we all know oikawa has his fan girls. youâre kinda one of them, and he gives you the most attention. makes the others jealous
obviously you already noticed himâwho doesnât? however, he makes a conscious effort to keep his appearance immaculate. wants you to notice him more
he offers to be your study buddy. if you donât understand something and ask him for help, he replies with âiâll help, but you owe me a kiss. just kidding!â and laugh it off, but deep down he really wants that payment
he watches you with a careful and attentive gaze. he begins picking up on your habits, interests, what you like and dislike, and stores it in a folder for later
he texts you with silly pictures of animals you like, saying âthis made me think of you, i hope you laugh!â
he asks the volleyball team for advice. hanamaki and matsukawa give crazy vulgar suggestions, iwaizumi says to âbe a man and tell her already,â and kyotani just bitches about oikawas whining
he decides to take iwas advice. that sunday morning, he shows up at your house with a bouquet of your favorite flowers, a box of your favorite candy, all while wearing nice khaki pants and a cashmere sweater. you had just woken up
âiâve liked you for so long. please, give me a chance!â he exclaims, almost yelling from his anxiety. heâs afraid of rejection, so imagine his surprise when you place a kiss on his cheek then hug him
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ę¨During the relationshipę¨
contrary to popular belief, oikawa is actually incredibly loyal to you. on all of his social media, he makes sure itâs known that heâs no longer single
anytime his fangirls come around, he waves them off, saying âiâm a married man! my wife wonât like this!â
he showers you with attention and affection. PDA is so important to him, so he always has a hand on you. whether thatâs an arm around your shoulder or waist, or even just holding your hand
kisses you everywhere on your face. his personal favorite is your forehead, right behind your lips
he is so open about his admiration for you. literally anytime you guys are hanging out, whether thatâs after school, on a date, or even just at one of your houses, he makes sure to take at least 10 photos and post half of them
he gets so happy whenever you come to his practices and games. actually gives you one of his spare jerseys so you can wear it to games
every time he makes a point off of a serve, setter dump, or set to any of the spikers, he looks for you and points at you, indicating that was for you
he loves cuddling. he likes being the big spoon so he can hold you as close as possible
after a few months, actually gets you a promise ring, and plans on upgrading to engagement after you guys graduate high school
he takes you around Takeru, his nephew, who absolutely adores you. oikawas older sister views you as a younger sister, and his parents treat you like a third child
you can tell when heâs getting too in his head. whether about you, volleyball, or his own worth, youâre the person he turns to, to expel his thoughts
Tooru Oikawa, the proud setter and captain of Aoba Johsai, whom has been featured in the news and is also the strongest anime villainâi mean come on, he took down sukuna (ball knowledge)âhas been utterly brought to his hands and knees for you. youâre the love of his life, and he plans on keeping you forever đŠľ
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note from madz~ ahhh this was so fun to write!! i lwk splurged a bit, but thatâs okay. hope you enjoyed this meal!
makes sure you keep up on your hygiene and healthâbrushing your teeth, getting enough sleep, eating enough. especially eating
if you text him saying youâre a bit hungry, give him twenty minutes. heâll be at your door with 7 pastries and flowers
insists on baking with you, he finds it domestic and it makes his heart swell
heâs a bigger guy in the muscle sense, so he takes any chance he can get to pick you up bridal style
any pastry he makes, he ensures youâre the first person to try it. will try to throw hands if anyone else touches it before youâve given your verdict
once caught ace trying to get a slice of tart trey made for you. ten minutes later, ace was collared at treys insistent requests
he seems like the biggest gentlemanâwhich he isâbut donât get it wrong. behind closed doors, heâs the biggest freak. iâll leave it at that.
for every holiday, he brings you home to his familyâs bakery. his parents absolutely ADORE youâthey even named a new item after you
you call him your lucky clover. he laughs it off, but it makes his day every time you call him that
trey is in it for the long run. he wants to marry you once youâve both graduated. he says that âyoure the only person i could ever find myself worthy of.â
Ruggie Bucchi đš
if there was a contest or world record for who is the most dedicated to their lover, ruggie would win every. single. time.
absolute puppy love for you
due to his own insecurity, especially because of his financial situation, he thought that he would drift through life by himself. so being able to call you his lover is like winning the lottery
he actively ignores leonaâs beck and call, choosing to spend more time with you. at some point, he tells leona that he wants money for doing chores for him. the money is to spoil you, obviously!
