There was a time when sadness and solitude went hand in hand for you.
Hiding your pain behind a smile, muting it behind laughs, ignoring it as you showed the world that you were happy despite the turmoil inside. It was only when you were alone and felt safe that you dealt with it.
You would crumble by the end of the day as soon as you were alone in your room. Your misery would come out as heavy sobs and difficult breaths as your tears soaked the pillows. The rest of the world seemed to cease to exist when you cried. You were alone. It was just you and your grief. Sometimes, it was only grief.
You were always worn down by the end of it, too tired to cry anymore despite needing to. It was the result of neglecting yourself, letting a smaller emotion snowball into something much worse because you waited until you couldn't pretend it didn't exist anymore to deal with it. It was far from efficient but you didn't know better because it was what you've always done.
But Satoru changed that.
Was it his six-eyes or something else that made him know with one glance over you that something wasn't right?
What made him gently take your hand in his and lead you away from the rest of the world that just seemed too much for you that day?
Why did he lead you to his room, a place you felt safe in, a space where it was just you two alone, to ask if you want a hug?
How did he know, from the way your smile dropped, your eyes watered, the trembling of your body, that yes, you did need a hug?
Who else but Satoru could simply wrap his arms around you and hold your head close to him and make your defences crumble and sob because you feel safe to?
There was no one else, but Satoru who had sat on his bed with you as you cried, whispering assuring words as he rubbed your back. He didn't let you worry about anything else for a second. He wanted Forget my shirt he would say, letting you cling onto his clothes as you sob. I'll get another one. Just let it out. Let it all out.
And you did. You cried in the arms of someone who you loved and cared for, who loved and cared for you back.
By the time your tears dried, you felt much better than you ever had after crying. You were tired, but not in the way that left you feeling numb. It was more of a physical exhaustion. Mentally and emotionally, you felt relief. You felt better.
Satoru gave you that time to recover. He pulled you onto his laps and gently wiped away all your tears as a peaceful quiet grew between the both of you. Your ear pressed against his chest, the la-dup, la-dup, la-dup of his heart soothed you. The warmth of his body he shared with you as he holds you close, arms secure yet gentle as if to say I'm not letting go. His tender kisses, the feeling of his lip on your shoulders that lingered even after he pulls away.
Best of all was the calm and gentle assurance you felt whenever you looked into his eyes. Blue. The colour you once associated with sadness and melancholy and pain and tears, was now a colour you found comfort and refuge because it was the colour of the eyes of someone who loved and cared for you.
"If you're feeling down," he tells you as he presses his lips on your forehead, those lips that could spend hours whispering comforting words to you, and never scowl once or grow tired while doing do. "Then I'm feeling down too. We always share each other's joys. Why should our pain be any different?"
And you two did. If you wanted to talk about it, he was all ears. He won't interrupt you, save for the hums and nods. He'll only start talking when he feels its right, making sure to not cut you off whenever you replied to him. He wanted you to feel heard, to know you're feeling are real, to assure you and ease you.
If you didn't, that was fine too. He was more than content to hold you as you got it out of your system. He just wanted to be there with you. He didn't want you to feel alone, especially after you've just been so vulnerable with him by crying in his arms. He wanted you to know he wasn't going anywhere.
He stayed with you until that ache in your heart eased and you gave him a small smile that said, I'm okay now and, Thank you for staying with me.
In response, Satoru would brush his lips against yours, a gesture that said back, For you? Always.
These days, sadness was not something you spent in solitude. It was something you shared with Satoru, until you felt better.
Fem Reader | Fluff | Sorceress Reader | ~2940 words
To the surprise of a grand total of zero people, Satoru teases you. To make it worst, it's nothing original either.
Example 1:
"Where's my S/O gone?" He asks, like you're not literally standing in front of him. But it's not his fault. If he look straight ahead, his eyes totally misses you.
Example 2:
"How's the weather down there?" He proceeds to bend down on your level and look around. "Yeah, this kind of sucks. You should try my altitude sometime. Sun feels a lot better"
He ignores the heat from your glare.
Example 3:
He's also tried using you as an arm rest. Emphasis on tried.
"Your crotch is literally within my punching range" you tell him once, and only once.
He doesn't use you as an arm rest anymore.
Ironically enough, he'll shut down anyone else teasing you, especially if it makes you uncomfortable. Teasing you is an S/O only privilege, exclusive to him.
Oh, and of course he has all sorts of nicknames for you. He tried 'knee-height' once, and you kicked him in the shin.
He has you saved as 'Shortie' on his phone. You saved him as '10-tier drying rack'.
