Hushed Confessions
Pairing: Naib x Reader
Pronouns: not specified; gender neutral
Content: pining, confessions, hugs and holding eachother, hand holding, naib crying.
Description: You stray away from the normal manor walls and decide that bushes and hedges were better today.
Note: at the request of my bee eff, here is Naib.
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You wipe a bead of sweat off your forehead as you walk up to arches in the garden of the manor.
Looking around you noticed how silent it was, the only thing you could hear were birds chirping and the sound of water running from a nearby lake.
There wasn't much to look at on the outside of the garden and there wasn't anything out of the normal. Just a lot of bushes and various types of flowers.
It was a long way back and the walk wasn't easy, so you weren't about to just take one look and then leave.
You pass the arch and notice the small maze inside of the garden. It wasn't a particular hard maze, in fact, it was quite fun to navigate through.
It only took a few twist and turns, maybe even a few dead ends, and you were already in the middle of the garden.
In the middle of the garden stood a small fountain beside a big tree. There was a swing and there also was a hammock.
As you got closer and stepped up beside the hammock you noticed a figure laying in it.
"Naib?"
The man instantly woke up at the sound of another person's voice. He flinched as he stood up from his original position and looked at you.
"I wasn't expecting to see you here, I can go if you want this place for yourself right now"
You declined his offer before deciding to speak.
"You don't have to leave Naib, but if it isn't a bother, could I stay with you?"
He nodded almost immediatly at your words.
You took a seat on the swing while he faced you on the hammock, an act of courtesy.
You both talked for a good while, and he asked you why you had come here in the first place.
"I know I don't usually leave the manor much but I decided to do it for once. I just wanted a bit of fresh air and also wanted to see how the garden was doing."
He listened attentively to your words and a soft smile is set on his face.
It took you by surprise, just a bit. You always saw him hide his emotions more then he expressed them. It was an amazing sight, if you were to be honest.
The sun started setting as you both continued to talk to eachother. It had been a good few hours, and it started to get late. You weren't sure if you should suggest to go back or not.
Naib on the other hand didn't want to. He would rather stay with you for longer. Maybe even invite you back and be able to spend some more time with you inside the manor. But just it being the two of you, in that moment, was the best in his opinion.
He noticed how your eyes kept darting around, as if there was something you wanted to say. So he asked it himself, "I see you're kind of fidgety, is everything okay? I'm sorry if I made you uncomfortable somehow"
"No! No, you didn't. I'm just happy to be able to talk to you like this."
That brought a smile to Naibs face and you could see how his eyes shine a bit at your comment.
It was known by everyone, even the hunters, that you and Naib were awfully close in matches and outside of them. But but you guys never really were able to hang out alone together, and it's as if both of you couldn't build up the courage to ask to be alone together.
You did from time to time but it was far and few between, and you wouldn't say your acquaintances, you both believe you're good friends.
But everyone knew it was more then just that, at this point at least.
Naib suddenly shocks you as he leave shis spot on the hammock and reaches out his hand. He grasps your hand carefully once you place your hand in his and brings you forward.
Now he stood up from of the hammock while you stood in front of him.
Your senses are heightened as he brings you into a hug. You could smell his cologne as he hugged you close. He grasps the back of your head and moves it to his shoulder.
You happily snuggle into him just as he does the same.
You hear him take a sharp inhale before he presses a small kiss to your head.
He holds you close as the sun finally sets. There's silence for a bit as you both hold eachother, until, "I think we both know it at this point but, I love you so much"
The two of you stood still as he spoke, you could hear how his voice starts to shake and then you start to feel your shirt dampen.
"I never thought I'd be able to love again, especially getting into the manor, but you've teached me otherwise. I just hope you feel the same way"
You don't hesitate to cut him off, "of course I feel the same way Naib. I love you so, so much. I just never knew how to tell you. I didn't think you felt the same way"
Naib playfully scoffs at your words, "have you not seen the way I look at you?"
You push him away lightheardedly but he only brings you closer towards him.
A smile is set on his face and it wasn't leaving for a good while now.
His hand snakes to hold you closer and you give no complaints, the two of you stood there cofmtorable holding eachother.
Up until you finally break apart and notice how dark it had gotten.
He looks at you and the only way to explain the emotion in his eyes was, adoration.
"Do you mind if I hold your hand on the way back?"
"Not at all"
[1047 words; may/13/22]