he likes sitting in the courtyard with you. heâll work on a flower crown made of dandelions while you scratch behind his ears. when heâs finished, he gives you the crown and kisses your hand like youâre royalty
he makes a fool of himself so you laughâitâs his favorite sound in the world. if youâre in a bad mood, he uses Laugh With Me to make you laugh
asks jack for workout routines so he can build muscle and be able to carry you with ease. he tries his best
is nervous about showing you his hometown, but when he rips off the bandage over a holiday break, he finds out that you love his home and the kids and his Granny. his Granny loves you too.
you guys lay in his childhood bed while he talks about random stories from his childhood
ruggie practically worships you and the ground you walk on. he says youâre his lucky lottery win
Floyd Leech đŚ
floyd is an absolute disaster to date, and i say that in the most loving way possible
never ending current of âshrimpy!â somehow, it gets worse
no shame in PDA. he loves you, so why not show it? will kiss you, bite you, slap your ass, squeeze you.. but heâll tone down the squeezing for you. floyd will only squeeze you half to death
along with the PDA stuff, he will make out with you anywhere, anytime. doesnât matter whoâs watching eitherâwhether it be his brother, Riddle, or even Crewel, he does not care
has azul make potions so you can breathe underwater and visit his home together. his favorite thing to do is wrap you in his tail while he swims to make sure you âkeep upâ
after âworkingâ in the Mostro Lounge, heâll cling to you and whine like a baby. itâs mandatory you coo at him like one too (dramatic ahh baby..)
heâs spontaneous and does everything on a whim, so expect him to bang on your door in the middle of the night. his requests range tooâdoes he want to just come in and snuggle, or does he want to prank crowley? no one really knows
on the flip side, if youâre with each other and pay more attention to your phone or get into a conversation and neglect him (heâs poked you 20 times so you grabbed his hand to make him stop) heâll sulk. you then have to assure him you still love him
floyd is a mess, but heâs your mess. and he wants it to be that way for a very long time
Jade Leech đ
between the two tweels, jade is the more calm one, so it wonât be as much of a rollercoaster as Floyd
jade is quieter about his adoration for you. you know his groovy card of his lab coat? where heâs staring at the mushrooms? he looks at you like that on the daily
he enjoys taking you on hikes with him through the surrounding mountains, then will make you a dish with whatever edible mushrooms you two found
itâs canon that jade is a sadist, so donât be surprised if he bites you enough to bruise or draw blood
heâs not as willing to take you to his home as Floyd is. he feels itâs better if you donât have to deal with the intricacies of mer-life
if you go to the lounge while heâs working, heâll secretly disperse your bill onto other patronsâcanât have you spending a dime
although he doesnât always show it, youâre one of the most important people in his life. heâs much more silent about it than his twin, but heâd do just about anything for you
Jamil Viper đ
jamil never thought heâd actually start dating anyone. once you two get together, he tries to keep it as good of a secret as he can. not out of shameânever out of shameâbut out of fear. heâs never actually had anything he could call his own, and heâd be damned if he lost you to the hands of anyone
he sneaks the both of you out on kalims magic carpet. he takes you around the Scarabian desert, you sitting in his lap
he lets you braid his hair. in fact, he encourages it
he loves cooking authentic Scalding Sand dishes
when word about you two gets out, heâs terrified and half tempted to cut things off. that is until kalim talks to him, assuring Jamil that thereâs no problem in having a lover
the secrets out, and now jamil has no problem in practically showing you off. even takes you home with him so you can meet his familyâŚ.then takes you right back to campus
you have to heavily reassure him that youâd never see him differently just because of his status as a servant to the Asim family
jamil tries really hard for you. he knows he doesnât need to, because he knows you wonât leave, but heâs terrified of losing you anyway
jamil never had anything he could call his own, so once you two start dating and youâre his and only his, he vows to never let that go
Rook Hunt đš
rook is a strange lad, to say the least. but his dedication to Vil PALES in comparison to his dedication to you
he loves taking photos of you. whether you know heâs taking them or not, whether heâs telling you to pose or snapping a quick pic through a bush, itâs all the same to him
he starts calling you roi/reine de mon amour (king/queen of my love in french!)
he loooves pointing out everything about you that he thinks is beautiful and perfect (itâs everything about you btw). heâll say âdonât tell vil, but youâre the fairest of them all.â
heâs lowkey obsessive, but in a loving way i guess..?
