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[rosewaterandivy]

7. gold teeth and curse for this town

Summary: Rumor has it, that hometown hero-turned-teacher Steve Harrington is hot for teacher. The English teacher next door to him at Hawkins High, who also happens to be his childhood friend, that is.

Pairing: Steve Harrington x chaotic!dumbass reader

Warnings: 18+, no use of y/n - reader goes by the nickname Trouble instead, cursing, sexual situations (caught masturbating, slight voyeurism), spring break shenanigans, traveling idiots, Modern!Teacher AU, English teacher reader, History teacher Steve, slow burn, friends to lovers, romance.

A/N: This chapter is borne out of my current nostalgia for travel and Southern CA that I’m going to make everyone’s problem (the end of grad school cannot come soon enough!). Get ready to repress some 6K of feelings, questionable advice and coping mechanisms - reblogs, comments, and likes are always appreciated, reposting my work, however, is not; enjoy! 💜

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Now, Spring Break, IND ➡️ DFW ➡️ PSP ➡️ Joshua Tree, CA

You hustle Steve out of the loft with ample time to get to the airport. Unlike some people, you operated on the maxim that early is on time and on time is late. As a result, you and Nancy made for fantastic travel companions, you and Steve however…

“Christ, who pissed in your cereal this morning?!”

You sigh in exasperation at his outburst, grabbing your suitcase and shouldering your backpack while Steve locks the car. His hair is a travesty, sticking up every which way like he slept in a barn, he’s so put off by it he’s opted for a blue baseball cap today proclaiming, ‘If you ain’t a fisherman, you ain’t shit’ that he’d stolen from Hopper at some point.

“Eat my ass, dude!”

He stops short at that, causing you to collide with his back. You kick the back of his legs with your scuffed shoes, trying to jumpstart the whole walking thing. But no, Steve just stands there like a statue.

When he finally gets going again after a shake of his head, you swear he mumbles something under his breath. It sounds an awful lot like, “You’re killing me, woman.”

Whatever. He’s killing you— all stupidly attractive and mussed from an early morning wake-up call. 

Which, to be fair, was definitely unintentional on your part. Nancy could’ve done you a solid and warned you about the thin wall between your room and Steve’s. Quiet and discreet your ass, you’d be having words with Bellesa’s customer service later.

It was preventative, if anything, because you’re conscientious like that. Just a little something to take the edge off before spending the better part of a week alone with Steve. That baby pink sucker should’ve come with a warning, or maybe you’re just that wound up. 

Regardless, being less than mindful of your volume resulted in Steve barging into your bedroom right as you were about to come— hand grasping the vibe at just the right angle and shoved down the front of your shorts, shirt rucked up against your chest.

“What the fuck?!” you screech, orgasm slipping back from whence it came. You’re paralyzed in shock, startled by a rumpled, sleep-drunk, shirtless Steve in his boxer-briefs, which were doing fuck-all to help the situation at hand.

Speaking of which… You make a frantic grab for the covers to pull them up and over yourself, clicking the vibe off and stashing it under some pillows.

Meanwhile, he just stands there, steadily growing various shades of pink and breathing heavily. “I thought– You were—” he attempts, tongue-tied and dumbfounded. 

The realization hits him like a ton of bricks. His jaw drops open, useless, as he takes what he hopes will be a steadying breath in. But that’s of no use, because why would the universe ever cut him a break?

You sail beneath his nose, wafting from the movement of the sheets as you hastily cover yourself and that scent— that intoxicating sweetness he remembers pulling out of past lovers, sucking off his fingers, savoring in his throat— crashes into him with its entire, terrifying, exhilarating implication.

He’s utterly baffled. The kind of hard-hitting no shit moment you get when someone tells you the answer to a riddle you’ve been chewing on for hours, trying to decipher that missing component you just can’t get a grip on. And when the answer wakes up your brain, and your brain face-palms itself, you’re walloped with both relief and irritation.

In Steve’s case, he’s walloped with the scent of spearmint toothpaste and soap-clean skin only lightly musky. Saltiness lingering from an evaporated sheen of sweat, a dampness that dried over, previously wet from a specific type of touch.

Fuck.

He promptly turns on his heel with a muttered apology, body rigid and ramrod straight with tension, bathroom door latched before you can ask him where he’s going. He turns the water on for the shower and steps inside. Starts almost too fast, grip on his cock clumsy and impatient. Steve squeezes and pulls off, then he does it again, the drag of his fist making a delicious, sloppy sound—Do you wonder about him? Those nights you go on half-hearted dates and come back early, shrugging, “Felt weird to— There wasn’t much of a connection,” and plop back down, contented to be next to him. Is that something, too?

He should have fucked you a long time ago on the couch to the soundtrack of a forgotten movie. On the counter, interrupting breakfast, scrabbling for something to grip, knocking shit over, too fevered to care.

He’d do you right. Do you long and good and how you deserve.

“Steve—" you’d cry for him, “Can’t believe we haven’t done this before.”

“Yeah,” he’d say, “You’re so fucking warm, and hot, and my god, I’m gonna fuck you until you can’t take it anymore. Gonna get up inside you, baby, gonna open you up, gonna ruin you for everyone else.”

And with that image, Steve comes so much it’s astonishing. He shudders uncontrollably, gasping out loud with the wind knocked out of him, and arches up toward the ceiling like he might levitate. And then, on the comedown, because being backed up for who knows how long wound him up for the kind of orgasm that decides to return for an encore, he comes again.

You get through security swiftly, the TSA agent from last time making conversation, checking your IDs and asking if you had another hilarious shirt on today.

“Nope,” you say, popping the ‘p’ and jerking your thumb behind you to Steve, “It’s all him today.”

The agent nods and smiles, surveying Steve and his stupid hat quickly. Hands back your IDs and with a laugh, “Have a good trip!”

You save yourself from saying you too! but just barely. Brain still fried from your earlier interrupted activities, no thanks to the man following closely at your heels.

Steve doesn’t say a word until you’re seated on the plane. And even then, it’s less of a word and more of a clearing of his throat that prompts your attention.

“I’m, uh, sorry,” he says, refusing to meet your eyes, “For earlier today. I honestly thought you were like, having a nightmare or something.”

You fail to stifle your laugh. “Steve,” you chuckle, “If the women you’ve been seeing sound like they’re having nightmares when they come—”

“I wouldn’t know,” he interrupts, lips pulled tight. “Not really seeing anyone at the moment.”

You make a silent ‘oh,’ eyes blowing wide. What were you supposed to say to that?

He busies himself with his backpack, pulling out a book and some headphones. You do the same, placing a worn copy of The Devil’s Highway on your lap and settling headphones around your neck.

Something nudges at your calf. You turn from the flight attendant’s spiel to find a folded piece of paper held between two of Steve’s fingers. He flexes them toward you and you, bewildered, take it from him as he returns to his book.

Curious, you run a finger across its worn edges as it unfolds. A familiar scrawl greets you, ‘IOU one explanation.’

Your own. 

Shit, the devil’s really in the details, isn’t he?

Your vision shuffles like a deck of cards, mind racing back to Christmas morning as you quickly ripped off a scrap of paper from a receipt and wrote this on the back of it before stuffing it into Steve’s stocking.

Your tongue darts out the wet your chapped lips, firmly back in the present. It wasn’t supposed to go like this. You were supposed to be better prepared, thoughts in some logical order, feelings sorted (well, mostly) before Steve played this card.

You were supposed to know what the fuck you would do.

How you felt about him.

You’ve folded the paper back up and shoved it into your pocket without even realizing it. Dazed and confused while the captain makes an announcement, prompting the cabin for take-off.

Steve’s hand finds yours against the armrest, warm and familiar fingers tangling up with yours. Headphones secured on both of your ears, you take a deep breath as your stomach momentarily suspends itself while the plane takes off; inertia giving way to weightlessness. A squeeze of your hand before you lose yourself for a few hours, the playlist, courtesy of your best friend, sailing through your ears.

Best friends, ex-friends 'til the end / Better off as lovers and not the other way around.

