Chapter 3
(Y/n) glared at Aiku, refusing to show even the slightest hint of fear. Just as Aiku raised his hand, he was yanked back forcefully, by none other than Sae.
Y/n
(relieved, under her breath) Thank god...
Sae
(furious) What the hell, Aiku?
Suddenly, a familiar voice cut through the tension.
Y/n
(in mind) Oh no. It was Akari...
Akiu
(mocking) Akari, get this bastard’s filthy hands off of me!
Akari
(calm but firm) Let him go, Sae.
Sae’s jaw clenched, but he slowly released his grip on Aiku.
Akari
It’s time we talked alone, Oliver.
Y/n
(stepping forward) What? Are you insane? I’m not letting that happen.
Akari
(reassuring) Don’t worry, (Y/n). I’ll be fine.
Akari and Aiku walked toward the school exit, leaving (Y/n) and Sae behind.
Sae
(immediately concerned) Are you okay? Did he hurt you?
Y/n
(shaking her head) No, Sae. I’m fine.
Y/n
(looking toward the door) I just hope Akari is okay.
Sae
(confidently) She’ll be fine. And if he lays a hand on her, I’ll punch him, for you.
That made (Y/n) laugh, despite the tension still lingering in the air.
Moments later, Akari returned, her expression calm and composed.
Akari
(with a small smile) Better than I expected. We really needed that talk. I just told him the truth — that I’m not interested in him anymore.
Y/n
Are you sure he didn't touch you?
Y/n
(mumbling) I don't know, I have a bad feeling.
Akari
Don't worry, nothing will happen. Now come on, we have practice.
Y/n
Okay. Sae, you coming?
Sae
Hm? Yeah. (He follows the two girls.)
Coach Hiroshi
Okay, listen, everyone. Nationals is a week away, so from today, we have to practice harder. Come on everyone, start practicing aerial cartwheels.
All the cheerleaders, including substitutes, nodded and formed small groups of four to five, beginning their drills.
Meanwhile, across the field, the boys’ soccer team was working on their shooting skills.
Sae
(groaning after missing the goal) Tch...
Shidou
(patting his shoulder) It's okay, bro. Happens to the best of us.
Sae
(snapping coldly) I don't need your pity.
He wasn’t just frustrated with practice, he was still furious about Aiku shoving (Y/n) into that locker.
Shidou
Why are you so angry?
Sae
None of your business.
Shidou
Geez, okay... (He backs away.)
Rin
(Y/n)! Sae told me what happened, are you okay?
Rin
Good. If that asshole tries to harm you or Akari again, I swear—
Y/n
There's no need, Rin. But thank you. (She smiles.)
Emiko
(interrupting) Rin! (She places a hand on his shoulder.)
Rin
(pulling away) Get off me, Emiko. And it's Itoshi to you.
Rin
(whispering to (Y/n)) She thinks we're friends.
Emiko
(noticing (Y/n)) Who's your friend?
Y/n
What are you doing after school anyway? Only people who are assigned to a team should be here.
Emiko
No reason. (She smiles.)
Rin
Sorry to cut this short, we gotta go, (Y/n).
Y/n
Ah, alright. Bye, Emiko.
As (Y/n) and Rin walk toward her home, Sae joins them.
Y/n
Ugh, my back hurts so much. (She glances at Sae.) You've been awfully quiet, you okay?
Y/n
Wanna share your thoughts with me?
Sae
(sighs) I'm thinking about when Aiku pushed you into that locker. If I was there earlier—
Y/n
No, it's okay. I should be able to stand up for myself.
They enter (Y/n)'s house and are greeted by her mom.
Mrs. L/n
Hello, boys! Nice to see you again.
Y/n
Okay, so I'm going to make brownies. You guys wanna help?
Y/n
Rin, can you add the ingredients?
Rin
On it. (He pours in the brownie mix.)
Y/n
(turns on the mixer and begins mixing)
Sae
You're doing it wrong. (He steps in and gently holds her hand to guide her movements.)
Y/n
(feeling the heat rush to her face) O-Oh... thanks.
Rin
Be right back, I need to use the bathroom.
As Rin leaves, Sae and (Y/n) finish mixing the brownie batter.
Sae
(dips his finger in the batter and smudges it on (Y/n)'s cheek) Now you're part of the mix too.
Y/n
(laughs and smudges batter on his nose) You started it!
Both of them laugh, the kitchen filled with warm, playful energy. Slowly, the laughter dies down as they realize how close they’ve gotten.
They gaze at each other, Sae looking into her (e/c) eyes, and (Y/n) into his, as if the world has stopped for a second.
Suddenly, the doorbell rings, jolting them back to reality.
Y/n
(quickly stepping back and avoiding his eyes) I—I’ll get it.
Comments
Bora
I don't like Shidou in general but him in this fan-fic
2025-06-12
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Bora
Hope she's not some annoying pick me
2025-06-12
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Bora
Sae cares about us awww
2025-06-12
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