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【𝐗𝐈𝐈】

╭─ ❝  𝐉𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐎𝐔𝐒 ❞

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"YOU DIDN'T answer my question." he said, taking a few steps towards you with a blank face.

"Huh?" you brain lagged at the question.

He sighed, "You.. do you like that guy or something?" he repeated, hoping that this time you understood it.

"Huh?"

You could clearly see the vien pop on his forehead and clenched jaw as he narrowed his eyes at you in irritation.

"Why the hell would you think that? I legit met him a few hours ago." you finally answered quirking your eyebrow at him.

"That because you were flirting with him." he shrugged casually.

"Wait what?" you exclaimed, panic rising, "I-I was?"

His stoic expressions relaxed as he answered, "You weren't?"

Chestnut eyes stared at you intensely.

"No?" you answered with furrowed eyebrows.

"Oh!" the raven haired boy suddenly broke into a grin, slinging his arm over your shoulders as he pulled you close, catching you off guard, "That's why I wondered that how could your awkward ass flirt so smoothly."

That made you throw a glare at him, "And what if I was, Baji?" you tested.

He remained silent.

"Well?" you pressed further.

The corner of his light pink lips lifted up in a smirk, "I will tell you that soon, but not now."

He shot you a playful smirk , causing your face to grow warm. The sensation was so strong that it could be mistaken for a fever.

A type of fever you had yet to find a cure for.

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A month later:

You realised that you were wrong all those time when you wished for a sibling. Aunt Yuriko decided to shift beside your house and the annoying cousin of yours would never leave you alone. Somebody needs to tell her that I need some time alone, she's like a leach .

"And then he was like, 'I've always liked you.' when I rejected him for the second time!" She babbled about some random boy, "Can you believe that?"

You tore your eyes away from your phone screen and stared at her face, clueless about what she was talking bout

Then you finally mumbled, "Damn." and went back to chatting to the certain blonde guy.

Draken🐉

Draken: We're having another gathering so get your lazy ass up and join us at 6:00pm.

You: Bruh but this cousin of mine just wouldn't leave me alone - _-

Draken: Bring her along then.

You: Are you sure? (¬_¬)

Draken: Yes.

You heaved a great sigh and looked at the time which ticked 5:30pm already.

"Who were you chatting?" your cousin asked you with a smirk causing you to mentally roll your eyes. Ugh she's so nosey.

"A friend." you responded getting up from your bed.

"A friend?"

"a friend." You repeated more firmily.

"Alright." she shrugged.

You hesitated to ask her whether she would like to join you or whether she would be less annoying among your group of friend but you spoke, anyway, "Umm..Makiko, would you like to meet my friends?"

It was like your question gave her extrovert self a light and purpose, "Yes! Why not?" she replied enthusiastically.

Well then..

"Lets get going already then." you said, walking towards the door and she followed soon after.

On your way to your usual gathering spot, Makiko wouldn't stop wondering about how would each guy look when you told her that they were mainly guys. It annoyed you to no end and instantly regretted suggesting her to tag along.

Soon you two were trudging your way through the stairs, "That's an unusual place to gather." she commented.

You hoped she didn't notice the sound your gritted teeth made. First of all, who asked? You resisted an urge to snort.

"She's finally here!" said the dragon tattooed guy with a usual stoic look on his face. You rolled your eyes at that.

"No!" you replied sarcastically as you approached them. Makiko trailed behind you.

"Who's is that N/N?" asked Mikey with the usual smile on his face.

"Her cousin." replied Draken before you could respond.

Makiko's pink hair swayed in the air as she took confident steps forward, leaving you behind and waved at them with a cheerful smile on her flawless face, "Hi! I'm Makiko."

"Hello Makiko-Chan." replied Mikey warmly.

"Nice to meet you, Makiko-chan." they all greeted her one by one.. Well, all.. except for Peh-Yan. You weren't surprised.

Your eyes scanned the area, trying to find the certain long haired guy who's hair were brighter than your future.

"Searching for someone, Y/N-Chan?" asked Chifuyu with a suggestive smile on his face.

"That someone is Baji of course." Mitsuya said causing Draken to smirk.

