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diejager · 1 day
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This is one of my first times requesting so if I mess anything up please let me know!
I recently encountered the prompt line 'I’m going to ask you how you are and I would like you to answer me honestly.' And my brain has ran WILD with it, If your comfy with it can you do Alejandro or Rudy? Only if your comfy with it! Just delete this ask if you aren't :)
the messier the better anon, nothing in less organised than organised chaos. THE BEST in my opinion. But I’m assuming it’s supposed to be angst and fluff???? Anyway, how about both????
Cw: angst?, fluff, feelings, tell me if I missed any.
He was warm, the spice and sun that clung to his clothes brought comfort to you in soft waves, a slow and gentle wash of his affection and love for someone like you. You couldn’t understand how someone as loved as Alejandro was, could love someone like you, eagerly hold a piece of his heart out without concern for himself, gifting you a space in his welcoming heart. You could almost hear Rudolfo scold you for your thoughts, reminding you that you were important to them, a beating piece of the duo that slowly eased into a trio. 
“Mi cielo, ” Alejandro mumbled, pressing his silken lips on your shoulder, trailing kisses up your neck and grounding you with a strong grip of your hips, rocking you back and forth while he mumbled sweet praises.
You melted in his arms, his pretty, sun-kissed skin and sharp face, his sinful lips and dark eyes, all things that made him so strong and dependable. Your eyes closed tiredly, leaning back against his solid frame, thick arms and chest supporting you when your knees shuddered, weakened by your exhaustion. You wondered what you did to deserve such devotion, such care from respected men: one headstrong and confident leader, and his gentle and quick-witted right-hand. 
“How are you, mi Corazón? ”you blinked when you felt calloused hands hold your limp ones, thumb running over your knuckles and pecking your cheek.
You followed the arm up to a gleeful face, his concerned smile on those pink lips and his warm eyes, the gentle curve of his cheeks and beautiful brows. You tried to smile back, return the courtesy Rudy gave you, to reach from the depth of your being and give him a taste of something you used to fear. You knew he could see the strain on your face, the heavy bags from your fitful sleep and nightmare that haunted your conscience every moment you closed your eyes, but you strived to try for them. 
Lips parting, you rasped out the first words of a familiar reply, the same you always gave— 
“The truth, pro favor, mi Corazón, ” you saw the ache in his chocolate hues, the pained tone of his voice as he locked fingers with you, sturdy and grounding, reminding you that you were in the present and not the past.
“I’m… tired,” you sighed, head bowed forward to lay on his shoulder, nose running up his collar and hiding in his familiar scent. Relaxing further in their shared embrace, nuzzling the scratchy stubble under his jaw, grumbling against his earthy and pepper scent, “But I can’t sleep. They keep waking me up.”
“You could have told us, mi cielo, ” Alejandro cooed, pressing you deeper into Rudy’s arms, knocking his forehead with Rudy’s, “We would have helped you.”
You grumbled a tried: “I know,” that made them both chuckled lightly, “I just.. I didn’t want to bother you.”
“You aren’t a bother, ” Rudy swore, his tone a whisper as if it were a secret to keep between you three.
And Alejandro completed it, a promise written in the stars and in the earth, words whispered into your soul and mind: “You never are.”
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bkgml · 1 year
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period comfort with katsuki!
you were walking home with your boyfriend. babbling on about your school day.
“and then kirishima got knocked on his ass by mina! he didn’t even see it coming!” you laughed.
“that’s what he gets for not paying attention.” he says, grabbing your hand.
“honestly, you’ve told him a mil-“ you grasp your stomach, hand slipping from katsuki’s grasp.
“mmmfh ow.” you groan.
katsuki freezes. he’s in protection mode now, eyes scanning over your body to asses any damages so he can make sure it’s okay to touch you.
“yn? what’s goin on?” he grabs your shoulders lightly before his hands slide up to your cheeks to try to make you look at him.
when you don’t respond with more than another groan he crouches down.
“hey. tell katsuki what’s wrong.” he’s trying to lightly pry your hands from your stomach so he can make sure there’s no wound.
“c-cramps. katsuki i cant- they’ve never- ow. they’ve never been this bad.” your hands fly back to your stomach.
“can you walk?” he says, rubbing the sides of your thighs, still crouched on the ground.
so unlike him. practically kneeling down and your feet, at your beck in call. in public.
you look at him, desperation evident in your stare.
“no i can’t- can’t move. katsuki please make it go away, please please please.” you whimper.
katsuki’s heart breaks a little at your words. he wants to take away your pain so bad.
“come on. it’s okay, i’ve got you.” he says, scooping you up.
you whine, but he knows you’ll feel better in bed.
he practically runs through the common room and into his dorm, with you, safe in his arms.
“there you go.” he says while laying you down on his sheets.
“what do you need?”
you sigh, pain alleviating slightly.
if you’re being completely honest katsuki putting aside his vulnerability issues because you’re in pain helps immensely.
“can you get me water, and one of your sweaters?” you pause.
“…and you please?” you smile sheepishly at him.
“anythin” he says, standing up to get you what you need.
while he’s occupied with that you slip into the bathroom to clean yourself with the products katsuki keeps under his bathroom sink for you.
when you get back you see katsuki holding exactly what you need, plus an ibuprofen.
“i know you didn’t ask for this but it should help.” he says handing you your water with the pill.
“thanks kats.” you say, swallowing the pill and downing your water.
“good. now get settled.” he says after handing you the sweater he gave you, it’s big, even when it’s on him. just what the doctor ordered.
he steps away from you to change into comfortable clothes and you strip into your underwear before throwing on the soft sweater.
sighing, you hop into bed, cramps returning. you find curling into a ball makes the pain bearable.
katsuki slips into his bed, sitting up against the headboard.
“c’mere.” he speaks, patting his lap.
you look up at him before sitting up and straddling him.
you whine from the pain of a new position and he rubs his warm hands up and down your bare thighs.
“still hurts?” he whispers.
“mhm- ow ow.” you clutch your stomach.
“i have an idea, move your hands.”
you look at him pointedly but move your hands anyway.
he lifts the sweater up and places one of his hands on your stomach.
it starts to heat up and your cramps start to ease off.
you sigh in content.
“you’re a genius.” you say, leaning forward to rest your forehead again his chest.
“damn right.” he grins and you laugh through your nose.
“thank you for taking care of me today.” you say, getting comfy on his lap.
“it’s my job.”
“still. you’re my favourite.” you look at him.
he turns his head away, pink dusting his cheeks.
“shut it.”
you giggle, eyes closing.
“mmm… goodnight.” you say, drifting off.
“it’s still daytime, sweets.”
“smart ass.” you mumble.
katsuki smiles.
“goodnight then.”
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vinnellamadz · 2 months
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Enemies to lovers Adam x f!reader?
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Adam X Reader
A/N: I shed blood, sweat and tears making this. SORRY IF ITS OOC this is my first real fic Adam is a PAIN to write.
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You were never really able to get along with Adam. From the moment Adam arrived in heaven, the two of you were always at each other's throats.
Adam would always pick fights over the smallest things, and it was always enough to make you bite back. There wasn't a single day that he couldn't get under your skin and make fun of you. Calling you names, competing with you, and just being a general pain in your ass.
Today was the day of the first-second extermination of the year.
Adam was off giving his soldiers a 'pep talk', but before he flew off to this hazbin hotel, he came to you first.
As always, he made sure to get his daily insults in before he left, tearing into you with his words, ensuring you knew just how inferior and pathetic he deemed you. His snarky and playful tone only served to aggravate you further. Finally, unable to bear it any longer, you snapped back, 'Oh, shut up! I hope you never return, Adam!' His initial shock quickly gave way to a smug grin. 'Calm your pretty little head, babe,' he retorted, his arrogance undeterred as he continued to prattle on about himself."
You weren't even listening; His annoying voice was easy to block out.
“plus I know you’ll miss me, I fuckin’ rock, I’m THE Adam” he pointed to himself keeping that stupid shit eating smile he always had, god you wanted to punch him so bad but couldn't, as you feared you would get sent to hell so you slammed the door in his face instead.
Later that night, you were sitting on your heavenly comfy couch, enjoying the latest episodes of your favorite shows. You were just about to fall asleep when a frantic knock jolted you from the cushions. With a tinge of fear, you approached the door, thinking, 'This is heaven; this couldn’t be bad, right?' As you opened the door and peeked out, you were shocked to see Adam, but he was far from his usual self. Covered in golden blood and bearing multiple stab wounds, he looked as though he had been through hell. (Lol) Without hesitation, you flung the door open, calling out, 'Adam!' before he collapsed on your doorstep.
It had been a while since you found Adam. Earlier, you had managed to drag him to your couch. As you attempted to patch him up, you discovered several more wounds scattered across his body. Shocked by the extent of his injuries, you couldn't help but wonder who could have inflicted such damage.
hours have passed since the surprise at your doorstep. You had fallen asleep on the floor beside him. When you woke up, he had yet to awaken, Panic gripped your heart as you reached out to shake him gently, wondering if he had actually died in his sleep. (double dead) You placed your finger beneath his nose, relieved to feel the subtle rise and fall of his breath. 'Why do I even care so much...' you pondered, a mix of emotions swirling within you.
More hours had passed, and as you were making lunch for yourself, you heard him make a sound. Turning around, you saw that he had finally woken up. “What the fuck am I doing here?” was the first thing that came out of his mouth. “You came to me, Adam. You're hurt.” Upon hearing your words, he winced and attempted to sit up, but a wave of pain washed over him, causing him to groan. Reacting quickly, you rushed to his side, gently placing a hand on his shoulder to ease him back down. 'Lay down, Adam,' you said softly, concern evident in your voice. “You're going to make it worse if you push yourself too hard.” Adam groaned with displeasure as you stood up and started walking back to the kitchen. However, something he said made you stop in your tracks.
“Have I ever told you how beautiful you are?” You froze in surprise. 'What?' Slowly, you turned to him, a shocked expression on your face. “Excuse me? How hard did you hit your head?”
You stood there in silence as he just stared at you “… I’m just fucking with you… dumb b-bitch…” he looked away in embarrassment, you stared at him with a shocked look ‘doesn’t sound like was a joke..’
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“I can do it myself!” He argued.
"If you move, you'll probably explode or die. Stop it!" You were trying your best to care for him these past few days, but he's just such a pain in the ass. Currently, you were trying to feed him, but he kept turning his head away, stubborn as ever. Fed up with his behavior and the frustration boiling inside you, you finally snapped. With determination, you grabbed hold of his head, locking eyes with him. "Just eat it, damn it!" you exclaimed, frustration evident in your voice as you forcefully shoved the spoon into his mouth. Finally, he relented and ate it, although begrudgingly.
“I’d rather you shove your-“
“Shut the fuck up”
“Moody Bitch…”
You scoffed at his remarks, striding over to him and motioning for him to sit up, to which he obliges. "Take your shirt off," you instruct. He smirks in response. "Don't give me that look; you know what I mean." His smirk fades into annoyance as he complies with your request. Gently removing his bandages required getting close, and you carefully unwrap them before swiftly replacing them with fresh ones, wrapping them around his body with precision and care.
"You look really pretty down there" he grins at you, his eyes sparkling with admiration. You blush in response, feeling a warm flush creeping up your cheeks, unsure of how to respond to the unexpected compliment.
Wanna know a secret?" He said, catching your attention. You looked at him with a confused expression, but slowly nodded, curiosity piqued.
"you know I live alone right now? No one's going to—" Your words were cut off as you felt his hand grasp your face, Before you could react, his lips met yours in a sudden, electrifying kiss, sending a rush of warmth through your body.
Adam pulled away, leaving you stunned and bewildered by the sudden rush of conflicting emotions.
"You make it so damn difficult to hate you," he confessed, his voice tinged with frustration and a hint of something deeper, something you couldn't quite decipher. As you stood there, grappling with the unexpected confession, you realized that perhaps there was more to your relationship than just rivalry. With a mixture of uncertainty and expanding hope, you met his gaze, silently acknowledging the unspoken possibility of a new beginning between two former enemies turned potential lovers.
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This was so hard goodbye. It’s so OOC I’m soo sorry I tried to rush the end to put this out faster 😭
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xo-cori · 6 months
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Ok but imagine… Cherry chaser college!Abby 🤭
STOP OHMYGOD.
my guilty pleasure is thinking about abby being a total player. like i’m sorry but she fits the bill. and i’d imagine that the first time she sleeps with a virgin, it just awakens something in her
then she’s sleeping with her second, then her third, until she’s purposefully seeking them out without even realizing it!!! now let’s say ur her latest victim 😁
part of the appeal for her is that she gets to be soooo much more gentle compared to how she normally is with partners who are more experienced. she’d start by laying you down on her comfy bed, knee skillfully placed between your thighs for you to subconsciously grind on as she makes out with you, hands somehow everywhere all at once. the goal is to get you as wet as possible before either of you take off a single item of clothing
loves the pretty little sounds you make and 100% teases you for them. talkin bout feels good, huh? i’ve barely even touched you OR getting too excited, honey, you gotta relax. makes you so embarrassed and she loves that shit :((
makes you cum at least three times without any sort of penetration ofc!! has you ride her thigh until you’re slumped against her, then she promptly lowers her hand when you least expect it to thumb at your clit until you fall apart all over again, and THEN immediately flips you over so that you’re laying down again and uses her tongue to make you see literal stars
by then, you’d think it’s gotta be over.
nope!!!!! she asks how you’re feeling, if you wanna keep going. if you say yes (and obviously you do), she presses her forehead to yours and gently strokes your cheek as she eases a finger inside of you, whispering lil praises to you as you grab at her shoulders. whenever you’re ready to keep going, a second finger joins the mix, and abby can feel the resistance while slowly pressing them both into you. you’re whining in pain, a single tear rolling down your temple, but she just wipes it away and reminds you that you’re doing so good for her :(( makes it feel so intimate even tho she’s most likely not gonna keep you around for long 💔
after a couple gentle thrusts, whenever the initial pain goes away and you beg her to go faster, THAT’S when she really goes to town. like fr. no mercy just fucking you until you physically can’t take anymore. the praise starts to turn into teasing– you made it this far, you can take a little more, right, baby? so fucking tight, can barely even move my fingers. still gotta loosen you up a bit.
let’s just say you should NOT expect to remember ur own name by the time she feels like you’ve been properly corrupted mwahahaha
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lucysgraybird · 2 months
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Erm i js read ur pregnancy fic, is it possible for u to write an alternative version yk a happy one ??? 😭 it was rlly good tho but that hurttt
YES babe ofc im so sorry 🙏 i saw angst and it got away from me. sorry for losing my head. here is an alternate ending to this fic
warnings: labour/childbirth, blood mention, deeply unrealistic (should've put this on the other one too! i am an 18 year old virgin i know where babies come from and that's it)
The night the baby comes is dark and peaceful: there hasn't been more than a soft fall of rain in weeks, and the spring has brought balmy evenings that have made chores almost a gift to do.
Even more of a blessing is the time after chores, curled up on the porch under Billy’s arm. He's twisting the ends of your hair around his fingers absently, and you twist to look up at his face.
“What's on your mind, honey?”
“Hm?”
“I can hear your thoughts from here, Billy. Are you worrying about something?”
He tucks his chin over your head and you hum contentedly at being wrapped up in him, safe and warm.
“Just thinkin’ about the baby is all,” he says. “What we're gonna name her and that stuff.”
You laugh. “I bet it'll come to us in the moment. We don't even know if the baby’s a girl.”
“I do.” He slides his arm off your shoulder to your waist, placing his hand flat against your rounded belly. “Gonna be the best little girl, and she's gonna look just like her mama.”
"Mm...with your eyes, if we're lucky."
You crane your neck to peck Billy on the lips, coaxing a smile from your husband. Out of nowhere, a cramp twists through your lower back and you cover Billy’s hand with yours, wincing. He shifts you off his chest slightly to look at you.
“You okay?”
The pain passes and you can breathe again – it's not something you've felt before, but you know things get weirder the bigger the baby gets.
“Fine, yeah. I think she was moving around or something.”
Billy gives your stomach a firm look, which coaxes a laugh out of you and chases away your nerves.
“‘s not the baby’s fault, honey,” you say. “She's just getting comfy.”
“You're sure you're alright?” He confirms. “I can ride into town and-”
“I'm good. You don't need to worry, okay?”
He nods and pulls you back against him, his body a shelter from any worries.
As the night creeps on, there are a few more cramps but nothing notable, and you're able to fall asleep almost immediately when the time comes.
That is, until the middle of the night, when you wake up with your entire core on fire.
“Billy,” you whimper, grabbing for his arm.
He groans, still mostly asleep.
“The baby’s coming, Billy, you gotta-” You pause, a bolt of pain too great to speak through wracking your body for a moment. “You gotta go get the doctor.”
That wakes him immediately, and he's rolling out of bed before his eyes are even completely open. He takes in your face, screwed tight and shiny with sweat, and he's trying to get ready and comfort you at the same time.
“It's okay, darlin’, you're gonna be okay,” he says, not even bothering to take off his pajamas before tugging his work clothes over them and shoving his feet into his boots. “I’m gonna get the midwife and she'll take care of you.”
For all his confident words, his voice trembles and breaks at the end of his sentence from seeing you in this much hurt, which sends tears spilling down your cheeks. Billy scrambles for the door, then back to you to press a kiss to your forehead and a hand to your cheek.
“Gonna be fine, darlin'. I'll be back as quick as I can.”
You don't even have time to reply before he's out the door and gone.
The pain only increases while he's gone, time going hazy and strange. You can't figure out how long ago Billy left, or how long it should be until he's back – you can't really think of much besides the ache throbbing from your pelvis to your chest. Noises that don't sound like your own are tearing themselves from your throat as you writhe in bed, trying to find anything that'll ease the pain.
Soon (or maybe not soon at all, you can't say), Billy is bursting back into your room, the midwife hot on his tail. She takes one look at you and turns to Billy.
“I need boiling water and strips of cloth.”
Billy nods wordlessly and disappears out to the kitchen. You didn't realize how desperate you were for him until he was gone, and a new bout of sobs streak down your face.
“Oh, lovey,” the midwife says as she strips back your covers. “Your boy will be back soon, he's just helping me keep you safe while you're in labour. Can you tell me how far you are along?”
She tugs your nightgown up around your hips, and you're in too much pain to feel any shame.
“Baby’s right on time,” you groan. “Just about nine months.”
Your body bows forward with another stab just as Billy walks through the door with a steaming pot of water and strips of a clean sheet, and he nearly drops everything in his haste to get to you. Once he's sure that the midwife has what she needs, he's settling next to you, offering a hand to squeeze and a shoulder to lean on.
“You may want to step out, Mr. Bonney, this-”
“I'm stayin’,” he says, surely putting on a brave face when you grip his hand like a vice. To you, he soothes, “Hold on as hard as you need, darlin’, you're not gonna hurt me.”
“Okay then,” the midwife says. “Get ready to push, lovey, this baby is just about to come out.”
You don't even have to think when the time comes, a baser instinct taking over for you. It hurts like nothing has before and a wail chokes out of your mouth. Billy is still holding you, whispering sweet nothings that you can't quite hear against your temple. His lips are dry on the skin there, and it's grounding in the sea of sticky and hot that you're swimming in.
Suddenly, the pressure in your pelvis changes, but the pain doesn't. Everything is so wet. What is that?
“I'm going to insist you step back now, Mr. Bonney,” the midwife says.
You look up at your husband, whose skin is ash-white against his dark hair.
“Billy…?”
"You're okay, darlin', I'm just gonna let the midwife take care of you." His voice is shaking in a way that makes you nauseated, and the world is swimming around you on top of that.
He goes to step away, just as the midwife requested, and heartbreak rips across his face when you reach out for him. Then there's another gush of wetness and a dizzying wash of pain: the last thing you see before you pass out is the form of a baby in Billy’s arms and the most genuine fear you've ever seen on his face.
When you wake, it's just Billy in the room, cradling a bundle of blankets in a chair he's dragged to the bedside. He's up as soon as you wake, trying to smooth a hand over your head and hold the baby properly at the same time.
“Hey, darlin’, how are you feeling?”
You try to sit up and immediately throw in the towel, groaning. “Tired. And sore. Is the baby okay? What happened?”
“Baby’s just fine,” he says, tilting the bundle to show you a wrinkled, sleeping little face. “The midwife says she's the healthiest baby she's seen in a while.”
A soft smile blooms on your face. There's a relief warming you from the inside-out that you've never felt before.
“You were right about the baby being a girl, then.”
“Mhm.” There's a teasing pride in his hum, and you use a little of your waning energy to nudge his shoulder with your head. “I haven't thought of a name yet, though.”
“Can I hold her?”
Billy hands her to you wordlessly, helping you settle your arms around her.
“She's so small.”
“And she's already caused a lot of trouble for her mama,” Billy says.
He's joking, but when you look up at him, there are tears in his eyes.
“Honey, are you-”
“I'm okay, I'm okay. It was just a lot of blood, and I didn't know what was goin’ on. I thought you…”
The sentence ends there, but you know where he was going, and you lean into him.
“Can't get rid of me that easy, cowboy. We got a little girl to raise.”
The baby stirs a little in your arms, then settles back into a deep sleep. You watch her thoughtfully.
“Billy,” you say.
“Yes, darlin’?”
“How would you feel about naming her Kathleen? After your mother?”
There's dead silence for a moment before Billy presses a kiss to the top of your head.
“I think that's perfect,” he whispers, not trusting his voice to go any louder without breaking. “If that's what you want.”
“It is. Welcome to the world, Kathleen Bonney,” you say, and Billy wraps an arm around you. It is a perfect tableau: mother, father, and baby, and all the love there is in the world.
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Headcannons of xiao, scaramouche, zhongli, and al haitham, patching you up after a serious battle? 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸
Yes you may, my dear. :) Please enjoy and stay clear from allergies this spring. :)
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He is lecturing you on your recklessness, and how you are disregarding people's worries and cares for you. Mostly him though.
He wraps your wounds gently, and keeps asking if your bandages are too tight, or if it stings or hurt.
He ask Zhongli if there are medicines for healing "Humans Wounds."
He checks your wounds every night, and keeps an eye on you since you don't fully have your footing back.
He sometimes massages and rubs it for you, to help ease the pain or help ease your mind.
He will ask about it everyday.
He will 100% fight you to the death for you to not fight monsters or get into trouble. He will pick you back up and take you to bed and stay there with you until you give up.
He would kiss your wounds, giving it his own little custom prayers to help it heal faster and easier.
Will make sure everything is accessible to you before he leaves to go fight fallen gods and demons.
Sometimes will bring healing charms and little gifts in hope it would make you happy.
I don't think he fully understands human wounds apart from adepti wounds, so he will treat your wounds as if you have karmic debt of your own, but easier to manage. He has some idea of it.
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He doesn't actually know what to do at first, but he definitely calls you an idiot, or other names of you being dumb and reckless. But you can tell it was because he was scared and didn't know how to react.
Instinctively, He probably things he will lose you like he lost his child friend in his past. Despite him knowing better.
He would rip some of his own clothes to wrap around your wounds to stop the bleeding, since he has seen people done so in the past.
Once you reassure him, and calm him down, he will carry you to a nearby area that has medical equipment.
As for this scenario, let's say Mondstadt since you know the area well.
He would snap at Barbara to heal you and to hurry up. But he would gently ask her if you are okay, and if you are holding up alright.
Once you are out, maybe having a little cane to support you, he would full on take care of you, no questions ask.
He would always have one arm around you, or holding your hand to make sure you are okay, but also to reassure himself that you are okay.
He would buy foods, or do most of the cooking, it's not the best, but that's because he doesn't need to eat since he is a puppet.
