#hckzee

childhoodfriend!ushijima who first saw you when your family moved into the house across from his. he watched as you helped carry a box inside your new home, laughing out loud at something your parents said

childhoodfriend!ushijima who was formally introduced to you when his parents invited your family for dinner one random night. he awkwardly shook your hand after you had announced to the whole room about being his new friend

childhoodfriend!ushijima who was dragged along with whatever shenanigans you wanted from that day forward. bug-catching? he was there holding the bucket. climbing trees? he was ready to catch you fall. sneaking out to buy a snack? he was somehow the one ordering

childhoodfriend!ushijima who then dragged you along to his dad's volleyball practice. he'd watch you attempt to receive the ball, only to have it bounce on your face. he was worried you'd cry from the pain, but surprisingly, you only grinned. he still threw a silent tantrum, however, when you didn't share his level of enthusiasm about volleyball

childhoodfriend!ushijima who appreciated your presence at his games. he'd listen to your cheers—specifically just for him—before throwing the ball upwards for his killer serves. he couldn't hide his satisfaction whenever you'd yell, "no touch ace wakatoshi!" for the whole court to hear

childhoodfriend!ushijima who does not deny liking you when tendou teased him. he does indeed like you—you were his childhood best friend, so why wouldn't he like you? when he said this to tendou, he got laughed at, much to his confusion

childhoodfriend!ushijima who was always by your side during break, lunch, and after practise. he walked you to your classroom before he went to his, waited for you outside your room for lunch, and reserved a spot for you in the gym to watch him train (even when coach washijou forbade it)

childhoodfriend!ushijima who sometimes wonder why his heart beats faster when you smile than when he's on his fifth lap around the campus. he didn't understand why his face always felt warm whenever you hold his hand or lay your head on his shoulder. he consulted tendou about his cardiovascular worries, only to be laughed at his face again

childhoodfriend!ushijima who connected the dots after seeing you do a poor attempt at a jump serve. he watched you hide your face in embarrassment and felt his heart spike when you complimented him as a top ace of japan. well, tendou also helped when he straight-up said his crush on you was obvious to everyone except the two of you (he tried to deny it at first, but tendou was seriously at his wit's end)

childhoodfriend!ushijima who didn't wait for any opportunity to confess. he did so while walking you back to your dorm building. he'd admit that it was unromantic of him to just plainly admit he liked you and wanted to pursue a romantic relationship via a formal courtship, but all that mattered was that you agreed

childhoodfriend!ushijima who still acted like nothing had changed—except for the fact that there was a romantic undertone to everything he does to you. suddenly, he was more expressive, wishing you good luck on every little thing and complimenting you in the most random way possible. tendou chastised him, but he couldn't think of why saying "i see you grew a few centimetres taller," was wrong

childhoodfriend!ushijima who nearly teared up when you accepted him as your boyfriend. he felt his heart stop at the word "yes," before he had engulfed you in a hug. he didn't even realise he had hugged you. he had a small, genuine smile on his face as he promised to treasure you for as long as he'd live. you called him dramatic, but he pointed out the obvious flush on your face and the massive smile on your lips

— gachiakuta men as your ex-boyfriend, part 2!

part 1 | part 2 | part 3

ex-bf! zanka: who freezes when he crosses paths with you, months after your breakup. he feels his heart beat quickens, as if trying to reach you before you disappear from his sight

ex-bf! zanka: who hesitates to greet you, fearing for your cold rejection. his breath hitches at his throat when you not only returned the greeting back, but also invited him out for a meal! hell, you even sent a small smile towards his direction

ex-bf! zanka: who quickly falls into his old routine with you by his side. he walks at the busier side of the street, protecting you from the rushing pedestrians. for a moment, it feels like he's back in the past—all that was missing was your hand in his

ex-bf! jabber: who finds himself waiting by your front porch again. he acts as if you are the one who's in the wrong house when you finally return home, questioning why he's there in the first place

ex-bf! jabber: who doesn't hide his surprise when you casually invite him inside your home. he allows himself in, feeling a mix of nostalgia (and gentleness he still couldn't fully grasp) welcome him back

ex-bf!: jabber: who watches at the side as you do your routine. his eyes follow your every movement, scanning for any changes in your appearance and mannerism. when he spots a smile on your lips, he smirks, already feeling himself sink back to your old dynamic

ex-bf! follo: who finds you within the crowd of victims after his team had evacuated the town from the trash beasts. against his better judgement, his feet glides across the ground until he's right beside you, assessing your body for possible injuries

ex-bf! follo: who snaps out of his trance, murmuring apologies as he awaits the bitter resentment you must be holding from the breakup. instead, warmth spread around his torso as you engulfes him in a hug

ex-bf! follo: who quickly returns to his station once he remembers that he's still on the clock. he promises to meet you by the entrance of the city before returning back with his team. he almost cried right there and then when he sees that you were actually waiting for him with a smile

