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crabcantwrite · 8 months ago

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Jealousy, jealousy

Words: 875

Fandom: MarioLore

Ships: Bowser/reader

Warnings: Jealousy, fighting, possessiveness, injury, arguing, male reader

You were talking to one of the visiting nobles when Bowser walked up behind you, wrapping his arms around you from behind. He glared at the noble you were talking to.

“Bowser!” You exclaimed, “Hey, babe.”

Bowser grunted and leaned his heavy head on your shoulder, pressing his cheek against yours. His eyes flashed angrily at the noble. You chuckled and looked back at the noble. “This is my boyfriend, Bowser.”

“Your boyfriend?!” The noble repeated. “That brute?"

He looked Bowser up and down. Bowser growled, his grip on you tightening. You patted Bowser’s hand in an attempt to keep him calm. “Don’t call him that.”

Bowser clenched his teeth, rolling his eyes. He sighed. “Fuck off”

“Bowser!” You scolded, shooting the noble an apologetic look. Your boyfriend huffed and leaned away from you, crossing his arms. You turned back to the noble “I’m sorry about him.”

“I’m sure you won’t be with him for long." The noble scoffed.

Bowser narrowed his eyes, growling low in his throat. “Watch it..”

“You could do so much better than that brute." The noble sneered, winking at you, “Nobody wants to date a monster like him.”

Bowser grabbed you, sneering back at the man. He wrapped his arms around your torso, pulling you against him. You squeaked “Bowser!!”

“Shut up” Bowser growled at the man. His grip on you tightened as he stepped forward towards the noble. You tugged on his arm in a fruitless attempt to stop him.

“You have no idea how much pain you’d be in if my boyfriend wasn’t here...” His voice was dangerously low. “Do you understand me?”

The noble rolled his eyes and looked down at you. “How can you stand him? You’d be much better off with me, sweetheart.”

Before you could respond, Bowser had punched the noble. There was the horrible sound of bones breaking as you flinched away from the sight. Bowser snarled at the noble, who was clutching his now-broken nose.

“Get away from him." Bowser growled, glaring at the noble, “You disgust me.”

The noble glared at Bowser. “I could say the same for you.."

“What did you just say?” You hissed, “Don’t talk about my boyfriend like that!”

The noble rolled his eyes again. “It’s only a matter of time before he takes his anger out on you."

Bowser grabbed you, wrapping his arm around your waist, and pulled you away from the noble. He dragged you out of the ballroom and into the large garden.

“Bowser!” You exclaimed, squirming in his grip, “What the hell!?”

He led you to a gazebo in the middle of the garden. Bowser set you down on the path, releasing his grip. He sat down on the edge of the fountain, resting his head in his hands.

You watched him, worrying your bottom lip. It wasn’t uncommon for him to lash out like this, but you never knew what to do afterwards.

“Bowser…” You said softly, standing in front of him, “Are you alright?”

Bowser let out an irritated growl, glancing over at you before staring back at the ground.

“You want to tell me what happened in there..?” You sighed

Bowser snorted and rolled his eyes, turning away from you and crossing his arms. You frowned, sitting down beside him. He looked back at you, glaring. You put your hand on his shoulder, ignoring his glare. Bowser turned around and pulled you into his arms, pressing you against him.

He pressed his face into your hair, taking slow, deliberate breaths. “He was an asshole.”

You nodded and wrapped your arms around him. “Yeah, I know.”

“I don’t want him anywhere near you." Bowser muttered, kissing your forehead. “He tried to take you from me.”

You smiled, nuzzling into him. “It's okay, babe.”

Bowser pulled away from you and frowned. He took both of your hands in his, squeezing them gently. “Promise me that no matter what happens, you will always stay with me.”

"Promise.” You squeezed his hands back. “Try not to punch anyone else.”

Bowser gave you a half-hearted laugh. “No promises; I don’t appreciate someone trying to take what’s mine.”

You snorted and rolled your eyes. “Why do I love you?”

He grinned and pulled you into a kiss. “I love you too, sweetheart.”

He wrapped his jacket around you, peppering your face with kisses. “Promise me you don’t like him.”

“I promise,” you giggled, blushing. Bowser picked you up, still covering your face with kisses. “Mine, all mine.”

You squeaked and wrapped your arms around his neck. “Bowser! Put me down!”

