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»»— Gojo notices you’re left out (High school AU)

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“Everyone find a partner. No more than groups of three,” the teacher announced after assigning the class a project.

You saw the way that the other kids looked at their friends as the teacher spoke about a project. The way that everyone ran up like they knew exactly who to work with the second the teacher stopped talking. But most importantly, you saw the way that nobody even glanced at you. Like you didn’t even exist.

It wasn’t a surprise. You were the shy, quiet student who sat at the back of class and only spoke if you were forced to.

As you scanned the classroom, you saw everyone click like puzzle pieces. The only person you would’ve considered partnering up with was Nanami. He always seemed nice and responsible. He was the complete opposite of the kid you absolutely hated.

To your right was Satoru Gojo. He was everything you weren’t. He was loud, and popular, and a huge trouble maker. You’d always found Gojo annoying and dislikable. It wasn’t like your opinion of him mattered anyway. Everyone else seemed to love him just fine.

Unfortunately for you, Nanami had already partnered up with his best friend, Haibara. You sighed, mustering up the courage to ask the teacher if you could work alone.

“Hey, stop! I’ll actually do my part this time, I swear!” You heard Gojo promise Shoko and Geto as they formed their little group of three.

“You said that last time, Satoru,” Geto reminded. Shoko and Geto were totally ganging up on him to tease.

The chair squeaked slightly against the tile floor as you stood up, fixing your skirt as you made your way to the teachers desk.

“Mrs. A? Would it be okay if I completed the project by myself?” You asked the teacher, fiddling with your fingers.

She gave you an understanding smile. You knew your teachers liked you. You never caused trouble and always got good grades.

“I’m sorry, sweetheart. You can’t work on this one alone. There’s a couple groups of three. Would you like me to find you a partner?” Mrs. A replied sympathetically.

The only thing worse than not having a partner was the teacher forcing somebody to be partners with you against their will.

You knew what it was like when partners were assigned. They’d talk to their friend across the classroom and refuse to do any work because they got partnered with the smart kid that they were embarrassed to even be around.

“That’s okay, I can ask somebody,” you replied softly, fiddling with the hem of your skirt. You turned around and walked back to your seat to think. God, this was terrible. Group projects were something straight out of hell.

You hadn’t known, but Gojo had heard your conversation with the teacher. He watched as you silently made your way back to the part of the classroom where nobody was sitting.

Gojo flipped off his friends as they spoke about how he was a terrible group mate once more. “Fine. Screw you guys, I’ll find a different partner,” he told them before walking away. “Have fun,” Shoko waved goodbye. Geto was left smiling.

Gojo rolled his eyes again, glancing over at you. You’d just sat down, taking out your notebook and acting like you were doing something to stall. You don’t wanna actually ask anybody.

“Hey,” a voice spoke while you dug a pencil out of your backpack.

You looked up at see Gojo. Without saying anything in response, you just went back to looking at your notebook.

There was only one possible reason Gojo would be talking to you right now. You knew how popular kids were. How they felt so cool picking on the kids that never said anything back.

“Really? Not even a reply? That’s cold,” Gojo commented, sitting down on a seat beside you. He sprawled out, putting his feet up on a chair in front of him. “I heard you needed a partner. Turns out, I do too,” Gojo shrugged.

You looked at him like he was crazy. He was one hundred percent picking on you right now. But did you really have a choice?

“So.. whatdya say?”

“Okay,” you replied, opening your computer. “What topic do you wanna do?” You asked, fiddling with a strand of hair.

Gojo shrugged again. “Doesn’t matter to me.”

You nodded in reply. Of course it wouldn’t matter to him. Gojo wasn’t the type of kid who put much effort into schoolwork.

Since he didn’t seem to have an opinion on anything, you chose the topic that seemed the easiest. It had to do with the economic policies of the Japanese government.

You’d gotten to work almost instantly. Gojo just sat near you, tossing a paper ball in the air over and over again.

It was almost like you were the only one actually doing the work in the whole class. Everyone else was just goofing off with their friends. It seemed nice.

“So, how come you’re so quiet?” Gojo finally asked you.

You swallowed, taking a moment to answer. Social skills weren’t your strong suit. “I don’t know. I’m just quiet,” you replied. He didn’t seem too satisfied with that answer.

“But like.. why? What do you get out of it?”

It just wasn’t something a popular kid like Gojo would ever understand.

“I just don’t have anything to say. It’s hard to speak up sometimes,” you explained.

For a moment, your partner didn’t reply. He seemed to be thinking about something.

Then, Gojo caught you off guard by saying the most unexpected thing. “I know how lonely it can feel being by yourself all the time.”

That was the truth. Growing up, Gojo had been raised to be nothing but a weapon. He’d been alone for majority of his life. He understood more than you’d ever expect. Of course, you were oblivious to all of this. Why would you? Gojo seemed perfectly happy and constantly surrounded by others.

At his words, you made a confused face. He decided to elaborate.

“I didn’t really have any friends growing up. Everyone always treated me differently because of my strength.”

Never in a million years did you think you’d relate to the one boy in the classroom you hated the most. Looking back, Gojo had never really made fun of you. It was just his habit of getting himself into trouble that you disliked.

You just stared at him, not knowing what to say in reply. Before you could say anything, the bell rang.

You sighed, closing your computer and packing up your bag. “Don’t worry. I’ll do my part,” Gojo assured, slinging his bag over one shoulder. “…maybe. See ya,” He waved goodbye before catching up to his friends.

You sat there a few moments after Gojo had left, completely stunned. His kindness had been completely unexpected. A pink blush crept up your cheeks. You’d never talked to a boy that way before. Let alone the most popular boy in school.

You snapped yourself out of it before your fantasies went any further.

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A few periods later, it was lunch time.

Last night, you’d had a fight with your parents. As a result of that, your mother didn’t end up packing you a lunch today.

You sighed, making your way to the lunch table you always sat at by yourself anyway.

You sat by the window, putting in your earbuds and listening to music. By now, sitting alone at lunch had been routine for you. The bathrooms had been off limits since one of the deans had found you eating lunch in there.

It was peaceful this way. Staring outside and being lost in thought while nobody bothered you. Being lonely wasn’t all bad sometimes.

Today in particular, you were thinking about Gojo. The way he’d talked to you this morning was refreshing. The conversation played over and over again in your mind.

You were shaken out of your own thoughts after feeling somebody tap your shoulder.

Ironically, Gojo was standing by you, signaling for you to take your earbuds out. You did so, waiting for him to speak. It was almost like he knew you’d been thinking about him since this morning.

“Geez, what are you listening to? I called your name like a hundred times!” He complained.

Once again, you had no reply apart from a muttered “sorry.”

“Anyway, me, Shoko, and Geto are gonna go out for lunch at the new sushi place that opened down the street. Wanna come?” Gojo asked.

A look of confusion crossed your features yet again. Why was he acting like this today? Usually, he never acknowledged you. Being invited to go out to lunch was.. it was a foreign concept to you. You were still convinced this was some sort of mean joke.

Regardless, a part of you had hope that maybe he was just being kind. “Would.. would they mind?” You asked.

Gojo shook his head.

“Okay,” you agreed hesitantly.

Gojo smiled, grabbing your arm and practically dragging you to his friends. “C’mon guys we gotta go! 30 minutes till class starts!” He insisted.

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The three of you had a nice lunch at the sushi place. Gojo had let you order whatever you’d wanted. He’d payed.

Although you didn’t say much, it was nice to just sit with people and even laugh at a few of their jokes.

Gojo noticed your smile. He was glad to have prevented your loneliness. After experiencing isolation himself, Gojo didn’t want anybody else to feel the same way.

For the first time in a long time, you felt seen. You’d enjoyed yourself with other people rather than fearing them.

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Guys I feel like this is awful and ooc but I lowkey jst feel hella lonely rn so I had to cheer myself up somehow bc how tf do you tell ur friends u feel left out without sounding annoying 😣

Also ill prob edit or rewrite this another time bc i see the potential and I refuse to proofread rn so yeah

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Important Update

So tldr; I’m taking a break from a good chunk of my platforms. My mental health has been on the decline for a while and my spark for creating videos, art and stories has been dying for a good bit.

Being online has been making my mental health even worse. I’ll be pausing my Patreon and closing commissions. Please all I ask is space and grace. I’ll be working on my projects quietly and I’ll busy with nail tech classes, so my hands are gonna be full for a while.

So if I don’t answer messages right away I’ve already muted those notifications and moved the apps off to a spare phone. I don’t know when I’ll be back, but that’s fine by me.

Anywho hope you are doing well, xoxo Boo🩷

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Good news I updated my projects list a bit, I’m gonna update this blog a bit little by little. I also got to write 2k words today for my Rosalina x Royal Advisor!Reader fic and hope to have it out either tomorrow or Monday!

Apologies for not uploading much here my mental health hasn’t been great as of lately.

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The Yellow Rabbit's Betrothed

starring: Yandere!William Afton x Journalist!Reader

story summary: You're on the hunt looking into the tragedies tied to the Fazbear brand, completely unaware of the danger that's been scarily close to you the entire time. The truth is more horrific than the horrors that await you.

boo's letter: this is an incredibly late birthday gift for my friend, @cupidemonamour and faced a ton of delays due to irl stuff. Hope you all enjoy this fic regardless!!

warning this fanfiction contains the following: takes place in the dbd universe, reader is a year or two younger than william in this fic, william is reader’s ex-fiancé, some cheesy flirting and banter, a nightmare flashback scene, mental breakdown, obsessive behavior, yandere behavior, reader has conflicted feelings for william, light angst, pet names, emotional manipulation, light violence and gore.

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With ragged breath and aching muscles, you ran as far as you could. Adrenaline flowing in your veins, hearing him right on your tail. You slammed against the back door, you turned the doorknob only for it to seem to be jammed. Your heart hammered into your ribcage as his larger form shadows yours. The glow of his costume’s eyes stares you down. “Stay away…”

William says your name in an artificially sweet voice. “No! Stay away!!” He huffs at your defiance. “My darling..!” William stalked slowly as he readied his blade, you let out a frightful sound. Kicking the door repeatedly. “Light of my life, I wouldn’t dare lay a finger on you…” Refusing to believe his lies you put your whole body into each kick.

Finally, the door busted open. You bolted out, Afton soon chased after you as running from the parking lot and into the forest. “Shit!!” You hopped over a log and weaved through the trees trying to get him off your trail. William wasn’t letting up and felt something grab your leg, falling into the muddy ground. You let out a scream, immediately trying to get his large hand off your ankle. “You and I are going home. Whether you like it or not dear!” His words make your blood run cold. “NO!”

Before William can drag you to wherever he plans to keep you. Something spindly grabbed him. “What the—?!” A chance presents itself as you kick him square in the nose. Scurrying away and picking yourself up to run.

William’s screams and threats grow more distant as you run further away from him. You cried tears of relief, running faster beyond your limits upon seeing a clearing in the forest. “OH GOD!! HELP ME PLEASE!!” The people surrounding the campfire turned their heads to see you scared out of your wits, pleading for help. “Woah! Hey, what's going on??” A woman with short brown hair, a blue sleeveless top gets up and checks you for injuries.

You blubber out tearfully, pointing to the woods beyond and try explaining what you had witnessed the past five hours. “Hey it’s okay… You’re safe…” She gently patted your back and guided you to sit down on a log of wood.

A man with nicely kept brown hair looked at you with concern. “Sooo… Mind telling us what happened and who you are?” You shivered and muttered your name as best as you could, in complete shock of everything. The missing kids, the animatronics and reveal of William Afton being alive was a complete whirlwind. It makes your head spin.

There’s still some questions unanswered, especially personal ones. You had hoped Mike, Abby and Vanessa were okay. Attempting to rationalize what you’d just experienced. Everything you thought up as a reply sounded more unhinged than the last. Leaving you silent for a small bit of time.

“Ex Fiancé.” Stating flatly, cozying up to the flames to ward off the frost. “Yikes… Uhh I’m Steve Harrington by the way.” You looked at Steve and nodded. “Good to meet you Steve, wish I could’ve met you guys under better circumstances.” You stare at the ring on your finger; it was once caked with dirt and grime.

It was polished and glimmered as if you weren’t running for your life, clawing your way to survive another day. “How come my clothes are..?” A girl with a turtleneck sweater explained it being The Entity’s doing. “My head feels like it’s going to split open…”

“Anyways, mind introducing yourselves?” After a lengthy introduction to all the others, they fill you in on your current situation. You’re now a survivor, forced to participate in a vicious game of cat and mouse. “Great… Traded one serial killer who wears a rabbit suit for a slew of other killers from different worlds and timelines? Just my luck…”

Jill laughed and spoke. “Yeah, what are the odds?” With your heartbeat at a normal pace, feeling a little more at ease. You sighed and gave an introduction of your own.

“Well I’m or was a journalist, assigned to investigate this old pizzeria joint. As you can imagine my findings were… Quite revealing and now I’m here…” You scratched your neck nervously, your mind replaying how William towered over Mike’s beaten body. He was a force to be reckoned with.

Constantly pulling the strings at every turn, it sickened you. To know how he’s gotten away with so much for so long. Playing you and many others like puppets. If you hadn’t found out then, you didn’t want to wonder about any other possible outcomes. Kicking a rock as it disappears into the forest. To know that the man who made you feel so desirable can be capable of murder. It made you feel a whirlwind of emotions.

‘ I know it comes with the job, there’s always the possibility that someone close could be lying. Trying to hide something that could end someone’s life… But still, my ex-fiancé is the infamous William Afton… He was never found, naturally one would assume he’s dead. ‘ He saw you in your most vulnerable moments. That fact alone made you want to puke.

Pinching your nose bridge, you hear someone clear their throat. “At least I won’t see his face again.” Letting out a yawn, you were escorted to your room, falling asleep as soon as you hit the springy mattress.

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William’s POV

I clawed to try and reach for them, yet they escaped me and I was pulled into an abyss. Opening my eyes to see a dilapidated campsite, crows were prominent. I was greeted to see some familiar looking faces that seemed fictitious, and some are not so familiar. “Well look what the Entity dragged in.” A small doll with a raspy voice joked.

