(YTBU) Twisted Wonderland X Zhongli!Reader (Version I)

Chapter 1-2: 🥀A Misappropriated Tart🥀 Pt. 1

"I'd recognize that collar anywhere. It's the same one that psycho stuck on me at orientation! What'd you do to get shackled with that?" A confused Grim inquired. "I ate a tart." Quietly admitted Ace.

"Are you serious? You...ate a tart?" Questioned Yuu, while scratching his head. "Yeah, that's it! That's all I did! I was a little hungry, see, so I went down to the dorm kitchen and found some tarts in the fridge. Three whole tarts! Big ones, too!" Ace tried to show the size using his arms.

~Flashback~

"Man, I'm still tired from our little adventure. I missed dinner, too, and now I'm starving! Got anything for me, fridge? ...Whoa, score! Tarts! Those look amazing! And plenty to go around, too! No one would notice if I snagged one teeeeensy little slice, right? Right. Of course not." Ace asked himself before answering his own question. He then began to munch on the sweet pastry as if it was meant solely for him. "Mmph... SO good! I'm in pastry paradise right now!" Exclaimed Ace with stars in his eyes.

"Of course they're good. Trey made them. His tarts are always exceptional." Riddle's voice did not seem to be recognized by Ace, yet.

"Yeah, but I mean... These are CRAZY good! Like, he could sell these at-" and then the recognition settled in, "wait, Housewarden?!"

"That you would think to touch something of MINE... Well, I'm impressed with your audacity, at least. But the Queen of Hearts rule 89 is quite clear. "Never eat a tart without the Queen's permission." The theft of tarts is a serious crime!" Riddle explained calmly before finally shouting, "Off With Your Head!"

Ace screamed, "Bwaaaaah!"

~Flashback Over~

"And...here I am." Finished the ginger.

Grim, Yuu, and yourself, were not impressed.

"So... The point is you're both terrible?" Grim asked uninterestedly while placing his paws on his hips

The boy grew irritated by the monster's lack of care. "You don't think that it's insane for my magic to get sealed away for eating ONE slice of tart?! For a mage, that's like having your arms and legs bound and shackled! And there were three whole tarts! THREE! It's not like he could 'em all himself!"

"Jiāng. You broke a rule. Indeed your punishment is cruel but, you cannot rule out the fact that you broke a rule. Not to mention, it is rude to eat others' food without asking." You explained while yawning a few times.

"C'mon, you KNOW this is messed up!" Ace yelled at Yuu.

Yuu cleared his throat, showing clear signs that he did not want to be part of this, "I guess...? It does seem a tad extreme." "Riiight?!" The ginger cried out.

"Yeah, but... I mean, if there were three of 'em, they were probably for a party. Maybe it was someone's birthday or somethin'? Lookit that! I'm, like, a master detective too!" An excited Grim explained while you rubbed his head. "Very good work Guàiwù. I applaud you for your discovery."

"A birthday party, huh...?" Questioned Ace.

Yuu nodded in agreement. "That would explain it. Did you even apologize?"

The ginger's shoulders slumped, "Man... I thought you'd be more sympathetic! I'm a victim of the housewarden's tyranny here!" He pouted.

"He may have been a little extreme..." Yuu quietly added. "But you stole food! That ain't cool!" A frustrated Grim mentioned to the tart thief.

"Aw, you gotta be kiddin' me!" Sighed Ace.

You stepped in and placed a hand on Ace's shoulder, "Tomorrow, go and apologize. If you apologize, I'm sure he'll forgive you."

Grim began to realize his little tuna dilemma while Ace agreed to your words, "All right, all right. Fine. I get that I should apologize. But you're coming with me, Y/n. This was your idea, after all." Suggested the orange boy.

"I cannot. I am a teacher. Tomorrow morning I must meet with coach Vargas. I will be assisting his classes so that his students don't push themselves too hard. Yuu. Will you please go in my place?" You asked Yuu in a kind and quiet voice.

It sounded too cute. An invisible arrow pierced his heart. He could not refuse. "O-Of course Y/n. I will go with him instead."

"Thank you, friend Yuu." You lightly ruffled the top of his head to show your appreciation.

Ace cleared his throat, clearly not jealous of the affection Yuu was getting, "Anyways, you got a place for me to crash tonight?"

"You were serious about that?" Grumbled Grim. Then he smirked, "Outside of the bedroom me, Yuu, and Y/n use, this entire dump is buried under a foot of dust. So if you wanna crash, you better start cleanin'!" Crossing his arms as he finished his statement.

"Dude, no way! I hate cleaning! Just let me stay with you guys. I'm real slim. I won't take up much space." Pleaded Ace.

Yuu chuckled with an evil smirk gracing his lips. "You wish. Allow me to introduce you to the lounge sofa."
Translation: No way in hell am I letting you sleep with Y/n.

His statement clearly annoyed Ace on another level, "Tch. You're about as flexible as a brick."
Translation: Stop being a possessive asshole.

"Yuu. I believe Ace can sleep with us for tonight. Nights are cold. Our bed is large enough as well. Jiāng. You may sleep with me and Yuu. That will not be a problem." You explained with a smile while placing your hands on the Ginger's shoulders, making him slightly blush out of embarrassment. "Thanks Y/n."

"Now let's all go to bed. We all have a big day tomorrow." And with that you all went upstairs and fell asleep together.

*

By the next morning loud knocking could be heard. Ace was the first one up, so he was the one who answered the door. "Duuude... Who is pounding on the door at this hour?!" He groaned before coughing a little, "Bleah! Every hit kicks up a dust storm! I'm coming, I'm coming!"

Before he could even open the door, it swung open and revealed Deuce. "I figured I'd find you here." Sighed the blueberry. "Ugh. Deuce..." Ace muttered in surprise.

"So, you ate the housewarden's tart. You really are an idiot, Ace." Lectured Deuce.

"Oh, shut up! Like you're one to talk! Anyway, uh... Is he still mad?"

Shrugging, Deuce answered his question, "Not at all. Maybe a touch irritated, if anything. A few of our dormmates overslept this morning... But only three of 'em got your treatment."

"You call that "not at all" mad?! Sounds like he's still on the rampage, to me." Reasoned Ace.

Yuu walked down the stairs while stretching his arms. "Morning... What's Deuce doing here?"

"Came to get me. Hey where did Y/n go?" The red head quipped.

"Myaaah.. His note said that he left early to help Coach Vargas. He left us breakfast in the kitchen. Which I can't wait to eat!" Grim excited explained while floating to the kitchen.

"Hey! Don't eat it all!" Ace rushed after the fire cat.

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(Google Translate From English To Chinese Traditional Was Used)

Guàiwù - Monster

Jiāng - Ginger