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Bucky Barnes
In Your Eyes- a Bucky x fem! reader multichapter
Summary: After being stuck as an asset on par with the Winter Soldier in HYDRA for years, you're found by a man named Bucky in a lab after being left to die. Now you're fighting secrets, programming, and feelings
CW: Blood, lots of angst, abuse in HYDRA, themes of grief
Code Coffee- Hurt/ Comfort Angst Panic Attack - No smut
Summary: You're an ex HYDRA asset trying to adjust to your new life at the Avengers Tower when you get some help from your new companion Bucky
Unspoken - Fluff Hurt/ Comfort Angst - No smut
Summary: After being rescued from a lab in HYDRA, you refuse to speak to anyone until Bucky decides it's time to break the silence
Reflection - Angst Hurt/Comfort Warning for blood - No smut
Summary: While on a mission, Bucky finds you, a HYDRA experiment left to die in a lab where he finds a broken reflection of his own past
No More Tears - Unresolved Romantic Tension - flirting- panic attack - No smut
Summary: After being rescued from HYDRA, Bucky finds you letting out your anger in the training room, until you begin letting out a few other feelings as things heat up while sparring
A Sweet Mess - Hurt/Comfort - Domestic Fluff - No smut
Your plans to bake cookies for your boyfriend, Bucky Barnes, go up in flames (literally). Can this get any messier? Well, in the middle of a panic attack, you accidentally call him your husband-
The Little Things - Confessions - Flirting - No smut
After surviving so much living under HYDRA's cruel conditions for so many years, feelings, especially the ones you're feeling around the person who understands your pain the most, are complicated. How do you deal with them? By leaving a trail of gifts behind which leads right back to you
Clark Kent
Frenemies - Multi-chapter enemies to lovers - Part 1 Part 2
What happens when your friend is also your enemy?
During the day, you work beside your newfound friend Clark as a journalist at the Daily Planet. At night, you're Metropolis's newest villain and Superman's latest enemy, known as The Shadow - a lost experiment of Lex Luthor who ran away. Hatred and heart often go hand in hand- the only question is which one is stronger?
Secret Santa - Holiday Special
Once again, you find yourself as your co-worker, Clark's, Secret Santa, but that's not the only secret you're hiding this year. Which one is bigger? That you have the biggest crush on your secret Santa, or that you know he's Superman?
Drabbles
Period Comfort
First Kiss
You're sick and Clark is clingy
Loki -
"When the World Ends" - Childhood friends/ slight angst
Summary: Loki and you are childhood friends in Asgard. Everything seems perfect until a prophecy could either rip you apart or bring you together at the end of the world.
Arcane-
"Dearest Gentle Reader" Bridgerton AU - currently on hiatus!
CaitVi/Timebomb/ Historical drama
(links to each on my Ao3)
Mistletoe Madness - Christmas Special
Original Works - Love Bites- Monster Romance
A series of monster OCs x reader oneshots featuring vampires, orcs, cryptids, monsters, and more!
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K-pop Demon Hunters
My Girl- Bobby x fem! Reader
Summary: Now a failed idol, you find yourself in a dream job as a management intern for the Huntrixx, working alongside the manager of the biggest K-pop group in the world. Strange patterns are appearing on your arms, a boy band causes chaos, and you may be getting feelings for the sweet manager
Find your harmony - Bobby x fem! Reader
While hosting the Huntrixx Winter Gala, you run into their manager - literally
Note: I will take requests for other KPDH characters, I just got a lot of Bobby requests
Batfam
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Safe and Sound - BatDad! x Batsis! reader
Note: Obviously platonic we do not support batfam shipping on this blog
While on patrol one night, you get injured, and Bruce is reminded of why he protects in the first place. Just when things take a turn for the worst, family comes together when it matters most
City of Ghosts - Batfamily x Batsis! Reader - Multi-chapter
Summary: After being experimented on for years in a lab dedicated to metahumans, the batfamily shows up and your life is changed forever
Soon, family secrets, mystery, and a shocking truth come together
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He agrees for you to do some eyeliner for an upcoming metal concert you want to see. Bucky reluctantly agrees, and ends up really enjoying the vibe, but the music is too loud and triggers his PTSD. With some excuse, he runs to the bathroom and the eyeliner is smudged, bringing back flashbacks of the Winter Soldier.
Once you find him, you console him and bring him back to reality. He's all upset thinking he ruined the night, but you insist on going back home. The two of you spend the rest of the night sharing songs with each other in a more chill environment and share earbuds <3
He agrees for you to do some eyeliner for an upcoming metal concert you want to see. Bucky reluctantly agrees, and ends up really enjoying the vibe, but the music is too loud and triggers his PTSD. With some excuse, he runs to the bathroom and the eyeliner is smudged, bringing back flashbacks of the Winter Soldier.
Once you find him, you console him and bring him back to reality. He's all upset thinking he ruined the night, but you insist on going back home. The two of you spend the rest of the night sharing songs with each other in a more chill environment and share earbuds <3
Lately I've been wondering if Jude had to have a job/ major in the mortal world, what would it be??? A few that came to mind were lawyer, pro athlete, criminal investigator, etc...
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Pairing: Platonic Batfam x batsis! reader - 7k words
Summary: After Poison Ivy escapes, you face cuddle pollen for the first time, faking immunity until your family discovers a harsh truth
tw angst, ai data centers, ai generated media mentioned (hate for all of these btw- none used), batsis is metahuman, batsis used to be in a lab, heavy angst, complicated father-daughter relationships, parental abuse (not Bruce just batsis's previous family), cyberbullying, trauma, PTSD, experimentation, touch aversion/ touch starvation
Note: This chapter is the most emotionally heavy and took me forever to write! Btw I'm turning this into a mini-series and it will now have about 5 chapters!
Rose’s thorns are sharp, but they are also there to protect the soft petals from being plucked. Sharp and deadly when tangled, ensnaring anything that grows too close. Ironic, really, how being close to something so sweet could be painful if you try to get near. Things were no different with your family. As much as you cared for them, you couldn’t let them in, just in case. What if one day, they were the ones to hurt you? To decide you were unwanted? Deep down, you knew they would always be yours, but the one slight chance things could change one day was one you couldn’t risk. Getting in deep only made pulling away more painful. At least it wouldn’t hurt so much if they did turn their back on you.