They all surround me as if I was a frog up for experimentation. I hated this feeling and now that my plan has gone awry, I need to adapt. I tossed a tight smile towards the doll. “Big talk for someone not even half my size.”

“You fucker!” I barely acknowledged him, wanting to find them. “Anyways got a clue as to why I’m here? I just wanna find my beloved spouse and make our merry way back home.” They chatter amongst themselves and soon a monstrously tall man with wavy white hair approaches me. He introduces himself and the others, along with filling me in on my new role. “Will I see them again..?”

‘ After all it’d be a shame to let all of my work go to waste just like that. ‘ My mind wandered, just the mere thought of it gnawed at me. “It seems likely, though you’ll have to wait until the trials begin.” Dracula hypothesized, I sighed and decided to occupy myself for the time being. Getting ready for my next performance in this realm.

“Things are about to get pretty interesting around here…” Frank muttered; a grin can be heard in his voice.

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Your POV

You heard a familiar car horn, lowering the heat on the stove. William exits his faded yellow car with a confident grin on his face. “Honey, I’m home~!” You laughed at his chipper demeanor. “Welcome home, Steve. How was work today?” He happily makes his way to you; arms wrapped around your waist. His chin sitting on your shoulder, eyes staring intently at your movements. “Smells good…” You felt your heart race. “The food? Or..?”

“Both.” You shivered feeling the rough texture of his beard on your neck. “Steve..! That tickles!” He laughed, peppering kisses on your neck and cheek. ‘ Why am I dreaming of the past..? Do I miss him..? Shit no, but… But… ‘ Before your brain could register, you asked. “Do you really love me?” His soft blue eyes widened, lifting his head to see you gripping the handle on the saucepan. “My dear… Of course I do, I wouldn’t have proposed had I not loved you.” Stating in a matter-of-fact way, the ring glimmers in the light.

Taunting you, the mere mention of the day he’d proposed to you felt like a stain to your pride. ‘ Was it all just a lie..? Can I handle the truth of that question? Will he even be honest? ‘ You hated missing him or at least this mask he’d put on for you. Admitting to feeling this way felt like acidic defeat. Wanting to hide it away rather than express your ugly and vulnerable feelings.

“Feeling insecure again, my dear?” He asked in a condescendingly kind voice. It bubbles your anger; how can he muster up such faux affection. “I… No! I… Gah! God… FUCKING DAMMIT!!” Unable to think you toss the pan to the wall. The food splatters onto the floor.

“How did I allow myself to fall for a man like you..?” You fall to your knees as he crouches next to you. Chest tightens as your tears stream down. “I’ll ask again. Do you love me? Or was I just a loose end you needed wrapped up?” He laughs. As if your mental breakdown was merely a temper tantrum. ‘ Stop… Stop smiling at me like that..! STOP! ‘ Awaiting his response was dread inducing, the possible outcome regardless ate away at your sanity.

“Love is a mysterious force, but it brought us together…” His hand gently rubs your back in circles. “It drives us to do things that are out of our character…” The room darkens as you feel the walls closing in, you two are the only ones in this small void. You catch a glimpse of William’s expression. He smiles at you lovingly, but his eyes scream something different. It reeked of obsession. “Elaborate.” His smile grows. As other rabbit-like figures surround you. “I’m sure you’ll figure it out my darling dear!”

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You woke up in a cold sweat. Trying to get a bearing on your heart rate. Curling up, hugging your knees to your chest. “It’s just a dream… It’s just a dream… Just a dream… An awful dream…” You mumbled trying to snatch back your sanity.

A creak cuts through the silence. “Hey are you okay..?” Kate’s worried face peaks from the door of your room. “Kate, right..? What’s up..?”

“Uh yeah, man you’ve got a good memory. Guess that’s expected given your occupation. Ah I’m getting distracted…” You motioned her to come in. She enters with enthusiasm and says. “It’s now breakfast time! Gotta get some fuel before we head out for the first match of the day.”

“I see… Yeah I’ll be down there, let me just get ready.” Kate nods firmly. “Of course!” With that she takes her leave and leaves you with your thoughts. Getting up to freshen up for the literal bloodbath you're about to partake in, washing your face. Staring at your reflection, you looked a little better. Without another word you left to get some food.

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Heading to the campsite with three teammates. Rebecca, Nancy and Leon. From what you remember it seems like the team’s got a well-rounded roster. “Alright ready to go?” You nod in understanding. “Anything else I need to know before we go?”

Leon hands you a walkie talkie. “Whatever happens, we keep each other in the loop.” You’ve been told about the rules and how death isn’t permanent. It was weird to say the least how all of this operates. “‘Kay then, I’ll do my best not to slow you down and if things get messy just remember your goal.” The fog consumes you and your teammates. The party has now begun.

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You wake up in a familiar location, a static noise erupts from your walkie talkie. “Hey, where are you guys?” Nancy and Leon quickly report their location to Rebecca. “I’m in the Parts and Service room…” You felt like you were being watched. It didn't help that there’s animatronic heads and pieces scattered around.

Though some parts of the room had chunks of gore and bones added into the mix, it felt like walking into a twisted funhouse mirror of what you once knew. “Does that mean..? No it can’t be… Right?” Asking yourself as you felt their dead eyes stare at you. ‘ Don’t look at them… Just find the generator and things will be smooth sailing from here… ‘

After wandering around for a little bit, you found a generator in the arcade room. Crouching down you began working on fixing it. The whirring of the engine soothes your racing mind and keeps the dread inducing thoughts at bay. The generator starts running better as you hear a familiar voice. “And there… We… Go!” A satisfying click can be heard as the engine purrs without any hiccups.

Hearing footsteps approach you, tensing up and cautiously looking from behind the generator. A familiar and welcoming face greets you.

“Oh! It’s you Rebecca.” She offers you a kind smile as you both head off to find the next generator. “How are you adjusting so far?” Questioningly looking at her, you asked. “Uhh.. Clarify, please?” Rebecca soon does so. “Just in general.” You hummed as you both hurried to find the next generator. “I guess I’m still adjusting, this game and world is so… Surreal…”

“Is this familiar to you?” With a nod, you elaborate. “Yeah, this is the place I was sent to investigate, being back here again feels so…” The words were swarming your thoughts, Rebecca pipes up. “Like walking back into hell?” You hummed. “Yeah, like that…”

Feeling a gaze burns into the back of your head, it fills you with dread.  “Rebecca…” You stopped and soon felt his presence. “RUN!” An axe flew in her direction, without thinking you shielded her. The blade lodges itself painfully in your left shoulder. You let out a blood curdling scream, alerting the other survivors in the area, hearing Rebecca call your name. “Go! I’ll hold them off! Get the rest of those generators running!” With clear directions, Rebecca splits off from you, eyes widened in shock.

“Well, well, well… If it isn't my beloved darling.” He towers over you, blood runs cold as his eyes piercing through your form. “It can’t be…” William laughs cruelly. “Aww why the long face? Thought you’d be happy to see me.” Stalking closer towards you, causing you to step back. “No! I just... I thought–How??” Confused at his sudden appearance, you were positive he might’ve been killed by whatever spider-like creature took him. “Ah see that’s where you’re wrong, it’s a long story. But rest assured wherever you are, I won’t be far behind!” You sneered at him. “Was that supposed to make me swoon or hurl…”

“Oh you wound me so darling!” William placed a hand over where his heart should be. “After all I’ve done for you… You’re so cold to me…” William fakes his tears; the wolf’s disguise was long since torn off. “Yet I’ve planned on giving you so much more… You’re very much deserving of my love and spoils even after your little outburst.” Trying to escape you get pulled back into William’s arms. “Ah, ah, ah~! Come here dear! There’s so much left to talk about, so come let’s have a chat!”

Swiftly stabbing you, effectively immobilizing you, he hauls you onto his shoulder. Pathetically bashing your fists against the suit. Trying to get the spring locks to immobilize him. His steps halt as his eyes trail to see something out of your view. “Oh, it seems like we have an audience, but too bad for them. This is a private show!” Turning your head to see a familiar door with a camera fixed atop of it. An axe gets thrown at it, effectively disabling it off.

“Now then where were we? Ah yes, I’m sure you’ve got lots of questions my dear!” William cheerfully says as a bloodied hook comes into view. “No… No no no! OH GOD NO!” Struggling harder, his crushing grip tightened. “Shhh it’s okay my dear you’ll only feel a pinch.”

Before William could skewer you onto the hook, he suddenly drops you. Letting out a painful groan. “Dammit!” You hear Nancy call your name. “C’mon let’s go!” You hurriedly follow her, and she shoves you inside one of the doors. “Go find Rebecca or Leon. They’ll heal you.” You choose a random location and are soon inside the office. Coming out the other side, you’re greeted to the main stage with Freddy, Chica and Bonnie.

A generator sits in the middle of the room, its engine softly running. “Guess it was Nancy’s work…” A static coming from your walkie talkie interrupts your thoughts. “Oh, thank god you’re still alive!” Leon exclaims; you nodded. “Pretty much, I owe it to Nancy.” Quickly you checked the cameras. “Leon, where are you?” Leon clarified his location, and you see William through the screen, heading to Leon’s location. “Get out of there! He’s coming!” Looking behind him, hurriedly leaves as an axe was thrown next to the generator he was working on.

You were notified that everyone was able to see Afton’s location and you added. “Use the cameras sparingly, otherwise William will know where to look.” Signing off you got to work on the generator Nancy was previously on.

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The ground shakes as glowing cracks appear beneath you. “Shit..! Gotta find an exit…” Hoping to not encounter your persistent ex-fiancé for the fifth maybe seventh time during this entire match. He took sadistic joy in scaring you, constantly popping up at the most inconvenient times. The majority of the match was you containing him, it was massively in your teammates favor. As they were able to get a majority of the generators done.

Exiting the pizzeria and into a familiar forest clearing, the bell rings ominously. Sending a shiver throughout your nervous system. The benefit of him chasing you is that after each encounter, you learned more about his move set and other patterns he unconsciously did. A melodious hum causes you to crouch down, the halt of his footsteps freezes your blood. Your heart thumping loudly inside your ribcage.

He calls out your name in a sickly-sweet voice, one that had tormented you for hours on end. “Oh, honey bunny! Come on out, I won’t hurt you… I’m giving you a way out…” Sweat beads down your face along with your palms clamming up.

‘ Don’t breathe, don’t breathe, don’t breathe don’t— ‘ A hand clasps over your mouth, someone shushes you. “C’mon I know where the exit is…” Whispered Leon as he helped you sneak past William’s line of sight. Along with avoiding the cameras, to make sure he didn’t have an opportunity to catch you both escaping. You let out a laugh at a thought you had, Leon looks at you with confusion. Your sudden spurt of laughter in such a tense situation had him a bit curious.

Getting a glance at his lost expression. “Oh, sorry it’s just, back before I came here. Freddy and his friends would hide from the cameras; it was like being in their shoes for a second there.” The exit was in view, and you offered to pull the lever. “Freddy?” He asked, you soon clarified on who was who. “Wait, they're alive??” said Leon in disbelief. “It’s a bit complicated and gruesome, but yeah, they can, back where I’m from. Though it seems like they’re inanimate as they should be. It’s weird to see them just not move…”

“Looks like we all have odd encounters.” You nodded in agreement to his statement. “It’s weird to say the least, it all pretty much started when I met William under a different name.” Someone runs over to you and Leon, Rebecca hunches over taking a gulp or two of air. “Thank God you two are okay! William really doesn’t let up…” You laughed and joked. “Tell me about it, he’s always been the persistent type. Once his mind is set on a goal, he won’t rest.”

‘ William really reminds me of an animal sometimes and now more than ever. He’s needlessly ruthless and violent, that brutality though is uniquely human… Only a man like him is that pointlessly cruel, though he’s deadly smart… ‘ You looked and checked who’s missing from the group. “Where’s Nancy?”

A scream cuts through the air; you attempt to contact her. Only to be met with a voice, you dreaded hearing. “Hi honey! Don’t mind me, I'm just cleaning up the mess.” Your grip tightens around the walkie talkie. Shutting it off, you went to save Nancy. A hand grips your wrist pulling you back. “No, we have to go! We’re running out of time.” Rebecca said firmly as the bells rang again, the ground shakes violently. More cracks appear beneath you and your surviving teammates; an axe hits you deadly close near your feet.

“Shit! Let’s go!” You and your teammates book it as William attempts to stop you, by trying to down you. The blade of his knife sliced your arm, causing you to cry out in pain. Running faster as your life depended on it. Finally catching up with the rest of your teammates, Nancy included. They look at you with worry. “Hold on, let's patch you up…” Rebecca suggested as the team stopped in their tracks. “But—!”

“Look we’re pretty far from him; it’s not a big issue.” Nancy reassured you, with a defeated sigh. “Alright, I’ll take your word then.” Rebecca swiftly gets to work, whipping out several items from the med kit during the trial. “Oh, he really got you… This will require some stitches.” You bite your lip, though you rationalized it in your head.

‘ Better than getting put on a hook… ‘ The crows caws, and the ambience puts you at ease as Rebecca sews the cut shut. Wrapping the gauze tight enough to stay, but just loose enough to not cut off circulation. “Need any help getting back?” Shaking your head. “It’s okay, I’m fine now. I’m able to keep up with you guys the rest of the way.”

As you embarked off with your team, unaware that William stood and watched you in the distance. His smile widens with sickened glee, knowing you have a mark made by him. Reassured in the fact that in a twisted way, you two won’t ever be apart. For a long, long time. He departs and eagerly plans his next performance with you.

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The Yellow Rabbit's Betrothed

starring: Yandere!William Afton x Journalist!Reader

story summary: You're on the hunt looking into the tragedies tied to the Fazbear brand, completely unaware of the danger that's been scarily close to you the entire time. The truth is more horrific than the horrors that await you.

boo's letter: this is an incredibly late birthday gift for my friend, @cupidemonamour and faced a ton of delays due to irl stuff. Hope you all enjoy this fic regardless!!

warning this fanfiction contains the following: takes place in the dbd universe, reader is a year or two younger than william in this fic, william is reader’s ex-fiancé, some cheesy flirting and banter, a nightmare flashback scene, mental breakdown, obsessive behavior, yandere behavior, reader has conflicted feelings for william, light angst, pet names, emotional manipulation, light violence and gore.

