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Nobody including me posts about their ocs enough so please please please reblog reply or whatever with some oc tidbits!
#mutuals I am begging you kindly#I’ll go first! Tango has a massive soft spot for mole rats. hates killing them and thinks that they’re absolutely adorable! they would#rather be electrocuted than to admire that they have feelings though!#Murphy is the second eldest of 5siblings with her twin brother Tom being marginally older#they all look very similar (freckles. light brown hair. tanned#and front teeth gaps) and they have the youngest is tallest / oldest is shortest height variants haha!#they grew up together and stuck together even after the youngest was killed in a battle on Aus soil against fallout china. they all decided#to move to America and enlist (as was common) but we’re all put into seperate squads). the bombs fell and she lost track of her 3 brothers#after the whole being frozen for 210years.. perhaps they are still out there ..#Libby is just over 100 and remembers back when the super mutants actually were an organised threat.. rather than small groups#slick is only an average shot but his tactics are excellent and he has very steady hands as well as enough medical knowledge to be a useful#field doctor! he would much rather be helping than shooting anyway#Thorn is part of tangos timeline/au and because she convinces Kellogg to take her directly to the institute#none of the usual teleporter run around missions happen as well as reunions happening in almost a second time.. that has a lot of#impact on how the story changes for everyone involved!#while nathan is the present time is barely a husk of his former self albeit in a much more dangerous body#he has retains enough of his subconscious memeories to be increasingly dangerous to power armour users.. imagine if when a deathclaw picks#you up it also knows how to operate the release latch rip#typos! ocs tag#typos! tango tag#typos! Murphy tag#typos! Libby tag#typos! slick tag#typos! thorn tag#typos! Nathan tag
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YAYYY THANKYOU FOR DRAWING HER SHE LOOKS SO AWESOME HERE !!
I always consider myself very lucky when I get commissioned to draw super cool Fallout OCs. Thanks again @typosandtea !
#Murphy belurphy ahahahahahah nice#murphy 🤝 Avery#mutant ocs 🫶 !!#others amazing art#typos! Murphy tag#typos! ocs tag#typos! reblogs
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Murphy thinks she is funny.
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[ID: a simple coloured digital 2 panel comic. The top panel shows Paladin Danse from fallout 4 in his brotherhood armour holding up a CPU smiling very faintly and is saying “outstanding” in a green speech bubble. On the right of him is Murphy, my sole survivor oc, she is small white freckled woman with grey and beige wings relaxed behind her. She has greying light brown hair, prominent eyebrows, three vertical scars across her right eye, her eyes are yellow. She is wearing a bos knight uniform with a leather bomber jacket and military green cargo pants over the top. She also has holotags, aviator goggles in her head, and a pistol holstered on her left thigh. Her Pipboy is pink. She is Mimicking Danse’s pose and talking with the same speech bubble. The background of the first pannel is navy blue.
The second pannel shows Danse turned towards Murphy and frowning intensely with furrowed eyebrows, above him is the text “* Paladin stare *”. Murphy is doubled over in laughter with her eyes closed and her hands on her thighs and her wings drooped beside her, with the text “Hehehehe” . The background is navy purple. The artists signature is at the top right corner in hot pink “typos & tea :) ‘24”. End ID]
#paladin danse#fo4 danse#fallout 4#fo4#sole survivor#fo4 sole survivor#typos’ sketchy time#Typos’ Murphy tag#Typos’ ocs tag
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#i just want to say that we have a wonderful bow on the pwhl inaugural season with a great draft from montreal#and wonderful end of year award winners erin ambrose and maureen murphy#with ambrose and poulin on the first all star team [though i think what they mean is the all pwhl team bc they did all star already#i am a fan of wnba i am a fan of phoenix mercury#i am currently on a deep dive so bear with me lol#or appreciate it- it's up to you#i know i was all pwhl last night but this blog serves as a sports outlet so i don't annoy my irls on twitter#and know my next rb should receive the tag 'respectfully ' but it's too old#oh and you already know about the nwsl but tbh i'm such a cas with it#and i already know i won't be a cas with the mercs#the thing is i love to read my old tweets back and it's no different here#sometimes i even catch and fix typos lol#to be clear ily all of the mercs. not nate tibbetts ofc
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FALLOUTOBER DAY 3: TALL GRASS
[Just a little writing snippet since I didn’t get time to do anything yesterday!]
As a kid Murphy had always loved watching the wind ripple through the paddocks, there was always something so mesmerising the way they moved like swell out on the sea. Sail boats and sea monsters would follow them along in her minds eye as they rode into town on those windy days, oh how she misses the simplicity of it all. She smiles to herself at the warm memory as she glides low, low, lower untill her wingtips are in danger of distirbing the rolling sea of brown rushing below her. Overcast and dim day it is, they have opted to travel earlier with the remaining light unlike the usual night ops. On some level she knows that nearing these landlocked seas is a risk now, safely hiding friend and foe alike in their noisily rippling depths, but right now she doesn't care, lost in the dance of riding the air currents. The blustery autumn gale is biting at the exposed skin on her face and hands as she dives and swoops with the impending storm, she'll have to find some gloves soon for winter flying to be bearable she supposes. Being as distracted as she is she nearly misses a distant murmur growing over the wind in her ears, with a jolt of panic she recognises the distinctive sound of a far off vertibird. A quick flip around and she spots Danse among the neck deep grass, his demeanour unconcerned, he hasn't heard it yet! Louder the approaching 'bird roars but still out of sight over the ridge, she dives towards danse landing just behind for a running tackle into the grass. Evidently surprised at the sudden collision danse struggles for a moment, the danger nears, and he freezes as he hears it too. She's glad he's opted to travel todays short distance without his armour, she thinks. Or the gaudy orange jumpsuit, the brown flannel and jeans he's chosen is much less noticeable, (she does wonder how he isn't cold without a jacket). lying frozen still on the ground, her molted grey-brown wings hopefully adequately covering them. The wind ripples the grass. The engines near. They wait on baited breath. Pressed together in the grass as they are Murphy can't help but notice the closeness between them, she wishes she hadn't. Hearts hammering in time with the approaching propsync, the grass ripples with greater intensity. Louder louder it roars, damn thing must be nearly on top of them now! She isn't a praying woman but in that moment she throws a thought to the wind, pleading not to be found, to be overlooked. She can feel danse besides her, equally tense as she is, both looking up trying to watch and not be spotted in equal mesures. What feels like an eternity later the roar fades as the danger passes, and they breathe a sigh of relief nearly in sync.
