"Bird boy." (Karl x reader)

- Holiday Special - Oneshot -

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!
————
December 25th, 2023.
You let a soft shivery breath seep into your cold hands. The snow had come out of no where and you watched all the children play around in their big winter coats. Oh to be a kid again... you thought as you continued your walk to the brewing restaurant.

You jolted once you touched the freezing cold bar of the door before half rushing into the warm comfortable restaurant. You let a sigh of relief leave your mouth while you looked around the festive store. Somehow the afternoon of the holiday isn't as busy as you thought... Oh well!

You set your bag and coat down reveling the warm outfit you had put on this morning however you still felt chills go down your spine. Turning around you quickly make your way to the cashier and order your favorite snack and drink. Today couldn't be better. you thought as you sunk into the cushioned seat.

You took a sip letting a sigh of pleasure escape you. Looking outside the window you have a bit of a spook as a smiling blonde looked at you. He was wearing the same coat and pants but slightly cleaner and had a red scarf around his neck. The blonde waved to you before making his way into the restaurant. You both stared at each other before you greeted him.

"Hello Karl!"

"Afternoon (Y/N)!"

The greeting was short but felt comfortable. He took a seat across from you and smiled, "Mind watching my stuff for me?" He said as he pointed at his bag on the chair. "Oh of course!" He smiled at your response and went towards the counter to have them prepare his special snack for him. It's not every store that makes food for a statue. You smiled at your cup and took a bite of your snack.

You heard his steps get closer and soon he was in front of you again. You both started some small talk which faded into jokes and teases which then turned into the talk of the season. "It's very lovey dovey this season, I mean it's perfect outside to have a snowy walk! It's honestly so romantic!" You went on and on about the romance of December.

You would never notice through your rant that a certain statue would look at you with admiration in his eyes. You came to a stop and looked at him finally, he had his hand rested on his chin and his eyes half lidded. You felt your cheeks heat up under his stare, a laugh came from him before he began speaking. "I agree, you humans are very unique in picking your holidays." He smiled at you.

You both continued talking and laughing for the rest of your time spent together. You both threw away any crumbs and empty cups you had before leaving. You would ask him if he was cold but y'know... statue... you snickered to yourself at the thought. "I have a question." You turned to him, he looked at you with a puzzled expression. "Go on."

You continued walking, "what's it like, y'know, being a statue." You thought about your next words, "do you ever get cold or hot... do you feel kindness and love?" He seemed to ponder your question. "Well I can't feel hot or cold really, I'm a statue, but that doesn't mean my interior is stone cold." He smiled at you, you looked away and looked at all the children and couples sitting and playing together.

You longed to be like them, to be able to be held by someone who loved you as much as you loved them. You didn't know at the time but those feelings yearned for Karl. You rubbed your hands together as the cold began to crawl into your skin again. "Jeez it's cold out." You looked at Karl as you let out a short laugh. You felt something weigh of your shoulders and neck, you looked at him only to realize he no longer had his scarf on.

You looked at your chest and saw the red hanging. Blushing you quickly tried to deny his kindness and give it back but he just hushed you and put his arm around you. "What are you doing!? You'll get cold!" You internally face palmed because not even moments prior did he explain that he can't be cold. He laughed, "Oh calm down. I'll live." He looked at you, you both stared at each other as you walked. He held you close and protectively.