#barbatosxreader

[mitsuaziel]

Rain (Barbatos x Reader)

Female! Reader

Slight angst but with a happy ending

In the human realm there you stood, under the heavy rain that wets your figure, soaking your entire being with its polluted water but you couldn't care less about how you'll get sick afterwards. No. You stare into nothingness, the heavy rain greatly limiting your field of vision to maybe one to two meters and even so, objects are extremely blurry.

The reason why you're under the rain is because you're heartbroken. It's stupid, yes, you know but he was your fiance of three years so it's heart shattering and as if your life line is plugged out when you caught him in action with another woman, balls deep into her as her moans fill the room, clearly having a good time. The reason for his cheating is because you didn't want to have sexual intercourse with him but being the religious person you are, you stated that you didn't want to have sex until after marriage but it seems that he couldn't wrap his mind around the idea.

'He only wants you for your body', your best friend said, attempting to comfort you but it didn't do much as your mind wanders to that specific moment in your life.

'He's the one missing out! It just means that he wasn't your soulmate. God has other plans for you', then why did He has to make it so painful to you?

'Fuck that guy! I hope he gets condemned to Hell', you wish too but you try to get yourself out of that mind set since it's quite the sin to wish someone that.

All these allegations are true, yet here you are, under the rain thinking negatively about yourself. Weren't you pretty enough? Wasn't your company enough for him? Satisfying enough for him? You let out a shaky breath and close your eyes, the rain getting heavier if that's possible. You really want to disappear off the surface of the Earth but you didn't. Again, it's a great sin if you did it.

So, you resorted to just being sad and crying out your sadness all alone. It was... Comforting, to say the very least and with the rain, it's easy to cover up your tears and voice.

"ARGH!" You screamed out loud. You could barely make out your own voice. Perfect.

So you screamed again and again and again until you ran out of energy. If you can't hurt or kill yourself, you might as well tire yourself and just go to sleep. But even so, you figured that you might have nightmares regarding what happened to you just yesterday so you might as well completely drain your energy until you can't move.

With one last scream of frustration and anger, you drop to your knees and let tears flow down your face. God, you just wanted to kill yourself but you can't. Sometimes you wish you weren't that religious but it's these times that you're also glad.

How long have you been under the rain? Half an hour? An hour? More than that? You don't know nor do you care at this point. You certainly couldn't care less about your health as well. You just want to hide under the rain so when you thought the rain stopped, you were confused. It's still raining yet why aren't you under it? Then, you look up.

An umbrella.

"Wha?" You breathe out under your breath as you look at the person holding the umbrella.

Due to the darkness, you can't really see his features but you can tell that he's wearing a suit and has gloves on. His expression though empty as ever, his eyebrows are furrowed as if to mimic confusion. He holds out a hand for you to grab and for a moment, flashbacks of your ex-boyfriend doing the same fills your vision and you shake your head.

The man assumes that you didn't want help and retracts his hand. You stand up but wobbled a bit due to you kneeling for so long, causing you to accidentally grab the man's arm. He was as still as a statue, seemingly unbothered by the fact that you just threw yourself towards him. You mutter an apology even though he won't hear it and didn't bother to squeeze water out your hair or clothes.

"Are you okay, miss?" He asks.

You nod and look away, slightly embarrassed of your appearance at the moment. "Yeah, I'm fine. I'll be going now."

"Wait."

You turn to him. "Do you need something, sir?"

Lightning strikes, lighting up the darkness and you only manage to see his features clearly for a few seconds. Beautiful emerald eyes, green hair gradienting to a teal down his bangs on the left side of his face and no expression at all yet it seems to compliment his handsome features. For a moment, you forgot to breathe. How can a man this beautiful exist?

"You just seem sad and I know that I'm just a stranger, a nobody to you but I do have some time to spare before I go back to serve my master." He states.

You were suspicious. The world is a dangerous place and if a handsome man like Ted Bundy can turn out to be a manipulative murderer, then surely, the man in front of you can do the same.

When no answer is heard from you, he sighs and puts a hand over his heart before bowing down to you, much to your surprise. "I am Barbatos, the butler to my master, Lord Diavolo."

