#he’ll show up on your doorstep drenched in rain water

[even-michael]

Sopping wet cat

Made this before S3 E2. Thought I might share this here too!

[celestiaras]

Hi, can I do headcannons/one shot of alban knox with a hurt to comfort with us having mommy issues and going to alban? Thanks

ft. alban knox x gn! reader — noctyx, nijisanji en

╰₊✧ going to his place after a fight with your mother┊0.6k words

contains: hurt/comfort!! swearing, mentioned fights for vague reasons & mommy issues, could be read as romantic or platonic, sharing clothes

➤ author's note: not me writing this after fighting with my own mother

it doesn’t take a genius to figure out why you showed up at his doorstep, soaking wet and shivering from the cold rain, brushing past him without even asking him if it was okay to enter beforehand. you don’t need to ask when so many different scenarios of this exact situation have happened more times than either of you can count. you even have your own toiletries in his bathroom and clothing mixed with his laundry, he introduces you as his roommate at this point.

even so, alban doesn’t mind, his home is always open to you for any reason you could think of: you want to hang out, you need a place to crash at, you’re running from the cops, or in today’s case as is often, you got into a fight with your mom.

(surprised to hear the third reason? don’t be, you’re a thief just like alban, just not as good as he is. you argue that he has the advantage of being a “phantom catboy” or whatever. it’s how you both met, two kids who grew up in the urban slums that never slept, swiping anything that wasn’t nailed down to make a living or just for the fun of it.)

“do you… wanna talk about it?”

you let out an exasperated sigh, stripping off your drenched hoodie and flinging it in some corner to be forgotten then barging into his room to pick out a new outfit for your shower. “god forbid, i try to be a good child!” 

“you fought with your mom again?” there’s almost a teasing tone in his voice, like he was excited to hear the latest update of your rapidly declining bond with her. it’s okay though, you know he means well and is only trying to make light of everything going on. “what happened this time?”

he followed you into the bathroom and listened to you ranting over the pitter-patter of the steaming hot water, your voice being loud enough to echo off the walls and express your frustration. “i love her, i really do, but she makes it so damn difficult that i can’t help but hate her guts! it’s literally just the same shit, different day, i probably told you about this exact story a few months ago.” he’ll ask you if you want him to be supportive or realistic about the situation, making you groan because you know that he’ll lose the plot mid-conversation.

“no, it’s fine,” you sigh, exiting the shower and prompting him to leave for your privacy, “i turned off my phone, i’ll deal with whatever crazy-ass insults she sent tomorrow.”

“well… do you wanna play some games instead? i went shopping for snacks earlier so my pantry is stocked!”

“yeah… that sounds good…”

slipping on your underwear and one of his shirts, you join him on the couch and grab one of his controllers, stealing a chip from the bag he brought and preparing yourself for a long night of trying to forget about your misery. alban truly is the perfect person to be with during troubled moments like this, cheerful, funny, and energetic, after an hour or two you feel your stress melting away and being replaced with laughter instead.

“why don’t you just move here and live with me instead?”

“i wish, unfortunately, i’m still trying to fix this shit show of a relationship with my mom, a losing battle— every fight could be a kdrama episode at this point,” you said, rolling your eyes.

“well, the offer still stands if you ever change your mind! up for another round of smash?”

“you’re on!”

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A Coffee Connection Chapter 19

Chapter 19

Cameron couldn’t get to sleep that night. He kept tossing and turning, unable to get comfortable in his own bed. He eventually got to sleep and early the next morning, he reached over to his right but he remembered Kay wasn’t there. She was in her own home again. In her own bed. He missed waking up with her and having her smile be the first thing he sees in the morning. God, that one week messed him up. He was finally with Kay but... they never really discussed their relationship because everyone there already thought they were in a relationship. He hadn’t even taken her on an actual first date yet they’d taken things to the next level already.

But he knew he loved her.

5:23 in the morning. There was no use. He went to the archive. He didn’t do much there. He simply paced around the kitchen as he waited for the coffee to brew. He looked out the window to see that the rain was not letting up. Although the sound of the water falling from the sky was kind of soothing.

It was 6:15 in morning when Dina and Jordan walked in, “Cameron darling, you’re back.”

He smiled at his friends, “Hey guys. Where’s Gunter?”

“Probably still out like a light. He’ll be here at some point.”

Jordan smirked, “So how was the wedding?”

“Uh... big, loud and everything was very shiny.” He joked.

Dina smirked, “Did you and Kay have a good time?”

