Home is Where the Heart Is
Azul x reader
Mc has an interest in interior design and home reno.
Warning: none, possible second hand embarrassment from someone looking at your sketchbook.
No implied gender at the moment.
"So... I've caught word that you aren't entirely satisfied with the the lounge's decor, Prefect. I was so very intrigued by what that could have possibly meant, I just couldn't help but ask you myself. Customer satisfaction is important to running a successful business afterall."
Despite his polite smile and signature customer service tone, you could tell Azul was at least a bit miffed. You instantly stiffened up and turned to Azul, who currently had one hand resting on the back of your chair and leaned down on your right.
You had been minding your own business only moments ago, sketching several rooms of Ramshackle dorm. Simply taking in the space of the Monstro Lounge and enjoying a freshly made beverage. As luck would have it, you must have mindlessly mumbled something about the lounge while sifting through many possible colors and their affects on mood.
"Ah!... Azul! Hello! Uh... I hope I didn't offend you. I'm working on a small project of mine and I must have been thinking out loud! Silly... me... hehe...", you tried recalling what you could have possibly said that illicited Azul confronting you. You tried to subtly close your sketchbook to save yourself from further embarrassment, only for it to swipped from under your hand. You whipped around to find Jade holding your book in his gloved hand with a ominous smile on his face.
"Now Prefect, there's no need to be so shy. We just wish to discuss your dissatisfaction with Monstro Lounge.", Jade had flipped open your book with one hand and began to skim through the pages. JADE! THAT SNITCH! He must have heard me say something! At this point you're stumbling over your words, trying to sputter out your best excuse. All the while Jade continued his search through your book when he landed on the most recent page. It took a moment before realizing what was drawn upon the page, his eyes widened before handing the book to Azul. You couldn't take it anymore when Azul took in the drawings on the page with sharp, critical eyes.
"L-Look! I'm sorry! I didn't mean to offend you really! The Monstro Lounge looks great! I swear! It's just when I get an idea I can't help but at least sketch out what it could possibly look like! I just-"
"You drew this?"
"Ah... yes?..", you shrunk a bit in your seat.
"Hm..."
Azul... almost looked impressed! Huh.
"And... you think this would be a good look for Monstro Lounge?..."
"Ah... well...", you slowly straighten up in your seat. "The way the lounge looks now... works for the location and the regular customers. I just... I just noticed that the majority of regulars are Octavinelle students. Obviously due to proximity, but also a comfortable atmosphere. Many of the students are merfolk. So they would feel at most comfort and ease with darker, cooler colors. But this isn't really the case with those who live on land. In that case it would most likely be neutral, earthy colors.", you sit up straighter and pull out a magazine showing many examples of decor and furniture. All the while, Azul moves to sit in the chair across from you with a curious glint in his eye as you flip to a page that presents a cafe-esk scene.
"I was just curious what it could look like in a location on land. Many cafés use a similar palette with creme colors with medium to dark brown accents and the occasional pop of color. The creme color really helps brighten up a space more and makes it seem bigger than it is. The brown helps give the space definition and balances out the light colors. Then, the pop of color will give the space more life to it. Commonly using a indoor plant or a piece of art. Oh! And a large mirror on the all would help make a small space seem even bigger! And- ah...", you finally snap out of your train of thought, realizing you were just talking Azul's ear off. "Oh... sorry I was rambling.", you blush and nervously tug on your sleeve.
"It's perfectly fine, Prefect.", Azul smiled again, this time it seemed a bit more genuine. "It's clear you meant no harm. Admittedly, you have quite an eye for design.", Azul placed your sketchbook back down onto the table. "I had done my own research into color theory and interior design when the lounge was built. Although, It had not occured to me that it went so deeply.", Azul leans back into his seat, eyes closed in thought and resting his gloved hand on his chin. "I'm somewhat... embarrassed to say that I had not looked into it as critically as I should have...", his eyes flicked open and his eyes focused on me," But you, my dear Prefect, seem to have great interest and much knowledge on the subject."
He leaned forward resting his elbows on the table and eyes softening slightly, "Would you by chance be interested in continuing this conversation in the V.I.P. room?"
You were stunned for a moment. He... wanted to talk about... interior design? You felt the excitement build up inside yourself and you could practically imagine sparkles shining in your eyes.
"...Absolutely!"
Author's note: Hello! This is the first fic I've written for the TWST fandom and if you're reading this, thank you for taking the time! I really appreciate it!
If you enjoyed this fic let me know, I'm thinking of making this into a mini series were you get to see Azul and MC at developing their relationship! I haven't started a second part just yet, but I already have a base idea for it!
Again thank you for reading and let me know how you liked it! Have a nice day!
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