⋆. 𐙚 ˚𝓙ust some Yuu headcanons but they're all canon because I said so
Grim has nightmares of you someday leaving him and he wakes up crying and screaming, it wakes you up everytime he has nightmares because hearing Grim cry immediately makes you distressed. He would snuggle up to you more and you would sing him a lullaby back home to help him fall asleep and it always works. However you can't fall asleep back because you know after you go back home Grim will be alone in the Ramshackle with no one to take care of him.
On the topic of sleeping; you would sometimes tell him a bedtime story from your back home if he couldn't fall asleep. Stories with bad endings makes him upset even though he tells you otherwise so you would often make up a happy ending for him— even though the original story had the most gut wrenching bad ending.
The students at NRC view both you and Grim as a parent and son duo respectively— this would get reinforced when you call him little one occasionally. Grim actually likes being viewed as your son but would never tell you that, you know that he secretly likes being your dubbed son because he puffs out his chest whenever your dynamic gets mentioned. He also likes being babied, but would rather die than admit that to you.
He gets overprotective over you, like: whenever a guy asks for your number while you're away from him or when a guy seems more closer to you than normal he immediately gets mad and would get into fights if not for you intervening. And if anyone tries to steal a seat near you? Best believe he's gonna throw a fit, he literally cannot be seated away from you because he needs physical touch from you. Ace and Malleus catches strays from him because of the amount of times they tried to sit next to you.
You have four jars of savings hidden away just incase; one jar is for you, it's for when you want something nice but can't get it because of the allowance Crowley gives you— it's not even full, dare I say it's ninety percent empty. Meanwhile the other three are for Grim, it's for when you leave back home, and since you don't want Grim to starve, you left him some cash because you doubt Crowley will. You thought of this after overthinking late at night for what you will do incase you ever got the opportunity to go back home.
The ghosts promised to take care of Grim when you ever go back. This promise was made after watching the two of you (mainly Grim) cry at night about the possibility of you going back home.
If you have any jewelry in you, (I do, so this is like a self indulgence) you will most likely give it to Grim to help him cope your eventual disappearance. And if you have more then you probably gave it to Ace and Deuce. They most likely had to hold back tears while you have it to them; now they fidget with it when they ever feel anxious or if they miss you.
The people who are close to you got used to you being so touchy with them (this is actually canon, Yuu in the game has physical touch as their love language) and started doing it back to you. And if they're not usually touchy to other people, you're most likely the only exception.
There is practically no chance that you didn't have some kind of scarring during the overblots. You probably do have some littered all over your body.
You are camera shy. How did your friends find out? It's because you always take pictures of them, but whenever someone offers to take pictures so you could join them you would always turn it down. So when you leave they will most likely forget your face, they know this that's why they try to include you in the photos, but you will always reason with them. However Grim is the only exception for this panicking because you have a picture of only the two of you baking in your kitchen, miraculously you were in frame because it was a selfie. You made it into a locket so you could give it to your son (yes son) when you depart from twisted wonderland.
𝗔/𝗻: this is a super small thought while I was sleeping so when I woke up I immediately got to work and wrote this while I was half asleep— not beta read duh so if you see asscheek grammar no you didn't
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Idk why everyone is hating on Leona’s new birthday card in jp :(((
I mean, sure, the hat looks a lil uncomfortable if you know about the ears, but I don’t get why people are complaining about his hair!! Let the man pin it up! I don’t hate the outfit either! I feel like a lot of people in this fandom just complain and whine about most card designs for no reason :/
The only valid critique I can see for that card is the lacking ears
I do miss his ears too. Must be really inconfortable to wear.
But I saw both, some people who don't like him and some who like it. I personally like it a lot :3. (Not a big fan of the long vest though, it would have been better if it was shorter I think.)
As some people asked and myself, I wonder how his hair fit though...
HC I absolutely love is that his mane reacts to humidity. And he gains volume. In the vignette, he did talk about humidity so I can't help and think about it x).
