Horropedia x reader (unfinished)
A/n: Was gonna finish this for Halloween but life exists :(
Anyway this is just a little treat for any horropedia enjoyers out there!
But this is my first real time writing serious fanfic so it's bound to be cringey PLUS it's unfinshed and NOT PROOF-READ.
Tags: Fluff and smut, neurodivergent Horropedia, vigrin reader, birhin Horropedia and awkward conversations
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Joshua or better known as Horrorpedia is your boyfriend. You met each-other during The whole Greenlake debacle.
Since he was “grounded” as Madam z put it, for leaving the foundation without permission, you had months to bond with him, and since he was placed on Vertin’s team with you and the others you've become great friends…close friends even, dating even.
Yeah you two are madly in love with one another!
Watching horror movies together, having marathons with food and candy,leaning on each-other under his Nightmare on Elm Street branded blanket. (Limited edition of course)
But even though you are a couple you haven’t really done any…intimate things.
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It was about 3 months into dating, you realized that you and him never kissed. The most intimate thing you had done with each other was a hug here and there, and maybe what could barely be considered as cuddling.
So you went to go talk to him.
The sun was already rising and peeking through the windows, you walked down the hallway of the suitcase. Joshua had a habit of being up early, he was raised by the foundation afterall.
You passed by multiple rooms, Anjo’s, J’s, The twins and finally: “Horropedia’s” room.
You knock on his door, you hear him call out: “Just a second!” Followed by scurrying and what seems like something with some weight to it being set down.
He opens the door, hair slightly disheveled, the longer pieces being held back by a hair pin, and of course cute but goofy looking monster slippers with a nice pair of brown checkered socks.
He smiles before he says “Hello dear.”
His smile was always infectious you think.
You smile back and answer with a simple: “Hi”
Your eyes get drawn to the mid size table in the corner of his room, covered in scuffs and tools. His firearm is sitting on it looking like it’s being taken apart.
“It broke earlier, I was testing it because I added some modifications that could make the bullets go through multiple enemies even faster but…”
He walks to the table sitting down and continues to work on the gun.
“The gun jammed during the last field mission."
You watch his thin, long fingers tinker with the tiny pieces of the inner workings of his firearm.
You watched as he grabbed a small screw driver that could fit inside the small compact space
His hands were so steady and diligent.
Honestly you haven’t really thought about it but he was a pretty lanky guy, especially compared to the other men in the suitcase like J and Shamane but you didn’t mind.
I mean you are dating him for a reason…
Fuck, you might have a thing for nerds.
He always looks so focused when he watches horror movies. His eyes would be so focused on every little detail, his eyes would light up when describing the practical effects, he’d pout when the effects would be bad ranting about how cheap they looked, he becomes so focused when it comes to that stuff.
You wonder what his reactions would be to something more…explicit
I mean, there were explicit scenes in those movies he loves. Like the Friday the 13th movies but he’d always didn’t really seem to care for them, the only thing he really commented on is how “cheap” all the sex scenes felt and how idiotic they were for making love near the woods where the kid who died from two counselors who couldn’t keep it in their pants negligence.
But you still couldn’t help yourself thinking about what sex with him would be like.
Maybe you’d straddle him, slowly move closer and start kissing him slowly. Maybe he'd be on top of you. Face red, hair messed up, glasses askew, tent in his pants, as he disconnects his tongue from your’s looking down and seeing the sweat between you two as he asks:
Fuck you definitely have a things for nerds.
Still thinking of your horny ass daydream, you reply with a simple “Hm?”
“Are you ok?” he ask looking a bit concerned
“Oh yeah I just was lost in thought.”
He cocks his head to the side. “About what?”
You hesitant to answer but decided to be honest: “Joshua…we’ve been dating for about 3 months now, correct?”
He nods “Yes-well technically 3 months and 4 days, but if you include the time before we were dating, I've actually known you for 1 year and 9 months.” He smiles
“Oh sorry I got a bit carried away, what did you want to ask?”
He’s always so genuine…fuck, he’s cute.
“Why haven't we kissed yet?”
Joshua stared at you like you had slapped him.
“Well I um…” His voice trailed off, his face dusted with a blush.
“Am I not attractive to you or something?”
