Makoto X Reader - Red As A Rose [Soulmate AU]

You saw it everywhere.

Lovers, well, soulmates is more accurate. They were everywhere around you, breezing by you and showcasing their love like it was the most precious thing in the world.

It was tough and you didn’t want to come off as condescending or anything, you were extremely happy for those couples, the ones who found their soulmate. They looked like they were in bliss.

That’s what you wanted…so bad.

You were patient enough you thought. It was your last year of high school and it seemed everyone at Iwatobi found that special someone and honestly, it was starting to feel lonely.

Your friends have been helping you get through it though, they are the greatest and not to mention the winning national swim team. One friend, Makato Tachibana in particular has gone above and beyond, always being there for you and making sure you always had a smile on your face.

Over the years, you started to have deeper feelings for the swimmer – dare you say love. It was taboo, especially when you knew there was no way it could ever happen between the both of you.

His soulmate was somebody better, more outgoing – there was no possible way it could be you and even though the thought made your heart heavy, it was a truth you had to except.

Makato didn’t need a soulmate that wast so shy and reserved, he deserved one that he’d be proud to show off with a dazzling smile. For now, you’ll cherish the time you have with your precious friend until he finds the one.

Giving a soft sigh, you put on a small smile as you walked through the front gates of Iwatobi, weaving in and out of the crowds of students who were hustling and bustling about until first period started.

“(Y/N)-chan!!” A yell cut through the soft noise of the crowds around you, making you stiff up and turn your head towards the source.

Nagisa ran up to you, waving his arms in such a haste as he bounded in front of you. The small blonde practically glomped you into a hug as you both laughed.

Breaking the hug, he looked up at you with a cheesy grin. “What’s up Nagisa, did you need me for something?” He didn’t say a word, which was odd for him, but instead, he grabbed your hand and started dragging you off somewhere.

“N-Nagisa! First period is about to start, I-I can’t go wherever you’re taking me!” The hyper swimmer only laughed and continued to drag you to your mysterious destination.

“Trust me (y/n)-chan, you won’t be thinking about first period after this.” You weren’t sure what exactly he was egging at, but your face flushed up a bit and just let him drag you along.

You noticed he was taking you to the pool area, somewhere you were very familiar with, but for what reason? It was way too early for anyone to be here. Nagisa tugged you along to the small building by the pool, where the front door was wide open and a familiar body was sitting on the bench in a nervous fidget.

“Nagisa, what’s going on?” Not answering your question, he only shoved you through the open door, but of course, your clumsy self, tumbled on the edge of the carpet – causing yourself to fly forward.

You weren’t met with the hard welcome of the ground, but strong arms that wrapped around your body like a blanket.

Looking up, the familiar smile of Makoto greeted you and you couldn’t help but to smile back – it was just that contagious in all honesty. Makoto lifted you both up and onto the bench he was previously sitting on.

A light giggle filtered through the air that made you and Makoto snap out of the little staring moment you two were having.

“Why exactly did you want us both here Nagisa, we’re missing first period because of this.” Makoto piped up as Nagisa stood in front of you both with is signature sly grin. Before you both could get another question out, your cardigan was yanked off your form exposing your arms.

You’ve kept your arms covered, wearing three quarter length sleeves to cover your supposed soulmate tattoo. You honestly weren’t sure how he knew it was in that area, but you were more concerned about the look on Makoto’s face.

“M-Mako?” You nudged his shoulder a bit as he suddenly grabbed your right upper arm where the small red rose tattoo was.

His fingers brushed over the inked area with such a gentleness, surprising you a bit, but the feeling was nice to say the least. Without looking up at you, he started talking to you. “(Y/n)…I-I knew there was something about you,” He traced over the intricate styled petals. “that drew me in…I started getting deeper feelings for you, but with the way the world was,” Now, he trailed the length of the small tattoo, tracing the outline. “I knew I couldn’t have you, but I-I needed you, but now, it’s fate – you’re truly meant to be together.”

Halfway through his heartfelt words, you felt tears cascading down your cheeks, the soft touches on the tattoo continued and the soft words touched your soul.

At this point, you both didn’t notice Nagisa sneak away to give you both a moment to process what just went down. He’s known about your little soulmate tattoo for a while, but he wasn’t sure how to go about it. Finally, he decided to just go with it once he saw the sadness in your eyes as you looked at everyone that was with their soulmate around you.

He did his part, now, it was all up to the both of you and he was excited to see the connection, the spark that was always there in full action.

“I’ve felt the exact same way Makoto, I just…I just thought that you deserved someone else,” He gently cupped your cheek and locked gazes with you. “who was more outgoing and matched you.”
Makoto let out a small chuckle, cupping both of your cheeks and brining your face closer to his own. You could feel the flush of your cheeks and quickening of your breath as your lips crept closer to each other’s. “(y/n), you’re perfect for me, you always were, even before finding out that you’re my soulmate.”

You felt the smile tug at your lips at his words, you could feel the beat of your heart quicken and occasionally skip a beat.

Having a surge of confidence, you leant forward and captured Makoto’s lips in a light kiss. His hands that were cupping your cheeks, slid down the curve of your neck as one hand tangled itself in your locks – pulling you closer to him, the kisses becoming more heated.

Pulling back, harsh breathing filled the void in the air, his hands still exploring the canvas of your soft skin.

“W-what happens now Makoto?” You both glanced at the tattoo once again as smiles were prominent on your faces.

“We live happily ever after.” You felt the smile grow knowing that was an ending that you could live with.