?.. Sweetheart | Identity V x reader 「ONESHOTS」

? A Mercenary's Weakness | Naib Subedar (PT. 2)

While Kurt silently saw everything unfold he started to remember Naib is a tough person, one who wouldn't show a soft side of his; he'd go as far as always having an angry tone and his arms crossed giving off a delinquent vibe around him, but seeing how he showed (Y/N) his fragile demeanour made him giggle as he digged for pages. In all honesty, no matter what Naib may have a reason to punch Servais on the face (Y/N) would butt in and attempt to calm him down, when Kurt found out about that he already suspected these two is much more than what they look. He was correct.

After the long and tiring match (Y/N) tugged Naib's hoodie "Hey I wanna talk," their voice was stern, their face was emotionless too when they stated that it almost made Naib feel uneasy as if he done something wrong "They are probably mad from me doing rescues while I'm hurt..." he assumed "Yeah?" He faced them then all went silent after they asked one question:

"What did you do before being a mercenary?"

He wanted to speak but it felt like his throat was blocked, his voice didn't rang out as he tried to muster up the words from his head, try as he might it only leads to no avail. (Y/N) waited patiently until he could explain, humming a tone in attempts to soothe his worries; an angelic one, a calm one. It sounded like angels singing to him as they sang "It's my mother's lullaby. She used to sing it to me when I'm worried or can't speak," they explained brushing some strands of hair away from his face "Now I'll be singing it to you. You don't need to tell me when you don't want to," their hand stopped as another held onto it while they were fixing his hair, he sighed and shook his head "No, I...I can tell you," he slowly lifted his head.

Through his eyes (even way before) they already knew he'd been carrying a heavy burden, he helped them see their desire and escape from their cage now it's their turn. They wanted to know more about him, wanted to see his good and bad parts of him, they didn't care. They had fallen deep already. His voice was low as he explained his bloody pass filled with war and death, he explained everything as his voice began to shake, tears ready to fall, it really looked like he was a glass about to break or maybe is already is destroyed; (Y/N) tucked his hood back up hiding his face from the other's, they knew he don't want anyone to see him like this as they whispered softly and gently "It's okay, as long as you are with me, you won't get hurt," they repeated what he first said to them before joining this absurd game "I will soothe it all away," they added with a small smile on their face.

Life became more warmer around them, he felt selfish wanting them for himself and that desire become larger as time went on.

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More and more survivors entered as well as hunters and the more they gotten used to this new life even improved with teamwork. (Y/N) got to learn even learn skills and techniques from Naib that he learned back in his...past, despite their close relationship he tend to be strict when he does so—his icy glares would send shivers down their spine everytime yet they know he wouldn't hurt them it's oddly comforting in a way out how strict he is, words can't explain why it just does. "This feeling is sure is confusing..." (Y/N) thought as they fell onto the ground letting out a thud, sweat running down their face "One more!" He instructed still full of energy "One more? Seriously!" They complained while panting from exhaustion with Naib only giggling softly as a response.

Just in a blink of an eye, it became (Y/N)'s birthday, when they woke up everyone was so cheerful and set up a party for them when night came, presents and confetti decorating the room though Naib seem distance, it sent (Y/N) to worry and couldn't enjoy their slice of cake as they spotted him leave and head towards the garden. Couldn't stand it anymore they tailed him not far from behind. By the garden, the moonlight seeping through they called out for him as usual then they were attacked by a sweet aroma of—"Roses?! H-hey this is new—" (Y/N) stuttered taking the bouquet of fresh roses "You don't like it...?" His voice cracked, he seemed like a lost pup about to whimper which made their heart melt, they felt slight guilt wash over them as they saw his frown. "No no no, it's not like that! I love it! I love it so much! Geez is love even the word to describe it..." they spat out those words without any thought, their free hand scratching their neck as they look away with a tint of blush painted over their cheeks.

"Happy birthday (Y/N)," he lightly greeted with a smirk. Their bright eyes stared back at him, returning his smile they cheerfully replied "Thanks!" Before he could reply (Y/N) spoke "Hm? What's this..." they then searched through the roses and revealed a neatly folded paper "Ah shoot..." his heart stopped.

"Wait (Y/N) how about we get back inside before they wonder where we gone to?" Naib stepped in.
"No way. I wanna know what's in this paper," they declined opening the paper.
"Love...I love you," (Y/N) read out loud.

Silence commence between the two.

"You...wrote this didn't you?" They stuttered. "Hey, is it true? Hey—" they were about to reach their hand out to him but he held it "Yes, it's true. You're just...so kind," he admitted, both of their hearts felt warm as butterflies swarm insides their stomach while blood continued to rash towards their faces. "(Y/N)–?!" Naib caught them before they completely fell, their legs felt like noodles causing them to slowly fall with the roses still by their hands, out of the blue they then laughed uncontrollably. He didn't understood why they giggled but he joined in otherwise, being around their company is just so relaxing and is never boring. They grabbed both his cheeks letting the roses lay flat on their stomach "I love you too, Naib!" "So..." he didn't needed to finish his sentence at all, they knew what he meant and as a reply they nodded.

"This is the best birthday gift I had ever had. Thanks Naib."