Viktor x gn!Reader | SFW | wc: 1.8k | Viktor decides to take a small nap in the lab, unknown to the fact Jayce convinced you to play a tiny make-up prank on him in his sleep.
A/N: Reader wears make-up guys. Hope you guys had a nice April fools day. Enjoy!
"So, you mean to tell me you had the balls to defy the Council's verdict about my trial, risked your job over a dream you didn't even know for sure would succeed, and sneaked up inside Heimerdinger's lab, well aware of the consequences of failure, but you're too scared to confess and ask (Y/N) out?"
"Exactly."
"That's the stupidest thing I've ever heard."
The whole morning of your absence in the lab consisted of them working on their respective blueprints as Jayce spun around the same matter: yourself. The longing smile on Viktor's lips whenever your laughter echoed through the lab walls was evident, alongside the gleam reflected in your eyes when these caught Viktor focused on his current invention.
Jayce saw through it all, and even tho he enjoyed how oblivious you both were regarding the other's feelings —especially Viktor—, he found it slightly bothersome how neither of you took the initiative to confess.
"This is different, Jayce." Viktor removed his dark goggles and turned in his chair to face his friend. "We're lab partners, and there's no certainty the feelings are reciprocal. Risking a close friendship and making things awkward over a low dating possibility?" He sighed, fingers pinching the bridge of his nose. "I'll pass."
Jayce would have slapped him right then and there if he wasn't aware Viktor wouldn't hesitate to return the gesture with his cane. His eyes met Viktor's in disbelief; there was no way he could have overlooked the small details that brought your feelings for him under the spotlight... Or perhaps he chose not to see them to prevent his hopes from taking over.
He would have said something else to convince his friend to make a move but backed out when Viktor yawned: two all-nighters on a row started to take their toll on him, noticeable eye bags under his tired golden eyes.
"Listen, Jayce. I'll confess when I feel ready for it. Thanks for your concern, but right now I'm exhausted, so if you don't mind..."
He grabbed his cane and approached the couch you and Jayce bought for him to rest not long ago, and tiredly laid there, feet on the armrest and head atop the other, cane hanging gently on the side as he soon fell into a deep needed sleep.
That was it.
Jayce was done. He stubbornly wanted to keep silent? Fine, he will help him open up his mouth then.
The opportunity luckily struck when you showed up a few minutes later, face bright as always, winged eyeliner meticulously done decorating your eyes. Jayce gave you a welcoming smile as you settled next to him, noticing the unconscious body taking a break on the couch. Honey rays of sunlight gently bathed his pale skin and clothes, reflecting the golden details on his cane, and probably those inside his eyes if they were open.
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Viktor x Reader One Shots | ARCANE
FanficViktor x Reader One Shots from the Netflix series Arcane Female! and gn! reader There will be NSFW +18, you don't like it? Please skip it. You'll also find fluff and angsty one-shots. Hope you enjoy it! Beautiful cover by @fuckudelilah