⚜️ Keywords ⚜️

Y/n -> your name
E/c -> eyes colour

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You opened your eyes in the arms of the giant, still asleep. This was the first time he hadn't left the room; finally, he had decided to think more about himself...and about you.

You crossed your arms over his large chest, which he breathed deeply.
Seeing him like that made you think of other things...for example, how beautiful he was without that stupid scarf, but also how much you had changed compared to a few months ago...

Who would have thought that, one morning, you would wake up with the man you loved by your side?

You smiled while you thought about it.

《...hey.》

Hearing his voice, deeper than usual, was very pleasant.

《Why that smile?》 He said as his eyes focused on you.

《...isn't it obvious?》 You leaned over him to reach his face and kiss him.

Katakuri didn't react by letting your lips move over his, still so tender and rosy, especially after he had tormented them so much the previous night.
He let your tongue explore him again; meanwhile, your naked body caressed him repeatedly, with sinuous movements, and your fingers were pressed to the base of the neck.

When you stopped, he firmly put his arm around you.
《Keep it going.》

You did as he wished, intoxicating him with your touch. Suddenly, your eye noticed that something was moving under the covers.

《Are you already like this? I didn't think you were still so full of energy...》 You replied with a cocky smile, which only you could do.

Katakuri stiffened trying to ignore that feeling, but it wasn't that simple...your presence was enough to make him feel good, but he would certainly lose control if you continued with those provocations.
He looked down when he felt you slide down slowly uncovering him.

You touched and kissed around his huge abdomen, so solid and muscular. You stopped on his tattoo.

《I always thought it suited you...so sexy.》
You said in a low voice.
《What if I made one too?》

Katakuri scanned you carefully.
《With such smooth and clean skin...it would be a shame to spoil it.》

You grumbled.
《Mmm, but I'm a pirate...I think it would be perfect!》

《I don't doubt it, but no.》 You gave it up in the end.

In the meantime, your hands advanced on his chest kissing around his nipples.

《Damn, they're so big...》
You felt his muscles with arrogance and Katakuri couldn't help but chuckle amused.

《Are you having fun with those?》

You looked at him for a moment.
《Why? Should I do it with something else...?》 You started licking them repeatedly, until they turned redder.
《You're always rude to me when you do this...that's the least you deserve.》

Your embarrassed face was really pretty; in addition to the stimulation you gave him, your expression excited him. In any case, he tried to ignore it.

《It's late Y/n. I can't do this now...I have other things to take care of-》 He stopped as soon as you sat on top of him.

《...more important than me?》

Katakuri couldn't resist that sweet little face of yours and leaned forward to get closer.

《Mpf, of course not.》

Satisfied with the answer, you reached out and put your lips on his closed.

《I can't get enough of you...》
He thought. There was nothing he could do but give up and decided to slip under the covers again, taking you with him.

- - -

You got up, a few hours later. More exhausted than ever, you yawned deeply in front of the mirror.

《I'm exhausted...》 You didn't have the strength to stand up. As you prepared to go out, you remembered your husband's mighty and gentle touch on your skin.

《I've become a pervert...》 The way you behaved made you surprised too late and you slapped yourself on the cheeks remembering everything that had happened in those last but exciting hours.

Because of that, you crossed the corridor with enthusiasm; you were going to go to the town and check that everything was going well, as Katakuri was obviously out on business.
From the balcony, you noticed your maid quickly crossing the hall.

《Hey Sophie!》 You greeted her, but she completely ignored you.

Even now she seemed to be in a hurry, but this time you decided to follow her, since she hadn't even noticed you.
You went down the stairs and kept a certain distance to be able to observe her from a distance, until she went into the kitchens.

《What does she have to do in there?》

Luckily, the door hadn't been closed and you could peek inside...she was in front of the table preparing something with extreme care, helped by one of the cooks.

《I really appreciate your kindness, dear...my colleagues are busy getting the other ingredients and flour and I really needed help!》

《For me it's a pleasure to help you, chef...》 The girl replied, while stirring with the whisk.

You were about to decide to leave when the conversation continued.
《You're the miss' maid, right? How is she?》 The cook asked with a genuine smile.

《Oh, I could say very well...for example, I went to prepare her room last time, but it seemed in excellent condition, as if she was using it little...the same cannot be said for Katakuri-sama, or so I think I have heard...》

You didn't expect such an answer from her, who had always been so shy and reserved; what shocked you most was the way she said it, which caused a slight blush on the man's face.

《W-well, I think it's not our business to know how Katakuri-sama spends the night with his wife...》 He added trying to interrupt her.

