⚜️ Keywords ⚜️

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

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《Yeah, this is a nice mess...》  The flour was floating gently on the water, but the current was likely to take it offshore.
At this point, it was impossible to do anything to recover it; the next load would arrive next week and the loss would be evident.

Upon his return, Katakuri would be furious with all this and you didn't want him to be disappointed in you.
《What can I do?》  You talked to yourself; you were thoughtful, that you didn't notice a presence.

《Solve, right?》  Your gaze fell on a mysterious woman, who stared at you while swimming.  《Or do you think you can't do it?》She said with a huge grin.

《Who are you?》  You asked her, confused. There was no more time to waste.

《I really have degenerated as brothers, of course! Didn't they tell you about me?! I'm Charlotte Praline!》  She wasn't very happy that you didn't know who she was and so, sitting on a rock, she started to flap her long blue fin on the surface of the water. You petrified in front of her unexpected dimensions (even if you must have already got used to it).

《Are you one of Big Mom's daughters?》  Something told you it was better not to make her angry. Her blue eyes stared at you like those of a predator.

《Please, don't mention that woman! I'm not here to talk about her. I was looking forward to meeting my little sister-in-law!》  It occurred to you that her face wasn't among those present during the ceremony; she hadn't been invited to the wedding, since she had become a member of a new pirate family.
《Although, to tell the truth, I saw you some time ago...in the sea.》

《It's difficult for me to forget people I have seen before but, in this case, nothing comes to mind.》  She crossed her arms accentuating her unique human forms.

《Let me refresh your memory, then! Aside from a man-fish, I've never seen a human being sitting on the seabed, fifteen meters deep, as if it was a game! It's clear that you aren't entirely normal and the same goes for your eyes...I'm convinced that you're much more than this and now that I have seen this mess, I really think you're able to do it!》  She shouted.

《What skills, if I haven't even eaten a devil fruit?》  You answered in an exasperated tone, because you felt her pressure on you.

《Don't be ridiculous! Do you really think you need it? Try it, come on! Before it's too late.》  She pointed out the expanse of flour.

You stretched your arms out in front of you, palms facing your target and waiting for something. Nothing happened.

《What are you doing?! A magic?! Take it seriously, come on!》  It was obvious that you were starting to get tired of her voice when you felt an energy inside you.

Without warning, an abnormal wave raised over the harbor. It fell over the ship and flooded the entire bridge like a tsunami.
Those present were speechless and frightened of what was happening.
Praline had stayed there, admiring your fantastic power, with a smile printed on her heavily made-up face.

Everything dissolved soon after, with your blink. You were hypnotized, but capable of free will and it was as if you had ordered the water to move.
It had never happened before and you found yourself still, on the pier, until the voices of the people distracted you.

《I-it isn't possible!》  The sailors said  《The flour has returned to the ship! The sea has brought it back to us intact! Look, it isn't even wet! We're safe!》  After that, they began to collect the flour and put it back in new bags.

A great emotion ignited in you, happy that you had managed to repair the damage.
All this time, you hadn't realized what you could do.

Your mother told you a long time ago, when you were a child, but you didn't think it was this.
You wanted to thank the siren for her incitement but, as soon as you turned in her direction, she was already gone.

- - -

Three days passed and Katakuri finally returned; you were excited to be able to tell him what had happened, but also worried at the same time. What would he think of you?  What if you had been a threat to the whole family? After all, you could control an element that was fatal for those who possessed powers thanks to the devil fruit and for most of them it was so.

As soon as Katakuri surpassed the main entrance of the building, you reached him. He was always the same, but he was fairly quiet. You started talking first.
《Welcome back, Katakuri.》  You said with a huge smile and with your arms crossed behind the back. He had to admit that he didn't expect such a welcome, especially from you; he replied, although he had to adjust his scarf, not only to cover his mouth, but also the obvious embarrassment.