Probably hold you close to him and gently adjust your bandages for you when it gets a little sloppy.
100% annihilate any monsters that turn their eyes on you.
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Immediately knows what to do, based on his past knowledge, he will immediately have medicine or bandages on him to take care of you.
He would cook healing meals, and do everything within his knowledge to help heal your wounds.
Thanks to that, it wasn't as fatal as before, since he has experience and he is prepared.
He would definitely carry you, because the less stress on wounds the better.
He would take you to Baizhu to look after your wounds and checking up on your wounds.
He makes tea for you everyday.
He would lay in you bed with you, and tell you stories to help you sleep.
He would rub medicine on your wounds for you, and keep you to a strict schedule no matter how much you protest.
Gently stroke your hair as you are laying down in bed and resting, offering extra pillows and blankets.
Bringing you your favorite desserts.
He might sometimes rest his cheek on your head in bed and keep his arms around you to keep your warm, of course with his button up shirt open.
He wouldn't express his worries for you by words, but definitely by actions, such as sealing the door so no one can get in to hurt you, but also so you won't sneak out. Leaving out breakfast, or comfy clothes for you.
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He would probably sigh and say stuff like he knew you'd be reckless and get seriously hurt.
He would also lecture you on how to properly fight the monster you were fighting, and pinpoint why you got hurt in the first place.
The next time he sees the monsters you were fighting of any kind, he would take over for you and defeat them. If you got seriously hurt from a hilichurl? He got it. But you can handle Azhdaha just fine.
He wouldn't need to take you to a medical facility since he knows what he is doing, we are in Sumeru forest after all, you have the best medicine there already is.
Despite his aloof and distant nature, he handles you very gently, and he becomes more touch base with you, such as when asking if if your wounds are healing, he would immediately place his hand gently on your bandages.
He would stick nearby you, but he won't show his worries, as he feels the rational thing to do right now is to offer you assistance, not stress you with his worries.
He tries to hold back his own emotions when he hears you wince in pain and see you have a pained face. Immediately would finish the task for you, such as putting your plate away, picking things up.
Usually, when he reached his limit of that, he would pull you in between his legs and ask you to stay with him so you can heal in peace rather than in pain. He would hold you close to him and push your head into his neck, as a way to help you ease down and relax. He would be reading a book in this process as well and maybe throw up an excuse on how him doing this has healing properties.
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Period Problems
Chris Sturniolo x fem reader 
Warnings: periods?
Summary: You weren’t feeling your best due to your period, and Chris makes you feel better.
Y/N’s POV
You don’t know how I got to this position, but I was now upside down on the couch watching a hallmark movie. Being on your period always hurts, and some crazy sitting positions always ease your pain.
It was late, and Matt, Nick, and Chris were out filming a car visit video and getting dinner from McDonald’s. I texted my boyfriend from my position on the couch,
“Are u still at McDonald’s?”
“Yah, need anything??” He replied after about a minute.
“Can I getta chocolate milkshake plzzzzz” I texted back.
“Ofc mama u need anything else?”
“Nope! 😘”
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I’m still upside down on the couch when the boys walk upstairs,hold bags of food.
Matt just gives me a look, but Nick says,
“Y/N, should I even ask what the fuck you’re doing?”
“No, probably not.” I respond, to which he just shakes his head and goes to get his food.
Chris comes up the stairs a moment later, holding, what I assume is his Pepsi, and my milkshake.
I immediately turn right side up and roll up my sleeves, clapping my hands like a child.
“Well isn’t someone excited!” He laughs and walks over to me, handing me my milkshake and kissing me on the head. Chris goes to get his food and comes to sit next to me, the other two boys filling in on the couch where there’s room. 
“Y/N, you know we all love you, but can we please change this shit?” Mat says, referencing the hallmark movie playing on the tv.
“ugh I guess so.” I said, tossing him the remote. He changed it to a new show that he wants us all to watch, and we all eat our chicken nuggets.
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I end up with my head in Chris’s lap while he’s still sitting up in the couch.  Normally I would be super comfy in Chris’s Fresh Love track suit I’m in right now, but my cramps just won’t go away. I try to reposition myself, but I end up sucking in a sharp breath at the pain.
Chris’s POV
About halfway through the movie, I hear Y/N gasp and hold her stomach.
Then i finally realize that she must be on her period. That explains the weird positions, the chocolate milkshake, and the craps.
I slowly take my hand and move her arms from around her. I replace them with my hand, sliding it up her sweatshirt and lightly massaging her stomach.
She lets out a little sigh of relief and snuggles closer to me.
Y/N’s POV
I feel Chris’s hand make their way under my sweatshirt and my cramps almost immediately feel better. His big hands cover my whole stomach, and their warmth soothes my aching tummy. I snuggle into him, so thankful to have a boyfriend like Chris, who always knows exactly what to do.
This was kinda rushed, but I low key rly needed this rn 😭 hope yall like it. I should be able to post one more before the end of the night but I’m still not sure
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Apothecary - Chapter Four
joel miller x witchy!reader
series masterlist
questions are answered and truths are revealed. and they both cross lines they won't be coming back from.
warnings | 18+ canon-typical violence, angst, canon-typical descriptions of gore, smut (shhhh don't tell anyone) annnd spooky times, of course
a/n | y'all fucking rock for loving and supporting this series so much <3 my inbox is always open and i love to hear your thoughts about it. also i should mention this chapter is just a little bit longer, so get comfy before reading :)
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The sun is only just rising when she sees him out of her house. Joel finds himself squinting in the faint morning light as he steps out on her porch, his eyes bleary from a night without sleep. 
“We’ll talk more later, right?” She leans against the doorframe, arms crossed as she asks him. He can see the worry lining her furrowed expression and he impulsively ducks his head to press a quick kiss to her lips, wanting to smooth out any uncertainty in her.
“Tonight, after my shift. Can I come by then?” Her expression eases into a smile and she nods, untucking her hand from where it was crossed under her arm to offer him a small tin– of what, he isn’t sure. 
“Salve made with comfrey root. For pain and swelling in those knuckles of yours.” Joel is starting to accept that knowing her is being constantly surprised by her, so he just nods and mumbles a soft thank you, taking the tin from her with his hand that isn’t all bandaged up.
“I’ll see you tonight, Joel.” 
“I’ll be here, darlin.” He’s still getting used to it, being able to reach for her and her reaching back, so his motions are a bit disjointed when he shuffles closer in search of another kiss. She makes it easier, though, bringing a hand to his jaw, a steady guide drawing him in. His nose barely brushes against hers when he jerks away in a flash, biting back a yelp as something brushes up against his ankles. He can tell that she’s holding back a laugh as she smoothly scoops Stevie up in her arms, the feline nuzzling up against her chin immediately.
“I think someone might be a little jealous.” Joel finds himself mirroring her easy smile, shaking his head before leaning in to steal that kiss he had been set on. It’s a quick little thing, Stevie letting out an indignant meow between them as he pulls away.
“You better go before Tommy comes looking for you.” One more look, one more smile, it feels like pulling away from a magnet as he leaves. He moves through town not fully there, his mind swirling with everything she told him last night. But the haze he finds himself walking through quickly clears when he makes it to the gate, finding his brother talking to Mason, who is clearly wound up judging by the way he’s in Tommy’s face. As Joel gets closer, Tommy’s eyes dart over Mason’s shoulder to him, prompting the man to turn around, revealing a clearly broken nose. Mason scoffs, looking once between Tommy and Joel before storming past them.
“Got something you wanna tell me, brother?” Tommy cocks an eyebrow at him, eyes glancing down to Joel’s bandaged hand before settling back on his face. 
“He got what he deserved.” Tommy snorts at that, crossing his arms over his chest. 
“Oh, I know. It’s the talk of the town. Joel Miller went where no man has gone before– the witch’s lair.” He knows his brother is joking by the way he can barely get the words out behind a laugh, but Joel is having a hard time finding it amusing, huffing as he shoulders past Tommy, heading toward the stables to mount up and head out.
He and Tommy work well together, always have, and today is no different as they ride out for patrol, but what is normally a comforting quiet only gives Joel more time to stew over her dizzying story.
As far back as we could trace it– we’ve always been like this.
It’s energetic, really. Where others are closed, we’re open wide. 
I see the world in threads. Everything is tied together. What I do– what people call magic– is pulling on those threads.
He knows that he still doesn’t fully understand, but he reckons that she doesn’t fully understand either. What she could tell him, she did. 
She told him about growing up in Wyoming with her mother, how she first told her about these abilities when she caught her talking to a bird, and it seemed to be talking back. 
She told him how her mother was both revered and repelled in their small town, much the same way she is in Jackson. 
She told him that her mother had a vision the summer before everything fell apart, and took her out of her senior year of high school and up into the mountains to hide away while the world crumbled. 
She told him how they lived well like that for many years, until her mother had another one of her visions behind now milky eyes. A vision that it was time to go. 
She told him about the night before they were planning to leave, raiders coming in the dark and a stray bullet finding a home between her mother’s ribs. She wandered on her own for weeks, willing death to rejoin her with her family, but was instead found by Maria and one of the Jackson patrol groups. 
She told him about her time in Jackson. The people she helped. The lives she got tangled up with. And the men whom she always kept at a distance, beacons of grief and reminders of what people really thought of her.
She spoke as if in a trance, her eyes and voice unwavering save for the shuddering breaths she took between words. And when she finished, Joel had risen from his seat and coaxed her up with him, pressing her close in his arms until the shake in her shoulders steadied. 
He’s gotten the truth now, and he spins it over and over in his mind, his thoughts flitting up into the thin mountain air.
She’s being followed. Has been since she set out on her rounds this morning, paying house visits to folks in Jackson that need her care. Stevie lets out a sour hiss from her place tucked in her satchel, and she chances a glance over her shoulder. Sure enough, the black dog is following behind her at a close but respectable distance. If it hadn’t been going on since she left her house this morning, she probably wouldn’t even notice. But it had been sitting right next to her mailbox, head tilted at her as she stepped down from her porch, and she knew then that this wasn’t just a random visitor. It was an omen.
“Go on, get!” She waves her arm behind her, uselessly trying to shoo the dog away, who only looks at her with that same head tilt. 
Four other times this had happened. 
The first time, it had been an inky black crow, squawking and hopping along from house to house, trailing behind her. They brought him back that night, slung over the back of one of the horses, a smear of bullet wounds in his back.
The second time, it had been a rat that skittered along fence posts and wove between people’s feet. He didn’t even make it out of the gates that morning, trampled to death by a newly-trained horse. 
The third time, it had been a beetle, a creature certainly not indigenous to Wyoming. She kept picking it up in a glass jar and taking it outside, but everytime, it found its way back into her shop. A freak accident, people said, for someone so young to have a heart attack so suddenly. 
The fourth time, it had been a black dog, the same black dog following her today, though it’s now much grayer in the face. They didn’t even bring his body back that time, not after he was infected.
Finishing her last house call, she jerkily makes her way toward her shop, trying to ignore the icy prickle shivering up her spine at the sound of paws padding behind her. She’s trying not to look like a freak, but judging by the glances people are giving her as she walks through town, she isn’t doing a very good job of hiding her mounting panic. 
“I said go away.”
“Woah, I thought you told me you needed my help today, but I can go I guess.” She whips around from where she had been scolding the mutt at the sound of Ellie’s voice, finding her waiting in front of the store.
“I’m sorry, Ellie. I wasn’t talking to you, I was– well, I was–” She motions vaguely behind her to the dog that has now sat on its haunches, panting lightly and looking at them. Ellie, however, is entirely unbothered by the animal, walking right over to it and crouching down to pat its scruffy head. The sight makes her feel a bit sick, knowing exactly what the presence of this animal means.
“C-c’mon, that thing probably has fleas. Let’s go inside and get to work, alright?” Ellie smiles up at her, nodding with a sigh as she walks over to where she is unlocking the door to the shop. She keeps her eye on the dog over Ellie’s shoulder, even as she opens the door and motions for the girl to go inside. 
“You’re acting– weird.” She mutters something about not sleeping well, and although Ellie doesn’t seem to buy that, she shuffles inside. Before she follows after Ellie, she sets her satchel down just inside the door, Stevie stepping out and running to the back of the shop in search of the girl. She turns around to face the dog who has now inched closer to her, and does the only thing she can think to do.
The people of Jackson got quite the show that afternoon as she chased the scruffy mutt, her arms waving and muttered curses loosing from her lips, as far away from her shop as she could. 
“You stay. Do you hear me? He’s coming back– h-he is.” With a final huff, she turns on her heel, stomping a direct path back to the shop and slamming the door behind her, Stevie’s and Ellie’s heads whipping up at her blustery entrance. She just huffs at their wide-eyed stares, her shoulders slumping when she glances back through the shop door window and sees that damn dog sitting on the stoop, head eternally tilted.
It’s been a slow day of patrol. They rode up around the dam, relieved to not find any raiders, a seemingly perpetual nuisance. It must be late in the afternoon when they decide to start heading back through the thickening woods.
“So, you two are really making a go of it, huh?” Joel glances over at Tommy, grunting at his brother’s prying question.
“Suppose we are.” Tommy chuckles.
“You never did take any of my advice. Good luck, brother. But please, try not to make a habit out of busting people’s faces for her.” It’s meant in jest, but Joel shoots him a hard look from atop his horse.
“You would’ve done the same if you had seen what he did to her.” When Tommy’s brow furrows, Joel lets out a bitter laugh.
“What? Did Mason leave out that detail? I watched that fucker slam her head against a wall, Tommy. If I hadn’t stopped him, he would’ve done much worse.” Tommy mutters a low jesus christ under his breath, shaking his head at Joel’s words.
“Fuck, Joel– I’ll talk to Maria about this–”
“Don’t. Asshole like that– best to just let it go. I think I made my point. But if he tries anything again, I won’t hesitate, Tommy. I just won’t.” Tommy offers him a faint nod, both of them settling back into silence as they continue riding. 
It happens in a flash. Someone– or something– comes bounding out of the trees, spooking Joel’s horse enough that he gets thrown right off. He groans, scrambling to get to his feet as Tommy wheels around, but before Joel can get his bearings, he’s tackled back down to the ground. 
Snapping teeth and garbled shrieks, a disorienting mix as he struggles to push the clicker off of him. He can’t hear anything else, no clue if Tommy is alright, if they have any shot of making it out of this alive. All he can do is flail on the ground with this snarling creature, his bare hands doing little to repel its staggering force.
A cool fear starts to trickle in. A fear that this might be the time he doesn’t make it back.
She’s watching the clock, face scrunched into a permanent scowl of worry. The beds of her nails had all been picked raw several hours ago, and she had only stopped when they started to bleed. In her spiraling state, she had sent Ellie off early, not wanting to draw any more attention to her obvious anxiety. Stevie sits in the storefront window, hissing and clawing at the dog who has now laid down in front of the store.
It isn’t her fault. She tells herself this, over and over. She knows that it isn’t her fault. That it hadn’t ever been her fault, not now and not before. Deep down, she knows this, but the nagging voices of Jackson, and what people believe contrarily, seeps in around the edges of her mind, a sour poison that settles thick in her thoughts. And she braces herself for the worst, a full body tensing, waiting for the news to come.
Five o’clock. He should’ve been back an hour ago. But just as the clock rolls over into the new hour, Stevie stops hissing altogether. She gets up from her stool behind the old checkout counter, craning her neck to look out the window, but finds no sign of the dog that had been following her all day. 
She moves before she thinks, leaving the door to the shop ajar as she stumbles out and starts walking briskly toward the town’s gate. When she rounds the corner and the gate comes into her line of sight, the slow creaking of its opening resounding in her bones, her feet kick up into a stilted jog. It barely registers to her that she’s crying, the cool slip of it running down her cheeks. When she only sees Tommy riding in, she stops in her tracks, heart stuttering still in her chest. But she breaks into a sprint when Joel comes into sight, riding in just behind his brother. 
She lets out a yelp of his name, his head jerking up at the sound. A sob breaks in her ribs when his eyes meet hers, and he’s quick to slip down off his horse, taking a few tentative steps forward before she’s crashing right into him. 
A hard breath is pushed out of him as he stumbles back a few paces, his arms wrapping firm around her as she presses her face into his chest, her hands clinging to the fabric of his shirt. When she finally pulls away, she brings her hands to his jaw, holding his face still as her eyes search his.
“Are you– are you ok?” He nods, clearly caught off guard by her frenzied greeting.
“I am, but– how did you– I mean, I’m fine. Just a little bruised. But I’ll live.” His words make a laugh bubble up in her throat, and when she lets it loose he really does look at her like she’s gone crazy.
“The dog was wrong–” She lets out another bright laugh.
“The dog was wrong!” His brow creases in even greater confusion.
“What dog? What’re you talk–” She cuts him off with a hard kiss, a smooch really, the kind that would make a cartoon character’s head explode in a shower of confetti hearts. But Joel’s blush when she pulls away with a sweet smack accomplishes much the same effect.
“I am so glad you’re back.” 
“Damn, is this soup magic? Because it’s way better than anything Joel cooks.” 
“Kid.” Ellie looks up at him from where she’s all but face-planted into her bowl of soup, shrugging at his scolding. She takes it in stride, though, laughing at Ellie’s exclamation.
“Not magic– but I’m glad you like it.” It’s a strange sight, her sitting at his kitchen table. It had been even stranger watching her flit around his kitchen, cooking for him and Ellie like she had done it hundreds of times before. But she had insisted after he told her what happened on patrol, not letting him get another word in edgewise as she led him first to her shop to pick up Stevie and that satchel of hers, and then to his house where she had immediately gotten to work with whatever odds and ends she could find in his fridge. Joel would never protest at the promise of a hot meal that he didn’t have to make, and he has to admit that the kid is right, the soup is really fucking good.
The rest of their meal passes quietly, the continuous purrs of Stevie sitting in Ellie’s lap being interrupted only when Ellie finishes her bowl with a contented groan.
“That was so fucking good, seriously. Can you come over more often? Because Joel’s idea of cooking is opening a can of really old chef boyardee beef–”
“Kid.” Joel is entirely mortified, but once again, Ellie just huffs, coaxing Stevie off her lap and standing up to take her bowl to the sink, glancing at them over her shoulder.
“What? It’s true. Anyways, I gotta run– Dina and I are going to movie night together.” Ellie wiggles her eyebrows as she leans back against the sink, but before Joel can even tell her to be safe, she’s already bounding through the house and out the front door with a loud “don’t wait up!” All he can do is slump back in his chair with a huff.
“That nudge you gave Ellie is going to send me to an early grave.” She snorts at that, sitting back in her own chair across from him and crossing her arms over her chest.
“I think it’s sweet– a little young love could do this world some good.” With that, she gets up, grabbing her own bowl as well as his and heading over to the sink. He goes to get up, protesting at her cleaning up after them, but finds himself sitting back down with a wince that catches her attention.
“You feeling alright?”
“I mean– no. Feel like I got thrown off a horse, probably because I did.” She offers him a small smile, tilting her head.
“Let me get this cleaned up, huh? I think I can help with that.”
Just a little while later, when she has him lead her up into his bathroom, Joel reckons that her idea of helping may give him a heart attack.
“Do you like the water really really hot, or just warm?” He has to clear his throat and pull his eyes away from the soft curve of her jeans where she’s bent over the tub, fiddling with the faucet, before he can answer.
“Um, I don’t– I don’t know. I guess I’ve never actually used this thing.” She whips around at that, brow furrowed.
“You’re kidding, right? You have this super nice tub, and you’ve never used it?” When all he does is shrug, she sighs.
“Well, I’ll just have to show you what you’re missing out on then. Can you go grab my bag? I left it right next to the stairs.” He pads out into the hallway, finding her satchel slung over the top of the railing of the stairs just as Stevie comes slinking up the steps. 
“She asked me to get her bag for– Jesus christ, I’m talking to a cat.” He swipes a palm down his face, letting out a long sigh, only slightly shocked when Stevie lets out an inquisitive mrrp that sounds a whole lot like a response. 
“You stay, alright? Go– be creepy somewhere else.” At that, Stevie lets out an indignant mroowww, tilting her head at him. It’s certainly a first for him, having a staredown with a cat, but he assumes he wins when Stevie turns away with another little mrrp, padding silently back down the steps. 
When he reenters the bathroom, a haze of steam has filled up the room, and she’s sitting on the edge of the tub, checking the temperature of the water with her hand.
“There you are, thanks for grabbing that. You didn’t happen to see Stevie out there, did you?”
“Hmm? Oh, um, no, I didn’t. “ Luckily, she buys his answer, shaking her head with a light laugh as she takes her bag from him.
“Probably slinked off to find some trouble for the night. Anyways, let me finish getting this ready for you.” She pulls out a cloth sack from her satchel, digging her hand in and sprinkling what looks like salt over the bath. Before he can even ask, she explains it to him with a smile.
“Epsom salt. There’s a lake up in the mountains that dries out every summer and there’s always tons of this stuff on the lakebed. Mixed with a little lavender and chamomile to calm down inflammation.” He speaks before he can really think about it, feeling like a fool the instant the words leave his mouth.
“You’re amazing, d’you know that?” She laughs, keeping her eyes turned down as she swirls the water a few times with her hand before standing up to look at him.
“It should be all set. I recommend staying in there for at least a half hour, but really, if you can soak for more like an hour that’d be best.” She’s moving and talking so fast, slinging her bag over her shoulder and heading for the door, that Joel can barely stutter out his response, the flush creeping up his neck only burning brighter when he does.
“Wait– I thought you– um, I thought– would you– stay?” Fucking hell, just bury me now, why don’t you? Her eyes widen first, but then soften as a grin crooks across her lips.
“Joel Miller, are you asking me to join you?” 
“Only if you’d say yes.” Her grin broadens, beautiful and blinding. 
“Well, since you asked so nicely.”
She realizes a bit too late that she’s nervous, her fingers trembling at the button of her jeans as they both silently undress. Her ears prick to the sound of a belt buckle clinking, the clean sweep of leather being pulled out of belt loops, followed by the quick thrum of a zipper. But she doesn’t look at him, not yet, to save what little nerve she still has worked up.
And then, when they’re both standing in a puddle of clothes, she wills her eyes to peel away from the tiled floor. She sees him in fragments, darting glances over sun-faded skin and soft strength, a thatch of dark curls that she tries not to stare at for too long. She finally looks at his face, and sees that he’s doing much the same, darkened eyes collecting her. She lets him.
“We should, um, we should get in– before the water gets cold.” She mentally kicks herself for the wobble in her voice, but Joel doesn’t seem to notice. In fact, he doesn’t seem to notice at all, his eyes still roaming over her. She says his name, and his focus snaps back to attention.
“Um, right– I’ll just–” There’s nothing graceful about Joel Miller getting into a bathtub, and that’s how she knows she’s really taken with him, because somehow she still finds it endearing. And she just about swoons when he holds a hand out to her over the lip of the tub. 
She doesn’t let herself think too hard about it, sinking into the warm water, her back facing him as she sits down between his legs. A careful hand slips over her hip, causing her to peer over her shoulder at him.
“This ok?” She hums her affirmation, letting him guide her back until she’s pressed up against the warmth of his chest. His palm skates over the top of her thigh, arcing out of the water to rest on top of her bent knee. 
“Just relax, darlin.” “I’m pretty sure you’re the one who’s supposed to be relaxing.” She feels the vibration of his hummed response running up her spine, and it coaxes her to slump further against him, her head resting back on his shoulder.
“Oh, I am, believe me.” She laughs at that, though it fizzles out when his hand dips back down under the water, fingers curling at the crux of her thigh.