ex-bf! enjin: who stops on his tracks when he sees you behind the counter of the bakery rudo always goes to during his day off. before his mind could fully digest your presence, he volunteers to pay for whatever rudo wants (which, in hindsight, was a terrible idea)

ex-bf! enjin: who quickly masks his agitation with the confidence he wears everyday. with a palpitating heart, he shoots his chance, sending you a subtle flirt, alongside his award-winning smile (that he swears totally was the reason you fell for him before)

ex-bf! enjin: who lets his mask fall when you return his gesture, albeit more hesitantly. after he paid for rudo (and the other kids') desserts, he asks you out for a quick hang-out, and nearly fell on his knees when you agreed

ex-bf! tamsy: who bumps into you as he roller skates through the city during his day off. both of you fall down the ground, with him hugging you close to his chest, rotating his body to shield you from the impact

ex-bf! tamsy: who apologises profusely for the accident, hands hovering above your skin, afraid that you'd be repulsed from his touch. relief floods him when you reassured him that you were just fine

ex-bf! tamsy: who gently supports you to stand up. he asks for your permission to dust off any dirt that clung to your clothes, feeling the familiar pull of your warmth on his heart. he pauses, smiling, as he then offer to teach you how to roller skate as his apology (and olive branch to return back into your life)

miya osamu used to laugh at people claiming they "fell in love at first sight," until it happened to him.

it was his first year at inarizaki high, and he needed to have his and atsumu's application forms signed by the vice principal—which was stupid in his mind since it wasn't like they were going to be going out of campus every single campus. but he really wanted to join the club (plus atsumu was there and he doesn't have the heart to leave his twin just yet).

speaking of his twin brother, he was currently stuck in the restroom, fighting for his life after drinking spoiled milk.

and so, here he was about to knock on the vice prinicpal's door, mouth already open to excuse himself, before a loud scream echoed from inside the room. "The hell do ya mean denied?!" the voice was shrill and obviously upset about something, yet there was a strange tug from osamu's heart when he heard it.

another voice soon followed. this one was more mellow and on the quieter side. "senpai! don't yell at the vice principal!"

the vice principal's voice agreed. "listen to yer kohai, [last name]-san, it'll do ya some good."

osamu blinked, pocketing the surname he had heard for future purposes. he looked at his outstretched hand, ready to knock on the door. then, at the door itself, which hid the screaming match from him. then, back at his hand again.

he placed his hand back to his side and pressed his ear on the door.

"'m sorry but i don't agree to this decision at all!" you shouted.

"good thing my word's the decision then," the vice principal hummed.

"we're sorry, vice principal—"

"no!" you intervened, cutting off your kohai. "'ve been tryna make ta bakin' club legit since last year, but ya always turn us down."

osamu's interest was immediately piqued. baking club? inarizaki high doesn't have a baking club? why was that?

"an' i've been tellin' ya since last year: just enter the cookin' club."

a strangled cry came from you, which was followed by your kohai trying to calm you down.

"vice principal, bakin' is a science!" you declared. a loud bang and a startled yelp echoed. "we cannot be share space with the cookin' club 'cuz we'll be fightin' for every single ingredient, utensil, an' equipment!"

"[lastname]-senpai!"

osamu backed away from the door as a scuffle seemed to be happening inside. damn, you're really into baking to be fighting this hard for a club, huh? his heartbeat quickened as he continued to listen to your passionate monologue about how baking is superior to cooking (which he would have to disagree; they were both hard to do), how the baking club needed it's own space to cultivate, and how you'll never reach your potential if you were stuck doing omelets for the remainder of your high school life.

honestly, osamu was rooting for you to win... unfortunately, it seemed that you really angered the vice principal.

"that's it! a week suspension for ya, [lastname]-san! reflect on yer actions an' maybe i'll entertain yer idea."

"ya've been sayin' that since last year too!"

the door suddenly slid open and osamu swore his breathe just got stolen away. you looked absolutely radiant—too beautiful to put into words. even with a deep scowl on your perfect face, you'd managed to quicken his heartbeat like he had just finished a whole three sets of volleyball. when your sharp eyes landed on him, he corrected his posture, praying that his hair was having a good day and that there wasn't any seaweed stuck between his teeth.

though, before he could greet or have the chance to flirt with you, you sneered, "what'cha lookin' at, ugly ass dust feather?"

he blinked, caught off-guard by your insult.

yet he wasn't really offended by it. oh no, more like his heart soared through the air, backflipped in space, and crash-landed back into his chest. you were not only pretty, a baker (he assumed), and a mean senpai at that?

damn, you were a package deal!

you didn't bother apologising, turning to walk down the hallway, hair swaying with each step. after you, your kohai left the room, an exasperated look on her face as she bowed to osamu. "'m sorry! [lastname]-senpai didn't mean ta insult ya, i swear!"

again, before he could even speak, your kohai ran after you, scolding you for your brash behaviour.

osamu could only watch as you disappear from the hallway. his lips moved on its own, mouthing your surname like a prayer to the gods as his grip on his and atsumu's application forms tightened.

he wondered how piss his twin would be if he decided to switch to a none existent club.

your gachiakuta partner reacting to you maxing their credit card after a heated argument! they rich rich in this one, babes. lowkey kinda ooc too ehe. female reader!

featuring: august stilza · tamsy caines · semiu grier · cthoni andor · enjin · gris rubion · bro santa · zodyl typhon · arkha corvus

august stilza!

laughs when the bank called him about a suspicious transaction in his credit card. he opened his account and saw you spent nearly half a million inside one of his private boutiques. it was one shirt, dress, shoes, or even a small handkerchief after another, minus signs seemingly never-ending.

