The taste of cherries - [ William Afton x Reader ]

:20: date #2? :20:

21/05/1983

"Listen.",

"As cheesy as this might sound, but.. would you like to.. go on another date?",

Those were just a few words didn't expect from the older male, but it explained why he was acting all sweet and sugary earlier.

"Were you... Buttering me up..?", you mutter, stifling a smile.

"Um... Maybe.. slightly... Only a bit. Was it obvious?", he sighed while his cheeks grew a little pinkish. "I suppose it was a little weird,"

You couldn't help the small bit of laughter that escaped your lips and Will couldn't help the redness on his cheeks that grew more red, a giddy grin lingering on his lips.

"I just really wanted to make it up to you.", he murmurs, lowering his voice in embarrassment.

"That's stupid.", you scoff, realizing how rude that might have sounded and quickly apologized, falling a bit embarrassed yourself.

Only for the both of you to just stand by the kitchen counter with red speechless faces.

You were only trying to cook dinner for everyone until William had slid his way into the kitchen with you after successfully giving all the kids something to do.

He sneakily slid his hand closer to yours on the counter and intertwined them, leaning closer to you.

All you could do is stand there stiffly, feeling flustered and shy while he leaned in closer and squeezed your hand softly.

"Please?", He whispered softly, his lips brushing closely against yours.

"You're embarrassing.", you grumbled out as he pressed his lips onto yours with little pecks, that crossed over your cheeks and temple.

"Okay, okay! I'll go.", You huffed, hoping he would stop (or you might die).

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Thank you, my love." He murmured against your forehead before pulling away.

He smiled innocently and pet your cheek with his thumb before wandering off to the living room to play along with Mike and the twins.

"Daddy!! Will you play Legos with me?", Michael grinned while the twins messed around with their toys.

You simply stood by the counter, dumbfounded and stunned. You couldn't believe he would just do that to just walk away as if it was nothing.

What a playboy.

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By dinner, you sat along with everyone, feeding the twins while trying to eat something yourself while William watched you. It was surely a little.. odd.. maybe eerie, but from his pov, he was basically just adoring you.

Once the kids were fed and everyone's bellies were full, you brought them all to bed, and after a long half an hour, you walked back down the stairs and relaxed on the couch.

William also left his office sighing as he walked to the fridge and hung up some letters and notes before noticing you and sitting down by your side.

"Hey," you sigh.

"Sorry, am I bothering you? I feel like I've been clinging to you all day.", he mumbled, leaning back on the sofa.

There was a moment of silence before you shrugged.

"I... Don't mind.", you added slowly.

Another moment of silence. Yet it wasn't as awkward as it used to be. Now, every silence you shared seemed to get less weird and more... Comforting.

"I appreciate you. Y'know?", he muttered.

"You're a good girl.", And with that, he slowly wrapped his arm around your shoulders, bringing you closer to him, so your head laid on his and his on yours.

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