“Nope” He grinned at you and started to carry you back into the castle. “I’m keeping you all to myself.”

You laughed and squirmed in his grasp, to no avail. He carried you up to his room and tossed you onto the bed. You let out a small shriek “Bowser! You bastard!”

Bowser laughed and shut the door before joining you on the bed. He wrapped you in his arms and pulled you under the covers with him. He nuzzled his face into the crook of your neck, his stubble scratching your skin.

“You’re lucky I love you.” You laughed, hugging him back.

Bowser pulled away to give you a soft look. “I really am.”

#king bowser #bowser #bowser nintendo #bowser x reader #fluff #tooth rotting fluff #jealousy #mario lore #mariolore fanfic #mariolore #fanfic #fanfiction #my fic #fic #ao3 fanfic #x reader

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crabcanwrite · 6 months ago

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MarioLore Masterlist

Bowser (teen + current)

Parties, Flirting, and monsters

Jealousy, Jealousy

Toad

Worries

Luma Polari

Princess Rosalina

It’s like a nightlight

Worries

King Boo (teen + current)

Parties, Flirting, and monsters

It’s like a nightlight

Cold

Chain Chomp

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annaofthenorthernlights · 3 months ago

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This is a reblog (fic posted summer 2023)

Dedicated fic to all people who suffer the current heat... (based on a true story...) 😜

Kristoff and Anna have won a trip to Encanto, to spend a magical holiday in a magical town. Nothing new to them about magic? If only the climate was not so… hot…

#fanfic #frozen #encanto #crossover #modern au #crack fic #kristanna #mariolores #kristoff #anna #dolores #mariano #fluff #humor #smut innuendo (but nothing explicit)#based on a true story #heat #shower

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crabcantwrite · 8 months ago

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Parties, flirting, & monsters

Words: 2.8k

Fandom: MarioLore

Ships: Bowser/reader, King Boo/reader

Warnings: Possessiveness, Male reader, injury, VERY light implied sex mentions (like two sentences, nothing remotely explicit), fighting, yelling

You stood off to the side and watched King Boo, your secret lover, and Bowser argue. You winced at the insults being thrown back and forth. You opened your mouth to calm your lover, but closed it a second later. Careful not to reveal your relationship.

You stayed off to the side until the fight ended, and Bowser came up to you.

He turned and walked up to you, scowling, but he looked you up and down, which made you blush.

“Ooh, hey there~” He giggled, his breath smelling like alcohol. “You’re kinda cute~”

“Oh, uhm, thank you.” You blushed. You knew Boo would be mad, but you still wanted to be polite to his brother.

"Hey... Do you wanna... I don't know. Go somewhere else? Do you wanna... Talk alone, without Boo and everyone else here?" He seemed to be trying to be subtle, but he's obvious.

“O-okay” You agreed, following him into the garden. You hoped that Boo wouldn’t be mad before trying to put the worry out of your mind.

Bowser took you to a corner of the courtyard and placed you on a wall, facing him. His face was close to yours, and you could smell wine on his breath. “Hey, what’s your name~?”

“Y-Y/N” You stuttered, blushing furiously.

"Ah, Y/N... It's a nice name, but I'll call you baby~" He said, he got closer to you, his hands wrapped around yours.

"You know, you're kinda cute. You got those big eyes...Your hands...so soft." He whispered, his hands rubbing against yours. He laced your fingers together.

“O-oh! Uhm..” You looked down at him from where you’re sitting. Suddenly, King Boo drunkenly stormed into the garden, stumbling and tripping over himself.

“Get off of him, Bowser! He’s mine!” He shouted.

You startled and looked over to him, a wave of relief and anxiety washing over you.

"Calm down, Boo, I'm just talking to this cute guy... No reason to get so angry..." Bowser said, he turned to you and winked.

“Hey! He’s MY cute guy! Get away from him or else!” King Boo glared at his brother, his expression livid.

"Your cute guy? He doesn’t belong to you." Bowser held you closer; he's quite a bit bigger than his brother. Boo looked furious, he took out a flask and took a big swig.

You gently pushed yourself away from Bowser “Uhm, actually…”

King Boo was visibly drunk, glaring at the two of you and grumbling.

You stepped away from Bowser “I’m sorry, I’m- I’m actually King Boo’s secret lover”

"Really? That explains a lot." He chuckled. Boo storms over to you, stumbling.