If you're on the quieter side, you've definitely scared him at some point. Sometimes, he's genuinely not aware you're there and looks down and just sees you down and actually gets a mini heart attack.
"Oh crap!" He says after he's jumped back a good few feet, clutching his chest. "How long have you been there for? Are you trying to scare me or something?"
No. No, you weren't. You had literally been standing next to him for at least ten minutes.
Even worse, sometime he just straight up walks into you because he's not paying attention to where's he's going and just straight up walks into you, sending both of you toppling over.
"We've got to stop meeting like this" he says, smirking as he looks down at you. You're lying on the ground, and he's on top of you.
"Satoru. This so the fifth time this week. Get off me right now"
He gets better though! Don’t give up on him!
So, about you two walking.
It really didn't work out for a while
His long longs meant he walked faster and in longer strides. Your shorter legs meant the exact opposite
At one point you actually gave up walking together for some time because it was a genuine piss-take. Satoru would be walking and talking and he'd asking your opinion only to realise you were still 5 traffic stops behind him
You used to try jogging to keep up with him but that also took the piss because you didn't ask for a work out
So after convincing you to give it another go, you and Satoru tried again and worked on it.
He started walking a lot slower for you. It was definitely awkward at first, uncomfortable even since it really wasn't his normal walking pace.
But when he saw how happy you were you two could actually have a conversation while talking, that you were no longer just staring at his back as he spoke and you could actually see his facial expressions and he could see yours, he decided it was worth it. Soon enough, it became second nature.
Of course, you contributed to this effort too. You did work on your walking, getting faster too. Satoru assured you that you didn't need to go too fast or anything, since he didn't want you worn out, so you got to a faster speed you were comfortable with.
So you two just walk and talk together a whole bunch now. Honestly, every time you two walk alone together is a date at this point.
Speaking of dates, he loves taking you out to the city because it’s bustling with so much life. But of course, there's the issue consisting of your height, crowded places, and you two get separated the first time you have a city date
He’s so dramatic when he loses you in crowded places. It was inevitable, given you two were literally in Tokyo. But he is actually panicking. Like, he lost you. He actually lost you.
He's so silly, he's calling out your name and showing a picture of you (his lock screen) to every stranger he comes across in hopes of finding you.
There's obviously no need for him to worry, you're a very capable sorceress, and a very capable person.
What happened is either:
a) You call him and ask him where he is. You literally told him you were going into that store on the left three stop lights ago.
It’s not his fault he's so tall, and Tokyo is so loud that he couldn't catch what you were saying. He probably didn't even know you had been talking to him
"Well, if you grew like an extra few inches, I definitely would have heard you"
You punched him in the arm for that
Or b) you really did fall behind and swept away by the busy Tokyo people, and you only end up finding him because he's causing a big scene and kind strangers directed you to my boyfriend
"Satoru, I'm here" You say, waving at him as you approach. “We’re such idiots. We should have just called each other-“
"Oh, thank goodness." He embraces you in a bone crushing hug. "We're holding hands from now on, every time we're in public. I'm not losing you again"
And if you're fine with it, you two really do end up holding hands whenever you're in public. It's nice, holding his hand.
Speaking of hands, the size difference? Satoru can't get over it. He gushes over it every time. He'll just come up to you randomly and stick his hand forward, your queue to press your hand against his. He'll slip his fingers between yours, give you a gentle squeeze, and won't let go.
He laughs when you mention how you're starting to get neck pain from looking up at his face all the time
So he starts to get down in that silly goofy pose he does for Megumi so you can look down at him.
"Looking up, looking down, it'll balance out that neck ache of yours"
He really didn't mind doing this for you. He actually enjoys it. He loves seeing your face when he’s looking down at you, and when he’s looking up at you. He’s notices difference things when he’s in these different position, the crinkle of skin around your eye when you laugh when he looks down at you, the way your lips stick out when you’re annoyed when he looks up at you. He really is enamoured by you.
But when you two started kissing and hugging, he started to understand your point when he has to bend down to kiss you.
Don't get him wrong, he loves you and loves kissing you, but it's really not ideal (and he's starting to get some of that pain you were talking about)
So he comes up with a solution: His infinity!
He uses it to get you to float up, so you're at a much nicer height for both of you to kiss.
This is different to when you two kiss standing with him bending down to kiss you.
It's the way you're eye level that makes both your stomachs flutter in a new way. It’s the way your nose brushes against each other in this slightly different angle that makes both your breaths catch. It’s the way your lips meet, as you drape your arms around his neck and he wraps his arms around your waist and holds you close that makes both your hearts race.
Yes, this becomes the new norm.