✦the boys planned the whole proposal… but they got too nervous…
Sebek Zigvolt
Sebek had been a rigid, stick all day. His usual booming voice was clipped. His posture was military straight. He marched rather than walked, hands clenched at his sides, green hair somehow even more perfectly styled than usual, as if every strand was standing at attention out of sheer anxiety. He had been planning this for over a year.
Every detail had been planned. The exact day, the exact hour, the exact flower that would be in peak bloom in the private castle garden. He had even begged (very loudly and very respectfully) for Malleus’s permission to use the garden… and of course Malleus had granted it with a soft, knowing smile.
What Sebek hadn’t thought was how his heart would try to explode the moment the plan actually began. He had managed to lure you to the castle of “important business involving the Young Master.”
You were suspicious immediately.
“Sebek, this is really sudden,” you said as he practically pulled you through the halls. “Maybe after we’re done I can have tea with Lilia and…”
“NO!” Sebek barked, far too loudly. He cleared his throat, ears burning red. “Lilia does not like tea.”
You stared at him. “…Lilia doesn’t like tea? Since when?”
“Since always! It is a known fact! Do not question me!”
You let it go, but your suspicion only grew.
Sebek finally led you into the garden. It was breathtaking. Flowers of every color bloomed in perfect harmony. Golden sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting everything in a dreamy glow. It was undeniably romantic.
You turned in a slow circle, admiring it. “Sebek… this is beautiful. Why did you really bring me here?”
The second your back was to him, Sebek dropped to one knee so hard it probably gonna leave a mark. His hands shook violently as he pulled out the small velvet box he had carried in his pocket for months. He opened his mouth to deliver the speech he had practiced at least two hundred times. But instead, a broken sob tore out of him.
Then another.
And another.
Big, loud, ugly sobs that shook his broad shoulders. Tears streamed down his face as all the tension, fear, love, and overwhelming devotion of the past years crashed over him at once.
You spun around instantly at the sound. “Sebek?!” You dropped to your knees in front of him, cupping his wet cheeks in both hands, eyes wide with panic. “What happened?! Are you hurt? Did something go wrong? Talk to me!”
Sebek could barely breathe through the sobs. His face was bright red, tears dripping off his chin. He thrust the open ring box toward you with trembling hands, the beautiful ring glittering between you. “W-Will you?” he choked out, voice cracking horribly. “Please?!”
For a second you just stared, stunned. Then your expression melted into pure joy. “Yes!” you whispered, laughing through sudden tears of your own. “Yes, Sebek. Of course I will.”
Sebek let out a loud sigh and practically tackled you into a hug, still on his knees. The ring box nearly went flying before you gently took it from his shaking hand and slipped the ring onto your finger yourself.
“I have prepared a speech…” he sobbed against your shoulder, arms wrapped around you like iron bands. “But I ruined it… I’m sorry… but I’m so happy…”
You laughed softly and kissed the top of his head, stroking his hair. “You didn’t ruin anything. This is the most Sebek proposal I could have asked for.”
Up in the castle window, three figures watched the scene unfold.
Malleus smiled softly, looking proud.
Lilia was laughing so hard he had to hold onto the windowsill.
Silver just sighed, looking equal parts fond and exhausted. “He’s going to be insufferable about this for the next decade…”
Azul Ashengrotto
Azul had spent weeks… no, months!Crafting the perfect proposal plan. He had spreadsheets. Multiple drafts. Risk assessments. Backup plans for the backup plans. Jade and Floyd clear his schedule and secure the location.
He tried so hard to be slick when he casually asked you during lunch if you’d like to go on a date, you smiled and said yes immediately. But the way his fingers twitched under the table and the way he adjusted his glasses three times in ten seconds made you suspicious.
“Dinner at the beach restaurant that you talked about recently.” he said smoothly. “This Saturday. 7:15 p.m. I’ve already made the reservation.”
You raised an eyebrow. “…Specific…”
“Good planning is important.” he replied, smiling that polished, professional smile. You knew something was up.
Saturday evening arrived. The beach was beautiful, soft golden sand, gentle waves, the sky painted in breathtaking pinks and oranges as the sun began to set. Azul had somehow gotten the entire beach cleared. You walked hand in hand along the shoreline, your shoes dangling from your free hand. Azul’s grip on yours was a little tighter than usual. His palm was suspiciously clammy.
