#softwilly x reader

⏾ he made nick drive him up to your state so you can all drive to austin together :D

⏾ not that you complain, you know issac will sit in the moving truck with you while nick trails along

⏾ if you two drive separately, issac’s usually on the phone with you via bluetooth/carplay in order to keep from anything happening

⏾ frequent stops to stretch or switch cars, whether it’s you in nick’s while issac’s driving, or issac driving with you

⏾ he enjoys just sitting with you while you're driving, so it's a win-win for him

⏾ he sets stuff up in the house for you!! even if it's a bit.. messy..

"issac, what are you doing?" you were standing in the doorframe, your brow raised at your tall boyfriend. currently, he was kneeling down where your desk was, setting.. God knows what up. was it your monitor? it looked to be. but it as.. messy.. "just setting up your pc, babe." the wires were everywhere.. boxes still scattered around, making you pinch the bridge of your nose. "is, hun, i can do it."

BIGT / TANNER

♱ tanner is the one to set up your WHOLE ROOM considering his strength..

♱ he also just really likes taking care of you!

♱ tanner was on call with you the WHOLE. DRIVE.

♱ even if it's not like video call or whatever, even mid-stream he would find himself calling you and simply talking to you and explaining to chat that you were moving down there!!

♱ honestly, he's the best person to ask help move!

♱ he'll flex his muscles right before he starts carrying stuff up to your room..

tanner had been the first to even pop out of the house as soon as you had pointed out you were just outside. obviously, he was. your boyfriend was observant by all names below. "hey, babe!" tanner had quickly greeted you as he stretched, his muscles flexing under the shirt he wore. "hi, honey. ready to help?" you teased, only earning a smile from the other. "oh, of course I am." truth be told, you were most likely going to just.. watch Tanner carry the boxes in..

LARRY CROFT / LARRY

‏𖦹 he's making sure you're taking frequent brakes to stretch your legs

‏𖦹 like he'll call you and be like "have you taken a break yet?"

‏𖦹 he just cares about you so it's basically his job to take care of you, y'know?

‏𖦹 when you eventually arrive, he's the first one out of the house to check on you.

‏𖦹 not the stuff in the u-haul, you

‏𖦹 matter of fact, he tells you that you guys can worry about unpacking in the morning

"hey, we can handle the u-haul in the morning, you've gotta get some sleep, yeah?" larry's voice was soft when he had greeted you outside, his arms gently wrapped around your waist as he held you in his arms. "..yeah.. yeah, i'm so tired.." you really were. long drive, nobody to talk to, it's boring at times. "let's get you to bed.. don't want you passing out in the driveway."

YUMIMAIN / BLAKE

▬ι𓆃 he's the one driving most likely

▬ι𓆃 he doesn't want you to drive, not that he doesn't trust you, but he wants you to basically be passenger title so you don't have to worry about idiots in cars

▬ι𓆃 lets you take aux, pays for the gas and everything for the u-haul, stops whenever you need to take a break

▬ι𓆃 he honestly doesn't mind driving, he just knows he personally will go crazy driving alone for hours

▬ι𓆃 when you guys get to the house, he's too tired to bother unpacking the uhaul, claims he'll do it eventually

▬ι𓆃 it takes a solemn five minutes before you two are curled up on the couch dead asleep from the drive there...

“Fine. I’ll tell her soon if y’all just leave me alone about it.” he said as he stood up and walked to his office.

A day or so later Nick was filming a vlog but lucky for you, you loved vlog days also meant you got to spend a bit more time with him.

Y’all were walking around the mall goofing off or mainly tanner and Larry like always, you stayed a few feet away trying not to get into whatever they were doing. “Hey” you said as you looked up to Nick, “whats up?” he said back. you took the chance of him not recording and the boys being a bit away from yall to say something “You look nice today!” you said with a small smile trying to hide your blush and nervousness. “heh thanks you do to.” he said back obviously a bit shy.

out of no where issac came behind scaring both of yall and cutting yalls conversations off, Isaac knew you liked nick, “Hey love birdsss” he said dragging out the end of his word. i rolled my eyes and looked at him giving him a weird look. i didnt know that nick saw the look i gave him making him a bit upset, but quickly fixing his face when i looked over. I thought i screwed my chances up by doing that.