#it’s yelling about ocs hours#falloutober#falloutober2024#falloutober 2024#Danse is here but I’m not tagging him since he’s not the main perspective here#fallout ocs#fallout 4#fo4#typos! ocs tag#typos! Murphy tag#typos! writing tag
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YAAAAAYYYY THANKYOU THATS SO AWESOME ^_^
@typosandtea's character Nora Murphy for Art Fight, love a good fallout Oc!!!!
#typos! Murphy tag#typos! ocs tag#art fight 2024#art fight#artfight 2024#artfight#others amazing art
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So you know the Chinese saying that once you've saved a person's life, you're responsible for them forever? where after the reader saves Dream, Dream keeps appearing expecting the reader to take care of him and be responsible for him in a variety of situations and moments. Bonus Points: Dream doesn't exactly explain anything to the reader. Those are the old laws, the reader should be aware of what he was doing when he decided to reach out and save him and that was it.
ANOTHER BONUS: this is why no one rescued Dream— NO ONE WANTED THIS AN INFINITE LIMIT FOR THEM IN SUCH A WAY
Why Are You Here?
Dream of the Endless x Reader
Summary: You accidentally saved the King of Dreams from his century old prison, now he's your everyday nightmare (affectionate).
Word Count: >900
Warnings: Gender neutral!reader, clingy!Dream, jealous!dream, fluff, typos, etc.
A/N: I think I am now finally able to write requests again 🥲🫶 slay for me Tagging: @pinksirensong @aralezinspace @deniixlovezelda @shadow-pancake9 @sloanexx
I wiped my face as I looked at the clock at the bottom right of my computer screen. I huffed and leaned back on my office chair, twirling myself around as I waited for my file to upload.
One.
Two.
Three twirls in.
Suddenly, I stop in a panic when a dark figure manifests in front of me.
I cling onto the side of my desk and jump out of my chair, "Dream, what are you-"
"I was unable to procure the results we had last time we baked, and I came to tell-"
I grab his arms and frantically look around my office, "what did I tell you about manifesting yourself in inappropriate settings?"
Dream looks down at me with his eyes as I look past him on both sides of his arms. His brows faintly furrow, "this is not an inappropriate setting. You are fully dressed and I am-"
"That is not what-" I quip, pinching my fingers together. I sigh as I look at the befumbled entity, his galactic blue eyes glassed with an innocent incapacity to understand he was not meant to be suddenly in my place of work. I grab his biceps and push him back.
I begin to lead him to the bathroom with our linked arms, "I can't answer your baking questions right now," I look around the room, "also, didn't we establish you should only come to me if you were in actual trouble."
He mumbles, placing a hand on my arm that was linked with his, "my cake did not rise."
I turn to him, "Dream-"
"You told me baking could alleviate my sorrow. It has done nothing but frustrate further. I would think you should bare some responsibility for the fact."
I grunt as I stop in my tracks. I pull away to cross my arms, "did you follow the recipe you have?"
Dream looks back at me, "to the best of my capacity."
"Then I don't know what to tell you," I mutter, shrugging, "I can't really see what you did-"
"Precisely why," he takes my hand, "you should come to the Dreaming with me."
I look around the room and give him an incredulous expression. I whisper-yell, "I'm working right now."
Dream steps forward. His face solemn, "I will make sure no one will notice."
Shutter.
Dream and I snap to the side. Behold, there stood my nosy co-worker, Liam, one hand holding a smoothie, and another holding up a phone, camera pointed at us.
Fuck.
"Liam," I pull away from Dream.
"I didn't take a photo of you," he immediately says, "I took a selfie." He begins to pose and take a photo of himself.
"Liar," Dream retorts with an echo, not having to open his mouth.
I look around the room when the lights flicker because of this.
Liam reacts to it, extremely on edge as he too looks around the room.
I release a breath, thinking of an excuse as to explain why this unknown man dressed for a funeral and I were talking. I look at Dream. Maybe I could say he was going to a funreal?
"So," Liam starts, shaking his head, "who's this?"
"This is..." I start, turning to Liam, "Murphy."
"Murphy?" Liam squints at the Lord Morpheus, "you don't look like a Murphy."
Dream does not respond.
Liam sips on his smoothie before pulling it abruptly away, shaking his phone, "oh I know who this is!" He points repeatedly at me, "this is they guy that has been sending you flowers!"
"No."
"What?"
Dream and I said this at the same time.
Dream turns to me, as I grab his arm and push past Liam, "good talk, Liam. Murphy has to go now."
I sigh as I lead him to the exit, "I was going to make you disappear through the bathroom, but then Liam caught us together."
He makes a sound, "do you not want me to be seen by this person who sends you flowers?"
"What?" I turn to Dream, "that was a mistake in delivery. It was for Abigail. She recently got married-- but I mean you already know that."
"I do," he mutters.
I shake my head, "Liam made a big deal out of it, like he does everything."
"Would you like to do something about Liam?"
