To Love A Beast - Absalom x Reader

Chapter 10

(Your POV)

I had asked Absalom if he could stay with me for the night and he's been acting so weird. He was so serious a few moments ago and now he's like a  super lovestruck schoolgirl.

(Y/n)- "Absalom, are you okay?"

Absalom- "H-huh? Y-yeah...sorry its just that.....Its been a while since I've stayed in my room."

You- "Yeah...I'm sorry."

I ran my fingers up to my hair and I noticed that my hair is sticky, maybe from the air mixed with the ocean?

You- "Um Absalom?"

Absalom- "Y-yes my bride?"

You- "I...I need to take a ba-."

Absalom- "I'LL GO IN WITH YOU!!"

You- "........what?"

Absalom- "Er...*cough*...I mean I'll go start it for you."

You- "Oh no its okay, I can do it myself."

I carefully get up and make my way over to the bathroom but Absalom grabbed my wrist as if to stop me.

Absalom- "(Y/N) please....I insist."

You- "But you must be tir-."

Absalom- "You are injured, at least let me assist my bride while she is injured."

I nod and stepped aside so Absalom could enter the bathroom to go start the water. While he was doing that I looked around to see if Absalom had another shirt I could wear.

I carefully kneeled down to check the bottom dresser but the moment I reached the handle, a shadow loomed over and startled me.

Absalom- "Are you looking for something?"

I heard Absalom from behind me and I slowly get up with Absalom helping me.

You- "Thank you...and uh....sorry for going through your personal belongings but I was just looking for something to wear for the night."

Absalom- "I am not bothered by that my dear, what's mine is yours after all."

What's mine is yours. For some reason those words kept repeating in my head.

Absalom- "Anywho, your bath is ready, if you'd like I can help you."

You- "Oh, n-no its okay, and...if you don't mind, I'm just not ready for you to see me in my most vulnerable state yet."

Absalom- "Hmm..I understand my bride, just shout if you need anything."

I nod and carefully make my way to the bathroom and locked the door after closing it behind me.

I saw the bath in front of me and I instantly felt relief on my shoulders.

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(Absalom's POV)

WHY DIDN'T I JUST GO IN WITH HER?!?!?!?

Once again my bride is naked and I'M STILL IN THE OTHER ROOM!! GAH!!!

But think about it, she finally let you stay in the same room as her so that's a step closer, yes?

BUT HOW LONG WILL SHE MAKE ME WAIT?!?!?!

We were supposed to be married already but nope, she wants to take things slow. AND I DONT WANT TO TAKE THINGS SLOW!! I ALREADY WAITED TOO DAMN LONG TO GET MARRIED!!!

Okay, calm yourself Absalom, if being patient means that she'll start loving you then by all means I HAVE to be patient.

I sigh as I pull out a button up shirt from my dresser for (y/n) to wear for the night. I remembered how irresistable she looked when I ripped it out from her. But if I do it again then I could risk getting another blow from her. And I am still not over that dreaded feeling.