☆Nanbaka X Reader☆

Mao x guard!reader

Yes! 3 one-shots in one day! And yay another one for Mao!

(f/c) = favorite color

You looked into the mirror one more time, turning around in your (f/c) dress. Tonight, there's a party for all the guards, a good chance to try to impress your long-time crush, Mao. Your dancing skills weren't that great, so you mostly relied on your looks.

When you were satisfied with your outfit, you went to put the necessary items in your purse, one of those things being your phone with your ear buds. Who knows, maybe the music is shitty.

Upon arriving at the party, the first thing you did was look for Mao. Your eyes widened at the sight of him.
"He looks... so good in that..." You said out loud without realizing it.
"Sounds like somebody's got a crush on the kitty guard~" Mitsuru had appeared next to you, putting an arm over your shoulder.
"Shut up!"
He already knew about your crush, figured it out long time ago. It's pretty obvious that you feel something for the cat. You always stutter when you talk to him, blush whenever he's around... Yep, pretty obvious.
"What're you waitin' for? Go talk to him!"
"What? No! I don't know what to say to him..."
"Just tell him what you just said! Y'know, that you think he looks good. Come on!" Mitsuru pushed you in Mao's direction.

You protested, but still ended up standing before the cat.

"H-Hi Mao..." You greeted him, trying not to stare at him too much.
"(y/n)! Ooh you look so cute in a dress nya!"
"T-Thanks... You look cute too-- I-I mean, you look hot!" You quickly covered your mouth with your hand to stop yourself from saying any more. When you talk to Mao, you'd always mess up a bit, and say things you don't wanna say. Like just now, you wanted to tell him he looks good, not hot! Oh well, it's the truth.
"Hot...? Aww thank you!" He gave you a hug, causing you to blush bright red and become speechless for at least a few minutes.

Mao then began to talk endlessly about the party, until you suddenly interrupted him.
"Do you wanna dance?" You blurted out, feeling guilty right after for being rude as he wasn't done talking yet.
"Sure!" Not bothered at all by your interruption, he took your hand and dragged you to the dance floor.
"Wait! N-Not here!" You whispered to him.
"Hmm? Why not?" Mao stopped walking and looked at you.
"I'm... not a good dancer. I don't want everyone to see me."

"Ah, I see! We'll go outside then, there's nobody there."
Earning some strange looks from other guards, you and the cat left the room.

But as you two were outside, Mao remembered an important thing.
"You can't hear the music here! Now how are we supposed to dance..."
You took your phone out of your purse, and plugged the ear buds into it.
"I have an idea."
You handed Mao one of the ear buds, put the other in your own ear, and searched for a song.
"Oh... You're gonna use your own music? Sweet!"
"This is my favorite song..." You whispered when you found the song you were looking for.
Pushing all your nerves away, you put your phone in the pocket of Mao's coat, and looked him straight in the eyes as you two started the dance.

Little did you and Mao know, that you weren't exactly all alone there.

Peeking around the corner was Mitsuru, holding his phone up to record the adorable moment of you and your crush dancing together.

When the song was over, another, rather romantic song started playing. Instead of continuing to dance, you wrapped your arms around his neck, and kissed him on the lips. You never thought you'd have the courage to do such a thing, considering how shy you usually are around the cat, but the mood just seemed so right, along with the music. It was the perfect moment.

And yes, Mitsuru was recording this as well~

"I... like you, Mao," You confessed after you broke the kiss and paused the music, "I-I mean I love you!"
Mao, not quite understanding how you could've kissed him while usually you'd almost faint during a simple conversation, hugged you tightly.
"Now I get why you always act a little weird when we're together nya... I think I love you too (y/n)!"
"You... think?"
"Maybe if we kiss one more time I'll know for sure."

Holding your face with his paws, Mao's lips met yours once more in a tender kiss.

"I'm sure nya, I love you too (y/n)!"

You'd lie if you said this wasn't the best night ever. And who knows, perhaps it would get even better, as you and Mao left the party to go to your apartment together...

I actually had this one planned for Kokoriki, but I think it fits Mao better.