I exit our office and drag Dream towards the elevator, "I would like for you never to suddenly pop up here again."
I watch him pout and furrow his brows, "but you are my person," he replies. He stops us both in our tracks, "the old laws bind us together."
I sigh and nod as I walk off and repeatedly press on the elevator button, "I know! I know. The old laws that even you have to answer to."
Dream's face hardens, his posture falls, "is my presence such a nuisance to you?"
"Morpheus," I sigh, "It's not your presence," I reply, "it's the fact you're at my job," I mumble, "my job that I worked so hard to get and would make me spiral if I lost."
I turn from the elevator doors to Dream as he straightens up, "it was not my intention to cause you distress."
I nod, "I know," I place a hand on his arm, "and you're both kind of really cute for this, and super annoying."
The elevator doors open. I motion for Dream to enter. When he does, I smile at him and wave goodbye. He looks and raises his hand, "I will redo my cake in a manner in which will impress you."
I chuckle, "I look forward to trying it."
He presses his lips into a smile, "farewell."
#dream of the endless#the sandman#morpheus x reader#dream of the endless fanfic#the sandman fanfic#the sandman fluff#dream of the endless fluff#morpheus fluff#dream of the endless x reader#dream x reader#the sandman x reader#morpheus fanfic
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𝑻𝒉𝒐𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉𝒇𝒂𝒓𝒆 / Chapter XVII.
GIF by darksber
PAIRING: Javier Peña x Original Female Character
SUMMARY: Obligatory storm chapter.
WORD COUNT: ~13.4k
RATING: 18+ Explicit topics such as sex, drugs, murder, the occult, religion, cannibalism and other triggering matters will be explored in this body of work. Minors DNI.
CHAPTER SPECIFIC TAGS: the crime plot is slowly but surely progressing, smut, a very wet blowjob, p in v sex, dirty talk bc duh, using panties as a gag, praise praise praise, javi being soft and vulnerable my god, STEVE MURPHY MENTION!!, if there's typos/grammatical errors just pretend that there's not, other things that i'm probably forgetting.
DISCLAIMER/WARNINGS: The Javier Peña referenced in this body of work is solely based off of the character that appears in Netflix’s Narcos and not the actual person. Very canon divergent and I will tweak things as I see fit to compliment the narrative of this story. While efforts have been made to be accurate in terms of canon timeline, a lot of details will be fictionalized.
A/N: i'm just absolutely feral over these two... that is all <3 as always feel free to drop any type of feedback/support on this blog or ao3. i'd really appreciate it <3 [ paloma's piano song ]
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Javier wanders through the quiet aisles of the library, his footsteps muffled by the thick carpet as he makes his way towards the now familiar astronomy section.
He pauses occasionally, eyes scanning the titles on the spines of countless books, searching for something that might hold the answers he’s looking for.
What begun as a mere attempt to impress Paloma had unexpectedly blossomed into a genuine interest. It was during a reading on lunar cycles that a sudden gut feeling prompted him to revisit the case files.
And there, in the minutest of details, he spotted a new pattern.
Each date of the murders fell in perfect alignment with the full moon phase. This illuminated the otherwise randomness of the crimes—one girl per month, precisely when the moon shone its brightest.
He read over the files at home, searching for any significance the moon held within the context of the original group, but found nothing. This raised a crucial question: Is this the same group resurfacing, or a new player putting his own spin on things? Understanding this pattern isn’t just a matter of detail; it’s essential for deciphering the motive.
The slow progress of the investigation is frustrating, with each discovery taking its sweet fucking time to unfold. But at least this is some kind of development.
“Did you find what you were lookin’ for?” Paloma’s whisper catches his attention, drawing him from his focused search. He glances through the narrow gaps between the shelves and books to find her standing on the other side. Her dazzling brown eyes meet his, a warm smile tugging at her lips.
“Yeah, actually,” he scratches at his jaw, “She’s standin’ on the other side of this thing.” Flirtatious as ever, he’s pleasantly surprised to see her. She hadn’t mentioned working today during their phone call last night.
Then again she might’ve, but after talking her through an orgasm then finishing in his own fist shortly after, Javier was more focused on reeling himself in from how good her pretty little voice sounded while she was whispering pure filth into the receiver.
Part of her face is hidden, yet he doesn’t miss the entertained expression that dances across her features.
“You wouldn’t happen to have any books on the moon, would you?” He asks, trying not to let his mind drift to the sounds of her moans and pants over the static of the phone.
“I don’t think there are any libraries on the moon,” she banters playfully, “but we can always call the NASA hotline and ask.” Her teasing has him rolling his eyes, yet he can’t hold back a lopsided smile.
“Alright, smart ass, you know what I meant.”
She laughs softly, her amusement barely contained as she tries not to disturb the other patrons. “Yeah, we got a couple. They’re on this side, though.”
He licks his lips slowly, narrowing his gaze. “Really? Because I see a few right here.” He pulls out two books that had caught his eye before she arrived, holding them up for her to see.
“Yeah, but there are better ones over here.” Paloma’s voice is inviting as she slowly starts to move down the aisle, her presence a tempting distraction, and he follows like a desperate puppy.
They reach the end of the row, and now her eyes narrow teasingly, silently urging him to make the first move.
Which he does, obviously.
Rounding the tall shelf, he wraps his arm around her waist, pulling her close. The warmth of his body against hers is very welcomed, and she looks up at him with bright eyes that are swimming in excitement.
“You’re very lucky there ain’t no cameras back here,” Paloma breathes out in a hushed tone. He presses her back against the flat end of the wooden surface, gazing down at her.
She bites her lip and his eyes lock onto the movement, bringing his thumb up to gently pull the flesh from between her teeth. “Lucky me,” he murmurs, dipping his head to place a tender kiss on her cheek.