Sure, maybe it was cruel how you would get close, but never quite let them in. Using sharp words to keep them at a distance, even if they knew you cared. It was a lesson you had learned a long time ago. Why would you ever trust anyone again? After all, it had been someone in your own so-called family from before who had sold you to the lab. Luckily, Bruce had helped you find a real one. One you had been ignoring for the past week, barely even sparing them a few minutes. Everyone had noticed, especially Duke. Usually, the two of you were always together, but you had been avoiding him like the plague until the effects of the pollen could wear off. Alfred brought by more heating packs and blankets each night, monitoring your temperature and pain levels, but never tried to pry into your feelings. He hadn’t mentioned anything to Bruce either, which was a relief. Although, knowing Alfred, he was probably trying to get you to bring it up on your own or have Bruce actually talk about feelings for once. Good luck with either of those!
As much as the pollen’s increasing effects made you want to hold onto someone, to feel a bit human again, a stronger force made your skin crawl at the idea. Getting close felt suffocating.
Those years in the lab had left you with scars that ran deeper than skin, after being left alone for days at a time in that cold cell. When being alone was all you knew, presence felt strange. At least you didn’t flinch anymore when someone entered a room, as you had when you first arrived at the manor. Those days had been hard on everyone, when you would kick and scream, trying to fight Bruce or anyone else who tried to help.
The last week had only opened those wounds again, with Ivy’s constant attacks of the cuddle pollen. Now the data center on top of it? Maybe not in the top ten of worst weeks of your life, but definitely the most annoying. Over the past week, you had done enough research to realize how messed up the CEO was. Chase Hastings, as his name was, had built several in the past year or two, forcing towns to sell their homes and shortening water supplies. The company was planning to launch a new AI system soon, and had no plans of stopping, apparently. Good thing you had done some digging and found a few other secrets he was keeping.
A buzz in your phone pocket caught your attention; you noticed Cassandra, Duke, and Damian had texted you. Glancing, you noticed something about the AI, but ignored it for now. Probably about the results of the meeting. Thinking about any of them too long made the ache from the pollen worse, plus you were too angry to think. Shoving your things into your bag, you stormed out of the lecture hall into the busy hallways, moving like a thunder cloud past everyone. A few whispers followed you as you went by, everyone’s eyes on you. Odd.
As a Wayne, you were used to your fair share of attention in Gotham, even if Bruce had put in the effort to keep as much of your identity a secret, along with Duke. Not to mention, you were the least favorite of the Waynes in the public eye, due to your sharp tongue and lack of respect for the rules of the upper class. The media considered you the worst in appearance as well. Honestly, you were pretty enough for most standards, but when you were standing next to a family who all looked like supermodels, it tended to dim your shine.
You had heard all the rumors and read all the mean comments before, but it was when you caught your name from a nearby study room that you paused for a moment. A few of your classmates from Statistics class were inside studying, not noticing you by the doorframe. Quickly, you pressed your back to the wall outside, out of sight, and listened in.
“I always knew she was grumpy. I mean, did you see her just now?”
“Definitely has some sort of anger issues. Feel bad for anyone who has to be near her. Now she adds being a nepo baby on top?”
“What are you talking about?” One of them asked curiously. “Is her family alumni or something?”
“What, you didn’t know? She’s one of the Waynes!” They exclaimed. “As in Bruce Wayne.”
“Seriously?”
“Not even one of the kids he sponsors either. The man adopted her. She’s an heiress or something.”
One snickered, “Think she’d have a better sense of style with a designer wardrobe.”
“Do you think her dad buys her grades too?” Another voice asked, an edge to their tone.
“No, I’ve seen her in my math class,” a girl added quietly. “She gets nearly every answer right. You can’t fake intelligence. The awards she gets are legit.”
“So what?” one snapped. “My brother wanted to get that internship! It’s wrong!”
Wait…what were they talking about? Did everyone actually dislike you that much here? Sure, you hadn’t had any luck in the friend department so far, but your classmates seemed nice enough to you. What changed?
Right now you didn’t have time to care, even if the words stung. Yes, Bruce spoiled you, but you had also once been in a home where you had to worry about affording the next doctor’s appointment or cut back on gas. Your life hasn’t always been perfect, after all. Pushing off the wall, you turned, accidentally bumping into a guy. “Watch out b-” he began, scowling at you.
“Finish that sentence, and you’ll see how much of one I am,” you huffed, settling a glare on him. A hint of fear filled his eyes; then he rushed past you, practically running down the hall. Good, he should run.
Now back to whatever it was your classmates had been on about. Opening your phone, you were flooded with more texts from the family group chat.
Duke: GUYS YOU NEED TO WATCH THIS
A video was attached. Tapping it, it played a video someone had recorded at a cafe of Tim hitting Bernard. Wait? What?! Tim would never do that! He loved Bernard! Looking closer, there was something off about it, and the realization made your gut twist. It was an AI video. In the corner, the name brand hid the AI company. The very one trying to build the data center. Scrolling down, you were bombarded with one after another. A video of Dick saying mean things during an interview. Damian yelling at a waiter and throwing a tantrum like a spoiled brat. Cassandra tripping on her dress at a gala, then being rude to a photographer. A fake conference where Bruce had announced he would be using company funds to get rid of a homeless shelter. Everywhere, the #canceltheWaynes followed.
How could people be falling for this? It was obviously all fake footage! Finally, you saw your own face, or at least an AI wearing it. The video was grainy, as if it had been taken from security cams of you in Bruce’s office at the company. It was so realistic, you would never have been able to tell it was generated, except for the fact that you had no memory of this meeting.
Fake you asked in a voice that sounded eerily like yourself, “So did you do what I asked?” The voice was way too snobbish for your own.
Not - Bruce replied, “Yes, I’ve talked with the boards, and you’ll get the internship. Unfortunately, it will leave me no choice but to cut out a few others’ internships.”
Fake you stood up, shouting, “It’s what I deserve! I'm Wayne! I’m owed this job!” She slammed her hand down on the desk, throwing papers at him. “Any job at Wayne Enterprises belongs to me before anyone else.”
The screen went dark. Your fingers curled around the phone, hand shaking. Chase crossed a line this time. One he could not go back from. Messing with you was one thing, but hurting your family was another.
Obviously, he was upset about Wayne Enterprises' deal and had targeted this. Specifically, at you, since your name was on the proposal to buy out the data center project.
Jason: Have you seen the one of Batman doing Fortnite dances? It is kinda funny
You: JASON THIS IS SERIOUS!
Jason: Okay fineeee. Sure I can't kill this guy?
Tim: Jason, NO!
Damian: Clearly this was an attack
Tim: This is so screwed up! Bernard is so upset. People are DM-ing him telling him to break up with me!
Cassandra: I’m not mean
Dick: Of course you’re not, Cass. Everyone knows that. This is a smear campaign.
You: I’m sorry about this. It’s my fault. I’ll fix it.
