Arranged Marriage

YOUR Night

Katakuri leads you through the Whole Cake Chateau with his hand on that familiar spot at the back of your neck. You started to think you'd really miss it not being there if things didn't end up working out between the two of you. But how could it not work out after that kiss? At the very least, he likes you. He protected you. That couldn't have only been because you were 'Charlotte Property.' There was something there, between you two. You could feel it. Even now, in the silence, you felt a strong connection. He had to feel it too, right?

You remember what Cherri told you... 'none of them are kind men.. it's a horrible family to join.' But this was more then falling for the first man who shows you any kindness. This feels so real. You still have time to figure this out. And you have "Plan Cherri" just in case something goes wrong.

"This isn't the right way," you tell Katakuri. "Oh, now you know your way around Whole Cake Chateau?" He toys with you. "Haha, very funny, where are you taking me," you ask. "I had your room moved so it's next to mine," he says, "it's basically the same room, but now I can protect you." You fiddle with the ribbon on your wrist, "protect me from who?" He rubs your neck with his fingers, "let me worry about that." You're not sure you'll be able to sleep knowing that Katakuri is in the next room. "Was everything moved? What about what's in the side table drawer?" You ask. "If they missed something I'll handle it," he reassures you. "Wow you're very thorough. 'I'll handle it' and 'let me worry about that.' Don't you ever say I don't care it's not my job?" He snakes his hand around to the front of your neck and flips you against the wall, pinning you gently by the neck. "No, because your safety and comfort IS my job," he says firmly. He releases his grip on your neck, but he doesn't start kissing you like you wish he would. "This is you," he says, gesturing to the second to the last door in the hall. "If you need me, knock," he tells you. You nod, "thank you, good night." This is when you get a good night kiss, right? He opens his door and says "Good night dear," then closes it.

You open your door quickly and close it. You turn on the light and race to the side table drawer, your diary is inside. You sigh in relief. You grab it hastily and jump onto the bed. You have so much to write down that's got your mind and pulse racing! The Tea Party, the explosion.. no... not the explosion... just in case someone finds your diary. You have to protect Ananas and Flampe. The bench, sweet city, Cherri... no.. not Cherri either. The donuts.. the kiss. But also the horrible things, your fears, your anxieties. Being threatened with a spear, killing a family, not knowing whether or not being here is what's best for you. And tomorrow? You still have no idea what tomorrow will bring. The signs that Katakuri would marry you were all there. Big Mom knew, but that didn't mean she approved. Katakuri protected you, kissed you, called you dear.

You close your diary, put it in the drawer and get undressed. You walk into the closet and look for something to wear to bed.. but the only thing in there are the tea party dresses. You're sure that's a mistake and that not everything was moved to your new room. You can ask about it tomorrow. It wasn't a big deal. You remember you want to lock the door, but there's no lock on the door. Was there a lock on your other door? You don't remember because you didn't use it.

So you had to sleep naked in an open bedroom? But Katakuri was right next door so you were protected. You were exhausted, too exhausted to fight any of this tonight. You slip into the bed and let the silky sheets slide between your legs as you wiggle your way into bed. You lay your head down on the soft pillow and try to set your fears for tomorrow aside. You wondered what Katakuri was wearing to bed. Did he know you were naked? Maybe he planned that. Maybe he wanted to wait until you fell asleep so he could climb into bed with you. You were both terrified of that possibility and thrilled at the same time. You arch your back and wiggle your hips. The satin sheets feel so good on your body.

You try to picture what would happen if he was here beside you. You'd rip that scarf right off him, straddle his stomach and cover him in kisses. Well.. maybe not.. you don't think you'd have that kind of courage. But you could pretend it was so. You roll over and stick a pillow between your thighs and rub your hips against the satin, but relief doesn't come, you only feel a greater need. You grip the plush headboard in your fingers, digging your nails into the fabric. You move your hips more quickly and scrunch your toes. Your cheeks are flushed, you gasp as you feel that much needed relief wash over you in a wave, "K-Katakuri!" You moan loudly as you drop backwards onto the bed, your thighs spread and your mess covering and soaking your pillowcase. You breathe heavily, panting and whimpering, so satisfied. You close your eyes to sleep.

Katakuri heard you scream his name and raced to your door, before he opened it, he saw into the future- He sees you flush-faced, sweaty, panting and naked. Realizing you're okay, and that he had the wrong idea in his head, he lets go of your door handle. He blushes and smirks on his way back into his bedroom.