Wishing for More - Peri X Reader

Chapter 9: Heart of the Matter

Y/N's POV:

I watched as Peri's parents disappeared, their serious conversation leaving a lingering sense of unease in the air.  I felt a strange mix of relief and apprehension. Peri was still standing outside, looking contemplative, but I knew I couldn't leave him out there alone. I wanted to understand what had just happened.

I closed the front door and headed upstairs to my room, feeling the weight of the evening's events settling on my shoulders. As soon as I entered my room, I heard a familiar soft whoosh, and Peri appeared beside me, his expression still reflecting the earlier tension.

I looked at him, trying to find the right words. The silence between us was thick with unspoken questions and lingering emotions. Finally, I broke the silence, my voice trembling slightly. "Those were your parents, weren't they? Why didn't you tell me about them? Are they... fairy godparents too?"

Peri sighed, running a hand through his hair. "Yes, they are. They're my parents and, well, they're fairy godparents. They're the ones who sent me here to look after you. They are Hazels fairy godparents."

I stared at him, trying to process the revelation. "So... they're the ones who granted Hazel's wishes?"

Peri nodded. "That's right. They've been watching over Hazel and me for a long time. I didn't want to bring them up because... well, I wasn't sure how you'd react. I didn't want to complicate things."

I felt a mix of confusion and frustration. "Complicate things? Peri, this is a lot to take in. You've been hiding this part of your life from me. Why didn't you trust me with this information?"

Peri nodded, looking regretful. "I know it's a lot to take in. I didn't want to overshadow our connection with the complications of fairy politics and rules. I wanted us to have something real, without all the baggage."

"But why hide it? It feels like I'm just now scratching the surface of your world, and it's overwhelming. I thought I was starting to understand you, but now there's this whole new layer of things I didn't know about."

Peri's eyes softened, and he took a step closer to me. "Y/N, it wasn't about hiding the truth from you. It was about trying to let us build something genuine before introducing everything else. I didn't want to push you away with the complexities of my world."

I looked at him, searching for the sincerity I'd come to trust. "And what about what they heard? They seemed worried about us... about me. What did you ask the tree? What does it mean for us?"

Peri took a deep breath, his gaze meeting mine with a mixture of vulnerability and determination. "I asked the tree about my feelings for you. I wanted to know if what I'm feeling is real, if we have a chance despite the risks. My parents overheard part of that, and now they're concerned. They've seen the heartbreak ... and the consequences that can come from relationships between fairies and humans. They just want to protect me."

I felt a pang of sadness and frustration. "And what did the tree say?"

Peri's expression grew serious. "The tree didn't give a direct answer. It's not that simple. It's about making choices and facing the consequences. I want us to be together, but I also have to be aware of the challenges that come with it."

I sighed, feeling a mixture of emotions. "I just wish things were simpler. I like you, Peri. I care about you a lot. I don't want to lose what we have because of... circumstances beyond our control."

Peri reached out, gently taking my hand in his. "We'll face whatever comes our way together. I want you to know that I'm here for you, no matter what. And I hope you can see past the complications and focus on what we have."

I looked at him, seeing the sincerity in his eyes. "I do want to focus on what we have. But we need to be honest with each other and face whatever challenges come our way, together."

Peri nodded, a small, reassuring smile on his lips. "Agreed. We'll figure it out, one step at a time."

As we stood there, holding hands, the awkwardness of the situation slowly began to fade, replaced by a sense of determination and hope. Despite the uncertainties, I knew that as long as we faced them together, we could overcome anything.

Peri's POV

The conversation with my parents had been a heavy weight on my shoulders, and I was acutely aware of how it might affect Y/N and me.

I could still feel the echo of their concern, the weight of their words about fairies and humans rarely working out. It wasn't just idle worry; it was grounded in years of seeing relationships falter because of the unique challenges that came with our world. And now, their concerns were making me question everything, including my own feelings.

Y/N was a bonfire of light in my life, something so rare and precious that it defied the odds. Her presence made the magical world I'd always known feel both familiar and utterly new. I felt as though she had awakened something in me that I hadn't fully understood before. Every moment with her, every shared smile and touch, deepened my feelings.

But as I watched her, the frustration and confusion on her face mirrored my own internal struggle. I saw her trying to piece together the fragments of my world with the reality of what we shared. It wasn't just about hiding the truth; it was about protecting something precious that I feared might be shattered by external pressures.

I wanted to tell her everything, to lay bare my heart and all the complexities of being a fairy. But I also feared that by doing so, I might risk what we had built together. Y/N deserved to be loved without the constant weight of magical constraints hanging over us.

Watching her, I realized how deeply I had fallen for her. My feelings for her were no longer just about companionship or attraction. They were about a profound connection that defied the boundaries of our worlds. She had become someone I couldn't imagine my life without, someone who made me question and challenge the very essence of what I'd always known.

In my heart, I felt a growing certainty that Y/N was someone special. The way she looked at me, the way she seemed to understand parts of me that no one else ever had—these were not feelings I could easily dismiss. She had a way of making me feel seen and understood, something I hadn't expected to find in a human.

But as I stood there, listening to her voice quiver with uncertainty, I knew I had to address the challenges head-on. If I truly cared about her, I had to be honest and open, despite the risks. I wanted her to know that I was fully committed to us, that I was willing to face whatever came our way.

The fear of losing her because of external pressures was daunting, but it only reinforced my resolve to fight for what we had. I didn't want to lose her to misunderstandings or the complexities of our worlds. I wanted us to find a way through it, to carve out a place where we could be together despite everything.

As I gazed at Y/N, her eyes filled with a mix of hope and trepidation, I made a silent promise to myself. I would do everything in my power to protect what we had and to ensure that our journey together was filled with the same magic and wonder that had brought us together in the first place.

I had fallen for her, and I was determined to see where this path would lead us. Whatever challenges lay ahead, I knew that with Y/N by my side, we could navigate them together. And that was a hope I was willing to hold on to with all my heart.

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Had much fun writing this but for the next chapter I thought about something fun, somthing I really wanted to write about for a long time haha

Until then: In the face of uncertainty, love becomes our compass. Together, we navigate the unknown, trusting that the journey itself will reveal the answers we seek. xoxo