We finally arrived home after our mall trip and nick spoiling us, all day today he seemed really close to me for some reason i knew i had to tell someone.

“issaccc… isaac!” i said basically banging on his door, he opened the door a little to quickly i pushed myself past him and sat on his bed. “Guess what!” i said with a smile, “what.” he replied back. “Did you notice how nick was closer to me today or was that just me? i gave him a compliment so i hope it got my chances up higher an-“ he cut me off “holy shit dude when are you gonna tell him you like him, isnt it obvious he likes you too?” after he said that he quickly shut his mouth after saying nicks biggest secret out loud. i gave him a confused but happy look.

“What? actually he does?” i said putting my hands in my lap. this felt like i had a middle school crush again everytime someone said something about him or his name i would blush. am i that down bad? “bro i didn’t mean to say that pretend i didnt. you know what why dont you go see what hes upto?” issac was rushing me out of his room maybe to not spill anymore secrets?

i went upstairs but decided not to bother nick or anyone it was already late. i took a shower and headed to bed. the next day nick ended up filming more for his vlog but i just need to get him alone.

i was walking past yumis room when i overheard my name. “Just tell y/n you like her please bro. im tired of you blushing everytime she’s around and always talking about her.” i put my hand over my mouth trying not to squeal like i just saw my favorite boy band for the first time. i ran to my room slamming it a bit hard. i started thinking, what if he wasn’t talking to nick.. and what if he was talking to someone else? it made me a bit upset because obviously i didn’t wanna ruin a friendship. but after what isaac told me last night i started to think differently.

later on in the day everyone was doing their own things, but me and nick were the only ones in the living room. we were sitting in silence, comfortable silence tho. all i wanted to do was tell him.

“hey i need to tell you something.” he said turning towards me scaring me a bit from how silent it was. i turned my head to him. “yeah whats up?” he had a nervous look on him like he was gonna throw up. “okay listen so i hope this doesn’t ruin our relationship but.. i like you like alot and i have for a while now and i get it if you dont like me back but id rather tell you now than it eat at me all day.” he said it so fast i almost didn’t understand him.

“Really?” i said barely above a whisper. “yes im so serious too.” i felt my face turn hot and i wanted to scream yes a thousand times but i didn’t want the house to hear.

“i like you too nick.”

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“Dude, all you talk about is [reader]. When are you just going to tell them that you’ve got feelings?” Nick had been questioned by Issac, who was the most encouraging between the group. Thank God.

They had been just in the living room, at least himself and Issac. Yumi had been upstairs streaming, and Tanner and Larry were busy doing only God knows what today.

For a moment, Nick had shook his head. “I’m not trying to ruin anything, man.” He found himself replying to the taller male, who’s brow raised slightly. “Do you really think you’ll ruin anything, Nick?”

Issac knew what Tanner and Larry were doing, actually. The three of them, plus Yumi, had been.. Planning something for you and Nick. Nobody spoke about it, in fact, they had their own group chat to discuss without yourself or Nick thinking too hard on it.

Nick had begun to chew on his lower lip, some habit he had obtained from who knows when. “We’ve been friends for years, dude. I can’t just say out of nowhere ‘oh, i like you.’” His expression was deadpanned.

Issac knew the plan, of course he did. He had made reservations at this restaurant in downtown Austin. Of course, so it wasn’t too bad of a drive. From where he sat, there was a small smirk on his face, even when Nick was looking to him with such confusion.

“...what are you smirking about?” He questioned the taller, his brow raised before he had heard a ding. Text messages, of course. Your text, actually.

[yourusername] hey nick!! r u busy later?

For a moment, Nick stared at his phone, feeling a smile form on his face. Issac noticed too.

[softwilly] i don’t think so :)

[softwilly] why?

It took a little bit for you to respond, but as soon as he did, Nick had begun to put things together.

[yourusername] i just got a message about a reservation at [placeholder name]? idk who put the reservation in, but it said two people!

