𝗕𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗳𝘂𝗹: Cookies Of Darkness

[Chapter Seventeen]

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Flashback:

"...we need to settle something...important..."

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The Dark Cacao watchers grabbed either side of [Y/N] and forcefully dragged them to the throne room. They tried wriggling free, but they had strong grips on them. Sighing, they accepted defeat and let them be carried around.

They chucked [Y/N] on the cold cacao tiles before the 'King' and bowed. "Here you are, Lord Affogato," he grinned at their response. Pointing towards the door, they understood his signal and left the two alone. 

"Come here Darling," Affogato smirked, yet it turned into a frown, impatiently tapping his foot, "I don't bite, Ya know?". He narrowed his eyes at them. Arising off his throne, the King strolled over to [Y/N], who was avoiding eye contact with him. Harshly, he grabbed their chin so they'd look at him, sending a glare back. He wrapped his arms around their waist and lifted them, carrying them uncomfortably over to his throne. Setting them on his lap, he stroked his gloved hand through their hair.

"Now dear, now that we are alone..." He started with a slightly evil laugh, "how about, you and I, have a little fun?...". [Y/N] shook their head, but were stopped by him wrapping his arms around their neck. "That was a rhetorical question. Let me rephrase that: we are going to have fun...just you and I~..." Leaning forward, Affogato kissed them, but was rudely stopped by a watcher coming in. 

"Lord Affogato!" A panic-stricken watcher yelled. He glared at the 'peasant' before him.

"What could you possibly want?!" He shouted in response. With an apologetic whisper, he set [Y/N] off his lap and stomped over to the watcher, pointing his finger at them. "Listen, why can't you do anything yourself, huh? You're a watcher, not a small innocent villager. Now scram!" He whisper-shouted slamming the door shut. Strolling over to [Y/N], he heavily sighed from all the frustration, taking the crown off his head and putting it slanted on the throne's tip. 

"Sorry about that. Just another lazy watcher. I should have them exiled!" He apologised but muttered the last part. Picking them up, he sat them back down on his lap. He was aggravated and tired; maybe if they obeyed his instructions, he'd be a bit less angry. Then they could plot an escape plan. On the contrary, he might even search the entire earth to find [Y/N] again. The villains knew about his 'obsession' for [Y/N] but never had the opportunity to see them. He was busy travelling back to the Dark Cacao Kingdom to claim the throne, way before Dark Choco planned it. Affogato rested his head on their shoulder and soon fell asleep. Great. There was no way to escape now. He would wake up with ease even if they moved a small fraction.

Giving up, they sighed, resting their head on their palm. If only Dark Choco had been smart enough not to go. Then again, he never knew much about Affogato, and the two villains were often jealous of their obsession with [Y/N]. Maybe, Dark Choco had planned this out. Maybe he didn't actually love them. Well, it was all too late to speak about this now. His confession had already passed a few days ago. How can this happen in such a short period?...

[Y/N] didn't think they were making much noise, but soon enough noticed when Affogato was glancing up at them, confused. "Are you alright Dear? Is something troubling you? You can al-" he was cut off by [Y/N] reassuring him they were alright. He wrapped his arms around them and nuzzled into their neck. They felt a lump in their throat as the king moved closer and closer to them. He basically tried to make out with them earlier but was luckily interrupted by the watcher. Well, it wasn't a blessing. Now he was tired and resting on them. They felt as though he was choking them. Their attention diverted across the room, perhaps looking for an easy escape. Yet, the King had wrapped himself around them, meaning if they tried to run, he would be able to pull them back with ease.

Taking in a breath of the cold, they closed their eyes, hoping it was all a dream. Maybe, they would wake up in Dark Choco's safety and be able to find peace again. Suddenly waking up, they moved backwards causing Affogato to quickly get up. He stared at them for a second, but then pulled them into an embrace, resting his head on their shoulder. They had a sudden realization, but that felt like a nightmare that scared them. They remembered that Dark Choco was in the dungeons below the castle (most likely not canon but who cares? This isn't canon anyway), so they could try freeing him. As long as the king was somehow trapped...that's all that they pondered whilst he hugged them. Drifting off to sleep, one main thought remained in their head, branched to multiple other ideas: 'Dark Choco is probably just going to betray you! Maybe he already has! He's just using you! He never loved you! He gave you away to the Darkness...You shouldn't have trusted him. He will never change- he will always remain his past self...you are a fool, [Y/N], for trusting him...'

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Thanks for reading! Also sorry for the late update, just writer's block and all. Hope you enjoyed! :D

-DeeDee