Outcast Oneshot book #3

Widow's secret.

Okay, this is something I've thought about for a long time ever since someone asked about it in the comments on the last Outcast book.

Now I wanna make it official.

Enjoy~!

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Fear as always the quiet one out of all the other skeletons in the house. You guess that's what had drawn you to him.

His mysteriousness, his violet captivating eyes, that bright red hourglass. Those long legs that he used to walk upon the ceilings.

It had taken him quite some time to open up to you, or even talk to you. Almost a year in fact.

He's avoid you but you knew he was always there keeping an eye on things. Its just how he was, very observant.

He never spoke unless spoken too, so when he called you over in the middle of the night it was a surprise.

It was important to keep it blunt, like he always was. Always honest and blunt with his words.

Luckily for you, most of the Outcasts were awake at night anyways. Including Artsy, but she stayed up and wrote most of the time.

Hallow was the one who let you in, always giving you that sweet smile of his. You stayed over at their place many times. It was basically a second home for you.

"Hello blood orange, vwhat brings you here?" He asked, plopping on the couch after shutting the door behind you.

"Fear called me over actually." You reply, looking up at the ceiling for the spider, yet he was nowhere to be found.

"Really? I didn't even know he had a phone. He's always hated technology.. Vweird." Hallow shrugs his shoulders. "Vwell, have fun, me and Asher will be down here if you need us."

The werewolf sends you a half wave from the recliner. "Evenin' y/n!" He smiles.

You smile back at the wolf. "Hey ash, do you guys know where Fear is by chance?"

"Check the library or his room, maybe even the attic. You can't find him anywhere else." Asher replies, munching on his popcorn.

You nod your head. "Thanks guys, I'll see you later."

Hallow salutes you, while Asher hums in reply, going back to their 80's horror film marathon.

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In the library, you didn't expect to see Lockheart, he laid on one of the velvet couches, a book in his hands.

"Hey Lock, is Fear in here?" You ask him, leaning over the back of the couch.

The devil looks up at you in confusion. "I haven't seen him all day, but that's normal for him. Check his room angel." He softly smiles.

"Okay, thanks!" You smile leaving the horned skeleton in peace.

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His door was actually open for once, you knocked on the doorframe before entering his room.

It was neat as always, not a single thing out of place. Behind his bed was a wall of books, some old some new and in various sizes.

A small table with a two stools sat by the big bay window he had, there was an open book upon it with a steaming cup of tea.

Large cobwebs hung from the ceiling with an old fashioned ceiling lamp.

His glass spider collection sparkled as if they had just been polished upon his shelves.

Blue roses sat on his bed side table, along with an old fashioned alarm clock and.. Was that Jasper's pocket watch?

The room smelled like ink and lavender, truly pleasant.

"Fear? Its me y/n, are you even in here?" You call out, only for his bedroom door to shut behind you quickly.

You jump with a fright, and tapping catches your attention. He drops from the ceiling wobbling on his legs slightly.

He shakes his head and adjusts his glasses before his extra legs disappear into his back.

"I apologize for startling you. I tend to do that a lot, at least my nickname makes since." He lightly chuckles, moving to take a seat on his bed.

"There you are, are you feeling okay?" You ask him, taking a seat on the soft bed next to him with your hands in your lap.

"I'm quite alright. I've.. Been wanting to talk to you about something.. Although its hard to find the words.." He mutters, suddenly interested with the black ring on his right middle finger.

You softly rest a hand on his shoulder. "You know you can talk to me about anything."

"Its something I haven't even told the others. Not even Cupid, only Creator knows about it.. But.. We'll get to that later.. First.." He sighs.

He removes your hand off of his shoulder to hold it gently in his. "Y/n, I don't know how you've done it but.. I've.. Gained feelings for you.. As odd as it might sound... I find you attractive."

Your cheeks flush from his words.

"Now, I understand if you don't feel the same way.. I wouldn't love a mess like me either-"

You peck his fanged lips softly and hold his cheek bone in your left hand.

"Hush, Sebastian don't talk so little of yourself. I love you for who you are." You smile, pecking his hourglass.

His cheeks turn a tad purple. "But y/n, if you want to pursue a relationship with me.. You have to know I can never satisfy you sexually.."

"So?" You giggle. "Cuddles are more fun anyway, as long as its with my cute love bug."

He smiles at that. "And.. Honesty is the best policy in a relationship.. That's why I wanted to tell you a secret I've held onto for a long time.."

He shivers and looks down at his hands, running his thumb over your knuckles. "I just hope you won't leave me for it.."

"What is it?" You ask him, the love in your eyes making him feel less anxious.

"Y/n, what kind of spider am I?"

"..a black widow?"

"Correct. Now which one has the hourglass?" He asks, looking more nervous as he continues.

"The female? But you're-"

He shakes his head. "Y/n, the truth is, I've.. Never been happy even when I was a child. My mother wanted me to be her little doll, while she treated my sisters like gold."

His violet eyes shrink slightly. "I didn't want to be treated as an object... I wanted to be seen as a person.. You and the others treated me as such so I hid my true self away from you all.. Afraid I'd get hurt again."

He let's out a shaky sigh, finally making eye contact with you. "I'm actually the runt of my litter.. And.. My name isn't Sebastian.. Its Charlotte."

Your eyes widen, but you keep caring eye contact with him.

"I manipulated my own magic with testosterone.. To change myself into a male, I've never felt more loved until I moved into this mansion, and.. When I met you." He admits.

You feel tears of joy as you pull him into a hug, holding him as close as you could. "Oh Fear, I love you so much. Thank you for telling me, I know it was hard for you."

He let's out a sigh in relief and hugs you back tightly. "Thank you so much y/n, I love you so much."

Later that night you two had fallen asleep in each others arms, Fear holding you close afraid you might slip away.

End..! I hope you enjoyed!

And yes, Fear was originally female.