A fellow lover of all things sea? Oh that makes my little nerd heart happy! Would you ever think of doing jellyfish or octopus dividers? Which is ypur favorite seasonal creature? After Manatees mine are Octopus and then Jellyfish. Have you seen a Dumbo Octopus?
Look at how cute it is! Sorry I'm done. Baaaiiiii!
more sea creature dividers
I had never seen a dumbo octopus before but omg so cute!!! I made a couple more dividers for ya here and…
my fav sea creatures are seahorses, stingrays and sea otters 🥰 thanks for askin!!
hearts, reblogs, comments and credits to @lariesographic are definitely appreciated!
How genshin men would react to them falling in love with you after rejecting you
Assuming a year has past since your confession. They aren’t sure if you still like them.
Tries to win you over (Subtly)
He believes that if you liked him back then you can like him now. You haven’t got over him, have you? It’s only been a year. You have to still like him a little, right? He tried to reject you as respectfully as possible so all he can do is hope he didn’t break your heart. He goes full courting mode. He will subtly court you or even seduce you if he must. He definitely replays your confession in his head at night. How could he reject you out of all people. Anything you told him during your confession is 100% being used against you. Oh so you like how his gifts are always so considerate? Well now his gifts are extra considerate. Oh you like how strong he is? Well he just happens to show off when protecting you from some hilichurls. He catches one reaction. One small blush or longing look. Any sort of proof that you still like him and he’s asking you out on the spot. He tries being subtle about it to hide his slight guilt for rejecting you then asking you out a year later. If you make him say it then he’ll try to laugh it off. “I mean you did say you wanted to go out with me didn’t you?”
Wriothesley, Heizou, Kaeya, Flins
Desperately Tries to win you over
Similar to the last one except he’s a lot more embarrassed by what he’s doing. He feels like a moron for rejecting you. He honestly can’t tell if you do or don’t still like him. Eventually he asks you out with the same amount of effort you put into asking him. “Hey uh, is that offer for *blank* still open?” He’ll ask while actively blushing.
Kaveh, Itto, Gorou,
Locks in
He is not going to fumble you twice. He’s going to make sure you love him again no matter what it takes. You’ll suddenly notice he’s a lot more attentive. He’ll give you gifts and sometimes just look at you. You don’t know how to feel. Does he like you? He rejected you so you must be overthinking right? Eventually he asks you out as nonchalantly as he can though secretly his heart is beating the life out of his chest.
Kinich, Albedo, Alhaitham,
Plays off the rejection
He’s really hoping you don’t remember his rejection. He’s convinced he wasn’t in his right mind when he rejected you. You’re literally perfect for him. He acts a little bit like a female high schooler with a crush. Overly laughs at your jokes, sits a little too close, stares at you whenever he thinks you aren’t paying attention. When he asks you out he plays it off as a spur of the moment type of thing but in truth he’s been thinking about asking you out for a while. He really hopes that you 1: still like him and 2: that you don’t hold his rejection against him.
He feels upset about liking you. How could he have waited so long to fall in love with you. He’ll stare at his ceiling wondering how he could be so dumb. He wouldn’t confess to you. How could he? It’s been a year. There is no way you still love him. He’ll long for you from afar as if you were the one who rejected him.
Neuvillette, Xiao, Tighnari, Durin, Baizhu
Apologizes
He’ll confess to you but not without an apology. He will apologize for breaking your heart and ask for another chance with a bouquet or something else you like. He feels terrible for rejecting you but doesn’t beat himself too much over it. All he can do is hope you accept but understands why you might reject him.
Kazuha, Gaming, Diluc, Sethos,
Avoids you
He feels so dumb and doesn’t know how to deal with his feelings. His face heats up whenever you talk to him. When you first asked him out he had no interest in romantic relationships but now he wishes he had one with you. He avoids you so much you’re convinced he hates you. It takes intervention from one of his friends/siblings for you to understand what was going on.
Did you know that lions are protective of their mates?
Did you also know that they bite their mates too?
Yeah you were literally talking all normal with him when suddenly Leona grabbed your arm and bit you
Since then hed been growling at anyone that comes near you
Sure it was convenient to keep away bullied
But then it started keeping away your friends
And to other beastmen and can always smell Leona’s scent on you
Yeah you even when your alone there’s always someone a few feet behind you
That someone is ruggie
Yeah, not even ruggie is safe from witnessing how obsessive Leona is becoming
He actually has front row seats
And unfortunately…Leona has been paying him better to stalk you
But it’s okay! Once you graduate you won’t have to worry about the other herbivores!
Because you’re gonna become royalty
Yeah he takes you back to his kingdom
No shame too, tells his family that you’re gonna be his spouse and to start planning the wedding
At least Cheka excited
Poor little baby, he doesn’t understand way your not happy
“Unca says you two are getting married because you love each other! So why are you crying?”
Even when he asks his own father he doesn’t tell him
Because Leona’s brother was the exact same way with his wife
Oh? Did you think Leona is like this on his own?
No this is genetic
All lions are possessive over their mates
All of them.
Hey look on the bright side!
Since Leona hates getting involved with politics he’s not gonna bring you around all that
Nah he wants a peaceful life with you believe it or not
Just listen to him and everything will be great!
But…since you two are royalty you’re gonna need to have an heir or two
Leona doesnt care as long as your body can handle it he’ll do it
If your a female reader he’s letting you decide when you’re having that kid
But I also Headcanon that beastmen pregnancies are much harder on non beastwomen due to their anatomy
Which is why I think adding to another reason why Leona wouldn’t want an heir
He doesn’t know if your body can handle a beastman baby
Especially since you’re a human from another world
See how consider he is!
Despite him basically kidnapping you after graduation…
Author’s note: if anyone didn’t see my announcement on my blog, I’m closing my match up requests tonight at midnight to focus on this series, two fics that are way past due to be posted and fic requests.
…..not even six hours later i got an offer of a well paying full time long-term job with free room and board in queens in nyc, allowing me independence and a way to escape an abusive situation and an unhealthy environment
likes charge reblogs cast, folks, this is the good luck post
the last time I reblogged this post right before I got a great job, in a permanent work-from-home position, with benefits, retirement, and a salary literally 3x what I was making before, doing something I really like.
Can i ask for Yandere Beelzebub, hades, and Poseidonas. It was soulmate and reverse harem AU. What if the three of them had same soulmate and their soulmate is demigod and sister of Brunhilde and going fo fight in Ragnarok as opposite side? The three seen her getting beaten and hurt. What story and what would they do?
Thank you, sorry for the grammar and asking this. If you are uncomfortable with the theme is okay. Have nice days ahead of you ❤❤
YES!! ID BE HAPPY TO! 😭 Thank you for the idea!
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Token of love | YANDERE ROR × soulmate READER
Hades + Beelzebub + Poseidon × fem!reader
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The gods have never felt pity towards the human race. Most of them despising the mere thought, it disgusted them. All the sins humans have committed against them and the very earth, truly disgusting.
That was until you came to valhalla. Born as the offspring of a human, and a god. That god being, Susanoo. At first, they just thought of you as a lower being, it didn't matter if you had the blood of Susanoo, you also had a mortal's blood within you. It meant you were still weak in their eyes.
Susanoo had fallen for a beautiful woman, who bore him a child, that child being you. So you were raised in the human world. But things didn't go so well for you, ever since they found out you had abilities that slowly started showing, as well as how you stopped aging. That resulted in many townsfolk chasing you down until you stumbled across a young Valkyrie named Brunhilde, who took you in as her sister.
You were brought to valhalla, being introduced to a few of the gods there. Growing up, you had Odin as your father figure, incredibly protective of you since he thought of you as his own daughter, that's why he didn't let you out of the Norse pantheon, which explains why you haven't met the other gods from other pantheons.