Steve could kick himself for that stupid IOU, you’d been distant and quiet for most the day now. Barely said anything at all during the layover in Dallas, fucking hell. He’d left you to collect the bags while he dealt with the rental car. But he can’t drag his thoughts away from you, your eyes wide as you read the note, posture changing instantaneously. 

He interacts politely with the concierge but it’s clear his mind is somewhere else; he hopes he doesn’t come off as rude. When he makes his way back to you, wading through the crowds at the Palm Springs airport, you’ve gathered both suitcases and were sitting on top of one of them.

You’re on a phone call of some kind, turned away from him and hunched over like you’re trying to sink into yourself. His final present to you from Christmas on your right hand glinting in the light as your hold the phone to your ear. He hears a sniffle, quickly followed by a brief sigh.

“Yeah, thanks Nance,” you turn and spot him, offering a tight, watery smile. “Gotta go, Steve’s ready with the car.”

You listen as she says something, nodding along with her words.

“‘Kay,” you let out a shaky breath, “Love you too, bye.”

He bridges the distance between you, reaching for the suitcases before you can brush him away. You toe his backpack toward him, hefting your own over your shoulders with a grunt. Dodging a toddler and frazzled mom with a stroller, the pair of you make it outside, the sun a warm welcome against your faces.

You follow his lead to the rental car, a Ford of some kind, no convertible for the dirt roads and desert terrain of Joshua Tree.

The chirp of the car lets you know Steve’s unlocked it, you quickly compress the handle of your bag and shove it into the trunk. Backpacks are thrown into the backseat followed by a desperate plea from you for both “food,” and “the goddamn a/c.”

He grants both with a soft laugh. Maneuvers the Bronco Sport into Palm Springs with finesse, locating an In-N-Out in record time and rattles your order off from memory. You connect your phone to the bluetooth while you wait in the drive-thru line, mellow guitar chords ramp up and the melancholic sound of ‘drivin’ out into the sun / let the ultraviolet cover me up’ fill the car.

Steve steals your phone before you can change it to something less apocalyptic and depressing, so you’re left to listen to the rasping sounds of Phoebe Bridgers at the close of “I Know the End” while an In-N-Out employee hands you trays of food.

He thanks the teenager, and following the curve of the pavement and scores a parking spot just as a new song rips through the speakers. You hand him his order as he pushes the driver’s seat back to stretch his legs.

“Thanks,” he manages to say before shoving some fries into his mouth.

“Sure,” you reply, nearly unhinging your jaw to take a bite of the burger.

He laughs to himself, watching you. “S’like watching a pride of lions devour a warthog or something.”

You garble some smart-ass response, undoubtedly, before remembering your mouth is full. You roll your eyes and continue to enjoy your meal. Steve follows suit. 

After lunch, you suggest grabbing some groceries for the next few days. You wind through the aisles of Ralph’s, Steve following closely behind angling the cart to catch the incoming volleys of cereal boxes, power bars, and cartons of juice and milk. 

His heart clenches at the scene— it’s all very domestic, you ticking off your mental grocery list confident in the fact that Steve is just a step behind you— yes, dear; sure thing, sweetheart. You’re prattling on about some shit Wheeler pulled last week, a story you’ve already told him but he can’t bring himself to care, while you decided between Fruity Pebbles or Trix cereal.

Not when it seems like you’re just shaking off the gloom you wore earlier today. Eyes bright and animated, beaming smiles and pealing laughter; he can’t stop the smile that works its way across his face.

Back in the car before he knows it, groceries stowed in the back and cart returned to the corral. Taking his phone from the center console, you type in the AirBnB address and hand it back to him, fingers brushing against his just so. You say something about the property being at the edge of the park and a about an hour’s drive, give or take.

Steve just nods and starts the car. He follows the prompts of directions easily, and pretty soon Palm Springs is in the rearview. The road gives way to rolling hills and climbs with short descents as he drives closer to Joshua Tree. Out of the corner of his eye, he notices there isn’t the usual book in your hand.

He calls your name, “You alright?”

You nod, exhaustion evident in your gaze. “Mmhm, jus’ sleepy. Closing my eyes so I don’t get nauseous from the peaks and valleys.”

That’s right, you get carsick if you read on hilly or mountainous stretches of road. Though it’s not much, Palm Springs to Joshua Tree, he guesses the frequent hills and dips of the drive would be enough to do it. He turns the music down slightly, letting you doze.

It’s been a minute since he’s been alone with his thoughts. What with Nance moving out and you moving in, his mind has been elsewhere. It was a relief to finally be on spring break because it freed up some time for himself. 

Not that he used that time wisely, exactly.

He’d talked to Robin, briefly and abstractly, of course. But she was wise to his plight at this point, evasive tactics aside. She cautioned him, once again, to take it slow since you were liable to spook. She was probably right about that.

But then again, maybe not.

Chancing a glance to his right, he catches you and finds himself having a moment. How your face looked all soft and sweet—head lolled back against the seat and precariously resting against the window, how quiet you were, the strange peace settling between the two of you since lunch.

For a second Steve’s also not quite sure how he’s feeling– still gathering his bearings from the aftermath of new tenderness– but he’s so, so lucky that you’re exactly the kind of dummy he’s always known you were. Laughter bubbles from his throat when you snort yourself awake and blink blearily at your surroundings.

“We’re here,” he says softly, one hand resting against the steering wheel while the other pockets his phone.

You’re slow to the draw, having slept for the better of part of an hour, unclipping your seatbelt clumsily and fumbling for the door handle. And it’s all he can do not to kiss you stupid right then and there.

With a sigh and shake of his head, he exits the car and opens your door for you. A murmured ‘thanks’ as you hop down to the desert floor and read the host’s instructions for check-in. Your ancient chucks kick up dust as you walk to the front door and key in the code. 

Steve grabs the bags, leaving the groceries for later. He turns, spying a hot tub nestled among desert plants and grasses. The mountains behind the modern house provide a stark contrast to its sleek planes and lines. He almost feels bad for tracking in dust and dirt when he steps inside. 

The house itself is sleek, a paragon of modern design. Lots of windows to let in light, particularly in the living spaces. Primary colors and minimal art set the various rooms apart in the open concept space, he notes a red couch and yellow dining chairs, following the sound of your footsteps.

“It’s a two bedroom,” you call out from somewhere out of sight.

He’s both pleased and frustrated at that particular detail. Maybe that’s your way of introducing some distance between the two of you? He’d rather not think about it.

“They’re both nice,” you say, appearing out of thin air and leaning against a wall to his left. “We can flip for ‘em, I guess.”

Steve checks his pocket for loose change and prizes a quarter between his thumb and forefinger. “So heads is…?”

“The green room.”

“And tails?”

“The orange one.”

“Right,” he nods, “So on three, you call it.”

He counts it down and you call tails as the coin flips between you. He catches it on his palm, opening it for you to check.

“Tails it is—I’ll take the orange room, you get green.”

So, it’s settled. You take your suitcase and backpack with a smile before padding back to the second bedroom. Steve passes a pop art version of a Simpsons character displayed on the wall as he makes his way to his room. It’s not too far from yours with a sliding glass door to and view to the surrounding property. 

He leaves his bags by the door and beelines for the bed. His back hits the mattress and he’s out like a light.

The clanging of pots and pans wakes him. The faint footfalls of bare feet against the concrete floor as your prattle around the kitchen. He scrubs a hand down his face with a sigh.

He’s still exhausted from earlier, so he settles on drifting back to sleep, maybe waking you up in the morning with a big mug of coffee for that inevitable travel-hangover you’ll have.

Steve yawns and grins when he hears your hip bump the counter, a hushed curse (“god damned asslamp, what the fuck”), your feet padding away, and the kitchen faucet turns on with a rush. You’re such a considerate dope.

Another yawn. He’s asleep again.

_

It’s the soft knocking on his door that rouses him this time.

He pries his eyes open, instant regret flooding his veins because he slept in his contacts again. 

“Uhgimmeaminute,” he slurs out, hand frantically groping for his phone to check the time. Which is useless since it’s dead anyway.

