Obey me! One-shots vol. 2

Softie || Barbatos

"Barbatos! I got your message! Is everything alright?" You said as you knocked on his door.

Earlier on Barbatos sent a rather odd message of needing you, and quick. So you dropped everything and ran to his aid. It wasn't every day that the demon butler needed help.

"No one followed you, yes?" Barbatos said cautiously.

"N-No...is everything okay in there, Barb?" You asked.

The door slowly creaked open. Before you could react, Barbatos grabbed your wrist and pulled you inside in one swift motion.

"Woah! What was that for?!" You panicked.

"I sincerely apologize, Y/n...but I do not want anyone else to see me like...this..." Barbatos said.

"Like wh..?" You trailed off as you got a good look at Barbatos.

On top of his head were a pair of fluffy ears, and his tail swayed back and forth nervously, waiting for you to say something.

"You-Your ears! How did this happen?!" You gasped.

"Solomon needed my assistance with a potion, initially it was only supposed to last a few moments but it seems that Solomon got something wrong with the dosage..." Barbato's ears drooped a bit.

"How long is it gonna last then..?" You asked.

"Solomon estimated a day or so..." Barbatos sighed.

"What are you going to do meanwhile?" You frowned.

"Stay here. As Diavolo's butler, I am to be perfect at all times...having anyone see me like this is quite embarrassing." Barbatos shook his head in disappointment.

"Even having you see me like this is rather...troublesome." He added.

"How come..?" You tilted your head to the side.

"Because, whenever you're around, I'd like to seem perfect...that you needn't know about any imperfections I might have..." Barbatos blushed, his ears lowered and his tail seemingly tucked between his legs. 

"...you don't have to, Barb. I'd love to see you with flaws and all. That's what makes you, you." You cupped his cheek.

"Is that so..? Hah...then I hope you will allow me to show you all sides of myself soon..." Barbatos smiled as he leaned into your touch.

His tail slowly swayed back and forth, as if mesmerized by your touch.

"Why don't I make us some tea? I have some desserts I'd like to share with you." Barbatos stated.

"That sounds lovely but...are you sure you want to leave your room?" You asked.

"If it's for you, of course..." Barbatos smiled. His ears suddenly perked up, twitching every so often.

"It seems like the young master would like some as well. I promise to be back as quickly as possible." Barbatos insisted.

He gave you one last smile before heading off.

After a while, Barbatos finally came back with some tea and sweets in hand

"I apologize for taking so long...I hope you weren't bored waiting." Barbatos said as he handed you a cup of tea.

"I'm fine! Though I have to ask...how were you able to tell that Diavolo wanted some tea too? Is this usually the time he drinks it?" You asked before taking a sip of tea.

Barbatos sat right by you and took a sip of his tea before looking at you with a smile.

"I suppose one good thing about this incident is that I could hear things that I normally wouldn't be able to, such as my lord wanting some tea in the other room...or your heartbeat." Barbatos explained.

"M-My heartbeat..?" You repeated.

"Yes...and it seems to have picked up as I mentioned it." Barbatos said in amusement.

"Tell me...what could have caused that?" He teased. You were thrown off for a moment before quickly gaining your composure.

"Maybe the desire to kiss your cute lips." You poked back.

Barbatos choked for a moment. You did your best to calm him down, apologizing frantically for surprising him. He took a deep breath before regaining his composure.

"You want to...kiss me?" Barbatos echoed.

"Wanted to for a while now..." You blushed. Barbatos' tail puffed up from shock.

"B-But! If you don't want to that's fine...I-I mean I did ask you suddenly s-so I- mn!"

Barbatos pressed a kiss on your lips, leaving you speechless for a moment.

"How could I deny such a request from you?" Barbatos smiled.

"S-Such a tease..." You blushed.

You then felt something fuzzy touching your arm. You couldn't help but laugh at how ticklish it felt as it grazed your skin.

"Barbatos your tail is tickling me..!" You giggled.

"A-Ah...my apologies, Y/n. It seems to have a mind of its own." Barbatos tried pushing his tail away, but no matter how hard he tried it would always gravitate towards you.

"How humiliating..." Barbatos frowned deeply.

"It's okay Barbatos! It's actually pretty cute..." You smiled as you ran a hand through his tail.

His ears perked up as soon as your hands touched his tail. Barbatos couldn't help but feel a sense of comfort as you played with it, though he didn't want to show that he was enjoying it.

You then reached forward and began to play with his ears. Barbatos' cheeks turned pink, suddenly purring from the sensation.

"Y-Y/n..." Barbatos stammered, growing flustered as you continued to pet him.

"Ah! Sorry, Barbatos..! I got a little carried away." Your hands flew to your lap as you firmly placed them there.

"No, please..." Barbatos grabbed your hand and placed it on his cheek.

"I don't think I have felt such comfort before..." Barbatos said as he nuzzled against your hand.

"It may just be the potion's effects...even then I wish it would not end." He continued.

"So Y/n...would you allow me to be selfish and keep you by my side...?"

His gaze bore straight into your heart. His cheeks were still dusted pink and his ears began to droop. He almost looked like a sad puppy.

You haven't really seen this side of Barbatos before. And on the off chance that you had, it always left you speechless. All you could do was smile, thankful that you could see his softer side.

"I'll stay by your side for as long as you need..." You said as your thumb brushed his cheek.

Barbatos let out a faint sigh of relief, his tail began swaying back and forth.

"Thank you, Y/n...I am in your debt." Barbatos said.

"Oh, don't say that! Whether you have cat ears or not I'd love to spend more time with you..." You insisted.

"I see...then once the effects wear off I shall take you out. Wherever you want." He smiled.

"Then it's a date!" You blushed.

"B-But meanwhile...why don't we cuddle? I'll give you more head scratches..!" You teased.

"...I like the sound of that." Barbatos admitted.

"Then I insist you get comfortable...because I am not going to let you go the rest of the day..."