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eiflawriting · 2 years ago
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Why the hell yall put “ x chubby black reader” Nobody wanna read from a pov of yall Fee Fi Fo Fum asses
Lmfaooooo, okay? I’m glad you have the courage to say this on anon 🤣 You mad because you ain’t got body boo?
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qupidology · 2 years ago
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my favorite thing, is how all my interactions consist of me making sure my loves eat and drink water
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poohbea · 2 years ago
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the time has come. ship. your. moooots!
ayye my tuuurn, didn't think my time would come so soon *dramatic gasp* ─ now unfortunately i couldn't put all my moots but i tried to fit as many of you as possible, mwah enjoy 🤎
@festive ─ kita shinsuke ☆ now even though im not an hq fan, i do pay enough attention to know how much you love kita hahaha
@okhotel ─ toji fushiguro ☆ toji's baby fr, it would be an insult to ship you with anyone else, also toji would murder me if i shared you with someone else... yes he's holding a gun to my head as i type this... yes please send help
@kazuwhora ─ kazutora ��� how could i not, you're the designated tora blog KC hahaha, anything and everything tora i think of you
@sinssoul ─ aki hayakawa ☆ he's your beloved, you sin are the only thing i associate with him now
@dejwrites ─ shunsui kyoraku ☆ now we all knew i couldn't pair you with anyone other than shunsui, it would be criminal
@satorhime ─ gojo satoru ☆ you're my gojo girl fr, it was either him or maki since that's your girl atm hehe
@sailewhoremoon ─ sasuke uchiha ☆ the one and only man for sosa, other than maybe eddie (mayyybeeee) sasuke is your man period
@heartsfrommars (wifey) ─ me (obviously) ☆ do i even have to explain myself? but if we're being serious then i'd ship you with draken ☆, i just know he'd treat my baby right
@hellavile ─ eren yeager ☆ you're forever the og eren gyal in my eyes, mocha and eren is the otp, the power couple we all need in our lives
@eiflawriting ─ kento nanami ☆ you're nanami's wife, that is who you are to me. oh eilfa? yeah she's nanamin's wifey, oh nanami? yeah that's my girl eifla's hubby, please don't touch
@lawscorazon ─ trafalgar d. water law ☆ your life partnerrrr, who else would i trust with your heart and to beat that coochie right? no one, that's who
@koucaine ─ chrollo lucilfer ☆ i love to see you talk about your mans on discord, we love to see lumi gushing over her mans
@yoshimurah ─ tyki mikk ☆ the undethroneable, number one psycho and owner of that pussy
@maydayaisha ─ draken ☆ it was either him or south but you'll always be draken's black thottie to me and that is where you shall stay
@blueparadis ─ ran haitani ☆ i just know this ship is bomb, that this is the couple we need in our lives, I JUST KNOW IT
@snake-titan ─ jean kirstein ☆ something about jean that makes me think of you, probably your car dealer fic and i just know jean would treat you like a princess (as he should)
@venusflytrapstar ─ eren yeager ☆ he is how i've come to know you, your bimbo fics with him have made me biased, he's your meanie boyfie
@oxygenstarrved ─ reiner braun ☆ this is your baby, your teddy bear, your one and only, i can only ship him with you fr you really complete each other
@thetempleofnyx ─ kiyoomi sakusa ☆ those curls and those eyes, he's your sweetheart and you are his, a ship i will always support
@m9rcury ─ iwaizumi hajime me ☆ this is your soulmate right here, i wanna see more beach date pics asap. ahem im obviously better than that man, so choose me, love me, run away and rule the galaxy with me
@getoswhore ─ geto suguru ☆ this was a no brainer we know there's only one man for bella and that's sugu
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torawro · 2 years ago
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my sosa. sugar plum, how are you? we haven’t talked in forever. i know i’m sorry, i suck at interacting but i’m doing my best go change that. is school treating you well? and have you be staying hydrated and eating? i hope so. did you watch the recent bleach episode? how we feeling about it? xoxoxo. ♡
EIFLA HEY SWEETIE PIE ❤️my snookie bear <3 and it’s okay! know you’re busy and don’t spend that much time on here so i get it! it means a lot you came here to visit me tho :))) school is…..school 🧍🏾‍♀️ don’t think it has been treating me nicely all the time the past few weeks, cause it’s midterm season and whatever. just trying to survive everyday😭😭 also yes ! i have been eating and hydrating tho i shamefully i wish my appetite was much lower bc i feel so…..big and bloated and i hate feeling that way :/
also YES to your other question i did watch the latest bleach episode and i 🥲 am still kinda processing what happened, and then i continued to binge read the manga after that episode bc i needed more and i just continued to get more sad 😭😭 too much emotions and drama but i love bleach so much. voice acting and animation and adaptation, EVERYTHING was a 10/10 . hbu what did you think ?
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eiflawriting · 2 years ago
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umm do you have any recs other than @dejwrites?? i get you like her or whatever but you don’t find any other works interesting?
Idk, maybe if you would’ve went through my recs you would see I have more than just her in my tags. Maybe you see her the most because idk MAYBE she’s actually my friend in real life and we’re each others number one support on here? Just because she’s predominantly in my recs tags, don’t mean I don’t read others work. Not like I have to explain myself to you, but I also make videos of recommendations supporting other writers on my TikTok. You went on anonymous to make a dig against Deja for what????? If I ain’t never reblog your fics before, just say det. Like damn. 🥹
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eiflawriting · 2 years ago
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hey love !!! it's been soooo long since we've spoken last, how is everything going ?!
Hi bby. I know! I don't really be active on tumblr anymore. It's losing appeal to me. I'm mainly on Twitter or Tiktok. So it would be best to follow me on there to interact. But I've been doing okay! Just working and writing. Reading, as well. How's everything going with you?
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eiflawriting · 2 years ago
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eifla!! oh sweets, i hadn’t even seen your last post about tumblr and i’ve been wondering where you’ve been!! have you been well these past few weeks? i missed you!!
omge yes. I haven’t been here in a minute. the last time I posted was about a month ago. honestly, I just haven’t been feeling tumblr as much lately. I’m mostly on twitter 🥺 I’ve been doing okay tho. Working, writing my book, just tryna make the most out of life. how have you been bby? 💗
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eiflawriting · 2 years ago
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ask away
Weird Questions for Writers (because writers are weird)
1. What font do you write in? Do you actually care or is that just the default setting?
2. If you had to give up your keyboard and write your stories exclusively by hand, could you do it? If you already write everything by hand, a) are you a wizard and b) pen or pencil?
3. What is your writing ritual and why is it cursed?
4. What’s a word that makes you go absolutely feral?
5. Do you have any writing superstitions? What are they and why are they 100% true?
6. What is your darkest fear about writing?
7. What is your deepest joy about writing?
8. If you had to write an entire story without either action or dialogue, which would you choose and how would it go?
9. Do you believe in ghosts? This isn’t about writing I just wanna know
10. Has a piece of writing ever “haunted” you? Has your own writing haunted you? What does that mean to you?
11. Do you believe in the old advice to “kill your darlings?” Are you a ruthless darling assassin? What happens to the darlings you murder? Do you have a darling graveyard? Do you grieve?
