Three [Eustass Kid × Reader]

Twenty-four

Kid holds you for a long, long time like he never wants to let go.

You keep your eyes closed and count the tears leaving them, running down your cheek until they arrive on the scars of his shoulder.

When he first moves and leans back, cool wind strokes your skin. You look into the amber eyes, and he presses his forehead against yours like back then.

His breath feels ragged by your lips. Kid whispers your name again and closes the gap for a kiss.

But you turn your head, and the man freezes.

You try to calm your soft panting and leave his embrace. His arms fall to his thighs as he watches you with empty, hurt eyes.

You sit down silently and avoid looking at him. The distance isn't more than two meters, but it feels like miles.

"What did they do to you?" he asks with a hoarse voice. You keep watching the bright, green grass for a few seconds. "What did they-"

Kid stops when you finally collect enough bravery to look up.

"I'm in Onigashima," you say steadily. "I'm safe, and I heard that you escaped prison and got your friends back. I'm glad."

"You don't look glad at all!" he shouts, and you shiver from his deep voice.

Kid goes closer to you, and you thrill when he stops only a few centimeters far from you.

"Why are you acting like a stranger, Three?"

You search for words but can't find any. A wave of pain runs over his features, and you tremble.

The redhead scowls, and you feel his flesh hand running by your waist, to your back. He pulls you closer again.

You don't have the power to push him away when he kisses you without hesitation, running fingers through your hair to hold you.

His grip grows stronger after he feels your lips. Kid presses you against the ground, weighing on his metal arm. He lets you go only for a second before deepening the kiss.

His tongue asks to enter, and his hand wanders to your neck, nails clawing you carefully.

You feel his body against yours, his heart racing so close. His breath is ragged as he gives you some air.

His amber gaze looks down and he pushes you up, tasting your skin over your collarbone.

You close your eyes and thrill from his touch, but then take a deep breath and try to make some space between the two of you.

When you realize how much stronger he is, you shout at him scaredly.

"Enough, Kid!"

The man stops. His eyes widen desperately. He looks at you and lifts his hand, gently laying it on the side of your face.

The hungry, fast movements disappear. Sadness and confusion take their place.

"What are you saying?" he whispers, his hold loosening around you as he notices you didn't stop crying.

You bite your lip and free yourself from his body.

You don't look back at him.

"Don't touch me, please."

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A few hours earlier

Onigashima

You startle and almost fall from your bed when Yamato jumps inside through the open window and runs to you. He smiles brightly and hurries to you, hugging you tightly. You laugh surprisedly and hug him back, even if your feet don't reach the ground because of the height difference.