“Can I ask you something?” She’s a little too distracted by the way his thumb is rubbing circles into the soft inside of her thigh to be embarrassed by the breathy uh-huh she responds with.
“Heard a rumor about you from some of the women in town.” That makes her stiffen in his hold, only melting a little when he presses a sweet kiss to the side of her neck.
“I bet you heard a lot of rumors from them.” He hums again, low and gravelly.
“I did– but I really wanna know if this one is true.” She tilts her chin up, neck crooking to look at him and the faint smirk he’s sporting.
“They said they’ve seen you out in the middle of the night, dancing naked in your backyard.” Water splashes up against the sides of the tub as she laughs, squawks really, at his words, quickly turning in his hold and tangling her hands behind his neck. She can feel him, warm and hard, resting along her thigh as she straddles him, and she revels in the pretty flush that spreads across his cheeks. She’s got Joel Miller flustered, and she likes it. Taking him for all he’s worth, she leans in, letting her lips trace the shell of his ear as she speaks.
“Only on Halloween, baby.” His fingers grip a little tighter along the plush of her hips, and she has to giggle at the spluttering exhale he lets out.
“Jesus christ– are you serious?” She sighs, tilting her head at him as she tugs lightly at the curls at the nape of his neck.
“I guess you’ll just have to wait and see, huh?” He swallows her laugh, lips finally slotting with hers, his palm trailing up her spine to press her closer, and it’s right then that she realizes how badly she had been jonesing for a kiss from him. This one is different than any they’ve shared before. It’s a kiss that takes its time, a slow exploration punctuated by murmuring sighs and wandering hands. She finds that he’s a stubborn kisser, always trying to get the upper hand, his tongue swiping across her lip before licking into her mouth. But she doesn’t let him have it for long, her teeth grazing his bottom lip, reveling in the little groan he lets out and using it to her advantage as she presses closer to him, the peaked slopes of her nipples dragging across his chest. 
He shifts his hips down and away from the back of the tub, giving her space to wrap her legs around his waist, ankles grazing his low back and she thinks briefly that his bathroom is going to be a mess, water sloshing out over the sides of the tub with their increasingly frantic movements. Though she doesn’t have much time to worry about it when he ducks his head down, pressing a sweet kiss to her sternum that is starkly contrasted by the subsequent drag of his lips over one of her breasts, teeth grazing over her nipple before he laves his tongue over the bud. She lets out a gasp of his name when he sucks the delicate skin into his mouth, no longer trying to hold back the grind of her hips into the coarse hair covering his pelvis, his cock brushing up against her ass with the movement. Seemingly satisfied with his ministrations, he pulls away with a sweet little pop, his eyes impossibly darker as he looks at her.
“Want you, darlin, so bad. Can I– fuck– can I have you?” Afraid of what her voice might sound like, her response to him is another bruising kiss, tugging just a tad unkindly on his hair as she shifts her hips back, both of them groaning when her cunt grazes the underside of his cock. 
“Want you too, Joel, please.” She doesn’t care that it comes out like a whine, too preoccupied with chasing the pleasure of his cock rutting against where she wants him most. But she stills when Joel places a firm hand to her hip, her brow furrowing at him.
“We’re not doing this in a fucking bathtub, not the first time.” She splutters out a laugh at his very serious expression, but she realizes he’s not kidding when he gently untangles her legs from around him, tugging her up along with him, water going everywhere as they step out of the tub in a slipping tangle of limbs. She’s finding that she can’t get enough of him, stealing whatever kisses she can get as he pulls her into the bedroom, her lips dragging down the column of his throat and over the top of his chest. And then a quick blur and breathy oof from Joel has them tumbling back onto his bed, her palms splaying out over his chest as she straddles his hips. They don’t stay like that for long though, Joel squeezing her ass and rolling them over in a surprisingly smooth move, slotting himself between her spread thighs. 
All of a sudden, things start to move slower, thicker, as he drags a palm down her torso, flipping his wrist around when he reaches her pelvis and cupping her heat in a flat press. She cants her hips into his hold, sighing at the firm grind of the heel of his palm over her clit. And while it feels good, it isn’t what she really wants.
“Joel– don’t tease. I just, fuck– just want you.” He grins, the bastard, shifting his hand to dip two of his fingers against her entrance, the stretch sweet and stinging when he pushes in. 
“Not gonna tease you, darlin. Just wanna get you ready f’me. Fuck– you’re driving me crazy.” She knows that he’s not just being arrogant, having gotten a good look, and feel, of his cock, but the steady rhythm of his fingers pumping inside of her is only making her want him more.
“Please, please– I’m ready, I swear. Just, fucking–” He shushes her with a quick kiss, and by giving her what she wants, moving his hand away and hovering over her, the heavy heat of his cock resting against the apex of her thighs. 
It’s all quiet communication. He draws one palm along the outside of her thigh, coaxing her leg up, her knee resting against his waist as she opens up even more for him. She drags her hands down his chest, the soft pudge of his belly, before hooking them under and around to press into the shuddering muscles of his back. It’s a languid motion, her hips tilting up to meet his rolling forward, both of them letting out broken sighs as he fills her completely. 
“Fucking– s’perfect- you’re perfect– I can’t– I– christ.” He breathes out a hard exhale, resting his forehead against her sternum, hips still flush with hers. She presses a smattering of kisses to his hairline, coaxing him to look up at her.
“Don’t think christ has anything to do with it, baby.” His chuckle at her smug words turns into a low groan when she flutters around him, both of them going a little sick with the pleasure of it all.
“Can I move, darlin? Shit– I’m not gonna last like this– feels too fucking good.” All he needs is her jerky nod for him to arc his hips away before snapping back, deep and slow, finding a push and pull that has them both sighing with each thrust. It feels like he’s everywhere, his mouth open and hot across her chest, his damp hair tickling the skin over her collarbone, his murmuring groans mixing with each of her sighs, and his throbbing length, every inch of him spreading her open again and again and again. She has half a mind to be embarrassed by how quickly she’s tipping over the edge of pleasure, but she doesn’t care, not when Joel is coaxing her into it with low drawling praises.
“That’s it, honey– so good like this– so beautiful– shit– come for me, please– need to– need to feel you–” He brings a trembling hand down over her pelvis, deft fingers drawing circles over her clit and it becomes too much all at once, his name leaving her lips in a quiet cry as she falls apart around him. He fucks her through it, his pace slowing into more of a deep grind that jostles them further up the bed with each stroke. All she can do is hold on, fingernails digging into his shoulder blades, her hitched heel pressing into his low back as he chases after his own high. She pieces herself together enough to drag her hand through his hair, pulling his face down so she can murmur in his ear.
“Want it so bad, Joel– please, baby– wanna see you come for me– let me see you– let me have it.” He groans out her name, sounding more like pain than pleasure as he pulls away, leaning back on his haunches to sloppily stroke his glistening cock. She moves in a haze of desire, scrambling onto her hands and knees, her face coming level with his flushed length as she drops her jaw and sticks her tongue out, spit pooling from want as she looks up at him through her lashes. 
She watches him closely as he comes with a slur of curses, breathless as the salt of his spend spurts onto her tongue, smudging across her lips and dripping down her chin. His shoulders slump, chest heaving as he runs a trembling hand through his hair, eyes not leaving hers as she sits back and swipes up the stray come on her skin, sucking her fingers into her mouth with a low hum. She’d never call that taste appealing, but the fact that it came from him, a sign of his pleasure which she had been sovereign over, sends a shiver up her spine as she swirls her tongue over her fingers. 
She’s trying to kill him, she has to be, with her little smile and the lewd pop of her fingers leaving her mouth.
“You’re fucking unreal, goddamn.” She laughs at his exclamation and he swallows the sound, pulling her in for a kiss, his mind going fuzzy at the taste of what he assumes is himself on her lips. Even though he feels like he just ran a marathon, he can’t help but deepen the kiss, their mouths molding and moving as they lay down in a close tangle. 
When they do pull away from each other, it’s with a shared sigh, and she rests her cheek on his chest, right where he knows she can hear his racing heart. She presses a kiss to that spot before tilting her chin up to look at him.
“I’m really glad you came back today, Joel.” His brow furrows, thinking back to earlier and the strange things she had said, her frantic greeting, and the relief that had been clear in her eyes. Another piece of her that he doesn’t quite understand. But he’s ok with that, with not knowing everything about her, at least not yet. She’s already unfurled so much of her life for him, and he’s prepared to wait patiently for whatever else she’ll offer him. As long as he gets to have her like this, warm and soft, keening into his touch, eyes hooded with a shared pleasure. 
No other words are needed, not right now. He coaxes her chin up with a gentle press of his fingers, stealing one more kiss before they both settle down in each other’s arms. 
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stray-kaz · 5 months
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Wind and Rain : a Sanji x f!reader oneshot
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Summary: Sanji has always been your anchor, so when a storm hits big enough to rock the Going Merry, you run straight to him. He tries to ease you and calm your panic, but he does it a little too well.
A/N: Self indulgent. Sorry not sorry.
This is for ADULTS.
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Wind screamed and rain slashed the windows and wood of the Going Merry. You clamped an oversized pillow over your ears to try and block it out, but the storm raged and beat the ship and the crack of lightning shocked goosebumps all over your body. You had no idea how any of your crewmates could be sleeping through this.
A thunderous boom saw you scrambling out from under your covers and sprinting to the door. You slammed it so hard it didn't catch and bounced back against the wall, standing open, but you didn't care. With adrenaline rushing through your veins, you had only one destination in mind, where you felt safest.
It took several long moments for Sanji to realise someone was actually banging on his door, and that it wasn't just the storm outside. He lifted his head and peered over his shoulder, previously intent on sleeping in preparation for rising early in the morning. But it was not to be, it seemed.
The hammering continued, and as there was no litany of creative insults or begging for food, he knew it wasn't Zoro or Luffy. So he dragged himself out of bed and trekked to the door, swinging it open and blinking hard when he discovered you on the other side of it, dressed only in thin summer pajamas and shivering in the hallway.
His mind slow and sluggish, he was slow to respond, until you crashed forward into him, your face in the centre of his bare chest and arms wrapped tightly around his back. Slowly, he reacted at last, and pressed his hand to the back of your head, his other arm winding around your waist. The skin beneath your ridden up tank top burned his forearm, but he tried to focus not on that and instead on the way you shook against him, like a leaf on the breeze.
"Shush shush, lovely, are you all right? Storms not your thing?" he soothed quietly, his voice raspy from being woken.
You shook your head, pressing your burning cheek against his skin, your fingers interlocking even tighter at the small of his back.
"How did I not know this about you?" Sanji murmured, huffing a bit.
You shrugged.
"Guess you don't know everything about me" you mumbled.
Sanji hugged you tighter until your full body tremors started to dissipate and you relaxed into him, soaking in the warmth of his bare skin against yours. You eventually looked up at him.
"Can I stay in your room and sleep with you?" you asked, biting your lip.
Sanji shook inappropriate thoughts out of his head and nodded.
"Okay, lovely. Come on in. Let me just get a shirt on."
He led you inside and closed the door behind you, and you watched as he found a clean t-shirt and pulled it on, tugging it down over the stomach muscles you hadn't been able to take your eyes off until then. He was usually so buttoned up, you were never able to see him like this. The last time you saw him without a shirt was when he rescued Luffy from a watery death.
But before he could catch you staring, you shuffled over to his bed and flopped down face first onto it, groaning as the muscles in your shoulders and back protested. Sanji arched his eyebrows at the sound and knelt on the bed next to you.
"Aside from the storm, are you okay?" he asked, concerned. "Are you in pain?"
"Always" you mumbled. "Zoro has me running drills with him every day. He says it's to keep me sharp, but I have my doubts."
Sanji snorted, reaching out a hand to stroke your hair down to the base of your neck. He did his best to ignore the tiny shiver that ran through you at the touch.
"Would a massage help?" he asked you. "I'm guessing mosshead doesn't do anything to help with the aches and pains after the drills are done."
"Nope" you replied, shaking your head. "He does not. A massage sounds good."
"Are you comfy?"
You turned your head to the side and wiggled a bit until you were, your arms up underneath the pillow for extra support. You listened to Sanji shuffling on the bed, trying to figure out the best position for him to be in, until he finally settled on gingerly straddling your hips, keeping his weight off you.
He worked his fingers into the taut knots in your shoulders and upper back, blatantly ignoring the lack of bra straps impeding his progress. Of course you weren't wearing a bra; you had been sleeping when the storm rudely woke you up.
You soaked in the feeling of Sanji's fingers digging into your aching muscles, struggling not to moan but not able to help it. He shuffled backwards, pressing his knuckles into your lower back before dragging his palms down the length of your legs. You weren't expecting him to move lower than your back and glanced over your shoulder at him, slowly becoming aware of the slow, warm sensation filling your belly.
Sanji paused, hesitating with his hands curled around the backs of your knees.
"Is this okay?" he asked, eyebrows drawn together slightly.
You nodded, exhaling a little shakily.
"Mmhmm" you murmured.
You had almost forgotten the storm entirely, the warmth and strength of his hands working over your body turning you mindless. His fingertips tickled the back of your knee slightly and you giggled, pressing yourself further into the mattress and widening the gap between your legs without thinking.
Sanji cleared his throat and fumbled his way down your calves before wrapping long fingers around your ankles.
"Feeling safer?" he asked; his voice sounded deeper, throatier, cut with an anxious edge.
"Yes."
You wondered why he sounded like that, but you couldn't ask as you were too busy moaning aloud at the feel of his hands dragging all the way back up your legs and pressing hard into the plush of your upper thighs.
Sanji felt his face fill with heat from the sounds you were making, not to mention his hands were now settled just below the curves of your backside, his thumbs just barely slipped under the soft hem of your pajama bottoms. He shifted his weight around until he was kneeling in between your knees, his body forcing your legs further apart.
You pressed your burning face into the pillow, accidentally inhaling the scent of him: clean soap and sea salt. You blanked for a split second, but it was enough time for your body to betray you and your hips to press back, Sanji's thumbs slipping right up under the edges of your cotton shorts and brushing smooth skin and lace.
He breathed out harshly and you froze completely still, berating yourself for behaving like this with your best friend. Sanji stared down at you, at his hands on you, his mind spinning wildly. Before now, he had only dreamed of touching you like this, more than a hug or a passing shoulder touch. Now, he wasn't sure what to do next.
You told him.
"Don't stop" you mumbled, words muffled by the pillow.
He leaned over you, freeing one hand to gently tilt your head to one side. You blinked up at him.
"What did you say?" he asked quietly. "I need to make sure I heard you correctly."
You closed your eyes and he feathered his thumb across your eyelids and the bridge of your nose.
"Please don't stop" you whispered. "Your hands feel good."
He smiled shyly, even though you couldn't currently even see his face.
"Do they?" he replied softly.
When you nodded, he shifted his hands to your sides, stroking lightly, and toying with the bottom of your tank top, rucking it up beneath his palms. The ship rocked, but you hardly noticed as Sanji's hands skimmed over your back, heated skin revealed by impatient fingers.
He ghosted his palms up to your shoulder blades and back down, stopping just shy of your rear, even though you wriggled to encourage him.
"Would anything else feel good?" he murmured, glancing down at the strain in his own sleep pants.
You whimpered his name into the pillow and pushed back towards him, dizzy with want. He flushed to the tips of his ears and lost his internal battle, sliding his hands down your body again until they curved over your ass, grasping and kneading his fingers deep into the flesh and muscle. You groaned and he leaned down a little, just enough to lightly press his covered tip against you.
You mewled and struggled up onto your elbows to see him over your shoulder. The sight of him almost sent you back down. His cheeks were flushed pink and his hair was disheveled, hanging forward and obscuring one eye, but the other was barely a rim of blue anymore, iris swallowed in black.
"Someday, you'll be the death of me" he sighed, his hips unconsciously rocking into you.
He continued to grip you, holding you steady, a telltale damp spot on the front of his sweats.
"Sanji?" you gasped, surprised. "What?"
He shook his hair out of the way, giving you a glimpse of flush tipped ears.
"I've loved you for years" he admitted. "I've wanted you since I saw you. You're my best friend and I want you in ways you would not understand."
You felt your cheeks heat further as you arched your hips up higher, trying to get Sanji to press against where you really wanted him.
"You have no idea how I feel" you shot back, emboldened and inflamed.
"Huh?"
You couldn't help but smile at his lack of eloquence when he was usually so wordy. When you didn't respond right away, he tickled you over your shorts.
"Tell me" he murmured. "Go on, lovely girl. How do you feel?"
You shivered under the wash of his words.
"Warm" you mumbled. "Safe. Turned on, Sanji."
He released a sigh that sounded like a moan and finally pressed against the seam of your shorts, falling forward over you and landing on his forearms, chin notched on your shoulder, breath hot on your ear, rutting desperate between your legs.
"I'm sorry" he groaned in your ear, even though he did not stop. "You came to me for comfort from the storm, not whatever this is."
You turned your head just enough to brush your lips across his cheek, not close enough to reach his mouth. His breathing hitched again.
"What storm?" you replied jokingly. "This is pretty good comfort, Vinsmoke."
Sanji huffed and wiggled a hand beneath you, pushing it up under your tank top and flattening his palm to your bare stomach. You murmured nonsensically at his touch on your skin and watched the blush rise once more in his cheeks as his hand quested upwards until his thumb brushed the curve of one breast.
You lifted yourself up slightly on unsteady arms, just enough for his wandering hand to shift and fingers to find your nipple, lightly running over it before pinching gently. You cried out and pushed back against him, suddenly caught between two pleasure points and unsure where to go. You could almost feel your heartbeat between your legs and as he simultaneously rocked into you and teased with his fingers, you clenched around nothing and felt tears of frustration building up behind your eyes.
"Sanji" you moaned, trying to push closer to actually get to kiss him.
"Yeah?" he mumbled, tipping his head down to capture your bottom lip in a clumsy half kiss. "What's wrong?"
You could have cried at that question, at being given the chance to answer it.
"Please" you begged. "I feel empty. Please, Sanji. I need...something."
He bumped his forehead gently against yours, eyes dark.
"I can fix that" he murmured, brushing his nose over yours.
A thrill crept down your spine as he slowly withdrew his hand from your chest and walked his fingers back down your belly and then underneath the waistband of your pj shorts, easing them past the elastic of your underwear. You shook, still holding yourself up over the mattress. Sanji felt the tremble of your arms and pulled his hand free, shaking his head at your protesting whimper. He tore his t-shirt off and threw it somewhere in the room, out of sight. Then he sat down cross legged on the bed.
"Come here" he said, holding his hands out.
You scrambled around to perch in his lap, trying not to rub against him as you did so. Sanji carefully pulled your legs apart and hooked each over one of his thighs, spreading you out with ease. The bare skin of his chest and stomach felt heavenly against your back, but the sweet slide of his fingers along your inner thigh was like a drug, smoothing closer and closer to where you wanted them to be.
You pressed hard back against his chest when he pried the fabric of your shorts and underwear away from your skin and pushed his hand inside, groaning quietly in your ear as he watched it disappear over your shoulder and felt the warm of you at the same moment. You panted in anticipation, eyes lidded, and Sanji pressed his lips to your ear as one finger slowly pressed inside you to the hilt, as deeply as it could go, and you trembled, moaning helplessly.
You rocked in his lap, chasing the feeling, chasing more. He crooked his finger slightly, stroking inside you, curious.
"This good?" he murmured. "What do you like, lovely?"
Your head thudded back on his shoulder, your gaze fixed on his wrist as it moved steadily back and forth.
"More" you pleaded. "I like more."
You didn't care that he could probably feel the heat of your face as you pressed into his neck; all you cared about was the second finger he added and the cool metal of his ring tugging at your entrance with each thrust. And then his palm brushed your clit and your whole body jerked, legs opening impossibly wider for him.
You reached up blindly behind you and grasped Sanji's hair, wrapping it around your fingers and using it to anchor yourself, reveling in the sensation of his touch and the sound of his soft moan in your ear. He kept the pace of his hand painstakingly steady, winding you slowly up, up, up. Until you gripped his hair tighter and tilted your head to suck hard beneath the sharp line of his jaw.
Sanji growled and his hips bucked, his fingers suddenly gaining speed, pressing repeatedly on the soft spot where you wanted them, his palm catching roughly over your clit.
"Happy?" he gasped, feeling you contract like a vise around his fingers. "Finished?"
You dragged his head down and kissed him, rolling down against his hand, still searching.
"Please, Sanji" you whispered into his mouth.
He sped up again and ground his palm against you, groaning through his teeth when you whimpered and came on his fingers, clenching tightly on them inside you. He shifted his other hand down to your leg and stroked soothing circles into the soft skin above your knee, humming quietly to offset the loud pounding of his heart against your back.
Your head lolled against his shoulder as the last tingles dissipated and he carefully pulled his hand free, your eyes slowly fluttering open again.
"Can you breathe?" Sanji asked quietly.
You nodded and he smiled, kissed your temple. He carefully manouevred you off his lap and laid you out flat on your stomach again, smoothing his hands down your back and pausing at your shorts.
"I can stop now" he told you. "We don't have to go any further."
"Don't you dare" you replied, lifting yourself up again to turn your head and meet his gaze. "Please keep going. I can tell you're not done."
Sanji glanced down at himself and sank his teeth into his lip, looking down at you again. He plucked at the material still covering you and you wriggled a little. He took the hint and slowly pulled your shorts and underwear down, relishing in your little shiver. He leaned forward and kissed the base of your spine, warm breath washing over you. He backed off the bed to stand, settling his hands on the waistband of his sweats. Pink rose in his cheeks as he realised you were watching him.
"Go on" you murmured.
His eyes on yours, he pulled his sweats down and off over his feet. He didn't miss how you tucked your bottom lip between your teeth and shifted down the bed toward him on your knees. He knelt on the edge and you started to flip over to your back, but he stopped you, grasping at your thighs.
You glanced questioningly at him over your shoulder. His smile was crooked, tugging at your insides.
"No, just stay where you are, lovely girl. I can fill you up nice and easy right there."
You dropped your head and shoulders down and moaned into Sanji's pillow at the sound of his words, electricity crackling up and down your spine. He dragged his gaze over you, bare except for your tank top, still pushed up under your breasts, upper body pressed right into the mattress, hips arched high in the air, panting desperately as he settled behind you and smoothed his palms over your ass.
He ran his fingers up your inner thighs and watched you shaking as he gripped them to hold you open, nudging his blunt tip against your entrance and teasing you mindless. You pressed against him, wordlessly pleading, and keened into the pillow when he slipped an inch into you without effort.
Sanji rocked his hips experimentally and sank another two inches, cursing up to the ceiling as you clawed at the sheets and pushed back again, trying to take him in fully. His face and chest were flushed with desire and he could have sworn he was being pulled by his very blood to you. He heard a muffled please followed by his name, and he gave in, bottoming out, hips flush to you.
You almost collapsed under the pleasure; he was already grazing the spot his fingers had reached just minutes earlier, and you could feel the same coil winding again, but better, even tighter. He hadn't even started moving yet.
When he did start to move, you cried out, a sharp incoherent noise that was barely restricted by the pillow. Sanji's hips shot forward in excitement and you trembled from the sudden force, the sudden pleasure.
The air in the bedroom was warm and heavy, overwhelmed with the sounds of Sanji's moans as he watched you fall apart under him and your ecstatic gasps as you tried to grind back onto him, your hips higher than they'd ever been. Sanji held onto them as he pushed and pulled, working in and out of you, fascinated by the way your body sucked him back in every time he tried to leave.
"Made for me, huh, lovely girl?" he grunted, reaching around under you to roll a nipple between his fingers.