12. If a genie offered you three writing wishes, what would they be? Btw if you wish for more wishes the genie turns all your current WIPs into Lorem Ipsum, I don’t make the rules
13. What is a subject matter that is incredibly difficult for you write about? What is easy?
14. Do you lend your books to people? Are people scared to borrow books from you? Do you know exactly where all your “lost” books are and which specific friend from school you haven’t seen in twelve years still possesses them? Will you ever get them back?
15. Do you write in the margins of your books? Dog-ear your pages? Read in the bath? Why or why not? Do you judge people who do these things? Can we still be friends?
16. What’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever used as a bookmark?
17. Talk to me about the minutiae of your current WIP. Tell me about the lore, the history, the detail, the things that won’t make it in the text.
18. Choose a passage from your writing. Tell me about the backstory of this moment. How you came up with it, how it changed from start to end. Spicy addition: Questioner provides the passage.
19. Tell me a story about your writing journey. When did you start? Why did you start? Were there bumps along the way? Where are you now and where are you going?
20. If a witch offered you the choice between eternal happiness with your one true love and the ability to finally finish, perfect, and publish your dearest, darlingest, most precious WIP in exactly the way you've always imagined it — which would you choose? You can’t have both sorry, life’s a bitch
21. Could you ever quit writing? Do you ever wish you could? Why or why not?
22. How organized are you with your writing? Describe to me your organization method, if it exists. What tools do you use? Notebooks? Binders? Apps? The Cloud?
23. Describe the physical environment in which you write. Be as detailed as possible. Tell me what’s around you as you work. Paint me a picture.
24. How much prep work do you put into your stories? What does that look like for you? Do you enjoy this part or do you just want to get on with it?
25. What is a weird, hyper-specific detail you know about one of your characters that is completely irrelevant to the story?
26. How do you get into your character’s head? How do you get out? Do you ever regret going in there in the first place?
27. Who is the most stressful character you’ve ever written? Why?
28. Who is the most delightful character you’ve ever written? Why?
29. Where do you draw your inspiration? What do you do when the inspiration well runs dry?
30. Talk to me about the role dreams play in your writing life. Have you ever used material from your dreams in your writing? Have you ever written in a dream? Did you remember it when you woke up?
31. Write a short love letter to your readers.
32. What is a line from a poem/novel/fanfic etc that you return to from time and time again? How did you find it? What does it mean to you?
33. Do you practice any other art besides writing? Does that art ever tie into your writing, or is it entirely separate?
34. Thoughts on the Oxford comma, Go:
35. What’s your favorite writing rule to smash into smithereens?
36. They say to Write What You Know. Setting aside for a moment the fact that this is terrible advice...what do you Know?
37. If you were to be remembered only by the words you’ve put on the page, what would future historians think of you?
38. What is something about your writing process YOU think is Really Weird? If you are comfortable, please share. If you’re not comfortable, what do you think cats say about us?
39. What keeps you writing when you feel like giving up?
40. Please share a poem with me, I need it.
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eiflawriting · 2 years ago
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congrats!! progress always feels good! o(〃^▽^〃)o what’s your book about???
thank you! it does feel great. it's like "damn, im really an author?" hehe. i've decided to go by an alias and publish privately because i want my peace and privacy if this book does take off. so me telling you the plot is gonna defeat the purpose. BUT, i can tell you it's childhood friends to lovers trope. if you so happen to read my fics and know my writing, then you'll know that's my book if you ever see it. my writing will be different, but you'll still feel a hint of alfie. ♡
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eiflawriting · 2 years ago
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Just wanted to vent about my first fic… I don’t talk about it as much because as I said—it’s my first fic. I’m very hard on myself about my writing. I only like producing quality work, so I guess you can say I’m a bit of a perfectionist. Instead of giving myself grace for my growth, I compare my old work to my new work and just cringe. However, still seeing people read my first work, leaving kudos on AO3… it feels good. So therefore here’s to my first fanfic, Yellow, for being the starting point of my fan fiction writing. And I just wanna thank everyone who continues to read it. 🥺 I honestly would love to write another chaptered fluff, but like—y’all know how I’ve been feeling lately about writing fanfics.
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eiflawriting · 2 years ago
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they say low moods usually come from a lot of deficiencies and black women are impacted the most, not to invalidate you if there is anything in your personal life contributing to your low mood 🥺 but maybe try some supplements, vitamin d omega 3, zinc, magnesium, b12 but i hope u feel better soon sending u love 💖
I definitely do need to start vitamins. I’ve been meaning. I appreciate you sharing this with me and your kind words. 💗🥺
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eiflawriting · 2 years ago
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keep them coming ☺️
Fanfic Writer Emoji Ask
😅 What's a story or scene you've created that you're a smidge embarrassed exists?
🥺 Is there a certain type of moment or common interaction between your characters that never fails to put you in your feels?
🤡 What's a line, scene, or exchange you've written that made you laugh?
😈 Has there been a point in a story where you did something just to be playfully mean to your readers?
✍ Do you have a beta reader?
🛒 What are some common things you incorporate in your fics? Themes, feels, scenes, imagery, etc.
🎢 Which of your fics would you call your wildest ride?
✨ Give you and your writing a compliment. Go on now. You know you deserve it. 😉
💋 First kiss fics. Love em or hate em?
🎶 Do you listen to music while you write? What song have you been playing on loop lately?
🛠What tools/programs/apps do you use to write?
⛔ Do you have a fic you started, but scrapped?
🙋‍♀️ Do any irl people know you write fanfic?
🍦 What's the sweetest fic you've created so far?
🍷 Do you drink and write?
🍆 Do you write the spicy stuffs? If so, what's your most popular nsfw fic?
🌞 Do you have a preferred time of day to write?
💖 What made you start writing?
💌 How do you feel about comments and feedback?
❌ What's a trope you will never write?
💲 Would you ever open commissions?
🧐 Do you spend much time researching for your stories?
🏆 What's your most popular fic?
🎃 Do you write fics for certain holidays? Which is your favorite holiday inspired fic?
🎯 Have any of your readers accurately guessed major plot points? Care to share which?
🎨 How do you feel about fan art of your stories?
📈 How many fics do you have?
🦅 Do you outline fics or fly by the seat of your pants?
👀 Tell me about an up and coming wip please!
🤗 What advice would you give to new fanfic writers that are just getting started?
💞 Who's your comfort character?
🧠 Pick a character, and I'll tell you my favorite headcanon for them.
🤩 Who is your favorite character to write?
🤲 Would you please share a snippet of a wip?
😬 Which of your fics would you be most horrified for friends, family, or coworkers to stumble upon?
🎉 What leads you to consider a fic a success?
✅ What's something that appears in your fics over and over and over again, even if you don't mean to?
📚 Would you ever want to turn writing into a career?
⌛ How long does it take you to write a fic, or a chapter?
🤯 What's a genre you struggle with as a writer (ex. romance, action, etc.)?
💔 Is there a fic of yours that broke your heart?
💥 How do you feel about criticism?
🤭 Do you have a favorite tag to use when posting your works?
🥰 How do you feel about reader interaction? Are you open to receiving questions about your fics?
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eiflawriting · 2 years ago
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tumblr… the anime fanfic community? it just doesn’t feel the same anymore. like i have no desire to finish, start, or read any fics.