Your voice sounds out from behind the door, “Steve, you awake?” A pause. “Dinner’s ready, if you want any.”

He’s managed to turn over onto his stomach, elbows sinking into the mattress, hands cradling his head as he struggles to wake the fuck up. 

“Yeah,” he rasps out, “Be there soon.” 

Music echoes from the kitchen, something soothing and low-energy. You’ve set the table and lit a few taper candles you’d managed to find. He pours himself a glass of wine and takes a seat, watching while you sway and sing to yourself. 

You sing along with the music, accompanying Paul Simon as he talks about being being lovers and marrying fortunes together. Steve sighs.

He may be biased of course, but he’s always adored your singing— you’re no vocalist, not really, but that doesn’t stop you. You’ll warble out any tune that strikes your fancy with gusto. Eddie and his attempts to rope you into any sort of musical education had gone amiss— you like what you like, and you’ll sing what you like.

He could listen to you all day, if you’d let him.

He clears his throat and you nearly flip the skillet in front of you, wine glass ringing from the tapping of your jewelry against it. “Christ! You scared the shit outta me, dude!”

Steve cocks his head to the side, also listening—to the music, perhaps to your now uncomfortably loud heartbeat. You run your hand through your hair. The music chimes into a similar calming tone as the chorus starts.

You set a plate down in front of him and slide into a chair to his left. He looks at you, questioning, “Not hungry?”

“Oh, me? I think I’ll just chew on these grapes for a bit.” 

You take a sip of wine and make a show of working your jaw, as if you are, in fact, chewing the grapes from the Malbec. He huffs a laugh at your antics, tucking into his own dinner. With a wink, you swallow and say, “I ate during your nap, so I’m good.”

He’s not sure exactly what you’ve whipped up, but it’s damned good. “Right,” he says, hand covering his chewing mouth, “Sorry about that.”

“S’fine,” you assure him with a wave, “No worries.”

The lights are dimmed. The guitar melody crescendos before the song ends. There’s a pause of silence before the next song begins, and you feel your heart leap as the first few words start.

“Um…” Your voice cracks. “So, about that explanation.”

His eyebrows raise briefly before he blinks a couple of times. You tilt your chin to your chest and lace your fingers together, foot tapping anxiously as you sit in wait. “I mean, I think I’m just a little unprepared. Like, obviously, we kissed in December and then we both just let it go. And I’m supposed to have it worked out by now—but recently there’s been … tension.” You pause for a drink, “I guess it’s only natural for you to want to know— I just got freaked out when I realized how you felt. Not only because I’m literally the last person to figure it out… It’s just—”

You’re full of rambling, nervous energy but you try your best to play it off. It was such an awkward thing to say out loud, and there was no way you could come out and spit: I’m pretty sure I’ve been in love with you for while now.

Steve laughs and leans forward, putting his hand over yours. “I just… didn’t want to mess anything up.” He says, eyes earnest and fixed on yours, “At least, I hope I didn’t.” He cuts himself off, clearing his throat, “I mean, I lo—,” He stops, covering with a brief cough, “I, uh, care about you, a lot.” 

A heavy silence falls between you as the next track begins, allowing you to wallow in your own cowardice. Your inability to say exactly what he nearly admitted to a moment ago.

Love.

Is that what the pressure in your chest is? The nerves fluttering in your stomach anytime you catch sight of him or your phone dings with a notification? A reason for the ever-present smile on your face as you gossip with him in the hall before the bell rings? An answer for your burgeoning insomnia because you can’t sleep well unless you’re by his side?

Cause if so… god is it fucking torture. 

Since kissing Steve Harrington in the living room on that Sunday evening last December, you’ve replayed that kiss over and over again, time after time as you fall asleep. It’s been approximately two months and some change, numerous lunches and dinners, with one long walk in the park with your family dog before he got a frantic call from Robin and had to leave for “bake sale disaster clean up.” You don’t want to precisely calculate how much time has passed. What you do know is that all these moments add up to you lying in bed thinking about it while trying desperately not to scream.

Tack on to that Steve quite literally catching you this morning with your hand down your shorts, seconds from release while you were most definitely thinking of him.

Jesus H. Christ.

You linger at the table, twirling your empty wine glass between two fingers as you think. Steve clears his plate, gets himself a glass of water, and you return to the kitchen to join him. He’s patting his thighs with his wet hands when you come in, nodding along to the music.

You gaze at the damp spots on his legs, the fabric of his trousers slightly clinging onto his thighs. Quickly, before he sees you, you look away.

“The National?” He asks amusedly, “I really like them… he’s got a great voice.” It’s different from the song you’d included on the vinyl you’d given him over Christmas, but apparently he knew enough of their catalogue to recognize them by sound alone.

Color you surprised.

But I'm gonna keep you in love with me for a while / I'm gonna keep you in love with me.

Steve walks closer to you, stopping a few steps away and leans against the edge of the island. He crosses his arms and press his lips together, eyelashes fluttering as he smiles.

“What now?” He asks. His voice echoes the same low and deliberate tone you’ve heard before, and you think that the question isn’t really a question at all. But you’re not really sure what to make of it—tonight may have been the most forward he’s ever been.

“Was that, uh, an adequate explanation for you?”

“What you mean?”

Standing on your tiptoes, you move to face him. “What I mean is,” you begin, “In your expert opinion, did my rambling monologue over there satisfy the IOU?”

You pause and wait for his answer.

Darkness flutters over his eyes briefly before he catches your mouth with his instead. With a half-whimper, half-moan, Steve Harrington cups the back of your neck in one large, warm hand and your lower back with the other and presses your body flush against his.

Oh.

A brief parting of your lips gives you a moment to catch your breath, but he’s back again, tongue sliding against yours sweetly, as if asking a silent question.

Is this okay?

With a sigh of pleasure, you ask him to continue in the same, secret language. Your chest is burning hot, tummy quivering with nerves and delight as his hands roam your body. Firm. Strong. Almost desperate. Your own hands rest against his chest before one reaches up and cups his face, “D-does that answer your question?” He mutters against your mouth before he slides down past your jaw and lands his lips on your neck, “We could—”

Until suddenly Robin’s advice rears its ugly head. 

Steve had been warned about not getting involved, repeatedly. Plenty of concern from Robin about getting “poorly wired idiot signals” crossed. It’s dangerous with a friend, even more so with you because he can’t lose you.

Point blank refuses to, in fact.

He abruptly pauses and pulls away, like he thought better of it. His hands place you back down on your feet– back to Earth– as he swallows hard, looking at you with open, red lips. Steve rolls the bottom one between his teeth and clenches his jaw, eyes half-lidded and lustful. You’re probably a wreck, too, you think as you catch yourself against the counter.

In the absence of his mouth and yours and his warm hands skating across your body, you’re terrified.

And from the look on Steve’s face, you’d wager he is as well.

Suddenly you’re looking at him one way, and then in a flash, the same grin you always give him— the crooked one on the cusp of a dumb joke— turns bright white.

It goes brilliant like solar flare, and he thinks he must be losing his mind.

He hazards a glimpse to you.

Maybe Steve’s been losing it for a few weeks now, but he’s done a great job dodging the reality of your confession so far. Doesn’t matter what you mumbled—cracked out on exhaustion and sleep-talking—because in the end, you’re his friend and you love him the same way you love everyone else: annoyingly. Nothing’s changed about that.

It was just a kiss.

He says your name carefully and you perk up at the sound of his voice. He clears his throat, “We should probably call it a night.”

A feeble sigh as Steve pushes his hands into his face, gripping his hair, pulling his own head back until he’s staring at the ceiling, willing this excruciating moment to pass him by.

“Y-yeah, okay,” you whisper.

When he finally looks back down, you’ve left without a sound.

“Mmm…”

He wakes up for a third time, not that he had been sleeping soundly by any means.

It’s barely audible at first, especially if he was still oblivious, but now it’s like his ears can comprehend a new language, like all his senses have been heightened.

Or maybe it’s just because you didn’t close your door entirely tonight. Steve can’t blame you, he did, after all, interrupt you this morning.

