Author's Note: OOoooOoo y'all wanna watch Fragaria Memories so bad OOOooOOOoooo... All jokes aside, I wrote this cute little drabble for my good friend @anzynai, whom first introduced me to the series! Make sure to go wish her a happy birthday! I hope you have a wonderful time on your special day, and enjoy the fic! 💖
Summary: Arupek and Sanah have a waterfight and Merold gets caught in the crossfire. Arupek pays the ultimate price for this.
Wordcount: 1.3k
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Arupek was a lot of things; Kind, funny, outgoing, determined... Yet, for all his good qualities, foresight had unfortunately never been one of them...
He hadn't meant to soak Merold with his trusty water gun, Big Dreamer. Not at all, in fact, he'd actually been aiming for Sanah.
The two of them had gotten bored while waiting around for a meeting between all three of the bouquets to start, and after a while they had decided to pass the time by goofing around outside for a while.
It was midsummer and it was pretty hot out, so one thing had led to another and a waterfight had broken out between them.
It had been going well up until now, and even with Sanah weaponizing a spray nozzled water hose he'd found in My Melody's courtyard, Arupek had been holding his own quite well. After all, he wouldn't be Pekkle's Fragaria if he couldn't hold his own in a water based activity!
Arupek had been pursuing Sanah after his water hose had gotten a kink in it, preparing to take the final shot to secure his victory, when disaster struck.
Only a few precious steps behind Sanah, he rounded a corner of the castle and opened fire with a victorious shout, hitting his target dead center and soaking him entirely!
The only problem? His victim didn't end up being Sanah.
It was Merold.
Oh. Oh no...
Both Sanah and Arupek stared at him, frozen in horror. Merold remained dreadfully silent for a moment, before finally speaking with a deceptively friendly smile.
"Sanah. Given that this entire incident is partially your fault, I'd suggest that you go ahead and get a decent head start while I see to Arupek here." He spoke sweetly, but his eyes were telling an entirely different story as he fixed his gaze onto the blue haired knight.
"Sorry man, good luck!" Sanah wasted no time at all in deserting him to his fate, and Arupek was soon left all alone with a very soggy and very ticked off Merold.
"Run." Was the only warning he got before Merold was on him, and Arupek just barely managed to dodge as he moved to grab him. He let out a small squeak of fear before taking off, blazing through the courtyard like a madman, with Merold right on his heels.
Arupek seriously doubted that Merold would do anything to actually hurt him, but still... He wasn't too keen on finding out what happened to those who managed to tick the so called 'greatest knight' off...
"Eek! Merold I'm sooorrryyyy!!" He wailed as he fled, just barely managing to stay out of the pink haired male's reach, but he could already tell he was outmatched by a longshot. It wasn't a matter of if he would catch him, but when...
The answer to that question ended up being revealed about fourteen seconds later, when Merold put on a sudden burst of speed and tackled the younger knight to the ground, wasting no time at all in enacting his revenge upon his poor junior.
"A-Ah- Uuuuwahahahaa?! No! No nohohot thahahaat!! Anything but thahahaaat!!" Arupek squealed in alarm, bursting into bright, bubbly giggles when he felt Merold's fingers immediately digging into his sides with zero warning whatsoever. Tickling?! Of all things, why did it have to be tickling?!!
"Oh dear~, looks like someone's a little ticklish, hm?..." Merold commented teasingly as he hovered over the younger knight, a smug smirk taking over his features at the sound of Arupek's hysterical laughter. It was remarkably happy and carefree despite the circumstances.
He didn't try to hold it in like Kurode, nor did he turn bashful like Hallritt. Instead, Arupek seemed the type that let it out freely and without hesitation, not seeming to care who heard him. Either he was bold, or he simply didn't think about such details. Either way, it was undeniably adorable.
As for Arupek, he didn't seem to take notice of Merold's silent musings over his behavior, being far too absorbed in his own mirth to care at the moment.
