Arcana One Shots

Pᴜᴍᴘᴋɪɴ Bʀᴇᴀᴅ [Asra X R]

Art: tumblr: bonsquiggle
This is a baker AU: Portia and Hestion (the cook from the palace) work in your bakery. Thanks to ASushiGod for the suggestion. Hope you enjoy🖤

I open the door to my shop and smile. The early rays of sunlight hit my face and I have to squint to be able to see. I start organizing the front of my bakery, arranging some stalls in front of the shop window, filling it with wares. Freshly baked buns, pastry and my specialty- pumpkin spiced bread. It's usually sold out in no time, due to it's good taste and popularity. I grab a sign and scribble down a fitting price for each item. I feel a little generous today, and since sales are going pretty well nowadays I decide to put out a sale. I walk back inside, satisfied with my preparations. I go back behind my counter, looking through the little indoor window, checking in on the kitchen. I call for the others and smile as I see that everyone made it on time. Portia and Hestion. I'd like to call them friends, co-worker at max, not my staff. Even though technically I am employing them. "Hey, Y/N what's up? Ready to work?" She asks and I smile at her. "Of course!" "Let's make the best out of today too!" Hestion exclaims and we start to go back to our posts as the first customers pour in. Without even noticing it soon turns noon, then afternoon. And as I look up at the clock I notice it's already closing time. I sigh, stretching to lessen the pain in my back a little. It sure was tiring to bake all day and to maintain the shop, but it was still my dream, so I couldn't really complain. When I started working in this business I knew what would come with it. I'm deep in thought, staring at the clock on the wall opposite me as someone enters the bakery. "It's that magician boy." I hear Portia's whisper in the back of the kitchen. It was probably meant for Hestion to hear only. I'll have to lecture her on her gossip skills later. I look up and am greeted by a pair of oddly familiar purple eyes. He doesn't look at me, rather looking around the shop curiously, but I can't look away. My cheeks flush as I catch myself staring at the handsome stranger and I avert my eyes. He puts two whole pumpkin breads onto the table and speaks up. "That'll be al-" He stops as he looks at me. I stare back into his eyes and get a little flustered. "Uhm sir, are you alright?" I aks him and he smiles. "Oh, yes. Sorry, I didn't expect the shopkeep to be this.. Delightful." He sais and now I really blush. We talk for a little bit and he leaves. I look at the door with a smile and sigh. I hope I'll see him again.

-two weeks later-

The stranger wasn't really a stranger anymore. After that one time he stopped by more and more. His name was Asra and he had a shop of his own not too far away. I couldn't help but start to notice my heart beat fastening whenever he looked my way. Today was no exception. It was only two minutes past closing time and I was about to walk to the door when he popped up, smiling as soon as he sees me. "Oh. Are you about to close?" He asks and I shake my head. "It's fine, of you'd like to buy something we can make an exception." I say and he seems happy. He walks in with pumpkin bread under his arms, like always. He gives me the coins and looks at me without turning to leave and speaks up. "I've been wondering...Do you work tomorrow?" He asks me and I gather my thoughts. "No, It's my day off." I say and he nods. "Would you like to go out? Maybe the market?" He asks me and I can't help but smile happily. "I'd love to." I say and he beams. "Great. I'll get you at 11?" He asks and I nod. The next morning arrives way faster than I anticipated. I get up and it's already 9am. I decide to get dressed and have breakfast. On my way downstairs I'm greeted by Osiris, my ferret. He crawls up my leg to sit on my shoulder as I walk down the stairs to my livingroom. I pet his head and he leans into my touch. I eat and soon it's 10:57. I'm dressed casually, hoping it's enough. He said he wants to go to the market, so casual should work. I hear a knock on my door and jump. My heart is hammering as I go to open it. It must be Asra. Osiris climbs into my bag as I open the door. "Hey." It's him. "Hey. Right on time." I say and he chuckles. He looks so cute when he smiles.. I smile back and we leave for the market after I lock the door. "So what brought you to my shop in the first place?" I ask him all of a sudden, curious. I've been wondering about that for a while. He chuckles. "You see pumpkin bread is my favorite. And when some of my customers started talking about you and your bakery I knew I had to try it. And just so you know." He sais and winks at me playfully. "Yours is the best in all of Vesuvia. But that's just my opinion." I feel my cheeks heat up yet again. It soothing to be around him and we get along great. We look around the market, trying out scarfs of ridiculous color, to hats and other kinds of accessories. His laugh rings out, it's sweet and makes me want to join in. It's already getting late when the two of us exit the market, having looked at or tried everything. Asra walks steadily next to me and I suddenly feel a warmth engulf my hand. I look down and his hand is holding mine. My heart reacts immediately, thumping wildly in my chest. But despite my embarrassment I squeez back, letting him know I like it. I glance at him only to see a bright smile on his face. He walks be back to my shop and we stop at the door, not wanting to leave quite yet. "I really enjoyed my time with you." He sais and I nod, smiling. The feeling is mutual. I'm about to say something as I feel my bag rattle. I open it and Osiris pokes his head out. I probably disturbed his sleep, but he just shakes it off and climbs up my arm to rest on my shoulders. Asra smiles, amused at the little thing. "It's really cute." He sais and I look to the floor with a bashful smile. "His name is Osiris." I say and feel his hand guide my head up by holding my chin, so I can look him in the eyes. I blush as he smiles at me lovingly. "I meant you." He sais and I avert his gaze. "But.. You're way cuter." I say and he chuckles. "I hope we'll go out more often in the future." He sais and I nod with a smile. "I hope so too." He suddenly leans in and I feel his lips melt onto mine. It's warm and calm and I can't help but lean in. It doesn't last long, but it's also enough at the same time. His eyes sparkle as he looks at me, foreheads touching. "I really like you, Y/N." He whispers and my heart starts acting up again. "I like you too." I say, embarrassed but glad I could tell him. He smiles, standing back up and beckoning me towards the door. "I hope you'll have a nice evening." He sais, slowly stepping away from the shop, his hand sliding away from mine. I smile and wave at him. "I hope to see you soon." I yell after him and he turns around one last time. "I'll drop by as much as I can!" I leave the street and walk inside my shop, heart beating fast. I really want to get to know him better...