Sophie stopped abruptly and put her hands on the wooden table, now dirty with flour.
《But Katakuri-sama is much more mature than her...don't you think it's...shameful that they do such a thing? If he were younger...at least, there would be no more strange rumors.》

You would have wanted to break down the door and stop her...why was she talking about you like that, even though you did everything to be her friend? Moreover, why also with Katakuri?

You let go of your emotions and walked away from the door. At that moment, Sophie turned just in your direction.

《What happens now?》 The pastry chef was with his back to her.

In that moment, she dropped some liquid from a small vial on the dough, which she quickly returned to her apron pocket.
《Oh, nothing.》

- - -

You were tired of all that. Even a sweet-hearted girl like Sophie had been forced by the stories that were being told within the family.

Without realizing it, you left the building and walked aimlessly...sometimes, you looked at the colorful landscape or the clear and serene sky.

《What should I do to make them stop talking...?》

You leaned against a large tree that was next to the path and closed your eyes, to abandon those thoughts.

《Hey, girl! What are you doing?! Who taught you to do that without asking first?!》

There was no one around, but that voice was right there. You checked behind the tree, but nothing.

《...I'm here!》

Right next to you on the trunk of the tree, a large face materialized and you quickly walked away.
It was a homey, created with the powers of Big Mom's Soul Soul fruit, and even though it was a plant, it could express itself in a human voice.

When he saw your face, he seemed almost surprised; even the plants knew who you were in Tottoland, after all...

《I should apologize, by the way...I didn't know you were, well...a tree with feelings.》

The other's expression curled in offense.
《I'm as Big Mom created me...I don't have to obey anyone but her and she has ordered me to address you with respect...even though I may not like that.》

You raised an eyebrow.
《So you have feelings...anyway, I don't want any special attention, so don't worry too much about it. The situation is complicated enough.》

The homey looked really curious.
《Mmm, what is it about? Unrequited love? A lost friendship? These are the problems that afflict young people today.》

《It won't be easy talk with her...》 You thought aloud and the tree seemed to have compassion for you.

《Locking her up in the dungeons of the palace could improve the situation, hihihihi...》 The homey laughed cruelly.

《There's no need to go that far...Sophie's not a bad person.》 You cut him off firmly.

《Mmm, are you sure? Would she have other reasons to hide something from you? Sometimes, it's the most quiet people who strike from behind, so you better keep your eyes open. There's no mercy for traitors, but you already know that...right?》

- - -

You retraced your steps as you thought about that strange conversation with the tree. It certainly wanted to warn you, but you kept supporting the idea that Sophie had nothing to do with all this gossip, because it would surely get her into trouble.

You didn't know if Katakuri would come back for the snack time, but you definitely had to do your research before he found out anything with his Haki.

Suddenly, a pair of cookie-soldiers joined you; they looked very agitated.

《Miss Charlotte! Luckily you are here! A fire has broken out in the city and we absolutely need your help!》
You had to put the rest aside to think of your people and followed the two homeys to Hakuriki Town.

The smoke had reached the green valleys surrounding the city, causing panic among the inhabitants, who didn't know how to put out the fire.

When you asked the authorities, their answer baffled you.
《If we use water, we would risk knocking down the whole building as well and that doesn't have to happen!》

《But we must intervene! Do you prefer the whole city to be on fire?! Think about pushing others away, I'll take care of this!》

As you approached the burning palace, you heard a cry coming from inside. You had no choice but to enter.
You managed to walk up the stairs to the second floor where you heard the voice.
You coughed, the air was boiling and the dust made you see nothing; the fear of being late increased when you no longer heard any noise.

《Damn! Where are you?! Make yourself heard, please!》

A piece of toasted bread fell right in front of you blocking your way. In that instant, you heard the cry again, coming from a room to your left.

You found out it was a baby stuck in the crib.

《Oh my...how could they abandon you here...!》

You wrapped it inside your shirt. With only your undershirt, you were more vulnerable to the heat of the flames, but nothing was more important than saving that little life from certain death.

Going down the stairs was a bad choice, as they collapsed behind you making the view around you worse. You pushed your shoulder against a closed door, looking for another way out...but it was a dead end. A simple kitchen with no windows. The fire behind forced you to enter trapping you and the baby, who was crying harder than before.

You hit the wall to create a passage for yourself, but it was useless.
You were unable to concentrate due to lack of oxygen.

Set in a corner, you hugged the dress with the baby inside.

《No...it doesn't have to end like this!》

- - -

Without having full control of it, something was happening out in the sea.
You couldn't hear them, but the people were even more terrified when they saw a wall of water swiftly cross the mainland and reach the city.
Fortunately, the wave didn't devastate anything but, in order to reach you, it penetrated impetuously inside the building in which you were imprisoned.

