Maybe you were, and you were just too blind to see it.

Even as he suddenly darts to grab her waist, she turns intangible and bites her lip as he falls to the ground, Oops.. I like the sound of that, as she slaps his arm and laughs into his neck. You look drained, Kingo says. I know and you dont have to accept my apology at all. You can feel your flesh tearing on your sides, the blood spilling out and soaking your suit as his wound becomes yours. Do anything but that. Druig urges, pulling her arm back. No gentle, comforting touches; no ruffled hair and forehead kisses; no steadying hands on his back and arm; nothing. Youre shutting me out. He murmured again. I listened to these songs: All Too Well, Everything Has Changed, Sad Beautiful Tragic, Warnings: angst, slow burn enemies to lovers, canon-level violence.

Its simply not in his nature to stand by and witness suffering, not when Druig has the powers to rectify it. That way, you can join the conversation and show them some love there. The Deviants predatory stance looms over Y/N as she stands off against the creature, searching for weaknesses until she vaults herself off the ground. - She tries to shrug his hands off, but escape from his grip is a struggle. Makkari? He repeats, name sign effortlessly rolling through his fingers. The tears fall hot on his cold fingertips. The sound of footsteps entering the room draws her gaze to Druig, a glimmer of a smile drawing behind the intensity of her stare. He looks paler than ever, lying on the ground, dust on his clothes, and his hair sticking on his forehead. Scaling the hill to Ajaks house where Thena and Makkari awaited them, Y/Ns mind darted to the stilting occurrences of the previous night. Even when you think I dont or when I-when I hurt you., The essence of surprise and relief that washes over him when Y/N reappears is unprecedented. California residents can opt out of "sales" of personal data. Right, Kingo smiled politely, wringing his hands as he clenched his jaw.

Hes dying, and you You cant let him go. The breeze brushing her neck alerts her to an attack as she launches into the air and swivels in a circle. ill spend forever wonderin if you knew (i was enchanted to meet you)(ao3) -notquitegucci (AllieKitaguchi)N/R, 7k.

So please, dont go. Druig begged, gliding her hand to caress his cheek. Because-I love you.. Druigs eyes follow Y/N from the village as she takes on several Deviants, Kingo and Makkari occasionally leaping to her assistance while Druig handled calming the villagers who were vulnerable to attack. He walks with intent, being careful not to jostle her in his arms with each step. #Eternals #Druig #Makkari

A warm smile glides over her features at Druigs presence, remaining silent as she nods behind her and walks past him.

Exactly. Druig responds aloud, although his voice echoes in her mind only a second later. Authors Note: Based on requests from @merceret @nyxphie that I took creative liberties with. A shiver runs down her back with the wandering hands at her waist.

His forehead drops on hers, dimples dressing his smile along with the warmth of their embrace. If you do that, you will die, he states. Were they really sent to this planet to never interfere? I know youd like me to do much more than that. he teases, leaning closely into her face, enticed with the visible passion brewing in her stare. Dont. Druig objected before Kingo could address the evident change of Druigs behaviour as he tied the make-shift tourniquet around the wound. Send in requests for other fics if youve got them. You push the hair from your face, and the movement gets someones attention because you hear steps in the room. Her head rests against his chest, Druig turning toward the others as they make their way back. Sersis hold is the trigger for her to release her hold as Ikaris relaxes and drops to the ground. It was something he admired about her, despite the fact they could barely stand each other or resolve anything besides attacks when situated in proximity. It justified Druigs surprise when he witnessed Y/N almost keel over after sustaining an injury across her back while intervening an attack intended for Makkari. I need to write and answer a couple of requests at the moment so itll be a process of first in, first out, lads! And like me, the entire internet can't stop talking about its undying love for Makkari and Druig.

Are you trying to flirt with me? she mused, biting her lip with the bright smile breaking free beyond her control. Druig clenches his jaw as he notices Ikaris hand rising, unsure of what to expect until the man is flung off his feet. You dont- Y/N breathes, but Druig continues over the sound of her objections. He thought there was some progress there, but there seemed to be an error in his judgement given the fervent nature of her objections. The need for oxygen cut the moment off as Y/N gasped for air and searched Druigs eyes. In the Aftermath(ao3) -EmptyIceCreamContainerE, 3k. Thena is kneeled close to Druig, she lifts her head to look at you and Makkari. Im wounded. Druig moans, hand pressed to his chest as Y/N rolls her eyes and giggles while offering a hand to pull him off the ground. Yes. You walk among the debris, despite the dizziness, youd need some time to recover. You look confused at her but worried that one of your families is hurt. i think we can all agree that druig and makkari, they owned every bit of screen time they had #Eternals #Makkari #druig, ETERNALS SPOILERS #Eternals The aggressive objection of his observations hurt even more when Druig considers the consequences of her selflessness. The nature of her abilities enabled her as both a protector and a fighter which intrigued him to no end. You grin. Summary: Druig did not grow up with casual touches. I suppose I did, Y/N rubbed her neck, watching as Druig formed the words. What is more intriguing to him is the intensity Y/N exchanges through glances as Sersi explains the situation to him. Reporting on what you care about. Youve always taken up space in my mind. There wasnt much you could do to help in a fight against deviants, your power wasnt useful on the battlefield, only on the post-battle where you would heal your fellow Eternals wounds, and help the humans who hurt themselves in the rush to get away.