You yelped in surprise, but it quickly developed into a loud happy moan as you were once again pleasured in two places. You gripped him hard and he groaned heavily in your ear as he surged forward to lean right over you, rutting short, deep thrusts that made your eyes roll back and an unintelligible ramble tip out of your mouth.
Sanji felt a shudder run through him, his hips losing their perfect rhythm. He dragged his hand from your breast down between your legs again, where one light flick against your clit broke you and you crashed hard around him as deep inside you as he could get, inner walls clamping so tightly his blue eyes widened in shock.
"I need to...I'm going to...sweetheart, I need to pull out. Let go?"
You just shook your head at him, slowly returning to your own mind, still feeling fizzy in your veins.
"No" you groaned, hips twitching back again, muscles contracting on purpose. "Don't go. Please, Sanji. I want to feel it happen."
His eyes rolled up and he had just enough time to lock both arms around your middle before he lost control and spilled into you, filling you with sudden heat before his lax weight bore you down against the mattress, his hips twitching against you.
You lay there under him for a long while, regaining your breath and enjoying the drumbeat of his heart against your back, before he groaned quietly and disengaged, rolling heavily onto his back. You pushed up to look at him, sliding a hand across his chest to feel his heart again. He glanced at you then caught your hand, bringing it up to kiss your knuckles.
"Hey" you murmured.
Sanji smiled, sweet crinkles fanning out from the corners of his eyes.
"Hey, lovely" he said softly. "You okay?"
You nodded on his shoulder.
"Yes. Are you?"
He snorted and pulled you half on top of him, hitching one leg over his hip.
"Believe me when I tell you I have never been happier than right now."
You grinned and pushed a hand into his blond hair, shuffling nearer to him. You craned up to kiss his cheek.
"By the way, I love you, too."
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lluzionz · 2 years
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"Period comfort"
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Genshin boys x fem!reader
Tw: period, cramps, pads and tampons
Characters: Aether, Diluc, Kaeya, Albedo, Venti, Razor, Bennet, Xiao, Zhongli, Kazuha, Ayato, Gorou, Itto, Heizou
A/n: I am on my period and I needed some comfort so, I had to write this
Thanks: Thank you so much for the 241 followers. Love you all <3
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Aether
He knew that you were in your period before you even had the time to tell him anythimg (because of his sister).
He already has everything that you might need ready, like pads and tampons, painkillers, a change of clothes and a warm hug.
He made you lay down on your bed as he went to the kitchen and made you a hot drink with some cookies. Once he brought them to you, he slipped under the covers with you as his arms slowly wrapping around you.
He constantly asked you if you felt better or if you need anything else. He doesn't let you do anything by yourself. The only thing he want you to do is to feel good. Nothing else.
Once you fell asleep, still in his arms, he placed a kiss on your hair as he brought you closer to him and snuggled up against you.
Diluc
He knew that women has something called period and that it happens every month but besides that, he is completely clueless.
So when he found you crawled up in a ball, clanching your stomach, he panicked a little and asked you what was going on. "What is happening y/n?" "Why are you clanching your stomach?" "Did someone hurt you?"
After you explained to him what is going on and why you are in pain, he relaxed and sat besides you, making you sit on his lap as he wrapped his arms around you. "Don't worry my love, I will take care of you."
And that's exactly what he did. He brought you some medicine to help with the pain, cooked you your favorite food while you took a hot shower and picked some comfy clothes for you to wear.
After you were done, he laid on the bed with you as he wrapped his arms around you careful not to hurt you as he places a kiss on your forehead. "Do you feel any better love?" He asked as he massaged your stomach.
If you ask him to, he will use his vision and be your personal heater but his hands are already warm so this might not be needed.
Kaeya
He knows what period is and feels pretty confident with himself that he will be able to help when you have yours but when the time finally arrives, he just stands there, looking at you. He didn't expect it to be like this. He didn't expect you to cry because of the pain.
"Y/N please answer me, does it hurt so much?" He asked, his usual flirty tone was long gone. You raised your gaze to meet his eyes. "Yes." And that's all he needed to hear.
He wipped the tear away form your face before running to the kitchen to bring you some painkillers to help you ease the pain. After that he went to the Good Hunters and bought your favorite food.
Once he came back, you asked him to help you go to the bathroom. Instead of letting you lean on him for support, he picked you up bride style and took you on the bathroom. Once you were done, he picked you up again and brought you back to your bed, laying you donw on it.
"Thank you Kaeya. For all the help." A weak smile make it's way to your lips as Kaeya leaned over and kissed you. "Of course my queen. Anything for you." "But please promise me something. Don't tell anyone that I froze when I saw you bleeding." He chuckled. "I won't, but you have to cuddle with me." You said.
That was exactly what Kaeya wanted to hear. He laid on the bed besides you and took you in his arms. "Don't expect me to let go of you so easily." He whispered in your ear as he pulled you closer to his body.
Albedo
He never paid much attention to period because period wasn't something he was concerned about. But now, he has you and he wants to know what he needs to do to help you and maybe learn a few things about it.
Without being annoying, he asked you what you wanted him to do in order to help you feel better. He would do anything you ask him to, without question it.
When you asked him to bring so a change of clothes because yours had blood in them , he gave you the most comfortable clothes he could find. The problem came when you asked him to bring you pads and tampons. That was the first time he heard of these thing so he just looked at you like "What exactly is this?"
Once you explained to him what you wanted, he left you alone and went to fulfil your command or rather ask Sucrose if she had such things called "pads and tampons." Poor girl almost passed out of embarrassment as she gave him what he asked her to.
He spend some time examining those strange things before handing them to you. He was curious and he wanted to know what you were suppose to do with these things or how you use them. He will ask you about it once your period is over.
"Do you need anything else?" He asked once you returned back to your bed, rubbimg your hands against your stomach. "Can you cuddle with me?" You asked, making yourself as comfortable as possible on the bed. "Will this help you with the pain or something?" You nodded your head.
Albedo climbed under the covers with you, still wondering how a hug could help you feel better. He was about to hug you by your torso but you moved his hands on your stomach. "I need your warmth in order to ease the pain." You explained. He just shrugged and kept you in his arms until you felt better.
Venti
He never had a reason to know what period is but now he has you and want it or not, he has to find out.
"Y/N, why do you have blood on your pants?" He asked flattly, pointing at the bloody spot on the back of your pants. Your face became as red as a tomato as you covered the spot with your hands and ran to the bathroom with Venti following behind you, trying to find out why you were bleeding.
"Venti can you bring me a change of clothes and some pads?" You asked him from inside the bathroom. Venti paused for a moment, trying to understand what "pads"were. This was the first time he heard the word after all.
"You want what now?" He asked, raising his brows. You quickly explained to him what you wanted and Venti ran off to bring you what you needed.
Once he was back, he knocked at the bathroom door and entered. You were wrapped in your tower, hot steam covering the whole bathroom. "I needed that bathroom to clean myself up." You explained as Venti gave you the clothes and pads.
"So why did you had blood in your pants and why did you needed this thing called "pads"?" He asked, trying to uderstand what was wrong with you.
After you explained to him everythimg he needed to know about period, he just stands there looking at you like you just grew to heads or something. "Uh I didn't quite uderstand what period is but this sounds really painful. But being the best boyfriend that I am, I have the solution to your problem!" He said as he exited the room.
He came back after a few minutes, caring a bottle of dandelion wine in one hand and two glasses with the other. "Here." He said, offering you a glass. "If you drink some of this, you will forget everything about the pain that you feel.
You of course scolded him about him and forced him to lay down with you and cuddle you until you felt better. How could he refuse that?
Razor
Purple teacher Lisa tried to talk to him about period but he didn't seen to understand what she was trying to tell him so she decided to let the matter go. But then, your period came.
Razor smelled the blood and saw you clanching your stomach so he immidiately went on protecting mode, pulling you closer to his body as he asked you why you were clanching your stomach and who hurted you. He sounded angry.
You were quick to reassure him that no one hurted you and that it was just your period. Razor stared at you for a moment, trying to remember where did he heard this word before.
Lisa's words rushed back in his mind as he jumped up on his feet and started walking away from you. "Razor, where are you going?" You asked, trying to get up from the ground to follow him. "Razor will help y/n feel good." He said, running off somewhere.
When he came back, he was holding a big piece of meat in his hands. "What is this?" You asked, raising your brow, "Meet will make y/n feel good."
You wanted to tell him that a hug would be much better but he seemed happy and eager to help you so you decided to let him do his thing. "Y/N feels better?" He asked you after you were done eating. You nooded your head as yes. He smiled, feeling happy that he was able to help you ever tho he couldn't take the pain what you felt away.
"Now can we cuddle?" You asked, snuggling closer to his body. "Will cuddles help y/n feel good?" You nodded your head. Razor gave you a small smile as he wrapped his arms around your figure, pulling you closer to him. "Razor will protect y/n until she feels better." He exclaimed, kissing your cheek.
Bennet
Period? What is this? Is it like period of time or something? He has no idea. After all this is the first time he heard about such thing.
"Y/N why is there blood on the bed sheets?" He asked once he saw the blood. You immidiately got up from the bed yelling at him to bring you somethimg called pads and tampons. Bennet had zero idea of what you just asked him to bring it to you, so he assumed it was some kind of medicine.
He quickly got up from the bed and ran toward the brawer where you kept all the medicine. Without thinking about it, he took the first pack of medicine he found and ran towards you.
"Here I brought it." He said, giving the medicine to you. You looked at him for a sec, not realising that he had no idea what period even was. "That's not what I need." You said, giving the medicine back as you walked towars the drawer and got what you needed.
"What is this strange thing?" Bennet asked, taking the tampon in his hand and examing it. "This will help with the bleeding." You explained to him as you changed your blood covered clothes. "Really? This thing?" He was in shock. How could this weird thing stop the amount of blood that comimg out of you.
Once you were done changing and takimg your painkiller, you sat on the sofa hugging your favorite plush to your stomach. Bennet sat becided you, the tampon still in his hand. "Can you tell me more about period?" He asked and you were more than happy to tell him.
After you told him, he looked at you, a strange expression on his face. "Will I get ever get my period?" He asked, sounding a little worried. "No Benny. Only girls have period."
A small smile apearred on his face as he wrapped his arms around you. "I guess that girls are more unlucky than I am." You chuckled as you wrapped your arms aounf him and gave him a kiss on the cheek. "Guess so."
Xiao
This is something that mortal women has, right? He had heard of such thing before but never payed as much attention. Why should he? He was an adepti so mortals "period" had nothing to do with him. Until he met you.
When he saw you laying on your bed crying your eyes out, he ran towards you, taking you in his arms as he frantically asked you who hurted you.
Between sobs, you explained to him that it was just your period cramps. He seem to relax a little as he placed a strand of your hair behind your ear. "Don't worry. I am here."
He wiped the tears away from your eyes as he scooped you up in his arms as he walked towards the bathroom. Once there, he helped you take your clothes off and placed you inside the bathtab. He washes your body slowly, careful not to hurt you (or rather get both of you covered in blood.)
After he washed your body, he helped you wipe with a towel as he went to bring you underwear and some clean clothes. He left the bathroom to let you get dressed and maybe stop the bleeding somehow (he means use a pad or tampon).
Once you're done getting ready, he picked you up in his arms once again and placed you on your bed. "Feeling better now?" He asked, running his fingers along your cheek. "Yeah." You replied weakly, trying to hold yourself from crying.
"You can't fool me." He said, pulling you close to his body. "I know it hurts." Tears started running down your face once again as Xiao wrapped his arms around your body.
He wiped them away once again as he leaned over and gave you a soft kiss on the forehead. "You mortal women surely have it hard." He commented as he ran his fingers along your arm. "But I will be here. I will make the pain go away. I will do anything for you."
Zhongli
He may knows many things of all kinds of subgects but period isn't one of them. The only thing he knew about the matter was that women has it. And here is were you come to teach him what exactly period is.
He found you crawled up in your bed, clanching your stomach as little groans escapes your mouth. "What is the matter darling?" He asked, sitting on the bed besides you. "I'm on my period and my stomach hurts." Your voice cracked a little at the end.
"Period? I'm sorry love but I don't know what exactly period is." He apologized like it was his fault. A little chuckle escaped you as you explained to him what period is. He sat there quietly, listening to talking about your period.
Once you were done talking, Zhongli was up on his feet, walking toward the kitched. "Where are you going? You asked. "I need to take care of you." He replied as he crackes a smile.
A few minutes past by and Zhongli was back with a tray full of your favorite food. "Before you start eating, take this." He said, placing a pill on your palm. "It's a painkiller for your cramps." He smiled as he sat besides you once again.
Zhongli watched you as you ate all of the food he prepared for you. "Quite hungry, weren't you?" He chuckle as you swallowed the last piece of your food. "Period makes me hungry." You replied, crossing your arms to your chest. "Don't worry y/n. I can cook you as much food as you want." He smiled as he took you in his arms.
Kazuha
He knows one thing or two about period but not as much as. He just heard Beidou and some other female crew members of the Crux talking about it.
So when the two of you were out on a date, he was quick to notice the red spot of blood coving the back of your dress. "Y/N, I think that you're in your period." He whispered in your ear, not wanting to make it obvious to the rest of the people walking on the street.
"What?" Your face became red as the realisation hit you. "Don't worry, I got you." Kazuha stepped behind you, hidding the bloody spot on your dress with his body. "I think it would be better if we went home." He said and you agreed.
Once home, Kazuha, helped you change your dress and clean yourself up. "Um Kazuha, could you please bring me pads and tampons?" You asked him. "I would love to do that but sadly, I don't know that pads and tampons are, so could you please explain it to me?"
After you explained it a little to him, he left you alone for a while as he got out to get you what you asked him to. He came back as quickly as he can and handed you the things you needed.
Once you were done, you got out of the bathroom, Kazuha took you in his arms and laid on the bed with you. "I think it will be good for you if you laid down for a while." He said as he stroked your hair, trying to make you relax.
A few moments later, you could feel your eyes heavy as Kazuha continued to whispered sweet nothings in your ear. "If you feel sleepy, just close your eyes and let sleep take you to dreamland." He whispered as you closed your eyes and fell into a sweet sleep.
Ayato
He used to take care of his sister Ayaka, when she was a little girl so he knows one or two things about period.
So he wasn't so surprised when he saw you laying on your bed and clanching your stomach. In fact, he knew exactly what was going on with you. "Are you in your period y/n?" He asked, simply because he didn't want to make you feel uncomfortable. "Yeah..." You replied as you clanched your stomach once again, trying to make the pain stop.
"Here have this." He said as he gave you a pill and a glass of water. You gave him a look as you placed the pill to your mouth and swallowed it along with water. "This helps with my headaches after countless hours of work he said as he placed another cup in front of you. "What is this?" Yoy asked as you took the cup in your hands.
"Tea. It will help you relax and ease the pain a little. My sister, Ayaka, used to love drinking this when she was on her period. You took a sip from the tea and your eyes widened. "This is amazing." You exclaimed as you took another sip from the tea.
Once you were done with the tea, you could barely keep your eyes open. That tea really had relaxed you to the point were you couldn't even walk to your room. "Is everything alright y/n?" Ayato asked, looking up at you from his paper work. "Yeah I just feel sleepy all of a sudden..." Your voice trailed off as your eyes closed all by themselves.
Ayato took you in his arms and carried you to your room. Once there, he laid you down to your bed as he pulled the blankets over you. He was about to leave your room when you suddently grabbed him by the wrist, making him stop walking. "Please, sleep with me..." You mumbled, without even opening your eyes.
A soft smile plastered on his face as he walked towards the door. "Thoma, can you please reorganise my paper work? I desided to take a break today." He said in a low voice, trying to be as quiet as possible. "Of course my lord. Whatever you need." Thoma smiled as he walked away.
Meanwhile Ayato closed the door behind him as he stepped inside the room once again. As quietly as he could, he changed his clothes and laid down besides you.
As soon as he laid down, your arms wrapped around him squeezing him in your arms, slowly becoming addicted to hs warmth.
Gorou
He had never heard of such thing called period before neither he knew that women has it every month. He is completely clueless.
So when you told him that you were on your period and you needed him to bring yoi some pads and tampons he just titles his head to the side and just looks at you.
His face becomes red after tou explained to him what period is and what you need him to bring to you. But the part were he almost passed out was when you told him to ask Kokomi if she had pads and tampons to spear.
"C-can't you ask her yourself y/n?" He asked, hoping that you'll agree to his proposal. "I'm sorry Gorou but I can't. The pain is too much for me." You're almost in tears because of the pain so Gorou has no choice but to go to her Excellency and ask her if she has pads and tampons for your period.
Kokomi was quick to give Gorou what he ask for, since she was a woman herself and she knew how hard it was to be in your period.
Once he had what you asked him for, he takes his sweet time examining those strange things. "And how are you suppose to use this?" He asked, even tho he wasn't quite sure if he wanted to know the answer.
After you described to him how you used those things, his eyes grew wide as he tries to keep it together. He was shocked. "So you'll have this thing called period every month?" He asked as you nodded your head.
"That sounds hard." He commented in a low voice as you wrapped your arms around him, snuggling up against him. "Y/N, what's wrong?" He asked, stroking your hair. "You feel so warm." You exclaimed, hidding your face you his neck. "Really? You know you can use me as your pillow if it'll make you feel better." His face was covered in red but he would anything to make you feel better.
Itto
Shinobu tried to explain it to him once, so he won't pass out once he founds out about your period but the moment he heard the word "blood", the conversation was over. He hates blood. Only the idea of blood is enough to make him bizzy.
So imagine his expression when you told him that you were in your period and started to explain to him what period is.
"What? You you're going to bleed to death like that every month? No way!" He yelled, not believing what he just heard. "I'm not actually bleeding to death." You corrected him but he didn't seem to hear you.
"We have to do something to stop the bleeding." He yelled again as he jumped up to his feet. "Just tell me what to do and I'll do it." He said. "Just be quiet and call Shinobu." You told him. "Shinobu? But I can help you too you know-" His sentence was caught off as you yelled at him to get Shinobu.
Without saying another word, he walked off to get Shinobu. "Y/N, I am here, what do you need?" Shinobu asked as she stepped inside the bedroom with Itto following behind her. "Do you have any pads or tampons by any chance?" You asked, sitting up on your bed. "Yes I have, here." Shinobu gave a strange thing to you and you take it as you stepped to the bathroom.
" What is this weird thing?" Itto says as he picked up a tampon and examined it. "It's a tampon Itto." Shinobu told him. "A what now?" He raised his brow.
Once Shinobu explained to him what a tampon is, he throws it on the ground and takes a step back. "That sounds awful." He said, as the hairs on the back of his neck stood up. "Maybe, but we can't do anything about it." Shinobu shrugges her shoulders as she turned her back to him. "Sorry boss but I have some bussiness to attend to so I'm leaving." She said "Take care of y/n" Shinobu walked away as Itto sat down on your bed, trying to process everything that he learned.
Meanwhile, you got out of the bathroom and climbed back under your warm blankets. "Itto can you come here for a sec?" You asked him but he didn't seem to hear you. "Itto!" You yelled, snapping him back to reality. "What is it? Does anything hurt?" Are you bleeding again?" He asked, worried. "I'm not in pain for now and I'll be bleedimg for a few days more." You replied his questions. "But I wanted something else." You said. "What is it?" Itto asked. "I want you to be my personal pillow." "What?" Itto was comfused. "I just want you to cuddle with me silly."
A big grin appeared on his face as he climbed up on the bed next to you. "Well worry no more y/n because this oni is the cuddlying pillow that you could ask for." He said, squeezing you in his arms.
Heizou
He was curious about what period was so he decided to do his research on the matter. He found out many interesting things about it but he also couldn't wait until you had yours so he could learn even more things. When the day finally came, Heizou had everything that you might need ready.
It was no surprise to him when you woke up in the morning and there was blood on the bed sheets. "Shit, my period just came." You cursed under your breath as you got up and started walking towards the bathroom but Heizou's voice stopped you. "Hey y/n, don't forget this." He said as he handed you a pad. "Thanks but how did you...?" You were about to ask him how did he know that you had your period but he cut you of. "Y/N don't forget that I'm a detective. Of course I would know when you'll have your period."
Without saying anything, you took the pad of his hand and lazely started walking towards the bathroom. Before changing, you took a long, hot shower to clean yourself of the blood that was covering you.
Once you were all clean and changed, you walked out of the bathroom inside your bedroom only to find a tray full of your favorite foods waiting for you on the bed along with his clothes.
"Just wear my clothes until your period is over. Don't want your beautiful clothes to get stained with blood." He smiled as he sat back on the bed, observing you as you changed from your clothes to his.
"Now that feels better, doesn't it?" He asked as you sat besides him, taking the tray on your lap and started eating. Heizou couldn't help himself as he picked up a fork and started feeding you. "Mmm how I love to feed you like that. Like the baby you are, my baby." He said as he leaned over and gave you a kiss on the lips.
"I'm not a baby!" You whined but Heizou didn't hear any of it. "I'm going to treat you like a baby until your period is over because you're not going to do anything until then. Well except relaxing and tell me more about your period." He smiled, the smile that you knew he meant every word he said. "Ugh fine but please do me a favor and cuddle me." You said, making his smile grow bigger. "You don't have to ask a second time." He said as his arms wrapped around you, pulling you as close as possible to his body.
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The F-Word (BR) - A Gwynriel One-Shot for Gwynrielweeks2024
@gwynrielweeksofficial My first of two contributions to this years Gwynriel weeks, yay!
Thread: After Azriel accidentially hurt Gwyn in training, his apparent lack of care makes her question the true depth of their friendship.
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warnings: faint swearing, miscommunication
“I will kill him.”
Healing salve was applied generously to Gwyn’s throbbing wrist. The overwhelming smell of peppermint and oak bark put her frayed nerves at ease, and she was finally able to relax into the soft cushions despite the flash of pain that racked up her arm and into her shoulder.
“I will rip out every hair on his head one by one.”
A bandage snaked its way around her wrist, the gentle but firm hand guiding it nearly shaking with anger.
“I will plunge his oh-so-dangerous knife in his oh-so-dangerous head and see if he’ll still have enough bravado to hurt you then.” Nesta continued to wrap the bandage around and around Gwyn’s wrist and secured it with a pin as she continued to mutter unintelligible curses with venom in her voice. Like an over-protective ghoul squatting in the attic.
The priestess snorted, testing the stability of the wrap by flicking her arm back and forth cautiously. “You know he didn’t do it on purpose. I don’t think he even noticed what happened.”
Nesta levelled a stare at her that would have sent lesser females running. “And why would that be? What could possibly have happened for Azriel to not notice he sprained your wrist during training?”
Gwyn averted her gaze, lest Nesta see the faint smile that stole itself on her lips. “Maybe because I pretended it didn’t happen?”
The female kneeling before her rolled her eyes dramatically and got up to discard the medical items.
“It was my fault anyways”, Gwyn stated quickly, trying to calm down her best friend, “I didn’t warm up properly. No wonder my wrist couldn’t handle his weight without preparation.”
What a white lie that was…
Nesta scoffed, clearly not in the least convinced of Azriel’s innocence. “He is your instructor. He should know better. Especially when its just the two of you. The bat doesn’t have any reason to not dedicate every ounce of his attention to you when you train in the evenings.”
It was true that Azriel technically just had one trainee during their nightly sessions. The extra attention he paid her was only one of the many perks. But also the reason for her downfall.
“Let it go, Nes. It’s no big deal. Give it five days and it’ll be as good as new.”, Gwyn murmured, absentmindedly testing the bandage. Thankfully, Az had only rendered her non-dominant hand useless. Maybe he didn’t even have to know and she could ask Cassian to focus on leg training tomorrow morning-
“Five days where you can’t lift a shield, let alone weights. Not to mention having to slow down your library work.”, Nesta retorted seriously while observing Gwyn with a hawk’s eye.
