AN: There's fucking, just a warning. Post-Arc 7 things, goodluck.
It was a normal day; none were the threats that came to haunt him each day. Sitting comfortably in the balcony, dangerously nearing the edge as any rash movement could be a disastrous fall. Giving a nostalgic look as it can see some of the camp members minding their own business doing what they can to make up for the day.
Brash, yet the epitome of youth that became one of his close friends that became synonyms as a brother whenever you need them. Garfiel that had a blonde hair could be seen trying to impress a pink-haired maid that stood nearby him, though from the face of hers were of just indifference but knowing her after all this time says otherwise.
"You know, for someone that made a promised to be her father is sitting near the edge is taking quite a toll of worry on me." He turned himself around to see the face of that familiar voice that was indeed the same person that he had taken care of after years, purple-haired that came from a dark past now lived with bright people. That was Meili, with the face plastered with abit of concern seeing him just sitting on such a spot.
"We're now having lunch, and I made myself useful by calling you to come down." Meili came near as he now stepped down from the balcony ledge to be on the same level as her, but then felt a pressure on his waist, he was abit surprised as she could be seen hugging him but didn't mind as he puts over a palm over her head to ruffle, "Don't worry me like that again, please." Spoken with regret started to come to him for making a child tear up.
"I won't do it again. I may be known for being bad with promises but I swear not to do that again…" Made a foolish dumb smile as he makes a reassurance afterward to her as they now started walking back inside to the dining room.
Walking down the empty hallways within his hand were the child he adopted, finally arriving to the dining room's door, opening it to reveal the inhabitants of the mansion was already seated whilst coincidentally were two figures that were Garfiel and on his side was Ram arriving. The only missing from such an everyday reunion strangely was Otto.
"Betty's contractor couldn't come any faster, isn't he?" Such remarks were made by the blonde child yet known for being as a Great Spirit by others. Seated herself on the chair that was always being sat on by him is one of the duo's way of bonding, setting Meili aside to her chair as he carried upwards the blonde child for him to sit on and let her be in his lap instead.
"Subaru, where have you been? You disappeared for the whole morning and worried us!" Reflection of the silver hair, with its velvet soft skin, seemingly makes her frowned upon to be touched or tainted. Exclaiming her words as others as well agreed.
"I told you, there's nothing going on. I just went out to get fresh air. Though it makes my heart shaken as a maiden like you worrying for someone like me!" Seething as he begs to no one that they'll take upon the horrible lie he made. Nothing was ever alright for him.
Their thoughts were not convinced as could be seen was frowns but they can't really put their fingers on it as in any case scenario was him running away from the questions and worry ever since what happened in Vollachia. Each passing memory that made him remember the horrific pains he had to go through was inevitable to break him, as someone already broken that keeps getting stomped upon by horrible fates.
Subaru was very glad to finally able to get out of that hell hole and now has the time to finally spent the current tranquility in peace. Anxieties rose up as things that resulted in him experiencing and seeing such vile shortcomings was just around the corner, willing to ambush him in his time of happiness.
Gulping down the dish that was present as he scoops another to feed the child sitting on his lap, in a sense he was emanating a sense of dread that every camp member could see. Subaru is very aware of this fact but none he can do about it but better patch up the mask he made for himself.
They all wore a face of worry with the exception of the clown seated in the middle, retaining the usual eccentric smile as it observed the knight of the half-elf. Eating the dish in silence until a door was heard opening revealing a grey-haired man that wore clothes themed in green.
"I'm sorry I was late to the lunch, attending to the arrival of the wineries and speaking to other merchants took awhile." Making a feeble laugh as he now sat down to the chair that was served for him, though this made Subaru wonder about that arrival of specific beverages.
"Wine? Is there something going on or…?" Subaru wondered what it may be for the mansion's owner to order such a thing, getting a light tap for attention as he made a spoonful on its way to the one on his lap mumbling.
"After your achievements at such magnitude of able to survive in a country that speak no rationality and on top of that, gaining the trust and backing of its current emperor. It's by no means a simple feat, the news spreading around having people flock towards you, busying us that we didn't even have a proper celebration." Roswaal explained, still, have its signature look on its face covered by a clown make-up, etiquette, as it placed down its utensils as he now looked at the members, faces whether they agree or not, but to his expectations, they all look to accept the offer of his.
