Thomas Brodie Sangster Imagines (under extreme revision)

~ How? ~ [Benny Watts]

 Benny Watts from The Queen's Gambit x Non-Binary Reader

Warning: Heartbreak, Betrayal 

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[ Yes, I'm aware that the following scenes do not actually exist in The Queen's Gambit rather it's two different encounters but it fits with the genre I'm going for so please bear with that ]

With everyone trying to fit into the ever so evolving fashion trends of New York, it is definite to see men and women bustling out and about in boutiques and stores to find the most chic and exact clothes for summer. You, as a quite reputable fashion designer, can't seem to help but be nervous when releasing a new clothing line because you wouldn't exactly know if people would take interest in your clothes but fortunately, almost every single one of your creations were sold as soon as it made its way to stores.  Life was amazing in New York. 

Although you couldn't exactly say the same for your boyfriend, Benny Watts. A chess prodigy. 

He played in countless of championships and competitions before but it seemed that his greed for money didn't exist and only the love and thrill of playing chess was what kept him going. It was an admirable trait, passion over practicality. Though it also meant that he wouldn't be able to live lavishly like some chess players do and you had actually questioned him about it, whether he was jealous of seeing other prestigious chess players like himself just throw their money as if it was nothing to which he responded with a chuckle and talked about how chess was an important part of him that no money could replace, he played chess if he wanted to play it. 

Not too long, he had told you that he would be going to a U.S Championship in Ohio and with you longingly wanting to come and support him but your job was hectic that you couldn't just take a random leave. Luckily, your boyfriend understood and just advised that you 'focus and be pretty' while he was away that earned him a slap on the arm though accompanied by an embarrassed look on your face. 

For a week, you worked to make only the best of qualities regarding clothes with the occasional rests where Benny phoned you to ask how you were as well as talk about his experience in Ohio and as your day opened up to a brand new week, Benny's interactions with you lessened. Granted, that he was about to come home in just a few more days but during those, he barely came through to check up on you however, you didn't think too much of it. He was probably so busy and excited about the competition. 

Monday, the day Benny Watts came home in New York yet you couldn't visit because your management demanded that you roll out new products as soon as possible so you were under a lot of pressure that you didn't even notice how another 2 weeks went by with no Benny Watts. Finally being able to finish everything though, with the approval and praise from everyone who knew you, you fixed yourself up and decided to go to your boyfriend's underground apartment. Thinking to yourself that you were such a bad partner for failing to give your boyfriend attention and worried lectures if he ate or not. 

Straightening your clothes as soon as Benny's apartment door came in view, you knocked once but was greeted with silence which was quite common since you knew how your boyfriend could be so immersed with practicing or playing chess with his friends. You opted on just opening his door, hoping that he wouldn't be too mad that you were practically taking his privacy though it seemed that him being mad was the least of your worries. 

The scene laid out for you was devastating to anyone who would be in a relationship with someone. There he was, Benny Watts, sitting on the ground with a red-haired woman beside him, quietly having a conversation and amusement great in his voice. Her fingers suddenly brushed the hair away from his face and everything became silent, your heartbeat pumping straight into your ear and you couldn't take anymore. You pursed your lips as you knocked on the door once again although now inside making both people jump at the sudden intrusion and turn to where the sound was. 

Your face was passive and eyes were void from emotions but deep inside, you badly wanted to bawl your eyes out and cause a scene yet you stopped yourself from doing so because you didn't want to make things worse that it already was. 

"I'm so sorry, am I interrupting something?" Your voice sounded chirpy enough to convince the red-haired woman who stood up and shook her head as she stared at you from head to toe not Benny though. He could see you fiddle with the plastic bag in between your hands and shift your weight to one leg which he noticed a habit of yours whenever you were uncomfortable with a certain situation. He knew how it looked, Beth Harmon- a player whose skills in chess he had taken interest in - caressing his face intimately and him doing nothing about it, Benny wanted to explain to his lover that it was misunderstood but it was too late as he watched everything unfold in front of him.  

You walked closer to where the red-haired woman was and politely offered a hand, "I'm Y/N, an acquaintance of Benny's." 

"Beth, Benny offered to teach me." The other took the hand and shook it with hers, smiling slightly. You nodded and forced to smile back. 

"Oh before I almost forget, I brought a meal. It's for two so don't worry, it's nice seeing you again Benny." You said as you stared straight on to your supposed-to-be boyfriend with a defeated look and placed the bag filled with both of your delicious choice of meals into the ground and turned around not before waving your hand goodbye. 

"Wait Y/N..." You heard Benny yell out after you but you continued on walking until you reached the door, opened and shut it behind you as you took in a shaky breath, trying to compose yourself. 

How... How could he be so reckless with my heart?

[ Yes, I'm aware that the following scenes do not actually exist in The Queen's Gambit rather it's two different encounters but it fits with the genre I'm going for so please bear with that ]

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So quite frankly, I haven't gotten the time to actually watch the Queen's Gambit to know exactly how Beth and Benny act so if I didn't do them any justice, I'm so sorry. I'll re-edit this imagine as soon as I watch the show and revise the characters to their traits. 

What do y'all think about this imagine? Should I do more character imagines that Thomas played? Let me know!