Accidentally In Love *Obi x OC* (COMPLETE)

Oh Darling, Go Buy A Brain

Chapter 8: Oh Darling, Go Buy A Brain

Obi POV

Imrei falls asleep on me shortly after her sobs fade into sniffles and hiccups. It's the first time I've gotten to hold her for any length of time and I hate that it's because I've upset her. I didn't realize that Miron calling her Darling as I'd done for over a year now would change things. I should have known, but she doesn't let anyone in. Anyone but Mitsuhide... She shifts slightly and I carefully move us around so my back is against the tree trunk and she is leaned back against me. It's not the most comfortable for me but she'll be comfortable and I can keep her from falling off the limb. I wrap my arms around her and press a kiss to her head before trying to get comfortable to sleep.

I wake up as I feel Imrei moving around. It's been thundering for a while now but I didn't see the need to actually get up yet. She leaves my arms and a moment later she curses. My eyes flick open and I reach out in time to catch her and pull her back onto the limb.

"Shut up. There's a storm coming in. We should get moving."

A strong wind sends her silky hair flying up around her head until she ties it back. I stretch, wincing at the loud series of cracks and pops coming from my spine. I was uncomfortable all night but it was worth it.

"Let's go." She sighs as the rain begins.

Travel has been... interesting to say the least. We're both cold and wet and she's annoyed at me still. That is nothing new though. The storm picked up strength so we've been dodging branches that are breaking overhead. Imrei surprisingly pulled me out of the way of one I didn't notice. I pause and grab Imrei's hand out of instinct as I get that strange feeling. We're definitely not alone here and she's not exactly trained well enough to fight fully on her own yet.

"How many?" She asks when I explain why I grabbed her.

"Two."

"We've got this." She smirks as she draws a dagger.

My favorite part of working with Imrei is when we're fighting. It's the only time we ever truly get alone. I take out my man easily and watch her drop hers and knock him out in a quick movement. She's getting better.

"Good job, for a rookie." I smirk.

"Gee, thanks. You're the most supportive husband ever." She scowls as she elbows me in passing.

Hearing her call me that sends a painful jab through my chest.

I recognize our location a few hours later and pull her toward one of my safe houses, ignoring her question until I push the door open and allow her to walk in.

"What is this place?"

"A safe house. We'll stay here until the storm breaks."

I head to the fireplace when I notice her shivering and make sure the chimney is clear before lighting a fire for her.

"Oh, well... Thank you." She says quietly.

I move into the other room and dig through the drawers to see if I left any clothes behind. I find a full outfit and change into it before hanging my wet clothes to dry.

When I return to the room and sit beside Imrei near the fire she asks where I got the dry clothes. I answer her with a shrug. She brought clothes in her pack so I'm not sure why she hasn't changed yet.

"Give me your shirt." She demands and I arch a brow.

"No. Why would I do that?"

"Because I'm soaking wet and freezing. You can live without a shirt while my clothes dry."

I hide the blush on my face by getting to my feet and moving to lay out across the couch. I feel bad about helping her and I'd never touch her without permission but I don't think I could handle being in a close proximity to her while she was dressed like that.

"I'd rather not." I choke out.

"God you're so rude!" I dodge the pillow tossed at me and throw it back, smirking as it bounces off her forehead.

I sigh as Imrei struggles to free her wrists from beneath my hand. I'm not really sure what happened but now she's trying to kill me and I'm simply holding her down.

"Just let me wear your stupid shirt you idiot!"

"Why do you hate me so much?"

The question slipped out before I could stop it and now I wish I could snatch the words out of the air. I've always been curious but never had the courage to ask. She laughs and my eyes widen slightly.

"You really don't know? That's rich... Keep your shirt, I'd rather freeze."

The door slams since I'd released her and she retreated to the bedroom. I stare at it for a moment before slowly getting to my feet and approaching the door. I knock but she doesn't answer me so I call her name. What could I have possibly done to make her hate me so badly? I really can't remember... I sigh and open the door anyway, earning a glare but after she turns away I pull the shirt off my body and hold it out toward her.

"Just take it Imrei. You'll get sick if you don't dry off and get warm by the fire. We can't travel safely if you're unwell."

"You wanted it so badly though." She sneers.

"Quit being stubborn. I'm trying to be nice."

"Is it because you feel guilty that you don't know why I hate you?"

"Damnit Imrei, you make it so hard to be nice to you!" I snap as I pull the blankets off her and carry her to the fireplace again.

I put her down and drop the shirt on her head before returning to the bedroom to wait.

"I'm dressed." I hear her call a minute later.

I avoid looking at her directly and place the blanket from the couch around her shoulders.

"Imrei, what did I do?"

"Do you really not remember?"

"I don't." I admit. "I just know you've hated me for a year and a half now."

"It was the fourth kickback we held after you came to stay at the castle and Garak, Mitsuhide, and I sat with you. Things were fine and we all got along nicely. You started to flirt with me... and I got caught up in it. You offered to walk me back to my room since yours is down the hall and I agreed. You kissed me that night... my very first kiss... But then the next morning I heard you talking to gardeners, you said-"

My heart sinks. I never slept that night and just kept drinking more. I was in a bad place, the whole night was a blur. I didn't realize that was her.

"-That I just did that to boost your confidence since no one would ever want you..." I mumble. "Imrei, I'm so sorry."

"I don't need apologies Obi. I don't want them either. It didn't bother me that badly." The look in her eyes says otherwise.

"It bothered you enough to have you hate me for a year and a half now. I-I didn't mean it though."

"Whatever you say. I'm going to bed now." She gets to her feet, letting the blanket fall to the floor and moves away before I can stop her.

"Imrei-"

"Goodnight Obi." I sigh and watch the door close again.

She has every right to hate me.