"Oh, Oh… I mean you don't have to but…" He looked around to see the scorning face of his close friends and allies saying otherwise to him, "Alright, it's okay once in awhile." Sighed as he and the petite spirit finished eating. Subaru gently put Beatrice on the side while he stands up to go over Emilia also the same as she stands up, him offering to escort to her room. No hesitation as she accepts and went first ahead from the other members, followed by the loli that had its hands taken by Subaru.
"Subaru, is there anything wrong that it sounds like you're against to Roswaal having a party just for you?" Emilia asked whilst they were walking towards the garden to have the occasional date of both, including their sweet little spirit in their arms, of course.
"Eh." Subaru shrugged as a response, earning a pout from the half-elf as she stopped walking, making both follow as well.
"Subaru, you really deserve this. It's been a year ever since that incident at the tower." Insisted having her hands placed at her hips, making a scolding pose as she points down Subaru in his inability to accept such an event to let him know that people care about him.
Putting his palms on top of his head to awkwardly chuckling, the result was both of the girls started looking at him with concern. "Well, in the end. I agreed anyway. So, what's the big deal now?" Subaru answered to ease the two of them but it seems like it didn't work, he started to sweat.
"That's not the point!" Emilia and Beatrice both shouted while the latter added her own signature approach to it, surprising him as they pressured him even more.
"Well… I'm sorry. It's just had been… difficult, I leeched on others for their generosity that I felt undeserving to receive praises like this." He explained yet only received confused faces.
"What are you talking about?" Emilia spoke, now looking at him in the eyes.
"Huh?" Subaru on the receiving end of a serious gaze of the girl he loved.
"You saved lives, thousands of them. Some people may indeed be strong but the world still needed someone like you." Sternly speaking, trying to ease his doubts that may appear inane to a common person that heard such a legendary tale of a hero.
"I—" Tears that have been stricken, now came forth. Running its course through down his cheek. Feeling a tug on his waist then his chest that can be felt as both girls that were accompanying has started to hug him. Comforting sounds of the half-elf easing his burdens while the small one gave a familial warmth.
Time passed as could be seen with the sun had started to set, while the lights from the mansion had finally lit up, indicating that its finally time to go inside.
Subaru giving a light nudge to Emilia that was resting on her shoulders seemingly asleep while the petite spirit was snoring away in his lap. "Emilia, it's now time." Tapping also Beatrice to wake her up yet unfazed as it still does not move.
"Huh? Oh right!" Emilia jolted up, uncharacteristically for someone like her who has troubles in waking up in the morning. Standing up while swiping away the dirt on her but then received a shushing noise from Subaru.
"Shh… you really don't want to wake her up now." He then stood up with Beatrice in his arms doing what may others call the 'Princess Carry'. Carrying her on the way back while Emilia could only look at this sight, ever dreaming the day that hoped will come soon of their child in both of their arms.
Arriving at the front doors was the sudden sounds of shouts coming from each member of the camp, and Subaru swore that he saw Ram smiling abit. The shouts suddenly woke up Beatrice in his arms that then realized what was happening as she quickly jumped down in embarrassment. "You could've woken me up earlier, I suppose." She mumbled the most of it but decided to end it with a hmph instead, the camp members laughed at such predicament of the little spirit. The laughter signaled the start of the celebration as most decided to relax themselves, eating the food that the maids of the mansion worked hard on while Subaru was busy having his date outside.
He can't help but tear up abit to the familiar sight to prove that each pain and cost he paid, was worth it. Each loud laughter and the people in it were happily doing shenanigans, was the proof of this. If the liveliness seen every day of tranquility is the result, then he doesn't mind paying the price
"Congratulations, Subaru…-kun." Surprised as Rem greeted him yet the odd thing was the flushed face found across her face instead of the familiar disdain look. Subaru looked at her to find a glass of color that resembles wine, feeling déjà vu from this that he couldn't help but make a slight scrunch look. "Ohm, uhm! Are you okay?" She asked him seeing him in pain so suddenly.
"I'm just happy to have you back, Rem." Subaru spoke truthfully as he thought off that the wine, he drank was already getting to him. Rem couldn't help but be sympathetic and hugged him.