You chuckled “Yeah, sorry to lead you on”

“That explains why he has no wife” Bowser laughed a little, his eyes still on the approaching Boo.

King Boo was drunker than usual and extremely disheveled. He stepped closer to you, but before he said anything, he tripped.You rushed over to him, helping him up “Are you alright?”

"Oh, it's alright, he'll be fine." Bowser chuckled. Boo is stumbling, but he seemed to be drunk and still angry. He turned his head toward you, glaring. You helped hold Boo steady, making sure he’s not hurt.

Boo pushed you away, still glaring. He said something unintelligible to Bowser and then turned around, storming inside the manor and away from you two.

Bowser chuckled again. “And here I thought you might have liked me... But you’re in love with Boo.”

You gave him an apologetic look “I should go check on him”

"What's the point? He's just gonna get mad at you again. Let him sulk." He shrugged.

You shook your head “It was nice talking to you." You walked off in search of King Boo.

Bowser watched for a moment before sitting against the wall and finishing his wine.

It took a little bit of searching, but you find Boo in the kitchen, eating some food, and drunk out of his mind. The room is empty, save for the few toad servants.

You rushed over to him, he had a dark look on his face and was glaring at the counter “Are you alright?”

He looked up and grumbled, "Yes, yes, I'm fine."

"What do you want?" He had a half-finished muffin in his hand. He took a bite, crumbs falling to the floor. A maid rushed over as Boo growled.

“I’m sorry, I wasn’t gonna let Bowser..." You looked up at him through large, guilty eyes.

He looked over at you, his eyes filled with disdain.

"What? You weren’t gonna let Bowser what? Sleep with you? Cause he sure seemed to want to."

“I wouldn’t do that!” You protested, ignoring the toad maids watching from behind you.

"Oh really!? Then why did he have his hands all over you? Why were you two talking alone in the garden?" He glared at you in his drunken fury and took another bite of his muffin.

“I didn’t want him to get suspicious of our relationship!" You crossed your arms, “but he knows now anyway”

Boo growled, still glaring, as he shoved the muffin into his mouth and chugged some of his wine.

“Cmon, Boo,” you gave him a pleading look.

"Oh, don't give me that look! I know you and Bowser had something going on behind my back!" He threw his plate on the ground, shattering it.

"No, we didn’t!” You argued, ignoring the broken plate, “We didn’t, I promise.”

King Boo turned, his eyes wide. He seemed to have completely lost it; his hands clenched so hard you’re worried he’ll hurt himself.

“You two had something, didn’t you? Didn’t you, Y/N?!” He roared.

“Why can’t you trust me!?” You yell back.

"WHY DON’T YOU JUST RUN BACK TO BOWSER SINCE YOU CLEARLY LOVE HIM SO MUCH?!" Boo yelled with drunken fury.

“I don’t!” You gave him a pleading look, “Please, you have to believe me!”

Boo’s anger is visible. His face is red, his claws sharp as he started to transform into his monster form.

“I hope you enjoy Bowser and his large...” he grumbled, his words slurred.

“Not this again." You sighed “Boo, I’m not cheating on you! I don’t want anyone else!”

"Hah, sure, you don't. Not like I'm good for anything. Maybe I should've never trusted you." Boo tensed, his eyes glazed over with tears. His claws curled up against his palms.

Boo didn’t seem to be listening; his sharp teeth are visible as he snarls.

“He didn’t know; I didn’t want to tell him we were together!” You reached out for him.

"Leave me alone; I don't need your sympathy. I don't even need your love; in fact, the less, the better, so I don't get my hopes up." He said as he walked away from you.

You could hear him yelling to himself as he stormed outside, but that's nothing compared to what you saw. He continued to transform into his monstrous form. He seemed even bigger now, his eyes glowing a bright purple.

You rushed over to him, putting a hand on his back. You looked up at him and his ghostly monster form.

King Boo looked down at you, his eyes filled with anger.

"Just leave me alone! Go back to Bowser, since you love him more.” There was no reasoning with him; he was pissed off.

One of his hands came down and pushed you, knocking you to the ground. A few of his claws scraped your cheek. You could hear the maids yelling in the background.

You put your hand on your cheek before getting up and putting your hands on the sides of his face “Darling, cmere.”

He resisted, looking away. He didn’t want to be treated like a child. He looked down at you, trying to get your hands off of his face.

