Renaissance Romance{TBotSaS One-shots}

We Become We [Sajanus Plinth]

Warnings: arranged marriage

The Plinth family and the L/N family.

Two of the most powerful and richest families in the Capitol.

So it made perfect sense to them to arrange a marriage between their two children.

Sejanus, the Plinth's only son, and Y/N, the L/N's only daughter.

While the two didn't dislike each other, it was awkward. They had moved into an lavish apartment together and getting used to being married was quite the adjustment.

Sejanus had been crushing on her since he moved to the Capitol. Of course, marrying the beautiful woman had been a dream. But in his dreams and imagination he asked you properly.

You had thought the Plinth boy was cute. At least he was sweet. He was thoughtful. And it was obvious he adored you even if you didn't show him the same affection. It wasn't as if you didn't like him. But... you were scared.

What if you fell in love and it soured? You'd still have to remain married. You didn't want to ruin him.

"Oh, let me get that," he smiled, grabbing the book you had been reaching for.

You blushed.

That dopey grin he gave you was enough to make you melt every time.

"Thank you Sej... that's very sweet of you," you said as you both walked out of the office room.

His hand reached for yours and you instinctively pulled away. Softly you placed your hand in his as you two walked to the bedroom.

You sat on the bed. It was huge. Much too big. But you couldn't ask Sejanus to get closer. You were too embarrassed.

You didn't want to hurt him, but you hiding your feelings made him feel worse.

Instead of going to his side of the bed, he sat besides you.

"Can we... become we?" He asked shyly.

"What? What do you mean Sej?" You questioned, looking up at him.

Those eyes would make him melt no matter how long he stared into them.

"No longer known as just you and me, two separate lives now in unity... I know we're stuck here together but, will this always be just an arrangement?"

You were shocked.

"I know... it's dumb... but I've always liked you. And honestly being married to you has been a goal in my life... but only if you wanted to... our parents kind of screwed that up," he muttered, fidgeting with his hands and the simple band that was on his finger.

The band that matched yours.

He wanted to... have a relationship? Why hadn't he asked you out in Academy? You had always been caught staring at him and you wondered now why he didn't talk to you.

"Can we become more than half of a union we're chosen for? Where I am your best half..." You asked, a blush adorning your face as you looked to the boy.

"And I am yours."

"We're stuck here forever... and hopefully not ending in estrangement..."

——

You hated these fancy galas. Your corset felt too tight, your heels uncomfortable, and your hair felt uncomfortable.

"You look absolutely beautiful..." he mumbled into your ear, offering his arm to you.

You took it and smiled.

"And you look so dashing..."

The night was filled with some of the richest people making comments and getting drunk.

You heard the band hired start to play a waltz and your eyes sparkled. Sejanus saw this and remembered the night he came home late, watching you dance a waltz by yourself in the living room.

"Care to dance?" He asked, extending a hand.

You smiled, one of the biggest and most genuine smiles he had seen you give in a while.

You grabbed his hand as he lead you to the floor, beginning the waltz with you.

It's the step of faith we have to take sometimes

As you two danced across the ballroom you couldn't help but notice how he looked at you. There was so much love and adoration in his eyes.

And you looked at him the same way in that moment.

"Will this always be just an arrangement?" You whispered to him.

"Well find out in time if we don't break it... there's no rush dear..." he whispered back, placing a kiss on your forehead.

——
At home, he helped loosen the corset, and take those uncomfortable heels off.

You sighed in relief as you changed into a silky nightgown. Getting into bed, you saw Sejanus already there.

Crawling through the sheets, you curled up next to him.

"Can mine become yours... combining our dreams without keeping score?" You whispered as he turned to face you.

He smiled sleepily and grabbed your hand.

"This will never work out without each other... I don't want you to rush yourself into it because I mentioned it. I want you to be comfortable with it," he whispered. "Now let's get to be... you're obviously sleep deprived if you want to cuddle up with me-"

"I've wanted to... it's cold at night... just didn't know how to ask," you blurt out.

There's a small silence before Sejanus laughs.

Butterflies flutter in your stomach when you hear the sound. It's angelic.

He gently wraps his arm around you, pulling you close.

You feel guilty. Someone as good as him deserved someone who was sure of their feelings. Well you were sure of your feelings, but you didn't want to hurt him....

"Can we become we? Start a new line on this family tree..." he mumbled sleepily against your neck.

The idea was sweet. Having a family with Sejanus. He would be an amazing father. He was sweet and patient, loving and caring. You couldn't help but let your mind drift to thoughts of this.

"Two hearts connected by one beat... your hand in mine... you're to good for me. Too sweet. I don't deserve you or how you are. I've been so scared to... let you in... I don't... I don't want us to fall in love and it be soured later in life-" you started.

"I could never choose to love another," he whispered, tracing patterns on the exposed skin on your arms, his touch sending goosebumps down your body.

"Maybe one day I could... learn to love you too," you whispered, tears in your eyes.

"Take as long as you need... I'll adore you today..." he mumbled, pressing a kiss to your shoulder.

"Tomorrow." A kiss pressed to your temple.

"And till my bones are reclaimed by the earth." A kiss pressed to your hand.

"I will wait as long as you need. Because I love you, (Y/N) L/N."

The silence in the room grew and you turned in his arms, placing a soft kiss on his lips.

"I've always adored you... I thought that would make you pull away..." you mumbled. "I... I love you too... Sejanus Plinth..."