đđ đđđđđ˘đđđđ đđđđđđđ! đđđđđđđđđ đˇđđđŁđđ đĄ đđđđer
đđđ đđđđđ˘ đđđđđđ đđđ đ đđđđ đđ đđđ đşđđŁđđđ đđ đ đđđ đđđđđđ đđđđ đđđđđđđđđđ đđđ đđđ đđđđđđđđ đ đđđđđđđ đđđđ˘ đđđ đđ. đ¸ đđđđđđđđŁđ đđđ đđđ˘ đđđđđđđđ đđ đ đđđ đđđđđ đ đđđđđđ đđđđđđđđđ.
It all began after you had enrolled in college where a new life had begun, where it took a different turn that had left you to make your own choices and decisions as an adult.
The beginning of this new journey in life was quiet, alone. You intended to focus on your own studies, no distractions. It was a way to tell yourself that you didnât need anyone, but slowly that resolve began to crumble. Meeting new peopleâŚ.is nice. You had recently joined a new group of friends, newly formed.
They seemed genuinely interested and are actually friendly, no motive behind them. The closest people to you were Heizou, Lumine and Venti.
They were the most extroverted and would drag you here and there whenever they wanted to have fun, slowly crumbling your shell.
It had never been better.
Wanting to check in on your roommate and bestie, you pulled out your phone. She was dealing with Venti at the moment after confessing he wanted to skip today and she went to search for him since they share the same class.
You chuckled softly before putting your phone back in your bag.
Her concern was understandable.
As you walked down the hallway, you passed various type of students. From gossip buddies to rushing, coffee addicts. But deep down you all share the same feeling. Fear. Fear of being targeted next.
The crime rate has gone up, and with it the danger that follows. But the world thankfully has the object of your admiration. Spider-Man. Saviour of the day. He fights criminals, carry civilians to safety, charm the reporters and the world, and then call it a day until another villain decides to revel themselves.
While he does save the day, the fear still lingers. Itâs not like those villains he deals with are just murderers and thieves, no. It could be a chemical creation or a crazy scientist. It could be anything.
And Lumineâs concern is most understandable as she, herself, is a survivor.
ââââââââââ
Itâs all started with the group trying to call Lumine. She had went to the mall, unaware the building next to it would fall.
The worry and concern for her struck fear in you all. Before, there wouldâve been jokes and teasings about falling victim or being targeted. But now it was real, one of you had become a victim to a fight.
âLumi?â Aether worriedly shouted, barely being himself as he tried to search for his sister among the rubbles.
âLumine?!!â Ventiâs worry was felt in the way he glanced around frantically. He wasnât his usual self and it was understandable because none of you were at that moment.
Heizou was the last to arrive. Sweating and subtly limping, panting out as he tried to hold onto himself and search as well. There was a glint of guilt within his olive-irises. But it was dismissed as him arriving late.
âFound her! OVER HERE!!â
Hu Tao yelled out toward the group, sighs of relief shared between everyone. Heizou and Kazuha immediately left to call for the nearby medics and police officers.
Aether fell on his knees, cradling his sister close with tears falling from his eyes to her cheeks. A trail of blood trickled down her temple. There was an undeniable sense of guilt within Aether, for not accompanying his sister to the Mall when she asked him if he wants to.
Since then he refused to leave her side even if she protested.
ââââââââââ
The class was a little boring, the poor professor being clearly tired but trying her best to be polite and teach.
Sitting in the back had its advantages, after all. And for that you pulled out your phone, scrolling with no volume about Spider-Man. It was only recently that you began to admire him and his courage, for all that he has done for the city. But suddenly a notification popped up.
A fond smile tugged at your lips. These idiotsâŚ
Glancing at the professor , you tried to be discreet about what you were doing.
With the state sheâs in, you can guarantee that she wonât. You truly felt bad for the poor woman, having eye bags that are darker than the older professor sheâs substituting for. While she is kind, Miss Jean can be strict about rule-breaking. Which is why you want to be discreet as much as you could.
Deciding to obey the words of your friend, you focused on the class and hid your phone.
It was boring but durable and easily passable. With little doodles over your page and laying your head on your arms for the last duration of the class.
After finally walking out and intending to use your free time wisely, there was a sudden tap on your left shoulder. Turning to look, there was no one, but another tap on your right had you turning again.
âAhahah, planing to keep turning for the rest of your free time?â
It was none other than Heizou himself, who threw an arm around your shoulder and continued to walk.
He only chuckled at the reprimanding tone.
âShikanoin Heizou at your service, my lady~â
You could only sigh fondly while allowing him to drag you. While you had some free time at least due to a professor cancelling since yesterday, you didnât know his.