You gently pulled his head down and pressed your forehead against his “I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to upset you.”

King Boo looked a little surprised. He looked back at you, his emotions visible. You could almost feel his anger melt away as he relaxed into your touch. Boo’s face softened as he became calm and returned to his true form.

His eyes drooped, and he sighed, “Sorry about that... I lost control there.”

“It’s alright, baby,” you took his hand, “Let’s get to bed.”

At a sudden clap of thunder, King Boo looked up at the sky, tense and wide-eyed. He squeezed your hand.

"That... is never a good omen."

“It’s just thunder,” you tease, squeezing his hand as you walk upstairs.

“Not in the Mushroom Kingdom... especially not at Boo Mansion. Something bad is coming.” He said as he walked up to his room and let out a loud groan as he fell onto his bed.

You chuckled and closed the blinds “That’s just a superstition.”

“I don’t take superstitions lightly. Go ahead, sleep; I’ll stand guard tonight.” He got under the covers but didn't sleep. You could hear the rain pound against the window.

You chuckled and laid down, so you’re the little spoon “Get some rest, darling, it’s been a long day.”

"Fine." Boo snuggled into bed. He buried his head into your hair, "If we die, I love you."

You could feel him transform back into his monster form.

“We’re not going to die” You teased as he wrapped his arms tightly around you, “But I love you too.”

King Boo seemed to calm a little; he held you tight. “Goodnight, My Love."

You fell asleep quickly in his monster arms, King Boo watched you sleep until he couldn’t stay awake anymore.

King Boo began to growl as the thunder and rain continued outside. He thrashed around in his drunken sleep, growling and whimpering. You could feel his claws digging into your skin, leaving small dents across your arms.

He could hear the sound of whispering and scurrying outside the door, causing him to growl louder.

King Boo’s eyes snapped open. He looked down at you, checking that you’re alright. His eyes widened as he listened to the noise outside the door. Boo tensed, pulling you to his chest.

“My little Y/N.. Please get up.. Something’s wrong..” He shook you awake, his voice wavering.

You sleepily opened your eyes. “Go back to sleep, sweetheart.”

He gave you a dirty look, and the pressure from his claws intensified. “There’s someone at the door; there’s something going on!"

King Boo got up to investigate the noise, kissing your forehead before slipping out of the room. You laid alone for several more minutes until there’s a knock on the door. You opened the door and saw a couple toad servants.

"My lord, we have some... troubling news..." One of the toads said as she walked inside.

“What is it?”

“My lord, we- there were reports of King Boo transforming into his monster form a few minutes ago..” One of the other servants said.

You rushed out of the room, pulling on a coat “Where is he? Where’s King Boo?”

"He walked out of the mansion. To where? We do not know." She shivered, her eyes filled with fear. Everyone in the mansion is nervous; they are all talking and whispering.

“I’ll handle it” You buttoned the coat and rushed out of the castle into the storm.

The servant looked scared for you, but she nodded. “Be careful..”

King Boo was nowhere to be seen in the rain. You heard thunder and saw lightning overhead as the rain soaked your jacket. You heard some strange noises.

You rushed towards the sound “King Boo!?”

You turned the corner of the mansion and found King Boo grumbling to himself and pacing.

“Get out of here, Y/N!” King Boo hissed.

“Come back inside, darling” you reached up and put your hand on his cheek.

“Do you not understand?! Get inside, Y/N!” He yelled, his voice was louder, deeper in his monster form. He grabbed you by your arm and tried to drag you back to the mansion.

“Not unless you come in with me!” You protested, clinging to his arm.

King Boo seemed to fight against your grasp, but he can't pull away. He turned you to face him, looking down at you with his angry, wide-eyed gaze.

“Please. For me? Go inside.” He had deep bags under his eyes, and he was practically begging you.

“Come with me,” you pleaded, “You shouldn’t be out here in the cold.”

His grip on you became tighter. He dragged you into the mansion, scolding you as he did so. You held onto his arm as he dragged you inside, “You’re staying with me!”

He looked around and saw everyone whispering and talking about what happened. He scowled before he turned to the servant who spoke to you earlier.

“What happened?! Why is everyone making such a fuss?!” He was louder than ever in his monster form.

“You did disappear, love” You wrapped your hands around his arm, trying to keep him calm.