Gwyn sighed, letting her head fall back on the couch. There was no denying it, was there? It went against every fiber of her being, but she needed to tell Azriel and Cassian that she sustained an injury during training.
Her ego will have to take the hit.
It wasn’t that injuring herself was so difficult for her to handle, it was more so how it happened that brought a wave of heat to her cheeks.
Because she did in fact warm up properly. Mother, the incident happened during the last ten minutes of training, every muscle – wrist included – had been ready for combat.
So how was she supposed to tell everyone that she was too busy losing herself in Azriel’s eyes to pay attention?
“I’ll tell Cassian tonight and he’ll relay it to Az.”, Nesta decided, clearly taking Gwyn’s lack of argument for permission.
The priestess nodded, heaving herself out of the comfy cushion and bidding Nesta goodbye.
As she lay in her dorm room a few hours later, cradling her injured wrist close to her chest, she debated whether or not skipping tomorrow’s training would be worth the trouble.
Nesta didn’t wait for Cassian to come home.
No, as soon as she heard the door down the hall clicking shut gently, she was out of her chair and on her way to kick some Illyrian ass. Even if that ass had more than a few inches on her.
“Az, may I come in?”, she shouted through the door while simultaneously knocking. The Shadowsinger probably sensed her agitation and opened after a few heartbeats, still in his leathers and eying her with a wary gaze.
“Nesta.”, he greeted her, stepping aside to let her in when noticing her expression. The male was smart enough to sense when her anger was directed at him.
She stormed into his room, turning around to a confused looking Azriel.
“Care to take a guess why I’m here?”, Nesta asked, her voice dangerously low.
Azriel had the decency to look mildly concerned. After thinking it through, he concluded to not have done anything wrong and wordlessly shook his head in her direction.
“Something to do with Gwyn in training?”, she prompted, angling her head.
Azriel crossed his hands before his chest, leaning back against the door. “With Berdara? Do you mean tonight or another day?”
“Tonight.”, Nesta replied, “During hand-to-hand-combat.”
She could have sworn a little blush crept into his cheeks, but it might have been there from the start. She was too agitated to care. “Nes, I seriously have no idea what you are talking about. Did I do something wrong?”
Nesta let out a long-suffering sigh. Honestly, didn’t his job entail paying attention to details? “You managed sprained her wrist during training. She came to me just an hour ago to have it set and bandaged.”
Silence ensured.
She expected her words to have some effect on him. After all, the two of them seemed quite close. But the pure horror that slowly took over every feature of his was another thing.
“I did what?”, Azriel whispered, body taunt with shock.
“She says it’ll probably heal in a few days. But she obviously shouldn’t do any training – morning or night – in the meantime. I wanted you to know that, just in case she shows up tomorrow pretending it didn’t happen.”, Nesta added, trying to calm him down again. She’d wanted him to grovel a bit, but now he seemed dangerously close to suffering an aneurism. “She’d rather have kept it a secret and suffer through her exercises than telling you. So I did.”
If it was possible, Azriel looked even more crestfallen at that. A low curse escaped him, and Nesta took that as her cue to leave.
As she approached the door, she paused to put a hand on his arm. “I didn’t tell you to make you feel bad.” Well, maybe a little bit. “Don’t be too hard on yourself. She’ll live. And you are both fools for how you acted.”
Azriel nodded, but it was so absent-minded that Nesta turned to leave him to his thoughts, bidding him goodnight quietly.
His reaction left her wondering, though. Had she been too harsh? If it got Gwyn a heartfelt apology and maybe some sweets to make it up to her, it might not have been too much. But the Mother knew Azriel was an overthinker. She only hoped that, whatever was going on between them for Gwyn not to admit to an injury would soon be mended.
She did it. She skipped training.
Throughout the whole day, Gwyn felt rotten to the core. She had never abandoned her responsibilities, at the very least not without explaining herself properly. Nesta had probably informed the two Illyrians by now, and the other priestesses had noticed the glaringly white bandage, but still – it felt so wrong to sit on all these weird feelings towards Azriel, to not talk to him as regularly as she used to.
It felt like abandoning him.
And only the Gods and Gwyn new how that made the already confusing and borderline frightening emotions she harbored towards him more complicated.
She realized it was wholly her fault. She should have admitted to the injury right away, blaming a loose stone on the ground, or an errand shadow or anything for her mess-up. But no. As soon as his arms had wrapped around hers from behind, as soon as she twisted her head to meet his gaze, she was lost. Utterly and hopelessly caught up in whatever daydream it was that took over her mind at that moment. And she didn’t have the capacity to free herself as he sent her tumbling down, painfully bending her wrist in the process.
She’d laughed it off, turning her back to him to stabilize and feel out the injury, all while joking that ‘at least he bested her once this entire session’. When she faced him again, he’d looked away too quickly for his eyes to linger on her form and suggested a water break.
Gwyn couldn’t pinpoint exactly when her feelings for him had taken such a turn. When their nightly talks or training sessions became a little less accidental, but rather more and more anticipated. She only knew that one morning, when her alarm allowed her a few more minutes to slumber in bed, her mind had drifted to him.
And it continued to do so until now.
She sincerely hoped she would get a grip on herself, or she’d completely ruin their friendship.
If Azriel didn’t manage to do it first.
Days after the accident, Gwyn’s wrist still too sore for training, the Shadowsinger remained as silent as death. No note, no impromptu lunch visits. Gwyn even trekked up the stairs one night, hoping to catch him waiting for her on the roof of the house. But it was Gwyn who ended up waiting for hours in the cold, without any luck. Not even Nesta had a message to relay on his behalf when they met for their weekly reading night.
It left a sour feeling in her stomach. Friends were supposed to take equal interest in each other. And Nesta assured her she informed Az of her injury. What was keeping him back, then?
Another long day of work passed and Gwyn returned from evening service, walking into the dimly lit hall that contained some of the priestess’s dormitories.
And stopping dead in her tracks when she beheld the massive bouquet of flowers that adorned her doorstep.
Peonies and tulips, lilac and lavender in the most beautiful hues of white and purple made the whole hall smell like spring. With measured steps, Gwyn crouched down to retrieve the card attached to the crown of the bouquet. The handwriting itself made her heart flutter with excitement.
Dear Gwyn,
please accept this as the first of many apologies to come for by behavior in training and afterwards. I hope you are feeling better.
Your friend (?) Azriel
The priestess’s brows scrunched in confusion. She appreciated the gesture, but something in his message bothered her. She read it again, and again, gaze snagging on his signature. And just like that, with as small of a symbol as that question mark, Gwyn’s smile was whiped clean off her face, her heart plummeting into her stomach.
Her friend. The word in itself should have been enough to elicit a little happy dance. Because that was what Azriel was to her, and so much more. It was a first step, the first time she heard him reciprocating the feeling.
But the question mark put the virtual nail in the coffin of her affection.
He either thought so little of their friendship he thought it breaking at the slightest mishap, or, and Gwyn’s lungs fought for air at the thought, he didn’t really consider them friends.
And it made sense. She never heard him say it. They never let a few days pass without seeing each other, but it took him a whole week to ask for her? Mother, she didn’t even know if he came willingly to their nightly training, or if he was ordered to – keeping an eye on the unstable female he had to save and making sure she didn’t crumble under pressure.
On some nights, she had poured out her heart to him and he had listened, comforted her, just as she had on nights where his own façade revealed the hurt and shame he carried around.
It couldn’t have been a lie, could it?
Gwyn’s thoughts spiraled, feelings of being unworthy of his affection eagerly feeding on her uncertainty. Until she was sure: he only sent flowers because he accidentally hurt one of the frail and traumatized priestesses and felt bad about it. Clearly not because they were friends.
Gwyn picked up the flowers and, trying to steady her breathing, brought them into her room where they found a place on her nightstand. Unfocussed eyes remained on the flowers while she debated whether she should cry or fight that overgrown bat – it only took a second to decide.
The priestess stormed out of the library, Azriel’s handwritten card fighting for breath in her fist.
She mulled it over as she took the stairs to the house proper two at a time, how he could negate their relationship with one simple message. Had she been so mistaken in his kindness, his interest? Had he seen their time together as an obligation, rather than a blooming friendship?
It agitated and confused her to no end. And as she finally arrived in the training ring, eyes already pinpointing the swirl of shadows with Azriel in their midst, she was positively furious.
“Azriel!”, she shouted across the ring, eating up the space between them in no time. She pointed her finger at him in accusation, her other hand grinding his message for her to mush.
The Shadowsinger turned, his expression morphing from wary to concerned in a split second. “Gwyn? What’s wrong? Do you need a healer?”
He actually had the nerve to step towards her, his hands coming to rest on her shoulders as he ran his eyes over her form. Trying to detect whatever it was that made her upset.
“Don’t you touch me!”, she snapped, and his arms dropped to his side immediately. “You forfeited your right to that.”
Azriel gaped at her, but nodded nonetheless. Massive wings behind him folded together tightly as he braced himself for her.
If anything, his actions made Gwyn even more angry. She came to pick a fight, not for him to roll over. So, the priestess stepped into his personal space again and pushed at his chest until he stumbled backwards.
It was petty, and unfair, and nothing like her usual self. But seeing the little slither of hurt flashing on his face made it worth it. She pushed again, ignoring the stab of pain emanating from her wrist as it collided with mountains of muscle.
“You are a coward!” Push. “You don’t deserve my friendship!” Push.
If Gwyn’s late high priestess could have seen her now, she’d have washed her mouth out with soap to negate the curse words leaving it.
But she didn’t care. The pain flooding her heart at his apparent betrayal was too much to deal with on her own. It needed an outlet.
After enduring another minute of her assault, Azriel saw his opening. He caught both of Gwyn’s wrists in his hands, stopping her dead in her tracks, and cradled them to his chest.
“Gwyn.”, his voice turned pleading and soft, “please stop, you’ll hurt yourself.”
And as the tenor of his beautiful, stupid voice reached her ear, all fight evaporated. With heavy breathing, she returned his stare. Somehow, even in the depts of hurt, the only thought her head could muster was how she had missed him the past week.
“I’m sorry.”, he whispered, his thumbs stroking up and down her hostage-held hands, “I’m so sorry I didn’t notice it. You truly deserve better than that.”
Gwyn didn’t find words for him, frozen in time as she stood before him, her chest nearly touching his armor. She didn’t know what the hell he was talking about. But an apology sounded about right.
“I was so caught up in my own head that night.”, he continued softly, his voice trying to soothe her into tranquility, “But I realize it’s not an excuse. I should have checked on you after that fall. Gwyn, I’m so sorry I failed you. It will never happen again.”
Gwyn’s eyes hardened. She stepped away from him, forcing Azriel to release her.
“I don’t care you hurt me in training.”, her voice turned cold. “I don’t care if you didn’t check up on me. What I care about is this.”
She flung the crumpled piece of paper at his feet.
Azriel’s eyes widened for a split second before he picked the message off the dirty floor, trying to straighten out the paper. He stared at it for a long time. Enough for Gwyn’s anger to subside, until only resignation was left.
She knew he was about to apologize again. But he’d never understand where she was coming from. Mother, she’d confused herself with the onslaught of feelings the little piece of paper elicited. So she spared him the mental effort.
“You don’t think we’re friends, do you?”
The silence that ensured was deafening.
“I mean”, Gwyn started, her eyes focusing on a stone on the ground, “it’s completely fine if you don’t think so. After all, we’ve been seeing each other only for a few months, and I know you have a hard time making friends. But I thought-“
With all the courage she had left, Gwyn lifted her eyes to him again. If she wanted his honesty, she needed to give it in return. “I have seen you as my friend for the longest time now. You are the person I can rant to with all the stupid, miniscule facts I read about daily. I feel like I can tell you about my hopes and dreams and don’t be judged. You make me stronger, even challenge me to dream bigger.”
She breathed in deeply, trying her hardest to keep her emotions at bay. “And until tonight, I hoped the same would be true for you. Yet I can’t shake the feeling that you keep me company because you have to, not because you want to.”
There it was, all her thoughts and deepest fears spread out before him as cohesively as possible. Minus the crush of course, Gwyn could only take so much heartache in a day.
Azriel gaped at her, as unmoving as stone, his message stretched taunt between his fingers.
And even though his voice remained quiet, the hurt in it carried all the way to Gwyn to bury straight into her heart.
“Are you fucking kidding me?”
Now it was Gwyn’s turn to gape at him. With each second passing, Azriel looked more and more agitated, his eyes pinning her to the spot.
“What did I do for you to come to that conclusion?”, he began pacing before her, each and every one of his next words a punch in the gut, “Was it the time I poured my heart out to you with feelings not even my brothers are privy to? Or was it when we spent nearly a whole night in each other’s arms when I can’t remember the last time I hugged someone that wasn’t family? Maybe it was that particular day when I nearly threw a temper-tantrum because you couldn’t make it to a session and I needed to see you so badly?”
He stopped in his tracks, hazel eyes so open and vulnerable that Gwyn had to swallow. “Or was it the night when I literally sprained your wrist and didn’t notice because your eyes are so gods-damn blue that I got distracted?”
Not even trying to process that last admission, Gwyn remembered all the instances he talked about. She’d considered them accidental at the time. That he was so stressed from work he took it out on the next-best person. But it slowly dawned on her that Azriel wasn’t the type to just dump his emotions on the next-best.
“You put a question mark.”, she tried weekly, suddenly feeling very small before him, “On the message, I mean. And you waited to contact me for a whole week.”
Even in the dark, Gwyn could actually see the vein in his neck pulsing with anger. He held his emotions at bay as he answered tough, his voice taunt. “Nesta came to me the night you got injured. She informed me of what I did and voiced her concern that you’d likely show up in training, pretending nothing happened. And the only logical conclusion I drew from that was that you clearly don’t trust me. I must have done something for you to keep an injury that I caused a secret. So forgive me if I didn’t think you considered me a friend, that I thought you wanted nothing to do with me.”
Well, that actually made a whole lot of sense.
Blood rushed into her cheeks. How did she let her emotions get away with her like that?
“Oh Mother”, she mumbled, her hands fumbling her hair out of her face as she tried to come up with a way to salvage this. “I misunderstood.”
“Clearly.”, the Shadowsinger deadpanned, crossing his arms in front of his chest. He observed her for a moment, his own emotions seemingly calming down. “So why on earth would you think I spend time with you out of-what? Obligation?”
With a deep, heartfelt sigh, Gwyn let herself sink on the nearby rock. The adrenaline that had been running amok in her body had left her to fend for herself, apparently. Even if it got her into this situation.
“I honestly don’t know. I guess I didn’t think you’d actually like me as a person, or as someone you could consider close to you. The fact that you were the one to save me that night in Sangravah doesn’t help this feeling either.”, she chuckled humorlessly, wringing her hands together for support, “I tend to think people see nothing in me but my trauma. That I need to be catered for specially, handled with care. I never wanted that.”
Azriel slowly stepped before her, kneeling down right before her spot on the rock. “And when have I ever handled you with more care than necessary?”
He pointedly glanced at her bandaged wrist and Gwyn couldn’t help but laugh. The admission did something within her, lightening the heavy feeling in her chest. He has always been real with her, holding her accountable, giving her his honesty. “That’s true. I know you designed the obstacle courses last year especially to vex me.”
The sheepish grin Azriel showed her was enough to get her stomach to do a little flip. “Worked like a charm, too.”
The priestess had to bite her lip to keep from smiling too hard. She remembered how she’d taken personal affront to the difficulty of those obstacles, and how she spent every waking minute planning how to best them – and in turn wipe the smug look Azriel liked to sport at that time off his stupidly handsome face.
The lightheartedness of the situation vanished, though, as she remembered how she spoke to him a few minutes ago. She’d pushed him for Cauldron’s sake.
“Azriel, I’m so sorry for coming at you like that, for screaming at you. You didn’t deserve that.”, she admitted, searching his face for any sign of anger. But she only found sympathy.
“It’s okay. You overacted a little today, but I didn’t react at all when it mattered. I’d say we’re even.”, he reached out his hands for her to take, resting them palms up on her knees. She complied, loving the warmth of his skin and the attention he showered her with.
“I agree. Let’s never talk about this again?”
Azriel nodded once, before lowering his head to press a light kiss on both of her knuckles, one after the other. His gaze snagged on her still lightly bandaged wrist. Pulling her hand closer, he kissed it too, his lips lingering on the gauze until Gwyn could feel the heat of them right through her skin. Her heart fluttered so loudly at the gesture she was sure he must have heard it.
So she blurted out the next best thing she could think of. That she couldn’t stop thinking about since he’d said it, actually.
“My eyes are teal.”
Azriel just watched her, a slow smile spreading on his lips as he took her in. As if he had nothing but time, as if he didn’t feel this overwhelming urge to shoot up and run from this situation. The bastard surely enjoyed her squirming.
“I know. But you didn’t seem to pay enough attention to the way I acted around you – and I wanted to make sure you do, from now on.”, he pulled her up with him as he stood to his impressive height. She would be paying attention now, that much was clear.
“Friends?”, Gwyn asked, not releasing him just yet. Their fingers must have found a way to interlace autonomously in the past few seconds and she savored the feeling of them a little longer.
“Friends.”, the Shadowsinger replied. But his face betrayed his even voice. Gwyn couldn’t quite put a finger on what happened, what change between them.
She only had this nagging feeling that more than friendship shone from his face as he bid her goodnight.
And she that she was well and truly in love.
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chrisevansonly · 11 months
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How would Harry react when he notices you don’t feel well bc of your period?
harry’s reaction to your monthly visitor (headcannon)
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You’re someone who tracks their cycle quite religiously so you know when it’s coming, giving you some time to prepare to spend the first (at least) 2 days in bed
You have always had a pretty nasty period, the pain was extremely bad the first couple days and you’re energy was at essentially a 0 for the 6 days it took you out of commission
Now speaking of angels, we’ll talk about Harry because he is the absolute sweetest when it comes to you and your well-being. He has always made sure that you have everything you could ever want and more
So when Harry came home to the house quiet, the smell of lavender spilling from the bathroom upstairs, he knew you weren’t feeling well and it was that time of the month
He’d make his way upstairs after getting a little plate of snacks ready, some water and juice as well in case you wanted either, he was a man who came prepared with many options
“Baby..?”
He waits until he hears a soft “in here…” before entering into the bathroom, his features softening at the sad smile you had on your face, eyes bloodshot; he could tell you’d been crying
“Oh love…that bad?”
“H-Horrible today”
Harry leant down to press a kiss to your forehead, swiping a piece of hair out of your face that has escaped the claw clip keeping it in a bun
“I brought some snacks up for after your bath, have you taken any painkillers yet..?”
“No, I just kind of got in the bath”
Nodding he moved towards the medicine cabinet, quickly finding your prescription from the doctor. You had cramps so bad that your physician had gotten you special antibiotics specifically for the pain
“Alright my darling, here…”
“Thank you baby”
You took the pills from him and the water bottle he’d gone to get, taking them with ease
“There we go, hopefully that helps with some of the pain, you ready to get out?”
“Yes please”
Harry made sure to grab the fluffiest towel, warm off the towel rack before helping you get out, sitting you down on the side of the tub so he could empty the water out
“Alright, what do you want to wear darling?”
You thought about it for a moment, determining what would be the comfiest to sleep in
“Um can I have one of your sweaters and just a pair of sweet pants please?”
He smiled pressing a kiss to your lips
“Mhm, any sweater?”
“Yes please”
You smiled to yourself watching as he disappeared into the bedroom, coming back with one of his sweaters, some sweatpants and a pair of his boxers knowing you found them much more comfortable than a pair of your own underwear while you were cramping
“Thank you m’love, always treat me so well”
“Always will, till we’re old and my body breaks down”
You laughed at this, only wincing slightly when a cramp hit
“No more making me laugh”
Harry simply laughed to himself before agreeing, helping you get dressed before you made your way towards your shared bed which right now looked like heaven
“Okay, can I get you anything else while you get comfy?”
“Cuddles…? Please?”
Harry watched your eyes soften as you looked at him and he swore his heart flipped in his chest at how sweet you looked
“I was wondering when you’d ask that”
It was safe to say Harry was the absolute best when it came to your time of the month, or anytime you felt sick even just after a bad day. He was your sunshine, and you were the luckiest girl in the world to be loved by him🩷
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elizabethwritesmen · 7 months
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Part 1 I once was poison ivy
Older!Firefighter!Steve x reader
Synopsis: After a lifetime of running from your feelings, it's hard to face the ones you have for Steve. Fortunately, he doesn't give you much choice, and they're stronger than anything you've ever felt, anyway.
Warnings: SMUT 18+, unprotected, a little bdsm if you squint (consensual bondage and choking but nothing extreme), angst, talk of manipulating men and talk of drunk driving, very long chapter but the end is worth it (;
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My name is whatever you decide And I’m just gonna call you mine I’m insane but I’m your baby
The bath helped ease my aches more than I thought it would, but I still felt horrible when I got out. I groaned at the thought of how long it would take for the pain to go away. Knowing Steve was coming over, though, was a good distraction. He told me he’d be there around 7 so I took a long nap and woke up at 6, rushing to get ready.
Considering the only state he’d seen me in was freshly wrecked and a mess, I wanted to look good. Of course, I wouldn’t mind him seeing me freshly wrecked and a mess again. But for a much better reason.
I curled my hair lightly and shook it out until i had beachy waves, then put on light makeup. I didn’t want to do a full face, I was running low on time and energy, so I just filled in my brows, dabbed some blush on my cheeks, put mascara on, and finished off with glossy strawberry chapstick. My body was shaking with the need to rest by the time I was done, so I didn’t bother looking for a nice outfit. I just pulled on a tank top and a comfy pair of shorts and went with it.
Not long after I finished, I heard his knock at my door. I opened it to reveal him standing there, jeans and a v neck where his work clothes once were. His hair was neatly combed back, one perfect strand falling into his face. He was even more handsome than I realized, all cleaned up and fresh. He even smelled good, the same cinnamon from before stronger now and filling the space around us.
“Hey,” he smiled, one hand in his pocket and the other holding a bag, presumably full of food.
“Hey,” I grinned back and sidestepped, “Come in.”
“Thanks,” he took my invitation, stepping past me. I lead him to my kitchen, gesturing for him to set the food down on the bar.
“I brought mexican food, I hope that’s okay. Just some tacos and queso. I wasn’t sure what you’d want, and everyone likes tacos, right?”
“Yes,” I giggled, “Everyone likes tacos.”
“Oh, and I remember you saying something about losing a cheesecake in the wreck, so I got you another one.” He pulled a box from his bag. Not just a small to go box, either. A full sized cheesecake with the logo from a local bakery on it. I’d been there before, I knew their stuff was pricy.
“Steve,” I sighed, “You didn’t have to do that.”
“I wanted to,” he shrugged, opening my fridge and slipping the box in.
He was just so nice. He wasn’t like the other men I dated. He didn’t bring me cold gifts and nice dresses or custom jewelry. He brought me a full sized expensive cheesecake because I was sad about losing mine. I felt warm, like my stomach had melted and turned to a puddle. It was honestly scary. I looked at him and felt more than I ever had with any other man. I’d dated guys for months on end before and they didn’t spark the reaction Steve gave me. It was intimidating. What was even more intimidating was knowing I wasn’t good enough for him. He deserved someone who hadn’t done the things I’d done. He deserved someone pure.
“I’ll go get your jacket,” I cut into my own thoughts and rushed out of the room, fearful that the dam would break and tears would spill over. My emotions with him were high. Maybe it was the way he took care of me. Nobody had ever done that before in my life. Sure, I’d never wanted for anything, but being financially taken care of and having someone take care of you are two different things.
