𝒔𝒊𝒄𝒌. | Kiyoomi Sakusa x Reader

It's you and only you.

"You're not cold?" Sakusa whispers beside you.

The two of you follow behind your grandmother and Midori along with the neighboring neighbors to the temple.

"Just a bit. But this scarf is keeping my neck and face warm at least." You form a small smile when you look over to Sakusa. He looks charming and mature in the kimono Midori's found for him. The dark gray and black combination matches him perfectly.

"It's a totally different vibe when we're walking in the middle of the night compared to earlier this morning." You continue the conversation. Sakusa nods his head and looks around him. There's barely any streetlights in the countryside. He lowers his eyes to the paper lantern. His phones flashlight most likely outshines this. The quiet of the night starts to sound bountiful with voices when they reach the main entrance of the small temple.

A few food stalls line up the sides. It's a beautiful sight to see a lit up area in the middle of complete darkness. Sakusa looks down at his watch for the time.

It's nearing midnight.

If he wants to confess, he'll have to do it soon.

"Should we go pray before it gets too crowded in the temple?" Sakusa tilts his head towards the temple. "Sure. Let's tell my grandma before we do."

You walk over to your grandmother and tell her you'll be inside the temple. She nods her head. "We can all regroup at home. I'll be around here talking to everyone and I'm sure you don't want to idle around here for me."

"I'll see you back at the house then." You wave goodbye and flash a quick smile before rejoining Sakusa. The two of you make your way inside the temple after Sakusa hands his lantern over to Midori. A few groups of two are inside silently praying.

You and Sakusa find an empty spot in the corner to give your respects. Closing your eyes and folding your hands together, you wish for everyone's health. You also wish for love for the first time in years.

After finishing your prayers, you flutter your eyes open. Sakusa wears a serious face when he's praying. You wonder what his wish must be. He opens his eyes shortly after and startles when he sees you smiling at him.

"That looks like a really big wish." You quietly giggle at him. He scrunches his nose and casts his eyes down to the wooden floor. "Let's light some incenses before we leave." You walk over to the front and grab two incenses, lighting it up and handing one to Sakusa.

The two of you bow in front of the mantle before placing the incense in the pot. A crowd starts to form inside and you hear the sound of fireworks explode into the night sky. It must've just hit 12AM. You turn to look over at Sakusa. "Happy New Year Sakusa." The corner of your lips form a smile and Sakusa returns your smile with a gentle one. Seeing him smiling more often lately makes your heart skip.

"Happy New Year Y/L/N." His low warm voice sends a chill down your spine while the two of you hold eye contact. The faint glow of the fireworks cast on his face beautifully. "Should we head back?"