Writerofjourneys

𝐀 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐳 𝐈𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭

Fandom(s): Persona 5

P5 Protagonist/Joker x Fem Reader

Summary: Akira always knows the way to your heart, he proves just that by doing something to cheer you up from a bad day.

One-shot

Content: Fluff, romance, comfort, established relationship.

Warnings: None.

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It was a slow day for Leblanc as the sun began to set. Akira has been helping Sojiro with the customers for the most part since it was a Saturday. For once in a long while Akira’s schedule was cleared, with no plans made he pretty much had the time to himself. No homework, no phantom thievery, no social link rank ups. He decided that he wanted to spend his rare day off with you, his girlfriend.

Considering that you two still had some things to do, you both decided to meet up once the cafe was closed for the day. As the last customer headed out the door, you entered with slowness in your steps, carrying a small bag of essentials. You’ve spent many nights at Leblanc many times already, occasionally borrowing Akira’s shirts that were a little big on you for comfort wear. But you still needed your own clothes. He looked up from his task work to see you, his usual calm expression changing to one of softness and adoration. Which he only ever showed to you.

“Hello, Treasure.” he greets once you took a seat at the counter. Reaching a hand out to rub one side of your cheek.

“Hi, Aki.” you say quietly, immediately leaning into his warm touch with eyes closed, looking content.

“Hey, no PDA in the cafe while we’re still open.” Sojiro scolds playfully. He could never really find it in himself to actually say no to you two. You were pretty much his number one regular, and he grew to be quite fond of Akira. Sojiro always thought that you two worked well with each other, not that he’d say it out loud.

Akira reluctantly moves his hand away, going ahead to make you a cup of your favourite drink. You rest your elbow against the counter, leaning your head on an open palm. Eyes slowly closed with a peaceful expression on your face. The aroma of coffee in the air is comforting, especially with the calming atmosphere in the small establishment now that the customers all left.

“I’m closing up shop. Make sure to keep your mischief behind closed doors.” the man said before finishing up his duties and taking his leave.

“Oh, Lady (Y/N), are you spending the night?” asks Morgana, coming down from the stairs. Jumping onto the counter, he then slides into your lap, giving a purr of approval when you scratched behind his ear.

“Yeah,” you answer. “Is that okay with you, Morgana? I remember when that old mattress used to be cramped with all three of us together.”

It was no secret that you actually hated Akira’s makeshift bed. If it should even be called that. It was just a single sized mattress with two large crates holding it up. The frizzy haired male’s blanket wasn’t even all that thick enough for a chilly winter. When you came to his room for the first time, your attention could only be trained on how poor his sleeping conditions were. You didn’t hold back from telling your lover that it wasn’t good for him to continue slumbering on it for nights on end.

Akira understood what you meant, it wasn’t the greatest thing to sleep on but decent enough. He really doesn’t get tons of rest anyways because of all his dream trips to the Velvet Room.

If there was one pet peeve Akira could only list out about you regarding anyone, is that you hated slouchers. He did have an instinctive habit of lowering his posture as trying to avoid any attention the other students were always giving him. But after bonding with you, Akira soon learned to straighten his back better. It was just one of the things that you’ve helped him out with. Whether it was big or small, the two of you were always able to balance each other well, taking notes of any bad habits.

You especially didn’t hold back from talking to Sojiro about Akira’s bed issue. Holding a dissatisfied expression strong enough to make even the older man nervous. Futaba even chimed in, supporting your opinion on the matter. A week later, the young wildcard finally got a functional and real bed to sleep in with Sojiro’s permission, along with you and the phantom thieves’ help. Though Haru mostly stepped up to the plate as a token of gratitude for helping her.

“You don’t need Morgana’s permission for that, love.” Akira says lightly, handing you the drink he finished making. Which caused Morgana to give the teen a small look of annoyance, to which the male responded with a tease of a smile.

“Can’t you two behave?” you ask with a slight hint of amusement in your voice.

Akira had taken notice of the light bags under your eyes that seemed to dim down, your movements were more sluggish. A frown seemed to be more permanent on your lips. His brows furrowed at the thought, his mind tracing back to anything else you’ve been off about.

During school when you and the noiret were able to spend some time together, which was rare considering the meet ups with the others, you’d lay your head on his shoulder for a short nap. He had no complaints, happy to share these moments with you, no matter how ordinary it was. But you looked so drained and downtrodden for the past few days. Your eyes were a bit hollow, body tense until you’re in close range of Akira’s presence. Despite his obvious worry, he was nevertheless happy that you were more at ease and honest of your feelings with him.