I returned with the garment in hand a moment later and he slung it over the back of his bar chair, taking a seat.I pulled two plates from my cabinet and grabbed the one across from him while he laid all the food out between us.
“I got chicken and beef. I didn’t know which you’d want. There’s two of each.”
“I’ll take a chicken and a beef, and you can take a chicken and a beef,” I offered, and he nodded, splitting it onto the two plates. He set the queso in the middle and spilled some chips onto each plate.
“I know this probably isn’t as extravagant as the date you were on last night, but I hope you like it,” Steve smiled at me, seeming shy all of a sudden.
I furrowed my brows, chewing through the bite I’d taken of my taco and swallowing as quickly as I could. “I don’t need extravagant, Steve, this is perfect for me. In fact I think this is the sweetest thing any man has ever done for me.”
“But it’s not fancy, and I’m sorry. I’d like to do better one day, if you’ll let me.”
I sighed, giving him the most pitiful look I could manage, “I’ll let you, Steve. I’d love to go on another date with you. But I don’t want or need anything fancy. I’m more of a lowkey girl.”
“That’s not the idea I got from the dress you were wearing last night,” he pointed out. And he was right. It was custom made, tailored just for me, and it cost that man about $4000.
“I…” I started, unsure of how to proceed, “I didn’t buy that dress. The man I was out with bought it for me.”
“Oh,” confusion filled his face. He thought it over for a moment before concluding, “So you have a sugar daddy?”
I couldn’t help the snort that came through my nose. It was funny, really, to hear it put into those words.
“Not quite,” I explained, “There’s not really any… sugar involved. Just… I didn’t have a lot of advantages growing up, but I had so much ambition. I made the best grades I could but college is expensive and they only got me so far. Now I’m waitressing, but it still doesn’t cover everything, I mean I have a mortgage and a car note, insurance, tuition. Sometimes I go on dates with men who like to help me.”
“Why do they help you without any.. you know… sugar?”
“Because I make them feel good about themselves. And they don’t know there’ll never be anything physical, so they hope for it.”
His silence spoke volumes. I should’ve kept my mouth shut, but I didn’t want to lie to him, and it was the second time he’d pressed me about it. I don’t know why people say the truth sets you free. The truth felt like a horrible ball of pitch black nothingness, sucking the energy out of the room.
“You can go if you want, I understand,” I whispered, too afraid to speak up.
“No,” he rushed out, “It’s not that, I just… I don’t know how to be right now. You understand that I can’t take you to those nice restaurants, or buy you elaborate gifts. I can’t do any of the things you’ve said.”
“I know,” I nodded frantically, “That’s not why I’m here with you right now. I… Steve, you’re different.”
“Different how?”
“Look, I know you probably don’t understand and you might be judging me but I haven’t always had a choice. When I was a teenager, older men were always trying. Trying so hard, it was creepy. I went so long without giving in, but one day I just didn’t have the money to get anything to eat and my parents wouldn’t help me. They said they’d already done too much for me, you know, raising me and all. I let one of the men take me to dinner, and then it happened again. And again, and again, until dinner turned into nice parties and fancy dresses and paid bills. I know I should be ashamed, and believe me, I am, but I can’t change any of it and it’s gotten me to where I am now.”
“Sweetheart,” Steve hummed, that soothing tone back in his voice, “You don’t have to be ashamed of what you’ve done to survive.”
Tears were flowing down my cheeks. He brushed them away with his thumbs, keeping my face in his rough hands.
“I’ve never wanted more, Steve. Never. I’ve never looked at a man and felt anything but indifference. But like I said, you’re different, and I just… I’m scared.”
“It’s always scary the first time you give up your power. I felt the same way the first time I ran into a burning building. But I haven’t regretted it, and I hope you don’t regret meeting me.”
“I don’t. I really don’t.”
“Then don’t worry about anything else.”
We finished eating and he helped me clean up. Or rather cleaned up everything for me.
“You didn’t have to wash all of my dishes,” I huffed.
“It hasn’t even been 24 hours since that truck hit you. You’re not lifting a finger, I’m here to take care of you.”
My eyes hit the floor at his words, not able to look into his anymore. He kept saying that, and it wasn’t just talk. He was making sure to do it, and to do it well.
“You keep saying that,” I breathed out, a small giggle following.
“Because I mean it.”
“I know.”
He stared at me for a moment, the look in his eyes heavy and intimidating, before putting the last dish away.
“Let me take you to dinner Friday night.”
My eyes widened at his sudden words, and I couldn’t fight the frantic nod that followed. “Please.”
“I know you’re probably sick of dressing up, so we can go somewhere more casual if you want.”
“I’ve never dressed up for you.”
His eyes darkened and he stepped closer to me, brushing my hair behind my ears.
“You wanna dress up for me, huh?”
“Yes,” I whispered, leaning into his touch, “Wanna look pretty for you, Steve.”
“You look pretty without trying. But I’d love for you to look pretty for me.”
“Steve,” I whined, “Please. I’ll wear whatever you want me to wear, just kiss me.”
He obliged with a groan, cradling my head in his hand carefully and letting the other one fall to the small of my back. I arched into him, pressing my mouth into his, wanting more and wanting to be closer.
It ended entirely too soon, and I stood dumbstruck, dazed and kiss-drunk.
“I’ve got work early,” he whispered, “I should probably go. But I’ll pick you up Friday at 7.”
I nodded, walking him to his truck. He pressed me up against the door and kissed me one more time before climbing in.
“See you Friday,” he winked.
“Can’t wait,” I smiled, breathless. My heart was racing, my mind full of him.
“I’m not leaving til you get inside safe,” he told me, and I nodded, springing into action.
Echoes of your name inside my mind Halo hiding my obsession I once was poison ivy but now I’m your daisy
Good morning pretty girl. Just got to work.
The message was sweet and simple, and it put a smile on my face as soon as I woke up.
I quickly responded,
morning stevie, be careful saving the world today
And from that moment on, we didn’t skip a beat. Never did more than a few minutes pass between messages.
I called the insurance company and they set up a rental car for me until they could finalize my claim and get me a new car. One of my coworkers, who happened to live close to me, offered to take me to pick up the rental, and I graciously accepted. When she picked me up, she had flowers and a “Get Well Soon” card signed by everyone at the restaurant. Along with a message from my boss, I had the next two weeks off to recuperate and more if I needed it. I was grateful to have such a nice work environment.
I didn’t tell Steve about the car. Instead, I decided I wanted to surprise him. I stopped at the store on my way home and got the ingredients for homemade baked macaroni and barbecue chicken. I whipped it up, a large helping of both because I imagined a bunch of firemen would be pretty hungry, and packed it all into passenger seat.
I put on light makeup again, and slipped on jean shorts and a low cut t shirt with a pair of matching sneakers. My hair was still wavy from the night before, so I didn’t bother with it.
I was relieved to see that both fire trucks were there when I pulled into the parking lot. My tummy was knotted up as I worked up the courage to step out of the car. The knots unraveled though, as I jumped, a knock on my window startling me.
I turned to see Eddie standing there, gesturing for me to roll it down.
As soon as I did, he commented, “Nice wheels, insurance kicked in?”
“Not quite,” I shrugged, “it’s a rental.”
“A nice one, too,” he observed the car, looking every corner over. “Came to surprise Steve, huh?”
“How do you know he didn’t know I was coming?”
“Because he’s been bugging me about you all day, saying he wishes he didn’t have to wait til Friday to see you.”
I blushed, “Yes, I’m here to surprise him. And I brought all of you some food.”
“You sure do know the way to a fireman’s heart. Here I thought Steve only liked you for your looks.”
“Will you help me carry the food inside?” I asked, rolling my eyes at him and fighting a laugh.
He ended up carrying all of it, and I followed behind him.
He lead me into a small dining room where two men sat, laying the macaroni and the chicken out on the table and searching for dishes and silverware.
“Billy, can you get the rest of the guys? Don’t tell them why, she’s here to surprise Steve and I want his live reaction,” Eddie instructed one of the two men, and he nodded, doing as asked.
Moments later, five more guys were filing in. Steve was the last of them, and he looked tired. I couldn’t help the twinge I felt in my heart. But then his eyes landed on me, and everything changed.
His eyes brightened and a smile overtook his face, “What’re you doing here?”
“Well I accidentally made all this food and didn’t know who else to give it to,” I shrugged jokingly, erupting a laugh from Eddie.
“Yeah right,” the long haired man smirked, “She came to smooch you up, Steve.”
“Eddie,” Steve warned, cheeks heating at the looks he was getting from the other firemen. He then turned back to me, “Wanna go somewhere and talk for a minute?”
I nodded, grabbing his outstretched hand and following him to the fire trucks. He sat on the back of one and I joined him.
“Extra food, huh?” he smirked. I nodded, “So you’re telling me you didn’t make all this on purpose so you could see me again?”
“Well,” I hummed, “Maybe I did. What about it?”
“It’s sweet,” he smiled, “Nobody has ever done something thoughtful like that for me.”
“Somebody should’ve a long time ago,” I mused, “You deserve thought. ‘ts why I think about you all the time.”
He blushed, letting out a chuckle, “Oh yeah? Guess it’s a good thing I found you.”
“You didn’t find me, I wrecked my car to get to you,” I laughed. Our banter felt special. It felt right.
“Sureeee, you probably begged that SUV to hit you. All so I’d have to take care of you.”
“Exactly,” we giggled for a minute and then settled into a comfortable silence.
Finally, he broke it with a sigh, placing his hand on my knee carefully, “I don’t want to wait until Friday to see you again. Let’s go to dinner tomorrow night instead.”
“Tomorrow night would be perfect!” I exclaimed, grinning wider than I ever had, heart beating so loudly I swore he could see it.
“Pick you up at 7,” he leaned in and kissed my cheek, “Now let’s get back to the guys before they have an excuse to make dirty jokes.”
And we did. His coworkers were all nice, and they all seemed to like me. I liked them too. They had plenty of sideways remarks and jokes about Steve and I. They told me he’d never brought a girl by or even told them about a girl before. He blushed so hard I just knew they were telling the truth. They also told me he hadn’t stopped talking about me.
By the time I left, I was on cloud 9, my heart fluttering in my chest. The only thing on my mind was Steve, Steve, Steve. I couldn’t think about anything else. He’d made an irreversible mark on my heart.
The next day, I raided my closet, desperately looking for something to wear. I tried nearly everything I owned on before settling on a cream satin mini dress. I had on the cutest pair of black underwear I owned and slipped a pair of fishnets on over them. I didn’t need a bra with that specific dress, the bosom was tight and pushed me up perfectly with no help. All that was left was shoes.
I wanted so badly to wear heels. But I was still sore and weak, and wasn’t sure how well I’d be able to walk in them. I shrugged it off, finding my favorite pair anyway, black closed toe louboutin stilettos.
I washed and curled my hair, and put on a full face of makeup, finishing it off with eyeliner and a red lip tint. I wanted him to be able to kiss me without worrying about getting it all over his face. I painted my nails black and finally I was done. I was pleased with what I saw in the mirror. I only hoped he felt the same way.
When he knocked on my door, it felt just like the first time. I took a deep breath, checking my teeth in the entryway mirror then letting him in.
The way he looked at me sent shivers down my spine. His eyes raked me over like a starving man with a meal, stopping on every curve, admiring every inch.
"I.." he stuttered out, seemingly lost for words, "I knew you were gonna look good, sweetheart, but I didn't know you'd look this good." He stared at me some more, then muttered a "Fuck," as if he couldn't help himself.
"You look good too, Stevie," I bit my lip, taking him in almost as hungrily as he did me. He was wearing a nice pair of jeans and a white button down with a sports coat over it. His nice boots matched.
He cleared his throat, easing some of the tension between us. "You ready?"
I nodded, grabbing my small purse from the table beside me and following him outside.
I let out a breath as I stumbled over my own two feet, almost falling flat but Steve caught me by the arm and set me upright.
“Sorry,” I huffed, “I wanted to wear these shoes so bad but I guess I’m still too sore to walk in them. I’ll go change.”
“Don’t,” He shook his head rampantly, his arm sliding around my waist and holding me up like he had before. “I’ll help you walk in them. You wore them for me, I don’t want you to have to change out of them.”
I smiled at him and let him lift me into the truck. He slid the heels off of my feet and set them gently on the floorboard beside me, promising he’d put them back on when we got to the restaurant and explaining that he just wants me to be comfy. I giggled, heart warmed by the gesture.
We chatted the entire car ride about nothing in particular. The conversation flowed so easily we could’ve gone on about the weather for an hour. Finally, we pulled into a small parking lot with a red brick building in the center. It looked unassuming, just a small sign above the door with its name. Other than that, nothing stuck out about it at all and it was pretty tiny compared to other restaurants.
“It does look like much but just wait,” he winked, coming around to my side and slipping my shoes back on as he said he would then pulling me out of the truck. I leaned on him the entire walk in and, to my surprise, he was right. The inside was not what I expected.
The place was small, but it was advantageously so. There were about ten tables altogether, all round black metal with ornate chairs pushed under them and red tablecloths. Everything was bathed in warm lighting and there was a small chandelier above each individual table, casting a glow on the fancy gold centerpieces. Water glasses were set out next to bread plates and silverware, and menus were neatly stacked at each seat. I’d been to enough restaurant to recognize a fancy one, and that’s what it was, but it was also quaint and homey. The kind of place you dress up to feel comfortable at.
“This place is perfect, Steve,” I commented, taking everything in as the hostess lead us to a two seater corner table. Next to it was a window with a view of an enclosed patio garden, warm fairy lights strung up highlighting an array of purple and red flowers. “Fantastic,” I whispered, to myself mostly but Steve smiled anyway.
“I made reservations for the best table here,” he chuckled bashfully, his hand rubbing the back of his neck.
“The best table here for me? Steve, this is too much, you didn’t have to go through all this trouble.”
“Just tell me you love it.”
“I do.”
“That’s all I wanted to hear. Now look at your menu, they’ve got a lot to choose from.”
I did as he asked, a shy smile crossing my face. I liked the more demanding side of him. Still gentlemanly but firm and unyielding. He wasn’t going to let me complain about being spoiled. He just wanted me to be happy.
“Hello,” the waiter smiled, his attention focused on me. “I’m Max, I’ll be taking care of you. What would you both like to drink?”
“I’ll just have diet coke, please,” I smiled softly as I ordered, and he kept his eyes on me for a moment before slowly turning to Steve.
“Same here.”
Max left us to look over our menus and Steve snorted.
“What?” I asked, eyebrows furrowing.
“The waiter has a little crush on you.”
I rolled my eyes, “You’re silly. No he doesn’t.”
“He just looked you up and down, and that wasn’t a friendly smile, it was an ‘I want to see you naked’ smile.”
“Well. Too bad for him, I’m not available,” I shrugged, sending him a wink.
“Not as long as I can help it,” he smiled back, turning back to his menu.
Max brought our drinks and took our order, and I started to think Steve was right. He was paying a lot of attention to me, and the looks he was giving me were more flirtatious than they should’ve been.
“Is there anything else I can get for you, ma’am?” he asked me, ignoring Steve completely.
“I’m okay,” I politely smiled, trying to ignore the way his eyes held me in place, my skin crawling due to his blatant ignorance of the man across from me. But when he simply smiled and walked away instead of asking Steve if he needed anything, just as he had asked me, I’d had enough. “Excuse me? Are you not gonna ask my date if you can get anything for him?”
“Oh,” Max’s eyes widened as he feigned shock, “I just thought since you were okay, he would be okay.”
“Well, this is a shocker so stay with me, but I’m actually not a mama bird spitting my food into his mouth. If he needs something he can tell you himself. So ask him.”
I turned to Steve and his expression sent me reeling. His eyes were dark, heavy on me, his lips parted just enough for me to catch a glimpse of his perfect teeth, the same ones I wanted to rake over me and mark me up.
“Sir,” Max cleared his throat, “Is there anything you need?”
“I’m good, thanks. I think I have what I need right here.”
The waiter looked thoroughly uncomfortable at this point, so he took his leave, and my eyes didn’t leave Steve’s for a second. The mood shifted, and I didn’t see how it could possibly go back to normal.
“You gonna do that every time a man flirts with you?” he asked me.
“Next time I’ll say you’re my husband. That should scare other men away,” I hummed, not really thinking through the words. I realized what I’d said right after it came out of my mouth, though, and briefly wondered if I’d screwed up. This was a second date, much too soon to joke about marriage. He would probably say something awkward, or take his leave. He would probably think I was some lunatic looking for a mail order man or something. Oh God, my brain ran wild.
“Good girl,” he cooed, smirk turning the corner of his lips upwards, and I gasped. I felt every inch of my body heating up and suddenly I just wanted to go.
“Steve,” I whined, desperately and needy. A plea of his name was all he needed to call the waiter over.
“We’ll be taking our food to go,” he informed, and goosebumps littered my skin.
Max nodded awkwardly and mumbled a “yes sir,” shuffling off to the kitchen to do as Steve asked.
The implication was pretty clear, but I was worried that I was wrong and he wanted the food to go because he wasn’t enjoying himself. It would be pretty embarrassing to assume he wants to take me home and him feel oppositely. “Did I do something wrong? Are you wanting to leave?”
“You didn’t, but I do. I think the food will taste better after.”
“After what?”
“Wait and see,” he winked.
The table was filled with tense, electric silence for a few minutes until finally the waiter brought a bag full of food and the check. Steve paid, leaving a 20 on the table as a tip.
“He was so rude to you, why are you tipping so much?” I asked.
“I always tip. Even if the service sucks.”
Fuck, that was hot.
He grabbed my hand and helped me out of my seat, walking me to the truck carefully and lifting me in like he did the first time. Only this time, he leaned in and captured my lips in a slow burning kiss.
“Steve…” I whispered as I pulled away, “Where are we going now?”
“Back to my place,” he stated, as if it were obvious.
“What are we gonna do there?”
“We could watch a movie,” he thought for a second, “Or I could take you in my bed.”
“Second option sounds good,” my eyes widened, giving him a once over. He chuckled, closing my door and getting on his own side.
“You’re really cute, you know that?”
I blushed, staring at my lap until my cheeks turned to their normal color.
It was a 20 minute drive to his house. We didn’t talk much, I think we were both too nervous to know what to say, but he played slow music at low volume and it only seemed to make the mood more ambient.
“Here we are,” he said as he pulled through a black iron gate into a secluded and dimly lit driveway. The house was two story but still very small, bathed in warm lighting from lamps above each window. It was red brick with black wood accents and a black roof. It was nice, the kind of house that comes straight out of a catalog. He had a little garden on the side, and I thought briefly about how it would be a perfect place for fairies and gnomes.
“You ready?” he raised a brow at me. The look on his face was heavy, but so was mine as I nodded slowly.
He opened my door for me as per usual, and helped me all the way to his front door. As he unlocked it, I took in even more details. He had one of those big welcome signs beside his door, the vertical ones. He had two rocking chairs with cushions on them and a small table, two coasters. It didn’t seem like a single man’s home, it definitely had a woman’s touch.
“Who decorated, Steve?” I asked as he got the door open.
“Oh, my friends, Nancy and Robin.”
“Were either of them your girlfriend?” I asked curiously as I followed him in.
“Nancy was in high school but that was 18 years ago,” he shrugged nonchalantly, “We haven’t even thought about each other that way since. Just friends. She’s married now with a couple kids.”
“Neat,” I forced out, not knowing how to respond. The thought of him with another girl made me want to throw up, but I plastered a smile on my face.
“Baby,” he smirked, “I promise. I haven’t had feelings like this for anyone in a really long time. It’s been a couple years at least, and even that wasn’t like this.”
“I haven’t either,” I commented as I pulled off my shoes and kicked them to the door. My toes wiggled comfortable in their new found freedom.
“Well then…” he looked deep in thought, his nerves on his face like a novel, intricate and beautiful and twisty, “I’ve run from things like this in the past. I know you have, too, and I know you’re probably scared. But I want to be with you, really, I do. I want to go on more dates and I want you to keep some of your things at my place and I want all of my sheets and clothes to smell like you all the time. I like you, a lot, really, I do. It feels like more than just… I don’t know how to explain it, all I know is I don’t want to run from it or push it down. I don’t want to risk losing it. So will you?”
I let him ramble, face stoic though I wanted to smile. I could tell he was overthinking by the tremor in his voice.
“Will I what?”
“Be with me?”
“I’m with you right now, Steve,” I giggled. He huffed and ran a hand through his hair.
“No, I mean, will you be with me. Be my girlfriend. Anything, I just want you to stay tonight and tomorrow and whenever else you want.”
“I’m with you right now, Steve,” I repeated, more emphasis on my words, “As far as I’m concerned I was yours the second you picked me up off the road. Your girlfriend. Whatever you want me to be.”
The grin that spread across his face was wide and contagious, and he wasted no more time, taking three big steps towards me, backing me into the wall behind me. His lips landed on mine in an excited rush, teeth and tongue clashing.
We kissed like that for a moment before he turned me around, lifting me onto the table on the opposite wall. He pulled me to the edge, my hips meeting his, meshing together like they were meant to be that way. I let out a shocked moan, tugging his hair, pulling him closer, and he groaned.
His mouth found its way to my neck, leaving wet kisses down the column of my throat and grazing his teeth in the crook.
“Please,” I hummed, pulling his face back up to mine. As we kissed, I pushed his jacket off his shoulders and started working on the buttons of his shirt. I whined, unable to undo a single one of them, too preoccupied with his mouth and he chuckled, patronizing me.
“It’s okay, baby,” he breathed out, “I’ll take care of it. I’ll take care of you.”
I moaned as the words passed through his lips, loving the way they embraced me. He didn’t miss a beat, smirking at me and sliding his hand up my thigh to where I needed him most, pressing down just rough enough to send a jolt through my whole body.
“That’s what you want, huh? To be taken care of?”
I nodded rapidly, leaning in to kiss him again, desperate and rutting against his hand.
“Easy, pretty girl, I’ve got you. I promise.”
He finished the buttons on his shirt and let it fall to the ground with his jacket, and I almost fainted at the sight. He was perfect, all tan skin and chest hair, taut and warm and ready to be touched. He pulled me off the table and before I could even react, he spun me around, bending me over it.
“This dress is so nice, don’t wanna rip it,” he cooed, his hand starting at the back of my neck and making its way down to the zipper of my dress. he tugged until it fell completely open, sliding it down each arm and onto the ground, leaving chills in his wake. “Fuck, baby, you’re so perfect,” he groaned, his hand finding the area between my shoulder blades and pushing me right back down.
His hips met mine, grinding against me in a slow and torturous way.
“Please, Steve, need you,” I gasped, rutting my ass against his bulge, needy and desperate.
“I know, baby. Turn around for me.”
I did as he asked, facing him, looking up to meet his eyes. He ran his hand up from my hip to my throat, pressing lightly on both sides, and my breath caught.
“You like that?” He asked, pulling me closer to him with the hand that was cased around my neck.
“Yes,” I whispered, pulling him closer, wanting more.
“Such a good girl for me,” he praised, “Come on baby, let’s get you to bed.”
He lead me down the hall to a staircase, and I began following him up, but by the fifth stair my legs were ready to give out.
“Steve,” I whimpered, leaning on the wall for support, struggling to hold myself up.
“Fuck, I forgot you’re hurt. Here,” he rushed to my side, winding his arms under my ass and lifting me into his arms. I squealed, wrapping my legs around him.
“Please don’t fall!”
