Tags: Knight x Princess AU, reader is not trailblazer, implied fem.
Description: Argenti was thorough in his duties, and in his devotion to you.
Words: 2200
Warning; Maybe a bit ooc and self indulgent.
Sugary sweetness slid down your throat after you popped a small, iced delicacy into your eager mouth- the roll of flavour offering a momentary relief from the dizzying and tiring ball.
But alas, all good things must come to an end- as the sudden voice behind you signified.
“My Lady, that is your fifth cake bite of the night” Argenti’s voice bordered on exasperation and amusement at once, his attentive remarks making your heart flush despite their promises of reprimand.
You turned to face him with a pleasant smile
“My dear knight, are you not eager to let me out of your sight for a mere second- so that you may enjoy the festivities of this ball?” This was the same thing you suggested some minutes ago when he found you watching the flame swallowing performers a tad bit too closely.
Argenti sighed briefly and bowed his head
“My lady, an event flourishing with activity and seas of bodies is also the best opportunity for danger” he explained before gesturing forward.
“A number of…interested nobility are actively searching for you,” his hand was vaguely in the direction of a number of gentlemen.
“Let them keep searching,” you muttered. Between the too bright lights and the echoing, drowning sound of heels and boots, laughter and conversation- tiredness cleaved at your bones, and a few gentlemen were not the remedy to that tiredness.
Argenti looked down at you quietly for a moment before lifting his head up to observe the ballroom. He too, was being eyed by several attendees as his red hair, paired with his ethereal visage simply summoned onlookers. You made a movement to walk towards the open doors, hoping that the fresh air outside would bring a cooling relaxation.
Argenti, of course followed.
“I am not going to leap off the stairs, dear knight” You chuckled as he stopped behind while you leaned over a white balcony railing.
“No my lady- you are aware I would not support that decision” he smiled, amusement teasing his voice.
“But I am your knight, and thus I must remain close to you,” he reasoned.
“Ever so thorough in your duty”you chuckled, gazing up at the flickering stars above.
“Duty, yes- and in my devotion to you” he added- the words seemingly harmless had they not caused your stomach to flutter again. You hummed, playing off your internal turmoil as you wrapped your satin shawl around your shoulders when a cold breeze brushed by.
Immediately, two heavy gauntlets fixed your shawl properly around your body, Argenti’s hands quick and easy even in their armour.His breath ghosted over the back of your neck as he ensured you would not be excessively exposed to the cold, but the motion caused your neck to stiffen and goosebumps to rise.
“Perhaps you should return inside, Your Grace” he suggested before pulling away “You may fall ill due to this cold weather” His reasoning was sound but…returning to the loud ball was not an agreeable notion to you.
You expected the scent of a grassy floor coupled with the pain of a smashed nose- but instead, a pair of arms easily scooped you up and cradled you close before you could meet an unfortunate fall. A flush was already forming on your cheeks as you looked up at Argenti, who’s breath was coming out in quick puffs, his red hair slightly dishevelled while he held you against his armoured chest.
Your gown twirled as you turned to face him, taking a step forward in your tight heels.
“Just- a few moments Argenti” you breathed, his name falling easily from your lips as you stood close together in the balcony. You hardly recognized why you moved closer to him- you could easily take the other side of the stairs to the gardens below.
“As you wish- My Lady?” Argenti’s voice was in worry as he noted a slight twinge in your step, green eyes trailing over your figure before he extended a hand warily.
“Huh- oh, nothing” You laughed, assuring him that nothing was wrong- even though your ankles screeched otherwise. “ it is nothing-ah!”
You attempted to take a step down the balcony stairs that extended to the garden, but a heeled foot twisted as you descended down the stairs, making your heart plunge as you tipped forward into airy horror.
“My Lady! Do not cause such senseless worry!” he breathed before descending down the stairs hurriedly.
“Are you alright? I specifically asked your maids to not allow you to wear unfitting heels” he sighed while cradling you close- he was breathing heavily and his eyes were widened with worry.
“It’s alright- just a throb” you told him, brows furrowed as you winced when a weaker throb of pain pulsed in your foot, making him hold you closer.
Suddenly the heels felt far too tight and Argenti’s cold, armoured hands were freezing against your bare arms. His gaze softened when he noticed this shiver before he carried you bridal style towards a smaller entry of the palace.
Subconsciously, you held on tighter to him- a habit you had when you were injured as his familiar grip and scent carried the promise that you would be alright. You turned your face over to the armour he wore, even if this was all an over exaggeration of the pain.
“It’s not a serious injury, Argenti” you told him “there is no need to go to a physician- just sit me down on a bench.”
Argenti began to emphasise that your injury was no light matter but you cut him off
“Please- I can’t bear to have any more fuss around me today.” you breathed so pleadingly that he blew out a long breath and nodded before gently lowering you into a garden bench seat that was hidden from view by the towering flower bushes.
