Playlist For Two

“Playlist for Two”

Synopsis: Cute coffee date with Iso, just some tooth rotting fluff for my boy <3

wc: 1.5 k

a/n: have to show some love for my main!! i barely see any valorant fics had to fix that :) no pronouns used, this is my first time writing criticism welcome! dividers by @cafekitsune , playlist down below ^^

You've been entrenched in the Valorant Protocol for two years now, where each day brings adrenaline-pumping missions and heart-stopping moments. As a medic, you've witnessed it all—from agents bantering over patched-up wounds to tense situations where every second counts. Amidst the chaos, there's one constant: Iso.

Iso finds solace in music, often sporting earbuds and curating playlists for every conceivable occasion. Despite his shadowed past as a formidable hitman, you've come to appreciate a softer side to Iso—a facet revealed through his thoughtful gestures, like crafting personalized playlists just for you.

One evening, after a particularly grueling day, you encounter Iso waiting outside the medical bay. Leaning casually against the wall, he watches you approach with a small smile that warms your heart.

"Hey," he greets softly, his voice a comforting presence in the dimly lit hallway.

"Hey yourself," you reply with a grin, feeling a rush of relief at his familiar presence. "What brings you here?"

Iso shrugs nonchalantly. "Just checking in. It seemed like a rough day."

You nod in agreement, grateful for his concern. "Tell me about it," you sigh, leaning beside him. "But you know what always lifts my spirits? Your playlists."

A flicker of surprise dances in Iso's eyes before he chuckles softly. "You enjoy them, huh?"

"More than enjoy," you admit with a playful smile. "They've been a lifeline through some pretty tough times."

Iso's smile widens, and he reaches into his pocket, retrieving a small device. "Speaking of which," he says, handing it to you. "I put together a new one for you. Thought it might brighten your day."

Accepting the device, you're touched by his gesture. "You really didn't have to," you say sincerely, meeting his gaze.

"I wanted to," Iso replies softly, his eyes locking with yours. "It's my way of saying thank you for everything you do around here."

Your cheeks warm at his words, appreciating his thoughtfulness. "Thank you," you murmur softly, securing the device in your pocket. "I truly appreciate it."

Standing together in the quiet hallway, the hum of the facility a gentle background, you realize how much Iso's presence means to you beyond the missions and chaos.

Iso shifts, his expression sheepish yet hopeful. "I've been meaning to ask," he begins tentatively. "Would you... want to grab a coffee sometime? Or maybe just... hang out?"

Your heart skips a beat at his invitation. Iso's playlists have become a steadfast source of comfort, and you value the care he puts into them.

"Coffee sounds perfect," you reply with a warm smile, meeting his gaze.

A soft chuckle escapes Iso's lips, a hint of color rising to his cheeks. "I'll make sure to put together something special for our hangout," he says playfully.

You chuckle softly, touched by his gesture. "I'd love that," you reply sincerely, feeling a rush of warmth at the thought of spending more time with him outside of work.

Iso's smile widens, excitement flickering in his eyes. "Great. Tomorrow after our shift then?"

You nod eagerly, already looking forward to it. "Tomorrow it is."

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You’ve been eagerly anticipating the evening with Iso. After a long shift, you find him waiting outside the headquarters, his casual demeanor now tinged with excitement.

"Ready for that coffee?" Iso asks, his eyes sparkling.

You nod, smiling up at him. "Absolutely. Lead the way."

Iso’s face brightens as he gestures toward the exit. "I know a great little café not too far from here. It’s got the best coffee and atmosphere."

As you walk together, the city lights casting a gentle glow, Iso reaches into his pocket and pulls out a small device, offering you one of his earbuds. "Here, I made a new playlist for us to listen to. Thought you might enjoy it."

You take the earbud with a smile and place it in your ear. "You really do go all out with these playlists," you tease gently.

