#ravished

Author’s Notes | Sweet dreams are made of this... Thank you for the sweet request! Universe | Vikings Pairing | Ivar x Wife! Reader, Two Ivarssons Info | Viking Age AU, Ravished AU, Ivar’s Queen POV, requested by anon for 5CW2 Words | 902 ⁑ Warnings: Fluffy.

A long sigh echoed through the silent room where Ivar was working with his maps, projecting the reinforcements York's external walls would need now they were expanding to encompass the new fields Ubbe's deal with Alfred had provided for them. He had moved with you and your children into a big farm out of the town for a while, to establish the new settlement and organize everything. Maybe it would be a permanent place for you and the children since the house was pretty familiar and away from any kind of danger. The Three Crowns Alliance was going very well but it still didn't diminish his work managing all the necessary for York's plenty.

Genre : FLUFF & ANGST (?)

Word Count : 2541

Pairing: Taehyung x Reader

Warning : None

“Get out of here you piece of trash!”

“The only trash here is you!”

Filled with anger, Y/N came out and slammed the door shut. The household has never been the same since her father remarried the day after he divorced her mom. It used to be a house of pure love and laughter. It was all rainbows and sunshine. But ever since then, the perfect family shattered. Ever since that Satan came into her life, it was hell. The house was burning with hatred. Days came to fill with chaos and shouts. Every day was always the same, and this somehow managed to weave into her life that she became “immune” to it.

Days like these especially reminded her of a special someone from her childhood. Someone that she always goes to on difficult days. Someone that she always pour out her concerns to. Someone who she always shows her true self to. He was her refuge, her sanctuary, her safe haven.

“If only he was here…”

Driving the thought away, Y/N plucked in her earphones, her only sweet escape, and shut everything out and retreated into her own shell.

There’s a saying:

“People come and go, that’s life. However, the best will stay.”

Her mother, whom she thought was her best thing in life, left her, and so did he. Both of the people who were her everything, her whole world walked out of her life. They turned a blind eye to her. The whole world turned a blind eye to her. Now she has no one on her side. She felt lonely and empty.

“Y/N!” A voice boomed from behind through her earphones. Y/N stayed frozen for a slip moment. That voice. She was all too familiar with it.

“Could it be?”

Y/N’s face lit up with hope. It was his voice. She was so sure of it. She could never forget it when it was imprinted deep inside her heart.

“Nah, it can't be him? It's been so long…”

Ignoring the voice, she put up her facade and continued walking to her school.

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On her way to class, students nearby cleared the pathway for her as she is known to them as the infamous bad girl. No one dared to anger her nor stand in her way unless they had a death wish. Once, a jock challenged her and made fun of her. The next day, news of how he was sent to the hospital with a concussion spread like wildfire. Since that day, she gained the title of “the school’s bad girl.” Rumors, undoubtedly fake ones, stated that she's a member of one of the terrifying gangs in the town which scares the students even more.

Y/N sat at the far back of the class near the window, and since the teacher hasn't arrived, she lazily stared at the scenery. She took in the beauty of the landscape as she listened to the music of her favorite band.

“Okay class, today we have a new transfer student,” the teacher said as soon as he walked in.

“Come on in.”

Curious, Y/N lowered the volume.

“Hey guys, my name is Kim Taehyung. Pleased to meet you all.”

Bewildered, Y/N looked up at the new student. She couldn't believe it. It was him. As soon as both of their eyes locked, she quickly looked away. Despite being shocked and having a hard time taking in of what just happened, she maintained her facade. Taehyung flashed his boxy smile to the class, or rather to her, making the other girls gasp and swoon over him. Y/N rolled her eyes to the exclaims and reverted her attention back to the surroundings.

“Settle down now class. Taehyung, you can sit next to Park Jimin.” A bubbly boy with chestnut hair stood up. Taking his small hand out, he cutely greeted Taehyung. Soon enough, both of them were chatting away which was fortunate for Y/N, especially when Jimin sits five seats away.