The two of you never really needed to talk in order to understand what was going in your lives. Physical contact was the strongest love language in your relationship. There was never a moment where you didn’t know the troubles going on in your lives, even when apart.

It seems strange to have that knowledge when it came to experiencing romance for the first time. Everything was new and unfamiliar. That’s usually what sparked the saying that first love doesn’t usually last. But when it came to you and Akira, it all felt natural, working like a blend of colours.

Finishing his final task for the day, the frizzy haired male took off his apron and walked around the counter to stand beside you. He quickly thought of a plan set in his mind to make you feel better. Morgana jumped off your lap, letting you rise to your feet. Your cup now empty and put away.

Akira gave you a soft smile as you leaned your body onto his arm, placing a cheek to his shoulder. Ignoring Morgana’s complaint of acting like lovebirds in front of him, the noiret pressed a gentle kiss to your forehead.

“Come on, Treasure. I have something for you.” Akira said softly.

Looking slightly confused, you nevertheless agreed, going up to the attic once Akira turned off the lights, taking yoour bag with you. Morgana trailing not so far behind.

“What is it?” you ask, looking around the room before his face.

“You’ll see.” is all he responds with, a hint of mischief in his tone.

“I’ll leave you two alone for now.” said Morgana before giving his leader a stern look. “You can do whatever you want, but I’m coming back for curfew, got it?” he empathized before making his way back downstairs.

Akira lets out a sigh, “He’s always so strict.”

One side at the edge of your lips moved upwards in form of a small half smile. “Well someone has to keep an eye on you.” you replied lightly. “Morgana’s responsible is all.”

The frizzy haired male looks to your face now, gray eyes twinkling behind those false spectacles of his. “Why would I have him to do that when you’re here instead?” Akira says, tone a bit flirty. He held up your hand that he still held in his grasp up to his mouth, laying a kiss against the back of your palm.

Your cheeks dusted a bit pink, finding it hard to look at his face. Akira was a true trickster, no doubt. To many others, he was calm and rational, keeping an expression that was hard to tell what he was feeling. But he knew how to read others and communicate with a variety of people. Though Akira may not seem like it, his leadership skills always showed at an appropriate time. In Mementos however, his personality took a shift. His Joker side came out, confident and suave with a level head no matter the situation. He was also more flirty, which is always directed towards you, in or out of the Metaverse. He really was like Arsène in many ways.

It told you enough that Akira was as comfortable around you as you were to him. And that fact brought butterflies in your stomach every time.

Akira lets go of your hand once the two of you stood in the middle of the attic. He takes your bag for you, putting it beside his bed. When he was reached near his desk, he removes his glasses, placing them on top. The noiret then fishes out his phone, turning it on he starts scrolling through it, seemingly looking for something.

You tilt your head, brows furrowed at your boyfriend’s actions, but decided to let him do whatever he had planned.

It only took a moment, but once Akira found what he was looking for, his let out a small smile. A slow song began to play out loud from his phone, surprising you slightly. It was soft and mellow, creating a relaxing atmosphere over the silence of the room.

The noiret then turns and walks over to you. Standing directly in front of you, you could see Akira’s face more clearly now that those black frames were gone. There was a loving expression on him, gray eyes twinkling as the smile on his lips stayed.

With an open hand reaching out to you, his other forearm went behind his back. Akira gave a slight bow, where his forehead almost touched yours. His attention only on you, observing the small confusion you held at his gesture.

“Care for a dance, Treasure?” he asks.

Staring at your lover’s offer for a second, you accept, placing your own hand on top of his. A sudden shyness overtaking you when he pulls you closer. Akira moves your arms to wrap his shoulders while he held onto your waist.

The two of you danced slowly in sync to the gentle flow of the song. His cheek rested on top of your head as your ear was pressed to his chest, paying close attention to his heartbeat. Akira’s embrace was warm and inviting as it always was.

Your eyes closed at the tender moment shared between you. By this point the night was beginning to set, a soft light shining on you and Akira from the window. The scenery made it even more tranquil and everything sweet that left you wanting to melt. If you could only do anything forever with him, this would be it.

Akira then gives you a twirl, which transitions to a dip. Staring into each other’s eyes, love is reflected between them, faces soft and unburdened.

“I love you, Treasure.” Akira whispers.

“I love you, Wildcard.” you say back.

He brings you back up, reaching one hand to rub the back of your head as the other rested on your lower back. Akira leans his forehead to touch yours, this was the part where you felt nothing but contentment.

Morgana pops his head up to check in after a while. When he saw the small waltz you two were doing, he couldn’t help but look relaxed. He kept his distance to not ruin the moment, choosing to wait until the dance was over to come in.