"Already straying away from your lady, Barusu?" Ram walked into them as the other inhabitants of the mansion had finally taken in the alcohol and now was the quietness that took over. Subaru looked around to find that Emilia was nowhere to be seen.
"Now that I think about it, have you guys seen Emilia?" He asked as still looking around if ever he missed her in his sight due to the alcohol blurring it.
"I'm disappointed in you, already forgotten about someone you're so in love with." She retorted while Subaru kept getting bombarded with insults while Rem could only look in confusion.
"Rem saw her going back to her room awhile ago." Ram and Subaru looked at her, suddenly interjecting the banters of both, caught the attention of Subaru.
Subaru yawning as he said his goodbyes "Oh alright," making a hand gesture for Beatrice to come with him. "Guessing the party's over, we should head back to our room." Garfiel nodding him off along the way, seeing that Frederica and Petra had gone to theirs, leaving only inside the dining room were the twins and the eccentric owner of the mansion.
"Heh, I didn't see Otto anywhere, probably went back to his room after all that. It was his mistake to start a drinking competition against Ram-san." Smiling while in hands with the loli spirit, grasping it a little bit tight as they walk back to their room.
Opening the door, Beatrice was the first one to jump on the bed. Subaru followed as he lied down, "Man, I'm beat. Goodnight Beako." He made use of the fluffiness of hers and snuggled close, not minding this was her returning the favor as she hugged her tightly back as they finally fell asleep.
Gaps that were present in the curtains, had its sunlight pass through, blinding Subaru's face as it forced him to wake up. Remembering on muscle memory not to suddenly jolt up and disturb the one right beside him.
He succeeded in managing to push off Beatrice over him gently as he made over his way to the kitchen, whilst doing light stretches.
"Oh, Subaru-sama!" Petra, the maid with orange-bright hair was the first one to greet him this morning. "I was tasked to prepare while Onee-sama was getting ready." He ruffled her head as he saw Rem chopping vegetables on the counter. 'It's now back to normal, isn't it?' Thinking that everything that happened for the past years had started to heal.
Sounds of wooden doors were heard, revealing Ram in her maid uniform observing the room then locked onto Subaru. "You're here." Filled with a bored voice with tones of disappointment was all the pink-haired maid could say.
"Hey what's that supposed to mean!" Subaru responded loudly while Petra could only fit in a snicker as things were already lively in the morning. Then was a familiar blonde that had a very sharp teeth similar to Garfiel of which he treated like his very own little brother. "Barusu, we'll take it from here. I suggest now it's the time to call over Lady Emilia for breakfast." Ram pronouncing each word as if he was unneeded, yet those close to them could only say that this was their way of trust in each other.
"Then I'll be taking my leave, see you later Petra-chan." Giving a head pat once again as he left the door but shot a single glance to Rem who was still busy attending the kitchen-works, a smile crept on his face as he turned around to walk to his destination.
Merrily walking through the hallway, after having to be woken up by the morning sunlight with Beatrice on his side, of course. Now came across the door that leads to Emilia's room to check up on her after seemingly drunk out yesterday compared to last time and had to leave early for her room.
Knocking on the door, "Emiliaaaaaaa-tann, we're having breakfast and I now came to call youuuu." yet peculiar that none of response was heard. This was no stranger to Subaru as he guessed that it was just Emilia having difficulty in waking up as the trouble ensued from the party.
"I'm coming in, excuse me." Plastered across in his face was mere happiness that was then quickly erased as he opened his eyes to register the sight that he had to blink multiple times to make sure what he was seeing.
"O-Otto, wh-what are doing in here..." Stammered by the horrific shock as he sees two figures close to him in the same bed.
'I've had a very bad day but all of this is a must preparation just for him.' Otto thought as he gave a very wide stretch on his chair, being careful as to not topple over any stacks of papers made him get reminded of all the work he has to do. Gave the position as the camp's lifeline to handling paper works, known as the Head of Internal Affairs. Irritated that already everyone forgot the fact that he was once a great merchant.
"Pardon my intrusion." A familiar voice was heard behind the door, opening it ajar unveiling the person that was Frederica.
"Y-you may come in." Stammered on his first word, berated himself for doing that as it coughed out to ignore the mishap but the woman didn't mind at all as she placed down the tea set on a miraculously clear table.