Throughout the whole class, Y/N’s sixth sense told her that someone was staring at her. That sensation she felt was so palpable and real that it was piercing right through her heart. After a while, she couldn't take it anymore as the sensation won't go away, and it kept bothering her. So she turned around to glare at the “culprit”, but she got flustered; her heart skipped a beat upon seeing the so-called “culprit”: Kim Taehyung. Taehyung was staring into her eyes as if he was searching for something, as if he was searching for an answer. Y/N quickly turned and looked the other way, but she couldn't help thinking why he was doing that. She couldn't decipher the expression Taehyung wore on his face either. Was it worry or was it adoration? Or perhaps, could it be a disappointment? Y/N couldn't pinpoint it. Either way, she could still feel Taehyung’s stares on her the whole time.

The classes went by quickly, and as usual, Y/N was startled out of her reverie by the school lunch bell. She was taking out her lunch money and was about to go out when Taehyung stood in front of her way.

“Get lost, would ya?” Y/N said with a cold tone.

Chills ran through the spines of the remaining students in the class. Soon, they all hushed and excused themselves out of the class leaving Y/N and Taehyung alone.

Taehyung was still smiling despite Y/N's cold and harsh attitude towards him. “Hi Y/N. How have you been? You know, we got a lot of stuff to talk about and catch up with?”

“We got nothing to talk about,” Y/N replied with disinterest.

“But I'm your best fri-”

“Was,” Y/N cut him off harshly.

“What?”

“You were once my best friend but not now. Now you're just a mere stranger to me.”

After saying those words, Y/N walked out of the classroom nonchalantly, not sparing a single glance at the lost, baffled boy.

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As Y/N walked towards the bench, a soft spring breeze greeted her. It gave off a laughter, just like Taehyung’s. It ruffled her hair, just like Taehyung used to do. Though Y/N may act annoyed and say that she doesn't like it, she secretly enjoyed his touches. The moments between the two had always been sweet; they rarely fought. Even if they did, it lasted only a minute or two as they couldn't stay angry at each other for long. Without realizing, Y/N started to reminisce the olden, blissful times they had shared.

"Oh my gosh, I can't believe myself,” Y/N groaned. The boy she longed for came back to her life, yet she remained her guise; she couldn’t help it. And yet she spoke harshly towards him. For the very first time in her entire life, Y/N knew she messed up big time.

“Well, I suppose this is what it is. I'll understand if he doesn't want me,” Y/N dejectedly thought as she went back downstairs.

Throughout the day, Taehyung kept making an effort to speak to Y/N. Somehow his schedule and hers coincides - he’s in every classes with her. Despite Taehyung’s efforts, Y/N remained cold and was rude to him.

The school bell rang signaling the end of the school. “Well, back to hell,” Y/N mumbled. Flinging her backpack over her shoulder,  she walked out of the classroom.

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It was only seven in the morning, and yet Y/N was already having the worst moment in her life. It was not a surprise that Y/N had another fight with Satan, but today has got to be by far the most intense. Y/N is the type of person to fight back when someone bad mouths about the people she truly loves and cares for, and when Satan touched upon the topic she shouldn’t have - Y/N’s mom - she exploded.

Then, like a bolt out of the blue, she was slapped. What she heard next left her even more bewildered, left her with more pain.

“Is this how you treat your mom?! That b*tch isn’t your mom! She is your mom now you ungrateful piece of sh*t! Be grateful that we are taking care of you! Next time, it will not just end with a slap!”

After saying that, Y/N’s father stormed off leaving Y/N speechless.

“Serves you right! Know your place child,” Satan scoffed.

With light steps, she then sauntered away.

