I don't deserve this... (Updike X Poor!Hurt!Reader)

Hitting the books (part 6)

Days pass and you have read all the books in your house and seen all the movies you own, even scrolling through social media was boring. You stare at Updyke as he anxiously checks his phone every 5 minutes. What was he waiting for? After about 16 checks, yes you counted, he got a notification. He read it and you could see him get physically mad. He set his phone on the table and got up and left. You called him name to get a not so happy response.

"Gabriel? Are you ok?"

"Not now, i am busy."

He came down with folders and many papers. Part of his head was pulled back into a ponytail as if it were hair, which you found silly and cute. He was mumbling angry swears under his breathe as he flipped through the papers and organized the folders.

"Now we're back to square fucking one damn it..., things just HAD to get fucked up..."

"Uh, you ok there bud?"

"NO I'M NOT OK, HE MOVED AGAIN AND NOW WE DON'T KNOW WHERE HE IS!"

He snapped at you, his face turning grey as if a storm was going to happen. Could he storm? You didn't wanna find out!

"Hey, how about we relax and just find a calm place?" You suggested quietly

"Yes, i need to get this off my mind..."

You saw the grey in his face fade away and return to a pure white.

"Maybe a book or two will help?"

"It won't, we've read every book in the house twice, some of them three times." He retaliated with annoyance.

"Then how about we head to the library and find some new ones?

You saw his face light up as he widens his eyes.

"I haven't been there in months... that... that is actually a good idea."

The two of you got ready, Updyke having to get hos library card from out of his wallet to check the date it expired. It hasn't and won't until 6 months from now. You had a basic (favorite color) t-shirt on some jeans on while mister fancy-pants had to get a suit and tie. Is that all he has or something? You both walked on over, as the library was not far. Well more like Gabriel walked while pushing you the way there.

Once you set foot in the pleasant smell of fresh books hit you (you know the smell if you've ever been to a library). You pointed the way to the (genre) books in excitement as he rolled his eyes but went there anyway. The isles were thankfully large so your wheelchair was able to fit. Updyke looked at a book in the nonfiction section. He went over to grab it and sat in one of the arm chairs and opened it. He seemed at ease so you did not bother him. He seemed... peaceful. As you examined him, he seemed rather handsome, well... as handsome as a cloud man can be.

You excitedly the next book to your favorite book series and roll yourself to the chairs and stops next to the seat the cloud was in. You could see a faint smile, you were shocked as you've never seen him smile like... at all! His book was quite large, leaving you enough time sign up for a library card and read 2 more books. Gabriel set down the book he finished and got up, taking it back to the shelf and grabbing three more large books.

"Are you going to want any books?" He turned to you and asked.

You showed him two books and nodding. The both of you went to the counter and checked out the books and left at 5 pm, having arrived at noon. You agreed on going to (favorite restaurant) for dinner, as one was just down the street. It was... quite nice seeing him relaxed and not his serious self, it made you happy...you wish this moment of equal joy could last forever but all good things must come to an end at some point. As you both head back there was a pleasant conversation about what the two of you read. It seems he likes historical nonfiction and certain thriller titles while you prefered (Genre). As you went inside you shuffled onto the couch and stared out the window.

"Is everything alright (Y/N)?"

"I had fun hanging out with you today."

His face turns to one in shock and slowly fades into the nice smile you liked to see.

"So did I..."