More messages popped up, reassuring it wasn’t your fault, but right now it was up to you to fix this. A plan began forming in your mind. All you needed was to buy some time before the company could break ground, then WE could manage to find a deal to persuade Hastings. By now, there would already be construction equipment ready to go to break ground in the field. If you could just remove a few parts without being noticed, then they would have to delay until the replacements arrive. Of course, it would give you some time, but it wouldn’t guarantee the CEO would change his mind, which is why you had to use some leverage. Blackmail.
Alfred had taught you one thing in chess. An opponent will always be two steps ahead, so be three steps ahead of them.
According to Barbara, Chase had replaced hundreds of workers with some of his AI bots, then was pocketing their salaries while forging the company’s accounts. Wouldn’t it be terrible if someone were to leak this information to the public? As well as all the people he had laid off for no reason? If he didn’t agree to stop the data center, or those humiliating videos, you would release the files.
Checkmate.
As soon as you got back, you dropped your bag and made your way up the grand staircase towards the library, where Bruce’s office was. Besides the library itself, it was your favorite part of the manor, where all the rare books were and it was one of the oldest parts of the property. Dusty wooden shelves lined the room, with a large round window overlooking the grounds. When you had first arrived, Bruce had found you hiding in there, simply reading by the window. It was quieter there. Plus, it was hidden behind a hidden door, and who didn’t enjoy hidden doors? Only boring people.
Bursting into Bruce’s office, you asked, “Did you see the videos?” By the stone expression on his face, he had.
“Yes, I’ve seen them.” he rested his elbows on the desk, voice tight. “I already have Wayne Enterprise’s PR team on top of it. Scandals are not anything new for me, of course, but I never predicted AI would be a factor one day. Chase should have targeted this at the company, not my children.”
A fist formed a moment before he unclenched it. In the past, you would have flinched, expecting a hit, just like your father did before Bruce adopted you.
His features softened, only a fraction. “I wanted to wait until you got home to break the news to you about the rumors so you would hear it from me first.”
Wow, that was weirdly emotionally aware for him. Sort of hard to be mad at him when he was.
“I’ll make sure to make it clear to the press that while you do have family privileges in the company, I hire based on skill, no matter what,” he went on. “I’ll put a stop to this.”
Taking a seat on the chair across from him, you slumped into it with a sigh. “How could Hastings do this? Obviously, it’s just to make up fake rumors about us! Wouldn’t that make him look worse in the end?”
“Usually, people pay more attention to whatever is the most entertaining, even if it’s not true,” he responded. “Eventually, they always blow over until a new one shows up. I had hoped you would never have to be involved.”
“Idiots,” you muttered. “How could he be so petty as to make stupid rumors just because of a business deal?”
“Chase has always been more impulsive,” Bruce said. “Not thinking in the long term. It’s why we cut ties with his company years ago.”
“Obviously!” you exclaimed. “Impulsive is making data centers that are going to get rid of all your water. Which I guess a lot of companies are right now, even LexCorp.”
Changing the subject, he asked. “Any updates on where Ivy may be hiding?”
“No. Babs has been keeping an eye out. Nothing yet, and Tim only found some evidence near the botanical gardens, which can’t be any good. I’m sure Harley knows, but there’s no use in asking. She won’t snitch on Ivy,” you explained. “My studies have been too busy to check in with the leads.”
A lie. All the time you had been spending in your room, avoiding everyone, was for “studies.” Bruce raised an eyebrow. Had he picked up on the lie? After all, lying to Batman wasn’t an easy task.
Instead of mentioning anything, he went on, “I’ll have Duke and Damian speak with the botanical gardens today to see if they sighted her. How have you been handling the pollen exposure? Any signs of effects, or is immunity still likely?” he asked with what you could have sworn was a hint of worry underneath it all. No, it was just trying to gather information on the case. When there was a big one, it was all he could focus on. Nothing more.
“I’m fine,” you lied through your teeth. Another lie. Right now, you were still cold from the pollen from last night’s fight despite taking two showers.
How many more would you tell? They were already growing tangled, knotting together into thorny vines. All you wanted to do right now was curl up in bed with more heat packs. Another part of you wished Bruce would be everything he wasn’t. To act like a normal father, who would say something comforting rather than give some sort of vague advice about justice or whatever. To actually say he was proud of you for once instead of a slight nod of approval when you worked non-stop to keep your grades up and protect Gotham while falling apart.
Probably the pollen talking. Usually, you were satisfied with Bruce’s parenting. After all, he was somehow more involved in your life than your previous father had been. Anyone was better than the people in the lab.
When you spend your life without being served any love, you’ll risk taking it off a knife.
Quietly, you added, “I think I understand Ivy a bit more.”
A shadow seemed to pass over his face as he stood up straighter. “Anyone can sympathize with Ivy’s motivations, even myself, but we can’t agree with her methods. We do things the way we do for a reason,” he said in a stern tone.
You knew the code all of you lived by, but a restlessness stirred in you. “Do you ever consider finding justice in other ways?” you asked hesitantly. “If we took things a little farther, then maybe we could stop things for good.”
For a moment, all he could see was Jason.
Seeing Jason become Red Hood after his resurrection was painful. Not because it went against everything he believed in. Of course, that was always the center of their conflicts, although it had very little to do with why he struggled to accept Red Hood. It was because he had to watch the sweet little boy he had once raised twist into an angry, hurting stranger. Jason’s body may have been resurrected, but he wasn’t the same person anymore.
Afterward, he swore he would make sure nobody went down the same path. From the moment Bruce had found you in that lab, he recognized the anger you carried around. A temper he had seen before. Yet, beneath it all, he saw your refusal to become the weapon they had created, and that’s when he knew he couldn’t abandon you, as much as he wanted to avoid the risk of raising another. There was also no avoiding your becoming a vigilante either. You had the heart for it. So, he needed to find the words to stop this. Unfortunately, he was never good with those and went with the driest response possible.
Bruce narrowed his gaze. “Consequences need to be considered. Risks to access,” he replied. “Revenge and getting justice are not the same thing.”
“What if-”
“No,” he cut you off. “It’s not what we do.” Frustrated, you got up from your seat and turned towards the door, ready to slam it behind you. Bruce watched as you were about to leave, his mind racing with what to say.
You paused for a moment when he added, “I won’t always agree with everything you do, but the manor is always here. You’re my daughter. That’s final.”
Daughter. You froze. The title had never been addressed outside of legal and formal situations. On paper, you were his daughter. At galas, he introduced you as his daughter and heir. Yet, in the back of your mind, you wondered if he saw you that way beyond words on a document. After all, you hadn’t called him Dad directly except for one time when you had been seriously injured. Always Bruce, or B. The pollen must be really messing with your head, because as stubborn as you were, you wanted to turn around and call him Dad right now.
Instead, you lied, “I’ll be going out with some friends tonight.”