"nah, don't do anything," he told the teller, already sketching his latest runway fashion with you in mind. "that's just my wife doin' a li'l retail therapy! matter-of-fact, you think y'all can upgrade the card's limit?"

tamsy caines!

he was already watching the endless notification of your shopping spree with a small, satisfied smile on his lips. it started with small transaction in various restaurants and soon escalated to salons, spas, and finally boutiques in the higher-end malls of the city. if he was being honest, it was fun keeping tabs on whatever you spent his hard-earned money as payback to his mistakes.

so when the bank called him to confirm some suspicious transaction, he merely approved them all on the spot. "no need to call if this happened again," he said, already planning his next fuck-up. "though you could block that card and upgrade my other one instead..." just for funsies, he added mentally.

semiu grier!

she was the one who handed you her wallet a few hours after the argument. "treat your pretty li'l head with love, baby," she chuckled, dragging a finger from your collarbone to your chin, lifting your head. "'s my apology for makin' you mad earlier. 'm sorry 'bout that, gorgeous."

so, of course, she was all but satisfied when the bank called about numerous suspicious transaction on her card. she listened as the teller (word) all your retail therapy, giving a small hum of approval when a particular intimate item caught her ears. "don't worry 'bout those," she said, eyeing the clock on the wall. just a few more hours before you return, so she should probably ready the house. "that's just my lovely wife doin' a self-care day."

cthoni andor!

she prepared herself for your retail therapy. not one to spend her time with unnecessary conversations, she called the bank the moment you stepped out of the house. "don't call me if you see any suspicious transaction my my credit card," she informed them. "my wife is just doing a little bit of shopping."

and so, she watched the notifications pile up on her phone. a jewelry here. an assortment of bags there. a box full of the newest gaming console here. nothing out of the ordinary for you. her lips quirked upwards as she counted the amount you spent in just a few hours. she decided to message you, asking if you wanted to spend a romantic dinner with her in your favourite restaurant to finish off your shopping spree.

enjin!

accepted that he fucked up the moment you gave him the silent treatment and took his main credit card. he sighed as another notification popped up on his phone, this one was from your favourite restaurant. apparently, you were having a party from the amount of dishes you ordered. but make no mistake, he was watching the notifications with a smirk on his lips, calculating the amount you were spending by the hours.

he nonchalantly answered the call from the bank, notifying him about the suspicious transactions on his card. he cackled when the teller suggested freezing the card to protect his money. "nah, don't do that," he countered, already on his feet to fetch his car key. "you'll get me in deeper trouble with my woman. just let her enjoy herself for the night." he was already at the door by the time he ended the call, certain that you'll need his other credit cards by the time he get to you.

gris rubion!

not only was he the one who suggested you treat yourself with his credit card, he was also your driver and personal bag holder for the trip. he smiled softly as he watched you point at each and every bag displayed in dior, uncaring whether they fit your current aesthetic. whenever a sales agent dared to mention his presence, you upfront glared at them, as if challenging them to put a stop on your retail therapy.

he stepped aside for a second when the bank called about suspicious activity regarding his credit card. he listened attentively to the teller as they droned about the risks of the transaction and the possible solution—freezing the card. he just chuckled lightly. "no need to freeze the card," he said, watching you try on different pairs of high heels. "my wife is in charge of these cards."

bro santa!

the moment you tried stepping out of the house alone, he was by your side, asking to accompany you to wherever. he insisted being there as a precaution, and for the fact that he doesn't like you going out alone, especially when you were angry or expressing any negative emotions. you settled with him being your personal shopping cart.

he answered the call from the bank while you were getting fitted. he almost chuckled out loud when the teller told him about the suspicious transaction happening with his credit card. they suggested freezing the card and he immediately declined. "everything's all right," he told the teller. "my wife is just out shopping. do you think i could upgrade the card's limit right now?"

zodyl typhon!

he knew you were going to do retail therapy the moment an argument ended, no matter if it was good or bad. he had accepted that fact long before you two got married. and so, he left his wallet on the kitchen counter with a note wishing you a happy shopping. you left with a smile on your face.

when the bank called about suspicious activities on his card, he cut them off in the middle of their introduction. "there is no need to freeze the card or even trouble me with this," he said. "my wife is merely spending time for herself with my credit card. if you do anything to dampen her mood, i'll cut all contact with your business."