"Would you mind some tea?" Frederica asked and waited for his answer.
"I don't mind." Once again cursing himself for saying such a short and bland response, but she now could be seen pouring the contents onto a teacup for him and herself. Placing it on the small space on his desk as she sat down on the nearest chair to him.
Looking over him as she observed the towering stacks of paper he had to work on, amazement could only explain the emotion on her face, making Otto abit nervous. "What might seem to be yourself working on, Otto-sama?" Frederica asked as she stood up to relocate herself behind him. He was wild on thoughts on how was he still able to keep in check of his blood pressure, hoping that she won't see his blushing face.
"I-I was finishing t-the necessary paper works for Natsuki-san's celebration fo-for tomorrow." Stammering even more as he couldn't handle the soft breathing as she was too focused on the writings on the papers. "Too close! Too close Frederica-san." Otto could only embarrassingly say as this knocked her out of her focused state, realizing her blunder as she scurried away from him.
Now both have a scarlet tint over their faces, "I'm sorry for that, Otto-sama…" Frederica pensively stated as she bowed.
"I-It's alright, also drop the -sama. We're pretty c-close right?" Otto nervously stated the last part as he took the courage to test the grounds before diving in.
"Uhm, is it alright?" She asked slightly nodding her head to him, 'Ghrk-' Otto internally made sounds overflowing in his mind was the vast cuteness of hers.
"Of course…" He said while breathing in and exhaled. This was now the step he had forego, "I've been thinking about this for awhile, in terms of Natsuki-san; will you have a date with me?" Sweated was all he can do, hoping for it to be over and also for her to accept.
Quietness filled the room, making the levels of nervousness reached its peak, might as well go beyond it as he's now about to faint.
"O-Of course! I would be glad to… Otto-san." He looked at her in jaw-gape, words can't explain how happy he is as of the moment. Smile that creases that over his face, seeing this, Frederica couldn't help but mirror his. "When shall it be then?" Asked of her whilst looking at the side to hide her blush-ridden face.
"Ah, after the party… I already have plans to where it wil—" Stopping himself immediately, realizing that he accidentally revealed too much, making her blush even more. "Yeah…" was all he can say right now.
"It seems like my breaks over; I'll get going now. I-I'll be looking forward to that day." The tint of red was still present on her face as she sets off outside his room for her duties. Otto could only sigh heavily but the tremors of what just happened were still fresh on his mind.
Looking outside his window could be found a carriage entering the gates. He thought it must be the people that'll deliver the necessaries for the party. Setting aside neatly the papers, standing up to reach the door to welcome the incoming merchants.
Walking through the hallways for him gave him mixed feelings, the eeriness of its surroundings with almost sound but the wind hitting the windows. Having the same architecture as the old mansion brought out some weird nostalgia for him, of course nearly dying to death was not part of that.
"Oh, it's Suwen-san." He was met by the blue-short-haired maid that was once in a coma state, yet all had been resolved as the proof was that she's standing right here. Otto was happy for Subaru that he finally was able to meet her even if their long-needed reunion was not a very welcoming one, though estranged that he brought back another child with features of blond and long hair that really needed some maintenance, from his journey back from a neighboring country.
"Hello there, Rem-san." Waving his hands, but still gave signs that he was needed somewhere, Rem nodded as she steps aside passing through the opposite direction of where he's going. As much of wanting to talk to her and ask what may have happened in their journey way back, the merchants weren't that patient to wait. 'Maybe next time' he thought as reaching his hands in the front door to greet.
Though it took some negotiating, out of habit to haggle the price down, it was a success as the preparations for the celebration was secured. Noticing that the sun has started to reach its peak, he swiftly walked to be in time for lunch.
Turning the doorknob for the dining room, noticing that he was the last one to be present; "I'm sorry I was late to the lunch, attending to the arrival of the wineries and speaking to other merchants took awhile." Sighingly made a weak laugh as he sat down to eat, seeing in front of him was Subaru directly giving attention to the Great Spirit while noticing the jealous gaze of Meili, Otto then looked to the other adopted daughter of his to see another blonde loli as he calls them, not minding them as she eats in a quite hasty manner.
The margrave had looked at him, with a questioning gaze that might be related to the preparations for the party. Otto paused as he puts down his utensils and nodded to the owner of the mansion. The eccentric magician was then to close his eyes as he started his speech, specifically about Subaru.
