#tffbwd

MALE reader x Saku Natsusawa

A/N: reader is implied to be laid-back and a calm person. Therefore , if you are unsatisfied with this , i advise you to scroll off please ! Other than that , this will also be written in third person⸺meaning reader will not be referred as "you" but as "he."

𓎟𓎟‎ ‎ Sfw content only

The train hummed steadily beneath its passengers , swaying gently as it rolled past rows of apartment buildings washed in the amber light of late afternoon.

It wasn't rush hour anymore , but there were still enough people that conversations stayed low and everyone seemed wrapped up in their own little world.

Saku sat by the window.

And Reader sat beside him.

Neither of them had spoken much since boarding⸺not because it was awkward , but it was quite the opposite.

Silence had always been easy between them. Reader fished around in their hoodie's pocket before pulling out a tangled pair of wired earphones. "...Want one?" He asked the black-haired male.

Saku looked up from his bag resting on his lap. "What're you listening to?" He mumbled the question out. "Wave to Earth." You answered , and he wasted no time replying , "...Sure." Saku shrugged his shoulders.

Reader untangled the wire with practiced ease before handing one earbud over. As the music started , soft guitar drifted into the quiet space between them.

Neither of them said anything⸺there wasn't really anything to say. The melody filled the silence for them.

And outside the window , the telephone poles blurred into streaks of white from the clouds and the blue of the sky. Reader leaned back in their seat , his eyes half-lidded in solace. They always looked relaxed , as if the world could spin a little faster without bothering them.

Saku found himself stealing a glance.

"He's cute when he's quiet , huh ?" That's probably what Saku was thinking.

Reader wasn't looking at their phone , nor was he looking out the window. They were simply listening.

Really listening.

And every now and then , their fingers tapped lightly against their thigh in time with the drums. "...You like them a lot ," Saku murmured , taking a mental note of how fond you were of Wave to Earth. "Mhm." The other hummed in response , "They're calming." Reader nodded once.

"They feel like rainy late-night conversations , you know what I mean ?" Saku blinked at your description of them. "...Thas.....oddly specific."

Reader shrugged. "I think music tastes like places." You added , making Saku raise an eyebrow at the phrase. "Tastes ?" He repeated , "Mhm. This one's sitting by an open window while it's raining." Reader tilted his head off to the side in thought.

"Ya describe things weirdly." The dark-eyed student commented blatanly , but Reader had the perfect retort to everything ; "You still understood."

Reader's answer caught the boy off-guard. "I....did..I guess." Reader smiled without opening their eyes. "'You guess' ?...You're gonna have to give me a better answer than that."

The train came to a halt , and passengers swiftly got off as the song changed⸺another gentle guitar riff flowed into soft vocals before train rocked slightly as it rounded a curve once more.

Without intention , Reader's shoulder bumped against Saku's. "Sorry." Saku apologized before Reader could get the chance , "I'm the one who bumped into you.." Reader chuckled a bit , but neither of them moved away.

The contact stayed.

It wasn't heavy.

Just enough that whenever the train swayed , their shoulders brushed together again. Then for some reason , Saku seemingly didn't mind ; actually...He found it comforting.

Reader absentmindedly adjusted the wire so it wouldn't tug between them. "...These things always get caught." Reader criticed , "They do." Saku nodded in agreement.

"Wired earphones are annoying." Reader sighed.

"But you still use them..?" He seemed a bit confused , Saku did.

Yet Reader had no retort for that one...For once in your life. "They're sentimental." The h/c-haired boy huffed.

Saku looked over. "Sentimental ?...That sounds idiotic." Reader opened one eye at that , "They don't run out of battery." Saku stared for a second 'till he crossed his arms in exhaustion at your answers. "I should've known." Reader grinned. "You expected something profound ?"

"...Maybe." Saku's brow twitched ,, an indirect saying ; "I was caught." Reader laughed gently again , "I was just kidding , don't look so mad."

The song continued.

For a while , they simply watched the scenery pass⸺children walking home at every stop , cyclists racing alongside the tracks , a small park where dogs chased tennis balls down the window. Life was moving quietly outside the glass.

