Kolivan x Jealous!Reader: Misunderstandings (Angst/Fluff)
(Y/n) knew well that as leader of the Blades, Kolivan was usually busy. Always keeping watching over various ships and agents at work. Even though he was usually busy, he somehow made time for his beautiful mate. Time to rest with her and time to pamper her as much as he could. They were usually together working on something, like escape plans or even tracking shipments.
But when Krolia, Keith and (Y/n) found Kolivan near death his mates life changed. Fear was swelling in her chest with the sight of her strong partner so weak. She held him close listening to his heart and breathing, it was a reminder he was alive. Krolia told Keith to finish what they started that she and (Y/n) would care for Kolivan. (Y/n) barely left Kolivan's side as he was recovering always making sure she was ready to rush to his aid if need be. But something changed between them when he began recovering.
He spent less time around (Y/n) and more time around Krolia. At first she thought nothing about it but the more time alone she got the more ideas her mind formed. (Y/n) began to loath the idea of being alone, so she tried spending more time around Keith and his friends.
She didn't exactly interact very much but it was enough for Keith to know she wasn't herself. Keith was the first to notice her changes, how could he not. She grew quiet barely speaking to anyone anymore, and she began to wear bigger tops at least that's what he thought at first. Keith was hoping to talk to her so he headed to the nesting room where they all often slept.
He didn't expect her to be changing clothes when he stepped in and before he could even say anything his violet eyes found her thinning form. Her once plump form had grown thinner and thinner without them even noticing. How did no one notice? Than Keith took notice of how tired she looked, the bags under her eyes had grown noticeable. Frustrated Keith decided he would take matters into his own hands, which meant following her without her knowing. Something wasn't right and he was determined to find out what had torn apart his best friend. Keith expected her to head for Kolivan's office and at first that's where she was going. Until the sound of his mother's laughter sounded Kolivan's own laugh not far behind.
(Y/n) had her hand raised to knock but her form began shaking, soft hiccups left her lips. She quickly turned tail and left, Keith saw the sorrow in her eyes and the tears that escaped. One thing echoed in his mind, how had Kolivan not notice his own mates change? So without knocking like he was supposed to, he came storming into the office and locked the door behind him, earning looks of confusion from both. His angered huff turned quickly to a fearsome sound of a threatening growl. It startled Krolia and Kolivan because never had they seen his eyes form in to slits or any Galran sound leave him. But here he was snarling at Kolivan, his hands curled into fists.
"Are you BLIND?!" Keith barked his voice filled with rage and dominance. It made Krolia flinch and Kolivan's instincts to go in to defense which was to respond with a growl back to Keith.
"Notice what?" Krolia questioned trying to prevent a fight between both members. Keith felt his frustration build even further than he thought was possible. Snarling he slammed his fist in to the wall until his hand was bleeding.
"You are her mate!! How are you not seeing what I see?!" He screamed causing Kolivan to freeze at the mention of (Y/n). What was he not seeing? He noticed her becoming distant but he wasn't sure how to approach her about it. After all he didn't know much about humans he only really knew that their customs were far more different than Galran customs.
"Keith explain yourself." Kolivan felt anxiousness flood his system while one question bounced around his head the most. What was wrong with his mate?
"You-! You have continued to push (Y/n) away!! Have you not noticed how thin she is? Or even how little sleep she's getting? All of it is because of you!" Keith turned and left seeking out (Y/n) before he did something reckless. Kolivan completely froze in his seat, his eyes becoming unfocused as thoughts plagued his mind.
Was I really that blinded? Had (Y/n) changed that much? Keith was right, how did I not notice the changes sooner? I mean it was nice having Krolia around again so of course I spent more time with her. She and I grew up together in the same pack, quiznack we were like siblings. The more I thought about it the more it dawned on me, (Y/n) didn't distance herself from me. I was the one who focused the distance between her and I, I did this. I hadn't realized my ears were back and that I had whined until Krolia rumbled trying to calm me.
"Kolivan what's wrong?" Krolia asked moving to stand. Shaking my head I swiftly stood and began following Keith's scent. He and (Y/n) were close so if I wanted to find her, I had to find him. Though after his display I don't think finding him is the best idea. He loved (Y/n) like a sister so there was no way he would just let this go. His scent lead me back to the the nesting room, which wasn't surprising. The nesting room had other rooms attached to it, each room claimed by us. Keith had his own, Krolia had her own, while (Y/n) and I had our own. Entering the nesting room I headed straight for our shared room, hoping she was inside.
