QT: The Secondary Character Counterattacks (Obey Me! characters x Reader)

Arc 3. The Cursed Witch Conquers the Wild Prince (Diavolo x Reader) Chapter 3

[What are you doing?]

"I was just thinking that his back would make for a lovely canvas."

[Oh. I see.]

Wait.

[Huh?]

"Do you really want to know what I mean, birdie?" You wore that frightening smile again.

[N-no, thank you.]

The system decided that maybe it was time to plug in its earbuds and listen to calming music.

You didn't know how long you walked but you found yourself standing under an isolated tree on a hill. Gabriel leaned on the tree and you stood a few feet away, cradling your basket to your stomach. You two stayed like that for a minute before a thunderous rumble shook the silence between you and Gabriel. He glanced at you and you turned away in shame.

"I'm sorry, I-I haven't eaten in awhile."

Gabriel guffawed.

"Yeah, I figured that much." He glanced around, then up at the branches. He elbowed the tree and a single red fruit fell onto his palm.

"Here." He threw the fruit towards you and you managed to catch it with your basket.

"This is ... " You stared at the thing.

"It's not poisonous."

"Thank you..." But of course, you knew. It took you two seconds to identify it as Punica granatum, commonly known as the pomegranate. And you were certain they weren't in season.

You wiped its skin and realized that you could see your reflection on it. The power of angels... wasted on fruit-making.

You were about to take a bite when Gabriel suddenly spoke again.

"This dumb thing," he said as he juggled another pomegranate between his fingers. "It kinda reminds me of a stupid story."

You gently put down the fruit and leaned forward.

He raised an eyebrow. "What?"

"Oh, sorry. I thought you wanted me to listen. Just ignore me."

He scratched his head. "Knock it off."

"Huh?"

"Talking to me like I'll cut you up if you say something wrong."

You didn't know what to say, because if memory served you right, this ding-dong planned to do exactly that when you first met. But all the sarcasm that bubbled in your chest was kept tightly under wraps as you scratched your cheek shyly.

"This is how I normally am, sorry if I'm annoying."

He clicked his tongue and you were tempted to do the same.

Another round of who-can-say-quiet-the-longest passed before you decided to start another conversation. "I-I'm grateful for--"

"Speak louder"

You fixed your posture again as you raised your volume, "I'm grateful for your saving me but ... why did you ... bring me here?"

"That's a good question. I don't know either."

"Oh..." You blushed and bowed your head.

He sighed. Then he took off the cloth that covered his head and spread it by the roots of the tree. "Sit down already, I can see your knees buckling from all the way over here. And don't say 'thank you' or 'sorry.' Just stay quiet and sit down."

You bit your lip and nodded before scrambling towards the makeshift blanket. As you folded your knees, he resumed leaning on the trunk.

Gabriel cursed his brother for taking too long and was about ready to fly back when he noticed you wrinkling the hem of your skirt. His expression softened despite himself, and he rubbed his nape in frustration.