Final fantasy 7 x reader

How it began (Zack Fair x reader)

Zack Fair slumped over the bar. His mako blue eyes glanced over the rim of his glass as he took a slow sip of his whiskey. The day had been long; the mercenary jobs he took on never seemed to end. The sounds of the crowded bar filled his ears, the clinking of glasses and the murmur of conversations providing a soothing backdrop to his thoughts.

(Y/n) sits nearby, observing Zack from a distance. He looked weary, like the weight of the world was sitting on his shoulders. She found herself drawn to him, intrigued by his lonely yet handsome presence.

After taking another languid sip of his drink, Zack's gaze wandered around the bar, skimming over the patrons before coming to rest on (Y/n). He took a moment to study her, noticing her beautiful appearance and her quiet observation of him.

A slight frown creased his brow, but it was quickly replaced by a subtle smirk. He couldn't help but find her attractive and intriguing.

(Y/n) blushed slightly under his gaze. She hadn't expected him to notice her, but here he was, looking right at her. She took a sip of her own drink, trying to look casual and not like a complete idiot with a giant crush.

She mustered the courage to give him a small, shy smile.

Zack's smirk widened at the sight of her blushing. He set his now empty glass down on the bar top before pushing himself away with an amused chuckle.

He sauntered over, taking the seat beside her with a casual air. He leaned against the bar, folding an arm over the edge, his eyes never leaving her face.

"Hey there," he greeted, his voice soft and smooth.

(Y/n)'s heart skipped a beat as he approached and sat down beside her. His voice was like velvet, making her feel even more flustered. She fiddled with her glass, trying to appear nonchalant, only to fail miserably.

"Uh, hi," she replied, her voice slightly higher pitched than usual.

Zack chuckled, clearly finding her reaction endearing. He leaned closer, resting his chin on his palm, his blue eyes roaming over her face. "You're very pretty," he said, his tone amused and warm.

He leaned back slightly, his gaze roaming over her frame. "And shy," he added, unable to resist adding that. "I'm Zack Fair. What's your name, beautiful?"

(Y/n) blushed even deeper at his words, both the compliment and the observation. She fidgeted awkwardly, not used to this much direct attention.

"(Y/n)," she managed to squeak out, her eyes darting down to the drink in her hands, then darting back up to meet his gaze.

"You're not so bad yourself," she added, trying to sound more confident.

Zack let out a low, amused huff. Her shyness was cute, and it made him want to tease her more. He chuckled, his smirk widening. "Not so bad, huh?" he repeated, leaning a bit closer again.

"You think I'm handsome then?" he teased, his voice soft and warm, his eyes studying her reaction closely.

(Y/n)'s blush deepened even further. She cursed herself inwardly for being so obvious. But there was no point denying it, not when he was looking at her with those intense blue eyes.

"Well, yeah," she admitted, her voice just above a whisper. She took a breath, then added, "You're devastatingly handsome."

Zack's smirk turned into a full-on grin as she admitted her thoughts. He found her honesty refreshing and endearing.

"Devastatingly handsome, huh?" he echoed, clearly amused. He reached out, gently tapping a finger under her chin to lift her face slightly so her gaze met his directly.