#I'm such a OldSoul | Explore Tumblr Posts and Blogs

aquamoonchaii · 3 years

Text

•• genre - fluff

•• warnings - none

•• wc - 4,3k

•• pairing - shotaro x reader

•• collab - 90′S LOVE by @quokkacore

•• author’s note - cheesy shotaro for your souls! i’m sorry for the delay lovies, hopefully you’ll enjoy this oldsoul!shotaro

•• summary - shotaro is too romantic for this world and an old soul that believes in true love. sungchan wants to choke him but he is stubborn so he’ll learn box.

He is ready to show that antique store to her, he studied classical music hard and the french terms of ballet to sound like he had plenty of knowledge as he claimed. Maybe the stuttering already betrayed him but he still tries hard.

She is a ballerina so Shotaro is spending time in getting into her world so he could be able to share moments with her and what she loves. Hopefully, he can be part of what she likes, at least.

He knows this is the second date and come on, he shouldn't be so excited but- "I'm sorry, we are perfect as friends."

Wow.

He won't be able to explain what he felt at watching the whole Swan Lake.

He wasn't going to lie, it still hurts.

At least she was gentler than the other girls that rejected him. It's ok though, he would go to Sungchan and he would give him a logical explanation while he drowns in chocolate ice cream as he questions why he wasn't born earlier. Oh, how to be a young man in the 90's.

Everything more personal and romantic, less digital and dry.

Or maybe he wouldn't get a girlfriend in that moment of history either.

Romance is dead.

But he is stubborn.

His willingness to find love is still alive. Except today, today he will drown in ice cream as SungChan already texted him to come to his apartment. Does he see the future? Or does he know Shotaro just fails at life in general like… always?

"People that are involved in art are not necessarily old souls. She was probably not ready for a serious relationship either."

"But how is a relationship so scary? Like you can just talk and end things if it doesn't work which is highly improbable because love is also friendship and true friendship doesn't end, right?"

"... that means we are in a relationship too?"

"I still can stab you with this spoon." Shotaro shows the plastic spoon he is having ice cream with and his tall friends raised his hands in defeat. "SungChan, am I going to die alone?"

"Probably."

"Great."

And it happens thirteen months later.

His mouth hangs open and SungChan elbows him, he can't even turn around to ask what was his problem at the hit. It's like a spell was thrown at him and it caught him unexpectedly so he has to surrender. He will do it gladly.

The spell of the beautiful human there laughing loudly at the sight of whatever it is on your phone, a pair of jeans and a beautiful blouse he would remember forever. Your smile is really amazing.

"Taro, are you serious?"

"What? I didn't say anything."

"You don't have to, you are already drooling over her." At this Shotaro indeed closes his mouth, okay maybe he was too spelled to his brain to react well. "I don't blame you though, she's awesome."

"That means you are a rival?"

"Should I choke you in front of your too sudden crush?"

"It's called love at first sight, you dry asshat."

"Your insults are cute, have I told you that?" Sungchan laughs and he scoffs and decides to go talk to you but first he is going to the bathroom -to check if he smells good and looks decent enough to introduce himself- , this time he would do things like he thinks instead of just daydreaming. Everything seems perfect so he goes out ready after a small peep talk. He would be a man of action, ready to say hi, you are really pretty and i would love to go have an ice cream with you so- "SungChan!"

As Shotaro leaves the laughing asshat he has as a friend and gets ready to talk to you in the bathroom, something happened when he went back to Sungchan. But that's not what surprises him, a man almost as tall as him goes to his friend… with the beautiful girl by his side.

So you have a boyfriend.

Of course you would, because in this world, such a beautiful woman would never be an alone potato like him and it's so frustrating but there's still hope as you two are not holding hands but- wait- SungChan...knows you?

"This is Jungwoo, I think you already met him though? From-" "The soccer team, yeah! Of course, nice to see you again and your friend!" Shotaro said clearly too fast and loud, he still smiles sheepishly though.

Okay, he sounded too excited. Does it always have to be like that? Maybe being embarrassed is his trademark, so he actually answers the question and nods awkwardly after replying with a soft hi to Jungwoo, SungChan turns his head to the left to bite his lips because he is dying of laughter and second hand embarrassment.

