Galvanised [Nyx x Reader]

4.: Misunderstandings

When Nyx entered Crowe's apartment - without knocking, as always - he could immediately tell that something was wrong by the way she sat on the edge of her bed, with hanging shoulders and hands folded between her legs. As she noticed his arrival, she tried masking her mood, but it was too late already.

"What's wrong?", he asked her, sitting down next to her. "And don't even dare saying it's nothing."

Crowe smiled weakly, he knew her too well. That was understandable, though, since she had started as a Glaive, Nyx had been her mentor and supporter, thus they had grown close, like family.

"I don't know, the new girl, (y/n)...", she started, then sighed. "She just reminds me so much of my younger sister. With her enthusiasm and her wish to do everything right."

Nyx knew, that she - like him - had lost her younger sister in an attack. But unlike his, who he had failed to protect, Crowe's sister had died protecting her. He had gained this information from her one night at the bar, after an attack, where they had both had too much to drink and had gotten highly emotional.

"God, I just hope she doesn't end up like her..." Crowe was not one to cry easily, but the cruel memory brought her to the verge of tears. "Fuck, I don't want to..." Angry with her body's betrayal, she wiped her eyes.

"It's alright." Nyx comforted her by putting his arm around her. "You're always strong, Crowe. You don't have to be. Sometimes, in private situations, you are allowed to show a little weakness. After all, we're not in an easy situation."

Crowe didn't answer, but he knew that his words had gotten through to her. Still, she turned to him and buried her face in the crook of his neck to hide it.

"You are strong. And I am too. I'm sure we can protect her", he continued and felt her nodding.

A few moments more they stayed like this, savoured the feeling of safety they gave each other. Then, a knock was heard and the door opened. Like Crowe had told you to do, you stopped by her place to have her show you the way to the training room. You had not awoken early enough to go shopping, but at least you hadn't overslept for your training. As you entered, the sight you were met with instantly gave you the wrong idea.

"Oh, I'm so sorry, I didn't want to disturb anything!" You turned around to exit again, but Crowe stopped you by shouting after you.

"Wait, (y/n)!" She pushed Nyx away. "You didn't disturb anything. Anyway, are you ready to go?"

"Yeah, I am."

"Alright then, follow me."

Without a single glance back to Nyx, she exited the room, followed by you, leaving him feeling a bit sour. He exhaled and leaned back, supporting himself with his arms on the bed. He hadn't even gotten a small 'thanks' for his emotional support, but, oh well, that was just how she was.

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"Again, I'm sorry, Crowe..." You scratched the back of your head.

"Don't worry", she said. "But it was not what you think."

"Hey, you don't have to explain yourself in front of me. I'm not a prude."

It had to be a tough life, being a Glaive and fighting for your life, so you couldn't blame Crowe for seeking physical proximity. You had anyway had the feeling that her and Nyx were closer than friends, by the way they had acted around each other yesterday.

Crowe, who had realised what you had implied, didn't correct your train of thoughts. It would have been worse for her pride had you known what had really happened. She didn't think much of it, didn't know that this situation would start the series of misunderstandings which would complicate your relationship with the man that had saved your life.