Iso grins, a hint of color rising to his cheeks. "It’s my way of making things a little more enjoyable. Plus, it’s fun to share them with you."

The music begins, a soft, soothing melody filling the space between you. The two of you walk side by side, the rhythm of the song matching the easy flow of your conversation.

“So, what’s this playlist for?” you ask, curious.

Iso chuckles. “It’s a mix of mellow tracks I thought you’d like. Something relaxing after a long day.”

You listen, the music weaving into your conversation as you chat about your day, share laughs, and enjoy each other’s company. As you arrive at the café, it’s just as charming as Iso promised—dimly lit with warm wooden accents and the inviting aroma of freshly brewed coffee.

The café is cozy, with small tables arranged in a way that feels intimate. Iso leads you to a corner table by a window, the city lights twinkling outside. You both settle into the comfy chairs, the soft music from the café blending with the tunes from Iso’s playlist.

He orders for both of you, returning with steaming cups of coffee and a couple of pastries. “I hope you like these,” he says, placing a croissant in front of you. “They’re the café’s specialty.”

You take a sip of your coffee, savoring its rich flavor. “This is amazing,” you say, genuinely impressed. “You’ve got good taste.”

Iso’s eyes light up with satisfaction. “Glad you like it. I’ve been coming here for a while, and I thought it’d be a nice spot for us to hang out.”

As you both enjoy your coffee and pastries, the conversation flows effortlessly. You talk about everything from your favorite music to silly childhood memories, finding comfort and joy in each other’s company. The café’s warm ambiance and Iso’s presence make the evening feel intimate and special.

After finishing your drinks, you decide to take a walk around the nearby park. The night air is cool and refreshing, and the park’s twinkling lights add a magical touch to the evening. Iso’s hand brushes against yours as you walk, and the simple contact sends a pleasant shiver up your spine.

"Have you ever thought about what you'd do if you weren’t with Valorant?" Iso asks, his tone contemplative.

You smile, considering the question. "Maybe something creative. I’ve always loved working with my hands—maybe art or something like that. What about you?"

Iso’s gaze softens as he looks at you. “I think I’d be a music producer. I love creating playlists and discovering new sounds. It’s kind of my escape.”

You nod, understanding. “That sounds perfect for you. Music suits you.”

Iso blushes slightly, his smile growing. "Thanks. It means a lot to hear you say that."

As you reach the entrance to your building, Iso stops, turning to face you with a warm, affectionate gaze. The night air feels electric with the unspoken connection between you.

"I really had a great time tonight," he says softly.

You look up at him, feeling your heart swell. "Me too, Zhao. It’s been a really great evening."

Iso’s expression shifts to one of gentle determination. He steps closer, his eyes searching yours with a mix of hope and tenderness. Slowly, he leans in, his breath warm against your face. He pauses just inches away, giving you a moment to decide.

With a small, encouraging nod, you give him the go-ahead. Iso’s face lights up with a soft smile as he closes the distance, his lips meeting yours in a tender kiss. The kiss is gentle, filled with a sweetness that lingers, leaving you both with a sense of warmth and connection.

When he pulls away, his eyes remain locked on yours, filled with a quiet, hopeful affection. He gently takes your hand in his, holding it tenderly as he looks at you, a soft smile on his lips.

"I’m really looking forward to spending more time like this with you," he says, his voice filled with sincerity.

You blush slightly, feeling a flutter in your chest. “Me too, Zhao.”

Iso’s smile widens, and he takes a step back, still holding your hand. "How about I walk you up to your door?"

You nod, feeling a mix of warmth and excitement as you both walk to your door. When you reach it, Iso turns to you, his hand still gently holding yours. He takes a deep breath and leans in for another sweet, lingering kiss. It’s a gentle reminder of the evening’s magic and a promise of more to come.

As he pulls away, you both share a soft, contented smile. You can’t help but feel a little giddy, the evening’s affection leaving you in high spirits.

