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Eyes That Wander (Humanoid! Enderman x F!Reader) 

Disclaimer: In this universe Endermen and other select monsters are humanoid compared their original Minecraft designs. The Endermen in this series look more human!!! 

WARNING: A tad bit of !freakiness! (NSFW) in this chapter.

Previous Chapter: Prologue: “Love at First Purple”

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Chapter 1: “Instincts”

Y/N sat atop the hill, below was a valley, the sun setting upon the fields of flowers. It was quaint, beautiful.

“You’re on time,” The males warm and welcoming voice sent a sudden warmth through Y/N’s body.

Y/N turned around quickly, “Eros! Don’t go scaring me like that!” She smiled, her eyes meeting his.

His body towered over hers the same as it had always.

7 years had passed, and throughout those years Y/N and Eros had continued to meet up in secret. Although not as often as they liked—so in these moments, they savored them.

“You’re turning 18 today, right?” Y/N commented, as the male sat beside Y/N.

Even while sitting— his head hovered over hers.

He smirked, “Yeah, something like that… you already know Endermen don’t celebrate birthdays.” He responded.

“I know! I know… but its important to! I don’t think I would feel like a good friend if I didn’t celebrate your birthday,” Y/N replied.

Suddenly Y/N pulled out a cake, “I brought you a cake! We’ll blow it out when the sun set.”

Eros placed a heavy hand atop Y/N’s head, rubbing it playfully. “Always being so thoughtful of me, when you dont have to be,” He spoke, a soft chuckle escaping from his lips. 

Y/N protested, “Hey don’t say that—“

“There you go again,” Eros laughed, “always being so —considerate—, and befriending monsters for the heck of it.”

Y/N sighed, gazing up at the playful male.

“What’s with that look?” Eros asked, a subtly playful smile on his face.

Y/N kept steady eye contact, the golden rays of the sun shining on them.

Eros had changed, not only in height, but almost everything about him. His demeanor had become something so… charming? So… mature. Different from the curious little boy she had met so long ago. But it’s not like she didn’t like it.

He had become a man. And his eyes— they were still as beautiful as ever.

“Hey— you checking me out or something?” His deep voice interrupted her thoughts, snapping her out of it. 

Hues of purple swirled in his eyes like a beautiful galaxy. And it made her wonder… where did it all come from?

“Eros— were you… a baby at one point? What was it like growing up as an enderman?” Y/N asked abruptly.

Eros furrowed his brows, “So curious all of a sudden— well….” The male looked up at the sky, pondering. 

“One day, I was me. I don’t remember anything before it. Something about how the Enderdragon and her divine powers brings us into the world to be protectors of her kingdom. From the moment I was conscious I lived life aimlessly… until I found you.” Eros paused, “weird— isn’t it?”

“No, it’s not weird,” Y/N said, reassuringly.

“You’re right— because I’m a monster.” Eros said, leaning back on the soft grass, his gaze looking out toward the setting sun.

Y/N looked over at Eros, concern on her face— wondering why he suddenly emphasized that point.

“Why… are you saying that?” Y/N asked, placing her hand atop his.

The sun started to bury itself behind the mountains, its dying light shining dimly on their bodies.

“You might be an enderman… But it doesn’t change the fact you’re my best friend! What you are doesn’t matter to me… You mean so much to me, human or not! ” Y/N scolded, taking his hand into both of hers, holding his hand securely.

Eros looked over—sulking, then he suddenly burst out laughing, “—You’ve always been so sweet.” He smiles, holding a teasingly steady gaze with her.

He used his other hand to hold her hand with his, looking at her intently. “Thank you Y/N, your words are reassuring to me.”

Suddenly warmth crept up Y/N’s neck, feeling a little embarrassed. Had he baited her again?

She immediately let go of his hands, covering her cheeks. 

The sun disappeared from view, the stars beginning to light up the sky.

“L-Let’s just light the cake already…” She murmured awkwardly.

