Stardew Valley x Reader

Distress (Sebastian)

(Trigger Warning) (Female Reader)

It was the 16th of fall, the Stardew Valley Fair was being held that day and (Y/N) couldn't be more excited. Sebastian watched her skip ahead of him holding the basket of products from their farm that she was planning on setting up in the Grange Display. She had been waiting all year for this, setting aside her best produce to show off. As she spoke about how happy she felt and how sure she was that she would win this year, Sebastian couldn't help the small smile that graced his features. She really was the light of his life.

Arriving at the fairgrounds, the couple made their way to the Grange Displays. "I'm gonna go meet up with Sam. You relax and have fun, okay?" Sebastian said, watching his wife set up their display.

"Alright dear," She turned around and gave him a peck on the cheek. "have a nice chat with Sam and tell him I said hello." The woman smiled.

"I will. Stay safe." He nodded.

"Of course!" She waved as Sebastian walked away before turning back to finish her display. Suddenly a shiver ran down her spine and she felt very uneasy. Looking over her shoulder, she saw nothing. 'Perhaps I'm just being paranoid.' She shrugged.

More people began arriving at the fairgrounds. Friends, neighbors, and tourists from out of town. She greeted the people she knew and introduced herself to the people who took notice of her products. With a friendly attitude and cheerful smile she told everyone who stopped by about the produce, how everything came from her farm and was grown with love and care. One person, a young man named Ethan, seemed particularly interested in her farm and the story behind it. Being the kind person she was, she didn't mind talking to strangers, especially if it was about something she loved.

Eventually she excused herself from the conversation, wanting to talk to Mayor Lewis about the judging of the Grange Displays. As she walked away, she could feel the same chill down her spine. 'I'm sure it's nothing.' She told herself.

After the judging took place, (Y/N) was feeling disheartened. She had gotten second place again this year. She decided to spend a little time alone to collect her thoughts before going back and playing some games to cheer herself up. She walked past the fortune teller's tent and off to a secluded corner of the fair, away from all the people.

"Hey there." A voice came from behind her.

Turning, she saw the man from before. "Oh! You startled me." She laughed sheepishly. "Hello... Ethan? Am I right?" The man nodded.

"What are you doing here all by yourself?" He asked.

"I'm just taking a bit of a breather." (Y/N) explained, suddenly feeling extremely uneasy. "But I should be fine now." She began to walk back towards the crowd when a hand caught her wrist harshly.

"Wait, let's talk for a bit." Ethan had her arm in an iron grip with a predatory glint in his eyes.

(Y/N) felt her blood run cold. She should've listened to that feeling she had since she arrived. "Please let me go..." She said, her fear constricting her voice. Ethan ignored her.

"You're so nice, (Y/N). And very pretty." He said, pulling her closer to him. "I want you with me." He whispered as the (H/C) haired girl attempted to escape his grasp.

Placing her hands against the man's chest, she tried to push him away from her. "Get away from me!" The panic was evident in her voice. He just hushed her and began tugging at and undoing the buttons of her blouse. Her eyes widened and her heart pounded, her struggle to escape increasing. Her mind was in a frenzy, was this really happening? She did the only thing she could think of in that moment. She screamed.

"Sebastian!"

Her voice rang throughout the fairgrounds. Recognizing the voice as that of his wife, Sebastian broke away from his conversation with Sam and took off towards the source of the sound. What he saw made his blood boil with rage. (Y/N)'s shirt had been torn open and she was trying desperately to get away from the grasp of a strange man, who was looking pretty pissed that she had drawn attention to them.

Lucky for Sebastian, helping with farmwork has greatly increased his strength. So he had no problem pulling (Y/N) from Ethan's grasp and moving her safely behind him. "Keep your hands off my wife." He growled.

(Y/N) couldn't stop the fear filled tears rolling down her cheeks which only added fuel to the fire that was Sebastian's anger. The very thought of his wife in distress infuriated him. And the fact that it actually happened, nothing could rival the hatred he held for this man.

"So the slut is yours? Keep her. I don't need a used toy." Ethan called back in a snarky tone. That comment was enough to push Sebastian over the edge, after a solid right hook into the man's jaw, Ethan found himself on the ground with a furious Sebastian standing over him.

Before he could make another move, a hand was placed on Sebastian's shoulder. "I'll take it from here, son." An older gentleman said, showing a Zuzu City Police Department badge to him. "I'm glad I decided to come all the way out here for the fair." The man pulled Ethan to his feet and slapped a pair of handcuffs on him. "My apologies, Ma'am." He nodded at (Y/N), who was still sniffling while standing next to Sam and Abigail who had brought the old cop to the scene. The man lead Ethan away with Sebastian glaring holes into him.

Once the cop and criminal had left, (Y/N) ran into Sebastian's arms, sobbing. He held onto her tightly, rubbing soothing circles on her back while apologizing to her. "I'm so sorry, (Y/N). I should've been there." She wanted to say that it wasn't his fault. That he didn't have to apologize. But she could barely get any words out through her sobs. "Let's go home, okay?" (Y/N) nodded into his chest in agreement. Abigail and Sam had left to give the couple their privacy, so there was no need to say goodbye.

Offering to carry her, Sebastian took his wife back to the farm and into the house. He set her down on the bed and went to retrieve her sleepwear. He stayed by her side for the rest of the night. Holding her, and promising that he will never let anything like that happen again.

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A/N: Sorry this is a little heavy. I recently went through an emotionally draining and traumatizing experience. I won't go into detail but I was inspired to write this after it happened. I hope that none of you are upset by this and I wish you all the best.

-Katt