Yeah, the bestest friend ever.

Suddenly the taller man grabbed him by the shoulders and forced him to look at you, he started to pray he won't pass out or turn red because it would be a sad first impression. "This is Y/N. Remember Lucas from gymnastics? No? Well, SungChan does know him and she is his neighbor! So she-" Ok, it's not like he finds the explanation boring, he just needs to befriend Lucas whoever he is. He looks at you, you are gorgeous and he bets you are so funny because of those playful eyes.

"Jungwoo, you explain horrible." You literally just waved at him, Shotaro is infatuated already. "In conclusion, I'm a friend of theirs. So hi!"

"Hi!"

“Your phone case is awesome, are you into old cartoons? See, Jungwoo? There’s still people with good taste in this world!“

Ok, he likes you.

Sungchan is the worst way to meet you and have normal conversations without him throwing glances and making awkward remarks about him being a old romantic.

After literally starting an activity he doesn't enjoy too much to befriend Lucas, he can't even count all the times he got his whole body sore for starting training and boxing.

This tall man is the funniest person alive, he understands why SungChan enjoys hanging out with him.

"It's okay man, I'll help you! You should've just asked!" Shotaro is out of breath as the barbell is crushing his chest. Of course, Lucas is stronger and lifts it like it's a bag of chips.

"Thanks, you are basically the one who keeps me alive. I almost died!"

"I was talking about Y/N! Come on man, SungChan told me everything!"

He wants to drop the barbell in his chest again and die crushed. Since then, a cupid was born though. Lucas can be really stubborn when he wants to achieve something.

Actually, he thought he would be scandalously helpful like SungChan. But thanks to all the skies, Lucas literally just invites him to his house so Shotaro would have the opportunity to see you.

That's it, he would know your neighborhood.

He is so excited.

…….............................................................................................

It's been a year since he knew you and you are all friends by now. He realized things about you that make him head over heels by now.

You were beautiful with your face full of crumbs of cookies and with messy hair when you had a nap, baggy clothes looked adorable on you too as you waved at Lucas, your neighbor and him, the friend of the neighbor that also became your friend.

Sungchan was wrong at love at first sight, this one didn’t vanish after a week but increased with each detail of you he get to know and that makes him feel ready to risk it all.

You are a homebody. Like him! Cozy dates would be a must here~ He makes himself blush when he daydreams about lazy dates and listening to music while cuddling. Well, lazy is just a word as he would do everything to make you feel comfortable and happy.

Also, you are a melomaniac~ Like him! You enjoy hearing different genres and you feel the song, he appreciates how you stay quiet. He heard you humming one day and he wanted to hug you.

“Shotaro, did you really have to come the day I look the worst in my entire life? I literally have a flu and look like a plane crashed on my face.“ Your runny and red nose mized with your crazy hair and too big cozy coat makes Sungchan laugh and Lucas scream.

“I came because Lucas said you were sick. We made hot tea for you to fell better.“

“We?“

“Shut up.“ His face burned but you smiled and he felt better, you being sick was awful because you didn’t want them to come to your house and he just wanted to baby you a bit. That's the moment he knew he had to confess to the queen in front of him. You.

At that moment, it starts the most important mission in the history of missions.

How.

How the freak is he going to confess?

He already knows the flowers you like, he knows your favorite ice cream flavor and he literally already practiced in his dining room how to take out the chair for you and hold the door for you to treat you like you deserve. But those details are not enough, he still isn't sure if you are going to notice that.

Yes, he has been rejected a considerable amount of times but he believes you are perfect. He will work hard to be perfect for you by being himself.

His past experiences made him wonder if he should hide the fact he is an old uncle in the body of a 20 year old man but no. He wouldn't lie to you, not when you have that strong personality that hates lies.

He is going to do it.

As he was squishing his brain out to think what to do, he finds playlists he randomly does, adding songs when he feels like it and has an idea.

This list is the key!

He has a playlist that has songs that involve you!

A song for you - Ray Charles

That song. That’s your song, he wrote it down randomly when you pointed out you loved that song, when Shotaro heard it he made squealing awkward noises because it was beautiful. A list started after that needs to be created.

