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i’ve rewritten this twice and it’s been bugging me that i haven’t posted this yet so here ya go, bc i am a mush pile for soft gladio/reader and like highkey i am crying, i hope you guys enjoy. also thinking about making a comfort series for all the chocobros but haven’t decided yet, so dunno
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“Hey, Gladio?”
When I received no answer, I turned my head towards the hallway in our shared apartment, looking for the man. Shifting on the couch, I called out again, only to meet silence.
Had he left without saying something?
Concern growing in my gut, I rose swiftly and began to search around our home. Quickly crossing out the kitchen and the bedroom, I did a quick peek in the closet - just in case - before noticing the bathroom door was ajar and the light was on.
“Gladio?” I called out, inching towards the door.
There was a clattering noise, as if something was dropped to the counter quickly, and finally I received a response.
“Y-yeah? Whatcha need, babe?”
The shakiness of his voice made the concern from earlier resurface tenfold. Striding quickly, I shoved the door the rest of the way open and looked him over, searching. He wore loose sweatpants and no shirt, as he often did at home, and his hair was still wet - as if he had just finished a shower.
He wasn’t hurt. Physically.
But in his eyes, that he tried to keep downcast, he looked pained.
“Sweetie, are you okay?” I asked, my tone calm but my heart racing. What was wrong?
“Yea-yeah. Just was thinking-” Gladio cut himself off quickly, sighing. His large form seemed to shrink as he leaned against the counter, head tilted down.
I took in the state of the bathroom and it just looked how it would after a shower. A towel on the floor, fogginess clinging to the edges of the large mirror, hairbrush out on the counter. Then I caught sight of a small magnifying mirror, laying awkwardly in the sink and couldn’t help but piece together that it was the cause of noise.
“What do you think, when you look at me?”
Gladio’s sudden question caught me so off guard, my mouth dropped. He chanced a glance upward before turning away, mumbling, “forget it.”
“No, no, no! I’m sorry, you just surprised me.” I stumbled closer, reaching out and noticing how he twitched when I touched his shoulder but didn’t force me away. Letting that be a good indication I wrapped my arms around him and leaned against his back.
I took a breath.
“Gladiolus, honey, when I look at you I think about how much of an amazing man you are. What you do for others, for your home, for me - it’s remarkable. When I look at you, my heart beats fast and I think about how much I love you, how much I need you, and how lost I’d be without you. It’s amazing and it’s so pure, I sometimes what to cry because I’m so happy we’re together. When I look at you, I think ‘damn, how did I get so lucky?’ Because you are so strong and soft and sexy, it makes me melt just to see you do domestic things. I think about so many things when I look at you, love, sometimes all I can get out is 'wow’.”
Silence stretched out between us, even as his hands landed over mine and he held them, gently. Finally he sighed, turning in my arms and returning my embrace so tightly I almost gasped. I buried my face in his chest, as I took in everything about him - his scent, his heartbeat, his warm skin.
“Thank you.” Gladio mumbled quietly in my ear.
I nodded, suddenly understanding - why he asked me that, why he was holding me so tightly.
“Next time you need reassurance, or a comforting hug,” I started, looking up at him and finally catching his gaze fully, “just let me know. Gladio, I’m here for you and I always will be. I love you.”
Leaning down he gave me a chaste kiss, whispering against my lips, “I love you too.”
I've been working on this for like 3 days and I'm so close to finishing it, kinda thinking about making it a series too including the other chocobros but not too sure - but here enjoy a sneaky peeky
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"Gladio?" I called out, inching towards the door.
There was a clattering noise, as if something was dropped to the counter quickly, and finally I received a response.
"Y-yeah? Whatcha need, babe?"
The shakiness of his voice made the concern from earlier resurface tenfold. Striding quickly, I shoved the door the rest of the way open and looked him over, searching. He wore loose sweatpants and no shirt, as he often did at home, and his hair was still wet - as if he had just finished a shower.
He wasn't hurt. Physically.
But in his eyes, that he tried to keep downcast, he looked pained.
so i have another short dialog piece that i meant to do more with, even using a prompt but it never went anywhere and i kinda like the tone with just dialog, so here you goes ~
“Are you gonna kiss me?”
“You’re an idiot.”
“That didn’t answer my question.”
“...Maybe.”
“Ah-ha!”
“Don’t be so smug, I’m thinking about it.”
“What’s there to think about?”