A lie within a bigger lie. While at the Academy, many people bullied you, which worried the others a bit. After starting Gotham University, you made up a group of friends to put everyone at ease and “went out” with them often. Going out usually consisted of getting ice cream alone at Batburger.
“Fine,” Bruce sighed. “Enjoy yourself. I’ll have Tim cover your patrol tonight.”
Guess you had gotten better at lying, just like your mom.
10 years ago…
“The move to Gotham will be best for us! It’s a new start!” your mother beamed as the two of you drove down the highway, late at night. Boxes and bags were piled high in the trunk, which had been secretly loaded over the past few weeks.
A lie. Well, a lie wrapped in a truth. Leaving for Gotham would be a new start. Anything was better than living with your father any longer. The very reason you had to leave was because of another lie your mother had been telling for years. A living lie. Yourself.
During the 3rd grade, you had flung a rock at a boy after catching him trying to hurt an injured sparrow, terrifying him so much that he left it alone. Except you hadn’t thrown it. Rather, it hovered and went flying toward him the angrier you got. The principal brushed it off as childish imagination when he insisted the rock floated in thin air, but the nickname “witch” stuck with your tormentors for years after. No matter how fake it seemed, your mother knew and got you tested as a metahuman right away.
“Don’t worry, the tests came back negative.” Another lie. One to protect you. While the world now saw many metahumans as heroes, a few still harbored hatred for anything different. An enemy to the human legacy, and unnatural. The most extreme of these called for getting rid of all metahumans. Your father, the one before Bruce who had been married to your mother, had been one of those people.
Every day, you had to endure his hateful words in silence and bite your tongue. Suppress your powers. A stubborn part of you wanted to show him. To yell at him and say, “Look! You created the very thing you hate!” Yet, you kept quiet until the moment arrived to leave. Living in that home felt like being a bird, trapped in a gilded cage.
Years later, you would wonder if it had been him who tipped off the mob group that sold you to the lab, even if there was no evidence of it.
So, yes, living in Gotham would be better, but it was still Gotham. Everyone knew it was full of crime, with killer clowns or thieves making headlines on the daily. It would be a place nobody would think to look. Your mother had found an old townhouse for the two of you to live in, with the dusty studio apartment above to be your room, all to yourself. As nice as it was, you would still miss the stars you could see at your old home. Here, the city lights drowned even the brightest of them out. At least the vigilantes were there. Maybe if you were lucky, you would catch a glimpse of Nightwing or Batgirl one day, just like the people in the comics you read!
Months passed, and you never saw any vigilantes, but at least you could breathe here. As your mother put away a few groceries, you were busy focusing on homework in your room. Getting A’s was the least you could do for her after all she had sacrificed. A knock at the door tore you from the math problem.
“Pizza must be early,” you heard your mother say from downstairs, going for the door.
“Hey!” you called down. “Do you think we could watch a movie tonight? Maybe that one about Superman?”
“Sure!” she shouted back, then grew quiet. A few minutes passed by. By now, the pizza would be here, and she would have called you down. Immediately, you bounded down the stairs, a bad feeling in your gut. When you reached the kitchen, you found your father standing there, anger written across his face. Shouts followed, and you froze mid-step.
How? How could he have found you? The next few moments went by in a blur when you saw him raise a fist at your mother. No, you didn’t even hesitate. Running, you stood between him and your mother, snatching his wrist mid-air. His eyes widened in shock, as if he had expected you to stay quiet, as always.
“No,” you said, voice quivering with anger. “You don’t get to do this anymore.” A rage you had kept buried for long crept up, making its way to the surface. Objects began floating around the room, hovering in his direction. He stepped back, letting go of you with a mix of hatred and confusion.
Quickly, your mother grabbed you, shielding you close.
“She’s…she’s a-” he stuttered, looking around. “I never asked for a freak for a daughter! Didn’t want one of them!”
“Leave!” you screamed. “Get out of here and don’t come back.” He paused. “Leave!” you shouted, raising your voice higher. Fear filled his eyes, and it sent a sense of satisfaction over you that you had never felt before. For once, he was the one who got to be afraid. Not you.
Turning, he left and slammed the door behind him. Your mother rushed over and locked it before turning to you, eyes misty.
Taking your shoulders, she stared at you as she pleaded, “Promise me one day you’ll take care of yourself. Don’t end up like me. Save yourself and don’t wait for anyone else to.” Her fingers dug into your shoulders, tightening a bit.
All you could do was stare. The silence seemed to bother her.
“People like in your comics aren’t real!” she shouted, then managed to soften her voice a bit. “Nobody comes to save you. Save yourself. Promise me you will, please!” she begged. “Don’t end up like me.”
“I will,” you promised. A vow you kept from then on.
Present…
“Where is it?” you mumbled to yourself as you rummaged around underneath the mattress, looking for your suit. Alfred was always annoyed that you kept it hidden there, and Tim insisted it was an identity risk, but keeping it outside the cave was perfect for tonight’s like tonight. Contacting Ivy wasn’t an issue, since you asked Barbara to find it, claiming it would help with tracking her down, and Ivy had agreed quickly since she was more than eager to get her hands on Hastings.
“Perhaps this is what you’re looking for?” Alfred asked from the doorway, startling you and nearly making you fall backward. Quickly, you put on a normal face. “I’m just looking for a bracelet I lost, is all,” you said in the most convincing tone you could manage, until your eyes landed on the freshly washed and pressed suit folded in his hands at the top of a pile of laundry. No use in lying now. Not that there ever was with Alfred.
“Fine, I was,” you admitted. “I’ll fold it better from now on.”
“Considering it is a state-of-the-art suit, I would suggest taking better care of it,” he huffed, placing it on the dresser. “There’s room in the Cave, and I should hope you are more responsible than to hide things.”
“I’m not hiding anything,” you said, crossing your arms. “At least, nothing more than the usual secret identity stuff.”
“I suppose not, considering you’ll be busy with your friends tonight,” he noted with a raised eyebrow, and you knew what he was getting at. Bruce must have mentioned you would be going out tonight. Alfred was the only one who knew the friends were made up since you had often confided in him, or more like vented, about how others avoided you on campus, so he had caught you up in your lies.
“Please don’t tell Bruce,” you asked. No use in trying to hide anything from Alfred. Years of practice made him an expert in knowing exactly when someone was up to something.
“It’s not my place to tell,” he said. “Now, considering I have been washing pollen out of clothes all week, the least you could do is join me in the garden to help weed the rose bushes. Besides, I think you need to ‘touch grass.’ You’ve been hiding in your room all week.”
Okay, so now he was guilt-tripping. Admittedly, you were easy when it came to chores. Sitting back and watching someone else constantly clean up your messes was the one part of being rich you could never get used to.
