Our Quest (Onward X Male Reader Oneshots)

Ian Lightfoot X Artist! Male Reader (Pt. 2)

Ian was speechless.

Instead of greeting the boy, he found himself gawking at him.

Sadalia stepped closer;

"Hey, how's it goin?"

The mildly concerned expression on (Y/N)'s face turned back into a friendly one.

"Pretty good! How about you?"

While the two briefly chatted, Ian's mind raced with a million thoughts.

Does he like me?

Was I staring too hard? I didn't creep him out did I?

He must think I hate him..

But he's so cute-

He covered a bit of his face to try and hide his blush, trying to act cool about it when (Y/N)'s eyes turned to him.

Those sweet, shimmering eyes...

Ian almost missed him asking something;

"And you, Ian?"

"W-What?"

"What're you doing this Saturday?"

Is he asking me out??

Is he serious??

Gods I hope he is please please like me back-

"... Ian?"

"Y-yes! I'm.. Uh.. I'm free this Saturday, actually."

"Would you guys be interested in working on our paintings at my place then?"

Sadalia looked at the situation unfolding before her.

And despite having no plans for Saturday, she answered;

"Actually, I'm busy on that day. I really can't come, sorry."

She scratched the back of her head while smiling sheepishly at the two.

(Y/N) smiled back.

"S'ok. We'll hang out another time then-"

"I really gotta go, see you two on Monday!"

...

"So, um..."

Ian glanced back at him.

"Would you still be interested in hanging out? Even if it's just us?"

This time, Ian didn't even try to hide his blush, smiling genuinely at (Y/N).

"Y-Yeah! I'd love to!"

He placed a hand on Ian's shoulder.

"Is three p.m. alright for you?"

He was doing his best to ignore the warm feeling of (Y/N)'s hand.

"Also yes!"

And he tried to not topple over when he felt (Y/N) gently squeeze him.

"Great! See you there, then!"

"Y-Yep! See you!"

He watched the boy smile at him one more time before he walked out towards the road, waiting until he was completely out of sight.

Ian fist pumped the air, smiling uncontrollably.

This is actually happening!

I'm gonna see his house and spend time with him!