He can’t recall if voyeurism was ever his kink, but just this once, maybe it can be. His curiosity takes hold, lights up upon hearing a stifled groan of a syllable that sounds surprisingly like his name. If he focuses, he can dampen the nighttime outside his window, smother out the air conditioning and—

“Steve… that’s… oh, it feels so good…”

His cock springs to life.

There’s a rhythm of folded knees, thighs squeezed together in pulses, fingers reaching between them, and the hot, pleading breaths you puff into the clamped grasp of your hand. Even your heart, wildly banging around in your chest. He takes note of the tempo and dives beneath the waistband of his shorts, keeping pace.

“There, faster… don’t stop, don’t stop, don’t stop.”

He thinks, I won’t, and finds it a little perfect how this entire thing seems to be mutual, after all.

_

He wakes for the last time, in the late morning, and rolls out of bed to brush his teeth and shower. He definitely smells like sex, and when he opens the door to the bathroom, you’re already at the counter, also smelling like sex. Steve slyly looks down and adjusts himself, tilting his groin away and out of view.

“Mornin’” You rub at your temple, squinty and tired. “Think you were in my dream last night,” you say absently, blinking out the sleep, ungracefully squeezing toothpaste onto your toothbrush where it falls off in a goopy pile. You scrub in gentle circles, leaning over to spit and rinse, and come back up wet and bleary. As Steve washes his face, you tug his towel from the rack.

He pats off his cheeks, brushes his own teeth with one hand next, the other reaching sideways to swipe a rolling bead of water off your neck, purposefully running his thumb up your throat.

Low and encouraging, he asks, “Yeah? Was it a good dream?”

You blink in quick flutters at that, surprised and abruptly reliving a fuzzy memory, a prickle of dew casting itself over your brow.

“Y-yes,” you stutter, sudden heat rippling off your body, that lovely perfume of incoming arousal rising to meet him. When you stumble back, flustered, he holds you still, sets you on your shaky feet.

Steve licks his lips, thinks about how maybe this won’t be a thing he’ll simply get over, how he is quite glad to have you, and maybe he can have more of you, too.

He thinks about how easily a mutual fantasy can come true and murmurs, “That’s good, honey. That’s real good.”

An exasperated huff as Steve sticks his arm out in front of your collar. You look at him in irritation, ready to swat it away until your feet trip over a loose rock and he catches you by the shoulder. 

“Watch it,” he says calmly, setting you on your feet, “If you stop looking down at your feet, you might see something you like.”

Target acquired: you got a juicy ass, Harrington.

Smartly, you shut up, letting him walk ahead in case any more errant rocks might make you eat your words again.

The trail to Skull Rock is popular, full of hikers and brush branches as you’ve repeatedly discovered by taking twigs to the face. Keeping close to Steve, you let him shoulder most of the burden, only putting your hand up when a branch he snaps off with his hand flies too close to your eyes.

“IF—” You start loudly, and Steve bristles at your volume, “If you could pick one person from history who you’d take out to dinner, if circumstances made it possible,” you pause to take a breather, letting a family pass by on their way down the trail. “Who would it be?”

“I wouldn’t.” Steve retorts, “And you’re being annoying.”

“I’m not!” You insist, hands on your hips and eyes narrowed at him from behind your sunglasses. “You’re just being boring and refusing to play DC.”

“What’s that— the stupid thing the kids were whispering about recently? Dead crush?”

You respond with a maniacal giggle. “Mine’s Rasputin, he’s Russia’s greatest love machine!” 

Steve groans. Shoulders his bag with a disappointed sigh, exasperated that you tricked him into this stupid game, “Fucking– you’ve got to be kidding. That’s disgusting.”

With a flick of your wrist, you condescendingly scoff. “Glass houses Steve,” you tease. “Besides, you’d probably pick someone like Princess Di because you’re predictable.”

“Rasputin’s a bit dark, isn’t he?” Steve shakes his head, forging ahead on the trail.

Sticking your tongue out at the back of his head, you fix your gaze forward with a sly smirk.

“Who would you pick, Mr. H.? Let’s get a peek into that big brain of yours.” You lick your lips as he looks back over his shoulder.

Steve mulls the question over for a second, “Margaret Thatcher. I’d take her to dinner. And then to an early grave.”

There’s an exasperated sound that escapes your lips. “Okay, that’s not really how the game works. This is not supposed to be a political commentary- it’s a genuine display of … attraction!”

“To corpses.” He mutters.

“Okay, that’s dark.” You exhale with a brief chuckle.

You’re stunned into silence thereafter, and it’s a wonder, since Steve’s never known you to be silent for anything. A life-time of no-filter commentary that makes him physically ill at times, and you’re shocked quiet.

The fallout of last night lingered awkwardly, coloring the lazy morning and early afternoon. He didn’t even have the courage to look at you—only forging on with the day, dewy with sweat. Briny with exertion. Sweet and tangy and whipping through the air, chased by dry wind. 

Steve’s back in the driver’s seat, you’re riding shotgun. Shades perched on your nose bridge, ruddied pout glorious against the sunset backdrop.

“You alright?”

A bead rolls down your brow, gets lost in the damp hair coiled by your ear. Steve reaches over, brushing your arm and you pull back, letting him dig in the backseat. He loops a finger through a hydroflask and hands it over. “Here.”

A small smile as you take it from his slack grip. 

The cool water slides right down your throat and soothes the fever in your throat. A clatter of the visor’s mirror slides open and you look at your reflection before pushing your glasses up again.

Steve has already returned to his side, staring out the gaping window, hair rushing over his beautiful face.

You tapped on his hand, water bottle clinking against it fell to the floor at your feet. The evening is cooling, chasing away the day’s heat. A filmy layer of sweat begins to condense on your brow despite the open windows and a/c on full blast.

And it’s just his way, isn’t it? To smile and wait, look so peaceful while your heart howls for him. To say I love you without ever having to say it at all.

Shyly, with his hand inching toward yours, eyes glowing the slightest bit gold as night falls, he whispers, “Better?”

A brief nod, you settle back against the passenger seat suddenly exhausted. 

“Stay awake for me, we’ll be home soon.” Steve pleads, linking fingers through yours in the growing darkness. The car rumbling back to life. “I’m sorry it took so long.”

His quiet way, his patient way, his careful way. Loving you without loving you. Telling you without telling you. Secret languages finally understood.

A kiss pressed to the top of your head and you don’t know if you should laugh or cry when he moves his hand to your thigh, fingers tangled up in yours. All you can do is duck your head and grin.

[iirulancorrino]

But Dallas? Haunted, uncool, materialistic, understudied, deeply second-tier and determinedly urbane at the same time. Try-hards in Bottega Veneta, their endless oil-and-gas money gleaned from other people’s sweat. Dallas is the America that America don’t want to show. And yet the city has a seductive appeal. When Nobel Prize winning writer and expert chronicle of empire V.S. Naipaul covered the Republican National Convention in Dallas in 1984, he wrote: “Air-conditioned Dallas seemed to me a stupendous achievement, the product of a large vision, American in the best and most humane way: money and applied science creating an elegant city where life had previously been brutish.” Naipaul was right. Like Jack Adkisson smoothing the edges of professional wrestling for his little family empire, Dallas loves to smooth the boundaries between country and city. Here you get a luxury car to cosplay city rich, then you get actually rich, then you buy a recreational ranch to cosplay country. Maybe only Miami enjoys money on as pure a level as Dallas does. I’ve seen men in stingray cowboy boots chatting through their manicures and heard a waiter in an expensive restaurant share a bawdy anecdote from their childhood in the Panhandle as they uncork the Krüg. One of my first weekends living here, I went to Deep Ellum, a neighborhood as essential to early blues recordings as New Orleans was to jazz. It was the peak of a Friday night. I saw a glistening new canary-yellow Porsche with paper tags and a license plate frame that read PORSCHE OF SHREVEPORT crawl down Elm Street. A young woman drove and her friend rode shotgun, the top down, their hair in the wind, sugar money and refinery money drifting in their wake. What Northern Ireland is to poets, DFW is to child stars (Selena Gomez; Demi Lovato; Kaitlyn Dever; etc.). Local Millennials and Zoomers will argue that Dallas is the progenitor of “bro” as an omni-race omni-gender pronoun. There’s exceptionally good eating here: Lao, Viet, Ethiopian, various sub-genres of barbeque, seafood from Sinaloa, pozole from San Luis Potosi, Iraqi bakeries, a half dozen steakhouses so thoughtful and so good that they make one reconsider the entire genre. AT&T Stadium absolutely rules. I’m the son of a Philadelphia Irish sports zealot and—forgive me father—when I was a guest at a Cowboys game, I bought Cowboys gear for my then-infant son and snapped up a Michael Irvin shirt for myself. I hit the Emmett Smith shimmy in a hallway. I regret nothing. Critics would say that Dallas was built to house the money. Yes, it was. As were Milan and Hyderabad.

