IdentityV - Oneshots

☁︎ Dinner - Naib x Reader

You were new to this manor, and everyday you would dine with your new found peers for dinner. However the more times you sat, you realized not everyone seemed to like such a big gathering.

"Where's that mercenary?" You asked Emily who was making dinner as you spoke. The smell of cooked meat made your mouth water and your stomach growl. The woman looked over her shoulder to see you. "Oh, Naib? He doesn't really eat with us." She said calmly, like it was nothing new. "R-really? Have you tried to coax him?"

You haven't even spoken to that man before, only shared a glance once or twice when crossing paths. Never even matched with him yet... So it was only natural you cared, you didn't know of his cold personality yet. "Believe me I've tried but he won't budge, just leave him be, he'll come down to snack in the middle of the night I've learned." You oh-ed. Snack in the middle of the night? That didn't sound very promising...

"You're welcome to try."

You looked up, as you were unknowingly in thought about Naib. "Huh?" She turned the stove off and went to wash her hands. "Coax Naib. I've stopped trying but that doesn't mean it wouldn't be nice to actually eat with him." She gave a weary smile, knowing the task would be difficult. Not to mention, it's not like you were here as long as she or the others were, so it would be awkward no doubt. "I-I'll try." You clenched your fists with subtle confidence she and smiled.

"Well, dinners going to be ready soon, why not go now?"

Your heart sunk and your eyes widened. "O- oh..." Emily stifled a laugh. "What? Weren't expecting it to be today?" You nodded your head honestly with a flush. You had to gain some confidence or something first. "I-I'll be gone for a minute then." She hummed as you turned. "Good luck." You heard her say and that only made you worry more. Why would she need to wish you luck!?

You slowly shuffled through the foyer, up the stairs and down the long hallway of doors. You had purposely taken your time, and even paused a couple moments away from his door. His appearance was always so scary and intimidating, even those couple glances you shared made you tense up. Though, it would be nice to actually meet him right? Maybe then you wouldn't be so frightened.

You knocked, and all the while a look of pure regret was on your face. "What?"

You flinched. He didn't even open the door? You regained your composure. Maybe it was better like this? "U-uhm, Naib?" You asked, leaning your ear against the door. "I said what." Your face reddened at that, why did you ask for him like he wasn't there after he just said 'what'!? You were just making a fool out of yourself now-

"Right! Uhm, do you want to come down for dinner?"

It was silent after that, and what made your heart drop was the sound of boots walking up to the door. Oh God, did you say something wrong!? Before you could even turn and bolt off in fear of confrontation, the door swung open. You looked up nervously, a small smile on your face, however your eyes shown clear discomfort.

His eyes were dark, and slim with dark circles underneath as he looked at you with the upmost disinterest, the opposite of your own. "It's you." You jumped at that and nodded. "Y-yes! It's me!" He gave you a shallow look for a moment before letting out a breath. "You're new here, so you clearly don't know how this works. I'll tell you once." You stood straight with your hands behind your back, and gave an impression that you were listening intently to please him. "Yes?"

"Stop talking to me. Don't ever come and ask me to join you for dinner, or any other gathering. I won't go."

"But-!"

"I won't." He scowled at you and you looked down. "Alright..." He huffed, and began to close his door before you placed your hands on it. "W-wait!" He looked shocked before he grew angry. "God, what do you want!?" You jumped back slightly but kept your hand on the door to keep his company. "A-are you even eating okay? Emily told me you might snack in the middle of the night, but are you eating anything you need?"