Erik x Reader (One shots/ Scenarios)

Erik x Non-binary! Reader

Something has been bugging my mind for years now. Something has always felt wrong. Something wrong with my mind and body.

At this point, I know I don't relate to my born gender. Actually, I don't relate to any gender. Recently, I found the term non-binary and it makes my heart swell with happiness!

Finally, after all these years. I found what I've been feeling. What I am! But, now here comes the scary part.

Telling Erik...

We've never really discussed this feeling. Well not really, more like never. I'd say I've become a master at keeping it hidden. Haha... oh.. but it hurts too much to hide this any longer.

Will Erik understand? He wouldn't get mad at me, would he? Would he say I'm just being delusional?

My mind races a mile a minute. My hand rests on my chest, feeling my heartbeat quicken. He wouldn't really think that way, would he? He loves me and he'll understand... but what if he doesn't? Why am I so scared?!

I sit down on the couch in the phantom's lair. My eyes stare at the ground as my panic grows. Tears prick my eyes and soon enough some tears fall. My hand goes up to my mouth to silence any noise. I should calm down before Erik gets home. I'm not a fan of him seeing me like this. As I'm about to get up to grab a tissue I hear a noise.

Erik opens the door to the underground house and then closes it. Silently, he takes his hat and cloak off and sets them on the hat rack. He makes sure his mask is in a good spot and makes his way over to me.

"Hello, my dear (Y/N). How are you-?"

He stops once he sees my tears. Immediate panic sets in and he sits next to me. I keep my gaze on the floor but his hand lifts my head up by my chin. Now, I can see all the emotions cross his face: sadness, guilt, and anger. He speaks before I can get a word in.

"Did someone upset you? I swear- I'll get whoever has caused this."

It seems the ghost is about to go into a rant so I stop him. My pointer finger rests on his lips and all his words stop coming. Honestly, I'm even more scared now. What if he doesn't love me anymore?

Tears spill from my eyes as my hands reach back and I cover my face. He gasps in shock from seeing me even more upset. All thoughts of revenge leave his mind and now it's only thoughts of comfort. I feel his hands on my shoulders and then he pulls me to him.

"My love, what has happened? Do not be afraid to tell me. I am here for you."

Hearing those words do actually help a lot. What am I so afraid for? He'll do his best to understand for me. I wipe the tears I have left on my face. My hands shake wildly and Erik notices. His cold hands grab onto mine and he holds them close to his chest. We make eye contact and a small smile shows up on my face. He gains a smile too.

My voice enters the room now. I end up stuttering and such but Erik doesn't seem bothered by it at all.

"Erik... I've been meaning to tell you something..."

He nods wanting me to continue. I breathe in deeply to help calm me down. Even if it only helps a little bit.

"Let me explain a little first. All my life I never really like I connected with my gender. It's like... I was born in the wrong body. But, recently, I've found a word for what I am. Erik, I'm non-binary!"

My first reaction to getting everything out is to look back at the ground. I bite my lip to hold back the tears. I can feel Erik's hands tighten comfortably on mine. Eventually, I look back into his beautiful blue eyes. And I see.. well... confusion!

Erik smiles awkwardly a bit still processing what I've said. It makes me happy once I finally hear his voice again.

"My lovely (Y/N), thank you for telling me. But, would you mind explaining what that means to me? I seem to fall short on this subject."

He wants to understand! I nod happily. Relief washes over me. Sure he doesn't know what it means but he wants to know. That means a lot.

"Non-binary, for me at least, means I don't feel like a male or a female. I'm neither. Or, in the middle. Also, because of this, I'm not very comfortable with my pronouns. Would you please use they/them? Since it's gender neutral."

I see the confusion wash away from his face. He smiles and kisses my nose. His hold on me tightens and it tells me everything is going to be okay. My head rests on his shoulder as I listen to him.

"Of course I will. Thank you for telling me. I want to make you happy. Obviously, I can see this is already making you happy. I'm so proud that you found your true self."

How can this man be so sweet?! I think I'm falling in love all over again. Somehow, we get even closer to one another. I sit up slightly and I kiss him gently.

"Do you still love me?"

Without missing a beat he responds.

"I will and always will. I love you with all of my heart. Nothing will change that."

The rest of the night we just hold on to each other. He asks me to explain everything that happened in my life that made me realize why I am non-binary. I happily do. He enjoys the story very much. It makes me so happy to see nothing has changed. I truly was worried for no reason.

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First story! Now I did this for my fellow enbies out there. I hope you enjoyed it! I'm non-binary myself and I want everyone to be accepted for who they are. Thank you for reading!