#marlin x reader

[awlimagines]

Part One: Them being possessive of you.

CELIA/CECILIA

Cecilia feels jealousy and depression just like anyone else. She worries when she sees you with someone else laughing at what they said or when you tell her something someone else did that you appreciated. She does not let these feelings affect her actions in noticeable ways. Ceci wants you to be happy even if you won’t be with her. So, Cecilia wears her usual soft smile and takes an interest in your conversations with her. 

Despite this, Cecilia is highly attuned to you. She can tell you when you’ll have a cold from the rain. Ceci knows without looking when you’re upset over something from the simple change in your energy. She knows everything that could bring a smile to your face and effortlessly gifts it to you. Ceci seems puzzled when people say you’re quiet and difficult to get to know. She tries to help by explaining everything she knows. When the left corner of your mouth flicks upward, you’re trying to conceal a laugh. The slight furrow of your brow combined with a frown means you’re confused and thinking. Cecilia doesn’t understand how people don’t see these obvious to her details.

GUSTAFA

Gustafa always thought he was an even-keeled kind of guy. He went with the flow and didn’t let someone’s anger stoke his own. Everyone has their struggles, and he could roll with that. Things changed some when you came into the picture. Gustafa felt himself becoming annoyed when others would spend time with you. His grip would tighten on his instrument ever so slightly while he glared through sunglasses. Gustafa knew he shouldn’t feel this way. It wasn’t like the two of you were dating or engaged. You were free to hang out with whomever you wanted. Gustafa would just prefer those people weren’t other eligible bachelors or bachelorettes. 

That was before you started dating. Gustafa was over the moon happy you chose him. He wanted to make sure everyone knew, also. He’d lace his fingers through yours and pull you closer to his side as the two of you walked through town and gave you a peck on the cheek before parting ways. Gustafa quickly discovered how to make you swoon and focus on him alone. He’d lean forward just enough to allow his glasses to slide down and reveal his eyes when smiling at you. Gustafa abused this trick when your conversations drew on, and his arm around your shoulders didn’t divert your attention back to him.

MARLIN/MATTHEW

Marlin knows he naturally looks surly. It had never been a huge problem in the valley. People there were nice enough to greet him and leave him alone if he didn’t want to speak with people. Then you arrived. Your ceaseless attempts to see him every day wormed into his heart. Marlin was very blunt in sharing how bad he thought your crops were but admired your determination to get better and how you clung intently to his advice. 

It started small. Marlin would glare from your side as someone encroached on his time with you. He didn’t think it was any different from his usual look. Marlin is pleasantly surprised with how quickly people finish speaking with you, leaving the two of you alone again. As the two of you grew closer, Marlin expressed worry about your trips to the city to see friends. It wasn’t a safe place like the valley, especially with how late you stayed out. Marlin insisted on accompanying you to walk you home through the city streets and mountain trails for safety.

NAMI

You were at the beach chatting with Nami about wanting to visit Coco Island one day after Pui talked about it. He didn’t mention many details, which is why you were intrigued. During your conversation, Molly caught sight of Nami and you. The blonde greeted you both warmly, asking what you were talking about. Molly gushed about how sweet you were to donate money to Pui like that. Nami asked about the cafe and if Griffin was working alone, grinding Molly’s conversation with you to a halt. After Molly parted to return to work, Nami spoke to you. “You know she was flirting with you, right?” 

Nami left when you asked what she meant. Molly had acted the same as always. You were still fretting over the miscommunication days later when you came across Gustafa playing outside his yurt. You were talking with him about what could have made Nami so mad when she appeared on the path toward the beach. When she saw you sitting with Gustafa, she glared before turning around and heading in the opposite direction. You gave Gustafa a quick goodbye before hustling after Nami. 

“You must be into Gustafa now. I didn’t expect you to be the type to switch so quickly. But to each their own, not like I care.” You frantically explained both Gustafa and Molly were just friends. You liked her, not either of them. You were trying to ask what you had done to upset her to fix it. Nami stood quietly, taking in your worried look before muttering not to worry about it. She ignored your confused look with a blush and asked, since you were already there if you wanted to walk to the spring with her.