But you had friends to keep you company there, a few being Loki and Thor. Loki who loved to chitchat with you and probably make a few sly comments about Thor's little crush on you which would immediately be interrupted by Thor's glare. Luckily for him though, you were a bit oblivious to it.
When you started growing to be strong and pretty, you set out on your journey to know more about everything, still making sure to visit the Norse gods multiple times.
Beelzebub was the first to have met you, when you introduced yourself to him as a demigod. Then Poseidon, who you left with a bitter taste in his mouth from having to face a being that was lower than him. The last was hades, who instead of Poseidon, greeted you formally instead. More mature minded, but that doesn't mean he'll treat you any differently from the rest.
Until you started showing up more and more, getting your name engraved into their heads, which grew overwhelmingly annoying.
Everytime you passed by them, their hearts would beat fast, and they feel a strong connection towards you...it was sick. How dare you make anyone feel that way?
Hades, had heard about it from his dear brother zues, who wouldn't stop talking about it, making Poseidon listen in as well to all his annoying bickering about "soulmates". Beelzebub on the other hand, had read about it after some thorough research in a library, unable to believe that such feelings could even exist, especially inside him. He knew that if his love were to grow too strong, then he'll end up going on a killing spree.
But...it was different...this wasn't just simple love that he felt..it was obssession. An obssesssive type of love. Which is why he hasn't killed anyone yet, making everything more surprising for him. He was never able to love someone so freely without having to face consequences, which is why the feeling that lingered in him..made him long for you. Since you were the only hope he had for love.
Hades, was full of joy that he could find a queen to love and care for. Someone who he could take with him to the lonely place he had to call "home". There was finally something new for him to look forward to, something that could always brighten up his world.
Poseidon... Poseidon was unhappy about the fact that he had to bear feelings for someone... especially the offspring of a human...you were a deity of lesser status, if he ever had to marry anyone, it would be a woman of higher status, but that would mean the marriage was loveless. This however, was a new experience, being able to love someone so much, it was pathetic. Anyone who bore feelings like that were pathetic...but oh how desperate his body ached to see you.
When the Ragnarok came into place, Brunhilde had convinced you to fight as a representative for the human race. Which you kindly accepted, she was your sister after all. How could you ever turn her down when she needed you most?
You walked into the arena, hoping to win for the sake of humanity. As cruel as humans were, there are still a few exceptions who deserved to live. And to your surprise, you saw the faces of Poseidon and hades, as well as Beelzebub. Their eyes watching you like a hawk, they hated how you had to be a representative. It meant that if you ever lost, you'll be gone..forever. that mere thought was enough to make them grit their teeth in anger. What kind of scum would even think of putting their filthy hands on you?
Sadly, you were paired up with a god who was too strong for you to defeat. Your body already covered in bruises and wounds. Your legs grew weak as you pathetically dropped to your knees, throwing up blood. Your weak state...those sad eyes that lost more and more hope every second that passed...
They were enraged.
Luckily for you, you were able to throw one last move in a desperate attempt to kill the god, and it brought you to victory.
Your body immediately slumping down, trembling in pain. Before your eyes shut, unable to remember anything aside from hands carrying you to get treated.
A few hours had passed and you saw three men surrounding you, all of them exchanging glares at each other while you stared weakly.
"can I...help you..? Are you here to...kill me... because I...fought for the humans...?"
Hades was the first to speak, caressing your hair, a sudden spark igniting within his body when he felt you for the first time. "No, not exactly."
Poseidon left the room, gritting his teeth in annoyance as he tried to get some air. Suppressing his urge to kill whoever was in charge of putting you in such a dangerous situation, forced to be talked out of it by zues. Ending in him letting out a "tch" before leaving his brother to soothe his nerves. Oh how good it would feel to kill that skank, but his pride wouldn't let him. He was a god, if he killed a Valkyrie, that would mean he was pathetic and afraid of losing to the challenge.
It's most probably that the gods would force you into a safer place. Believing that it was best for you to stay away from the dangers outside, especially Odin, who caught on to the gods and their 'feelings' towards you.
Odin was incredibly enraged by not only the fact that you nearly lost your life, but, adding salt to the wound, also had a bunch of males trying for your love! That's why he got Loki and Thor to guard you, knowing that it was best. Not uttering a word to the others about your sudden disappearance.
The other gods were pissed when they couldn't find you anywhere. The love that swelled in their chest made them desperate to find you, but they had no idea where you were put after your match.
But don't worry, once they get rid of all the possible threats to you, they'll find you. They'll find you, and take you back to where you belonged. With them.
But for now, you can play your little hide and seek. But beware that it won't last very long once they've got their hands on you.
After all, it was your fault they felt that way, isn't it?
So don't go wondering why you woke up to knocking on your door, and don't be surprised if it wasn't Thor, or Loki, nor Odin...
You have to pay the consequences.
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@kuroi19-blog Hello!!! I'm finally finished with the story. Thank you for requesting! I hope this is good enough for your liking 🥹
May I ask for turned yandere Claude from who made me a princess he did not give a fu- about his predetermined fiancé when he fell for Diana, ending their engagement. Reader who is 5 years younger than him took it with full grace understanding that he had fallen in love and moved out of the way. Opting to traveling around the world and studying other cultures like how she always wanted to as a child. And I say turned because when reader returns finally back home she is in attendance for one of young Anthy’s birthday parties and she took a shine to her which piqued Claude’s interest when Anthy mentioned that she was everything that she feels a mom would be like to Felix. The reader is not at all interested in Claude other than showing her due diligence as nobility but now Claude is and he is not about to let her go or let a Diana 2.0 happen again?
STUCK. ( yandere! claude de alger obelia x ex fiancee! reader x platonic yandere! athanasia de alger obelia )
summary : whether you like it or not, you are stuck with them now.
during your teenage years, your whole life revolves around him.
it's not like you loved this guy or anything. but as his fiancee, the whole empire practically ingrained into your mind that your duty is to make claude happy.
that was what you were trying to do. but alas, it was no avail because the imperial prince (claude) seemed to not care about your presence at all.
did you let that affect you? of course not. if anything, you prefer claude that way. because if he continues to acts like that- then, you won't have to force yourself to smile in front of him or beg for his affection. just your presence as his fiancee next to him was more than enough.
but it all changes when claude met diana. for the first time in your life, despite of being a high ranking noble lady. you found yourself flabbergasted at the sight of your supposed to be fiancee, smiling and being soft around a lady.
it's not like you were jealous or anything. frankly, you didn't care about who claude would fall in love with. but the sight of claude, blushing a little while getting fed by diana was an amusing sight.
honestly speaking, despite of the people calling you "stupid" for letting the now emperor, claude, taken away from you by a dancer from the neighboring kingdom. you and diana were really close with each other.
but atleast, that was until claude casually told you about breaking the engagement while you were drinking a tea. you swore, you almost choked as you looked at him in disbelief. who is in the right mind to tell something so serious like that in a tea party?!
well, claude had to admit. the only reason why he kept you around after meeting diana was because you were a useful shield. but seeing you getting all chummy with diana pisses him off. so now, this happened.
diana and claude expected you to get angry. they both knew that despite of not having any romantic feelings for claude. you spent your childhood studying how to become an empress. and claude just threw away all of your efforts as if it didn't mean anything
but no, you were all smiley when you finally processed everything. then, you proceeds on excusing yourself with a bright smile.
yes! finally! you're finally free! you started making a mental notes of the things that you wanted to do now that you don't have any responsibilities as the emperor's fiancee.
and that was the time that you had remembered that childhood dream of yours. the next day, ignoring your father's demands of the reason why claude ended the engagement. you left the obelian empire to travel around the world.
your life became full of joy and excitement. unlike before, you can now do what you wanted, eat and wear what you liked, and more importantly, study the cultures that is useless on your tutors' perspective. because according to them, an empress duty is to remain pretty and stand next to the emperor.
