SWEET N' SALTY | Tsukishima K. × Reader (COMPLETE)

NINETEEN

Avoiding your husband within the confines of your shared home was proving to be a difficult task. Being exempted from classes due to your academic excellence had given you some respite, but it couldn't change the fact that you were living under the same roof.

You both shared meals at the same table, watched TV on the same couch, and even shared the same bathroom. It was far from easy, and the tension between you remained palpable. Finding a way to navigate this challenging situation while avoiding confrontation would be a delicate task.

Sundays were a time you looked forward to spending with Keiko, and today was no different. You had been staying in Keiko's room, as Tsukishima had graciously given you the space and understanding you needed. It was your way of trying to forget everything that had happened between you and him.

The morning sun was gently streaming through the curtains, and you decided that it was a perfect day to take Keiko to the park for some relaxation. As you got ready, a nagging feeling tugged at the back of your mind. Tsukishima had been unusually busy, leaving early in the morning and returning late in the evening. You hadn't inquired about his activities because, truth be told, you didn't care. But something about his behavior was making you uneasy, like a storm brewing on the horizon.

Nonetheless, you brushed off those thoughts and focused on making the day special for Keiko. She deserved to have some quality time with her mother, and the park seemed like the perfect place for it. As you left the apartment, your mind couldn't help but wonder about Tsukishima's actions and what might be lurking beneath the surface.

The unexpected call from Yachi roused you from your groggy state. You stumbled out of bed and made your way to the living room, where the ringing phone sat.

"Hello?" You answered, still half-asleep.

"(F/N)! I'm sorry I shouldn't have called you on your phone, my phone's dead and I'm here at my part-time job. Anyways, have you watched the local news?!" Yachi's voice sounded urgent and worried.

Your anxiety levels rose instantly. "No, I haven't. I just got up actually. Why?" You could feel the unease in her voice, and it sent a shiver down your spine.

"Go turn on the tv and watch the news! Tsukishima-kun's having a press interview before they release the new line of clothing he's modeling for!"

You rushed to turn on the TV, and as you watched the local news, you saw Tsukishima standing confidently, looking handsome as ever. He was surrounded by a swarm of reporters, answering questions about the clothing line he was modeling for. Your grip on the telephone tightened as you observed the scene.

However, your heart sank as you noticed a woman by his side, clinging onto his arm. A mix of emotions washed over you—jealousy, confusion, and a sense of betrayal. It was a sight that left you with an uneasy feeling, and you couldn't help but wonder about the woman's presence in his life and the implications it held.

"Before we proceed with the other models. We recently heard something about you, Kei. There's been rumors and photos of you circulating the internet saying that it was your child's exclusive birthday party. How much of this rumor is true, or is it just another fake rumors?"

The reporter's question sent a shiver down your spine. You had not anticipated Tsukishima's life as a model would intersect so publicly with your own. Panic welled up inside you as you watched the television screen, and the entire country's attention was focused on this interview.

Tsukishima's response would determine whether your closely guarded secret would be revealed to the world, and you felt a sense of regret that it had come to this. As you held your breath, you awaited his answer, uncertain of what would happen next.