I whined loudly when to door opened to reveal an empty room, the sheets looked as though they hadn't been touched. (Y/n)'s scent was so faint I almost couldn't pick it up, which meant she hadn't stepped foot in our room in a while. Feeling even further worried for my mate, I quickly turned to head for Keith's room.
"Keith?" I almost whispered when I saw him standing there in his blade uniform. His face read pure anger, his stance told me that I was going to have to fight if I got closer. In the years of fighting with Keith I had never seen him this mad before. Taking a breath I lifted my hands in submission to him letting have his dominance.
"Let me see her, please." My voice sounded much more stable than I felt. Knowing I hurt my own mate felt horrible, if Antok were here I'm sure he would've beat me.
"No! You've hurt her enough! If you want her back than earn her trust back, until than she stays with me." Keith wasn't stupid by any means. Keith knew that when Galran mates fought, the male had to re-present himself to the female. Until than the female stayed with family or a close friend. The female could go back or make the male work.
"I plan to, just let me see her. I need to know the damage I've done to her, I need to see her." I hadn't noticed how desperate to see her I was. I was so lost at the fact I had my old friend back that I ignored my own partner. I couldn't come up with an excuse good enough for her, and I knew I didn't have one.
Keith snarled before returning towards his room, briefly stepping in. When he stepped out, (Y/n) slightly hid behind him. She was wearing a pair of what humans called booty shorts and one of Keith's shirts. As I took in her appearance I saw what Keith saw, (Y/n) looked exhausted. His shirts normally would be tight on her but instead it looked fairly loose. Her once bright (e/c) eyes were dull, her (h/l) (h/c) hair was messily put up, and her stance read of mistrust. It pained me to see how much I had neglected her, even at my busiest I managed to care for her. What was wrong with me?
"(Y/n) go back to the room, I'll get snacks and different drinks." Keith rumbled to her shaking form, I hadn't noticed she had begun to cry.
"I-" Taking a deep breath I bowed to Keith, "I swear to do better and do my all to regain her trust. Please give me another chance." It felt odd kneeling to Keith but it was tradition to make a plea with the mates guardian or protector. Keith was making it clear that he wasn't leaving her side, which deep down I thankful for.
"W-why?" (Y/n)'s weak and shaky voice came as she glanced at me. I felt my chest ache and my throat burn harshly.
"I'm afraid.. I don't have a valid reason for ignoring you. (Y/n) please understand, I will fix this. I never meant to hurt you like this.." I whispered watching her give a hiccuping whine. Keith lead her back to his room before closing and locking his door.
"You know it started off with her being jealous of my mom, because she felt like my mom would be a better match for you. Than you started getting distant from her and it only made her feel worse. So her mind basically attacked her with false thoughts, but the only one who could tell her otherwise was overlooking her." Keith glared roughly towards me. I followed Keith out of the nesting room hoping to have him relax a bit, I wouldn't break tradition. Once he had returned to her, I left to take a ship to find some time the best items to gift her. (Y/n) loved the crystals I brought her but what else could I do for her?
My eyes burned and began to feel heavy, I was to worried to go to bed so I began shifting every so often. Keith noticed my shifting before he took a hold of me, pulling me to his side. I tensed at the affection before melting into him, crying from days of being so overwhelmed. Even when I could no longer fight my eyes open, I clung to Keith refusing to let go. I woke beside Keith still holding on to him. As I began getting up Keith pulled me back towards him, laughing softly I explained I wanted a shower. Nodding he let go of me letting get a change of clothes before I headed for the bathroom. As I entered the bathroom I froze, there by the sink were similar crystals Kolivan had given me the day we became mates.
Covering them with my clothes I quickly climbed into the shower, I didn't want gifts. I wanted him to prove that I was what mattered, that he still loved me. Huffing softly I buried my face in my arms as I sat on the floor of the shower. I missed him, I missed his scent and I wanted nothing more than to go to him. The heat of the water felt amazing against my sore muscles, it made me want to sleep.The longer I sat there, the more I wanted to curl up and sleep with the hot water.
Keith came in to check on me, and when he peaked at me to see me half asleep he pulled me out. Wrapping me in a towel and gathering my things, he handed me my stuff before lifting me up. On the way to the room my tired eyes met Kolivan's concerned eyes. Sighing I hid my face in Keith's neck hoping to hide as much as possible. I got dressed very sloppily before curling up in Keith's sheets once again. Keith thought I had fallen asleep and left to train for a bit. I waited a few minutes before getting up and venturing into the nesting room. There in the nest was a stressed out Kolivan, his sigh giving him away. I softly stepped, slowly creeping my way over to him.
