Hades x Reader Oneshot Collection

No Rest (Zagreus x Reader)

You hummed quietly as you folded the last of Zagreus' clothes and tucked it away into his drawers- not that they were to open any time soon. You patted down the clothes and shut the drawer, waltzing over to his bed.

Your eyes traced the messy walls, eyes following every curve of the architecture with nothing but wistful boredom coloring your actions. You plopped down, only to immediately shoot back up at the sound of the prince entering. 

Instantly, a grin stretched across your face, though you instantly bit it back once you remember what his return meant for him.

"Zag," You pushed yourself off the bed, "You're back..!" 

You spoke in a soft tone as though fearing that perhaps speaking too loudly may awaken the concealed anger that he seemed to harbor as a result of his several failed attempts. 

You stood in front of him. He only grumbled softly as he made his way toward you. He reached for your hand, placing a small kiss on the back of it before throwing it around himself and placing his head on your shoulder.

"I was so close." He whispered. You felt his clutch on you tighten, and you instinctively wrapped your arms around him. 

"I could taste the cold air. 'f course, the old man stopped me as usual. Hypnos made me feel like a fool for it." He tsked.

"You're going to make it soon, I feel it." You gently pushed yourself away from him only to offer him a small smile. You stretched out a hand, placing it on his cheek, and he leaned into your touch, eyes shutting as though drinking in the comfort. 

He was touch starved. It was evident in the way he touched you, in the way he reached for you whenever he felt the cold. You were more than happy to oblige. After all, you needed him just as he needed you.

"Why don't you.." You rolled your eyes toward the bed then quickly zipped them back toward the tall prince. "Why don't you rest for a bit before heading back out?"

Zagreus' lips broke into a little smirk. 

"You know I don't like having to waste time, you know." He hummed, reaching over for a lock of hair, twisting it between his fingers. "Give me a good reason why I should stay for a while..?" 

His multicolored orbs locked onto yours all too knowingly.

"I just wanna spend time with you." You sighed. You grabbed your own hand, fiddling nervously with your thumbs. You almost broke away from his gaze, but you couldn't help but be sucked into his attention.

"Alright. Maybe just this once." Zagreus mused, walking toward the bed. He took your hands apart and took your hand in his as he made his way over. You felt blood rush to your cheeks but you gladly followed, a cheeky smile on your lips. 

"Is it because I asked so nicely?" You teased, poking him on the shoulder. 

Zagreus flopped onto the bed, the sound of springs piercing through the usual silence of his room. You dropped in beside him, and almost instantly found yourself curled up in his arms, facing toward him.

"No," Zag chuckled, leaning forward to place a ginger kiss on your forehead. "It's because I too, wanted to spend time with you."

You opened your mouth to respond, but found yourself choking on your words. So you said nothing. You merely placed a kiss on the tip of his nose and let out a little huff.

"I'm glad we get this moment." You whispered into him as you buried your face in his chest.

"I am, too."