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With ragged breath and aching muscles, you ran as far as you could. Adrenaline flowing in your veins, hearing him right on your tail. You slammed against the back door, you turned the doorknob only for it to seem to be jammed. Your heart hammered into your ribcage as his larger form shadows yours. The glow of his costume’s eyes stares you down. “Stay away…”

William says your name in an artificially sweet voice. “No! Stay away!!” He huffs at your defiance. “My darling..!” William stalked slowly as he readied his blade, you let out a frightful sound. Kicking the door repeatedly. “Light of my life, I wouldn’t dare lay a finger on you…” Refusing to believe his lies you put your whole body into each kick.

Finally, the door busted open. You bolted out, Afton soon chased after you as running from the parking lot and into the forest. “Shit!!” You hopped over a log and weaved through the trees trying to get him off your trail. William wasn’t letting up and felt something grab your leg, falling into the muddy ground. You let out a scream, immediately trying to get his large hand off your ankle. “You and I are going home. Whether you like it or not dear!” His words make your blood run cold. “NO!”

Before William can drag you to wherever he plans to keep you. Something spindly grabbed him. “What the—?!” A chance presents itself as you kick him square in the nose. Scurrying away and picking yourself up to run.

William’s screams and threats grow more distant as you run further away from him. You cried tears of relief, running faster beyond your limits upon seeing a clearing in the forest. “OH GOD!! HELP ME PLEASE!!” The people surrounding the campfire turned their heads to see you scared out of your wits, pleading for help. “Woah! Hey, what's going on??” A woman with short brown hair, a blue sleeveless top gets up and checks you for injuries.

You blubber out tearfully, pointing to the woods beyond and try explaining what you had witnessed the past five hours. “Hey it’s okay… You’re safe…” She gently patted your back and guided you to sit down on a log of wood.

A man with nicely kept brown hair looked at you with concern. “Sooo… Mind telling us what happened and who you are?” You shivered and muttered your name as best as you could, in complete shock of everything. The missing kids, the animatronics and reveal of William Afton being alive was a complete whirlwind. It makes your head spin.

There’s still some questions unanswered, especially personal ones. You had hoped Mike, Abby and Vanessa were okay. Attempting to rationalize what you’d just experienced. Everything you thought up as a reply sounded more unhinged than the last. Leaving you silent for a small bit of time.

“Ex Fiancé.” Stating flatly, cozying up to the flames to ward off the frost. “Yikes… Uhh I’m Steve Harrington by the way.” You looked at Steve and nodded. “Good to meet you Steve, wish I could’ve met you guys under better circumstances.” You stare at the ring on your finger; it was once caked with dirt and grime.

It was polished and glimmered as if you weren’t running for your life, clawing your way to survive another day. “How come my clothes are..?” A girl with a turtleneck sweater explained it being The Entity’s doing. “My head feels like it’s going to split open…”

“Anyways, mind introducing yourselves?” After a lengthy introduction to all the others, they fill you in on your current situation. You’re now a survivor, forced to participate in a vicious game of cat and mouse. “Great… Traded one serial killer who wears a rabbit suit for a slew of other killers from different worlds and timelines? Just my luck…”

Jill laughed and spoke. “Yeah, what are the odds?” With your heartbeat at a normal pace, feeling a little more at ease. You sighed and gave an introduction of your own.

“Well I’m or was a journalist, assigned to investigate this old pizzeria joint. As you can imagine my findings were… Quite revealing and now I’m here…” You scratched your neck nervously, your mind replaying how William towered over Mike’s beaten body. He was a force to be reckoned with.

Constantly pulling the strings at every turn, it sickened you. To know how he’s gotten away with so much for so long. Playing you and many others like puppets. If you hadn’t found out then, you didn’t want to wonder about any other possible outcomes. Kicking a rock as it disappears into the forest. To know that the man who made you feel so desirable can be capable of murder. It made you feel a whirlwind of emotions.

‘ I know it comes with the job, there’s always the possibility that someone close could be lying. Trying to hide something that could end someone’s life… But still, my ex-fiancé is the infamous William Afton… He was never found, naturally one would assume he’s dead. ‘ He saw you in your most vulnerable moments. That fact alone made you want to puke.

Pinching your nose bridge, you hear someone clear their throat. “At least I won’t see his face again.” Letting out a yawn, you were escorted to your room, falling asleep as soon as you hit the springy mattress.

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William’s POV

I clawed to try and reach for them, yet they escaped me and I was pulled into an abyss. Opening my eyes to see a dilapidated campsite, crows were prominent. I was greeted to see some familiar looking faces that seemed fictitious, and some are not so familiar. “Well look what the Entity dragged in.” A small doll with a raspy voice joked.

They all surround me as if I was a frog up for experimentation. I hated this feeling and now that my plan has gone awry, I need to adapt. I tossed a tight smile towards the doll. “Big talk for someone not even half my size.”

“You fucker!” I barely acknowledged him, wanting to find them. “Anyways got a clue as to why I’m here? I just wanna find my beloved spouse and make our merry way back home.” They chatter amongst themselves and soon a monstrously tall man with wavy white hair approaches me. He introduces himself and the others, along with filling me in on my new role. “Will I see them again..?”

‘ After all it’d be a shame to let all of my work go to waste just like that. ‘ My mind wandered, just the mere thought of it gnawed at me. “It seems likely, though you’ll have to wait until the trials begin.” Dracula hypothesized, I sighed and decided to occupy myself for the time being. Getting ready for my next performance in this realm.

“Things are about to get pretty interesting around here…” Frank muttered; a grin can be heard in his voice.

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Your POV

You heard a familiar car horn, lowering the heat on the stove. William exits his faded yellow car with a confident grin on his face. “Honey, I’m home~!” You laughed at his chipper demeanor. “Welcome home, Steve. How was work today?” He happily makes his way to you; arms wrapped around your waist. His chin sitting on your shoulder, eyes staring intently at your movements. “Smells good…” You felt your heart race. “The food? Or..?”

“Both.” You shivered feeling the rough texture of his beard on your neck. “Steve..! That tickles!” He laughed, peppering kisses on your neck and cheek. ‘ Why am I dreaming of the past..? Do I miss him..? Shit no, but… But… ‘ Before your brain could register, you asked. “Do you really love me?” His soft blue eyes widened, lifting his head to see you gripping the handle on the saucepan. “My dear… Of course I do, I wouldn’t have proposed had I not loved you.” Stating in a matter-of-fact way, the ring glimmers in the light.

Taunting you, the mere mention of the day he’d proposed to you felt like a stain to your pride. ‘ Was it all just a lie..? Can I handle the truth of that question? Will he even be honest? ‘ You hated missing him or at least this mask he’d put on for you. Admitting to feeling this way felt like acidic defeat. Wanting to hide it away rather than express your ugly and vulnerable feelings.

“Feeling insecure again, my dear?” He asked in a condescendingly kind voice. It bubbles your anger; how can he muster up such faux affection. “I… No! I… Gah! God… FUCKING DAMMIT!!” Unable to think you toss the pan to the wall. The food splatters onto the floor.

“How did I allow myself to fall for a man like you..?” You fall to your knees as he crouches next to you. Chest tightens as your tears stream down. “I’ll ask again. Do you love me? Or was I just a loose end you needed wrapped up?” He laughs. As if your mental breakdown was merely a temper tantrum. ‘ Stop… Stop smiling at me like that..! STOP! ‘ Awaiting his response was dread inducing, the possible outcome regardless ate away at your sanity.

“Love is a mysterious force, but it brought us together…” His hand gently rubs your back in circles. “It drives us to do things that are out of our character…” The room darkens as you feel the walls closing in, you two are the only ones in this small void. You catch a glimpse of William’s expression. He smiles at you lovingly, but his eyes scream something different. It reeked of obsession. “Elaborate.” His smile grows. As other rabbit-like figures surround you. “I’m sure you’ll figure it out my darling dear!”

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You woke up in a cold sweat. Trying to get a bearing on your heart rate. Curling up, hugging your knees to your chest. “It’s just a dream… It’s just a dream… Just a dream… An awful dream…” You mumbled trying to snatch back your sanity.

A creak cuts through the silence. “Hey are you okay..?” Kate’s worried face peaks from the door of your room. “Kate, right..? What’s up..?”

“Uh yeah, man you’ve got a good memory. Guess that’s expected given your occupation. Ah I’m getting distracted…” You motioned her to come in. She enters with enthusiasm and says. “It’s now breakfast time! Gotta get some fuel before we head out for the first match of the day.”

“I see… Yeah I’ll be down there, let me just get ready.” Kate nods firmly. “Of course!” With that she takes her leave and leaves you with your thoughts. Getting up to freshen up for the literal bloodbath you're about to partake in, washing your face. Staring at your reflection, you looked a little better. Without another word you left to get some food.

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Heading to the campsite with three teammates. Rebecca, Nancy and Leon. From what you remember it seems like the team’s got a well-rounded roster. “Alright ready to go?” You nod in understanding. “Anything else I need to know before we go?”

Leon hands you a walkie talkie. “Whatever happens, we keep each other in the loop.” You’ve been told about the rules and how death isn’t permanent. It was weird to say the least how all of this operates. “‘Kay then, I’ll do my best not to slow you down and if things get messy just remember your goal.” The fog consumes you and your teammates. The party has now begun.

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You wake up in a familiar location, a static noise erupts from your walkie talkie. “Hey, where are you guys?” Nancy and Leon quickly report their location to Rebecca. “I’m in the Parts and Service room…” You felt like you were being watched. It didn't help that there’s animatronic heads and pieces scattered around.

Though some parts of the room had chunks of gore and bones added into the mix, it felt like walking into a twisted funhouse mirror of what you once knew. “Does that mean..? No it can’t be… Right?” Asking yourself as you felt their dead eyes stare at you. ‘ Don’t look at them… Just find the generator and things will be smooth sailing from here… ‘

After wandering around for a little bit, you found a generator in the arcade room. Crouching down you began working on fixing it. The whirring of the engine soothes your racing mind and keeps the dread inducing thoughts at bay. The generator starts running better as you hear a familiar voice. “And there… We… Go!” A satisfying click can be heard as the engine purrs without any hiccups.

Hearing footsteps approach you, tensing up and cautiously looking from behind the generator. A familiar and welcoming face greets you.

“Oh! It’s you Rebecca.” She offers you a kind smile as you both head off to find the next generator. “How are you adjusting so far?” Questioningly looking at her, you asked. “Uhh.. Clarify, please?” Rebecca soon does so. “Just in general.” You hummed as you both hurried to find the next generator. “I guess I’m still adjusting, this game and world is so… Surreal…”

“Is this familiar to you?” With a nod, you elaborate. “Yeah, this is the place I was sent to investigate, being back here again feels so…” The words were swarming your thoughts, Rebecca pipes up. “Like walking back into hell?” You hummed. “Yeah, like that…”

Feeling a gaze burns into the back of your head, it fills you with dread.  “Rebecca…” You stopped and soon felt his presence. “RUN!” An axe flew in her direction, without thinking you shielded her. The blade lodges itself painfully in your left shoulder. You let out a blood curdling scream, alerting the other survivors in the area, hearing Rebecca call your name. “Go! I’ll hold them off! Get the rest of those generators running!” With clear directions, Rebecca splits off from you, eyes widened in shock.

“Well, well, well… If it isn't my beloved darling.” He towers over you, blood runs cold as his eyes piercing through your form. “It can’t be…” William laughs cruelly. “Aww why the long face? Thought you’d be happy to see me.” Stalking closer towards you, causing you to step back. “No! I just... I thought–How??” Confused at his sudden appearance, you were positive he might’ve been killed by whatever spider-like creature took him. “Ah see that’s where you’re wrong, it’s a long story. But rest assured wherever you are, I won’t be far behind!” You sneered at him. “Was that supposed to make me swoon or hurl…”

“Oh you wound me so darling!” William placed a hand over where his heart should be. “After all I’ve done for you… You’re so cold to me…” William fakes his tears; the wolf’s disguise was long since torn off. “Yet I’ve planned on giving you so much more… You’re very much deserving of my love and spoils even after your little outburst.” Trying to escape you get pulled back into William’s arms. “Ah, ah, ah~! Come here dear! There’s so much left to talk about, so come let’s have a chat!”

Swiftly stabbing you, effectively immobilizing you, he hauls you onto his shoulder. Pathetically bashing your fists against the suit. Trying to get the spring locks to immobilize him. His steps halt as his eyes trail to see something out of your view. “Oh, it seems like we have an audience, but too bad for them. This is a private show!” Turning your head to see a familiar door with a camera fixed atop of it. An axe gets thrown at it, effectively disabling it off.

“Now then where were we? Ah yes, I’m sure you’ve got lots of questions my dear!” William cheerfully says as a bloodied hook comes into view. “No… No no no! OH GOD NO!” Struggling harder, his crushing grip tightened. “Shhh it’s okay my dear you’ll only feel a pinch.”

Before William could skewer you onto the hook, he suddenly drops you. Letting out a painful groan. “Dammit!” You hear Nancy call your name. “C’mon let’s go!” You hurriedly follow her, and she shoves you inside one of the doors. “Go find Rebecca or Leon. They’ll heal you.” You choose a random location and are soon inside the office. Coming out the other side, you’re greeted to the main stage with Freddy, Chica and Bonnie.

A generator sits in the middle of the room, its engine softly running. “Guess it was Nancy’s work…” A static coming from your walkie talkie interrupts your thoughts. “Oh, thank god you’re still alive!” Leon exclaims; you nodded. “Pretty much, I owe it to Nancy.” Quickly you checked the cameras. “Leon, where are you?” Leon clarified his location, and you see William through the screen, heading to Leon’s location. “Get out of there! He’s coming!” Looking behind him, hurriedly leaves as an axe was thrown next to the generator he was working on.

You were notified that everyone was able to see Afton’s location and you added. “Use the cameras sparingly, otherwise William will know where to look.” Signing off you got to work on the generator Nancy was previously on.

