Thace x Chubby!Reader: Not About Looks Pt.1 (Fluff)
.:.:.Reader's POV.:.:.
While heading to my room after eating dinner with the Blades, I began to let my mind wonder. Wonder to Earth and the different foods I missed, wonder about how my friends and family were. Sighing I open my door only to freeze at the sight before me. There were different gifts scattered throughout the room some on the desk, some on my nightstand, some on my bed, even some by the door. Smiling softly I stepped in and began to gather the little gifts here and there, placing all on my bed where I sat to look at each one.
I smiled softly as I admired the gifts knowing exactly who placed them in my room. Thace. He was always bringing me little gifts from his missions, they always made me smile. I froze as I lifted one of the gifts, a beautiful dress. The dress was off the shoulder, lightly swaying out at the waist. It's purple color was brought out by the different layers of lace to it.
It was beautiful no doubt but it would never fit, I wasn't exactly skinny. Lightly laying the dress down I decided to talk to Ulaz or Kolivan about the gifts. I always told him that he didn't have to bring me anything but he told me not to worry, that it was no trouble. I didn't want him feeling like he had to bring me anything.
"Kolivan, Ulaz can I ask you two something?" I questioned as I finally entered the lounge area where Kolivan and Ulaz were going over their data. Both looked up at me in surprise before agreeing to answer my questions.
"Thace keeps leaving gifts in my room and I was wondering if there was any meaning to it." I said sitting across from them, lightly bringing my legs up to sit Indian style.
"Have you been accepting these gifts?" Kolivan asked lightly leaning forward.
"Well of course it would be rude not to." I responded which made Ulaz give a chuckle.
"(Y/n) do you know the meaning of courting?" Ulaz asked me as he leaned back against the couch a smile gracing his face. I began to think of what it could mean by Galran standards.
"Not exactly is it a galra thing?" I questioned looking between Ulaz and Kolivan. Both nodded softly before Kolivan began to explain.
"By Galra terms when a male begins courting a female, he will present gifts that he thinks are to her liking. When the female accepts she is telling him that she accepts him as a potential mate." Kolivan explained only to see a confused expression on my face.
"What Kolivan means to say, Thace is trying to express he has a romantic interest in you with the gifts. With you're taking the gifts you are telling him you share that interest as well (Y/n)." Ulaz said after a laugh making Kolivan lightly huff in annoyance.
'Wait?! Thace likes me?!' I thought a feeling of nervousness setting in.
"You're saying Thace likes me? But I'm not-" I stopped myself from talking further as my mind kept thinking different things.
"You aren't what?" Ulaz asked looking to me with concern as he moved to lean forward placing his elbows on his knees.
"I'm not skinny nor am I confident enough." I mumbled softly feeling embarrassed that the words even left my mouth. My cheeks turning pink while my eyes stayed trained on my hands which were now playing with my loose shirt.
"Trust me when I say that you are beautiful, most Galra would prefer their women to not be skin and bones. We can be rough on an occasion if you were skin and bones, you would break under us." Ulaz spoke softly with a smile on his lips when he saw I got redder with his complement.
"(Y/n) do you like Thace romantically?" Kolivan asked suddenly making me jump slightly before looking to him.
"Of course I do, I just don't feel like I'm the best partner for him. He deserves someone prettier, thinner maybe." I said lightly struggling to meet Kolivan's eyes.
"Thace is courting you for a reason. Perhaps you should ask him why he has chosen you be become his mate." Kolivan said as he got up, placing his hand on my shoulder squeezing it lightly. Nodding softly I thanked both of them before heading my room. I decided to take a shower to clear my head, it did the trick.
As I lightly dried my (h/l) (h/c) hair my eyes were drawn to the dress he gifted me. Figuring it wouldn't do any harm to try it on at least, getting my bra and underwear on after I finished drying off. As I slid the dress on before zipping the back up, stepping towards my mirror on the wall I lightly glanced at my reflection.
Cringing as I saw my figure, the dress hugged my form to well making me feel insecure. I was to busy looking at my form to realize Thace standing at my door. Sighing I looked down at my hands silently questioning myself why I couldn't at least be more confident.
.:.:.Thace's POV.:.:.
After Kolivan and Ulaz pulled me aside telling me that (Y/n) came to them with questions of why I was leaving her gifts. It made me almost slap myself of course she didn't know what courting was, not many Galra still court potential mates and she wasn't Galra. I made my way to her room hoping to explain myself to her and answer whatever questions she had.
It was stupid of me to think she would know Galran traditions especially since they were rarely used not to mention she was human and I doubt anyone ever sat down with the paladins to explain our history and traditions with them. As I got to her door I took a deep breath and opened it.
There (Y/n) stood, her (s/t) skin brought out by the dress I found for her. Her (h/l) (h/c) hair a touch darker than normal due to being wet. I was about to complement her when her voice sounded in the room, saying if she was thin enough she would be prettier. Growling as she spoke badly of herself, she tensed when she heard my growl and looked towards me.
"You are absolutely beautiful don't you dare say otherwise." I said stepping in her room the door sliding shut behind me. Her bright (e/c) eyes watched me in shock as I stepped towards her. I placed my hands on her hips once I was close enough giving a slight pull as I brought her towards me.
"You are beautiful in more ways than one and I'll teach you to love yourself if its the last thing I do. You shouldn't feel like this about yourself." I said leaning to nuzzle the side of her head. The smell of her shampoo and conditioner was so strong but I wanted to scent her.