[yourusername] i was wondering if u wanted to go with me :)

Nick, as he stared at the message, lifted his gaze to look at Issac, who held just a simple smirk on his face. The taller held his hands up, feigning his innocence.

And for just a moment, Nick realized how badly in love he was with you.

He stared at the message for longer than he should’ve. Like he didn’t know how to reply, who would now?

And finally, he eventually replied.

[softwilly] i’d love to :)

[softwilly] what time did it say?

[yourusername] around 7? does that work 4 u?

Nick knew you were mostly considerate when it came to people’s time. It’s why you often didn’t call when you knew he was filming with the other guys, doing a vlog together, things like that. You cared.

[softwilly] works perfectly

[softwilly] i’ll pick u up @ 6:30?

Nick could feel his face flushing a light red, knowing damn well Issac, who by now was messaging the other guys about what was happening, had a smirk on his face. “You gonna’ accept it?”

Issac’s words rang in Nick’s ears, earning a low hum from the other. “I’m gonna hit you, is what I’m gonna do.” He grumbled, but it wasn’t harmful. Usual banter.

He went to speak again, but the ding! from his phone had his attention almost instantly again.

[yourusername] works perfectly!! see u tonight ♥️

Nick felt his heart jump at the emoji, his smile remaining large as Issac stood to his own feet. “Guess our plan worked.” He commented aloud, making Nick raise a brow.

“What plan?” He asked, but Issac didn’t dare to disclose.

Not when he had to let his buddy get ready for tonight, and oh boy.

Was Issac going to have himself a field day tonight.

By six in the night, Nick was adjusting any final bits of clothing or even his hair. He knew he didn’t exactly dress fancy, and he didn’t even know what restaurant Issac had reserved a seat for. So fun.

He stood in his bathroom, running a hand through his hair and spraying on cologne that he hoped wouldn’t be too overbearing for you or even himself. He heard gentle knocks against his bathroom door, which remained open for minutes.

“Well, look at you.” He heard the voice of Tanner, who had a smile formed on his face. “Looking good, dude.” A second voice spoke. Larry’s was lower than Tanner’s, both voice wise and even height, which made Nick laugh internally. “Thanks, guys. Still gonna get back at y’all.” Definitely.

Tanner held his hands up in mock surrender, just like Issac had done hours prior.

“Hey, it was mostly Issac’s idea.” Tanner pointed out after seeing Nick roll his eyes. “Hat or no hat?” The older then questioned, conflicted clearly.

The two looked between one another, trying to figure out if a hat would be good or not. “Well, you’ll look good either way, man.” Larry found himself shrugging afterwards. “Yeah, it’s more what you feel comfortable in.” Tanner replied right after.

Nick hated being conflicted, especially in situations including you.

He wanted to be the best for you, really he did. So he was trying his hardest to look perfect for you. He adjusted the jacket he wore, which was a plain dark color on top of a button up white shirt. His jeans were decent, a few small rips in them but not noticeable unless you looked closely.

Slowly, Nick nodded his head.

“Alright. I gotta go pick ‘em up.” He found himself murmuring under his breath, adjusting the collar of his shirt as he turned to make his way out of the house. “Good luck, man!” He heard Tanner call out, clearly happy for his best friend.

Larry too, had called out. “Don’t do anything we wouldn’t do!” It was obviously teasing.

By the time Nick had gotten to your house, you were waiting patiently on the porch, scrolling through your phone. His car wasn’t hard to find, not with the engine that was far too familiar. Familiar to the point you could hear it from just down the street.

He pulled into your driveway, his eyes taking a gentle and fond glance at the outfit you wore. How it was comfortable, somewhat fancy even. He didn’t take you as the “fancy” type, but it still reminded him of you.

His voice was low when he spoke, but it was full of affection and fondness.

“You look.. Amazing.”

It was like his breath had hitched in his throat. Your face flushed a light red as you offered a gentle smile, adjusting the outfit you wore before making your way over to the rather taller male. 

“Thank you. You don’t look too bad yourself..”

You had noticed Nick’s face flush a light red, including the tips of his ears. “Shall we?” He then found himself asking.

He had his hand out, you noticed. Like he was waiting for you to take it. For a moment, you playfully debated in your mind, before gently taking his hand.