I write angst, fluff, action. After years of denying his nature and abilities, it seemed Druigs resolve faltered the moment he decided to extend his influence over these people.

His eyes dart away, a defence he assures to prevent his resolve from rupturing given the decision hes about to cement. For the remainder of the day, Druig secludes himself only with his thoughts for company. If healing Druig means to sacrifice yourself, then you dont need to think twice. The way she struggles, backing away from him in affliction causes him to bite his cheek. Are you sure of that?. The tension released from his body as Y/N softened her gaze and crouched in front of Kingo. He clenched his jaw, uncertainty evident in his eyes which bore into her distant person. She extends a hand and pulls him up into a hug, interlacing her hands to squeeze him back. Druig sighs, relieving his thoughts from a chamber that has situated in his head for much longer than they should have. But the truth is not a far stretch from what they see. Get ready for drama, fluff, angst and a whole load of banter. This is not war, its genocide, he objects, gesturing at the blazing fires and the Spaniards that gun down the helpess innocents in the thousands. Weve been friends for thousands of years and I couldnt live everyday knowing I hurt you.. She turns to him with a sigh, What are you doing?, Your guard is up again. Druig looked at her pointedly Did I do something?. It was getting too much and she grabbed me by the- his voice cut off as Y/N pushed him backwards gently with her powers, earning a yelp from the telepath. You kissed me! his voice piped up as he appeared back at her side. His body parts the cloth shade, inviting him into the hut to greet Ajak.

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I love you, and Ill recite it every day until you believe it., The sun dipped below the horizon as daybreak came to an end and dusk settled into its place. The couple, probably the parents, thank you in tears. Kingos heart races, awaiting for her outburst or worse in retort. The tension relaxed within Y/N in Druigs arms, allowing a peace to blossom within her vehement internal fight. More and more people are brought in, either by Makkari or accompanied by Sprite, who proves to be a great help in calming people down, distracting them with her illusions. You nod, heading out and inhaling deeply. Her body floats as she dodges the swing of its tail. Tension builds in her composure as she explodes at him, Im in love with you and Im afraid!, Druig halts in his step, staring at her with a shocked expression as the breeze sways them, What?, We were all together for so long and I was all alone. There wasnt a moment he could conjure up in his mind where she wasnt at the forefront of every fight. Summary: Humans know the myth of Hades and Persephone. He glimpses just a sliver of the woman before him as she allows the barriers to fault for the moment. to feel something (ao3) - sweetheartbitterheartT, 1k. how may i help you? He recognises the internal conflict in himself, turning away to raise it again to the others who stood by and watched it unravel. Druig huffs, flipping over and leaning his arm on his propped leg Look what youve done now. I dont wanna lose this with you. He smiles shyly and follows behind her, Druig not too far off as he protectively watches Kingos movements. You run a hand on your side, feeling the scarry tissue. We hold major institutions accountable and expose wrongdoing. WRONG nobody is allowed to dislike druig and makkari! A bout of laughter grew in Y/Ns chest as Druig threw his arm around her shoulders and tugged her into his chest. A/N: AU! Makkari and Kingos departure does nothing to ease Y/Ns demeanour and ardent objection to his appearance. Druig runs a hand over your face, pushing it completely away from your face. ! Entirely up to you, love.

