Love (BanxFem!Reader ONESHOT)

Love

He let you lay on his chest and draw circles when all was done. You were both pleasantly out of breath and slightly sweaty. By now he was normally gone.

The man who stood far above you and exceeded the strength of anyone was rather weak with emotions. When you'd asked once why this bothered him he said that he lost someone very important. You wanted to ask more, but when he didn't show up at all the next night, you knew never to ask again.

"Her name was Elaine." his voice seemed to creak.

For a moment, you stopped your motions, but continued so he wouldn't feel uncomfortable before you asked, "She was the one you lost?"

He made an affirmative noise in response.

"What was she like?" you pursue, your voice quiet as you peeked to see his expression.

Ban gave a sad grin, whispering, "The purest thing there could be. She was selfless and sweet. It was almost childish, but she had the dedication of a great woman."

"She sounds amazing..." you try not to let the annoyance in your voice.

His crimson eyes seemed to be looking elsewhere, but he's never really looked at you any other way than a quick fix. To him, you were just a girl he could borrow between trips- one that would always let him back. You had no right to be irked by his past romances- or even current.

All you knew was his name, and now his past lover's: Elaine. Her name was making you chew your tongue as you continued to draw on his chest. You spelled Ban, then Elaine, before you crossed her out and underneath wrote (Y/n). How petty.

"What I knew of her, yes. She dedicated her life to her home. And some sour demon ruined everything... The thing she spent her whole life to protect was the fountain of youth. We met when I sought it ought and she tossed me from that tree several times. I ended up getting my hands on it, finally- but she used the forces of the forest to tie me up and take it back. She told me if I drank it, the whole forest would die.

"And that's where our relationship began. It only lasted seven days. The demon showed up, destroyed everything. I went to take care of it, but I'd never fought one before. I underestimated it. We both were sent into critical states. She... I insisted on her drinking the water when she offered it to me and when I saw her drink it I closed my eyes to accept death. She then forced me to drink it. So I killed the demon. But I lost her." Ban explained, his deep red eyes seeming to deplete with each word.

"Ban..." you whisper, pushing yourself up to look into his face. "I'm sorry. But I- I appreciate you telling me. I-I understand how hard it must be to tell that, and I'm happy you trust me."

"Huh," he scoffs, his hand finding your head so he could pet it. "What a soft girl you are. Thanks for listening to my woeful tale of lost love."

You heard the sarcasm in his tone, but don't fall for it. Instead, you lean in and kiss him softly, pulling the blankets up with you. Barely, you felt his smile against your lips as he laid you back down. His hands lock around your wrists as he kisses down your cheek and neck.

"Ban." you mutter.

"Shhh." he muffles you, his hands searching.

As much as you wanted to give into him, you had to get these words out of your head. You wanted him to know how you felt. It was crucial he understood just how much he meant to you.

So you pressed against his shoulders, pulling your head to the side, gasping out, "Ban, please listen!"

"Gah, fine." he groans, leaning his head back. "What is it?"

"I'm sorry if it's too soon for you, and I understand if I'm nothing more than your go between, but Ban, I value your presence in my life. I'm very happy you told me about you and Elaine. And... And Ban, I-I think... I think I love you." you ramble on, your face growing more and more red.

Ban's eyes were unfazed as he ran a strong hand through his thick blue hair. At his lack of interest, you grew even more red and felt your throat get tight. He didn't feel the sam-

"I knew that, ya dummy." he smirks, leaning down and kissing the crook of your neck. "I guess you could say I feel the same way."

"Ban-" you gasp.

"Now, say it again for me, sweetheart." he seems to growl as he nips at your neck.

"I-I love you-!" you gasp, squirming beneath him.

"Mmm, that's my girl."

Ban continued his movements and gave you more lovemarks. His hands set a new fire to your body and you loved feeling him in your arms. All the warmth just added to the euphoric feel that Ban gave you.

"Oh, and sweetheart?" Ban coos, licking across your collarbone, but his hands stilled.

"What?" you groan, not wanting him to quit.

"I love you, too."