arkha corvus!

he had already talked to his bank regarding suspicious activities on his card. not that he directly stated the cause to be you—oh no, it was unacceptable for others to view you in such a light. he just reassured them that a spike of transaction was normal and there was no need to contact him with the issue, unless the total amount was less than six digits.

he watched the notifications pop one after another as you went through your shopping spree. he had a satisfied smile on his face, imagining your beautiful face as you buy out an entire section of your favourite brand. maybe it was time to build you another walk-in closet. or, even better, buy another floor of the building he owned to be constructed as you closet. he held his chin, deep in though. "i'd have to consult her about this when she returns. although, it wouldn't hurt to see how she's doing at the moment."

yandere!jabber who stalks you through the city, far enough not to draw any unwanted attention, but close enough that you could feel the prickling sensation of eyes staring at your back the whole time

yandere!jabber who breaks into your room after you left, wandering around like he owned the place, and pocketing the lip balm you had forgotten to bring with you

yandere!jabber who watches you laugh brightly at another man’s joke like it was the funniest thing you’d ever heard. he’d follow the man, swiftly capturing him in a dead alleyway and beats him until his face is unrecognisable

yandere!jabber who knows your all your perfumes. he works with chemicals all his life—it’s child’s play for him to recreate your scent and spray it on the lone pillow on his bed

yandere!jabber who knows your schedule down to the very last second. he had it memorised in his head right after studying you for a month. he’d wait by the corner of the shops and streets, way before you even think of turning the corner

yandere!jabber who discreetly swaps your new perfume for a sleep-inducing one he had created. he watches from across the street as you sprayed some on your wrist to test the smell

yandere!jabber who sneaks into your room at the dead of night. he stands over your sleeping form, mankira activated and hovering an inch away from your delicate skin. for a moment, he ponders on lightly cutting you to see blood

yandere!jabber who preens with amusement as he watches you spiral with doubt and paranoia over your missing items. he listens to you excuse it with your bad memory, before throwing a small rock on your window, spooking you even further

yandere!jabber who slowly makes his presence known to you. he sits behind you in restaurants, cross paths with you in the park, and even walks the same direction as you—all small coincidences that adds to your paranoia

yandere!jabber who laughs at your fear-stricken face when you finally notices the small note he had left on your bedside drawer, nothing much, just something to remind you that he is always there watching

some short scenarios of gachiakuta boys accidentally kissing you on the lips, instead of your cheek featuring: august stilza • tamsy caines • enjin • gris rubion • arkha corvus • zodyl typhoon

╰┈➤ august stilza!

you were assigned to drag august out of his workshop for the holiday dinner

he was locked in his latest project and only you were enough of a reason for him to ditch it

august spotted it way before you did

he suppressed the urge to point it out, though

the moment you two entered the mess hall? chaos erupted

he hugged your shoulders, gesturing upwards with a massive grin

"BABYYY!!! GUESS WHAT WE LANDED ON?!"

you followed his finger and saw the mistletoe

the rest of the cleaners cheered, urging the two of you to kiss

you were embarrassed, of course

while august was not—he joined with the laughter

"DON'T TELL ME YOU'RE GETTING ALL SHY!"

you'd gather yourself together and join with the cheers

"Of course, not! If anything, I'm more than willing to!"

to your response, his smile widened even further, reaching the corners of his eyes

if you squint hard enough, you'd see the tips of his ears are red

"THAT'S THE SPIRIT!!"

august leans down, lips aimed to your cheeks

but you moved, causing his lips to end up on yours

as if on cue, everyone cheered, sang, clapped, and praised

august lingered on the kiss for a few moments, before backing away with a grin

"how's the kiss, babe?" he asked, voice low

you coughed away your embarrassment and the fact that you wanted to kiss him more

"just the way i liked it!" you answered him

(under amo and riyo's persuasion, eishia set you two up)

╰┈➤ tamsy caines!

he swore that he was just getting a cup of water

which just happened to be by the door's side

and then, you crashed your way inside the room, nearly tripping

as the benevolent man that he is, tamsy helped you up

it was enjin who pointed at the obvious

you and tamsy both looked up at the same time

"ah... a mistletoe..."

you two stared at each other

you could feel your ears turning a shade of red

while he had a calm expression on his face

but inside, he was now hyper aware of your lips

"we don't have to kiss, if you don't want to," he murmured, leaning close to your ears

you could've sworn you saw him smirk when you flinched

enjin was hollering at the background, with delmon shouting a bunch of nonsense again

you stared at tamsy's beautiful face—from his long lashes, bright eyes, scar, and lastly, his lips

you could feel the heat on your cheeks when he caught your eyes

"but i'm assuming you want to, yes?" he chuckled, tipping your face upward

"i want to kiss you, tamsy," you voiced out, trying to avoid looking at his eyes

tamsy could almost coo at the sight of your embarrassed face

"go ahead, then."