he likes showing his true self around youâno makeup, no perfect hairdo or outfit. freckles, messy hair and baggy clothes is the norm when heâs with you in private
expect arrows with love notes attached to them to land right next to you. you have no idea where he is or anything, but somehow heâs close enough to send an arrow to you
flaunts you around to not just pomefiore, but quite literally anyone he comes into contact with
he keeps photos of you in his pockets and wallet
rook is strange, sure, but he means well. you are the ruler of his love after all
Lilia Vanrouge đŚ
lilia will never let anyone in the dorm live down the fact that heâs still got game after hundreds of years of living
he once said to silver âeven as an old man, my rizz never falters.â lilia walked away on cloud nine, silver actually almost started crying
lilia tries to be a gentleman, but thatâs only after scaring the living shit out of you. he pops up from behind while upside down, and acts like itâs the most normal thing ever (for him it is)
he kisses you while heâs upside down like in the first spiderman movie
he offers to cook for you, which you immediately decline. you do the cookingâŚ
he like having you help him do his hair, whether thatâs cutting or dying it
he has you come to the music clubs practices and shows, and makes a point to show off
has definitely written a song or three about you
he gets you to go along with whatever adventure heâs thought of going on. he lives for being spontaneous, and wants you to join him in his antics
jokes about slipping a potion into your drink or food thatâll turn you into a fae. sometimes you wonder if itâs really a jokeâŚ
super clingy. heâs lost a lot of people dear to him, so he tries to spend as much time with you as possible
if he isnât able to see you, he sends one of his bats to give you a love letter and snack
lilia never thought heâd fall for a human like yourself, but once he does, heâs completely devoted to you
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note from madz~ this was fun to write hehe, i love floyd so i lowkey splurged on him, and ruggie is for my bff. i wanna write for the characters not covered in this and part 1, so iâll probably do that soon
gonna start brewing a juicy iwa and kawa fic đ no itâs not iwaoi sadly. based off some chatbot i totally didnât make and just saw somewhereâŚ..
poor guy isnât used to relying on someone the way he does with you. at first it makes him feel weak, but then he grows confident and stronger
heâs built walls around himself to protect himself and sell his perfection, and those walls slowly come down around you
when the other heartslabyul members found out Riddle was in a relationship with an actual person and not his schoolwork or the queens rules, they absolutely flipped. riddle, thought slightly embarrassed by the reactions, walked away with a smile on his face
a lot of quiet moments with him. he helps you study, and you help him grow out of the shell his mother forced him into
he truly treasures you, seeing you as a blessing
he brings you to heartslabyul quite often, and ensures that youâre treated with more respect than he gets
once collared ace for taking a slice of the tart he made for you (it was terrible anyways..)
he sort of clings to you like a child would to their parents, which stems from the issues he faced as a kid. you find it endearing
to the rest of the world, heâs a rose with too many thornsâbut to you, heâs a rose that just needs to be taken care of
Leona Kingscholar đŚ
leona doesnât really change when you two start dating. heâs still the lazy, sarcastic asshole that everyone else knows him as
while he doesnât have an major changes, you notice the small thingsâhis words donât bite nearly as hard as they used to, he actually tries to make an effort for you
similar to riddle, he prefers the quiet moments he gets with you. 90% of the time you spend together is in his bed napping
you genuinely do not understand how a person can sleep this much.
once leona grows more comfortable, heâll start grooming you like a cat does to their loved ones. he does it unconsciously most of the time, but sometimes does it to see you laugh because of how rough his tongue isâit slightly tickles you.
he opens up about his home and why he doesnât want to bring you around his family
but it doesnât last long, as when cheka visits and finds that he has a lover, you instantly become auntie/unca. it bothers leona every single time, but you love cheka to death
itâs hinted at that he has depressionâyouâre like a lifeline to him
anytime youâre watching him play Spelldrive, whether itâs practice or a game, he puts in more effort than usual. heâs gotta show off
he may be second place in everything else, but heâs number one in your heartâand to him, thatâs the best thing he could have
Azul Ashengrotto đ
surprisingly enough, no contract was made between the two of you (the tweels were shocked)
azul keeps his intellectual front up around you, without letting any cracks appear in the foundation
but itâs so that you donât see how terrified and insecure he is underneath.