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eiflawriting · 2 years ago
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i’ll try to clear out my current wips, but after that i’m going on an indefinite hiatus from fanfic writing.
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eiflawriting · 2 years ago
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Let them hate, us black readers and writers stay on TOP
you already know. 😜💗
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ayyy-pee · 2 years ago
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alfieeeee you got me tearing up over here. you know i expect nothing less from nanami than to treat us right. it feels so good to get this one out. it’s come full circle. like whew i hated this mf in the beginning 😭 but it worked out for the best!!! thank you for reading since it started and i’m so so so glad you enjoyed this! 🫶🏾❤️
Strangers in Love
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Chapter 8 - Malaysia
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Discord 18+ - Twitter - Kofi
Pairing: Nanami Kento x Female Reader
Summary: You did it. You and Kento have rekindled your romance, gotten to know each other again. Things couldn't be better. It's been a few years now, you and Kento saving up just for this moment. Now it's time to really enjoy each other.
Genre: Divorced to Lovers AU
Warnings: Smut, Vaginal Sex, Jealousy, Jealous Behavior, Divorce, Unprotected Sex, Cunnilingus (vaginal), Implied sex, Creampie, Arguments, Ex-Husband Nanami Kento
Art by: K
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“Ladies and gentlemen, welcome onboard Flight 380 with service from Tokyo, Japan to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. We are currently second in line for take-off and are expected to be in the air in approximately seven minutes time. We ask that you please fasten your seatbelts at this time and secure all baggage beneath your seat or in the overhead compartments. We also ask that your seats and table trays are in the upright position for take-off. Please turn off all personal electronic devices, including laptops and cell phones. Smoking is prohibited for the duration of the flight. Thank you for choosing Malaysia Airlines. Enjoy your flight.”
You stretch your legs out, sighing at the spaciousness as you relax into your seat. The large cabin you share leaves you more room than you know what to do with. You’ve never been on a flight this nice before. It was usually a coach seat for you, struggling to shove your carry-on into the overhead compartment and trying your best not to smother the stranger in the middle seat with your ass.
This time was different. 
This time, you splurged on first-class and all of the amenities that came with it: free drinks, nice meals, seats that had so much room they could convert into private beds, the works. You splurged on luxury because you deserved it.
“Comfortable?” A familiar, deep voice asks next to you.
You glance over to the blonde man beside you and grin. This long awaited trip was finally happening and you couldn’t contain your happiness. Leaning over, he meets you halfway as you press your lips to his. He hums into the kiss, his large hand coming up to rest on the back of your neck and pull you closer. All you can think about is how you can’t wait for this adventure you’d be on after this long plane ride to Malaysia with your lover, Kento.
“So comfortable. I’m so glad we waited a little longer to save up a bit more for these seats,” you say, kissing him once more before pulling away. You lean back into your chair. “This is going to be the best flight I’ve ever had.”
“Agreed,” the man brings his hand down to hold yours in your lap. “And the best trip. I’m glad we’re finally doing this.”
“Me too, Ken,” You giggle to yourself. “It only took what? Like ten years and a divorce?”
Nanami chuckles beside you, nodding and giving your hand a gentle squeeze, “Well worth the wait, love.”
You and Nanami have been dating for about four years now and everything has been great. Of course you have your ups and your downs, arguing every now and then, but it’s a complete 180 from your marriage. You’ve moved in together again, the apartment feeling like a blend of both you and Kento. You have Friday dinner where you cook together (well, mostly Kento), you sit down for the week and you make sure to talk, really talk about your days, anything new and your feelings. 
Work no longer interrupted your routines. Nanami was sure to take a few days off a month to spend time with you and to simply relax. On those days, you took short trips outside of Tokyo to smaller towns to explore. You tried new foods, drinks, took part in activities you would have never experienced when you and Nanami were together the first time.
Things feel familiar and new all at the same time. Kento is so differentt…in a good way. You’re happy.
The flight attendant makes his way down the aisle, checking passengers and their belongings. He nods curtly to you and Nanami as he moves along. 
“What do you want to do once we’ve arrived?” Nanami questions, checking his seatbelt and adjusting his neck pillow, then doing the same for you. You roll your eyes playfully, shooing his hand away. Since you’d resumed dating, Nanami was more protective of you than he’d ever been before. He walked you to the train station daily, met you outside of your office after work, checked in with you when either of you were out to be sure you were safe. It was cute. A much appreciated change from him.
“Well, we need to stay up and fight the jetlag so we can…” you hum quietly, mentally kicking yourself for not letting Nanami build an itinerary like he’d wanted.
“Should’ve let me build an itinerary,” he mumbles next to you. He reaches into his pants to pull his phone out of the pocket, leaning over to show you his screen. 
“You built an itinerary, didn’t you?”
“Not an itinerary,” he corrects. “Just a few places I thought you may enjoy the few days we’re in Kuala Lumpur before we head to Kuantan.”
Nanami’s phone vibrates in his hands, a notification from an unsaved number rolling down on his screen. He sits back, pulling his phone away, fingers quickly moving across his screen before he switches his phone off and places it back into his pocket. He clears his throat quietly and you don’t miss how the tips of his ears are suddenly a bright red. 
Strange, but you don’t think too much of it.
“What was that?” You ask, trying not to sound suspicious.
“Hmm?” Nanami plays dumb. “Oh, nothing important.”
You can see the way Nanami’s jaw ticks as he turns his head to look out the window. He’s thinking hard, likely debating on if he wants to tell you what the text says. You don’t want to pry though. Nanami is a shy man, no matter how confident he came across to others. When he was ready to confide in you, he would.
“Alright,” you tell him. “Let’s go over the list, then. See what we’re going to do when we get there since it’ll be pretty late.”
The plane bell rings throughout the cabin. You and Nanami look on as the flight attendants line the row and go over the safety instructions. Once they’ve finished, they take their seats. Shortly after, you feel the plane begin to speed up, faster and faster until you feel the wheels lift off of the ground.
Nanami has his fingers laced through yours, squeezing subtly as he watches the plane cruise higher and higher into the air. 
Another cabin ding.
“Good afternoon passengers. This is your captain speaking. I'd like to welcome everyone on Flight 380. We are currently cruising at an altitude of 33,000 feet at an airspeed of 400 miles per hour. The time is 12:25 pm. Weather looks good and with the tailwind on our side we are expecting to land in Kuala Lumpur approximately fifteen minutes ahead of schedule. The weather in Kuala Lumpur is clear and sunny, with a high of 30 degrees celsius or about 86 degrees fahrenheit for this afternoon. If the weather cooperates we should get a great view of the city as we descend. Cabin crew will be coming around in about twenty minutes to offer you a light snack and beverage. Until then, sit back, relax and enjoy the rest of the flight.”
Nanami lowers the window shade, leaning his head back against his seat.
“Actually, will you mind if I sleep for a bit?” He asks, voice already dripping with exhaustion. You giggle quietly next to him. Nanami - ever the planner - had hardly slept the night before in anticipation of this trip. He packed and unpacked his bag, your bag. He’d probably redone his secret itinerary over and over to make sure it was perfect. You’d taken trips together in your “new” time together. He’d taken you to Sendai to meet his old colleagues and friends from his time living there after your divorce. You’d traveled to Kyoto together for his company’s Christmas party. Even then, you’d never seen Nanami so all over the place before traveling. 
