The Town That Changed Everything (Ichabod X Reader)

First Time Meeting

Y/N was pretty much a normal twenty one-year-old with a pretty normal life. She lived in a house in New York with her mother, Beatrice and older sister, Charlotte. Her father had died of a heart attack many years ago and her mother didn't want to marry another man, so it was just the three of them. Y/N could hardly remember her father, but her sister and mother could. Both of them really missed him. However, the three of them lived happily. They weren't a very rich family, but they could still afford the stuff they wanted and needed. Anyways, Y/N wanted a job. She didn't want to stay at home all day, so she worked hard on getting one and luckily, after a few months Y/N finally found one. She applied for a Constable job.

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It was Y/Ns first day there. She was a bit nervous. She was walking into the building when suddenly someone bumped into her.

"I beg your pardon. I wasn't looking where I was going." Said the person that had bumped into her. It was a tall man with black hair. He was also wearing all black. Same as Y/N. Well, that was something that they had in common... Suddenly, the two of them locked eyes. They stood there for a couple of seconds just staring deep into each other's eyes, not being able to look away or say anything, just to awkwardly look away after a couple of seconds.

"It's okay." Said Y/N while rubbing the back of her neck. "Ichabod Crane." Said the man with a smile and put his hand in front of Y/N. "Y/N L/N." Said Y/N and shook his hand. "You are the new Constable, right?" He asked and Y/N nodded proudly. "Interesting. We have the same job, so we can be partners. Of course, you get your partner assigned for you. It could be anyone. I just said that because uh...as an example." Said Ichabod nervously. "It would be a pleasure." Answered Y/N with a smile. "Great! It would be a great pleasure to be your partner too. I could try and make that happen, I just have to talk to the Chief...Now I have some work to do. If anyone asks about me, please inform them about this and tell them that I will be back quickly. I'm supposed to show new workers around the place and tell them all about what we are supposed to be doing...I'll just do it when I get back. Goodbye for now!" Said Ichabod and walked away. "Alright, goodbye!" Said Y/N and waved at him with a warm smile. "Ichabod. He looks like a nice and...pretty guy that I can get along with pretty well..." Thought Y/N.

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"Ah, Y/N L/N! It is such a pleasure to see you here!" Yelled out a man with a short white beard, the second Y/N walked into the building. He was the Chief. "It's a pleasure to be here, sir." Answered Y/N politely. "Today, we will be showing you around and introducing you to your new job and tomorrow you can start with work. However, a man, Ichabod Crane.." Said the man and stopped. He looked around but couldn't see Ichabod. "ICHABOD CRANE!" He yelled loudly. "Yes, sir. I met him just outside the building. He suggested to be my partner." Said Y/N while itching the back of her right ear which had started hurting. She was pretty sensitive to loud noises.

"Oh. Pardon my yelling then." Said the man quietly. "Well, we are pretty short on staff...and the other guy...well, he's not very...I suppose Ichabod is decent, and you do need a partner, so Crane it is then! However, I would like to apologise in advance for his behaviour, he tends to be persistent about...well, everything." He said. "Oh that's alright. It's a great characteristic for a person in this job to possess, in my opinion." Answered Y/N quickly.  "Well then, it's settled. You just both have to sign some papers. Where is he now?" Asked the man. "I don't know, sir. He told me that he has some work to do and that he will be back soon." Answered Y/N. "Oh, well he was supposed to show you around...You can just wait for him in his office. Well, it's basically your office too now. You two will be sharing it. You also have your own office. You can work in whichever you like to. You share an office because you are partners and you will have some teamwork to do. Come now." Said the man and lead her to Ichabod's office.

"You can sit here, make yourself at home, make yourself some tea if you want to, just don't touch anything that looks breakable or private. I hope Ichabod gets back soon." Said the man warmly once they walked into the office. "Thank you, sir." Said Y/N and sat in a chair. The man smiled and walked out of the room, closing the door behind him.

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After an hour or so, the door of the office finally opened. As Ichabod walked in, he saw Y/N sitting on his chair. "We're partners." Y/N said with a smirk. "So I've been informed." He said, with a warm smile which he rarely showed. "How do you like it so far?" He then asked. "It is quite nice actually. I've taken a great liking to this chair of yours." Answered Y/N half-jokingly. "Oh, right. We are gonna be sharing this office" Said Ichabod while leaning forward with his arms on the chair on the other side of the desk. "So, shall I show you around?" He asked, still keeping a soft smile on his face.

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An hour of Ichabod showing Y/N around the place and explaining some stuff to her had passed. She found it very interesting. She also took a liking to Ichabod and they were getting along pretty easily. "Well, that should be it. You can work at your office or at our office. It is your choice. Don't ever worry about bothering me. I like to stay concentrated while doing my job most of the time, but you seem like a pretty serious and quiet person, so you can come and work in the office whenever you want to. Any questions?" Said Ichabod almost out of breath from talking. "Thank you very much. And no, I do not have any more questions." Answered Y/N with a smile. Both of them were exausted from walking around the place and talking. "Good. Then, I have an uh...Question for you." Said Ichabod nervously. "Right. Go ahead." Replyed Y/N.

"After work. Would you mind if we go out for dinner? Nothing special, just to get to know each other better since we are partners here." He said. "Yes, I would love to!" Answered Y/N while blushing a bit.