oct' 02 x apple scent
Prompt: apple scent
Pairing: Dieter Bravo x Bryony Morgan (OFC)
Word Count: 908
Warnings: un-beta'd is the name of the game, mentions of food, implications of alcohol, Dieter's shameless flirting, hints at spice, but it goes no spicier than cinnamon for our favourite trash panda. this is fluff
Summary: set who knows when in the Chiffon universe, slice of domesticity for one of my favourite character pairings
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The day had been long, too long.
The kind that sucked every ounce of energy out of you and still demanded more
The meetings were relentless, back to back, and some simultaneously both in person and over Zoom. By the time Bryony had closed the door to her office and waved good-bye to Tim at security she was well and truly drained.
The only thought that kept her going was the sanctuary of her sofa and the blissful idea that she could go completely off the grid until ten the next morning.
As she pushed open the heavy front door of home, her senses were instantly flooded with the comforting aroma of apples and cinnamon. Already halfway out of her jacket and kicking off her heels before the door had closed behind her, she called out into the house, “Dieter!” Her belongings dropped unceremoniously in the hallway as she headed toward the source of the scent.
In the kitchen, Dieter was busily putting the finishing touches on a home-cooked dinner, an apron wrapped around his waist.
The sight was enough to bloom the first genuine smile she’d had since she had left him reluctantly in bed that morning with his promise of an evening of just the two of them. But Bryony’s overrun day had put a shot to that, she was home three hours later than she was supposed to. It was just as dark out as it was when she’d left that morning.
“It really is infuriating how good you are at this stuff.” Bryony commented, wrapping her arms around him from behind.
“Jealous Daff?” Dieter quipped, turning to catch her in an embrace.
She raised an eyebrow. “No,” she grumbled but melted into the warmth of his arms, feeling the tension of the day drain away. “It’s like I have my own little Stepford wife.”
Dieter chuckled, “Ah, but unlike them, I come with added benefits.”
As she surveyed the kitchen, she had to admit: Domesticity looked good on him. She had wondered how he would fare taking a hiatus from acting, but he seemed to be thriving. She playfully reached for a piece of the pie's crust, only to be swatted away.
“Ah-ah,” Dieter swatted her hand away, winking, “good things come to those who wait.”
“Okay, fine,” she held up her hands in defeat, “I’ll wait.”
Dieter smirked and handed her a generously filled glass. The bubbles fizzed around the lime garnish and ice. She didn't need to taste it to know what it was. “Thank you, I appreciate it,” she said, taking a sip.
Throwing the dishcloth he'd been holding over his shoulder, Dieter's broad shoulders became even more pronounced under the fabric of his thin flannel shirt. “I don’t need to ask to know you likely forgot lunch, refused to ask your assistant to grab something and drank nothing but coffee all day.”
As if on cue Bryony’s stomach grumbled loudly.
“You know me too well,” Bryony remarked, holding the glass to her chest.
Dieter laughed, his eyes narrowing playfully, brushing a stray lock of hair from her face. “I can read you like a book,” he paused for theatrics as he moved in closer to Bryony, “a very steamy, page-turning book.” he finished with a wink.
She rolled her eyes, not immune to the charm but too tired to engage fully. “Flatterer.”
“It's one of my many skills,” he winked. “Along with cooking, making women swoon, and being irresistible even in an apron. Does any of that ring a bell?”
“Mostly the apron,” she retorted with a cheeky smile, taking another sip of her drink. “It really does add a certain je ne sais quoi to the whole Bravo experience.”
Dieter leaned in, his voice dropping to a sensual murmur. “Oh, I've got plenty more experiences to offer, just say the word.”
She chuckled, shaking her head. “I'm too tired for experiences right now, and you know it.”
“Ah, so it'll have to be Dieter: The Home Edition tonight,” he grinned, planting a quick but tender kiss on her lips. “Go change, and let's have dinner.”
She hesitated, her eyes searching his for a moment. “I'm sorry for coming home late, I wanted to be here.”
His expression softened, his flirtatious air replaced by genuine warmth. “It's okay, Daff. I know how much your work means to you. Besides, this gives me an excuse to indulge you a bit.”
She smiled, genuinely touched. “I'll be right back.”
Despite the fatigue that was soaked into her bones Bryony headed up the stairs to their bedroom to change. Happy to shirk the confines of the semi-formal attire the day had called for and released from the restrictions of underwires, she changed into more comfortable clothes and headed back downstairs. As she re-entered the kitchen, Dieter was just placing the final dish on the dining table.
“Ready to eat?” he asked, the suggestive glint in his eye did not go amiss.
“Starving,” she said, taking her seat and reaching for her drink Dieter had brought to the table, “for food, mostly.”
“Mostly,” he winked as he sat across from her. “Well, the night is young, my love. Who knows what other appetites we might satiate.”
She couldn't help but laugh. “You're incorrigible.”
He raised his glass for a toast. “And you wouldn't have me any other way.”
“True,” she agreed despite shaking her head playfully, clinking her glass against his. “Very, very true.”
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"He still won't wake up," Poppy fretted, leaning over the other Troll's still form. Her hand gently traced the side of his face. "Branch," she called, low and urgent, shaking his shoulder.
The feltdragon standing next to her frowned. She was still young, and wasn't an expert on injuries, by any means. But she didn't like the fact that he hadn't woken up yet, either. Bryony knew you were supposed to keep someone conscious if they had a concussion, but did that include if they were unconscious when you found them?
Poppy sighed. "If I had sparkbugs, I could give him a shock. That would wake him up."
The dragon's head turned toward her, wheels turning behind her golden yellow eyes. "A shock? Hmm…. Poppy, stand up."
The Troll blinked, curious, but did as asked.
Bryony lowered her head toward the ground until it hovered directly over the small prone figure. Poppy gulped. Thin lips parted on the long, slender muzzle, revealing rows of sharp white teeth each as long as Poppy's hand. The feltdragon peered down at Branch a moment more, then took a deep breath and let out a roar. The air filled with the sound. Poppy's hair and dress were blown back by the gust of breath.
"Ahhhhh!" Branch sat bolt upright, almost hitting the dragon's snout. His head tipped back and his eyes widened, taking in the sight of a gaping cavern of fangs hovering directly over him, his scream immediately climbing to a new octave. "AHHHHHH!"
"Branch! You're okay!" Poppy threw herself into his arms and he caught her automatically.
"Ahh?" His voice trailed off in a tone of confusion.
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