35 - a short-lived dream

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You used to think that people were exaggerating when it came to dating and relationships. Sure, the idea of having a boyfriend seemed fun and all, but it always felt like the kind of thing that would always be better in your imagination. Like those expectation vs. reality memes. Sometimes, when you fantasize about a thing so much and build it up in your mind, it ends up disappointing you when it finally does happen.

But now, you can confidently say that you've been proven wrong.

Having a boyfriend is fucking awesome.

You can barely contain your excitement. Talk about the best start to a day ever! You're not even a morning person, and yet you're filled with a surge of energy. Your confidence is at an all-time high, too. When you go to the bathroom to get ready and take a look in the mirror, you can't stop a wide grin from stretching across your lips, feeling like the prettiest version of yourself.

"What's cooking, good looking?" you chuckle, pointing finger guns at your reflection.

"Are you talking to yourself?"

You flinch as Nobara walks into the bathroom, then hastily clear your throat. "N-Not really. Those are just my usual morning affirmations. Helps get me motivated and stuff. Doesn't everyone do that?"

"No," Nobara replies bluntly, but within a few seconds, she's smiling. "Maybe I should start, though. It never hurts to remind myself how pretty I am."

As usual, she starts off by brushing her teeth and washing her face. You're proud to say that after your little shopping date together, you've added several products to your skincare routine. Based on how soft your face feels these days, it's definitely making a difference. No wonder you look so good. Your skin is practically glowing. Is it really a surprise that boys want to date you?

...okay, ego. Dial it back a bit.

You chuckle as you rinse your face off, then pat your skin dry and apply some moisturizer. Day one of having a boyfriend. It's still ridiculously early on in the relationship, but you wonder what the next step will be. Technically, you've already kissed, but it came out of nowhere and caught you completely off guard. Also, it happened in front of Itadori, which was pretty awkward. You'd like for it to be in private next time. You want it to be just the two of you, away from prying eyes.

Your cheeks redden at the thought. It's only day one of having a boyfriend, but your self-control is the same as always-practically nonexistent.

"Whoa," Nobara frowns. "Are you having an allergic reaction or something? Your face is super red."

"I'm fine," you reassure.

"Really? This kind of stuff needs to be taken seriously. The last thing you want is to end up damaging your skin. That would totally defeat the point."

You purse your lips for a few moments, locked in an internal debate, but again, you have little to no self-control.

Besides, you're so excited that you want to tell someone. You want to go ahead and tell the whole world, while you're at it.

"The truth is, I have a boyfriend now!" you exclaim, barely biting back a squeal as you press your palms against your cheeks, still in disbelief that those words just left your mouth.

Nobara blinks in surprise. "Wait... seriously?"

"Yeah!"

"This isn't a joke, right? You're not just messing with me? Because I know I teased you about this before, but back then, you insisted you were just friends. It's the same guy, right?"

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