Love-At-First-Sight (Katakuri × Fae) (One piece) (Completed)

Blessing

Katakuri POV

I stared down at the small black box on my desk as flashbacks of earlier events grazed across my mind.

~Flashback~

I found Sanosuke out on the side of the deck, resting his forearms on the rail as he stared off into the distance. We were all alone at the moment so I decided to asked him the one question that has been weighing on my mind. “Will she ever give me a second chance to do things differently or have I completely lost her for good? Tell me, is there any hope for me at all?” I asked Sanosuke, hearing the pitfulness in my own voice.

He stared at me for a long moment before smiling kindly at me, “hey, cheer up. I’ve known Fae for a very long time and one of the many things I love about her is that she is a very forgiving person, especially when you are seeking for forgiveness from her.”

His answer didn’t remotely cheer me up and a silent awkwardness quickly developed between us but he finally opened his mouth again. “She really did look happy in that Newspaper." He smiled, staring down at dark blue water. "I remember feeling jealous and hatred towards you but oddly I also felt relieved.” He said softly, placing his hands in his pockets but the softness in his eyes harden. “But the one thing I hate about you and Leon is that you both have similar views of Fae.”

I raised an eyebrow at him but he continued on before I could question him. “You both think Fae’s fragile, weak, and to be honest stupid.”

A low growl escaped my lips as my eyebrows knitted together in anger, “I never once thought that she was stupid. Don’t insult me by thinking I think so little of her.” I hissed, snarling down at him.

The corner of his mouth slightly curled up into a smirk, “easy there.” He took his hands out of his pockets and raised them up to show me he meant no harm. “I know she isn’t dumb but you can’t tell me you never thought once that she wasn't capable of doing something without you.”

I opened and closed my mouth but I couldn’t tell him I never thought that way because I have and my silence gave him the answer he needed. “You both think that she needs to be protected from everything at all times but the truth is, the only thing you both were doing was keeping her locked up like a caged bird and forgive me for my boldness but I honestly don’t like you.”

I was taken back by his harsh words towards me but he continued on without taking a breath, “but. . I can tell you truly care about her or you wouldn’t be talking to me right now but I still blame both you and Leon.” He ranted, glaring at me with spite, “she never would have been put in danger if it wasn’t for you two keeping her secluded to where that damn snake manage to slither his way into that cage you two kept her in.”

His words cut deeper than any knife but I knew what he spoke of was the truth. Fae isn’t safe in my arms right now because of the selfish decisions I made and if anything happens to her. . it’ll be all on me.

“Well, I’m done lecturing you and I think I've had enough fresh air for tonight.” He turned his back to me, “Leon is just as much to blame for what has happened to her but. . I’m happy that it was you she met and I’m glad she went with you.”

The heat in his eyes vanquished when he turned his head to the side to look at me, “she finally did something she wanted to do without asking Leon first. I’m proud of her and if she chooses you in the end then, I’m okay with it as long as she’s happy. My only advice to you is just apologize and never lie to her again and she will forgive you but I swear to you, if you hurt her again. .” He closed his eyes and smiled ever so sweetly at me, “I will end you.” His periwinkle eyes shot open and darkness lingered around him with open arms.