Persona x Reader

Marie x Reader (P4)

Marie and you had been dating for a few months now, but it didn't always look like it to others. She was shy and easily flustered, and you didn't want to make her uncomfortable... but you did hope you could be closer. 

Like now, as you sat together on a bench as Marie wrote in her journal, probably another poem. She still got embarrassed about you reading them, but she was comfortable writing next to you. 

You couldn't help but stare at her side profile. Her angular eyes were focused on the page, and flittered back and forth between words. As your gaze fell, you saw her lips quirk into a small smile when she thought of a good sentence. 

Eventually, she felt your stare and turned to face you. "What is it?"

"Huh- uh, nothing!" You said, feeing embarrassed at being caught. "Just, uh.. you look pretty."

Marie's pale face quickly turned pink.  "Wha— Whatreyoutalkingabout—!"

She looked away, flushed and you laughed softly at the cute sight. The two of you were sure dorky, but you were happy with that. 

Soon she calms down, taking a breath and turning back to you. "U-um.. I mean.. thank you... sorry..."

"Sorry? What for?" You asked, confused. She sighed.

"I'm just so bad at this... I'm really happy with you, but I act like- like a doofus!"

Another chuckle left you. "That's okay, it's cute. I act like one too."

She still looked sheepish, but smiled shyly. "If it's okay, I... I want to get used to this. So..."

"...? So...?" You tilted your head as she gathered the courage. 

"I want to-to get used to affection...! Like, not explode when you say something sweet, or, or for my heart not to go crazy when I think about h...handholding..."

Your own heart felt warm at her words, and you chuckled bashfully. "W-we can do that... ah, I feel nervous too now..."

The two of you smiled at each other shyly, Marie fighting to keep eye contact. You then held out your hand, hoping they weren't sweaty. 

Her striped gloved hand touched yours, her fingers clumsily intertwining with yours. 

"This... This is nice..." She said softly, a sweet smile on her face. 

You squeezed her hand encouragingly, despite being nervous yourself. "... Marie?"

She met your eyes again, and you tried to swallow the dryness in your mouth. "I- I love you."

A short gasp left her, and her face burned. To your surprise, she still held onto your hand instead of letting go and turning away in embarrassment. Her green eyes glanced around nervously before they eventually settled on yours. 

"I-I... IloveyousomuchandIwantustobetogetherforever!" She spluttered out. 

Since you got together, it had been easier to decipher her quick ramblings, but sometimes it still took you a few seconds. Once you got it, you were blushing as well.  It felt as if the two of you were taking turns making each other flustered. 

So to combat your own shyness, you lifted her hand and kissed it softly, peeking up at her for her reaction. At this point, her whole face was pink. 

"H-hey...!"

You let out a bashful laugh. "S-sorry, too much?"

Marie pouted, but she wasn't mad at all. "No, but... But it made me remember..." 

She trailed off, and you couldn't hear her through her soft mumbles. "Marie?"

"Kiss!" She forced out, eyes squeezed shut. "W-We haven't kissed properly..."

"Ah..." You nodded, it was true. Honestly, you weren't sure when you two would kiss, you didn't want to rush her and it felt like too much. "Y-You want to...?

"W-Why wouldn't I..." Marie nearly whispered. She had never been so embarrassed before, and that was saying something. She slowly looked at you. "Do you...?"

Quickly you nodded without thought. "Of course..! I-I mean, I'd like to..."

She nodded too, turning to face you fully. You took a nervous breath in as her eyes gazed into yours. Somehow, she seemed even prettier right now. 

As she squeezed your hand, her fingers nestled between yours, she let her eyes flutter closed. "I-I'm ready."

"Right..." You mumbled back softly, gathering courage for yourself. You couldn't help but stare at her unabashedly for a moment now that you had the chance, noticing the length of her eyelashes.  

As Marie waited, she was slowly losing her calm, fighting the urge to peek at you. She was almost about to open one eye to peel at you, but felt a warm hand on her cheek.

"O-okay, here goes?"

She hummed affirmatively, it coming out a little shaky as she prepared herself. Eventually you leaned in, and Marie felt even warmer as your lips pressed against hers. 

It was just a quick peck, but the two of you were flushed and bashful as you made eye contact again. You exchanged stares before giggling shyly together. 

"How.. How was it..?" You asked shyly. 

Marie smiled, not letting go of your hand. "It was nice... Warm..."

"I'm glad..." You were worried you'd be bad... 

There was a comfortable silence when Marie leaned in a little, averting her gaze. 

"C-Can I have more...?"

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A/N: Requested by @ShadHD13 !