Unexpected Changes: A Varian x Reader Fanfiction

An Agreement

Before Varian and his dad were to arrive. Rapunzel suggested that you and Cassandra change and freshen up a bit since you both were utterly exhausted. You took another bath to scrub off the scent of old cleaner and dust. You considered changing into some casual clothes but you didn't think the King and queen would approve of you dressing casually when guests are over.  You decided on a simple mint green teacup dress with some pace floral embellishments. 

You examined yourself in the mirror in your room. In your opinion, you didn't look too bad. The teacup skirt suited your body type. Your wider than normal curves and high cheekbones  made you self conscious at times. You drew your fingers over the edges of your cheeks and let put a sigh. Then someone walked in behind you.

"Awww (y/n) You look so cute!!" Rapunzel glided across the room to your and spun you around. "You hardly even wear the dresses we got for you. Is it for someone special?"

"Wha-a no! I just don't want the same thing to happen last time when the Duchess of Marmone came to visit".

Rapunzel's eyes clouded over thinking about how disastrous the visit from the picky Duchess was. "Yeah it's best we don't mention that again. But I'm sure Varian and Quirin won't care about formalities."

"Yeah but .  . . still." You looked down with pink dusted cheeks.

Rapunzel's brows furrowed with mild concern but an idea popped into her head.

"Well, I'm sure they will appreciate the effort. But I think there's something missing here." She pulled out a purple flower from her braided hair. She tucked it behind your ear and pulled your shoulders lightly to make you look at yourself again in the mirror. "There" she complied as she poked you cheek. You laughed in response.

"When are Varian and his dad getting here?"

"They should be getting here soon." 

A serious voice interupted Rapunzel. It was one of the newer guards. They always acted more mature than everyone else until Rapunzel warms up to him. 

"Princess, we have visitors."

"Oh! They're here."

You followed Rapunzel to the main drawing room where Varian and Quirin were waiting. Varian was following Cassandra around talking about his inventions as she tried to serve his dad some tea. The King was waiting patiently by the chair. Quirin was the first to take notice of you and Rapunzel in the door.

"Your higness". He kneeled to the floor but Varian was still captivated by Cassandra. You must have been staring at him without realizing it because he soon gave off a wave which caught you off guard. You gave a small wave back which seemed to confuse him.

"What's wrong You weren't nearly this shy the last time we saw each other."

"Well I -" Eugene popped out of nowhere and cut in.

"She's either the most sarcastic person you know or the shyest. You just need to get to know here better". You silently thanked Eugene for helping you out there. You were saved from any embarrassment; at least until Cass butted between the two of you.

"You know what Eugene? This in the perfect opportunity for (y/n) and Varian to get to know each other better. I mean if all goes well today, we may be seeing a lot more of them so might as get get use to it." You were about to object but She looked at you with pleading eyes.

She grabbed Varian and shoved him towards you. You turnd to the King for any advice in what to do. His face was grim.

"Great propsal Cassandra. While (y/n) and Varian are busy, me and Quirin can discuss other important matters."

And with that said you and Varian were rushed out of the room.

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"Sooo . . . what ya wanna do". 

Varian was pouty. "Why did they kick us out? Me and Cassie were finally having having a decent conversation.

"You don't want to call her Cassie she hates that nickname".

"Oh, is there anything else you think I should know about her?"

"She's too old for you"

He drowned. "Haha very funny". You let out a small giggle, which made his eyes light up. "I made you laugh!"

"Hey, I guess you did". Dammit you were keeping it together so far. Now you were starting to feel the blush ride up again. 

"Ummm . . . why don't I give you a tour of the castle?" (Seriously (y/n) is that the best you could do?)

He agreed to that idea and you showed him around. You two went from the grand hall, to the guest quarters, the the library and even the kitchen where you two stole some cookies and lemonade. After you went to check on everyone else but they were still talking. Full and energized by sugar, you decided to sit in your room and talk a bit. You ended up having a pretty funner conversation.

"Wait. Wait. You named the raccoon Rudiger? You gotta be kidding me."

"You don't understand. He is around my house all the time. He eats all the good apples from the apple tree and always messes up things in my lab."

"You named a raccoon Rudiger." There were tears in your eyes from how much you were laughing and you were clutching your stomache. You moved your arms to wipe some of the tears from your eyes but ended up knocking over your glass, spilling its contents.

"Uh oh", hey Varian do you mind grabbing a rag for me. There should be one on the top drawer of my nightstand."

"Oh sure." Varian got up and walked over to your nightstand. But when he opened it, there was abright blue light ad he froze in his tracks.

"Where did you find this?" Your glanced over his shoulder and saw the light. Your stomache dropped.

"Oh . . . that. It fell off my skirt when I got back. It didn't hurt so it must have fallen off. But it acts weird. I can never sleep well whem I'm around it and whenever Rapunzel walks by it stops glowing."

He continued to stare at the petal examining it. You couldn't read his expression but you were guessing that it wasn't good. However your thoughts were shattered when he turned to you. He was smiling, which seemed to make the petal glow a little brighter.

"(y/n), do you know what this means? We now have the chance to learn even more about the properties of the flower. Maybe it's connected to the rocks. -or Rapunzel's hair!." He got up and held his hand out. "I'm going to need someone to help me, and you are the only other one who knows about the flower."

"What about Eugene?"

"Psh, Flynn Rider is hardly interested in the flower. He was scared of it. So, what do you say?"

Keeping this secret from the princess and everyone else seemed risky. But you were curious about the flower. You took Varian's hand.

There couldn't be any other reason that you accepted his offer, right?