“It’s really pretty tonight,” you said, leaning into his side.
“Yes. Very beautiful” he agreed, looking down at you, voice slightly strained. That’s when his fancy digital watch started beeping insistently.
Beep. Beep. Beep beep beep.
You both stopped. You glanced down at the screen.
HEART RATE: CRITICAL. PLEASE SIT DOWN IMMEDIATELY.
“Azul?!” You turned to him in panic, grabbing his arm. “What’s wrong?! Are you okay? Is it your heart? Should we call someone?”
Azul’s face was flushed pink all the way to his ears. He quickly silenced the watch with a trembling finger. “It’s… nothing. I’m simply excited to eat!” he said, forcing a smile that looked more like a grimace. “The restaurant has an excellent menu tonight. Very… exciting...”
You stared at him, utterly confused. “Azul. Your heart rate is through the roof. We should ditch the date and go home. Or at least visit the infirmary—”
“No!” The word came out far too loud and desperate. Azul’s eyes widened in panic.
Before you could say another word, he dropped to one knee right there in the sand, nearly losing his balance as his legs gave out from nerves. Sand flew everywhere. One hand fumbled in his coat pocket and pulled out a small, elegant velvet box. His glasses were slightly fogged up.
“Marry me!” he blurted, voice cracking. “Please! right now! I mean, not right now, I mean… UGH! …will you marry me?!”
You froze.
The sunset painted everything in warm gold, the waves lapped gently, and Azul was kneeling in the sand, looking up at you with wide, desperate eyes and a face so red as tomato. You stayed quiet for a long moment, stunned, just staring at him. The beeping grew louder.
HEART RATE: EMERGENCY PROTOCOL.
Azul looked like he was about to pass out...
Then you broke into a bright, teary smile. “Yes…” you whispered, then louder “Yes, Azul. Of course I’ll marry you.”
You dropped to your knees in the sand too and threw your arms around him. Azul let out a shaky, relieved breath and hugged you back so tightly you could barely breathe, burying his face in your shoulder.
“Thank the seven…” he mumbled, voice muffled against your neck. “I had three different speeches prepared… deam it...”
You laughed softly and kissed his temple. “It was perfect.”
In the distance, hidden behind some rocks, Jade stood with a camera, calmly filming the entire thing with a little smile. Floyd was doubled over beside him, laughing so hard he was wheezing, slapping his knee.
“OMS! look at his face! He’s gonna short circuit! Best entertainment ever~”
Jade didn’t even glance away from the view. “Be quiet, Floyd. This is going into the wedding montage.”
Ace Trappola
It was the perfect sunny afternoon for a picnic. The park was bathed in warm golden light, birds chirping, a gentle breeze rustling the leaves. You’d packed all of Ace’s favorites, sandwiches with extra mayo, cherry pie, and those sour gummies he liked. The two of you were sprawled on a big blanket, like any other lazy date.
But something was off.
Ace kept fidgeting. He’d laugh at your jokes a little too loud, then go quiet. His hand kept drifting to the right pocket of his hoodie like he was checking if something was still there. You noticed, of course, but you didn’t push.
Finally, after he’d been staring at the same tree for 10 straight minutes, you set your drink down. “Ace… is everything okay?”
That was the moment he decided to go for it. He sat up straighter, cleared his throat, and tried to look casual. The words that came out of his mouth, however, were not the ones he practiced in the mirror for months straight.
“I don’t wanna be your boyfriend anymore.”
The world stopped.
You stared at him, eyes slowly widening in shock and hurt. Your heart dropped straight into your stomach. “…What?”
Ace blinked, realizing too late how that sounded. “Wait! Let me explain! I think I was your boyfriend for long enough!”
“You’re serious right now?” Your voice cracked. You felt tears already burning at the corners of your eyes. “After everything…? You were my boyfriend for ‘long enough’?”
Ace’s face went pale. “No! Wait! That came out wrong!”
