#orangeguy

—July 6, 2018.

Chuuya sat on his van as his manager kept babbling some shits about this pop star that the whole internet always go wild whenever they drop a new album.

“Fuck, when will he stop?” He muttered.

“Hey, I heard that. Look, this is for your own good, having an another collab with this pop singer would get you two viral. Probably the whole internet would go insane once they found out that an another collab would be happening between you two as Y/n a solo artist.”

“Yeah, whatever, I don’t care if I only have a few fans, as long as I sing good shit not like theirs, I can’t imagine myself being on the same stage as them,” he rolled his eyes as he mention being on the same stage with you.

Hirotsu sighs, he knew that having an argument with Chuuya will do nothing but give him headaches, ‘stubborn little kid…’ he thought, although, Chuuya might be stubborn or too prideful, Hirotsu still have a soft spot for him, he’s been there for him ever since the day he debuted as a rockstar.

The two arrived at the ‘Starway Entertainment’ building, that’s where you were working at as a solo pop singer. You were in your dressing room, preparing for an another interview for the week but it was interrupted when your manager came in, and rushes towards you.

“Y/n,” he said as he pants heavily, “Chuuya… is here, come. Let’s go meet them, we don’t have much time until the interview.”

-

“Hi! Nice to meet you!” You said with a smile as you reach out your hand.

“Nice to meet ya too.” He replied as he shakes your hand and let go of it.

“Let’s all take a seat,” Kunikida said as he gestured the couch behind them. “So, the company wants the two of them to collab, they plan on making a concert just for the two of them. The company promises a great fame for this upcoming collab. Ever since the collab between Y/n’s old group and Chuuya, they were so trending. Especially the part where the fans kept shipping Chuuya and Y/n, even non-fan joined the trend and shipped them as well. They already have plans for the two of them. I hope Chuuya here agrees, I heard his dislikes for pop singers…” Kunikida clears his throat.

“That’s great, but, when will it take place?” Chuuya’s manager asks.

“Probably in the end of the month, so they have the whole month for themselves to prepare, and get to know each other. The company sees a potential in making these two perform together. Pop stars and rock stars both have distinctive styles of their own. Popstars are recognized for their sleek appearances, catchy tunes, and exciting dancing moves, while rock stars are frequently associated with a gritty, rebellious atmosphere and powerful music, passionate performances, rockstars prioritize a raw, genuine sound. By seeing them together, it’ll probably draw more attention, even to non-fans.”

As the two manager converse, you move closer to Chuuya and gave him a smile before speaking.

“Y-You know, I’m such a huge fan of you and your music! I r-really love rock music,” you’re cheeks were flush and you kept on stuttering while speaking.

“Oh really? If you love rock music, why did you became a pop singer?” he asks nonchalantly.

You blinked a few times before answering, “I uhm… Because, my talent isn’t suited for being a rockstar like you, I guess.” 

“What ever you say so, pop tart.”

After the meeting was done, you stood up and shook his hand, “I’m glad to see you here, you know… Chuuya, I look forward on seeing you again!” you said enthusiastically.

“Yeah, see ya too,” he said, he let go of your hand and exited the room, along with his manager. ‘He still hasn’t changed’ you thought as a smile appeared to your face, unbeknownst to you.

“So, what do you think of them?” Hirotsu asks Chuuya as they walk.

“Them? Well, they’re annoying and so bubbly, it’s irritating,” Chuuya answered.

“Well, get use to it. There’s probably further projects for you two to do together.”

“Fucking hell… I just want this all to end.”

“It’s not like it’s going to kill you just by being with them,” Hirotsu sighs as he spoke.

“You could never know, they might be the end of me.”

—July 21, 2018.

“Chuuya, Y/n’s manager wants you and them to meet up in a cafe,” Hirotsu said as he looks through his phone.

“What for? Tell ‘em I’m busy.”

“He said, it’s for the teaser of the concert and fan service.”

“Hell no, I don’t like fan service, you know that.”

“But it’s also for the upcoming concert, Chuuya,” the old man sighs, “this is just for once, it wouldn’t kill you.”

“Fine! Whatever, when will it be?”

“He said… later in the afternoon, he also said to wear black clothes, a mask, shades, and a cap. It’ll caught more attention.”

Chuuya only rolled his eyes and continue do what he was doing, writing a song. ‘What the fucking hell did I sign up for…’

—3:19pm.

‘Shit, where are they? Why the fuck they keep me waiting… So fucking hot here’ he thought as he wait outside at the said cafe.

Across the street, you already notice Chuuya, his iconic orange hair and ocean blue eyes, you got excited and waved your hand at him while waiting for the chance to cross the street. He noticed you and groaned silently, he looked away, pretending to not seeing you.

You quickly crossed the street and rush towards Chuuya.

“Chuuya…” You stared at him for a split second before noticing his attire. “What’s with your…”

“Oh this? Your freakin’ manager said so. He told me to wear this so it’ll caught more attention. It’s not like I wanted to wear this shit. Tch.”

“Alright, alright, let’s go inside, I’m thirsty,” you said as you hold onto his arm and pulled him inside.