“You all need to relax!” King Boo said, clearly annoyed. He’s not used to all this panicking.

“I do not appreciate being dragged back into my mansion like a prisoner, where I can’t even go out for a stroll”

King Boo crossed his arms and scowled at everyone. He looked down at you and grabbed your hand. “Let’s go to our room; we can talk there.”

In his bedroom, King Boo closed the door, and the servants scattered downstairs. He looked at you and took off his dripping crown. “Sit by the fire while I get out of this wet coat.”

He walked over to the corner of the room. He tried to take off his coat, but it was too tight, sticking to him. He pulled at it frantically, scratching his skin in the process.

You walked over and helped him out of the coat “What did you need to talk about, love?”

King Boo was soaked through his clothes after taking off his coat, his shirt is stuck on his skin. He seemed cold, you could see he’s shivering, but he’s trying not to show it.

“I just wanted to talk. But now I’m cold” King Boo scowled. He walked over to the fire and laid down in front of it. He scooted over so you could sit down too. You laid a towel over him and sat down next to him, leaning against his legs.

King Boo scooted closer to the fire and closed his eyes. He relaxed in front of the fire while he was wrapped in his towel.

He crossed his arms over his chest, staring into the fire.

“What’s wrong, sweetheart?”

He laid his head on your shoulder and clung onto you. He’s shivering, soaking wet, and his shirt is still stuck to his skin.

“I don’t want to bother you, my love, but can you undress me?” He sighed. Your eyes widened in surprise. You’ve learned to respect his privacy and his boundaries around the idea of “private time.”

“Of course” You helped him out of his wet clothes despite your surprise “Better?”

He wrapped himself around you, his arms around your hips and stomach. You could feel his worry from how hard he’s holding onto you “What’s wrong, baby? Is this about Bowser?”

King Boo chuckled, you’ve figured it out.

"Yeah...that bastard.” He huffed; it’s clear he’s not used to having competition “I don’t appreciate him trying to get with you; you’re mine.”

You chuckled, “Yes, darling, I’m yours.”

“My little Y/N” King Boo smiled. He pulled you into his body as he wrapped his huge arms around you. He pressed his face against your hair, kissing the back of your head.

”All mine..” His voice was quiet and possessive. Several toad servants stood outside the door, quietly listening to your conversation.

“All yours,” you agreed, letting him pull you against his ghostly chest.

“I’m sick of everyone trying to take you away from me” Boo sighed, resting his head on yours “I wish we didn’t have to keep our relationship a secret.”

“No one's gonna take me away from you, baby,” you nuzzled your head underneath his chin.

King Boo sighed, his breath warm against your head.

“I wish I didn’t have to worry like this. You’re mine…You love me and not anybody else, right?”

His voice was quiet, you could hear the servants whispering from behind the door. “Promise me, Y/N. Promise me you’re mine and nobody else’s.”

“I promise, sweetheart” you laid down against him “No need to worry.”

King Boo smiled, satisfied. He closed his eyes and relaxed.

"It's been a long time since I've had someone to hold." King Boo smiled sadly. He yawned and cuddled up to you.

“I’m here now,” you closed your

King Boo yawned again, and you could feel his claws retract slightly. His grip on you relaxed, and you both laid together for a while.

#mariolore #mariolore fanfic #mario lore #king boo #Bowser #King Boo x reader #king boo nintendo #King Boo fanfic #fanfic #x reader #male reader #masc reader #king bowser

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crabcantwrite · 8 months ago

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Cold

Words: 610

Fandom: MarioLore

Ships: King Boo/reader

Warnings: Alcohol mentions, injury

It was a cold winter morning when you were walking with King Boo. He glared at the ground, grumbling about his hangover. You chuckled and took one of his hands, which was shoved in his pocket, lacing your fingers together.

He squeezed your hand, watching his breath in the cold air. His pale cheeks had turned pink from the biting air and light snow. You kept glancing over at him, worried that if your eyes stayed on his face, they'd never leave it.

"I'm gonna get sick..” He grumbled, glaring at you, though there was no real anger in his gaze.

"No, you’re not." You laughed, grinning at him. He rolled his eyes and sighed dramatically. "Yes, I am!!”

You rolled your eyes back at him. “You’re just hungover.”

King Boo grumbled something unintelligible back at you and glared at the gathering snow. He tried to step closer to you but ended up tripping and falling face-first into the snow. You laughed, listening to him grumble, “you okay?”