“Of course, Ken. Get some rest. We can talk plans later.”
It takes only a few minutes before you hear Nanami’s light snores next to you. You can’t stop the small smile spreading across your face as you close your own eyes. You were finally on your way to Malaysia together. You hoped this trip was everything you both wished for it to be.
It doesn’t take long for you to let sleep take you as well, jetlag be damned, your fingers still intertwined with Nanami.
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When you land at the airport, Nanami collects both your bags before you head to pick up your rental car. You’re sitting in the front seat as he drives, carefully glancing at his phone where the navigation directs him.
“I’m so hungry,” you whine dramatically next to him. He chuckles.
“I tried to wake you up when the stewardess came by. You wouldn’t budge.” He exits the highway.
“You could’ve waved a carrot under my nose and I would’ve woken up. I’m starving.”
Nanami laughs loudly at this, a laugh from deep within his chest. And your cheeks heat up even after all this time. Because hearing Nanami laugh like that is so rare…and reserved only for you. The sound makes you relax, a smile plastered to your face as you sit back in your seat and enjoy the rest of the ride.
When you arrive at the hotel, it’s early in the night. The moon is high in the sky as you enter the lobby and Nanami takes the lead, checking you both in and carrying your bags to your room. The room is nice, a large and luxurious suite. Nanami really splurged when he made the reservation.
There’s a dining table with a beautiful, large bouquet of tropical flowers in the center, a gorgeous mix of red and yellow petals and long green leaves. You’d never seen anything like it.
“Wow, this is the nicest place I’ve ever stayed in,” you say in awe while Nanami moves past you to the suite’s bedroom. He sets your things down and stretches before taking a seat on the bed. He’s on his phone while you wander into the bedroom after him, looking through the suite. There’s a small bar cart next to the large balcony doors with an empty glass and bottle of smoked whiskey sitting atop, no doubt for Nanami. He does love a glass before winding down for the night.
You peer out into the night, the city of Kuala Lumpur still active. The skyline is lit with a beautiful array of white, golds and blues. The Menara Kuala Lumpur is lit a gorgeous shade of purple. And it hits you that you’ve finally made it to Malaysia with Nanami Kento of all people. You would have never guessed you’d end up here. There’s a strange feeling beginning to form inside you and it’s making you emotional. You can feel the sting of tears in your eyes before Nanami’s voice pulls you back to him.
“It’s a little late, but would you like to get some food? There’s a night street market nearby with plenty of options to choose from.”
You subtly wipe your eyes, turning to face your boyfriend. “Yes! Let’s go.”
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The market is not insanely busy, which is nice. After hours of sitting on the plane, you were eager to stretch your legs. Less people meant less standing around struggling to maneuver through a crowd.
Nanami squeezes your hand next to you as you walk together, grabbing your attention.
“Anything specific you’re craving?” He asks, eyes scanning the different stands and their options.
You hum, looking around. “I’m open to trying new things. I mean, when’s the next time we’ll be in Malaysia?”
“That is true,” Nanami agrees as he comes to a stop in front of a stand. There are so many options here, you think you may be able to try all Malaysian cuisine in just this one spot. The worker is friendly, smiling patiently as you both weigh your options.
“I think I’m going to try the char kuey teow,” Nanami decides, pointing up at the menu. The worker repeats the order, nodding as he writes it down. He then looks at you, waiting.
“I think I’ll do the…” you shift your weight on your feet, taking another second to choose. “Okay, I think I’m going to do the satay and the rojak.”
Nanami tells the worker your order, the worker nodding and taking his payment. He waves you over to a set of tables next to the booth to sit and wait. You sit next to each other, Nanami’s hand never leaving yours.
“Do you know what you ordered?” Nanami asks, to which you laugh.
“No, but I did say I’m open to trying new things.” Nanami nods, smiling softly. You catch the glint of humor in his eyes and you have to ask: “Why? Do you know what you ordered?”
“Definitely not,” he snorts, chuckling. You lean your head against his shoulder, laughing harder than before.
One thing you enjoyed about your second time around dating Nanami was his openness and his ability to allow himself to let go. Even before the divorce, he had a hard time simply letting himself enjoy the little things. You were glad to see this had changed.
The stand worker brings your plates over and sets everything down. You both thank him graciously as you look your dishes over.
Your first plate - the satay - consists of chicken skewers. It’s beautifully seasoned and grilled to perfection, the steam carrying the delicious smell to your nose in soft waves. Your second plate looks to be an arrangement of fruits and vegetables, a salad of sorts. You fork through the dish, seeing pineapples, mangoes, apples and even star fruits. The dish is topped with a sticky, sweet and spicy sauce, sugar, chillies and peanuts. It smells amazing.
Nanami’s plate consists of flat rice noodles stir-fried with shrimp, chinese sausage, eggs and bean sprouts in a mix of soy sauce. His plate also smells incredible and you reach over and grab a fork full and take a bite. It’s delicious, so flavorful you think you might cry.
Nanami rolls his eyes. “Now what’s the point of you ordering your own food if you’re just going to eat mine?”
“Hey! I said I was open to trying new things!” You pout, sliding your plates over to him as well. “I was going to share with you, too.”
“I’m teasing, love. I don’t mind.” He leans over and presses a kiss to your lips. “I want you to try everything. And I want to try everything with you.”
You smile as Nanami kisses you again before he tries a bite of his meal. He practically moans when the flavors burst in his mouth.
“It’s good, right?” You ask, taking a fork full of your salad and holding it up to his mouth. Nanami nods.
“These flavors are incredible. I don’t know what it is…maybe the shallots? They make all the flavors pop. Not to mention that bit of heat from the red chilies. I’ll absolutely be making this for dinner when we get back home.”
You giggle as he takes a bite of your salad. “You’re such a food nerd. I swear you should’ve been a chef after we graduated.”
Nanami shakes his head, again relishing in the flavors of your salad. “I only enjoy cooking for you.”
He resumes eating his food, but you’re staring at him, eyes wide as a result of his honesty. You had never realized it before, but Nanami truly never cooked for anyone but you. When having friends over, you typically ordered takeout. He really reserved the love he poured into making food for you only. The thought makes your heart pound hard against your ribcage.
“Love, you okay?” Nanami asks, reaching a hand up to cup your cheek so he can turn your head to look at him. Those brown eyes are filled with concern for you. And so much love. He loves you so much, it practically radiates off of him.
“Yes,” you reply. “I’m just thinking about how happy I am to be here with you.”
And Nanami gives you that shy smile you’re so familiar with, something else he saves just for you, before he kisses you softly.
“I love you, baby,” he whispers. Even with the hustle and bustle of the street market, you hear it loud and clear.
“I love you.”
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The sun beams through the balcony doors of the hotel room. The room feels much too warm. It makes Nanami peel back the blankets for a hint of relief. It’s only then he realizes it’s not the blankets making him too warm, or the room temperature. He peers down, finding you latched onto his side. You’re sleeping peacefully and Nanami can’t help but drink in your beauty, how lucky he is to witness how stunning you are. Nanami always thinks you’re a sight to behold, but you’re ethereal beneath the glow of the Malaysian sun. 
