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Pairing: Ivar x Reader 

WARNING: Nothing crazy (yet) 

Word count: 1325 

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I was cursing myself for saying yes to Liv’s plea to take over her shift for tonight, it was crazy busy and it seemed like everybody needed some kind of special treatment. On top of that in about 15 minutes a big group would arrive, I had heard rumours that it was going to be some kind of rich family so I was preparing for the snobby attitude I normally received while working at this 5 star restaurant.

The only reason I kept this job was for my three-year-old son, who was staying with my mum tonight, since I need to raise him without a dad by my side. It was a one time thing, but with a consequence, and before I even found out I was pregnant he was back in his hometown Kattegat, leaving me with no way to contact him. We were both young and stupid, and I couldn’t get it over my heart to do an abortion so nine months later Wolfe was born and although very-very-naughty he is the light of my life. 

‘Y/N, I’m leaving you in charge of the group that is coming in. Make sure they’re enjoying themselves, they are important to this restaurant.’ My boss told me, with a nervous twitch in his voice. That surprised me, this guy was known for how good he was at keeping his head cool.

‘Don’t worry, I’ve got this.’ I said trying to reassure him. With still 10 minutes to kill I decide to head out to the roof terrace, which has the most beautiful view over Paris, the Eiffel tower light up in the middle.

As I sit down I pull of my stiletto’s rubbing my painful feet, all the girls here walk around in classy black dresses and heels and the boys wear suits. Over the years I had worked myself up, and by now I was aloud to call myself assistant manager, which meant more money but also way more responsibility.

I glance back one last time before I head to the ‘oh so important group.’ Once inside I hear a lot of noise, men yelling and laughing. Not the way they like it here, but it’s nothing new. And I know straight away which group it is; I could have guessed it, I think to myself as I step into the room and sure enough there they all are, once again.

About four times a year the family of Novgorod come here and make a hell of a lot of noise, eat and drink crazy amounts and leave a huge mess behind. And although it is absolutely not how we run things around here, they are always welcome. You see, the family of Novgorod is a royal family and them coming round to our restaurant makes for great publication. And to be honest I like this fresh wind of craziness every now and then.

The family of Novgorod is known for having great genes, tonight confirming that once again. The whole family look smart (and handsome) as they take their places around the long table we set out the most expensive silverware and wine glasses however judging by their state they’d probably prefer jugging down beer.

‘Hi Dir,’ I say as I pass him, he looks up at me from the table smiling his warm smile. I was their host the first time they came here and always have been whenever they came back, so I had the privilege of being recognized.

‘I want to apologize up front for my family tonight,’ he says looking down the long table, with a somewhat embarrassed expression. It’s sweet how he can feel so responsible about his family even when they’re not in the public’s eye.

‘Don’t you worry, you all bring this place to life.’ I answer giving him a reassuring wink.

It seemed like they were all enjoying themselves as the drinks were flowing and when the food got brought out a roar of approval filled the room. And let me tell you, I was enjoying the annoyed faces of all the other guests.

Everything seemed to be going as planned until Ashley came walking into the kitchen with a weird expression on her face.

‘What is the matter?’ I say, looking around the corner into the room. I see a couple of more guests arrived and I don’t need to look twice to understand why Ashley was looking at me like that.  

There he was like nothing was going on, he just stood there smiling at his friends, and I guess for him nothing ‘was’ going on. He was just out for dinner, how should he have known that I would be here. Let alone that in my tiny flat our child was waiting for me. The same tiny flat where he once stayed the night.

‘Your face says it all.’ Ashley whispers, ‘So the rumours are true. You have slept with him?’ I couldn’t share the excitement she felt. As she opens her mouth to probably ask more questions I hand her a trey with drinks and point towards the room. Reluctantly she takes it and walks towards him, glancing back with suspicious eyes.

‘Y/N, their food is ready.’ I stare at the plates, with no one else around I have to bring it myself. What am I so worried about anyway, it was onetime thing he probably wont recognize me. I think as I grab the plate and try to walk as determined as possible towards prince Igor and the new guests he brought in with him.

‘Good evening,’ I manage to say as I quickly place the plates in front of them, they all seem to have more attention for the food and just as I think I can make an easy escape I see his bright blue eyes interlock with mine and all he needed was that one second to recognize me.

I turn on my heels and before he can say anything I nervously walk towards the kitchen.

The rest of the evening I manage to stay in the kitchen, out of sight of the youngest Lothbrok son. However as the evening progressed they al got more drunk and it seemed like he was getting more restless, limping around, looking for ‘someone’. And when I don’t pay attention for 5 minutes he suddenly stands behind me, in the kitchen, staring at me with that damn sexy grin of his.

‘I know you.’ He says, looking me up and down. No you don’t, I think, you don’t know me at all. You don’t know what I’ve been through the last three years because of that one night with you. My live has been turned up side down.

But all I manage to say is unimpressive ‘Yeah,’ He doesn’t seem to mind however, on the contrary he seemed pretty pleased with himself. I can see him relaxing leaning back against the table behind him. ‘So, what have you been up to? Have you finished your study?’

I choke on my own spit as I think about my study, which I quit for Wolfe, who makes it impossible for me to finish anything. ‘Eh, no. Things… changed.’ There was an awkward silence, as he tried to look me in the eye.

‘What are you doing after work?’ he suddenly asked, stepping forward his face close to mine.

‘Nothing,’ I snatched, and finally saw a way to escape this conversation. I quickly walked towards the cooks, grabbed some deserts for guessts who didn’t belong to the family of Novgorod and took off. When I came back he was gone, to my relief. This was my chance to escape the situation. I should confront him, give Wolfe a chance for a father figure in his life, but whenever I thought about it I could feel my guts turn. So I chose the easy way out and told my boss I was sick and took off.

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All at Sea | Vikings 6.15

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You are already a legend. The greatest shield-maiden of all time.

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Don’t waste your time looking back. You’re not going that way.

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