The water enveloped you and the baby, protecting you from the flames and smoke.
You got up from the floor to run to the main entrance.

Once outside, you lost control of the water that irremediably leaked from the house, flooding the street. A woman was looking scared at you and what you were carrying, so you slowly approached her.

《...you're the mother, right? Here's your baby.》

You uncovered him and approached the woman, who thanked you infinitely for what you had done.

《We couldn't expect anything less from our Katakuri-sama's young consort. We still offer you our humblest thanks.》
The gentleman next to her spoke and bowed to you. Some did the same, while others simply clapped.

Now that the fire had been fixed, you had no time to waste. You smiled and greeted those present and, dirty and battered, you went back to your house and let the cookie-soldiers accompany you again.

What had happened was absolutely not expected and it didn't surprise you if there was Katakuri waiting for you behind the door...you hoped it wasn't so. Strangely, he hadn't returned yet.

A group of servants had gathered in the hall and when they saw you they stopped talking to each other. Moreover, it was a strange coincidence that your maid wasn't present.

《Where is Sophie...? I need to talk with her urgently.》

That silence made you suspicious, as if they were afraid to open their mouths.

From the stairs, Brûlée suddenly appeared and stared at you with wide eyes.

《Y-Y/n...what happened to you? Where have you been?》 But she didn't really seem worried about that.

《I'm fine, don't worry...but what's going on here?》 This time, Brûlée's visit seemed different.

《N-nothing to worry about...is that onii-chan...》

《...Katakuri is back? Speak, please...》 You were afraid he had done something to Sophie.

《...onii-chan is not...not well...》

Your heart sped up in disarray.
《H-how? Where is he now? I want to see him!》

You quickly approached Brûlée, but she blocked your way.
《It's better not, Y/n...onii-chan begged me not to let you in-》

Her words were directed in the air, as you had already passed her. You ignored the other's pleas as you stopped and turned the doorknob on the bedroom door.

There was no one but something moving under the covers.

《Brûlée...is that you?》

You didn't answer. It was impossible that it was Katakuri's voice, but you wanted to know who was there and you grabbed the covers to uncover him.

What you saw completely froze your blood.

There was one person, a boy, from whom only his short crimson hair could be seen, as he was wrapped in a long and thick scarf around his face...the same as Katakuri's.
His eyes looked at you bewildered.

《What...what's this?》 You stammered.

You weren't sure so, with an unexpected gesture, you uncovered his face. A hand grabbed your arm, but it didn't stop you from seeing those fangs sticking out from either side of his mouth.

《T-this is impossible...is it really you, Katakuri?》

- - -

There was no doubt it was him. His red eyes stared at you as they always had, this time without hiding an obvious discomfort.

He let go of you and then looked away.
《Get out Y/n, there's no reason for you to stay here.》

You were surprised.
《Of course I'm not leaving...how can I ignore that you are...you're a boy! Damn Katakuri, I'm really shocked!》

At that point, some mochi came out of his body to try to get you away from him. It was useless to hit it and he was about to kick you out of the room when Brûlée came in.

《Stop it, please! Sorry Y/n, I would have told you as soon as it was possible, not that you found out this way...also, we still don't know how this could have happened.》

Brûlée's gaze was sad and confused to see her older brother in those conditions.

You were in over-thought.
《Today too strange things are happening...that chat in the kitchen this morning, the fire a little while ago and now this...》

The young Katakuri watched you closely, but luckily didn't understand what you were thinking; probably, because at that age, he hadn't fully developed the Ambition of perception yet.

He got out of bed and stood up. Although not like before, he was still quite tall.

《...so, how old are you now?》 You asked looking up at him, with less effort than before.

Katakuri looked at himself for a moment.

《I don't have my tattoo, so I guess I'm in the puberty period.》
Brûlée, who remembered it well, added between the fourteen and fifteen years old.

You didn't know why, you wanted to smile at those words, but you were afraid of hurting Katakuri's pride and you tried to hold back.

《By the way, when did you get back to the palace?》You addressed your teenage husband.

《An hour ago. They told me that you had gone out and, while waiting, I ate some donuts that they had prepared for me this morning...shortly after, as I was going back to my room, I didn't feel well and then I found myself in this state.》

Sophie's strange behavior came back to you and when she was in the kitchen.

