Guzma x reader

Chapter 9

I KNOOOOWWWW IM SORRRYYYY ITS BEEN 938769238924 YEARS IM TERRIBLE!!!!
Also, I'm writing this instead of my AP summer work bc uhhhhhh I apparently want to die uwu
Anyways, as usual, I hope you enjoy! I have a GREAT plan for the next chapter, so be expecting that soon!

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The cave you and Jamie find, which is conveniently close to the house you're staying in, seems dark and full of life. A man outside standing next to a gate like structure eyes you and Jamie as you pass. Your first encounter in this cave is a dark rat Pokémon resembling something familiar, but you can't put a finger on it. 'Man, I reeeeally need to get my dex back...' you think and run from the Pokémon, not wanting to pull any inevitably overpowered attacks.
After a few more encounters with the rat Pokémon, you finally find a zubat. You almost jump for joy, but J looks confused. "Are you sure this guy will turn into a...uhh... crow bat?" He asks, slightly jumbling his words with the Pokémon's name.
"Positive! Now.... do you want a friend ball? Or a dusk ball?" He thinks for a moment before choosing the friend ball.
After you catch the zubat, named Tilley, you decide to explore the island you're on along with trying to help level up Tilley. On your path, you find A and B looking suspicious outside of a Pokémon center, muttering to each other and giggling. You clear your throat and glare at them with your hands on your hips. "Momma? Can I show them my Tilley?" He asks once the two grunts notice you and J. You nod, and he runs over to them. You walk over to them slowly, still eyeing them, which makes them squirm a little. You wait for J to finish his introduction and begin asking the grunts what they were planning.
"We ain't Doin nothin, mini boss!" A says. He avoids eye contact with you, and you look at B, who's standing behind him nervously. You clear your throat and he shifts uncomfortably.
"Uhh.... plums wants us to get 'er some supplies.... but we ain't got no money... so uhh... y'know..." he rubs his neck and A begins scolding him about telling you, and you decide to give them a bit of cash.
"I don't want to see you stealing. Ever. If you see yourselves to be in a rough situation, you both have my number, don't be afraid to call." J tugs at your shirt a little wanting to leave. You nod at him, and before you go you ask B for your Pokedex back.

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"Hey mama.... why're you so calm around boss? He's... scary and angry....I- umm.. how do you do It?" J asks once you reach a malasada shop for lunch. You think for a moment after ordering, and shrug.
"I mean... he's not that scary compared to some of the people I've met on my journey... he sure is angry though!" You chuckle to ease some of J's tension. You think for a moment before continuing. "He's kinda like this guy I knew a long time ago... he was kinda like Guzma in the way that he was supposed to be the enemy and tried to have an intimidating or scary aura. He was... odd." You rest your chin on your hand as you recall the green haired boy you knew over 10 years ago. "He always talked about wanting to free Pokémon from people, and people began to fear him. Once I got to know him, however, he was this... fantastic person. So creative and funny! I'm rambling I know, but I think Guzma's like him. Kinda... uhh.... layered. Y'know... like an onion." (I'm so sorry about that reference, I HAD TO) J nods and seems to look more relaxed than his usual tense appearance. 'Maybe,' you think, 'it's because he doesn't have a big beefy guy hovering over him all the time.' You smile and tell Jamie more about your adventures during your time.

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It's around 8:30 now, and Jamie is exhausted from the day of traveling around the island. It doesn't take more than 2 minutes for him to fall asleep and you quietly sneak out of his room to get ready. You decide on a navy dressy shirt and some black pants. You straighten your hair and put on a tiny bit of makeup. When you're putting your shoes on, you hear a soft knock on the front door, quickly answered by Riek. You stand up from the master bedroom's bed to greet Guzma.
He's standing awkwardly in the living room, holding a small bouquet of soft pink Chrysanthemums. He's having a stern stare down with riek who has his arms crossed. When Guzma sees you, his whole face seems to light up. He looks you up and down, smiling widely and walks up to you. He's wearing a very fancy suit, making you feel a little underdressed, but he seems to fail to notice. "....woah... just..... damn." He makes eye contact with you for a while, just long enough to make you feel a little uncomfortable. He realizes he's staring and looks away, his face turning a soft shade of pink. "Uhh... sorry... oh! These 'r for ya!" He holds out the flowers and you take them, smiling to yourself about how sweet he decided to be. "Those shits were expensive, man... like.... 30 bucks... haha, the guy there was like 'shit bruh you're not allowed here from what you did last time!! Get out!!' An i was all like... oh uh I dunno..." He blushes again and rubs his undercut nervously. "Sorry for that, ya didn't need ta know all that..." You smile and pat his shoulder.
"You look nice, Guzma! I'm not sure why you went full formal, but I'm liking it!" He grins and takes your non flower holding arm, leading you to the door. Riek and him make eye contact one more time before you're both outside and you can feel him shudder a little.
"Man... your fight dog is hatin' on me. Says I can't take ye back to my place." He frowns a little and you giggle at 'fight dog'. "I do, though, have a nice place we could go to! Uhh... 's kinda 'spensive though, so sorry if I can't pay the whole bill." You tell him it's fine, and you two head on your way to guzma's mystery restaurant.