Rico x reader, because why not?

I'm sorry for my absence.. I haven't really felt like writing, and I've been working on my animal crossing island. Not to mention when I tried to write I ended up hating it.. -_-

*cough cough* totally not self indulgent... Not one bit..

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You stared up at the dance studio in nervousness. You've always wanted to learn how to dance since you were little.. But due to the lack of confidence, you never really had a chance to try it out.

You were always afraid you'd be judged.. Afraid you'd embarrass yourself or trip. You could be a bit clumsy sometimes..

There were so many different dance styles to chose from too.. Some were harder than others, at least you thought so. You hoped your instructor would be a nice one.

You decided to take up Tango. You've always loved watching wonderful dancers twist and turn with the beat online. And the music always seemed to get your foot tapping.

You.. Felt your knees shake out of nerves. You took in a deep breath and walked into the studio with your bag draped over your shoulder.

There was a woman at the reception desk, looking over a few papers. Once she saw you, she smiled and set her clipboard to the side. "Hi there! You must be new here, I'm Katie! How can I help you?"

You tuck your arms behind you back, fiddling with your fingers. "Um.. I'm y/n, I'm here for the Tango class? Do you know.. Where it is?"

Katie smiles. "Sure, just follow me y/n! You'll love it here, we have our own rehearsing rooms, break rooms and even a gym! The break room is over there!"

She continued to lead you down a various hallways, showing you to each room, most of them had their doors shut with posters of each dance style. You could hear muffled music from each of them the more you passed by.

A few girls passed you and sent you a wave as they passed you. You awkwardly waved back to them.

Katie finally stopped at one of the last doors on the far left. She stands there with a smile. "And here's your class, Mr.Garcia has just finished rehearsing, so feel free to walk in! He's a great guy, he'll help you get back on your feet!" She winks, before taking her leave, humming to herself.

You watch her leave, before shaking you head from her pun. You take in a deep breath to prepare your self and try to calm your nerves before you twist the door handle.

The room was larger than you thought, perhaps it just looked bigger since it was empty.

The far wall was covered in nothing but mirrors, sugar skull decore hang from the ceiling along with fairy lights that glowed a calming teal.

There were two bleachers in the far back of the room, and what looked like a changing room/locker room next to the bleachers.

You hadn't seen your instructor yet.. You set your bag by the door and you removed your jacket. You hoped your outfit was okay, but you brought a spare just in case.

"Hello?" You call out, the room was oddly silent. You had wondered out to the middle of the dance floor, awkwardly not knowing what to do.

"Be right with you!" You hear a voice call back, not to far from you actually. Their voice was.. Oddly charming. Masculine with a sugary sweet Hispanic accent.

You felt your face heat up slightly, you quickly shook your head. "Okay! I'll be right here!" You reply nervously.

Behind you, you had heard tapping? The tapping of penny loafers.

"Hola! Mucho gusto!" The same voice calls out, charmed, confident and proud.

You turn to look behind you and your eyes widen at the very good looking skeleton striding over to you.

He was tall, with beautiful envy green eyes, with sparkly blue eye-shadow, long lashes. How? You weren't sure.. His face and torso were speckled in blue body glitter.

He wore a sparkly blue cape like thing, it covered his arms and most of his back. With matching glittery pants.

"What?" You stare at him in disbelief, you've seen monsters before. But none of them had been as good looking as him..

Your eyes widen. He was your teacher! Stop it brain! And with how handsome he was, he was most likely already taken.

He chuckles. "I said, Hello, its nice to meet you. I'm Rico Garcia, but please call me Rico." He holds his gloved hand out to you.

You take it and give it a good shake. "I'm y/n, its nice to meet you too! Um.. So you'll teach me how to dance?"

Rico snickers. "Encantado."

"Huh?"

The skeleton rolls his eyes in a playful manor. "I said charmed. And of course, by the end of the week, you shall be my top student!"

Your cheeks flush. "I'm not sure about all that.. But I'd like to at least know a few moves.." You tuck your hair behind your ear.

Rico grins. "Don't worry, just relax your body, and do not look at your feet. Just look at me as your nerves melt away~"

He twirls on one of his legs and removes the cape, throwing it to the far side of the room, revealing his massive peafowl tail. He claps his hands as the music begins to fill the room from the speakers on the ceiling.

"But I dont-"

"Shh.. Trust me Y/n. It takes two to tango." The peacock reaches for you, wrapping one of his arms around your waist, pulling you into his chest.

