Confection - Viktor x Reader

5

Metal

I was given this small, thin, palette knife looking tool to engrave runes into the metals. I've done seventeen so far and it has been a pain in the ass. I almost hurt myself with the tool so many times from using too much pressure, I swear it's gonna be the death of me. The sun was setting and Jayce had already left since he already did his part for the day.

Viktor was working with the pieces of metal I had finished carving into and laying out a few already. To be honest the tool is a lot more efficient than an old sharp rock I used to use when I was younger. I had already gotten used to using one when working with metal that once I started using this new one, I felt as if I was putting less pressure on the metal to the point where it wouldn't engrave.

Either way it was easier and more comfortable, I kinda miss the feeling of the jagged rock rubbing against the inside of my fingers. But I think the nostalgia is sugar coating the experience. " How long do you think it'll take for me to get a hand cramp?"
" Ehh... depends on how much pressure you're using.."

" I'm holding it.. a little hard..? I think.. and same thing with the pressure." I replied fiddling around with the engraver. " Hmm.. at least three hours, if you don't stop for breaks." I turned to face him " You underestimated me.. or overestimated me, I don't really know?" I wondered shrugging as I went back to engraving.

An hour passes...

It was getting colder, even colder than it already was, it just makes me want to snuggle up in my bed covered in blankets as I drink hot cocoa watching the fireplace with Vik— "Shut up," I fucking mumbled oh my god, Viktor probably thinks I'm weird cause I talk to myself. I mean I'm not fully sure he heard me?

I need to stop worrying, " I think you need a break." I turned to him, he was looking at me. I rolled my eyes. "Pfft.. no thanks, I need to... work longer than three hours." " I didn't know my little comment affected you so much..?" Viktor replied with a smirk, his accent somehow getting thicker. I can feel my cheeks heat up as I furrow my brows.

" Ughhh shut uppp " I said playfully " Don't worry.. I'm glad I know I have much influence on you." Viktor tilted his head to the side " How about you influence us getting back to work. " I mumble as I start on my twenty ninth rune, four more and I'll leave. Some of the metals are more tougher than others so it's been harder.

I put my head down laying my forehead on the wooden table. I hugged my sides as I shivered, " Vik, are you cold?" " Ehh.. not exactly?" " So... no?" " I guess." I fixed my posture, still hugging my sides. " Really??? I mean we both have had to live with the cold but I'm surprised you deal with it so well."

" Mm.. I just got used to it the more I came to the Academy." I nodded, picking up the engraver and getting back to work. Just three more... yayy..!! Each stroke of the tool made a quiet scratching noise, it felt satisfying to see the rune take shape. Even if I had already seen it happen many times before.

Two more... My lines have gotten sloppier. I regret using too much pressure. After this one I just needed one more, I slapped my arm and kept going. I hope that woke it up a bit. Why did the second one have to be so tough? I groaned " I get that you need tough metals for your gauntlet but it's such a pain in the ass to carve into." " How many more do you need to do?" Viktor asked

" About two more." " Ehh.. you'll be fine." I shift my attention to the piece of metal in front of me making my last stroke as I move to the last one. I bit my lip being careful with the last rune, I should always make the last one the best. " Finallyyy!!!!" I groaned, lifting my arms up in the air. I pushed my chair back and dropped my tool on the table.

I grabbed my stuff and as I was about to head out I sped walked to Viktor. I lightly wrote runes against his head for energy and one on his neck for protection. I could feel him stiffen up as I wrote the last one. they shined for a second and quickly faded away. " Have a good night Vik, see you tomorrow."

" You too.." He replied quietly as I walked away, I made my way out of the room and headed home.

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A short chapter to make up for Sunday, kinda rushed.

Hope you like, see ya tomorrow.