Crush Inserts (Gender Neutral!)

minecraft and chill

you and your crush play minecraft together!!

"And then a fucking cow walked over the pressure plate and blew it all up! Four hours of work for nothing!" You lamented.

Your best friend, to their credit, was leaning against the locker next to yours as you grabbed some books and relayed last night's gaming adventure. You knew (y/b/n) didn't play Minecraft but they listened to you ramble anyway.

"Damn, are you gonna build it all over again?" They asked.

"Maybe, with some fences around it this time." You smiled as you grabbed your last book and closed your locker.

Your friend nodded in acknowledgment, then instantly perked up at something behind you.

Before you had time to ask, they harshly whispered, "Crush approaching!"

You resisted the urge to whip your head around to look. You vaguely wondered whether it was your crush or theirs, but you didn't have to wait long to see.

"Hey, y/n! You play Minecraft?" (c/n) butted in, and they looked so excited to be a part of the conversation. (y/b/n) scooted over a little to make room for them in the circle, all while giving you a knowing glance.

Their sudden presence in the conversation startled you for a moment, but you took a breath to slow your heart a little.

"Yeah! Do you?" You adjusted your grip on your bag. Your hands were itching to release the nervous energy.

"Of course! We should totally play sometime." They said, as if they hadn't absolutely rattled your heart.

(y/b/n) nudged you with their foot, and you realized it had been a little too long and you still hadn't answered.

"Sure! Sounds like fun." You say a little shakily, but if either of them heard, they didn't mention it.

"Cool, let me get your gamertag. You free tonight?"

Your heart hadn't stopped thrumming in your chest. An empty request to play was enough to make you swoon, but here they were, actually asking to play tonight.

You pulled a notecard out of your bag and quickly scribbled your gamer tag and handed it to them with shaky knees.

"Cool, thanks!" They exclaimed, "I'll friend you when I get home and we can do something."

"Sure, can't wait!" You sputtered as they walked away with a wave.

"Oh. My. God." (y/b/n) said, and you squealed and flapped your hands.

"Oh my god!!!" You said, jumping up and down with your friend.

You couldn't wait for school to end.

* * * *

After school, you walked home with (y/b/n), and while they were telling you all about a show they watched the night before, but all you could think about was (c/n). What kind of player were they? Did they prefer creative or survival mode? Were they an adventurer or did they like to settle down?

Mm. You'd settle down with them in a heartbeat.

"(y/n), hello?" Your friend said, snapping you back to reality.

A blush took over your face. "Sorry," you said sheepishly, "What was that?"

"I asked you about that show I recommended last week." They said with a smile. A smile a bit too big, actually.

"Oh, yeah, I really liked the competition in that one." You replied, looking at (y/f/n) a bit quizzically.

"You're too eager for tonight to think, aren't you!" They said with a wink.