while you were in a restaurant, you heard a rumor about diana's death and how claude massacred everyone in the ruby palace.
you hums under your breath. you already knew that claude had some few loose screws. but you didn't expected that he was this crazy.
now, timeskip. after a few years, you found yourself again in the obelian empire because of two things.
first, is because your father's whining about how he wanted to see your face before he die (don't worry, he's healthy. he just used it as a reason to make you go back home) and the next is the imperial princess, athanasia's birthday.
so now, a few weeks after going home. you were currently stuck inside a banquet hall alone. because your father happily went to his business partners to discuss something about their business. while he ushered you about how you should find a suitable potential husband tonight in this party.
so, while you were drinking your champagne and internally cursing your father to lose all his hair. you noticed a pair of eyes staring at you. it was athanasia.
you tilts your head, awkwardly smiling at her. but then, the little girl shyly averted her gaze.
now that it was the time to present the gifts for athanasia. as your family's representative that night. you carried yourself with the same confidence that was familiar to claude.
he only stares at you as you looked at his daughter with a bright smile. showing her your family's gift, which is some books that you got during your travel. and surprisingly, athanasia liked it very much.
as you were about to excuse yourself from the father-daughter duo. claude spoke.
“ you're back? ”
his voice still had its same indifference. but the way he looked at you were pretty intense. you swallowed, smiling awkwardly as you nodded. but then, what he added surprised you.
“ for good? ”
okay, what's up with him? is this really the same claude that you knew? the same claude who looks at you as if you were some kind of insignificant being who doesn't deserve any ounce of his attention?
but despite of your feelings and thoughts. you smiled, just like what you always did.
“ yes, your majesty. for good. ”
you looked up at him and flinched at the sight of his smile. then, he dismissed you as if nothing had happened.
you were completely unaware that day, your whole life would change.
because after that day, claude started to summon you to the palace. the reason? because athanasia wanted to spend time with you. and who are you to refuse anyway?
it's just a good thing that whenever you visit the palace, claude was always busy. so you didn't have to deal with him.
your tea parties with athanasia were really fun. maybe because athanasia reminded you of diana that you are really comfortable around her.
even athanasia herself loves to spend time with you. hey, it's not everyday you will have a chance to spend time with your favorite character right? but after noticing that you seemed to not like having claude around. she decided to ask you.
but your answer that it's not like you hate her father, you were just uncomfortable around him had sparked her mischievous side. so, on your next visit. athanasia decided to make claude attend your tea parties.
despite of the awkwardness between you and claude. athanasia really enjoyed the time she spends with the two of you. maybe because it was the only time she feels like a normal child who have a complete family? athanasia didn't know.
but there was one thing she was sure of. she didn't liked seeing you talking about another child that is not her. just like that one particular time when you told her about your friend's daughter.
athanasia's smile disappeared and she spoke with a pout.
" don't talk about another people when you are spending time with me, miss ( name )."
you honestly thought that it was cute- but you're completely unaware of how deep athanasia's obsession towards you.
now, during that time when athanasia and felix were waiting for claude outside the throne room. felix commented on how athanasia seemed to be close with you.
then athanasia replied with a melancholic smile.
" hmm, miss ( name ) is really kind and pretty! and i wish she was my mother. "
athanasia didn't meant anything by that statement. it was just a simple statement from a child who was missing her mother.
but that statement had became the trigger for claude who overheard that.
after that, the summons that you were getting from the palace had doubled. you didn't know what was going on. why are this father-daughter duo had became extremely clingy?
claude who always sits next to athanasia whenever the three of you had tea parties, started sitting next to you. saying that it was much better for him to sit there since he can clearly see his daughter's face (when the truth is he is just finding excuse to get close with you)
and claude, who didn't even bother to send you any flowers back when the two of you were still engaged. started to send you countless gifts everyday. what was the reason? he just wants to "thank" you for spending time with athanasia.
but what made you confuse was when you told athanasia about how you will meet your potential fiance tomorrow. and the next day, at the exact place and time where you and your potential fiance will meet. claude had showed up, casually putting his arms around your waist and resting his chin on the top of your head.
he glared at the guy. his presence were practically oozing with murderous intent as he spoke.
" this one is taken. go find your own. "
their actions were confusing you. what was going on? why does this guy who never cared about you started to act like some possessive boyfriend from a novel that you once read?
so, to escape from their clutches. you had decided to travel again- this time, not for fun but for a peace of mind.
but on the day that you were about to leave. some imperial knights had stopped your carriage, and before you knew it. you were back in the imperial palace were athanasia and claude were waiting.
when athanasia saw you, she immediately ran and hugged you tightly. meanwhile, claude smirked at the sight of your glare.
just accept your fate, ( name ). because this time, claude and athanasia won't let you go. you were stuck with them, whether you like it or not.
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"you shouldn't even think about traveling anymore now that we’re a complete family, so just stay here and look only at me—unless you want me to tell daddy that you’re being 'uncomfortable' again."
"i have already burned your travel permits and stationed my knights at every exits, so do not force me to choose between watching you smile at athanasia or personally executing anyone who dares to help you leave me again."
-> when you're forced to share a bed with them, how do the twst boys sleep?
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The type that sleeps far away but wakes up clinging to you
Azul, Rollo, Sebek, Epel, Deuce
They'll make it a point to sleep the farthest distance from you, not because he doesn't like you, but because this situation makes him nervous. He can finally sleep next to his crush? Lord, somebody go save him from the overwhelming excitement and nervousness he's feeling right now
When he wakes up, he'll realize he's feeling all warm and snug as he's clinging onto something that soothes him. That, being you, which he'll realize after noticing your arm atop of his as they were wrapped around your waist and his face was nuzzled in the crook of your neck.
I can see this going two ways. He'll either decide to stay there, albeit feeling both flustered and ecstatic as if he won the lottery. With your arm resting on top of his, did you like this too? Did you want him to hold you? The hope of this would keep him clinging on.
OR they'll end up retracting their arms and turning away immediately out of nervousness, embarrassment, and an 'OH MY GOSH' running through their head. They might also end up accidentally pushing you off the bed in the process LOL
Can't sleep at all
Idia, Malleus, Riddle, Rook
I see Riddle and Idia not being able to sleep also because they're nervous and feel a bit awkward having to be in the situation too. It's just so...intimate. They can hear your breathing, they can sense the warmth radiating from your skin, and when they turn over, they can see your lovely face. Wasn't this the type of thing he'd be able to experience if he woke up with you everyday? He didn't know if he had the right to experience all of this, he wasn't your lover just yet, after all. But oh, how he dearly wanted to be.
In Malleus' and Rook's case, they wouldn't be able to sleep because they'd spend the whole night staring at your sleeping face, take this wonderful opportunity to observe and admire it all the want. I hope you don't wake up facing him. Otherwise, you'll wake up to see his eyes wide open, looking deeply into your soul *insert "AWOOP- JUMPSCARE" tiktok sound*
they'll even hit you with a "good morning, sleepyhead" even though clearly, they were the ones who were sleepy with dark circles around their eyes from having stayed up all night. They'd think it was all worth it tho
Sleeps, no problem
Ace, Leona, Vil
They frankly don't really care if you're sleeping next to them, they'd sleep pretty soundly. They'll probably only have a problem if you move a lot in your sleep or snore loudly lol.
Also sleeps soundly
Cater, Lilia, Neige
They'll be able to sleep easily, but before they do, they'll be full of happiness and excitement in being able to sleep next to you. They'll inch their bodies closer to you, but won't get so close that they touch you, not without your permission anyway. It's just that they want to hug you so badly. They want to hold you in their sleep. If you happen to flip over and lay a limb on them, they'd honestly be happy with that too.