“I should never have taught you slang,” you sighed, reluctantly following behind.
A few moments later, your fingers were deep in the cool soil, dirt underneath your fingertips. The breeze carried a light scent of flowers, mingling with the smell of the rich soil. While you weren’t exactly a fan of the dirt, you didn’t mind it either. Carefully, you wove your hand between the thorns, trying to avoid getting scratched. They were the trickiest part of working with roses, but it was worth it.
Spending time in the manor’s gardens with Alfred was always peaceful as the two of you worked side by side wordlessly as he worked at the rose bush next to you with his gardening hat on. It was strange seeing the butler in anything but a suit for once.
When you needed advice, he would give it, or an ear if you just wanted to vent, but the best part about gardening was the quiet. Living in a manor full of vigilantes coming and going, or siblings arguing, left very few moments for silence. Nobody visited the gardens often, and at one point, Bruce considered closing it away for good.
After particularly long weeks, the two of you would work for hours saying nothing to one another until the weeds had all been plucked.
Today, however, you were in the mood to chat.
Tugging at a particularly stubborn weed, you said, “So that was what the argument was about.”
“I can assure you that Master Bruce has had the same thoughts many times in the past,” Alfred said. “Eventually, he figures it out. Perhaps consider why you feel that way now.”
“I just want to stop all this,” you answered. “To fix the world’s problems caused by people like Hastings and put an end to all this.”
Alfred held out a gloved hand, silently asking for the trowel as you handed it to him. “Why, I never knew you thought so highly of yourself, Miss,” he said with an air of sarcasm. “I thought you were more humble than that.”
“Excuse me?” you asked, caught off guard, and stared at him.
“Your job is to protect the city. Did you truly think you could solve all the world’s problems?” he questioned. “This family has been defending it for years, and bad things still happen. The Justice League may have saved the world quite a few times, but even they can’t solve every problem in the world.”
Carefully, he trimmed around the base of one of the bush’s branches, inspecting the bright red petals. “Every year, a few of these roses wilt, no matter how much I care for them. Rather than focus on the ones I lose, I focus on which ones bloomed.”
Okay, so you got the point he was getting at, but it didn’t make you any less frustrated.
“What about all the AI videos?” you countered, finally pulling the weed out with one strong tug. “Am I supposed to ignore that?”
“I have seen your father face much worse rumors, and they always go away eventually,” Alfred said. “Although I do hope whatever you have planned ends with Hastings getting his bloody arse kicked.”
“Alfred!” you exclaimed in shock. Honestly, you didn’t know he even knew any bad words, as ridiculous as it seemed.
Standing up, he brushed the dirt off his clothes and replied. “I may know etiquette, but that doesn’t mean I’m above using language when needed. Now I think I will go get us some refreshments. Lemonade?”
As he turned to get the tray, he stopped a moment, staring at the roses growing on the garden’s walls. Last year, you had discovered them while exploring the grounds, petals dry and brown from wilting as they clung to the stone with what little they had left. For some reason, the flowers had bothered you, so you did some research and found a way to bring them back to normal. Now they had nearly doubled in size, petals bright with a dusty pink.
“My, that’s quite odd.”
“What is?” you asked, not seeing anything out of the ordinary.
“Those flowers haven’t bloomed in years,” he commented, almost astounded. “Master Bruce was very fond of them as a child, and I tried everything, but they’ve been dying more each year.” Quietly, he added, “Martha grew them.”
“Oh, I’m sorry,” you began. “I didn’t know. If I had, I would have left them alone.”
“No bother,” he interrupted, handing you a glass of the lemonade. “I’m sure she would be happy to know someone was caring for them. Mrs. Wayne did adore her roses very much.”
“Guess that means some wilted roses can bloom again,” you suggested.
“Perhaps you’re right,” he nodded. “Maybe I focused so long on the successful bushes, I failed to consider the wilted ones.”
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Feedback always appreciated. Not sure how well this chapter turned out.
Remember, all flowers deserve sunlight, even the ones that have been kept in the dark. <3 Dream
Recommended Chappell Roan and Conan Gray to a relative from my super conservative family when they asked for music recommendations...next family reunion should be fun
I have a feeling that you’re super nice in person! Maybe you wear glasses, and I’m getting more coffee vibes than tea vibes from you hehe. I’d also say that you’re a skirt girlie but I could be wrong… (also what assumptions do you have about me if any?? Lowkey this had me curious ^^)
The way this is so accurrate but also so different
I would say I'm nice, but I also grew up with a mom who's main life lesson to me was "Always make a good friend to others, but make sure to make a better enemy." Sooo lowkey don't get on my bad side.
I do wear glasses and look terrible without them, but I've been thinking of contacts. The ones I have now have all sorts of colors through the lenses and give me an artsy vibe! I actually HATE coffee with a passion on a personal level. It's just bitter bean liquid and I never liked it no matter how much sugar I added. Tea doesn't work for me either because I get wayyyyy too hyped up on anything with caffeine.
Ironically, I'm not skirt girlie at all. I'm pretty much a tomboy ( not in an "I'm not like other girls" way though) but I do enjoy fashion, so I recently bought a skirt to try out a few times to see if I like it! I do love a good skirt with my knee-high boots combo!
Let's see....for you I def get a whimsy vibe from your blog. Probably into thrifting and slightly alt fashion (like fairy core or something else) and you love fantasy/ folklore stuff. Getting the vibe you always have some sort of drink on you, even if it's just a water bottle. Has really good media recommendations. Likes jewelry a lot. Weirdly obsessed with an oddly specific thing, and you're really kind <3
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When you get an invite to Piltover’s annual Art Gala, you wonder if it’s a mistake. But Jayce proves that your talent is worth seeing, despite the fact that you come from Zaun.
(4k words, fluff, songfic, fem!reader, artist!reader, annoying old people, Jayce being your knight for the night, no use of y/n)
part of my midnights collection, starting off strong with Jayce Talis, the golden (retriever) boy from Arcane!!
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You had always wondered how you ended up here. Dressed to the nines, a flute of champagne balanced in your hand as you stood in front of your painting at the annual Piltovian Art Gala.
Your painting. In Piltover.
It all happened so fast. Too fast, in your opinion.
One moment you were running your art store in the Undercity, organizing the brand new shipment of paints that you finally got your hands on after months of saving your money. The cans were a familiar heavy weight in your palm, and the cool metal pressed firmly into your skin as you read the label.
The shop was empty, as it usually was. Most people couldn’t afford the supplies you offered, though you tried your best to keep them just cheap enough to keep your own job afloat. They didn’t come for the supplies, though.
No, they came for your paintings.
