(DISCONTINUED/REWRITTEN) A Bard's Last Ballad || Venti x (Female) Reader

meeting one another

You were sitting at a nearby bench by the statue of Lord Barbatos, like you usually would.
You enjoyed it there as there was always a certain bard that would perform enchanting songs. They were always based on stories and you enjoyed hearing about them everyday. You weren't sure if they were true but they were magnificent.

As you expected, the bard arrived; a crowd already anticipating his arrival stood by. You never watched from the crowd, only from afar. You could never get through them due to the bard's popularity. Adding to that, you were too shy to stand in front of the talented bard with everybody else.

However, today, you decided you would go and talk to him at the end of the show. Overtime, you had come to like the bard a lot. You had always wanted to converse with him but were too timid.

You listened to his captivating melody in awe. He never failed to dazzle you.

As soon as it ended you got up and started to make your way to the bard, hoping that he wouldn't leave before then. You eventually arrived there as he was about to leave.

"Hey, wait!"
"Huh? What is it?"

You pulled out 10,000 more from your purse and handed it to him.

"Huh?! what is this for?"
"Everyday, I come hear just to listen to your stories and wanted to give you something for how talented you are." I praised him.
"Wow, I never knew I had such an influence.How about I give you a private performance as a sign of gratitude!" The bard grinned.

"Really?" You're eyes lit up.
"Yeah! Thanks to you, I can afford 5 bottles of dandelion wine!" He remarked with a cheeky smile. You sighed.
"Alright then."

He performed a delightful melody for you. When he finished, you clapped profusely.
"That was so good! You truly are talented." You boost his ego. (LMAO)
"Aw, you flatter me!" The bard laughed.

"So what's your name?" The bard asked.
"Oh, sorry, my name is Y/N."
"Nice to meet you, Y/N!" He bowed playfully.
"I'm Venti the bard!"
"Nice to meet you, Venti." You curtsied in response to earlier. He chuckled and you looked away in slight embarrassment.

"Aww are you embarrassed because of my charm?" He teased.
"What charm?" You replied sarcastically.
"Wha-! Y/N is so mean!" He pouted.
"Oh, sorry I didn't mean to sound rude!" You swiftly apologised.
"I was just joking! Don't take it harshly." He laughed. You just crossed your arms and looked away. "Hmph!"

"Well as another thanks for all this mora, want to head to the tavern with me?" He asked.
"I've wanted dandelion wine for a few days now but couldn't afford it.." He said sadly. You felt sorry for the bard.
"Sure, I'd love to!"
"Okay, then make this my treat!" Venti remarked.
"A-are you sure??"
"Yep!" He giggled.

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And that concludes chapter 1! :D
I'll come back and edit if I notice any mistakes but I'll write more chapters too!

Word count: 518

(edit cause it was trash before)