As the two of you enter, you look for an empty seats around, while still holding onto his arm, he doesn’t seem bothered by it and just let you lead the way. You pulled him into a table near the window.

“So, what do you want to get? The frappes here taste amazing! And the donuts as well, you should try at least one of the best sellers!” you exclaimed.

“I’ll just get whatever you will order.”

“Alright, I’ll go order it by the counter, wait me here, okay?”

Chuuya’s eyes followed you as you walk towards the counter, he wonder what will happen in the next few minutes at the cafe, whether will it be awkward or not, he tapped his fingers at the table and looked at the window as he wait for you. After a while, you went back to the table and cleared your throat which caught Chuuya’s attention, you sat down at the opposite side of the table.

“So~ How are you these past few days?” you asks, breaking the silence first between the two of you.

“Doin’ good, nothing really have changed,” he sighs.

“Oh… Uhm, I’ve been looking forward about the concert, I really can’t wait to work with you! C-can I call you Chuu?”

Chuuya’s ears perked up and his eyes widens a bit at the sudden question you asked, “Chuu…? Why would you call me Chuu? Is my name that hard to pronounce?”

You blushed out of embarrassment and scratch the back of your neck, “No! It’s not like that… It’s just that, it’s cute!”

“Tch… Whatever…”

You chuckled softly at his response, “so, do you have any plans we can do for later?”

“What? I thought we’re just gonna go to the cafe?” he asks as he frown slightly.

“Didn’t Kunikida told you that we’re supposed to eat dinner as well? That’s what the company told me to do.”

“Dinner? That long?! I was only told we’re just going to meet up in the cafe! What is this? A date?”

“No… It’s just to make the internet suspect us that we’re going to have a collab!”

“But they’ll think that we are dating secretly.”

“They won’t, well they might probably, but that’s what the company would probably want, to draw more attention.”

“This is fucking nuts! I didn’t sign up for doing little playdates with a pop star like you!” he snapped out. Your eyes widens at his sudden burst.

“Geez… I never knew you hate hanging out with me that much. I mean, let’s keep that hatred away from work,” you wore a tiny smile to at least lighten up the mood.

Chuuya calmed down his nerves, “tch….” he looked away and stared at the window beside him, his fingers tapping at the table impatiently.

“Look, I know you don’t like me, but at least try not to show it to me? I’ve been doing efforts here so the atmosphere won’t be less awkward between us since we will be together for a few more times and I’ve been looking forward to hang out with you these past few days but now I’m hurt by your brash reactions, it’s insulting how low you think of me.”

Chuuya wasn't expecting to see you get up and go to the restroom because some people around him are so used to his sudden raise of voice and outburst, but it was his first time working with you, so he didn’t realize that he should stop acting like the way he acts around the people he’s familiar with.

Time passes by, and while you two enjoy your sweets, it was so awkward… No one talked, for the whole time. You quietly ate your food as you scroll to your phone, without giving Chuuya a single look. Unknown to you, Chuuya kept stealing some glances at you. When you said those words earlier, guilt seeped into his stomach, he couldn’t help but see if you were still mad at him, but it seems like you weren’t interested anymore.

“Y/n…” You’re right, he shouldn’t have showed his dislike to you, it was the company that wants you and him to work together. ‘Fuck… I messed it up, huh?’

Your eyes left the phone you were holding and looked at him, “What is it?”

He cleared his throat and looked at the floor. “Maybe we can, go to the park later…” he said, with his cheeks flushed with a light pink tint.

You raised your eyebrows in surprised as your eyes widens a bit by his words, “P-Park…? But, that’s too far from here. I don’t have any vehicle to ride on the way there.”

“We can ride my motorbike.”

-

The two of you was done eating dinner from an ordinary fast food chain, unfortunately, the fast food chain was a bit crowded, so the two of you caught attention, it couldn’t be help, people around you two were filming you and Chuuya. After eating, Chuuya grabbed you by the waist and quickly led you outside, to where his bike was parked.

“That was fucking shitty,” Chuuya said as he clicks his tongue out of annoyance.

“It’s not like it’s something new…” you answered as you look away from his eyes, you were unaware you’re blushing from what Chuuya did earlier.

“I hate being the center of the attention.”

“Wow. Aren’t you supposed to be used to it?”

“Still, I hate it, let’s go to the park already,” he tilted his head to the direction of his bike. He grabbed the spare helmet and walked towards you and puts the helmet to your head and adjusted the chin strap. You could feel his hand below your chin and at your neck and his breathe against your skin, the small distance between you two was making your face heat up again, this is the first time you got this close to Chuuya.

“There, all set. Let’s go,” he stated as he wore the helmet also and start the engine.

-

. It was peaceful and chilly, your lower lip trembles as you two walk silently, admiring at the full moon beneath your head. Chuuya looked at you and saw your shivering state. He got concerned so he cleared his throat to get your attention.

“Hmm..?”

“You can borrow my jacket, if your cold.”

You shake your head, “No need. I’m not cold!”

“You’re tremblin’, you think I’m dumb?”

