The Royal Runt (Blackstar x Reader) [AU]

Chapter 19: Sunflowers

I'm so sorry for taking so long ! :c School started last two weeks ago (Philippines. Ugh. XD) And, well, I was sort of busy... Although I hope I make time to update tomorrow ! :3

Thanks for the people who waited. Here's your update~! Enjoy ! :D

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[Blackstar's POV]

After the idiot of a princess finished eating, we went out to walk around the castle. "I wanna see the garden !" She said. Bah.

So we're now on our way to the castle. Although it's just next to the woods. Yeesh... My body's still sore. It's why I was wearing a sweatshit-my body's beat up all around.

Fuck werewolves. (I'm looking at you, Twighlight guy.)

"What flower do you like ?" (y/n) asked, walking next to me with her shoulders slumped. "None." I simply replied. One thing I observed of her---when outside in public, she's this proper princess. Like---proper posture, silence and formal as fuck words (looking at the king and queen at this. "Do not." they say. I'd rather eat Donuts.)

But at the moment she's just like any other person. Her hair was down today---it was unusual since everyday I wake up to her having it in a cute little bun.

A royal bun :D

I like it better down, though. She looks more natural. And it reaches down past her waist... I think.

I'm not looking at her ass in secret, I swear.

"Why none ?" She then turned to me, as if confused. So I simply looked down at her. She was a midget compared to me.

Not just in height.

"Because none, (y/n). I'm a guy. I don't really... Take interest with flowers ?"

"But Fleitte likes roses."

The garden was a few steps away. But I stopped. Fleitte likes roses ?

Something's up. Something's up here. No, not the sky. Something... Weird. Roses. I feel like I should know something...

"Roses ?"

"Yeah !" She smiled, walking on ahead. "I ask him to accompany me here after... After Tsubaki was gone..." She mumbled, shrugging. "And he actually shared that he likes flowers !" She said, and continued on. I started walking too, but...

Red. A flash of red.

I quickly turned to that flash of red. It was around the east side of the garden... It's red hair.

Fleitte.

He was walking straight through the woods, but in slow motion... That's when I just heard sparks around my hands... Oh. I accidentally used my speed.

But no. (y/n)'s here. I'm still his knight. I'd really want to follow after Fleitte... Why would he cross the woods ?

He's really lucky my duty's here. So I watched time flow back to normal, and I walked after (y/n).

The garden was marvelous, of course. There were around three fountains. There were lots of different flowers---colors and all. But out of what seemed like a hundred, I only recognized five. Sunflowers, roses, daisies, dandelions, and orchids.

We didn't have this back home... I have to admit, I am mesmerized. Kid said we did---when he was a... A kid. Pfft.

It was around when mom's still alive and she takes care of the garden herself. Now she's gone, Dad just left the garden to die. It's why there's this patch of dry soil beside the castle... Yeesh.

"Spot anything you like ?" (y/n) said with a smile, walking across the horde of flowers and plants--only separated by a tiled path, which we're on right now by the way.

Hmm...

"Sunflowers." I mumbled, following her. The sunflower spot was ahead, next to a set of violet-leafed something. (y/n) made a laugh. "I knew you'd say that."

That got my attention. "How ?"

"Well, sunflowers are large. And yellow. Really bright AND big. They mostly stand out in gardens naturally. They're just like... Like you." She shrugged.

"...You have a point." I grinned. She's right ! Bright, big, AND outstanding ! That's me. The great Blackstar. Hah. I'll make maids revive that dried-up patch and plant shit tons of sunflowers. That's added in my When I Get Back As A Prince to-do list.

"Here," She grinned. "I'll get you one !" She then ran off, her fluffy as fuck dress bouncing behind her. This idiot, what if she trips ?!

Speak of the Great Me.

"Hey !" I ran, even using a bit of my abilities to catch the klutz. My wounds soared in pain. Great Me, again, I'm still sore.

Fuck werewolves part two, damn it. (I'm looking at you now, Folklore character Free the 13th. Why did you have to be horny and release shit tons of other werewolves ?!)

Soon, I reached her. I ignored the slight sting from my recent injuries... I grabbed her hand in time, and yanked her back up, spinning her around in the process. "You dummy ! Running off in a freaking gown ?! What if you slam your face in the floor ?!" I scolded immediately, glaring down at her.

What beautiful (e/c) eyes.

"...U-uh..." She made a slight laugh. "...Sorry ? But... You can... Uh... Let go of my hand now, really..."

I paused, and looked down, seeing my hand gripping hers tightly.

Alright, who fucking put that there ?

Oh, me ! :D

"Uh..." I swear I can feel my blood rush as I took my idiot-of-a-hand back. "Yeah... Sorry. Just," I crossed my arms. "That was idiotic."

"Eh," She then shrugged, now taking a few parts of her gown and raised it, just enough to let me see her bare feet...

Bare feet ?!

"What the hell, (y/n), where's your sandals ?!"

"I left it in my room."

"Ha-ha. That's so cool (y/n)---WHY THE FUCK DID YOU DO THAT ?!"

From 0 to 100 real quick. You do not just walk around with bare feet ! We just walk through the castle, and freaking muddy ground.

"Hey, you do not get to curse at me, runt. I'm your princess, you're my knight. In short, I do what I want, you shut the hell up." She grinned, and started walking again.

Hell no. Do you know how many germs there are on ground ? (Looking at you for shoving this in my head, Kid.) There's millions. And Kid would go YOU'RE GOING TO BED WHEN YOU ROLLED AROUND THE BALLROOM ALL DAY ?! NO. BATH IN THREE HOURS TOPS. NOW.

Ah, the childhood joys of falling asleep in my tub (and almost drowning.)

"Hell no. I'm temporarily stripped off of my prince pride to babysit you." I grumbled, and caught up, before scooping her up into a bridal carry. "And that means I can do anything to keep you safe. Safe from germs, I can do that. Stay still."

She shrieked, and looked up at me with wide eyes, her face as red as a rose. "Y-you---put me down this instant ! You do not have the right to pick me up without my permission---put me down !"

I continued walking to the sunflower spot. She was slightly heavy... I have to admit it made the bruises around my sides hurt, but oh well. Pretty worth it if it means seeing her all puffed up with red face. It's pretty cute.

Shhhh.

"You damn runt ! My mother will hear about this---"

"I'd say you were walking with bare feet."

"Ahhh !" She screamed in pure annoyance, crossing her arms. "I hate you. So much."

That only made me laugh.

"(y/n), we both know you don't. Now shush."