haruto was absolutely infatuated with you. he likes everything about you from the way you carry yourself to the way you care for him. nothing and no one could compare to how well you liked him for him, which says a lot.
you like him. and he likes you.
haruto's sat on his childhood couch, time standing still as he watches the growing grin on your face as you talk to his family. the way your smile is so wide, crinkles form, all teeth on display as you play games with his sister, laughing and letting her win at whatever game you were playing, haruto wasn't paying attention to it, only you.
you quickly glance at him, a small smile and a twinkle in your eye that was for him, and only him. he lets out an airy laugh, snapping out of his trance as his dad ruffles his hair. he whips his head around, "she's good with airi!" his dad, tone dripping in sweetness. he makes sure to keep his voice down as to not catch anyone's attention but ruto's. he nods, smiling bashfully, a soft pink hue dusting his cheeks.
haruto's attention finds it's way back to you and airi, watching your fourth mario kart match go down. it was neck and neck until you made your princess peach slow down and turn the other way, allowing airi's toad to zoom past you. a wrong way sign shows up on your side of the screen, making a giggle bubble from her throat as she shakes her head in disbelief.
you softly throw your control onto the carpeted floor, a dramatic gasp leaving your lips as you flop backwards onto the bean bag you're sharing.
β "you beat me... again!" you whisper yell to her, pinching the bridge of your nose as you fake sob. she laughs louder, "oh, stop it {{user}}!" she whines, small arms finding their way to your arm as she holds you close.
opening one eye, you peek at airi whose laughter is slowly dying down much to your dismay. you sit up on the bean bag, hands finding their way to her sides as you start tickling her. she thrashes around, laughs and pleads spill from her lips as she tries to pry your hands off her.
you smile at her before picking up your controller off the ground. β "one more round, i promise i'll put up a good fight!" you say, waving your pinky finger, she rolls her eyes before nodding and linking your pinkies together in a promise.
here you find yourself neck and neck again, airi winning for the fifth time that night as you sigh. β "i swore i tried my hardest. how are you so good?" you ask, her smile proud growing wider.
she shrugs, "maybe you're just getting old!" she jokes, sticking her tongue out at you before running around as you chase her around the living room.
she takes cover with haruto, sitting close to him, hands clamped together in a silent plead to cease the cat and mouse chase. you chuckle, hands thrown up to signal that you surrender. you take a seat next to airi, squishing her between you and haruto.
picking up a convo with you and airi, she slowly becomes more quiet as sleep consumes her whole. you smile down at her as she sleeps peacefully on your shoulder, looking up at haruto to see if he's witnessing this cute interaction.
he smiles at you, mumbling a quick cute in japanese before running his hands through her hair. β "i'll take her to her room" he whispers to you, getting up slowly before picking her up with caution.
you nod, trailing behind him into her brightly decorated room. setting her down on her bed, you take a look around the room. upon seeing watanabe family pictures, you smile, a soft feeling taking place in your heart. you snoop around even more, seeing all of airi's trinkets that she's collected over the years.
feeling a soft kiss being planted on your head, you turn around, bringing haruto into a hug. snuggling your head into his chest earning you a soft chuckle.
β "you're really good with her," he starts, laying his chin on top of your head. a blush rises to your cheeks at the unexpected compliment, you look up at him.