ROCK

Rock believed himself to be not only the most stylish guy around but the most laidback as well. After returning to his parents’ inn after a spate of bad luck in finding a job to make him happy, Rock was living his best life. Rock could laugh off most everything without an issue, but as he grew to like you, he began having trouble. Why did everyone always want your attention? His parents would whisper bets about what bachelor or bachelorette you would settle down with. They never included his name, even though he made you laugh more than anyone else. The feelings simmered away until they came to a boil when you talked about a funny story about something you did with another person. 

“They don’t deserve you - I don’t deserve you. But at least I’m aware of it,” Rock pouted. After overcoming your shock, you reassured Rock you weren’t interested in anyone except him. His goofy antics stole your heart a while back. So, Rock took that as a go-ahead. You were shocked when Rock gave you a high-class lip stain to wear. He claimed it was just something small to help your lips from being chapped. Rock asked to see the color on you. He thought it would match your complexion and just wanted to be sure. After checking it out on yourself and loving it, you kissed Rock on the cheek before getting back to work. That had been hours ago, so why was he still wandering the town with a stain on his cheek and a smug look?

[awlimagines]

How they comfort/care for you when you're sick.

CELIA/CECILIA

Cecilia was on her way to the Goddess Pond when she saw you collapse in the field. She immediately gets help and anxiously waits for you to wake. She gives a gentle but firm lecture about pushing yourself too hard when you recover. Cecilia stays around the farm after updating Vesta to help with crops and make you a meal. Before she heads home for the evening, Cecilia stops at the pond to pray to the Harvest Goddess for your good health.

DARYL

He admittedly did not notice you missing your usual visit to the lab. Daryl only knew you were sick after stepping out to chase off Nami and Cole from talking outside his door. Despite his best attempts to return to work, you kept crossing his mind instead. He did not study medicine but was sure he could whip something up. Daryl arrived at your door, ranting to you about his creation. The black liquid held towards you in a beaker did not look promising. His expectant look had you cautiously take a sip. The next thing you knew, you woke up in bed to hear Daryl arguing with Dr. Baddoch over the medicine’s effectiveness.

FLORA

She returns to the surface after being in the dig site all day. Flora knew something was missing today and tried to focus on what it was now that she was off work. A fish jumps from the river, and she thinks of you. Flora knew you were usually at the dig site most days, especially before Van came to town. Her thoughts turned to the suspicious person across the river. What if they turned to your farm? Flora crossed the water, intent on checking nothing happened at your farm. Flora offers to make you a meal so you can rest. The soup is bland with a touch too much salt, but it’s the thought that counts.

GUSTAFA

Gustafa has gotten so used to your schedule that he quickly notices when you don’t come by to listen to him play. He frowns slightly, worried about what might have happened before heading toward the farm. A few steps past the entrance, he finds out from Takakura you’re sick. Gustafa wastes no time in offering to help with the animals so you can rest. Afterward, he wanders home to clean up before returning with a light meal. Gustafa only stays after you beg and assure him you would feel better if he did. You later fall asleep listening to his soft singing and playing.

MARLIN/MATTHEW

It’s the end of the season, and you’ve yet to come to Vesta for advice on what to plant next. He wouldn’t say he’s worried about you specifically, just about your farm. It’s hard to catch back up once you fall behind. The girls later mention Takakura said you were sick as he returned from the City. Cecilia and Vesta nudge him along to go and check on how you’re doing and deliver some seeds you can pay for later. Marlin only pauses for a moment before leaving for your house. Once there, he explains why he’s there and hands over the seeds. Marlin hands you a hybrid crop explaining it was from their greenhouses and should help boost your health more than a regular crop. He mumbles that he hopes you feel better soon and that he missed you today before quickly leaving.

MUFFY/MOLLY

Molly notices you fail to stop for lunch and decides to swing by the farm instead of the Inn for her break. She is devastated when you answer, wrapped in a blanket. Molly quickly ushers you back into bed. A frown creases her pretty brow as she checks your temperature. The only nursing she ever did was a few hours in costume at parties in the City. Molly is used to cleaning the cafe. She cleans around your house before promising to return with a nutritious, light meal from Griffin and some medicine. Before she leaves for her next shift, Molly says she hopes you’re better soon and cares for her the next time she’s sick.

NAMI

Nami was on her way to the Goddess Pond and noticed Takakura in the fields without you in sight. Thinking this was odd, she stopped outside the farm to observe. Nami pushes herself to speak with Takakura about it when you never appear. Nami is silent and thoughtful for a minute before offering to help water the crops. The next day Takakura tells you about her stopping to help. Nami tells you she was just curious about what farmwork was like, and it wasn’t a big deal. She brushes off your thanks but has a slight pink flush on her cheeks.

