Does anyone else wish there were more Mer! Riddle fics? But like instead of one of the Octatrio finding out his secret, it's SOMEONE ELSE? Like- imagine Rook going about his day stalking people as usual, when he suddenly spots Riddle lurking about suspiciously in the woods.
So what does he do? Why the only natural course of action would be to investigate of course! So low and behold, does he find himself face to face with Riddle letting his tail or whatever merform out to breath in a nearby body of water hidden deep within the forest.
Mind you, Riddle didn't realize Rook was spying on him and Jade during P.E, it was Jade who actually noticed him. So there's no way Riddle would ever realize he was being watched in that moment. Thus, Riddle's finally in his element for once and Rook's been rendered completely awestruck that quickly changes into interest.
Bonus points if Riddle's merform's actually a really rare species that he so happened to inherit from his greatgrandparents or some other distant relative despite the human blood in his veins. The chances were low but unfortunately for Mrs. Rosehearts, never zero..
Rook and Riddle met in Riddle’s first year. Riddle had arrived a few days ago and was wondering the halls when he noticed that the same noticeable mullet-haired boy had been following him for his last few classes. Frustrated, he confronted the person only to meet Rook Hunt, a second year in Savannaclaw.
Riddle was thrown off by the french accent at first. Rook was very interested in Riddle, and bombarded him with questions and compliments when they first met.
Rook fell in love with Riddle when Vil was invited to an unbirthday party, and Rook decided to join. Riddle looked so at peace at his table, calmly sipping tea and chewing up strawberries. He even saw Riddle sneak extra sugar cubes in his tea, and the cute smug expression he ahd when he thought no one saw him do it was just adorable.
Riddle felt in love with Rook after Vil’s overblot. Riddle decided to check up on him while Vil rested. Rook spilled his guts to Riddle, and seeing Rook share his feelings and concern with Riddle? Oh, his heart raced.
Riddle was surprised when Rook cut his hair when he transferred, and he was preparing to hate it but honestly? He found the bob cute, and said it suited Rook’s face well. Of course, he liked the mullet too.
Rook brings Riddle flowers every date without fail, usually some kind of rose bouquet with smaller wild flowers spread throughout.
After Riddle's overblot, Rook heard about it through Trey. Rook snuck fancy types of tea, and strawberry lollies into Riddle’s dorm room until he recovered.
Rook slides love-letters under Riddle’s bedroom door, at least once a week. Riddle reads them every night, smiling and giggling like a fool.
Riddle loves how good Rook is with words. He could spend an hour praising Riddle and still have more to say.
Rook’s flirtations fluster Riddle beyond belief. Riddle always struggles to respond, Rook just laughs at him.
Riddle isn’t very good with romance, as he is quite inexperienced. He’s always loved the idea of romance but never expected to be able to receive it. So when Rook did romantic gestures on their first date without him asking? Riddle almost jumped on him right then and there.
Rook really likes messing with Riddle’s nose. He will poke his nose, pinch it, flick it, kiss it—any chance he gets, Riddle’s nose is getting attacked. He never explains this, of course, he just likes his nose.
When Riddle is stressed, he will hide his face in Rook’s hair and squeeze him at tight as possible without explaining. Rook just smiles and rubs Riddle’s back, occasionally muttering a praise which is met with a small “Hm” from Riddle.
Riddle didn’t expect Rook to be very strong when they first met, so when Rook effortlessly carried him, he was very surprised and stunning.
Riddle sometimes tries on Rook’s hats. The man has a million of them, basically a whole closet filled with them.
The confession was very romantic, of course. Riddle invited Rook to Heartslabyul for a private tea-party, and sat at the table already red. He had to prepare himself for hours to even consider doing this.
Riddle quickly stumbled out a professional-sounding confession and avoided eye contact. Rook was stunned but, oh, his heart exploded. He cupped Riddle’s face and peppered it with kisses just to feel the heat on his face.
Rook stayed at Heartslabyul that night, while they discussed how their relationship would move forward.
