Nightmares | Sethos x Fem!Reader

Chapter 8

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Saturday evening arrives, and I find myself meticulously packing an overnight bag. I opt for comfortable clothes and a few snacks to share. The butterflies in my stomach flutter wildly as I imagin the night ahead. What if tonight is the night I finally told Sethos how I feel?

Just as I finish packing, there is a knock on my door. "Ready to go?" Sethos's voice calls from the hallway.

"Yeah, just a sec!" I reply, taking one last deep breath before grabbing my bag and heading out.

The walk to Tighnari and Cyno's place is, as usually, filled with silence. Sethos and occasionally exchange some glances, the nervous energy between us somewhat dissipated by our shared, unspoken anticipation. As we approach the apartment, I feel a mix of excitement and trepidation.

Cyno greets us with his usual exuberance, practically pulling us inside. "Finally! I've been waiting forever!"

Tighnari appears from the kitchen, wiping his hands on a towel. "Glad you guys could make it. We're just about ready to start the movie marathon."

The living room is transformed into a cozy nest of blankets and pillows, the coffee table laden with snacks and drinks. I couldn't help but smile at the sight. It was perfect.

We settle in, choosing spots that were both comfortable and strategically placed. I find myself next to Sethos, our shoulders brushing lightly. While Tighnari and Cyno chose a movie, I decide to make a bold move, leaning against Sethos shoulder.

He loosely wraps his arm around me, pulling me closer. This is fine. Completely fine. We've done this before, don't freak out, don't freak out... The close proximity, even though familiar, made me scream internally. And the selected movie didn't make it better.

I shoot a glare at Cyno as he inserts the disc of an older horror movie. I am dumbfounded. I did tell Tighnari that I hated horror movies. So why do those two choose one on purpose?!

Cyno grins mischievously as the movie starts. "What's a sleepover without a good scare, right?"

I swallow hard, trying to keep my composure. Sethos, noticing my discomfort, squeezes my shoulder reassuringly. "Hey, it's just a movie. If it gets too much, we can switch it off."

I nod, trying to focus on the warmth of his arm around me rather than the unsettling images on the screen. The first few scenes are relatively tame, but as the movie progresses, the tension builds. I find myself gripping Sethos's hand tightly, each jump scare making me flinch.

Halfway through, during a particularly intense scene, I bury my face in Sethos's shoulder, unable to watch. He rubs my back soothingly, his touch calming me. "It's okay," he whispers. "I've got you."

Eventually, the movie ends, and I release a breath I didn't realize I was holding. Cyno and Tighnari, seemingly unaffected, laugh and chat about the film while I try to steady my racing heart.

"Alright, how about something a bit lighter next?" Tighnari suggests, glancing at me with an apologetic smile. "Sorry, [name] We just wanted to have a bit of fun."

(I DID IT AGAIN GUYS. I WROTE 'VIOLA' INSTEAD OF [NAME]. WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME?)

"It's fine," I manage to say, though I know my voice betrays the relief I feel now that it's over. "Just... maybe no more horror for tonight." I don't notice how close Sethos and I still are, basically cuddling with each other at this point.

"Agreed." Sethos absentmindedly drags his nails up and down my back, making me shiver, my back arching slightly. "You okay..?" Sethos chuckles softly, not noticing that he's the cause of my reaction.