Omg someone who still writes IDV fanfics YESSS
Can I have fluff where fem!reader cooks for Ganji and Norton (if you can only write one character preferably Ganji heh) and it's a whole freaking meal like they got the whole package deal in kfc YUMM 🤤🤤
Bonus points if its their birthday or they just had the most tiring match ever
Norton and Ganji with a fem!reader who cooks for them on their birthday.
➺ cw : none! Ganji is feeling homesick. Norton is mildly avoidant. also Ganji might be a little ooc as it's my first time writing him, but I did my best to stick as close to his canon personality a possible.
today was an important day. after all, a birthday is something one can only celebrate once per year.
and what's a better way to surprise a loved one than making them a feast?
when Ganji opened the door to your shared home, he smelled a scent that was both familiar and comforting, one that reminded him of his homeland, causing a feeling of mild homesickness to arise. still coated in a faint sheen of sweat from training, he walked over to figure out the source of the scent and once he reached the dining room he saw you, plating his favorite dish — curry pilaf.
after a life as difficult as his, seeing a domestic and familiar scene like this brought him an internal sense of peace; a smile appearing on his features as he approached you, wrapping his arms around your middle.
due to the unexpected contact you jumped slightly, "Ganji! you're back, happy birthday." as you speak you turn your head to the side to place a kiss on his cheek, before finishing up plating the food. he replied by softly nudging your shoulder and muttering a 'thank you'. at one time, it was not an ordinary sight. the one of him smiling and showing gentle affection, in fact, he was rather distant when you first met him, and even when the relationship started he wasn't keen on showing physical affection, at least not at first.
you gently nudge him and he lets go of his embrace, allowing you to place the two plates on the table, "I hope you like it, Ganji, I was hoping you'd be back when I had already set everything in place, but this is okay too." as you speak, you pull out a chair for him before sitting down in the seat next to his.
he took a bite of the food in front of him, smiling as he ate "it's good. ..really good actually, reminds me of home." a nostalgic chuckle escaping him at the last part. as you both enjoyed the food you couldn't help but gaze at him, his expression was one you had seen only few times before; one of pure bittersweet nostalgia, his eyes lighting up as he reminisced.
the rest of the day was spent with him telling you tales of his home-country, family and experiences, all while still having that rare and unique expression on his features.
working as a prospector was harrowing, especially on one's birthday, but it was already better than being down in the mines. Norton walked in looking exhausted, placing his helmet on the table with a sigh but once he landed his gaze on the plate on the table, his expression became one of surprise — roast beef with pudding.
he then looked up at you, still looking surprised, "'s that for me?" he asked, sounding in disbelief.
"well, yeah! i thought I'd make something nice for you, as you're working even on your birthday." you smiled, walking over to kiss his cheek.
he cleared his throat while still staring at the dish, "well, uhm.. thanks." he muttered. you knew he appreciated the gesture, he just struggled to show his feelings through words and actions, he never really had anyone to take example from when it came to relationships, his mother died when he was still young and his coworkers didn't exactly treat their wives nicely.
he sat down slowly, taking a bite of his meal, "well? what do you think?" you inquired. he nodded in response, turning slightly to look at you "..it's nice. it's also a nice surprise." he had an unreadable expression on his face, he wasn't used to meals like this; all his life he ate bread, milk, things that didn't cost much.
once he was done he got up in silence, heading to wash up after work until you stopped him "I just wanted to wish you a happy birthday." he stared at you for a second before briefly kissing you, "thank you, i mean it."
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