Natsume Takashi X Reader One Shots

Arranged Marriage Pt. 1

Requested by tsukiagari

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You inhaled and exhaled deeply a few times while your hand was checking your own pulse.

You had just came back from school. A servant in your abode had told you to meet your father for a family discussion.

"Calm down, [y/n]. It shouldn't be a serious matter." You comforted yourself when you're standing at the door to see your father. You took a last deep breath and informed your father  that you're there to see him.

"Come in." You heard your father's stern voice and slide the door with your shaky hands. For some reason, you could sense that whatever your father is going to say, it surely will not be a pleasant one.

"Father, I heard that you wanted to have a family discussion. Is that true?"

Your father nodded in response. "It's a very important matter."

"Please sit, [y/n]." Your mother who was sitting beside your father said. Your mother, who was supposed to be a cheerful person, looked serious. But behind that expression, you could feel that she was worry about what is going to happen soon.

You sat down and waited for your father to start the conversation.

"[Y/n], as the next heir of the [surname] family, I've made an arranged marriage for you."

Your eyes went wide. You can't seem to say anything.

"You are going to meet your future husband on this weekend."

"Wait! Who is this 'guy'? How can I just marry a guy who I haven't even met before?"

"You'll meet him this weekend. Then you can try to get to know him."

You looked at your mother. Your face expression had clearly asked your mother for help, but she just looked down.

"It's the family tradition. You must get married to a famous onmyoji." Your mother stated. You looked at them speechless.

"It's settled then." Your father ended the family meeting.

You went out. You're walking aimlessly at a spot that you always go to when you're troubled.

'Arranged marriage, huh? I wonder who will that man be.'

"[Y/n]-chan?" You heard a voice and turned around to see Natsume and  Taki, a shoulder length brown hair girl, who was your best friend from before.

"As expected. Natsume I went to your house earlier but you're not there. So I guessed that you might be here." Taki said and sat beside you.

"What happened?" Natsume's voice was full with worries.

"I.... my... my father had made an arranged marriage for me. What should I do? I don't want to marry a stranger! What if he's bad?"

"I'm sure he's a good guy. Your father was the one that chose him. But I just feel that it's too early to marry though."

"Yes, it is too early." you sighed.

"I know a plan. You can try to tell your father that you're already in love with someone." Taki suggested.

"That would be lying.. But. But." You sighed. "I don't seem to have a choice, do I?"

You went back home. Natsume followed you while Taki had to go to go back since she said that there are visitors that will go to her house.

"Father, I have something to tell you." You said. Your choice was full of bravery. Your father eyed at you, waiting for you to continue your speech.

"I.. I want you to cancel that arranged marriage!"

"What did you just say?" Your father looked at you as if he could swallow you.

"B-because I... I.. I'm in love with someone."

"You disrespectful child. You're trying to go against your family's tradition?!" He raised his hand with great anger. You quickly closed your eyes tightly, waiting for the pain to come.

Slap!

You didn't feel anything at all. Slowly, you opened your eyes to see Natsume standing in front of you, receiving the slap that was meant for you.

"Who are you?!"

"Natsume! Natsume, are you okay?" You shouted.

"Natsume, stay out of this! It's none of your business. You'll only get hurt!" You tried to pull him out of the room but he remained static.

"I'm Natsume Takashi. [Y/n]'s boyfriend."

Your eyes went wide.

"I'm really sorry for not introducing myself to you earlier. I was in love with your daughter for a very long time. So please," Natsume bowed down. "Please cancel the arranged marriage."

Your father didn't utter any word. He's staring at Natsume.

"Please." You bowed.

"[Y/n], stand straight." Your father said. You eyed at him and slowly stand straight again.

Slap!

"How dare you fell in love with a commoner like him?!" Your father yelled at you. The slap on your face was painful but you didn't make any sound at all.

"Don't you feel ashamed?" He raised his hand again.

"Please stop!" Natsume held your father's hand.

"I've never seen anyone like you. You just simply meddle with somebody's family matter and claim yourself worthy of my daughter's boyfriend?"

"I'm sorry for meddling with the family's matter but please, just give me one chance to prove that I could be her boyfriend."

"You're not even an onmyoji. Why do you think that you're really worthy?"

"It is because I'm the owner of the book of friends and I do know some onmyoji skills."

"Is this true?" Your father asked and a servant just went to your father.

"Yes."

"What he's saying is true. He's the owner if the book of friends and Natsume Reiko's grandson." The servant reported.

"Fine. I'll give you a week. In this week you must prove that you're a strong onmyoji and be a couple with [Y/n]."

'Only a week?'