She pouts. “Really? Just on the cheek?”
“You make it so hard to be normal about this.” Javi leans in to kiss her properly, her lips warm and soft, tasting faintly of the coffee she had earlier.
His forearm rests against the shelf, towering over her, hip jutting out slightly. In his other hand, he easily holds the two books.
The sound of their kiss breaking has her blushing, hoping no one was nearby to hear it. Thank God this area of the library is usually a dead zone.
Her eyes fall to the items he’s holding. “Still keepin’ up with this shtick?” she jests, unable to help herself from doing so. Her laughter tapers off quickly when he shoots her a hardened look.
“Sorry,” she manages between snickers. “That was rude. M’glad you’re actually enjoyin’ it.”
“This shtick helped me notice a pattern. It’s why I’m here, actually. Looking for more information before I reach out to the professor at UCLA again.”
Paloma reaches out to play with the golden star pinned to his chest, her fingers tracing its edges as she listens intently. “What’s the pattern?” she looks up at him with genuine curiosity.
He explains, and she is truly awestruck at how intricate it all really is. It’s the same feeling she got after watching the press conference. “When’s the next full moon?”
“In two days.”
“So what’s the plan?”
“I don’t know,” he admits with a sigh, “Maybe enforcing a curfew. Make sure everyone is safe and at home. That won’t be very difficult to do considering the storm that’s headed this way.”
When it rains, it pours. The last time their little town had seen any type of precipitation was the day of Nina’s funeral, and that seems like it was forever ago. Now, they’re being warned of some pretty strong winds and potential flooding.
“Then maybe nothin’ll happen,” she suggests, her voice hopeful.
“I sure fucking hope so,” Javi’s eyes drift to the nearest window where he sees the gray clouds gathering in the distance.
He’s frowning, lost in thought, and she reaches out to get him to look at her again. “No need to get all frowny. Save all that for the town hall later tonight.”
Javier exhales sharply through his nose, rolling his shoulders, his attention back on her. “You excited to see your future husband?”
She knows he’s talking about the mayor, yet she can’t help the way her heart flutters at the idea of that being him. She shakes those delusions away as his brown eyes hold an expectant stare.
“Y’know I could say yes ‘n use this as an opportunity to piss you off, but I’m bein’ good today—so I’m as excited to see him as you are to have to be up there with him.”
“You’re bein’ good today?” He cocks his head to the side, staring down at her with a roguish smile. “And you wouldn’t get very far with trying to piss me off. I know that asshole has nothing on me.”
“I’m always good, Javi,” she purrs, though her tone suggests otherwise. Her eyes darken slightly as she hooks her fingers onto his duty belt, pulling him closer.
His knee moves between her thighs, and she silently curses the fact that she wore jeans to work today. “You might think that, but we dunno know for sure… still gotta try him out myself. See if it really compares.”
The arm that was resting against the shelf comes down, and he wraps his fingers around her throat, holding her with a tantalizing pressure that gets her wet and throbbing.
A gentle moan sneaks past her lips. “You wanna ‘try him out,’ be my guest, nena. I don’t give a fuck.”
“Really, ‘cause it feels like you do,” she quips, her fingers grazing the growing bulge between them.
Javier’s grip on her throat tightens ever so slightly, his eyes narrowing with a possessive intensity. “Cálmate,” he murmurs, his voice a low growl.
“Make me.”
They’re jolted back to reality when a bang echoes from nearby, the sharp sound enough to have him loosen his hold and pull back from her. “Like I said, you make it real fucking hard to be normal about this. ‘I’m always good, Javi’ my ass,” he mocks her with a wry smile.
She giggles, a mischievous gleam in her eyes, as she bites down on her thumb. The sight of him flustered only entertains her further. “M’sorry… can’t help but poke the bear.”
Their moment is further interrupted by the abrupt static of his walkie-talkie coming to life. An officer’s voice garbles through, requesting his assistance with a disturbance at the grocery store.
“Be right there,” Javier responds flatly, his mood shifting as he hands her the books he plucked out. “Weather’s got people acting like fucking idiots. I’ll come back for these later.”
“Don’t sweat it,” she reassures him, clutching them to her chest. “I’ll bring ‘em tonight. Give ‘em to you after the meetin’.” She’s visibly bummed that their time together is cut short, but remains optimistic about seeing him again. Soon, hopefully. Maybe on another date.
“Thank you, baby. I’ll see you then.” Javier leans in for a departing kiss, this one softer and sweeter. She doesn’t think she’ll ever get tired of him calling her baby or any of the other terms of endearment that he has for her.
He adds a gentle nuzzle of his nose against hers before pulling away and making his exit, leaving her feeling all lovestruck against the bookshelf.
He knew the meeting was going to be a shit show. After putting out all relevant information through the press conference, the department has never been busier. Phones ringing left and right with false accusations, bullshit information, and the occasional prank call.
Partially expected but annoying nevertheless. No progress, aside from his own little lunar revelation, has been made.
So it makes sense that the people of Seminary are currently acting out in the stands of the high school’s gym. An unorthodox place to meet, but the rain had exposed leaks in the government building’s weathered roof so they had to improvise and move it here.
Javier leans against the fold out table that is placed right in the middle of the basketball court, arms crossed, watching Jonah Abbott deflect every question thrown his way, answering with something completely unrelated. Typical politician.
He rubs at his temples, craving a cigarette. His eyes scan the crowd until he sees Paloma sitting on the far left side, their gazes meeting and her mouth curving into a small smile which has him feeling a little less miserable about being here.
That is until the crowd starts to get riled up again, being very vocal about their gripes with the murders, as if officials haven’t been working tirelessly to figure things out.
The girl in the hospital remains unconscious and unidentified—who knows when she’ll wake up.
