Reject [chapter thirty] (Japan x Reader)

Reject [chapter thirty]

Francis waltzed out of the patisserie with a tray, winking at a table of girls as he passed them. They giggled and one blew him a kiss, which he caught and placed on his heart. You had no time to ponder Gilbert's words, because Francis had set the tray down on the table, letting everyone take their own drink and sweet treat. You took a forkful of yours, savouring the sugary flavour.

"Do you see the mademoiselle in the black dress over there?" Francis asked.

You noticed the woman he was talking about cleaning an empty table. "Yes, it's very…cute."

"Oui," Francis agreed with a sly smile. "We have similar outfits in my country for maids. These ones are less revealing, of course."

"Maids? What's that?"

"Ohonhonhon~ It is a precious entity-"

"They are the people who clean things," Gilbert interrupted before sipping his latte. "I believe Kiku asked us to see if you were willing to help him do his housework this week."

Francis suddenly had an adoring look on his face with sparkles in his eyes that said 'Gilbert you really are amazing'. "That is most definitely true. Maybe we can help you pick an outfit."

"I have to wear one of those?" you asked warily, referring to the black dress the maid was wearing.

"Well, you do not have to, but Kiku will…appreciate it."

You nodded slowly, understanding completely. "All right, if it will make him happy, I'll get one. I want nothing more than to respect his culture."

"…And respect his culture you shall," Gilbert said under his breath with a smirk.

Once the desserts and accompanying drinks were demolished, Francis and Gilbert took you to a shop that sold lots of different dresses and outfits that were all kinds of crazy. It didn't take the three of you very long to find the collection of maid dresses.

"Okaerinasai," Kiku greeted you warmly after Francis had given you a lift home. "I see you have been shopping. It would have been nice if you had given me a little notice. I was worried…about you…a-ano…"

"I'm sorry, I assumed you knew…"

Kiku smiled gently. "Never mind, you are safe now."

You knelt on a cushion at the table, placing your shopping bag beside you. "I heard that you wanted some help with cleaning the house."

"Nani? Who told you that?"

"Francis and Gilbert. I even bought something to wear. They said maids wear these when they clean."

"M-Meido…? A-Ano…y-you are not…I-I…never asked-"

"It's okay, I don't mind helping you."

Kiku's cheeks were bright red. "D-Do not feel obliged to wear something different than usual. If you were worried about getting your new clothes dirty, I am sure I could find you something old of mine to wear."

The prospect of wearing Kiku's clothes sounded strangely appealing. However, you had bought the dress now and wanted to show your appreciation for his culture.

"Come with me, ___chan. There is something I wish to show you."

You obediently followed him upstairs and for the first time, to his bedroom. It was very minimalistic, consisting of only a bed, wardrobe, desk, bookshelf and a vase of flowers. He walked over to his wardrobe and opened the sliding door. You noticed a few outfits hanging up, one of which he pulled out. It was a white arctic fox suit, complete with ears on the hood and a tail; it looked so soft and fluffy, making you want to snuggle up with it.

"I would like you to have this," Kiku told you.

"Why…?" you wondered in awe.

"I thought that you might like to try it on; that and it will keep your warm during the winter."

It was as if he'd read your mind just now. A light pink shade dusted your cheeks as you took the outfit and laid it out on his bed. Without a second thought, you slipped off your clothes, leaving you in your underwear and stepped into the fox suit. It was just as warm and snuggly as you expected.

"What's wrong?" you asked, noticing Kiku's expression as his eyebrow twitched.

"I-It is just…hard to resist…"

"Resist doing what?"

"Forgive me, ___-chan," he murmured as he threw himself forwards and glomped you onto his bed.

You squeaked in surprise at his sudden action and your heart skipped a beat or two as you wrapped your arms around his waist, savouring the moment. You were finally able to take in his scent…he smelt just like green tea and fresh linen. "Y-You're…forgiven…"

Kiku sighed in content before whispering in your ear. "I have wanted to do this for a while…but that suit made it so much harder to stop myself…"