“Goodnight, Zhao,” you say softly, giving his hand a gentle squeeze.

“Goodnight,” he replies, his voice warm and sincere.

With a final, lingering look, Iso steps back, giving you a playful wave before heading down the hallway. You watch him go, your heart fluttering with anticipation and happiness. As you close your door, you let out a soft giggle, a joyful smile playing on your lips. The evening has been everything you hoped for and more, and you can’t wait to see what comes next.

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playlist i listened to while writing <3

There were days when you felt unattainable, when you felt like nothing could surprise you. Today was definitely not one of these days. Your jaw dropped at Yoru sudden but simple request :

"Kiss me."

Well, it was technically more of a command than a request but your brain was lagging too much by its sudden abruptness to notice. After a few seconds, your brain activity started again and you noticed the silence in the common room that followed his request—command. There was a certain determination in his eyes that you did not miss as well as the tension in his posture and his clenched jaw. His ego was hurt.

"Yoru," you sighed. "Ryo, my spiky blue rift-walking grumpy cat... what happened ?"

You face slowly turned towards Jett as your question left your lips. Your eyes narrowed on her as she avoided eye contact. Your gaze then fell on Phoenix who nervously looked away. What did these two do ? A bet ? Something that clearly hurt him, which led his ego to intervene in order to protect his heart.

"Or let me kiss you," he added, his eyes not leaving you.

Your gaze looked back at him as he took a step closer. He wanted a kiss. In front of the other agents. A kiss ? He hated PDA, something was fishy.

"Please ?"

Now that was even more fishy. He usually asked 'please' with his eyes and a waiting facial expression, not vocally. Humming softly, you sent a narrowed glare at Jett and Phoenix, grabbed Yoru's wrist and dragged him in the corridor without forgetting to close the door behind you.

"Now, can you tell me what's happening ?" you asked gently.

He stayed quiet as he leaned against the wall, crossed his arms while looking away, a frown on his face. He seemed like he did his best to avoid your eyes. But you knew better. You knew he was hurt.

"Is it something Jett or Phoenix told you ?" you took a step closer. "Should I punch them ?"

Yoru sighed as he let his arms falling to his arms.

"Am I a good boyfriend ?"

Your eyebrows raised in surprise as you blinked at his sudden question.

"What ?"

"Do you think I'm a good boyfriend ?"

For the first time since you met him, you heard a crack in his usually confident voice. Despite the facade he was putting, he looked so fragile.

"You always say that I'm grumpy and that I have a big ego," his eyes still refused to meet yours. "PDA makes me uncomfortable and I'm not good at expressing my feelings vocally. Aren't you tired of me ?"

You stared silently at him. Then after a few seconds, you stepped closer and pinched his cheek.

"Silly," you said gently. "Would a bad boyfriend ask me this ?"

You pinched his other cheek and pulled him closer. He let you do it, his eyes finally landing on you.

"You are grumpy, cocky and sometimes so full of shit," you cupped his face and soothed his cheeks with your thumbs. "You also listen to me ranting, support me on anything I do, protect me during missions and show me that you care in so many ways." You gently rubbed your nose against his and smiled gently. "Ryo, you're a man of action. What you can't say in words, you often say it through your actions and it feels so much more powerful than words... So no, I am not tired of you and I never will. Now that we're together, your grumpy ass will not get rid of me so easily."

You booped his nose and chuckled when he scrunched it. He suddenly hugged you, burying his face in the crook of your neck and you heard him muttering something in his native language. You caressed his nape then gently pinched it.

"You're insufferable, you know that ?" he huffed against your skin.

"Deal with it."

He finally released you and it was his turn to pinch you cheeks, his teasing and confident smile back on these lips that you kissed so many times.

"Ow !"

"You didn't think you would pinch my cheeks without any consequences, did you ?"

You scrunched your nose then grabbed his cheeks to gently squeeze them, making him pursing his lips in a ridiculous and exaggerated way.