“I’m not! You’re just seeing things,” you rolled your eyes and starts walking away fast, but before you could even go, he immediately grabbed your wrist and pulled you close to him, again… You were close to him again just like earlier. You looked up to him and met his gaze. he places his hands to your shoulders.

“I can see how your lip trembles and how you rub your hands to your arms, I’m not blind,” he removed his leather jacket and place it around you, as he leans closer to you, your face was against his neck. 

As he leans, Chuuya could smell your shampoo and your breath at his neck and it tickles him. He quickly looks away when he was done putting the jacket around you.

‘Shit, shit, shit.’ Chuuya could feel his cheeks heat up.

“Thanks… Chuu.”

‘Damn it! Why the fuck are you so… Cute.”

“Yeah, no big deal,” he replied, pretending to be cool.

“It’s been nice… Hanging out with you, except for the part where you offended me,” you laugh softly as you mention what happened earlier at the cafe.

—July 31, 2018.

“Hi Chuuya! Nice to meet you again!” You said enthusiastically.

“Don’t get your hopes up, pop tart, I’m only doing this for work not because I wanted to,” he said as he clean his electric guitar.

“I’m just glad to see you again, Chuu! You know how I’ve been looking forward to this da—“

“Y/n, you better get ready in the dressing room, you’re the one who will be doing the opening remarks,” Kunikida said to you as he looks through his tablet.

You nodded to your manager, “Alright, Kunikida! Just wait a minute,” you said, you turned your direction to Chuuya, who didn’t even bother look at you, “I uhm… I’ll be going now! See you again Chuu!” he only hummed as a reply to you.

As the time keeps getting near, you stood at the backstage, practicing the lines you’re going to say as soon as you step into the stage, you held your mic tightly near to your chest, this was your second collab with him and third concert this year. You look through the backstage to see the rockstar until your eyes landed on him and a smile appeared to your face.

“Y/n are you ready?” one of the staff asked you.

“Y-Yeah, just a little nervous…” you answered him, you counted ‘1… 2… 3…’ silently before you entered the front stage, the crowd went wild when they finally saw you on stage.

“What’s up everyone!? Ready to make some noise?!” You yelled and the crowd went wild again and was cheering for you.

“Today, before the fun starts, we have a very special guest! And he will be joining us here on the stage!” as you finish your sentence, Chuuya entered the stage, the crowd was going insane as they saw the rockstar enter the stage, they chanted his name like a spell, you joined the crowd as they chant, a smile appeared on your face as you look at him, ‘He’s so… perfect.’

The night went on with the two of you singing, the crowd and you enjoyed it but Chuuya just wanted this to end. It sucks to sing pop songs, he only like it when it’s time to sing some of his songs from his albums. But if he’s being honest, he liked your voice, he liked singing with you with his songs, but he’ll never admit that out loud.

As the song come to an end, the crowd requested for an encore, you looked at Chuuya for approval, and he rolled his eyes and nods, you gave him a genuine smile, “Alright! An encore you want, an encore you’ll get!” the crowd cheered at them.

After the encore, Chuuya left the stage, leaving you all alone at the stage, entertaining the crowd. The rockstar headed to his room, he took a wine from the mini fridge he brought and poured himself a drink when suddenly he felt a tap on his shoulder, he turned around to see who it is and it was you.

“Hey… the crowd was asking for a Q&A for the two of us, they want to see you too as well.”

Chuuya stared at you for a few seconds before answering, “Fine, whatever… Just make it quick, I don’t like fan service.”

It’s been an hour since the crowd kept asking questions about you guys, like “Is there any further collab from you two?” or “Is there anything going on between you two?” those kind of stuff, Chuuya was growing irritated but he won’t show it. One asked you if you were dating someone.

“Hmm, dating someone? Nope! But I have a crush on this person for a very looong time! But unfortunately, I feel like he doesn’t like me,” the crowd went wild and keep screaming ‘who is it,’ you chuckled and said “That’s a secret! He might distance his self from me!”

Chuuya looked at you, and wondered if it’s him, because of your lingering stares and the attempts to talk to him. But he doesn’t want to assume, he never gave you any mixed signals for you to like him.

-

The concert finally ended, the staffs and your manager congratulated you two for a successful concert, you look for Chuuya in the backstage and walked towards him.

“What do you want, pop tart?”

“Chuuya… I want to say something to you… Let’s talk at the dressing room.”

‘Shit… This is it, they’ll confess to me.’

As the two of you entered the dressing room, Chuuya’s heart was racing fast, ‘what the fuck? Why am I fucking nervous like a teenage boy?’

“Chuuya… I…”

‘This is it…’ Chuuya thought.

“I want to treat you for dinner!”

‘Wait… That’s it?!’

“D-Dinner? But they’re gonna have a party to celebrate the success of the concert.”

“No… Don’t go, I just want the two of us.”

As those words left your lips, Chuuya felt his cheek heat up, ‘why am I feeling this way?’

“Just the two of us? W-Why?” he asks.

“Nothing, It’s the least thing I can do for you for making the concert successful, I believe you did most of the part.”

“It’s nothin’, but sure, I’ll go.”