Imagines

I love you for you

(let's say Niko doesn't have the potential he has today)

You & Niko have been dating for 3 years. People, even your friends think you could do so much better. But you didn't care about what others think. You loved him for him.
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NELLA: Hey girl, we're having dinner at Epicurean Haven. Wanna come? Everyone's going.
Y/N: Yeah, sure!
NELLA: @ 8:30.
Y/N: Okay, can I bring Niko?
NELLA: Sure.

It was 6:20, and Niko entered the room after taking a shower.

Y: Hey, do you want to come to dinner with me and my friends?
Niko: No, it's fine. I don't want to be a bother.
Y: Babe, you won't be. Please?~ I give him the puppy eyes
Niko: Okay, I guess. ~ I smile
y: yay! we're leaving before 8:30.

You changed into a long black skims dress, curled your hair, and applied light makeup.

While waiting for Niko in the living room, he walked out wearing a hoodie and sweatpants, without his glasses. As he approached you, he tripped but managed to catch himself from falling.

Y: Woah, are you okay? Why aren't you wearing your glasses?
Niko: Uhh... I just wanted to fit in...
I walk into the room to grab his glasses, and put it on for him
Y: That's better. I like you better with your glasses. You don't need to fit in; you're perfect. ~ I give him a peck on the lips
Y: Okay, let's go.
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We were parked outside the restaurant. I grabbed Niko's hand as we both made our way in to join Nella and the others.

Y: Hey, guys!
Nella: Ahhh, Y/N, you made it.
Everyone: Hey!
Sharky: Finally, we can order. ~ we both sit down

THIRD POV
everyone considered Niko a weirdo. As you and Niko sat down, all eyes were on him, and some were struggling not to laugh, which made him uncomfortable.

Ypov
As I look through the menu, I noticed Niko fidgeting, tapping his feet. I reached for his hand and gently caressed it, looking over at him as he kept his gaze down.

Y: Hey, are you okay?
Niko: Yeah.
Y: Alright. What are you getting? Do you want to share a plate? ~ he smiles at me.
Niko: yeah ~ We skim through the menu together
Niko: Okay, what do you want? I'm fine with whatever.
Y: Hmm... I want pasta! Is that fine with you?
Niko: Yeah, sounds good.
Y: Okay, are you guys ready?
All: yeah~ the waiter approaches our table. As he takes down everyone's order, he gets to me.

Waiter: And what can I get for you, beautiful? ~  I uncomfortably laugh and hug Niko's arm to signal that I'm with him.
Y: Uhh, my boyfriend and I will share a plate, so we'll have the Alfredo pasta.
Waiter: That's your boyfriend?~ he scoffs
Waiter: Come on, you can do better-
Y: Excuse me? I didn't realize that judging my relationship and making such rude comments was part of your job description. Should I speak with the manager?

The waiter stammers for a moment, clearly taken aback by my response. He quickly regains his composure and walks away.

Niko: uh, I have to use the restroom. Excuse me. ~ He stands up and makes his way towards the bathroom.

THIRD POV

Y/n looked down on her phone. Everyone flicked Niko off as he's walking to the restroom and laughed. Y/n looks back up and saw them flicking off someone, she looks back in their direction and see Niko walking

ypov

Y: What the heck? Why are you flipping him off?
Kenny: Y/n, no offense, but he's a f*cking weirdo. I mean, look at him. he laughs
Sharky: And look at you, a beautiful girl who's with someone that looks like a bum.
Kayla: I mean, that waiter was better looking. You should hook up with him.
Y: What you just said about Niko is incredibly disrespectful and uncalled for. I can't believe you would speak about someone like that. I thought you were my friends, but clearly, I was mistaken.
Nella: Y/n, we didn't mean to upset you. We're just concerned because we care about you. We want what's best for you.
Y: Well, what's best for me is being with Niko. He's kind, caring, and he makes me happy. That's all that matters to me. I won't tolerate any more negative comments about him or our relationship. ~ I grab my purse, put money on the table, and head towards the restroom, waiting outside for Niko.

He steps out.
Niko: Hey, what happened?
Y: Let's just go home. ~ I give him a faint smile.
Niko: Okay. ~ He wraps his arm around my shoulder, and we make our way back to the car.
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~ Car ride~

Niko: So, what happened? ~ I sit there in silence, unsure if I should say anything. I don't want to hurt his feelings.
Niko: Babe? Was it about me? I look at him.
Y: ... Yeah. I got mad at them because I didn't like the way they were talking about you. Like they want us to break up. ~ I scoff.
Y: Unbelievable.
Niko: Have you thought about it?
Y: No, never, babe. I never want to. ~ It's completely silent.
Y: I... uh... Have you?
Niko: Yeah... I've thought about it... I've heard the comments, the whispers behind our backs. I know people think I'm not good enough for you, that I'm weird or different. And sometimes, it makes me doubt myself, doubt our relationship. ~ My heart sinks. I remain silent throughout the car ride.
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~ At home~

I enter the room and start taking off my makeup. Niko comes in and hugs me from behind . My eyes start watering, but I quickly wipe away the tears with the wipe I used to take off my makeup.
Niko: Talk to me. ~ I break free from his grip, grab clothes from my drawer, and head to the bathroom to change.
I come back and lay on the bed, scrolling through my phone. He lays on my chest.

He then presses his lips against mine, but I reject the kiss. He bites my lower lip softly, causing my lips to part. He kisses me by slipping his tongue inside my mouth. I cave in and begin kissing him back. We both pull away, and I cup his face with both of my hands

Y: I would be completely broken if we ever broke up. Never ever leave me, okay? I don't care about what others think of you or us. In my eyes, you are the most perfect human being I love you for you, Niko. Seriously, you're so much more than what anyone else thinks. You've got this incredible heart of gold, a mind that's next-level brilliant, and a kind soul. The world may not always understand or appreciate that, but I do. And I always will, No matter what happens. I'm lucky to have you.

Niko: I'm the lucky one. I love you so much.
Y: I love you too. ~ We lean in and peck each other's lips multiple times.
y: Now, I'm hungry. Let's make some food.
Niko: Mmm, pasta?
Y: Yes, pasta sounds perfect.
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THE END