Delphic // EnderTwins X Reader

Delphic My Sweet

The sun had already set over the kingdom, most were asleep, except a few servants and guards that scattered around the castle. A few servants were left to clean certain areas of the castle, prepping it for the morning. This is where Y/n seems to be, left alone to clean that night's dishes. The dim candlelight illuminating the sink enough to make sure each dish was scrubbed clean, the pile of dirty to clean dishes changing ratio over time.

The methodical clinking of dishes in the sink fill the room and snuffs out most of the silence, something the cleaner despises. It always is followed by a faint ringing, it drives them half-mad, it was why they try to find themselves with others, enjoying the soft chatter of people around them or the sounds of daily work.

They also seem to be seeking out Deidre, her company being rather enjoyable. Its always rather rare to find her alone, however. She's either working under the king or with her brother, the quieter of the two twins, he was always more intimidating due to this. Always silent with an unreadable expression, though despite this, he is equally as ethereal as Deirdre.

Y/n found themself lost in thought, scrubbing away at the same plate in a slow-motion as their mind rolled over the image of the twins. Ungodly attractive and seemingly extremely interesting to talk to - Deirdre was anyways - and holding a mysterious aura that sends shivers down their spine.

"Oh, I didn't expect anyone to be up at this hour"

The sudden voice caused the maid to yelp, dropping what they were holding and turning to spot the individual. Almost like history repeating itself, there stood one of the twins, except this one was distinctly not Deirdre, their voice was deeper than the one they remembered.

Tarquin stood there in his nightclothes - which consisted of just a long baggy nightshirt - his hair slightly dishevelled from sleep and an edge of tiredness in his voice. His head was tilted curiously at y/n with a subtle amused smile playing at his lips. His amusement soon obvious within his tone when he next spoke.

"My apologies, did I startle you?"

Y/n let out a breath, giving a shakey nod as they composed themselves, grabbing a nearby hand towel to dry their hands. Trying their best to calm fro the initial scare under the gaze of the enderman, his presence growing increasingly more intimidating within the dim light and uncomfortable silence.

"W-what can I do for you, sir?" They shakily asked, composed enough to speak and perhaps fill out whatever task the man could need at this hour.

"Oh! no need to do anything-" he replied, sending Y/n an awkward smile before making his way towards a cupboard holding a variety of glasses and mugs. "I just came to get a drink, you can ignore me. I won't be too much of a bother"

y/n watched him for a moment longer, seeing him quietly retrieve the milk from the icebox to make his beverage. Soon they turned back to their work, staying silent as they returned to cleaning dish after dish. Trying to ignore the presence of Tarquin behind them, his silence growing unnerving, as does the feeling of eyes on their back.

"Why are you up so late?"

Yet again, Tarquin's voice made Y/n jump. Turning their head to see the man standing closer by, the glass in his hand holding a brown liquid. The evidence of its creation being held on the counter he was previously nearby, there sitting the jug of milk and a pot of cocoa powder.

"I-i" they stuttered out, momentarily meeting his eye before quickly turning back to finish their work, "im finishing up washing todays dishes, then I am to retire to bed.."

"They left you to do it on your own?" his question seemed to catch them off guard, blinking a bit before slowly responding.

"Yes... it's my duty to have them finished. There just seems to be more today than usual."

"Would you like any help?"

"N-no!"

Their sudden response had them both started, Tarquin left blinking in surprise. Eventually going to speak before being quickly stopped by Y/n themself.

"I mean, no. ill be alright on my own."

Tarquin only nodded, deciding to just let them do their job. Although he stayed nearby, watching as he quietly drank his chocolate milk. The silence was filled with awkward tension, the soft clinking of dishes returning to fill said silence once again as Y/n continued their work. Neither seemed to want to speak or even know what to say at the moment, keeping them locked in an endless loop of thinking on what to say, trying to say something before deciding not to and lapsing into silence again.

"My sister was right about you" Tarquin broke the silence, his voice quiet and hesitant. As if he was unsure of what he was saying.

"What?" Y/n spoke, turning their head to look at him, "w-wait, what did she say?" it was clear they were worried, their eyes searching his desperately for an answer

"W-wait! No! Nothing bad, she said you were hot-" Tarquin tried to catch himself on the word, cheeks flushing a bright lavender. eyes widening in realisation, quickly starting to ramble to try and cover for himself.

"W-well she didn't exactly say that- I mean if she did she'd still be right- I mean no!- well it doesn't mean your not hot, you're definitely kinda attractive- not just kinda your very attractive- alright im going to shut up now!"

Tarquin quickly shut himself up, leaning back against the counter behind him and taking a long drink of his milk. Avoiding eye contact the best he could.

Everything he said had caught Y/n off guard, their face heating up as each word set in. he, Tarquin, had called them hot. Not only that! He agreed to what his sister had said! She said they were hot!

"Oh.." They quietly responded, a shy smile waking its way onto their features. "thank you, Tarquin, that is very sweet of you to say"

Tarquin seemed to shrink a little, the already bright colour on his face seemingly darkening at their words. Merely nodding in response, soon having to pry himself away from the counter, quickly moving to clean up the left out milk and cocoa. he finishes his milk, placing the glass by the sink and ultimately disappearing into the night.

He was clearly flustered, Y/n found that rather adorable. The mysterious quiet twin had an adorable awkward side, it made him seem a lot less intimidating than before. They thought on it, mulling over what they had been told. Soon, they had to turn back to their work, working later into the night as their thoughts distracted them, cheeks still red from the twin's words