"I... I see." You weren't expecting a butler to be by your side.

"You now know my name, my occupation and my master. Surely, this is enough information for you." The butler, you now know as Barbatos, said.

"Oh, uh, yeah." You awkwardly fidget around. He's just too formal with you that makes it uncomfortable for you.

"So, may I know what is the cause of your sadness? Why are you just kneeling under the heavy rain? Are you not scared of what might happen to you if you were to stay too long out here?" He shoots you question after question.

You wanted to tell him but you're scared of the thought of him ridiculing you. Your fiance's friends did, is he any different?

Barbatos sighs once again and mumbles something before saying, "I do not wish to make you uncomfortable. I do apologize if I do happen to make you feel that way. All I want to do is lend an ear. It is not too wrong of me to do so, is it now?"

You look at the more interesting ground. "Why do you even want to listen to my problems anyway? A butler like you shouldn't help me. You must have other jobs to do and even if I tell you, it's not like you're gonna use that information."

"Maybe, maybe not. But I just want to help."

Damn, he's persistent, you thought. It's not like you're ungrateful, it's more like preventing other people from meddling into your own problems that you can handle by yourself. You didn't need or want someone else's help. You can figure everything out yourself.

And yet...

"Kill me."

The butler was surprised. "Excuse me, but could you repeat what you just said?"

"Ah..." You shake your head. What were you thinking? "I'm sorry. I'll leave."

Just as you turn away, a hand grabs your arm. "Wait."

You wait for him to talk.

"I know I have no place to say this, and it's ironic that I'm the one who's saying this, but don't do it. Life may be hard for you but surely, there must be people who love you. I don't know what happened and really, I have no say in this, if you're thinking about suicide, shouldn't you do something you love? Be with the people you love instead of suffering all alone and eventually hurting other people?"

You look back at him with tears welling up in your eyes. "This is a stupid reason and all, but I just... Can't. The person I love betrayed me. He... He promised."

Barbatos lets go of your hand. "Then, that just means he's a liar, a toxic person in your life. Is it not a relief that you found out instead of being blinded by his lies?"

You wanted to talk back but you bite back your tongue. It is true. Better now then never. You think for a while before forcing a smile on your face. "I suppose so. Thanks for... Talking, I guess. I really appreciate it."

A small smile curl his lips, enhancing his already handsome face. "You're welcome."

*****

Barbatos finally went back to Lord Diavolo's castle after buying all the necessary items from the human realm.

"Barbatos! There you are! Where have you been? It took longer than usual. Did it run out of stock or something?" Lord Diavolo asks as he goes through his endless pile of paperwork.

The butler bows down to his master as a form of apology. "I am sorry, My Lord. No, it's not because of that."

"Then, what took you so long?"

Memories of the rainy scene plays in his head but he answered differently despite knowing that Lord Diavolo can tell between a truth and a lie. "There was a fuss over a mistake I did, My Lord. Wouldn't this new generation call that a 'Karen'?"

Though he knows, Lord Diavolo was more interested in the name the humans gave for someone with such an attitude. "A Karen, huh? Call Levi here! I need to know what that means!"

The day continues on like normal but Barbatos kept on wondering why the devils did he help such a helpless human who's willing to kill themself just because of a broken heart? He doesn't understand his own actions and frankly, he doesn't wish to know why either. He's a demon, a duke, an earl, he shouldn't care so why did he help that one human?

Ahh, of course.

"Welcome to Devildom!"

"Barbatos?"

He bows down to the new exchange student and smiles at you. "Welcome, MC."

"You were a fucking demon?!" You were surprised rather than scared.

"Were?" Lucifer asks but is ignored when both you and Barbatos wouldn't answer him.

How have the Fates destined the both of you to meet again.

[hxney-lemcn]

Are You Scared of The Dark?

Word Count: 930

Paring: Barbatos x reader

Fandom: Obey Me!

Warning: Nyctaphobia stuff (idk if that counts but oh well).

Master List

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((Y/n)'s p.o.v.)

