Intelligent but Blind. (Ignis Scientia x Reader)

Part 7

You took a deep breath and bit your lip.

"You ready for this?" Prompto asked.

"Ready," you replied. With a nod, your friend opened the doors to the banquet hall. After a few moments of glancing around through the large crowd, you finally spotted that handsome man with the spectacles.

However, nervousness started to rush through your veins immediately afterwards. Was this actually going to work?

"Uh... Prom..." you said, taking a few steps back.

"Yeah?"

"I...I'm not sure about this..."

"What? (Y/n), c'mon, we haven't even done the first step yet," Prompto whined, pulling your arm.

"But...But..."

"No buts. We both agreed on this. Now look, I'll be doing most of the work here. All you have to do is look pretty. Look! Zeeta's leaving. Here's our chance! C'mon," Prompto said as he dragged you along. You let out an annoyed, nervous sigh. Once you were a few yards away from Ignis, Prompto stopped.

"Now stay here. Pretend you're just looking around." You cocked an eyebrow up as the blonde walked towards Ignis.

"Just looking around..." you reminded yourself and begun doing just that. This was honestly not the best approach in your opinion.

"Hey, Iggy! How's it going?" Prompto greeted. Ignis turned to his friend.

"Quite alright. And yourself?"

"Pretty good. I can't wait for the King to come and see this!"

"Ah, yes. It would be pleasing to see a smile on His Majesty's face."

"Yeah. Well anyway... I hope you don't mind me asking, but who's your date?"

"I believe her name was Zeeta. She was selected to be a greeter for this event. I am simply escorting her."

"Oh, I see." Relief washed over Prompto as he heard that. He couldn't wait to tell you that. "Oh, by the way, haven't you seen (y/n) yet?" Ignis blinked.

"I'm afraid not. Will she be coming?"

"She's already here." Prompto's head gestured to your direction and Ignis turned to see. His green eyes widened a fraction of an inch. This was the first time he had ever seen you in a dress. And a beautiful dress he may add. Normally, you would wear baggy or oversized clothing that would cover your frame, but now... he could see just how exquisite and perfect your shape really was. As he gazed down, the parted side of the dress exposed a long, glossy, well-built leg. Ignis gulped.

"Pretty, isn't she?" Prompto asked. Ignis blinked again and glanced at the man beside him. Prompto was gazing at you with a proud, almost adoring expression. While he was trying to point you out, poor Ignis, however, misunderstood completely.

"...Are you interested in (y/n)? Romantically?" he asked.

Prompto's smile stumped away instantly at processing Ignis's words.

"WAIT, WHAT!? Oh, no, no, no! I don't think of her that way! She's like an older sister than anything!" The brunette's eyes narrowed in suspicion as he wasn't fully convinced.

"I see," Ignis stated in a unsatisfied manner.

"PROMPTO!"

Noctis dashed towards his friend, grabbed his wrist, and dragged him across the ball room before Prompto could process what was happening. He needed help getting away from those girls. They rushed past Ignis frantically, eager to catch up with the prince.