5: Encounter

**1 week time jump**

I had just finished my first mission. Magna, Asta, and I were asked to provide some security for royals. It was a shitty mission, but I guess I couldn't expect to just be saving the world all the times.

"You're a natural!" Magna yelled as we approached the hideout.

"Yea, Y/n! You're amazing!! Those royals loved you!" Asta agreed.

"Mmm, they just like nice things to look at." I countered.

"Y/n..." Asta said as he put his hand on my shoulder. "You're so much more than just how you look."

I sighed, not really believing him.

My whole life I've only been acknowledged as a pretty face or a powerful weapon. Dehumanizing would be an understatement.

I just smiled at him. Not really having the energy to respond.

It was late. Really late when we finally got back. For the first time since I had been here, the hideout was quiet.

Asta and Magna went straight to bed, but I just wasn't that tired, so I decided to look around. Vanessa and Charmy were passed out in the great room, so I tiptoed around them quietly, heading for the stairs.

I was roaming the halls when I passed by the library and decided to stop in. I was amazed at the collection.

I had always loved to read, but never really had the chance to do much of it. When you roam around you have to travel lightly, and books add up quickly.

I picked up a small book on the history of the Black Bulls, and sat on the couch.

I really should learn about the robe I wear and what it represents.

As I started into the first chapter, the door slowly opened, and Yami walked in. "I thought I saw a light in here," he said softly as he took a seat in the arm chair.

I smiled as I watched him. "You like to read?" he asked.

"I do," I nodded. "I'm excited we have such a big collection."

"What'd you choose to start with?"

I held up the front of the book.

"History of the Bulls, huh? Kinda boring," he smirked.

"Thought I should know about who and what I represent now," I shrugged.

"You care a lot, don't you?"

I sighed, "Maybe a little too much... I just want to make everyone here proud. Pull my weight. I don't know, change the world or something." I teased.

He laughed lightly, "Well, if anyone's capable, it's you. I don't know the last time I met someone with such raw, natural power and skill."

"It's cute you think it's raw and natural.. If you knew how hard I've trained, and what I've been through because of this magic, it really wouldn't be that impressive."

"Why don't you tell me what you've been through?" he asked.

"You're a good captain, but you don't need to pretend."

I hadn't forgotten how Yami had started to completely ignore me the few days before my mission. How he called me a flirt and said he didn't care about how I felt towards the other guys.

Plus, the day before I left, I know Charlotte came to see him.

Not that I was jealous, but like, her? Really?

"I'm not pretending. I care what you have to say," he responded softly.

I looked at him with wide eyes.

"Maybe another night," I smiled as I started to get up.

"Wait," he called, leaning over and putting his hand on my leg. "Don't go yet."

I stopped and sat back down. Alright Yami, you want to do this? Let's do this?

I looked at him dead in the eyes, "So you and Charlotte?" I asked.

Now it was his turn to look at me with wide eyes.

"Y/n..." he trailed off, a look of disappointment crossing his face.

"Mmm," I nodded. "That's what I thought."

I got up and started to leave. Quickly, Yami grabbed my wrist and pulled me towards him. Our bodies smashing into each other.

He held me, a single arm wrapped strongly around my waist. I looked up at him, breathless. His jaw was clenched tightly, as his grey eyes studied my features.

He lifted up his arm, and slowly tucked a strand of loose hair behind my ears. I closed my eyes at his touch, embracing the warmth surging through my body.

"You're by far the most beautiful woman I have ever seen," he breathed out.

Suddenly, a bout of anger raced inside me. I know that he meant it as a compliment, but like, is that all I was to him? Some pretty girl to fuck?

Breathe, Y/n, you're just on edge from earlier when Asta's comment sparked a bunch of insecurities. Yami's being really kind.

I hadn't realized it, but I had small tears welling up in my eyes.

"Y/n, are you ok?" He caressed my face gently with his free arm.

"It's, um, it's been a long day." I said jokingly, trying to lighten up the situation.

"Are you ever going to open up to me?" he asked with annoyance.

"I don't know, Yami. Are you?"

He reluctantly let go of my waist with a sigh and took a couple steps back, "Maybe this is a mistake."

Please don't say that...

I sighed, "Maybe it is."

He began to pace a bit and I looked up to see his eyes filling with anger, "Maybe you should just go fuck with Magna or Finral or Zora or whoever it is you're always making eyes at."

"Yam—" I tried to talk, but he cut me off.

"You know how hot you are, Y/n. You must know what you're doing! You must know they're all dying for the chance to get you alone!"

All I could do was stare at him in disbelief...

"Seriously!" He continued, "The way you desperately throw yourself onto anyone who gives you attention like... like some whore. It's pathetic! So you keep doing that, and I'll just keep fucking Charlotte."

I didn't mean to but I let out a quiet sob... So this is what he thought of me?

He looked at the tears rolling down my face. His face started calming down, and his eyes were filling with regret.

"Nice.. Real nice, Yami."

"Y/n. Y/n, I'm sorry." He tried to stop me as I pushed past him.

He grabbed my wrist, and I immediately clenched the blood inside his hand with my magic.

"Argh!" he let out a small grunt while pulling his arm back.

I was looking at him with a piercing stare, my eyes glowing red, "Don't fucking touch me." I growled.

I stormed out of the library while he called my name a few more times.

His words rang in my head. Whore, pathetic, desperate.

If you ever touch me again, Yami. I swear. I'll fucking kill you.