he starts eating less and tries to work out moreâyou notice this, and immediately talk to him about it
he opens up, thought reluctantly, about his childhood. and to his surprise, you donât judge him or anything of the sort
you assure him that heâs perfect the way he is. that heâll always be perfect, no matter what he looks like or what his social status is. he breaks down and cries in your arms, but you know that heâll stop hurting himself
you help him run the mostro lounge, and he lets you get snacks and drinks for freeânot even the tweels get that
after a long day, he always collapses against you, and half the time you fall asleep together while sitting on one of the lounges plush couches
azul finds comfort in you, something heâs not used to. he doesnât feel the need to be perfect in any aspect, because he knows youâll love him no matter what
Kalim Al-Asim đ§ââď¸
kalim is already a walking ball of energy and positivity. but when you two start dating, somehow it gets worse. as in, jamil is close to strangling him half the time (not actually but yk)
kalim always makes sure that youâre satisfied. say youâre hungry? he has a whole feast for you in five minutes. bored? why not have a party!
heâs so over the top, but he means well. his heart is as big as his gestures, which both grow larger for you
he brings you around his family, flaunting you like youâre the most priceless treasure in the world (to him you are)
all 30 or so of his siblings adore youâeven if youâre overwhelmed by how many there are, you get along with them all easily. seeing you interact so positively with his family makes kalims heart swell
refers to you as his wife/husband
he looooves taking you on the magic carpet, flying over the cold Scarabian area while you cling to him for warmth and safety
thereâs not nearly as much quiet with kalim as the rest of the wardensâbut his festive presence is how he shows his love, and it makes you feel special
you feeling loved is what kalim strives forâhe didnât need a cave of treasures to find you, but heâd be damned if he ever lost you
Vil Schoenheit đŞ
vil is an organized mess in a relationship. heâs used to being the villain, yet when you look at him like he hung the stars, he nearly short circuits
his Magicam posts stop revolving around him as muchâyou slowly take over his new posts. after all, he wants to show the world who the fairest of them all is
becomes protective whenever you go to a shoot with him and Neige is there. heâs deathly afraid of losing you to him of all people
vil loves doing skincare with you. he makes products and gives them to you, and always offers to do his routine with you. to him, itâs the perfect way to achieve domesticity while keeping up appearances (not that you need to, he thinks youâre perfect anyway)
Vil starts getting on to Rook whenever he catches Rook photographing you or him. especially you. claims that thereâs no one who is deserving of your beauty, even Vil himself
makes you healthy meals that he knows appeals to your palate
vil used to strive to be called the fairest of them all. but now that youâve came along, he makes it very clear who should be in the spotlightâand itâs not himself
Idia Shroud đŽ
half the time it feels like you two are long distance, dating over the internet. he means well, but during the beginning of the relationship, heâs too nervous to do anything in person
he loves playing games with you. you quickly replace Muscle Red as his gaming buddy (poor Lilia..)
he gives you the good loot all the time. he purposely will grind after youâve gone to bed just so that he can give you the goods he got
the first time you guys actually hang out in person is when Ortho says thereâs an emergencyâthereâs no emergencyâand takes you to Idias room
idia nearly passes out when he sees you standing in his doorway. his hair turns bright pink as he looks at every empty energy drink can, empty bags of candy, and random papers and items strewn around his room
it doesnât bother youâyou actually offer to help him clean if heâd like. he says no, but you do it anyways.
he starts having you over all the time. he actually puts down his games and will cuddle up to you, watching whatever new anime has came out
he acts like a catâsleeps and cuddles
you get along great with ortho, he practically is your little brother too
although idia will always be the awkward recluse of NRC, he is forever your awkward recluse, and neither of you would have it any other way
Malleus Draconia đ
malleus is the biggest gentleman on this list
heâs a bit awkward, but he means well
heâs been around for hundreds of years, but has never met anyone thatâs made it worthwhileâuntil you came along
he definitely asks Lilia for advice
he has to get onto sebek for freaking out whenever you get too close to Malleusâhe claims itâs because âif iâm the king, sheâs my queen.â he states it like itâs the most obvious thing in the world
heâs not overly protective because he knows everyone is scared of him, so they wouldnât mess with you
he always lets his guard down with you. he knows you donât feel scared of anything of the sort around him, but the fact heâs comfortable enough around you speaks volumes
his actions speak louder than his words, which says a lot because the most basic thing he calls you is perfect
secretly wishes that he could give you something so youâd live as long as himâif that means turning you into a fae, then so be it
he never thought heâd find a mateâbut once he found you, he knew he couldnât live without you. the most powerful mage in NRC, and the future ruler of the Briar Valley, brought to his knees in the presence of a simple human.