He rolled his eyes as he carried me the rest of the way up the stairs. When he got to the door at the end of the hallway, he pressed me against it, his lips finding mine again. I was rutting my hips against his, unable to create the friction I wanted. He quickly noticed, opening his door carefully so he wouldn’t drop me and walking me to his bed.
I expected him to drop me or even throw me on it, but he laid me down gently, not releasing his hold on me until I was flat on the mattress. He crawled tentatively on top of me, towering over me, yanking his belt off one handed and in one fluid motion. The other hand was on me, feeling anything he could reach, eager and needy.
“Fuck,” I moaned, more turned on than I thought I’d ever been. I began pushing off my fishnets, but he stopped me, holding my wrists above my head with one hand and ripping the tights with the other. “Steve!!”
“I’ll get you a new pair,” he shrugged, then ripping the lace of my panties, “of both.”
I sighed, leaning back as his fingers found the place I needed him most. They rubbed slow circles that turned into quick motions, then they slid right where I wanted them and I cried out. I was so wet I could hear it, and his eyes widened.
“All this for me?” he asked, and I nodded tentatively, “My good girl.”
“Your good girl,” I agreed, and a dark look settled on his face as he began sliding his fingers in and out faster. “Please Steve, want you now.”
“Anything for you,” he smirked, climbing off the bed and stepping out of his pants and boxers. My jaw went slack at the size of his bulge. It felt big but I had no idea it was that big.
He climbed back on top of me, grabbing me by the hips and pulling my core flush to his. The contact had me reeling, my head falling heavily back into the mattress under me.
He hooked one of my knees into his elbow and lifted my leg, teasing my entrance slowly. I shuddered, a plea heavy on my lips, but he shushed me before it could come out.
“I promised I’d take care of you, and I’m going to,” he said, his voice low and gravely, sending shivers down my spine and straight to my center.
He pushed in slowly, letting out a groan as my walls clenched around him instinctively.
“Fuck, you’re tight. So perfect for me,” he whispered as he pushed further, then pulled back.
It only took three slow thrusts for him to set a steady pace, and I was a mess. A puddle on the bed under him, useless and ruined already. I rotated my hips up to meet his with every motion, helping his rhythm along, my walls fluttering around him steadily.
“Please, Steve, harder,” I groaned and he obeyed, pushing even farther, hitting exactly the right spot that made me see stars.
It wasn’t long before I felt a knot in my stomach, an urge I had repressed for too long, and I moaned, breathy and desperate. “‘m gonna cum,” I hummed.
“Not yet, you’re not,” he stated. His hands found mine, pinning them above my head onto the mattress, his lips meeting mine in a frenzied kiss. His hips didn’t stop for a moment, the rhythm speeding up but not breaking. “Keep these here,” he demanded, letting go of my hands and using one of his to balance. The other started rubbing slow circles on my clit.
“Fuck Steve can’t hold it please” I managed to say in my messy state, and he nodded, his lips finding my neck, latching on and sucking. I knew there’d be a mark there and it put me even closer to the edge, wanting to be his. Wanting him to claim me.
“Cum with me, baby,” he whispered, and that’s all it took for the band to snap. My walls clenched right around him, my eyes shutting as my head fell once again. I felt him release inside me, warm and wet, but he made no move to pull out or roll over. He just laid on top of me and stared at me for a moment.
“What?” I giggled, in a giddy haze. I was sure nothing could bother me then. The moment was perfect.
“You’re perfect. I know I said it, but I really meant it.”
“I was just thinking the same thing!”
He smiled and pulled out, laying beside me.
“That was good.” His comment threw me off guard, and I full belly laughed.
“Yeah,” I said in my fit of giggles, “I hope so. I was planning on doing it again.”
“How about in the morning, on the kitchen counter after I make you breakfast?”
“I couldn’t imagine a better time,” my smile was huge and contagious, filling the room with buzzing energy.
“Well then let’s get some sleep so it’ll come faster,” he grinned back, climbing out of bed to grab a wet towel, a T shirt from his drawer, and a pair of boxers. He slipped his own boxers back on on the way back into bed.
He went to work cleaning me up with the towel and my heart swelled, watching him.
“You didn’t have to do that,” I pointed out, and he chuckled.
“What part of ‘I’m gonna take care of you’ don’t you get, Y/N?”
“Oh, sorry, you’re right,” I rolled my eyes, “Carry on. Throw in a nice facial and massage while you’re at it.”He sent me a glare and I laughed, “Kidding.”
“Put these on,” he instructed, handing me the shirt and underwear, and I did as he asked. “I’m gonna go put our food in the fridge real quick so we can eat it tomorrow.”
He left and was back moments later, and we settled in. He pulled me tight to his chest and I’d never felt so safe as I drifted off.
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The next morning, I woke up to an empty bed and the smell of fresh pancakes. I climbed up, padding my way into the kitchen to see a shirtless Steve slaving away at the stove. I pranced behind him and gave his ass a little tap, laughing when he jumped and the pan splashed, ruining the pancake he was working on.
“Can’t you see I’m cooking here? And all you’re worried about is groping me. I’m not a piece of meat you know,” he joked.
“Sorry, sorry, you’re right. I’ll behave myself,” I shrugged, playing along, turning my back to walk to the other side of his counter but as I did I felt a slap on my own ass.
“Hey!” I squealed, jumping out of his reach. Soon, we were in an ass slapping war, pancakes forgotten, giggles filling the room.
In one swift motion, he caught me in his arms, keeping me in place, not budging an inch.
“I’ve got you right where I want you,” he smirked, pressing his forehead to mine, our noses brushing.
And I wanted to be where he wanted me. I wanted the moment to last forever. Maybe it would.
All of the time I spent surviving, and Steve was the first man to show me how to live.
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Empty Stomach | Bucky Barnes x Reader
Hi! This one's for my fellow ED sufferers. I mean, it's for everyone. But like, it's dedicated to those with past or current ED issues. That being said, do not read this if it is going to upset and / or trigger you. I will not be offended. Scroll on by if need be, catch ya next time. No worries, take care of ya mental health. Much love. ✌️💕
WARNINGS: Discussion of past eating disorder (bulimia), vomit, illness
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The chill of the tile pushed its way through the fabric of your pajama pants. With your knees pulled into your chest, you sat hunched over on the bathroom floor. Back resting against the wall. Blanket draped over your shoulders. An unopened bottle of Gatorade rested next to you, along with a bottle of water you’d failed to drink.
The time read 3:48am. Three hours of nothing but misery passed surprisingly fast, you thought. It was just after midnight when a strong wave of nausea pummeled into you and forced you from your bed. And since that moment, you found yourself lurching over the toilet every twenty minutes. 
Last night’s lasagna and red wine came up almost violently. And the tiramisu you’d eaten for dessert didn’t taste nearly as good the second time around. Round after round of painful retching disgusted you, made you cringe. Seeing your food make a second appearance only multiplied your already severe nausea. And with the way your night was going, you feared you’d never be able to enjoy Italian again. 
The back of your throat grew scorched with stomach acid. Your nose burned. And the turbulence in your stomach refused to quit. Eventually, your body eliminated your dinner completely. It was gone, flushed away. And you thought you might be done with this whole nightmare. You even ventured back to bed. 
But only minutes after warming the cold sheets with your body heat, you found yourself on the bathroom floor once again. With a vengeance, bile burned its way up your esophagus and forced itself out of your mouth. It seemed to you that this was your punishment for going back to bed. And so, you decided to take up residency in the bathroom for the rest of the night. 
But you needed a blanket- desperately. It just so happened that this misery decided to take place on one of the coldest nights of the year. And if you were to survive till morning, you needed a small piece of comfort. You mustered enough strength to fetch a blanket- Bucky’s favorite blanket- from your bedroom and drag it back to the bathroom. It was sad. Pathetic, even. But holding the soft, woven fabric that smelled like him tight around your shoulders brought a sliver of ease. It wasn’t nearly as good as having Bucky there, but it was better than nothing.
Tik Toks and YouTube videos helped you pass the time between each bout of heaving. You watched every video recommended to you- as long as it didn’t involve food. Just the thought of watching Rhett and Link eat carne asada pizza or Rosanna Pansino make Macha macarons was enough to turn your stomach. Again. 
The throbbing in your head, no doubt a side effect of dehydration, pulled you from the bathroom floor and into the kitchen. You needed water. Electrolytes. And you swore you’d apologize to Bucky for stealing a bottle of his Riptide Rush Gatorade. Not that he’d ever care; he would’ve given you his right arm if you asked for it. 
When you finally settled back onto the bathroom floor with an arm full of drinks, you let yourself feel the sadness that came up with each rush of Vomit. You were too nauseated to drink any of the fluids you sought out. And more than anything, you wished Bucky was with you. Every night that he didn’t spend at your place felt like a night wasted. Without him, your apartment simply wasn’t the same. It wasn’t as comfy or as homey. Didn’t feel as safe. Something was missing. 
Part of you was glad he wasn’t there to see your lasagna resurface, though. It was utterly vile and would surely embarrass you if he were witness. But you missed him all the same. 
Between the violent retching and the bitter cold of late December, every cell in your body trembled. You were weak, cold, miserable. And very, very alone. If Bucky were with you, you knew he’d take care of you. He’d keep you company while your food rebelled against your body. He’d keep you warm. And he’d put a smile on your face, no matter how impossible it seemed.
Ever since you grew close with Bucky, you were there for each other. Took care of each other. It was a given, an unspoken agreement. You wanted to be the other’s support system. The one in their corner. Bucky never felt so safe with anyone, and you returned the sentiment.
He often needed stitches after a mission or talking down after a nightmare, and you were always there. No questions asked. You closed his wounds and held his hand. You pulled him as his body vibrated with panic. Comforting him was a no-brainer. And just as you were there for him, he was there for you. Whether the flu made you cough up a lung or a clumsy step left your ankle twisted, he had your back. He took care of you when you had an allergic reaction to truffle oil and brought you comfort when strep throat stole your voice. 
You treated each other with the utmost care, the deepest affections. You each sat atop the other’s list of priorities, never leaving the number one spot. And by the time you started dating, you could practically read the other’s mind. When he needed you, you were by his side. And when you needed him, he was there. 
But not tonight; tonight, he was at the compound. He’d had a long day of meetings about the Flag Smashers and John Walker that kept him trapped in a conference room for hours. He hoped that with the early start time that morning, he’d be out by dinner. He wanted to return home and snuggle up on the couch with you in his arms. But as 9pm rolled around, his hopes of making it back to you in a timely manner died. 
At 10pm, Rhodey called it. Everyone was tired. Bored. Utterly fried. He dismissed the meeting- with the caveat that they’d reconvene early the next morning. And Bucky wasn’t happy. He dug his phone out of his pocket and gave you a call, voicing his distaste for the seemingly eternal meeting.
“I’m so sorry, doll, it ran long. Really long,” he’d said. “But I’m gonna head your way in a minute, okay? I should be back by…” he looked at his watch and stifled a yawn, “by elevenish.”
“Maybe you should just stay there tonight, Buck. You were up at five this morning- you sound sleepy.”
Bucky shook his head, even though you couldn’t see him. “No, no- I don’t wanna stay here. I wanna come be with you, sweetheart.”
“I’d rather be with you too, but it’s just one night,” you’d told him. “I know you’re exhausted, and I don’t want you driving back if you’re tired. It’s not a good idea. Just sleep there and I’ll see you tomorrow.”
Bucky sighed. “I just miss you, that’s all. I didn’t get to talk to you all day and now I can’t see you till tomorrow.” All he ever wanted was to be with you.
 “If it weren’t such a long drive, it would be different, babe. But forty minutes of driving with a fried brain doesn’t sound safe.” You crawled into your empty bed and found yourself rolling onto Bucky’s side. The sheets smelled just like him; if you closed your eyes, you could’ve sworn he was home. “I miss you, too. But I’d rather you rest and come home tomorrow in one piece.”
From Bucky’s end of the line, you heard him step into the elevator and press the button for his old floor. “I know, I know. You’re right,” he conceded. “I really am beat. Something about going over the same details a thousand times took it out of me.” He leaned against the elevator wall and let out another yawn, “I’m gonna go to sleep, and I’ll see you tomorrow. Okay? I love you. So much.”
“Okay, Buck. I love you, baby”.
You hung up the phone, knowing damn well you wouldn’t get much shut eye. Being with Bucky every night always lulled you right to sleep. It was so easy to find peace in his arms that rest never evaded you. But without him, things were different. Your mind wandered. The bed was never as cozy. You stole a book from his bedside table and cracked it open, hoping to tire yourself out. 
After two hours of reading, the nausea hit. Your mouth flooded with saliva and your heart rate jumped. You hadn’t relaxed since.
As you changed position, desperate to find a way to be comfortable on the tile, you wished you lived closer to the compound. If it were a five minute drive from your place, Bucky would've been by your side the second the meeting ended; it was where he belonged. But he couldn't come home- not tonight. And while you were glad he made the safe choice, you wished he was just right down the road.
Bucky spent every night at your place, save for when he was on missions. It was his home, just as much as it was yours. He kept all his clothes there and most of his things. He helped with all the household duties. He even fixed the faulty latches on your windows so that they no longer allowed the cold winter air to seep in. 
But even after all that, he always knocked.
To him, it seemed like the least he could do. It didn’t feel quite right, barging into your apartment as though he owned the place. Sure, he basically lived there. But you didn’t make him help with rent- no matter how many times he offered. You knew he didn’t have much regarding monetary wealth. And his job didn’t exactly pay a salary. So, you never asked for his share of the monthly dues. It didn’t even cross your mind; you were just happy to have him there with you. 
It was kind of you, Bucky had no doubt about that. But it didn’t feel fair. So, he saved the key you gave him and swore to use it for emergencies only. He opted, instead, to knock and wait for an invitation inside. ‘Like a vampire’, you always joked. 
You checked the time once again- 4:01am. This was agony. And in your exhausted state, you found yourself missing Bucky more than usual. With the energy drained from your body, your emotions had room to grow in size. And the feeling that grew the biggest was your longing for him. Here you were, in your most vulnerable state, without the love of your life. He was almost an hour away, incapable of bringing you comfort in your time of need. 
And while spending one night apart wasn’t the end of the world, it surely wasn’t ideal- especially when you felt like death. 
But as you thought about how different things would be with Bucky there, you realized: even if he was home, you wouldn’t have woken him. Sleep often evaded him; and back before he found you, he never got more than an hour of uninterrupted rest at once. But with your help, he was getting better. He was sleeping more and waking up screaming less. Sure, it was a slow process, but there was hope for him. 
And so, waking him for something as innocuous as food poisoning simply wouldn’t be right. If this were an emergency, things would be different. But if he lay sleeping in the next room while you puked up bad lasagna, who were you to wake him?
Knowing that he was home would’ve made your situation a touch more bearable, though. It would’ve been enough to bring you comfort. Even having the option to crawl into bed next to him or feel his hand in yours would ease some of the misery, even if you couldn’t leave the bathroom long enough to do so. 
Miserable, you shot a quick text to Bucky:
Been puking my guts out all night :(
The intention behind the message wasn’t to upset him when he read it the next morning. Or to make him feel bad for not coming home to you. You just wanted to complain, to vent some of your negative feelings. And only for a second. It wasn’t often that you felt sorry for yourself, especially not when you knew how much Bucky suffered. But this was a moment of weakness. And now matter the horrors Bucky went through, he always listened.
Your forehead fell against your knees and your chin rested on your chest. A deep sigh filled your lungs. God, you were tired. Utterly spent. Voiding your body so aggressively drained every ounce of your energy. 
You missed your bed. Missed resting in Bucky’s arms and listening to his heartbeat as you laid on his chest. You needed a respite, a quick break from the misery. With a yawn, you allowed your eyes to flutter shut and your phone to slip from your hands. And for the first time that night, you actually drifted off to sleep.
But a persistent thudding noise pulled you awake half an hour later. It roused you from the rest your body so desperately needed, and just as you wondered what caused it, saliva rushed into your mouth. You ditched your blanket and knelt forward just in time for more acidic bile to push past your lips. It burned inside your nose and made your eyes water, but the sound of your front door opening pulled your focus. 
“Baby?” Bucky shouted from down the hall.
A reply sat on the tip of your tongue- but drowned in another wash of vomit. 
The heaving, retching sounds coming from the bathroom sent a rush of anxiety through Bucky’s system. He fled in your direction and burst through your bathroom door as his heart hammered against his ribs.
“Oh, sweetheart…” he knelt by your side and took in the scene before him as you caught your breath. You, his best girl, getting sick. Very sick. He clocked the blanket on the floor, your dead phone- you must’ve been in here a while. “Hey, what’s going on, doll?” His tone was soft and his words gentle. But the worry in his voice was unmistakable.
It took a few long moments for you to recover. “I got food poisoning from the Italian place on 9th,” you rested once more against the wall. “I ordered take out for dinner and it was clearly a mistake.” Just the thought was enough to make you sick again, but you powered through.
“Oh…” A sigh of relief left Bucky’s chest. “Oh, I thought you were-” he didn’t finish his sentence. But his shoulders relaxed and the tension in his brow dissipated. He wrapped the blanket around you and pulled you gently into his side. 
“What, Buck?”
“Nothing, doll. I’m sorry you’re not feeling well.” He cracked open your Gatorade and offered it to you, “can you drink some of this for me? We need to make sure you stay hydrated.” 
Something lingered under Bucky’s words. And though your mind was a bit foggy from the exhaustion, you put two and two together. “Oh, you thought… you thought I relapsed?” 
Bucky nodded.  
Back when you’d only been dating for about a month, you decided to be honest with Bucky. He was truthful with you about his past and the PTSD that followed; it wasn’t fair of you to keep things from him. And so, you opened up to him about your past issues with food. With your body image. The way you used to force yourself to vomit until there was nothing left. Or until you tasted blood. He knew all about your struggle to recover and the way that, sometimes, those dark thoughts still tempted you to void your system. 
He listened and expressed admiration for your perseverance. He told you he was proud of you. He was so happy that, every day, you chose recovery. He kept an eye on you after you told him, watching for any signs of distress. But you’d done so well. You kept the promise you made to yourself. And just a few weeks ago, when the two-year anniversary of your last forced purge passed, he spent the day showering you in praise and congratulations.
“I know you’ve been doing really well- I didn’t mean to assume anything. But I saw your text-”
You frowned, more worried for him than yourself. "Why were you awake?"
“Couldn't sleep," he said. "And when I tried to call, you didn’t answer.” He felt another surge of anxiety flood his system, “I got nervous. I needed to come check on you.”
Your lack of energy kept you from climbing into his lap or throwing your arms around his neck. Instead, you nuzzled closer to him. Let your head rest on his chest. It was all you could manage. “Buck, you’re so- I didn’t mean to scare you, babe. Probably should’ve given you some context. My bad.”
He shook his head, “no, don’t worry about it, doll. I would’ve come anyway- you’re not feeling well, I couldn’t let you be here all by yourself.” He pulled you a bit closer, “I’m just glad you’re okay. Well, not ‘okay’ cause obviously, you’re sick. But I’m happy you’re not that kind of sick.”
Bucky once again offered you the bottle of Gatorade, which you finally accepted. A few small sips rinsed most of the lingering vomit taste from your mouth. “You weren’t supposed to drive…” you said after a while.
“I know. But you’re sick.” He prompted you to keep drinking. “And if you were, um…” he didn’t like saying the word.
“Relapsing.”
He nodded. “If that was happening, I thought you might need me.” Truth be told, he would’ve done anything for you. Killed for you. Died for you. He’d burn the world and everyone in it- all for you. 
“That’s an understatement,” you gave a weak laugh. Your raw throat throbbed. “But we agreed you wouldn’t drive, Buck. You were supposed to sleep.”
He shrugged, “I couldn’t. Turns out I’ve grown accustomed to sharing a bed with you. Can’t sleep if I don’t have ya with me, sweetheart.”
It was sweet, yes, but struck a nerve. “Wait, so… you don’t sleep on missions?”
He shook his head.
“Buuuuuuck-”
“I know, I know. But I try- I always try. I swear. It just doesn’t work.”
With that, you found yourself lurching forward once again. Your eyes watered and tears ran down your cheeks. A painful force pushed out what little remained in your system. 
“Wow, you have really strong feelings about me not sleeping.”
At his stupid joke, a small laugh rumbled out of your chest- followed by more vomit. Coughs and sputters rattled out of your chest. Saliva dripped from your chin.
And though you knew you weren't done with this bout of retching, you wouldn't let him off the hook. "You need rest, Buck. And if you haven't slept, you shouldn't drive. It's not-" A flood of bile interrupted you.
“Okay, alright. I know. I’m sorry, sweetheart. But we can talk about it later,” he said, easing a hand up and down your spine. “Just let me take care of you for now, okay?”
And he did. No matter how many times your body violently emptied, Bucky had your back. He kept you hydrated, even when you didn’t want to be. And held you close between bouts of heaving. He kept you company. Kept your spirits high, regardless of how awful you felt. And no matter how tired he was, he stayed awake with you. He freed himself from the clutches of exhaustion and kept only you in focus, never allowing sleep to win. He wouldn’t rest- not until you did.
Every few minutes, he checked his watch. Timing the space between each instance of nausea helped him anticipate your movements. Your needs. And just like you said, they attacked every twenty minutes.
“I’m really happy you’re here,” you muttered, your head resting in his lap. Your eyelids fluttered and your words came out soft, breathy. “Even though you weren’t supposed to drive… I’m happy you made it home.”
Bucky ghosted a finger across your cheek, “So am I, doll.” 
Your eyes were fully closed now, and you’d fallen silent. Bucky hoped you’d finally been able to fall asleep. And then, out of nowhere, you spoke, “And you used your key.” Though opening your eyes was too much work, a warm, satisfied smile pulled at your lips. 
Bucky, too, smiled. “I did,” he said. “Had to. Needed to get to you.”
A happy hum left your chest and you nuzzled against Bucky’s thigh. “Thank you… Love you, Barnes.”
“Love you, baby.”
And finally, you were out. Bucky kept his eye on the time. Twenty minutes passed. Then forty. And when an hour went by without you stirring, Bucky sighed with relief. “I’m taking you to bed…” he whispered, though he knew you couldn’t hear him. He snaked his arms around you with the utmost care and lifted you from the cold tile floor. He held you close to his body, almost as though he were shielding you from something. 
“Thank god it’s only food poisoning,” he whispered in the quiet of your apartment. He remembered the pure dread than sunk in his stomach the moment he read your text. Your words painted a vision in his mind, a horrible picture of you forcing nutrients out of your system. He shook his head at the thought. “I was really scared for you tonight.”
He placed you on your side of the bed and wrapped the covers around you, protecting you from the biting winter air. A quick double back to the bathroom allowed Bucky to retrieve your water and Gatorade, and a trip to the kitchen supplied you with extra. Just in case you needed more.
And when everything was set just so, he stripped out of his clothes and finally climbed into bed. “See? Knew I should’ve just come home, doll.” This was all he wanted all day. He got himself settled under the covers and molded his body to yours. He was supposed to be here- right here- next to you. At all times. It was better for you, better for him. 
Peace settled over your bedroom and Bucky felt exhaustion pulling him under- until an alarm sounded in his head. He quickly scrounged around in the dark for his phone and, against his will, removed himself from the bed. He was so close to getting some rest, to spending the night tucked closely next to his best girl- but of course, something had to get in his way.
 He scrolled through his contacts with a sigh and found the name he needed before pressing call. James Rhodes didn’t particularly like Bucky. And definitely wasn’t happy that his least favorite person decided to call in the wee hours of the early morning. But the least Bucky could do was give him a heads up. 
“I’m not coming in tomorrow. My girl’s really sick and I need to be with her.”