“NO-I mean yes!” “Wait, I mean yes you are attractive, it's just…”
“I have trouble picking up on social cues, I don’t know how much time should pass before it’s socially acceptable to kiss your partner.”
He looks down “I’m sorry I made you feel unattractive…you're beautiful.”
You pause for a few moments before speaking up: “Y’know this is usually the part of the movie where the two leads kiss.”
He smiles: “I usually only like horror movies, but maybe as a one time exception I’ll indulge in some romance.”
You move closer to each other, slowly but hesitantly. He moves his hand to caress your face
“Is this correct?” “My frame of reference for romance is horror movies.”
You nod, “You’re perfect Joshua.” You lean in, he follows suit and:
A light quick kiss between you and him happened.
You both pull away, his face is even redder “That was…nice.” “Can I?” His eyes go to your lips again.
You let out a breathy “Yes.”
He kissed you again, but deeper this time.
This just definitely confirmed your thing for nerds.
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Even though your kisses would be deep and loving, it would always end there. Even though you could tell he was more than excited, Joshua was kind and not the best at reading social cues.
He didn’t know if you wanted more, he didn’t want to make you uncomfortable or ruin what you had…but during a mission where you and Joshua needed to go back to the infamous Green Lake for some special plants that could possibly be used to treat extreme injuries and ailments from The Storm you decided to broach the subject of taking your relationship to the next level.
It was only you two, since collecting plants should be simple enough for a two person team.
Plus everyone else on Team Timekeeper was off on their own missions or busy with some paperwork, and since Jessica trusted you two, she gave you a map she drew and was off on her merry way on a mission with Blonney and Tooth Fairy, thus leaving you two completely alone in the place you got to know each other…
You both step out of the car, you on the driver side and him out of the passenger side.
Joshua takes a deep breath “Ah Green Lake, I’m glad to be back!”
You laugh “Glad to be back?” “We thought we were gonna die honey.”
He smiles “Yeah,but it was fun living in a horror movie, even if the ending was a bit cliche.”
You smile back at him teasingly “That was the only good thing about it?” “I’m hurt.”
He gives his cute little smirk “And you too my dear.”
“That’s what I thought” you reply as you take out the map. “The plants we need are way North from here, I know it’s early still but we should start walking if we want to get back by 3.”
“Right” he nods checking on his gun, making sure it’s in top condition just in case you run into any critters.
“Oh I just remembered!” you grabbed the backpack you brought from the backseat.
“We're gonna need this for the plants, plus..” Your voice trails off as you open the main compartment and pull out one of the two lunch boxes you brought. “I brought lunch since we're going to be here for a while and all.”
Joshua's eyes light up “Aw really?” He hugs you “You're the best Y/n!” You laugh
“I’m just being considerate dear” You hug him back
Joshua inhales your scent, smelling your body wash. You want to hold him like this forever but that’s gonna have to wait after the mission…“We should really get going now, pretty boy” you say in a gentle voice with a smile
Joshua lets you go with a slight blush on his cheeks. “Right-you're right, we should get going!”
You laugh as you see him speed walk to the woods. “I have the map, remember?”
He stops “Oh right-I forget.” he gives a bashful smile.
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You two have been walking in the woods for a bit at this point, talking about the foundation, the team, the different trail markers Jessica set up, but now you really wanted to bring up what’s really been on your mind.
“Y’know i’ve been thinking about us recently.” you say hesitantly
“Is it…about our relationship?” Joshua said with a bit of panic in his voice. He knew he could be a bit much with his Horror obsession, and not being able to pick up on social cues, so of course he was nervous.
“Yeah um… I was just thinking that we should…oh god I can’t say.” You look away from him.
Joshua replied “You want to break up don’t you.”
You were shocked to say the least. “What no!” “God no!” “Joshua I-” he cut you off
“No, no, I get y/n I know that I can be a lot it’s fine really” He said in a content but slightly disappointed tone. He looked at you with those eyes, those beautiful brown eyes….
“Joshua, listen, I don’t want to break up with you!” “ I want to…..”
You look him straight in the eye “I want to have sex with you!”
just you, him and the woods of Green Lake….
“W-what?” Joshua managed to spit out with his faced flushed red
You sigh and look away from him “Joshua, to put it bluntly…”
“I want you to blow my back out.”
His brown eyes widened and his face somehow looked even more embarrassed, “Y/n!” he said, stunned.
