Will You Be Mine?
Pairing:ย Fuegoleon Vermillion x Fem Readerย
Summary:ย Being long-time friends with both Fuegoleon and Nozel, the reader catches the friends/rivals arguing about something they brushed aside, later learning during a royal banquet that the argument involved her...
Warnings:ย Just fluff! (There is also a photo of a dress that the reader wears!)
Word Count: 1.7kย
"Heh, I find that funny, Fuegoleon."
"And why is that so funny, Nozel?"
Now, I've known for a long time that Fuegoleon and Nozel were friends, but rivals, bickering with one another, yet again.
Making my way over, they were so busy arguing over whatever that they didn't notice me coming up behind them, plucking the back of their heads:
"The royal banquet is today, don't the two of you know? Don't you think that you have better things to do rather than stand around and argue?"
"My apologies," Fuego said first, rubbing the back of his head and suddenly, they both grew quiet, turning away from one another when I asked:
"What are you two arguing about this time, anyways?"
"Nothing," Nozel answered quietly, unable to hide the redness in his cheeks, as well as Fuego, who answered:
"Yes. It was nothing."
"You're both terrible liars," I huffed, rolling my eyes, accepting their answers for now, and changing the subject, "So, you two taking anyone to the banquet?"
"Uhhh-," They both were stuttering at the same time, Nozel being the first to think of something:
"You'll just have to wait and see. Speaking of, I'm going to get ready for the banquet."
"As am I!" Fuego answered, flashing a quick smile before they both ran off, "We'll see you later tonight, Y/N."
"Okay, see you guys," I waved softly, waiting for them to disappear before I said to myself, "Well, that was really weird."
I figured there was no point in worrying about their bickering and so, much like Nozel, I went off to get ready for the banquet.
Deciding to keep my hair down, add some light makeup, and finally get to wear the dress I picked out. I'd been dying to wear it since I laid eyes on it and when I made my way inside the royal castle, I'd never felt so nervous.
"My, you look so beautiful, Captain Y/N..."
Having all eyes on me in a new way made me a bit anxious, but a small smile on my face as I did appreciate all the compliments.
Making my way through, I felt some relief as I spotted Nozel and Fuego by the stairs, coming over and teasing:
"Were you two being so weird earlier because you two don't have dates?"
I only laughed as their faces turned pink, but freezing as Nozel stood alongside me.
"Never mind that," On my side, he helped me with the longer part of my dress so I could head up the stairs, saying more softly to me, "You look stunning, Y/N. Shall we head in?"
"S-Sure," I blushed, "And thank you, Nozel."
"Of course," Heading up the first few steps, I noticed Fuego on my other side too, helping with my dress and offering to me:
"Shall we have a glass of wine when everything begins? It is a tradition of ours now."
I could never say no to his smile, nodding and stepping inside with them, "Can never break that tradition."
The three of us together always ended up being a fun time, getting our wine, making a toast to a good evening and that's exactly what it was. Dinner was delicious, I also got to see some other friends of mine and it was nothing short of spectacular.
The moonlight and stars were beginning to illuminate the dance floor, countless couples and friends enjoying their own dances.
At that moment, I was still chatting with a friend, not noticing what was coming my way till my friend tapped my shoulder, holding her mouth and giggling at my flustered face once I saw Fuego making his way over with a rose.
"That's all on you," She teased, leaving once Fuego approached me.
I couldn't stand looking stupid like I felt I was, trying to make small talk, "Are you enjoying the banquet? Sorry for leaving you and Nozel-"
"You're fine, dear," He smiled, his voice making my heart flutter, skipping beats as he continued, "I was just wondering if you would like to make my night even better and dance with me."
Offering the rose, I caressed his hand while accepting, holding his free hand with the other, "A dance with you would be lovely, Fue."
Holding hands, we made our way to the dance floor, I was always locked into the beautiful purple of his eyes, my body flowing naturally with him as we began to dance. The sound of the piano and violins was the guide for me.
Only able to focus on him and the music, a bright smile began to break out on my face, giggling during some twirls, but losing my breath when he dipped me down quickly, noses almost touching.