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The ground shakes as glowing cracks appear beneath you. “Shit..! Gotta find an exit…” Hoping to not encounter your persistent ex-fiancé for the fifth maybe seventh time during this entire match. He took sadistic joy in scaring you, constantly popping up at the most inconvenient times. The majority of the match was you containing him, it was massively in your teammates favor. As they were able to get a majority of the generators done.

Exiting the pizzeria and into a familiar forest clearing, the bell rings ominously. Sending a shiver throughout your nervous system. The benefit of him chasing you is that after each encounter, you learned more about his move set and other patterns he unconsciously did. A melodious hum causes you to crouch down, the halt of his footsteps freezes your blood. Your heart thumping loudly inside your ribcage.

He calls out your name in a sickly-sweet voice, one that had tormented you for hours on end. “Oh, honey bunny! Come on out, I won’t hurt you… I’m giving you a way out…” Sweat beads down your face along with your palms clamming up.

‘ Don’t breathe, don’t breathe, don’t breathe don’t— ‘ A hand clasps over your mouth, someone shushes you. “C’mon I know where the exit is…” Whispered Leon as he helped you sneak past William’s line of sight. Along with avoiding the cameras, to make sure he didn’t have an opportunity to catch you both escaping. You let out a laugh at a thought you had, Leon looks at you with confusion. Your sudden spurt of laughter in such a tense situation had him a bit curious.

Getting a glance at his lost expression. “Oh, sorry it’s just, back before I came here. Freddy and his friends would hide from the cameras; it was like being in their shoes for a second there.” The exit was in view, and you offered to pull the lever. “Freddy?” He asked, you soon clarified on who was who. “Wait, they're alive??” said Leon in disbelief. “It’s a bit complicated and gruesome, but yeah, they can, back where I’m from. Though it seems like they’re inanimate as they should be. It’s weird to see them just not move…”

“Looks like we all have odd encounters.” You nodded in agreement to his statement. “It’s weird to say the least, it all pretty much started when I met William under a different name.” Someone runs over to you and Leon, Rebecca hunches over taking a gulp or two of air. “Thank God you two are okay! William really doesn’t let up…” You laughed and joked. “Tell me about it, he’s always been the persistent type. Once his mind is set on a goal, he won’t rest.”

‘ William really reminds me of an animal sometimes and now more than ever. He’s needlessly ruthless and violent, that brutality though is uniquely human… Only a man like him is that pointlessly cruel, though he’s deadly smart… ‘ You looked and checked who’s missing from the group. “Where’s Nancy?”

A scream cuts through the air; you attempt to contact her. Only to be met with a voice, you dreaded hearing. “Hi honey! Don’t mind me, I'm just cleaning up the mess.” Your grip tightens around the walkie talkie. Shutting it off, you went to save Nancy. A hand grips your wrist pulling you back. “No, we have to go! We’re running out of time.” Rebecca said firmly as the bells rang again, the ground shakes violently. More cracks appear beneath you and your surviving teammates; an axe hits you deadly close near your feet.

“Shit! Let’s go!” You and your teammates book it as William attempts to stop you, by trying to down you. The blade of his knife sliced your arm, causing you to cry out in pain. Running faster as your life depended on it. Finally catching up with the rest of your teammates, Nancy included. They look at you with worry. “Hold on, let's patch you up…” Rebecca suggested as the team stopped in their tracks. “But—!”

“Look we’re pretty far from him; it’s not a big issue.” Nancy reassured you, with a defeated sigh. “Alright, I’ll take your word then.” Rebecca swiftly gets to work, whipping out several items from the med kit during the trial. “Oh, he really got you… This will require some stitches.” You bite your lip, though you rationalized it in your head.

‘ Better than getting put on a hook… ‘ The crows caws, and the ambience puts you at ease as Rebecca sews the cut shut. Wrapping the gauze tight enough to stay, but just loose enough to not cut off circulation. “Need any help getting back?” Shaking your head. “It’s okay, I’m fine now. I’m able to keep up with you guys the rest of the way.”

As you embarked off with your team, unaware that William stood and watched you in the distance. His smile widens with sickened glee, knowing you have a mark made by him. Reassured in the fact that in a twisted way, you two won’t ever be apart. For a long, long time. He departs and eagerly plans his next performance with you.

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The Lone Knight & The Beast Princess

starring: Knight!Toji x Cursed Princess!Reader

story summary: Toji is a knight that only serves the highest bidder, working odd jobs that pay well. One day his eyes lands on another offer. This time to save a princess, taking up the job as easy money. The knight got more than what he bargained for.

boo's letter: wanted to challenge myself to write and publish a fic in 24 hours or less, but obviously the fic took a life of its own and that didn't happen. anywho i've been on a fairytale kick as per usual and wanted to write it down as quickly as possible. i've also been obsessing over the liar princess and the blind prince and it's ost. with a pinch of shrek as well, anywho i hope you enjoy!!

warning this story contains: reader uses feminine pronouns and terms, the reader is able to become a monster/beast in this story, toji may be a bit ooc, the two fall in love relatively quickly, just a couple timeskips, generally pretty sickly sweet fluff, the reader's parents are mentioned and are pretty awful, toji is a monster lover and a huge yearner, reader has self esteem issues, a small epilogue of toji and the reader having a domestic life together, you are megumi's mother and overall a very fluffy fic with slight angst

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The bar he usually visits was lively as always, gambling the last few pieces of silver he'd received from his last quest. With a huff, making his way towards the board, scanning miles and miles of wanted posters and quest parchment.

His eyes landed on a request, "Find a the princess and bring her back…" He hummed, mulling over the details. The price tag looked extremely promising. With a low whistle, immediately heading home to packs things up for his newly acquired job.

After a long trip, finding himself in a heavily wooded forest, following the instructions of how to reach the tower this illusive princess was being held in.

Pushing back some foliage, there stood the lone tower, with only one window up at the top.

"Hmm… Doesn't seem like there's any security or traps…"

By all accounts it was left defenseless, ripe for the picking, but Toji wonders how long the offer laid dormant. Cautiously he makes his way towards the tower, upon closer inspection it overgrown with moss and various flowers that grew through the cracks.

Feeling the aged cobblestone underneath his gauntlet covered fingers. ' Seems like there might be an entrance… Might have to poke around a bit. ' Feeling a breeze pass by him as he was searching, Toji manages to find a secret entrance. Revealing a door, behind it a flight of stairs scale up to possibly the entrance of where you're being held.

Making his way up the aged stairs, the sunlight peaks through the cracks, guiding him to the only room that was in the abandoned tower. Keeping a hand firmly on the handle of his blade, refusing to let his guard down for even a millisecond. Something could always go wrong, especially at the most inconvenient times.

His ears perk up at the sound of soft and gentle breathing, reaching the stop of the stairs and in front of a decorated room. He's greeted with painted mural walls, a bookshelf and a bed canopy sits in the far left of the room. The knight sees a tapestry and several books on the floor. His eyes glance over and he inspects the tapestry, lifting it to see an entire wall's worth of tally marks.

' Damn… Must've been here for ages…' Turning his razor sharp attention towards the lone bed, the slightly sheer curtains shielding the person resting inside. Slowly making his way towards the bed canopy, his gauntlet covered hand reaches out to push the curtain back. His eyes widened slightly, there you were, slumbering peacefully as an open book was laid beside your pillow.

Your chest rising and falling slowly, he recalls the description of you and confirming you're the princess he's looking for.

Leaning forward, he lightly shakes you awake. "Hey, wake up. Here to rescue you or whatever the hell." You stir and stretch, blinking groggily at him. Rubbing the sleepy dust from your eyes.

"Huh..?" Your eyes looked towards the towering man, crouching down to your eye level.

Upon further inspection he looked to be a couple years older than you. Flinching in surprise, attempting to make space between you and the raven haired stranger.

He takes the hint and let's you have space. "Why are you here?? How did you find this place??" The lone knight pulls out a scroll of paper, handing it over to you.

Carefully grabbing it from his hands, eyes reading over the details. "You're here to save me..?" Seeing the wheels in your head turning, massaging your slightly throbbing temple. "Guess it's time to say goodbye to this place…"

Staring at his outstretched hand, your gaze wanders to your room. "Let me pack a few essentials before we leave, if that's alright with you." He nods and allows you to fish out a satchel you pack a couple essentials. Toji sits on the bed, waiting on you. Analyzing your every move, taking note of your reactions.

"How long have you been in this tower for?" You hummed and counting to yourself. "Around, two, three… No, no... I'd say around five thousand four hundred seventy three days… Give or take." His brows raised. "How long in years?" Toji clarifies, your eyes widened. "Oh! Uhhh, hmmm, let me recall… For around fifteen years…"

The lone knight decides to not probe into your reason for being put here. The two of you are perfect strangers, both a means to an end for one another. ' They need to be rescued, I need the money. It's as simple as that. '

"I'm all set!" You chirped, bouncing with energy. Adjusting your crown, wanting to look presentable. He escorts you out of the tower, taking you by the hand. Guiding you down the long staircase, each step you took felt scary yet exciting. The sunlight and lush greenery greets you.

Looking around in awe as you crouch down and graze your hands against a patch of clovers. "The smell of the dirt and grass, the cooling pond–Oh!! Ooh!! New flowers to collect!" Eagerly plucking various flowers, Toji keeps his eyes on you from afar. Letting you collect flowers and preserving them.

During the journey, you find a small yellow flower. And you found many more and started weaving them together. Toji returns to take you to a campsite he's created. "Oh, umm..?" Toji utters his name to you and in return you tell him yours. "Could you close your eyes?" His brow raised and got a whiff of dandelions. Barely utters a word and does as you say.

Placing the flower crown on his head and smiled at your craftsmanship. The yellow flowers popping against his midnight black hair. It was a huge contrast to the man who's decorated in silver, battle dented armor. A cape as black a starless night sky.

"You can open them!" With a low chuckle, opening his deep blue eyes, his gloved fingers caress the petals.

Toji asked, "Why give me this?" You pondered and replied. "You saved me. Even if you're after the reward, letting me explore and give you a gift speaks volumes!" The knight let's your words sit with him.

"Is that so?" You nodded happily, Toji laughs it off. The fact you view him in such a positive and affectionate light, he nearly forgets the relationship between the two of you.

The raven haired knight sees the sun setting, the moon taking it's rightful place in the twinkling sky. "Looks like we gotta call it a night." He motions you to follow him.

Offering to help him gather materials, at first Toji hesitates, but you wouldn't let up. Finally giving he assigns you different tasks, making sure to keep an ear out in case someone felt bold enough to try kidnapping you.

As he chopped various logs with a stray axe he'd found. Toji's thoughts lingered on certain details that didn't add up to him. ' How come no one bothered saving her, security may have been lax. But wouldn't someone be assigned as her caretaker? ' With a huff as he chops down the last log, wiping the sweat off his brow. He's heard of various knights and dimwitted princes getting entangled or maimed by cursed damsels, though Toji wasn't sure if they were gossip or truth.

His ears picked up hushed voices, Toji drops what he's doing and immediately follows your trail. Screams can be heard, but he couldn't hear yours. His eyes widen upon seeing a large beast with four eyes, it's claws cleaved down the aggressors down with it's razor sharp claws. The perpetrators scamper away. "A BEAST!! A BEAST!!" They cried out.

Immediately drawing his sword, attempting to find you. But his nose detects your scent, but emanating from the monster in front of him. ' Did it eat her..? No, there's no blood anywhere… Maybe she fled?? '

His thoughts swirled, continuing to stare down at the (h/c) furred beast. It's eyes looking strangely familiar to him. The beast soon crouches down as if to communicate to the knight that it wasn't a threat to him.

"The hell..?" His grip remains firm on the handle of his sword. Unwilling to take any sort of risks. The beast slowly sniffs the ground and pulls out a very familiar crown and places it on top of it's head.

Soon petals surround the creature and reveal that the beast was you. Toji utters your name in disbelief, unsure if this was really you. "Yes, it's me… Please, don't put me back in the tower…" Pleading as your hands clammed up, Toji started putting the pieces together.

"I just…" The words die in your throat, unable to utter a single sentence. The knight approaches you, slowly and carefully. "Guessing you're cursed, huh?" Toji blatantly puts it, you nodded slowly and stiffly. "Mhm… Are you gonna put me back the tower..?" He sighs and shakes his head. "No, I won't. To think we're more alike than I thought…" He murmured to himself, your ears perked up at this.

"You're cursed too??" You then quickly clarify. "If you're comfortable, I'm deeply sorry for such an intrusive question…" He chuckles and gently pats your head. "I'll tell the tale another time, but for now let's grab what we need and rest." You nodded, understanding. "Of course!"

Swiftly returning to your tasks and bringing back the fruits of your labor back to the campsite. You offered to help prepare the meal, it felt nice to talk to someone. Even if he's a bit rough around the edges. It didn't deter your blossoming feelings for him.

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A week had come to pass, you and Toji grow ever more closer to one another. Day after day, learning a little bit about one another.

Toji has come to fully understand the curse and it's conditions. Encouraging you to use your beast form. Believing there's potential to come from it and the form came in clutch during desperate times, especially when word spread about you specifically.

"Does it hurt when you transform?" Toji asked, picking some fruit off of a tree. Currently on your back, holding a basket in his left hand, his right gathering fruit.

"Honestly no, at first it was frightening. It happened when I was five…" Trailing off as you vividly remember the look on your parents' faces. Their expressions coiled with disgust, ordering for every solution possible. "You okay?" He asked, turning his attention towards you. "I guess, it's just…"

Toji, throughout the entire journey made you feel something you've always yearned for. Genuine affection one where you don't have to fight for it, often praising you for protecting and saving him. Encouraging you to embrace a side of you, that you once held grief, resentment and anger for.

' At first I thought being alone was nice and yet now that he's shown me the world and his kindness… I don't know if I can bear returning home, knowing I'll likely be wedded off to a nobleman who isn't like… '

Internally fighting with yourself in wanting to be realistic or idealistic. "You can tell me when, you're comfortable." Toji assures you, not wanting you to feel obligated.

"I am—It's just… Remembering it just drags the mood down…" Toji's calloused hand pets your head, quelling your worries to rest. Offering patience as the silence sits snuggly.