He brings a hand up, gently caressing your cheek. He knows he should begin his day; maybe go for a run in the hotel’s gym, have his coffee and wake you, but part of him wants to just lie with you a little longer. He opts to stay in bed.
On the bedside table, Nanami’s phone buzzes with a text message. He carefully reaches for it, reading the message over and sighing.
Unknown: what are u doing now?
Nanami: Getting ready for the day.
Nanami: I told you not to text me while I’m here. She’ll get suspicious.
Unknown: K so u haven’t told her yet
Nanami rolls his eyes, sends one last message.
Nanami: Don’t text me again.
He puts his phone back on the bedside table after setting it to Do Not Disturb. You begin to stir against him.
“Who’s texting you so early in the morning?” You grumble against his side.
“No one important,” he tells you. He places a kiss to the top of your head. “We should start getting ready, love. We have a lot to do today.”
You groan, whining about how tired you still are as you turn away from him to hide your face in your pillow. Nanami chuckles lightly.
“Okay. You get a little more rest. I’ll get ready and come back for you in a bit?”
You mumble in agreement, your light snores coming shortly after your answer.
Nanami climbs out of the bed, heading to the closet in the suite. He fishes around for his workout clothes and shoes before quickly changing. He’ll let you get more sleep. You’re probably jetlagged anyway. He has a fun day planned for you and he wants you to be well rested.
Before heading out to run, Nanami makes a call downstairs to room service. He orders breakfast to be delivered for you both in the next hour, which gives him time to complete his workout and make it back to shower. 
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When Nanami returns, you’re already up. He stands in the living room area just in time to catch you getting out of the shower and entering the bedroom.
“Hey,” you greet him, coming into the main room. You’ve got that gorgeous smile he loves so much spread wide across your face.
“Hey,” he says back, and he fears the tips of his ears are glowing red. You look so good right now, all fresh faced and wrapped in a towel. Again, you’re always stunning but wow. Is it Malaysia that’s making you look like an absolute vision? Nanami can’t pull his gaze from you.
“Kento? You okay?” You ask, adjusting the towel wrapped around you as you step forward. “You’re staring.”
His eyes zero in on your smooth skin, the water droplets cascading down your shoulders and between the valley of your breasts. The way your beautiful lips part as you await his response. How that towel you have wrapped around yourself is barely hanging on and it would take little effort from Nanami to remove it, letting him see every bit of you in all your glory. He can’t bear to be away from you a second longer.
Nanami is aware that he should shower. That he should wash away all the sweat and grime from his workout, but he can’t take his eyes off of you or the way that thin towel hugs all of your dips and curves. The way the scent of your body wash assaults his senses. And before he knows it, he’s crossing the distance of the suite until he’s got your face between his hands and his mouth is crashing into yours.
The kiss is dizzying, all tongue and teeth. A mix of mint, your lipgloss and his sweat. The taste makes Nanami moan into your open mouth. Your arms wrap around his neck, not caring about pressing your body to his sweaty form.
Nanami’s hand glides down your cheek, down your neck and your chest until his fingers find the top of your towel. He hooks a finger under and pulls, the towel loosening and falling quickly to the floor. And then one of his hands is cupping your breast, pulling moan after moan from you as his callous hand runs over your hardening nipple.
With a quiet whimper, you break the kiss to lean back and look at Nanami, eyes blown with lust. “Kento,” you pant. “Not that I don’t love this aggressive side of you, but are you okay?”
Nanami leans down, pressing kisses to your neck. You tilt your head to the side to give him more access. “I’m amazing, love. I just can’t believe we’re here.” He licks along your collarbone, his large hands running down your back until they find your ass. He squeezes, pulling your hips against him and you moan when you feel the evidence of his arousal.
His lips are back on yours soon as he moves you both backwards until your back is pressed against the dining table in the center of the room. He cups your ass and lifts you onto the surface and he’s thankful that he moved the flowers last night and that room service hasn’t been delivered yet.
He pulls away from you, peering down at you through half-lidded eyes. Your lips are kiss swollen and Nanami brings a hand up so he can run his thumb across them.
“I love you. You know that?” He tells you softly.
You nod. “I know, Ken.”
He runs a hand down the valley of your breasts, pushing softly for you to lay back across the table telling you: “You’re so beautiful.” And then he’s kneeling down, placing his hands on your knees and spreading your legs before him. This is one of his favorite sights. You spread out in front of him.
When you first began dating again, it really felt like the first time. You were shy, almost embarrassed when exposed to Nanami and he was patient with you because he couldn’t blame you. You had stopped being intimate long before your divorce, so it really felt as if you had to get to know each other’s bodies again. It took a few instances of intimacy for you to open up to him again. But once you did, you often found you couldn’t keep your hands off each other.
Nanami takes in the sight of you in front of him, legs spread wide. His gaze takes in the puffy lips of your pussy coated with your arousal. He licks his lips groaning because he can still taste you on his tongue. But he wants more of you.
“Open your legs for me, love,” he commands, voice husky. He can feel his cock straining against his shorts. He’ll take care of that later, though. Right now, he only wants to take care of you.
You do as you're told, spreading your legs to further expose your aching cunt to Nanami and he can’t wait to run his tongue through your folds.
“So pretty,” he whispers, hands coming up to caress the inside of your thighs. Nanami plants sweet kisses along the plush of your thighs before he leans forward and presses a soft kiss to your pussy lips. You gasp quietly, back arching off of the dining table and Nanami takes that moment to slip his tongue between your folds.
The groan he lets out comes from deep within his chest. It vibrates through your core and the sensation makes you reach down, weaving your fingers through Nanami’s golden tresses to grab hold.
“O-oh, fuck. Kento,” you breathe. Nanami presses his tongue to your clit, grinning when he feels the slick pour from your core and into his mouth. 
“You taste so good, my love.” He groans against you. You moan in reply, hips coming up to grind your cunt against his mouth, pleading for more. And Nanami gives it to you, lips sealing around your clit and sucking, licking, nipping at your swollen bud until you’re practically fucking yourself on his tongue.
“Kento, oh my god, Kento,” you keen, back lifting off the table again.
“Let me hear you, love,” his hands squeeze your thighs. “I want to know I make you feel good.”
You moan loudly, fingers gripping Nanami’s hair and pulling him further into your pussy. “You do, baby. You make me feel so fucking good.”
“Yeah?”
“Yes, Ken, so fucking good.”
Nanami brings his hands up to your cunt, presses his thumbs to your lips and spreads your pussy open for him. He leans back, just enough that he can get a good look for himself. The sight damn near brings him to climax, your pussy throbbing before him, your little hole clenching around nothing.
He wants to fuck you. He wants to fuck you so bad, but he’ll wait until later for that.
Instead, he leans forward again and slides his hot tongue straight into your aching hole. He has to stop his eyes from rolling back when you cry out and he feels your soft walls clamp down on his tongue immediately. You’re whining, pushing your hips up to meet his mouth, grinding your soaking cunt against Nanami’s face.
And he loves it.
Nanami loves the taste of you, it’s intoxicating. 