He sat up in the snow and opened his mouth to answer you. “I-“

He was cut off by a cough, which was followed by several more coughs. You frowned and kneeled down beside him. He gasped for air between coughs, his eyes widening.

“Boo?” You asked, wrapping an arm around him and rubbing his back. It was several more minutes of coughing until King Boo caught his breath. He gasped, pulling his jacket tighter around himself.

"Sorry,” he muttered, standing up. “The cold aggravates my lungs; the plague fucked them up.”

You got up along with him, wrapping your arm around his waist. “Oh, I’m sorry, baby.”

He brushed you away. “I’m fine”

“Come on, let’s just go back to the castle." You took his hand again, which was ice cold. He nodded, grumbling and coughing. King Boo leaned against you, "mmph.”

You helped him trudge back to the castle and up to his bedroom. He laid down on the bed, wrapping the blankets around himself. You poured him a glass of water, which he drank half of.

“You feel any better?” You asked as you took off your boots and put more wood on the dying fire.

“No..” He grumbled, pulling the blankets closer.

“Should I call for a doctor?”

King Boo shook his head, groaning as you sat down next to him. He cuddled up to you, trying to absorb your body heat.

“Are you gonna be okay?” You whispered, combing your fingers through his hair. The room grew dark, illuminated only by the fire. King Boo nodded, closing his eyes and laying his head in your lap.

“Mhm, happens every winter,” he rasped, coughing a bit. You frowned, tugging the blankets tighter around him. He muttered something incoherent and burrowed further into the blankets.

King Boo coughed violently, making you wince. He curled into himself, shaking as he choked and wheezed.

“Are you sure you don’t need a doctor?” You reached down to rub his back. “You don’t sound too good.”

He shook his head again, still wheezing, “Nothing they can do.”

You laid down next to him, and he cuddled up to you, clinging like a koala.

“You’re awfully affectionate tonight,” you teased, wrapping an arm around him.

“Shut up” King Boo snapped, not releasing you, “Don’t flatter yourself; it’s just ‘cause you’re warm."

“Suuure”

You grinned and leaned down to kiss him. He closed his eyes and rested his head against you. You watched as he fell into a fitful sleep, occasionally coughing or thrashing against you.

“Goodnight, Boo,” you whispered to his sleeping form. You kissed his forehead before closing your eyes and falling asleep.

#mario lore #mariolore fanfic #mariolore #king boo #king boo fanfic #king boo x reader #king boo nintendo #nintendo #fandom #fluff #fanfiction #ao3 #ao3 fanfic #injury

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crabcantwrite · 8 months ago

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It’s like a nightlight

Words: ~1.1k

Fandom: MarioLore

Ships: Rosalina/Boo, Boo/Reader, Rosalina/Reader, Rosalina/Boo/Reader

Warnings: Injury

You sat next to King Boo’s hospital bed. The few torches scattered around the room cast him in a ghostly glow. His breathing was raspy and uneven as he lay limp on the bed. You sighed, placing your hand on his chest. You had known that Boo’s lungs were scarred, but this had shown you the true extent.

It was a little over six hours ago when King Boo collapsed as you were rushing to get to a meeting. He’d been unconscious since he was rushed to the hospital.

The sound of someone rushing into the room startled you out of your thoughts. You looked up and saw Rosalina, wide-eyed and panting.

“Is he okay!?”

You nodded and gave her a tired smile. “He’ll be alright.”

Rosalina let out a breath and sat down next to you. She placed one hand on top of yours and gave it a light squeeze. You smiled at her appreciatively.

“I don't know what I'd do if anything happened to my best friend,” she whispered.

She turned to look at King Boo. “Are you alright?”

King Boo groaned and turned to look at her with glassy eyes. As if he were in a trance. He silently reached his arms out, making grabby hands. Rosalina furrowed her brows but obliged and pulled Boo into a hug.

“That’s odd” You frowned as King Boo hid his face in her dress. “He’s not usually this openly affectionate.”

Rosalina gave you a guilty look. “..sorry”

You brushed off her concern. “Don’t be; I’m glad he’s not being so distant.”

“Maybe he hit his head,” Rosalina laughed. King Boo looked up and gave her an offended look, though he stayed silent. He huffed and laid his head back down.