"If it puts you at ease. I'll share that tale, I'm sure you're curious about." Toji was the first to break the silence, he recounts the time he'd gotten the scar, along with his family exiling him for not being a child with magical capabilities.

"Toji…" Tears stain your furred cheeks. "Thank you for trusting me, Toji… Well I'm ready." Taking a deep breath, reciting your memory, the anger brewing within your tone. Their harsh words as you huddled into a corner, utterly terrified out of your mind. It was during a dinner party when you first took on the form, it echoed cruelly in your mind.

"It was my first heartbreak… I have to wonder why adults treated us so cruelly…" The knight pondered, noting you were still aching from the entire incident. "Whatever the reason, it'll never undo the harm they've inflicted." His voice firm, speaking with experience in his tone.

"Does it ever stop hurting?" You asked softly, Toji nearly missed the question. "You learn to live with it and not let it haunt you. Though that's my guess. I'm sure you'll find your resolve."

Looking to see the basket filled with ripe and juicy fruit. "Resolve…" Letting Toji's words sink in, you recall the times he's praised you and kept communications with you honestly even if it was a bit blunt at points. You cherished it, all of him. He may be rough around the edges and a bit selfish, but you loved those parts of Toji dearly.

' Do I love Toji..? Can that be possible??? ' His calloused hands pat your head, bringing you back to present time, slowly lowering your form so Toji can get down. "Maybe I've formed it? I'm still not sure how to execute it." The clank of his boots, made your head turn towards him. His hands cupped your cheeks, thumbs caressing them.

You took in his features, jotting them in your mind. His skin slightly damp from working up the sweat, the scar on his lip and his dark blue eyes. "Heh… Cute…" Your eyes widened as your tail wags on instinct, daydreaming once again and forgetting where you were.

His forehead lays against yours, sighing in bliss. "And soft too…" Your heart was singing, unable to stop what had just ignited.

"Are you being truthful or sarcastic?" You questioned, your time in isolation has left your insight on social cues incredibly lacking. He shook his head. "I mean it, every word."

You hummed, content with his answer. "I thought you'd at least be disgusted or try to save my feelings…" Toji sighed, petting your fur, "You really are unaware, huh?" He chuckled at how obtuse you were. Still disillusioned and scourned, believing this beastly form was a curse. Despite the many times it has helped the both of you.

"Well, when your family locks you up for having the ability to become a beast, it's natural to be skeptical." Your words gave him all he needed to know. Toji understands the feeling all too well from his own upbringing. To be seen as undesirable and unworthy of any kindness or warmth. It brings him ease to know you understand that feeling like he does. "To me, it seems like we're kindred spirits."

"Really?" Toji nods, pulling away to look you in the eyes. "Mhm…" The gears in your head begin to turn. ' Do I truly want to go home..? The place where all my misery began..? '

Toji attempts to read your expression, but the lack of facial muscles on your beast form hinder him. He takes notice of your ears flattening, your tail remaining still. "Hey, whatever you're thinking, I'm right here." Toji's words continue to surprise you.

"Toji…" You utter so softly, he was able to catch it right on time. "Remember, take your time." He reaffirms, not wanting you to be alone. "Could anyone love or care for someone like me? All of me, even the parts that are undesirable..?"

Toji ponders on how to answer the question. Yet he can't even pull one out given, Toji's always been content on being alone. The relationships he's fostered were never this intimate. Keeping people at arms length and never letting them know what he was thinking.

Yet you broke those walls he's built for years, your warm smiles and heartfelt words. Toji saw how much you've changed for the better. Slowly coming to terms of how much he's changing because of you.

Ultimately deciding to let his actions to answer for him, Toji presses a soft kiss on bridge of your nose. He hears you purr, happily wagging your tail. Nuzzling your face against his, Toji holds you close.

"Toji!!" You swooned, your heart felt confident in your feelings for the lone-wolf knight. He mutters yours, affectionately. "I don't want to return to my kingdom, but I know you need the reward money…" Toji pulls away and sees your visibly deflated form. "Hey, don't worry about it. We'll figure it out."

Your ears perked up. "Together? Are you sure, I mean you accepted this job, knowing the amount of money you're after. I can't let you throw it all away…" Even in times like these, you're still thinking of him. Shaking Toji's hands off to transform back to your human form, your hands grasp his.

"Please, this is the least I can do for your troubles." Toji fell silent, you couldn't get a read on his emotions due to his practiced neutral expression.

"We have plenty of time for your decision, for now let's get more supplies." Toji assigns you on hunting meat. While you were squeamish about hunting animals smaller than both forms, you understood it's for survival purposes. Thoughts swarmed your mind as you hunted smaller prey, unable to shake the feeling of Toji wanting to stay with you.

Lingering on his touches from earlier, you weren't sure if it was your romance book logic talking. But you had an inkling of an idea that the knight was not one to do pleasantries on a whim. Rustling of branches and leaves made your fur stand on ends.

Two other beasts who look similar in physique took notice of you. Their eyes trailed to the deceased rabbit under your clawed paws, one was white as freshly fallen snow with unnaturally blue eyes. The other was black as the midnight sky with warm brown eyes.

Though they only had one set of eyes, along with leaning more into the wolf territory with stubbier horns. "Huh, didn't think there was a beast like us, eh Suguru?" The beast titled Suguru nodded. "Indeed, but much different from us, Satoru."

Heart thumping against your chest, you didn't want to take any chances with them. Knowing damn well monsters were more akin to wild cards, some were sentient and saw reason. Whilst others were chaotic and lawless, indulging fully into their primal desires. You didn't utter a word, opting to remain silent and get a read on their intentions. With a quick whiff you gathered the two of them are mated to one another.

The white one, dubbed Satoru sniffs the air. Recognition flashes through his eyes, your fur fluffed up making you appear larger. Your claws tearing through the earth beneath them.

"She's definitely like us, women like her are hard to come by. Yet she smells like a human…" Satoru attempts to piece together what you are. "A hybrid perhaps? Not uncommon these days." Suguru pointed out, something about it made your brain click something into place.

' Could it be..? It must be, there's no other way to explain it… ' Meeting their gaze you finally spoke up.

"I'm just trying to pass through, just let me leave. I mean no ill will." Firmly stating your stance. "Oh! She talks!" Satoru chirped with glee. Suguru sighs at his companion's eager reaction. "Alright then, though I must admit it's pretty smart of you to travel with that human knight. Planning to feast on him later?"

Eyes widened with shock. "NO!" The two beasts recoiled at your abrupt answer.

"Could've fooled us." Satoru chuckled, enjoying your reaction. "Stay away from him, he's helping me and means a lot to me. He is not food." Narrowing your stare at them. "Easy there, yeesh it was joke..." The white furred beast signaled to his partner to give you space as well.

"Look we get you wanting to help, but there's a likelihood it won't end well." Suguru adds onto Satoru's point with, "Especially given human's reaction to beasts like us."

"I appreciate the sentiment, but please I know what I'm doing." The gem on your tiara glints. "Aaah… A cursed princess, no wonder you smelled human." Suguru's observant eyes catch the gemstone, he huffed at Satoru's delayed conclusion.

"We won't pry, but regardless whatever is happening between the two of you, you have our unwavering support." Suguru spoke for the both of them. Still in shock of how understanding they were, you kept something in the back of your mind.

Toji's voice cuts through your thought train, the two beasts' ears flicker up. Without another word, grabbing the meat and bringing it to Toji. "Good luck!!" Satoru teases, making you huff in annoyance.

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The silence was tense, you could barely speak. Your emotions spiraled as the encounter with Satoru and Suguru replayed in your mind. ' Is it possible that I'm a hybrid??? If so then, why did my parents lock me away??? ' Betrayal, confusion and uncertainty wriggle around in your mind. It didn't help that Toji's offering still weighed heavily on your mind too.

His body was right next to yours, his armor was taken off for convenience. He wore a black tunic, with comfortable brown pants. His sleeves were rolled up, revealing his toned forearms and his hands were bulky and had scars scattered about. You swiftly averted your gaze, heart hammering against your chest. ' What is wrong with me?! Why now??? '

For years, the idea of a charming savior faded from your mind once you turned fifteen. Believing that being alone was a blessing. No more ridicule, no more fear of keeping up appearances and no one to disappoint. However now that Toji wandered into your life, he's changed the way you viewed yourself and your powers.

It may be small, but that bit of progress meant everything. You know he can't heal everything, but learning to accept it and keep moving. However, you couldn't help, but think about leaving your past fully behind you and be with him. His offer terrified you, to take a leap like that. It was a decision that would change your destiny.

' Can I really do that? Turn my back on my own kingdom and family?? Then again… ' Recalling the fact if they wanted you back, they would've done so. Yet they haven't, it spoke volumes to you.

Toji silently eats his bowl of rabbit stew, his eyes look over to see you haven't touched your food, your eyes in an internal battle. He knew that look all too well, "What's on your mind?" This causes you to snap back to reality. "Oh… Ummm…" Breaking away from his gaze, fiddling with your meal. Taking small bites, attempting to slow your racing heart and rampaging mind.

"Toji, was it easy to just leave your family behind?" Swallowing his bite down, he hummed. "To be frank, it wasn't easy at first when I was younger… But soon enough I realize things won't get better if I'd stay there." Letting the words sink in, seconds that felt like hours pass as you were oblivious to Toji's gaze. He gives you time to conjure up a response. You were struggling with the words and soon opted to let them out. "Toji, I've made up my mind…"

"Really?" You hummed in response, inhale and exhaling. Setting your bowl down, scooting closer until both of your thighs were pressed against one another. You finally had the courage to meet his dark blue eyes, you gently grab onto his wrist motioning him to do the same.

"Toji, I want to spend the rest of my life with you… You've given me a chance to live and learn to love." His eyes slowly widen as his jaw dropped ever so slightly. "I want to make sure, you won't regret it. I know that reward money will change your life…" His rough hands softly take your hands. His thumb rubbing slow and soothing circles. "(Y/n)… The money doesn't matter anymore, a life without you is one not worth having. I know I'm not those stuck up royals, but all I can give you is my heart." He guides your hand to feel his heart.

"I love you, (Y/n)… More than words can ever say." Jolting upon contact, your heart singing for the raven haired man. "Toji…" With a smile, tears stream down your face as a laugh bubbles from your throat. The mixture of love, joy and disbelief. His words solidified your decision, "I love you too, Toji…"

Toji chuckles with a subtle smile, leaning down to press his forehead against yours. "But, still there must be something I can do to compensate that reward…" Unwilling to let Toji go unpaid for. "Don't worry about it, besides your love is a hefty reward for me." You snorted at his response. "I'm serious, Toji!!" He laughed, nuzzling into you. "We'll figure it out together, like I promised.

With a sigh, you finally relented. "Alright, I believe you. We've got each other now." Cupping his cheek with a soft, comforting smile. After a hearty meal, the two of you turned in for night. Laying on your sides, Toji reaches out to intertwined his fingers with yours. His eyes staring at you lovingly, taking in every detail of yours.

"Breathtaking," He says effortlessly, causing blood to rush to your cheeks. "Heheh… You too." Your fingers brushing against his lips, feeling the scar. He takes your hand, placing slow and unhurried kisses from the back of your hand, to your wrist. "My princess…"

"My knight…" You took refuge under his large physique, his arms hugging you close. His slowed breathes lull you to sleep.

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Toji's nose catches a whiff of bacon, wafting through the morning air. He feels the weight of his son, Megumi. Sprawled onto his chest, he stirs in his sleep. Toji helps ease him back to sleep. "Shhh, it's okay… I've got you…" He scoops Megumi in his arms, heading to see you preparing breakfast. "Need a hand?" You turned around with widened eyes. "I was trying to serve you breakfast in bed…" Uttering it in a hushed tone with a pout.

"Oops," He laughs softly, rolling your eyes at him. You smiled at the two, happy to see Toji a bit more softer than when you two first met. "You helping me taking care of Megumi is plently." Megumi like clockwork stirs awake, blinking groggily. He cooes trying to reach you. "Our little blessing… How'd you sleep?" You booped his nose, he babbles an incoherent answer. You nodded along as you wrapped up the last of your cooking preparations.

To think your life would end up here with the love of your life and have a child together fills you with an insurmountable of joy.

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The Lone Knight & The Beast Princess

starring: Knight!Toji x Cursed Princess!Reader

story summary: Toji is a knight that only serves the highest bidder, working odd jobs that pay well. One day his eyes lands on another offer. This time to save a princess, taking up the job as easy money. The knight got more than what he bargained for.

boo's letter: wanted to challenge myself to write and publish a fic in 24 hours or less, but obviously the fic took a life of its own and that didn't happen. anywho i've been on a fairytale kick as per usual and wanted to write it down as quickly as possible. i've also been obsessing over the liar princess and the blind prince and it's ost. with a pinch of shrek as well, anywho i hope you enjoy!!

warning this fanfiction contains the following: reader uses feminine pronouns and terms, the reader is able to become a monster/beast in this story, toji may be a bit ooc, the two fall in love relatively quickly, just a couple timeskips, generally pretty sickly sweet fluff, the reader's parents are mentioned and are pretty awful, toji is a monster lover and a huge yearner, reader has self esteem issues, a small epilogue of toji and the reader having a domestic life together, you are megumi's mother and overall a very fluffy fic with slight angst

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The bar he usually visits was lively as always, gambling the last few pieces of silver he'd received from his last quest. With a huff, making his way towards the board, scanning miles and miles of wanted posters and quest parchment.

His eyes landed on a request, "Find a the princess and bring her back…" He hummed, mulling over the details. The price tag looked extremely promising. With a low whistle, immediately heading home to packs things up for his newly acquired job.

After a long trip, finding himself in a heavily wooded forest, following the instructions of how to reach the tower this illusive princess was being held in.

Pushing back some foliage, there stood the lone tower, with only one window up at the top.

"Hmm… Doesn't seem like there's any security or traps…"

By all accounts it was left defenseless, ripe for the picking, but Toji wonders how long the offer laid dormant. Cautiously he makes his way towards the tower, upon closer inspection it overgrown with moss and various flowers that grew through the cracks.

