Mask Maker (Uta x Reader)

Childhood And Painful Memories

(Y/n)'s POV

I was watching Uta as he slowly sipped his coffee and stared thoughtfully at the wall. He took a deep breath as he began the story of his childhood. (I don't think the manga nor the T.V., series talked about any of the actual character backstory for Uta so I am going to make it up.)

"When I was five-years-old I was abandoned... No one was there for me and I didn't know anyone at the time. So I learned how to hunt by myself and I learned that if I wanted to get something I had to find a way to get it without being caught. I would always find a way to get it in the easiest way possible. It was hard at first but I managed for a while. When I got older I found Touka and Anteiku... Not to mention Touka's little brother, Ayato. And after a while, I started drawing. They noticed and asked if I could draw anything else. I did what they asked and soon Yoshimura decided that I should make masks for ghouls... And that's how it is today. I make masks for new ghouls and I repair them too! I am pretty happy with what I do and I love it. I just wish that I could tell that someone that I-..." He said. The last few words he said was incoherent.

I looked over at him slightly confused. What does he mean by, "I just wish that I could tell that someone that I-..."? He looked at me giving me a tiny smile.

Uta's POV

(Y/n) looked worried. She knew something was up with me but didn't push it. I guess she was being a bit understanding at the moment. Knowing that we were sharing a past that isn't too easy to share; especially when you're a ghoul.

She sighed and looked at me for a second. She looked tired and beat down. She then started her story.

"I was about seven-years-old when this started. My younger sister was sleeping soundly on her bed and was twisting and turning. I was watching over her while my older sister and parents were out hunting. I heard a loud bang at the door and when I opened it. I was greeted by my older sister. She was drenched in sweat and blood. She looked like she wanted to scream her head off but only said incomprehensive words... I was scared. I didn't know what to do. All of a sudden she fell on the floor and passed out. So I dragged her inside and woke my other sister up. I explained to her what happened and she started crying. The next day I opened the T.V to see if we could get any more information about what happened yesterday. I turned to the news and saw that my parents died. Their bodies were shown on the screen. The CCG officers were all happy and excited that they killed them. It was so sick. My sister and I were devastated. I didn't know what to do. I felt lost. I felt like my whole life was crumbling down before me." She took a breath and then realized her eyes were closed. When she opened them she looked at me. Tears pricked the brim of her eyes and she looked like she was going to scream.

"I don't get too close to people. Only because I don't want to feel that feeling I had years ago again. I hope you understand that, Uta." She said. I could tell she was angry. I knew what that feeling felt like... And I too. Never want to feel that feeling again.

The tears that once pricked her eyes now fell down her face. More and more burning tears streamed down her face and fell to the floor. As she cried silently, I opened my arms so she could have a hug. (Y/n) didn't waste a second. She scooted closer to me and fell into my arms. I wrapped my arms around her waist and she wrapped hers around my neck. I said soft things in her ear to try and calm her down. After a while she nuzzled her head into the crook of my neck, falling asleep in my arms. As I carried her to my room she whispered incoherent words in her sleep. When I reached my room I laid her down on my bed and covered her up with a blanket and watched her peacefully sleep. I felt horrible. She started crying just because of me. The next day I should try making her feel happier again. Better than before.

And I have just the idea to do just that.

Hello, Reader! I hope you enjoyed this chapter. Also, I am really sorry, I am so slow at updating! (Especially because of school.) Luckily, spring break is coming up so I might be able to get more chapters up than usual. Anywho, I will try getting another chapter up soon! Bye! ~Gabbie