A small pain shot up from your ankle again as Argenti knelt down on the grass, his brows drawn together and his eyes focused as he gazed up at you- it was also an overreaction on his part, but you supposed it meant he cared.
With surprising gentleness, Argenti lifted your skirts and slowly lifted your ankle up, never handling the skin too harshly.
Despite the sensible reason for his action, you found yourself blushing as Argenti focused entirely on your ankle. He loosened the bands and clasp of your heels that wrapped around your ankle before tugging them off to bare your foot to the cool breeze.
“Does it hurt if I do-” he pressed a finger against your ankle, but there was no pain “this?”. He gazed up at you intently, apple green eyes searching yours for any pain- but all they found was an unusual flush across your cheeks.
“No-no Argenti, it does not hurt” you swallowed and avoided thinking about why he was looking up at you so closely. “Perhaps it was just a minor twist, nothing to worry about.”
Of course Argenti would be so direct.
Argenti hummed in acknowledgement before lifting your ankle to his lips. His crimson hair brushed against the skin before his lips pressed to your ankle ever so gently before gazing back up at you. At this stage, your heart wasn’t just beating fast- it was a galloping horse or a cage of butterflies.
“My Lady…you seem to be embarrassed” he murmured, a faint hint of amusement in his voice.
That was a very good twist of words, and a wonderful, brazen lie. But it passed the silent understanding between the two of you- under the pretence of ‘care’ and devotion, Argenti would sometimes hug you, hold you close, and press his lips to an injury now.
“Embarrassed? No my dear knight- it’s just the cool air” you smiled falteringly.
“I know you too well to know that a flush, accompanied by a widening of your eyes is not the result of a shiver” .His words backed you into a corner, much like his precise eyes.
“Ah…is my lady perhaps embarrassed because I kissed her ankle? It is only a comforting touch” he smiled and repeated the gesture again.
“Yes- yes I am- that is not something you do usually..” you breathed, causing Argenti to tilt his head.
“Have I not been clear in my affections, Your Grace?” he wondered aloud with amusement before slipping your heel back on. “Do not fret, I am not doing something untoward, I am merely showing my care to the princess.”
“You are a distinguished liar” you smile, leading him to match your expression, lips curled up as he presses boundaries further by taking hold of your hand and bringing it to his lips.
“Do you doubt my devotion to you, My Lady?” He kissed your knuckles again
“I believe there is a personal motive, disguised as devotion that lurks in your actions”.
A hushed silence fell between the both of you after you spoke, and Argenti looked up at you with a faltering expression.
“Would you prefer it otherwise?” he questioned. Would you? Would you be as comfortable with him if he was strictly your knight, and not Argenti?
“...No.”
Argenti smiled and kissed your hand again
“Then I believe we are in understanding”
Argenti moved up to sit beside you on the bench, turning his face to whisper in your ear
“Would my Lady allow me to continue displaying my devotion?” His words were honeyed and sweeter than any delicacy, raising a shiver in your body as he spoke.
“You know I do not like to speak in riddles,” you turned to look at him as well.
Argenti’s eyes lowered to your lips, his gauntlet covered hand holding yours before he spoke again;
“Then would my Lady allow me to display a show of treason? To act on my most…closeted and ardent desires that have been most arduous to restrain?”
How could anyone refuse him? Your throat tightened and your heart nearly stopped as you searched for any amusement in his eyes, but there was nothing but the expression he wore in serious times.
Even the night air stilled around the two of you, and it almost seemed like the flower bushes were leaning closer.
“I.. I allow you.” There. You stamped his treasonous request with approval, moments before he cupped your jaw and kissed your cheek.
“For so long, I have guarded you with nothing but pure devotion,” he whispered against your cheek before kissing your forehead. “But one can only withstand so much in the face of your beauty”
“You…exaggerate” Your voice came out breathy as your free hand dug into the bench you sat on.
“It is impossible to exaggerate your beauty, but describing it with this unpracticed tongue is a disservice as well”
A shiver trailed down your spine and you swallowed as he kissed the bridge of your nose and your hairline.
“May I?” he breathed, the cool air and the heat of his breath turning you into a puddle of nerves as you spoke; “Yes.”
Argenti wasted no time, angling your jaw so that your lips met his sweet kiss, his free hand securing the small of your back while he kissed you. The two of you shifted on the bench and he held you closely, gently lowering you into his embrace. Every fluttery sensation you felt in the past exploded into a million stars, splashing across your heart as he embraced you so firmly and gently at once when he pulled away.
“I fail…I fail to describe you, My lady- My princess, the object of my yearn and passion” he whispered before kissing you again, closing his eyes and breathing in your sweet scent.
The night breeze turned into a feather caress against your body and you were certain no sweet or bliss in the world could compare to the fulfilment you felt as Argenti embraced you with his flowery kiss.