âSooâŚdonât you have a class to go to?â
He gripped at where his heart his like a Victorian lady facing rejection. Bumping the side of his head against yours.
âWant to get rid of me so quickly, my lady?â
Him and that nickname that he never let go of.
Chuckling again, he only pulled you closer and toward the campusâs cafe that you like. It wasnât so busy around the place thankfully.
âMiss Clorinde cancelled last minute for reasons unknown.â
You shuddered at the name. He was criminology major and one of his professors was Miss Clorinde herself. Her blank stare is what you feared the most.
âAt least I get some free time. And would ya look at they, you do too!â
There was a shared soft laugh before entering the cafe, the soft and cosy atmosphere immediately making you relax against your friend.
After talking over coffee and desserts, you both parted ways to reach your own classes.
But there was something weird about Heizou today, he kept asking about Spider-Man and what you liked about him. He noted the little keychains on your bag and even the necklace of Spider-Manâs symbol. He was very persistent and who were you not to indulge him? To not brag about Spider-Man?
But the way you spoke about him, it wasnât so fangirling nor so very gushing. While it was a little but it was more so an admiration for his courage and determination to fight for the right of people and defend humanity.
You even sounded worried about him because of his recent fight, showing Heizou a video recorded by a civilian of him getting slashed near his arm. Heizou only laugh fondly with his eyes softening further, rubbing the same spot on his right arm over the heavy jacket where Spider-Man was slashed. But you dismissed it all as you gushed further before parting ways.
Both of you parted ways afterwards to go to your respective class after your free time.
ââââââââââ
Everyone went on and about for the day after classes were done. You decided to get some grocery shopping done alone since Lumine took a nap instead.
âItâs so nice outsideâŚâ
There was nothing bad about indulging in todayâs weather by walking around first right? Wrong.
Running like the rest of the civilians after half a building suddenly collapsed. But you were stopped by the sound of a childâs scream, looking back to find a child yelling out the window that was broken for help.
His parents? Were where his parents?! You got your answer as a mother was being held back by nearby officers to not get near the building.
âOh fuck, fuck, fuckâŚ.â
You repeated under your breath before running back, a voice immediately screaming after you to turn back. But you ignored everyone and everything in hopes of saving a poor, stuck and frightened child.
Walking up the stairs after counting where the floor was and what side the child was on, you marched ahead with no hesitation as others ran downstairs instead.
Thankfully seeing one door closed, you know where the child was. Slamming your body to the door was no help, your shoulder began to hurt from all the slamming and cries echoing inside. They were begging you to help, even if they do not know you at all.
âThis isnât going to work, at allâŚ..â
Running back down, you went to the reception after memorising the apartmentâs number. Searching around the drawers and the desk in hopes of finding a spare key. To which you did.
Running up again, you succeeded in saving the child who and their older sibling that was left to care for them in the absence of their mother. Holding their hands and running outside, you noticed a figure swinging from buildings and somone else that is following after them. Your breath hitched, immediately carrying the younger child to your arms as the older has already ran toward their mother from a push from you.
Hearing the sound of bricks breaking, you looked up immediately to see the building further crumbling. The child screamed as you shielded them with your body, trying to keep him safe.
Not noticing a figure approaching at a quick speed from their web attached to a building and hoisting you and the child up. You held onto the child tighter and tried to push against the figure, not knowing who it was with your eyes tightly closed still.
âBold to try and push me while wearing my symbol around your neck~â
You froze at the sound of a familiar voice, one you kept hearing in videos but now It was real. Actually real and meant for you. Opening your eyes slowly and registering the winds whipping around you.
Spider-Man was on a rooftop. Spider-Man was carrying you while standing on a rooftop. Spider-Man spoke to you.
He lowered himself on the ground after making sure you held onto him and the child against you. Lowering you to let the child go to their mother.
âAw~ that was reckless but wholesome of you.â
He turned to look at you with that familiar tilt of his head.
âThank youâŚfor saving meâŚâ
You muttered with disbelief, trying to process all that had unfolded while only wanting to buy groceries. YeahâŚ.groceriesâŚit can wait BECAUSE THE GODDAMN VILLAIN WAS GETTING CLOSER?!!
âUhhhâŚ.Spiderman?âŚâ
You pointed a shaky finger at the half-robot, half-human thingy guy. Clearly not sure what to do now other than standing still.
âThat is one persistent man, Iâll have ya know.â
He was suddenly close, whispering those words as if he was sharing a secret.
Sensing your distress, he hoisted you up and carried you with him as he swinged between building. It forced you to wrap your arms around his neck and tightly hold onto him fearfully.