After that then was the moment of silence, the others seemed to be finished eating as they just took a moment to stay still. He sighed as this was the only one of the times, he got a proper break after awhile, noises of a chair being heard as he sees that Subaru standing up and making his way over to Emilia. 'Ah, it's that time again.' He can't help but root for Subaru, besides he'll get his own after this, not realizing the smile he put on his face zoning out in the direction of a certain blonde maid.
"Anything you want, Otto-sa…ma?" Face reddened as she asked with an honorific hesitating but still give in to the professional side, not that he minded it. It was cute after all.
"None at all!" That was abit loud as a response but looked around in his surroundings. He was so sure that he just caught a glimpse of a smug look coming from the purple-haired girl sitting still looking at somewhere.
Another tiring day it is, he could only look once again in a sigh.
Everything was going well, seems it's ready to go. Seeing that the sky has started to darken means it's almost time. Petra just came by announcing that the three of them were now walking back here.
Stretching his stiff shoulders as every effort just for this was all worth it, then a click of a door was heard as it stands were three figures they were expecting.
"Welcome back, Subaru!" Each and every one of them shouted at the trio especially the man with them, earning the genuine smile of his, seen by the inhabitants proves that their effort worked, and joining the merry bands of joy as the blunder caused by the petite spirit to make them all laugh.
"Of course." Even if he mumbled them, they clearly heard his thanks as they looked at each other. Now was the start of the party.
For a while, Otto didn't know it himself why would he be suggesting to challenge the known pink-haired maid of the mansion to a drinking contest. Having drunk in a streak of almost five bottles of refined wine, everything was already blurry as things shifting apart yet still cast a look at his rival to see her very much unscathed.
'Damn it' monologued to himself as the urge to throw up could be felt, standing up and trying not to sway back and forth. Took a long one last time before he goes back to his room, the face of the sharp teethed maid that sat resting her eyes beside Garfiel made him remember what was the event that'll happen for tomorrow.
'I can't wait' Walking then swaying as he crashes his head to the wall. "Oww" putting his palms up his forehead to try and ease the pain.
Pushing the ajar-opened door, as he slowly walks to the bed. Removing his upper clothes and now was bare in clothing leaving him in his underwear along the process, finally dropping down to the soft cushions. Leaving a few moments until he turned around to be met by something even more cushioned with a peculiar scent.
"Hmmh," A groan was heard not by his, Otto panicked as something was very wrong. He tried to free himself by moving to the side of the bed but then was quickly grabbed onto his arms.
"Wh-wheeree areeee youuu goinggg Shubaaru?" He now then realized who was behind the voice, but his strength was nowhere near to an elf as desperate attempts were inevitably is going nowhere.
"E-Emili—" His mouth was then shut-off by her finger but then another sudden pressure was met after. Moist and dampen were all the things he can think of, his drunk-out mind couldn't comprehend as to what was going on, as seemingly did just Subaru's very loved one gave him something couples could only do. Releasing Otto from the interlocking mouths to both give a slight breather as they both panted.
Signals that kept ringing on his mind, yet the arms that were tied forced his position as Emilia that was on top of him. Limited by the light emanating from the curtain, the moonlight was scarce yet he can just vaguely make out the woman's face as if it were looking down on its prey.
Stricken as now she pounced down on him, taking by force of his mouth. Suffocation was its body's instinct to try and remove her tongue that desperately tries to grasp his. In moments that took ages yet was a mere minute or two, gave Otto a chance to choke out and take control back of his tongue as they separated. He can definitely shout for help as of this second yet why was there a lingering feeling of not doing so. Otto doesn't even know if it was alcohol's fault or his but that doesn't matter anymore as arousal took over his senses.
Otto felt hands crawling over him, nowhere did he try to stop her as she then starts giving tongue once again, invading every corner of his mouth and it didn't help that he reciprocated by mirroring her actions until they both intertwined their tongues. Surprised to see her that was removing his shirt, then touched his abdomen, inflicting a reaction in arousal raising his junior to stand up.