You were well known in the Undercity for your artwork, and you supplied many restaurants and bars with their own custom canvases. You painted the neon reflection of Zaun’s city lights in puddles on the grimy sidewalks. You painted the locals at The Last Drop, mid pint and grinning in the soft light. You painted the bridge that connected Piltover to Zaun in a way that made the cities feel equal somehow.
But your favorite? The Piltover skyline, the white, blue, and gold buildings outlined against a clear sky accented with fluffy clouds. The bright blue of the Hexgate’s magic glowed on the tall tower, accompanied by one of the many airships you had seen that day.
At first you thought it would be a mistake. After all, why would a Zaunite want to buy paintings of Piltover? Especially with the complicated politics between the two cities, where many Zaunites hated Piltovians and vise versa.
But you simply loved it too much to let it collect dust in your storage room. Your favorite painting, your soft golden child, sitting in the bright spotlight on Zaun’s otherwise sharp streets.
Then the letter came.
(Meet me at midnight)
The crisp, almost offensively white paper sat on your paint splattered table, untouched and intimidating. Pressed right over the middle was a dark red wax seal bearing the crest of some fancy Piltovian house. A hammer.
Where had you seen that before?
You stared at it in contemplation. Surely someone would come back for it, right? This was a simple mistake.
(Starin’ at the ceiling with you,
Oh, you don’t ever say too much)
No, it couldn’t be a mistake. You were tucked away in the Undercity’s streets, beyond where the average person would stroll past. It was the only place you could afford, snug between a restaurant and a machinery shop.
Besides, it was addressed to you, your name written in fancy, looping letters across the front.
You picked up the letter, and you almost felt bad when you left fingerprints on the clean paper. You ripped the wax seal off with care and slid the letter out of its gold trimmed envelope.
You are cordially invited to the annual Piltovian Art Gala, located at the Hall of Progress. Arrive early, as you are expected to appear before guests arrive to give your perspective and your presentation of your artwork, titled “The City of Progress.” Formal wear is required, no exceptions.
You read it, and reread it. A Piltovian Art Gala? If this was successful, this could be groundbreaking for you. This could mean months, if not years worth of rent if someone from Piltover were to become a customer.
The following week was nothing short of a fever dream. You were sure you dreamt it, until you woke up the following day to find the sharp white letter staring back at you from your painting table.
You rushed to the nearest clothing store to spend the rest of your cash on the finest clothes you could find that same day. After all, it was required.
In the end, you settled on a flattering dress in maroon to pay respects to the people that had sent the invite.
The day of the gala arrived sooner than you expected. You spent it vibrating with nerves, pacing the small shop while you reread the letter just to make sure you wouldn’t be turned away at the door. You kept staring at the way your name was written, so blatant and real that it made your heart feel anxious all over again.
You can do this, you told yourself as you adjusted your dress for the final time before you walked out into the streets. Tonight’s the night that everything changes.
When you finally arrived at the Hall of Progress, you felt like a fish out of water. You had traveled to Piltover a few times to paint the impressive architecture, but you had never mingled in the crowd. Tonight you’d convince them that you were one of them, that you belonged here.
Because someone had already decided that you did belong here.
You were checked in with a surprising efficiency that came with every Piltovian interaction. They were named the City of Progress for a reason, after all.
Now here you stood in your fancy makeup and your fancy dress, holding a fancy flute of champagne like a prop to show people that you knew how these things worked. Fake it ‘til you make it, as they say.
“I must say, it’s even more impressive up close.”
The smooth voice snaps you out of your thoughts. You blink, watching as a sharply dressed man leans close to your canvas to inspect the artwork with a kind smile. He’s wearing a white suit with gold trim, vaguely reminiscent of the letter that had appeared in your mail. The deep maroon shoulders are what catches your eye, though, matching the tie that’s tucked into his white waistcoat.
“Thank you,” You say with a smile of your own. “This city is truly an inspiration.”
“That it is,” He turns to you, meeting your gaze with charming hazel eyes. “The artist, I presume? Jayce Talis, at your service.” He grins, holding out a large, tanned hand for you to shake.
Jayce Talis. The Golden Boy. The man of progress himself, standing here and talking to you as if you were his friend.
(And you don’t really read into
My melancholia)
It all clicked then. The allure of your painting, portraying his own invention as the main attraction. The Hammer insignia on his shoulders that matched the wax seal.
“Yes, I’m the artist,” You manage through the shock, taking his hand with your own. It was warm and rough, different than you had expected from someone with such a pristine reputation. “Are you the one that invited me here?”
“That would be me, yes,” He answers, keeping his eyes on you in a way that makes you feel like you’re being inspected. You straighten your posture subconsciously. “Someone mentioned you, and I couldn’t help but be curious. I was not disappointed.” He chuckles as his hand slips from yours.
You couldn’t help but feel your heart pound faster at the high praise. It was something you didn’t hear often except for the occasional customer, and even then some of the comments felt more mocking than genuine.
No, you could tell that Jayce Talis was being genuine by the way his eyes lit up.
“Thank you, Councilor Talis. I’m thankful for the opportunity.” You nod towards him. You were trying to keep it cool, but you could feel your palms getting sweaty from the close inspection of your work.
“Please, call me Jayce,” He smiles as the crowd begins to spill in, dressed in expensive looking suits and glittery dresses. “No need for such formalities with me.”
You watch the crowd with careful eyes, already anticipating the judgemental stares.
Jayce doesn’t miss a beat though, instead, he leans in like he’s about to spill a secret. “Be prepared for the crowd. They’re like a pack of piranhas.” He whispers, chuckling under his breath. “Don’t worry. You’ve got this.”
(I’ve been under scrutiny,
You handle it beautifully)
Your first challenge appears in the form of a gray haired man, sporting a sharp beard and a sharper green suit. “Zaunite. They certainly let anyone in here nowadays, don’t they?” He squints at the plaque under your painting with a disapproving sneer.
“I invited her,” Jayce says with a tense smile that doesn’t quite reach his eyes. “Personally, this is one of my favorites, Zaunite or not. Wouldn’t you agree?”
The older man sputters at Jayce’s sudden appearance, and you witness his face turn pale in real time. “Why, Mr. Talis! It’s quite a piece, I must admit. Perhaps there is talent in Zaun after all.” He forces out an apology, quickly excusing himself from the situation before he could be further embarrassed.
“See? Pirahnas.” Jayce whispers again. “I faced them all the time when I was younger. Don’t worry, I’ve got your back.” He winks, and you have to fight a smile in order to keep up your fancy façade.
(All this shit is new to me)
“I appreciate your defense, Jayce.” You respond, though the first name feels foreign on your lips. “Though I’m sure I can handle a few old guys poking fun at my city.”