This is the very first time that Y/N‘s father joined the fracas. No matter how heated the arguments get, he had always turned a blind eye to those fights. Despite that, he did join them today; he sided with that Satan, not Y/N, his one and only daughter. Regardless of how much Y/N despised her dad for divorcing her mom and marrying that “Satan,” she still loved him. Even if her dad ignored her, he was the only one she had. However, he did not take her side. Instead, he slapped her. He said words to her. Words that hurt, words that kill, words that are staining her soul black. And her heart was shattering into pieces. Now she truly felt that no one was on her side. She never felt this empty. She never felt this lonely.

Picking up her bag and putting in her earphones, she headed straight to the school and went  up to her getaway place: the rooftop.

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“Where’s Y/N?” asked the teacher gaining Taehyung’s attention.

One of the students answered, “No idea, but doesn’t she skip classes often.”

“Hmm… That’s strange? I do not know of other classes, but she rarely skips this class,” the teacher mused.

“Anyways class, open your textbook to chapter-”

Taehyung grew worried. He was sure that he saw her this morning entering the school. Without hesitating, he got up and ran out of the class.  

“Hey! Where are you going?! New kid!” the teacher roared.

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Taehyung roamed around the school searching for Y/N. He ran here and there, but he could not find her. Thirty minutes passed, and Y/N was nowhere to be found. “Aish… Where is this girl?”

Then, he recalled something. She once said that she loved staying on the rooftop as she is standing high above the streets and the people, and below the stars and the sky. She can stare at the cityscape and nature both at the same time. Somehow, for her, it was as if nature and society are in perfect harmony. With those thoughts, she was always able to find comfort and serenity in it.

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“Y/N! Do you know how much I have been searchi-”

Taehyung paused as he saw tear stains on Y/N’s face.

“Hey… Is everything okay?” Taehyung asked out of concern.

“Everything’s fine. It’s none of your business,” Y/N hiccuped and wiped away her tears.

“No, you’re not. You’re hurt. Y/N, I know you very well. I saw hurt in your eyes yesterday. You can’t lie to me, and what do you mean none of your business. You are making me worry, so of course it’s my business,” Taehyung said as he reached for her.

Y/N brushed his hands away. “I said I’m fine. Don't act like you care.”

“Y/N-ah, I do care okay? I care about you a lot.”

“If you care about me then why did you leave me? You left without explanation… you didn’t even say goodbye.” With a cracked voice, Y/N  broke into tears.

“Hey,” Taehyung said softly while brushing away her tears.

Y/N couldn’t help it anymore. She burst out crying beating his chest with her tiny fist. All the tears she had been holding in since that very day came rolling down. A part of her that she buried deep down in her heart woke and broke free. He was here, her solace was finally here.

“I’m so sorry Y/N. It was all so sudden that I was not able to tell you. My parents were transferred to Seoul, and we had no choice but to leave immediately. I’m sorry for leaving you all alone. But hey, I’m back now.”

“You better be. Did you know how hard it has been? Both you and mom left me. My dad married a Satan. Both of them don’t even care about me. The whole world turned its back on me. Everything was eating up my brain, and you were not there…”

“A Satan? Really?” Taehyung said amused.

“Really now? That’s all you heard?” Y/N said in disbelief and started to push him away.

“I’m kidding,” Taehyung paused for a bit and continued, “Y/N, you know you can trust me right?”  

Snivelling, she asked, “How can I be sure that you won’t leave me again?”

“Y/N, I swear to god. I won’t leave you ever again,” he responded sincerely.

“So can you trust me, can you trust me. Please, please, please pull me in and hug me.”

Touched by his words, a single drop of tear slipped out of her eye which was then followed by a stream of tears.

“Why are tears still coming out?!”

“These are tears of joy you fool.”

“Aww… You are still a crybaby. Bad girls are supposed to be tough and buff, but all you do is cry,” he teased.

“How did you? Who told you? Aish… go away.”

“Rumors Y/N, rumors. But you know what, despite all that facade, you are my crybaby. Y/N, I love you. I have always loved you.”