A bout of laughter escaped her as she corrected him, It happened a couple of weeks ago and no, I didnt touch him as he says.. Although I was pissed for a couple weeks, I had a lot of time to think about it. Kingo crouched into a squat, looking over the pallor of her face resting on Druigs lap. Obsessed with travel? It means the world to me that so many have delved into my writing and enjoyed it! Arishem hadnt gifted you with these powers if this wasnt what you were meant to do. You blink and in the next second, youre there. Some days he would find his mind drifting to that day and ponder several scenarios. His hands are stained red with her blood, Druig glancing at Ajak eagerly as he halts and drifts from the room without further explanation. ", Call It What You Want (5/5) - Druig x Reader, Rewrite the Stars (2/6) - Druig x Reader, Call It What You Want (3/5) - Druig x Reader, Call It What You Want (4/5) - Druig x Reader, Call It What You Want (2/5) - Druig x Reader, Call It What You Want (1/5) - Druig x Reader, The Love Hypothesis (21/22) - Stephen Strange x Reader. Why do you always have your guard up around me, huh? Druig shakes his head, frowning down at her. - Is it working? He pulls her toward him, wearing that signature smirk that sends her heart hammering into her ears and shivers along her arms even as she ducks her head away with a smile, I cant concentrate when you look at me like that., He grabs her chin and stares into her eyes, Well, you should be concentrating on me instead. The momentum pulls her into him and she looks up, missing the proximity of their faces when their lips collide. Y/Ns feet hit the ground and she takes off in a strut toward the Deviant terrorising a group of cowering children. . It wasnt fair if you could heal all these human lives, and not be able to save the only one that means the world to you. The pleased smile she gives him feels better than any spark of remembrance hes ever experienced. Credits to Ali Hazelwood for the original story. He laments over the situation, knowing she can hear him clearly, ignoring the temptation to guide his way into her mind beyond all reason. The on and off game of hate and tolerance confused Kingo to no end. "Even so, in the most trivial times, we find solace in the most unlikely avenues or souls. Oh, she just couldnt handle my charm any longer. Ill always be here, even when you try to leave. As soon as her head tipped, Druig leaped forward to catch her unconscious figure in his arms.

Druigs heart clenches, an anger pulsating through his being as he turns to the others. When he hears her laugh, Druig draws his attention to Y/N as she narrows her eyes and scoffs at his apprehensive disposition. Preventing it from breaking even as you held it out for them to care and know very clearly, it was inevitable in an unjust world. Its not entirely obvious with the black and red colouring but he can feel the dampness leaking through the cracks. - Im sorry for all the times I hurt you.

It truly does solidify the notion that with time the heart grows fonder. She pushes at his shoulder playfully and laughs at the mocking expression of pain on his face. Swaying along with the breeze, Druigs eyes fluttered shut with her name on his lips. Summary: After saving the world and losing a part of their family, (Y/N) recounts the past week and where she stands.

This is just a known thing. Moreso, it ruptured a sense of protectiveness within him - something he had never felt before. The aura of interrogation lingering in the air triggers apprehension during which Druig decides to make his departure. I blew things out of proportion. she gasps out as Druig objects fervently, Sorry, but you cant take the entire blame, love., Dont cry, he murmurs, wiping away her tears I promise to be the reason behind that beautiful smile from now on.. I know. Kingo just wanted to do the right thing by his friend, someone who had sworn to stick by his side for thousands of years only for him to abandon her. What varies is what they know and how it differs from how it happened. She turns away, stalking off as it becomes too much. #Eternals spoilers She grabs his waist, affectionately leaning into him while they walk down the pavement toward her house. Except that, as it turns out after one of their number is briefly presumed dead, sometimes they do. -

Y/N sat across from him, abnormally calm as she studied him and waited for him to begin. All not without bearing the weight of leaving behind unanswered questions and unspoken words with that part of him. You dont tell me what to do, Ikaris, you reply.

What are you talking about? she shrieked. The normal colouring of her cheeks absent and the concern littering the groups faces are enough indicators for them both as they glance over the pair. Screams rage as he takes control, a furrow in his brow while his breath quickens. - - You open your eyes to look at Druigs serious countenance, yet loveable eyes. Beautiful, beautiful, girl.. built to fall apart (then fall back together)(ao3) -agents_cxrterT, 20k. Discover unique things to do, places to eat, and sights to see in the best destinations around the world with Bring Me! Its the fact that she can feel the vibrations of him calling her his Beautiful Beautiful Makkari here and it just hits so much deeper Kingos voice sounds the loudest out of them all, Ajaks figure peeking through the cloth as she exits. So I've rounded up some of the best and funniest tweets about them: Geek Zone #Eternals #SpidermanNoWayHome. Makkari is freaking out. I came here to apologise. "when you love something, you protect it." - He whispers sweet flirtations into her ear as she chuckles and retorts with a smug smile pulling at her mouth. You snarl. All the moments where it began and the times she regretted the escalation of her self-doubt and anxieties.

In the weeks that follow Ikaris return, the others step up to help Druig avoid their ex-leader either willingly or by being used as a shield. -

Prepare yourself for all of the emotions, people! Five times Druig and Makkari share forehead touches and one time it becomes more than that. my scorching sun, show me the way(ao3) -chahakyn, 7kT, 7k. You feel your shoulder hurt as youre healing a warrior hit by a spear on the shoulder, you feel the wound growing on you, the pain spreading through the mans wound to yours, and when hes finally healed, you notice drops of red blood on your own clothes. He closes his eyes as her thoughts filter through, lamentations over the previous fight and the hurtful strike of his words. Dont walk away. Y/N, you shouldnt do it. His lips meld against her own perfectly, a passionate moment overtaking them both as they forget. You dont stop, not even with the muffled yells around you. I hear you. is all he needs, but she continues into the night that their paths diverged. You will do it even if it costs your life.