Nanami loves the feel of you, soft and pliant beneath his strong hands.
Nanami loves the sounds you make, quite literally music to his ears.
Nanami loves you.
And he hopes you can feel how much he loves you by how he curls his tongue inside your walls. By how he brings a hand up and presses his thumb against your swollen clit where he rubs tight circles. By how he groans into your pussy when he feels a gush of your slick rush into his mouth. By how he’s so painfully hard, he’s now rubbing himself through the front of his shorts to find some sort of friction. 
You really must feel it, because you tug on his hair until he pulls his mouth away from your center. 
“Come here, Ken,” you whisper. “Fuck me.”
Nanami’s brows knit together, a small frown gracing his features. “I’m sweaty, love. I just worked out.”
You shake your head. “I don’t care about that. I need to feel you. Please.”
So Nanami stands, hand still stroking himself over the fabric of his shorts as he eyes you, all spread open on the table. So enticing, so sexy. You know he can’t resist you. All you have to do is say the word and he’s at your beck and call. 
Nanami reaches into his shorts and pulls his cock out before he moves to stand between your legs. A string of precum drips from the tip onto your cunt and Nanami inhales sharply at the sight. You’re driving him insane. He didn’t plan on fucking you right after the gym. If anything, he would’ve finished himself off in the shower. Now he hovers over you, so damn aroused, he’s certain he won’t last long. He slides the tip of his length up and down your folds, collecting your slick and then he leans over you as he positions himself against your entrance.
He gazes into your eyes, absolutely drinks in the fucked out look on your face.
“I’m so in love with you,” he says softly, honestly. Then he kisses you so sweetly, both of you moaning into each other’s mouths as Nanami pushes into you. You wrap your arms around his neck, deepening the kiss and shivering as he enters you, parting your walls for him.
He doesn’t stop moving forward until he feels his balls meet your ass. His tongue presses against yours, both of you whimpering and groaning into each other’s mouths as Nanami finally sits fully inside you.
“Shit,” Nanami curses under his breath. “You feel so good. Every time. I’ll never get tired of having you like this.” He pulls his hips back slowly before he rocks back into you. And maybe it’s the buildup for you, but that first thrust has your pussy gushing against him, soaking straight through his shorts.
“Fuck,” Nanami grits his teeth, the sudden extra slickness making his hips stutter slightly.
“Ah- fuck, Ken,” you whine, holding Nanami close to you as he rolls his hips into yours, filling you over and over. 
The room is filled with Nanami’s soft grunts, your sighs and moans, the sounds of your skin slapping together as Nanami fucks into you, the occasional screech of the table legs sliding across the floor echoing through the room. 
It’s intimate, your arms wrapped around Nanami, one of his hands holding your waist and the other cupping your cheek. Nanami’s eyes are closed, mouth slack against your own as he pumps into you. You’re so wet, so tight, so soft and as much as he wants to keep fucking you like this, he can feel his balls get a little tighter with each thrust.
He reaches a hand between you both, finding your clit easily and rubbing circles on it. A small smirk spreads across his face when you arch your back with a loud moan, your breasts pressing against his chest. Nanami sits up slightly, head dipping so he can place sweet kisses along your chest and down your breasts. 
Your hips come up to meet Nanami’s, the loud smack of your skin meeting pulling a deep groan from within him. He dips his head back down to capture one of your nipples in his mouth, gently grazing his tongue over it while he uses his free hand to grab your other breast, his thumb flicking your neglected nipple.
You’re writhing beneath him, rolling your hips against Nanami’s, panting and Nanami can feel the telltale flutter of your walls. You’re –
“‘m about to cum, Kento,” you cry out. Nanami releases your nipples, crashes his mouth into yours as he keeps his steady pace, thumb rubbing your clit until he feels your pussy tighten around him. It sends him over the edge with you.
“Yes, love. Cum for me,” he groans, his hips stuttering with his own release. And he’s so sensitive, but he fucks you through your orgasm anyway, thrusting his cum deeper and deeper into you until he can’t anymore.
You’re catching your breath as Nanami stands to look you over. You’re glowing with a sheen of sweat covering you. You’ll both need to shower after this. Nanami grips the base of his cock, pulls out of you with a quiet hiss. And just in time because the moment he’s pulled out there’s a knock on the hotel door.
“Room service!”
You scramble off of the table, scurrying around the room to find your towel on the floor, throwing it around your naked form. “Just a minute!”
Nanami chuckles, making his way to the suite door. He cracks it open, coming face to face with the attendant. “You can leave it outside the door and we’ll grab it in a moment.”
The attendant nods, setting the tray down on a small folding stand in front of the door. “Thank you,” Nanami says before he closes the door again. He turns to find you peeking out of the bedroom and it makes him laugh that deep laugh he only lets you hear.
Nanami crosses the threshold to you, takes your face in his hands and presses a tender kiss to your lips. He gazes into those beautiful eyes of yours. He could drown in them when you look at him like you love him more than anything on earth. And he hopes you do because he loves you that much, if not more.
He kisses you again, pulling back just enough to whisper against your lips, “meet me in the shower.”
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You never imagined Malaysia to be so beautiful. You’re grateful to Nanami for being such a planner because you don’t think you’d have been able to find these incredible places. You’re only here a few days, and Nanami makes sure you make the most of it.
On Day 1:
After finishing breakfast (and your other extracurriculars in the shower, on the bed, against the wall and back on the table), you finally leave the hotel and venture out. It’s a beautifully sunny day. Perfect for your first real outing in Malaysia. 
Nanami takes you to the Wilayah Mosque. And while you usually wouldn’t be interested in something like this, Nanami keeps your attention, doling out interesting facts that keep you engaged.
The mosque guides take you along and stop by the most stunning spots so you can photograph the geometric patterns. The pictures truly don’t do it justice. It’s breathtaking.
“What did you think?” Nanami asks as he buckles his seatbelt. He puts the car in reserve, his hand coming up behind your headrest as he cranes his neck to look behind him. He’s so hot without even trying.
“It was gorgeous. Not something I would’ve picked myself, but I’m glad you did. I liked it.”
Nanami smiles as he turns back around to begin driving. “I’m glad.”
Later that evening, Nanami takes you to Bukit Bintang Shopping District. It reminds you a bit of Shibuya. It’s very busy. You’re a bit surprised that Nanami wants to go somewhere so similar to home. Nanami spoils you here. He offers to buy you whatever you look at for more than a few seconds, stating “get it, love. When is the next time we’ll be in Malaysia?”  
So you give in. You let him treat you to whatever you desire (within reason of course). 
On Day 2:
Nanami takes you to the hotel’s rooftop pool to enjoy breakfast before you head out for the day.
“What’s on the agenda today?” You ask, sipping your drink. The sun is just rising, painting the sky with hues of pinks, yellows, and oranges. The view is stunning, the city still buzzing even after a long night. Though it’s only been a day, you love it here.
Nanami seems to love it, too. He’s so much more relaxed than you’ve ever seen him. After all of the years you’ve known each other, you’d never seen this side. He’s been so sweet and considerate, taking into account what you’d enjoy and going above and beyond to make sure it happens. He’s been so doting and loving, almost always touching you as though you’re his lifeline. Even now, he’s got his ankles locked with yours under the table and his fingers intertwined with yours on top of it.