[tiktaalic]

im moving to dfw from seattle this summer. impart your wisdom, if you would

It ROCKS to live in a real city. The factory in deep ellum in Dallas is a lovely little music venue. Denton’s a college town so it has a killer music scene. Bishop arts district was lovely when I was a kid idk how it looks in the last decade tho. Whataburger is Fine but the important thing is it’s open at 2 am when you’re drunk. The Fort Worth zoo is better than the Dallas zoo and it’s one of the best in the country. Carshon’s is an awesome Jewish cash only deli over by the zoo. Dallas has the biggest and first half price books store and across the street is a little family owned German restaurant where they play accordion on Friday/sat nights. I never kicked around in Dallas too much but Fort Worth has a pretty robust museum district. The Amon carter ROCKS it’s a free art museum with a bunch of classical exhibits and you only have to pay if you want to see some specific temporary installation. I saw Judith slaying holofernes there (not there anymore) it fucking rocks. Honestly I don’t find the stockyards that impressive I would just spend the $12 bucks on the cowgirl museum or some other western museum there are plenty. The perot is awesome and in Dallas. The stock show is fine it’s like any other little fair/carnival. Good way to kill a weekend if you need to kill a weekend. The state fair is crazy go see that thing. Oh there’s a beautiful on the water sculpture let me find it hold on. The fair park lagoon.

It of course goes without saying that you can’t throw a rock without hitting a restaurant that’ll blow your dick off. Ummmm. If you’re driving in Dallas. Stay safe out there. Anecdotally I’ve seen more drivers weave like assholes in the pnw but Dallas is sometimes a 90 mph minimum in the right lane kind of situation. BUGS ARE REAL ! You will hear cicadas for the first time in your life it’s a beautiful summer experience. Skeeter spray a must if you’re outside after like 5pm. There’ll be like PSAs on billboards or mailing adverts about How To Prevent Mosquitoes. Basically don’t have any standing water in your yard and you’re good. House geckos :-). If you’re in the city you don’t have to worry about ticks or snakes but they do exist and are something to be wary of if you’re ever called to tromp through the woods. You are going to find summers unbearable. Everybody’s gonna have AC you’ll be fine inside but you are going to complain about triple degree summers and how you can’t go outside. Nothing to do about that one except carry around 64 oz ice water to drink and pour on your head. Liquor laws are stricter which means no hard alcohol in gas stations / convenience stores / grocery stores you have to go to a liquor store. Also you can’t buy alcohol before noon on Sunday. Oh my god. The sun. You’re going to see the sun soooooo much. And there’ll be thunderstorms! Also Dallas Fort Worth Are two different cities 45 minutes apart that you have to drive through Other real cities to get to each other through. Seattle on the left DFW on the right. For comparison.

Also like. You know how the i5 corridor is like. Okay I’m driving through the woods for 3 hours and seeing a town every hour I can get gas 10 exits from now. Highways in texas between Dallas and Fort Worth are like ok I’m driving past flat yellow field and there’s a gas station at every exit for the next 30 exits. Different if you leave DFW! You can get empty field stretches coming in and out of houston and on your way to west texas and pretty much any drive longer than an hour that’s not. Straight from Dallas to Fort Worth. I loveeee the local public radio station. KXT I still listen to it in my car daily. Um. That’s my list of #cultural differences. And places to go 👍

[cyberneticatoms]

no way is that MERCURY MIDWINTER..they’re a 32 year-old HUMAN notoriously known for being ARROGANT & RASH but there are some people who have seen them being QUICK-THINKING & DUTY-BOUND. if you ask me, they remind me a lot of being handed a folded flag, the smell of gunpowder, and driving so fast you’re pressed against your seat, but that could just be because they’re considered the TROUBLED, BUT CUTE around town. just keep an eye on them  &  see if their true colors shine through..

↳ 𝚀𝚄𝙸𝙲𝙺 𝙵𝙰𝙲𝚃𝚂

NAME: Mercury Damon Midwinter NICKNAMES: Merc (friends only) DATE OF BIRTH: November 10th (32) HEIGHT: 5'9 AFFILIATION: Skyport Mafia OCCUPATION: Delivery Driver at The Floral Dilemma / Private Driver for the Skyport Mafia FACECLAIM: Taron Egerton

TW: death

↳ 𝙱𝙰𝙲𝙺𝙶𝚁𝙾𝚄𝙽𝙳

❖ Mercury was the second born son of a normal middle class family, his older brother was the golden child. He was the accidental baby, chasing after his older brother for attention. Most of the time his parents pushed him aside in favor of his older brother. ❖ His brother though seemed to enjoy having him around, bringing him along despite their parents protests. As he grew older, he started resenting him more and more. Constantly being compared to him, either he met expectations by doing as well or he failed to meet them all together. ❖ Like their father his brother joined the military, moving through the ranks at a rapid pace. The expectation was Mercury would eventually enlist, something he dreaded knowing it just be another way the two would be compared. ❖ He'd started acting out in school, if he wasn't going to be famous like his brother he'd be infamous. His behavior only got worse after his brother died on duty. His parents turned the house practically into a shrine to his brother. ❖ Eventually running away from home, tired of missing his brother and tired over how obvious his parents were about which son they wished they'd lost instead. ❖ It didn't take him long to find himself in DFW, eventually being dragged to the Skyport Mafia after managing to carjack one of the Capo Turbo's cars. ❖ He didn't really have any options other than to join, working under Turbo. Splitting his time between being a proper soldier for the Mafia and annoying the hell out of his new boss. ❖ This is also how he met one of the other soldiers, called Umbra, the two starting off with antagonistic relationship eventually into one of mutual respect. With them nominating him to be the one to watch out for the Underboss' younger sister, having a proper job as a delivery driver. ❖ Essie was sweet and cute, despite how bad of an idea of it was, the two were flirting during their shifts and hanging out outside of work. Conflicted when he realized he had feeling for her and Umbra, eventually confessing first to Umbra. ❖ Which is how he found out the big secret, after Umbra stopped laughing, that they and Essie were one and the same. With the way things were in made more sense to publicly only date Essie, while continuing a platonic work relationship when she was Umbra. ❖ He's fairly happy with how his life ended up, even if he sometimes wonder what his brother would think about it all.

↳ 𝙼𝙸𝚂𝙲

• Has a few cybernetic enhancements, mostly designed to improve his reflexes.

[allwiredwrong]

no way is that Zoreta Groves.. they’re a 51-year-old SYNTH notoriously known for being Cold & Vindictive but there are some people who have seen them being Protective & Strategic if you ask me, they remind me a lot of dirt underneath fingernails, damsels can become the distress, and a tear through an old family portrait, but that could just be because they’re considered the Black Widow around town. just keep an eye on them & see if their true colors shine through..

Name: Zoreta Irene Groves

Nickname(s): Zo

Age: 51 / November 27

FC: Kathryn Hahn

Height: 5'5

Pronouns: she/her

Orientation: Homoromantic / Asexual (sex indifferent)

Occupation: Owner of the Kit Kat Club

District: middle

Relationship Status: Single (Open)

Protective ⟩ Strategic ⟩ Thoughtful (even if she pretends like she isn't)

Cold ⟩ Dishonest ⟩ Vindictive

----

I wanna believe

No, I choose to believe

That I was made to become

A sanctuary

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tw: suicide, underage sex work, spousal abuse mention, murder

Zoreta's parents had always wanted a kid, but her mother didn't want to go through all the physical and other changes that came with pregnancy. They decided the best option would be to go the synth route.

