𝙑𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝘼𝙣𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙓 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝙊𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙩𝙨

affection

genre: fluff

warnings: none :)

pairings: killua x reader

word count: 639

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If anyone is more touch-starved, it has to be Killua Zoldyck. For a boy who had endured horrible family relationships and painful torture since birth, it's quite obvious he resents towards physical affection. but, not because he doesn't like it. He's unfamiliar with caring  touches, only having come in contact with ones that hurt him. The feeling is foreign to him, though he appreciates it like no other. When he met you, it was like his entire world brightened in a single blink. Your chipper attitude and loving nature at first frightened him. How could you be so welcoming and likeable...?  He grew afraid of your presence. Killua had a difficult time in showing vulnerability, he learned to avoid it. Though, his years of training proved to be useless when confronting you. His apathetic exterior collapsed, he felt himself being subconsciously drawn to you. Which eventually ended in him moving forward and asking for the two of you to be an item. Now, this was fairly new for the white-haired boy. You were practical opposites..

But you fit together perfectly.

Over time, killua craved your affections. He'd wait for a hug or a kiss, anything for some physical contact. Though, he'd hardly bring himself to ask for such requests. He was simply too shy. At this point, you were skilled in reading him. He was your favorite book. One that was difficult to understand, but easy to master. You could tell when he wanted something. His eyes glow brighter and wider. He gravitates beside you. He sends you hints, but never verbally speaks. But you effortlessly pick up on his desires and treat him. He was a love-sick puppy, And you were his grateful giver. Linked fingers were enough to make the boy smile. You happily stood beside him, walking over the smooth concrete path below you. The area around you seemed like a sight that could only be described in a book. Flowers rested among the grass, the bright sun resting it's rays upon them. Four connected hands and exchanged words were enough to complete the seemingly fantasized world.

It didn't feel real.

Killua smiled as you led him, your hands tightly connected. His other hand rested in his pocket as he calmly followed, quietly admiring the way you shone. He mumbled his next words, tilting his head.

"I feel like we're in wonderland."

At the sound of his voice, you stopped.

it was hardly audible, though your sharp hearing caught it immediately. Turning around, you smiled. "wonderland, huh?" you repeated, chuckling. He hadn't expected you to turn around, nonetheless hear him. You caught him off-guard, an obvious hue of pink covering his pale cheeks. He hummed in response, avoiding your eyes. An amused smile fell upon your face, a light laugh escaping. Slowly unlinking your hands, you stepped forward, lifting his chin with your thumb and index finger. You gently brushed your thumb over his blushed cheeks, the slight act of affection only making the color darken. You laughed at this, shaking your head. Killua was clearly embarrassed, though he didn't refuse your touches.  

This was a recurring event, if you were being honest. But, you adored it. From the love you were able to gift him through touches - you'd travel the world to see his reaction every time. Gently tugging on his purple crewneck, you pulled him to you. The hug was unexpected, his form easily colliding with yours. From your heads placement on his shoulder, you softly smiled, your eyes closing as you peacefully rested.He returned the embrace, opting in caressing the back of your head. He relished in the way you held him. It was full of love. Every act of affection you granted him with..

he'd take in a heartbeat.