He's not yours to keep. (diluc x fem reader)

Night at the tavern.

"Uhh.. i-"

You were at a loss for words. How could you cover yourself up now?

"....." Diluc was silent.

"Well- um... I found it cute because you thought i would tease you but..."

"But?.."

"Grape juice is also my favourite drink."

"Oh..." His eyes lit up.

"A-anyways! let's head in the tavern."

You grabbed his hand and you both headed into the tavern.

"Ah! master Diluc!" Charles called out, seeing you and him enter the tavern.

"Hello Charles." Diluc replied.

"Here to take your shift as bartender?" Charles asked Diluc.

"Yes, i am."

In response, Charles then left the tavern, going home.

After Charles did so, Diluc walked behind the bar, until he realised you were following him.

"Why are you following me?" He asked.

Your face was red. You were still holding Dilucs hand.

"...." You were silent.

"We're still holding hands.." You said.

"Oh.. right." Diluc replied, looking away.

He let your hand go.

You walked and sat at the chair infront of the bar.

"So, would you like anything?" Diluc asked.

"Just a fine glass of grape juice would be good." You said with a smile.

Diluc turned away to get your drink, and you saw him smile.

'W-was he smiling? no, impossible. why would he smile at me? i must be imagining things.' you thought to yourself.

He turned back at you, handing you your drink.

You took a sip, and saw him getting a glass for himself too.

"So, Diluc.." You called out.

"Yes?" He asked, turning back at you, glass of grape juice in his hand.

"So, can you um.."

"Hm?"

"T-tell me a few things about Jean."

Why did you ask that? Was it because you wanted to know what Jean was to him? Even you didnt know.

"Jean? Hmm.. let's see. She's really nice, she helps around the place, and shes very friendly."

"Is that all?"

"Well it's all that i can think of, why do you ask about her?"

"I-i dont know.."

"Well, okay. Are you enjoying your drink?"

"Yes i am."

"So tell me, why did you join the knights?"

Your face started to blush. You simply had joined the knights for Diluc. You've never had a proper reason. It was dumb, really. Joining the knights for a man you liked? Wow...

You couldn't tell him the reason. You had to make something up.

"Uh i- i always admired the knights, and i.. i wanted to be like them?"

"Oh, i see."

"Yeah.."

"Hmm.." He paused. "We've never gotten the chance to talk properly before. Well, we've talked a few times, but never had 'a conversation'."