Toys (Shiki X Reader) DISCONTINUED!!

Chapter 19.7

Your head was resting on Shiki's shoulder. He had fallen asleep and you felt at ease by his side.

Today was another peaceful day, and it was obvious why he was tired.

He had lectured you all day. You would sit quietly and listen, only replying with "yes".

And he would constantly remind you "facts" until you ended up believing them to be true.

"Ritsuka hates you" Was a common fact he would repeat to you. He had told you that your friendship was a lie. How she was only messing with you. How she never cared.

You began to believe what he was saying.

At first you didn't want to, but you ended up giving in.

He would then proceed with; "I will never treat you like Ritsuka did, I will always love you."

And at first it was comforting, hearing him say that every once in awhile. But this became a daily routine, and you began to question his sincerity.

You knew he loved you, that you wouldn't question. But you found it odd how he had to constantly remind you.

What would he get out of it?

The only word you were allowed to respond with was "yes".

That was the rule.

"The world will always hurt you." He would tell you how life isn't kind, and it's always trying to make you upset.

How the world would mock you, and take away all happiness.

He said that if you stayed in the apartment with him, not even life could take your happiness away.

He had told you that keeping you inside was the only way to keep you from being hurt.

So you stayed inside the small apartment with him, isolated from the outside world.

But you didn't have time to feel sad.

How could you?

Who could feel sad when they had Shiki by their side?

There would be days where he was in a more chipper and playful mood than normal.

He was like that today as well.

Sometimes he just liked to mess with your head for a bit, and would state more "facts".

"(Y/n) is stupid." He would state as you look at him. You couldn't defend yourself, and were forced to say "yes".

He would throw insults at you, and eventually, you believed them too.

Any sense of self esteem you may have had was long forgotten.

You liked to think that he was just teasing you every so often. And at first the insults hurt.

But after hearing them so many times, it had to be true. Why else would he repeat himself?

His breathing was light, and you came back to your senses.

You never wanted to doubt Shiki, you liked to believe that there was a reason behind everything he had done to you.

Between red marks, weekly routines, and being told facts, you finally got used to living with him.

You felt content, and life beyond the apartment frighted you. You were isolated from the rest of society, but you've come to terms with your fate.

It wasn't like you'd have a choice anyways.

You were unhappy and miserable in the beginning, but you quickly realized that there was nothing you could do to stop him. You figured you might as well get used to it.

You nuzzled your head into his shoulder, and ended up falling asleep alongside him.

Oof there we go :)

Sorry it's a bit on the shorter side, again this is just some background information so you have a better understanding of your relationship with him.

Thank you guys so much for reading!!

As always, have a great day or night, wherever you may be!

~Brie