A Tiny Surprise
Tighnari x F!Reader
Contains: pregnancy and a very worried reader
Word count: 772
You’re at home waiting for Tighnari to return to tell him about your little surprise while he is in Pardis Dhyai when a freak lightning storm hits. Yes I forgot Haypasia exists while I wrote this…oops
First fic I wrote in two years! Sorry I’m a bit rusty tho i hope you guys like it uwu
It was a clear, sunny day, no clouds in sight. You stretched as you sat at your desk, staring at the pile of books on various topics from flora and fauna to fantasy. It would be about another half hour before Tighnari would return from Pardis Dhyai. You looked down at your stomach with a smile then grabbed a book, opening it. The two of you had been together for a few years after graduating from the akademia, only growing closer through those years.
As time passed, the room grew darker. A chill ran down your spine. ‘Did I get that absorbed in this book? But that doesnt make sense….’ You thought. You turned your head to your window. Dark clouds were rolling in, spouting lightning every second. Your eyes widened in awe and fear. It was nothing you’d ever seen before. “A storm with no rain? Strange…I hope everyone’s alright.” Though despite this, you couldn’t help but feel a sense of dread washing over you. Something wasn’t right.
The second the skies cleared, forest watchers scattered, searching for any possible injured people or animals through their usual patrol routes. Given the situation, you knew it would be some time before Tighnari returned.
And so you waited.
And waited…
….and waited….
A good hour had passed and still…nothing. Your body began to tremble as you brought your arms inward. Tighnari will be fine is what you keep telling yourself. It doesn’t stop the bubbling anxiety in the depths of your stomach. You sighed in an attempt to calm yourself.
Suddenly, the door to your home burst open with a worried Collei, panting as she caught her breath. That was all you needed. You bolted from your chair, grabbed your bag of supplies and ran, thanking her on the way out.
You’d never ran so fast in your life. A few scrapes from stray branches didn’t even phase you. All that mattered was knowing Tighnari was alright.
Before you knew it, you were at the entrance to the greenhouse in Pardis Dhyai, taking deep breaths as your eyes locked onto him sitting on the floor. It didn’t take much for you to conclude what had happened.
One of his ears twitched, turning his head to face you. The hiss and groan he let out didn’t go unnoticed despite the way his eyes lit up and a small smile forming on his lips. “Don’t worry my lotus, I’ll ugh be fine. Some forest watchers came by and patched me up already so they’ll just need to be dressed again later. But for now, I just need to rest for a while. I’ll also say you should get your scrapes disinfected.”
'Oh Nari.’
You scrambled to your knees in front of him, tears pricking the corners of your eyes. “I was so worried Nari,” you cried, “I had to make sure you were safe.”
He brought a hand to your face, cupping your cheek, brushing away the stray tears then pulled you into a hug. His ears flattened briefly as he winced. You melted into him, wrapping your arms around him, careful of his wounds.
You breathed in his scent, earthy with a hint of musk that was just him. A sigh of relief escaped you when you remembered what you had to say.
Cautiously, you lifted yourself from him, repositioning yourself a little closer. “So…Nari,” he tilted his head at you as you continued, “I have something I need to share with you.”
You grasped his hand, gently placing it on your stomach. His breath hitched as his tail began to swish. He threw you into a hug once more, trying to mask the pain the shot through him at his quick action. “S-sorry,” he winced, “I’m…so happy. My lotus is having a little lotus.” His hand brushed your stomach once more, rubbing in soothing circles lovingly as you rested your head on his shoulder. He brought his lips to your forehead, peppering you with soft kisses.
An hour had passed as the sun hovered over the horizon. “Mmm, we should head back,” Tighnari yawned, pulling himself up, “I’ll be fine to walk now. How are your scrapes by the way?”
“They’re fine Nari. I’m more worried about you.”
He shook his head and laughed softly, “I’ll be on light duty for a while so I’ll be staying in Gandharva Ville most of the time. Which means, I’ll be able to spend more time with you until I’m fully healed.”
You nodded, placing a hand on your stomach as you both began to walk home. “I can’t wait to meet them, our little lotus.”