with that, you leaned forward, lips about to reach the skin of his cheeks when suddeny—

he turned his head, lips crashing onto yours

immediately, you broke off, eyes widening whilst muttering apologies to him

he just laughed, patting your shoulders reassuringly

"there's no need to worry, [name]. i enjoyed it."

cue your face turning another shade of red

honestly, tamsy was glad he had planted the idea on delmon and enjin to put that mistletoe up

╰┈➤ enjin!

this man knew what he was doing from the start

he all but dragged you to the common room, smirk planted on his lips

"you're planning some shit. i just know it," you mumbled, squinting at him

"you're imagining things, hun," he rebutted, knowing damn well you were right

when he burst opened the door, the mistletoe fell down

semiu burst out laughing, alongside gris and bro santa

enjin clicked his tongue, mildly disappointed, before turning to you with a grin

"well, would ya look at that! a mistletoe landed on us."

you sighed, defeated, yet enjin could see the slight twitch of your lips upward

"this is what you dragged me for?"

he just shrugged, the cat was out of the bag anyway

"what? can't a man ask for a kiss from his type?"

you burst into a shade of light red, sneering at him

"dream on, buddy." you turned to leave, but he clamped a hand around your wrist

"c'mon, [name]! it's tradition! we need to kiss under the mistletoe."

you pointed at the dejected mistletoe on the floor

"yeah... we're not exactly under it now, are we?"

immediately, he took it in his hand, hanging up above his head with a shit-eating grin

"here. now we're under the damn mistletoe. how about a peck, hm?"

you rolled your eyes, shaking your head at his antics but you could feel your heart beating like a frenzy

"you're an idiot," you chuckled. then, you grabbed him by his collar and smashed your lips onto his

enjin was shocked, for the lack of better words, but pleasantly so. he snaked an arm around your waist and pulled you closer

but, you pulled back, mimicking his shit-eating grin as you slid away from his hold

"nuh uh, enjin. you said a peck, not a damn make-out session."

he clicked his tongue, annoyed, as you laughed your way towards semiu's side

but hey, at least he got to taste your lips. that has to count for something, right?

(it was semiu who loosened the mistletoe's hold. she needed to win a bet against gris and bro santa, okay?)

╰┈➤ gris rubion!

he just went to greet you at the door when suddenly tomme erupted into cheers

you and gris stared at her in utter confusion, before following her gaze and finding a mistletoe above

you two stared at each other, shocked, before avoiding each other's gazes due to shyness

follo laughed at the sight

"just kiss already!" tomme cheered

gris just chuckled, running a hand through his hair

he stared at you with gentle eyes, lips curving upward to a small smile

"sorry about the kids," he murmured, sending a glare with no heat towards the two young adults

you just laughed, "i don't mind, gris. i think they're funny."

"their egos might balloon even further if you tell them that."

you winked at him, pressing a finger on your lips

"then, i guess that's a secret between us, yeah?"

his eyes lingered on your lips, before nodded

the supporters' cheers didn't die, instead, they got louder after your little interaction

you two just shook your head, feeling a slight heat on your faces from their urges for a kiss

you peeked up at gris, a shy smile forming on your lips

"you know... i won't mind kissing you. we are under a mistletoe."

gris blinked, processing your words, before he smiled back in return

"are you sure? not being pressured by them now, are you?"

you shook your head

gris took a deep breath, already imaging how soft your lips would be on his cheeks

"okay then..." he mumbled, leaning down.

you leaned up, though the angle didn't align well for his lips landed on yours

both your eyes widened in shock, pulling away almost immediately with apologies stringing out your mouths

after a few moments, you two paused, then chuckled, cheeks reddening

"not bad for our first kiss," you teased, pressing a finger on your lips

he nodded, guiding you to your table. "yeah... though i'd like to get a few more seconds on it."

tomme and follo high-fived. they set it up

╰┈➤ arkha corvus!

he arrived last to the holiday dinner due to paperwork

when he arrived, you were on your way out

"oh, boss, you're here! i was about to go out to get you!"

he smiled softly, about to respond before someone pointed above the two of you

you two froze when your eyes landed on the mistletoe hanging from above

corvus coughed, hiding a small smile behind his fist

"well, would you look at that..." he trailed off, studying your expression

your eyes were wide, mouth opening and closing softly, but there was a hint of redness at the tips of your ears

you straightened your posture, eyes looking anywhere except corvus's

"um—we—i—" your voiced cracked "i mean—we don't have to do anything..."

he closed his eyes with a smile, leaning down slightly to match your eye-level

"may i ask why, [name]?"

you paused, brain halting any thoughts before blurting out, "because—um—'cause... you don't want to...?"

you winced, not truly believing in your won words either

he chuckled, staring straight into your eyes as the others cheered him on

"well," he drawled out, "what if i told you that's not the case?"