But the damage was done. You felt your chest tighten painfully. You stood up on shaky legs, brushing grass off your clothes. “I can’t believe you…” you whispered, voice thick. Tears spilled as you turned and started walking away, arms wrapped around yourself.
Then in the distance, hidden behind some trees and bushes, five very panicked boys were losing their minds.
“ACE YOU IDIOT!” Deuce whisper yelled.
“NO! DONT GO!” Ortho nearly dropping the camera he was holding.
“Turn around! Turn around!!” Epel shouted, waving his arms.
“HUMAN! BEHIND YOU!” Sebek boomed, forgetting all subtlety.
Jack just groaned and facepalmed. “This is why we shouldn’t have let him do it alone…”
You stopped, confused by the sudden shouting. When you turned around, Ace was sprinting toward you, nearly tripping over his own feet. He sprinted to a stop right in front of you and dropped to one knee so fast his knee made a dull thud against the grass.
“WAIT! I’m sorry! I messed up so bad!” He was panting, face flushed red with embarrassment and nerves. One hand fumbled desperately in his hoodie pocket and pulled out a ring with a bright red gem that sparkled like a rose.
“I don’t wanna be your boyfriend anymore because… because I wanna be your husband now!” he blurted, holding the ring up with a trembling hand. “I’ve been carrying this thing around for weeks, practicing in the mirror like an idiot, and I completely screwed up the line! I had this whole smooth speech planned and instead I said the worst possible thing! I am so sorry!!”
You stood there stunned, tears still streaming down your face… but now they were shifting from heartbroken to happy. Ace looked up at you with those big eyes, voice softer now.
“I love you. Like, stupid amounts. I wanna wake up next to you every day and build a life that’s loud and fun and ours. So… will you marry me? Please don’t walk away. I’ll literally die if you do.”
Behind the trees, the boys were a mess of emotions. Deuce was tearing up. Ortho was zooming in with the camera. Epel was whispering “Get it together, Ace!” while Jack tried to keep Sebek from crashing over to beat Ace for almost traumatizing you.
You let out a wet, teary laugh and dropped to your knees in front of him, throwing your arms around his neck. “Yes…” you whispered, then louder through happy sobs “Yes, you absolute idiot. I’ll marry you.”
Ace let out a whoop of relief and hugged you so tightly you almost couldn’t breathe. He slipped the ring onto your finger with shaky hands, then kissed you hard, desperate, relieved, and full of love. You could taste salt from both your tears.
When you finally pulled back, Ace rested his forehead against yours, grinning that signature cocky but soft smile.
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LOVE me a good band au dude, i dunno if i’ll turn this into something or not… most likely.
it feels like ive been the same age for yearrssss, im finally 17… kinda nervous guys, IM SO EXCITED TO SEE MY FRIENDS AHEJAJSJWJS☺️☺️ i’ll update you guys, promise!!!
"What'd we have next?" Ace wrapped his arms around your shoulders as he leaned over to peak at the note with your combined schedule.
"Darling Care٫" Deuce read aloud over your other shoulder. What the hell was that? You didn't realize you asked that out loud until you heard the redhead next to you snort at your question as if it were obvious. "It's mainly steps and tricks on how to properly care for your darling."
"That just sounds like home ec for guys٫" You thought aloud٫ getting a chuckle out of the two. It sounded basically like a 'how to' guide on how to be a good househusband. If it was anything like that٫ then you wouldn't complain. Not enough guys know how to actually care for themselves٫ so much their partner.
"Whatever it is٫ I'm takin' a nap٫" the little direbeast at your feet yawned out. Ace hummed in agreement٫ beginning to yawn himself.
"You both should really pay attention to this class! I've been looking forward to it since the opening ceremony٫" Was it really that important of a class? Was househusband an average goal here in this world?
"Whatever you say٫ Juice."
"I keep telling you٫ it's Deuce!"
❥
You were in the classroom you used for homeroom٫ both you and Grim sat between the disaster duo. It seemed just about everyone in the class was talking until Crewel hit his whip on the teacher desk٫ a loud crack ringing around the classroom.
