Eyes of Blue, Heart of Stone (Baroness X Femme Reader)

I Love You, It's Ruining My Life

You hold Victoria close, letting the soft musky scent of her old perfume comfort you, albeit just slightly. It's almost as though, for just a minute, you aren't completely lost. She pulls you nearer, letting your head into her neck, sighing softly. "Y/N, my dear, you seem... tense. I- I'm very sorry if this little tizzy of mine got you all... ruffled." The Baroness whispers, absently combing your hair in her hands. "It's nothing, or at least... nothing that you did." You mumbled assuringly. "The little accident, love? Please! No one'll even know the prick is dead, let alone care, and it's... it's all better darling," Now Victoria was the one assuring you, "And hey, if push comes to shove, I'll jet us off to Italy for the week!" She chuckled. "My God! I still can't believe your solution is to jet off to Italy." You giggle, before letting your tone turn serious, "but... I'm fine, really. I'm used to this. When has my life not been..."

"An utter trainwreck disaster where any sane person would seek professional help?"

You snorted. "Let me down slow, would ya!" You mocked. "My dear, tell me I'm not wrong?" Victoria teased, a mock scolding tone, as though she were a mother rather than your fiancé. "You're totally right, I have issues, I don't solve them. That's my whole life, babes." You laughed.

"I'm... very damaged, Victoria."

This causes the Baroness to hold you close, stare and bore her bright blue eyes into yours. "You're damaged, yes, very damaged for a girl your age. And... I've had terrible relationships with both men and women, but I know... that... damaged people will... only try and make whatever scars that their loved ones hold... stop... aching..."

"I love you, very very much Y/N. And you're allowed to be... exhausted, damaged, imperfect. That's what makes me love you."

That night, after triple checking for monsters and paparazzi under the bed, taking off hours of faux face, you laid beside Victoria, feeling... good? Safe? Right... and found for the first time in a long time...

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A/N:
Hello, it's been a long time coming, hasn't it, and I'm back, or so I hope. I started this fic almost a year ago and, my hiatus has taken a lot of that time. I may have started this fic for a fandom I learned was toxic, but I will finish it for you, and for me. I love you all, and thank you for staying.

Lotsa love, as always,
Liv