~! 𝔥𝔲𝔫𝔱𝔢𝔯 𝔬𝔫𝔢𝔰𝔥𝔬𝔱𝔰 !~ {𝔱𝔥𝔢 𝔬𝔴𝔩 𝔥𝔬𝔲𝔰𝔢}

hunter x powerless!y/n

As the days went by, Y/N found herself thinking more and more about Hunter. She couldn't shake the feeling that there was something between them, something more than just friendship. She had caught herself stealing glances at him during their Coven training sessions, and she had even dreamt about him a couple of times.

But she also knew that Hunter was fiercely loyal to the Emperor, and that he would never do anything to jeopardize his position. Besides, Y/N reminded herself, she was just a lowly apprentice. Hunter was a high-ranking member of the Emperor's Coven, one of the most powerful witches on the Boiling Isles. What could he possibly see in her?

One day, as she was sitting in the library reading a book on Dark Magic, Hunter came and sat down beside her. Y/N felt her heart rate spike at his proximity, but she tried her best to act casual.

"What are you reading?" Hunter asked, nodding towards the book in her lap.

"Oh, just some basic spells," Y/N said, feeling embarrassed. She had been trying to boost her knowledge, but she still felt like she had so much to learn.

Hunter looked at the book, a small smile playing at the corners of his lips. "I remember when I was studying those," he said. "They seem so simple now, but at the time it felt like I was trying to conquer the world."

Y/N couldn't help but smile at his words. "Yeah, I know what you mean. Everything seems so overwhelming sometimes."

Hunter glanced over at her, his eyes locking onto hers. "But that's why we have each other, right? To help each other through the tough times."

Y/N felt a spark of something inside of her at his words. Could it be possible that Hunter felt the same way as she did?

As the weeks went on, Y/N and Hunter grew closer and closer. They would meet up after classes, swap notes and practice spells together. They even started inviting each other over to each other's dorm rooms to study late into the night.

One night, as they were studying by candlelight, Hunter turned to Y/N and said, "You know, I've never told anyone this before, but I always hated being in the Emperor's Coven. I hated the pressure, the demands, the expectation to be perfect."

Y/N felt a pang of sadness for Hunter, knowing that he had been struggling with these feelings for years. "I'm sorry," she said, placing a hand on his shoulder. "I had no idea."

Hunter turned to face her, his eyes serious. "But then I met you, and everything changed. You inspired me to keep going, to keep pushing even when it seemed like everything was against me. I don't know where I would be without you."

Y/N felt her heart skip a beat at his declaration. Could it be possible that Hunter felt the same way about her that she felt about him?

As the night wore on, Hunter and Y/N studied less and less, and started talking more and more. They talked about everything under the sun, from their hopes and dreams to their deepest fears and insecurities. It felt like the walls between them were crumbling down, like they were truly seeing each other for the first time.

As it grew late into the night, Hunter and Y/N found themselves lying down on the floor, their eyes locked onto each other's. As they stared, Y/N felt a heat building inside of her, a desire that she had never felt before.

Hunter leaned in slowly, and Y/N felt her heart rate soaring. But just as their lips were about to touch, there was a commotion outside in the hallway.

"Y/N! Hunter! Are you guys in there?" It was Luz, one of Y/N's closest friends.

Y/N quickly got up, feeling embarrassed and confused. What had just happened? Was Hunter going to kiss her?

As they made their way outside, Luz started chattering away excitedly. "You guys won't believe it, but I found this book in the library that talks about this secret room hidden on the campus grounds. Apparently only the most powerful witches can get in!"

Y/N and Hunter exchanged glances, feeling a thrill of excitement. They had always loved exploring, and the idea of finding a secret room beat any kiss.

As they made their way through the school grounds, Y/N noticed Hunter shooting her sidelong glances. He looked like he wanted to say something, but he was holding back.

Finally, when they were alone in a dark corner, Hunter broke the silence. "Y/N, I know this is really out of the blue, but I need to tell you something."

Y/N felt her heart rate rising again. What was he going to say?

"I've been thinking about you a lot lately," Hunter said, his voice low. "I can't stop thinking about the way you make me feel, the way you challenge me to be better every day."

Y/N felt her cheeks flush as she realized what Hunter was trying to say. "Hunter, I-"

But before she could respond, they heard a noise from down the hall. Luz was calling for them again, urging them to hurry up.

Y/N and Hunter shared a look, knowing that this wasn't the right time or place for their conversation. But they also knew that they had to talk about this soon, before these feelings grew any stronger.

As they finally found the secret room, Y/N felt a sense of adventure wash over her. She wasn't sure what the future held for her and Hunter, but she was excited to find out.

As they settled in to explore the room, Y/N could feel Hunter's gaze on her. She couldn't shake the feeling that something was about to happen between them, something that would change everything.

Finally, after hours of exploring, Hunter spoke up again. "Y/N, I can't keep pretending that I don't feel this way anymore. I have feelings for you, and I want to explore them, see where they lead."

Y/N felt her heart pounding with excitement. This was what she had been hoping for, dreaming of. "I feel the same way, Hunter," she said, her voice barely above a whisper.

Hunter smiled at her, his eyes lighting up. "So does that mean we're...together?"

Y/N nodded, feeling a smile breaking out on her own face. "Yes, Hunter. It does."

As they walked back to their dorm rooms, hand in hand, Y/N couldn't believe how much her life had changed in just a few short weeks. She had gone from being a lonely apprentice to having a forbidden romance with one of the most powerful witches on the Boiling Isles.

But as she looked up at Hunter, feeling his strong, protective grip on her hand, she knew that this was just the beginning. Together, she and Hunter could conquer anything - even the Emperor himself.