He asked you how these days had gone alone and if there had been any problems, but you replied that it was all right. On the contrary, Katakuri already knew that something would happen; his Haki had warned him and, not surprisingly, had left you on the island. In any case, he seemed relieved.
《How did you find yourself taking care of the island without me?》

That question was unexpected and you opened your eyes wide in surprise. Was he worried about you?
《Uhm good, to be the first time.》

《Excellent.》  And he added, while crossing one leg over the other  《In this way, it won't be a problem for you when I'll go out again.》

《That's a problem!》  You stood up  《Do you think it's okay to leave me alone? I spend more time with your brothers than with...!》  You stopped suddenly. You couldn't believe you were going to say it.

《Mpf. Yes, that's a problem...》  He chuckled causing redness on your face.
《As a minister and general, I have many things to deal with.》  His eyes looked away, as if he were trying to get out of that situation, until he noticed your expression; he didn't know why, but his heart told him a different thing towards you.
《I'll find a way to spend more time together.》  He concluded.

It was true that he was making an effort, but he couldn't deny that you were quiet interesting. You kept looking at him from below, as he stood up to approach you. He leaned down, trying to reach your height, and with one hand he messed up your hair.

《H-hey!》  You stopped him by placing both hands on his arm, but his hand moved over your chin and raised it.

《I haven't noticed your pretty face before.》  You didn't understand why he was doing this.

《Stop making fun of me.》  You said in a low, embarrassed voice.

《Why should I do it?》  He replied  《Can't I say that to my young wife?》  You were impressed by his sudden kindness. You took the opportunity to tell the story.

《Anyway, something happened at the port today...I don't even know how I did it and I think it's due to these eyes...I have the impression that they're a magnet for troubles and...》  Your lips were interrupted from his gloved finger.

《Your eyes have nothing to do with it. On the contrary, it's you who go to them.》  It was like a rock that fell on your head. As always, he had to scold you.
《And I knew it would happen, that's why I left you on the island.》

He got up and, before leaving, he said to you  《You must never be ashamed of who you are.》  Finally, he left the room leaving you alone.

Your face was super hot. Hearing those words coming out of Katakuri, you didn't know why, made you feel pleasantly lighter.
At the beginning, you just wanted to re-establish the relationship with him so as not to damage the image of the family...inside you, you knew well that you would have wanted more.

- - -

It wasn't easy to master your power.

Soon, you discovered that you could hold your breath indefinitely and create movements with water; you already had the Ambition of perception, but you only practiced it when you used the gun and needed to train it.

Having been around for some time, you could have asked Katakuri for advice, although he wasn't a great talker.
《It's not as difficult as I feared...》  You said to yourself.

You didn't know it, but the same was true for him; he made himself available to show you how to use the Ambition; he watched you carefully, without your noticing.

Although nothing else was taking place, if not a deep affection between you two, you started to feel something else. You couldn't help watching him, while he was with someone else or when he was relaxing on his own; you noticed that he had a large fuchsia tattoo on his torso and arm, which made him unexpectedly charming.

Serious and silent, he was highly esteemed by the family and, as Cracker told you, not everyone was convinced of your marriage. When you met Katakuri's little sister, Charlotte Flampe, she clearly told you that you were inferior to him, unworthy to be at his side; the antipathy was mutual, since you didn't like her morbidity and immaturity (you wanted her to disappear together with her stupid Katakuri Fan Club).
As for the other sisters, they respected you, but they weren't as close to you as Brûlée did.
You didn't care much, but not being considered, just because they would have to look down at their feet to see you, it wasn't the best.

- - -

You were lying on a loaf, looking at the sky; with your hands behind the neck, you wondered if the clouds were really made of cotton candy. Aside from the twittering on the trees, there was no one else.
You stayed quiet until someone shaded you;  you thought it was Katakuri but, as soon as you sat down, the mysterious man turned out to be nothing but Cracker.

《What have we got heeere?》  He said with a long smile. The last person you wanted to see was him. It wasn't appropriate to be alone after what he told you.

《I was just about to leave. I'm sorry you went all this way for nothing.》  You told him openly, at the cost of making him nervous; it didn't happen, as he seemed much more excited.