ROCK

He did think it was odd not to see you in the fields but minded his own business. He finished races with your dog and took a quick nap before catching sight of Takakura, who tells him you are sick. He doesn’t offer to help around the farm and wanders back to the Inn. Once there, he explains you’re sick to Ruby. Rock was going to take you food. Unfortunately, he doesn’t have enough to buy you both something from the cafe and he’s not a great cook. Rock soon returns to your home with his mom’s delicious curry. He spends the rest of the day talking to you about the latest gossip until you fall asleep. Rock catches another nap for himself before heading off for the night.

[awlimagines]

Part Two: Where do they take you for a date away from the valley?

CELIA/CECILIA

It was winter when Cecilia asked if you could take a day to come with her to her hometown for the Starlit Festival. It was a bit far and would take a day or two. You hesitated briefly to ask for time to check that Takakura could watch the farm. After he agreed, Cecilia said it would be colder where you were going and asked if you had warm enough clothes. The trip took a good half day to arrive, with the snow you passed gradually growing deeper and deeper. Cecilia announced you arrived in a village larger than Mineral Town but not larger than the city. 

Ceci’s parents were very cold when you entered the house. Cecilia blushed and quickly explained you were not the arranged marriage Vesta had tried to set up. You were someone she fell in love with and chose for herself. Her parents' attitude changed as they ushered you into their home. They asked when you knew you loved their daughter, how you asked her out, and what were your favorite things about her in rapid fire. Cecilia mouthed sorry at you from behind them while you turned red as you attempted to answer each question. 

The next morning, her parents told you to come again before complaining to Cecilia about visiting more often. You commented her parents seemed great as you followed Cecilia further into the village’s center. She mentioned she was happy everyone got along; Cecilia had been worried. She led you to a large ice skating rink, where you froze. You put on a brave face as you followed Ceci’s lead in lacing the skates before wobbling to the entrance. Your first step lipped from under you, leaving you scrambling for the wall for support. Cecilia quickly checked if you were okay before demonstrating how to skate. She held your hand firmly as you ghosted your other hand over the wall for balance. Cecilia’s warm presence encouraged you to drift away from the edge before you had to leave for the valley.

GUSTAFA

Gustafa arrived at your door one afternoon asking if you liked Renaissance fairs. You replied you enjoyed the setting in books but had never been to one. It wasn’t something your mom or friends in the city were interested in, and you didn’t want to go alone. Once he overcame his shock, Gustafa smiled and quickly made plans for you to accompany him. He confided he was excited that your first experience would be with him before he left for his yurt. 

He wore a bard outfit with his usual hat, shades, and lute strapped to his back. Gustafa snagged your hand, pulling you along with a laugh when you hesitated. He said if you decided to dress up, there were rental costumes at the fair. Gustafa was happy either way, simply spending time with you. The sprawling festival and crowds had you clinging to Gustafa as you tried to take everything in at once. He insists on buying you a flower crown when he notices you eyeing them. Gustafa lets you take the lead as you visit booths, occasionally pulling you over for breaks to watch shows. You gaped at acrobats, sword swallowers, men wielding whips on fire, and much more. Gustafa almost has to force you to take a moment for rest and a meal. 

Gustafa leads you to a show he says is the only thing he didn’t want to miss. You understand why instantly when you see the men in kilts playing bagpipes and other instruments on stage. You were pleasantly surprised to hear current songs you never would have expected to be played on bagpipes. After the show, Gustafa leads you over to the band to greet them and introduce you. He traveled with them, performing in fairs like this when he first left home. They laughed when you excitedly asked if that meant he had worn a kilt and how you would look to see it. Gustafa blushed in response and said he’d always just been a bard wandering through the booths playing his lute. Later that evening, you gave him a massive hug saying you couldn’t wait to come again next year and asking if he would help you piece together an outfit. Gustafa promptly agreed and was happy you enjoyed the fair so much. 

LUMINA

Lumina had every aspect of your first date planned before you ever confessed. She almost immediately asked if you could take some time off to accompany her to the city. Once you decided on a date and time, Lumina told you not to worry about anything and that she would take care of it. She greeted you with a carriage to travel to the city on the day of your date. Dressed in a pink blouse, floral skirt, and a light cardigan, Lumina explained she didn’t want to get sweaty on the way. You enjoyed the horse-drawn carriage more than you expected. Pampering was nice every so often you decided enjoying the plush seats. 