My quick breaths caught his attention, his pupils expanding a little with his words, "I'm sorry if that startled you."
"Just a little," I chuckled, fixing our postures and once I was standing straight, I rested my head on his chest. He was so warm, arms keeping me close as we began to sway, smiling once again, "I'm still having such a good time."
"As am I," He cooed, kissing the top of my head, making my world pause.
I was seeing a new side of Fuego tonight and after processing that small kiss, I picked my head to lock eyes again, but his eyes were fixed on something else.
The smirk on his face too, was confident, but not in a good way in my eyes. Following the direction he was staring in, I found Nozel in a corner, arms crossed, with a mean look on his face as he watched us.
Taking a moment to think, I thought of their argument earlier in the day, and how they acted so weird around me. Now, dancing with Fuego and they're still exchanging dirty looks across the room?
Stepping back, it all made sense in my head and it sparked some anger, Fuego noticing quickly:
"Is everything alright, Y/N?"
"I need a moment to myself," Clenching the rose that I still had, I turned my nose at him and marched away, making sure to quickly disappear from his sight with all the bodies on the floor.
Heading up another flight of stairs in the castle, I found a nice balcony where I could barely hear the music. At least the night sky wasn't disappointing, staring at the stars and thinking to myself.
Nozel and Fuego were fighting over me and Fuego decided to make a truly romantic moment into some kind of challenge?
I was ready to throw the rose that he gave me, raising my arm, but stopping at the sound of footsteps:
"Y/N? What's the matter? I figured I'd come and check on you."
Of course, Fue had to come after me.
With my hands finding my hips, I was as stern as I was while scolding my squad when needed, looking him dead in the eye and asking if my assumption was true:
"Did you ask to dance with me and nearly kiss me just to poke at Nozel? Be honest."
Letting out a deep sigh, he was thinking of how to answer my question, beginning:
"There's no point in lying, we had been arguing because we both wanted to ask you to the banquet. That is true."
"And the dance?" I wanted nothing but the truth, showing him how I was paying close attention during our dance, letting out some emotion, "I saw you shooting looks at him. I hope you know that I'm not just some prize that you win for playing some game-"
"No, you're not," He said quickly, coming and taking my hands, "But if there are others who want you, I would like to be the one who wins your heart."
This time, I had nothing to say. Our tight bond was undeniable and I wish I had noticed the motive for their weird behavior sooner, but I decided to stay quiet, listening to what he had to say:
"I will admit, how we went about the ordeal was immature. I should've just grown the courage to come and ask you. So now, I will be brave and ask you."
"Ask me, what?" I whispered, the light breeze behind me mixing with anxious anticipation made me shake some, especially when he asked:
"Will you be mine, Y/N?"
Gosh, did he make me weak, but I didn't want to fall so easily. I wanted to see if he'd prove his words to be true to the heart, offering my hand:
"Prove your words to be true with one last dance. Just you and me."
"I'd be more than happy to," He smiled, truly confident this time, which made my heart fill a little lighter.
The music from downstairs was faint, but just enough as began to dance under the stars, and this time, I noticed how much smoother he was moving, focusing his entire being into this moment, and it was the most beautiful moment I had shared with someone.
Gradually, the music grew faster, as did our tempo, spinning, and with the sudden ending, Fue dipped me down again, but this time, his nose brushed past mine.
My lips never felt something so soft, growing deeper with his arms bringing me into his embrace, locking me in and showering me with every drop of passion that he had to offer, opening my heart like a door, arms around his neck and holding on as tight as I could.
When our lips parted, my eyes were still closed, taking in a big breath, softly looking through my lashes to find his eyes, carefully bringing me around and upright. He was a little nervous too, but after swallowing a breath, he maintained his courage, finding the rose from before, and asking again:
"Will you be mine, my dear Y/N?"
Fue proved himself to me and every single emotion I felt during that dance was new but real. I just knew it, holding his hands and the rose, picking my head up to kiss once more:
"All yours, Fue."ย
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