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note from madz~ lord this took me forever. i need one chance w each of them đ vice wardens next!! maybe ill do the remaining characters by year..? lmk what i should do!
for as long as he could remember, Seishiro Nagi was the epitome of no motivation. he had grown used to being alone, the only entertainment being his video games- not actual human interaction. but he was okay with that. he didnât see a problem in his life style, so why should anyone else?
the only time that nagi ever had a shift in mentality was one a certain purple haired rich man bumped into him, causing nagi to almost drop his phone- but with some sort of energy burst, he managed to catch the device with his foot before it hit the floor.
after that, nagi was practically dragged everywhere with Reo. the duo spent countless hours together, whether it was lounging or practicing on the pitch, and became inseparable. this was nagis new normal. he found someone who doesnât seem his as a drag, who he doesnât see as a hassle. and, despite one of the first things nagi ever said to reo was a request for money, nagi wasnât actually jealous of reo or his life.
he was content with how his life was going.
that was until reo started bringing around this girlâyou. a stunner to the eyes, whom also came from a rich family. that could explain how you knew each other.
after a couple weeks of catching glimpses of you, nagi decided to ask reo who you were.
âoh, you donât know? thatâs my girlfriend, weâve been together for a bit.â reo says casually, yet there seems to be a strange tension in his demeanor. at hearing that, nagi felt his chest become hollow.
and for the first time in his life, nagi was jealous of reo.
reo started bringing you around nagi more. after all, he felt like his girlfriend should be in the same social circleâor rather social coupleâthat he was in. what was the harm?
but little did reo know, nagi was completely head over heels for you. and for some reason, the fact that you were off limits made you seem more appealing to nagi. was it because for once in his life, he had to work for something he wanted? he knew it was terrible, but he couldnât help it. the way you smiled when greeting him, the soft sound of your laugh, the easy going yet elegant way you carried yourselfâ all of it was the flame that nagi was drawn to. and he didnât care if he burned in his pursuit.
for weeks on end, he watched you and reo. yet, something seemed off. the affection seemed fakeâforced, practiced. curiosity built, and so did suspicion. one day, after almost three months of witnessing his best friend shower affection onto the literal girl of his dreams, nagi snapped. who wouldnât?
because besides reo, youâre the only person who didnât view nagi as a bore, or someone to stay away from. when you were around, he actually felt seen, without any sort of judgement. instead of making snide comments about his interests, you asked questions to better understand why he liked them. you even offered your own recommendations, just so he wouldnât get bored.
even if the gesture was small, it made nagi feel like he was actually worth something to someone.
âreo.â
nagi was standing over his friend, who was sitting in the courtyard of their school. reo looks up, smiling at nagi.
âhey man, whatâs up? wanna practice, or get food-â
âyou donât actually like her, do you? youâre faking it. i can tell.â nagi says, interrupting whatever suggestions reo was going to continue making. the color drained from reos face, his jaw slightly dropping.
ânagi, what are you talking about?â he sputters, forcing a laugh that sounded too nervous for his own good.
âcut the crap, reo. youâre making this more of a hassle than it needs to be.â nagi states reo down, waiting for some kind of acknowledgement or response. when none came, he spoke again. âyouâre not fooling me with the fake affection bullshit. itâs so obvious you guys practice that.â
reo sighs, rubbing his hands down his face. âfine, you got me. weâre fake dating⌠my parents kinda forced me into it. sheâs great and all, but iâm just not into her like that.â reo explains, and nagi feels like he could be on cloud nine at that moment.
the girl of his dreams was technically single.
âso.. you donât care if i get with her?â nagi asks tentatively, hoping for the best yet preparing for the worst. reos eyes widen, then he breaks into a genuine laugh.
