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[rinsettia]

Like the others. (Wanderer x GN!reader)

WARNINGS: ANGST WITH (slight?) COMFORT!! There might be mini spoilers for Scaramouches backstory, they/them pronouns for reader if used at all, separation anxiety, cussing, Grammar errors, yelling,  OOC Wanderer maybe? 1500+ words.

You work for a company called Komaniya express..- Well at least a department based in Sumeru, due to the company’s original origin residing in Inazuma. Your work days can last for as short as two hours because of a lack of packages to even overnight if there’s a sudden rush of packages compared with the lack of employees. The pay and tips are way worth it, though. Outside of that, you somehow managed to pull someone who had clearly given up on his social life and ties with his past..; A cold-heartedly honest introvert who works best alone. With your persistence and love towards the man, you broke down the stone cold walls around his heart and became one of the only that was dear to him. He has opened up to you about his past, his names, everything. But there were always few things he left out, in fear and slight insecurity. Yet, he seems to show a side of himself that you’ve never seen or heard from him every time you stay at work late without a word...

You woke up in the arms of the beautiful, indigo haired man you cherished deeply. You smiled at his seemingly archon sculpted angelic features as he slept. His hair was slightly disheveled and covered his eyes. You reached up a hand to brush his somewhat choppy bangs behind his ear, quietly giggling as you noted how he stirred in his sleep. His wispy eyelashes that hid the most deep, lustrous eyes twitched here and there, along with his slightly furrowed eyebrows. You wondered what he was dreaming about. His chest gently and peacefully rose and fell, contrary to his slightly stressed expression. It must be complex. 

As much as you wanted to lay with your only love for the rest of the daybreak, you had to get ready for work. You gently wiggled yourself out of his arms as you stood up from the bed and stretched, making your way over to the kitchen. You always had to eat a huge breakfast before work, because you never knew if you would have time to stop for lunch or a snack. You decided to make a little for

Kuni,

as he should be awake soon. As you were finishing up, you could hear a tired voice croak “Y-Y/N...?” from behind you. You perked up and turned around to see Kunikuzushi behind you, rubbing his eyes sleepily. “What’re you doing up so early..? Come back to bed.” He crossed his arms, making his way over to you.

“Hmm? Oh, love, I have to work today.” You smiled, handing him a plate of breakfast. 

“But... Hmm. Whatever.” He sighed, taking the plate from you as he sat down, waiting for you. You made your plate and went over to the table to go eat with him. As you began eating, a comfortable stretch of silence were the only thing between you two. 

“How long will you be working for?” He asked breaking the soft ice, as he took a sip of tea. 

“Hmm, I'm not sure, I’ve been thinking about that and- Since usually this time of year there’s nothing going on- No sales or nothing... So I think today’s work day will be short! No promises, though.” You watched him nod at your statement as finished your breakfast surprisingly fast, standing up and walking back to the room to finish getting ready. You went to the closet and grabbed your uniform, and went to take a shower. After you were finished, you brushed your teeth, washed your face, did your hair and lastly, got dressed in your uniform. You sighed, mentally preparing yourself for the tread. 

You walked out towards Kuni and embraced him. “I’ll be back in a few hours, okay?” 

“Okay. Hurry back.” His voice seemed gentler than usual, with a slight hint of insecurity. You noticed this and gave him a huge kiss.

“I love you so much, you know that right? I promise I'll be back in a few.” You let go of him, reassuringly staring into his eyes. You felt a bit guilty.

He smiled and nodded, almost inaudibly chuckling. “Okay..- Okay. Goodbye.”

You left, locking the door. You made your way down to the department, greeting your boss. “Well hello there, Y/N! You're the only one that showed up today..- So I have to ask.”

“Can you make up the shifts for Aarav and Ishaan? The Inazuma department got a huge load so I sent them there. You’ll be getting paid way extra, though. About three times your regular pay.” He began, watching your expression slightly drop.

“Boss, you know I can’t say no to that! But, my boyfriend is waiting at home. This might be selfish to ask but can I go back and tell him I'll be gone for longer than anticipated? I think he has separation anxiety and-”

“He’ll understand if you're getting paid extra. I have a room booked for you at Shapur Hotel, just tell them I sent you. Some extra hours are nothing. Now go grab the boxes, you mustn't be late!” He ushered you, patting you on the back. 

