Occtis Tachonis- love confession + first kiss
a/n: this was a request on my old blog, reuploaded here. the request was for occtis x reader, with the scenario of a love confession followed by a frist kiss
It’s not like Occtis to let a little crush spiral so out of control. It wasn't like him to develop crushes in the first place, let alone let it become a problem. But it is- and it’s getting worse by the day.
To him, you’re perfect- your eyes, your smile, your laugh. These things are easy enough to ignore at first, and he does ignore them, for as long as he can. He pushes his thoughts aside; pretends he doesn't feel anything when you smile at him, when you tell a stupid joke and laugh like that, when you look at him and he feels himself forget to breathe- not that he needs to anymore.
Occtis pretends that you’re just friends, and technically you are, but he wishes you were more.
You endeared yourself to him, becoming something of a best friend if he ever had one. You’re at his side constantly, like a second familiar. You hold Pin in your arms and snuggle with the little fox and Occtis pretends his heart isn't nearly bursting at the sight. You help him with his necromancy sometimes, and he pretends to focus on anything but you. But secretly, he can't take his eyes off you.
It’s something about you; you’re so bright, a ray of light he didn't know he needed, and you’re so easy to talk to. He tries to pretend that he doesn't love every word from your lips, tries to pretend that he doesn't want to be talking to you all the time. You’re almost the polar opposite of him; outgoing where he’s shy, strong where he’s weak.
He’s seen you fight before; was captivated by the way you moved, the way it seemed to come so easy to you, like breathing. You wield your weapon with a kind of ease that surprised him at first, but now only leaves him amazed. His eyes follow you in combat, in awe of you.
As for your outgoing nature; of course he’d noticed. You’d been the one to talk to him first, friendly and so unlike himself. He’d been awkward, of course, but you didn't seem to mind. So he tries not to mind that you talk so easily with anyone who will listen. Everywhere you go, you steal the attention of those around you- he’s just one in the crowd of people captivated by you.
And still he dreams. Still, he finds himself thinking about you- the way you dress, the way you carry yourself, the way your hair settles. He finds himself thinking about you constantly- daydreaming like a schoolgirl about your hand in his, you in his arms, your lips on his.
He’s got it bad, and it’s only getting worse. Day by day, he’s falling deeper in love with you.
Somehow, you end up here- in your room, both sitting on the floor, books and scrolls spread out around you. You’re helping him study some dusty old necromancy tomes, anything to find an excuse to spend more time with you. Every now and then, you show him a particularly interesting passage, and he finds himself enamoured with the way you read aloud from the book for him.
Pin sleeps soundly on your bed, but occasionally he will stir and come rub up against you, eager for your affection. It seems both pin and Occtis have that in common- a need for your affections. But unlike its owner, pincushion is shameless in his desire for your love and attention- and you happily give it to the little fox. Occtis can’t help but smile at the way the little fox has captured your heart.
He shouldn’t say anything and he knows it. What good would it do to confess to you when you’re so high above him? When you could have anyone you wanted? When you’re so outgoing and bright, why would you settle for someone like him?
But here he is, sitting on your bedroom floor, watching you laugh at one of your own jokes- a particularly bad necromancy pun- and he can’t help himself. He can’t stop himself from speaking now, in the quiet intimacy of the moment, just for the two of you.
“I-I think” he starts, voice shaking slightly, unable to look at you now. His cheeks are burning scarlet, his eyes averted, his fingers toy with the pages of the book he holds. “That you're more dear to me than I planned.” he mumbles. He fidgets more, the pages creasing under his hands. Then, spoken so softly it’s barely a whisper, “I think I'm falling in love with you.”
There it is- the secret he’d tried so hard to keep. The secret he’d tried so hard to ignore. He doesn’t know what it is about you, but he’s so drawn to you that he can think of nothing else. And now- you know.
He doesn’t have time to feel embarrassed for his words before you turn his head back to you, pressing your lips to his.
It all registers at once- your hands on his shoulders to keep yourself steady as you lean forward, you breath hot on his lips, your lips on his- burning hot on his cold skin. It’s like magic; instantly overshadowing everything else in his mind, instantly stealing his breath away. You're kissing him. His mind can’t wrap around anything but that. You’re kissing him.
He gathers his wits just enough to kiss you back, hesitant and clumsy, but overwhelmed with joy. He never thought he’d have this. He was certain he’d ruined everything in confessing to you, but once again, you never fail to surprise him. Carefully he threads a hand into your hair, feeling the softness there.
When you break the kiss for air, his eyes are on you. His expression is lovestruck, something of a dorky smile on his face. You’re so beautiful- how did he ever get so lucky.
He cups your face in a slightly trembling hand. “Can I kiss you again?”