"Ahaha!! Ahahahehehe Merohohohold! Aahahahaahehe!!" He laughed, twisting and turning from one side of his back to the other in a poor attempt to alleviate the tingling sensations, but each time he nearly succeeded in turning onto a side, Merold would simply pinch the other side and start the whole process over again! It was totally unfair!
"Hmm~? Is something the matter?" Merold responded innocently, acting as if he were doing nothing wrong at all. So meannn!!
"Y'know Arupek, a knight really ought to not be so sensitive... Besides, you were the one who drenched me, a totally innocent bystander, because of your recklessness. Don't you think you deserve this even a little~? A Fragaria really ought to show a bit more grace and humility in suffering the consequences of their actions~.."
Arupek was now beginning to understand how the SEEDS must feel when facing Merold... He was really scary when he was angry, and his teasing was somehow even worse than Hangyon! His cheeks felt hot with embarrassment and breathlessness, and a bundle of desperate apologies tumbled from his lips as he shrieked and laughed under him.
He was just beginning to wonder if Merold would ever decide to have mercy, when his salvation came in the form of a certain gentle natured brunette, who had come looking for them.
"Merold, as much fun as you seem to be having teasing our poor junior, you'd best wrap it up." He suggested, coming to gently settle a warm palm on his friend's shoulder, "The meeting will start soon. You both need to change into some dry clothes, and I'm sure Arupek-kun would appreciate an opportunity to catch his breath and compose himself beforehand.."
And just like that, he was released. Arupek went totally limp as he tried to catch his breath, residual giggles still spilling out of him. And when Romarriche reached a hand down to help him up, he took it gratefully.
"Uwaaah..." He whined in exaggerated exhaustion, "I'm so sorry Merold! I really didn't mean to soak you!!" He apologized, rubbing the back of his head a little with an exhausted laugh. What a way to make an impression. He could only hope that he wasn't still too angry with him... What would Lord Pekkle say?!
Thankfully though, Merold didn't seem to hold any true ill will. If anything, he looked more amused than anything as he smiled smugly at him.
"You're forgiven. Perhaps next time you'll be a little more careful where you're aiming though, hm? It was fine this time, but you wouldn't want to risk making the same mistake with your real magic someday." He replied with an easygoing cadence in his tone, but he made a good point.
Arupek was still learning to use his magic properly, and there was a lot he didn't know yet since he hadn't gone to a proper knight school. He would need to work hard in the future to insure that he was serving his lord to the best of his abilities...
Alrighty then~," his thoughts were interrupted by the sound of Merold clapping his hands together lightly.
"If that's all, we should be going now. It wouldn't be proper if we were late to the roundtable at such a crucial time." He stated before turning to head inside, with both Romarriche and Arupek following close behind him.
Arupek was far from where he wanted to be, and there was much more that he would need to learn and experience if he were to face the SEEDS head on alongside the others, but one thing he was sure of. As long as he stuck by his fellow Fragaria, and as long as he had Lord Pekkle cheering him on, he was sure to never fail!
OH MY GOSH DESSIE ITS SSOOOO CUTE AND WITH MY TWO FAV CHARACTERS WAHHHHHHH ITS SO WELL WRITTEN bro u lowk got their personality so well its so in character AND SO FREAKING CUTE i love ler merold so much cuz he has so much potential AND LEE ARUPEKKKKK!! ITS SO SO CUTEEE IM SO HAPPYYY
THANK YOU DESSIE FOR THE AMAZING FIC AND THANK U FOR GETTING INTO FRAGARIA MEMORIES bc now i get to read this peak 🙏🙏
Summary: Merold feels neglected, Romarriche has been paying attention to the others all day! Doesn’t he deserve his boyfriend’s attention?