You reluctantly smiled at him, almost running over to the boxes. “Maybe if I hurried..- I could make it back in about 12 hours.. Damn it, if only we didn’t live so far away from here. I’d go and tell him without permission that I'd be staying late. This route is so crazy too-!”

You set off and began delivering each package with an obviously painted grin. You were only thinking about your love, and how he would feel. 

10 hours passed by, and it was beginning to get dark. You were nearby the hotel and walked in with defeat. You were hoping you could make it back to your awaiting boyfriend. 

“Hi! Welcome to Shapur Hotel, how can we help you?” The front desk clerk smiled at you.

“How can you help me..? Hah! By delivering all of these packages for me so I can make it back home..”

...

“Sorry. Arjun sent me, I should have a room?”

The clerk smiled at you sympathetically as she handed you a room key. “It’s okay. I respect you delivery people’s hard work! It’s no joke, really. Room 17 on the third floor.”

“...Thank you.” You gave her a genuine smile as you took the key and went up to the room you were assigned. You unlocked the door and.. “Wow! This wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be.” You scanned the room for a phone to call home but, it was to no avail. You sighed as you walked in, closed and locked the door and began getting ready for bed. 

You put your clothes in the wash, showered and did your nightly routine with the products provided, and laid down. Although your body was tired and worn from the miles you had to walk in the hot sun, your mind was still racing with guilt.

“I had told him it would only be a few hours.. Now this is pushing a day or two.. Oh my Archons, I can’t even imagine how he’s feeling right now..”

A few hours had passed by and you got about 4 hours of sleep. You woke up, got ready and began to deliver the rest of the packages. You looked at the sun while it set, grimacing at how far the last package’s destination was from where you were at the moment and your home. You considered just asking someone to take it for you, but you shook away the thoughts and went anyway.

After having the recipient sign for the package, you sighed in relief as you made your way back home. You were thinking about the long apology you owed your partner after unintentionally lying to him for how long you’d be gone for.

You stuck your key into the lock and closed the door behind you. You instantly went on a rampage to find Kunikuzushi and give him the biggest hug, kiss and apology..

You found him. He was curled up into a ball, crying his heart out. He hadn’t even realized you were there. 

“Kuni..-!” Your heart shriveled in extreme guilt at the sight as you attempted to take him into your arms.

“W-Where the (hic) hell have you been?!” His voice broke, more tears fell from his eyes as he pushed you away.

“Y/N. I know my time very well and the amount of you have been gone for was WAY longer than ‘a few hours’.” He stood up, glaring at you, his cheeks were red and tearstained, his nose extremely running.

“I know..- I know! I’m so, so sorry. You don’t even understand. I-”

“I DO!” He shot back, instantly growing way louder. “YOU WERE GOING TO LEAVE ME LIKE THE OTHERS, WEREN’T YOU. Take no more pity and just leave already.. It. It hurts, Y/N. It hurts like hell. And I thought that finally I had someone who would actually stay forever...” He laughed, anguished. 

“Wh- What others? Baby, no. I’m not leaving you, okay? I promise. I’m so sorry.” You tried to hug him again, and you actually succeeded. You squeezed him so hard, as if he’d slip out of your arms and shatter, and rubbed his shaking, sore back reassuringly.

“The child, Niwa.. And- My m-mother..” He let out a choked sob as he inhaled your scent deeply, snuggling into your neck.

“I thought you were going to be next, too..”

A/N: Hiiii I'm back after literally deleting all of my posts and renovating my account, man I got so scared after backlash from this angst I posted about a year or two(?) ago. (It was cheating angst with y/n and the characters getting back together which I LITERALLY WARNED and people still got onto my ass about it.) Now that I thought about it for a while I honestly do not give a fruit flying fuck what people have to say about my fics in a negative, non constructive sense. Have at it with this one! lmao but in a serious sense I would’ve been back sooner but there was some stuff going on so I'll try to post more often! I hope you guys liked this one as much as I did and let me know if you’d like a part two. I decided to post this as a celebration of the two year anniversary of my account! yay :D