Your cheeks burned from how close you two were, he took the lead slowly, giving you time to adjust and get comfortable.

"Follow my lead señora. I promise, I won't let you fall.~" He winks, as he glides with you across the floor.

You were.. Less than graceful, but Rico didn't seem to mind. He helped you through the dance. You tried not to step on his train, luckily he sensed your unease and held it up.

Sooner than later, you let the beat carry the two of you away, you rest your hand on his shoulder while your other was holding his free one.

It felt like you two had been dancing all over the room for hours, maybe you have, you were having too much fun to watch the clock.

The songs have changed a good few times, Rico would pick up the pace and lead you every which way.

"It takes a little getting used to, y/n. But, you'll get the hang of it, I promise." Rico tells you, leaning in a little closer to your face.

He had finally dipped you, fanning out his feathery tail, it was just as vibrant as his eyes were. His tail covered the two of you from prying eyes.

You felt your heart race, before he quickly stood the two of you back on your feet. He pulled away and rested his hands on his hips. "Muy bien! y/n! Absolutely amazing! Not bad for a beginner! Just a little practice and you'll be right to the top!"

You smiled bashfully. "Thank you.. I mean, I thought I would have busted my ass on my first tango.."

The peacock chuckles and rests a hand on your shoulder. "At least you didn't step on my feet!"

You nod your head. "Thank you, really. For being patient with me, to be honest, I was nervous you'd kick me out or something."

Rico tilts his head. "Why would I do that? You dance wonderfully! You need to relax Señora. Take a deep breath, remember its all in the hips."

He gyrates his hips and fans out his tail get again, for show. "It also helps to be flexible..~" Rico winks.

You blush and advert your eyes. "Y-yeah I'm sure it does.. Um.. Can we get something to drink?"

He nods his head. "Sure, let's head to the break room, my treat."

He takes you by the wrist, and leads you out of the room.

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Many weeks had passed, you and Rico only got closer. Rico actually was only three years older than you, and single.

Apparently he had a fling in the passed, but didn't like to speak about it. You didn't push him on it.

He moved to the United states a couple years ago, he claimed he had always wanted to teach others how to dance. Dancing was his passion. He was famous back where he lived.

He was a flirt, mainly with you. Katie said he hadn't gotten close to anyone else before.

You felt.. Special. With how charismatic he was, you thought he'd be a player. But, he wasn't.

He took you out many times, lots of restaurants. But he loved dancing with you on the rooftop of the dance studio. Where it was just the two of you, under the moonlight with nothing but the music.

Your dancing had improved, but of course no one could out dance the peacock. You were his permanent dance partner for each of his classes.

Today, you just wanted to spend a lazy Sunday at home. Your legs had ached from all of the dance practice you've had with Rico.

But a knock at the door wasn't something you expected. You reluctantly got out of your cozy blanket burrito to answer the door.

After opening it, you smiled seeing the peacock that stole your heart. He wore a leather jacket, with a green tank top, dark blue ripped jeans and green converse, oddly casual for him and his usually flashy clothing.

"Hola señorita. Don't you look cute in your little sweatpants." He smirks.

"Shut up, get your feathered ass in here." You laugh in reply.

Rico shrugs his shoulders and enters your apartment with a similar laugh. "Its okay to take a break once in a while baby." He says, plopping himself on your couch.

You sit next to him, instantly using his shoulder as a pillow, you feel his arm snake its way around your waist. "Do you ever take a break though? It always seems like you're on the move."

He snickers, pressing a caring kiss to your forehead. "Baby, believe me or not I do spend hours in bed not leaving my house. Just eating TV dinners."

You roll your eyes playfully and snuggle more into his side. Just.. Enjoying his spicy scent.

"You know señorita, the first time I saw you, I knew you were a natural. You just didn't have the confidence, but you've got me for that." Rico pulls you closer to his side, his hand squeezing your hip affectionately. "You're improving everyday, and it makes me proud to see my girl happy."

Your cheeks flush. "Rico.. I'm not as great as you are.."

"Stop being modest baby. You're a natural, even if you've stumbled a few times." He smirks.

"Shut up!" You elbow his ribs.

All he does is laugh in return.

"I love you señora." He chuckles bending to kiss your neck.

"Yeah yeah.. Love you to you sparkly ass." You advert your eyes in embarrassment.

End..! Have some fluff with our sparkly bird boy.  I was bored.. Again I'm sorry for the lack of updates..