Hi old man enjoyer I stumbled into your page read all the Peppino x reader ficlets and they were all so sweeties so cute so cute you're doing the lord's work. Idk if you're taking any requests but if you are is it possible for you to do one where the reader is short and huffy about not being able to steal kisses whenever bc they cannot reach? I would explode (extremely positive) if you did. Thank you.
-short anon
Peppino is not extremely tall himself. But he's got a good head on you, so he's happy as can be. The difference helps make him feel manly, able to protect you, not that he needs to (especially since the entire Pizza Tower saw how deadly you both could be when properly pissed off). It's a nice feeling nonetheless, one he enjoys when his stress starts to wane into a warm happiness with you.
You tug on his sleeve, and there's a moment when Peppino expects a smothering of kisses to the face, but none come. Instead, he glances over to see you on your tiptoes, scowling as you yank on his arm, forcing him to bend down to your level.
Peppino has to laugh as you kiss his cheek. "Tesorino."
"Peppino." You hum, satisfied now.
"You can ask." He says, straightening back up. "I will-a bend down for you."
"Where's the fun in that?" You ask, glancing off in a weak attempt to appear nonchalant. Peppino can only smile. "Takes away the surprise if I ask."
"You failing to-a kiss me on the first-a go does too." Peppino points out, laughing when you slug his arm. "Oh! Sono ferito. Sto morendo. Un topolino mi sta attaccando!"
"HEY!" You shout, well enough versed in Italian to know he's teasing you.
Yes. Even as you knock your fists against his back, Peppino is extremely happy to be taller than you. After all, it's not often he gets to be the one teasing others.