Rhodes couldn’t believe Bucky called him so late- or, early- to give him such inconsequential news. “Um, okay. That sucks, I hope she feels better. But people get sick, Barnes. She’ll be okay. I still expect you to attend tomorrow-”
“No, I’m not leaving her here by herself. That’s final.”
Rhodes tried to form a rebuttal, but Bucky ended the call. He even shut off his phone for good measure. 
“Sorry about that, sweetheart…” he whispered, climbing back into bed. “But I’m all yours tomorrow. Well, let’s be honest, I’m all yours for the rest of time. But you know what I mean.”
Once again, he wriggled under the covers and snuggled close to you. You didn’t move when the bed dipped under his weight, nor did you stir when he curled around you. He knew you were so depleted, so spent that you wouldn’t wake until noon- if then. 
“I’m so glad you texted me,” he whispered into the dark. He let a hand trail up and down your arm, pressed a kiss to your shoulder. “And I’m so- I’m so glad you’re alright.” He fidgeted and maneuvered himself, wishing he could scoot closer to you. But every surface of his body was already pressed to yours; he big-spooned you so intensely that not even a millimeter-sized gap remained. Still, he wasn’t close enough. He wasn’t sure he ever would be.
“But even if you weren’t- if you actually had um… if you-” he swallowed hard, “if you relapsed, I’d be here. I always will be- through all of it. No matter what happens. I don’t care how far away I am, I’ll find a way to get to you. I promise.” 
With his promise spoken, a weight lifted from Bucky’s shoulders. He didn’t like thinking about you getting sick again, about your mind sabotaging your body like that. He knew it was possible, though. His own mental health hadn’t always been stellar, and he knew how easy it was to slip into the darkness. But the last time you battled your demons, you were alone. You kept your struggle a secret and didn’t bother resisting the downward spiral.
Bucky hoped that having him would make things easier if you ever did fall down that slippery slope once again. Not that being in a relationship could save your mental health- he knew well enough that that wasn’t possible.
He just thought that having someone by your side- someone who loved and supported you without judgement- would give you the strength you needed if the monsters ever came calling again. It certainly worked for him. Allowing you into his life kept him from the precipice on more than one occasion; he just hoped to do the same for you, if need be.
He knew you trusted him exactly the way he trusted you, and it granted him solace. He knew that if, heaven forbid, things ever got bad for you again, you’d let him help you. You’d be truthful with him about your struggles. You'd lean on him, go to him for support. Knowing that you had a safety net allowed him to breathe easier. And finally, after over twenty-four hours spent awake, Bucky fell into a deep sleep.
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youaintnothinbuta · 4 months
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Goodness Gracious, you're so good at writing Jack hurt/comfort! If you're still taking requests, may I please request one where the reader gets a mild concussion and Jack makes sure she's ok?
Thank you!! You absolutely can, I looove writing hurt/comfort 🥺
“Have you been in pain this whole time?” — jack kelly x reader
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Summary: you get a concussion from banging your head, jack looks after you and you share a little treat from Medda together
Pairing: jack kelly x fem!reader
Word count: 1183 (sorry didn’t mean to write a novel)
Warnings: none! Fluff, comfort, probably typos
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Earlier in the day, you and a couple of the other newsies had finished up selling your papers and were heading back to the lodging house. Turning sharply around the corner of a building, you entered an alleyway. Unexpectedly, a scaffold met your head with a resounding force.
How embarrassing.
Jack pleaded with you from the moment it happened, trying to offer you any sort of care. “Are you alright? Maybe we should get some ice on that. I don’t feel right letting you walk around.”
Not wanting to make a fuss, you argued with him, “I’m fine, Jack,” though the throbbing pain in your head suggested otherwise.
“I don’t think you are, Y/N. You hit your head pretty hard back there.”
“It wasn’t that hard.”
Jack dropped the conversation as you both made your way back to the lodging house. Unwilling to admit the pain you were in, you retreated to your bed, blaming your discomfort on the morning’s particularly exhausting paper hawking. Convinced that a little rest would fix it, you closed your eyes, hoping the pain would dissipate, that was, until hours passed, you only felt worse.
You hadn’t moved from your bed in hours, yet your head was becoming increasingly sensitive to light and all the noises going on around you. Not to mention, the raging headache you had going on. You figured it might be best to actually tell Jack, even if it meant swallowing your pride and proving him right.
You lifted your body up with a heavy sigh, placing your feet on the ground, taking a moment to gain some strength as you stood for the first time in hours. Slowly, your trudged your way through the corridor and across into Jack’s room, bringing your fist up to the door to knock.
“Come in.” You heard Jack’s voice call, being greeted by the door opening before you could even get your hand onto the handle.
“My head,” you muttered with a small cry, meeting his eyes with a plea for help.
“Oh, honey,” he enveloped you in a gentle hug, “have you been in pain this whole time?”
You nodded, the admission surfacing as you allowed yourself to lean into his comforting embrace.
“Should have said something earlier, sweetheart. I knew that sounded like it hurt,” Jack remarked with a mixture of concern and understanding.
Jack gently guided you to sit on the edge of his bed. With a reassuring smile, he disappeared momentarily, returning with a small bottle of medicine and spoon in hand.
He settled beside you, handing you the spoon. “Here. It’s for kids, so maybe take three spoonfuls instead of two.” A light chuckle escaped him, injecting a moment of warmth into the room. Accepting the medicine gratefully, you mustered a weak smile. Jack observed you closely as you took a few spoonfuls, reclaiming the bottle with a nod of approval before stepping out once again.
Returning, he held a damp cloth, cool water soothingly soaking through. He laid down on his bed, inviting you to get comfy in his arms and placed the towel on your forehead. The soothing sensation provided a welcome relief, and as you nestled against him, his arm draped protectively over you, the remaining tension began to ease.
“Thank you, Jack.”
“It’s alright, just promise that if you’re hurt, you won’t go hiding it from me, okay?”
“I promise.” You spoke quietly, nodding slightly.
“That’s a girl.”
The room, dimly lit by the soft glow of daylight filtering through the curtains, held a quiet tranquility. The rhythmic sounds of the city outside seemed to fade into the background as Jack, with a tenderness you hadn’t fully expected, continued to offer comfort.
He murmured softly, “Just rest. We’ve got nowhere to be right now.”
As you closed your eyes, the pain in your head dulled to a distant ache. The steady rise and fall of Jack’s chest became a calming lullaby, and the touch of his fingers tracing soothing patterns on your arm added an extra layer of reassurance.
Time passed in a hazy blur, and before you knew it, you had drifted into a peaceful slumber. Jack, careful not to disturb your rest, continued to hold you close. As time went by, you began to wake from your much needed nap. Sensing your awakening, he gently removed the damp cloth from your forehead. He smiled, his fingers gently brushing strands of wet hair away from your face. “How are you feeling?” he asked.
You took a moment to assess yourself. Surprisingly, the throbbing pain had dissipated, leaving behind a lingering sense of calm. “Better. Thanks to you,” you replied, offering him a grateful smile.
Jack chuckled softly. He helped you sit up, ensuring you were comfortable before standing up himself. “Hungry?”
The mention of food reminded you that you hadn’t eaten much throughout the day, and the prospect of a meal sounded enticing. You nodded, “A bit.”
Together, you made your way to the dining hall of the lodging house.
“Don’t tell the others,” Jack reached into the refrigerator and grabbed an inconspicuously wrapped food item.
Jack, with a mischievous twinkle in his eyes, stood by the stove, carefully arranging what you could now see was two slices of Miss Medda’s blueberry pie in a pan. The aroma promised a delightful treat.
You watched as he wrapped up the rest of the pie and hid it back in the fridge, clearly not wanting the other boys to steal it. Suddenly, he wrapped his arms around you from behind. His embrace was firm yet gentle, and the warmth of his body added a comforting weight around you, holding you steady. Nestling his face into the crook of your neck, he sighed contentedly.
“Smells good, doesn’t it?” he murmured, his lips tickling your skin as he spoke almost against them.
You chuckled, savoring the intimate moment. “Better than good. Where’d you get it?”
Jack shook his head, “Miss Medda. She made it for me.”
“Aw, how lovely.” You smiled.
Jack took one last inhale against your skin before standing up straight and placing a fingertip against the centre of the pie, feeling for warmth.
When the food was ready, Jack moved the two slices on a single plate. He handed you a fork and grabbed one for himself, his eyes never leaving yours. The unspoken connection between you two deepened as you made your way to the dining hall.
Jack, having seamlessly transitioned from caregiver to fellow newsie, caught your eye and grinned. “Feeling better?” he asked, and you nodded in affirmation. The boys around, seeing what was in front of you, got rather excited about the prospect of a nice homemade pie being available. Jack, unfortunately, let them down, saying Medda had only given him the two pieces, giving your side a gentle pinch as he lied.
You and Jack enjoyed the pie together, sharing glances that spoke volumes as the lively chatter of the other newsies filled the room. After finishing the dessert, you both cleaned up your dishes and headed back up to Jack’s room.
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m-jelly · 11 months
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hello, if youre still taking requests I would like to request a nsfw one shot of levi and virgin reader thank you!
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Pairing: Levi x Fem!Reader
Genre and tags: Canon, fluff, romance, being a couple, virgin reader, foreplay, touching, oral (fem getting), unprotected, pulling out.
Concept: Levi and you have been dating for a while and you want to lose your virginity to him. Levi comes over to your apartment above your shop for a little date, gently takes you through the motions, and eases you into making love.
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Levi stood before you with his calloused hands on your hips. He massaged them as he gazed into your eyes. He smiled a little at how cute you seemed. He was a little worried though, that maybe you were thinking against the next moves.
He hummed a laugh as your cute fingers pressed against his chest and petted him a little. He tugged you against him as you pulled at his shirt a bit. He waited for you to take things further. He wanted you to make the first move to show you were comfortable.
Levi saw you lean towards him making him smile. He hummed when your soft warm lips pressed against his. He sighed through his nose and gripped your back. He felt you walk backwards towards the bed so he followed you.
You sat down on the edge of the bed and looked up at Levi. "I want to. I'm ready."
Levi cupped your face and kissed you. "Okay. Remember to talk to me. If you are scared, in pain, panicking or want me to do something then please tell me, okay?"
You nodded. "Yes. I promise."
"Good girl. Now, let's get you comfy."
You shifted up the bed and lay back. You wiggled a little before giggling as Levi climbed over you. "S-Sorry, nervous giggle."
Levi smiled down at you. "Don't be sorry for laughing, okay?"
You cupped Levi's face. "Yes."
He kissed you delicately and hummed. "You're okay."
You shivered. "I am." You gulped hard as Levi kissed your face and neck. You moaned a little as a tingle started within you. You pulled at your shirt and whined at Levi's body against yours. "Levi."
"Patience." He tapped his forehead against yours. "There's no need to rush."
"I know, it's just...I want to show you my body so the disappointment gets over and done with."
Levi smiled at you. "You are beautiful and I won't be disappointed, okay? A fucking asshole would do or say some shit like that. I want to be with you. I love you for you."
"I love you too, Levi."
He shifted a little. "Part your legs for me, that's it, good girl. What we're doing first is grinding. You okay with that?"
You hummed and nodded. "Yes."
Levi panted a little as he rocked slowly against you. "That feel good?"
You mewled at Levi as you felt him rub against you. "A little."
"Tell me where you need it."
You shifted your hips. "Umm."
He gripped your hip and angled your pelvis until you moaned. "There we go."
You covered your mouth with your hand. "G-Good. It feels good."
"Like when you touched yourself?"
You nodded and hummed. "Y-Yes. I did as you su-suggested. Mm."
Levi looked down at you as his heart raced. He thought you were stunning below him and so cute. He couldn't believe how someone could be so adorable and yet so damn sexy. He dotted loving kisses all over your face as his hard erection pressed against the zip of his trousers.
You cupped Levi's neck and purred at Levi. You felt a tingle build up inside you. You frowned a little as you felt something rushing closer. You shifted a little but Levi had you pinned in place. You panted and moaned as you forgot about being embarrassed about the sounds you were making.
Levi dragged his tongue from the base of your neck up to the bottom of your chin. He chuckled as you let out a high-pitched moan in response. He smiled at you before crashing his lips against yours. He pushed his tongue into your mouth and hummed in delight as your tongues moved together.
You gripped Levi's back hard and bucked when you felt a strong pop inside you. You shivered as a rush of hot bliss ran up your spine and into the back of your skull. You panted and purred at Levi as you felt heavenly. You had touched yourself for a while by Levi's suggestion, but this was better.
Levi stopped moving his hips and smiled at you. "Are you okay? Was that alright?"
You hummed and nodded. "It was perfect. I loved it."
He smiled softly. "I'm glad." He kissed you softly. "I'm so glad." He knelt between your legs and slowly unbuttoned his shirt. "I'll show you how I look first so you feel comfortable, okay?"
You blushed as you nodded in response. Your cheeks burned as Levi peeled his smart shirt off to reveal all his muscles to you and the scars from the scout gear. You felt like you were going to drool from how incredible your man looked. He was pure perfection, like a God to you. You couldn't believe that you were going to have sex with humanity's strongest soldier.
Levi undid his belt and whipped it off. "I'll take off everything else, okay?"
"Yes." You sat up and watched as Levi removed his trousers and boxers. Your eyes widened when his erection sprung up. You admired the engorged tip, the vein wrapping around his shaft and how thick he was. "Pretty." You gasped a little. "It twitched."
"It does that."
You shifted. "Can I touch?"
Levi shuffled onto the bed and knelt between your legs. "You can."
You lightly touched his cock before grasping it and moving your hand up and down on him. You looked up at Levi when he moaned. "It's so hot."
Levi panted a little. "Your touch is incredible." He removed your hand. "But things to do with him will wait for another time. My priority will always be you." He kissed your hands. "May I take your shirt off?"
You pulled off your shirt and blushed. "This is me."
He undid the button on your skirt before dragging it off your legs. "Perfect."
You lay back on the bed. "I'm not disappointing?"
He shook his head as his hands ran all over your body. "Fuck, no. You are a goddess." He leaned closer and kissed your stomach. "I love you."
"I love you too."
Levi kissed up your body before capturing your lip. "I'm going to touch you, okay? I'll add fingers a bit at a time until you're used to feeling something inside you."
You gripped Levi's upper arms. "Yes. I'm ready."
Levi kissed you softly as he ran his fingers up and down your clothed pussy. He smiled when he felt you were wet. "You're wet." He dragged his hand up before pushing down into your underwear and felt you. "Very wet."
You panted as your fingers dug into his upper arms. "Ah, mm, I'm excited."
"Good, I'm glad."
His fingers slowly teased your clit. "So plump."
You nibbled your lip. "Mm."
"I'm going to play with this as I touch you in your pussy, okay?"
You nodded and parted your legs a little more for him. "Please."
He pressed a single finger in very slowly. He moaned at feeling your hot walls wrap around him. He gulped hard as he controlled himself. "That feel okay?"
"Yes." You shivered as his finger rubbed your walls softly along with moving his thumb against your clit. "Oh, oh, fuck."
Levi kissed your neck and your ear. "Relax, my love, relax."
You took in a deep breath and relaxed your body. "Yes."
"I love you."
You gazed deep into Levi's bright eyes and felt yourself melting. "I love you." You moved your hips a little to Levi's touch. You hummed in delight as you felt a tingling of pleasure inside you. "G-Good. Really good. A little faster."
Levi kissed you softly and moved faster just as you asked. "You're doing so well. Good girl."
You pushed your fingers into Levi's soft hair and kissed him passionately. You smiled against Levi's lips making him smile. You felt like you were on fire with pleasure. You pushed your tongue into Levi's mouth and moaned into the kiss as he moved you towards pleasure.
You spread your legs and pulled from his lips. "More."
Levi panted a little. "Are you sure?"
"Yes."
Levi nodded and pulled his finger out of you before slowly and carefully pressing two into you. "This okay?"
You hummed in delight. "Yes."
Levi smiled as your walls stretched so perfectly around his fingers. He caressed your pussy walls and found your g-spot. He smiled at you as you whimpered and mewled at him in delight. His thumb moved against your clit adding more pleasure to your body. He covered your face and neck in kisses to reassure you.
Levi nibbled your earlobe. "Good girl. You're doing so perfectly. Relax and enjoy, you sexy goddess." He caressed your cheek with his hand. "You're so pretty."
Your moans heightened in pitch. You arched your back as you felt yourself drooling at the pleasure burning inside you. Your eyes rolled back into your head as you grabbed at Levi's arms. You moved your hips to meet his movements and touch. You moved your thighs closer together which heightened your pleasure.
You leaned your head back. "Ah! Ah! Mm! Levi!" You gripped Levi's wrist tightly as you came hard. "Fuck."
Levi kept moving his fingers to help you ride out your pleasure. He dragged his fingers from you and licked them clean. "Delicious."
You panted a little as you gazed at Levi with pleasure-filled eyes. "More."
"Are you sure?"
You nodded and wiggled your underwear down before tossing them. "I want to feel you inside me."
He shifted a little and held his cock in his hand. "This is different to my fingers."
"I know. I want you. I don't want to keep waiting."
He nodded before dragging his tip up and down your slick wet folds. "This feel okay?"
You purred. "Yes."
He pressed his tip into your pussy slowly and paused a moment when you whimpered. He pulled himself out a bit. "Sorry."
You shook your head. "It's okay, I was surprised a bit with how it felt. Please, keep going."
"Only if you are sure."
"I am."
He let out a long shaky sigh. "Okay, I'll try again."
You relaxed as much as possible and hummed as Levi's cock slowly stretched your pussy. You clenched up a little and winced making Levi hiss. "S-Sorry."
He massaged your hip. "Don't be sorry. Don't ever be sorry, okay? You're doing amazing." He pressed in a little more. "Just a bit at a time." He grunted when he felt a bit of resistance. "Relax, I'm not going to hurt you."
You nodded and wiggled on the bed. "Do it. I'm as relaxed as I can be. Push past."
"Okay." He pressed past the resistance point and kept sliding himself in until there was nothing left to give. "That's all of me. Are you okay?"
You opened your eyes to see Levi's lips were close to yours. "Yes. It stings a little."
"I'm sorry I hurt you."
"N-No, I'm okay."
Levi lightly kissed you. "Okay. I'll stay like this for a bit until you are ready."
You gulped hard. "Yes."
He played with your hair as he showered your face in kisses. "You're incredible. You did so well. My wonderful love."
You wrapped your arms around Levi. "C-Can you move?"
Levi stopped kissing your face. "Are you sure?"
"Yes."
He kissed you and moaned. "All right. Nice and slow." He dragged his cock back slowly before pressing back into you making you hum. "That okay?"
You nodded. "F-Felt weird."
"It'll feel weird at first and then the pleasure will start."
You blushed. "Will it always be like this?"
Levi smiled. "No. It'll get better the more we're intimate."
You moaned a little as he kept moving as you talked. "G-Good."
"Good about what will happen or what's happening?"
You shivered in delight. "B-both." You gasped as you felt a tingling of pleasure. "Mm, that was really good." You leaned your head back a bit. "Ah, it feels...mm...I like it."
Levi smiled as he kept moving against you with his pelvis rubbing your clit. "Good, I'm glad. Keep talking to me. Tell me what you need."
You panted as he kissed and nibbled your neck. "I just need you." You arched your back. "D-Do I feel good?"
Levi smirked against your neck. "Your pussy is divine, my love. I fucking love it. I know I'll be addicted." He gripped the sheets tightly. "Fuck, it's taking everything within me not to fuck you senseless against this bed. I love you so much. You are mine, all mine. I get to love you, no one else but me. I get to have you like this." He licked your neck. "Incredible."
Your legs shook a little as the pain disappeared and you were drowning in nothing but pleasure. "Yes, Levi. Yes." You panted a little. "Faster. Please. I love you."
Levi shifted his legs and started pumping his cock into you at the pace you needed. "Like that?"
You wrapped your legs around him. "Yes!"
He leaned up and looked into your eyes. "You're so beautiful. You're a delicacy that must be savoured. Fuck, I love you so much."
"I l-love you too."
Levi grunted as his cock twitched inside you and his balls tightened. "Ngh, fuck I love your pussy and your body. Ah, shit you drive me crazy."
You dragged your nails across Levi's back. "A-Are you g-going to cum inside?"
He shook his head. "I'll pull out. Mm, ngh, ne-next time we'll u-use the sponge n-now your body is okay."
You leaned your head back. "Y-yes."
Levi attacked your shoulder and bit hard. He growled a little against your skin as he tried to control his body, but touching you as much as he did and now he was making love to you was making it hard for him to resist cumming hard. He was in utter bliss as his cocked moved in and out of your hot wet pussy. You were just magical and he knew that you were his for life. He was going to marry you and keep you forever.
You gripped Levi's back. "Mm, Levi. Faster."
Levi panted and started bucking into you a little faster. "Like that?"
You moaned. "Just like that! Don't stop."
He reached down between you and him and began touching your clit. "Good girl." He smiled as you moaned. "That's it. Enjoy yourself. You deserve all the pleasure in the world. Fuck, you look incredible while in pleasure."
You arched your back and threw your head back as you felt an overwhelming pressure building up. "Ah! Levi! I'm gonna!"
"Lean into it, my love. Let it take you. Cum for me."
You cried out as you felt the snap. Your toes squeezed so tightly it hurt a little. Your legs shook around Levi as you felt the most mind-melting pleasure rush through every inch of you. You felt winded by such incredible and intense pleasure pumping through your body. You felt delirious on Levi and his perfect body.
Levi knelt up and grunted as your pussy walls clenched him over and over. "F-Fuck." He pulled his cock out of you and pumped his hand on his cock soaked in your honey. He moaned your name in delight. "I love you."
You looked down at Levi as he pumped his cock a few times before ribbons of hot sticky cum covered your belly and pelvis. You blushed hard as Levi let out a vulnerable moan of utter delight. You felt your heart race at how incredible he looked and how sexy he sounded as he let go of pleasure.
Levi stilled his hand and panted. He moaned your name and smiled at you. "Are you okay?"
You nodded and hummed. "You were so sexy."
Levi leaned down and kissed you. "I'm asking about your body."
"Tingles and sore, but I'm okay."
He smiled a little and knelt up allowing him to see the mess. "Tch, shit I got cum all over you."
You sat up. "It's okay. I kind of like it."
Levi blushed hard. "Tch, cute and sexy brat. I'm just going to the bathroom and I'll be right back."
"Okay." You smiled as he ran over to the bathroom and ran right back. You giggled at how cold the towel was from the water on it. You admired how delicate he was at cleaning you. "Thank you."
Levi kissed you and smiled. "Thank you."
"What for?"
"For loving me." He blushed. "I'll be back again."
You nodded and pulled on your nightdress as he cleaned in the bathroom. You giggled as Levi tackled you into bed and held you so tightly. "You're happy."
He nuzzled his nose against the crook of your neck. "Of course. I've just made love to the woman of my dreams and the love of my life for the first time. I'm very happy."
You rolled over and faced Levi. "I'm happy too."
"I'm so glad. I'm sorry if it hurt."
You hugged Levi and pressed your face against his chest. "It's okay. Besides, you'll make it up to me with more sex, right?"
Levi played with your hair. "In time. You need to recover a little, okay?"
You pulled your face back and smiled. "Okay."
"Good girl." He tapped his forehead against yours and said your name. "I love you."
"I love you, Levi."
"I love you so much. You are my freedom in this life." He let out a long sigh. "I can sleep, eat and function around you. I am alive with you."
You smiled at the man you loved. "So am I with you Levi."
Levi pressed his lips against yours and smiled. "I love you so fucking much. I can't say that enough. I love you."
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