"I love you too."

He raised an eyebrow but said nothing. Instead, he just pressed a quick but loving peck on your lips. You didn't mind his silence. You will wait until his ready to use words. You almost missed the light blush coloring his skin.

"I'll still have a serious conversation with Jett and Phoenix though," you added and Yoru only rolled his eyes, knowing that he couldn't stop you.

Clingy

Pairing : Imbibitor Lunae [ Dan Heng ] x Reader

A/n : Him. Just. Him.

You heard your alarm went off, you reached out to wherever you put your phone is last night, as you're about to rise up from the bed, you felt a hand on your waist, slowly moving up to your shoulder to pull you back down.

"Dan heng-!" You squeaked as you are now trapped in his arms, his tail wrapping around your leg, his breath so close to your ear. "Where are you going?" He asked in a husky voice, he sounded slightly annoyed about the thought of you leaving him.

"It's already 7 am, I need to-" "No." "But-" "No." You sighed in defeat, and you suddenly felt his lips on your exposed shoulder, your body shivered ever so slightly, "Stay with me." He whispered, as he trailed kisses up to your neck and then ear, softly nibbling on them.

A whine escaped your lips as you started to squirm in his arms, he tightened his arms around you, lowly growling, "Don't move too much" he held you still and buried his face on your nape, "Just a bit longer, and you can go." He closed his eyes and slowly drifting off. With you still in his arms.

Try to move his hands, he'll growl at you, if you tried again, he'll bite you. As a warning.

©onlyyourhallucination ; do not copy/translate

the things i'd do for you

pairing: akihiko sanada x gn!reader (+shinjiro aragaki)

summary: akihiko is a regular at the coffee shop you work at, even though he doesn't drink coffee. but there's another good reason for him to show up: you, the cute barista he has a crush on!

tags: silly & wholesome fluff, mentions of food & coffee, akihiko asking reader out on a date, shinjiro & akihiko talk about coffee + akihiko's crush on you, reader listening in on aki & shinji, wingman!shinjiro, very awkward!akihiko

every day, akihiko stopped by the coffee shop you worked at to buy some coffee. he'd always get a coffee to go, yet sit down in the seat nearest to the register. you never thought much about him, until one day you noticed, that despite being a regular at the place for a few months now, the boy never once actually drank the coffee he bought!

“i don't think i ever saw him take a sip from his coffee, you know…” one of your co-workers had pointed out to you. “i've kept an eye on him the last few times he was here, but he never once drank the coffee!”

and sure enough, once you had started to pay attention to it, you noticed it too. despite spending all that money on coffee, he never once drank any of it! you wondered what his deal was, but the answer to that question came to you sooner than expected.

“here, you can have this.”

when you were heading home early from your shift one day, you spotted the white haired boy in front of the coffee shop, shoving his cup of coffee into the hands of a taller, long-haired guy. likely a friend of his.

“seriously?” the other boy huffed and laughed, taking a small sip from the coffee. “why do you even go there in the first place, if you're not drinking what you're buying?”

“i appreciate the ambience” akihiko replied, causing the other boy to almost spit out his coffee, as a dry laughter escaped his lips.

“you? appreciating the ambience? i'd have guessed that all those cakes and sweets they sell alongside the coffee would annoy a protein freak like yourself. aren't you all about a healthy lifestyle?” he teased, which caused akihiko to roll his eyes and mumble a quiet ‘shut up’.

“if it's not the coffee or the food…” his friend began to ponder, as a grin slipped onto his lips. “then which of the baristas is it? the cute brunette? maybe the tall blonde? or–”

“finish your coffee, shinji–!” akihiko huffed annoyed in response.

“i will. just one last guess, alright?” shinjiro grinned, as his eyes suddenly darted towards you. “is it the one watching us right now…?”

akihiko's head whipped around just as quickly as you pulled your phone out of your pocket to pretend like you had been busy with your own things all along. but as you heard footsteps approaching, you glanced up from your phone again, to find akihiko stopping in front of you, while his friend waited where they had stood moments ago.

