Hazard x Hopeless Romantic! Reader
A/N: This was going to be an oc x cannon fic but tbh I know some people feel like this for others and went WHY NOT
Summary: JUST TELL HIM ALREADY
You were nursing a cup of coffee at the dimly lit bar the Phreaks called their second home. The music was low, a rare lull in the usual chaos that followed the gang. Across the room, Hazard was playing darts, his sharp eyes focused on the target. Every so often, heād crack a joke or smirk at something Boomslang said, his laugh echoing in the space.
You couldnāt stop staring, your heart doing that stupid fluttering thing it always did when he was near. But no matter how much you felt, you couldnāt bring yourself to say anything.
āYouāre pathetic, you know that?ā
The sudden voice beside you made you jump, nearly spilling your coffee. You turned to see Boomslang leaning against the bar, her ever-present smirk firmly in place.
āExcuse me?ā you said, raising an eyebrow.
āDonāt play dumbā she said, gesturing toward Hazard with his drink. āYouāve been making goo-goo eyes at him for months. Hell, maybe even years. When are you gonna grow a spine and tell him?ā
You groaned, burying your face in your hands. āNot you too.ā
āOh, definitely meā she said, sliding into the stool next to you. āAnd youāre lucky, ācause Iām the nicest one in this group. If Susie were here, sheādāā
āIf Susie were here, sheād what?ā
You flinched as Susie appeared out of nowhere, her boots clunking against the floor as she crossed her arms and gave you a pointed look. āDonāt stop on my account, Boom. Go ahead, finish the thought.ā
Boomslang grinned. āSheād give you hell, obviously. Right, Susie?ā
You felt Susie rolled her nonexistent eyes and turned her attention to you. āLook, weāre not trying to be jerks. But seriously, whatās stopping you? Hazard isnāt a mind reader.ā
āHe doesnāt need to beā you muttered, staring into your coffee. āItās obvious heās not interested.ā
Susie snorted. āAre you kidding me? Do you know how many times heās asked me if youāre okay when youāre not around? Or how often he gets distracted during missions ācause heās worried about you?ā
Boomslang chimed in, āNot to mention the fact that heās actually tolerable when youāre around. Thatās a miracle all on its own.ā
You frowned, your heart pounding. āYouāre exaggerating.ā
āAm I?ā Susie leaned in closer, her voice dropping to a serious tone. āListen, Iāve been around enough people to know when someoneās holding back. Hazardās got his issues, sure, but he cares about you. Probably more than he even realizes. You just have to give him a reason to admit it.ā
You shook your head, your stomach twisting. āItās not that simple.ā
āNothing worth having ever isā Boomslang said, clinking her glass against yours. āBut youāre running out of time, sweetheart. Guys like Hazard donāt stick around forever.ā
Susie nodded, her voice uncharacteristically soft. āIām not saying heās gonna disappear tomorrow, but life happens fast in our world. If you wait too long, you might lose your chance. And trust me, regretās a bitch.ā
You glanced back at Hazard. He was laughing now, leaning against the dartboard as another member of the crew tried (and failed) to beat his score. He looked so carefree in that moment, so alive.
āI donāt even know how Iād do itā you admitted quietly.
Boomslang grinned. āThatās the easy part. You walk up to him and say, āHey, Hazard, Iām into you.ā Boom. Done.ā
Susie smacked her arm. āIgnore her. Just⦠be honest. Tell him how you feel, no games, no excuses. If he feels the same, great. If he doesnāt⦠well, at least youāll know, right?ā
You swallowed hard, the weight of their words settling over you. They were rightāyouād been holding back out of fear, but that fear wasnāt going to disappear on its own. If you didnāt take the risk, youād never know what could have been.
āIāll think about itā you said, your voice shaky but determined.
Boomslang raised her glass in a mock toast. āThatās all weāre asking for. Just donāt take too long, yeah?ā
Susie hummed. āAnd if you chicken out, donāt worryāweāll happily push you in his direction.ā
You groaned, but a small smile tugged at your lips. āThanks⦠I think.ā
As they walked away, you took a deep breath, your eyes drifting back to Hazard. The fear was still there, but so was something elseāhope.
Maybe, just maybe, it was time to take the leap.
The noise from the bar faded as you stepped out onto the balcony, the cool night air wrapping around you like a welcome reprieve. You sighed, leaning on the railing, the weight of your thoughts pressing down on you. This was the only quiet spot, far from the crowdāperfect for what you were about to do.