La Macarena - Los del Río

This song would make you dance without doubt! He finds you cheerful and sweet so he would never want to see you upset. He would dance this song for you to make you laugh.

The Power of Love - Celine Dion

Cause' I'm your lady and you are my man, whenever you reach for me

I'll do all that I can ♫

Queen Dion makes him think about how infatuated he is. Is he, Osaki Shotaro really up to do anything for you?

…Yes.

That makes him more vulnerable and it’s most likely he is going to end up hurt. But he doesn't care, he would find a cassette to put all the songs he has there and give it next to his heart to you.

Maybe this is going to hurt more if it's another rejection because he felt a special connection with you. He can talk to you about everything and you will reply excitedly, or if you didn't know, instead of smiling awkwardly, you would insist him to talk and no matter how long and boring it may be, you would listen and ask questions about his love for old Long Plays and antique stuff.

You could talk forever and neither of you would get bored.

…................................................................................................................

He almost wears a tuxedo if it wasn't because of Sungchan and Lucas hold him back in his room until he changes into normal clothes.

He messaged you last night to hang out to have a lovely ice cream. There's no way he would ask you out through texts like Lucas suggested, because yes, he is peeing himself but he has to see your beautiful face to say it.

When he sees you entering, he blocks his mind as SungChan told him to: repeat yourself a neutral word that would keep you calm or you are going to end up at ER. He repeats your name over and over again as a mantra to calm himself.

"Y/N!"

Ugh. The fact he can't never hide his excitement to see you is amazing. He stands up abruptly and lets his chair fall, lots of people are staring at him.

Great start.

After a small talk that calms him down and an ice cream that cools his body, he puts his cassette player on the table. He prays the cassette has all the songs he recorded in and maintains the order he put them on.

Yes, he checked out the songs a hundred times.

You look at him confused but smiled nonetheless, that's a good sign. You didn't roll your eyes or scoff at it.

He gives it to you and asks you softly to put the headphones on and press play.

Make you feel my love - Bob Dylan

He already searched how many minutes this song is. Three minutes and a half that seemed like a life, the song is clearly a confession of love and also a beautiful speech about what love is capable of. It's perfect.

You press pause as the song ends and smiled widely at him.

"Can I listen to the other songs?"

"Yeah, of course! The whole cassette is inspired by you." He freezes. "I mean, it's for you!" Shotaro gulps as he waits for your answer, you don't say anything and he gets anxious.

"Before you say anything-" Shotaro looks down, he even closes his eyes, maybe Sungchan is right and he is going to have a heart attack this afternoon and a broken one too. "- I have something for you!"

Huh? Is this a new way of rejecting someone?

"I kind of guessed why you invited me here and knowing you love to give details, I wanted to do one for you too!"

He raised his head and a little box in front of him was right there, he looked at you confused. "You aren't that discreet, Taro. You basically interviewed me about what I liked and had a list with my favorite restaurants."

So he is indeed lame and boring.

The worst at making surprises too, maybe- "And that was the sweetest thing ever! I didn't expect this though so I am more than glad I did prepare this for you! This is so incredible and thoughtful. Thank you so much! Open your gift!"

Or not.

He is sweet and thoughtful? His smile is so big, he can't talk and just lets out an embarrassed giggle while opening his gift.

It looks like a coupon, but it’s not. It’s a gift card?

A GIFT CARD, HOLY CRAP. Not a common one.

It's a gift card for the most incredible store of LP's ever! He is hyperventilating, he may pass out.

"I didn't want to mess up so I decided to give you this so we can go together and you would choose your favorite LPs ! I heard a lot of your favorites so i have a list too and I called, they have them all so it will be fun!"

He pinches himself and you laugh at his speechless face.

Is this even real?

"Shotaro, do I need to ask for a glass of water for you? I still need to ask you out-"

"What?" His red cheeks already hurt and he is going to die right now. "That means I can be your boyfriend?"

"Of course! You are probably the most thoughtful and the sweetest guy I have ever met!" He lets out a loud squeal gaining looks from the other tables. You laugh. "I would be crazy if I reject you!"