“i… apologize for listening in on your conversation.” you stated, before akihiko could even say anything. “i was merely curious why you never drank the coffee and i–”

“would you… like to go out with me?”

“h-huh…?”

you stared at the boy, perplexed not only that he hadn't been angry with you, but that he had instead asked you on a date. so then, what his friend said about akihiko only showing up to the coffee shop because of the cute barista…

“i should've done that month ago, but–” akihiko sighed, struggling to find the right words. “i'm not particularly good at asking people on dates. i kinda hoped it'd come with time, but… well, clearly it didn't.”

he chuckled awkwardly, causing you to ease up a little and return a small smile. in all honesty, his awkwardness was quite endearing.

“i– i think i'd like to go on a date with you.” you replied after a short moment of consideration. akihiko's face lit up a little, as he tried to hide his excitement.

“cool! that's… cool!” he said, staring at you for a moment, before a quiet ‘oh’ left his lips and he fished his phone out of his pocket. “how about… we exchange numbers! then i can text you about when you have time for our date”

akihiko held his phone out to you and you quickly typed your number and name into it. as you returned it to him, you asked:

“anything you'd like to do?”

“anything is fine with me!” he replied. “as long as we're not getting coffee on our first date…”

⟡ ──⠀ loving bites.

⟡ ⠀ summary. :: their reaction, when you bite them out of the blue. ⟡ ⠀ pairing(s). :: Itoshi Rin, Itoshi Sae, Bachira Meguru, Isagi Yoichi, Chigiri Hyoma, Nagi Seishiro, Mikage Reo x gn!Reader ⟡ ⠀ warnings. :: sfw, fluff, comedy ⟡ ⠀ word count. :: —

⟡ ⠀ Itoshi Rin

-> he would look at you with a judgy look and mind his own business afterwards.

-> he ignores it until he feels your teeth sinking in his upper arm again.

-> he does not need to ask what you wanted to achieve with biting him out of the blue, his glare speaks enough for itself.

-> when you explain him, it was a love bite but in a non-sexual way, showing him you love him, he would not understand, why you wound like to bite him rather than just say the words 'I love you' or to show it in other ways.

-> but he would get used to it after some time.

-> he would simply accept his fate of being bitten and maybe bite you back once to let you see how it feels.

-> but be prepared to be ignored afterwards and to never ever talk about it again.

⟡ ⠀ Itoshi Sae

-> like rin, he would give you a judgy look but ten times worse.

-> he would GLARE at you like you brought up the law to make football illegal.

-> and he wouldn’t say anything until you give him an explanation.

-> and this dude bites you back SO hard, you stop doing it out of fear, he might bite a piece of your flesh out the next time.

-> and it helps for like two or three months before you try again with light bites.

-> he bites you back again, this time a little lighter, but still hard enough to scare you to not do it for a while.

-> it would go on like that for a while until he accepts his fate of getting bitten no matter what he does against it. just don’t bite too hard to leave marks.

⟡ ⠀ Bachira Meguru

-> this dude would bite you back in an instant.

-> no hesitation, head empty, he would bite you back in your shoulder with a little too much force, making you squeak. but he didn’t mean to hurt you.

-> he would kiss the spot afterwards to say sorry.

-> I can also Imagine him biting you out of the blue too (basically the exact same thing what you did).

-> And with that the nom war starts.

-> the one who bites the other more often throughout the day wins and can decide what you do in the evening or the next day.

-> I can see all the bite marks on the shoulders of both of you from when you bit the other a little to hard.

-> it almost looks like an aggressive cat bit you from head to toe.

-> the bites seem just a little too big for a cat. But no one asks further. And no one speculates who it was because a short glimpse at him is enough to know who it was. and they simply shut up.