Feeling the aged cobblestone underneath his gauntlet covered fingers. ' Seems like there might be an entrance… Might have to poke around a bit. ' Feeling a breeze pass by him as he was searching, Toji manages to find a secret entrance. Revealing a door, behind it a flight of stairs scale up to possibly the entrance of where you're being held.

Making his way up the aged stairs, the sunlight peaks through the cracks, guiding him to the only room that was in the abandoned tower. Keeping a hand firmly on the handle of his blade, refusing to let his guard down for even a millisecond. Something could always go wrong, especially at the most inconvenient times.

His ears perk up at the sound of soft and gentle breathing, reaching the stop of the stairs and in front of a decorated room. He's greeted with painted mural walls, a bookshelf and a bed canopy sits in the far left of the room. The knight sees a tapestry and several books on the floor. His eyes glance over and he inspects the tapestry, lifting it to see an entire wall's worth of tally marks.

' Damn… Must've been here for ages…' Turning his razor sharp attention towards the lone bed, the slightly sheer curtains shielding the person resting inside. Slowly making his way towards the bed canopy, his gauntlet covered hand reaches out to push the curtain back. His eyes widened slightly, there you were, slumbering peacefully as an open book was laid beside your pillow.

Your chest rising and falling slowly, he recalls the description of you and confirming you're the princess he's looking for.

Leaning forward, he lightly shakes you awake. "Hey, wake up. Here to rescue you or whatever the hell." You stir and stretch, blinking groggily at him. Rubbing the sleepy dust from your eyes.

"Huh..?" Your eyes looked towards the towering man, crouching down to your eye level.

Upon further inspection he looked to be a couple years older than you. Flinching in surprise, attempting to make space between you and the raven haired stranger.

He takes the hint and let's you have space. "Why are you here?? How did you find this place??" The lone knight pulls out a scroll of paper, handing it over to you.

Carefully grabbing it from his hands, eyes reading over the details. "You're here to save me..?" Seeing the wheels in your head turning, massaging your slightly throbbing temple. "Guess it's time to say goodbye to this place…"

Staring at his outstretched hand, your gaze wanders to your room. "Let me pack a few essentials before we leave, if that's alright with you." He nods and allows you to fish out a satchel you pack a couple essentials. Toji sits on the bed, waiting on you. Analyzing your every move, taking note of your reactions.

"How long have you been in this tower for?" You hummed and counting to yourself. "Around, two, three… No, no... I'd say around five thousand four hundred seventy three days… Give or take." His brows raised. "How long in years?" Toji clarifies, your eyes widened. "Oh! Uhhh, hmmm, let me recall… For around fifteen years…"

The lone knight decides to not probe into your reason for being put here. The two of you are perfect strangers, both a means to an end for one another. ' They need to be rescued, I need the money. It's as simple as that. '

"I'm all set!" You chirped, bouncing with energy. Adjusting your crown, wanting to look presentable. He escorts you out of the tower, taking you by the hand. Guiding you down the long staircase, each step you took felt scary yet exciting. The sunlight and lush greenery greets you.

Looking around in awe as you crouch down and graze your hands against a patch of clovers. "The smell of the dirt and grass, the cooling pond–Oh!! Ooh!! New flowers to collect!" Eagerly plucking various flowers, Toji keeps his eyes on you from afar. Letting you collect flowers and preserving them.

During the journey, you find a small yellow flower. And you found many more and started weaving them together. Toji returns to take you to a campsite he's created. "Oh, umm..?" Toji utters his name to you and in return you tell him yours. "Could you close your eyes?" His brow raised and got a whiff of dandelions. Barely utters a word and does as you say.

Placing the flower crown on his head and smiled at your craftsmanship. The yellow flowers popping against his midnight black hair. It was a huge contrast to the man who's decorated in silver, battle dented armor. A cape as black a starless night sky.

"You can open them!" With a low chuckle, opening his deep blue eyes, his gloved fingers caress the petals.

Toji asked, "Why give me this?" You pondered and replied. "You saved me. Even if you're after the reward, letting me explore and give you a gift speaks volumes!" The knight let's your words sit with him.

"Is that so?" You nodded happily, Toji laughs it off. The fact you view him in such a positive and affectionate light, he nearly forgets the relationship between the two of you.

The raven haired knight sees the sun setting, the moon taking it's rightful place in the twinkling sky. "Looks like we gotta call it a night." He motions you to follow him.

Offering to help him gather materials, at first Toji hesitates, but you wouldn't let up. Finally giving he assigns you different tasks, making sure to keep an ear out in case someone felt bold enough to try kidnapping you.

As he chopped various logs with a stray axe he'd found. Toji's thoughts lingered on certain details that didn't add up to him. ' How come no one bothered saving her, security may have been lax. But wouldn't someone be assigned as her caretaker? ' With a huff as he chops down the last log, wiping the sweat off his brow. He's heard of various knights and dimwitted princes getting entangled or maimed by cursed damsels, though Toji wasn't sure if they were gossip or truth.

His ears picked up hushed voices, Toji drops what he's doing and immediately follows your trail. Screams can be heard, but he couldn't hear yours. His eyes widen upon seeing a large beast with four eyes, it's claws cleaved down the aggressors down with it's razor sharp claws. The perpetrators scamper away. "A BEAST!! A BEAST!!" They cried out.

Immediately drawing his sword, attempting to find you. But his nose detects your scent, but emanating from the monster in front of him. ' Did it eat her..? No, there's no blood anywhere… Maybe she fled?? '

His thoughts swirled, continuing to stare down at the (h/c) furred beast. It's eyes looking strangely familiar to him. The beast soon crouches down as if to communicate to the knight that it wasn't a threat to him.

"The hell..?" His grip remains firm on the handle of his sword. Unwilling to take any sort of risks. The beast slowly sniffs the ground and pulls out a very familiar crown and places it on top of it's head.

Soon petals surround the creature and reveal that the beast was you. Toji utters your name in disbelief, unsure if this was really you. "Yes, it's me… Please, don't put me back in the tower…" Pleading as your hands clammed up, Toji started putting the pieces together.

"I just…" The words die in your throat, unable to utter a single sentence. The knight approaches you, slowly and carefully. "Guessing you're cursed, huh?" Toji blatantly puts it, you nodded slowly and stiffly. "Mhm… Are you gonna put me back the tower..?" He sighs and shakes his head. "No, I won't. To think we're more alike than I thought…" He murmured to himself, your ears perked up at this.

"You're cursed too??" You then quickly clarify. "If you're comfortable, I'm deeply sorry for such an intrusive question…" He chuckles and gently pats your head. "I'll tell the tale another time, but for now let's grab what we need and rest." You nodded, understanding. "Of course!"

Swiftly returning to your tasks and bringing back the fruits of your labor back to the campsite. You offered to help prepare the meal, it felt nice to talk to someone. Even if he's a bit rough around the edges. It didn't deter your blossoming feelings for him.

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A week had come to pass, you and Toji grow ever more closer to one another. Day after day, learning a little bit about one another.

Toji has come to fully understand the curse and it's conditions. Encouraging you to use your beast form. Believing there's potential to come from it and the form came in clutch during desperate times, especially when word spread about you specifically.

"Does it hurt when you transform?" Toji asked, picking some fruit off of a tree. Currently on your back, holding a basket in his left hand, his right gathering fruit.

"Honestly no, at first it was frightening. It happened when I was five…" Trailing off as you vividly remember the look on your parents' faces. Their expressions coiled with disgust, ordering for every solution possible. "You okay?" He asked, turning his attention towards you. "I guess, it's just…"

Toji, throughout the entire journey made you feel something you've always yearned for. Genuine affection one where you don't have to fight for it, often praising you for protecting and saving him. Encouraging you to embrace a side of you, that you once held grief, resentment and anger for.

' At first I thought being alone was nice and yet now that he's shown me the world and his kindness… I don't know if I can bear returning home, knowing I'll likely be wedded off to a nobleman who isn't like… '

Internally fighting with yourself in wanting to be realistic or idealistic. "You can tell me when, you're comfortable." Toji assures you, not wanting you to feel obligated.

"I am—It's just… Remembering it just drags the mood down…" Toji's calloused hand pets your head, quelling your worries to rest. Offering patience as the silence sits snuggly.

"If it puts you at ease. I'll share that tale, I'm sure you're curious about." Toji was the first to break the silence, he recounts the time he'd gotten the scar, along with his family exiling him for not being a child with magical capabilities.

"Toji…" Tears stain your furred cheeks. "Thank you for trusting me, Toji… Well I'm ready." Taking a deep breath, reciting your memory, the anger brewing within your tone. Their harsh words as you huddled into a corner, utterly terrified out of your mind. It was during a dinner party when you first took on the form, it echoed cruelly in your mind.

"It was my first heartbreak… I have to wonder why adults treated us so cruelly…" The knight pondered, noting you were still aching from the entire incident. "Whatever the reason, it'll never undo the harm they've inflicted." His voice firm, speaking with experience in his tone.

"Does it ever stop hurting?" You asked softly, Toji nearly missed the question. "You learn to live with it and not let it haunt you. Though that's my guess. I'm sure you'll find your resolve."

Looking to see the basket filled with ripe and juicy fruit. "Resolve…" Letting Toji's words sink in, you recall the times he's praised you and kept communications with you honestly even if it was a bit blunt at points. You cherished it, all of him. He may be rough around the edges and a bit selfish, but you loved those parts of Toji dearly.

' Do I love Toji..? Can that be possible??? ' His calloused hands pat your head, bringing you back to present time, slowly lowering your form so Toji can get down. "Maybe I've formed it? I'm still not sure how to execute it." The clank of his boots, made your head turn towards him. His hands cupped your cheeks, thumbs caressing them.

You took in his features, jotting them in your mind. His skin slightly damp from working up the sweat, the scar on his lip and his dark blue eyes. "Heh… Cute…" Your eyes widened as your tail wags on instinct, daydreaming once again and forgetting where you were.

His forehead lays against yours, sighing in bliss. "And soft too…" Your heart was singing, unable to stop what had just ignited.

"Are you being truthful or sarcastic?" You questioned, your time in isolation has left your insight on social cues incredibly lacking. He shook his head. "I mean it, every word."

You hummed, content with his answer. "I thought you'd at least be disgusted or try to save my feelings…" Toji sighed, petting your fur, "You really are unaware, huh?" He chuckled at how obtuse you were. Still disillusioned and scourned, believing this beastly form was a curse. Despite the many times it has helped the both of you.

"Well, when your family locks you up for having the ability to become a beast, it's natural to be skeptical." Your words gave him all he needed to know. Toji understands the feeling all too well from his own upbringing. To be seen as undesirable and unworthy of any kindness or warmth. It brings him ease to know you understand that feeling like he does. "To me, it seems like we're kindred spirits."

"Really?" Toji nods, pulling away to look you in the eyes. "Mhm…" The gears in your head begin to turn. ' Do I truly want to go home..? The place where all my misery began..? '

Toji attempts to read your expression, but the lack of facial muscles on your beast form hinder him. He takes notice of your ears flattening, your tail remaining still. "Hey, whatever you're thinking, I'm right here." Toji's words continue to surprise you.

"Toji…" You utter so softly, he was able to catch it right on time. "Remember, take your time." He reaffirms, not wanting you to be alone. "Could anyone love or care for someone like me? All of me, even the parts that are undesirable..?"

Toji ponders on how to answer the question. Yet he can't even pull one out given, Toji's always been content on being alone. The relationships he's fostered were never this intimate. Keeping people at arms length and never letting them know what he was thinking.

Yet you broke those walls he's built for years, your warm smiles and heartfelt words. Toji saw how much you've changed for the better. Slowly coming to terms of how much he's changing because of you.

Ultimately deciding to let his actions to answer for him, Toji presses a soft kiss on bridge of your nose. He hears you purr, happily wagging your tail. Nuzzling your face against his, Toji holds you close.

"Toji!!" You swooned, your heart felt confident in your feelings for the lone-wolf knight. He mutters yours, affectionately. "I don't want to return to my kingdom, but I know you need the reward money…" Toji pulls away and sees your visibly deflated form. "Hey, don't worry about it. We'll figure it out."

Your ears perked up. "Together? Are you sure, I mean you accepted this job, knowing the amount of money you're after. I can't let you throw it all away…" Even in times like these, you're still thinking of him. Shaking Toji's hands off to transform back to your human form, your hands grasp his.

"Please, this is the least I can do for your troubles." Toji fell silent, you couldn't get a read on his emotions due to his practiced neutral expression.

"We have plenty of time for your decision, for now let's get more supplies." Toji assigns you on hunting meat. While you were squeamish about hunting animals smaller than both forms, you understood it's for survival purposes. Thoughts swarmed your mind as you hunted smaller prey, unable to shake the feeling of Toji wanting to stay with you.

Lingering on his touches from earlier, you weren't sure if it was your romance book logic talking. But you had an inkling of an idea that the knight was not one to do pleasantries on a whim. Rustling of branches and leaves made your fur stand on ends.

Two other beasts who look similar in physique took notice of you. Their eyes trailed to the deceased rabbit under your clawed paws, one was white as freshly fallen snow with unnaturally blue eyes. The other was black as the midnight sky with warm brown eyes.

Though they only had one set of eyes, along with leaning more into the wolf territory with stubbier horns. "Huh, didn't think there was a beast like us, eh Suguru?" The beast titled Suguru nodded. "Indeed, but much different from us, Satoru."

Heart thumping against your chest, you didn't want to take any chances with them. Knowing damn well monsters were more akin to wild cards, some were sentient and saw reason. Whilst others were chaotic and lawless, indulging fully into their primal desires. You didn't utter a word, opting to remain silent and get a read on their intentions. With a quick whiff you gathered the two of them are mated to one another.

The white one, dubbed Satoru sniffs the air. Recognition flashes through his eyes, your fur fluffed up making you appear larger. Your claws tearing through the earth beneath them.

"She's definitely like us, women like her are hard to come by. Yet she smells like a human…" Satoru attempts to piece together what you are. "A hybrid perhaps? Not uncommon these days." Suguru pointed out, something about it made your brain click something into place.

' Could it be..? It must be, there's no other way to explain it… ' Meeting their gaze you finally spoke up.

