Beverly Marsh (It 2017) Imagines

Princess / Arranged Marriage (AU) [ Part Duex ]

Ignoring the adults expressions, you leapt up and ran around the table to capture the redhead in a hug, like you used to do when you were children. She laughed happily, unbeknownst to you the first actually joyous laugh she's let out in a long while, and hugged you back. You opened your mouth to speak to her, but were interrupted by an annoyed cough from your father. You froze, and gave a sheepish smile, before apologizing and returning to your seat. When you looked over at Beverly, you saw her father staring at her and a genuine look of fear underlying her features. This went on for thirty seconds before your father cleared his throat again.
"Mister Marsh." He said, and Beverly's father turned to look at him.
"Yes?" The man replied.
"You had a proposition I believe?"
"Ah. Right. I might be rethinking it now." The cry from your parents ( and Beverly but shh- ) startled you.
"What do you mean 'rethinking'?!" Your mother yelled, fury and shock on her face. What the hell was going on?
"Yes, I don't know if this," He waved his hand about as a gesture. "Is a good idea."
Before your parents could interject, you stood, gently placing your hands on the table in defiance.
"I have no idea what is going on here, but I don't see how any of this could be a bad idea." Your expression was hard, almost angry. You weren't about to let this man take one of your best friends out of your life after you literally just got her back. Beverly seemed to gain a bit more confidence at your words, she even smiled some.
"(Y/N)'s right, daddy. This isn't a bad idea." She said, feigning confidence. However that crumbled when her father shot her a glare that just screamed, "Don't you dare defy me." He turned his gaze to you, but you didn't back down. He wasn't in charge of you.
"Young (man / lady), watch your tongue." He growled. At this, your father rose, his eyes narrowed.
"Are you daring to threaten my child in front of me, Marsh?" He hissed, reaching for the dagger that he always had strapped to his waist. "Because we both know fully well how well that will go." The underlying threat of war, and a little bit of something else, was clear as day. So you weren't surprised when Beverly's father turned beet red and quickly began backpedaling, all while fuming.
"No, no. I'm not threatening. I'm just suggesting they watch their tongue and keep out of adult conversations."
"(He / she) have as much business in this conversation as you and I. This concerns not only both our kingdoms futures, but our children's as well."
That's when it clicked. Your gaze immediately snapped to your parents, dumbfounded and red in the face.
"Wait," You began, your mouth opening and closing for a minute as you were at a loss for words. "Wait, hold on. Does this...?"
Your mother beamed and nodded.
"You two are betrothed, yes." If your face got any redder, they'd rename tomatoes to your name.
You looked to Beverly to see her gaze downcast, but her cheeks were tinted pink.
"We... Just met after, like, ten years!" You weren't completely against marrying the girl, but you would rather get to know her first since it has been ten years since you last saw her. A lot can change in that time.
"Yes, but you'll have plenty of time to catch up before the wedding." Your father replied, still staring Beverly's father down with a passion.
Well that works out that kink. But you still had another issue. You turned to Beverly.
"Are you okay with this?" You asked her. When her father tried to interrupt, you and your mother both shot the man a deadly glare, silencing him immediately. Like mother, like child I suppose. When Beverly's face fell, however, you immediately wanted to take every word back.
"Well, I thought it'd be a good idea to unite our kingdoms, and to be together again." She said, her face a little angry. You quickly began backpedaling.
"No, no I didn't mean it was a bad idea I just wanted to make sure you didn't feel pressured!" Her face said she didn't believe you. You sighed and sat down. "When's the wedding?"
"About six months from now, I believe."
You blinked. Six months was an awful long time. Isn't it usually customary to only have two or three months?
"That... Seems like an awful long time, father."
"Eager now, are we?" He teased, causing your face to burn red. "Both kingdoms have to prepare for the wedding, and it will be a grand wedding. My child deserves only the best, as well their bride-to-be!" He gave a playful wink to Beverly, and she smiled.
"Six months it is then." Beverly's father said, almost a little grudgingly. All the adults nodded in agreement, while you studied Beverly. Why was she so upset about you sounding like you didn't want to marry her? She hasn't seen you in so long, there's no possible way she could already fell for you within those few minutes of you two being together again. As you wondered and thought, Beverly and her father rose to leave, snapping you out of your mind. You stood, and bowed. You went to the door to let them out and thank them for coming. Beverlys father just stalked past you, his expression cold and angry. Beverly however gently kissed your cheek and smiled.
"Although you're still an idiot, I'll see you in six months."
"Hopefully sooner." You laughed, feeling the blush crawling up your neck. She smiled, a darker shade of pink than before dying her cheeks and nose.
"Hopefully." She gently punched your forearm, like when you were young. "Later, Loser." She said before following her father out. As she left, you knew being married to her would be no probables at all.

Y'ALL DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW MUCH I LOVE MY GIRL BEVERLY AS A PRINCESS ??? ALSO THIS IS LIKE THE FIRST TIME I'VE WRITTEN A THOUSAND WORDS WHATS UP
ANYWAYS NEXT CHAPTER WILL BE FLUFFY N CUTE YOU GUYS WILL LIKE IT
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