Y/N lit the cake, the candle illuminating their faces with a fiery passion.

“Well, make a wish.!” Y/N smiled.

Eros— on the other side of the cake, shut his eyes— taking a moment to think, “I wish…”

Eros opened his eyes, blowing the candles light away. His purple eyes shone in the dim setting, focused on Y/N once again.

But this time, they lingered on her for much longer than usual.

“Eros?” She whispered.

“You’ve grown so beautiful,” He uttered, “You’ve always been so beautiful— but look at you now. Right beside me.”

“E-Eros… Why are you saying all of this…? Stop playing around…” Y/N stammered, a flush returning to her cheeks.

Eros placed his forehead against hers. “I had to tell you— because you mean everything to me. You’ve given me purpose.” He whispered. Though his explanation unclear— his intentions were clear.

Romantic, serious, straightforward, it was odd.

“Eros… You mean everything to me too.” Y/N whispered, her eyes shut nervously. 

THUMP.

Y/N felt the back of her head land on the soft ground. Her eyes shot open, Eros hovering over her body— her wrists held down by his large toned and tanned arms.

His large body weighed her down, his gaze glossed over— fixed on her, his chest heaving.

“E-Eros!?” She yelped with growing confusion and concern.

“Eros! Answer me…! Eros?” Y/N asked frantically, her body cemented to the ground, searching his eyes for answers. 

Then she felt a *large* long lump of warmth against her leg. She gasped, her eyes widening with realization and growing anxiety.

But suddenly Eros’s eyes darted to something she couldn’t see, his eyes widening.

His expression had changed, his eyes back to it’s lively and “awake” self. But he was alert.

“Fuck! I-I’m sorry Y/N, I-I don’t know… what… I...” Eros mumbled incoherently.

“S-Shut your eyes there’s another Enderman here,”Without room to argue— the male shoved his hands over Y/N’s eyes.

There was silence, then an unfamiliar voice interrupted it.

“How much longer will you be able to fight your instincts?” It asked.

“Who the hell are you?!” Eros asked aggressively.

“Nobody. But, I’m hungry— and it looks like you have my dinner.” It hissed, its distorted voice sending shivers down Y/N’s spine.

Eros shuttered, leaning down beside Y/N’s ear. “Run. Run as fast as you can, I’ll hold him off.” He whispered. 

“B-But… Eros…” Y/N hesitantly spoke.

“Y/N… —Thank you for celebrating my birthday with me today,“ He whispered, “It’s time to go home now.”

With a swift motion, Eros pushed Y/N towards the direction of the village.

With adrenaline pumping through her veins she bolted down the trail. The sounds of the tussling endermen echoed through the forest. Aggressive distorted roars and wails faded as Y/N ran further.

Y/N was overwhelmed with emotion. Confusion, fear, longing, love, anxiety.

The lights from the village graced her skin, entering into the safety of civilization. As she entered the village she felt a crunch under her foot, making her slip.

As she stumbled over, the bold words “MISSING PERSON” caught her eyes.

She picked up the weathered, and old looking piece of paper.

A picture of a young boy caught her attention. It appeared to be a missing poster from 8 years ago.

It was unsettling— adding onto the anxiety and confusion the night had given her. 

The night ended— Y/N’s mind raced with questions as she buried herself under blankets.

But the most important one she pondered was when she was going to see Eros again.

—————————— End

Up Next: Chapter 2: When Eros starts to avoid you, you begin to appeal to his newfound instincts.

A/N: Sorry y’all! Slow upload schedule since I’m in school right now. Thank you for you patience :) I hope y’all can find this to be a series you enjoy alongside your other fics despite my slow upload schedule 😅

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Eyes That Wander (Humanoid! Enderman x F!Reader)

Summary:

“Beware of the purple eyes.” In an alternate Minecraft universe, Y/n is warned of Endermen, a mythical humanoid species that come from The End. Y/n lives in a humble village, living with a weary overbearing mother, and a missing father. In Y/n’s youth she wanders into the forest and encounters a young Enderman. A naive decision gives her a taste of freedom, but leads her down a path of risky decisions and a forbidden romance.