âD-Donât drop me!!â
âOnly a fool would drop a girl like you, pretty.â
You were too frightened to register his words at the moment. Is this what he saw everyday? What he had to deal with? Now the respect you have for him doubled tenfold because youâre on the verge of crying.
His hold was firm as he swinged around and being careful as to not hurt you or himself. Thankfully he was easily able to manoeuvre around a building, letting the villain that was following slam into the hard wall. Which you winced at while looking over Spider-Manâs shoulder.
âOh it sure does, as someone experienced!â
That gave you another wince as you looked at him with disbelief which earned you a chuckle.
Stopping a top a building that was the opposite of where the villain slammed into. Spiderman easily wrapped the villain in his webs and dangled him around.
âWould ya look at that! Couldnât finish what he started and barely holding onto consciousness.â
He was still holding you with one arm while lowering the villain to the police on the ground, letting go once the villain had been taken care of and left with you once he was completely sure.
âWhere are you taking me?â
You asked as he still carried you and swinged around buildings, getting higher as to not be hopefully noticed and recorded.
He opted with a short answer with a teasing tone.
You did not relent either.
âSomewhere where I want to be.â
He teased again, clearly not planning to succumb.
âWhere do you want to be?â
That pulled out a genuine laugh from him, clearly amused by your persistence.
âYouâre a stubborn little lady, arenât you?â
âOh I think you mean surely.â
ââââââââââ
He carried you to the largest and longest building in the city, where you can see the sun beyond it and the vast world stretching out. The wind was toying with your hair in its gentle breeze, brushing against your strands and lashes.
Spiderman himself just did that.
Spiderman himself who took a few steps back to admire you without your knowledge.
Spiderman had never carried a civilian once the battle is done unless for emergency reasons, to be brought here by himâŚ
âItâs getting late, let me take you home.â
It was clearly not an offer. He IS going to take you home even if you donât want him to for whatever reason.
Turning to him, you raised a brow, glancing between him and the setting sun.
âItâs fine, you can just put me down and Iâll find my way.â
He firmly retorted, clearly refusing to let you leave all alone. The man inside the suit knew youâd get lost, you arenât familiar to this part of the city.
âWhat you did back there⌠saying two children who were frightened and left behind by other people⌠itâs brave. I guess now I can say I have a favourite hero~â
The teasing was immediately back on after the seriousness. Looking at him incredulously, you pointed at him with disbelief.
âYouâre a hero though.â
âHeroes can have heroes they admire.
He suddenly clapped and got close to stand by your side.
âNow let me take you home, my lady!â
Not allowing you to even say anything, he lifted you up into his arms and held you close.
âTell me the closest place to your place and direct me from there.â
âUhmâŚitâs Teyvat College near the-â
âOh! Then allow me to escort you there personally, my lady!â
He didnât give you a chance to speak, immediately jumping from the building and allowing the air to rush through you both before finally swinging forward.
ââââââââââ
Gently lowering you through the window, he stayed for a few more seconds to stare at your room. Simply taking everything in. Suddenly, he took your hand and brought it to his lips, which caused your cheeks to turn rosy while staring at him.
âI hope that we meet again, my lady, althoughâŚ.in less dangerous circumstances. Bah-bye favourite hero!â
He was careful as to not be too loud and immediately left.
This whole thing felt like a fever dream after you closed the window. Trying to take it all in and process it before your door suddenly opened.
âDid you leave to get groceries?â A very sleepy Lumine asked while rubbing her eyes after yawning.
âNoâŚ.not yet. I was just about to.â
âIâll come along, just wait for a few minutes!â
She immediately ran back to her room, hoping her favourite snacks are in stock after she missed them last time.
ââââââââââ
Ever since then, heâd tap your window and rest in your room whenever he has some free time. Teasing you, choosing your outfits for you and playing some games with you.
But his favourite pastime is taking you up the largest building whenever he can, simply sitting on the edge of it and dangling your legs while resting together whenever the sun sets.
You were trying your best to not let your friends know per his request, because it would alert people around the campus and it would cause him trouble.
Time had passed with the two of you sneaking around to simply spend some time together whenever you could, just like today.
Dangling your leg atop the largest building in this city after you basically kidnapped you from overworking yourself. Seeing your tired state after you left the window open for him.
Which you do almost everyday two months after knowing him and getting closer. Leaving it open whenever he needed a place to rest.
The exhaustion was causing your body to sway with sleepiness, trying to lull you into sleep. Which Spiderman did not allow as he pulled you against his side and allowed your head to lean against his shoulder.