Until finally removing their mouths, breathing heavily as strings of saliva formed, making him even more aroused. Letting her taking the lead as she starts to bite down his neck, resulting in him flinging yet pleasure came after as she starts leaving traces of saliva starting from the neck, towards down until it reaches to his lower body, the bulge that was barely seen by the shy light prompted then to be removed by her.
Due to the magnitude of what was happening, was the fact that she never seen one before. Startling her as Otto's rod popped out after having hastily removing his underwear as she cast it aside from the bed.
Deafening silencing could only be heard as Emilia stared at Otto's cock in amazement. "I-I didn't know y-you can g-get this bi-big, Subaru!" she spoke but before Otto could get a say was then by a wave of pleasure as she starts rubbing the base of the rod, imperfect but just enough for someone like to feel good.
Making use of her hands, as it slid up then to the bottom while another hand was currently caressing the testicles gently. Until a sudden cease occurred, Otto confused as to the reason why. Gave a shot of looking at her, with her face that was plastered with lust and surprisingly curiosity.
Otto couldn't even describe the pleasure coming from the actions of the half-elf as she sloppily kissed his knob. Drooling saliva in the process, though not having been inserted orally yet was already feeling in bliss.
Then the inevitable was her finally inserting his shaft onto her mouth as the feelings of tongue wrapped around it, then forth was her head that bounced up-and-down, seemingly with effort as it slipped after being covered with saliva. Yet that was not enough as she makes use of her hands, fondling the base with gentle caressing gave it an unimaginable scale of pleasure.
Feelings of stiffness as he was about to cum, Emilia not knowing this was then delighted by the sudden surprise as his load was all over her mouth. Not knowing the repercussions, was drinking the sticky white substance down its throat, choking for abit but managed.
This moment of tranquility gave them the chance to catch up their breath as sweat started to dwell. Both hearts beat very fast, but the man that just saw the woman that didn't mind at all drinking his load, gave his cock another round to go.
It was getting increasingly hot, as Emilia thought that it was not fair for only her Subaru to be the only one that was undressed, might as well join him. As she removed her nightgown, Otto seeing the revealed voluptuous breasts with its size that rivaled a certain blonde maid, but he didn't care anymore.
Grabbing ahold of his manhood once again, as she took the position of the top. Making the wet cunt drenching her panty, moving her body as the mounds guided his dick as it slid, stroking it as a tease. Nevertheless, was now that both receiving pleasure yet Emilia felt her lust being unsatiated. Lifting her legs as she now finally took off her last undergarments revealing her pussy that was very much wet as Otto peeked out his eyes.
Her palms made their way toward his chest as she raised her body and using her right hand to put under his cock towards the place that itching for something to be inserted.
"No wait… we can't." Scraping for the least rational Otto got was the fact that he was about to take something precious much of a first time, none other than the lover of his best friend. Yet reasoning was already thrown out in the picture the moment he decided to taint her with his, the dizziness had started to arise each time he tried to think out straight, subconsciously of the urge to let it happen was as well emerging.
"What are you talking about? I've been meaning to do this with you for a long time now…" Hiccupped right after as she swayed until weakening her arms until she fell onto his manhood, claiming it.
"Huhmm," Simultaneously moaned out as the two of them had become one, yet Emilia only seethed in pain as her hymen had been broken, leading to some stains of blood onto the sheets. Having the courage to once again rise up as she repeatedly gone the action as she was in bliss, saliva drooling in the edges of her mouth as she risen and fall from his cock.
Quivering in delight as she happily moaned out her beloved knight's name, "Subaru, Subaru, I love you so much~," breathing in and out as her legs tremble, almost feeling her orgasm coming as the itch was still there, the lust of urge to grasp. Otto himself was doing no better as he also feels also gonna follow soon after.
"I'm so sorry, sorry, sorr—" Even if in this drunken state was much of his awareness left, it felt wrong. Otto mumbling words as may he forgive him but once more was interrupted as he was once more interlocking with her tongue. He can already feel his lower half stiffening, but in no way, he can pull out from this as she deliberately had her arms forcefully at him, making any attempts so will be futile.
"AHHH~" Moaned out for the final time as both reached the peak of bliss, as the load of his filled hers whilst the liquid that came from her cunt flown out.