He nodded with a soft smile, “I like to think so...”                

“Any pictures?” Cameron handed her his phone to show her the pictures Tiffany and Harris sent him as he got the coffee ready. Dina and Jordan scrolled through the pictures with amused expressions on their faces. They then reached a picture they honestly didn’t expect to see which made them a bit shocked, “Uh Cameron?”

“Hmm?” He replied as he took the coffee pot and started pouring it into a mug.

“Is there something you forgot to tell us?” Dina asked with a bemused smirk.

He furrowed his brows, “I... don’t think so.”

Jordan took the phone and showed him the photo that had him and Dina speechless, “Then can you explain this?”

Cameron turned around and saw that someone at some point had taken a picture of him and Kay while they were dancing. They weren’t just dancing in the picture; it was a photo of that kiss they had shared on the dance floor. “...Oh.”

Dina grinned, “Is that all you have to say?”

“I-I guess I forgot about that.”

“You forgot to tell us that you kissed Kay?”

“Well, it’s not like that was our first kiss.” He said before realizing it.

Dina and Jordan gave each other a quick look before Jordan spoke up, “I’m sorry. That wasn’t your first kiss? There is more to this story than you are letting on. Tell us.”

Cameron gave a look of hesitation. He sighed before he sat down and told them the whole story; he did leave out a few details that they really didn’t need to know like what happened the night of the wedding. When he was done, the three of them sat in silence for a moment. “Gunter owes me fifty bucks.” Jordan spoke up.

“Wait what?”

Dina slapped the back of Jordan’s head, “Now is not the time.” She turned her attention to Cameron, “So what are you going to do now?”

Cameron raised his eyebrows, “What do you mean?”

“Well, obviously you care for Kay.”

“Of course.”

“Have you told her?”

“Well, I think so.”

Dina raised an eyebrow, “You think so?”

“I mean I did tell her that I was in this for the long haul. That I didn’t want this to be just some fling.”

“Okay. That’s a good start.”

Cameron started to get nervous, “What else can I do?”

“Do you love her?” Jordan asked. Cameron remained silent for a few moments before nodding his head. “Have you told her that?”

The illusionist shook his head. Dina gave him a tiny smile, “And why haven’t you?”

“I’m just... worried that it’s too soon. I mean we just started this. I haven’t even taken her out on an actual date yet.” Cameron replied, giving a little chuckle, “I don’t want to scare her off.”

There were another few moments of silence again. “Well, if she’s survived an entire week alone with you, I don’t think you can scare her off anymore.” Jordan joked.

Cameron rolled her eyes as Dina shook her head, “I think what Jordan is saying is that sometimes, it doesn’t matter, you’ve known Kay for a good while now and now you’ve realized that your feelings towards her is far more than platonic... and it’s good that you know that and accept it.”

“No, I know what I said.” Jordan replied earning him yet another slap to the back of the head from Dina.

Cameron gave out a laugh, “Well, Kay did say she’d call me if they needed us for a case.”

Dina shook her head slightly and gave her friend a smile, “Do you really think it’s a good idea to tell her how you feel while you’re working? I mean, have you even discussed how you two will behave around each other at work. Kay’s a very professional lady and-”

“You’re a little loose with the rules.” Jordan butted in.

Cameron gave a tiny sigh. Dina was right. He couldn’t just tell her how he feels during work. It just wouldn’t be right. “What do you think I should do? I mean she’s probably already headed to work, I can’t just go to her now and pour my heart out to her on her doorstep.” That’s when Dina lit up and smiled. “Dina, I was kidding.”

“I know you were but... it might not be the worst idea.” She said, “I mean you’ve already got a romantic setting.”

Cameron raised an eyebrow, “Pouring rain?”

“Hey, it is used in many a romantic comedy.” Jordan pointed out.

“But I don’t think we’re in a romantic comedy.” Cameron rebutted.

“Hey! Your life might be in a romantic comedy right now and you may not even realize it!”

Dina patted Jordan’s hand, “Alright young man, calm down.” She looked to Cameron, “I mean we could drive you to Kay’s if you’re worried about not catching her in time.”

“I don’t know... I don’t want to put her on the spot.”

“You are telling her in semi-private area given where she and if Kay doesn’t want to give you an answer, she can just walk away because it’s not like you’re going to pin her to a wall and tell her. You’re both adults and I know that neither of you play any sort of game with your emotions.” Dina smiled, “It’s one of things I first noticed about the both of you. When you feel something, you feel deeply and you don’t beat about the bush. Are you really going to start doing that now?”