Another dead end just as they thought they were gaining some traction. Their knowledge of the occult only takes them so far.
Fear and anger envelop the room with an oppressive weight, voices escalating, each question sharper and more accusatory than the one before as frustration boils over.
“How can we expect y’all to keep us safe if more dead girls are bein’ found left and right?!” a man shouts, pointing his crooked finger at the three of them.
“This is what happens when we stray from the Lord ‘n quit instillin’ His will onto our children!” an elderly woman with an actual Bible clutched to her chest cries out.
“Maybe s’best if we took matters into our own hands ‘n found this son of a bitch ourselves!” another voice yells, and murmurs of agreement ripple through the crowd.
His jaw tightens. He’s well aware that the deep-seated religious beliefs of this town run strong; and the murders, with their disturbing satanic imagery, have only heightened the community’s fears and suspicions.
“Folks, I understand your frustration,” Jonah starts and this gets an eye roll out of Javi who plays it off by looking down at his boots, “We’re doin’ everythin’ in our power to find who’s responsible for these heinous crimes. But takin’ the law into your own hands is not. the. answer. It’ll only lead to more chaos and possibly more innocent people gettin’ hurt.”
“The law ain’t doin’ nothin’ but sittin’ back ‘n lettin’ it happen!”
Comments and questions fly at them from all directions, with smaller arguments erupting on either side of the gym. Javier and Romeo exchange a knowing look, silently expressing their shared annoyance.
The sheriff steps up, taking control to regain the order that the incompetent mayor had lost.
“What’s important right now is that we all get prepared for the bad weather that’s hittin’ us pretty bad these next couple of days. S’already startin’ to pick up outside now,” Romeo announces, his deep voice cutting through the chaos.
Quiet murmurs fill the space, the faint sound of rain hitting the roof almost amplified now that it has been pointed out.
“Most of the town is gonna be shuttin’ down tomorrow at midday, so I suggest gettin’ your essentials and supplies tonight or in the mornin’ before you’re shit out of luck,” he continues, his tone brooking no room for nonsense.
His crassness serves its purpose, smothering most of the arguments from before. He motions for his right hand man to continue, and Javier clears his throat, straightening his posture and pushing himself off the table.
“We will be upping patrols and enforcing a curfew after the storm passes through,” His voice reverberates through the room, steady and authoritative. “The anonymous tip line is still running in case anyone sees or hears anything out of the ordinary.”
Javier scans the crowd, making eye contact with as many people as he can, trying to convey his sincerity and determination.
“We understand that these are frightenin’ times,” The sheriff interjects. “We’re dealin’ with somethin’ unprecedented, ‘n it’s natural to feel scared or frustrated. ‘Specially when they’re bastardizin’ the word of God. But we need to stand together, support one another, and trust that we are doin’ everythin’ in our power to bring this person to justice.”
The room is silent now, the only sound is the soft patter of rain and the distant rumble of thunder.
Javier notices Paloma again, her eyes fixed on him like he’s the only person in the world, and he almost stumbles over his words as he continues with the more procedural part of the announcement.
“We’re also working closely with weather experts to monitor the storm. We’ll keep you updated with any new information as it comes in. In the meantime, stay vigilant, look out for your neighbors, and follow the curfew to ensure everyone’s safety.”
The townspeople nod, their faces a mix of concern and reluctant acceptance. He knows that words alone won’t be enough to quell their fears, but he hopes that this assembly has at least provided some clarity and direction.
After a few more closing remarks, the meeting ends, and Abbott wastes no time approaching him and the sheriff. “That was great work, gentlemen. Lost ‘em for a second there, but you two wrangled ‘em back under control. S’why I got the best of the best…” his words are slick, and Javier can see right through the man’s bullshit, “that will hopefully bring an end to all this madness soon, right?”
Abbott doesn’t care about the town’s safety—he just wants the murders solved so the media attention goes away. The newfound scrutiny is clearly bothering him.
Apparently there is such thing as bad press.
“We’re workin’ as hard as we can,” Romeo replies curtly, his voice tight with barely restrained irritation.
Javier quickly bows out to ‘prevent any dispute from breaking out in the parking lot’ but really, it’s because he knows he won’t be able to hold his tongue against the arrogant mayor if he’s around him any longer.
He positions himself by the large exit double doors as the crowd files out. Javi nods to those he recognizes from the bar or his frequent patrols in town. The weight of their expectations adds to the already heavy burden on his shoulders.
Just another part of the fucking job.
When the last person exits, he chains the doors closed and jogs over to his truck.
The rain falls gently, wetting his hair and sending droplets running down the roughened texture of his bomber jacket.
“Here are your books, space cowboy.” Paloma’s voice catches him by surprise. She seems to appear out of thin air, a colorful umbrella shielding her from the rain.
“Gracias, palomita,” he takes them from her and puts them in the cab of his truck.
“Tough crowd,” she remarks, looking around as more cars pull out, leaving the lot empty.
“They’re just scared. Fear makes people act out like that.”
“You handled it well. Unlike others…” Her tone carries a hint of amusement, eyeing his wet appearance and how the raindrops fall from the curve of his nose and the cut of his cheekbones. So dreamy.
He chuckles dryly, “Tell me about it.”
Just as the conversation begins to drift into flirtatious territory, Romeo’s car pulls up beside them with the window rolled down.
Javier is glad he resisted the urge to step forward and kiss her in the rain, though he knows she would have liked that.
Her father? Probably not so much.
“Finally got Abbott to stop runnin’ his mouth. S’like talkin’ to a spoiled brat,” he complains, clearly frustrated.
Paloma finds this interesting, especially given how he used to advocate for her to give Jonah a shot and go out on one date with him.
It never happened, and now her father’s irritation is almost a satisfying twist.