As halfway through the next song , Reader yawned. "You tired ?" Saku asked , raising an eyebrow. "A little." You leaned back into your seat , slouching lazily with a hand in your pocket ,, "You stayed up late again ? How stupid are you ?" The dark-eyed student scolded Reader softly. "...Maybe." Saku gave him a look.

Reader looked away , surrendering to Saku's glare. "Yes." Saku didn't say anything more but an ; "I figured."

Another comfortable silence settled over them. Reader's eyelids slowly became heavier ; the music was soft , the train was warm , the rhythmic clacking of the tracks made everything feel just a little sleepier.

Saku noticed Reader's head beginning to dip.

Then lift.

Then dip again.

"R—Reader." Saku stuttered out to Reader , "Hm?" Reader acknowledged his words tiredly. "You'll hurt your neck.." He says. "I'll survive." The e/c-eyed boy retorted.

"You won't." Saku bantered , listening to Reader mumbled something unintelligible.

A few seconds later⸺Reader's head gently came to rest against Saku's shoulder. "..." Reader had fallen asleep and Saku froze for exactly three seconds. Then he immediately started to panic , not knowing what to do as the black-haired student carefully shifted just enough so they wouldn't slide off whenever the train slowed.

The earphone wire stretched awkwardly between them now. He let out a long sigh to himself. "...Good thing these are wired." Saku propped himself up properly.

Reader let out a quiet , sleepy hum , completely unaware.

It was until Saku started to drift to sleep too , not noticing until now that he , himself⸺lacked sleep as well. "Dang it...I gotta..stay....awake.." He whispered softly , seemingly incapable of keeping his head up.

And slowly but surely , Saku himself , had fallen asleep. His head rested on Reader's head , but slipped toward Reader's chest in sleepiness.

Moments later , the train came to a hard stop , and the two shot up in shock. The screeching of the tracks startling the both of them , causing Saku to nearly jump out of his seat.

Regardless , Saku calmed down a bit when he noticed Reader was fine. "Oh shit !— This is my stop...!!" Reader exclaimed , hurrying to get his bag that was flopped down on the floor beside his feet. "Uh— you're goin' already ?" Saku watched Reader get up in a rush , "Yeah ! Sorry !!—"

Reader fumbled off the train , waving goodbye to his "friend" as he left. "See ya tomorrow , Natsusawa !!"

And for some reason , Saku was a lot more disappointed to see the other leave than he's ever been before. "Yeah....See you."

Though , there was this feeling in the pit of his stomach that wished he asked Reader to stay just until the next stop...Maybe next time....?..

Male reader x Saku Natsusawa

𓎟𓎟 Sfw only

Saku's eyes fluttered shut for a brief moment beneath the relentless summer sun.

It was far too bright. Far too hot.

Especially on the one day he had forgotten his umbrella and for reasons beyond his understanding , the universe seemed determined to make his life miserable today.

One inconvenience after another piled up like some sort of elaborate prank specifically designed for him.

The worst of it had happened that morning‎⸺a stray dog had somehow decided that Saku was its greatest enemy and chased him through the streets for a whopping 20 minutes.

20 whole minutes of sprinting for his life while desperately awaiting for the dog to let him live his life in peace.

Then Rintaro had shown up...And somehow scared the dog away ?....

Saku still didn't understand how.

The dog took one look at Rintaro , before tuckinv its tail in between its legs and immediately retreated. No barking and no hesitation.

Just gone like it hadn't been chasing him around in the first place. Honestly, it was a little terrifying. Still , Saku supposed he owed Rintaro one for saving his life.

Not like he'd never admit that out loud.

A tired sigh escaped him as he continued walking. His shirt clung uncomfortably to his skin from the heat ; at this point , Saku'd gladly trade places with anyone sitting inside an air-conditioned building.

Maybe Ayato was hiding in the library right now , or perhaps Rintaro had gone back to the bakery his parents owned⸺bathing in airconditioning while selling pastries; Shohei had found some café to escape the weather.

Lucky bastards. Lost in his thoughts , Saku nearly jumped out of his skin when something freezing suddenly pressed against the back of his neck.