You pulled your jacket tighter around you, gathering the courage once more. You couldnāt keep pushing it asideātonight had to be the night. You were tired of hiding your feelings, of pretending you didnāt care. Hazard deserved to know, no matter what came next.
Just as you were about to speak, the door creaked open behind you. You turned to see Hazard stepping out onto the balcony, his eyes scanning the space for a moment before settling on you.
āWhatāre you doinā out here?ā he asked, his tone casual but curious.
You shrugged, playing with the hem of your sleeve. āNeeded some air. A lot of things have been⦠on my mind.ā
Hazardās brow furrowed slightly as he approached, his usual cool expression softening. āYe aāright?ā
You hesitated for a second, then let out a nervous laugh. āNo, actually. Iāve been kinda of a mess.ā
Hazard stepped closer, now standing beside you, his presence quiet but steady. āA mess? Whatās got you in such a state?ā
You sighed, turning to face him fully. āLook, I didnāt come out here to waste time. I needed to say something.ā
Hazardās sharp gaze sharpened. āAye? Whatās on your mind, then?ā
You took a deep breath, gathering every ounce of courage you had left. āIāve been wanting to tell you something for a while. And I canāt keep pretending anymore⦠I like you, Hazard. I like you more than I should...ā
His lips twitched into a subtle smirk, and you could tell he wasnāt surprisedābut it still made your nerves tangle. āOh?ā he murmured, his voice soft but with that familiar teasing edge.
āYesā you continued, feeling more confident now that the words were out. āAnd⦠I donāt want to pretend it doesnāt mean anything anymore. I care about you, more than I should.ā
Hazardās smirk grew, but it wasnāt mockingāmore like⦠intrigued. āYouāve been carryinā this for a while, havenāt you?ā
You nodded, unable to hide the blush rising in your cheeks. āYes. And I couldnāt hold it in anymore. Iāā
Before you could say more, Hazard took a step forward, closing the small distance between you. His expression softened, his gaze steady. āYou shouldāve told me sooner, then.ā
Your breath hitched. āI was scared. What if I messed things up? or worse, what if you didnāt like me at all?ā
Hazard chuckled softly, shaking his head. āYouāre braver than most Iāve met, Ach, I've seen ye punch guys twice yer size Luv. But ye donāt need to worry ābout that.ā
You frowned slightly, confused. āWhat do you mean?ā
He sighed, running a hand through his hair before locking eyes with you again. āIāve known for a while now⦠Iāve been feelinā the same.ā
Your heart skipped, the weight of his words settling in. āWhat?ā
Hazard gave you a small, amused smirk. āAye, Iāve been feelinā the same way ābout ye.ā
For a moment, you were speechless. Your mind couldnāt process it.
āā¦You like me?ā you whispered, disbelief washing over you.
āAyeā Hazard replied, his expression serious now, but with that familiar quiet confidence. āJust didnāt want to ruin what we had.ā
You blinked, your mind reeling. You couldnāt believe itāheād felt the same for so long, and yet, heād never said a word. And now, here you were, finally hearing it from him, your face completely flushed.
āARE YOU KIDDING ME?!ā you exclaimed, throwing your hands up in disbelief. āDo you have any idea the amount of nights Iāve stayed up thinking about you!? I mean I must look like a damn dog waiting for yāā
But before you could finish, Hazard stepped closer, his hand gently cupping your cheek. He leaned in, cutting you off mid-rant with a soft, kiss on the lipsāfirm but tender, grounding and real.
Your eyes widened in surprise, but your breath caught in your throat, melting into the kiss. It was unlike anything youād imaginedāsomething more, something you hadnāt realized you needed.
He pulled back just slightly, his Scottish accent thick and warm as he murmured, āNow, does that feel like ruininā anythinā to ye?ā
You blinked, your heart fluttering wildly. Noāthis felt right. More than right. And you couldnāt help but smile, your hands gripping the edge of his jacket slightly.
āNo⦠it doesnātā you whispered, feeling a warmth bloom in your chest.
Hazard smirked again, leaning in just enough so his breath brushed against your ear. āGood. āCause youāve got me now, and Iām not goinā anywhere.ā
You felt a rush of reliefāof certaintyāthat this wasnāt just a fleeting moment. This was real.
And finally, you let yourself believe it.