Reader x Obi {Snow White And The Red Hair}

feelings

Arrived back at the palace, Obi and i hadn't talked at all the whole ride back. He went over to his chamber in the palace, and i went to report to Prince Zen that everything went well with minor casualties.

He applauded our great teamwork and made me his new official aid. I bowed to him as thank you, but he told me that this title now makes me part of their family, i could adress him casually now.

Before leaving the palace, i went to Obi's room to apologize but chocked out at the last second. I was in front of his chamber door but couldn't find the courage in me to knock. I stood there for what felt like hours until i laid my forehead on the door and whispered:

"I'm so sorry...."

Suddenly, the door opened, making me stumble forward. Obi caught me in his arms and looked at me with a grin. "What's up roses?"

I stood back up on my feet and tried to hide my blush. "I....wanted to apologize to you.....i shouldn't have said those things."

I looked away, feeling shy because i was in his arms just seconds before, but also because it wasn't easy to admit i did something wrong in my frustration. It's embarrassing.

Nothing more was said , so i stayed there in silence, waiting for him to talk first. He eventually reached for my hand and squeezed it gently, making me look up at him. He had a gentle understanding, almost pleeding kind of look in his eyes.

"I was not mad at you for lashing out ok me. It happens. I was more embarrassed and scared that you would talk about my feelings for Shirayuki.....how did you even figure it out? Was i obvious?"

I chuckled a little, still holding his hand and trying to reassure him. "Maybe its because I'm an outsider, but to me it was clear ever since I first arrived at the palace."

"Could you please not tell her? It might be pathetic of me but I don't want her to know I'm fond of her."

His words made my heart ache a little, wishing he would be talking about me as he said that. I hid my sadness behind a smile and promised him to keep it to myself.

He then asked me what had happened for me to lash out like this in the first place. I explained that i was now engaged to the guard, Kyo, without my choice in the matter and that i had to go ask my dad to prevent it from happening.

In a matter of seconds, he pulled me by the hand and dragged me outside, hurrying to my house to go talk to my father. "Wait, aren't you injured still?" He shook his head saying he felt a lot better.

Arrived at my house, i took a deep breath before walking in. Sitting in the living room, my father welcomed us in with a wide smile. "Dad....we need to talk." I told him sternly and he instantly understood it was about something serious.

I explained to him how i was tired of him trying to marry me off even though i didn't want to. He replied by saying that i had to find a suitor soon since I had to enter the noble society.

He put me on a deadline. "I don't care who it is, you must be engaged by the time you turn 20 years old, otherwise you'll have to marry Kyo as planned."

Tears started dripping down my chin as i turned and rushed into my bedroom. A couple minutes later i heard footsteps coming up to the door and then a gentle knock.

"Hey, its Obi. Can I come in?" I sniffled some more without answering.

Obi's pov

I just finished talking to her dad to fully understand the situation. She only has 6 months left to find someone to marry. I can't begin to imagine how she must be feeling.

I asked where i could find her bedroom and headed there in an attempt at comforting her, but she wouldn't let me in. I was about to leave when the door opened and she grabbed the bottom of my shirt, tugging on it gently.

"Will you stay with me...please?"

My heart skipped a beat for a second. I nodded my head and placed my hand on her hair, gently running my fingers through it. She laid down in bed and I sat down next to her, waiting for her to fall asleep before leaving.

"Goodnight roses."

The next morning, she was back at the palace, helping Shirayuki and making some new medication.

I would watch over them all day, from a distance. Then i started wondering about what she had said back in the village. Were my feelings for Shirayuki that obvious. No if they were then master wouldn't have taken me in. Then how did roses know.....

Finally a thought appeared in the back of my mind. One that would end up changing everything.

I like hanging out with her. She's very kind, just like Shirayuki.