⟡ ⠀ Isagi Yoichi

-> he would be a little worried and would ask you if everything is alright.

-> maybe you’re hungry, maybe he’s sitting on something you’ve been searching the whole time and you need it and he doesn’t even know.

-> he’s just worried and wants the best for you.

-> after you gave him an explanation that it’s a way of showing your love to him, he calms down.

-> he thinks it’s cute. It remembers him of a cat. He saw many cats on the internet biting their owner lightly as a way of showing their love.

-> a little extravagant, but still cute.

-> when he has the courage, he bites you back now and then. Not often though.

-> he just doesn’t want to hurt you.

⟡ ⠀ Chigiri Hyoma

-> head empty, no thought, he just noms you back.

-> of course he knows what you want to tell him and what a nom is, he knows and follows all the trends.

-> like bachira, he would make a challenge out of it, watching who can bite the other more often throughout the day.

-> he would even record it occasionally, edit all the clips in one smooth video like all those shelving videos and upload it on TikTok (with your consent of course).

-> the people in the comments would freak out at how cute they think it is (the comment section is full of caps and crying emojis).

⟡ ⠀ Nagi Seishiro

-> he's too lazy to even acknowledge it.

-> but when he does, he would sink his teeth softly in the flesh of your shoulder after he finished his round or paused his game.

-> but forget bringing him to mom you again. it’s likely for him to not do it again because it’s a hassle for him to open up his mouth .

⟡ ⠀ Mikage Reo

-> reo would have an all lovey dovey look on his face with hearts in his eyes.

-> this boy loves everything you do. he's obsessed with every bit of you.

-> you don't need to explain, he understands the meaning of it. he watched enough cat videos doing it.

-> he is so nice and would return the gesture with a light nom in your upper arm. you don’t even feel his teeth sinking in your flesh.

-> he can’t stand it, when you get hurt, especially if he’s the one who hurt you.

-> after you started it, he’s continuing with it. not making a war out of it, but every now and then, when nobody else’s around, he noms you.

-> he would stand behind you, warping his arms around your waist and then sink his teeth in you shoulder or upper arm.

──⠀ lovs monologue

reupload time! I also changed some parts. just some minor things except for nagis part.

© lovingluxury | @/cafekitsune’s dividers

Yoru was a grumpy guy. That was a fact accepted by everyone. You were already used to see him rolling his eyes or huffing of annoyance. It was part of his character and it amused you. But you soon discovered that Yoru was worse when he was sick.

"Told you to cover yourself better for that mission, silly," you sighed.

"Shut up." he coughed.

Sage had given you strict instructions to help taking care of him. The poor duellist caught a very nasty cold that pinned him to bed. He could not move without having striking muscular pain, he had a severe fever that made him sweaty and blushed his skin like you've never seen before and he had a sore throat that made his voice hoarse.

"You need to eat first before taking these medicines," you explained gently as you wiped the sweat off his forehead. "I brought you soup. Easy to swallow and warm for your throat."

He sat up, a grimace on his face, and winced when he reached for the bowl. You could read on his facial expression all the pain his body was putting him through.

"I can feed you if you want."

If you weren't used to his antics, the glare he shot you with would have killed you. He was about to throw a snarky remark but his throat interrupted him with a wet cough. Shrugging, you presented the spoon to his lips.

"Aaaah."

You were only amused by the offended look he had in his eyes. If anything, you were basking in the heat of his glower. What he would not admit, was that he was very grateful for your presence and help. You did not leave him alone, you took care of him and that was enough to make his cold heart melt.

"I'll draw you a bath, later," you murmured when he finally accepted the spoon in his mouth. "The warmth of the water should soothe your muscle pain."

Yoru was too prideful to admit out loud that your warmth was enough. Too prideful to admit that beneath his grumpy exterior, he was thankful to have you with him. He was already bathing in your care and he was silently grateful for that.