How to Love (C!Quackity x reader)

What Are We?

     "So," You started, "do you want to work with Techno?"

     You took a seat at your couch as Quackity took his shoes off at your door. Pixie immediately sat next to you and put her head on your lap. Smiling, you gave her pets as she closed her eyes.

     Quackity sighed. "I don't know. What if he thinks it's a trap for him?"

     "He wouldn't think that, not with Puffy and I there." You reassured him.

     He took a seat next to you, putting a hand on your thigh that Pixie's head didn't take up.

     "You're right. And with all of us, we might be able to come up with a good enough plan."

     "Yeah," You sighed, worried that you wouldn't be able to come up with something worthwhile. What if you embarrassed yourself in front of Quackity and the others? Are you even cut out for this stuff? You never signed up to save the whole known world. But here you are.

     Staring into space, you tried to brainstorm anything that could stop The Egg.

     "-Y/n? Are you okay?" Quackity asked, grabbing your attention again.

     "Yeah, sorry. Im just trying to come up with a plan."

     "I understand that, but you don't have to do it alone." He whispered. "that's what I'm here for, so you don't have to be alone."

     You smiled warmly, feeling the heat spread to your chest and stomach. He made you feel light and airy again. And, no one has ever told you that before. It almost brought tears to your eyes.

     "Thank you," You replied in his same quiet tone. "that... means a lot."

     You watched Quackity's eyes look around your face, not meeting your gaze. He was thinking of something, anything to say.

     He got up suddenly, leaving a shadow of the warmth you felt on your thigh.

     "Where are you going?-"

     "Just getting something, real quick. I'll be back in a second." He said quickly, walking down your hallway to your bedroom.

     You sat in silence for a moment, still petting Pixie, but she was snoring quietly now.

     He came back quickly, and with a blanket you recognized to be the one that was on your bed. Quackity laid it on your legs, avoiding Pixie's face but also in a way to completely cover yourself. But he still didn't sit down, he started looking at nearby tables.

     "What are you-"

     "Where is your remote?" He asked, cutting you off.

     "Right there," You smiled and pointed at the desk the table was sitting on. Right next to it was the remote.

     He quickly walked over and grabbed it. "Can I get you anything, darling?"

     "...No. Thank you, Q." You smiled as he sat down next to you, putting an arm around your shoulders and getting under the blanket.

     He turned on the tv and moved to play your favorite movie. "I don't want you to think of The Egg at all today, or a plan, or anything else. You deserve a day off."

     Now a tear slipped down your cheek. You never thought someone could be so considerate and kind to someone like you. You thought you were undeserving of love, but Quackity proved you wrong.

     He looked down at you and saw your tears of happiness, but he thought it was of sadness. "Woah, what did I do wrong? I'm sorry, please don't cry, darl'."

     "No, no." You sniffled, "It's not you, well, it is you- but not in a bad way. I just... don't deserve someone like you."

     "What do you mean? You're way out of my league and you think you don't deserve me? Maybe I should make you lay down instead-" He joked.

     You cut him off with a short kiss. "Just shut up and watch the damn movie."

     He smiled, "Whatever you say, darling."

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You woke up to the subtle sound of Pixie's snores. Her head still resting on your lap, with your head on Quackity's shoulder. Looking towards his face, you saw he was also sleeping peacefully.

Even though you didn't consider this your home, you felt at home. You felt safe and comfortable with him. You could definitely get used to this.

You remembered the kisses you shared with Quackity, even though you knew he loved you, you were unsure. What were you two? Friends? Coworkers? Were you two dating now?

Even though you asked these questions, wanting to know what Quackity would answer, you didn't know your own answer. You loved him dearly, but how do you know this will work out? What if he changes his mind, and you're not what he wants? Can you live up to his expectations? Can he live up to yours?

You sighed at the thoughts that invaded your mind. He told you not to work today, but here you are, stressing over if he will still love you after The Egg.

Pushing the blanket and Pixie off of your legs gently, you stood up and checked the clock in the kitchen. It was 6 pm.

You heard Quackity groan from the couch, waking up. You saw him stretch his arms over the couch. He looked around, searching for something.

"...Y/n?" He called out, echoing through the room.

"I'm here," You replied, walking out of the kitchen.

"Sleep well?" He smiled, walking over to you.

"Yeah..." You looked away from his eyes, not wanting to meet his gaze incase he sees something he doesn't like. "...What are we?" You whispered, only loud enough for him to hear. You were almost scared someone else would hear your fear.

His face contorted into confusion. "...What do you want us to be...?" He asked in the same tone you used. He didn't want to scare you away.

"I want to be with you, but I don't want you to regret your decision." Your voice shaking with fear.

"...I made this decision for a reason. I know what I want. And that's you. You have to trust me... okay?"

You met his gaze. It was warm and inviting, like the sun. But you always liked the cold.

"I want you to make your final decision after we defeat The Egg. Then you will know for sure if you want to love me." You looked away again. "I'm sorry, I think this is best so we don't get hurt."

"Y/n, I just told you that you have to trust me, do you not trust me?" He asked, trying to step closer to you.

You stepped farther back. "I do, I just want to make sure you can trust yourself."

Silence enveloped the room. You stared at the ground. You knew this was best, even if you didn't want it. He kept his eyes fixed on you, never wavering. He wanted, needed, to be with you. You kept him grounded. But he respected your decision. He wanted you to trust him, love him, the way he did you.

He sighed. "Whatever you say, darling."

sorry for taking so long to update, i was busy with exams and christmas after that. i hope you all had a great Christmas and i hope you enjoyed this chapter! more frequent updates will be coming <3