"I just don't feel pretty, I don't see what you see." She whispered softly. I sighed before I began scenting her purring as I do so. She gave a giggle when I began scenting her neck her hands lightly pushing against my chest.
Pulling back I turn her towards the mirror standing behind she small form, I smile and let my hands fall back to her hips. As I gave silent praises of how beautiful she looked and how much I love her body, I glanced up to look at her only to see a soft smile as she placed her hands on my own.
"I know by the way." She whispered glancing at me form the corner of her eyes before looking back towards our reflection.
"You know?" I questioned looping my arms around her waist holding her close to my form. Purring lightly as my scent and her own greeted me once I was close enough.
"The gifts. I know that you're courting me, but what I don't understand is why." She mumbled lightly playing with my hand with her own small hands. For a moment I allowed myself to get lost at how much smaller than me she was, her hand alone was much smaller than my own.
"Because in my eyes you would be the most beautiful mate a Galran could ever ask for. As for myself, your scent is so strong and irresistible. The way your hips sway when you walk just pulls me in. It's something only you could do to me and at first I was worried but now-" I lightly nuzzled against her cheek making her giggle softly. "Now I couldn't be happier. Even if you weren't entirely aware of what my methods were."
She smiled before turning in my touch lightly playing with my blade armor. Her (e/c) eyes shifted from my armor up to my eyes, her look alone made me want to melt in her touch. How she could make such a strong soldier like me so weak and vulnerable was shocking.
"Maybe you could show me what you find so beautiful about myself and in return I try my best to be the greatest mate I can?" She questioned. Taken a back at her words I leaned back slightly to look at her. Her cheeks were a slight pink and her bottom lip drawn between her teeth while she lightly nipped at it in worry.
"I would be honored, my mate~" I whispered tilting her head back so she was looking at me. I smiled softly before brushing my lips against hers, silently questioning if it was alright to kiss her.
Kissing is foreign to Galra, we show affection through brushing our noses against our lovers nuzzling them instead. Perhaps I could teach her more about our traditions and our customs, while she could teach me her own. I was drawn from my thoughts when her hands slid past my ears and into my fur, pulling me down into a kiss.
Her soft plump lips felt like silk against my own. She lightly swiped her tongue at my lip asking for permission causing me to smirk slightly. As I gave her access our tongues met causing her to gasp. Her tongue was smooth and tender while mine was rough compared to hers.
"Krolia was right. Humans are much more different than we are." I said chuckling as (Y/n) huffed and crossed her arms. Her pout was absolutely adorable and I couldn't stop myself from pressing my forehead against hers and nuzzling my nose with hers. She gave a laugh slightly returning the action, her small hands holding my chest plate for support.
"So you asked Krolia about humans?" (Y/n) teased a smile on her lips. My ears flattened slightly at being caught before I gave a nervous smile.
"She was with a human and our customs are so different that if I followed them perfectly, you would be even more confused." I said lightly glancing away from her bright shining (e/c) eyes.
"How so? I'd love to learn more about the galra so please do explain~" (Y/n)'s voice purred while her left hand played with my fur happily making me relax. She noticed this, because she lead me to her bed where she pulled me to rest in her bed giving her access to more of my fur.
As her hands soothed along my fur I explained how Galra men would show their affections through giving gifts or bringing the woman a kill. Back on Daibazaal there were many powerful animals that could turn hostile quickly. Due to these beast being so strong any man hoping to show his strength would kill one and bring it to his potential mate for show. Once the woman accepts the courting, she returns the affections in different ways than the men did.
The women will gift men weapons and armor or by showing their various skills. Many were great in crafting, others were skilled in designing or cooking. Even fewer were good with kits, which are young Galran children. Once the female peaks the males interest they being scenting each other and sharing nuzzles. Once things get serious between the two they bond each other with their own marks, most shown through bite marks or scratch marks. But each mark was unique and different from others showing the different qualities of the marks helped distinguish mates from others.
.:.:.Third POV.:.:.
As Thace explained the Galran traditions to (Y/n) she laid beside him lightly playing with his fur. She smiled softly as he continued to explain that it was complicated but in the long run it helped them find who was most suited for each other. Meaning separation was extremely rare even among the various other species that they mated with.
"I actually messed up by not sitting down with you and explaining this first, but I was so eager to show my interest that I forgot." Thace laughed softly but smiled further when he heard (Y/n) laugh with him.
"It's okay, I was actually amazed at the gifts and how many you continued to bring me despite Kolivan sending you on more missions. I love each gift, and they all have their own little place here in my room, where they sit on display." (Y/n) said smiling gently before gesturing toward were most of the small gifts he gave her were displayed on her desk.
He took a minute to take in her room and recognize the little gifts he got her all aligned on a shelf above the desk. Thace smiled before looking to her, her (h/l) (h/c) laid out around her head. He gently placed his hands behind her back and pulled her to rest against him. Touching her head to his own which encouraged her to continue to pet his fur.
Thace didn't bother to stop the rumbling purr that rose up his throat. (Y/n) giggled again snuggling closely to him mumbling a soft, 'Don't leave' as she began to fall asleep due to his warmth. Promising he wouldn't leave her side, Thace brought up her blankets to rest around them. He lightly licked her cheek making her give a sleepy laugh, he smiled and settled with her in the bed. The last thing (Y/n) could feel was the safety of Thace's arms around her, protecting her for all that she was worth.