Warnings: Tickling, probably OOC im NOT caught up in fragmem
Other: Lee!Merold x Ler!Romarriche from Fragaria Memories. 1.4k words
A/N: @anzynai AHHHH HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOOUUUUUU MY BEAUTIFUL GIRLFRIEND/BESTFRIEND/WIFE/GOON I LOVE YOU SO MUCH. You’re turning twenty HOLY CRAP!! I can’t believe im getting to celebrate another one of your birthdays with you! Having you by my side is an honour, and I hope I will always have the privilege to be your best friend. Standing by your side, supporting you, laughing with you, crying with you, and of course, celebrating with you. I love you more than anything else in this world, HAPPY FRICKIN BIRTHDAY JAI!! (Between you and me… I actually wrote you two fics… but one will be sent in our pms hehe)
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“Come on, say you’re sorry…” Romarriche scolded lightheartedly, squeezing at Rimicha’s sides while the smaller boy squirmed in his chair.
Rimicha laughed loudly, trapped in between Sanah and Romarriche who were currently trying to tickle an apology out of the knight.
“Ahahahaha! Okahahahay! I’m sorehehehee!” He apologized through squeaky giggles, swatting desperately at their hands.
Sanah continued to poke at Rimicha’s tummy, “forrrr?”
Rimicha’s legs kicked out when Romarriche began scribbling at his lower ribs. “AHAHA! Fohohohor stehehehealing yohohour snahahahacks! Spahahahare meeehehehe!” Rimicha pleaded, which is when the two of them finally let him go.
The knight instantly slumped over on the round table that the six of them were sitting at, catching his breath. Romarriche let out a small giggle as he placed a comforting hand on his back.
Puruth who was sitting next to Hallritt and Merold sighed fondly. “You couldn’t have waited five minutes for us to get here, Rimicha?
Rimicha giggled sheepishly, “I wahahas hungry, and it all looked sooo good…” He explained, Hallritt shaking his head with endearment. “Wehh… I’ll go get us some mohohore…”
The smaller boy started to sit up, immediately, Hallritt and Sanah also rose from their seats. “I’ll come with you!” Sanah smiled.
“Same, I wouldn’t want to make you go alone,” Halritt said kindly.
Puruth stood up too, “Well, I might as well go too then.”
With four of them standing, all of their glances inevitably fell to the pair that were still sitting down, waiting for them to join in as well. Though, that expectation was shut down when Merold spoke up, “You guys go ahead, I’ll stay here.” He stated with an almost forced cheeriness, before turning to his boyfriend, his tone suddenly becoming stern. “Romarriche will stay behind too.”
Romarriche raised an eyebrow at this, and the rest of them shared a confused look. Nothing had happened but for some reason… Merold looked almost, angry at Romarriche? The six of them had been together all day, hanging out, if something had happened, they would have noticed.
The taller one was at a loss, but quickly, a soft smile returned to his face. “You guys go on ahead, have fun.”
The four nodded and left, deciding it was none of their business.
As soon as they were all gone, Merold immediately looked over to his boyfriend, his arms crossing over his chest. “You’re so mean… Romarriche.” Merold pouted, looking up at him with glossy eyes.
The taller's head tilted slightly, setting down his teacup softly on the table. He was quite used to Merold's antics, so he wasn’t inclined to believe he actually did something mean— still. He would never not indulge Merold, I mean… who could deny such a cute face?
“And why is that, Merold?” He asked gently, propping his chin on the palm of his hand while he stared into his eyes.
Merold turned away from that caring look, staring off into the distance. “I wore the cutest outfit, did my hair perfectly, and yet? All day, you’ve been neglecting me!” He dramatized, playing with the hem of his pink knitted sweater.
“Just now with Rimicha, earlier with Hallritt too, you were even doing Puruth's hair at some point…” He continued, and as he did, Romaricche's smile softened further, holding back fond giggles at Merold's seething jealousy that he had somehow failed to notice all day.
It’s true, he had been paying lots of extra attention to the others today. As well, messing with them a lot too, like what had just happened with Rimicha. As Merold had mentioned, earlier he even directed a tickle attack at Hallritt completely unprovoked.