Her life in the middle district was fairly normal during her younger years, her parents even deciding to bring a second synth child into the family when Zo was 12. An age that they believed she would be old enough to help out with.

Everything changed when Zo was 16 years old and couldn't sleep one night and found herself going out for some night air. This was when she'd found her father outside, having hung himself from one of the trees in the backyard.

Unknown to anyone, including her mom, her father had made several poor decisions over the past couple of years. Ones that had piled on and gotten so out of control that he couldn't manage them anymore. He'd developed a gambling addiction and owed money to bookies, the mob, and a number of people in the upper district.

Zo's mom took on two jobs, trying to figure out a way in order to not have to move to the lower district and to pay off the debts still owed by her now deceased husband.

When that wasn't enough she started offering Zoreta up for services to people in the upper district, and on some occasion the middle, all while making Zo believe that if she didn't then they'd lose everything.

Everything Zoreta managed to earn went to bills or debts or the basic necessities like food and gas for the car.

By the time Zo had graduated from high school they had managed to pay down most of the smaller debts.

After graduation was the first time she moved, continuing on with her work and sending back home money, though not all of it, to help her mother keep paying down the remaining debts.

As the years went on Zo started to up her game. Doing whatever she could to cause people to fall in love with her or at the very least become infatuated with her, typically men with money, then marry her and leave a sizable amount, if not everything, to her in their will.

More often than not she would target men that weren't the best types of people, enduring different forms of abuse with varying periods of time before finding ways to kill them, and leaving the world a better place with one less asshole in it.

While living outside of the DFW area Zo never used her real name, changing it up and creating a new backstory for every new place she moved to.

During all this time she still continued to send money back home, mostly as she felt bad for leaving her younger sibling.

Around 10 years ago Zo returned to the metroplex, buying a house in the middle district, despite being able to more than afford one in the upper, and not long after opened up The Kit Kat Club.

She is no nonsense when it come to the treatment of her employees and establishment.

Sudden and/or mysterious accidents have befallen repeat offenders.

[titanwrapsme]

Benefits Of Car Graphics in DFW and Frisco, TX

Investing in a vehicle to ensure the daily commute and other traveling necessities becomes a must-have for most Americans. Moreover, having a vehicle handy can be enormously advantageous for individuals hoping to enjoy sightseeing and trips to distant destinations. Sure, a new auto looks beautiful with the factory finish intact. The shine wears off once the vehicle is on the road and used frequently. One of the best alternatives for repainting the vehicle is using car graphics in DFW and Frisco, TX. ​ It is necessary to get the facts right and gather information before proceeding. The most interesting aspect of vehicle wrapping is that the car or any other vehicle will be covered by a study and weather-resistant vinyl cover. No worries! The vehicle owner may also go for a full or partial wrap. The extent of wrapping is dependent on the need and the expense.

Sure, protecting the exterior is one of the primary reasons to wrap a vehicle, but this decision also comes with other benefits. The owner of a wrapped vehicle is sure to be pleased by the following:-

· Options- There are options galore when one hopes to go for a car wrap. The colors and designs are endless, often spoiling the consumer's choice. Moreover, one may also request customization of the wrap for commercial purposes. A professional at this task is immensely skilled and will be able to complete the task within a short period. ​ · Speedy- The entire process is speedy, with the car owner not having to wait for weeks. This is incredibly fast compared to a paint job, and there is no waiting period for drying. Car owners get to experiment with styles, designs, and colors freely to have their vehicles appear distinct

· Removal- The car wrap may be removed easily when the owner decides to repaint the car once again. This aspect is of particular interest to marketers and companies that need to change their designs frequently to display new products or announce an upcoming sale. Even an ordinary car owner can choose to change the color and design after driving the vehicle for a few months.

· Mobile Billboard—Outdoor advertising is expensive, especially the installation of huge billboards by the side of busy thoroughfares. Car wraps can help a business owner reduce marketing costs considerably by using promotional texts or images on them. The aesthetically appealing car wrap is sure to grab attention as the vehicle moves through towns, cities, and busy commercial areas en route to its destination. Such a form of mobile advertisement benefits small business entities, especially start-up companies, with very little budget available for promotions.

Transport companies are happy to use truck graphics in Lewisville and Frisco, TX, as well. Mobile advertisements promote their business, and many individuals are swayed by such impactful marketing. Most viewers are happy to connect with the companies without avidly searching for them.

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The Best Airport Transfer Services in Dallas: Convenience and Comfort Guaranteed

Navigating the bustling city of Dallas can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to airport transfers. Whether you're a local resident, a business traveler, or a visitor exploring the vibrant metropolis, finding reliable and efficient transportation from the airport to your desired destination is crucial. In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore the best Airport Transfers services in Dallas, ensuring a seamless and comfortable travel experience.

The Importance of Reliable Airport Transfers in Dallas

Dallas is a dynamic and ever-growing city, known for its thriving business hub, diverse cultural attractions, and vibrant social scene. With two major airports servicing the region – Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Dallas Love Field (DAL) – the demand for efficient and dependable airport transfer services is high.

Choosing the right airport transfer option can provide numerous benefits:

Time-Saving: Avoid the hassle of navigating unfamiliar roads, finding parking, and dealing with traffic congestion by opting for a dedicated airport transfer service.

Stress Reduction: Eliminate the anxiety of coordinating your own transportation and focus on enjoying your trip, whether it's for business or leisure.

Comfort and Convenience: Travel in style and comfort, with professional drivers who are knowledgeable about the local area and can ensure a seamless journey.

Cost-Effectiveness: Many airport transfer services offer competitive pricing, especially when compared to the costs of rental cars, taxis, or rideshare services.

Reliability: Trusted airport transfer providers offer dependable service, with on-time arrivals and the assurance that you'll reach your destination without any unexpected delays.

The Best Airport Transfer Services in Dallas

Dallas boasts a diverse range of airport transfer options, each catering to different needs and preferences. Let's explore some of the top-rated services in the city:

Private Luxury Transfers

For those seeking a touch of elegance and exclusivity, private luxury transfer services offer a premier experience. These services typically utilize high-end vehicles, such as limousines, town cars, or SUVs, and provide personalized attention to ensure a comfortable and stress-free journey.

Shared Shuttle Services

If you're looking for a cost-effective and convenient option, shared airport shuttle services may be the ideal choice. These shuttles transport multiple passengers at the same time, with scheduled pickups and drop-offs at the airport and various locations throughout the city.

Rideshare and On-Demand Services

Apps like Uber and Lyft have become increasingly popular for airport transfers in Dallas, offering a flexible and user-friendly option. These on-demand services can be particularly useful for last-minute bookings or for those who prefer the convenience of a personal driver.

Taxi and Car Service

Traditional taxi services and local car service providers are also viable options for airport transfers in Dallas. These services often have designated pickup and drop-off areas at the airports, ensuring a smooth and reliable experience.

Hotel and Venue Shuttle Services

Many hotels, convention centers, and other event venues in Dallas offer dedicated shuttle services to and from the airports. These complimentary or discounted shuttle options can be particularly convenient for those staying at or attending events at these establishments.

Factors to Consider When Choosing an Airport Transfer Service in Dallas

When selecting the best airport transfer service for your needs in Dallas, consider the following key factors:

Reliability and Reputation: Research the service provider's track record, reviews, and customer feedback to ensure a reliable and high-quality experience.

Vehicle Selection and Comfort: Evaluate the range of vehicle options, their condition, and the overall level of comfort they offer.

Pricing and Value: Compare the costs of different transfer services, taking into account any additional fees or surge pricing, to find the best value for your budget.

Convenience and Accessibility: Consider the service's pickup and drop-off locations, as well as the availability of online booking and real-time tracking.