Ah, he also loves kissing you when he's sat down, and you're standing. Oh, and when you're sat on his laps and kissing him? Or, even better, when you're both laying down and kissing? He’s excited to kiss you every time.
One time, Satoru wants to take you out on a shopping date. He think it would be cute to pick out clothes for each other. He expects you to agree, and is surprised when you turn it down.
You explain how hard it is to but clothes and shoes because of your height. It's either too long, too tight, too ugly, or just not right for you and shopping really was a pain for you.
As soon as you're done ranting, he's already looking for a personal seamstress and shoe maker for you.
"What?" you ask, incredulous as he explains to you what you’re doing. "Baby, no. There's no need for that."
"Baby, yes" he corrects you. "There is literally every need for that"
He's not taking no for an answer. You deserve to find the right clothes for you as much as anyone else. You shouldn't have to settle for what fits, you should be confident and happy to wear your clothes.
Besides, he has lots of money. It would make sense to spend it on his S/O
So yeah, all your clothes fit now, and you're seriously grateful. You tell Satoru all the time, but he can tell even without you telling him. The way you seem so much happier in the clothes you've always wanted to wear makes it obvious.
And Satoru makes sure to go all out. Its way better quality than any other clothes you have. It will literally last over a life time
Satoru also takes this as an opportunity for you two to match outfits and he absolutely loves it.
It's literally a requirement for you two to match and look good. He makes sure to text you when you two are going to hang out to make sure you're both coordinating.
Satoru: So it's yellow today, right?
You: Yeah. You pick mine, I'll pick yours?
Satoru: Deal
And yes, you two are very stylish. Fashion icons. Couple goals, but that was already a given even before the matching outfits.
He loves to grab things for you. Will tease you a little about it, but he does enjoy doing things for you. If you'd rather be more independent, he'll offer to use his infinity to give you a leg up of sorts, or you'd use a stool or climb on something he'll make sure you don't fall
"Is that really safe?" he can't help but ask, making sure to be alert in case you even wobble slightly on the stool.
You wave off his concerns. "It's fine. I'm basically a pro at this"
Satoru also reaches for your clothes at the bottom of the washing machine and the ice cream at the bottom of your freezer for you, because he’s seen the Olympic level gymnastic just to reach them and is both impressed and concerned you'll hurt yourself somehow.
If you need a leg up somewhere but you want to be independant and you two are in public, he will let you use him as a stepping stool. He will get on all fours so you can step on his back and do what you have to do. It's fine though, His infinity means you’re not actually touching him it's not like his clothes will get dirty so don’t worry, and he doesn't feel you stepping on him. He promises its no big deal.
He got you an oversized teddy bear this one time. It's literally the size of you, if not bigger. He was really proud of himself for getting it for you until you started cuddling it more.
"Come on" he pouts. "I'm literally right here"
If you don't give into his demands, he'll whine and whine until you do. He loves to cuddle you. He loves wrapping his arms around you, and holding you close. As he keeps you warm ans safe in his hold, he can't resist the urge to give you a flurry of kisses on the face. He's a weak man when it comes to you.
And if you decide to be the big spoon? He sometimes gives into the urges to pinch your cheek. It's just really cute to him how you want to hold him despite being the shorter one. Bonus points if you're the big spoon. Either way, he's a very happy man when he's with you like this.
If you're mad at him, either he gets down on the floor or you get a chair piled with pillows so that you're looking down at him as you do and then start scolding at him. If you’re extra mad at him, you do both.
If he's mad at you, he's going to be so petty.
He'll pull a: "what? I can't hear you from up here"
Or worse, if other people are there, he’ll turn to them and be like: "You guys hear something?"
He always make sure you’re at the front of group pictures so you're actually in the shot. If you'd rather not be, he'll either use his infinity to make you float so you're seen in the picture, or if you want, he'll sit down with you as everyone else stands so you’re not the odd one out.
When you're sitting down and your feet don't reach the ground, you can use his legs as a leg rest. He doesn't mind, he wants you comfortable.
Or you can lean on him when you're tired, and he wraps an arm around you and keeps you in a secure hold.
"I've got you" he says to you quietly. He always treats you tenderly when you're worn out. "You can rest now." He says, kissing the top of your head.
If you let him, he'll carry you bridal style. Or any style.
He also loves giving you piggy back rides. Especially when you’ve both got to get somewhere faster.
"It's faster babe" he says, as though he literally couldn't just teleport you both instead or at least get there a lot faster with his infinity. He's just using it as an excuse to hold you, because he loves holding you.
You two tried sharing blankets once, and you didn't do that again for a long time. The blanket distribution did not work between you both because of your height differences. Plus, if either of you tugged on the blanket, the other was missing out.