Romarriche scooted his chair closer, grabbing one of Merold’s hands in his own, wanting his cute boyfriend to face him. “So you wanted attention, that's it?” He questioned.
Merold kicked the ground, “I mean… You are my boyfriend. I deserve your attention.”
Romarriche giggled at that, which made Merold glare a bit. “You’re right.” He agreed, before reaching for his bag. Merold watched him closely with a confused look, before he saw Romarriche take out a present wrapped in pink ribbon, handing it over to him.
Merold's eyes widened as he examined the tiny box, looking up at him, his pout coincidentally, completely gone. “This is…?”
“Proof that even if I was distracted, I was still thinking of you the entire day,” Romarriche explained, staring down at him with loving eyes. “Open it.” He nudged, leaning over to place a gentle kiss on his cheek.
Merold did as told and pulled the ribbon, gently unwrapping the present as to not tarnish the gift Romarriche had apparently gotten for him. Inside the box was a beautiful ring, made with a dazzling pink jewel.
Merold knew exactly where Romarriche got this from. Earlier they had entered a jewelry store, and Merold just couldn’t take his eyes off this beautiful ring. He didn’t think anyone was looking— let alone noticed his staring, but clearly… Romarriche had been watching him the entire time.
If he was watching him back then, then that raises the question of, when else was Romarriche watching him? Realization hit Merold quickly.
The knight let out a small sigh. “Well, I guess with this I have to forgive you for neglecting me.” He joked, a comment Romarriche avoided, too busy taking the ring from Merold and putting it on his middle finger, lifting the knight's delicate fingers and placing a tiny kiss on his knuckles.
“The others will be gone for a while, how about I give you the attention you deserve?” Romarriche offered.
Merold quickly took his hand within his, “Alright then. What were you thinking?”
Romarriche paused. Haha… actually? He hadn’t thought that far. The knight wracked his brain on something they could do, before a lightbulb appeared in his head. “Oh, did you want me to tickle you too?” Romarriche somehow decided, his gentle smile turning a bit mischievous.
Merold felt a blush rise to his cheeks, pupils dilating. “N-No?! Why would you even…”
The knight paused, unable to finish his sentence. Because when he actually took a second and thought about it…? Being tickled by Romarriche right now didn’t sound… terrible. He wasn’t just going to say yes to that, though. “All I want is your full, undivided attention.”
The clarification didn’t stop Romarriche's free hand from raising in the air, “That wasn’t a no.”
Merold's eyes widened, a wave of giddiness rushing over him. “I-It wasn’t a yes either!” He stuttered, breaking out into a smile, an expression Romarriche much preferred to the pout.
Romarriche's hand slipped under Merold's hoodie and reached for his bare skin, skittering his fingers against his tiny waist. Merold's hand instantly shot down for his boyfriend’s wrist, legs kicking out softly. “Pfft! H-Hehehey!” He giggled, squeezing his hand tightly.
“Cute,” Romarriche said instantly, a subconscious, immediate reaction to his boyfriend’s adorable laughter.
His touch travelled towards Merold's tummy, scratching at the bare skin. The knight instantly folded over with a long string of bubbly giggles, his hand reaching up to cover his blushing face. Thankfully… not muffling the laughter Romarriche wanted to hear.
Suddenly, Romarriche lifted the hand he was holding high in the air, exposing Merold’s midriff as the fingers that were teasing his tummy quickly dove under his arm. “KYAAhahahaha! Wahahaait! Thahahat’s unfahahahair!” He squeaked, uncurling and slamming his back against the chair, trying to pull his arm down to his side while Romarriche broke out into fond giggles.
“You’re so cute, Merold!” He spoke genuinely, before letting go of his hand and going for the kill; both hands latching onto Merold’s hips.
The famous knight lost it, almost falling off his chair as his hips bucked in the air. His laughter grew to levels that didn’t seem possible for such a ‘perfect’ knight, but he was just that ticklish here.