“You campin’ out in that dogshit trailer of yours?” Romeo asks Javier, shifting the conversation.
“Don’t have much of a choice.”
“You’re better off stayin’ with us.”
The comment throws him off but he doesn’t convey it, gaze flickering over to Paloma, who has an encouraging look already in her eyes.
Accept the fucking invite! It’s a dangerous, dangerous game, but one he’s foolish enough to be tempted to play.
“You sure?” Javi asks, a subtle trace of hesitation in his voice.
“Positive. Got more than enough room. Beats bein’ hunkered down with just this one,” Romeo jokes, glancing at his daughter.
“Jeez, daddy, thanks,” she playfully shakes her head, a smile tugging at her lips as she rounds the car and gets into the passenger seat, closing and shaking off her wet umbrella.
“Alright,” he concedes and she’s over the freaking moon, “Thanks. I appreciate it. See you all tomorrow.”
Romeo nods in acknowledgement and Paloma winks at him behind her father’s back.
She is kneeling over her plants when Javier shows up the following day. The rain from last night and this morning has finally let up, and she’s using this pocket of dryness to put row covers over her garden to shield it from the severe weather.
“I’ve always admired a girl who likes to get her hands dirty,” he says from behind her with a cocky grin. She turns to face him, mud covering her overalls and caking her rain boots.
“How original,” she replies, wiping sweat off her forehead with the back of her gloved hand, smearing some dirt there in the process. “So damn humid, feels like the devil’s ballsack out today.”
Javi chuckles and steps closer, affectionately wiping the dirt from her forehead. “You have a way with words, sweetheart. Where’s your dad?”
“Went to get a few last-minute things ‘fore town closed up.”
“So I can kiss you without having to look over my shoulder?”
“Dunno if you wanna do all that when I’m dirtied up like this.”
“I think you wear the mud real nice,” he murmurs, pulling her to him. He places a wet kiss on her lips, which she reciprocates without hesitation, her tongue breaching his mouth.
“Guess I’m not too dirty for you after all,” she whispers when they part, a flirtatious simper ghosting over her mouth.
“Never that, preciosa. Do I need to remind you how dirty you were over the phone the other night?” he raises a brow, voice dropping to a low timbre that sends a thrill up her spine.
“You might, actually…” Her pulse quickens, a flush creeping up her neck as she recalls their late-night conversation.
It was the first time she’d ever done anything like that, and while she felt a bit embarrassed at the start, Javier’s soothing, erotic guidance had turned it into something fucking incredible. Everything he does is fucking incredible.
He hums appreciatively, “Wouldn’t mind that,” his fingers brush a stray strand of hair away from her face.
He leans in again, capturing her lips in another kiss. His hands slide down to her hips, tracing the exposed skin along the side openings of her overalls, squeezing gently.
Paloma could really die a happy woman in his arms.
Javier groans softly, the sound vibrating against her mouth, making her knees weak. “I should help you finish covering these plants before the storm hits,” his tone makes it clear he’s struggling to pull himself away from her. “Before your dad gets home.” He clarifies.
“Yeah, you probably should,” she agrees, but not without placing a sweet peck to his chin.
As if she needed his help, but hey, when a man is willing; why not unload some of the labor onto him?
She hands him a row cover, her fingers lingering on his as they exchange the material. “Can’t have ya standin’ around lookin’ all pretty while I do all the hard work.” She beams.
“We certainly can’t have that,” there’s a grin on his face as he moves to help her finish the task.
Javier’s hands are deft and strong as he secures the covers, getting dirtied up and looking straight up manly. It has her clit tingling with arousal, imagining his fingers inside of her again and how fucking amazing they felt when she rode them in the bed of his truck.
Between his uniformed presence and country boy charm—this man is going to be the death of her.
His eyes never stray far from her, drinking in every detail of her mud-splattered appearance as she moves between planter boxes.
She catches him looking each time, sending a wink his way and his tongue pokes against his cheek bashfully.
He can’t help it, Paloma is just so beautiful.
A piece of wood, obscured by the mud, has Javier tripping over it, his feet betraying him as he loses balance on the slick, muddy ground.
Her hands fly up to cover her mouth in shock, eyes wide as she watches him go down, mud splattering everywhere.
She almost bursts into laughter but catches herself, the worry for him outweighing the amusement.
“Oh my goodness gracious, are you okay?!” she rushes towards him and discards her gloves.
Javier lies on his back, the cold, wet mud oozing through his shirt and coating his skin. He looks up at her, squinting one eye close. “Yeah, I’m fine,” he grunts, despite the faint ache he feels at his lower back.
Sitting up, he extends his hand towards her to get him back on his feet.
As soon as their hands touch, he seizes the moment. With a mischievous grin, he yanks her down with him.
She gasps, a startled shriek escaping her lips as she tumbles into the thick, squelchy mud beside him.
“I knew you were goin’ to do that!” she exclaims with exasperation and laughter.
“And yet you still tried to help me up anyway,” he retorts with a playful smirk.
With a flick of her wrist, she sends a handful of mud flying at him. It lands squarely on his cheek, sliding down in a comical, slow-motion descent until it plops into a heap on his lap.
“Oops,” she says with a feigned innocence.
In mere moments, they’re both engulfed in a muddy, joyful chaos. They spring to their feet and Javier begins to chase her around the garden, both of them taking turns flinging mud at each other.
They’re so engrossed in their antics that they don’t notice Romeo’s return.
The sight of them through the large bay window in the kitchen catches him off guard. He furrows his brows, puzzled and slightly amused by the raucous scene.
“Y’all look like a pair ‘a pigs runnin’ around like this.” her father’s voice rings out, dripping with bemusement as he descends the back porch steps.
His sturdy boots thud against the wooden planks when he approaches, gaze sweeping over them, taking in the sight of their disheveled, mud-coated figures.