Both you and Rosalina stared as King Boo laid back down. He was quiet, not bothering to retort. The only sound coming from him was his raspy breathing. Rosalina blinked a few times. “That's unusual.”

"Very.” You frowned. “Maybe I should call for the doctor”

Rosalina nodded and rubbed the back of Boo’s head. You left the room and came back a few minutes later with the doctor. King Boo scowled up at the doctor, sticking his tongue out at him.

“Boo!” Rosalina exclaimed. She looked up at the doctor “He’s been acting strange since he woke up.”

You nodded. “This really isn’t like him.”

The doctor frowned and looked at King Boo. “Hmm, how is he acting?”

“Clingy..childish” Rosalina explained. You nodded again. King Boo just huffed and glared at the doctor. The doctor made a note on his clipboard. “Has he been under any stress lately?”

You and Rosalina looked at each other and burst out laughing. The doctor gave you both a stern look. “Well?”

"Yeah.” You managed to get out in between laughs. The doctor nodded. “Mmm.”

“He could be regressing back to a younger age due to stress,” the doctor continued to write on his clipboard, “though it’s a rather uncommon coping mechanism.”

“That would explain why he’s being weird." Rosalina looked down at King Boo. “..alright”

You reached over and ruffled King Boo’s hair; he grumbled but leaned into your touch. The doctor turned and set a bottle of pills and a jar of paste on the dresser. “Make sure he takes these twice a day, morning and night.”

The doctor left without another word, leaving you and Rosalina to deal with Boo. You sighed and looked up at Rosalina. “I guess we should get him to bed..?”

Rosalina nodded and nudged King Boo out of her lap. “I suppose so.”

“Hey!” King Boo cried, stumbling out of her lap and crossing his arms. He glared at the two of you, pouting slightly. “I don’t wanna sleep.”

“You have to sleep." You crossed your arms. “You’re hurt; you need rest.”

“I’m fine..” King Boo whined and stomped, “I’m not going to bed!”

He stormed out of the room before either of you could reply. You looked at Rosalina in confusion. “What just happened..?”

“Let’s just go get him." Rosalina sighed. You followed her out of the room, the cold night air biting at your cheeks. You could barely make out King Boo’s figure; he was curled up against the wall. You and Rosalina rushed to his side.

King Boo whimpered, trying to hide how he’s hyperventilating. You picked him up and held him close. “Hey, sweetheart.”

King Boo grumbled and crossed his arms. He probably would’ve been kicking and screaming had he not been so out of breath. Rosalina rubbed his back “deep breaths.”

Boo shot her a glare but tried to breathe deeper, his breath raspy and shallow. You frowned and carried him back to his hospital room, laying him down in bed.

“Don’t wanna sleep." King Boo whined, crossing his arms and glaring at the ceiling. Rosalina just sighed, visibly exasperated. You sat down and pulled the hospital blanket over him. “Why not?”

“ ‘m not tired." King Boo protested, though the bags under his eyes disagreed. You sighed and tucked him in. “You have to sleep.”

Boo huffed and crossed his arms, glaring up at you. Rosalina shook her head, crossing her arms back at him. “You’re exhausted, Boo.”

He just rolled his eyes and flopped onto his stomach. You and Rosalina glanced at each other before she groaned and sat down in bed with him. Boo huffed and grumbled as he climbed into her lap.

“What do I do?” Rosalina gave you a helpless glance. You thought for a moment before walking over to the window and opening the blinds. Moonlight streamed in, reflecting off of Boo’s hair. The moonlight made him look terribly pale, accentuating the bruises and bags on his face and eyes.

“Tell him about the constellations." You suggested, squeezing into bed on King Boo’s other side, “He always liked that.”

Rosalina nodded anxiously, wrapping an arm around Boo’s shoulders and pointing up at the sky through the window. Boo nodded, following her gaze.

“-And that one’s the fireflower constellation.”

Boo laid his head on her shoulder, repeating the words to himself. Rosalina nodded "exactly.”

She was about to keep speaking when Boo’s eyes shut, and he mumbled what sounded like "night, Rosa.”

“Night Boo” Rosalina ruffled his hair, tucking him under the blanket. You smiled, watching the pair cuddle. You kissed the back of Boo’s head before shutting your eyes.

"Goodnight, sweetheart, goodnight, Rosa.”

"Goodnight, Y/N,” Rosalina echoed.

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