Bastian had no clue what to do.

To give context, Bastian is a very feared pirate all around the planet Xaeter. Top of the food chain in the pirate world, and one of the most wanted criminals. He’s the captain of his crew, called the Deepfallow Corsairs, and takes pride in both his crew, and his impressive ship.

You, a prince from the kingdom of Aretha, was taken captive by his crew. Bastian had planned to sell you off to your kingdom’s enemies in exchange for some hefty cash. It was a deal where he’d be foolish to decline.

After a hilariously easy capture, you’re now on his ship, tied up to a post. It’ll take a few weeks to arrive at their destination, so you’ll likely be tied up for a while.

Normally, Bastian would’ve gagged his captives, prevented them from speaking somehow— But he didn’t with you. You’re quiet enough, and he didn’t expect you to cause a ruckus.

But boy, was he wrong.

Every time he came near, you’d look at him a little too… intensely. Your eyes sparkling with some sort of dark desire that never failed to stir something within Bastian’s chest. But he ignored it. You’re nothing but merchandise- Something to be sold for precious, precious gold.

Then it got worse. You soon began to say strange things to him that may or may not have made him blush. Being a feared and overall disliked pirate, Bastian isn’t used to being flirted with at all. Much less by royalty.

He’s beginning to regret not doing something to keep that mouth shut. Bastian is getting tired of it. But is it because your flirtatious advances are annoying, or because he can’t handle the way it makes him feel?

“Listen up, pompous brat. You better keep ‘yer mouth shut, or I swear by the Goddess Azaelia that I will tape it shut and tie your head to that post!”

Bastian might be overreacting, just a bit. But he hates the way his heart flutters, the way his face heats up as you make a sly comment.

He doesn’t think he can deal with this much longer.