EverybodyTALE x Readers-sama

Fellswap Grillby x jealous reader

Request from Naejecila

(Y/n) = name

Warning: swearing

I know, I know: I'm being a petty human. But what can I say? Seeing them together, him not being his usual self, being...kind (almost) to Muffet. I wasn't supposed to see this, I guess. And I shouldn't even feel this way; we're not a couple, Grillby and I. But I see this, and I feel jealous. So jealous.

Without making myself known, I turn heels and run away.

'What was I supposed to tell him again? Ah, yes: trading. Since I'm only the 'speaker' of my 'company', I was on my way to tell him my asshole of a boss refused to give him our business and work for Grillby, even though we're on our last leg right now.'

This job allowed me to see him face to face, but even if the flame monster talked to me, I'm pretty sure he never considered me important.

**

Okay, I ran far away enough: waterfall, a place I'm sure he won't come to.

'Not that he would have followed me in the first place' I think grimly, 'He only had eyes for Muffet.'

I don't hate Muffet, but if I could have the attention she receives from my crush, I would be happy.

" (Y/N) !"

Surprised, I turn my head toward the voice. No. Oh, no! Grillby, under the water! I know he's powerful, but still!

" Sir Grillby, with all due respect: WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING HERE ??! Do you fucking want to die ?"

He looks at me like I'm stupid. I'm not stupid!

But even though he's my superior, I won't be kind to him if it means letting him die.
I take his arm, and practically drag him to safety. He protests, but I couldn't care less at this point.

Once we stop, he angrily huffs ;

" Why were you running ?"

I say nothing because I can't lie to him. But what is there to tell, anyway? It's nothing important to him... I'm nothing important to him.

" (Y/n)... Why. The. Fuck. Were. You. Running? I saw you fleeing like hell from me, and I fucking want to know why.

- I'm just a petty jealous little shit, okay ?!

- ... Wait... What ?"

'Oh, god, why me? What did I ever do to you to deserve this humiliation?'

I don't look at him, shame coloring my cheeks and my voice :

" Because I'm jealous of Muffet, okay? God damnit: I love you! I know it's stupid and useless because you only see me as my shitty boss's dog, but I'm hopelessly and utterly in love with you! And when I saw you two, when I saw the way you didn't treat her like trash, I just- I couldn't take it anymore. So now that you know, are you happy ?"

I close my eyes, ready for him to blow up, to laugh- anything that would hurt me, really.

So I am shocked to feel two strong arms pushing me in a warm embrace.

" Yeah, fucking happy. You don't need to be jealous, I-"

He stops himself, unsure.

" Don't laugh, 'kay ?"

I nod, curious.

" I asked a favor of her. I... Asked if she could do a birthday cake for you. I know it's soon, so... I decided to surprise you by declaring my love for you. Guess you surprised me first."

If I squealed and fainted, I'm blaming Grillby.