Japan X Reader: Under the Cherry Tree

A warm breeze blew against your face and you breathed in the sweet scent of spring. You were walking through the park to meet up with your boyfriend, Kiku. You had been dating Kiku for two years, and today was your anniversary. Kiku said that he had planned something special, but he wouldn't tell you what. He just told you to meet him in the park, under the cherry tree where you shared your first kiss.

You giggled. He used to be so awkward around people, he wouldn't even let anyone hug him.

You had known Kiku for over a year before that day under the cherry tree, and back then he wouldn't even hold your hand.

Although, slowly but surely, after you had first met him, you two had grown quite close. Well, as close as he was comfortable with.

Then one day, you two had decided to take a walk through the park. That day had actually been exactly like today. You sighed dreamily, you remembered it so well…

~~*~~*~~*Flashback~~*~~*~~

A gentle breeze played with your (h/c) hair. You looked up at the cloudless sky through the green canopy. "Today is so beautiful!" you exclaimed.

Kiku nodded, "Hai, it is." He looked at you and blushed slightly, but you didn't notice. You were too busy admiring the scenery.

Then you came to a small clearing with a large cherry tree in the middle. The soft pink blossoms were in full bloom and seemed to be dancing in the breeze.

A big smile found its way across your face and you subconsciously grabbed Kiku's hand, "Come on Kiku!" you ran laughing through the tall grass, dragging Kiku with you. After a moment of shock at the physical contact, a smile broke out on his usually unemotional face and he too started laughing.

When you reached the cherry tree you stopped, panting a little. You looked you looked up into the pink blossoms and drank in the sweet scent they gave off.

Then you realized that you were holding Kiku's hand. You hadn't noticed that you had grabbed it in the first place. "Uh-Sorry Kiku. I guess I kind of forgot that physical contact is awkward for you." You quickly pulled your hand away, blushing a little.

Your blush wasn't just out of embarrassment. You've had a crush on the Japanese man for a couple months now, but you would never tell him. He most likely didn't like you the same way. And if you told him it would become way too weird for him, thus ending your friendship. You didn't want that to happen so you kept your feelings to yourself. Though sometimes, that got hard.

Kiku blinked in surprise, "It's fine (name). Normally, yes, that would be awkward for me…But when you held my hand, it wasn't. I…I actually…liked it." His face turned a light shade of red.

You looked up, his soft brown eyes looking directly into your (e/c) eyes. They showed a lot more emotion than usual. It almost looked like….but…it couldn't be….could it? "Y-you did?"

He nodded, "Hai…(n-name), there is something that I've wanted to tell you. I just didn't know when was the best time or how to tell you…." He trailed off, his blush growing darker.

You own blush became a few shades darker, "What is it Kiku?"

He took a step towards you, "I…really care about you (name). I care about you more than anything or anyone." he took another step closer, and wrapped his arms around you and held you.

You stood stock still. Kiku, that guy who didn't like physical contact, was HUGGING you! After the initial shock passed over you quickly wrapped your arms around him and hugged him tightly. This only caused him to tighten his hold on you.

Kiku had never felt this way in his life. He usually found hugs to be incredibly awkward, but he loved the feeling of you in his arms. He could definitely get used to this.

After what felt like hours-though it shining eyes starred into your (e/c) eyes. One hand was still at your waist, with  the other Kiku cupped your sheek and lightly ran his fingers through your soft (h/c) hair. You realized that his brown eyes were indeed shining with love. "(Name)…Suki da." You didn't know much Japanese, but you had a pretty good idea of what that meant. Though before you could say anything, Kiku's soft lips were on yours.

Your eyes widened, but closed as you started to kiss back. The hand that was at your cheek moved to the back of your head to deepen the kiss, and your arms went around his neck.

Unfortunately, you had to break for air at some point. And when you did you hugged him again, "I love you too Kiku."

~~*~~*~~*End Of Flashback~~*~~*~~

After that day you and Kiku started dating, and it was the best time of your life. Kiku was always there for you. He would hold you when you were sad, do anything to make you smile, and everyday he would do something to show his love for you. During these past two years he went from avoiding any form of physical contact, to practically not being able to live a single day without hugging or kissing you.

You were getting close to the clearing, and you started to wonder what Kiku had planned for your anniversary. On special occasions like this Kiku would always do something romantic, but each time it was something different. He'd done romantic dinners, picnics, movie nights, walks through the park, and once he even took you to the beach to watch the sunset. What was he doing this time?

You came out of your thoughts when you reached the clearing. You saw Kiku standing under the large cherry tree, looking up into the blossoms. He noticed you and waved. You waved back and jogged over.

When you were at the cherry tree you kissed your boyfriend, "Happy anniversary Kiku."

"Happy anniversary" he hugged you then looked into your (e/c) eyes, "(Name), there's something that I want to tell you."

He looked pretty nervous and you started to get worried, "What's wrong?"

"No, nothing is wrong" he took a deep breath to calm himself down. "(Name)" he took you hand in both of his and got down on one knee, "I love you, I love you more than I could ever love anyone else. And I want  to spend the rest of my life with you. So (name)" he reached into his coat pocket and took out a small velvet box, and opened it. Inside was a beautiful diamond ring, "will you marry me?"

Your free hand was covering your mouth as tears of joy rolled down your face, but there was a lump in your throat and you couldn't get any words out. Now Kiku looked really nervous. But before he could do or say anything, you fell onto both knees and hugged him tightly, "Yes, yes, a million times yes! Of course I'll marry you Kiku!" You placed your hands on each side of his face and kissed him passionately.

When you broke apart, Kiku put the ring on your finger as you both stood up.He wiped the tears from your face the he held you close.

"I love you Kiku, so much" your voice was barely above a whisper.

Kiku kissed your head, "I love you too (name), now and forever."