“Oh I know you’re capable,” He grins, his eyes doing another sweep of the crowd before settling on you again. “I would just like to offer my…support as the person who invited you here. What sort of host would I be to leave you to the wolves?”
“Touché,” You meet his eye in the warm glow from the lights around you, holding it a tad longer than necessary. The eye contact slowly became a game of chicken, neither one of you willing to look away.
“What are you doing?” You smile, lifting a brow in challenge.
“Nothing,” He responds, but he isn’t deterred. “I’m simply admiring your eyes.”
“Completely normal behavior for a Councilor, I’m sure.”
“Oh, it’s definitely normal. Don’t you know that the whole social hierarchy is based on staring competitions?”
The unguarded sarcasm in his voice catches you off guard, and a snort escapes you before you can stop it.
“Is it now?” You ask. “Where do I fall, then?”
“Guess we’ll find out.” He grins. “If you beat me, you should get a seat at the Councilor’s table.”
The staring continues for a few more tense seconds before he finally relents. “Wow,” He laughs as he blinks rapidly to cure the dryness. “Do all Zaunites have eyes of steel, or is it just you?”
“Just me,” You laugh with him, feeling a silly spark of triumph in your chest that briefly erases the class gap between you two. “Guess you challenged the wrong person.”
“Remind me never to underestimate you.” He glances back at you again, like he’s surprised that you’re this comfortable with him already.
You’re surprised too. He’s easy to talk to, easy to like. You guess his charisma is the reason why he’s made it so far in life.
(I feel the lavender haze creepin’ up on me,
Surreal.)
You shook off the thoughts, returning your focus to the oncoming crowd. You took a sip of the champagne as you waited for the next guest.
Big mistake.
The bubbly liquid assaults your taste buds with a perfumed taste that had your face scrunching up in a grimace before you could stop it.
Jayce notices, of course, and laughs at your expression. “Not a fan?” He smiles, though he’s not mocking you. “Don’t worry, I feel the same. It’s too..floral. It tastes like you’re drinking perfume straight from the bottle. Here, I’ll get that for you.” His warm fingers briefly brush yours as he gently takes the glass from you.
A spark of electricity passes through your nerves.
Your breath hitches audibly. He must have felt it too, because his eyes stay locked on yours for a moment too long. The chatter of the gala fades for a few seconds, and you find yourself wanting to paint his eyes onto a canvas so you could look at them forever.
You blink out of your stupor, forcing yourself to face back towards the crowd. Jayce clears his throat beside you, and when you glance over, you can see that his ears are turning red.
Moments keep passing between you two, moments where he makes you feel like the only woman in the room. Every time your shoulders brush, you feel it. You feel it in the silence between conversations, in that space where you don’t need words because his eyes say everything for him. Where his eyes search yours like he’s looking for the same spark he’s obviously feeling.
You hope the spark is reflected in your eyes too.
(All they keep askin’ me,
Is if I’m gonna be your bride)
The tension reaches a fever pitch when an older lady approaches and starts asking questions.
“Is this your wife you’ve kept hidden from us, Talis? She’s simply gorgeous, especially in your house colors.” She gushes, and you watch as Jayce’s face turns a shade of red that rivals his tie.
“Oh, no—no ma’am. She’s simply a wonderful, talented artist,” He stammers, and it’s the first time you’ve seen him off balance. “Not my wife. I don’t—I’m not married.” He clarifies, holding up his left hand in a sheepish manor that rivals his intimidating stature.
(The only kind of girl they see
Is a one-night or a wife)
“Well, if she isn’t your wife, then you shouldn’t stand so close. You’ll give people…ideas. Especially with a girl of her background.” She chuckles, and walks away like she didn’t feed that insecurity that had been festering all night.
(I find it dizzying,
They’re bringing up my history)
Because you know you don’t belong here. But here they are, bringing up your history like it was scandalous that you were even here.
(But you weren’t even listening)
He wasn’t even listening. Or if he was, then he didn’t care.
Jayce keeps defending you against the scrutiny all night, handling it in a beautiful way that makes you feel more appreciated than you had in a long time.
He lays a hand on your shoulder as you present your painting to the people that appear, he gives disapproving looks to people who comment on your Zaunite background, and he mutters jokes under his breath in the tense silence between patrons.
At first, you think that he’s just doing his job, showing up at a social event to show off the brand new artist. But as the night wears on, the spark between you grows to a flame in your chest that ignites every time his hand brushes yours.
(I just wanna stay in that lavender haze)
Then came the dance.
The jazz music swells from the corners of the room, creating a smooth, almost romantic atmosphere. You watch as couples pair up, some lady enthusiastically dragging her partner to the dance floor in a way that proves she’d had too much to drink that night. It earns her a few glares from the older people at the gala, but she doesn’t mind at all.
You smile at the display of humanity among the socialites of Piltover. It brings the fact that they’re simply people too to your mind, despite the obvious hate between the two cities.
“Well,” Jayce clears his throat beside you and offers his arm. “Shall we?”
“Shall we what?” You ask, raising a brow at the crowd of dancers. “Dance?”
“Of course,” He nods towards the dance floor. “Come on.”
You turn the idea over in your mind, comparing the probability of embarrassment to the fact that Jayce Talis out of all people wants to dance with you.
Who were you to resist those hazel eyes?
“Okay, but if I stumble, don’t sue me.” You take his arm and follow him out to the dance floor, your heart pounding with nerves as you pass ritzy looking couples and other women who were giving you a jealous look.
(Talk your talk and go viral)
“I could never,” He says, and it sounds far too honest for the simple conversation. “After all, I wouldn’t want my favorite artist going bankrupt because of me.”
Now that is something you want in writing.
Something else catches your eye though.
It quickly becomes evident that Jayce doesn’t care who sees him. He keeps his shoulders straight and his eyes on you, even when you pass a group of women who immediately begin to talk in low tones. You only catch a few words, something like “why is he with her?”, passed from person to person like a secret when you knew everyone around you was thinking it.
When you reach the dance floor, his large hand slides to your waist as the other holds your conjoined hands at shoulder height. Your free hand rests on his shoulder, and you can feel yourself leaning into his touch. You know you shouldn’t. He’s a Councilor, after all, and he needs a partner that’s a higher up. Someone to amplify his image. It’s how it always works with men like him.
But you couldn’t help it.
(I just need this love spiral)
The dance starts slow, building that familiar crescendo that you never thought you’d hear outside of films. You pick up the dance surprisingly fast, and after the first few turns you’re handling it like a pro.
“I’ll say, I’m impressed.” Jayce chuckles as he leads you into another turn. “I suppose that’s my fault for underestimating you again.”
(Get it off your chest)
“I suppose it is,” You smile at his words, the compliment sending another spark of electricity through you. “Thank you again for this opportunity. It’s…quite something.”