âi donât care, go for it! iâve seen how you look at her.â
that was all nagi needed. he turned around without another word, and began sprinting to where you always were after school.
all of a sudden, you have nagi calling your name. you turn around, watching as he slows down his sprint into a leisurely jog once he sees you. heâs panting, but has a strange aura of motivation surrounding him.
once he reaches you, he cups your face in his big hands. before you can say anything, or even react, his mouth is on yours.
he kisses you like youâre the air he needs to breathe. like youâre the only thing that could ever matter in this world.
after a moment, he pulls away. âreo told me everything. i know im not him, but give me a chance.â he says softly against your lips, still breathing heavily from his sprint across campus.
a laugh escapes you, and nagi swears its the most beautiful sound that could ever grace his ears. you wrap your arms around his neck, smiling from ear to ear. âi was wondering when youâd say something. if you mean it, then im more than happy to give you a chance.â you respond in that sweet voice he could listen to for hours.
and, in that moment, nagi swears heâd do anything for you- heâd even give up his video games if it meant youâd keep looking at him like this.
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authors note~~ i hope you enjoyed this! i thought this was a cute idea, and having a yearning nagi is always the best â˘â˘â˘â˘
âŚ.landing in Twisted Wonderland and adapting to magic-wielding students and ever growing list of overblots to deal with. This lifestyle is a hassle for anyone, especially someone without magic. Even in your misfortune, you found light. your unhinged friends, your lovely (tuna-obsessed) cat, and eventuallyâŚJack Howl??
You and Jack first met during your first week in Twisted Wonderland. Sleep had only came in fragments for you-your mind too restless- so you decided to slip outside to clear your head. You passed by a courtyard bathed in moonlight, then noticed someone occupying it. Tall. Broad-shouldered. A wolf beast man, ears flicking as if he had already sensed your presence long before you saw him.
You stopped as he turned to face you, his blue eyes sharp under the glow of the moonlight.
âYou shouldnât be wandering around this late.â He said flatly, not unkind-but not gentle either.
He watched you hesitate, clearly debating whether to apologize or turn around and pretend youâd never seen him at all.
âIâsorry,â you said, voice hushed. âI wasnât trying to intrude, I can go-â
Jack studied you for a moment longer than necessary. You didnât look dangerous. Just tired. Lost. Too human for a place like this. He turns away, âDidnât say you had to.â
ââŚTry not to make a habit of it,â he muttered, turning slightly away. âNRC isnât exactly safe after dark⌠Iâm Jack. Jack Howl. First year, Savanaclaw.â
You smile softly at his introduction, âIâm ___. What exactly are you doing out here this late?â
âI usually train at night. The courtyards empty, no one gets in my way.â He says it plainly like its the most normal thing in the world.
You remain silent then he speaks again, âSo youâre really from another world.â Itâs not a question, more an observation. âWhatâs it like there?â
You chuckle, the sound surprising you in the quiet night. âItâs nothing like this⌠itâs filled with⌠well normal things, definitely no magic and wolves- sorry! Is that offensive? I didnt mean to say that like itâs a bad thing!â
Jackâs ears flatten slightly, then perk back up. He snorts- a short, dismissive sound. âNot offensive. I know what I am.â He shifts his weight. âYouâre from a world without beastmen. Itâs obvious youâre not used to it.â
He says it without malice. Just a statement of fact.
He looks up at you, âBesides. You didnât say it like an insult. You said it like you were surprised.â His tail swishes. âThereâs a difference.â
Itâs silent between the two of you for a moment.
âCell phones and buses, huh?â Jack says after a beat, a hint of curiosity bleeding through his stoic tone. âSounds.. loud.â
You chuckle, âOh you have no idea. Rush hour is a nightmare.â
âRush hour?â *Jack repeats.* âSounds like a stampede.â
âBasically.â You say, a small smile tugging at your lips. âEveryone is trying to get home at once. Cars packed bumper-to-bumper, people shoving onto trains, horns blaring..â You shake your head. âYouâd hate it.â
You nodded quickly, offering a small, grateful smile before backing away toward the path youâd come from. âGoodnight,â you said, soft and genuine.
Jack didnât answer until you were already a few steps away.
âGoodnight.â
Once you were gone, the courtyard fell silent againâbut it didnât feel the same.
Jack exhaled slowly, ears twitching as he stared at the empty space youâd stood in. He told himself it was nothing. Just another student. Another problem he didnât need to think about.
âŚSo why did he hope youâd made it back safely?
Shaking his head, Jack turned to leaveâalready committing your face, your voice, the way youâd looked at him like he was something familiar, to memory.
He doubted that would be the last time he saw you.
And, surprisinglyâŚ
He didnât mind that at all.