All of thisâŚthe breezy weather, your warmth, the setting sun. He needed to pour those feelings that had been suffocating him out. Once he thought you were asleep, he kissed your temple- the mask he wears being the only barrier between your skin and his.
There was no grand gesture, no loud words, no romantic settings. It was the raw, unfiltered feelings of a yearning man. The sudden freezing of your body caused his own to tense- you were awake the whole time..
âWhat did you just say?âŚ.â
It was a soft whimper, unsure and hopeful.
While you did admire and gush about Spiderman, there was no denying the fact you had feelings for him. Actual feelings. Some wouldâve dismissed it as admiration for their idol, but this was trueâŚ. He had pulled you into his life with his charm and honestly. The way he is simply beingâŚ.himself.
Not wanting to deny himself any longer, titled up your chin with his forefinger and thump, leaning closer.
âI love you, {reader}.â
Your breath hitched. There was some kind of rawness in his tone, like he had been holding it in for too long (maybe even longer) and refused to waste this simple opportunity of laying his heart bare before you. He leaned close with clear intentions, still holding you in place.
Gazing up at him longly, you wait for what he might do. Will he remove the mask?
Nodding was all you could do while leaning closer, but he only leaned back with that melodic chuckle of his.
âUse your words, pretty.â
That spread warmth across your cheeks and neck before finally relenting to his whims.
And finally he pressed his lips against your own despite the mask being a barrier. But you wouldnât complain about it, couldnât when he pressed closer before pulling away gently.
On that day, as the sun slowly disappeared beyond the horizon, a couple simply sat on a building where they cannot be so easily reached. Content and excited for what might come.
ââââââââââ
It was a crazy night out for the group. Everyone was invited to a part by Ajax, basketball Captain, who hosted a party at his house.
While you were out on the balcony, simply talking with Heizou and Lumine to have a rest from all the loud noise and people. But someone had followed after you three and attempted to get to know you, which was a little awkward on your part, and then take your number.
Lumine tried to interject with a teasing word but was suddenly quiet after you said words that had her frozen in place.
âI have a boyfriend.â
âWhahuhwa- excuse me?â
The blondie looked more offended than the person asking for your number who retreated. Heizou for some reason only looked away with a smirk on his face, hiding it beneath a hand while leaning against the railing.
Heizou tried to calm Lumine down but she was too surprised to care.
Meanwhile, you could only look between them awkwardly. How does someone simply say âoh Iâm dating the cityâs greatest hero that has saved me and been sneaking around to meet. But oh you donât know that I was actually in danger and met him like that.â
âLook, he doesnât like to show himself and prefers for things to be a secret so pleaseee, I beg the both of you to keep it a secret. PleaseâŚâ
Seeing how sincere you are, Lumine finally relented and sighed with slumped shoulders. While Heizou made an up and down motion toward you.
âWhatâs in it for me? Oof-â
Lumine elbowed him with a glare, causing him to slump forward and hold onto his side with a wheeze.
âRespect their boundaries and privacy.â
Ignoring him, Lumine turned toward you with concern etched onto her features, taking your hands.
âAre you sure heâs a good person? Is he treating you well?â
With the fond and affectionate smile you adorned- Lumine knew she can rest easy. She had never seen that expression on you, not even directed toward people you had at least shown little interest in. But HeizouâŚ.he looked at you fondly, unnoticed by both you and Lumine.
âOhâŚhe treats me so well that I cannot believe it. I donât know if I even deserve it at all. He had truly ruined my for anyone elseâŚâ
Two hearts were beating quickly at that moment, both from awe and affection.
Heizouâs teasing smirk returned, but softer at the edges.
âWooh, what a guy to have you so hooked.â
You three could only chuckle together, witnessed by the moon before returning back inside.
ââââââââââ
After finally returning to the dorms, you stretched from all the fun you had. A soft sigh leaving you after changing into more comfortable clothes.
Laying on your bed, it didnât take another minute before you were knocked out and sound asleep. Today had taken its toll on your body, all the work and fun was worth it in the end to rest like this on your bed.
Unaware of a figure entering through your opened window.
The bed dipped with his weight, leaning over you and making sure you are asleep before taking off the mask. Spiderman leaned closer, the tips of his hair brushing against your skin as he took the sight of you sound asleep in.
âRuined you for anyone else, huh darlingâŚâ
A soft kiss was placed on your forehead, indulging in your warmth before leaving out of the window like every other time whenever he visited.
ââââââââââ
Recently, Spiderman had been severely injured on his side by an enemy. He went to you immediately for help, which you helped as much as you could. Holding him close and worrying over him. Your concern toward him had softened him further, the tears in your eyes simply letting him hold you tighter than her ever did while leaning back against he wall of your bedroom.