"Alright٫ pups. It's my job to help transform you all from pathetic٫ rutting mutts to hopefully somewhat more decent ones. Since it is the beginning of the year٫ we'll be reviewing the basics. First off٫ I would hope you all know what yanderes and darlings are." Yanderes and Darlings? Like that writing trope you used to be into? Was this some kind of joke? Crewel does look deadly serious about it٫ though. You turned your head to look at the reaction's of the two beside you. Ace looked bored and Deuce looked invested in Crewel's every word. So he was for real...
"For our first lesson٫ we'll be discussing ways to claim a darling٫" Crewel continued٫ "If you have any questions٫ then please hesitate to ask. Most commonly٫ mages will leave a mark made with magic to warn off other-...sigh...yes٫ pup. What's the problem?" You hadn't even realized you stood up until Crewel said something. Everyone was looking at you٫ except for a freshly awoken Grim٫ who was looking around for what happened.
"I need to use the bathroom!" You announced. It was a lie you came up with on the spot. You just had to get out of there.
"Go ahead٫" Crewel groaned. You thanked him and hurried out٫ Grim following right behind you.
Grim caught up to you in the hallway and got you to pick him up. Now alone with Grim in the hallway٫ you could feel that familiar feeling again. It felt as if you were being watched٫ like an unsuspecting rabbit being hunted by a hungry fox. You sped up your pace. That feeling had been following you around for days now. It was especially prominent at night٫ making you really ungrateful for that broken window lock in your bedroom at Ramshackle.
"You passed up the bathrooms٫" Grim pointed out from where he was perched on you shoulder.
"I know."
"Then where're we going?"
"The headmage's office."
❥
Crowley jumped in his seat when the doors of his office burst open. He almost seemed to shrink back on himself when you slammed your palms on his desk.
"What the hell was that?!" You demanded. For a powerful mage٫ he surely seemed like a coward towards a magicless human.
"What class could you possibly mean٫ my dear student?..." Crowley timidly replied.
"That class! 'Darling Care' or whatever!"
"Oh٫" he sat back up and cleared his throat before continuing٫ "It's a relatively useful class. It's also quite simple really."
"No٫ thats not what I mean!" You fussed٫ taking a deep breath after to try to calm yourself. "Yanderes are not real. They're just a character trope in writing٫ or crazy people..." Crowley٫ however٫ seemed surprised by your statement.
"So there are no yanderes in your world whatsoever?"
"That's what I said."
"So you're practically a purebred darling!" Crowley stood up٫ looking you over with a new found interest.
"What are you talking about?"
"No wonder you act the way you do. You have practically no trace of yandere in your DNA." He came around the desk to examine you more closely."
"Hey٫ back off my henchhuman!" Grim huffed.
"My apologies٫" the headmage apologized٫ unapologetically you may even add. "It's just bizarre to me how there's a world with just darlings; and a living product of such a world is right in front of me. No wonder you embody so many darling attributes so well!"
"So٫ my world is the weird one for locking away crazy people٫ while this one lets them run society..."
"Exactly- wait٫ what? You lock them away?! In٫ like٫ prison?!" Crowley exclaimed٫ clutching his metaphorical pearls. He looked as if he may faint once you reconfirmed it.
"How cruel!" He dramatized. Yeah٫ because you were the cruel one for wanting dangerous people to be stopped from disturbing other people's peace.
"Well٫ since you're a darling٫ you won't be able to take such classes. Hm٫ I'll see what I can do later. For now I'll just inform you professor that you'll be excused from that class." Crowley explained٫ being unusually helpful.
He soon sent you out on your own merry way. It was alright with you though. You had somewhere you wanted to go.
"Now where're we headed?" Grim questioned.
"The library."
"For what?"
"I have some stuff I wanna figure out."
❥
You headed straight for the library with Grim. Once getting there٫ you searched for a few history books and brought a stack of them to a random table and sat down. You began to look through them to soak up as much information as you could about whatever this yandere/darling world system was. Multiple books explained how yanderes were not seem as normal until the Great Seven٫ the most famous yanderes. It seemed that there was also different types of yanderes٫ and each dorm here at NRC held the same yandere type the Great Seven member they were based on. You read in one book how different places had different traditions to officially "claim" their darling as their own. You couldn't help but think about possible situations you read. Could you end up like those darling? In your opinion٫ the darlings of the Great Seven seemed to have such tragic fates. Would that end up happening to you if you didn't find a way home soon?