He quickly approached you, until there were a few centimeters left; came up to your ear to tell you something.
《Have you already tired of being the perfect wife? I was right, after all.》  You pushed him away with all your might, but he didn't move.  《What's wrong with you? Does it bother you to hear these things? We both know that Katakuri isn't the right man for you! I bet he's now with another woman...》

《Enough now, Cracker! Are you thinking of getting my attention by talking about him like this?!》  Your heart was full of anger and you wanted to silence him, but starting a fight with Cracker seemed like a bad idea.
《And even if it was true, don't expect me I'll run to you.》  You went on your way home; luckily he didn't follow you, but all the while he couldn't stop laughing nervously.

- - -

You kicked the stone (not to mention bread) that you met on the path; it was official, Cracker had become your worst enemy in the family. You could have told Katakuri that he tried every time to harass you and speak badly about him, but you didn't want to risk ruining their bond.

You reached the palace and, there too, there was an unusual silence.
《But where did they all go? I mean, I only missed ten minutes!》  You thought.

There was an open door on your left. It was the entrance to the kitchens; you approached and knocked to get the attention of those present. There were some cooks (or better, pastry chefs) who stopped as soon as they realized it was you.
《Do you need, miss?》  They asked you politely.

《Mmm, it seemed to be no one here...》  It was the first time, since you were there, that no one had come to the door to welcome you and the chatter of the waitresses was in the habit during the day.

《This place is bigger than you can imagine, miss. They are working for you, as always.》  One of the group replied.

《And Katakuri? Is he still here or has he gone out?》  At that question, they agitated.

《K-Katakuri-sama?! He just came out, but we don't know where!》  The gentleman's curly mustache who replied was beginning to drizzle with sweat.

《O-okay...thanks and sorry if I interrupted you.》  You decided to leave that embarrassing situation.

Something told you they were lying. It wasn't long since you had gone out and you should have seen him, in any case. Besides, what was so important to do at three o'clock?

You had a look in all the rooms, including his, but no sign of Katakuri.
You doubted he had really gone out, maybe to meet someone.
It wasn't excluded that Katakuri was secretly seeing a woman for real.
《What if Cracker is right?》  You leaned over your head to drive that thought away.

You only needed to check the top of the tower. As soon as you finished the last step, something in front of you prevented you from entering. You recognized the material...it was mochi.

You tried to sneak into it by creating a crack and you made it. From the inside, you saw the mochi covering the entire space under a white dome. There was someone humming merrily somewhere; footsteps followed the voice to a mountain of giant donuts, of all varieties and colors. But that wasn't what surprised you.

Half-lying, with his face fully exposed, he was enjoying every bite he gave to his delicious donuts; some piece by piece, others devoured them entirely. His mouth had opened inhumanly to welcome the dessert. He hadn't noticed you, because he was too focused on satisfying his need for sugar.

You never imagined that Katakuri could have such a childish side. It was fun to watch, but you had to admit that his fangs were quite disturbing. However, it wasn't what stirred you later.

Suddenly, Katakuri stopped humming and eating and quickly sat up. His red eyes looked at you threatening and incredulous. He would have killed anyone who saw him in that state, but he never imagined he would find you.

He immediately covered his mouth and grabbed you abruptly. It would take very little for him to seriously harm you.
《Who told you to come here...》

《Nobody! I was looking for you just because nobody told me...!》  You let out a muffled cry; he was holding your arms too tight.

《Haven't you seen my mochi? You shouldn't have come in, anyway.》  From that position, you could see the scars on his cheeks even with the scarf.

《S-so you're hiding up here, when you uncover your face? Don't you want nobody to see you like this? Including me?》

《I don't see why I should behave differently with you.》  It was difficult to ignore the pain he was causing you; he looked like a beast.

《Now I understand why Cracker told me that we aren't meant to be together...》  Katakuri raised an eyebrow not understanding what his brother had to do with it  《Since the wedding day, I hoped to be able to start a new life, to know more about you, but now I'm convinced that you never cared. You were pretending when you told me those things...you never thought of really treating me like a wife.》  Saying those words wasn't easy for you; your interest in Katakuri was sincere. Your vision was beginning to mist up gradually.
After what happened to Dressrosa, you promised yourself never to show your weak side and your tears, but you couldn't control your feelings.

