Eggs Galore
Content: GN!Reader x Malleus Dracnoia; Fluff; Comedy; Relationship; Slightly jealous Malleus
"…My dear?"
Malleus watches from the doorway, stopped in his tracks by the sight before him. You were hurrying around the kitchen, humming quietly, as if everything were normal. Was it normal? Was this some human habit that he never knew about?
Why else… would there be so many eggs…?
"Oh! You're here! You can help me!"
You smile brightly, thrusting a basket of brightly colored plastic eggs into his hands before gesturing towards the box of small candies and chocolates on the counters.
"Put those in here, will you?"
"In… here?"
"Yeah! Those open up. You just have to pull on either end a bit. They're technically connected but since they click into place it doesn't matter if the connection snaps."
He blinks, not fully understanding why exactly you had given him this task. Nonetheless, he sits down, dutifully following your directions. Amusement adorns his features as he pops open one of the eggs, placing a few of the candies inside before closing it and setting it aside.
Humans truly were so creative.
"If I may ask… What exactly are you planning to do with all these eggs?"
"Well in my world, there's a time of year where people celebrate spring with stuff like egg hunts and all. And…"
You let out a quiet laugh, slightly exasperated as you dip another hard boiled egg into a bowl of warm water and food coloring.
"A few students upset Deuce again by shattering some eggs, so I promised him a nice surprise if he managed to calm down. I figured he'd enjoy this, seeing how he loves eggs so much. Especially since our celebration was about spring and new life and all that."
You were so absorbed in your own task that you don't notice the way his hands falter. His green gaze focuses on you, conflicting feelings swimming in his depths. On one hand, he loved learning more about you. On the other… you were doing all of this for someone else?
(For your part, you had merely tried to do what you could to avoid another fight breaking out in your presence).
His jaw clenches briefly, an attempt to calm himself as he returns to his task, listening to you talk on about what had happened, amusement gracing his features at the way you complained about the trouble you got dragged into. When he heard you speak of it like that, he knew that his concerns were silly ones. Happiness flit through him, moving him from his seat at the counter to hug you from behind.
"Hey! Don't surprise me like that, I almost dropped the egg."
Your voice was light, and the way you leaned back into his embrace told him you didn't truly mean the rebuke in your words. He lets out a chuckle, nuzzling the top of your head as he waves a hand, the green light of his magic finishing the work that should've taken hours in mere seconds.
"Now that it's all done… Will you grace me with your presence and attention as a reward for my assistance, my dear?"
You blush at the way he murmurs affectionately in your ear, his lips brushing against your cheek lovingly. He could be so sneaky sometimes. Not that you were complaining. You place your hands on his arms, looking up to meet his loving gaze.
"Well… when you ask so nicely, how could I say no?"