you jerked back, blinking at him with disbelief

he continued, "if you'd allow me, [name], i would like to kiss you... as per the tradition of the mistletoe, of course."

you swore you nearly combusted right there and then, because in what world was the arkha corvus saying he would like to kiss you?!

quickly, you gathered yourself and nodded, suppressing a smile

"i'd like that as well... corvus..."

he smiled, delighted by your answer as he leaned down to give you a chaste kiss on your lips

again, you swore you combusted right there and then... because you were imaging a kiss on the cheek, not on the lips!

but hey, you weren't complaining!

you gulped down any frenzied feelings buzzing inside you as the cheers of your fellow cleaners filled the room

corvus just laughed, giving an arm out for you to hold on as he guided you to your seat

he decided to ignore the shit-eating grin on semiu's face as enjin handed her a wad of cash

╰┈➤ zodyl typhon!

he had the raiders gather for a christmas celebration because he had read somewhere that it would be a good morale booster

and beside, it also gave him an excuse to relax—even if it was just for a moment or two

he had just arrived in the dining hall whilst you were in an altercation with jabber, who pushed you towards his direction

he caught you in his arms, and when you looked up, horror dawn upon you

not just because you landed on your boss, but also because of a goddamn mistletoe poking behind his head

you were about to thank him and book it out, when jabber decided to point at the mistletoe

"hey! ya two are under a mistletoe!" he stated with a knowing grin

you scrambled to pull away, ready to mumble some thanks and excuses

when jabber's voice cut through the room, loud and full of glee

"HEY BOSS! ya two are under the mistletoe!"

you whip around, ready to pounce on the man

but then zodyl's voice slips right beside your ear, "what does this mistletoe imply?"

you could feel the other raiders' eyes on you, collectively holding their breath

zodyl titled his head slightly, studying your expression

"explain. i prefer accuracy."

your mouth goes dry, silently cursing your teammate in your mind, as you tried to keep your voice steady

"um... it's... a tradition," you mumbled, averting your gaze. "if two people end up under a mistletoe, they're supposed to, y'know... kiss."

you could feel your ears burning red as zodyl blinked once, processing your words

he then glanced up at the mistletoe, then back at you—expression unchanged, but you swore something glinted in his eyes

"this tradition... is meant to foster morale, is it not?"

your brows furrowed, unsure of where this was heading, but you nodded nonetheless

his gaze drags slowly to your lips, evaluating as he stepped closer

"then, it would be inefficient to ignore it."

you paused, a smile frozen on your lips as his words echoed inside your mind. your boss just had agreed on kissing you to boost team morale... what the hell?

your breath hitched as his hand lifts your chin, guiding your face upward with precision

while you were planning jabber's death, you were also thanking him for the opportunity to kiss your hot boss

zodyl leaned in, lips brushing yours softly before planting itself and making your stomach flip

when he pulled back, he studied your reaction with a small, amused smile

jabber hoots in the background, but zodyl ignored him completely as he guided you towards the buffet

you shot the dark-skinned man a glare, but all he did just give you a thumbs-up with a shit-eating grin

cthoni and momoa high-fived each other, silently celebrating their successful mission

synopsis: you find yourself under the mistletoe with you teammate. and with everyone cheering for the two of you to kiss, who were you to turn that offer down? featuring: rudo surebrec • zanka nijiku • follo tunito • fu orostor • jabber wonger

╰┈➤ rudo surebrec!

He just happened to be near the door when you entered

Enjin immediately pointed at the mistletoe

"What the heck is a mistletoe?" "Eh? you don't know, Rudo?"

Riyo explained it to him

His face redden—on autopilot, he cursed Enjin out

You laughed, reassuring him that he doesn't have to kiss you if he's uncomfortable

The thing was—he does want to kiss you

Like, badly. Really really badly

Tried to act like kissing wasn't something to overthink

"Pftt, it's just a little kiss anyway." / "Okay then, kiss them." / "??!?!?"

You titled your head, worry etch on your face

"You don't have to, y'know."

Well, he wanted to

He envisioned Regto in the room, teasing him about his shyness and urging him to just kiss you already before its too late

He turned to ask you, "Is... is it alright to kiss you?"

You were obviously surprised and for a moment, he was worried he pushed you too far

But, luckily, you just smiled and nodded

"Of course! so long as you're okay with it too!"

At this point, everyone was cheering for the two of you

He gulped down his nervousness, closing his eyes and leaning closer to your face

He was aiming for your cheek, but when he felt something softer, he opened his eyes and stumbled back

He... He kissed you on the lips!

Embarrassed, he cursed out enjin, who was dying of laughter

He apologised for his mistake

"I didn't mean to kiss you on the lips! I swear, damn it! I was aiming for your cheek!"

You were just as red as him!

"I don't mind, Rudo. You have soft lips!"

He swore his soul left his body right there and then

(It was Team Akuta who set it all up—though it was mostly Enjin's idea)

╰┈➤ zanka nijiku!