Themes: Romance, Drama, Angst, Smut, Childhood friends to Lovers.

Disclaimer: In this universe Endermen and other select monsters are humanoid compared their original Minecraft designs. The Endermen in this series look more human!!!

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Prologue: Love at First Purple

wc: Almost 2k

A/N: I feel like this is so niche… But I hope yall like it. Find me on AO3 @/nutellav !

“Whatever you do… don’t look at them.”

“If you catch a glimpse… pretend you didn’t.”

“… Don’t look them in the eyes.”

5 years later…

When Y/N was 5 years old her father had gone missing. And asking about it wasn’t an option, her mother avoided the question. But there was one thing Y/N knew for sure, purple eyes meant danger.

"Endermen, a species of lost souls reborn through The End Kingdom.” At least— that’s what she had learned about them in school. It was vague, and her mother had a heavy dislike of them.

“They’re dangerous, that's all you need to know, okay sweetie?” A teacher explained to her once.

Y/N was lost in her thoughts when suddenly she heard someone call out to her.

“Y/N! We’re going to play hide and seek’ today… when the moon comes out!” The little boy, Jax, exclaimed with a mischievous smile, “Can you join us?” 

Y/N’s friends all stared at her, the silence hanging heavy in the air.

She spoke hesitantly, “I don’t know guys… My mom wouldn’t allow that—“

”C’mon Y/N! Your mom doesn’t let you do anything—! You can't even play with us in the morning, what's up with that?” Another friend of Y/N’s whined, frowning.

”H-Hey…! Don’t be mean to Y/N. Her mom is strict… we can’t do anything.” Lilith, Y/N’s best friend interrupted, looking stern but supportive.

The little group of friends went quiet, the whole village knew Y/N’s father had gone missing.

Whether it was through their parent’s gossip or whispers throughout the town. One thing the community knew for sure— was that it had heavily impacted Y/N’s mom.

Y/N walked home, feeling down once again, it’d been years since she had properly gone outside.

The small girl entered her home, the air heavy.

”Ah! Y/N! I’m so glad you made it home safely!” Her mother gasped, tumbling over and gripping the girl tightly in her arms, “Dinner will be ready soon, sweetie.”

There was always this frantic undertone to her mother’s actions. She could never pinpoint why.

Later at dinner, Y/N scooped at the mushroom soup— but she was deep in thought. Debating if asking to go out with her friends was worth a shot. But before she could finish her thoughts, her mother spoke.

“Y/N… I feel like… I’ve been hard on you lately. I’m sorry, sweetie.” She spoke up hesitantly., 

Mother cleared her throat, ”You deserve to go outside, play with kids your age… Explore this world. That's what your dad would’ve wanted.” 

Tears began to bubble up in Mother’s eyes, “I’m sorry for shutting you in! You’re a growing girl! J-Just because I’m afraid of losing you… I shouldn't keep you trapped!” Mother gasped between words, her form looking weak and defeated.

Y/N was hesitant to speak— but then Mother wiped her tears. “Is there anything you want to do? Let me know, you’re a big girl now.” She said with an awkward smile.

Y/N paused, her 10-year-old brain processing the moment. Was this her chance to ask?

“M-My… friends are going to be playing at the park later tonight! It’s close to our house… there will be lots of adults there and lots of torches!” Y/N blurted out quickly, “… they invited me… can I go?”

Mother had a nearly horrified look on her face, but took a deep breath,

”Okay. T-That's… fine-“,

”YAAAY—!”

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“Really? Your mom said yes?” Lilith asked. 

Y/N nodded excitedly, her friends looking at her in surprise.

”Psh… Hurry up, guys! Let's play hide and seek already, I’ll count first!” Jax yelled.