《Why do you care so much? All of this is only part of my mother's plan...》  You interrupted him  《Because I'm a fool, that's why!》You were purple, with red eyes.

《And now leave me! Go back to eat your stupid...!》  Your lips were interrupted by his fingers that squeezed your cheeks, in the midst of your laments.

《Are you done screaming?》  You were silent after that gesture.

His hands still held your arms, but without hurting you anymore. The giant was looking at you, perhaps waiting for your reaction.

《Aren't you afraid of me?》  His fingers brushed your neck  《I wouldn't take long to get it...》  He could feel your breathing deepen.

《What do you want me to be afraid of?》  Your tone was surprisingly calm  《You are who you are, Katakuri. I'm not afraid of your appearance, including your mouth...and I wish you weren't afraid to take it off when you're with me.》  Embarrassment still hung over your red face.

Katakuri said nothing and reached out for the scarf; he hesitated for a moment, but then dropped it from his face.
Two pairs of fangs came out on the sides of the mouth; just before, you had seen his open right next to the scars.
Despite that "defect", he still remained attractive to your eyes.

You stroked his cheek, under the surprised eyes of the other.
《What are you doing?》

《Is it a problem if I touch my husband's face?》  You smiled; Katakuri couldn't think of anything else, every time you did, and you could finally see his.

《Mpf, I thought you didn't want to see me anymore...》

《At first it was like that, until I spoke with Brûlée. It's clear that she cares about you a lot. Thanks to her, I managed to see you in a different light...》  Katakuri listened carefully, but some thoughts tormented him, as if he was worried about something.

《And what did you see?》

《A man. A big man, to be exact.》  You didn't lack humor, but Katakuri didn't mind.

《Brûlée always exaggerates...》  He chuckled.

《I don't think...》  You clung to his shoulders to put your lips on his.

On contact, you heard him grunt, as if you had caught him off guard. His lips were hard, thin and tasted of sugar. For a moment, you were wondering if it was the right thing to do but, as soon as he hugged you, you eliminated all doubts and closed your eyes.

Your first kiss was long, almost endless. You both didn't want to get away, not even to catch your breath. As you hugged around his neck, his hands stroked your small body giving off a sense of protection at the same time.

You began to relax when something suddenly tried to enter your mouth; his big tongue wanted to meet yours. You managed to detach yourself for a moment.

《Y-you'll end up suffocating me like this...!》  Katakuri smiled at your constant embarrassment.

《Don't tell me this was your first...》  Your heart was beating wildly and you looked away.

《Of course not!》  Actually, you had never been like this with anyone else and that had been your first, real kiss. Katakuri noticed that you were lying, obviously.

《Sure, why not? For a girl like you is normal, after all...》  He picked up a tuft of your hair by wrapping it around his fingers  《and if it was true, it won't live much longer, whoever it was.》  You were upset.
Was Katakuri jealous of you? You couldn't hold back a laugh.

《Hahahaha I understand, you aren't a playful type, eh?》  Katakuri looked at you with an eyebrow raised.

Still busy laughing, he stole a kiss from your lips and your attention fell on him. Your eyes were fixed, intent on exploring the depths of your being, until you broke the connection.  《It would be better to go now. Someone will be looking for us.》

Katakuri brought you down to the ground, got up and covered his face. You hurried to the exit, no longer hidden by the white mochi.  Before facing the staircase, you turned to Katakuri.
《Let's have a snack together, next time.》  Announce yourself with a wink. The other looked down with a sigh; even if it wasn't, those words sounded like a provocation to him.

The next few moments were a disaster; your head was completely elsewhere (luckily you didn't tumble down the stairs), you couldn't take away the feeling of that kiss and you hoped that it wasn't the last.

- - -

Meanwhile, Katakuri felt another presence besides his own on the tower. It didn't take him long to guess who was.
《What are you doing here?》