“You really know how to get to my heart, huh?” you said with a small giggle.

Akira smiles pleasantly, gaze holding the playfulness of his phantom thief counterpart as he admired the sky light. “Of course, what thief would I be if I didn’t know my Treasure?” Your lips soon connect, moving slow yet passionate, attention solely on each other as everything faded into the background.

“When you need me I’ll be there. Okay?” says Akira when you two pull back to take a breath. “You don’t have to hold back when you’re with me, no matter how ugly it is.”

You look at him in wonder for a moment, understanding that he referred to the bad times you’ve been feeling lately. Akira really was something else. Your eyes soon became glassy, a deep exhale coming out as you throw your arms around his neck to pull him closer. Akira reciprocates it just as strongly. It feels like a huge weight has been lifted from your being, letting you be completely open with him.

“I won’t.” you assure before the two of you continued with your dance, basking in each other’s touch through the night.

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𝕆𝕟𝕖-𝕤𝕙𝕠𝕥𝕤:

A Waltz In Starlight

Akira always knows the way to your heart, he proves just that by cheering you up from a bad day.

Pairing(s): Fem Reader

Content: Fluff, romance, comfort, established relationship.

Warnings: None.

Wishful Thinking

Sumire knew that she was only fooling herself from seeing the truth. Again.

Pairing(s): Fem Reader, Sumire|Kasumi Yoshizawa/Violet

Content: Romance, unrequited love, angst, heartbreak, P5 Royal spoilers, established relationship, jealousy, unhappy ending.

Warnings: None.

Bond of a Gentleman Thief *Requested

A typical relaxing day in the Phantom Thieves’ lives with Joker’s former Persona, Arsène. And as once a part of their leader, he loves you just the same.

Pairing(s): Fem Reader, Arsène & Fem Reader/Everyone

Content: Fluff, romance, humour, alternate universe, playful flirting, platonic relationships, established relationship.

Warnings: None.

Desk Work

You persuade your hardworking boyfriend to take a break. He more than happily accepts your way of unwinding him.

Pairing(s): Fem Reader

Content: Slight fluff, romance, established relationship, stress relief, oral sex, vaginal sex, desk sex, creampie, minor praise kink.

Warnings: Sexual content, smut, NSFW, mild language.

Love & Candles

Your boyfriend starts the day by giving you a small surprise.

Pairing(s): GN Reader

Content: Fluff, romance, established relationship, aged up, post Persona 5, domestication, birthday.

Warnings: None.

Personal Remedy *Requested

After a tiring day of going through another round of Takemi’s clinical trials, Akira needs you to make a full recover. And despite all your fluster, you are more than happy to take of your hardworking boyfriend. There’s no place he’d rather be in anyone else’s arms but yours.

Pairing(s): Fem Reader

Content: Fluff, romance, established relationship, sleepiness, napping, tired/soft Joker, flustered/nurturing Reader, cuddling & snuggling, comfort, domestic bliss/fluff, falling asleep listening to heartbeats, movie date.

Warnings: None.

More To Be Released.

𝔻𝕣𝕒𝕓𝕓𝕝𝕖𝕤:

Warmth of You

Waking up on a rainy day, you are surrounded by the comfort of your bed and his warm embrace. You wouldn’t be anywhere else.

Pairing(s): Fem Reader

Content: Fluff, romance, married life, domesticity, age up.

Warnings: None.

Anchor To Hold

You suddenly wake up in fear of feeling one of the shadows’ violent attacks again. Luckily, his presence is there to ground you.

Pairing(s): GN Reader

Content: Fluff, comfort, established relationship.

Warnings: None.

Some Resolved Relief

With the two of you being busy with school, thieving, and hanging out with others, there hasn’t been enough time for just you both lately. Luckily, now you have it.

Pairing(s): Fem Reader

Content: Fluff, romance, light petting, lime, resolved sexual tension, pre-relationship, groping, touching, consensual.

Warnings: Mild sexual content/smut/NSFW.

Red Hoodie

It wasn’t a secret to one another that you share comforting baggy clothes. But Ren’s heart can’t help but swell when seeing you wear his every time.

Pairing(s): GN Reader

Content: Fluff, romance, established relationship, domesticity.

Warnings: None.

Down & Between

He can’t help but love it when you’re on him.

Pairing(s): Fem Reader

Content: Slight romance, established relationship, oral sex, face-sitting, slight spanking, groping, Metaverse sex.

Warnings: Sexual content, smut, NSFW.

Night Lights

For the finale of your date, you go on the Ferris wheel to simply enjoy the view and each other’s company.

Pairing(s): GN Reader

Content: Fluff, romance, established relationship, date night, Ferris wheels.