Maybe romance is not dead.

tags: @purplepsycho03 @himitsu-luna @halliney @najatheangel

#shotaro fic #nct scenarios #fluff #90's collab #nct fluff #shotaro reaction #shotaro scenarios #nct

45 notes · View notes

firststarisee · 4 years

Text

My Top 100 Albums of 2020

Phoebe Bridgers - Punisher

Taylor Swift - folklore/evermore

Halsey - Manic

Hayley Williams - Petals for Armor

Ruston Kelly - Shape & Destroy

Deep Sea Diver - Impossible Weight

I’m Glad It’s You - Every Sun, Every Moon

Laura Marling - Song for Our Daughter

The 1975 - Notes on a Conditional Form

Paris Jackson - Withered

Hannah Georgas - All That Emotion

BTS - MAP OF THE SOUL: 7

Stand Atlantic - Pink Elephant

Courtney Marie Andrews - Old Flowers

Ryan Adams - Wednesdays

Run The Jewels - Run The Jewels 4

I DON’T KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME - RAZZMATAZZ

Miley Cyrus - Plastic Hearts

Dua Lipa - Future Nostalgia

PVRIS - Use Me

The Naked and Famous - Recover

The Weeknd - After Hours

Nightly - night, love you

Waxahatchee - Saint Cloud

Everything Everything - RE-ANIMATOR

Empathy Test - Monsters

HAIM - Women in Music Pt. III

Caroline Rose - Superstar

Maita - Best Wishes

Thad Cockrell - In Case You Feel The Same

Katie Pruitt - Expectations

Fiona Apple - Fetch the Bolt Cutters

E^ST - I’M DOING IT

Charli XCX - how i’m feeling now

Soccer Mommy - color theory

beabadoobee - Fake It Flowers

Jessie Ware - What’s Your Pleasure?

Bright Eyes - Down in the Weeds, Where the World Once Was

Caitlyn Smith - Supernova

NIKI - MOONCHILD

Whale Bones - Close All the Blinds, Lock All the Doors, Say No One's Home

Matt Beringer - Serpentine Prison

Brian Fallon - Local Honey

The Aces - Under My Influence

Ava Max - Heaven & Hell

Vistas - Everything Changes in the End

Dream Wife - So When You Gonna…

Oh Wonder - No One Else Can Wear Your Crown

Yours Truly - Self Care

Derek Webb - TARGETS

Tired Lion - Breakfast for Pathetics

Fenne Lily - BREACH

Smokey Brights - I Love You, But Damn

Movements - No Good Left to Give

Cold Years - Paradise

Seer Believer - Bent

Some Stranger - Meet in Secret, Speak in Code

Pinegrove - Marigold

Overcoats - The Fight

Enter Shikari - Nothing is True & Everything is Possible

Lauv - ~how i'm feeling~

Sam Smith - Love Goes

Delacey - Black Coffee

Bartees Strange - Live Forever

The Secret Sisters - Saturn Return

Slaughter Beach, Dog - At The Moonbase

Spanish Love Songs - Brave Faces Everyone

Weathered - Everything All at Once

Rina Sawayama - SAWAYAMA

Ariana Grande - Positions

RJ Thompson - Lifeline

Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit - Reunions

Gordi - Our Two Skins

Coin - Dreamland

Delta Spirit - What Is There

Liza Anne - Bad Vacation

Kate Miller-Heidke - Child In Reverse

Into It. Over It. - Figure

The Classic Crime - Paterns in The Static

Fleet Foxes - Shore

Chris Stapleton - Starting Over

Lydia Loveless - Daughter

Seahaven - Halo of Hurt

Seaway - BIG VIBES

W O L F C L U B - - Runaways

Allie X - Cape God

Dogleg - Melee

Beach Bunny - Honeymoon

Oldsoul - You Were Overwhelmed

Neon Trees - I Can Fell You Forgetting Me

Ball Park Music - Ball Park Music

Lady GaGa - Chromatica

Niall Horan - Heartbreak Weather

Eden - No Future

Johanna Warren - Chaotic Good

Early James - Singing for My Supper

Mandy Moore - Silver Landings

Lizzy Farrall - Bruise

O’Brother - You and I

5 Seconds of Summer - CALM

#Year end lists

6 notes · View notes