“Javi slipped tryin’ to help me put the covers on and it was the funniest thing ever,” Paloma explains, her voice a little too high-pitched as she fails to clean herself up completely, wiping at her muddy cheeks, only managing to spread it further.
“Well, I reckon that’s one way to make a mess of things,” Romeo drawls, his gaze fixed on Javier with a pointed, almost accusatory edge.
Javier, caked in mud and feeling every bit like an overgrown teenager caught in trouble, manages a self-deprecating laugh. “Guess I’m not as graceful as I thought.”
He knows he needs to have the awkward conversation sooner rather than later. He has to tell Romeo about his relationship with Paloma and face whatever fallout comes with it.
She insists that her father will eventually come around, but it’s the immediate, explosive reaction that he dreads. He has to brace himself for the storm of anger and disappointment that is sure to erupt.
It won’t happen today nor tomorrow—not when he’s been offered shelter under his roof that Javi had stupidly agreed to, just to be near his fucking daughter.
What’s romance without a little risk?
“Well shit, if you wanna rinse off, I’d give it about…” Romeo glances up at the sky, his eyes calculating the darkening clouds. “Ten minutes ‘fore it starts raining again. Or you can use the hose,” he adds, gesturing towards the garden hose coiled beside the shed.
“M’not gonna get caught in the storm. Don’t wanna get shocked up. We’ll use the hose.” Paloma replies.
“Right,” he grunts, rubbing his jaw. He waves his hand in a dismissive gesture. “I gotta finish puttin’ everythin’ away inside. Sure I can trust y’all out here?”
What a loaded fucking question.
“We’ll be fine, daddy. S’just a little mud.”
“I’ll try not to slip again,” Javier adds with a dry laugh, hoping he didn’t just make himself look like a clumsy idiot in front of the older man.
The sheriff snorts and gives a curt nod. “Alright then, you do that. Don’t need y’all trackin’ muck into the house.” He mutters, turning on his heel and heading back inside.
Javier watches him go, his shoulders relaxing slightly as he turns to Paloma. “Skatin’ on thin ice,” he says, beginning to walk towards the shed and trying to get some of the wet dirt off him.
Paloma’s smile fades slightly, a hint of frustration edging her words. “Wouldn’t be if someone––”
“Okay,” he cuts her off gently, already knowing where that conversation is headed. “Let’s rinse off before he comes back out here and kicks my ass.”
She huffs out a laugh, “Fine. Glad you knew where I was goin’ with that.”
Javier reaches for the hose, adjusting the nozzle to a gentle spray, then aims it at her soiled overalls. The cool water hits the fabric, making the mud dissolve into dark, swirling rivulets. As the grime starts to wash away, he moves methodically, making sure to hit every spot.
Paloma watches him, her heart warming at his careful attention. The water cascades down her clothes, revealing glimpses of her soft curves beneath the mess.
When he’s done, she takes the hose from him with a mischievous grin. “Mi turno.”
As she works, she decides to be bold by reaching out to touch him. Her fingers brush against his skin and Javier’s throat bobs, meeting her eyes with a wary look then glancing over her shoulder to make sure Romeo wasn’t watching them from the house.
“Thin. Ice.” He repeats.
“Live a little,” she counters with a playful lilt.
She leans in closer, her wet body brushing against his as she continues to rinse. The proximity feels like a charged exchange of impulsiveness since they both can’t seem to keep their hands off each other, even with the looming threat of her father’s presence just inside.
When she finishes, Paloma sets the hose down, her fingers lingering longer than necessary, his shirt clinging to his torso, accentuating the lines of his muscles, luring her in.
She looks up at him. “All clean.”
“You want him to kill me.”
“No, this is just fun… ‘n I love seein’ you squirm like a lil worm.”
He licks across the bottom row of his teeth, “You keep fuckin’ around like this, nena, and I’ll have no choice but to put you in your place.” She wants him to squirm, fine, but he’ll make sure to return that energy tenth fold.
“That a promise?”
“You really want to see how far you can push me, huh?”
“Un poco.” She pinches her thumb and pointer finger together, mocking him and he scoffs.
“Gettin’ in over your head babygirl. Now’s not the time to do this, not when I can’t bend you over and fuck you stupid. Then you wouldn’t have a choice but to shut up and be compliant.”
Oh fuck, his words go straight to her pussy and her heart skips a beat. “Who says you can’t do that?”
Javier groans. Nope, not doing this right now. “You’re baiting me like a fuckin’ fish and I’m not gettin’ hooked. Inside. Go.”
She smirks like she’s just won the fucking lottery, stomping back towards the house with her chin held high.
If anyone is in over their heads here it’s him, accepting Romeo’s invitation to stay knowing Paloma is his greatest temptation.
The rest of the afternoon unfolds with a sense of normalcy, despite the tempest raging outside. The sky has grown dark, pierced by occasional flashes of lightning that illuminate the living room. Thunder rumbles intermittently, its low growl resonating through the house, while the wind howls and the rain pelts against the windows, creating a rhythmic drumming sound that is soothing yet insistent.
Inside, the atmosphere is comforting. After showering off their mess from the mud, they settle into the warmth of the house.
Paloma busies herself in the kitchen, preparing an early dinner just in case the power goes out.
They used to have a back up generator, but it crapped out on them last year and her father, ever the forgetful one, never got around to replacing it.
Javier and Romeo are engrossed in a tense card game at the dining table, their competitive banter punctuated by the clinking of chips and the shuffling of cards.
They sneak glances at each other every so often, their eyes conveying what they can’t say aloud.
Lingering touches become their secret language—his fingers brushing her arm when he scoots past her to grab another beer from the fridge, her body pressing subtly against his as she reaches over to grab something from the table.