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A/N: Yay! My first official writing piece! My bff loves Jack so this one is dedicated to her! I just like writing little things like these, so a pt 2 is probably on the table! I hope you enjoyed!
the newest âstudentâ at night raven college, whom almost always had a fire breathing cat-creature on their shoulder, and couldnât seem to escape the chaos that is the two Heartslabyul first years.
you.
although magicless, from a different world, and not even in an actual NRC dorm, you seem to fit in perfectly alongside everyone else. not only that, youâre a kind soul who likes giving to others- after all, the community service you did in your world was for a reason.
youâve been at night raven for only a few days. you had some free time after classes were over, so you wandered around campus. during your aimless wandering, you find yourself outside of the school store, Mr. Sâ Mystery Shop. the building looked as inviting as the name- dark and definitely mysterious. youâd heard stuff about the store and this âMr Sâ character, but this would be the first time encountering both. with a deep breath, you push open the door to enter the store.
âwelcome in, my little imp!â a bright, cheery voice greets from inside the store. in no time, a tall, darker skinned man with intricate facial markings, an interesting outfit with bone accents, and a top hat, is standing right in front of you. you jump, slightly startled.
âdidnât mean to spook you, little imp. I am Sam, the owner of this quaint little store.â Sam introduces with a flourish, making a grand gesture with his arms. âlook around! iâm sure youâll find something you like.â he says, then moves to let you walk around the store.
the building, though looking small, seemed to stretch on forever. rows of shelves lined with mysterious, cryptic, and strange items made up the bulk of the shop. as you walk around, you can hear sam greet someone that just came in. you peek around to look, and see a guy around your age with sandy blond hair and animal ears engaging with sam. you recognize him as Ruggie Bucchi, a second year in Savanaclaw, who serves as the housewarden Leonaâs right hand man.
shrugging, you continue looking around, finally picking up a couple odds and ends that seemed interesting and werenât pricey. when you went to pay, Ruggie was getting his items scanned by Sam. he was purchasing a couple cheap snacks, and when the price came up, he sighed heavily.
âSam, let me pay you back some other time⌠i donât have any money on me right now,â Ruggie frowns, mustering up his best puppy dog eyes.
Sam lifts an eyebrow, âRuggie, you said that last week. you have to pay.. my friends on the other side wonât like it if you donât.â
that warning sends a shiver down your spine. you step over to Ruggie and Sam, wallet in hand. âi can cover it, Sam.â you say, smiling up at Ruggie.
It was a small smile. a simple gesture. but that upward curve of your soft lips made Ruggies heart stop. his blue eyes went wide, his cheeks becoming dusted over with a blush. he wondered how soft your lips actually were, how theyâd feel against his ownâŚ.. hold on, what!? what was he thinking? he shook his head to drown the thoughts while you set down more than enough thaumarks to cover both of your guysâ purchases. Items in hand, you leave, gently patting Ruggies shoulder.
âU-uh, iâll see you later, Sam!â ruggie exclaims hurriedly, grabbing his snacks and running out after you. âhey, wait!â you turn around at the sound of his voice, tilting your head in question.
Ruggie catches up to you, a boyish yet shy grin on his face. âhey, thanks for paying back there. you didnât have to.â
you laugh a little bit, the sound joyous and warm. it melts ruggies heart. âitâs no problem. i enjoy helping those around me.â you say, reassuring him. he nods, the motion quick and choppy.
âyeah. yeah, that makes sense. i do too.â he stumbles over his words, too focused on you. what was wrong with him? heâs supposed to be this mischievous hyena, a powerful lions right hand man. yet in this moment, standing awkwardly in front of you, heâs a melting mess of emotions. utterly ruined.
and, without your knowledge, utterly yours.
with a small wave, you walk back to the main building of the campus, going to meet with Ace and Deuce. the encounter with Ruggie weighed on your mind, but was a weight you were comfortable with and openly accepting of.
ruggie stood there like a statue, watching as you left. the way you carry yourself and the sway of your body had him completely entranced. it took a bird almost landing on his head for him to finally move.
later, heâs laying in his room, finally free from leonaâs endless demands. being free from leona means one thing- he gets to think about you again. he mentally hits himself for not at least getting your Magicam ID. but then again, because he didnât get anything to communicate with you, he gains a solid enough reason to talk to you again.
as he drifts off to sleep that night, he canât get this new student out of his head, whom has almost completely rewritten his psyche just with their gentle beauty and giving personality.
he couldnât wait to see you again.
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authors note~~ first post! i like writing. dedicated to my bff đ follow for more like this, perhaps?