Customer Service and Responsiveness: Assess the provider's level of customer service, including their responsiveness to inquiries and their ability to handle any unexpected situations or changes to your travel plans.

Sustainability and Environmental Consciousness: If important to you, look for airport transfer services that prioritize eco-friendly practices, such as the use of hybrid or electric vehicles.

Tips for a Seamless Airport Transfer Experience in Dallas

To ensure a smooth and enjoyable airport transfer experience in Dallas, consider the following tips:

Book in Advance: Reserve your airport transfer service well ahead of your travel date, especially during peak seasons or major events, to secure your preferred option.

Provide Accurate Flight Details: Ensure that the service provider has the correct flight information, including arrival and departure times, to coordinate your pickup and drop-off efficiently.

Communicate Clearly: Inform the service provider of any special requests, such as accommodating a larger group, transporting oversized luggage, or requiring a child seat.

Monitor Flight Status: Stay informed about any potential flight delays or changes, and communicate these updates to your airport transfer provider to avoid any disruptions.

Familiarize Yourself with the Process: Understand the pickup and drop-off procedures at both the airport and your final destination to ensure a seamless transition.

Tip Accordingly: Be prepared to tip your driver, as this is a common practice and a way to show your appreciation for their service.

Emerging Trends in Dallas Airport Transfer Services

As the transportation industry continues to evolve, Dallas is witnessing several emerging trends in airport transfer services:

Technological Advancements

The integration of innovative technologies, such as mobile app-based booking, real-time vehicle tracking, and cashless payment options, is transforming the airport transfer experience in Dallas.

Sustainability and Eco-Friendly Options

Driven by growing environmental consciousness, Dallas airport transfer providers are increasingly offering eco-friendly alternatives, such as hybrid or electric vehicles, to reduce their carbon footprint.

Personalized and Luxury Experiences

To cater to the discerning needs of travelers, some airport transfer services are offering more personalized and high-end experiences, including customized vehicles, premium amenities, and concierge-level services.

Conclusion

Navigating the airport transfer landscape in Dallas can be a daunting task, but with the right information and guidance, you can ensure a seamless and comfortable journey. By exploring the diverse array of airport transfer services available in the city, understanding the key factors to consider, and implementing practical tips, you can select the best option to meet your unique needs and preferences. Whether you opt for a private luxury transfer, a shared shuttle service, or a rideshare solution, your choice of airport transportation can set the tone for a successful trip – one filled with convenience, comfort, and the promise of a memorable experience in the vibrant city of Dallas.

[annieintheaair]

Wherever you are, I hope that you'll find me. Whenever it is, I hope we're meant to be. Oh, we've been searching for something so perfect. Just hold on, I know that you'll find me.

This past week at work has been really challenging, but I am so thankful for my amazing coworkers who make even the worst days not so bad.

Thursday morning I had to drop off my car at Volvo after work. Even though they typically don't do loaners for the 10k service, they let me have one so I could go home. I was so tired, as usual, and just wanted to sleep.

At home, I changed into yoga clothes, thinking I'd go to Fort Worth for my class but then decided I was too tired to go anywhere. Instead, I allowed myself to rest for the morning and then ran to Trader Joe's to get some groceries since I hadn't had food in my house in literally weeks. Unfortunately, it wasn't the most productive trip since I mainly bought dog treats and wine. I've been following this sommelier on Instagram and she does some really cool wine and Trader Joe's pairings. I tried to find one wine I liked before but TJ's was out of stock and another she suggested, they had the brand but not the same type. It was a pretty disappointing visit to TJ's.

I had a pretty lazy afternoon and then had to leave early for work to pick up my car before the dealership closed at 7pm. Since I didn't want to drive all the way home, I found a yoga class to go to near the airport. It was a yin class, which was super relaxing and the perfect way to start my evening. I was feeling pretty zen after that.

The yoga place was in a really cool area that I had never ventured out to before. Not only do I want to go to that yoga class again but I went online to look at apartments to see if maybe I'd like to move there instead of going back to my old town. Maybe something new and closer to the airport would be better for me?

That night I worked a trip to OKC, which was delayed until 12:30am on Friday morning. It was yet another long night with little sleep. I had a good crew, which made it a little better, but of course, still meant that Friday I would be exhausted.

Friday morning I napped before heading to yoga at noon. I will really miss Stephanie's class when I move. It is one of the only things that has helped me through this past year here. I had a relatively lazy afternoon and crawled into bed around 6pm to sleep until about 8pm so I'd be well rested.

Friday night was yet another delay. It has been the trend lately. Spring flying in DFW is always a nightmare. I did have a great crew though, which helped.

Saturday I was committed to yoga so I napped for maybe an hour before going to slow flow at 10:30am. I made a detour to Popshelf to get a few things and then picked up a Rebel from Dutch Bro's since I desperately needed it.

On my way home, I ended up grabbing a poké bowl for lunch since they were giving 20% off for Mother's Day.

I napped on my couch in the afternoon and had high hopes of going out and doing something until the weather started to get crappy and I chose to stay home and drink wine on my couch instead.

I ended up staying up late last night since I can never go to sleep early after working nights nearly every day. The storms were crazy all night. The thunder was so loud that my house literally shook. I read on Facebook that a house in the neighborhood behind mine got struck by lightning and I heard a ton of horns honking this morning and then lots of fire trucks and ambulances so it sounded like there was a car accident nearby.

I really wanted to go to church in Fort Worth this morning but the flooding was so bad that I decided to stay home and sleep in. Kirby woke me up early to go outside but I went back to bed right away. I didn't sleep well all night since I was having some seriously bad nightmares about my ex and his family.

I had every intention of calling out sick from work today but instead, my flight was canceled. No one called me all day to tell me until about an hour before sign in when my phone rang. I ignored it and they didn't leave a voicemail. I think they were trying to get me to work something else out of desperation but I was already sipping on an espresso martini so I was in for the night.

I started watching a new show called Expats tonight. I was enjoying it until one of the main characters jumped off of a boat and decided to swim under the boat and got stuck for a hot minute. My anxiety was so bad that I had to get up off my couch and walk away. I felt like I couldn't breathe. Between losing my car in the flood last year and losing Dan when he drowned in 2022, I've never been more afraid of water. That scene is what made me decide to make an espresso martini.

My friend Jackie sent me a video when she drove by the neighborhood I want to move to. It sucks that the move-ins have been delayed but it's looking really cute and I'm praying that works out if it's what's meant to be.

Tomorrow night I jump back into another busy week at work. Working a ton each week hasn't been that bad, aside from the delays. Once I see my paychecks after this, I might become addicted to working a ton. Add in a raise and some retro pay and maybe I'll actually be able to get my life back on track.

xoxo

Annie

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DFW Executive Car Service Are you looking for most executive car services and airport Limousine services for your business or personal use, if yes then you are exactly on right place because we perfectly understand how to gratify our client’s needs? Our services are very unique because we strive hard to leave a positive and long-term impression on our clients. DFW Executive Car Service is offering the most luxury transport service that will take you to DFW International airport with full protocol and dignity within a specific period of time given by our customers. 2. Premium limo service Dallas Texas Our limo services provide complementary wait time at a most affordable cost which is rarely seen in any other Airport Limo services. As you know we are operating in Dallas for several years and because of our hard work, we are proudly offering one of the finest Premium Limo Service Dallas, Texas along with high-level customer services. Most of our clients are repeated clients due to our outstanding services they order our services again when needed. Wedding Transportation Dallas DFW Executive Car Service provides the best wedding cars in town decorated elegantly with white ribbons and bows with flowers to add that final touch. All of our Wedding cars are the latest models, plain black in color, without any adverts. They really stand out from the crowd. Spacious and personal inside for the bride and father, with room in a second wedding service for up to 5 bridesmaids it is the perfect wedding transportation in Dallas and a great way to arrive at your special day. Being so spacious we can also accommodate your photograph in the car to capture some great photographs along the journey. Luxury limousine Texas DFW Executive Car Service is one-source that provides you the facility of Event Transportation, Airport transportation and specializing in Corporate Class ground transportation. We will provide you the perfect Luxury Limousine Car Services in Texas especially for occasions like weddings, graduations, concerts, and other corporate events. This was just a small introduction to our services; now let’s talk in depth about the benefits which you will get after ordering our premium Luxury Car service Dallas, Texas. Executive car rental Executive Car Rental Services is one-source that we provide you the facility of Event Transportation, Airport transportation and specializing in Corporate Class ground transportation. We’re pro-active in working with event managers and meeting managers for the business of all types; it doesn’t matter, what is the size of guests, we are able to provide all types of transportation for your events or meetings. DFW Executive Car Service has a team which will take care of the safety of your stuff and meeting speakers or guests.