He mumbled something in galran that I didn't understand, while he was distracted I leaned my chest against his back. He tensed and froze, not wanting to possibly scare me away I guess. I took a deep breath, the only scent I could smell was Kolivan's natural musk that I fell in love with.
"Please don't leave." I whispered softly nuzzling myself closer to him so I could wrap my arms around his neck. Kolivan slowly raised his hand to rub my arm waiting to see how I'd react.
(Y/n) had spent days basking in her own jealousy so much that she let it consume her and her relationship with Kolivan. Her biggest fear now was losing him because of her feelings. Kolivan lightly pulled her away before shifting to face her giving her space to climb into his lap if that was what she wanted.
"Little Blade we still need to talk about things." Kolivan rumbled holding her smaller frame close, hoping nothing could ruin their moment. Although they had to talk about what happened, otherwise it would repeat itself which that was the last thing he wanted, for now holding his mate would do.
"I saw how well you and Krolia got along and even though you told me that the two of you were nothing more than old friends I just-" (Y/n) started but quickly stopped and sighed heavily. "I just got jealous of her. She has so many good qualities that I don't."
"She is more of a sister to me than anything else. Besides we Galra have a history of mating for life, she met her mate and had Keith. I have mine, and I hope she forgives my foolish actions and my ignorance." Kolivan whispered nuzzling the side of her neck letting his scent mix with hers.
"Of course I forgive you. Koli I forgave you the moment you said 'I'm sorry'. It's me who should apologize, I didn't talk with you like I said I would. Instead I let it control me and now look where we are." (Y/n) couldn't help but hold him tighter than what she previously was. She never wanted to feel like this again and Kolivan never wanted to see her in this state again.
Kolivan smiled at the sound of his nickname she had given him over the past few months. Kolivan relaxed in the nest holding his beautiful mate close, he couldn't resist the urge to groom the water from her (h/c) hair. A purr rising in his chest as he did so. The deep rumbling in his chest made her relax and begin to drift to sleep. He stopped grooming her to look at her tired form, smiling gently.
Kolivan thanked the stars that everything was working out, that he had her back in his arms. He slowly leaned back in to the nest holding his mate tightly. Worried that if he let go she would disappear any second. It didn't take long for the two to fall asleep feeling at peace in each other's arms. (Y/n) being the first to fall asleep feeling safe and loved in his arms. As Keith returned from training he froze, staring into the nest. He gave a huff before checking to make sure that (Y/n) came to Kolivan. Once he was she was safe and well in his arms, Keith turned and headed for the showers. Krolia came out for her room only to smile and watch Kolivan nuzzle into her.
Krolia went into their chosen room and brought them a blanket laying it over them, careful not to wake them. Krolia took a hold of Kolivan's data pad and began to finish her needed paperwork. It would tell her immediately when her work came in, so why not finish while things were calm. Keith soon exited the bathroom smiling as he stepped over to his mom.
"How did you guys not know about her jealousy?" He asked softly making sure not to wake Kolivan or (Y/n).
"It's another thing that is different between races. A Galran woman will pick a fight for their mate, the fight is either between the females or between the mates. I noticed with your father that human woman are much more emotional. She didn't act emotional though, she kept her cool instead of making this big hassle." Krolia explained softly letting her hand run through (Y/n)'s (h/l) (h/c) hair.
Krolia felt bad for not noticing very well and not saying anything but she will say her peace tomorrow once they are both are awake. But for now she would let them rest in each other's embrace there wasn't a point in waking them up. She quickly finished her reports before turning them in and waiting for the notification that it was received. Once it notified that the reports were in she eased the data pad down by the nest. She touched her head to Keith's sweetly bidding him a goodnight than moving to her own room to rest. Keith smiled slightly then heading for heading to his own room. He didn't like that (Y/n) had forgiven Kolivan so quickly but what could he do.
As he got ready to bed a thought came to him, if Kolivan ever did anything like this again he would not like Keith's response. Keith would definitely fight him and prevent them from seeing each other until he worked harder. Keith never wanted to see (Y/n) so upset again, it hurt him seeing her like that. Sighing softly he turned out his lights and headed to bed, his hand lightly touching his blade before he actually fell asleep.
