Robert Lutece x reader (Delivery for Lutece)
Fandom: Bioshock Infinite
I smiled lightly as my eyes glanced over the next order: Lutece, Rosalind. It seemed she wanted another order of books; quantum physics, Philosophy, Psychology and… a romance novel. I smiled knowingly at the last part of the order, knowing Rosalind didn’t like many people knowing that she liked cheesy romance novels. Not even Robert knew. I quickly collected the books she ordered before letting them fall into my bag before I exited the small bookstore and walked toward the Lutece household. The walk was nice and breezy as always, Columbia was as peaceful as it could get.
I stepped up onto the steps, ringing the doorbell and waiting for an answer. I straightened out my dress as the door opened to reveal Robert.
“Good morning Mx. (y/n),” Robert greeted.
I smiled sheepishly and tucked a loose strand behind my ear.
“Hello, Robert. Is Rosalind home?” I asked.
Robert opened his mouth to say something, but Rosalind shoved him out of the way.
“Please come in, (y/n),” Rosalind said rather hastily.
I glanced at her disheveled hair before entering their home; placing the books on the coffee table in the main room.
“Would you care for a cup of coffee?” Rosalind held up a cup of coffee for me to take.
Robert popped up behind me, holding up a similar-looking cup.
“Or perhaps tea?” Robert cut in.
Rosalind gave her brother a side glance, almost menacing.
I could hear Rosalind start to get angry, whilst Robert remained calm, I always did like that about him. I gently grabbed the tea from Robert’s hands; I felt a spark as our hands touched for a split moment. Rosalind grinned toward me before gesturing towards the long couch. I sighed slightly but sat in the corner, dropping my bag on the floor next to my feet. Rosalind picked up the books and held them to her chest.
“Brother, why don’t you keep (y/n) company while I put these away?” Rosalind asked.
Robert gave her a small nod before he sat next to me. Rosalind, satisfied with her little setup, left the room to shelve the new books; no doubt to take a peek at that romance novel of hers.
“I should really go, I’m sure I have other deliveries to do,” I said, ready to leave any second.
Robert leaned against the couch, placing his hands on his lap in a polite manner.
“We should indulge Rosalind a little. You know how she can get a little antsy. Just a few minutes, that’s all I ask,” Robert said, but I knew that he wanted to be around me as much as I desired to be around him.
I smiled, he had always been so nice to me. I could never figure his reason behind it.
“Okay,” I said as I took a few small sips of my tea before Robert asked what I knew had been on his mind since Rosalind rushed to the door.
“What books did you bring for my dear sister? She doesn’t usually dash to the door that quickly,” He asked curiously.
I shifted nervously on the couch, I promised Rosalind a long time ago that I wouldn’t tell anyone about her guilty pleasure, least of all her brother.
“Well, I promised her I wouldn’t tell,” I muttered.
I felt the teacup disappear from my grasp, causing me to look toward Robert. I watched as he diligently placed the cup on the table in front of us before he slowly hovered over me, carefully placing his hands on either side of me to trap me against the couch. My heart rose up to my throat as I became acutely aware of my breathing and how close he was to my face, my lips.
“So you do know. Please do tell me, the curiosity is eating at me,” Robert whispered to me. I could clearly see him staring at my lips before his gaze shot back up to my face.
“Don’t tease me unless you plan on doing something. It’s rude to play with someone’s feelings,” I said to him.
Robert smiled one of those smiles, the kind that was only meant for one person, me. Robert slowly leaned forward, placing his lips gingerly onto mine, pushing himself forward. My eyes fluttered lightly once Robert slowly pulled away.
“I would never play with your feelings,” Robert gently said.
I slowly sat up with his help, his fingers stayed intertwined with my own.
“Romance, she likes to read romance novels, but please don’t tell her I told you,” I finally confessed.
Robert’s smile became slightly bigger, a small chuckle danced at his lips.
“That would explain her hiding in her room at nightly hours as of late. Thank you,” Robert said. He stayed quiet for a few moments, passing the time by playing with my fingers; being positive that he had touched every inch of my hand. “I have something to give you, as thanks.” Robert quickly stood to his feet, helping me stand as well. “You’re always been so patient and kind to my sister and I… We’ve never really had a companion like you before… Someone I--We… We cared about before.” Robert released my hand for a moment before retrieving a necklace from a small box I hadn’t noticed before. “Would you mind turning around for me a moment?” I gave Robert an unsure look. I liked Robert and all, but…
He gave me that charming smile that made me weak at the knees. Did he know what effect he had on me?
“Do you trust me?” Robert asked out of the blue. I opened my mouth to respond but found myself turning my back to him instead, lifting my hair away from my the back of my neck to give him better access to clasp the necklace over me. “Alright, done.” I slowly released the grip of my hair before picking up the pocket watch. It was beautiful…
“Robert… Thank you. You didn’t have to do this.” I felt my heart fluttering as Robert gripped the back of his neck nervously, a light rosy shade of pink drifting onto his face.
“I’m aware. I wanted to. I care about you, more than I thought I initially would,” Robert confessed. His eyes widened slightly as Rosalind entered the room.
“Having a bit of fun? Are we, Brother?” Rosalind teased.
Both of his hands came to lay stiffly at his side. What was Rosalind doing? Her twin brother’s face only became redder with her statement. I didn’t know what to do, should I say something?
“I Don’t, I um…” Rosalind quirked an eyebrow, fully amused.
“My, brother, I’ve never heard you stumble or stutter on your words. Then again, I’ve never caught you alone with (y/n),” Rosalind teased once more. Robert took a deep breath, the color quickly faded from his face, a neutral face plastered onto his face once more. “I’m only teasing, Robert.” I watched with curious eyes as Robert leaned down to my ear, brushing away the hair to whisper a request.
“Would it be pleasant for you to have a night in, without my dear sister in the way?” Robert asked into my ear.
I laughed silently at Robert’s emphasis on ‘Dear’. I gave him a small nod.
Robert gave me a firm nod as an answer before he stood to his full height, placing his arms behind his back as he always did. I grabbed my bag from the floor and slung it over my shoulder before I headed toward the front entrance, Robert close behind me. He glanced back at his sister, who had taken the liberty of reading one of her new books, she wasn’t looking in our direction. Robert quickly turned back to me, placing a quick, but passionate kiss to my lips before he opened the door for me.
“I-I'll see you later, Mr. Lutece.”