A startled yelp escaped him. "H-Hey—!"He spun around immediately in surprise.

Only to freeze as he saw who was standing there was Reader , you. As amused and energetic as ever with the state you found Saku in. You looked far too pleased with yourself , a grin stretching across your face as you held two popsicles in your hands.

The cold one you'd used for your little ambush was still inches away from Saku's face.

Sunlight caught in your hair , making it seem almost brighter than usual.

"Got you." Your grin widened , making Saku stare in the process as he let out a sigh.

Of course.

Of all people...

Of all the countless individuals , whether Saku hated them or not , that he could've run into today. The universe had chosen you. "Ugh..." Saku rubbed the back of his neck , already exhaustered with your mere presence.

"Out of everyone I could've seen today."His shoulders slumped⸺pretty dramatic for someone who was usually so nonchalant.

"The world chose you." Despite the words , there wasn't much bite behind them , you could tell that much. You immediately gasped in mock offense. "Don't act so disappointed to see me !" You bumped your shoulder against Saku's playfully.

"You should be thanking me." The ice cold popsicles were waved proudly in front of Saku's face , taunting him effortlessly.

You then proceeded : "I came here to save your day." And Saku's eyes followed the frozen treat. Then followed it again when you moved it away to test his reaction.

His expression remained mostly unchanged. Unfortunately for him, you knew him well enough to notice. A grin slowly spread across your face.

"Oh." Saku immediately knew that look on your face⸺the one that was full of pride and thinking you had control over him. Because you did.

"No." He refused that expression before you could even utter a response.

"Oh yes." You nodded.

"No." Saku bantered once again.

You pointed out , the popsicle in your hand catching Saku's interest just as it did a second ago. "You're staring."

"I am not." The black-haired teen averted his gaze begrudginly.

"You're absolutely staring." You mentioned.

Saku shrugged his shoulders in attempt to show that he couldn't care less , however that did not work on you. And instead it caused you to burst into laughter.

"There it is !" You cheered , and Saku had to resist the urge of walkingg away. Mostly because the popsicle was still in your hand. "...Are you gonna give me one ?" Saku finally asked , "Or are you just going to keep making me suffer ?" You hummed thoughtfully.

The sound alone was enough to make Saku suspicious. "Hmm...." There it was. That evil look in your eyes that meant trouble⸺meant him trouble.

Saku narrowed his eyes. "Reader." You held the popsicle behind your back.

"I don't knowwwww." You tilted your head to the side.

"Reader." He repeated your name again , getting more impatient as seconds passed.

"You seem awfully demanding for someone asking for a favor." With those words of yours , Saku felt his eye twitch. You leaned forward slightly , a mischievous smile appearing.

"If you say 'please ,' then maybe I'll consider it." The last part you mentioned was muttered under your breath. Unfortunately , Saku heard every word.

Silence. A very long silence.

You waited patiently , definitely not giving up any time soon. Not until you heard those magic words.

Saku contemplated whether heatstroke would kill him before pride did. Unfortunately, the popsicle looked really good.

"..."

"..."

"...Please ?" The moment the word left his mouth , you froze. Then promptly malfunctioned. "DAMN YOU !" Saku blinked. And you clutched your chest dramatically.

"Why are you so cute when you say it ?!" You held your chest in a flustered manner. "What?" He asked , confused. "You win ! Here !—" The popsicle was immediately shoved into Saku's hands.

He stared at it for a second or two.

Then at you.

Then back at the popsicle.

"...That was easier than I thought." He mumbled. "Don't talk to me." You sniffled , wiping crocodile tears off your eyes. "But you were the one who—" He was cut off immediately.

"Don't." You placed a hand in front of his face , shutting him out entirely.

Saku took a bite of the popsicle.

The cold immediately spread through him.

Honestly ? Best thing that had happened all day. "...Thanks." The words came quietly. So quietly that you almost missed them. Almost was the keyword.

A bright smile instantly returned to your face. And Saku already regretted saying anything to you.

Still , as you happily walked beside him while chatting about whatever had caught his attention today , Saku found that the heat didn't feel quite as unbearable anymore. Which was annoying. Because that probably meant you had actually succeeded in making his day better.