Moves around a lot
Floyd, Che'nya, Kalim, Ruggie
Good luck sleeping next to them because these boys are moving around nearly every minute as they sleep. They're gonna have their bodies splayed out one second, then be clinging to you the next. Will probably have a leg or an arm on you through 80% of the night. It may all be unintentional or intentional, who really knows? They might snore too, and I see them snoring LOUDLY. Rip
For Floyd, I can see him extending his leg too far out that it both hits you and quite literally kicks you out of the bed LOL. You'll be pissed but he'll be sleeping without a care in the world, not realizing what he's done
Insists on sleeping separately
Jack, Jamil, Silver
I see them wanting to sleep separately from you, even sleeping on the floor if they have to. They want a peaceful night's rest with little to no disturbances, and he believes he'll find that if he sleeps alone. They want you to have a good sleep too, and so he thinks this would be the best option to take.
Sleeps very still
Trey, Jade
These dudes are by far the most peaceful to sleep with. They're very quiet and they don't move around a lot, if at all. It'll be as if they weren't even there, haha. They're considerate of you too, ensuring that you have enough of the blanket and that you have enough comfortable space to sleep. You're in luck if you're able to sleep with them.
you just KNOW you're at a disadvantage when you are dating someone taller than you...
it's funny how the universe is mocking you in the form of your huge lover (he's not a giant it's just an exaggeration).
trying to grab the cereal from the top-shelf? Here you go, he hands it to you and then places a sweet kiss on the top of your forehead. Need that book? He's already behind you. You can't see the concert from this distance because the crowd is blocking your view? He's already hoisting you on his broad and strong shoulders. "Don't worry love, I'll do anything for you" so he says with lovesick eyes.
"No! I would NEVER do that to you" where he tries to deny of ever teasing you because of your height. But you know he's just lying considering how he sometimes rests his chin on the top of your head or makes you his personal armrest.
bonus points if you're chubby or just inherently soft ! he will pick you up and spin you around and squish you, like a stress reliever if he's had an especially bad day at work. And will lay his head on your soft soft thighs.
your chest aren't safe either, he will either nuzzle in them or the crook of your neck. Inhaling your scent as if it's a kind of aromatherapy for him. in a nutshell, he's smitten.
(Wanted to make a little thing for valentines ig hihi, and I've been getting back into Genshin since Nodkrai released. So have this :3
Starring: Flins, Childe, Ayato, Wanderer
No clue if Teyvat has a Valentine's Day, but for the sake of this drabble, they do.)
★ Flins
You had met the lightkeeper briefly a couple of years ago.
On rare occasions, you'd see him again. And it took only two of those for the fae to be convinced it must be fate.
Beings like Flins are rather mischievous and charming. And he'd used that to his advantage when he fully committed to befriending you. It's one step towards having you. What human elopes with someone they don't know, afterall.
And so he'd heard about Valentines day. A more modern concept, but he wouldn't ignore it. It's a good opportunity for him.
Flins is a fae, afterall. They have rules. Never tell a fae your full name, don't take any gifts from them, don't accept their help, don't say thank you... so on and so forth.
You'd been slowly falling for his tricks. He already had your name, and you'd thanked him plenty. A singular good consequence of the Wild Hunt. Sure made you a savable damsel in distress.
"Y/N, there you are. Have you heard of this human festivity... Valentines day?" Flins smiles charmingly as he approaches you. Knowing where you go at this time of day already.
You nod. Pretty much everyone knows, not that you really participate.
"And could I ask you to be mine?" The fae phrases it more to his liking. Sure, you both know he means as his Valentine's... but to hear you say yes to such a question would still elate him.
As he read is custom, the man holds out a bouquet of Frostlamp flowers, which grow all around his lighthouse. Many find it hard to get there because they're so far away from any cities.
"Thank you..." You flush slightly. Flins had been perfecting his charming act. Over the months you've been talking, he didn't show an ounce of his growing affections, the burning desire.
"Is that a yes?" He asks on, hands brushing against yours as he hands over the flowers.
You nod in agreement. You think it's just a sweet, silly thing. Sir Flins would never really mean it. He's like this with everyone.
Except he really isn't.
The Lightkeeper is committed to spending the day with you. And with enough elusive words and charming smiles, he manages to get you to his lighthouse for tea. All disguised as a nice walk, of course.
And it's a nice tea date- let him call it that, please- your favourite flavour. Coincidental, right? haha.
You feel so sleepy, though.
Must be the walk. Flins reassures you.
You can stay as long as you wish, he promises.
He's so alone here, anyway. That's by choice, but the pity might help.
Your eyelids droop more by the minute. He's closer by the minute.
Still sporting that same smile.
You never noticed how scary his eyes are.
Sleep takes you right after.
Enjoy your stay with your new fae husband....
★ Childe
The eleventh Fatui Harbinger couldn't have imagined a worse Valentine's Day than this.
The sight alone put him in a murderous mood.
To think someone had the audacity to ask you to be their Valentine's after he's been hovering around you for half a year!
Childe had been staring holes into the person's head since they approached you. He surely thought he still had a bit longer to pick out the perfect gift for you... It would've been way better than those flowers you got given. They're not romantic nor fancy at all.
He's entirely on edge while he listens in on you two talking. Praying to every archon he can think of that you'll just say no.
And you did...
He's already deluded himself enough to think you did it because of your affection for him. That you were hoping he'd still ask you today.
Though... the sad fact tha the can't seem to get through his thick skull is that you don't really like him. Who would like some fatui guy clinging to them all day? Rather obnoxious, too.
"Y/N, long time no see." Childe smiles, one arm slinging over your shoulder to pull you into his side.
That was a big lie, by the way, you saw him just yesterday, and he hadn't taken his eyes off of you. Props of being stationed in Liyue even after the whole Gnosis thing.
You don't even get the chance to speak as the ginger places a box in your hands.
"Valentine's gift, you'll be mine, right?" He smiles on, though the darker look in his dead blue eyes is a warning in and of itself. You know what he is... You're already glad you didn't end up hurt since you met him.
As you hesitate to answer, the arm over your shoulder tightens, gloved fingers digging into your forearm.
"Don't be shy. I'm not joking." Childe reassures with a threatening undercurrent. It's not a real choice.
You quietly agree with his request. It's just for today. Thats it. You can handle one day with this guy.
Childe brings your attention back to the box, tasking you with opening it with clear anticipation.
The pretty box contained something even prettier. You know the stunning piece of jewelry that lies inside. You had looked at it every time you passed the store window in the Harbour.
This would've been really nice if Childe had been there for those moments... But you don't recall that being the case.
So how would he know?
While you were busy dreading the answer to that question in your head, the harbinger gently clipped the new jewelry on, the grin he was sporting showed you he was rather proud of such a display.
You're wearing something he bought you. What else could elate a possessive man like himself more? A claim is a claim. And this is one he could do without scaring you.
He drags you around for the rest of the day. Liyue Harbour is getting dark fast. People are going home, leaving the streets empty.
You sit with Childe, right by the water. Moonlight and stray lanterns reflecting in the ocean's expanse.
"I love you, Y/N. A lot." Childe speaks all of a sudden.
You flick your head over quickly. That came out of the blue, afterall.
"And I can't stand you talking to other people." His gaze hardens, and you feel his hand encircle your wrist.
"I really hope you'll grow to love me too." He continues.
Before you get a chance to retaliate, a harsh hit against the back of your head knocks you out.
Having your fatui soldiers sneak up on your Valentine date is mean, but not impossible.
He's sure you'll like Sneznaya. At least the boatride...
★ Ayato
As the Head of the Kamisato clan, Ayato has always been taught to choose his spouse wisely.
But can one truly think wisely when they love someone?
You're no one of importance. Not to the clans, at least. To him, you're plenty important.
"Would you stay with me today?" The man speaks gently, his voice as fluid and soothing. It's as if the hydro vision matches even his way of speaking.
"No work?" You raise a brow. The man shakes his head. He doesn't explicitly remind you of what today is. You don't need to bother with the implications, he's working towards your love regardless. Whether he rushes or not makes no difference.