This was, on one hand a horrific image of treason and shame, a princess and her knight engaging in unrestrained yet improperly guided affection- but on the other hand, it was the sweetest bliss to be held in the arms of a lover beneath a canvas of stars, curtained with roses and flowers on either side. Your heart sang it’s desire strongly in the face of worry- for now, it was best to hold Argenti close- the world could wait a few moments or so, and even if it couldn’t- the sweetness you felt was a wonderful momentary bliss that you couldn’t abandon just yet.
hii! can I please ask for a fluff imagine with Baji and Kazu of how they'd react when you both watch a movie together? You can write different genres of movies of you want!
thank you! <3 <3
AAAAAH TY FOR REQUESTING ❤️
💮TR BOYS WHEN WATCHING A MOVIE
🌸CHARACTERS : Keisuke Baji/ Hanemiya Kazutora.
🏵️WARNINGS: Established relationships / crack/none other ig???Half assed writing im sorry T-T
KEISUKE BAJI :
-Watching movies with Baji is one of the most exciting ways to watch a movie.
-Since you guys consider staying home together a date, then this is a date too.
-Baji gets really into what you're watching, he's the type who screams at characters whenever they do absolutely anything he calls 'dumb'
-Depending on the genre he has different reactions and tendencies.
For example when you watch a horror movie, you'd best invest in some earplugs because this man *screams*.
He checks your house before he leaves and makes sure everything is locked properly, paranoia on peak.
He cuddles you to his chest, telling you it's just a movie but he's the one holding onto you for dear life.
And if he watched Action movies????
God help you
This man gets so into it, even more than you thought.
He always comments on how unrealistic the hair is in the fight scenes.
Very blatantly, you tell him to shutup because he isnt one to talk when it comes to hair and fights.
-he quietly attempts to recreate some of the stunts and bike scenes.
"Kei babe, where are you I'm abt to leave-"
*opens the door to your room*
"Kei-"
'IT'S NOT WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE Y/N STOP TAKING PICS NO'
Send the pic to chifuyu and kazutora they'll pay you
GENERAL HCS
-He brings alot of food.
Whatever you want to eat, just name it.
Packets of yakisoba, candy, cakes, chips and random dinner leftovers litter the whole place.
Y'alls stomachs don't stop.
-When he screeches he insists it's because the yakisoba is hot.
-very touchy when you're watching
-Cuddles you, lays on your stomach or just sprawls himself across the place.
-He wraps you both in a blanket burrito if it's a cold day.
-Favourite childhood movie: The lion King
HANEMIYA KAZUTORA
Calming to watch a movie with
-Definitely the kind you can take to the movies if you want.
-If you're ever sick or tired or he is, a movie is your go-to comfort.
No need to buy earplugs he isn't a vocal menace. (unlike some-)
He seems unresponsive sometimes but he's actually just very concentrated.
He gets emotional when it comes to movies.
If you hear tissues rustling then this man is having an emotional breakdown next to you.
He loves watching;
Mystery!
-he enjoys trying to solve mysteries before the characters do.
-suits his paranoid personality tbh
-he makes theories if its a film series, calls chifuyu and tells him about them.
-extremely concentrated when it comes to mystery.
-gets deflated moods when he doesn't manage to solve it.
"Princess this is all Mikeys fault-"
Cheer him up with cuddles, hes very soft for you.
Pouts when he feels childish after not solving the mystery, it's super cute.
-like Baji, his paranoia skyrockets and he uses it as an excuse to sleep over.
-He's gonna hold you very tight at night if hes feeling paranoid +childish.
Slice of life!
-you thought takemichi was a crybaby?
-this man is torn to shreds over slice of life movies
-He likes seeing the ups and downs of lives
-he relates to the bitter moments and feels better when they're resolved.
He becomes somewhat peaceful when he watches them
-Always contemplates his life afterwards.
GENERAL HCS
-He's either cuddling you, or the pillow
-Rests his head on your lap, stroke his hair please
-Major popcorn consumer
-Falls asleep straight away after the movie ends, usually with his head on your lap.
-Rests his head in the crook of your neck sometimes.
Likes to watch: Jose the tiger and the fish.
A/N: honestly if you read up to here then I apologise for the half assed writing im still rusty. I hope y'all enjoyed tho 👌pls send in requests if u can. Love u guys.
literally yesterday I found ur Argenti fic i obviously have to IMMEDIATELY follow and it’s baffling me so much cause I’ve had that idea like even the ankle kiss but I can’t write and it was just sitting in the back of my head and when I search knight x princess in the search one day… it appears. and it just happens to be Argenti too, one of my fave characters 😭😭 u don’t know how happy that fic made me!!!! thank you author 😭😭
Oh my God 😭😭🫶 this is like
The best thing ever?!!! I'm so happy you enjoyed it fr fr.