“What?!” “It’s true!” you reply.
You speak up hesitantly “Joshua… Can I ask you something REALLY personal?”
He look liked he snapped out of a deep thought and answered bashfully “Sure Y/n you know you can ask me anything, always”
You take a deep breath before attempting to ask this, “Joshua I know you're attracted to me romantically, but…oh god I sound like a creep asking this.”
“Hey It’s alright, you couldn’t say anything to make me uncomfortable Y/n.”
“Well unless you said horror is the worst genre ever, then I might have to reconsider.” he said with a smile.
It was infectious, and it showed on your face.
“Ok, ok, let me try again.” “Joshua do you have...do you have any sexual attraction to me?”
His eyes widened slightly at your question, of course they did, I mean he was definitely a virgin right…right?
You were gonna have to ask after this…
He looked away for a second then looked back at you as if remembering social cues, “Of course I’m sexually attracted to you Y/n…you're beautiful.”
You blush at his reply, for a neurodivergent white boy he could be really smooth sometimes…
Moving closer to him you give a smile and look back at the tree behind him avoiding eye contact, a bit embarrassed about your assumption.
“Joshua, Y’know how I was a bit caught off guard when you asked me out?”
“You remember why I reacted like that?”
He gives a small smile “Yeah you said, it’s because I don’t really give off the vibe of the typical guy in love.” he said with a bit of his typical nerdy inflection in his voice.
“Yeah so…how do I put this?”
“Joshua, my lovely, sweet, caring, boyfriend, I kinda assumed…you didn’t…”
“I didn't what?” he replied with an inquisitive tone.
“I sorta assumed you might be… asexual…”
“WHAT?!” Joshua replied calmly
“I’m sorry-I’m sorry, it’s just…you're hard to read sometimes dear.”
“I mean even if you were asexual I would love you the same- but not literally cause you know- but maybe?” “Because I know asexual people can still do sexual acts for there partners-BUT
What I'm trying to say is…you’ve never made a move or really have said anything remotely sexual so, I just assumed you were asexual maybe…” you looked away feeling slightly stupid for assuming something quite significant.
Joshua was silent in thought before scratching the back of his neck and simply responding with a dash of blush on his cheeks “Am I really that hard to read?”
You give a small smile and move closer to hold his hand.
“Listen, you are hard to read sometimes, you always give off a upbeat vibe, BUT that’s what makes you unique.” “I could never hate you or your quirks Joshua…because I love you.
You somehow move even closer together and kiss passionately and deeply. The last time you two ever kissed like this was when you got injured and hospitalized for a month after a solo encounter with Forget me Not and his weird ass followers.
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You passed out from blood loss and woke up in the hospital alone about a few days later.
“Finally awake,” She said, taking the last swig from her canteen.
“Hey…” you said casually, rubbing your eyes adjusting to the lights.
She gave a small grin after finishing her drink “You really caused a mess.” “Lot of bodies, you almost took the big guy out himself.”
You give a small laugh, but then stop because of the stitches.
“Well I don’t like those weirdos, you know that.”
Lilya got up and stretched, “Y’know geek boy is worried about you.”
Your body jumped slightly.
She walked over and patted you on the shoulder lightly.
“You should really talk to him, seeing him not be so preppy is like a Terrier not hunting mice.”
With that she left the room, most likely telling the medics about your status.
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About 40 minutes after the medics dote on you and make sure you're not dying like you were before you hear loud rushing footsteps and quick “Sorry’s!” coming down the hallway.
Then the room to the door slams open and none other than Mr. Horropedia shows up, his clothes look thrown on like he was in a rush, his glasses askew and…he’s wearing slippers.
Before you can even crack a joke he runs up to you and hugs you, tight.
It obviously hurts, but he is cute so… you just give the doctor in the room a smile as your boyfriend who loves all things horror and enjoys it, is actually scared for once.
Oh shit he’s actually scared for once.
The doctor gets the hint that you two need time catching up and leaves with a nod.
“Joshua…you're hurting me.”
“Oh- i’m sorry, it’s just are you alright?!” “I mean obviously yes you're alive-but you're very very injured!” he said frantically while looking at your stomach.
“I’m fine really, it was just a little-”
“No it’s not fine!” You were sitting in a pool of your own blood!” “You literally had a hole through your stomach!” You could of- you could of…”
You hold his hand “Hey, I didn’t though.” “I’m alive, I’m here.”
