The King's Avatar one-shot (xreader)

Fang Rui- Masquerade

As the masquerade started, your unease grew. Not because you didn't like the party or didn't have fun but because you couldn't shake off the feeling that you were missing something. But what was it?

Around the room people danced, ate, chatted and had a good time.

You brushed off the nagging feeling and joined the frivolous mass. Giggles spread around the rooms and you had to witness more than once how several people left the hall to accept their punishments.

It could be said that it was kinky but some people also found their romance blossoming here, like your friend who left you alone at the beginning after they accidentally saw someone's face underneath the mask and escaped with them to the bedroom to continue their forever and always start of a relationship.

You sighed and slurped on a drink as you listened to other people's talk about economy and politics. You had no idea what those topics were doing at a party but each to their own you figured.

As you reached out to grab one of the champagne glasses the waiters carried on trays, the waiter grabbed your hand and gave you a little note and said,

"Someone wants to give this to you."

Surprised, you nodded and read it, "Follow the trail of flowers."

You face-palmed. What did it mean? Follow the trail of flowers? What flowers? What damn flowers would bloom here? Magically appear? 

You looked up to the waiter to question him but he was already gone. You searched through the crowd because you wanted to know more but then your view fell on the door to the balcony and sure enough there was a flower stuck to the door handle. 

You didn't know if it belonged to the note and you weren't sure if it was a good idea to follow the note at all because what if it was someone suspicious who wanted to abduct you?

However, curiosity was stronger than your alarm bells and you reached the door. You took off the flower and went to the balcony.

On the railing of the balcony was another flower. You grabbed it and looked around. There were no other flowers. You were confused, did it end here? What was going on?

But then your view fell underneath the balcony and you saw a flower laying on the grass of the garden below.

You couldn't help but want to continue this flower hunt. You rushed through the hall, out to the hallway, down the stairs and entered the garden. Even though the party was upstairs, in the garden here it was extraordinary quiet.

The garden was beautiful, almost magical. You quickly picked up the flower and followed the trail of flowers you instantly saw. Who was this person? What did they want? However, you had no time to think about as this was also quite fun. 

The feeling that you missed something, was slowly filled with anticipation, excitement and anxiety. What would be there for you at the end?

One flower after another was picked up until you reached a small hidden area in the garden. The flowers stopped here. The hidden area was overfilled with magnificent flowers all surrounding the sole bench. On the bench was  a small bouquet.

You picked up the bouquet, the smell instantly overwhelmed you. It was a great feeling. Suddenly, a small note fell out. You caught it and read.

"Find me."

That was it. Nothing else. Only two words. You had no idea how to find the person or what you should do? Continue or stop? The answer was obvious, you wanted to find the mysterious person!

To your luck, behind the bench the trail of flowers continued. It led you back into the building and once inside, the flowers became less and hard to find until you stood before a room. 

You hesitated to knock yet before you could make up your mind, the door opened and you were dragged inside. 

It was dark and you couldn't see anything. The pull took you by surprise and was so sudden you almost dropped the flowers. The hand that grabbed your arm didn't let go and instead led you further inside.

Then the person stopped and their arm wrapped around your waist. It was warm and comfortable, you were shocked you felt this way towards a stranger.

"Did you like my present?" the person's husky voice whispered in your ear.

You slightly jumped at his hot breath. Your mind melted and your body trembled. Then with another sudden pull, you landed on something soft. You felt the mattress pull down around you and knew he towered over you.

You could feel his face was close to yours and kept getting closer as the tip of his nose touched yours.

"What's wrong? Ah, do you want to see my face?" a light and childish undertone mixed in his voice.

He clapped his hands twice and you shut your eyes in face of the brightness.

"Look at me," he caressed your face and you slowly opened your eyes.

"Fang... Rui," were the only two words you could mutter as a softness captured your lips.

"Bingo, that's right. Do you have any idea how long I've waited for you? You need to be punished thoroughly, so you won't ever let me wait again."