Identity V x Reader Oneshots (Finished!)

Similarities - Eli x Reader

Heyo! Back from the dead, haven't had much motivation to write cuz of school but thanks to my friend supporting me like heck, i started to write again! Props to her uwu anyways, happy birthday to our owl abuseer! (Hope no one hates me for calling him that ;-;)

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It was Eli's birthday, for long have you wanted to gift all your love to the seer. He deserved it after all, he's done so many things for you. So why not do it back?

You prepare all the dishes at the table while you impatiently wait for the seer to go downstairs, he hasn't been much likely himself and was downright blue. What caused him to be like that? You ponder everytime you think about him.

"Miss Dyer?" You approach the doctor, her face was visibly curious on what you were going to say to her, "Has Eli always been like that?" The doctor put the plates down and face you, "Yes. He's always like that when it's his birthday. I'm also a bit curious on why he wasn't in a mood to celebrate his own birthday and avoided us like we're just a ghost." Emily explained, it made you most likely worried if something is bothering the seer whenever it's his birthday. Maybe he just doesn't like celebrating?

That made you want to ask the seer what's wrong, you excused yourself which Emily nodded in understanding. You walk upstairs and to his room, seeing his door open a bit slight you decide whether or not you invade his privacy or respect it, however you wanted to know the answers so privacy was nothing to worry about.

Creak...

You gently open the door to see him staring at the window which was a bit boarded up. Miss nightingale really doesn't want any survivors to escape the manor so she boarded up every windows to keep them from trying. You took a step forward, he was distracted by the shining stars and moonlight so what's making you nervous?

You took another step, and another until you were completely closer to him. You reach for his shoulder but not until you started hearing his sobbing,

"I miss you so much love.. Where are you now?... Are you doing alright...?"

His owl hoots softly as she nuzzle into her owner's neck. You stopped and remembered, 'Eli has a fiancée..' you lower your arm and locked your eyes at the wooden floor.

Before you could turn around and go outside, you bumped onto something which you anxiously tried to stop from falling. 'Ah, he might've heard that...' you bit your lip as you fixed what you have bumped to. "(Y/N)?" The seer called your name with a slightly cracked voice, you slowly faced the seer with a sheepish smile. You've been caught sneaking in without a permission to do so. That made you pretty embarrassed as Eli was also your first love, but the question is... why is he dating you even if he already has a fiancée?

"H-hi Eli! I... I was just about to-"

"There's nothing to worry about sweetheart, just tell me." His eyes glows brighter than the ocean as his frown turned to a little smile, your heart was pounding very fast. "I... I was wondering. Why aren't you celebrating your birthday?... Why aren't you in a mood to talk to your friends and... Why are you... crying?" You close your eyes and stood still, you were very much nervous.

Eli chuckled, patting his bed beside him to which you obliged. "Well, if my love really wants answers then... alright. I'll tell you." You smiled, resting your head on his shoulder which he blush at.

"I wasn't in a mood to talk to everyone cuz... well... Gertrude was on my mind. I was crying because i missed her so much. And about the 'not celebrating'... I was mourning for her death." Eli looked at the night sky, tears started falling down his face. "And... When i saw you for the very first time, i immediately thought about her. You resembled her. A girl who's... very different from all the other girls. You two have very much similarities which makes me fall for you quickly."

You look down.

'...Similarities?...'

You clutch your skirt, a tear tickled your cheek.

'He loved me cuz i resembled... her?'

Your lips tremble, 'He only loves me cuz i resembled his fiancée... Not my true self?...' you close your eyes and take a deep, shaky breath.

"I know i know, I'm selfish. I only thought of you as my Gertrude, i deeply apologize for that... I genuinely love her, but i also love you. It's just that... I couldn't move on. I really want to forget her but my mind goes to her everytime i'm all by myself." He held your cold hands, making your hands warm as he force you to look at him,

"I love you, okay? Not because you look and act like Gertrude, but because you're the only reason why i still keep moving forward even through hard times."

Hearing the words escaping through the seer's lips, you couldn't handle the tears anymore, you hug Eli who was in deep shocked, but soon taken aback. "I'm glad you still love me for who i am, Eli.. i'm so sorry about your fiancée leaving you behind..." He sighed and cup your face, "It's fine really. As long as you're here, i would be strong." He kissed your forehead, and continued to hug you.

"Ah, let's not forget about the party." Eli stood up, as he help you also from standing. "W- wait... you're..." Eli looked at your face, "Of course, it's... my birthday after all. And i know everyone wished for me to celebrate along so, i wouldn't want to make them disappointed." The seer smiled, your eyes sparkles as you hug him once again. "Thank you..."

The two held their hands and walk downstairs, entering the room. Almost everyone was shocked that the birthday boy joined the party for the first time ever. Eli smiled at them and they smiled back,

"Happy birthday, Eli Clark!"

The seer closed his eyes, whispering something under his breath. He then proceed to look at you, "Happy birthday love!" You grinned. Eli's eyes brighten up and grinned back.

"I hope you're doing great, Gertrude. I love you."

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"Happy birthday, Eli. If i ever die, promise me to always shine bright and love someone who truly loves you, okay? Always stay strong. Eli Clark.. I love you."

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