He took a deep breath. “I know you hate me for leaving you alone for all those years, and I’m willing to repay those if you just let me. You can either punch me like you did to that jock or just hold me tight. Drag me to wherever you go, order me around anytime and anywhere, and I’ll listen. I’ll always be there for you, so never let me out of your sight.”

Y/N was speechless due to the sudden confession.

Finally, she replied, “Okay… your first order from me is…”

“Yeah?”

“Can you hug me?” Y/N muttered.

“What? A bad girl needs a hug?”

“Just hold me tight, will ya?” Y/N grumbled.

“Gladly,” Taehyung said as he pulled her in.

A comfortable silence loomed over them.

“Taehyung?” Y/N said with a muffled voice.

“Hmm...”

“I love you too. I have always loved you.”

Smiling, Taehyung hugged her tighter, and so did Y/N.

“Y/N, whenever you need someone, just tell me. I’ll be there for you. I’ll hug you, and comfort you. For me, hugging is the most beautiful form of communication to say that you matter to me.”

Things couldn’t be more than perfect for Y/N. The man she loves so dearly is here with her along with the streets below and the stars and the sky above that are the very witnesses of this special moment. People come and go, and that’s life. However, even if they leave, the best will always come back into your life.

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I love these characters and their fossil kink. - Sarah

This pseudo-historical drama is lacking in the sex and plot department. - Lily,  guest reviewer!!

I didn’t read this and must be publicly shamed - Margo

Dream Cast

Harriet

Gideon

Okay I read most of this book about three weeks ago and remember very little of the plot and characters and also forgot everyone’s names. I read the last twenty pages this morning and was very confused because I didn’t know who any of these people were. But since I don’t care too much about dumb things like “plot” or “pacing” or “writing skill” it was fine. I had fun! This is a fun book!

Ravished is the story of Harriet, a rector’s daughter who is only interested in fossils. Only fossils. She loves fossils more than Gideon, the sexy tall man with a MYSTERIOUS scar who she meets because she writes to him about fossils. He is a lord!! With a sordid past!! And a TARNISHED REPUTATION that gives him a sick-ass nickname that includes the word “beast”. Because he is BIG and BEASTLY and super scary and she is BEAUTIFUL and can see through his reputation to the broken soft-hearted man within. This is a Beauty and the Beast story and is not subtle about it at all.

Gideon is super sensitive about his terrible reputation and broods about it constantly, which I think is supposed to make me feel sorry for him but the false story that ruined him is that he knocked up and abandoned his fiance. I can’t really fault people for trusting a woman over a giant, threatening man. But I guess I stopped being a feminist as soon as I opened this. So it’s fine.

Harriet ignores every other character’s warnings about Gideon, which in every other story would be the beginning of a SVU episode with heartfelt interviews about the signs that everyone wished they’d paid more attention to. In this book though, it means that Harriet and Gideon get married about halfway through and spend the rest of the time having FUN ROMPS in London society!! And solving crime!! It’s so cute. They are genuinely fun shenanigans, and their dynamic is great to read, but it means that the middle and end of this book drag a bit. They’re already together, and the issues they need to work out don’t support the length of the novel. I liked it, but by the end I was just waiting for the last page.

- Catherine

7.5/10 stars

Additional Ratings

Historical Accuracy: 6/10 

They certainly TRIED. And they got a lot right!! Harriet’s habit of reaching conclusions about fossils that are coincidentally EXACTLY the prevailing modern theory is. Uh.

Sexy Sex: 10/10

5/10 for the weird description, but 10/10 for the SEX IN A CAVE

Murder Mystery: 8/10

There are so many mysteries!! They get points for quantity even though they were all very predictable. Also the mystery involves a CAVE

Times He Threatened To Put Her Over His Knee: Twice!! WHY

This isn’t hot!! Talking about it makes you think about the Implications.

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