"Heartshot !" | Arsenal x Reader

• Flanker × Childhood Friend Reader •

(Expect PoV switching lol.)
Hope you like it.

"𝚁𝚎𝚖𝚎𝚖𝚋𝚎𝚛 𝚠𝚑𝚎𝚗 𝚠𝚎 𝚏𝚒𝚛𝚜𝚝 𝚖𝚎𝚝? . . ."

"...𝘐 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘳𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘦 𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘣𝘶𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘥."

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Timeline : Kindergarten

Soft cries and punches could be heard behind the building. The cries and sobs belonged to a [Hair coloured] child who was getting beaten up by 2 kids. Child Flanker heard what was happening and decided to check up on what was happening.

Flank's eyes widened ran away, stupid enough to not help the sobbing kid. "Natis, let's go. They won't fight back anyways." The kid named Natis grumbled and followed their friend. Leaving the beaten up child.

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Finally 3 days later, Flanker was brave enough to protect [Reader]. Although the bullies were 2 different people instead. As the bullies ran away, Flanker turned and looked at [Reader]. "Look uhm... I'm sorry for.. Not saving you that time." He responded, laughing awkwardly and lending [Reader] a hand.

[Reader] took it and got up, looking at Flank with a glare. "Wh-What- Hey! Look, I'm sorry alright? I was too scared." He looked away, getting a little uncomfortable. [Reader]'s eyes soften and finally spoke up. "It's fine... I guess."  Flanker's eyes beamed up and smiled.

"Well, then, friends?"

"Yeah, friends."

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Timeline : Secondary School

Surprisingly, you both were in the same school. Catching up because you guys haven't seen eachother for a couple of years. You had to move far away due to your parents working somewhere else. Apparently, Flanker has been  quite protective over you for some reason, maybe because of that childhood memory? Probably because he doesn't want you to have a rebellious phase or some sort.

(Little did you know, both of you are gonna have an endless amount of shooting rounds in the future.)

Looking around for Flanker, you found him outside of the school building. You then saw Flanker's friends grinning evilly and pointed at you, you looked at them in confusion as they walked away. Flanker turned around and you could see a small tint of blush on his cheeks. Trying to impress you, he leaned on the wall. Almost slipping off, he got back up and smiled at you awkwardly.

"What was that all about?" You looked at Flank in confusion. "Oh uhm, it's nothing! I wouldn't like to involve you in the conversation." He awkwardly laughed. You smiled at his care, maybe he does like you? You just didn't wanna get rejected. "Look, uhm, I think it's finally the time.." He stammered out, trying to think of a sentence. He hadn't thought of confessing to you because he was so distracted with your attractiveness.

"I-ILikeYou, like like you. I know we had a bad first impression but that was the past. I started to protect you because I thought you would get-" "I like you too. Well, love you would fit more." You cut him off with a smirk. "Damn, I didn't expect that.." He muttered under his breath, blushing in both embarrassment and happiness.

"We're a thing now..?" He asks, clearly wanting to be your partner. "Of course we are, silly!" You laughed and lightly punched his arm.

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Timeline : Present

Swinging your legs, you watch the round happening with your cocky boyfriend. "Can't believe I lost, I almost won!" He angrily said. You laughed at his adorableness. "Awh, don't worry Flank. I'm sure you can win next time." You smiled. You both had to take a break, participating those shooting rounds were tiring.

Suddenly, Flanker thought of an old memory. "Hey, remember when I ran away because I was too scared and nervous to save you?" He asked, wanting to talk about old memories of you and him. "Stupid, you left me beaten up. If you didn't protect me on the other day we would've not end up like this." You glared at him.

"...Remember the time when you confessed to me? You looked so nervous and cute that time." You laughed. He cringed at that memory, not liking the way he confessed to you. You gave a peck on his lips and turn back to spectating the round. Flanker was too distracted and blushed, even though you have kissed him before, he still gets shy about it.

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Me when Typical colours.
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