MULTIPLE AGRESSIVE COUGHS- could you do a BT! Player x reader pretty please❓🥹
Could be dating headcanons or a oneshot idc as long it doesn't have much agnst i need my gender neutral bbg🥀
My first request gng kinda nervous..🧍
_going as anonymous for now
Intertwined Fates
Player x Reader
Summary: Bandaging and scolding your partner for their recklessness.
Author's note: I was about to reject this request because I didn't understand what you wanted me to do, I thought you were asking for Reader x Reader. I shouldn't be allowed on here right after waking up
Word count: 1306
Funny! This is kinda a bit of a self-love kind of situation, but I get it! I'll do my best!
Based Player off of @archiarthur's interpretation of them, check them out if you don't already know them! Their art is really pretty.
This takes place during Demo 2 pre-rewrite, since it's more lighthearted compared to the next Demo or so.
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"You really need to be more careful with these things.."
You grumbled under your breath as you wrapped another roll of bandaging over your partner's wrist and forearm. Who was leaned against a tree after yet another fight gave them another lashing, one that scared you half to death.
They, on the other hand, looked like a kicked puppy with how pouty they were.
"I know– Ack–" They flinched, and nearly pulled their arm back when you wrapped the bandage a little too tight. "That hurt!"
"Sorry, dear."
It wasn't an uncommon occurrence, sure, but you still didn't like how often your— Kinda lovably dumb— Partner loved to get into trouble.
"This is the third time today.." Your head dropped with an exaggerated sigh, your next words a disgruntled mumble. "Sometimes I can't help but think you're doing this on purpose.."
You tied off the bandage around their wrist, and leaned back on your palms with a sigh.
A break sounded so good right now, if only for your sanity to stay intact.
Your gaze darted up at your partner, elbows on their knees while their hands held up their chin, the most lovestruck look on their face.
It was hard to stay mad at such a sight, you rolled your eyes to avoid your displeasure breaking.
This, of course, didn't go unnoticed by them, as they leaned toward you with a dumb smile.
"Hehe.. I'm lucky," They batted their lashes at you with a wistful sigh. "I get to see your face like this so often.. You're like an Angel.."
Oh how you hated it when they said stuff like that, any hope that your anger would last another second had disappeared. All because of that one line they liked to pull out so much.
You let out a slow deep sigh, and leaned forward— An action your partner took as one to kiss them, if their widened grin and squeal was anything to go by.
"Well, if you're planning on being a dummy," You flicked their forehead, they let out an exergerated 'Ow' as they rubbed at the area while you continued. "Then it's only fair I help out in battle, yeah?"
Their feigned sad pout was replaced by a perk of their head and a stern response.
"No." They reached to grasp your hand in theirs, their thumbs a gentle caress over your knuckles. "What if you get hurt?"
"So you getting hurt than me is the better alterative?"
They glanced down, eyes glued to the grassy ground beneath you two. Their grip on your hand became firmer.
"I'm the person that Shedletsky asked to do this, not you." They looked up at you, and slowly brought out a hand to cup your face. "You shouldn't get hurt for something you're weren't asked to do.."
The bandages on their palm prevented you from direct contact with their skin, it's hard to tell if they could feel the warmth of your cheek.
Still, despite the hot weather of the Turitopulis forest, it wasn't enough to cover the chill that seeped through their hand.
You didn't comment on it however. Instead you leaned into it with a small peck against it.
".. Did he say you have to do this alone..?"
They faltered, face slightly flushed while they deflated.
".. No.."
A faint smile, before you pulled them by the collar of their shirt— Took them by surprise as your lips met theirs.
Gentle, and slow, your feelings poured into the kiss, which they returned without another second wasted.
You broke it a moment later, while your partner chased after you. Only to be stopped by a hand over their mouth.
"I'll give you kisses like this after fights if you let me help out.."
Their eyes widened, and pushed themself out of your personal space. Back against the tree bark with an over exergerated look of horror on their face.
"You're so cruel.." They gasped out as they nervously brushed back their hair. As if the given offer was one between life and death. "I love you, and your kisses.. But I want you to be safe..!"
A brow rose at their protest, and a second later you crossed your arms with a sigh, near solemn tone to your voice.
"Sounds like you don't want my kisses anymore, oh well.."
That made them scramble— Practically threw themself at you with a look of horror, hands clasped together as to beg for forgiveness.
"No! I do want them—"
They cut themself off after their voice cracked, stared hard at the ground with pursed lips.
But eventually hung their head low, mumbled something you couldn't hear. Defeat clear on their face.
"—Fine! You win! But I'm in front, okay?"
You couldn't help but flash a grin in triumph. Good thing you had tricks of your own to get your way.
Although it can get to a point sometimes, their concern warmed your heart, truly. You just wish they weren't so overprotective.
A chuckle left you as you gave a lazy shrug.
"As long as I get to fight by your side, that's fine with me."
Your partner sighed in relief as they held your hand again, the pad of their thumb pressed circles gently into your palm. Their lips opened and closed, a frown pulled to the side.
Hesitant.
But ultimately brought your hand up to their face, with a kiss to your knuckles and a wink thrown your way when they let go.
"Welp!" They dusted off their pant legs as they stood up, and offered their hand to you. "Time to get back to the quest! Of the Legendary Swords of Time!"
You blinked.
".. Did you just make that up..?"
Their shoulders hunched slightly, with a cough as their face became tinted red.
"N—No.. You're supposed to be impressed by it.."
'Oh yeah they definitely did.'
You hid a smile behind your hand with a snort, and took their hand.
"I do like it," You put a hand under your chin after you rose to your feet with their help, a hum your voice. "But I think I like the sound of 'Swords of Time' more though."
A drop of the shoulders, and a glance away as they fiddled with their collar.
"Well uh, we can call it that then.."
A beat passed by, before they straightened up with a puff of their chest.
"The next group that comes our way won't know what hit 'em!" They struck a pose as they shook their hands beside their head. "We'll give 'em the ol' Razzle dazzle!"
You stared at them, the dumbest grin you've ever seen on their face.
Your eye twitched.
".. I'm getting a divorce.."
That single phrase made them cover their mouth with a gasp, their eyes watered when they lowered it down to their chest.
A big happy smile as they fluttered their lashes your way.
"You want to marry me..?"
You rolled your eyes, with half a mind to flick their forehead again. But the way they looked at you, with those eyes of theirs that you knew you'd miss the moment they turned their back. It made it hard to do anything of the sort.
A sigh left you, and instead began to tread the path ahead of you. Which reminded them of their mission as they quickly walked past you, with a small comment about being the one to 'Take the lead'.
You couldn't help but smile at their eagerness, and took their hand in yours. Gave it a squeeze while your thumb caressed their bandaged knuckles.
It took barely a second for them to reciprocate it, the action kept your mind grounded.
The world around you didn't matter.
Just being with them did.
And by the gods, you intend to stay by their side for as long as possible.