"I'm just trying to pass through, just let me leave. I mean no ill will." Firmly stating your stance. "Oh! She talks!" Satoru chirped with glee. Suguru sighs at his companion's eager reaction. "Alright then, though I must admit it's pretty smart of you to travel with that human knight. Planning to feast on him later?"

Eyes widened with shock. "NO!" The two beasts recoiled at your abrupt answer.

"Could've fooled us." Satoru chuckled, enjoying your reaction. "Stay away from him, he's helping me and means a lot to me. He is not food." Narrowing your stare at them. "Easy there, yeesh it was joke..." The white furred beast signaled to his partner to give you space as well.

"Look we get you wanting to help, but there's a likelihood it won't end well." Suguru adds onto Satoru's point with, "Especially given human's reaction to beasts like us."

"I appreciate the sentiment, but please I know what I'm doing." The gem on your tiara glints. "Aaah… A cursed princess, no wonder you smelled human." Suguru's observant eyes catch the gemstone, he huffed at Satoru's delayed conclusion.

"We won't pry, but regardless whatever is happening between the two of you, you have our unwavering support." Suguru spoke for the both of them. Still in shock of how understanding they were, you kept something in the back of your mind.

Toji's voice cuts through your thought train, the two beasts' ears flicker up. Without another word, grabbing the meat and bringing it to Toji. "Good luck!!" Satoru teases, making you huff in annoyance.

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The silence was tense, you could barely speak. Your emotions spiraled as the encounter with Satoru and Suguru replayed in your mind. ' Is it possible that I'm a hybrid??? If so then, why did my parents lock me away??? ' Betrayal, confusion and uncertainty wriggle around in your mind. It didn't help that Toji's offering still weighed heavily on your mind too.

His body was right next to yours, his armor was taken off for convenience. He wore a black tunic, with comfortable brown pants. His sleeves were rolled up, revealing his toned forearms and his hands were bulky and had scars scattered about. You swiftly averted your gaze, heart hammering against your chest. ' What is wrong with me?! Why now??? '

For years, the idea of a charming savior faded from your mind once you turned fifteen. Believing that being alone was a blessing. No more ridicule, no more fear of keeping up appearances and no one to disappoint. However now that Toji wandered into your life, he's changed the way you viewed yourself and your powers.

It may be small, but that bit of progress meant everything. You know he can't heal everything, but learning to accept it and keep moving. However, you couldn't help, but think about leaving your past fully behind you and be with him. His offer terrified you, to take a leap like that. It was a decision that would change your destiny.

' Can I really do that? Turn my back on my own kingdom and family?? Then again… ' Recalling the fact if they wanted you back, they would've done so. Yet they haven't, it spoke volumes to you.

Toji silently eats his bowl of rabbit stew, his eyes look over to see you haven't touched your food, your eyes in an internal battle. He knew that look all too well, "What's on your mind?" This causes you to snap back to reality. "Oh… Ummm…" Breaking away from his gaze, fiddling with your meal. Taking small bites, attempting to slow your racing heart and rampaging mind.

"Toji, was it easy to just leave your family behind?" Swallowing his bite down, he hummed. "To be frank, it wasn't easy at first when I was younger… But soon enough I realize things won't get better if I'd stay there." Letting the words sink in, seconds that felt like hours pass as you were oblivious to Toji's gaze. He gives you time to conjure up a response. You were struggling with the words and soon opted to let them out. "Toji, I've made up my mind…"

"Really?" You hummed in response, inhale and exhaling. Setting your bowl down, scooting closer until both of your thighs were pressed against one another. You finally had the courage to meet his dark blue eyes, you gently grab onto his wrist motioning him to do the same.

"Toji, I want to spend the rest of my life with you… You've given me a chance to live and learn to love." His eyes slowly widen as his jaw dropped ever so slightly. "I want to make sure, you won't regret it. I know that reward money will change your life…" His rough hands softly take your hands. His thumb rubbing slow and soothing circles. "(Y/n)… The money doesn't matter anymore, a life without you is one not worth having. I know I'm not those stuck up royals, but all I can give you is my heart." He guides your hand to feel his heart.

"I love you, (Y/n)… More than words can ever say." Jolting upon contact, your heart singing for the raven haired man. "Toji…" With a smile, tears stream down your face as a laugh bubbles from your throat. The mixture of love, joy and disbelief. His words solidified your decision, "I love you too, Toji…"

Toji chuckles with a subtle smile, leaning down to press his forehead against yours. "But, still there must be something I can do to compensate that reward…" Unwilling to let Toji go unpaid for. "Don't worry about it, besides your love is a hefty reward for me." You snorted at his response. "I'm serious, Toji!!" He laughed, nuzzling into you. "We'll figure it out together, like I promised.

With a sigh, you finally relented. "Alright, I believe you. We've got each other now." Cupping his cheek with a soft, comforting smile. After a hearty meal, the two of you turned in for night. Laying on your sides, Toji reaches out to intertwined his fingers with yours. His eyes staring at you lovingly, taking in every detail of yours.

"Breathtaking," He says effortlessly, causing blood to rush to your cheeks. "Heheh… You too." Your fingers brushing against his lips, feeling the scar. He takes your hand, placing slow and unhurried kisses from the back of your hand, to your wrist. "My princess…"

"My knight…" You took refuge under his large physique, his arms hugging you close. His slowed breathes lull you to sleep.

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Toji's nose catches a whiff of bacon, wafting through the morning air. He feels the weight of his son, Megumi. Sprawled onto his chest, he stirs in his sleep. Toji helps ease him back to sleep. "Shhh, it's okay… I've got you…" He scoops Megumi in his arms, heading to see you preparing breakfast. "Need a hand?" You turned around with widened eyes. "I was trying to serve you breakfast in bed…" Uttering it in a hushed tone with a pout.

"Oops," He laughs softly, rolling your eyes at him. You smiled at the two, happy to see Toji a bit more softer than when you two first met. "You helping me taking care of Megumi is plently." Megumi like clockwork stirs awake, blinking groggily. He cooes trying to reach you. "Our little blessing… How'd you sleep?" You booped his nose, he babbles an incoherent answer. You nodded along as you wrapped up the last of your cooking preparations.

To think your life would end up here with the love of your life and have a child together fills you with an insurmountable of joy.

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The Lone Knight & The Beast Princess

starring: Knight!Toji x Cursed Princess!Reader

story summary: Toji is a knight that only serves the highest bidder, working odd jobs that pay well. One day his eyes lands on another offer. This time to save a princess, taking up the job as easy money. The knight got more than what he bargained for.

boo's letter: wanted to challenge myself to write and publish a fic in 24 hours or less, but obviously the fic took a life of its own and that didn't happen. anywho i've been on a fairytale kick as per usual and wanted to write it down as quickly as possible. i've also been obsessing over the liar princess and the blind prince and it's ost. with a pinch of shrek as well, anywho i hope you enjoy!!

warning this fanfiction contains the following: reader uses feminine pronouns and terms, the reader is able to become a monster/beast in this story, toji may be a bit ooc, the two fall in love relatively quickly, just a couple timeskips, generally pretty sickly sweet fluff, the reader's parents are mentioned and are pretty awful, toji is a monster lover and a huge yearner, reader has self esteem issues, a small epilogue of toji and the reader having a domestic life together, you are megumi's mother and overall a very fluffy fic with slight angst

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The bar he usually visits was lively as always, gambling the last few pieces of silver he'd received from his last quest. With a huff, making his way towards the board, scanning miles and miles of wanted posters and quest parchment.

His eyes landed on a request, "Find a the princess and bring her back…" He hummed, mulling over the details. The price tag looked extremely promising. With a low whistle, immediately heading home to packs things up for his newly acquired job.

After a long trip, finding himself in a heavily wooded forest, following the instructions of how to reach the tower this illusive princess was being held in.

Pushing back some foliage, there stood the lone tower, with only one window up at the top.

"Hmm… Doesn't seem like there's any security or traps…"

By all accounts it was left defenseless, ripe for the picking, but Toji wonders how long the offer laid dormant. Cautiously he makes his way towards the tower, upon closer inspection it overgrown with moss and various flowers that grew through the cracks.

Feeling the aged cobblestone underneath his gauntlet covered fingers. ' Seems like there might be an entrance… Might have to poke around a bit. ' Feeling a breeze pass by him as he was searching, Toji manages to find a secret entrance. Revealing a door, behind it a flight of stairs scale up to possibly the entrance of where you're being held.

Making his way up the aged stairs, the sunlight peaks through the cracks, guiding him to the only room that was in the abandoned tower. Keeping a hand firmly on the handle of his blade, refusing to let his guard down for even a millisecond. Something could always go wrong, especially at the most inconvenient times.

His ears perk up at the sound of soft and gentle breathing, reaching the stop of the stairs and in front of a decorated room. He's greeted with painted mural walls, a bookshelf and a bed canopy sits in the far left of the room. The knight sees a tapestry and several books on the floor. His eyes glance over and he inspects the tapestry, lifting it to see an entire wall's worth of tally marks.

' Damn… Must've been here for ages…' Turning his razor sharp attention towards the lone bed, the slightly sheer curtains shielding the person resting inside. Slowly making his way towards the bed canopy, his gauntlet covered hand reaches out to push the curtain back. His eyes widened slightly, there you were, slumbering peacefully as an open book was laid beside your pillow.

Your chest rising and falling slowly, he recalls the description of you and confirming you're the princess he's looking for.

Leaning forward, he lightly shakes you awake. "Hey, wake up. Here to rescue you or whatever the hell." You stir and stretch, blinking groggily at him. Rubbing the sleepy dust from your eyes.

"Huh..?" Your eyes looked towards the towering man, crouching down to your eye level.

Upon further inspection he looked to be a couple years older than you. Flinching in surprise, attempting to make space between you and the raven haired stranger.

He takes the hint and let's you have space. "Why are you here?? How did you find this place??" The lone knight pulls out a scroll of paper, handing it over to you.

Carefully grabbing it from his hands, eyes reading over the details. "You're here to save me..?" Seeing the wheels in your head turning, massaging your slightly throbbing temple. "Guess it's time to say goodbye to this place…"

Staring at his outstretched hand, your gaze wanders to your room. "Let me pack a few essentials before we leave, if that's alright with you." He nods and allows you to fish out a satchel you pack a couple essentials. Toji sits on the bed, waiting on you. Analyzing your every move, taking note of your reactions.

"How long have you been in this tower for?" You hummed and counting to yourself. "Around, two, three… No, no... I'd say around five thousand four hundred seventy three days… Give or take." His brows raised. "How long in years?" Toji clarifies, your eyes widened. "Oh! Uhhh, hmmm, let me recall… For around fifteen years…"

The lone knight decides to not probe into your reason for being put here. The two of you are perfect strangers, both a means to an end for one another. ' They need to be rescued, I need the money. It's as simple as that. '

"I'm all set!" You chirped, bouncing with energy. Adjusting your crown, wanting to look presentable. He escorts you out of the tower, taking you by the hand. Guiding you down the long staircase, each step you took felt scary yet exciting. The sunlight and lush greenery greets you.

Looking around in awe as you crouch down and graze your hands against a patch of clovers. "The smell of the dirt and grass, the cooling pond–Oh!! Ooh!! New flowers to collect!" Eagerly plucking various flowers, Toji keeps his eyes on you from afar. Letting you collect flowers and preserving them.

During the journey, you find a small yellow flower. And you found many more and started weaving them together. Toji returns to take you to a campsite he's created. "Oh, umm..?" Toji utters his name to you and in return you tell him yours. "Could you close your eyes?" His brow raised and got a whiff of dandelions. Barely utters a word and does as you say.

Placing the flower crown on his head and smiled at your craftsmanship. The yellow flowers popping against his midnight black hair. It was a huge contrast to the man who's decorated in silver, battle dented armor. A cape as black a starless night sky.

"You can open them!" With a low chuckle, opening his deep blue eyes, his gloved fingers caress the petals.

Toji asked, "Why give me this?" You pondered and replied. "You saved me. Even if you're after the reward, letting me explore and give you a gift speaks volumes!" The knight let's your words sit with him.

"Is that so?" You nodded happily, Toji laughs it off. The fact you view him in such a positive and affectionate light, he nearly forgets the relationship between the two of you.

The raven haired knight sees the sun setting, the moon taking it's rightful place in the twinkling sky. "Looks like we gotta call it a night." He motions you to follow him.

Offering to help him gather materials, at first Toji hesitates, but you wouldn't let up. Finally giving he assigns you different tasks, making sure to keep an ear out in case someone felt bold enough to try kidnapping you.

As he chopped various logs with a stray axe he'd found. Toji's thoughts lingered on certain details that didn't add up to him. ' How come no one bothered saving her, security may have been lax. But wouldn't someone be assigned as her caretaker? ' With a huff as he chops down the last log, wiping the sweat off his brow. He's heard of various knights and dimwitted princes getting entangled or maimed by cursed damsels, though Toji wasn't sure if they were gossip or truth.

His ears picked up hushed voices, Toji drops what he's doing and immediately follows your trail. Screams can be heard, but he couldn't hear yours. His eyes widen upon seeing a large beast with four eyes, it's claws cleaved down the aggressors down with it's razor sharp claws. The perpetrators scamper away. "A BEAST!! A BEAST!!" They cried out.

Immediately drawing his sword, attempting to find you. But his nose detects your scent, but emanating from the monster in front of him. ' Did it eat her..? No, there's no blood anywhere… Maybe she fled?? '

His thoughts swirled, continuing to stare down at the (h/c) furred beast. It's eyes looking strangely familiar to him. The beast soon crouches down as if to communicate to the knight that it wasn't a threat to him.

"The hell..?" His grip remains firm on the handle of his sword. Unwilling to take any sort of risks. The beast slowly sniffs the ground and pulls out a very familiar crown and places it on top of it's head.

Soon petals surround the creature and reveal that the beast was you. Toji utters your name in disbelief, unsure if this was really you. "Yes, it's me… Please, don't put me back in the tower…" Pleading as your hands clammed up, Toji started putting the pieces together.

"I just…" The words die in your throat, unable to utter a single sentence. The knight approaches you, slowly and carefully. "Guessing you're cursed, huh?" Toji blatantly puts it, you nodded slowly and stiffly. "Mhm… Are you gonna put me back the tower..?" He sighs and shakes his head. "No, I won't. To think we're more alike than I thought…" He murmured to himself, your ears perked up at this.