《...I was watching her and, in addition to talking about that, she was simply helping the pastry chef...there's something I'm missing...crap, it's all too absurd...!》

Behind you, Brûlée hit you on the back.
《What's wrong with you, Y/n? This is no time for daydreaming! We have to think about how to tell Big Mom and-》

《No. No one but you two has to know about this. I must think how to fix it myself.》

Katakuri's attitude seemed the same as always, even if he was betrayed by his big eyes and a softer voice...he was hopelessly cute! Anyway, you didn't want to leave him like that and grabbed his arm.

《Do you really think we'll leave you alone? Besides not knowing where to start, it would be better if you didn't walk around like nothing around the house. Speaking of that, I need your help Brûlée...none of the servants have to leave the palace, or the island, okay?》

The two looked at you dazed, but she seemed to understand and left the room. Silence fell on you two now that you were alone.

At that moment, you realized that you hadn't taken your hand from him yet and you did it abruptly. The broad-shouldered young man with a lean, toned chest looked at you sternly and that made you blush.

《What is this?》 His fingers caressed your right cheek and you felt a slight sting. 《And why are your clothes burned?》

You enjoyed the warmth emanating from his palm, albeit smaller.
《Believe me when I tell you it's better not to talk about this now...I can only tell you that everything is fine.》 You finished with a smile.

You looked at his mouth. You wanted to kiss him, but you tried to hold back. It was still the body of a teenage boy, after all, and the only adult in the room was you.

《Well, better go see what Brûlée is up to...》 But as soon as you turned around, he grabbed your hand.

《Stay here.》

《Well, it was you who told me to leave...》 His eyes crossed deeply with yours and he pulled you closer to him.

《W-what are you doing now...?》
You were very agitated. You didn't know how to behave in that situation and you couldn't escape; of course, the young Katakuri noticed it, as was his usual.

《This is the first time I can look you in the eye without taking you up.》

《But you're always taller than me...》 You answered puzzled and tried to look away from his bare abs, which were about to make contact with you.

Katakuri suddenly hugged you and you rushed over him. You did everything to not support yourself on him.

《What do you have, Y/n? Why do you try to avoid me?》 He absolutely didn't want to let go, but then he pulled away from you.

《Do I scare you more than before?》

That wasn't what you wanted him to say. The truth was that he was so damn cute and you wanted to cuddle him like a puppy, but you swore to hold back.

《It's not like that, Katakuri...it's strange for me to see you like this too, but I'm not afraid at all. Honestly, I've always wanted to know about when you were younger...》 You crossed your fingers to reduce the nervousness.

《But I can't ignore that, now, I have a responsibility to you. I cannot afford to behave badly towards you, Katakuri.》

The boy took a step towards you.
《But I'm still your husband. And if that was true, you should have thought that from the start. Am I so different from before?》

《Of course you are! And put something on or you'll get cold!》 Actually, it was too embarrassing to see him half naked.

Katakuri began to get nervous.
《So it's a kid you see, right?》 His mochi pushed you onto the bed as he positioned himself on top of you.

《Then teach me how to be an adult, Y/n.》

You were going crazy and, even worse, it looked like he wanted to get serious.
《W-w-wait there's no need to say that...! Try to put yourself in my shoes! I can't do this- woah!》

His cold hand slipped under your undershirt to your belly. He was more reckless than before and that scared you.
《But when I was a man four meters taller than you you didn't have all these problems...isn't that a contradiction?》
The fingers went up touching an underwire of the bra.

《Do you think I never wanted to be more than your size? Do you think I've never felt the need to touch you without hurting with my strength? I've always wanted to make you feel comfortable when you were with me, and even if my body has changed, I've never stopped being a man...not even now.》

His words were so sincere and so desperate at the same time.

《I never believed it. On the contrary, I was always looking for a way to reach you because I knew I was behind you and everyone else. I've always loved you for who you were, Katakuri, and I'll never stop thinking about it.》

You kissed him on the cheek and hugged him intensely. He returned the gesture.

《...I'm so furious about what happened to me that I completely lost my mind. Forgive me, Y/n...I'll find the one who did this to me and swear I'll make him pay.》

You patted his back and Katakuri rested his head on the hollow of your neck.
《Right now, I really need you to comfort me, Y/n.》

Inside, you were about to explode, but you decided to get up and walk to the door.

《I'm really tired now and need to go to my room immediately and take a bath...today was a hard day. Be good and stay here, I'll be right back okay?》

Katakuri said nothing as he watched you walk away and close the door behind you to return to your bedroom. You breathed a sigh of relief as your heart was pounding.

The shower didn't make you relax and when you finished you threw yourself on the bed and thought of nothing but the angel face that Katakuri had now, despite his obvious mood and hormonal changes, which would certainly not have made you calm in the following days...