You hadn't even realized how long it'd been until you heard Ace and Deuce calling out to you. Only then did you notice the setting sun and Grim sound asleep next to you.
"We finally found you٫" Deuce announced.
"You never came back to class٫" Ace added٫ "You decide to skip or somethin'?"
"What? No٫ I went see the headmage and he excused me from class."
"What?! No fair!" he groaned. "What're you doing here anyway? The library's for nerds."
"No٫ the library is a place full of valuable knowledge!" Deuce reprimanded٫ "Not that you would know that because you probably can't even read."
"I can too!" Ace fussed.
"No way!" Deuce argued back٫ leading to the two being shushed by a nearby voice. You picked Grim up into your arms٫ careful not to wake him٫ and began to usher Tweedle dumb and Tweedle dumber out before they can disturb anyone else. They begrudgingly allowed you too٫ but began to once again loudly argue with each other when outside. Seeing them like this made it almost hard to believe they could be one of those. They were the closest thing you had to friends٫ or even family٫ here in Twisted Wonderland. Just a couple hours ago you felt as if you could trust them with your life٫ but now you were wondering if you could even trust them with your drink. Could you trust anybody? Wait!- What were you thinking? The odds were impossible that they could have a crush on you٫ already at that. They've also proven to be trustworthy to you. You were just a regular person٫ not some otome protaganist who gains their own harem. Honestly٫ it would also be nice to know you have people who can protect you. You can trust them٫ right?
"Guys..." you paused٫ causing them to stop and turn to look at you٫ giving you their full attention.
"Yeah?"
"What's up?"
"What if I told told you that in my world there was no such thing as yanderes..." you hesitantly continued٫ anxiously stroking Grim's soft fur٫ "and that there was only just darlings..."
"Like٫ for real?" Ace asked٫ seemingly flabbergasted.
"And anyone who would be considered a yandere here would typically be either imprisoned or killed in my world..." you added on٫ nervous for their reaction.
"So٫ if you showed how you truly were in your world then you'd get put in jail?" Deuce was worriedly confused.
"No٫ dumbass! She's tryna tell us she's a darling٫" Ace elbowed him and you nodded in confirmation.
"Please don't tell anyone..." You begged.
"Of course we wouldn't!" Deuce proudly announced. "We'll even help protect you!"
"Yeah٫ we can also teach whatever you need to know about anything you dont understand~," the redhead agreed. "You can even call us 'senpai'~!"
"Yeah٫ happening." You all ended up laughing together as the two walked you back to Ramshackle. You were honestly glad you talked to them about it٫ now feeling much better٫ and even safer٫ too. There was no way they would take advantage of your lack of knowledge٫ right?
❥
The next morning٫ you were desperately searching around for your uniform tie/ribbon. The wind must of moved it from it's spot when the window opened again last night due to that damn broken lock on it. The past few night the windows been opening like that because of the wind and causing your stuff to move in different places from where you put them. You eventually did find it next to your underwear drawer for some reason. Weird٫ but no time to worry about that. You had to hurry or you and Grim were gonna be late to homeroom. By pure coincidence٫ you both got to the classroom the same time as Crewel.
"Just the pup I wanted to speak with٫" he spoke٫ stopping you and the direbeast. "The headmage wanted me to inform you that instead of taking 'Darling Care' with the other pups٫ you'll be doing endurance training with Coach Vargas once a week starting today. Understood?"
"Yes٫ sir٫" you begrudgingly agreed٫ not really being given any room to argue. At least it was only once a week...
❥
The rest of the school day consisted of Adeuce telling you bits of info that they knew about this world٫ while Grim would add in his own two cents every so often. The two honestly seemed more protective of you since finding out that you were a darling. It was sweet and all٫ but also kind of suffocating. It almost felt like they didn't want anyone else to even talk to you. You finally got a break from them٫ plus Grim٫ during last period when they had Darling Care and you had to head to the field. Vargas had you change into your PE uniform once you got there before making you stretch.