Suddenly the children started to disperse, running in separate directions.

”Let’s hide over here Y/N,” Lilith whispered, the little girl grabbed onto Y/N’s hands, running into the forest together. 

The girls ran towards a bush, but it wasn’t big enough to hide the both of them.

Y/N whisperer, ”You hide here, I’ll hide over there!”

Y/N began to trek through the oak biome, the lights from their village lightly illuminated the surrounding forest they explored.

”Ready or not! Here I come!” Jax shouted from afar.

Y/N’s steps began to quicken, attempting to find a place to hide. This was her first time playing with her friends in a while, she would make this hiding spot memorable.

The air was cold, her eyes focused ahead, the forest getting denser, darker. 

”Found you!”

She heard Jack’s voice faintly from afar, nobody was going to find her at this distance—she thought.

“AHHH—“ Thump.

In Y/N’s haste, she tripped, falling onto the grassy forest floor. Scrambling off the ground, she suddenly heard the floor crunch behind her. The girl looked behind her—

purple.

purple.

purple.

Purple eyes that glowed in the darkness surrounded by a white sclera.

It appeared to be a young Enderboy. His skin was a brown tan with a grey undertone— he had black hair that appeared to be buzzed. He was tall but looked similar in age to Y/N.

But those eyes, it was like looking into a galaxy. His eyes were full of life… but most noticeably, they were purple.

Wait— purple?

“Don’t look them in the eyes.” She remembered.

Y/N gasped, covering her eyes. 

“I-I didn’t see anything!” She shouted. Y/N shivered in fear, heart pounding. She had made eye contact, it was clear as day! She looked into those beautiful glowing purple eyes and was going to die now! 

Any moment now...

Now?

Wait. Nothing's happening.

Y/N carefully, but cautiously, peeked out through her fingers.

"Hey!" The boy shouted, frightening Y/N to cover her eyes back up.

"You... didn't run from me. Why? Why didn't you run away?"

The boy knelt, looking at Y/N like she was some strange creature.

"W-What do you mean..?" She replied hesitantly.

"—Answer me! You saw my eyes, why didn't you run?" The boy snapped, a raspy distorted undertone escaping his throat at his slight frustration.

"I..." Y/N thought of his mesmerizing gaze, a cemented image in her mind

"I thought your eyes were beautiful... I couldn't look away. I don't know..." She mumbled awkwardly, fitting for a simple-minded 10-year-old.

The boy was silent. He stood up, resting his hands on his sides. He was puzzled, the first time he had been puzzled in his life. All because of this confusing human girl.

After a long drawn out moment, he took a deep breath,

"You can open your eyes..." He said gently.

"A-Are you sure—! But—!"

"You already looked at my eyes and I'm not attacking you, am I?!" The boy snapped. 

Y/N quieted down, realizing that it didn't seem like she was in any danger. And... this boy didn't look like the dangerous Endermen that were often described to her. He was... so little. With cautious hands, she uncovered her face, meeting the boy's gaze. 

The boy stared at her suspiciously, he looked puzzled and lost, but... on the other hand, he looked... intrigued.

"You're a strange human," He commented, his posture loosening up. 

Y/N gasped, "Hey! What do you mean by that?" She shouted, almost immediately regaining her composure.

The Enderboy paused, "I mean... most humans see me and run away. I'm scary, right? I-I'm a monster, you're supposed to run away!" He exclaimed insecurely. 

Y/N listened intently, he was right for the most part. But for some reason, he wasn't scary, and she couldn't find the instincts to run.

"You're pretty short for an Enderman... are you an Enderman?" Y/N questioned.

"I'm not short!" He snapped, "I'm just... shorter than most. B-But it's because most of the Enderman in the overworld are adults! I'm going to be tall like them too someday..."

Y/N nodded, the thought piqued her interest. "Oh! I see... are there other... Enderkids like you?"