Emilia feeling the most of the please that came from the orgasm, fell down on the side. "Haah, Haaah—" gasping for air to reach their lungs as sweat heavily stained the bed, then was the moment of silence that then replaced with sounds of soft breathing right next to him. Likely that may have fallen asleep due to exhaustion and the elephant in the room was the influence of alcohol. Otto didn't have any second to get a thought about those as he mirrored her as closing his eyes to rest.
…
Hearing a faint sound of the door opening as the click of its handle turned, then another peculiar sound was heard. Otto really hoped that it wasn't that almond-eyed friend of his that'll attempt to prank him this morning.
"O-Otto, wh-what are doing in here..." Familiar voice, now it proved the suspicions that it was him yet the tone of his was particularly strange. Otto tried to wake himself up to figure out what was going on but then was the headache that resulted from too much drinking appeared, doing his best peeking out his eyes to focus the one that stood at the door. Much more of a horrifying look as its face scrunched up.
Confusion intrigued him as to what may be the reason why was this. "Urggh" Moving his right arm to ease the pain of the headache but then another odd thing ensued, he was unable to. As if there was someone locking it in place, the warmth that was felt proving that there was someone hugging it tightly.
Needless to say, he sweated bullets. Jaw-slack as he looked right beside him to even be more shocked to see Lady Emilia's face sleeping angelically, that is if one for to disregard him sleeping with his best friend's lover.
Looking back once more at the door, was the person seen to be walking away from them. "Natsuki-san wait!" but futile action of explaining himself was long gone as Subaru ran towards the hallway, leaving the room with haste.
Running away, running. Exhausting himself to a destination unknown, but he wanted to be farther the distance from them. Tears going down his cheeks forming a river, asking a barrage of questions with synonyms as to— Why?
Going around the corner was met with the figure of Rem, as his tears blurred its sight. Crashing down on her, she was about to shout at him for being so brash and irresponsible. But seeing his distraught face, she can't.
"Hey, are you alright?" Rem crawled under him so she can stand as he was left alone kneeling four-legged. She prompted to pat down her maid outfit as she crouched to offer her hand to his to stand up as well.
Subaru looked at it with hesitation but still grabbed onto her soft hands, as it supported him to stand up once again.
He sniffed whilst looking down, "I'm fine, I'm just want to be left alone for now." Subaru responded as this vague statement of his confused her as much they gave their all for him to be happy, it seems that the unfortunate familiar look of his eyes that was horrified was somehow present.
Just about when Rem tried to speak out her concerns, seen that Subaru already walked past her, hearing soft mumbles of apology as he continued going somewhere.
Loathing himself, even more, locking his door to the outside world. Multiple knocks came by and then, asking whether if he was okay. Crying as he imprinted his face to the pillow, looking for answers that never came. Skipping a whole day's worth of meals as starving was imminent.
Another knock was heard, Subaru stared at the door to hear who may it was. "Can we talk, Natsuki-san?" Subaru with blood-shots that came from all the tears that were already dried stood up and his hands trembled as he reached for the handle.
Steadied it as he opened it to reveal a figure of green that he deemed as one of his very trusted allies. "You've been gone for an entire day, Natsu—" Otto was then interrupted as he was held forcibly in the collars by Subaru.
"And who's fault is that!" Subaru shouted at him yet the tones of his voice still croaked as the result of sobbing for an entire day. "Why did you do this…" Weakened to the point that just standing was difficult, Otto could look only in shame as he stayed silent.
Subaru released Otto at his grasp, as he stayed still until a sharp pain swept across his face. He punched with all his might the grey hair, forcing him to be out of balance, and fell down on the floor.
The nasty-eyed knight ran away out of his sight, but Otto didn't bother standing up as the guilt came to haunt him.
…
Once again familiar with the same very edge of the same balcony to cross out the stars, mere useless as it became irrelevant that none of them were that same as the ones on Earth. Taking the risk as he sat quietly whilst the tears streaking across his cheeks. This was not supposed to happen, yet it did. Looking at the ground below him that was high above, Subaru stood up and whispered an apology, turning around behind him for one last time.
Fallen down.
Faint noises calling his name, but that doesn't matter anymore. He shouldn't have to do this and waste such a pathetic life of his to know a future of betrayal.
Numbed, each stabbing pain against the conflicted feelings and regret had ceased.
End Note: When your trusted friend and ally looking kinda sus :flushed: #herionnoticemeuwu