You remark that that's extraordinary. Your dear friend Ayato is always so busy afterall.
"We have neglected eachother for a bit now." Ayato notes, there's no resentment behind his words, he's the one who's always busy. But his loyal dogs had informed him that you took his time of absence to speak to other people... and that, well, he doesn't like.
He doesn't blame you for that. He's obsessed, not irrational. He knows humans need contact. Socialization.
That doesn't stop his envy, however. If he held the Shogun's position, they'd be dead by now.
Ayato takes his sweet time admiring you as you two speak under the sakura trees of his courtyard. Though he's making you do most of the speaking. A man who yearns is a man who ears, yes?
His business would only bore you anyway. Your mundane life is much more to his interest. He is yet to figure out what food you favour. How you like your baths.. Or if you like soft or hard futons.
All very important questions for the future he's planned out with you.
Ayato wasn't one to make hasty or harsh decisions.
You wouldn't even notice his intentions. His ways of obtaining you.
By the time you're married, you'll only think you fell for him yourself.
As if the disappearance of your friends didn't have anything to do with him. As if you weren't threatened out of your own home because of his plan. All while he se kindly offered you a place to stay in his estate.
And it all begins with this very Valentines day. he just needed an excuse to start putting himself out there as available. Just to you, ofcourse. Can't have any swooning women thinking he's looking for someone when he's already found the perfect one.
★ Wanderer
Wanderer swears he's a changed man (puppet) since his time with the Dendro Archon.
He goes to the Akedemia, he cares for mini Durin, and he doesn't trample anyone he deems annoying anymore.
Yet with you... He can't help but let his old self resurface.
Romantic attraction was not something he had ever felt in his long life.
But you, a mere classmate at the Akedemia, you got through to his figurative heart.
If he were still a Harbinger, he could've had you in seconds.
That's what makes this so hard for him. He needs to play normal. He isn't a Harbinger. He can't do that anymore, he's better than that.
"Hey... What do you think of this Valentine's stuff?" He asks with an annoyed expression. The couples he sees in the hall only piss him off more, solely because he knows you aren't like that with him... yet.
"Uh... Never really did anything for it." You shrug. You're rather focused on your studies, and it's not like anyone here caught your eye.
Wanderer nods. This complicates things. You weren't enthusiastic over Valentines day. No, a swoon or longing look to be seen. Asking you to be his Valentine would be met with rejection, he's sure.
"It's stupid." He scoffs. He doesn't truly mean that. he would've, if you weren't a thing.
He sticks by you the whole day. Even entering a lecture that wasn't in his curriculum to sit next to you. You weren't his Valentine, but he sure could make it look like you were. That would make that random guy from Mathematics back up, he's sure.
You don't note on it. And it frustrates him. You don't even know his schedule.... He knows yours, for archons' sake. Why couldn't you just like him too?
Is that okay to think? Nahida would tell him you don't owe him reciprocation. But damn does he want it.
So Wanderer is left to do what he does best. Hide his true intentions between biting sarcasm and condescending remarks.
It's not saving his case. But maybe, if you feel awful enough, you'll let him hold you. That's what humans like, right? Physical comfort?
He'll hold you.
To his luck, someone else does all this for him, besides the hugging.
Some dunce of a guy you must have known from a different class had come to make fun of your project from last week.
And Wanderer saw his one golden opportunity. He might be all reformed now, but that didn't mean he couldn't do this...
A harsh punch to the face was all it took to get the guy to shut up.
Wanderer immediately turned to youn hiding the proud grin he wished to sport. He stood up for you. That's so sweet, isn't it?
You barely had time to react to his sudden hug, just latched onto you without question.
It's hard to deal with feelings you've never had before. Even harder after having to change your past ways.
But one student punched at a time, he'll win your heart.
He's pretty afterall, you can look past his flaws.
And if not, you'll get to witness what his past personality was like. Not even the dendro archon could stop him if this wen ton for too long...
Ok that was it, bye!
I realise I'm still ahh at writing HC, these just seem like scenarios but whatever.
in which he rescues you from your very short-lived wedding.
SUMMARY: due to a massive misunderstanding, a prince from royal sword academy is set to wed you at sunset. thankfully, your un-princely crush is here to save the day and crash this lovely wedding.
PAIRINGS: everyone x fem reader (separately)
WARNINGS: they're being a bit dramatic, characters are 18+, slightly suggestive (leona and ruggie), leona lifts you up bc he's a big man like that,
NOTES: this is echoes the ghost bride event, but listening to this prompted me to write out this scenario instead. i made this for shits and giggles, so have fun with this self-indulgent fic ofmine
writing for savanaclaw was pretty funny tho
There was no way you would be able to say 'no' now, not when there were hundreds of Royal Sword Academy students and even more members of a random royal family whose last names you cannot recall waiting outside that door. Aside from a completely oblivious Neige and Che'nya who was nowhere to be found, there was no one you could really ask for help to get you out of this mess.
You turn to your supposed betrothed with frantic eyes, shaking your head wildly. "I already told you, I'm not the one you danced with at the ball!" Your hisses fell on deaf ears. That damned prince from Royal Sword Academy was too busy making the 'goo-goo' eyes at you to even register what you were saying.
"I just happened to have the same shoe-size!"
Damn it, why did you have to agree to fitting some missing girl's shoe?!
Pierce Charmant, possibly the most delusional guy you have ever met in Twisted Wonderland, clung onto your calf with a stubborn expression. He had no intentions of letting you go, and neither did his five other guards that had blocked your way.
"You have to be her!"
"You don't even know my name!"
You were really counting on Grim to get someone, anyone, to stop this wedding. Yet, as you are walked down the aisle by the fair Neige, you are already planning out a divorce settlement plan. Based on the number of guests here, who had filled this entire venue from top to bottom, you would have guessed that this prince was rather rich. If it was to be an unhappy marriage, at least your wallet would be more than compensated.
You managed to convince this prince to send invitations to Night Raven College, but that didn't matter. He was so excited and in a hurry to marry, that your friends barely had any time to rescue you! There must have been so much traffic with the mirrors that they couldn't even use them! There was just no way that they'd make it in time now.
And so you consign yourself to readying some divorce papers within the next few weeks, and planning out how to avoid any more interactions with this guy while you were married.
You stood at the chapel's base, your expression exasperated than ever as you kept darting your gaze to the door. You've already tripped over the aisle a few times, fumbled the scripted vows, and even called for a bathroom break or two to stall.
And now comes the big moment that you were so desperately trying to avoid.
"Would you, Pierce Charmant, take the Ramshackle Dorm Prefect, as your lawfully wedded wife?"
The prince smiles so sickly sweet, and its the look of a man who won't change his mind.
"I do."
You grimace as the officiant faces you, just as blind to your annoyed expression.
"Would you, the Ramshackle Dorm Prefect, take Pierce Charmant as you lawfully wedded husband?" They didn't even use your name!
You pause, the image of your crush flashing before your eyes.
You would never see him again if you let yourself get married. Defiance returns to your face as you suck in a deep breath, ready to deal with the consequences of rejecting this delusional prince in front of hundreds of people.
"I—"
"I object!"
LEONA KINGSCHOLAR
"What have you gotten yourself into this time, herbivore? How bothersome. You had better be prepared to kiss the ground I walk on as soon as I grab you from the altar. You owe me for this, big time. Don't even think about lumping me in with the same lot as Ashengrotto. I suppose I'll have to retell you this as soon as I get you out of there... Damn it, the prefect couldn't pick up the goddamn phone for the fifteenth time. Park the car, Ruggie. I'm going in."
Imagine Leona's irritation when he has Grim tugging at his tail blubbering nonsense about you and a wedding. He really thought it was some stupid ploy to have him attend class or some arrangement until he heard Malleus expressing his concerns a couple rooms away.
