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TAKES PLACE BEFORE FREE MAN

Requested by @Electrothedoggo , tysm :>

(Y/N finds Burt in the cafeteria during their break on construction of the Toppat Orbital Space Base and tries to invite him over to their house. Burt is hesitant because of his feelings towards them... 2nd POV for Reader, Fluffy as sheep fleece. Hope you enjoy!)

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   You skipped cheerfully through the partially painted halls of the newest Toppat Orbital Space Base, observing carefully at every nook and cranny to make sure there were no cracks or broken material. It was one of your tasks of the day to look around for any cracks or damaged walls, and riiight now, you had just finished.

   As a loyal member of the Toppat Clan, you were very dedicated to your work... And to impress the man who recommended you to join, and the only reason you were there.

   Burt Curtis. Sure, he was boring, often nonchalant, easily angered, and can push his friends away without meaning too, but to you, he's just a confused sweetheart.

   After all, behind that rough, socially inept exterior is an overly protective softie who cared deeply for you. He would sometimes give you gifts from time to time, shield you away from any shady person trying to flirt with you or hurt you, or even hijack your ear-mic to check in on you.

   It was a little strange, but you found it rather adorable. So, you've decided to invite him over at your's for the first time ever! You were a bit nervous, but you were 80% sure he would say yes.

   Now, where could he be? You were all done with your tasks for today, and so was he. (He contacted you and told you that) He wouldn't be up in communications watching progress and for the government since someone took his shift, (He told you that too) and he wouldn't be hanging out with Sven or Dave, since Sven was busy commanding everyone, and Dave was working as a slave for the other Toppats. (And that)

   The last place you could imagine him being would be the place you were about to pass... The cafeteria.

   Well, now's your chance! You braced yourself determinedly and walked into the cafeteria, ready to face and ask Burt to hang out at your place.

   Once you entered, you took a good look around at your surroundings. There were opened, trashed boxes in a large trash bin on the far left corner of the huge cafeteria, along with a few tables and benches. You saw a lone, cold-looking man with pair of headphones underlaying his top hat, sitting on one of the benches, looking out the large window at the back of the cafeteria. 

   It was Burt! He seemed to not have noticed you yet.

  "Hey Burt!" You called out to him enthusiastically, making him almost jump out of the bench.

  He turned to you with an flustered, also irritated expression. His face was beat red for some reason. "J-Jesus Y/N! You almost gave me a damn heart attack!" He cursed angrily.

  You smiled and laughed slightly. "Heh, sorry Burt! I just finished my tasks and came to see you."

  His shoulders soon fell down as a way of him calming down, and he kept complete eye-contact, despite your eyes looking around somewhat nervously. "Alright..." He began, rubbing the back of his neck. "But why me? Why don't you hang out with any of the girls instead?"

  What a stupid question of him to ask. Seriously, he should know by now that he's not just some Toppat communication member to you. "Because you're so fun and kind. You mean a lot to me," You responded calmly. For some reason, you could see a light, but noticeable smile on his face. "But anyways, there's something I need to ask you."

  He tilted his head to the side, curious. "What is it...?"

  "Well, I was wondering if you'd like to come over to my place after this."

   His face lit up like a candle making contact with a lit match stick. For some reason, he had become way more flustered than before. What's wrong with asking him over to your's? It's not like your taking him on a romantic date.

  "B-but, that's your p-personal space!" He spat out, holding his hand over his mouth to hide his embarrassment. "I can't just... Go to your house..."

  You raised an eyebrow and sighed. He really is seriously socially inept. "Burt, it's fine! It's not like I'm asking you on a romantic date. I'm just asking you to come over to my house! I appreciate the privacy, but it's like you like me or something, jeez."

  He shot you a flustered glare and sighed before putting a hand on your shoulder. His eyes went straight through your's, and his face was still flushed and on fire. But why? "F-fine. But it's not because I like you. Got it?"

  "Then why is it that you were so hesitant to accept my invitation?"

  "I-It's because I love you."

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 873 words, hope you enjoyed! Seriously, I'm very proud of this ^w^