It’s something small you didn’t know you’d wanted when you were together before. Now you love this almost…clingy version of Nanami. It made your heart flutter.
Nanami hums, gulping down the last bit of his coffee, his thumb lazily running back and forth across your knuckles.
“I booked a massage for you this morning before we head out.”
“A massage? Just for me?”
He nods, squeezing your hand. “You deserve some time to yourself, too. A nice, relaxing hour just for you seemed like a good idea.”
He wasn’t wrong. You’d been sitting on a plane for several hours just a couple days ago. You’d also been spending a lot of time walking around. Not to mention adjusting to the time change was exhausting and only added to your body feeling a little stiff lately.
“Okay!” You agree happily. “What will you do while I’m gone? I’m sure you’ll be bored out of your mind, missing me and crying with snot and boogers running down your nose, huh?”
“Mm,” Nanami smirks. “You caught me. I’m not sure how I’ll be able to hold back my tears.” He wipes his eyes, sniffling quietly and you laugh because he’s just so cute. Your serious man bantering with you. Ugh, you love him way too much.
“What time is the massage, babe?”
“You’ve got a couple hours. We can just relax in the room until then if you’d like.”
You nod. “Sounds perfect. You can give me a massage before my massage.”
Nanami’s thumb caresses your knuckles. “On the table again? Or maybe the couch this time.” He suggests, his voice dripping with seduction. You feel your cheeks warm.
“Kento!”
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You feel beyond refreshed after your massage. There’s an extra bounce in your step as you make your way back to your room. You’re not sure if it’s from the massage from the hotel masseuse or the massage Nanami gave you before you left for your appointment. Maybe both. You’re excited to see Nanami, tell him about how he needed to sign up for a massage next. It was life changing.
But when you enter the room, Nanami is nowhere in sight. It’s quiet. You think for a moment that he’s left, but he would have told you so. He was so much better about communicating than ever. So you wander the room, starting first in the living room area of the suite. You glance through to the balcony. He’s not there. You wander into the bedroom and find it empty as well. He’s not on the bedroom balcony either.
You’re about to text him to ask where he’s wandered off to when you hear his hushed voice in the bathroom connected to the bedroom. You think maybe he’s talking to himself, or maybe taking a work call, but it’s what you do catch that makes you creep a little closer to the door.
“I already told you I will. She’s having a good time. I don’t want to potentially ruin this trip for her.”
You can’t make out what the person on the other end of the line is saying, but it makes Nanami chuckle quietly. Your stomach tightens.
“We’re heading to Kuantan for the day tomorrow. I’ll let you know if I’ll be returning as a single man and if I am, I’ll be blaming you…Okay…Yes…I know...You’ll hear from me once it’s done…Bye.”
Your stomach is in knots, and you feel yourself begin trembling when you hear Nanami shifting around in the bathroom. His footsteps are getting closer and you know you need to pull it the fuck together. You don’t want to jump to conclusions about who was on the phone. Another woman? Nanami never seemed like the type to cheat. But then again, he never seemed like the type to be a neglectful husband, but he was at one point. Had he also gotten into the habit of being unfaithful?
You hoped not.
The doorknob turns and Nanami stands before you. His face lights up when he sees you.
“Hi, my love. How was your massage?” He asks, leaning down to press a soft kiss to your cheek.
“Good,” is all you can muster. “Who was that on the phone?”
You don’t miss the way Nanami stiffens briefly. “Oh, just a work call.”
And you know him. You know Nanami Kento better than he knows himself, you think. Because you can tell he just lied to your face. You don’t know who he was actually talking to or why he felt the need to lie about it. You want to give him the benefit of the doubt because deep down, you do trust him. He’s never given you a reason to doubt his faithfulness to you. If he was withholding the truth, there had to be a good reason for it. So you let it go…for now.
“You okay?” Nanami asks when you don’t respond.
You smile, nodding. “Yes, I’m okay. The massage was great.”
You fill Nanami in on how your appointment was, even recommending he get a massage as well.
“Maybe tomorrow morning before we head out to Kuantan for the day. Get changed. I want to take you to the Batu Caves. It’s absolutely breathtaking.”
You tuck away this strange feeling blooming in your chest and nod, smiling up at the man you hope with all your heart you can trust. “Okay, Ken. Let’s go.”
On Day 3:
You and Nanami have been driving for the last three hours and to say you’re exhausted is an understatement. You’ve been letting Nanami’s little white lie eat away at you and it’s been putting a damper on the trip. You’re trying your best not to let on that something is bothering you, but as you approach your destination, you’re not sure if you can keep your feelings to yourself.
You’d tried not to think too much about it, not to assume the worst of the man you love, but a part of you can’t help but wonder if maybe this trip with Nanami truly would be your last.
“Love, can you check the navigation for me please?” Nanami asks next to you. “I want to make sure we’re still on the right path.”
“Sure.”
You grab his phone from its position clipped to the dashboard and look at the map. It’s then that a text notification rolls down Nanami’s screen.
Unknown: tell her today
Unknown: if you don’t tell her before you come back i will!
Now, usually you wouldn’t pry. That’s a boundary you crossed when you suspected Nanami of cheating on you before you asked for a divorce. The suspicions didn’t seem valid at the time and yet you still looked through Nanami’s things to find something that confirmed he was being unfaithful.
Now, it seemed the evidence was right before you. You tap the notification, eyes widening when you see a text thread leading back to the day you left Tokyo to fly to Kuala Lumpur. It’s a bunch of “have you told her”’s and “i can’t wait for you to tell her” and even a “make sure to film her reaction. she’s gonna lose it and i’m gonna laugh so hard”. 
You feel sick. You feel like you want to cry. You feel like you want to scream.
He’s cheating on you. Nanami is cheating on you.
You check out, completely focusing on staring ahead of you as Nanami continues to drive.
Shortly after seeing those texts, Nanami pulls up and parks at Sungai Pandan Waterfall. He opens your door for you and stretches a hand out for you to take. You’re staring up into his pretty brown eyes, wondering how he could do this to you and still bring you here. It seems Malaysia is destined to be nothing but a reminder of pain for you.
You take Nanami’s hands regardless, your ears immediately flooded with the sounds of rushing water. The falls are enormous, multi-tiered and picturesque. It’s not especially crowded, a few families scattered around the falls, either climbing up the rocks or jumping into the large pool at the bottom. Maybe if things were going differently, you’d be able to appreciate the beauty.
Nanami leads you up a path that would take you up the sides of the waterfall, but your mind is racing a million miles a minute, still thinking back to the way Nanami hid his phone from you on the plane ride here. Nanami telling you it was no one important when he got that early morning text on your first day. Nanami’s hushed conversation in the bathroom and now that long chain of text messages.
It’s all eating away at you and you can no longer stand by and pretend to have a good day when Nanami is betraying you right to your face. You yank your hand back, the tears already threatening to spill.
Nanami looks down at you, clearly confused. “Are you okay, love?”
“Kento.” Your voice is shaky, but serious. You want to let him know you mean business right now and when you ask for an answer, he better damn well give it to you.
“What’s wrong?”
“We’ve known each other a long time, Ken. I would think you’d be honest about your feelings with me.”
