How to Love (C!Quackity x reader)

The Red Banquet, part 1

You woke up in a cold sweat. Realizing it was the day of the Banquet, you started to rub the sleep from your eyes. Turning your body to look at the clock on your nightstand, you saw it was noon.

     "Fuck," You groaned, realizing you slept in. "Pixie, why didn't you wake me up?"

     Pixie laid at the end of your bed, snoring.

     "Oh, that's why." You sighed.

     Stretching, you got out of bed and put on some music to try and calm yourself. You had several hours to get ready for this death trap of a Banquet. So you thought you would make the most of it.

     You woke up Pixie and started some breakfast. Technically lunch, though. You made some grilled cheese and poured some kibble for Pixie.

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     You started to get ready for the Banquet at 6:00 pm. Putting on any makeup you wanted and dressing yourself. You made sure to look fantastic, as the Banquet was very high class.

     This was the first time you had ever gotten dressed up for a dinner, you realize as you look at yourself in the mirror. After you put on your earrings, you have an immense feeling of satisfaction. Looking at yourself in the mirror, you have grown to love how you look. And not only do you look good, but you feel good too.

     At first you thought you would be uncomfortable in such fancy attire, but now you feel amazing, even confident.

     You always had a hard time learning to love yourself as you grew up. But now you got the feeling that you mastered the art.

     Your thoughts were interrupted as you heard a knock at your door and heard a familiar voice.

     "Y/n? You in there?" Quackity mumbled through the door.

     "Q? I thought I told you we would meet at the Banquet?!" You asked, walking to the door and opening it.

     You were met with his familiar goofy face, but he was dressed in a dark red suit. Yeah, he normally wore a black suit but in red? He really pulled it off. Maybe a bit too well.

     Feeling your face heat up, you started to speak again. "Uhm, y- you look nice."

     Why were you stuttering? And why were you blushing? This isn't something to get worked up over!

     Quackity stuttered a reply, "T- thank you. You look... perfect."

      His eyes tracked your body, taking in every feature. Like he wanted to memorize you. Like he never want to forget this moment.

     You remembered what Charlie said about love, and how he thought Quackity loved you. The same as you loved him...

     You shook your head to get rid of your thoughts before you spoke again. "I thought I told you to meet me at the Banquet?"

     "You did, I just wanted to see you before. And I thought it would be a good time to give you this." He replied, and handed you a beautiful red rose on a black ribbon to wrap around as a bracelet.

     You were genuinely surprised. You never thought Quackity would be so kind to give you a present. Taking hold of the delicate rose bracelet, you thanked him.