Lohen x Reader (small feature of Varka)
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Summary: His way of courting you (more yandere tendencies).
This kinda popped into my head like two days ago. Wanted to upload it while working on a Lohen specific request :) (Also I may link my socials soon…)
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Lohen’s initial attraction to you was based on your personality. No, you weren’t entirely sure of yourself, but the way you always figured out a solution to your problems strung him on. It was attractive. You were attractive.
“Nice going back there. The Hilichurl Camp.” Your first real conversation started with his compliment the second he saw you alone at Dorman’s Port.
Of course this was right after you were done with what he called, “charity work.” Safe to say that you were surprised. Immediately you greeted him formally, watching as he brushed off your courtesy with ease.
“None of that please. Just pretend you’re talking with a friend.”
He turned his attention to your weapon of choice strapped to your back. He figured out a way that may strike up an appeal of himself to you.
“I can give you tips on that weapon of yours.”
You didn’t exactly want to turn down a personal training session from someone of his caliber and rank, so your agreement was concrete.
“I would appreciate that, thank you.” That smile of yours was just warm enough to set the romance side of his heart completely ablaze for you.
He struggled to proceed in a healthy way of courting you. Lohen gained access to your work schedule, which meant he always knew your location when on the clock. On days you were free, he would study your habits. Where you liked to shop, what you liked to eat and activities you enjoyed. He knew all of it before you two even properly knew each other.
If you were often out and about, he would make sure to deliberately run into you from time to time to instigate a conversation. If you were more reserved to your home, he’d invite you for more private training sessions. Since those were your days off, he’d often propose grabbing dinner with you afterwards to sweeten the deal.
When you two became into friends, Lohen made sure to keep you even closer. He would accompany you everywhere; when he allowed you your space, he was always nearby. He didn’t doubt your strength nor ability to defend yourself, but he’d rather not take a single chance.
He always knew when and if someone else possessed feelings for you and were about to reveal them. A gentle threat, or a few more demanding tasks (for any other knight) was enough to keep the suitors at bay. There was even an incident where he terrorized one of the knights in the middle of a dense forest. Lohen would claim his actions as friendly advice, but you noticed how the knight affected started to steer clear of you.
Sick? He stayed at your residence to take care of you. Injured? He carried you to the nearest med bay.
“You’re overheating.” He was attentive, even noticing the little things as you laid down in an open field with him after an assignment.
Removing his glove, Lohen placed the palm of his hand on your forehead. He used his Cryo Vision to cool you down.
“I’m fine.” You’d deny any abnormalities happening to you, he knew this.
“I can assure you that you are not.” He next pulled at your clothing with a firm grip. “Down to your undershirt please. This is too much fabric right now.”
Once you were down to that particular piece of clothing to keep your decency, an idea popped into his head as you sucked down a spare bottle of water he had chilled to the bone. A perfect opportunity, especially as you sat resting your forehead against a tree.
“Mind if I try something?” He didn’t wait for a response from you before acting.
You shivered violently with a startled sound at the feeling of those ice cold palms against the bare skin of your shoulders. He studied your body language. The movement frightened you, yet you weren’t uncomfortable. He had a chance.
Fueled by his own desire and worry about you falling into heat exhaustion, without another word, he slowly pulled himself closer. His arms moved to hug you around your shoulders completely, resting his chest completely against your back. Again, you didn’t seem uncomfortable with the contact, you seemed rather relaxed. Was it the cold you liked, or his presence?
“Is this okay?” A rare moment of vulnerability, you could hear it in his whisper to your ear.
A part of him wanted to stick to you like glue, yet another part also cared about your comfort. He only felt your hand touching his own gently without a response. A few moments passed, as if you were now the one testing his boundaries. All of a sudden, your hands held onto his arms with a nod.
An unwavering yet comfortable silence followed as you practically melted into his cool form. That was how it started. How you officially became his.
You two didn’t parade your relationship to the public. Sometimes it even felt like you both were hiding the revelation. This fact was true during the very beginning, a reflection of your concern.
“I’n not sure if this is breaking some sort of rule.” You were pacing around the empty library with Lohen after hours.
He sat in a chair, leaning back with eyes locked on your form. A dark look in his gaze before he straightened up. As you vented the insecurity, he was too busy wondering how long you possessed feelings for him.
“You and I are under different companies. In case you haven’t noticed…I technically have no input over your earnings, schedule, raises—“ He could go on.
He could access all the information he needed, yet all changes went through either Varka or Jean (who would never let Lohen tamper with anything concerning another knight’s due diligence).
“It’s not possible for me to show favoritism towards you. This isn’t breaking any rules.” He further clarified.
You bit your lip, finally facing him as he stood. His eyebrows raised. Wow, you really did look troubled.
“Maybe we should just tell Varka.” Your suggestion was met with his signature grin that ran shivers down your spine.
He came really close, holding you by your arms firmly. He wanted to comfort you, while also teasing you.
“Or…we can let sleeping dogs lie.”
His hands then cupped your face, caressing your cheeks. He leaned closer into you, ready to finally perform what he wanted to for months.
Unfortunately, you spotted something in your peripheral vision coming down the stairs behind him. The sight horrified you. To dodge the kiss you slipped free from Lohen’s grasp quickly. You then made sure to place a respectable distance between you two.
“Grand Master!” The title came out sounding as if you were a child caught with their hands in a cookie jar.
Lohen didn’t even realize you could move that quickly under his nose. Varka meanwhile stared at you both with scrutinizing eyes.
“Hey you two.” Varka spoke slowly, already forming an idea of what was going on in here.
Lohen rolled his eyes before turning his head. He wasn’t angry at Varka, just annoyed that he was unable to land the mind blowing kiss he had planned for months.
Besides, he had always known you two weren’t truly alone. Lohen just didn’t care about any sort of spectators. It was you who turned out to be oblivious.
“Um…it’s getting late I should get going.” You smiled awkwardly and professionally, excusing yourself from the men in the room with a quick “good night.”
They both watched as you left, Lohen now turning to look at Varka with a smile. A mischievous one.
“What kind of gentleman would I be letting that sweet person walk home alone in the dark.” He smirked.
Varka sighed. There’s no way he was present enough to discuss what was happening between you guys. All he wished for right now was beer and chicken.
“Yeah, yeah we’ll talk tomorrow.” He yawned as Lohen opened the door to exit.
“Good night Grand Master.” His final words before shutting it, racing after you.
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