His eyes were looking at you so intently…
“I would hug you if you didn’t…y’know” he said with his cheek red from the adrenaline and his proximity to you.
You smiled and looked away bashfully “You could kiss me y'know…”
Joshua lighty moved your chin to face him, he looked like he was studying your face like how he would break down horror movies.
Those were two things he cared about deeply.
You laugh after you two break the kiss.
Your laugh is a stark contrast to the bright, serene forest.
“What is it?” “Is it the way I kissed? Did I do it weird?”
You kiss his forehead “Nope, just thinking about how cute you are.”
Joshua blushed and smiled at your comment.
You place a hand on his chest “Listen when we get back, we talk about…sex more, alright?”
“Right now, we should get those plants.”
“Yeah” he responds, his cheeks still red
As you both walked deeper through the woods there was another silence between you again, but instead of a base of awkwardness there was an underlying sense of tension but…excitement?
You decided to say something
“Joshua can I ask you something personal…again”
He smiles “Yes” he said with a hint of that signature inflection.
You smile back “You were at the academy at a young age right?”
“Yep, I was transferred there when I was 5, why do you ask?” he slightly coked his head to the side as you continued to walk.
“Well from what I’ve heard from Sonnetto the academy was strict place with people who followed the rules”
“I guess…it’s just curiosity to understand you more.” You give a small mischievous smile “And maybe see if you had any past flings.”
“I can assure you I DID NOT have flings,rendezvous or any romantic-ness with any other classmate!” “Even if I wanted too- rule #25 of the The School of Primary Defense of Mankind states no romantic relationships between its students!” He says it in such a matter of fact that you couldn’t help but laugh.
“They really didn’t let you date each other?”
“I’ll have you know Y/n that young arcanists who are learning to control their powers plus the emotions of young love don’t mix very well.” he exaggerated
“Oh~ but you forget we're young and in love dear.
Joshua stops in his tracks and turns to you and smiles
“Were both adults Legal adults Y/n!”
“Joshua, were fetuses compared to some of the people around the foundation”
He tries to hold back a laugh and says in a matter a fact tone: “Y/n if weren't arcanist we’d be in college”
You smile “oh, and what would you study exactly?”
“What? I don’t know- probably film?” You give a little laugh “Of course you would…”
“Can I ask you something?”
You hesitantly reply “I know that- or i’m assuming…what was it like for you being at the academy?”
He seemed hesitant to reply “I…it was alright, strict and honestly cold.” “I really couldn’t pressure my love of horror when I was there, but other than that it was fine.” “Why do you ask?”
“I’m just curious about you, plus the foundation is already strict enough, I couldn't imagine what it was like as a child.”
His demeanor changed and had a sad look in his eyes but ultimately gave a small smile trying to not dampen the mood “yeah…”
You pause before speaking “I don’t know what you went through, but I'm happy that you are who you are Joshua.” “Plus if you never went there we’d had never met each other, or maybe we would have actually because-”
Before you could finish your sentence Joshua hugged you…
Of course you hugged back “I was going to say we were soulmates, but looks like you beat me to punch” you joke
He doesn't respond, he just breathes in your scent, you play with his hair “Listen pretty boy, you don’t need to tell me anything you don’t we too.” “Either way, I’ll always love you”
“I love you too y/n…” He mumbles into your neck
You smile and play continue to play into his hair
“A few more minutes of this and then we can get those plants…” he says in a relaxed tone
“Right the plants…you're being so cute that i almost about them Joshy~”
Joshua jumps from hearing that nickname. “Joshy” ew
With a pout on his face “Don’t call me that!” “It makes me sound like a little kid…”
You kiss his forehead “Let's go get those flowers.”
A little bit more trekking you find the flowers, you scoop them up, making sure to get a good dose for the researchers.
You and Joshua take a break, him sitting on a log and you a tree stump. He so graciously offered you the more comfortable option as always.
You both ate the lunch you made for each other, making sure to clean up any wrappers and crumbs of yourselves. Joshua wiped off some crumbs of your cheek, of course that made you smile.
You headed back to the car listening to Joshua ramble about good horror vs bad horror, how certain pieces of media do the concept of horror justice and how some do it a disservice.
