward. He knows what heās doing so you follow his lead. Keeping your head held high and heels loud on the cement.
When you reach the front Nanami paces first. Talking to the hostess quietly. She leans in nodding her head before ushering the two of you to follow her. When you get to your table you stop to look at it. Thereās a candle itās dim and thereās a single rose placed in the middle. On top of that itās secluded. Away from the other various rich people also here.
āIs this a date?ā He doesnāt reply instead pulling your chair out for you to sit.
Heās good. The dinner is silky. Everything flows. Words fall from your tongue like water. You eat. You talk. He pays. The black card he takes out catching your attention. Itās an Amex or an American Express card. Someone who spends more than two hundred thousand yearly. Tilting your head you watched the exchange. How fitting.
Nanami is attentive. On the ride back when you compliment his watch he lets you see it. Taking it off his wrist on the way back to the car. Letting you play and feel the coldness of the lavish jewelry. When he talks you listen just as much as he does. Sharing alike hobbies like reading and his dream to travel. When you get back to the office and itās time to part he makes sure to hand you a small note.
āMy number Iāll message you when I have another reservationā He says looking down at you.
Taking it you nod your head. Waving goodbye to him. When youāre back at your desk you donāt realize the watch still held tightly in your hand. Smiling you lifted it up in the light. Was he really that easy or did he like you that much? Looking at the little clicking hands you read the time 1:56 pm. Setting it aside on your desk like a trophy. Typing away with a newfound motivation.
Thereās something serene about an early morning. Before the city is awake. Before the hustle of shoes and work talk could be heard. You donāt usually arrive early. You stopped doing that after your first year. Thereās no point in attempting to seem different when all their employees were treated the same. Today was different. Today was exciting. Today you had an oversized watch in hand. The buttons on the elevator seemed brighter today. The sun seemed lighter on the skin.
The office felt cleaner. Looking back at the watch it read 7:10am. Walking to your cubicle you stopped in your steps when you saw it. Something you really shouldnāt be getting after a day. A big bouquet of roses. Looking around the empty office for any signs of life you quietly walked up to your desk. Entering your neatly decorated cubicle. Itās large. Taking up half of your desk. It has to be over 200 roses. Looking at the note attached you say down a smile threatening to overtake your face.
āDinner reservations Friday?ā
You felt like a princess. Like those flighty rich girls spoiled with everything. Looking around you find a white wrapped box. Standing up you look around once again. Setting the box down to pick up the heavy flowers and set them on the floor under your desk where theyād hopefully remain hidden. Taking your suit jacket off you placed it on the flowers. Dusting your skirt while you sat back down. Blouse free without the fitted jacket covering it.
Picking up the box once again you undid the little bow. Not recognizing the logo written atop it. When you do open it your whole face wants to melt. Itās a watch. Diamonds circling around the actual part where you tell time. Setting down his watch you compare the two. Itās clearly the same style yet yours is a different brand. You donāt want to look up the price. You donāt need to, to know itās expensive. Itās beautiful.
Clasping and fitting it to your wrist you work the little turn circle on the side to set the time. You spend your whole morning break admiring the watch until people gradually fill the room. Some people stopping by to say Goodmorning and compliment your watch.
It decorates your wrist so nicely. You canāt help the overwhelming need to show it off to those stocker men. Show them your watch. Show them the success you need to have a watch like it. Itās not as bulky as Nanamiās. The chain much slimmer than a regular male watch. He has great taste.
Throughout the day youād gotten many compliments. Of course there were the questioning eyebrow raises. Like from Suguru who asked where youād suddenly gotten the funds to afford a watch like that. Especially in your possession. Youād waved him off telling him youād been doing saving on the side. He didnāt believe you. Spotting the poorly hidden flowers under your desk.
Instead turning a head to go back to his side of the office. Lunch rolled around and you found yourself wandering back down to the lobby to talk with Utahime. Itās not as busy as yesterday. Theyāre being quieter. Leaning against the desk Utahime perked up happily.
āY/n! You wonāt believe it I saw the cutest bag yesterdayā¦ā She rambles on stopping only for a few seconds to eye the watch planted on your wrist.
Sheās not good with brands so you didnāt expect her to care much. Nanami had texted you earlier something formal about the flowers. You never responded. Letting the message linger for over another few hours. Cruel yes but this wasnāt anything serious. A rich man can gift a pretty girl things. Itās the rules of the world.
Then thereās another text asking about dinner. You shut your phone listening to Utahimes long stories even if it has been half an hour. You never liked clingy men. Rolling your eyes maybe youād delete his number sometime later. Smiling at Utahime you pushed off her front desk stretching softly. The watch glistening the window light.
āIāll catch you later okay Utahime?ā Her face softened waving her hand goodbye. Watching as you walked off.
You werenāt sure where you were going. Maybe just wandering around curious to know what everyone was up to. Clicking the button for the higher levels you decided to venture off. It was much quieter than you anticipated. Occasionally a man in a suit would pass you looking you up and down before moving along. Then you found a break room. It was nice. Luxurious. Sitting down on the plush couch you let your head melt backwards into the wall.
Opening your eyes to stare at the ceiling it was pretty. Like an extravagant paintings adorned in white and gold. What youād give to work up here. Taking slow breaths you turned when you heard footsteps walking in. Looking up it didnāt take a genius to see who it was.
āDo you plan on replying to my messages anytime soon?ā His head is cocked up. Walking towards you as you turn your head.
Youāve long looked away from him closing your eyes. Heās confused partially. Taking your wrist to look at the watch neatly placed on your skin. He likes it.
āIt looks nice on youā He murmurs taking reigns over your hand.
When you finally look up at him youāre narrowing your eyes at him. Like heās done something wrong. He liked your expression. The way you look at him like heās just another man you can run laps around. Unfortunately for you heās not. You canāt out hustle him. Your early was his late. Heās not like other guys. Nanami is a man.
āYou really plan on ignoring me? Iāll pick you up Fridayā He states āIām not too fond of being usedā
It doesnāt take much more out of you because you nod your head. Holding a hand out so he can pull you up. He does just that. Making sure not to get too close to you. Instead whisking you upwards on your own. He leads a gentle hand out the break room and to his office. Back muscles flexing without his suit jacket on. He looks like the most charming painting in a museum. Leaning into the smell of cologne you follow him.
Just one chance. One more watch. One more date.