Anime One-shots ❤

Dagger x Reader

Story Title: Trying to impress you!

Hey guys! I'm back after my week-long holiday in Scotland with my family and boyfriend! It was scenic as fuck and calming so I had fun! But now it's back to writing! This was requested by BestIrishTwat So I hope you enjoy this!

(Y/N) sat in envy, watching as Dagger fawned over Beast to no avail. This happened every single day but it always hurt her heart. Beast, of course, shunned him off and walked away, as she did every other night and (Y/N) felt herself slump in her chair.

"What's up with you eh?" Doll said to the girl, noticing the gloomy look on her face. She followed her eyes and realised what was up. "Ahh that. Ain't sure what to say about that mate...That's how it's always been." She sighed and walked away.

(Y/N) had joined around the time Snake had joined and quickly found herself falling for Dagger and his happy, enthusiastic personality as well as that award-winning smile. (Y/N) was even Dagger's helper when it came to his act! He threw knives at her whilst she span on a rotating wheel. Yet she couldn't help but become jealous of Beast. It made her feel bad because she knew it wasn't Beast's fault and didn't hate her at all but the jealousy made her feel a certain way towards her.

Once Beast had left the tent, (Y/N) worked up the courage to try and talk to her crush. "You did really well today Dagger!" She said. He turned his attention to her and flashed her a grin. "You did well too! You didn't even flinch when I threw those knives at ya!" He waved his knives in his hand. "You used to shake like a maniac when I threw them eh."

"Yeah but I've gotten to know you better now and I trust you not to kill me." She blushes slightly, an awkward laugh tumbling from her mouth. He looked away, a small blush appearing on his face at the sound of her laugh. Cute...

They talked for a while about ways to improve his act before (Y/N) let out a loud yawn. "If ya tired you should go sleep." Dagger said with a concerned voice. "It's okay I'll be fine." She responded, wanting to talk to him more. They talked a little longer until Dagger brought up Beast's act. "She's amazing! Being able to tame Betty like that." He kept rambling on about her, (Y/N) not saying a single word as he spoke. He wouldn't stop talking about how talented she was.

"I think I will go to bed. I'm really tired." (Y/N) said with a cold tone before getting up and walking towards the tent exit. "Oh. Goodnight (Y/N)." Dagger said as she walked out. The air was so cold (Y/N) could see her breath when she breathed. She had been talking to Dagger for so long it was dark out and everyone else had gone to sleep: only her and a few late-night smokers were outside. She pulled out a rolled up cigarette from her pocket and placed it in her mouth before lighting a match. She held the fire close to her lips, covering it with her other hand to protect it from the wind and lit the roll. 

She sucked the smoke into her lungs and blew out, instantly becoming calmer as she looked off into the night sky. How do I impress him?

The next day Dagger was eating his breakfast, thinking of the night before. He wondered why (Y/N) had left so coldly the day before. I'd really been enjoying talking to her...

Dagger was confused about his feelings. Beast had been in his life for years and he'd always thought she was the one he loved yet when he met (Y/N) he felt a whole different type of way. He didn't know which was which. What are these feelings? Just as he was thinking that, Beast walked in.

(Y/N) felt her heart pounding in her chest. She knew she wasn't good with heights but she couldn't think of any other way to impress him. Another stagehand was tying a rope around her stomach hesitantly as she gazed down at the ground. Is this really safe? 

She looked down and saw Dagger walk in, Beast right next to him. It's now or never! 

She took her first step, her arms out to keep her steady. People were staring at the girl, not many people tried the tightrope if they already had an act because of how scary it was. Dagger finally looked up and saw what was happening. "OI (Y/N)! WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!" He yelled in shock. (Y/N) was so nervous she couldn't even muster a response. All she could do was continue to walk slowly. 

This is actually going quite we---

Everyone gasped as they watched the girl lose her footing and slip. She let out a scream as she fell, the rope stopping her for a second. Everyone was about to relax when a large snap heard and she began to fall again.

"(Y/N)!!!!!" Dagger screamed, running forward even though he knew he wouldn't make it. Everyone heard the thud that followed and ran over to help. "I'll get the Doctor!" Beast shouted before dashing out of the tent. "(Y/N)! Can ya hear me?! Stupid rope why did it break!?" Dagger dropped to his knees next to her. He moved some of her hair out of her face to reveal a large gash on her forehead. 

"Why'd you do tha (Y/N)?" He asked, tears pricking at his eyes. 

"I-I'm sorry D-Dagger..." She muttered, her voice barely a whisper. "I w-was just trying to impress you..." Dagger felt his face go slightly red as he used his sleeve to whipe his eyes. "I-Impress me?" 

(Y/N) looked away, not wanting to reveal that she was jealous of Beast and his love for her. Just then the Doctor wheeled himself in as quickly as he could and parked himself next to the girl. (Y/N) felt herself losing consciousness and eventually fell into a deep sleep.

When she came to, she was in one of the infirmary beds. Her whole body ached, especially her head. She tried to sit up but hissed and stayed down. "(Y/N)?!" Daggers voice made (Y/N) jump as he darted from behind a curtain, a few blankets in his hand. "You okay?" He took a seat next to her bed and stared directly into her eyes. "I feel like I'm aching all over...And I want a ciggy." She groaned. Dagger laughed slightly. "Well yeah you really gashed your head open there. You're lucky you didn't break anythin." They sat in silence for a moment.

"Why were you trying to impress me like that? You don't need to do tightrope you're on my act!" He yelled out suddenly, as if he'd just remembered why she was there. She turned her head so she couldn't see his face. "(Y/N) tell me!" He begged. "I wanted to seem just as talented as Beast is!" She yelled out, causing him to go silent. 

"How am I supposed to feel when all you ever talk about is her? I like you Dagger! I love you! And all I ever hear is 'Beast this, Beast that'. I-I got J-J-Jealous! I just wanted you to notice me..." (Y/N) cried out, her head banging with a headache. "W-W-WHA?! I talk bout Beast cause I care bout her! Don't mean I don't care bout you!" He yelled back. "What am I supposed to think Dagger..." (Y/N) began to cry. "You always seem to be fawning over her...And it just made me feel shit cause I felt so jealous..."

Dagger was speechless. He admired Beast and loved her very much but seeing (Y/N) cry made him feel a whole new type of protectiveness that he'd never felt before. "(Y/N) I love you! Not Beast! Beast be like my sister!" (Y/N) looked incredibly shocked at his words. "You're lying no way." 

"I ain't lyin!" He screamed with a blush before leaning down and kissing her. Both were bright red and as he pulled away, he felt an pulse of happiness surge through him. "I kissed me love..." (Y/N) felt like she was dreaming. "Now I feel really stupid. I just got all jealous for no reason...I'm sorry Dagger." He laughed a little at her words. "I don't care bout that! It's kinda cute." A small smile fell onto (Y/N)'s face.

"Though don't go doing acts ya can't do again! You're part of my act and no one else's!" He held her hand protectively. She nodded. "Okay I won't Dagger." 

Hope you enjoyed that and it wasn't too shit! I'm back and ready to update more! 

Until next time bye- Jude!