"Tch! No! I'm the only one brave enough to explore the overworld," He said, with a confident smirk, "The End is so boring!"

Y/N raised a brow. "Really? But doesn't it get lonely without your friends?"

"Friends? I don't have friends, and... I don't need friends to explore!" The boy shook his head.

"No friends!?" Y/N gasped.

Then an idea dawned on her, her eyes gleaming with inspiration. An idea that would change the course of her entire life. But the kindness and curiosity in her heart wouldn't stop her.

"Hey! How about I be your first overworld friend? I could help you explore..." Y/N smiled.

The Enderboy froze, raising a brow. He took a moment to think about it.

"Sure. You can be my friend." He said, a nonchalant expression on his face, but the sides of his mouth twitched, hiding a naïve excitement, "But we'll be exploring places far from your home."

Y/N's eyes widened, in interest and intrigue.

Suddenly,

"Y/N! Where are you!" Jax called out. "We're done playing now! Come out we're going to go home now!" Lillith shouted.

Y/N quickly turned around, thinking rashly, "Ah! I-I have to go now... let's meet here tomorrow! When the sun sets? I want to talk to you more!"

The steps of her friend's were getting louder, and closer. "Hurry, go! My friends might freak out if they see you!" Y/N whispered frantically.

"Wait, what's your name?" The boy asked.

"Oh— right! I'm Y/N!"

"I'm Eros." He smiled.

Suddenly Y/N heard loud rustling behind her, turning around to the noise swiftly.

"There you are Y/N! Geez, you're so competitive, we almost got the adults involved!" Jax said.

Suddenly his eyes widened, noticing what was behind Y/N.

He let out a scream.

Y/N panicked, "Wait! Jax, I can explain! I- its-"

Then Lilith burst out laughing.

"Jax, you're such a scaredy-cat, getting afraid of a chicken?" The girl began to giggle hysterically.

Y/N whipped around, seeing that Eros was nowhere in sight. 

"C'mon, let's go home." Lilith giggled.

The children made their way back to the village, conversing about the fun and eventful night.

Y/N was lost in thought, satisfied with the encounter she had. She was surprised, being told for years the vague and scary things about Endermen. But she had just met one— and he wasn't dangerous or scary! She had to tell her mom about this... she had to tell everyone! Maybe if her mom met Eros... she wouldn't be afraid any more—

"AAAAHHHH!"

A blood-curdling scream cut through the air.

"An Enderman! Someone— please help! HELP ME!"

Y/N's blood ran cold, she and her friends were frozen in fear at the sight before them.

A large Enderman held her mother up in the air with long grotesque limbs. His mouth was foaming with an odd black substance, his eyes a blinding purple— it was lifeless, nothing like Eros's eyes.

Suddenly a few men cried out, slashing the monster from behind— it let out a feral screech before teleporting away.

Mother fell to the ground, looking utterly shaken. Mother's frightened gaze caught site of Y/N.

"Y/N!" She screamed, dashing off the ground, her hair and outfit disheveled, "I-I'm so... Everything's okay... Mommy is okay. My baby is okay. We are okay..." Mother hyperventilated, holding Y/N in a tight grip.

The moonlight loomed over the town, setting an unsettling mood.

"Mommy's never going to let those monsters get to you... You're safe... If anyone touches my baby they're... dead." Mother mumbled in between overwhelmed gasps.

Behind Y/N she could hear the cries of her peers, her body locked in place by her mother's tight grip.

The sound of sobs, screams, and angry shouting commenced, Y/N's eyes focused on the bright full moon— thoughts raced through her mind.

No.

She couldn't tell her mom about Eros.

Not anyone.

Not now— not ever.

It was too late to turn back now, the young Y/N had made her decision.

From that day on, the connection between Y/N and Eros grew in secret.

—————————— End

Up Next:

Chapter 1: What's it like when an Enderman turns 18? Well... It's a lot more dangerous than you'd expect.

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