Warnings: None.

Bath For Two

You and your leader share some intimacy in the bathhouse.

Pairing(s): Fem Reader

Content: Romance, established relationship, vaginal sex, rough sex, semi-public sex, bath sex, water sex, cream pie, exhibitionism, dirty talk.

Warnings: Sexual content, smut, NSFW.

By the Hearth

You and Ren cozy up near the fireplace.

Pairing(s): GN Reader

Content: Fluff, romance, established relationship, cuddling, snuggling, fireplaces, hot chocolate, blankets, soft Joker.

Warnings: None.

More To Be Released.

𝕄𝕚𝕟𝕚-𝕤𝕖𝕣𝕚𝕖𝕤:

To Be Released.

ℍ𝕖𝕒𝕕𝕔𝕒𝕟𝕠𝕟𝕤:

Cooking for Joker *Requested

What cooking for Joker is like.

Pairing(s): x Fem Reader

Content: Fluff, romance, food, cooking, domesticity, soft Joker, taking care of each other, affection, declarations of love.

Warnings: None.

More To Be Released.

ℙ𝕣𝕠𝕞𝕡𝕥𝕤(𝕒𝕟𝕪):

To Be Released.

𝐀𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐝

Fandom(s): Persona 5

P5 Protagonist/Joker x GN Reader

Summary: You suddenly wake up in fear of being in one of the Shadows’ violent attacks again. Luckily, his presence is there to ground you.

Drabble

Content: Fluff, comfort, established relationship.

Warnings: None.

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There’s a tremble in your shoulders that he noticed. Your hands were gripping the blanket in such a strong hood your knuckles turned white. Akira’s brows scrunched with concern as he observed more of your actions.

The two of you were at your place for a relaxing day to spend together. You spent time watching a few movies, playing video games, talking, going through the group chat in discussion of the Phantom Thieves’ next heist.

Late afternoon came by when the two of you took a nap together, lying on your bed in a cuddle.

It was peaceful at for the past 20 minutes until Akira woke up hazily to see you. Your breathing was deep, your body couldn’t help but turn over many times.

He reached a hand to brush your hair to soothe you. It already dawned on him that you were having a nightmare. And he already had a feeling on what it was.

“Treasure...” Akira’s smooth voice gently calls out.

That single word was enough to jolt you awake. Startled, you immediately sit back up and dart your eyes around the room for any suspicious movements, face in a slight panic with your body still trembling.

Your lover didn’t hesitate to embrace you, chin resting on the top of your head.

“It’s only me, (Y/N)... No one else, okay?” Akira rarely ever calls you your name unless he felt the need to.

Rubbing a hand down your back, he made sure not to linger on the healed scar for too long.

Your body seemed to ease better once you realized it was only him, and relaxed despite the small tears threatening to fall.

“Just listen to my heartbeat, Treasure. And you’ll know it’s real.” he whispered.

Feeling Akira like this, you’re met from fear to peace.

“T-thank y-you..” you manage to whimper out.

His only response back is a kiss on your forehead.

hiii! i hope this doesn't sound creepy but i js wanna say that i really love your book and your works here, i remember always being super excited for every chapter and voting it on wattpad right away. please take care of urself and please don't pressure urself too much! have a good day!!

It’s not creepy, there’s nothing wrong with you enjoying my works, I look forward to others liking them. So I appreciate your comment.

Entwined Hearts hasn’t been mentioned here before, but I’m glad you and everyone care to read, vote, and comment on it. I’m making sure to update the next chapters soon, at least this October, I don’t plan to take a hiatus from it. The longest I stopped writing for the story was 2 months, and now it’s a year old, around the same month date as Persona’s 25th anniversary that was pretty coincidental, really. It’s still something else when the views on Wattpad go up. 5k readers as of now have impressed me.

And thank you for the reminder of looking after myself. Writing Persona content has always been my most favorite pastimes, for both Entwined Hearts and other works. Balancing them isn’t always easy when you need to focus on one thing to finish it, but I try to maintain everything as steady as I can.

Love & Candles

Fandom(s): Persona 5

P5 Protagonist/Joker x GN Reader

Summary: Your boyfriend starts the day by giving you a small surprise.

One-shot

Content: Fluff, romance, established relationship, aged up, post Persona 5, domestication, birthday.

Warnings: None.

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Feeling your hair being brushed aside, you stir, eyes blinking from sleepiness as you're met with Akira's tender face looking back at you. He had one hand playing with your locks while caressing the crown of your head, the other resting over your waist that was covered by the duvet.

“Aki..?” you let out tiredly.

