The Arcana Characters X Reader

Desire--Julian part 1

A soft sigh released from your lips as you stared at the ceiling in front of you. You couldn't quite remember what happened last night other than you were drunk and you stumbled your way home with a man you had met at the bar.

You turned to your side to see a mop of dark red hair that shimmered like silk once the light bounced upon the curls. You shot up from your spot, to your horror you were naked!

"Oh my god..." you pinched the bridge of your nose and sighed. You did not.

You reeked of alcohol and he did as well, whoever this man was. You reached over and rubbed his bare shoulder.

"Hey uh...uhm...you awake buddy?" you frowned. You cringed at the thought that you couldn't remember this man's name for the life of you, But to be fair, he probably didn't remember yours either. He stirred in place which caused you to snap out of thought.

"Hey big guy! You awake?" you tilted your head, you couldn't help but smile at his tired face.

"Yeah..." his face twisted with pain as his eyes were greeted by the sun's large rays of light. He held his hand in the air to block his eyes. "Where..." he turned to look at you, eyes wide at the sight of a naked person.

"Oh! I'm sorry!" you yelped and quickly curled up, hiding yourself behind a thick wad of blankets. "You uh..yeah.." you scratched the back of your neck. How were you supposed to carry a conversation after what happened last night?

"So...did you sleep well?" he asked and tilted his head. Though the blush on his face never ceased. The very thought you two were naked under the sheets made him uncomfortable and embarrassed.

"Yeah! Actually...just, very sore with this damn headache." you frowned and looked out the window. You didn't want to look at him to spare the awkwardness.

"That's the thing about alcohol...wonderful at the time but gives you a bad after effect." he cleared his throat and shifted in place.

At least both of you could agree on something, this was incredibly awkward and you wanted to leave. But something about him intrigued you. You weren't sure what, but it made you want to learn more about this unknown man. After sitting in oddly comfortable silence you cleared your throat to finally break it.

"So, I know we want to try and forget about what happened but maybe we can restart how we met?" you frowned and twiddled with your fingers underneath the blankets.

"Oh yeah! I mean...You seem like a nice person and all..." he frowned and looked up. "I'd imagine you'd like to shower." he quickly covered his face.

You smiled at his response and couldn't help but chuckle under your breath. Sweet you thought as you climbed out of the bed and towards the bathroom door. Once you closed the door you knocked on it.

"Hey you are free to look!" you signaled and walked infront of the mirror to look at the damage done. Love marks littered over your body, even small imprints of teeth on your shoulder. "What the hell..." you huffed, and then flashes of last night came in hot waves. You felt your cheek warm up in response. You shook your head and walked towards the bath, pulling back the curtains.

This wasn't the first time you woke up to a random man in your bed after an idiotic intoxicated decision. And everytime they leave the second you turn your back. But it never hurt you, cause it was only sexual desire that spurred the moment. But something about this man made you crave more, to learn about him and be in his presence.

"Don't get your hopes up honey...he might be packing up and leaving by now." you bit your lower lip at the thought and turned the knob of your shower. You let out a sigh of relief as hot water droplets drummed against your back. It almost felt like a massage you thought to yourself as you scrubbed your body with a washcloth and dug your fingers into your scalp to cleanse the sweaty mess.