It was definitely by accident

the two of you just happened to walk by the arc at the same time

It was Semiu who pointed at the mistletoe

Zanka burst into a pit of flame—red forehead, nose, cheeks, ears, and neck

You weren't faring any better

The Cleaners cheered you two on

Zanka muttered, "We ain't gotta do this if yer uncomfortable..."

But inside? He really really REALLY wanna kiss you so bad

He tried to act nonchalant, like it didn't bother him (even if it was obvious he was)

Fingers twitched, slightly heavy breathing, heart beating too loudly, sweat pouring in his back

When you agreed for a kiss?

He nearly ascended into the sphere

His brain was going into a frenzy: repeating your words like he was trying to etch it deep into his psyche (he was)

Again, he tried to act nonchalant—arms over his chest, forcing a small frown while muttering about going along for the ride

He moved quicker than you, and so

Instead of your cheek, he had accidentally kissed you on the lips

He swore he saw a glimpse of the heavens above

His face felt ridiculously hot—and judging from the laughter of Enjin and Riyo, it sure was

He was stammering words, unable to form a single coherent thought after the kiss

"I—shit—fuck—'m so sorry! I didn't mean to kiss ya on yer lips—i swear i was aiming for yer cheeks! Damn it, stop laughing Riyo! It ain't funny!"

You were just laughing, hiding your blush behind your hand

"Don't worry, Zanka. I liked this more."

His brain shut down at that moment

(Enjin and Riyo set it all up. Semiu decided to help with a little push of her own)

╰┈➤ follo tunito!

He felt a sudden push towards the entrance when you arrived

Then suddenly, he was very aware of the mistletoe above the two of you

He gulped, heart racing against his ribs while he stared at your lips

His ears are red, and he wanted to hide the telltale sign of his embarrassment

Supporters were encouraging the two of you

He tried to shut it down, not wanting to make you uncomfortable

But when you agreed to kiss him, well...

Who was he to decline?

He had to triple check though if you were really on board or whether you just felt pressured by others

"There's no need to push yourself, y'know?" he murmured, hiding you from the crowd

You just chuckled, denying his claims before asking if he was okay with kissing you

You teased that maybe it was him who doesn't want this to happen

He stammered out a reply, hiding his cheeks from your twinkling eyes

Tomme teased, "No kissing behind our backs! We have to see it, or it didn't happen."

When he turned to talk, you struck—leading to the two of you accidentally kissing on the lips

He stumbled back, touching his lips while his face turned red

"Ah—! Shit, I didn't mean to—! I'm sorry!" you apologised profusely

He laughed softly, sending you a small smile while avoiding your gaze

"It's alright, [Name]! I mean... it's not like I hated it..."

He paused, digesting his own words before trying to get his act back together but he couldn't hide how loud his heart was beating

(Tomme was the one who pushed him under Gris' instructions)

╰┈➤ fu orostor!

Riyo had ordered him to enter at an exact time

Him being him, he happily agreed and waited by the door before entering at the assigned time

He bumped into your back

You looked back at him, surprised, before looking up

He followed your gaze, blinked, then blushed like crazy at the sight of a mistletoe

Hii was laughing at his misery

"Hey, at least you get to live out your dreams!" / "That's not helping, Hii!"

He was stammering like crazy, syllables getting mixed up as he tried to explain that this was an accident

You calmed him down, reassuring him that he can opt out of the kiss if he didn't want to

Well damn. Now, he was stuck in a dilemma

He wanted to kiss you, he really does, but were you ordering him not to...?

He murmured, twiddling with his thumbs, "Do... Do you not want to kiss me...?"

You blinked, surprised by the question

"It's not that. I don't mind kissing you but I'm more worried about what you want."

Suddenly, he had selective hearing

His mind was repeating that you wouldn't mind kissing him

Holy shit, you wouldn't mind kissing him?!

You, again, tried to reassure him, "We don't have to do this if you're uncomfortable."

Hii was yelling him, "You idiot! Just kiss them already before they change their mind!"

He was inhaling and exhaling like crazy, trying to gather every bit of courage he had in him

"Can... Can I kiss you, please...?!"

He wanted to bury himself alive by how loud his question was

You paused, blinking, before chuckling, "Of course, you can kiss me, Fu."

At your words, he leaned forward just a bit too excitedly

Instead of his lips landing on your cheek, they landed on your lips

He swore he died right there and then

He pushed himself away, stammering apologise whilst nearly crying

"Don't worry, Fu. I don't mind having my first kiss with you!"

Well, he'll be damned. If he wasn't dead before, he sure was now

(Riyo orchestrated the whole thing with Amo)

╰┈➤ jabber wonger!

He honestly had no clue why the raiders were celebrating Christmas/the holidays

Well, at least there were free food they stole from high-end restaurants!

That was all that he wanted to claim in the room, but then you entered at the same time

Momoa, who was just passing by, pointed at the mistletoe

Jabber paused, looking up before grinning at you

You were mortified at the sight, eyes darting back and forth from the mistletoe to him

"C'mon now, baby! Don't tell me you disappointed!"