“Julian. You are standing buck naked, in my garden, after you accidentally trampled my tulips, asking for a kiss. I’m thinking.”
so this is so self indulgent, i am ready to cry, but also i had fun writing this so enjoy! some gladio x reader bc i’ve been consumed by the ffxv love recently
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"I love you."
The words brought a tired smile to my lips, as I hummed happily in response.
"I love you, too."
Gladiolus mirrored my smile, looking very much a happy puppy as he rested his head back down on my thighs. A hand caressing the curve of my hip as he lounged on the couch, sprawled out beside me. Our silence was so comfortable and lulling - I laid my head back, absolutely at peace for the time being.
The comfort seemed to stretch on for an eternity, which both, Gladio and I, were happy for. The time spent together was getting more and more infrequent recently so any time spent in each others company was precious and special. Unconsciously, my hand settled in Gladio's hair, playing with the soft ends as he mumbled in delight.
After a few moments, he rolled over, head still resting in my lap, my fingers still tangled in his hair, as he gazed up lazily, “read to me?”
The request was asked so softly, it made my heart skip a beat. “Of course, love.”
I picked up a book resting on the side table, one from Gladio’s he placed there recently, and opened it up to first chapter.
As I began to read, Gladio rolled back over so he could circle his arms around my waist and bury his face against my stomach. We stayed cuddled close to one another for the rest of the afternoon, enjoying each other’s presence simply because we could.
Julian tilted his head, taking in the outfit I wore with a serious expression, his eyebrows quirking after a moment - seemingly coming to a conclusion. However, he stayed quiet.
“Well?” I questioned, anxiety rising in my gut with his silence.
“Would it be crude to say you’d look better without it on?”
“You’re a pervert...” Deadpanning, I rolled my eyes.
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below the cut is some really rough, early character studies for some original characters i created for my original universe, i just got super into it and wanted to share. i’ll be working on this a bit more, so if anyone is interested, hang around for more!
Sage -
An only child of a pair of leek farmers, Sage is a child at heart with a unnatural ability to get into trouble. Solely independent on herself and only herself, she learned to do what she had to, to get what she wanted. Her parents were loving but far from doting. When she was twelve, she met and quickly befriended Quinn, a shier, more subdued girl from the village. They were friends ever since and are practically stuck at the hip now. Sage works at Erest Farm, with the rest of the young adults of Syon. She enjoys her job as a caregiver, but knows there are better things she could be doing with her time. Her interest in the conflict between the Elves and Humans is minimal, and she is a strong advocate of no longer using dragon scales for warfare.
Zayden -
Having four younger siblings typically makes some one a bit more responsible, however, Zayden just became defacto leader for the younger children, with his prankster attitude and easy going lifestyle. He became easy friends with Sage in their teen years, and by association became friends with Nova as well. He met Callum when the elf stumbled into the village, with no one by his side and basically adopted the younger kid under his wing. While being Callum's exact opposite, they work on Erest well together. Zayden only “works” in Erest if someone is with him, otherwise he will just chill out and play with the babies. His thoughts on the current conflict are basically, why does there even need to be one, there's no point, plus now his younger sibling/friend is an orphan because of it, so it's bad.
Quinn -
A shy child, born ten years after her sister, Quinn stayed to herself for the most part. Only after meeting Sage, did the girl start to get out and doing more with her friend. She stuck closely to her more outgoing friend and followed her lead carefully. Her shy, kind attitude never changed through the years and when she got old enough to work at Erest, she really began to come out of her shell taking care of the dragons. Her thoughts on the conflict are simple, she is heatedly against it and this is the only time anyone can get her to yell.
Callum -
An elf orphan from the rising conflict, Callum wandered into Syon lost and mostly unable to process how he ended up there. So when Zayden offered him a place to stay and his family was accepting, he relented without question. It took some time before speaking about what happened to him and his family, but the only people who know the proper truth are Zayden, Quinn, and Sage. He took a job at Erest once he was emotionally stable enough, and works well with the livestock He is Zayden's working partner and is entertained when the older man tries to say a stupid joke just to get others to laugh. He hates the current conflict arising, and will make a fuss over anyone who tries to brush it off. He has fallen in love with his job as a caregiver and with the dragons he helps raise and seeing any being killed for war profit break his heart.
a super short dialogue piece bc i’ve had this in my drafts for a while but never finished it, but i think this just makes it sweeter?? might just be me, anyway expect more julian x reader/apprentice stuff in the next bit | ko-fi | com info | ao3 |
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“Why are you so tall?!”
