Love and Deepspace x Reader

Chapter 28: Masquerade Pt.2

As midnight approaches, the masquerade comes to an end. You and Xavier step out of the hotel lobby, as if stepping out from a vacuum.

Hotel Staff:
          We look forward to our next encounter. Have a great night.

Maybe the phrase "great night" is too suggestive. You and Xavier turn around at the same time. The bright moonlight reflects our figures onto the shinning glass. You can't help but steal another glance and smiled. You we're stunned when Xavier suddenly step infront of you.

Xavier:
          What's so funny?

Y/N:
          It's nothing. Just seeing you in formal wear for the first time is ... disconcerting.

Xavier looks away awkwardly and starts to unbutton his shirt.

Y/N:
          I-I just said I'm now used to it! Not that it doesn't look good! You shouldn't feel embarrassed-

Before you can finish your sentence, his suit jacket is draped over your shoulder.

Xavier:
          Aren't you cold?

Words aren't going out of your mouth. Now it's your turn to quickly look away as you touch your flushed cheek.

Y/N:
          A little, yeah.

Xavier:
          Let's go.

Y/N:
          Um...

You lower your gaze and glance on your high heels.

Y/N:
          I've been standing and dancing for so long. My feet are killing me. Can we find a place to sit down before we walk?

Xavier eyes meet yours. He sighs.

Xavier:
          How can you tease people when you aren't used to yo wearing formal attire either?

Y/N:
          But I didn't... You're the one who's teasing me.

He seems to be focused on something else. he goes down two steps, then slightly leans forward.

Y/N:
          ...Hmmm?

Realizing that you haven't move, he finally turn his head to look at you.

Xavier:
          Don't your feet hurt?

Earlier, you were grumbling at his remark. But now, as you stare at his back, you don't know what to do. After hesitating for a bit, you wrap your arms around his neck so he can give you a piggyback ride.

The department stores in the city center are closed for the night, but streets are still bustling with people. Whenever a passerby glances at you, your face moves closer to Xavier's shoulder.

Xavier:
          You get embarrassed easily, huh.

Y/N:
          ... it's not like that.

As you pout and lift your chin, you notice a bit of foundation on his white dress shirt. You brush it off and act like nothing happened.

Y/N:
          The streets are usually empty at this time. Why are there still people here?

Xavier looks at the mall, where the advertisement for a "big holiday sale" once glowed.

Xavier:
          I guess today is special.

Because you were on his back, your gaze is a little higher than his. The lights wrapped around the trees cast a colourful halo over his hair.

Y/N:
          ...Xavier, look up.