The carriage stopped at a massive, crisp building with varied ocean-life accents swirling above the doors. You were speechless once inside. This aquarium far exceeded the smaller one your mother took you to as a child. Lumina tugged at your arm to stop you from gaping in the doorway. The two of you first came upon a tide pool that allowed you to reach in touch starfish. Lumina chuckled at your gasp when you realized the water was cold. You passed tank after tank of creatures until passing through the shark tunnel to a giant, shallow pool in the center. Inside were stingrays that you could feed bits of fish and shrimp for a little extra. You quickly purchased each of you a small metal cup. After poking the tops of moon jellyfish and holding horseshoe crabs, the exit loomed ahead.  

Lumina smiled and informed you there was one more thing, pointing towards stairs near the exit. You followed her down into a restaurant with floor-to-ceiling tanks of creatures. Lumina spent the meal discussing your favorites in the aquarium and what you each enjoyed most. You were shocked when the aquarium’s owner dropped by at the end of your dinner to ask how everything was. Lumina blushed and explained they were a friend of Aunt Romana’s and helped get her in early on the reservation list. Your favorite part of the day was your ride home when Lumina fell asleep on your shoulder.

MARLIN/MATTHEW

You worried about your dates with Marlin. You knew his cold and serious exterior hid a shy but thoughtful man. But, you wanted to do more than travel back and forth between your farms discussing and doing work. Everything you could think of to avoid this involved the city. You didn’t want to take him there when all his memories and experiences made Marlin scowl. One day as you were brushing the animals, Marlin asked if, after the harvest, you would go somewhere with him. He said he felt bad not taking you to do anything nice. Your heart fluttered that he had been thinking the same as you. 

Marlin met you outside Vesta’s with a large rucksack and a picnic basket. He led you into the mountains, following the path for a while before turning to veer off. Marlin told you to be careful and watch your step, his hand hovering around yours in case you stumbled. When he came to a stop, you gazed across a meadow filled with tiny white flowers and the sound of a gentle stream somewhere just out of sight. Marlin blushed at your praise for having found such a breathtaking place, and thanks for sharing it. He mumbled this wasn’t even the real surprise. 

You watched as Marlin unloaded a simple picnic. Some of the vegetables you recognized from the greenhouses he raised hybrid crops in. Your eyes widened as he brought board games and cards from his rucksack. Marlin didn’t seem the type to enjoy such things. He was patient in teaching you the games you were unfamiliar with. You could see him struggling to let you win at least some. Marlin hesitated as the last one ended before saying he had one more, but you didn’t have to play it if you were uncomfortable. He pulled out a string and a pristine new Cat’s Cradle book. Marlin smiled when you agreed and spent the last bit of your time brushing your fingertips together as you worked through the book.

MUFFY/MOLLY

Molly cut back on her visits to the city when you started dating. She had more interest in seeing how you managed the farm. Molly liked your sheep most, enjoying how they would follow her, baaing for attention. You sometimes felt jealous of how much she sweet-talked them while you worked in the fields. You wanted to give Molly more than watching chores for your dates and began arranging different activities. You took her sailing, gourmet picnic dates in various scenic locations, and to the winery and hot spring in Mineral Town. You grew worried when Molly began looking wistful during your time together. 

Molly came to your day one morning and asked if she could speak with you. There was something she had always dreamed of doing with a lover. It was in the city though, would you have time to go with her? You eagerly agreed, curious to know what she planned. You imagined extravagant clubs and glamorous activities like spas. So, when you stood outside a massive furniture store, you were confused. It seemed mundane. 

Molly was excited and said the store had different examples of entire rooms. Everything you could think of and more. She always wanted to go and get ideas to build a life with someone together. She hooked her arm through yours and dragged you into the store. Despite your skepticism, you enjoyed walking through immaculate displays and pointing out things you liked. It might have been watching Molly coo over designs she loved and cute toys for kids. Her laugh made you blush when you were surprised at how delicious the food was in the store. Molly kissed you on the cheek when you promised she could design your house any way she wanted. You two headed to one of Molly’s favorite bars to have a drink and talk more about her ideas. Molly was surprised to see some of her old friends there but wasted no time showing you off instead.