Phosphorescence | Eret x fem!reader [DISCONTINUED]

Niki! [20]

A week has passed since the election, and besides the daily goings and short updates with Technoblade— who asked to be called Techno— nothing new has happened. Wilbur and Tommy are gone, and Manburg is well, terrible.

I want nothing to do with them. Between the runaways and Manburg, I'm happy to find small tasks to do, like sparring with Sapnap or giving George decor tips. Eret's been especially protective as of late, and almost always showering me with affection. It's like he's... jealous? I'm not sure.

I feel a short buzz, and open chat

Niki whispers to you: Help.
Niki whispers to you: I need to a week or two at yours. Please

You whisper to Niki: It's fine, I'll be running towards Manburg, meet you wherever you are.

Niki whispers to you: ok. Thx

I fling myself out of my tower, where I was just reading a novel. I barely even snatch my crown, the thing that gets people to move away from me, as I run out the door. My feet thrum against the ground, the vibrations numbing them through my boots. I force myself to go as fast as possible, pushing off with as much strength as I can.

The world around me, turning to a blur, my muscle memory of where I'm going, sharper than a butcher knife. I run through the Community House, weaving around the stairs, and continue on. At about my house, I see a certain mop of hair, and I run faster, launching into a hug on Niki.

"Are you okay? What happened? Who hurt you? Do I need to kill people?" I aggressively, yet lovingly interrogate the girl in my arms.

"I felt unsafe there. Jack was the only person, besides poor Tubbo, who I felt safe around. I was busy worrying if Quackity would slice through me, or if Schlatt would beat me, or if Fundy, of all people, would just snap and scratch me up," tears begin spilling out of her eyes, and onto my shoulder.

"I wont let any of that happen to you. Same goes for Eret, we will keep you safe, dear," I whisper into her ear, rubbing my hand up and down her back in tiny circles. We stand like this for who knows how long, I let Niki get out her tears, of fear or anger, of sadness or pain.

She eventually pulls back, barely even whispering, "Thank you Y/N. I needed that." And with that I nod, and take her hand to lead her to her temporary home.

Passing through the Community House, Sapnap decides to tag along, being kind to Niki. I listen to their conversations, Niki letting go of my hand as she talks.

I stop at the turrets, beckoning for the other two to continue on into the castle. "I'll only be a few minutes," I notify as Sapnap opens his mouth to protest. Niki grabs his hand and hauls him along behind her.

I turn to the wall support on my left. I stride up to the door, lifting up my fist and knocking. "Who is it?" Eret's voice calls, muffled by the oak door.

"Your bitch," I say into the door, opening it. Eret sits on his bed, facing away, gently teasing his hair. He flops backwards on his bed, looking up at me, without his glasses.

"So, what brings you here my dear?"

(WLALALWKAWAHAF IM TYPIN AND THE QUOTATIONS CHANGED STYLE OB ME I DONT LIKE)

"So, uh, I kinda have Niki staying her for a couple few weeks, she's here right now," I speak hesitantly, waiting for the man to get mad at me.

"Oh, ok! If you want, you can sleep with me if you decide to let her in your room," he offers, patting the large bed. I nod.

"Come on, meet your guest properly Er," with that I grab his arm and start pulling. Eret goes limp, allowing his body to be dead weight against me. I keep pulling, and eventually tug him off his bed, getting an 'ow!' from the man. I blow a raspberry at him.

I go to take a step, instead falling flat on the floor, hurting my arms as I make a futile attempt to catch myself. I try to speak, however my lungs feel as though they're closing in with every failing inhale I take.

After around what feels like a minute, I suck in a breath. "Fuck you," I tell Eret, my voice somewhat weak.

He laughs behind me, and his slackened grip gives me a window of time to grovel away. I stand up, and run, Eret following suit not soon after.

{ERET POV}

I chase after Y/N as she runs into the castle, our footsteps echoing as we enter. She seems to follow an inner compass, weaving through the large building. I make sure to not lose sight of the h/c mop of hair, just following her as we run.

And that's when I hear them. Voices. My pace picks up as I feel the pricks at the back of my mind that usually means that something's up. The small prick brings up a faint memory of dialogue, Y/N's own words.

'-Niki here for- few weeks- here now'

I chase Y/N into the room, seeing Sapnap and Niki idly chatting. "Hello Eret," Niki calls over to me, Sapnap waving.

I flow into the conversation, allowing for my natural instincts to take over. "Hey guys," I greet as Y/N settles beside me. Her shorter form leans against me, and half hazardously, I place a kiss on her head.

Shit.

{Y/N POV}

Eret places a kiss on my head as I lean against him.

Shit.

Niki gasps, letting out a small 'oh!' whereas Sapnap merely raises his eyebrows and nods calmly. "Nice one you caught there, Eret. Y/N's pretty cool, and an arsonist, be careful with that," Sapnap tells Eret, clapping him on the shoulder.

"Aw come on, we all know I'm better than just cool. I'm perfect, well, Niki may have me stuck at second, but otherwise I'm there!" Niki giggles, "Thank you Y/N, but I promise, I'm second, you're first. And then it's all the animals and plants, and beneath that is everyone else."

Sapnap gasps, faking being offended. "You guys, didn't put us up there with you?! Oh my god, Eret come on, we can't be with these toxic women," he trots out the room, Eret patting my head before following.

(I just woke up please help it's 6 am)