my type? (rin itoshi x reader)

𝙲𝚑. 𝟹𝟷

The garage was... this way, right? Or was it to the left?

You nearly forgot you were basically standing in the imperial palace. Reo's apartment complex was structured differently than yours, with only the mega rich living here. You felt like you were going crazy, walking around for what seemed like forever.

How do I find him?

"Oh, I can't be... your lover on a leash"

A speaker rang through your ears, turning in the direction of where the sound was coming from. You recognized the garage they always used for practice, going into a sprint. As you approached, you slowed down, not wanting to give away your position.

"Oh I, can't be the kiss that you don't need"

Peeking your head from around the corner, you saw him, Rin, sitting on the couch. His head was downcast towards the floor, plucking away at the strings of his bass. Maybe it was just because of the song, but his playing sounded more melancholic than usual. The expression he had was blank, but you knew there was a hint of sorrow behind it. You watched his fingers pick meticulously at the strings, getting louder and louder.

"The cut that always bleeds"

Your hand cups over your mouth, a small "wow" escaping your lips.

"I know you're there"

You tried hiding behind the corner, but it was too late for he already caught a glimpse of you. You weren't as sneaky as you thought, Rin having taken notice that you were hiding. He paused the music from his phone which was connected to the speaker, staring glumly in your direction.

Oh god! What do I say?! I didn't even practice for this, let alone think about what I was gonna say...

You spin to a stop at the entrance of the garage, holding up a hand, "H–Hey there Itoshi...", you try taking a step forward, "Watcha playing there?"

Rin scoffed, ignoring your question as he rummages through his wallet, "You didn't come down here just to ask me that did you?"

Your heart beats faster as he puts his guitar pick in his mouth, setting the bass down in his lap. You're not sure what he's doing with it, but you know that he looks hot doing it.

"Heh... You caught me!", you try to return to your joking self, but Rin merely continue to fix the bass, "O–Okay fine... You acted pretty strange back there... So I just wanted to check up on you"

He takes the pick from his mouth, finally sparing you a glance, "I'm fine...", he takes a deep breath, using the pick this time to play, "Go back with the others. You'll find nothing to do down here–"

"That's not true! You're down here!"

He blinks, looking up with his eyes thinned,  "Just go–"

"No!", you frown, marching over and plopping yourself down on the couch beside him, "I wanna hang out with you–"

"Tch!", his glare hardens in an attempt to push you away, "Go hang out with Reo– the others. It would probably entertain you more than this"

His angry glare makes your heart melt. He reminds you of a puppy when they're trying to act tough, nothing short of adorable. You can't help but break into a smile, confusing Rin even more.

"That's not true", you point at the bass guitar, "I like hearing you play, that's entertaining to me"

"You like hearing the band play", he corrects you, rolling his eyes as he gets ready to play.