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A-1 Auto Transport Arlington - Car Shipping

Address: 3811 S Cooper St #26 Arlington, TX 76015

Phone: (817) 286-3118

Website: https://www.a1autotransport.com/arlington-car-shipping/

Description: Located in the DFW metro area, Arlington, Texas is one of the largest cities in both the state and the nation. Arlington’s history is similar to a lot of the towns that sprung up around the westward expansion of the U.S. railroad system. It was founded in the late 1800s and the increased access, both east and west, allowed it to become a public trading post and then a popular farming area. During the 1950s, Arlington experienced a period of dramatic growth and development, largely due to the increased influence of and development of the automotive and aerospace industries in the area during that time.

Keywords: Auto Shipping & Car Transportation Services, Heavy Equipment Shipping, Long Distance Movers, Best Motorcycle Shipping Companies, International Motorcycle Shipping, International Car Shipping

Hour: 24/7 hour

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CAR SERVICE NEAR DFW AIRPORT

When you need to go to the airport or pick up an important guest in Dallas, you can rely on AMG Limo LLC. We have safe and punctual rides for you. You can book a car with us anytime because we’re available 24/7. We use technology to make it easy for you to reach your driver. We are a licensed and insured company, so you can trust us with car service near DFW airport. Our services are easy to use because they fit your schedule, but they offer more than just convenience. You get a safe ride in a modern, reliable vehicle that’s clean and comfy. You don’t have to stress about driving or finding parking when you arrive. We take care of all that for you, and all you have to do is relax and enjoy the trip. If you want to go to a concert or sports event with your friends, you can book a bus or limo with AMG Limo LLC today. And if you’re going on a longer trip, we’ll take you to any of the big airports in the area. If you need a safe, easy, and inexpensive ride, choose our car service. CAR SERVICE NEAR DFW AIRPORT have great rides for one person or a bunch of people, any time of day or night. And remember, with DFW Instant Town Car Service, you won’t be stuck when you get to where you’re going.

Get Safe, Easy, and Cheap Rides in DFW Our professional drivers will take you where you need to go in a fancy car or SUV, depending on how many people you have with you. You can hire our cars for a set number of hours or just for a one-way trip in our service area. CAR SERVICE NEAR DFW AIRPORT promise you’ll be happy with our transportation choices. Do you need a dependable car service near DFW airport? How about an SUV service to DFW? We’re sure you’ll find our DFW airport car service to be the best in town. If you need a quick ride to or from DFW airport, there’s no need to hire a DFW airport shuttle service. You can save both time and money by booking our cab. In fact, if you travel with more people, you can save up to 60 percent on our taxi service. If you suddenly need to book an interstate, just give us a call. CAR SERVICE NEAR DFW AIRPORT are sure you won’t find a more comfortable car service to take you where you want to go.

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CAR SERVICE NEAR DFW AIRPORT

When you need to go to the airport or pick up an important guest in Dallas, you can rely on AMG Limo LLC. We have safe and punctual rides for you. You can book a car with us anytime because we’re available 24/7. We use technology to make it easy for you to reach your driver. We are a licensed and insured company, so you can trust us with car service near DFW airport. Our services are easy to use because they fit your schedule, but they offer more than just convenience. You get a safe ride in a modern, reliable vehicle that’s clean and comfy. You don’t have to stress about driving or finding parking when you arrive. We take care of all that for you, and all you have to do is relax and enjoy the trip. If you want to go to a concert or sports event with your friends, you can book a bus or limo with AMG Limo LLC today. And if you’re going on a longer trip, we’ll take you to any of the big airports in the area. If you need a safe, easy, and inexpensive ride, choose our car service. We have great rides for one person or a bunch of people, any time of day or night. And remember, with AMG Limo LLC, you won’t be stuck when you get to where you’re going.

Get Safe, Easy, and Cheap Rides in DFW

Our professional drivers will take you where you need to go in a fancy car or SUV, depending on how many people you have with you. You can hire our cars for a set number of hours or just for a one-way trip in our service area. CAR SERVICE NEAR DFW AIRPORT promise you’ll be happy with our transportation choices. Do you need a dependable car service near DFW airport? How about an SUV service to DFW? We’re sure you’ll find our DFW airport car service to be the best in town. If you need a quick ride to or from DFW airport, there’s no need to hire a DFW airport shuttle service. You can save both time and money by booking our cab. In fact, if you travel with more people, you can save up to 60 percent on our taxi service. If you suddenly need to book an interstate, just give us a call. CAR SERVICE NEAR DFW AIRPORT are sure you won’t find a more comfortable car service to take you where you want to go.

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Random Image of the Week #222: Invasion Car Show 15

This week’s random image is of one of my favorite hot rod/rat rod trucks in the DFW area. The image was taken last weekend at the Invasion Car Show 15 in Deep Ellum, Dallas, Texas. This beautiful old truck can be seen at most large car shows in the area and if you are lucky cursing around town. Invasion Car Show 15 The Invasion Car Show 15 is the fifteenth time the show has been held over the…

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Purpose of Truck Wraps in DFW and Dallas, TX

It is customary for many small business owners to use their automobiles for business. Sure, this saves the operational costs substantially and enjoys protection from financial risks via superior insurance coverage. The car may be used for another purpose as well. The body of the auto may be transformed into a promotional sign thus spreading brand awareness on the way. This is a unique concept that has grabbed the attention of many commercial entities today. Finding the best professional to ensure the display of the right vehicle graphics in Lewisville and Carrollton, TX is most important, therefore. ​ Alternatively known as vehicle or car wraps, such a move may give rise to many questions as well. First, the purpose is going to be lost on the public who have no idea about this wonderful way of advertising a brand/product. It helps to know that the auto wrap will act as a mobile advertisement, capturing attention as it passes through rural areas or smaller towns. One can thus introduce a brand, spread awareness, and provide information about an upcoming event and/or discounts plus other offers.

There are advantages galore! Some of the most obvious benefits of driving a vehicle made attractive with beautiful graphics include the following:-

· Paint Protection- Overlaying the body of the car with vinyl graphics can help one to protect the new paint on the body. The contaminants are found on the wrap and will not touch the car body at all. The pricey automobile or any other vehicle is thus spared from being ruined by bird droppings, harsh chemicals used at car washes as well as scratches and dings. However, one must remember that a car wrap is not the same as paint protection film and has a few limitations when protecting the surface.

· Rust Prevention- An old vehicle may develop rust spots over time. The rust will spread when not addressed immediately. Thankfully, a car wrap will prevent such an occurrence. The metallic surface of the car will not come in touch with oxygen or water, helping it to avoid rusting altogether

· Easy Washing- One does not have to scrub the dirt vigorously when cleaning the vehicle. Most users are surprised to find that the vinyl wrap will repel water, causing the dust and dirt to be brushed away easily. The wrap also performs like ceramic coating, thus ensuring perfect cleaning of the vehicle with little effort

· Simple Replacement- Continuing with the same graphics for months is not feasible. Since vinyl wraps are usually used for advertising it is essential to get or replace as necessary. No worries! The strips may be removed completely and replaced with new graphics as required. One may opt for a different color as well. The entire process of replacement will take an hour or two, depending on the type of coverage and material used

It is common enough to see truck wraps in DFW and Dallas, TX, with heavy vehicles informing pedestrians and onlookers on the streets about their services. Such wraps often include the company's contact information for ease of communication and placement of orders.