Nick’s smile was contagious when you looked at him, feeling your own smile form oncemore. 

His fingers intlocked with yours, his thumb gently brushing against your knuckles as he led the way to the car. Of course, he wasn’t going to let you open your own car door. Hell no.

He let go of your hand for just a moment, watching a look of confusion spread across his face before you understood what he was doing. He was acting.. Sweet. 

It made those feelings you had for him grow stronger.

In fact, you had liked Nick for months now. Yet, you never often expressed the feelings besides the playful and teasing comments the two of you often gave each other.

Whether it was on stream, recording a video or even just in the proximity of the two of them. Either way, they always playfully flirted with one another, like clockwork.

Nick had opened the door for you, allowing you to carefully get in. As soon as you had, he had closed the door gently, making his way over to the driver’s side and beginning to drive to this lovely restaurant. 

The drive to the restaurant was filled with conversation, the occasional silence and of course music. Whether it ranged from Nick’s own albums he released to your own Spotify list, it was simply comforting.

The restaurant had come into place, a fond look in Nick’s eyes showing his appreciation for him being the one invited in the first place.

“Woah…” 

That was all that escaped your lips, staring at the restaurant with a look of surprise. Still, who had reserved this place? You wondered.

When Nick parked, he had made sure it wouldn’t be too far of a walk for the two of you. In case your feet began to hurt from whatever shoes you were wearing, he would say if you questioned him.

“Are you ready?” He found himself asking as he looked into the carside mirror, making sure he looked alright. He only hoped he did. Whatever he did, it was to impress you. It’s always you.

You found yourself nodding, smiling right at the other. “Of course I am.” You replied to his words, gently reaching and interlocking your fingers again. His body stiffened for just a moment, before he relaxed.

Nick nodded, gently squeezing your hand before getting out of the driver's side and making his way over to yours, opening the door for you again. “Let’s do this.” He commented, much softer.

By the end of dinner, the stars had begun to take over the night sky.

And sure, you had been talking about who knows what whilst you and Nick walked outside, but all he was focused on was only you.

It was always you. He liked seeing your smile when you talked, he liked hearing your laugh, seeing you in your own element, it made him always smile at you.

“Hey- [reader]?”

Nick’s voice was low, calm and polite as the two of you walked towards his car, hesitant, clearly.

“Huh? What’s up?”

You had turned to face Nick, the moon that shined high above gently casting a glow on you. Something he froze at.

“Uh- can I say something?”

Nick was usually confident, the more outgoing and genuinely interested between the group. How he was always suggesting things, wanting to go out the house, everything of the sorts, clearly.

You had simply nodded your head, your expression softening as you watched Nick closely. He was mindlessly cracking his knuckles and the rings on his hands. You realized weeks ago.

He did it as a habit, you had noticed then.

Of course you had noticed.

You noticed the things Nick smiled about, especially when it came to recording anything with the guys, when it came to driving he usually had a smile as well. Driving was something Nick simply enjoyed.

He was quiet, just for a single minute that passed.

Before he began to speak.

“I.. uh.. The guys have really been on my ass about this..” He found himself starting to speak, messing with whatever ring resided on his right-hand’s ring finger, shining faintly.

He looked down for a moment, before making eye contact. “I hope what I’m gonna say doesn’t ruin anything here.”

Your brow had raised slightly when he spoke, confused. “What are you talking about, Nick?”

“..I like you. Like- insanely. I do.” Nick was averting his gaze again. “I have for a while. Like.. a long while. I just never wanted to say anything, considering it’d be awkward if you were to say no and all that.. Considering y’know.. We..”

You understood what he was saying here and now. Completely.

You guys have known each other for years, of course. Why would he want to ruin something so damn precious?

He was dead silent as he waited to keep talking, running a hand through his own hair before he took in a shaky breath, nervous.

“What I’m trying to say is I like you, and if you wanted-”

You cut him off almost instantly there.

All he remembered for a moment was your hands cupping his face, your lips pressing gently against his and him wrapping his arm gently around your waist, stabling you gently.

It took a moment for either of you to pull back, Nick staring into your eyes with such loving affection.