Your eyes twitched, "Gee, I wonder what it looks like."

He just laughed, snaking an arm around your shoulders and pressing you to his chest

He relished on the way your face flushed, eyes glaring daggers at him as your put your palms on him as some sort of space

"Who even had the balls to put that here?!"

You looked at him like he was the one who planned this

He just laughed again, grinning at you while leaning closer to your face

"Yeah... wonder which idiot put that shit up here."

Despite your reaction, he could see the way your muscles were relaxing under his grip

Or how your eyes were unconsciously falling on his lips

Hehe... this was fun

"Admit it, baby. This all your idea. Ya couldn't help but just wanna kiss the shit outta me."

You sneered at him, trying to pry away from his hold

"Dream on, you absolute freak on locs! Why the hell would I want to kiss you?"

"I don't know. You tell me."

He knew that you knew he was just teasing you for your reactions, but it wasn't like you didn't want this too

He was about to say something about how your height difference works in his favour, when you tugged him down, lips crashing onto his

He groaned, genuinely surprised, before pulling you closer

You bit his lips, hard enough to draw blood, before you pushed yourself out his hold

Your face all red, lips glistening from the kiss as you tried to hide your lower face

"There. I kissed you. Now, let me get my food in peace."

He blinked, brain registering your actions before he smirked, draping himself over your shoulders (much to your dismay)

"Awww! Knew ya liked me too, baby! C'mon, why don't we ditch the food and jump straight to dessert?"

"Go fight yourself, Jabber!"

(It was definitely Jabber who placed that goddamn mistletoe)

I AM FREEE MY FINALS ARE OVER!!! MY REVISIONS SUCK ASS BUT WHAT MATTERS IS IT'S FINISHED AND SUBMITTED AND I GET TO ENJOY BEING A SILLY LITTLE FANFIC WRITER AGAIN ALL HAIL GACHIAKUTA BABYYYYYYY

The most nonchalant chalant guy you will ever meet. He tries so hard to appear as the silent and broody type, when in reality, he's simping for you on the inside

"Shit, they're here! Lock the fuck in, Zanka! Ya can't look like an idiot!"

Once, he let you wear his earrings and he swore he nearly died of a heart attack! His hands were twitching to get a camera and capture your beauty because holy shit, you looked so good in his earrings!

"How do I look, Zanka?" "Yer absolutely breathtakin'. It suits ya real good."

Buys you stuff he knows you'll either use the hell out of or just love. After that earring moment, you now have an assortment of earrings/piercings

He would turn a faint shade of red if, by chance, you two match accessories for the day. He'll act like it was nothing, but inside? He's cheering and absolutely smitten on how you two are connected like that

"Zanka, look! We're matching today." "I can see." > "We so connected; I know we're literal soulmates!"

He'll internally pout or feel disheartened when you two aren't side-by-side inside the jeep. He loves lying his head on/your shoulder and vice versa! Also, he feels infinitely safer with you by his side if Enjin's driving

His room is slowly being filled with your own stuff—comb, hair ties, lip balm, etc. If you couldn't find something in your room, most probably, it's in his

"Why the long face, [Name]?" "I can't find my hair clip! I've been looking everywhere for it." "Have ya checked my room? Yer stuff's all over my place."

Whenever you two get into an argument or just a disagreement, he'd let you talk first. He wants to learn about what you were thinking and how you were feeling about the matter before proceeding with anything

He often hides it when he's feeling under the weather. He had most definitely tried to go on a mission before you found out he's sick. He felt bad, he really did, but the way you were fussing over him made him want to do it again

"Why would you even accept a mission when you know you're sick?!" "Ain't an excuse to jus' stand still..." "Zanka!" "... 'm sorry..."

If you get hurt during the mission, he'll feel like his heart just got ripped out. Momentarily, he'll let go of his level-headedness and just attack. It doesn't matter if he gets injured in the process, he just needs to get you to safety

He's glued to your bedside while you recover. Not even Enjin himself could force him out of the infirmary

"Zanka, you need to eat. You've been here all day long!" "Nah, 'm good. Need to be here 'til they wake up..."

He kept your room clean and tidy while you were in the infirmary. Whenever Eishia (or Semiu) kicks him out, he'll go straight into your room, drop to your bed and just imagine you by his side

"I miss ya, [Name]... Please come back to me..."

If he sees even the slightest of twitching, he's already out his chair (not the room, he would never leave your side willingly) calling out to Eishia

"[Name]?! Are ya awake?! Shit—Eishia! C'mere, they're wakin' up!"

He held your hand throughout your bedridden stay, unable to erase how cold your skin has been after the attack. He swore right there and then that he'll become stronger to better protect you

"Shhh, yer safe now, [Name]. 'm here with ya... Won't ever let ya get harmed like that again."

He would never admit it to anyone that he cried so much he woke up with puffy red eyes

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