The Soulmates - Sinbad x Reader Ch 25 (Magi / AU)

The sunlight entering through the window hits directly in your face, causing you to open your eyes.
Blinking a couple of times, your mind is a bit foggy and for a moment you believe you are in your own room.
You plan on sitting up straight, but a sharp pain shoots through your entire body, making you feel sore and tired. Wincing, you let out a low groan.

"I wouldn't do that if I were you. Just rest a bit longer" A husky, sleepy voice comes up from next to you.

You gaze over to see Sinbad next to you. He's lying on his stomach, his long hair covering his back, and only a sheet covers him from the waist down. You blush at the sight of him.

Moving to lay on his side, he wraps an arm around your waist, pulling you closer to him.

"Are you ok?" He whispers in your ear nuzzling into your neck.

You face heats up even more as soon as flashbacks of previous night run through your mind. It was a busy night to say the least.

"Yes. I guess the effect of the painkillers wore off." You bit your lower lip, staring at the ceiling, suddenly feeling a bit self conscious.

"I hope I didn't hurt you" He babbles against your neck, with his eyes close and still sounding sleepy.

"I was attacked by slave traders, you know?" You point out, rolling your eyes at the ceiling.

"Sure... But I don't think it's just that" Sinbad chuckles. You swear you can sense the smirk on his lips.

"Please can we just not talk about this!?" You cover your face with both of your hands.

"So you are shy now!" He laughs, and His hand travels from your waist to your thigh.

"Sinbad!" You yell, giggling nervously.

Your heated and awkward moment gets interrupted by someone knocking at the door.

"Sin, are you up? We need to talk" Both recognize the voice of the white haired advisor. Briefly looking at each other. You practically hide under the sheets.

"Just a...!" Sinbad starts to yell, while sitting up.

Without waiting for any response, the door swings open and Ja'far walks in. He stands frozen the moment he is deep enough into the room to see you.

"Second... Ja'far why do you bother knocking if you aren't waiting for the answer?" Sinbad scolds, slightly shaking his head.

Instead of feeling embarrassed by the situation, your mind drifts away from what is happening the moment Sinbad sits on the bed. His hair falls to the side and his muscular back is now exposed, revealing multiple scars that you hadn't noticed the previous night. Without thinking you run your fingers over one of them.

Feeling your touch, he looks over his shoulder to meet your worried gaze. He gives you a weak smile, but says nothing. Clearly, it isn't the time to talk about it.

"I-I didn't know you weren't alone..." Ja'far stutters, bringing you back to reality. He looks more pale than usual.

"Good morning, Ja'far" You sit next to Sinbad, still covering yourself as much as you can. Ja'far blushes and you look away.

If you just give me a moment I'll get dressed and leave you two to talk"  Your eyes scan the room, looking for your clothes.

You do your best to avoid looking at the clearly uncomfortable men, as you know you are starting to blush as too.

"Yes, of course" Ja'far nods, looking away "But there's no need for you to leave. Sin, I'll meet you outside. We must decide what are we going to do about Balbadd"

The advisor composes himself and sends a deadly glare to his king, just before leaving the room.

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As soon as Ja'far closes the door you pull yourself out of bed only to be pulled back by Sinbad.

"Why in such a hurry? It's still early. Stay here, the doctor said you needed to rest, right?"

"So now you are worried about that" You tease, making him chuckle.

"Seriously, stay. I'll come back later and we can all go eat something, ok?" Sinbad gets up from the bed.

Seeing him all... Expose, makes you look the other way, even after the previous night. He notice it and chuckles, amused. How cute are you?

"Eat. That's sounds good. I think I haven't eaten in almost a day" You babble, looking out the window.

"Really?" He frowns "In that case I'll send some food here"

"You don't have to. I'll go get it myself. I can go to the dinning room here, in the hotel" You glance back at him. He's almost already dressed, and putting his metal vessels on.

"Hey Sin...how did you get those scars?" You ask shyly.

Sinbad looks at you, while finishing putting on his bracelets.

"That's a long story, for another time" He says with a half smile.

"Sure, sorry" You apologize, looking down at your hands.

"I'll send the food. Stay. I'll come back later" Sinbad leans over the bed and purrs in your ear. Even when he tries to disguise it with a seductive tone, it feels more like an order that a request.

You feel the urge to refuse, but at the same time you remember in what kind of situation you had put yourself into only hours ago, just for your desire to defy him.

"I... Ok" You reclutanty agree, and he kisses you on the lips.

When you look back at him you catch a glimpse of his proud grin just before turning to leave the room.

The moment you are alone, you Let out a long sigh, running your fingers through your hair. Your heart beats faster and an inexplicable feeling fills your heart remembering the previous events. Those words he said...Was that the real? Or just another trick to play with you?

To be honest you must admit, he didn't force you into anything. It was you who came to his room, and It was you who told him not to stop when he asked.

Maybe you could blame it on the painkillers? On the trauma after being attacked? But you can't lie to yourself. You wanted it, and now you have to deal with it.

Shifting, you get out of bed. Just when you are finishing getting dressed a maid from the hotel comes in carrying a tray with food and drinks.

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Feeling a lot better after filling your empty stomach, you are ready to go out. It's true that Sinbad asked you not to leave the room, but it had been a couple of hours since he left, and you can't stand being locked in the room anymore.
Besides, it's not like you are planning on going alone into the streets, again. You just want to wander around the hotel, Si that's what you do.

You have almost reached the Hotel lobby when you hear some familiar voices. Stopping in your tracks you stay hidden just before turning around the corridor, peeking back into the lobby.

Ja'far and Sinbad are sitting on some big white couches, around a small wooden table.

Where's Masrur?

Strangely, it's seems like there're just a few people there, so, even when their voices are a quite low, you still can hear them. You are about to walk to them when something you hear makes you stay where you are.

"...Yes, just tell Prince Kouen we'll be there" Sinbad is telling Ja'far.

Kouen!?

"Fine, so we'll have to leave tomorrow to get there on time" Ja'far replies.

Their voices get even lower until you can hear Ja'far again.

"Just tell me! Did you use Zepar on her?... Don't give me that look! It's not like you haven't done it before!" He grumbles.

Zepar? Sinbad's djinn? On her? He means you!?

"Come on Ja'far! You really think I would use Zepar to rape her!?" Sinbad asks, sounding offended.

WHAT!? Your eyes widen hearing that accusation. Why would Ja'far think something like that?

"No, I didn't mean... no for that, but..." The advisor is about to say something and you lean forward, really interested in hearing what he is about to say, but you are suddenly interrupted by someone clearing his throat behind you.

Turning around you look up to see  Masrur, looking back at you.

"Hey... Masrur... I... I wasn't...Sorry" You sigh, defeted, staring at the floor.

The fanalis just smirks, as you walk out of your hiding, with him following you.