Don't Believe Everything You See | Mirage x Crypto FanFiction | Apex Legends

chapter 4 - in his room

room 201. i stood in front of my mirror observing my appearance carefully, comb in hand i brushed my hair until i was satisfied with it. I don't make effort for many people so he should feel lucky when he sees me. how i looked was never something i really cared about... that was until now. i don't know why, maybe i want to impress him? why do i even care so much, it's not like he's anyone special or anything.

slipping my feet into my favourite pair of sneakers and tugging a casual grey blazer on, i smiled at myself with a satisfied nod then left my bedroom to make my way to mirage's.

room 201. it wasn't far from mine which was 167, so i began my walk down the hallway. i felt my heart quicken ever so slightly, beads of sweat forming on my forehead and my palms clammy. why was i so fucking nervous? it's just mirage. i mean... that's exactly it. HE'S MIRAGE. anyways.

approaching his door covered in posters of himself (totally not surprising) i took a deep breath then raised my hand slowly and shakily to knock the door a couple times. i heard a loud bang and flinched, then the shuffling of his feet and soon the door was opened to reveal a very rugged and casual appearing mirage. his hair had lost some of its curl so it fell wavily on the side of his face. he wore a black tank top that showed his arms and the outline of his abs so nicely and his grey joggers folded above his bare feet fit him so well. shit i'm totally checking him out.

"well, hey there!" he greeted with a wink, eyeing me back with a faint rosiness to his cheeks. i guess he enjoyed the attention. i mean, it's mirage after all.

i cleared my throat from awkwardness and gave him a small wave.

"come on in, my darling crypto." his cheesy and exaggerated welcome gave me tingles, then he grabbed my hand and pressed a soft kiss to the back of it before leading me inside.

i knew he was joking around like usual, but i had the most obvious blush on my face and i'd never experienced something like that before. it made me feel so many emotions, i was pretty overwhelmed.

he took a seat on his couch, lifting his knees to his chin and patting a spot beside him for me to take a seat on.

hey, i always sit like that? is he copying me?

with a small smile, sat beside him, rubbing where he kissed my hand with my index finger. he slid a little closer to be which made my heart rate pick up once more. he was so close i could smell his delicious aftershave and feel his warm breath against my skin. i could get used to this.

"so, you're probably wondering why i invited you right?" he asked, looking into my eyes as he wrapped an arm around the top of his couch, touching the back of my head. i leaned back a little into his arm to which i noticed his smile get a little bigger, eyes slanting slightly.

"i mean, i guess so." i replied neutrally. gosh why was i so goddamn boring. do i have any social skills at all?

"well.. you already know what's going on, but in all honesty, i don't really have anyone anymore." his voice grew quieter and quieter as he spoke, sadness in his eyes which really tugged at my heart as i listened to him carefully. "my mother is back on my home planet, brothers all died in conflict.. sure i have my buddies Natalie and Ajay, but other than them, i just feel so lonely." he sniffled, tears welling in his eyes which was crushing my heart slowly as i continued to focus on his words. "but then i met you. at first i thought you were just some douche and i teased you a lot, but really i think you're a pretty cool guy and well.. i've noticed you watching me, a lot actually and i just want to know why?" he asked honestly eyes landing straight on mine as he eagerly waited for an answer. i gulped with nerves as i was put on the spot.

"w-well.. i don't know really. i just- you're such a bold character, i find you really interesting. something about you, i.. i can't take my eyes off you at times, as cringey as that sounds." my answer was honest and it scared me, i took a deep breath to calm my anxious feelings.

he gazed at me for a moment and soon a fond smile was growing on his lips, his sadness fading. i gave him a small smile back as we sat in silence, just looking at each other. to most it probably seemed absurd, but to me.. it just felt comforting. it felt safe. ew so cheesy.

"thank you. truly, thank you." he spoke out of nowhere, catching me off guard in my trance. i smiled and gave him a nod in response to which he slid a little closer.

"why don't we watch a movie? i can find one for us if you want." he offered, twirling a piece of my hair in his fingers to which i felt so in love with.

"sure. pick anything, i don't mind." i replied softly patting his thigh, yawning after since it was getting pretty late.

as he turned on some spy film, i felt my eyes growing heavier, leaning my head against his shoulder to get more comfortable. i felt his cheek press against the top of my head and soon i was drifting asleep to the muffled sound of the movie playing in the background and his light breathing beside me.

"rest well, kiddo."

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