The strong feeling of dread was spreading through my entire body. My heart was racing and I felt the sudden urge to run. I tried to calm myself down but I kept seeing things move from the corner of my eye only making me panic a bit more. I just wanted to get a snack so why did my phobia have to kick in now?

I was at the retreat Diavolo was holding for all the exchange students and I got a sudden urge to snack on something. I felt nervous to take food from Lord Diavolo's kitchen but I couldn't stop my stomach from rumbling. The entire mansion was covered in a thick layer of darkness and that didn't do well for my mind.

I have nyctophobia. I know a fear of the dark, isn't that what little kids grow out of? Well in my case it isn't just a fear, it was a phobia. I know my fear was irrational but I couldn't stop it from coming.

I was currently shining my D.D.D.'s flashlight as I walked through the halls. I was hunched over hiding myself as much as possible. I walked as fast as possible to the direction of the kitchen not wanting to spend anymore time in the dark creepy hallways. I thought of everything that could possibly be watching me, wanting to kill me, NO I can't think those things. I'm just freaking myself out. I felt the sudden need to run, I need to be in a room full of light, nothing can get me if I'm in light.

I started to run, imagining all the things that could be chasing me at the moment. I finally reached the kitchen out of breath and turned the lights on as fast as I could. I leaned on the counter catching my breath, also calming myself down. I felt my heartbeat calm down and I was able to breath normally.

I grabbed a glass and poured myself some water to soothe my throat that felt like it was burning. I really need to get more athletic. Just as I was about to open a cabinet to look for something small to eat I heard a noise behind me. All the panic that was gone rushed through my body again. I quickly turned my head around, fear clear on my face only to see Barbatos. I let out a shaky breath putting a hand over my chest.

"Y-you scared me," I said out loud starting the conversation.

"I'm sorry," He spoke giving me a gentle smile. "I couldn't help but notice that you seemed quite frantic, is something the matter?" He asked tilting his head slightly, his dark green hair falling with his movements.

"I was just going to get a snack," I smiled sheepishly.

"I understand you humans are fickle but please refrain from coming into the kitchen," Barbatos said staring me down, I felt myself shudder. "I also know that wasn't the reason why you ran into the kitchen."

"Did I wake you?" I asked in concern. He just shook his head, waiting for an explanation. I looked down in shame, I hate the fact that I was terrified of absolutely nothing. "I...I have nyctophobia," I whispered with a slight frown.

"I see," I heard him mumble under his breath. He walked around gathering materials for what seemed to be a grilled cheese sandwich, an easy to make human delicacy that is delicious. He finished and handed me the finished product.

"Thank you Barbatos, I'm sorry you had to do that for me," I apologized as I started to eat.

He only smiled at me and responded, "Don't apologize, it was my pleasure." I felt a bit flustered after he said that not knowing how to respond. When I finished I felt that familiar dread as I realized I'd have to walk back to my shared room in the dark. I didn't even notice Barbatos clean my plate as I could only stare into the dark abyss that's called a hallway. He put his hand on my shoulder and I flinched.

"I should go to sleep now," I said walking towards the terrifying hallway.

"Come with me if you will," He offered holding out his hand towards me. I felt myself fluster once again as I hesitantly grabbed his hand. He walked me somewhere that I haven't been before. It was completely dark where we were but I felt calm with Barbatos next to me, I felt protected like nothing could harm me. He opened a door revealing a bedroom that I could only assume was his.

"I heard that humans feel calmer if they are with someone they trust," He explained leading me towards his bed.

"A-are you offering that we cuddle?" I stuttered out with wide eyes.

"Only if that makes you more comfortable," Barbatos replied. I nodded slightly going to lay down on the nice looking bed. I felt a sudden wave of exhaustion hit me like a truck. I laid down getting under the blankets, it was warm, I was full, nothing could make this any better.

Wait, I was wrong. Barbatos joined me and wrapped an arm around my waist. I turned around to nuzzle my face into his neck. I also wrapped my arm around his waist and I felt myself fall asleep. All my worries and fears vanished and I slowly fell into a deep slumber.

I didn't even think about how worried Simeon and Asmodeus would be tomorrow when they notice my absence.