Pest Like Hat Jingles? (Scaramouche x Reader)

Chapter 32: Start to a Voyage

Although he was being a asshole you practically melted with the tone he was using. Oh how it made you tingle

"I-I'm so sorry my Lords! I was sent to inform you that your ship will be ready for departure on time! Is there any requests you have before we leave?" She stammered and tried to maintain eye contact despite the mask hiding her eyes from view

Scaramouche eyes darted to you while still leaning and sneering at the poor woman, waiting to see if you had any requests yourself first. Soft on the eyes while you were in them

"Oh actually yes I do have one!" You exclaimed and called her over with your hand. At once she strolled over quickly and leaned in so you may whisper in her ear as requested. Your husband on the other hand rose from his leaning position and crossed his arms with a brow raised. What was this all of sudden? Keeping secrets from him?

The lower rank Fatui nodded and Scaramouche took note of the blush that crept onto her face. What on earth were you requesting? And why couldn't he hear? No... why was the lower rank blushing and fiddling with her gloves so damn much?! He was embarrassed for her

"At once my Lady! I will see to it now!" The woman exclaimed and turned on her heel with steam practically coming off her head in embarrassment. With a smile you put your hands on your hip and looked at your intrigued husband who watched you. Confusion evident on his face

"What did you request Y/N? She looked as red as a jueyun chili. Was your goal to embarrass her?" He questioned and looked back towards the boat that would carry you two. Perhaps he was rubbing off on you too much?

"No nothing like that! I simply told her what you compared to the ship."

"What?!"

"Nothing."

The sound of rushed footsteps sounded out and with a too cheery happy hour voice Childe wrapped his arms around you and Scaramouche's necks with a morning greeting. The contact made Scaramouche's bells ring violently and he let out a "oompfh"

You on the other hand lost your damn balance but luckily the ginger kept you on your feet.

"Ah I hope we are not interrupting." Spoke a calm voice and low and behold the man who wasn't even supposed to show up for the goodbye walked in front of you three. Zhongli stood with perfect composure and nodded as a a greeting. For as early as it was in the morning the two that now joined you didn't look exhausted in the slightest, not a hint of being tired on their face

"Not exactly..." Scaramouche grumbled and threw off Childe's arm from his shoulder.

"Not at all, we have time to spare!" You offered your best tired smile and Childe let go of you to stand beside Zhongli. His smile way too wide for your liking
"So Comrade! Are you excited for the next chapter in your life?"

For a moment no one spoke, it wasn't a awkward question you see but neither you or Scaramouche could decide who he was asking. So naturally you both answered at the same time

"I believe so!"

"Fuck off you know I am."

Then at once you two snapped your heads towards each other

"Wow," Childe exclaimed and nudged Zhongli with his elbow "Already acting like husband and wife and it's only been so long!"

Zhongli used his hand to brush where Childe had touched and nodded "Fitting as they are already married Childe. For about almost a day now, nineteen hours and 23 minutes."

Wow, that was oddly specific and accurate you were guessing. You didn't even know how long exactly it had been

"I don't want to steal away your handsome hat bell ringing husband here Y/N but may I? I have to discuss with him. Don't worry Zhongli here can keep you company!" Childe exclaimed with a wink and when you nodded Scaramouche sighed loudly.