I really hope wattpad fixes the notification issues it's having.. ahhnn it's so annoying ;;
also the next chapter is the last chapter.. that's kind of crazy??
Izuku //
We walk back through the hallways of his castle towards the dining hall. Shouto laughs alongside me and it's a pleasure I haven't heard for what felt like thousands of years. The pure sound echoes as he walks closely to me and we fall back into our familiar rhythm.
"I thought she was going to kill me," He chuckles.
I took him back to the village. I knew it would be important to explain things to my mother. Luckily, we didn't run into any of my friends on the way. I really don't know how I'm going to explain to him that my friends all want to kill him. I'm not so sure how I'll reverse their feelings towards him. At least my mother was easily forgiving.
"Honestly, I bet she was thinking of doing it when she first saw you."
"I don't know how I talked my way through that... all I did was ramble like an idiot!"
"Well, you are an idiot," I joke.
"But I'm your idiot," He smiles.
I laugh. "Of course."
Petals of happiness bloom in my heart. The feeling of being light as a feather with no worries left is one I had forgotten. It was always Shouto that brought me worries, but now he's the one who chases them away. The conversation has passed the point of being funny, but I still find myself laughing. I missed the feeling and now all I wanted to do was swim in it for as long as possible.
He pulls the door of the dining hall open and inside is the man that was miles away from my mind in the moment. Upon seeing him, my weightless body suddenly crashes back down into reality. I watch with a concerned expression as Shouto hesitantly glides into the room. It takes a lot of impulse control not to grab his wrist and pull him out of the doorway. I guess I shouldn't back down.
Our giggles suddenly fall as if they were never happening. Splitting silence is the only thing I hear.
"Father," He says dismissively, reaching backward and latching onto my hand.
"Y... your majesty..." I stutter. A sharp pain sparks through my chest as Shouto's elbow collides with my ribs. I probably should have kept my mouth shut. Such formalities are really meant for someone like him.
I stay tucked behind Shouto, his protective arm wrapped around me, staring pensively at this man. I knew I hated him. My body held itself on standby as I waited for him to make some kind of move. For all I knew, he hated me too, and wouldn't wait to get his chance to fight. Obviously, he isn't afraid to hurt.
Though, as I expect the worst, he only gruffly stands up from his chair, not once willing his eyes over to us, and stalks out of the room.
"..."
Shouto and I make shifty eye contact with each other, both feeling a bit on edge from the oddity of that.
"That... okay..." He says, unsure of what to make of everything. "Whatever."
"He... I wasn't expecting that to happen. I thought it would be my turn to get a death glare."
"If he made any move towards you I would've had to kill the bastard."
"That... okay. That's a thought..."
"He's not usually this mellow. I wasn't really expecting that reaction from him."
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"He's probably just angry because he wasn't able to stop us from being together!"
Shouto chuckles as he sits down at their long, fancy dining table in front of me. "Yeah, that's probably it."
As quickly as Shouto's father left, his mother comes rushing in.
I had spent many days imagining the sight of Shouto's mother. He had told me much about her, so how could I not? The nature of her features is softer than any kisses that Shouto has feathered on my cheeks. Like he once told me, the two halves of him resemble his parents heavily. I see that now, his right side illuminating with beauty and kindness, just like his mother. And his left...
He makes it more beautiful than it looks on that horrid man.
His mother's eyes meet mine and immediately I feel comforted. She makes her way towards me, her creamy embellished dress flowing grandly, her white hair tucked neatly into a fancy updo. The way she smiles so genuinely feels like a kiss against my healing heart.
"I'm so glad you're finally here."
"Oh, your majesty... t-thanks..."
I glance at Shouto just to feel reassured, and he's smiling so lovingly at the both of us it's almost overwhelming.
"I've heard so many amazing things about you! It's unfortunate that things happened this way, but it all worked out in the end, didn't it?"
"Y-yeah... luckily!" I stutter. I watch hesitantly as she stands and finds a seat next to Shouto. Their eyes bore into me and I feel myself shrink. I'm not accustomed to having such regal presences next to me. Though I guess I spent so much time with Shouto, even if I was oblivious to the truth, that I should be pretty used to it. "T-things could have been worse! I... I really should be thanking you! Ah... without you and Yaomomo I wouldn't be back here at all..."
"Well it was anything to get Shouto to feel better. I don't think he cried that much even when he was just a small boy!" She chuckles.
"Mother—!"
I smile, hiding the wave of thoughts that crashed into my head. It never occurred to me that Shouto would be emotionally torn just like I was. Now that I know it was never his idea to momentarily cut the flowers of love that bloomed between us...
It's weird to consider that I wasn't the only one who experienced shitty emotions and cried for days on end. Thinking of Shouto like that, without me there to comfort him the way I always used to, is disheartening. Though, it's not like I could have done anything...
She grins sheepishly. "Sorry! Did I embarrass you? That won't be the last time..."
I chuckle.
"That aside. I think it's time we move forward, wouldn't you agree?"
"Please," Shouto says. I nod in agreement.
"I thought you'd think so... I'm sure you two want to go off and spend time together, but we still have more discussion to get through."
I can tell Shouto's body tenses even from across the table. I smile at him reassuringly, hoping my warm gaze is enough to ease his unrest. It's the best I can do.
"We have grand dinner plans for tonight," She says excitedly between the both of us. My first reaction is to smile gleefully. Even if the thought of being with his family together for a dinner is a little overbearing, it feels exciting to be involved like this. Step by step, I'll become a part of their family just like Shouto did with mine. Though my smile seems to fade slightly when I see Shouto doesn't have to same enthusiasm for the event as I do.