“Quite something indeed. Your talent deserves to be known,” Jayce smiles right back, and you notice the small gap in his teeth. He’s so endearing for a Councilor, so charming and surprisingly…normal.
The realization hits you like a bolt of Hextech magic.
He’d fit right into your world if it weren’t for the gold trimmed suit and the expensive, woody scent of his cologne. You could see it now—him showing up to your store before opening, carrying two cups of coffee because he knew you needed it. Jayce watching you paint and talking about his day after closing.
You’d love to paint him. Pose him, immortalize his tanned skin and his hazel eyes on canvas. You’re already mixing the hues in your mind.
As the dance draws to a close, you realize you’re exhausted. Your feet hurt from standing in heels for hours, and your face feels tired from keeping up a friendly smile all night. Though the look Jayce gives you makes a different sort of energy spark in your veins.
“Walk with me?” He asks, and you can’t find it in yourself to say no. You find that you’re enjoying his company more than you thought you would tonight. Your hand slips into the crook of his elbow, and you can’t help but notice how solid he is, like he does more than sit at a table and talk politics.
“I’d say that was a success,” He comments as you walk out, his polished shoes clicking on the marble floors. “What did you think of your first fancy gala?”
You hum, tilting your head as you run it over in your mind. “The atmosphere was lovely. The company, however…” You smile at him. “Mediocre.”
“Whoa!” Jayce gasps dramatically, pressing his free hand right over his heart in mock offense. “How could you? I even defended you against the old ladies! Surely that’s gotta earn some points.” He raises his brows at you expectantly as he grins, revealing the dimples in his cheeks.
“Okay, okay. You get some points for your grand rescue.” You relent, and he lets out a laugh that makes your chest feel light.
That night, you walk out arm in arm with a man dressed in a suit so expensive that it could pay for your whole block. He escorts you out the door and down the stairs.
(Get it off my desk)
Right into the path of the waiting paparazzi.
It’s all so new to you it’s almost overwhelming. The attention, the camera flashes, the rushed questions. It all felt like something you’d seen on TV, not something that you’d ever experience.
(I’m damned if I do give a damn what people say)
“Are you new to the scene, ma’am?” One reporter asks, shoving a microphone your way.
“How does it feel to be in Piltover as a Zaunite?”
“Councilor Talis, is there an underlying tone coming through tonight? The people have been waiting for a wife to carry the Talis name—“
(No deal, the 1950s shit they want from me)
Jayce notices your discomfort and slips his arm from yours to wrap it around your shoulders. “No comments, thank you.” He disarms them with a charming smile as he shields you from the onslaught, quickly guiding you into one of the waiting carriages.
Your body decompresses as the door closes behind you, sealing off the loud questions and stares. The inside of the carriage is decadent, gold trimmed with expensive looking velvet seats that are smooth under your touch. It almost makes you feel bad for existing in it.
Only the best for a Councilor.
The silence stretches long and awkward as the carriage lurches into motion underneath you. Jayce clears his throat, searching for the right words.
“I’m sorry about…that,” He says earnestly, offering you a kind smile as he reaches over and squeezes your hand. “They’re insufferable, honestly. The gossip mill is worse than the champagne.”
(That lavender haze, I just wanna stay)
You huff out a laugh at that, finally feeling your body relax. “I can tell,” You set your hand on his, squeezing it back for a moment.
You would miss how solid, how warm he is.
(I just wanna stay in that lavender haze)
The carriage rattled to a stop near the Progress Bridge, pausing right before Zaun’s streets. Jayce steps out first, offering you a hand down. You take it, feeling the roughness on his palm. You commit it to memory as you stand under the streetlights.
“Thank you again for the opportunity,” You look at him again. He looks different under the Zaun lights, not quite the untouchable golden boy, not the charming man of progress that everyone sees.
Instead, you see the man who wants the best for everyone. The man who told you earlier tonight that he wanted to use Hextech to heal, to help, not just for trade or weaponry.
“Of course,” Jayce raises your hand and presses a kiss to your knuckles. “Consider it my pleasure.”
You feel a rush of warmth run through you, burning up your neck and over your cheeks before you could stop it. “Right…” You clear your throat and nod. “I suppose I should be going.”
You hesitate near the carriage. You want to say more, but instead, you steel yourself and press a kiss to his cheek. His skin is warm and slightly scratchy from his stubble.
When you pull away, he brushes the spot on his cheek with his fingertips in a reverent way that makes you feel like you’re on top of the world.
“Well,” He chuckles as his ears turn red. “I…wow. You Zaunites are pretty bold, aren’t you?”
“It comes with the city,” You smile right back, amused by the fact that he’s blushing like a schoolgirl over a kiss on the cheek. “Consider it my pleasure.”
“Okay, okay. Valid,” He nods, and you notice his eyes flicking away before they land back on you. “I suppose…I’ll see you around? You’ll definitely be at every gala if I can help it.”
“Well, I’ll be expecting a letter every few weeks then.” You grin, slowly walking backwards as you talk. “See you around, Councilor.”
Jayce raises his hand in a sheepish wave as you leave. You’ve definitely left an impression on him, and he finds himself wanting more even if you are from Zaun.
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When you arrived at the Daily Planet, people joked that you and Clark were twins for having an extra set of eyes. Technically, Cat also wore lenses, but hers were more of a fashion staple than a need. Personally, he thought they fit your face perfectly, like two frames to those bright eyes, whose color soaked up sunlight. Increased the fierceness in your narrowed gaze when you told someone off for refusing to see the truth behind a story. When you were up late at night, typing up an article, they always slid down a bit from your concentration, and made you look every bit as intelligent as you are. Clark couldn't bring himself to look away.
Several co-workers told you to consider contacts, but you always brought up the expenses and hassle. Clark never really got the big deal. In all those old rom-coms, when the girl removed her glasses and became instantly beautiful, it was silly to him. If someone is already beautiful, what difference does a pair of glasses make? They're the things that help you see the world he found so beautiful. It wasn't as if he had a certain thing for glasses or anything. It just didn't make sense how one thing could make such a difference in his mind. Plus, he'd be a bit of a hypocrite if he had anything to say about wearing a pair.
When he finally worked up enough courage to ask you out, he was surprised at the answer. "If these are going to be a problem, just go ahead and tell me so I don't waste my time," you said, gesturing at your face.
"The glasses?" he asked, confused. "Why would those be a problem?"
"Men get weird about them, even if they have them," you shrugged. "Stupid, but it happens."
Glancing away to hide his blush, he muttered, "I always thought they looked great on you. You'd look great with or without them." Huh, he was being sincere? Reaching up, you adjusted his own a bit, only making him more flustered.
"I like yours too," you smiled. "And pick me up at 8."