Arranged Marriage

Everyone Always Leaves

Katakuri finishes inside of you, which decidedly, is one of the best feelings you've ever experienced in your life. You love that you'd been able to do something for him as much as he'd done something for you. "I love you," you moan. "Mmm, I love you," he groans back. You whimper as he pulls out and lowers you to the ground. You support your weight against the wall, feeling weak. He zips his pants and buckles his belt then picks you up. You wrap your legs and arms around him. "What do I say now?" You ask playfully, bringing up your old game with him. He chuckles, "You're not ready to go back yet." You nod, "That sounds like something I'd say." You smile and snuggle into his chest. He raises his hand and drops a big glob of mochi on the ground, then he tosses you playfully onto it before joining you. He pulls you onto his chest and you inhale his comforting scent. You wish there was some grassy knoll you two could lay on, but Biscuit Island was pretty barren, desert-like. A giant glob of mochi was the next best thing.

"Now what do I say," you sigh. "Why are you scared?" He asks you. "Do I ask you why you're scared? Or are you asking me if I'm scared?" You ask for clarification though you already know the answer. "Nothing scares me," Katakuri replies. "Nothing? Not even death?" You ask. He shrugs, "alright, thinking of losing you scares me." Your eyes widen and you sit up to look at him fully, "then we have the same fear." Though, you're sure Katakuri isn't afraid of abandonment the way you are. He must mean he's afraid you'll get sick or too injured to heal. You're more afraid he'll leave you than ever die. He's Katakuri afterall, he's the closest thing to a God you'd ever meet. "Must be nice to be a God amongst us mortals," you smirk. "You've been hanging out with Brulee too much, you're starting to sound like her," he teases. You grin, "Oh that Katakuri," you try to make your voice sound as much like Brulee's as you can, "he's so perfect, he's the best thing that's ever happened to this world." He scoffs, "you're horrible at impressions." You roll your eyes, "Psh, like you could do any better!" Katakuri blushes, but clears his throat, "Big Brother Katakuri, he's never once laid down! He was born standing! Wiwwiwwiwwi," Katakuri says in his very best Brulee impression which is surprisingly good. Almost uncomfortably so. "Wow," you chuckle, "you even got her laugh right!" He raises an eyebrow, "well, she IS my sister, I've had a while to practice."

"Can I know why you feel afraid?" He asks. "Everyone leaves me," you tell him sadly. He pulls you close to him, right under his chin, and kisses the top of your head. "I never will," he says. Per usual, you change an uncomfortable conversation into something light-hearted. "Does it feel very bad ass to be you?" You ask him as he pets your head. "Are you saying I'm a God and a badass?" He asks with a smile on his face. "No, of course not," you correct him, "I'm asking if you FEEL like one." You stroke his chest lightly, loving his soft skin. "Oh right," he muses, "you would never straight up compliment me twice in one day." You shrug, "I feel like everyone else in Totto Land kind of does that for me, just singing your praises all day long." He raises an eyebrow, "Does that bother you?" He asks. You move your head against his chest, "No, does it bother you?" He nods, "Yes, it does actually. The only person's compliments I care about are yours, and I scarcely get them." He teases. You blush, feeling a bit awkward, "In that case, you're the sexiest man I've ever seen, a total badass and the smartest, most bestest person ever," you say quickly. "That's not a word," he smirks. You frown, "You didn't give me a lot of time to come up with a really decent compliment!" He muses, "Oh for this, I have all the time in the world." You pause, "Oh," was all you think to say, you didn't know he'd wait for one. "I'm teasing you know, I'm not fishing for compliments," he smirks. "Oh!" You laugh.

You think about it anyway. Wanting to try to put into words everything he makes you feel. You remember what he told you on his balcony, how he was able to see all of you so easily after only just meeting you. "You're my home, Katakuri. You make me feel so safe and wanted. I've never had that before. I'm scared because I feel like I've become so dependent upon the way you make me feel. I don't want to live in a world without you," you feel like you might cry. He smiles, feeling a kind of happiness and satisfaction he'd never experienced before. "I'll always be here," he says, placing a hand on your back. The weight of his hand feels so good, so comforting. You really want to believe his words, but the fear of losing him still nags the back of your mind. "I was going to wait," he starts, "but I think you should have this now." He pushes his hand into his pocket and you watch his fist close around something. "I got you something," he says, "Brûlée told me, on your island it was tradition to exchange gifts the day before the wedding. I think maybe now's as good a time as any." You sit up, "Yeah, about that, I lied to Brulee to get her to help me." He nods, sitting up, "I figured, but I liked the idea so I got you something."

