Imagines || shows and movies characters x reader

Date || Ponni [The amazing digital circus]

Pomni sat on a glitchy virtual bench, staring into the surreal, distorted landscape of the Digital Circus. She kicked her legs nervously, her mind racing. She was used to the madness of the circus by now—the endless chaos, the strange characters, the absurdity of it all. But nothing could prepare her for what was about to happen.

Y/n approached, her usual confident swagger making her stand out among the rest of the circus' odd inhabitants. Pomni noticed her coming from the corner of her eye and immediately felt her heart rate pick up. Ever since they got stuck in this twisted world, Y/n had been her rock—the only person who could make this nightmare even remotely bearable.

Y/n plopped down next to her on the bench, a smirk playing on her lips. "Hey, Pomni."

Pomni glanced over, trying to act casual, but her anxious nature made it impossible. "Hey," she replied, her voice tight.

There was a moment of silence. The circus was never truly quiet, with bizarre sounds echoing in the distance, but in that moment, everything seemed to slow down.

Y/n tapped her fingers on her knee, seemingly gathering her thoughts before turning to face Pomni directly. "So, uh, I've been thinking..."

Pomni immediately felt the nerves kick in. "Oh no, that's never a good sign," she muttered under her breath, half-joking but also half-serious. Whenever Y/n had a plan, it usually led to chaos.

Y/n chuckled. "Nah, not this time. This one's different." She paused for a beat, then said, "I want to ask you something."

Pomni's heart thudded in her chest, and she swallowed hard. "What is it?" Her mind raced, jumping to all the worst-case scenarios. Was Y/n mad? Was she leaving her? Did something go wrong?

Y/n took a deep breath, her tone turning more serious. "Pomni, I was wondering... Would you want to go on a date with me?"

Pomni froze. Her brain short-circuited for a moment as she stared at Y/n, wide-eyed. "A-A date?" she stammered, her voice cracking.

Y/n nodded, a small, genuine smile tugging at her lips. "Yeah. A date. Like, a real one. Just the two of us. Away from all the circus bullshit."

Pomni blinked, her mind struggling to catch up. "Wait, are you... Are you sure?" she asked, her voice laced with disbelief. "I mean, this place is insane! We're trapped in a digital nightmare, and you want to go on a *date*?"

Y/n's grin widened, and she leaned in closer. "Pomni, I've never been more sure of anything in my whole life." Her voice was steady, confident, and warm, making Pomni's heart do a weird flip-flop in her chest.

Pomni felt her face flush, and she looked away, trying to calm the swarm of thoughts buzzing in her head. A date. With Y/n. It wasn't that she didn't like the idea—she *really* liked the idea. But everything about this world was unpredictable and terrifying. What if something went wrong? What if she made a fool of herself?

"Oh crap," Pomni muttered under her breath, running a hand through her hair. "I mean, I—I didn't think... Why me?"

Y/n gently placed a hand on her shoulder, her touch grounding Pomni in the moment. "Why not you?" she asked softly. "You're smart, you're funny, and you've been my anchor in this crazy place. Plus, you're cute when you freak out."

Pomni's eyes darted up to meet Y/n's, her cheeks heating up even more. "I'm cute when I freak out?" she asked, her voice tinged with embarrassment.

Y/n chuckled, her thumb lightly brushing over Pomni's shoulder. "Hell yeah. It's adorable. But seriously, Pomni... I want to spend time with you. Away from the insanity for once. We don't know how long we're stuck here, so why not make the best of it?"

Pomni hesitated, still unsure. "But what if... What if I'm terrible at this? I don't know how to do dates! Especially not in a digital freak show like this..."

Y/n smiled, her hand moving to gently cup Pomni's cheek. "You're overthinking it, babe. It's just you and me. No pressure, no expectations. We'll figure it out together."

Pomni's heart fluttered at Y/n's touch, and despite her lingering anxiety, she felt a sense of comfort wash over her. She gazed into Y/n's eyes, seeing the sincerity behind her playful exterior.

"Okay," Pomni finally whispered, her voice trembling but determined. "Okay, I'll go on a date with you."

Y/n's face lit up, and she pulled Pomni into a sudden, enthusiastic hug. "That's what I'm talking about! We're gonna have a blast, trust me."

Pomni laughed nervously, her arms awkwardly wrapping around Y/n in return. "I trust you. I just hope this circus doesn't throw something crazy at us during our date."

Y/n pulled back slightly, grinning mischievously. "Oh, come on. A little chaos might make it more fun, don't you think?"

Pomni raised an eyebrow. "Define 'fun.' Because my definition doesn't include getting chased by glitchy monsters or falling through digital wormholes."

Y/n laughed, the sound light and carefree. "Fair enough. But I'll make sure it's the best date you've ever had. Even if it's in the middle of the weirdest place imaginable."

Pomni smiled, a mix of nervousness and excitement bubbling inside her. "Alright. Let's do this."

As they stood up from the bench, Y/n winked at her. "I promise, you won't regret it."

Pomni smiled back, her heart racing. For the first time in a long while, she felt a glimmer of hope in the madness of the Digital Circus. Maybe, just maybe, this date would be the start of something good amidst all the chaos. And with Y/n by her side, she was willing to take that leap.