Defilement: Atem x Reader

Chapter 25: Happy Birthday

The alarm clock rung a horrid screeching noise before it was thrown to the other side of the bedroom and out the window. The yelp of a cat was heard before it was all quiet again. Well, almost was.

''Y/N! Get up! It's time for school!'' Your father comes into the room with a bucket of cold water from the shower, completely unaware that you now have a official suitor or boyfriend in modern terms with you at all times. So when the icy water was splashed upon your frame and the invisible sleeping figure beside you, all hell broke loose.

Damn it dad.

''I am going to strangle that man I swear...'' A tan hand places itself onto your shoulder. ''Calm down love. I'm sure he only does...that out of fatherly love. Then again, does he always do that when you don't get up?'' ''Yes.'' ''...I'll have to speak with him about that once we get back.'' Your E/C blinks up at him in question and worry. Nothing ever good came from even that. ''Atem?'' ''Be at ease. It is just a conversation. And besides, your coming of age day is today right?'' You nod in response, strapping on your backpack. ''And you know what that means...'' you shiver at the implication. Oh right. The courting announcement.

Class went by uneventful for once. More so with less problems with the bullies and guys. Seems like something's gone right for you for once. And yet inside, your stomach was doing back flips and exploding with butterflies. Today was not only your 17th birthday, but also the day Atem tells your parents of his intentions of courting you. It's not as 'romantic' as the term dating but you didn't prefer today's methods. There was just no style to it. No meaning.

''Birthday ice cream cake!'' ah yes, your favorite. And it was hilarious seeing Atem get brain freeze and freaking out over it. Of course, you had to calm him down and explain what it was but other than that, it was a small private little party. Just your parents, they finally decided to take the day off to celebrate with you. That's a first. ''Now open presents birthday girl.'' as you were about to do just that, you shook your head first. ''Before I start, I...uh, we...Atem has something he wants to ask!'' This was going to be so awkward.

Two sets of adult eyes turned toward the young man beside you, once curious while the other inquisitive yet also curious. Squeezing his hand in silent encouragement, he steps forward. ''I wish to take your daughter's hand in courtship.'' it was hard to keep the stutter out, your mother was practically boring holes into the poor guy's skull after all. ''Courting...? Ah, so that's why you've been so quiet these past few days.'' Well, at least your mother didn't explode in anger.

''I've already had to deal with 3 funerals this month, I say what the hell and go for it.'' Wow, odd and a little morbid but hey, at least dad agreed. ''However! I do not want to be a grandfather at age 45!'' A amused chuckle leaves. ''That won't be a issue sir.'' Not yet anyways.