Nanami is still looking at you, utterly confused. “What are you talking about?”
“Don’t play stupid. I know what you’ve been up to. The secret texts, the secret phone calls and the lies.” The tears are spilling now and you’re trying to keep your composure, trying not to make a scene when Nanami reaches for your hand and you pull back again. Nanami’s eyes widen as he begins to put two and two together. 
“I can explain,” he begins hurriedly.
“Explain what? That you came on this trip just to tell me your deep dark secret? That’s what your little friend said.” 
“My little friend?”
“The one you’ve been secretly texting throughout the whole trip! The one you were probably on the phone with while you were hiding in the bathroom yesterday!”
He opens his mouth, but you cut him off with a warning. “I saw all of the texts on the way here, too. So don’t you dare tell me that was a work call or I swear, Kento–”
“Okay. Okay. It’s really not what you think,” he sighs as he fishes his phone from his pocket.
“You could’ve at least saved your mistress' number,” you mutter, unsure if Nanami heard you over the sound of the waterfalls.
Nanami holds his phone up, showing you the text thread you saw in the car earlier. “Are these what you saw?”
When you nod, he hands you his phone, pinching the bridge of his nose in frustration. You give him a questioning look.
“Go ahead and call it.”
You want to scream at him that you’re really not interested in talking to whoever he’s cheating on you with, but the pleading look in his eyes pushes you to dial the number. You turn to face away from Nanami as it rings. It feels as though the dial tone rings for an eternity before you hear shuffling and then:
“NANAMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIN! Did you do it? Did you tell her?”
Your eyes widen in shock…and embarrassment. “...Satoru?”
On the other end of the line, Satoru is quiet. After a moment, he says “Heeeeyyyy, babe.”
“Satoru, you’ve been texting Kento this whole time?”
“Yep!”
You’re relieved to know you were in fact crazy for thinking Nanami would ever choose to hurt you by cheating. You should have known better, should have trusted that he wouldn’t do that to you. You feel ashamed. But, you also have questions.
“Why doesn’t Kento have your number saved?” You ask, suddenly curious.
Satoru gasps loudly on the other end. “He doesn’t?! Ugh, that asshole. After all the help I gave him.”
“Help? With what?”
“He didn’t tell you?”
You’re beginning to get annoyed.
“Tell me what?”
Nanami calls your name from behind you.
“Hang up,” He says. You’re so frustrated. You want answers and Satoru seems to be the one willing to give them right now. Regardless, you turn around…only to find Nanami down on one knee gazing up at you.
Your mouth drops open and you tighten your grip on Nanami’s phone so don’t drop it from the sheer shock you’re experiencing.
“Babe, are you the–” you hit the ‘end call’ button on Satoru, still staring down at Nanami before you.
“Ken…what–”
“I would never cheat on you,” Nanami swears. “You know that. I’ve told you this before. And I’m sorry for all of the secrets, for lying to you. But trust me. I have good intentions here.” He reaches forward to take both your hands in his. “I have been so scared to tell you this because I was afraid you’d run. Or that it would completely change everything for us in the worst way. It’s been Satoru pushing me, encouraging me. If it weren’t for him, I would never take this next step and tell you that…”
Nanami is so red, so flustered. You’d only ever seen him like this when you first reconnected. It takes you back to the elevator after your big argument in the restaurant. He’s being open and vulnerable with you. You give him your full attention.
“Tell me what?” You push softly. Because even Nanami – strong as he is – needs a nudge.
He takes a deep breath, letting go of one of your hands to reach into his pocket where he pulls out a small blue velvet box. You watch with wide eyes as he flips the box open, revealing a beautiful ring. It’s different from the last one Nanami gave you, this one with your birthstone sitting in the center. It’s gorgeous.
“Tell you that I have been the luckiest man on this planet to have been given a second chance with you. I am the luckiest man to be able to wake up next to you everyday, to hold you every night. To kiss you whenever I feel like it. There was a point in time when I didn’t appreciate that or you and I came to regret that. But now that you’ve given me a second chance to show you how much I love you, how much you mean to me, I know I’ll never make that mistake again.
You fill my heart beyond measure. Not a moment goes by when my mind is not preoccupied with the thought of you. I take you to the train every morning and meet you at work every afternoon because any minute longer than the 8 hours a day I’m forced to be away from you is too painful to bear. I want to show you the same love you’ve always given me from now until forever, if you’ll let me.”
The tears trail down your cheeks, lip quivering as Nanami pours his soul out to you.
“I love you. I’m in love with you. I want to be with you always. So,” he releases your other hand to pull the ring out of the box, whispering your name as he asks, “Will you marry me…” he chuckles softly as he adds, “again?”
Your mind is reeling. You went from suspecting Nanami of cheating on you five minutes ago to Nanami now proposing to you for what would be the second time in your lives. You peer down at this man you’ve known most of your life, who you’ve experienced so much with – love, pain, loss – and you ask yourself if you could do it all again with him.
There will be fights and disagreements, tears shed and slammed doors. But there will also be laughs and kisses and shared moments making memories together. You’ve seen the changes Nanami has made, you’ve experienced them firsthand. You know this time around could be different if you let it be.
You soak in your surroundings – the rushing waters of the falls, the tropical smell in the air, the sounds of families screaming and laughing. This is what you and Nanami had worked toward. 
The simple idea of Malaysia once tore your relationship to pieces, ruined your marriage and had you moving forward without Nanami Kento in your life. You couldn’t stand to look at Nanami without thinking of Malaysia and the pain it caused you. You once hated this place with every fiber of your being.
Now standing here, in the place that once brought so much turmoil into your life, you stare down at the love of your life and you see hope. You see a real future of true happiness. So you kneel down with Nanami, face to face, eyes locked onto each other and whisper a quiet:
“Yes.”
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You and Nanami spend the remaining days in newly engaged couple bliss. You hardly leave your hotel room when you get back to Kuala Lumpur, spending most of the trip tangled in the sheets together. 
As you sit on the plane, awaiting your flight back to Tokyo, you hold your hand out in front of you, admiring your engagement ring. Nanami has a hand resting on the back of your neck where he rubs small circles. He laughs quietly when he sees you wiggle your fingers, the gems sparkling on your hand.
“This ring is so beautiful,” you breathe.
“I’m glad you like it. Satoru had a friend who helped design it.”
“Speaking of Satoru, why don’t you have his number saved in your phone. Would’ve saved me the headache.”
Nanami shrugs. “I did have it saved at first. But he annoyed me once and I deleted it and I don’t care to save it again. Because it’ll only be a matter of time before I delete his information again.”
You nod in understanding, your mind suddenly thinking about how quickly you jumped to conclusions when you thought Nanami was cheating and an idea hits you.
“Maybe we should do couple’s therapy before getting married again,” you suggest.
Nanami hums beside you. “I’m willing. I have no intention of letting this marriage fail for a second time.”
The ding of the airplane cabin goes off, signifying you’ll be taking off soon.
Nanami takes your hand in his, squeezing gently before he leans and runs his nose along the bridge of yours. Then he kisses you sweetly.
“I love you, baby,” he whispers. Even as the plane signals ring and the captain speaks loudly over the speaker, you hear him loud and clear.
“I love you.”
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