What is your opinion of Els X Bill? i personally think it's a cute pair. I also like to think, Bill told her in secret about the little chick, he Pina and Aoba tried to take care of (I will not accept the Anime-Canon! IT LIVES!) and that he bawled his eyes out about the fact, that he had to give it to the police.
Els and Bill as a pairing is pretty cool to me because, aside from being plain CUTE (I mean just look at them. They’re cute. There’s no denying the facts), it would make them both queer within the Beastars universe’s logic and it just makes WAY too much sense. Bill as a queer character obviously makes sense especially since he’s introduced as a foil to Legoshi (I can see post-canon Bill coming to terms with his attraction to herbivores and asking Legoshi for advice about it kinda like Juno did. Legoshi accidentally becomes the drama club’s Queer Elder kfhfjdhd—). Els is one of the first herbivores introduced and it’s through her eyes that we get our first impression of Legoshi and how intimidating or even frightening someone like him can be to someone like her. Then they actually talk and we’re introduced to one of the central themes ("relationships are easily poisoned by fear and ignorance but you can combat this by actually communicating with other people"). So given their respective roles, Els and Bill getting together in any capacity would be really satisfying and cathartic!! (Also I have a lot of feelings about the drama club as an in-universe accidental queer space. Kai claims everyone who ends up in this club is weird and I believe him wholeheartedly) That being said shipping obviously doesn’t have to be thematically profound or anything, I mean like I said, they’re just really cute!! x)
(Also I forgot that the anime has the bird die ;—; they traded its life for Ogmas hdjfhdhdhd)
Note: This is my first beastars fic, so any criticism or thoughts are welcomed and needed. This is also my second story on ao3, and I hope you all enjoy it. Now, this is an Els and Legoshi-based fic, so I don't expect many people to like it, but if you do, I hope you enjoy their dynamic as much as I do. Cross posted on ao3 LittleTeacupssss
Remember you can give criticism and thoughts without being a prick, and I hope you enjoy!
Summary: Legoshi believed he'd long since buried the feelings he bore for Els. After all Tem was his friend and made it clear how he felt towards the white coated goat.
And Els was a goat. A herbivore it never could've worked between them.
So why is his chest getting tighter the longer he stares into her brown eyes that are filled with terror that gleam with nothing, but fear and terror.
And why is his mouthing water like she's the last meal he'll ever have?
Chapter 1
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Dark eyes stared down at the small letter that was carefully unfolded in his large padded hands. He knew it was wrong to read the contents when the letter wasn't meant for him.
But after knowing who it was addressed to Legoshi almost felt compelled to know what had been written down.
His ears flattened down and his tail was early still as he quickly folded Tem's letter to Els back up careful not to crinkle the delicate message in anyway.
Legoshi closed his eyes as he thought about the last time he had seen Tem.
Like usual he had been talking about Els and how he wanted to confess to her and how he hoped she'd feel the same for him.
"Oh, Tem it shouldn't be me giving this to her." .He whispered to himself. Or maybe the gray wolf felt the need to address his deceased friend in that moment. And allowed the words to fade away into the cool air around him.
The soft crack of his knuckles snapped him out of his trance, glancing down he sees that his hands are now in a tight fist.
So tight he could feel the sharp points of his claws threatening to pierce through the rough padding of his hands.
"Oh come on! Legoshi is a bit strange that's all it is." . The female Lemur tried to reassure her anxious friend.
Before quickly skipping around and gently taking Els hands into hers. "If you need anything come by my room anytime, Lemurs are always cheerful and fun to be around.
She exclaimed with a bright smile that began to soothe Els nerves. A small smile attempted to tug into place on the white wooled goat. "Thank you."
Els muttered out as the lemur let out a little chuckle and leaned forward towards her friend bringing their joined hands down between them while swishing her stripped tail back and forth. "Goodnight!"
"Yeah, goodnight." . She answered back and watched for a moment her friend effortlessly spin around and practically pranced away.
How could the lemur be so upbeat and easy-going when just recently their friend and club member was murdered and the carnivore responsible hasn't been found.
Soft rustling stops Els dead in her tracks breaking her train of thought. Els could feel the moment her blood ran cold and the slow deep sinking of her heart as she turns her head to right to peer over her shoulder.
Any comfort her friend had brought her had been replaced by nothing, but pure trepidation. When her eyes are met with the intense gaze of the tall, formidable, almost menacing looking figure slowly approaching her from the dark shadows of the trees.
The hard, painful pounding of her heart echos in her ears as she slowly began to hyperventilate. Never in Els' life had she ever felt more vulnerable or afraid then she did in this very instant.
Els' light brown eyes widen as she clutches onto the strap of her bag and slowly begins to shuffle her way backwards.
The light shining down begins to unveil the approaching predator until finally Els is able to identify the mysterious creature.
A soft click sends a jolt through Els as the back of her heel collides with the first step of the dormitory.
A rush of adrenaline washes over her the closer the grey wolf gets to her slowly closing in on her.
"You pretend to be my friend just so you could eat me when you get hungry?" .Terror and anguish fall into her words.
Her hands gripped around a pair of scissors she pulled from her bag a soft click sounded from them as she lifted them in front. Her knuckles turned white from how she held them.
"Don't underestimate me, I'll use this!" .Would these be her last moments? Eaten by a wolf
A large hand reached out making Els squeal as Legoshi took the scissors from her hands.
Els's body shook with terror, her eyes screwed tight shut. Any moment now and it would all be over. A small rustle of paper could be heard in the night air. Confusion washed over Els as she slowly opened her eyes.
Legoshi held out a light pink letter in between his fingers. His eyes were glued onto Els' trembling form. In that moment, he no longer had any urges, but instead, he just wanted to hold her. "You should have this
"It's a love letter it's for you." .He continues as he pushes it forward. Els' eyes were glued onto the letter with shock. Was he confessing to her?
"I- I was waiting around out here until you were alone." .Legoshi's words came out more in a stamper as he tried to explain.
A soft breeze picked up making some leaves twinkle down where the pair was sitting. Well sitting on two different benches.
Her small hands glided along the letter her heart swelled as small tears prickled at her eyes as she glanced over all the words Tem had written just for her. Meanwhile, Legoshi looked down at his lap as guilt fell over him all over again.
He couldn't love her no matter how much he wanted to. Legoshi stole a glance at Els noticing how the tears fell down her cheeks and soaked into her wool. No, he couldn't. He'd just have to learn to suppress it just like before.
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In a fight? Well Haru's pretty scrawny but I'm pretty sure she wouldn't hesitate to stab me 37 times. Els is kinda more on the soft girl side but also she's a goat which is more difficult to fight than a rabbit methinks. I guess it depends on whether we're allowed to use weapons or not.