“AHAAhahahaha! NohohOHoho!” He squeaked, slipping down his chair as Romarriche followed him to the ground, continuing his tickle attack there. Continuing to squeeze at his sensitive hips no matter how much Merold squirmed away and writhed underneath him.
He tickled him for a bit longer, until it seemed like he was reaching his limit. Then, Romarriche stopped, looming over him with a happy smile while his boyfriend caught his breath. “Is that the attention you were looking for?” He teased a bit, causing Merold to roll his eyes.
“Yehehes… dont starve me of it ever again, okay?”
“Don’t worry, I won’t.” He promised, leaning down to place a kiss on Merold’s forehead, then his nose, and then finally his lips, which Merold melted into instantly.
Romarriche helped him up and back into his chair. Merold was completely recovered by the time everyone else had returned with more snacks, the pink-haired boy not holding back on them… what had just happened worked up quite an appetite in him.
Hallritt, Puruth, Sanah and Rimicha weren’t sure what happened while they were gone, but Merold sure did seem a lot happier and talkative. So they figured everything sorted itself out perfectly.
OH MY GOSHDHHHHHHH ROMAMEROOOOO I JUST READ THIS FULLY NOW (cuz i highkey just skimmed through it while we were on call) BUT OMGGGG ITS SO FREAKING CUTE merokd is so cute and needy and roma, even while paying attention to others, is always thinking of his boyfriend aahhhhh its so cute HE GAVE HIM A RING BC HE NOTICED MEROLD STARING AT IT AND THENGAVE BIM ATTENTION BC MEROLD WANTED IT theyre so sweet theyre literally so freaking cute
the tickle scene is sooo o cutee roma is such a sweet guy and merold is so cute. I LOVE WHEN CHARACTERS that are meant to be pretty and cool and whatever have such a loud laugh that you wouldnt expect from them.
lynn youre literally the best writer IN THE WHOLE WORLD MY FAV FOREVERRRR IM SO HAPPY this is so well written and theyre characterized so well OH MY GODSHSHSHXH I LOVE YOU SO MUCH THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS ANOTHER AMAZING BDAY FOR ME
AzuJami thoughts (thanks to the influence of the new chapter, no spoilers they just have me thinking of them)
So! Flight class, Vargas has Jamil help Azul (AGAIN) with his broom skills. You know helping him learn how to hold the broom steadily, balance check ins, and the worst part; getting the broom off the ground.
Azul takes a water break after being pissed off of not being able to fly meanwhile he watches Jamil flying around the sky a bit
Jamil comes down and is now just hanging off the broom, legs hooked to the broom while he’s upside down. Being slightly envious, Azul gets up, heads over to Jamil and just
JAMS HIS HANDS TO JAMILS SIDES, while he’s upside down! How dare you be better than me!! You know that Azul stuff.
Anyways byyyeeeee 🏃♀️ 💨
SORRY A BIT LATE TO THIS BUT OMG LILACCCCC. THIS IS SO CUTE OH MY GOSHH
if azul is frustrated because why is FLYING so hard and if jamil is able to do it with SO much ease, then isnt it his right to take his frustrations out on jamil?? i mean, he’s practically bragging that he is a better than azul at flying so he deserves this yk
more lee jamil hes very underrated and i need him to get tickled by azul BAD
also i think it would be funny if jamil falls from it (OBVIOUSLY HES NOT TOO HIGH UP if azul can reach him so no injuries here) BUT he FALLS and azul is like “guess you’re not that good afterall” things like that, azul can be very teasy if he wants to be and jamil can’t even say anything cuz he’s too busy laughing
okk feeling very active rn tho so guys pls also hmu cuz i rly like making friends in the community but i havent cuz im a lazy chud lets be friends guys
i always talk about characters like . being mesmerized by laughter or whatever sue me guys im sorry u can say im projecting i love laughter and i think laughing is so cute i love when ppl laugh AND THEN I WANNA LAUGH TOO cuz laughter is so contagious guys i love laughing and i love when others laugh and i love when i make others laugh and and and
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