Because what do you mean the herbivore is getting hitched into a royal family?! You sure that we are talking about the same magicless prefect with literally no credentials or documentation?
It's enough to have the beastman get up and deal with the issue himself. Consider yourself a lucky prefect since he is personally driving his way to the venue to pluck you from Prince Whatever's clutches.
Did he think the plan through? Not really. Leona is a prince himself from the Sunset Savannah, and he can easily abuse that status for issues like these. It should be easy. All he had to do was go in, and get you out, right? Right?
That being said, was it really necessary to dress for the occasion? He would have happily went in with his uniform, but Ruggie seemed to have insisted because no one would take him seriously if he came in looking like a bum! Hair tied back and donning a suit, he can easily pass as a prince charming if he tried. Still, he knows that you wouldn't expect him to be a white knight. You knew him too well to think him to be one.
Kicking down the doors of the chapel, everyone's eyes flew to Leona with mild shock and surprise. The second prince from the Sunset Savannah? What business could he possibly have here? Of course, that business would be no other than you who had gasped at the sight of the beastman, dressed to the nines as if he were the groom himself.
It takes everything in Leona's power to hold back his exasperated sigh when his eyes land on you. No wonder Pierce Charmant fell in love at first sight, you looked like an absolute dream. The longer he stared at you, the easier it was to forget that he had something to take care of here. As beautiful as you looked in that dress and veil, you would sooner suit the colors of the Sunset Savannah better than whatever this man's designers gave you.
Pierce lets out an uncomfortable cough, straightening his back as his eyes narrowed onto the beastman. "Prince Leona Kingscholar, I do recall sending an invitation. Unfortunately, you are quite late to the occasion." His hand extends towards the pews, a tight lipped smile surfacing his expression.
"Still, please have a seat. We can pardon the intrusion."
Leona flashes a haughty smile, his stance exuding pride and confidence. "You don't have to. I'm here to crash your wedding, Charmant." He takes long strides down to the altar, eyes fixated on your own. The beastman ignores the scandalized gasps, the 'oohs' and 'ahhs' as he makes his way to you, as if he was eager to retrieve a possession of his.
It's the way your lower lip quivers, how your hands wring against one another and the slight bead of sweat forming on your temples. It was difficult to tell if you were nervous yourself, or if you were just taken aback by how handsome the beastman was in his get-up.
"Herbivore," It snaps you out of your daze, reminding you to blink when your eyes land onto his narrowed green eyes. His voice is as commanding as ever, like the call of a lion to his pride.
Rather than addressing you from the high tops, he stands at the bottom of the alter with a raised brow, looking up to you. Then his lips curl upwards into a sly grin, mocking Pierce whose jaw was clenched.
"Herbivore, you really wanna marry that guy?" Leona asks in that low coaxing tone, very well knowing the answer before you shook your head wildly.
"No!"
Leona shrugs to himself with an exasperated sigh.
"Good enough for me."
Feeling a pair of strong arm wrap around your thighs, you couldn't help but let out a slight yelp when you felt your feet leave the ground. Instinctively clawing at Leona's back, you find yourself hoisted onto his shoulder like a sack of rice. The crowd gasps audibly, and you cannot help but hide your face in your hands as the beastman shamelessly began to walk towards the exit point without another word.
"Where do you think you're going?!" Pierce yells out from the altar, his hand falling to the blade hanging on his hip. You hear Leona snort, pausing for a moment to look back at the man. He rolls his eyes, almost annoyed by the other prince's theatrics.
"I'm bringing the Prefect back to where she belongs. I didn't think you weren't above spiriting strangers away over shoe sizes."
Gritting his teeth, Pierce shook his head and grinded onto his teeth. "You are not her guardian, nor her lover. You have no authority, Kingscholar!"
You can feel Leona exhale from the way his shoulders fall slightly, followed by how his grip on your middle tightens. "Then I stake my claim on her today," His tone is much more darker now, more dominating than the arrogant tone he had been using since he stepped through those doors.
Truly befitting of a lion demanding the submission of lower prey. "Do you really want to cross paths with my family, Charmant? I am sure my family is willing to negotiate at the next possible date." You know that Leona is smirking now, based on how irritation flashes across your supposed groom's face.
"Well, if you decide to try, my family will write you back in three days time. Until then, Charmant."
Noises erupt from the crowd as they watched Leona carry you down to the exit. Hanging against his back, you poke at his shoulder slightly. "Really? You have the authority to do that?"
Leona clicks his tongue in his response, almost attempting to shush you down.
"Of course not, but Charmant doesn't have to know. Let Crowley take care of it. I am only the delivery boy."
Sure, it was a massive bluff on his end, but does it really matter? Leona got you out of that situation safe and sound! Even if it ended with you being hoisted over his shoulder and carried out of the cathedral, there was not a single scratch on you! That being said, Charmant was not exactly happy to know that Leona scammed him into letting you go, but you were long gone when he came to that conclusion.
Did we get Leona to drive you back to Night Raven College? Nope. Ruggie's getting a good bonus from being the getaway driver, not to mention the fact he drove you all through a fast-food drive-thru on Leona's wallet. He doesn't have to know either, not when he is fast asleep on your shoulder in the backseat.
Oddly enough, Leona wouldn't be leaving your side anytime soon. Even after Ruggie's dropped you off at Ramshackle, the lion beastman trails after you like a shadow into the manor, up until he's invaded your room.
"Leona, don't you have to go back to your dorm?" Raising a brow at your questioning tone, Leona crossed his arms and stared at you through the mirror's reflection.
The sun had already set long ago, leaving the moon filtering in through the windows. It was the only source of light, considering you haven't even though to flip the lights on. You can see Leona behind you, his eyes following the train of your dress and how it sweeps against the creaky floorboards.
"Ha? I haven't even started asking for compensation yet." He rumbles, finding his hand playing with the lace of your supposed wedding dress. The thought of it makes his stomach churn, followed by that prince's scent invading his nostrils.
Green eyes flicker back to you, something dark reflecting in them to the point where your breath is hitched.
"You ever thought of marriage before, herbivore?" Your eyes widened with surprise at his question. You could only let out a nervous chuckle, avoiding his gaze as you shift your gaze onto your wedding dress.
"This entire experience has made me terrified of getting married for a while, Leona." You hear his humming from behind, eyes returning to the mirror to find his hand ghosting above the veil fixed onto the crown of your head. He doesn't let himself touch, only hovering slightly above the fabric.
He seems almost lost in thought when he shoots the next question. "What kind of man are you looking for?" You stay silent, almost tempted to attack him for how seductive his voice seemed to sound in that moment. He must've been doing it on purpose.
Then he chuckles slightly, teasing. "Don't tell me you're after the princely type like Charmant Ultra-Soft there." He easily catches your wrist when you whipped around to face him, smirking slightly at your somewhat flustered expression. "Of course not! He's... he's not my type anyways!"
"Then what's your type then?"
Gulping to yourself, you take a step back. He takes one forward. Another step back, another of his comes forward, all until your back is pressed against the fixed mirror. With a quiet purr from his throat, he hunches forward to hover above the crook of your neck.
You are already so certain that he sees through you, through the way your heart pounds in your ears or to the way you let him invade your personal space like he belonged there.
Leona's lips quirk up into a smirk, followed by a knowing hum. "You never know, Prefect. Maybe Charmant will come knocking down your door claiming my stake on you is fake." His large hand presses itself against your hip in an almost possessive manner, but you can easily sense his hesitance, waiting for your approval.
"Or maybe, you'll wake up to everyone crowning you as a princess from the Sunset Savannah. Would it be so bad, herbivore?"
Pulling himself away, Leona rests an arm above your head and towers over you. You cannot avoid his gaze now, nor can you avoid that smug look of his against the glow of moonlight.
"Would it be so bad being yours?"