You smile, "Well, that's very sweet. And I also assumed Brûlée would tell you. Because NOTHING I tell her stays between just us. And I thought you might get me something. So I got you something too! But it's in my diary back at home. I made you a coupon book!" You say proudly. You'd had some extra time with your diary and the fun idea had crossed your mind.
"Maybe we can start a new Totto Land tradition here," you say, "I like the gifts before a wedding idea." Katakuri raises an eyebrow, "a coupon book?" He repeats. You nod, "Yes that's right, I'll give it to you when we're home. They're valid starting right now! Don't lose them, they are priceless." You grin. "Oh yeah? What kind of coupons?" He says with skepticism. You grin, "Well there's one 'get out of an argument free' coupon." He smiles, "Oh! That IS priceless! Though, I can't imagine you'd be happy when I use it on you." You glare at him, "What makes you think you'll even need to use it? I'm VERY agreeable." He smirks, "That's very thoughtful of you." You smile, "I know! And there's even a 'Katakuri's always right,' one," you say, "if you read the fine print, that one's good for a whole day!" He leans over to you and presses his lips into yours, "Thank you, I can't wait to get my hands on them, I promise I will use these wisely. Now you open your gift," he says. He presents you with a small box. You open the box and inside there's a ribbon bracelet encrusted with diamonds. You gasp. It's lovely. But more than that... he knew how much your old ribbon meant to you. As if he'd read your mind, he says, "I know why you wore that ribbon on your wrist, and I saw when and why you took it off. So I'm replacing it with a promise that I will always love you." You feel out of breath. You were expecting something special because you knew how thoughtful Katakuri was, but you couldn't have possibly known just how special. Your eyes fill with tears, "I love it," you whisper. You hold out your wrist and allow him to put on your new bracelet. It's ruby red, and when you move your wrist the diamonds sparkle in the sunlight. You turn your wrist around admiring it for a while before kissing Katakuri in a million thank yous.

Katakuri sits up. Someone must be coming and he can't be seen laying down. You break your kiss with Katakuri. "Big Brother!" You turn to see Brulee running towards you. "Brulee," Katakuri calls to her in response. "Oh," she smiles, "you gave it to her!" She grins nodding to your wrist. You smile back, "I love it!" You hold out your wrist. You had a feeling Brulee would have known about Katakuri's gift. "Perospero's won," Katakuri mumbles. You gasp. Then Brulee says, "I came to tell you Perospero's won!" You nod. So, you'd have to beat Perospero afterall. "Thank you Brulee," Katakuri tells his little sister and she blushes at his praise. You feel like this news isn't so big anymore. After your most cherished moments with Katakuri, you feel unstoppable, unbeatable. "I have to go," Brulee says, "I'm up to the board, if you want to come cheer me on!" You know she's talking to her brother but you reply anyway, "I'd love to," you beam. She returns your genuine enthusiasm with a grateful smile. The three of you return to the tournament together. You feel a renewed sense of strength. There's nothing to be afraid of. Not when you have a man like Katakuri at your side. You know exactly how his siblings feel. You know why they crave his praise, acceptance and assistance so much. And you know why they think he's so perfect. You look up at Katakuri and smile and he winks at you. You blush and lean into him as you walk.

He sits you on his lap back at the table and you welcome a hot cup of tea to your lips. You've found that something about sex makes you starving. You pile treats onto your plate and eat while you half-heartedly watch Brulee and Smoothie's match. "You're looking much better Little Peanut," Amande coos, "not so clammy." You give her a small smile, not wanting to talk when your face is stuffed with food. She's very perceptive, just like her brother. You do feel better. And you secretly love the way she calls you Little Peanut.