Out of Nowhere (Rindou x reader)

Chapter 11: Ceilings

She said it jokingly but Rindo couldn't help but feel a tad bit guilty— which he's been feeling a lot lately. Ever since she became involved in his personal matters, he tried to distance her from any involvement of his life if he could prevent it.

"Ah—" Rindo quietly sounded. He didn't even know what he wanted to say but it came out as a small stammer like something caught in his throat, "Right..."

Now it was (y/n)'s turn to tilt her head in confusion. Did he actually feel bad about that?

"Anyways..." she let out a nervous laugh to quickly change topic, "How long til we reach the station?"

"Just a couple more minutes," he responded and the (y/h) girl noticed his usual 'don't give a shit' attitude reappear, "If you had taken a right on the bridge, you would've reached it."

"Aw, so we're not passing by the bridge on the way there?" (Y/n) muttered to herself with a small pout since she would've liked to see what the view would look like now that it was night time.

"Why? Do you want to spend more time with me?" Rindo sent a knowing smirk as she narrowed her eyes at him in disgust, "How romantic. Watching the city lights under the stars."

"Yeah, no. I want to save that future date for a potential partner," she scowled at him and lightly smacked his shoulder with hers.

"Do you really have to take away my favorite spot?" He questioned and internally gagged at the idea of seeing a couple on the one area he would go to relax, "You know what, I'm going to crash your first date just to spite you."

"Of course you would..." the young girl sighed before her (e/c) eyes trailed to signs to the train station up ahead.

Finally relieved to be getting away from the awkward tension, (y/n) slightly smiled as the two approached the platform. It was night out and they had just missed the rush hour where everyone started to get back home from work— another nice thing to consider on the ride back. At least, she can have a seat for herself and draw.

On the flip side, Rindo was glad to finally drop her off then go straight home to rest; however, noticed something odd when they stopped on the platform. There were only a few people waiting in line to head north of Roppongi but a certain hooded individual caught his attention.

The younger Haitani didn't know if it was just his delinquent instincts kicking in or maybe it was how sketchy this person stood by a pillar rather than in-line, but he could've sworn that he felt a watchful gaze ever since they entered the station. To confirm his suspicions, violet eyes subtly glanced to the person standing to the right of (y/n) and, unfortunately, could make out a repulsive grin and a pair of eyes carefully examining the (y/h) girl next to him.

Rindo never felt more disgusted. It seemed as though (y/n) never noticed or simply ignored her surroundings— which made it extremely frustrating on his end. He'd like to assume that he's overthinking things and unfairly misjudging this guy, but he can't ignore the sinking feeling in his stomach if something were to happen to her.

The tall blonde unknowingly clenched his fists and gritted his teeth as he stared down the individual. Soon after, the train doors opened and the (h/c)-nette was already heading inside.

"Thanks, Haitani, for walking me over here," (y/n) turned back to give a slight wave whilst she entered the cart and took the first seat in front of the window. He quickly noted how she took out her sketchbook and was now distracted.

Meanwhile, Rindo stood still outside the doors— waiting to see if the hooded guy next to him would enter the cart with her. However, when the overhead announcement declared that the train was about to set off and the individual did not move from his spot, he convinced himself that he was overthinking it and waited for the train to start going.