But then he once saw you could wrap your blanket around yourself multiple times like a cocoon.
Firsts thought: 'Aww, so cute'
Second thought: 'Wait, this is possible?'
He's forgotten you could actually do that, he's been tall for that long.
So he buys a gigantic blanket so he can cocoon himself into too, so now you're both two cute caterpillars cocooned up together.
This blanket was also big enough for both of you, so you finally did manage to get to share a blanket. It was definitely one of you two's favourite memories together, and became a thing you two did often.
One time you both went on a date and came across a Face In Hole board. Unfortunately, you couldn't reach to get your face in because you weren’t tall enough.
Whether you expressed or not, Satoru knows you're disappointed. And Satoru is not going to have a disappointed S/O on his watch
He buys the necessary supplies, and works to create a face in hole board for you both, one that works for both your heights.
And when he shows you, you're so touched.
He painted on the board two silly looking curses with the hole the right height for you both. When the photos were taken and you look back at them, you could really tell he put a lot of work into and you made sure he knew how much you appreciated him.
That became you're new lock screen.
He laughs when you're too short for shade board in the car so it can't block out the sun for you and you're just keep getting attacked by sun rays. So, he lends you his sunglasses, and always does so when you need them.
When public mirror are too high up for you so you can't check your reflection, you rely on Satoru to help maintain you’re appearance.
"A little smudge here" he says, wiping it away with his thumb. "And you've got a few hair out of place. It's cute, though. I think you should keep it that way. No? You want me to fix it? Got it."
When there's some sort of crowd and you can't see what everyone's looking at because everyone's too tall and all you can see is their backs, Satoru lets you get on his shoulder so you can both see.
You know those couple pictures where it just shows their shoes? Satoru posted one once of you both. However, given how your large height difference translates into your shoe size difference, the comments go like this:
Sh0k0: Is that a child?
You: .
Satoru: No, it's y/n >:(
Sh0k0: I am so sorry
Suguru: help i cant stop laughing
There was one time you came back from a mission. Satoru heard that you failed. Thinking the worse, he came rushing to find you. You were in one piece, but clearly down. He asks you what happened, and he expects, well, something serious, he supposes.
He didn't expect to be bursting out in laughter when you tell him you tried exorcizing a weak curse, but the curse got on a higher ledge and you couldn't reach him
He laughs so hard it was basically an ab workout.
After he recovers from his laughing fit (he actually never did, he bursts out giggling every few minutes as he remembers), he goes back with you back to the place your mission was
But not to exorcize the curse for you. No, he knows you can do that by yourself.
He uses his infinity to jump onto the ledge where the curse still was, proceeds to kick the crap out of the curse, knocking it off the ledge and send it tumbling on the ground in front of you.
"You've got it from here, babe"
And that's how you completed your mission that day. Yes, you wrote that, word for word, in your report. You felt bad for whoever had to wrap your head around your report, you really did.
Satoru hates it when people underestimate you as a sorceress or as a person because of your height. And he's livid if someone puts you down for it.
He's your biggest cheerleader and you're biggest defender. He'll always be the first person to vouch for how amazing and strong you are.
Because you are, and he makes sure to tell you that every day. Whether you're insecure about your height, or you don't give it a second thought, not a day goes by he makes sure to tell you how valuable you are as a person, and how much you are worth.
TLDR: Satoru is absolutely in love with you. That's all there is to it.
"You've saved me as what?" Satoru repeats for what must have been the fifth time.
You sigh, speaking again, slowly. "Cotton Swab. I saved you as Cotton Swab"
Satoru gapes at you, mouth opening and closing without a single word coming out. In the end, he pouts and look away.
You frown. "Hey, come on. Don't be like that," You walk around him so you're directly in his line of view, his pink lips sticking out as he crosses his arms. You show him your phone, where his contact really is saved as 'Cotton Swab'. "It's a term of endearment. An affectionate nickname. I mean, would you rather just be saved as Satoru? How boring is that?"
Satoru glances at your screen once, then looks away, clearly unimpressed. "You didn't even give me an emoji."
"Alright, alright" you say, going ahead to edit his contact name. "I'll add some emojis. Which ones do you want?"
Before you could blink, satoru had taken your phone. He gives it back to you a few seconds later, leaving you chuckling at the long list of emojis he had put after his name. His name, you just realised, he changed to 'bf'.
You look up at him with a grin. "You gonna explain that?"
"Nope" he says back with a matching grin.
He didn't explain that you two were now matching, because he had long since had you saved as 'gf' with a whole bunch of emojis after too.