“Perhaps you should ask my mother.”
“Julian, it's not fair.”
“And, why is that?”
“I can't kiss you damn it! Come here.”
“If I don't?”
“I'll kick your shins to bring you to my level, you impossibly tall giant.”
when will i stop, i just don’t know but look i still love this birb boy and the more fluff i write the better i feel, so take my written blurbs of emotion | ko-fi | comm info | ao3 |
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“What are you doing?”
There was a pause, a beat of hesitance – before I stood straight, caught in the act.
“N-nothing.” Stammering, I knew I had basically gave myself away. Julian's brows rose, his uncovered eye scanning me to see what I was hiding.
Trying – and failing – to get into the house with my gift should have been easy enough, only if the receiver of said gift hadn't been home so early. Damn it.
Playing innocent, I smiled, trying to distract Julian with sweetness and conversation. “You're home early, love.”
“Yes, I am. Now what were you doing?” Still scanning me with his good eye, he took several long steps towards me.
Tall bastard!
I shuffled around his line of sight, thankful it was limited, and kept my hands behind my back.
“What? I wasn't doing anything!” The laugh I gave was awkward even to my own ears, which made me cringe.
“I watched you climb over the fence into our yard, then trip over the water bucket. You were out doing something,” he smirked, knowing he had me caught, “now the only thing is figuring out what...”
Julian tapped his chin, smirk growing wide as he stared me down.
“So, either, my dearest had done something dastardly – which I highly doubt or, something more likely - you have something to hide from me!”
“...um, no?” The stare we shared was comical. He was so smug, I would have snorted if I wasn't irritated. Sighing, I continued, “you're not ruining this Julian, I swear to everything holy – don't!”
Before I could finish yelling at him, he rushed me – making me stumble as I tried to get away. Julian caught me around the waist, fingers tickling my sides as I struggled.“Stop it! Stop it, you meanie!”
Alongside being tickled, his laughter was contagious and soon we were both breathless and giggling.
I nudged his shoulder, and took a step back, showing off the gift I struggled to find this morning. A small collection of baby's-breath surrounded a single bloom of deadly starstrand tied together with a simple string.
“Happy Anniversary.” I presented the flowers out to him, still giggling. “You big meanie.”
Julian looked so happy and content when he took the flowers from my hand, I almost teared up. When he leaned down to give me a lingering kiss, I instantly forgave him ruining his own surprise.
“I love you.” He said a moment later, gazing at the bouquet fondly.
“I love you too.” I sighed as I leaned into his side, nudging him again. “But you do know, this means you get to make dinner tonight, right?”
my ass has been converted. look, julian is a gem and i love him, pls understand. anyway here is a simple one-shot of a gender-neutral mc with the birb to try my hand at new characters, woo!! | ko-fi | com info |
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I felt the familiar tingle of an eye on me as I read my book comfortably in Portia's armchair.
She had stepped out for the day, and let Julian and I rest here until nightfall. A thankful thing, honestly, I had needed the extra sleep after all the running from the guards last night. Julian's meaning of fun, while sometimes skewed, was always meant well.
Smiling gently, I turned to the source of the sensation, catching Julian's eye as he grinned happily, staring at me.
"What?" I giggled, after a long moment.
He blinked, as if stunned by my question. "What?" He mimicked sarcastically, "what, what?" He laughed, his nose wrinkled adorably as he did.
"What are you looking at me for?"
"Can I not look at you, my dear?" His grin was turning cocky, but his ears were a soft pink. A telling sign, if I had ever seen one. "Besides, I can hardly keep my gaze off you, being the beauty that you are."
I snorted, "oh, hush!"
"What? It's true!" Julian was incredulous - as he stood from his place at the table, a hand on his heart as he took long strides towards me. Dramatics seemed to have taken over. "You wound me, if you think I was lying, my dearest. Truly it would devastate me to hear you took my words with so little salt! My heart would never-"
"You could just say, 'you're beautiful'. A lot less air you'd be blowing." I smirked seeing his fake serious expression turn into a blush, burning his cheeks and ears.
It shifted as he now hovered over my chair, a smile returning easily for him. "Yes, but would it have the same effect?"
"Maybe..."
A gentle kiss was shared between us, Julian's cheeks still dusted a soft pink when we pulled away, but now the upward tilt of his lips was easy-going.
"Next time, can I finish my romantic tirade?" He asked after a beat.
"Of course, love." I said, sealing the deal with another kiss.
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