Trickster x Male Reader One Shots

Happy Birthday (2)

Your driving home in a uber with your friends who are either shitfaced or completely out of it. You can't stop thinking about Ji. There was something about him that was really different than other guys you have met, it was almost like he actually cared. You shake your head at the thought, maybe it was the fact you have been single all your life and that was your first time at anything sexual. Maybe you were overthinking it. You frown and look down for a moment then the car stops in front of your little house. You thank the driver and tip them in cash before getting out of the car. You walk up to your door and unlock it after taking out a key from your wallet. You get in then kick your shoes off and use one hand to shut the door behind you. You try and go to bed but your up all night thinking.

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You get ready for the day, disappointed you have to work the day after your birthday. You work at a restaurant and while you don't entirely enjoy it there, the pay is good. You're a manager there. Most of the time you're in the back doing whatever a manager does but other times when low on staff, you help by serving tables. Today is not entirely a nice day considering it's now cold, raining and the place is sort of busy. You are impressed when you get everyone to a table in a timely manner. You notice a person walk in and your heart almost skips a beat. Its Ji.

You are about to say hi when a guy comes up from behind him and slaps him right on the ass. Your surprised by his reaction, he playfully smacks the other guy's shoulder and tries to play it off as if he was fine with it but you could see how much he didn't like it. You and Ji make eye contact but you're the first to look away. You give them a booth seat and hand them menus. You walk away and can't help but feel bad, maybe that guy was Ji's boyfriend or maybe that guy was using him but Ji loved him. You take orders of other tables and send them to the kitchen. You make it back to Ji's table and don't see the guy there anymore. Ji seems to be in his own little world until you clear your throat. He looks at you with tired eyes before looking at the menu.

"I'll just have some fries with water"

You write down his order and look at him before giving it to the kitchen. You try and keep your mind off it and serve some tables when the food is being brought out, that is until there is shouting. You look over to the table where Ji was.  A waiter had brought Ji's water and fries, something must have happened, you can't tell for sure other than the fact that Ji's glass was now empty and the guy was now soaked. The guy was shouting at Ji. The words sounded hurtful. You hand the people their food and make your way over, your not given time to do anything before Ji slaps the other man hard in the face, the only thing he says before he leaves is:

"FUCK YOU STEVE"

You watch Ji leave while leaving the man sitting there, red to the face in anger. He gets up and leaves as well and you can see him get into his car and drive off. You aren't sure exactly what to do as the whole restaurant is in shocked silence. You glance out the window at Ji who was in the parking lot. You weren't really supposed to leave until the end of your shift but you couldn't help yourself. You walk out the doors quietly after grabbing your umbrella and jacket. Your not sure what to say when you make it to Ji sitting in the rain. You don't get a word out before he speaks.

"I'm sorry I caused a scene...It just felt right"

He looks at you and you notice he was crying. His eyes were red and puffy but his tears blended in with the rain. You want to give him a hug but you restrain yourself. You have a lot of questions but the only one you can seem to say was:

"Was he your lover?"

Ji chuckles a bit and wiped his eyes.

"I guess you could say that. We had been together for a few months now. I know you might be confused considering last night but these past few weeks haven't been the greatest and I just needed something more. I'm sorry that I in a way, used you"

You frown when he says this, it hurts but it's not the fact that he "Used you", it's the fact that he wasn't getting the attention that he wanted or needed. You move close so he's under the umbrella. You sit on the curb with him for a moment before giving him your jacket. You notice the smile on his face when you do this. He sniffles and wears the jacket around his shoulders. He looks down at the ground for a moment then looking back at you. 

"Why is it that you are nice to me? What did I do to earn your respect?"

You look up at him, You were thinking about that yourself.

"I guess it's because I like you. Your not like other guys I've met who just treat me like I'm nothing more than the dirt on their shoes, your different and I admire that"

You notice his eyes light up with joy. He smiled for a moment, now it was a full grin. You can't help but smile as well. You decide to try and test your luck by giving him a hug but he doesn't hug you back, instead, he kisses you. Your shocked for a moment then attempt to kiss back. He pulls away suddenly.

"You have never kissed anyone before, have you?"

You blush and shake your head in which he grins wider.

"That just makes everything a whole lot better"

He kisses you again and this time he places his hand on top of yours before grabbing it. He doesn't seem to want to stop but forces himself to.

"You wouldn't turn me down if I asked you out, would you?"

You chuckle, a bit flustered. You look down at his and your's hand before looking back at him. You can see the hope in his eyes.

"No, I wouldn't, in fact, id love to go out with you, Ji. I know a great place we could go after I get off work."

He seems shocked that you remembered his name and the fact you are so willing to be with him. He blushes and shyly looks away for a moment then looks at you and nods.

"It's a date then"