Eventually you reach the car and drive back to the foundation, it’s as busy as ever. That’s the only reason why you were able to get approval to leave so quickly, usually it takes a few days for Madam Z to approve, but time of the essence and everything and anything matters espillay when it comes to the storm.
Passing by people rushing you get to one of the research offices and turn in the plants.
A particular researcher seemed eager to get to studying, especially how Jessica happily described their properties.
Since you both have completed the mission and it was already evening you went back to the suitcase to relax. He got snacks, and you picked a movie.
Although not a horror movie you decided to pick Heathers. You already watched it multiple times and it was one of your favorites, and since he hasn’t seen it before you’d thought he might enjoy it.
You both were cozy, munching on snacks and sipping on your drinks and practically cuddling with each other, such a nice and simple way to relax.
He seemed caught off guard by how vulgar the movie was, especially in its opening, but ultimately was having fun watching one of your faves and making jokes with you.
Everything was fine until the around 23 minute mark…oh you forgot about that scene.
It wasn’t some explicit sex scene, it was honestly simple.
It showed the aftermath of their passionate game of strip croquet, they were cuddling.
Joshua was silent in thought, having a slight blush on his face…you decided to be blunt for once.
“You wanna do that with me?” you say with small smirk
“I…” His voice trails off and he looks away with his face turning bright red.
You lean in a bit closer and play with his hair “We are dating remember?” “We could do something like that if you’d like.”
Still not looking at you he replied with an almost disappointed tone “I know…”
Not wanting to push things you lightly caress his face and turn it to face you.
“You know we don’t have to do anything right?” “I was just teasing dear” You continue to play with his hair.
As Joshua leans into your touch he sighs “I know but I just…I’m shy”
You squeeze his hand to comfort him and reply with a slight blush on your cheeks.
“I have no experience either, and honestly I’m just as shy as you when it comes to these things.”
You give a small smile “I know we’ve made out before and haven’t gone further…but do you want to go further someday?”
He hesitates before answering “I do, I just don’t know how to go about it y’know…”
You thought for a moment, thinking of what to say to make him feel comfortable.
You spoke up “How about we do some research.”
He gave you a slightly puzzled look “Research?’
“I mean yeah-there has to be books about stuff like this, plus y’know a lot of people work at the foundation.”
“Like don’t you ever have a talk about women you like with ‘the guys’?”
Joshua looked a bit caught off guard by that. “I…no?” “I mean I’d rather not talk about you like that y’know”
“Plus people around here aren’t very…casual?” “ Well I mean-not with me at least” he said with a nervous laugh
You should've guess that, not only was he not the type to talk about women or anybody in a demeaning way, he certainly wasn’t the most…”Traditionally masculine”
Which you loved, you’ve always had a thing for nerdy white men who you could probably pick up if you’d tried hard enough…yeah you definitely have a type.
“You know we could always learn on our own” you said as you continued to play with hair.
“I know we could…” he said in a glum tone
Something was definitely off with him
“No matter what, I could never hate you Joshua.”
He looks at you “I know…it’s just- what if i’m not…”
“What if you're not what?” you confused
“Not…good enough.” He mumbles
“Of course you're good enough for me, why would you think otherwise?”
His eyes catches yours before turning away quickly
“I have no experience, what if I’m not able to please you…”
You give a small but supportive smile “I have no experience either, there’s a fair chance I won’t be able to please you also.”
He blushes “I don’t care about that, I just want to make sure you have a good time y’know…”
He looks at you confused “What’s so funny Y/n?”
You smirk “I didn’t know you were such a lover boy Joshua”
Somehow his face becomes more red
“I’m not a lover boy! I just…want to make you feel good…”
You try not to laugh “You're just too cute you know that?
“Hey!” “I’m not cute I’m-”
You cut him off by tilting your head so you can get close to his ear, you reply with a teasing inflection in your voice
“I’m curious, on how you would make me feel good Joshua”
Joshua froze as he felt your breath on his neck
You continue, “Don't be shy now.”
Joshua seems to find his voice “Well I…”
The words seemed to die in his throat. He wasn't scared or uncomfortable, more so out of his depth.
You can no longer keep up the whole flirty facade and start to crack a genuine smile.
“God you're just adorable.”
You lightly hold his face, his expression turns into a flustered pout.