But due to that same injury, he could not visit as often and thankfully now criminal had decided to attack lately.
You were a little busy with your assignments and projects as well. There was a class you share with Heizou which allowed you to be partners for that subject. As friends, you used every opportunity to team up together on projects to work with someone you know.
Kazuha opened the door with a gentle smile, on his way to leave.
âGood luck on your project.â
You smiled brightly at him before entering and closing the door behind him, now greeted with the sight of Heizou in a hoodie.
He smiled softly, ruffling your head to mess up your hair fondly.
He simply chuckled affectionately before pulling you in and into his bedroom. The place is definitely like him, his bedrock represents him perfectly. He went out of his way to clean it properly and prepare a place to work with.
âIâll go bring some snacks and drinks.â
He left you there to get comfortable while thinking of what snacks to bring. Already having your favourite in the cabinet as well.
Settling on the floor, you gazed around the place, it was soâŚ.Heizou. With posters of crime films and even actual crimes reports, an edge of grungy and Inazuman vibes. He did come from Inazuma after all.
You were settled beside his bed, where you noticed something burgundy underneath the blanket that was hanging over the bed and reached the floor. You didnât like to pry into other peopleâs stuff but thisâŚthis was something you needed to see to confirm your suspicions about Heizou.
ââââââââââ
When you bandaged Spiderman, he had a tattoo on the side that was similar to a friend of yours. But you did not comment on it.
Sometimes, after particularly intense fights, Spiderman would be limping a little or tensed up for most of the time. Somehow, Heizou would be too on these occasions.
They had similar ways of teasing you.
The âMy ladyâ endearment. Somehow, itâs only these two calling you that.
Heizou would look away with a certain smirk whenever YOU specifically praise Spiderman.
Heizou is the one missing the most from hangouts due to âfamily emergenciesâ and some how come back so tired with no energy.
ââââââââââ
And now you were simply holding the evidence in your hands where you stood.
Spider-Manâs mask. Heizouâs mask.
âI brought your favourite soda-â
He stopped in his tracks as he saw you holding something and settled the tray calmly on a table.
He froze at the firm tone. Turning around, you showed him what you were holding. His mask.
He tried to shrug and play it off, in hopes youâd believe it.
âYou know, itâs for cosplay-â
âThis mask is durable, stretchable and with a different kind of material that feels different than a normal cosplaying outfit. The eyes are too perfect and well designed in a way that makes you see through it. There is olive green lines that no one notices and has in cosplay costumes. It is the right shade of burgundy and black that only Spiderman has on his outfit.â
Heizou immediately clamped his mouth shut and lowered his finger.
âAlright.. you got me.â
He raised his hands in a defensive gesture while stepping close with that infuriating smirk of his.
âYouâve been close all alongâŚâ
Your words only served to make him frown. He didnât want you to be upset, at all. The idea of you wanting him close but he was there all along ached, and he wishes to fix that in every single way he could.
âIâm sorry, my lady. I really am. I wasnât planning to confess and have you close for your safety but-â
âYou heard everything I said about you all along?!â
Heizou blinked with confused before a laugh was pulled out of him. It seems he had misplaced your concern. You made him sigh in relief without even knowing at you fell into your own spiral. He immediately got closer and wrapped his arms around you, holding you against his chest where you hid your face.
âAnd I adored every second of it.â
He gently kissed your head, rubbing his his right hand up and down your arm.
You leaned back and took a hold of his shirt- to which he whistled at despite knowing your actual intentions. Lifting it up while ignoring him with heated cheeks, your suspicion was confirmed. There it was, the bandage you wrapped around him above that tattoo that extended downwards.
He muttered with sincerity as you let go of his shirt and leaned against him.
âItâs truly youâŚâ
He nuzzled against the side of your head, taking in your scent. An idea suddenly popped up in his head.
âWanna ditch the project for today and cuddle? You always wanted to but I couldnât stay long in your room.â
He gave you another kiss on the head while pulling you closer before laying together on the bed. Oh Heizou can feel the embarrassment off of you in waves, but he only chuckled and pulled you closer with a soft an content sigh.
âIâm glad itâs youâŚâ
He only hummed in reply with confusion as he tried to look at you.
âI said Iâm glad itâs you thatâs under the mask.â
He could only smile fondly, the way his eyes softened never failed to tug at your heart.
âIâm glad you stayed as well.â
âHeizou? I love you..â
âI love you too, my lady.â
WOOHH. And done! I hope for whoever requested this is satisfied because I donât know what Iâm doingđĽš
I hope you had a good readđ