The Heartslabyul group was a off-put by Riddle’s choice in partner but they were happy that he was happy.
The Pomefiore group approved easily, though Epel was a bit confused how Rook managed to pull.
Before they started dating, Riddle was “Roi des Roses 🌹” in Rook’s phone but after they started dating it changed to “ Ma rose bien-aimée! 🌹💗” (My beloved rose)
Before they started dating, Rook was “Pomefiore VHW.” After they started dating it changed to “My sweet hunter. 💘”
They often have tea parties, sometimes others are invited but Riddle expressed that he liked keeping it private. He enjoyed alone time with Rook, as it felt less like they were on display and more like just a normal couple date.
Their second date was Riddle introducing Rook to his hedgehogs. He was overjoyed when Rook seemed to adore the hedgehogs, and that the hedgehogs liked Rook too.
Meeting Rook’s family was TERRIFYING. Riddle was so nervous that he’d mess something up. He didn’t hear much about Rook’s family so he had very little of an idea of what to expect.
Thankfully, due to how polite Riddle is around adults, they loved him.
Riddle’s pet names for Rook: My hunter, darling, my love, lovely, sweetheart, dear.
Rook’s pet names for Riddle: Ma rose bien-aimée, Ma rose, my queen, your highness, my beloved, my strawberry, horsey, Mon petit chou, etc he has A LOT
When Rook went to see Riddle compete in a horse-riding competition, he was astounded by how beautiful Riddle looked. He stared as Riddle’s stray hairs flew in the wind, and the focus on his face. Seeing Riddle happily hug a horse was one of his favorite moments. Riddle running to Rook after and hugging him, letting Rook feel the sweat from Riddle’s hard work, felt like fate itself shoving him in the right direction.
They wash each others hair. They know how to massage each other just the way their other likes. It’s quite a normal thing for them.
Rook threats to steal Riddle away from his mom and run away with him. Riddle laughs it off and tells Rook to not mess around like that. Rook’s not joking. He wants to aim an arrow right at her face.
Riddle had one of his first breakdowns around Rook after coming home from a holiday. He crashed into Rook and just started sobbing. Rook reacted quickly, hugging Riddle tight and trying to softly coo an answer out of him but Riddle just shook his head and cried.
Later, Riddle explained that he had the worst holiday ever and that something had gone on with his mother. Rook held back any anger he felt to comfort Riddle.
Riddle was not allowed to go back to his mother’s without Rook after that.
Rook sweet-talks to Riddles mom, while glaring at her the second she turns away.
Rook sometimes speaks full french to Riddle, and Riddle loves hearing the deeper roll of his voice even if he doesn’t understand much.
Because of this, he started to try and learn french for Rook. Rook is his tutor, though he cant help but be amused by the sound of Riddle’s british accent trying to say french words. He thinks its adorable.
When Rook is having a bad day, Riddle notices because his smile lacks its usual cheer. Riddle makes sure to spend the rest of the day trying to cheer him up.
Riddle learns how to bake french pastries, with Trey’s help, for Rook and surprises him with them on his birthday.
After Rook graduates, they send each other old-styled love letters. (They text constantly, they just like writing to each other.)
Though Riddle isn’t a fan of PDA, Rook keeps one hand on him at all times. Riddle finds it rather grounding the more Rook does it.
I apologize if these are a bit short or boring gang!
Part 3 will be MallRido!
Let me know if anyone has any requests for part 4!
This collage of Rook Hunt and Riddle Rosehearts is part of my TWST ship collage series for Pride Month. I got the idea for this collage from them being featured in two of the same events.
Rook invites Riddle to his home(town) and explains the customs and Riddle gets progressively bamboozled because it makes no sense, it's inefficient and Rook made it sounds weird.
I'll call it "Riddle vs French culture" (he ls losing)
This is so funny to me wait
I can imagine Riddle being so confused, asking a million questions and Rook just smiles
"Okay.. but why? How does that make any sense?"
"It is does, my rose!"
Riddle is trying his best to be as respectful as possible, but he's just so lost