"Now٫ I want you to give me five laps!"
"Five?!" You exclaimed in exasperation.
"Want ten?!"
"No٫ sir! Five's perfect!" You shouted٫ rushing forward before her changed his mind. He started to run as well٫ passing you up a couple times but still yelling encouragement at you. He gave you a pat on the back when you were finished٫ a rather hurtful one٫ but it was praise nonetheless. You felt a wave of relief flood through you when he said you were done for the day and hurried back to change into your regular٫ non-sweaty clothes. Right after you decided to head back to the library. There were still some things you wanted to know in order to be aware of. Better to be aware and prepared than oblivious and defenseless. Thats you felt at least.
❥
At the library٫ you started to look through the shelves of books with disturbing titles and descriptions. There were all types of guide books on how to drug٫ kidnap٫ and even force love onto darlings. Eventually٫ one caught you're attention. How to Use Your Darling's Friendship To Win Them. What the hell?! That was messed up. Your friends would never do that٫ would they...? Of course not! There was no way you could even be anyone's darling. You're not from this world so there was no way you could have such a creepy connection like that to anyone...right? You decided to look through it just to be sure. It would be useful in the future if anyone did try to use such methods on you. You grabbed the book and tried to open it but it wouldn't open. It was like the whole thing was glued shut. You were trying so hard to open it that you hadn't even noticed the boy approaching you.
"Having some trouble٫ petite lapin?" he asked٫ the amusement evident in his gaze. You could swear that gaze felt eerily familiar. Wait٫ what did he just call you?
"Uh٫ yeah..." you replied٫ somewhat put off by him for some reason. It was like your instincts were telling you to run but at the same time saying you couldn't. "Sorry٫ do I know you...?"
"Oh٫ my sincerest apologies. I have yet to introduce myself. I am Rook Hunt, Le Chasseur D'Armour," he proudly announced. Why was everyone in this school so weird? "So what seems to be the problem?"
"The book won't open٫" you explained٫ and even showed him. Rook٫ however٫ seemed thoroughly amused.
"Well٫ of course you cannot open it. Books like these are enchanted so that darlings like yourself cannot read them and evade their yanderes' attempts of claiming them." Rook explained as if it were obvious. Hold on٫ did he just call you a darling? How did he know that?!
"Hold up٫ Im not-!"
"No need to lie. It's quite obvious to a hunter as experienced as moi٫" he interrupted٫ "And there's no need to worry٫ I do not intend to tell any other. It can remain our little secret٫ d'accord?" He put his finger to his lips in a shushing motion٫ a grin on his face as he slightly tilted his head to the side while awaiting you answer. You slowly nodded٫ feeling more anxious than relieved that he said he wouldn't tell.
"Merveilleuse! Now٫ how about I walk you back to Ramshackle?" the blonde offered٫ taking the book from your hands and placing it back in its proper place on the shelf.
"N-No٫ thank you. Thanks for the offer though..." You were already backing away٫ not realizing you were running until you felt yourself running out of breath. Maybe those lessons with Vargas would come in handy after all. You don't know why you ran٫ you only knew that you had to get away from him for some reason. It was almost as if he were eyeing you like prey٫ like a hungry fox would eye a defense bunny. You walked the rest of the way back to Ramshackle in a daze. You got ready for bed as you waited for Grim to return٫ not even eating dinner. You didn't have the appetite to stomach anything at the moment. You went to bed early last night٫ but slept restlessly once actually falling asleep.
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In the morning٫ the window was open again. You really needed to fix that damn lock when you got the money from Crowley. You were about to start getting ready when you noticed a note on the dresser and read it:
Ma chère proie٫ you truly are magnifique! I knew you were meant to be mine since my eyes first laid upon you. You are the quintessence of any darling! Our conversation yesterday only further these facts. I found myself positively giddy to finally speak with you. You voice is like that of a songbird that I wish to listen to forever. I cannot wait to see how our futures intertwine from here!
Yours forever and always٫ RH
PS: It would be best to fix that window lock of yours. I would hate for another to figure this fact out.
