G: Nightingale | Japan X Reader

'I hope it won't rain...' you thought, worry evident in your eyes. You just finished picking out fruits and vegetables at the local market, and it looks really bad out.

Sighing, you slowly walked out of the market, gripping the bags in both hands.

'Darn it. I wish I had an umbrella. God, I'm such an idiot for not checking the weather first!' you facepalmed, clearly displeased with yourself. So you lightly jogged along the sidewalk.

But you cursed under your breath when you felt something wet rolling down your cheek.

But the worst thing is that your house is three miles away.

So you ran as quickly as you can, hoping that your groceries don't get wet. It started to rain harder, enough for you to feel your hair soaking in the translucent liquid.

Minutes past, and you are completely soaked. You clothes are slightly heavy due to taking in rain, and your shoes squeak every time you took a step.

You slowly stopped, and look up to see a man with midnight black hair, and coffee brown orbs. He held up an umbrella over your head. You look at him, a blush dusting on your cheeks. He looked very familiar to someone you met long time ago...

"Are you alright miss? I see you don't have an umbrella with you," he noted, a worry laced in his voice. You hung your head down in embarrassment.

I could really use your melody

Baby I'm a little blind

I think it's time for you to find me

"T-thank you... No need to worry, I'm just a little wet, that's all..." you shyly said, not facing him. You see, you were always shy around people, especially boys. The man chuckled lightly.

"But I don't want you to get sick. And you have groceries with you, you don't want them wet, don't you?"

Good point.

"No..."

"Then I'll walk you to my home where you can stay until the rain dies down. I insist," he kindly offered. Your eyes widened at his generosity.

"It's fine! I don't want to burden you," an airy laugh escaped your lips, scratching your head with your index finger. He shook his head.

"Please, I don't want you to get a cold, and I don't want to get your things wet either." you sighed, a smile formed on your rosy lips.

"Thank you,"






You went inside his home, and you immediately took off your shoes, and neatly planted them in the corner. His house is very beautiful, yet it was simple at the same time. It had this Japanese-ish aura around it...

You can't help but have a feeling you met this person before.

You followed him as he opened the sliding door, revealing a kotatsu.

He gestured his hand towards the small table, signaling you to sit down. You obliged. He sat across from you, sitting on his knees.

"I want to say thank you, again. It was very kind of you to let a stranger come inside your home." you chuckled, a small pink hue glued on your cheeks. He nodded slowly.

"Of course. I don't want anyone to get sick, and you didn't have an umbrella with you."

"A-ahh.." you laughed nervously, mentally scolding yourself to bring an umbrella with you in case it rains!

Silence.

"What about I make some tea to warm you up," he stood up and walked out of the room. You laid your head on the wooden table, closing your eyes. Something about him was so familiar, but you can't make out who it was. Your hand reached towards the sakura necklace Kiku gave you.

You never took that necklace off. It was your most prized possession, because all the memories lay in that pendant. You started to doze off, and at that, you fell asleep...





But he stopped in his tracks to see you sleeping soundly on the wooden table. Placing the tray onto the table, he sat across from you, no too close to burst his personal space bubble.

Something pink caught his eye when he scanned his eyes around your sleeping form. It was sprawled out on the table, so he gently and slowly picked the pink object, to see it was a cherry blossom pendant that look oh so familiar to him...

Curious brown orbs starred intensely on the beautiful pendant, and a wave of realization hit him like weapons.

Images of you popped in his mind. He remembered your smile, your hair, your sweet voice, and your warmth. He also remembered  you would also invade his personal space. And the time he left you upset that he was leaving to Japan.

As a he gasped quietly, his eyes softened and a hesitant hand reached out to stroke your (h/c) locks. A loving smile formed at the corners of his mouth, so happy to see this lost friend and hatsukoi.

So he placed a hand on your shoulder, and gently shook you. 

"___-san... ___-san..." he gently spoke out your name, slightly making you stir in your sleepy state. 

Eventually, your eyes slowly open, blinking rapidly because of light invading through your eyes. 


"W-what...?" your murmured, sitting up and wiping some drool running down your chin. Kiku chuckled.

"Did you sleep well, ___-chan?" he gently spoke, a charming smile plastered on his lips. Your eyes widened.


"H-how did you know my name?" you squeaked out. How did this stranger know you? Unless he was...

Wait...


"K-Kiku..?" you shakily said, eyeing him with wide eyes. He nodded shyly, his cheeks growing warm. A broad grin spreaded on your lips, and you glomped him to the ground, making him fall back. 

"Oh Kiku-chan! I m-missed you so much!" you sobbed, holding him so tight that he hardly can breathe. Kiku hesitantly hugged you back, hugging you as tight. 

"___-chan...I missed you so much," he whispered, placing his chin ontop of your shoulder. 

Neither of you wanted to let go.

You pulled back slightly, so that you were facing him. Kiku was red all over. 

Just like the old days.

"I thought I would never see you again..." you said, eyes drooping. 

"Same here, ___-san..." 

Feels so close

I know you're there

Oh, nightingale

Sing to me

I know you're there

'Cause baby you're my sanity

You bring me peace

Sing me to sleep