It took them a ten minute drive to get to Kay’s building.

He had only been out of the car for two minutes but Cameron was already soaking wet at this point as the rain didn’t seem to show any signs of stopping. He stopped to catch his breath when he saw Kay leaving her apartment, letting out a yawn before she started walking towards her car, “Kay!” Kay didn’t hear him on account of the rain so he called again, “Kay!”

She jerked her head at the sound of his voice. She smiled when she saw him but then wondered why he was here at this hour. She thought he’d still be asleep. She grabbed her umbrella and met him halfway as he rushed over to her, “Cameron, what are you doing here?” She said putting the umbrella over both of them.

“I couldn’t sleep. You weren’t there.” Kay gave him a confused look, he explained, “I couldn’t sleep because you weren’t there.”

“Cameron, is everything okay?” Kay asked, wondering where he was going with this. Truth be told, she didn’t get much sleep last night either but she tried not to think much of it.

“Look, this past week, a lot between us changed.”

Kay nodded in agreement, giving a light chuckle, “Much more than I had expected.”

“Kay, I told you I’m in this for the long haul and I meant it.”

Kay gave him a loving smile, “I did too but... that doesn’t explain why you’re here... right now.” She chuckled, trying to get him under her umbrella.

Cameron took her face in his hands. She ignored the fact that his hands were soaking wet from the rain, “Kay, I-I want you to know, I need you to know that I...

Kay chuckled; putting a hand on his wrist while the other still held the umbrella, “Cameron?”

He looked deep into her eyes. He couldn’t hold back how he was really feeling anymore, “Kay... I... I love you. I’m in love with you.” Kay blinked as her hand lost its grip on his. Had he really just said that? Oh God, this had been a bad idea. Did he just ruin everything? He should have waited until she said it first. What if she wasn’t ready to tell him? She wouldn’t be so quiet right now. God, he’d wish she would say something. He didn’t want to push her but he couldn’t hold back how he was truly feeling. Not anymore. The sound of the rain was becoming unbearable. Cameron’s hands dropped from her face, “I-I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have said that.” He started to ramble, “It’s too soon, I shouldn’t have- I don’t want to pressure you-”

“I love you too.”

He almost didn’t hear her due to the sound of the pouring rain. “W-what?”

“I’m in love with you too you idiot!”

Cameron could barely respond before Kay’s umbrella fell out of her hand and she pulled him by the lapels of his jacket, crashing her lips against his. She felt the cold from his clothing. He was soaking wet from the rain but she didn’t care as she was soon drenched in rainwater herself. Cameron was quick to wrap his arms around her as he kissed her back. He pulled back for a quick second, “You love me. Y-you... you actually love me.” He whispered in disbelief as he pushed back some of her hair that had been matted down to her face. He knew she had said it in her sleep but it was still a pleasant shock to hear.

“I do...” She said with a smile, the rain having completely soaked her to the bone, “And you love me.”

Cameron’s grin couldn’t get wider if he tried, “Yeah.” He held her in his arms, feeling that sense of warmth again despite the cold of the water, “I love you Kay.” He said over the loud droplets of rain.

“I love you too Cameron.” She almost didn’t finish her sentence as Cameron crashed his lips against hers. Her arms wrapped around his neck as he picked her up just an inch off the ground and spun her around as they continued to kiss and laugh. They were happy.

A little ways down the road, Jordan and Dina were in the car watching the scene unfold. “Do you think that maybe we should get them out of the rain before they catch a cold? All that rain can’t be good for your health.”

Dina slapped Jordan’s shoulder, “Oh, shut up Jordan. It’s beautiful.”

“Should we really be watching them?”

“Look, Cameron had us drive him here, it’s not like we’re spying, we just happen to be here witnessing this beautiful moment between our two friends.”

“Yeah, I guess... but remind me about this later, Gunter still owes me fifty bucks.”

Cameron and Kay were utterly soaked to the bone before they realized just how cold they were. Needless to say, despite her best efforts, Kay was late to work that morning.

Oh my goodness! I can’t believe we actually made it! I know that this may seem like the end... T^T

But trust me, it’s not!

There is still one more chapter left in this story and... I believe a promised you guys a sequel for this story as well.

I’m sorry if this chapter was a little short, I really hope you enjoyed this chapter because this chapter specifically has been a couple months in the making. This has been a crazy ride but I hope that you guys had as much fun with it as I have.

Hope you have an awesome day!

...Or night, you know, whenever you read this. XD