Opposites Abstract - Pomni x Male Reader

Chapter 11 - Window to the Soul

Why couldn't Y/N get Pomni out of his head?

Ever since their conversation a while back, she had been the only thing really circling through his mind. He was probably just excited; after all, Pomni and he were now on cahoots, all secret like some sort of spy or detective duo. That couldn't have been it, though, as the thought of being a 'duo' in the first place made Y/N's stomach do a couple of backflips.

Thinking about Pomni had therefore become a bit of a pastime for Y/N. Her stuttering, her hidden determination, her humanity, those damned eyes. The way she nervously shuffled around from place to place, those adorable little yelps she did when she was flustered or embarrassed. The absolute red her face went when Y/N worded his sentences just right. Those damned eyes. The soft jingling noise of her hat, notifying you of her presence, the slight bit of sarcastic cheek she had here and there. Those DAMNED EYES!

Y/N groaned as he rolled out of bed. He should probably try and get some digital air, maybe that would help clear his mind. Upon walking out of his door, however, there she stood. Pomni was about to knock on Y/N's door. Her fist was still raised and balled into a soft fist ready to tap against the wood. She froze in place as she locked eyes with Y/N.

Y/N - "... hey."

Pomni - "Uh... hi."

Y/N - "You alright?"

Pomni - "Y-Yup~!"

Those. Damned. Eyes. They glistened with nervousness as if tears were threatening to roll out of them, but you could tell that Pomni was trying her hardest to look confident. Her face gave it away, though. Clearing her throat, she continued.

Pomni - "I-I, uh, I think I need to talk... to... you?"

Y/N chuckled lightly, leaning against his doorframe and crossing his arms. Unbeknownst to Pomni, he was totally faking it; Y/N's heart was managing to increase more and more as if it were close to a full-on heart attack. She was trying to keep calm, just like him.

Y/N - "Mhm, I'm all ears."

Pomni - "Well, I-I've been thinking about... uh, this. About, about you. A-And I think-"

Caine - "HI!"

What a cruel, cruel world.

Caine yelled louder than normal, appearing between Y/N and Pomni and throwing the two of them apart. With a resounding thud, Y/N hit the floor, rolling to stand up and preparing his most violent censored insult before realising what this meant: the next adventure was ready, and it was time to go to work.

After sharing an excited look with Pomni, Y/N shot back to standing up, masking his joy with an eye roll and refolding his arms.

Y/N - "Good morning, Caine. Or is it evening?"

Caine - "Night, day, does it matter? It's another day for a great adventure!"

Y/N - "Oh joy."

One by one everyone started to flood out of their rooms, sidling over begrudgingly to where Y/N and Pomni stood. Viewing the two of them together got a mixture of looks, mostly a smug grin shot by Ragatha towards Y/N and an attempted reassuring smile given to Pomni from Gangle.

Caine - "Alright my superstars, I've gotta dash and grab some crucial items for today's adventure. You all gather downstairs and get ready. No fighting now! And please stay in one spot, I don't want anyone spoiling themselves. Tata!"

Caine poofed into nothingness again as Y/N looked down the corridor. Jax wasn't here. Maybe he already made his way down?

Ragatha - "Has anyone seen Kinger?"