Your Beauty Never Scared Me: Papa IV x Female Reader

Chapter 20: What the hell?

You were happy to spend lunch with your favorite ghouls. Aether, Swiss and Sodo were bickering as always as Rain complained about falling off the stage during one of the most recent rituals. You felt a tap on your shoulder and were happy to see Mountain towering over you.

"Oh! Nice to see you Mountain."

"Hello sister, I found something you might find interesting."

"Oh?"

"Well, the clergy has new merch items for Copia and these just came in."

He pulls a plush doll out from behind him, a doll you realize has a resemblance to Copia.

"Oh my god."

You tried to keep yourself from laughing at it, though you had to admit it looked really derpy. Swiss looked over, laughing as he realized the doll.

"Dude, what is that? It looks like a fucking potato."

Everyone chuckles as you take the doll from Mountain.

"I think its charming, in a weird way. May I hold onto him for the day."

"He's all yours, there's a crap ton of them in storage."

You thank Mountain as he leaves to grab his own lunch, everyone returning to their previous conversations.

...

You carried your new little cardinal with you as you worked, currently having him tucked in your belt around your waist after helping wrangle the young clergy members out of the gardens per Primo's request. You were happy to finally have some free time when you spotted Copia exiting Sister Imparator's office, sporting his signature red sweats and pulling a juice box from his pocket.

"Well, if it isn't my favorite cardinal."

Copia looked confused for a second, perking up as he saw you.

"Bella! How wonderful to see you."

He stopped for a second, looking at his plushy twin, again confused.

"Cara, what the hell is that?"

You excitedly pulled the plush out to show him.

"It's a little you! Mountain said it's part of the new merch."

Copia took the plush and examined it

"It... looks bad, no?"

"Well, it's definitely not as handsome as you. I find him charming though."

You take the doll back as Copia pretends to be offended.

"Cara! Have I been replaced?"

You chuckle as he takes you in his arms.

"No love, though he has been my little companion today."

"Well, I'm finished for the day so how about I keep you company~"

...

While you wouldn't complain about Copia being a little rough with you, there was something a little off about him this time. Currently, you were sitting on the edge of the bed as Copia stood above you shirtless. Though he carefully caressed you, placing kisses on your neck and shoulders, there was an almost angry passion in his eyes.

"Cara, I swear you get more beautiful every time I see you.~"

You chuckle as you feel his mustache against your skin, ruffling his hair a little bit.

"Thank you, though I can't help but think something is on your mind."

You let out a surprised yelp as he pushes you onto the bed, climbing up to straddle your hips and caress your hair.

"Oh mea vita, you are currently the only thing on my mind~"

There was a sudden knock at the door, earning a groan from Copia.

"I swear, it's like they know when I'm busy."

You laugh as you caress his face, him kissing your hand before going to answer the door. You sit up hearing Aether at the door, getting up to join their conversation.

"Do you need me right now?"

"Imparator was pretty insistent, also, the quicker we get it done the less we have to worry about. Oh, hello sister Y/n."

You give Copia a hug from behind.

"Hey Aether, what's going on?"

"Imparator wants Copia to come look at the new merch and give the ok."

You grab Copia's hand to give a reassuring squeeze.

"Mind if I come?"

"Not at all."

You and Copia, after throwing on some shoes and a shirt for him, follow Aether to the basement.

"I do want to apologize if I interrupted anything."

You give Aether a smile.

"Don't worry, I think Copia is just a little grumpy today."

"Because I was told I would finally get some free time and instead I'm being dragged to the basement to look at t-shirts and other stuff."

You and Aether chuckle as Copia takes your hand.

"I also think he doesn't like the plush."

"It looks like a potato!"

"Well then it's a cute potato!"

Copia sighs in defeat as you and Aether laugh, knowing that the other ghouls would only be worse. He kissed your hand, just happy to finally be spending some quality time with you.