"You're cursed too??" You then quickly clarify. "If you're comfortable, I'm deeply sorry for such an intrusive question…" He chuckles and gently pats your head. "I'll tell the tale another time, but for now let's grab what we need and rest." You nodded, understanding. "Of course!"

Swiftly returning to your tasks and bringing back the fruits of your labor back to the campsite. You offered to help prepare the meal, it felt nice to talk to someone. Even if he's a bit rough around the edges. It didn't deter your blossoming feelings for him.

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A week had come to pass, you and Toji grow ever more closer to one another. Day after day, learning a little bit about one another.

Toji has come to fully understand the curse and it's conditions. Encouraging you to use your beast form. Believing there's potential to come from it and the form came in clutch during desperate times, especially when word spread about you specifically.

"Does it hurt when you transform?" Toji asked, picking some fruit off of a tree. Currently on your back, holding a basket in his left hand, his right gathering fruit.

"Honestly no, at first it was frightening. It happened when I was five…" Trailing off as you vividly remember the look on your parents' faces. Their expressions coiled with disgust, ordering for every solution possible. "You okay?" He asked, turning his attention towards you. "I guess, it's just…"

Toji, throughout the entire journey made you feel something you've always yearned for. Genuine affection one where you don't have to fight for it, often praising you for protecting and saving him. Encouraging you to embrace a side of you, that you once held grief, resentment and anger for.

' At first I thought being alone was nice and yet now that he's shown me the world and his kindness… I don't know if I can bear returning home, knowing I'll likely be wedded off to a nobleman who isn't like… '

Internally fighting with yourself in wanting to be realistic or idealistic. "You can tell me when, you're comfortable." Toji assures you, not wanting you to feel obligated.

"I am—It's just… Remembering it just drags the mood down…" Toji's calloused hand pets your head, quelling your worries to rest. Offering patience as the silence sits snuggly.

"If it puts you at ease. I'll share that tale, I'm sure you're curious about." Toji was the first to break the silence, he recounts the time he'd gotten the scar, along with his family exiling him for not being a child with magical capabilities.

"Toji…" Tears stain your furred cheeks. "Thank you for trusting me, Toji… Well I'm ready." Taking a deep breath, reciting your memory, the anger brewing within your tone. Their harsh words as you huddled into a corner, utterly terrified out of your mind. It was during a dinner party when you first took on the form, it echoed cruelly in your mind.

"It was my first heartbreak… I have to wonder why adults treated us so cruelly…" The knight pondered, noting you were still aching from the entire incident. "Whatever the reason, it'll never undo the harm they've inflicted." His voice firm, speaking with experience in his tone.

"Does it ever stop hurting?" You asked softly, Toji nearly missed the question. "You learn to live with it and not let it haunt you. Though that's my guess. I'm sure you'll find your resolve."

Looking to see the basket filled with ripe and juicy fruit. "Resolve…" Letting Toji's words sink in, you recall the times he's praised you and kept communications with you honestly even if it was a bit blunt at points. You cherished it, all of him. He may be rough around the edges and a bit selfish, but you loved those parts of Toji dearly.

' Do I love Toji..? Can that be possible??? ' His calloused hands pat your head, bringing you back to present time, slowly lowering your form so Toji can get down. "Maybe I've formed it? I'm still not sure how to execute it." The clank of his boots, made your head turn towards him. His hands cupped your cheeks, thumbs caressing them.

You took in his features, jotting them in your mind. His skin slightly damp from working up the sweat, the scar on his lip and his dark blue eyes. "Heh… Cute…" Your eyes widened as your tail wags on instinct, daydreaming once again and forgetting where you were.

His forehead lays against yours, sighing in bliss. "And soft too…" Your heart was singing, unable to stop what had just ignited.

"Are you being truthful or sarcastic?" You questioned, your time in isolation has left your insight on social cues incredibly lacking. He shook his head. "I mean it, every word."

You hummed, content with his answer. "I thought you'd at least be disgusted or try to save my feelings…" Toji sighed, petting your fur, "You really are unaware, huh?" He chuckled at how obtuse you were. Still disillusioned and scourned, believing this beastly form was a curse. Despite the many times it has helped the both of you.

"Well, when your family locks you up for having the ability to become a beast, it's natural to be skeptical." Your words gave him all he needed to know. Toji understands the feeling all too well from his own upbringing. To be seen as undesirable and unworthy of any kindness or warmth. It brings him ease to know you understand that feeling like he does. "To me, it seems like we're kindred spirits."

"Really?" Toji nods, pulling away to look you in the eyes. "Mhm…" The gears in your head begin to turn. ' Do I truly want to go home..? The place where all my misery began..? '

Toji attempts to read your expression, but the lack of facial muscles on your beast form hinder him. He takes notice of your ears flattening, your tail remaining still. "Hey, whatever you're thinking, I'm right here." Toji's words continue to surprise you.

"Toji…" You utter so softly, he was able to catch it right on time. "Remember, take your time." He reaffirms, not wanting you to be alone. "Could anyone love or care for someone like me? All of me, even the parts that are undesirable..?"

Toji ponders on how to answer the question. Yet he can't even pull one out given, Toji's always been content on being alone. The relationships he's fostered were never this intimate. Keeping people at arms length and never letting them know what he was thinking.

Yet you broke those walls he's built for years, your warm smiles and heartfelt words. Toji saw how much you've changed for the better. Slowly coming to terms of how much he's changing because of you.

Ultimately deciding to let his actions to answer for him, Toji presses a soft kiss on bridge of your nose. He hears you purr, happily wagging your tail. Nuzzling your face against his, Toji holds you close.

"Toji!!" You swooned, your heart felt confident in your feelings for the lone-wolf knight. He mutters yours, affectionately. "I don't want to return to my kingdom, but I know you need the reward money…" Toji pulls away and sees your visibly deflated form. "Hey, don't worry about it. We'll figure it out."

Your ears perked up. "Together? Are you sure, I mean you accepted this job, knowing the amount of money you're after. I can't let you throw it all away…" Even in times like these, you're still thinking of him. Shaking Toji's hands off to transform back to your human form, your hands grasp his.

"Please, this is the least I can do for your troubles." Toji fell silent, you couldn't get a read on his emotions due to his practiced neutral expression.

"We have plenty of time for your decision, for now let's get more supplies." Toji assigns you on hunting meat. While you were squeamish about hunting animals smaller than both forms, you understood it's for survival purposes. Thoughts swarmed your mind as you hunted smaller prey, unable to shake the feeling of Toji wanting to stay with you.

Lingering on his touches from earlier, you weren't sure if it was your romance book logic talking. But you had an inkling of an idea that the knight was not one to do pleasantries on a whim. Rustling of branches and leaves made your fur stand on ends.

Two other beasts who look similar in physique took notice of you. Their eyes trailed to the deceased rabbit under your clawed paws, one was white as freshly fallen snow with unnaturally blue eyes. The other was black as the midnight sky with warm brown eyes.

Though they only had one set of eyes, along with leaning more into the wolf territory with stubbier horns. "Huh, didn't think there was a beast like us, eh Suguru?" The beast titled Suguru nodded. "Indeed, but much different from us, Satoru."

Heart thumping against your chest, you didn't want to take any chances with them. Knowing damn well monsters were more akin to wild cards, some were sentient and saw reason. Whilst others were chaotic and lawless, indulging fully into their primal desires. You didn't utter a word, opting to remain silent and get a read on their intentions. With a quick whiff you gathered the two of them are mated to one another.

The white one, dubbed Satoru sniffs the air. Recognition flashes through his eyes, your fur fluffed up making you appear larger. Your claws tearing through the earth beneath them.

"She's definitely like us, women like her are hard to come by. Yet she smells like a human…" Satoru attempts to piece together what you are. "A hybrid perhaps? Not uncommon these days." Suguru pointed out, something about it made your brain click something into place.

' Could it be..? It must be, there's no other way to explain it… ' Meeting their gaze you finally spoke up.

"I'm just trying to pass through, just let me leave. I mean no ill will." Firmly stating your stance. "Oh! She talks!" Satoru chirped with glee. Suguru sighs at his companion's eager reaction. "Alright then, though I must admit it's pretty smart of you to travel with that human knight. Planning to feast on him later?"

Eyes widened with shock. "NO!" The two beasts recoiled at your abrupt answer.

"Could've fooled us." Satoru chuckled, enjoying your reaction. "Stay away from him, he's helping me and means a lot to me. He is not food." Narrowing your stare at them. "Easy there, yeesh it was joke..." The white furred beast signaled to his partner to give you space as well.

"Look we get you wanting to help, but there's a likelihood it won't end well." Suguru adds onto Satoru's point with, "Especially given human's reaction to beasts like us."

"I appreciate the sentiment, but please I know what I'm doing." The gem on your tiara glints. "Aaah… A cursed princess, no wonder you smelled human." Suguru's observant eyes catch the gemstone, he huffed at Satoru's delayed conclusion.

"We won't pry, but regardless whatever is happening between the two of you, you have our unwavering support." Suguru spoke for the both of them. Still in shock of how understanding they were, you kept something in the back of your mind.

Toji's voice cuts through your thought train, the two beasts' ears flicker up. Without another word, grabbing the meat and bringing it to Toji. "Good luck!!" Satoru teases, making you huff in annoyance.

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The silence was tense, you could barely speak. Your emotions spiraled as the encounter with Satoru and Suguru replayed in your mind. ' Is it possible that I'm a hybrid??? If so then, why did my parents lock me away??? ' Betrayal, confusion and uncertainty wriggle around in your mind. It didn't help that Toji's offering still weighed heavily on your mind too.

His body was right next to yours, his armor was taken off for convenience. He wore a black tunic, with comfortable brown pants. His sleeves were rolled up, revealing his toned forearms and his hands were bulky and had scars scattered about. You swiftly averted your gaze, heart hammering against your chest. ' What is wrong with me?! Why now??? '

For years, the idea of a charming savior faded from your mind once you turned fifteen. Believing that being alone was a blessing. No more ridicule, no more fear of keeping up appearances and no one to disappoint. However now that Toji wandered into your life, he's changed the way you viewed yourself and your powers.

It may be small, but that bit of progress meant everything. You know he can't heal everything, but learning to accept it and keep moving. However, you couldn't help, but think about leaving your past fully behind you and be with him. His offer terrified you, to take a leap like that. It was a decision that would change your destiny.

' Can I really do that? Turn my back on my own kingdom and family?? Then again… ' Recalling the fact if they wanted you back, they would've done so. Yet they haven't, it spoke volumes to you.

Toji silently eats his bowl of rabbit stew, his eyes look over to see you haven't touched your food, your eyes in an internal battle. He knew that look all too well, "What's on your mind?" This causes you to snap back to reality. "Oh… Ummm…" Breaking away from his gaze, fiddling with your meal. Taking small bites, attempting to slow your racing heart and rampaging mind.

"Toji, was it easy to just leave your family behind?" Swallowing his bite down, he hummed. "To be frank, it wasn't easy at first when I was younger… But soon enough I realize things won't get better if I'd stay there." Letting the words sink in, seconds that felt like hours pass as you were oblivious to Toji's gaze. He gives you time to conjure up a response. You were struggling with the words and soon opted to let them out. "Toji, I've made up my mind…"

"Really?" You hummed in response, inhale and exhaling. Setting your bowl down, scooting closer until both of your thighs were pressed against one another. You finally had the courage to meet his dark blue eyes, you gently grab onto his wrist motioning him to do the same.

"Toji, I want to spend the rest of my life with you… You've given me a chance to live and learn to love." His eyes slowly widen as his jaw dropped ever so slightly. "I want to make sure, you won't regret it. I know that reward money will change your life…" His rough hands softly take your hands. His thumb rubbing slow and soothing circles. "(Y/n)… The money doesn't matter anymore, a life without you is one not worth having. I know I'm not those stuck up royals, but all I can give you is my heart." He guides your hand to feel his heart.

"I love you, (Y/n)… More than words can ever say." Jolting upon contact, your heart singing for the raven haired man. "Toji…" With a smile, tears stream down your face as a laugh bubbles from your throat. The mixture of love, joy and disbelief. His words solidified your decision, "I love you too, Toji…"

Toji chuckles with a subtle smile, leaning down to press his forehead against yours. "But, still there must be something I can do to compensate that reward…" Unwilling to let Toji go unpaid for. "Don't worry about it, besides your love is a hefty reward for me." You snorted at his response. "I'm serious, Toji!!" He laughed, nuzzling into you. "We'll figure it out together, like I promised.

With a sigh, you finally relented. "Alright, I believe you. We've got each other now." Cupping his cheek with a soft, comforting smile. After a hearty meal, the two of you turned in for night. Laying on your sides, Toji reaches out to intertwined his fingers with yours. His eyes staring at you lovingly, taking in every detail of yours.

"Breathtaking," He says effortlessly, causing blood to rush to your cheeks. "Heheh… You too." Your fingers brushing against his lips, feeling the scar. He takes your hand, placing slow and unhurried kisses from the back of your hand, to your wrist. "My princess…"

"My knight…" You took refuge under his large physique, his arms hugging you close. His slowed breathes lull you to sleep.

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Toji's nose catches a whiff of bacon, wafting through the morning air. He feels the weight of his son, Megumi. Sprawled onto his chest, he stirs in his sleep. Toji helps ease him back to sleep. "Shhh, it's okay… I've got you…" He scoops Megumi in his arms, heading to see you preparing breakfast. "Need a hand?" You turned around with widened eyes. "I was trying to serve you breakfast in bed…" Uttering it in a hushed tone with a pout.

"Oops," He laughs softly, rolling your eyes at him. You smiled at the two, happy to see Toji a bit more softer than when you two first met. "You helping me taking care of Megumi is plently." Megumi like clockwork stirs awake, blinking groggily. He cooes trying to reach you. "Our little blessing… How'd you sleep?" You booped his nose, he babbles an incoherent answer. You nodded along as you wrapped up the last of your cooking preparations.

To think your life would end up here with the love of your life and have a child together fills you with an insurmountable of joy.

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