He gives out a small smile at the sound of your morning voice, taking the time to admire your relaxed appearance. His gray irises were more sharp and apparent with his faux glasses. Before, Akira had simply chosen to wear them so he wouldn’t draw more attention to himself when he was given probation in court. Others had made comments in passing about how keen and piercing they were, but you always thought he looked good both ways. Akira knew you adored his eyes, how you’d become easily flustered when his face came closer when you didn’t expect it, and how soft they were when he gazed solely on you.

“Happy birthday, love.” Akira responded, his own sleepy voice resonating near your ear. His deep and smooth tone always had your heart fluttering.

Your lips go up as you moved to bury your face to his neck. “Not yet, you’re just a day early.”

The noiret just hums, “Doesn’t matter.” He presses a kiss to your forehead, “It just gives me even more of a reason to love and appreciate you of all days.”

You snuggle against him further, hiding your face. “You and your charm.”

He grins mischievously, “Only for you.”

“The others are planning something aren’t they?”

“You know them, celebrating is their favourite thing to do together.”

His hand goes to caress your cheek before tilting your head to look his way. “But for right now, I’m having you all to myself.” Akira leans down, smushing his lips with yours in a slow and gentle pace. Foreheads touching, and limbs tangling each other.

You feel yourself melt, with the comfort of your shared bed and his body heat, you could’ve stayed like that forever.

When you both pull apart for air, Akira lets out a breath, “Spend the day with me? I might have an early present ready for you.”

“Like you even need to ask.” you whisper against his mouth, barely apart.

When the two of you finally decided to finish your lazy morning, Akira led you into the kitchen, where he went to prepare breakfast while you checked your phone, even turning on the TV with low volume as to not disrupt the peaceful atmosphere going on.

Having these tender moments with your lover was special no matter how many years passed, you could never get enough. It was almost like living in a dream that you never wanted to forget.

Sitting together as you ate your meals, you’d occasionally go ahead to lean on his arm, pressing the side of your face to shoulder as you held his hand, cuddling his side. Affection was always more prominent when you two were alone.

“Pretty Treasure.” murmured Akira, giving you a look that could only be close as to resembling heart eyes.

Your cheeks dusted a faint shade of pink. Of all the pet names Akira called you, Treasure was by far the most intimate that included a story. Going back to your high school years as Persona users conquering Palaces and stealing unstable desires. Akira had gone to preferring you as such, the one person who held his heart in their hands. Your friends had made small jests about it once they found out, an inside joke between you.

“I think I remember you saying something about an early birthday present, Trickster?” you ignored his comment as you sipped your cup of coffee.

The man chuckles, “I did say that, didn’t I?” Akira raises your clasped hand that held his own to lay a kiss against the back of it. “Give me a minute.”

Standing up, the noiret goes to enter the kitchen again to open the fridge, leaving you to be intrigued as you watched. When he took whatever it was out, you looked a little surprised to see a small sized box in his hold. Coming over to put it on the table, Akira sat back on his seat beside you.

“Is there a pastry inside or something?” you tilt your head cutely, brows lightly scrunched.

“A bit of both.” he grinned before opening the thin box to reveal a small decorated cake, with the top spelling out HAPPY BIRTHDAY (Y/N) in bold lettering. The design was clean and smooth, showing the delicacy of its decor.

“Oh, Aki..” you beamed, curious regarding the flavour. “I love it.”

Akira smiles and gives your cheek a kiss, “Well, I know tomorrow you’re going to be getting a bigger cake than this, so I thought you might like a little extra something.” He reaches out to grab a cake knife on the table that was hidden by being covered, which was next to a lighter and a box of candles that laid facing backwards.

You almost went to kiss Akira’s whole face, but managed to compose yourself so he could plant the candles and cut the cake.

“And it’s also coffee flavoured.” he smiled cheekily.

“Of course.” you laugh, shaking your head.

Really a moment you’d never want to forget.

You very amazing. I didn't think you'd see my request. Take your time on it! And it's fine if you wanna post it anywhere else. Just go with the flow. 🦟🦗🦟🦗🦟🦗🦟🦗🦟 (I'm in my weighted blanket about to pass out from sleep)

I’m regularly on Tumblr and I always check my notifications, so I pretty much keep tabs on everything. And thank you for your permission and compliment. In full honesty, I’m kind of awkward when praises are aimed specifically at me. When it comes to writing about myself, I get lost on showing expressiveness in literal words without making myself appear detached and so formal in addressing you all, compared to what I write in my stories.

I try to expand at least enough forms of writing in them for everyone and myself to like. Of course I hardly read my stories since it’s like an artist, actor, director, etc, critiquing their own work on every detail. I suppose it’s just a natural habit.