7: Sober Confessions

Asta woke me up so fucking early... and to work out.

"You said you wanted to be my workout buddy!" he yelled. "Don't worry, you'll be glad you did!"

I threw up multiple times during the workout, and it was probably the worst morning of my life.

"Asta, I mean it this time. I hate you." I said while we approached the hideout.

He laughed loudly, "No fair!!! We were just getting so close!"

I looked at him, "Seriously though, thanks for waking me up. And thanks for taking care of me last night."

"Anytime! It's what best friends do."

I smiled as my eyes sparkled, "Best friends!?!" I threw my arms around him and hugged him tightly.

"Y/n, do you remember last night?" he asked as I pulled away.

I wish I didn't... But I did. I was drunk enough to have no control of my words, but not enough to forget.

I nodded my head slightly.

"If you ever want to talk, I'm here." he offered.

"Thanks, Asta," I smiled while walking into the hideout.

It was still kind of early, at least for a day off, so the hideout was pretty quiet. I rushed upstairs to shower before anyone woke up.

As I finished getting dressed and was about to head downstairs, I heard a voice.

She's still here? Fucking Yami had her sleep over... Well, two can play that game.

I walked back into my room and took out my new dress. It was a tight black dress that made me look hot as hell, so I put it on and went downstairs.

They were hugging each other when I walked down and went towards the door. I saw Yami from

the corner of my eye, he was definitely staring at me.

Good, bitch.

"And where are you going?" he called.

"Out. I have a date."

I was definitely lying but it was the only thing I could think of to explain the dress other than my jealousy.

"The hell you are."

"Let her go," Charlotte cooed.

"Yea, Yami. Do as she says." I mocked.

"How sad. She's pretty enough to be a royal, but she's still just trash," Charlotte snapped, clearly getting jealous at how Yami was just staring.

I opened the door to leave.

"Y/n!!" Yami yelled. "Where the fuck do you think you're going?! You are not to leave!"

I turned to him and laughed, "I'd like to see you stop me."

"You low-class whore! Show your Captain some respect!" Charlotte yelled while launching towards me.

I quickly made a blood dagger, and grabbed her arm. I spun her around and threw my arm around her neck, bringing my dagger to her throat.

"You attack me again, and I'll kill you" I hissed.

Yami was staring at me in shock, and as I looked behind him, I saw a small group of Bulls had gathered to watch the show.

I threw Charlotte back at Yami, and took off outside. Quickly mounting my broom and flying off.

Shit! What the fuck was that!? I could get kicked out for something like that!

I spent the rest of the day hiding. Literally.

I went into town and bought some jogger sweats and a tank top. I knew I'd have to go back eventually, and wearing that dress would probably just add fuel to the fire.

After that though, I just drifted over the countryside on my broom. I read a book until it got dark, and then I watched the stars.

Damn it, it's getting cold. I sighed and accepted my fate. I've got to go back eventually.

I landed in the forest near the hideout and walked back slowly, hoping I wouldn't be homeless within the hour.

I took a deep breath and walked inside. A few people were sitting in the front room, and they all looked at me with wide eyes.

"Y/n!" Finral yelled before wrapping me in a hug. "I'm so glad you're ok. We were all so worried about you!"

"Yea, I'm fine." I said softly as he released me.

"Well, you're definitely a Black Bull," Magna added with a smirk.

"Look guys, I'm really sorry," I said. "I never should've done that... I still can't believe I threatened another Captain." I stared off still in shock at my actions.

"Threatened?" Magna laughed. "You could've killed her. Like, you literally beat a Captain's ass."

A couple of the others started chuckling.

"I'm so sorry."

"We love you just the same," Vanessa called.

They all started agreeing and encouraging me.

"We're your family now, Y/n," Asta smiled. "We'll accept you no matter what!"

"You guys," I whined. "Thank you!"

"Besides, that bitch had it coming. Dragging our name but fucking our Captain. She deserved it." Vanessa added, and we all started laughing.

Suddenly, a voice yelled from upstairs.

"Y/n! Get your ass up here now."

Shit, I was really hoping he wasn't here.

"Good luck," Vanessa cooed as I walked upstairs, and I shot her a quick middle finger.

I knocked lightly on Yami's door before going inside, "You wanted to see me?"

"Sit," he said gesturing to a chair while he sat on his bed.

"What the hell were you thinking?" he asked.

"I guess it's fair to say I wasn't..." I trailed off.

I looked back up at Yami, "Am I getting kicked out?"

He chuckled softly, "No, absolutely not."

"Really?! I figured she would go to the Wizard King and demand my exile or something!"

"Y/n, she was beat up by someone who's been in the knights for a little over a week... It's safe to say she doesn't want anyone to know about that," he laughed.

"Well, when you put it that way," I said while rubbing the back of my neck.

"So where's the dress?" he asked.

"Outside," I chuckled. "I figured it was better to play it safe on this one."

"And your date?"

"I was too pissed to go."

"Y/n... we both know there was no date," he smirked.

"Or maybe," I looked at him. "Maybe my date couldn't control himself and actually just ripped the dress off me."

He slowly stood up and came over to me, "And is that what happened?"

"A lady never tells," I responded while looking up at him.

He turned around and stared out his window. "You drive me crazy, Y/n," he said barely above a whisper.

"Yea, same," I huffed, looking at the ground.

He sat back on the bed and put his face in his hands. He exhaled loudly before looking back at me, "I'm so sorry about what I said. I didn't mean any of it."

"Yea, that was pretty fucked up," I mumbled, and he just stared at me.

"And bringing Charlotte over here to make me jealous... That was pretty fucked up too." I added.

"I didn't—"

I cut him off, "Don't lie to me."

He sighed loudly as his eyes dropped to the floor. I shook my head while running my hand through my hair.

"I should get to bed." I said without moving from

my seat.

"Before you go, you've been personally requested for a mission. You, Asta, Magna, and Noelle will head out in the morning. Magna knows the details."

"Is that it?" I asked, still sitting and not really wanting to leave.

"No..." he paused. "I loved you in that dress, but you should know you look beautiful no matter what you're wearing."

I stood up and slowly walked over in front of him. I got close to him, standing in between his outstretched legs. He had watched me stand but was looking at the ground now.

"And you should know," I reached my hand to his face, and lifted it up towards me so that we were making eye contact. "You're the only one I want ripping me out of a dress."

I softly ran my fingers through his hair while he closed his eyes, enjoying my touch.

"Goodnight, Yami." I whispered before turning to leave.

As soon as I was in my room with the door shut and locked, I slid to the ground. My heart was racing.

Where did all that courage come from!? What the fuck is wrong with me?!!

I exhaled loudly. At least he knows how I feel... Ball is in your court now, Yami.