Back to Where We Began (Mikey X Y/N)
Memories
Y/n Hoshino
*swinging back and forth at the swing*
Y/n Hoshino
*hears footsteps, looks up*
Mikey
Didn’t think I’d find you here, of all places. The swings, huh? Still your favorite?
Y/n Hoshino
*glancing over her shoulder* And you’re still sneaking up on people. Some things never change
Mikey chuckles and hops onto the swing next to hers, pushing off lightly
Mikey
Yeah, like you always hogging this swing. You never let me have a turn when we were kids
Y/n Hoshino
*laughs softly* That’s because you were too busy climbing the monkey bars, trying to prove you were the strongest
Mikey
And I was! Remember when I raced all the way to the top before anyone else?
Y/n Hoshino
*smirking* You mean the time you slipped and landed flat on your back? Yeah, real impressive
Mikey laughs loudly, tipping his head back
Mikey
Hey, I got up right away! No tears, remember?
Y/n Hoshino
No tears, but you sulked for hours when I didn’t let you win at rock-paper-scissors afterward
Mikey
*grinning* Okay, fair. But what about you? Miss 'I’ll swing higher than everyone' until you nearly flew off?
Y/n Hoshino
*smiling* "Hey, you’re the one who dared me to jump mid-swing. I blame you
They both laugh, the sound carrying through the quiet playground. A comfortable silence follows as they rock back and forth on the swings
Mikey
*softly* It’s weird, huh? Being back here after all this time
Y/n Hoshino
*nodding* Yeah. Feels smaller somehow, but… the memories are still big. Like they happened yesterday
Mikey
Some of my best ones are here, you know? With you
Y/n Hoshino
Same here. I didn’t realize how much I missed it… until now
Mikey sits cross-legged on the merry-go-round, spinning it lazily with one foot as Y/n balances on one of the bars, looking out at the forest edge
Mikey
So, what made y'all come back?
Y/n Hoshino
*shrugs, a small smile tugging at her lips* Dad got a promotion, and they moved him back here. He says it’s for work, but I’m pretty sure he just wanted an excuse to eat at his favorite ramen shop again
Mikey
*laughs, leaning back slightly* The one with the old man who always complained about us sneaking extra toppings?
Y/n Hoshino
*nodding, grinning* Yup, that’s the one. Dad swears no one else in the world makes ramen like him
Mikey
*teasing* Sounds like your dad hasn’t changed much. Still as stubborn as ever?
Y/n Hoshino
*laughs softly* Pretty much. Though, I think he’s secretly excited to see his old friends again
Mikey hops off the merry-go-round and leans against one of the swing set’s poles, looking up at Y/n
Mikey
What about you? You excited to be back?
Y/n Hoshino
*pauses, glancing down at him* I guess I am. I didn’t think I’d miss this place as much as I do
Mikey
And me? Did you miss me?
Y/n Hoshino
*smirking* Maybe a little. But don’t let it go to your head
They both laugh, the sound echoing through the empty playground as the sun dips lower on the horizon
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