A/N I did not think I would like Lae'zel at first but she seriously grew on me. She's just so cute i cant. But anyway this takes place in Act 1 as Lae'zel struggles to understand how she feels about Tav. But yall probably picked that up. Anyway I hope you guys enjoy. (Btw I know it's after the holidays but this picture is great)
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Lea'zel had no idea what how she felt about Tav. At first she thought it was respecting a fellow warrior after watching them demolish 5 Gnolls on their own. But something about watching their muscles tense and their heavy breathing made her feel something a little different. She chalked it up to just some version of respect the Gith never taught her about.(Idk dude she's in denial okay)
Later in camp, as Tav was bandaging a cut on her arm she thought it might be something else. Thier hands felt so warm and tender but also frim as they wrapped the bandages on her arm. Tav notices Lae'zels shoulder relax and her gaze softens. Just a little.
"Are you okay? You seem....less murderous." Tav say as they finish up on Lae'zels arm. Her gaze immediately hardens, and she stands up quickly.
"Chk. I'm fine. And your bandaging was adequate at best." And there she goes, confusing attraction with anger.
Tav seems unfazed. They know Lae'zel isn't the best at saying thanks. "Your welcome, Lae'zel. I'll see you at dinner." They say with a cheeky smile
She can only roll her eyes as she walks back to her tent. Although Tav could've sworn they saw a small redish tint to Lae'zels face. (Can Gith'yanki blush? Whatever.)
At dinner, Tav was talking with Wyll and Karlach and they were all laughing about something.
Lae'zel couldn't take her eyes off Tav. Something about the way the light of the fire reflects off their skin and how happy and infectious their smile was. She could even feel her own gaze soften a little but she quickly downed a cup of wine before anyone noticed.
She decided the feeling must be sexual attraction. Pimal desire.
Although for some reason she felt it differently with you. She wanted more than just sharing a bed. Although she couldn't figure it out. Ehh she was new to this stuff anyway.
She can't sleep. She's still trying to figure out how her feelings work. Shes never felt this way before. Gith'yanki are not supposed to love. It was a sign of weakness. Something about they way you smiled at her made her feel different.
She sighs and gets up and walks over to to the edge of camp overlooking the water. She's so lost in thought she doesn't even notice the figure coming up behind her.
"Can't sleep?" A voice behind asks. She whips around and almost punches Tav in the face.
"Woah! I guess that's kind of on me for sneaking up on you." Tav says with a fist inchs from their face.
Lae'zel just sighs and lowers her hands. "Why are you awake?" She asks as looks back out over the water.
"I was just checking up on you. You've been acting kind of....annoyed around me all day. Astarion even said something about you staring at me during the fight and during dinner."
She silently curses the vampire. "It's nothing. I am a warrior of Vlaakth. I'm fine." She says sternly. Although Tav notices just a hint of confusion in her eyes that she was desperately trying to hide.
"Okay, well, if there's anything you want to talk about, we are all here for you." Tav puts their hands on Lae'zels shoulders and she's so surprised she doesn't knock them on their ass.
"I'm here for you." Tav says softly as they pull Lae'zel into a hug. Lae'zel surprising even herself and Tav when she returns the hug. It was short but it was everything to her. Even if she didn't know it. They pull away and Tav give her their signature cheeky smile. Lae'zel just rolls their eyes
"Goodnight Lae'zel. I'll see you in the morning." Tav says with a little wave, keeping the smile as they walk back to their bedroll.
Lae'zel gives them a nod as she looks back out at the water. She sneaks a look back at Tav. Her gaze has a certain softness to. She may not understand this feeling.
But she doesn't hate it.
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677 words. Kinda short
DANG this whole thing sounded better in my head. I hope you guys enjoyed it at least a little bit. This all came in random burst of inspiration.
A/N I lowkey cringed a little after reading this so it might be edited. A lot.
Art credits go to https://www.tumblr.com/gimmygiamblanco on tumbler
Anyway I hope you all have a wonderful Day/afternoon/Night or whatever else there is :)
