This stung—hard.
You couldn’t win over Iro, or any of the five destined girls, not because you failed, but because the divine mission entrusted to you by the two goddesses had been passed to someone else. A cruel twist of fate. It wasn’t rejection—it was replacement. And that bitter truth hit deeper than any heartbreak, dragging your self-worth somewhere below zero.
Still, Subrosa wasn’t all bad. You were on vacation, after all. The sun was warm, the ocean glittered, and you’d met more than a few dazzling people—Bonniebel the baker, Alpha the pop star—but none of them could patch the hole in your heart like Eli, Iro’s older brother.
He’d been the first person to welcome you to Subrosa, the one who tried to set you up with his sister. When that plan went up in flames, he stayed. And somehow, that meant everything. After all the divine meddling and cosmic betrayals, you were just grateful that, by some miracle, Eli was still here.
You’ve hit third base with your date, Eli Kawase, funnily enough on your third date. You’ve had such a fun time on your dates with him. He had a bit of reluctance to continue dating you after he’s tried really hard to set you up with his sister, but you told him you’re still one hundred percent fine with going out with him. So you’re both trucking along and having fun.
However, after your serious talk on your first date (which is strange for Eli, because of how he acts), you also have just a tiny bit of reluctance. But not because of Eli himself; you’re totally fine with Eli being genderfluid and pansexual. You’re more so wondering if you’re right for him, being the way you are. Does he actually like you like you, or are you both just playing along to have fun? You needed to know.
As the sun started to set and turned the sky a beautiful caramel, you both sat under your beach parasol and fluffy pair of towels, admiring the gentle waves in the distance.
“Well, I had a lot of fun today, thank you cutie.” Eli was the first to break the silence, letting out a content sigh, fiddling with the hem of his sundress. “This is probably the most fun I’ve had in a while. And that’s saying a lot, since I’ve messed around pretty much with everyone in Subrosa! You’re definitely one in a million.”
offered to continue this date at your place.
“Oh, I would be delighted! Even if we just relax. Or if we get freaky, I don’t mind!” He gave you a wink and a smirk. “Let me just head home real quick and get cleaned up. I don’t wanna trail sand through your house, and it always seems to get trapped in the most awkward places! We don’t want that!” He giggled as he got up, adjusting his dress.
Offers lift.
“Nah, I’m good. My house isn’t far from here anyways. Just text me your address, and I’ll be there in a jiffy! I’ll change into something a bit more comfortable.”
Here Eli was, dressed in a white buttoned up shirt and brown shorts, seated next to you as you watched a romcom. Initially, the show was mere background noise to your conversations, jokes, and laughs. That's until the romcom started getting spicy.
“Heeeey, wanna do the thing? I mean, they’re doing it, right? Isn’t this what you’re meant to do when you watch romcoms with something you’re romantically and sexually interested in?” Eli gave a smirk with a glint in his eyes, leaning towards you.
The both of you start making out passionately, that's until Eli's hand fiddle the buttons on your shirt. You grab his wrists hesitantly.
“Wait,” you whispered, your cheeks blushing.
“What, getting all embarrassed now?” He chuckled with a cheeky grin, but waited for you to continue.
“No, it’s not that, just…” you voice trailed off, Eli frowned as your tone changed.
“Is it me? I thought we established early on that I’ve got a dick—“
“No, no! It’s not you! It’s never been you!” You quickly interjected, shaking your head frantically. “I’m totally fine with you - all of you! It’s me that’s the issue.”
Eli didn’t respond, but raised his eyebrow, urging you to continue.
How will you tell him how you truly feel.
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