You narrowed your eyes at them,"Yes, because he's usually with you guys."

"I'm here." Speak of the devil.

Baji climbed through last few steps of the shrine as he took composed strides towards you with his usual, powerful aura around him.

He stood beside you and eyed the girl who was standing a few feet away from you, "Who's that?" he questioned raising his eyebrow at the unknown girl.

"My cousin." you answered.

Makiko stared at Baji and took a few steps forward, "I'm Makiko!" her lips lifted up in her usual smile, though, this time she stuck her hand forward for him to shake.

He stared at the extended hand for a moment with raised eyebrows but shook it, "I'm Keisuke Baji." he introduced.

You shot death glare at their contact and cursed yourself for ever talking to her and taking it here there with you. Why am I getting so irritated?

Baji broke the contact and rested his arm on your shoulder.

"Nice name, Keisuke." she smiled suggestively at him. Oh I know where this is going. You formed your fingers in a fist.

"Even I don't address him with his first name." Mikey said with his eyes closed as he smiled.

"Same." Said draken.

"Wow." she chuckled. Such a charmer. This time you couldn't help but let out a humorless snort.

Baji gazed at you, "What's so funny?" he asked with genuine curiosity.

"Nothing." you answered in a dismissive way.

Everyone stared at you with amused looks on their faces which made you want to punch each and everyone of them, including Makiko even though she wasn't involved in making such facial expressions as her face were blank.

You removed Baji's arm gently from your shoulder and took a seat nearby, zoning off as various thoughts flooded through your mind. Why am I feeling this way? Do I - -?No no that's nonsense.

Your chain of thought was broken when you spotted a big, black butterfly, flying around you, causing a petrified shriek to escape your mouth. You quickly got up and stumbled away from where it was circling around.

The reaction caused everybody to blink at you, and it didn't even took them a second as their confused faces changed and they all busted out laughing which caused the blood to rush onto your face.

"How-How could I forget that you were terrified of butterflies." Spoke Makiko between the fits of laughter which made you shot a death glare at her face.

Anything that flied, terrified you.

You always hated how she embarassed you in front of others, most of the time she targeted your fears and failures which was one of the reason that why you despised her.

"And?" you clenched your jaw at the humiliation, "What's so funny?" you voiced laced with venom.

She just simply smirked at you and walked towards the plant where the butterfly rested. Your eyes immediately widened as you realised what she was about to do. Subconsciously you shifted closer to the raven haired boy beside you.

She gently took the vicious creature in her hand and made her way towards you, "Look? It's harmless!" she approached you with a smile.

You gulped thickly, "Stay away, Makiko." you stared at her with a fearful look on your face as your heart pounded loudly in your chest.

But her steps refused to halt causing you to grip Baji's jacket as you hid behind him. You didn't care about the close proximity, you didn't care how much of a coward you appeared out to be, you didn't care how much you are going to think about this moment for next fifty years whenever you go to bed, all you wanted was to punch that girl in front of you or get away from that creature.

She was merely two feet away from you when you couldn't bear the sight of any of those, neither the harmless insect nor that harmful bitch so you clenched your eyes shut and gripped Baji's jacket even more tightly, if possible.

The humiliation was intense. The raging heartbeat almost hurt. You felt your eyes sting.

Then a voice commanded, "Stay back, I won't repeat again." you opened your eyes to see Baji's extended a hand in from of you, stopping her to get any close.

"But it's absolute harmless." she chuckled nervously as the butterfly flew away from her touch.

"I don't care. If she told you to stay back then you should stay back,"he stated coldly, glaring at her, "Here I thought you were actualy a nice cousin. "

That caused Makiko to break into sweat. She quickly spoke," Oh-I.. I actually forgot that it was serious. " which was obviously a white lie.

"Whatever." he said not softening his stare at her.

Now it was your turn to throw a nasty smirk at her way. Oh how the tables turned.

You then frowned to yourself. Why am I feeling smug?

You brushed it off and let yourself lose in the moment.

Everything went right way, everything was fine ; until eventually something went wrong.

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Sorry for late update!

Bro I hate Makiko. Btw, are you scared of butterflies?

Chapters will be edited after I'm finished with the fanfiction!

-Mary🌸