RUGGIE BUCCHI
"Nah, I can't use the Kingscholar name. Leona's gonna have my neck if I used his identity... Ali Baba? Does it look like I own thousands of camels and elephants? Come on, Jack. You're a smart cookie, you can think of some fancy-schmancy princey name for me! Can't exactly start a dispute with a royal family that doesn't exist... Pssh, you think Crowley's gonna help out in time? Prefect's gonna end up paying alimony if we let him take care of it! Come on, you got it Jack! Think faster!"
For all the trouble that Ruggie had caused you during and after Leona's overblot, he had to hand it over to you— you were probably one of the most well-resourced individuals in the campus. Sure, you had no magic but you had a good head above your shoulders and you seemed to have a knack for getting yourself out of tricky situations. It was admirable, really. He really respects you, and would often trust that you can take care of yourself!
Alas, you couldn't get yourself out of this situation. Ruggie had to do the biggest double-take when he looked over to see a wedding being broadcasted on Jack's phone, only to see you being dragged against your will for a gown fitting at a boutique.
Judging by that freaked out look on your face, you're going to need some help and Ruggie is ready to help you escape! Sure, he isn't as powerful as Leona or influential as Malleus... Now that he thought of it, how was he going to take you back safely without causing a ruckus? Crowley obviously is out of the question, and you might as well be married at sunset if he doesn't do anything now.
He's gonna have to pull out the big S.
S, as in, scammer.
"Darling, I'm here!"
You cannot keep your jaw from falling from its hinges as you watch Ruggie walk into the cathedral with a certain stride that was so unlike him. He wears a suit that is too expensive for his tastes, posture straight and refined to the point you were almost fooled into thinking it was a rich twin brother separated from birth.
In that moment, he seemed more like Azul than he did the hyena beastman you knew. It was only for a brief moment before you saw Ruggie, with his little crooked smile and the way he rubs the back of his neck with a hint of shyness.
"... Darling?" You croak in confusion. Ruggie laughs, easing your nervous heart. "Shishishi, it's me! Sorry, where you waiting for me that long?" Without a care in a world, the hyena beastman is making quick steps down the aisle towards you. You can tell that he is nervous though, based on the way his tail twitches slightly as eyes follow him down.
"And who are you?" Pierce demands. Ruggie gasps, feigning offense as he glances to the crowd, looking for some sort of support. "Me? You don't recognize me?" Sighing dramatically, the beastman shook his head in disappointment.
"Sheesh, didn't think that royalty these days haven't kept up with the times. Let me introduce myself," He grins, bowing to disguise the fact that he is playing a crook.
"Prince Varve Cu, a pleasure to make your acquaintance."
Barbecue?! Is that what you're craving, Ruggie?!
You want to choke on the air you just sharply inhaled. You've always known that Ruggie was clever and that he was not above dirty tricks, but you never did expect him to try and scam royalty into thinking he's someone else!
But Pierce hums to himself, attempting to recall the unfamiliar name in the recesses of his memory. "Cu? I have never heard of that name before." It almost baffles you that the prince was actually questioning his own memory, over a family name that never existed.
Always the opportunist, Ruggie scoffs in a spoiled manner, turning his nose up childishly. You would have been fooled by his act if you never really knew his true nature.
"How rude! We are quite the affluent family, you know? Luckily for you, I'm in a very good mood." Ruggie clears his throat, running a hand through his hair as he reaches his hand out towards you.
"I'm here to take back the Ramshackle Prefect. I am afraid she's already spoken for."
You may never get a chance to escape again, so you quickly flee Pierce's side to take Ruggie's hand. Easily, his hand wraps itself around your waist as he steps in front of you.
Pierce raises a brow, almost alarmed by how swiftly you had retreated to this mystery man. "You had no ring when we met. You never mentioned being betrothed to another prince, Prefect."
Thankfully, Ruggie is quick to answer for you with all the flowery vocabulary he can muster. "Clearly, if you were better well-informed, the Cu family does not require the use of rings. We firmly believe our love is enough proof to the world that we are one!" He turns to you and winks, hiding away his nervous grip on your waist.
"And we are in love, aren't we?"
There's that look in his eyes that is begging for you to play along with the lie, before everything would fall apart. Ruggie knew he fell for the right girl when you cozied up to his side, playing up a few tears and whimpers.
"I was so scared! How can I possibly tell this man that I already belonged to someone else? He wouldn't let me go!" You exclaimed, earning shocked reactions from the crowd.
Pierce gulps to himself, hands raised in defense. "Well, I—!"
Ruggie clutches your hands, playing the part of a charismatic prince that he would only be for a few more minutes. "Say no more, Prefect. I understand. Rest assured, you will never leave my side ever again." He drawls dramatically before he straightens his posture, glaring with the energy of a spoiled brat as he could muster.
"I will be certain to spare you of my family's wrath! They do not take very lightly to incidents like these, but for the sake of my lovely girl here, I shall be lenient."
Pierce finds himself nodding nervously, wanting to hide from the scrutiny of the crowd that seemed to be shocked that he would try to marry an unwilling bride, much to your annoyance. Only now, they decide to question this wedding?!
The hyena beastman begins to lead you by the waist, ushering you through the carpets in a hurried manner. "Let us be on our way, Prefect." He murmurs into your ear, but it is not the exit he takes you to.
Rather, it's the buffet table set to the side.
"Ruggie, what are you doing?" You whisper as he pauses at the edge, grabbing two paper plates and shoving one into your hands. He grins at you, hiding a laugh behind a free palm.
"Shishishi— I ain't planning on leaving emptyhanded, Prefect. Help me out here, will you? Let's take as much as we can before this idiot catches on. Come on, let's stack up a plate for the ride back!"
Luckily for you and Ruggie, you both manage to sneak away before anyone started realizing that the hyena beastman had fooled everyone in that cathedral. It's a subtle reminder for him to lay low for the next few weeks and deny any relation to being a prince. Does a guy like him look like a prince? Sure, he's the prince of empty pockets!
Munching on the wedding treats with a hand on the wheel, Ruggie has already prepared himself for the long drive back to Night Raven College. He's already begun negotiating some sort of compensation for getting you out of that wedding. A handful of favors here and there, mostly packed lunches from you to keep him fueled for a couple of days.
He expects you to be in more comfortable clothing by the time he's finished returning Leona's car and clothes. Much to his surprise, you're still in that poofy wedding dress, holding onto your own cup of instant noodles while Ruggie's was on the little coffee table in your living room. You do not miss the way his tail wags at the sight or how he averts his gaze, shuffling to the space beside you.
"You couldn't take it off on your own?" He questions, only to be replied with a casual shrug from you.
"Couldn't reach the zipper. I gave up."
Ah.
Consigning himself to the awkward silence, he takes his own cup and starts to munch down on the supposed 'wedding' dinner. Both you and him watch the flickers of the old television, watching some news as white noise. It's only coverage on the wedding, the runaway bride and the mysterious prince that seems to not exist.
Ruggie knows better than to let intrusive thoughts leave his lips, but he cannot help it as Pierce Charmant appears on the screen. "You think you ever gonna marry rich? Charmant was ready to give you an easy ticket to luxury, you know?" He doesn't meet your eyes, but you feel his tail brush against your arm, badgering for an answer.
Following a slurp, you shake your head. "I mean, if I was able to get a divorce with good settlement money? I would've." You tell him with a short shrug, so casually as if it were a lighthearted topic.
A bitter laugh leaves Ruggie's lips, ears deflated slightly at the thought. "Yeah? He can give you a pretty easy life, but he'd be real lucky to have you. Seven-time overblot champion? He's won jackpot." Not really. It was never about your achievements anyways. Pierce would've been the luckiest man in Twisted Wonderland to win you over, for all your sweetness and edges.
Ruggie's sulky behavior does not go missed by you, and you could only nudge his elbow. "I would've taken the settlement money and asked you on a date. My treat," It's the way his ears perk up, his head whipped towards you hastily with that surprised expression. He doesn't even realize his tail is brushing against the couch wildly, or that his cheeks are getting warm as he takes in your shy smile.
"It'd be funny if we ended up going on more dates and I ended up using that settlement money for a wedding. It saves a lot of money, don't you think so?"
Laughter bubbles from Ruggie's chest, and in that moment, he finds himself falling in love all over again. "Shishishi, you're a genius! That's what I like about you!"
Shifting closer to your side, Ruggie presses his cheek against your shoulder. The dress takes up so much space that it nearly swallows him too, hiding your hands from sight as he laces his fingers with yours in a silent confession.
You squeeze in conformation, relaxing into his warmth as he eyes the skirt with interest.
"Think we can sell it? Might catch a big buck for a royal wedding dress." You mutter with a gleam of amusement in your eyes. Ruggie chuckled to himself in agreement. "Yeah? I'd be happy to sell it for you as long as I get a cut of profits as the selling agent."
"Do you take payments in kisses?"
Instant noodles set aside, Ruggie licks his lips as he leans in towards you. For a prey-like subspecies, he looks very much like a predator looking down on his meal when he stares at you this way. Eyes fixated on your plush lips, he hummed in contemplation.
"Wanna give me one now for all the hard work I did getting you out of that wedding?"
JACK HOWL
"I'm sure that it's just a misunderstanding. If Prince Charmant is everything he says he is, then surely, he will let her go. I will be sure of it that she returns to Ramshackle tonight. The Prefect... I would rather not see her look so distressed like that. I just hope she isn't harmed in any way. Ace, if everything goes south... have Lilia on speed dial. If I cannot save the Prefect, Malleus would be our last resort. Agreed? Agreed."
Possibly the least unhinged one on this list. Not gonna lie, out of everyone in this school, definitely the least dramatic and most pragmatic ones out there. He insisted on dragging Crowley to the altar, but the Headmaster was nowhere to be found.
Sure, Jack has his own feelings for you. Of course, he doesn't want to see you get married to someone else. However, it is your choice and he will always support that.
That being said, he knows you don't want to get married based on your pale expression and strained grins. Clearly, you aren't very enthusiastic about his wedding and if Jack had confidence in himself, he already knew that this prince was certainly not your type.
Jack is smart enough to enlist the help of your closest friends. The first years are definitely helping, from transportation to the last line of defenses if things got awry in that cathedral. Sebek is ready outside to contact Lilia and Malleus should it be necessary, but Jack hopes it won't have to come down to that.
He is probably the only one who has faith that Pierce Charmant can see reason, even when he was the same one who got deluded into thinking you were his one true love because of your shoe size.
Jack doesn't actually dress himself up! He comes in without any fancy preparation really. He's just that much of an authentic guy, and he cares too much about you to keep up appearances.
Jack comes in panting and drenched in sweat, driven by a sense of urgency and alarm. He truly thought he was too late, but it seems that he came at the right time.
"Prefect!" He yells out, eyes zoning onto you as you dropped the bouquet in your hands. The sight of him urges you to move, a mixture of worry and relief swirling in your core.
"Jack!" Your voice rings out in return, echoing of the walls.
Abandoning Pierce, you ignore the prince's calls to you as you race down to the wolf beastman. You ignore the gasps and the stares, immediately pressing your hands against Jack's toned bicep.
"Jack, are you okay?!" You cry out, feeling his chest heave in and out for air. He winces, looking up at you and it only makes his chest constrict even tighter. Jack never meant to worry you like this, but that concern of yours makes his heart skip too many beats.
"Prefect," He doesn't answer your initial question as he attempts to stand up straight amidst pants. Large calloused hands tremble as they take yours, as if keeping them safe in his gentle grip.
"Please don't marry him. Don't marry him if you don't wish to."
He cares not for the prince, the crowd, not even his own feelings as he contemplates the thought of you giving your heart away to someone else. Sucking sharply through his teeth, Jack looks up to a scandalized Pierce who stares from afar. "I am not the one to dictate you what to do, who you choose to give your heart to."
He returns his gaze to you, a look so gentle in spite of his sharp features. Jack makes an effort to be soft with you, so quiet in the moment in spite of the spectators watching you both. He wouldn't be this way in public, you knew this.
But if this was the last time he may ever see you as the Prefect, and not some prince's wife, then he wouldn't lose that chance.
Jack lets go of your hands, allowing his trembling fingers to grasp your shoulders lightly. Swallowing to himself, he asks with such uncertainty that it's almost unlike him to doubt what he knew of you. "Prefect, do you wish to marry that man?" He murmurs, eyeing Pierce once more.
He had to be sure. Jack never wanted to take away your choice and perhaps, he was the one with the misunderstanding. Perhaps, you did want to marry this prince from the bottom of your heart.
It was relief that flooded his chest and sparked life back into his tail when you shake your head, beaming at him as if he were a silly boy.
"I don't want to marry him, Jack."
Your words are enough to give him resolve to look at Pierce clearly now. Firm and stubborn, Jack glares at the prince as he positions himself in front of you like a guard. Defensive, but not complacent.
"You heard the Prefect. She doesn't want to marry you." Before Pierce could retort, Jack cleared his throat once more with a sense of authority. He may be a random student from Night Raven College, but that was not going to stop him from defending your wishes against someone who could abuse his power.
"If you have a problem with that, talk it up with Headmaster Crowley. Otherwise, you cannot force her into wedding you. Can you sincerely call yourself a proud student of Royal Sword Academy if you go against the very conducts your school preaches?"
Honestly, Ace and Deuce had to interfere before Jack began to scold the rest of the guests for letting you get married against your will. Admittedly, no one really wanted to interfere now because of how much shame they felt after Jack's lecturing.
Jack was mindful to bring in an extra pair of clothes for you! He would have been happy to rummage through your closet for you, but he is a certified gentleman. He wouldn't go through your stuff without asking, so you would have to settle for wearing some of his clothes. They are likely to be a bit bigger on you, but it sends his tail wagging on overdrive to see you draped in his clothes, his scent.
Quite sweet of the first years to help take you back to Ramshackle. Both you and Jack seemed to have forgotten that you had borrowed his clothes though. The least you could do is wash them for him before you've returned them.
"You didn't have to do that, you know?" Jack grumbled, arms crossed across his pectorals with that disgruntled expression. You knew better than to buy his nonchalant act when his tail seems to undo his efforts to seem unbothered.
You raised a brow at him, holding out his folded laundry in your arms. "What's wrong with it? They're pretty much ready for you to wear."
The wolf beastman sighs to himself, glancing away to avoid your gaze. His cheeks are starting to burn red, but he won't ever acknowledge them. "You don't get it, Prefect. Just drop the subject and leave the clothes on the bench."
It was cruel of you to even think of teasing Jack, but it isn't so often you get to opportunity. You pout at him, clutching the clothes close to your chest.
"... does my detergent stink that bad?"
Your words take him aback, almost like a heinous offense. Before you realized it, Jack had wrung the laundry from your hands and held the fabric closely to his chest. "I never said that! Don't misunderstand!" He stammers, subconsciously wringing a shirt up his neck.
Jack immediately realizes he's fallen in your trap when you smile at him knowingly. Sighing in defeat, he submits to your whims. "You... I like your scent. It gets hard to concentrate when you're..." He mumbles shyly, ears flattened as he fights the urge to bury his nose into his clothes that are now laced with your scent.
"Was this how you won that prince over? I wouldn't be surprised." He mumbles to himself in exasperation. You could only laugh softly as you approach him, rubbing small circles on his back comfortingly. "Are you implying that I won you over too?"
He says nothing, silently brooding to the side in a futile attempt to keep his tail still.
You don't exactly help his case when you place a kiss on his cheek either.
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