If there was ever a time to show restraint, it’s now. She treats this as a game, trying to get him to break in front of her father, to force him into a confrontation.
Her eyes sparkle with mischief, daring him to give in. He meets her gaze with a steady determination, silently promising that he won’t let her win so easily.
Eventually the three of them migrate to the living room. Romeo, having suggested an old movie to pass the time, is sprawled out on the couch, his snores becoming a steady background noise.
The movie plays on the screen, its dialogue a distant murmur amidst the storm. It’s a miracle the power hasn’t gone out yet.
Paloma uses this brief respite to seize a moment alone with Javier.
Quietly beckoning him down the hall, she leads him to the family dining room where a grand piano sits in the corner. It was a gift from the church, given to her on her tenth birthday.
After flicking on the lamp, she settles onto the bench, her fingers poised above the keys with a delicate grace.
She begins to play, her touch tentative at first, then gradually more confident as the familiar notes fill the room.
Javier leans against the door frame, mesmerized by the scene before him. He watches her intently, captivated by the subtle expressions that flit across her face as she listens to each note, her eyes closed in concentration.
He breaks the spell with a gentle question, “How long have you been playing?”
She glances over at him, her expression wistful. “Ever since I could, really. Momma wasted no time in teachin’ me.” Her voice carries a touch of nostalgia, a subtle sadness that she hopes goes unnoticed.
She’s relieved when Javier doesn’t press further. Instead, he simply nods, his understanding evident in his gaze.
“Come sit,” Paloma invites, her voice honeyed like it always is. She shifts slightly on the bench, patting the empty space beside her.
Javier moves to join her, their shoulders brushing. He’s too damn broad to be sitting on this small ass seat.
He does feels a flutter of excitement at hearing her like this. It’s different from her shows at the bar, more intimate and personal, reminding him of that time in the shed when he was fixing her car and she played her guitar.
The memory of her song about Nina, which she hasn’t brought up since that day, lingers in his mind.
“It ain’t anythin’ new, just an old song I wrote after George,” she begins, and a small, sad smile touches her lips. He wants to kiss it away. “It’s my favorite to play on the piano. You can really feel the heartbreak.”
“Your heartbreak?” he asks, the question slipping out before he can catch it. He bites the inside of his lip, worried that he’s overstepped somehow.
“Mhm,” she doesn’t mind, opening the folder that rests against the music desk and pulling out her short-hand sheet music. “Took me so long to finish it. I was stuck on this bench for what felt like an eternity before I got it done.”
He doesn’t know what to say and she doesn’t expect him to be necessarily chatty. They’re taking turns showing their vulnerability, sharing a little at a time at a pace that seems to be benefiting them both and their relationship.
The room is filled with the soft, melodic strains of the piano as she starts again, blending with the patter of rain and rumbling of the thunder. Her voice joins shortly after, and the entire time Javier can’t keep his eyes off her.
Beneath the warmth of his admiration, Paloma feels oh so exposed. She’s never played this for anyone before, and the only reason she’s doing it now is because she wants him to understand why it’s so important to her that he doesn’t love her in secret. That he doesn’t string her along.
She’s already been through that heartbreak before, and it left her with this nasty, harrowing feeling that didn’t go away for years. Now, considering everything they’ve been through, she knows she won’t be able to recover if things go awry again.
And he listens—Javi listens to each word that falls from her lips, her voice soft to compliment their surroundings.
She’s got real talent; he’s known that from the dozens of times he’s been at her shows, hell it was evident at the fair. But here, with just her voice and the piano, weaving a story that is both haunting and beautiful; she’s opened herself up to him, letting him glimpse her pain.
She doesn’t do it in a verbal confrontation; she does it in her own way, and the message comes across just the same.
Sure, Javier might not be good with words, but he doesn’t need them to let her in. He just needs to lower his guard and not hide from her or any of his past grievances.
He’s never met anyone who makes him self-reflect as much as she does.
As the final notes fade into the quiet, the sounds of the weather seamlessly take their place. Paloma’s fingers linger on the keys as she turns to look at him, “What’d ya think?”
Javier reaches out, stroking her cheek affectionately. “Increíble, cariño. Can’t imagine how hard it was for you to go through that.” he replies, words laden with sincerity.
A small yet genuine smile paints itself on her face and she shrugs lightly, “It was tough, but I’m a tough girl. Got through it eventually…” she trails off, attention flickering to the keys before meeting his brown eyes again, “And I know I’m bein’ kinda anal about you tellin’ my daddy ‘n stuff but there’s reasonin’ behind it. I wanted you to know that reason. You make me feel all these...things. Things I’ve felt before. Things I’ve lost. I don’t want that to happen again.”
“And it won’t.” He reassures her, tone hushed as to not wake her father.
The lights flicker suddenly and they both look towards the lamp before he’s getting her to look at him again.
“Paloma, those things you feel. I feel them too and I don’t want to fuck ‘em up either. Te quiero a ti (I want you), mi corazón, te necesito (I need you). Like fuckin’ air. It’s ridiculous how spun you’ve got me.”
Paloma’s heart swells at his words, the rawness of them, and she doesn’t give a fuck if her dad was to walk in in this very moment; she lurches forward to kiss him, holding his jaw tenderly.
The power finally gives out, accompanied with a deafening crash of lightning, plunging the room into darkness. The storm outside intensifies, its ferocity underscored by the unrelenting roar of thunder.
They pull back abruptly, but he’s still close enough to brush his nose against the soft skin of her cheek. He needs her so bad.
Paloma’s eyes flutter close at the feel of his warm breath caressing her, a polarizing energy drawing them together and she almost crawls onto his lap.
She hears her father’s voice calling for her and she wishes she hadn’t. Wishes he wasn’t around at all so she could take Javier right here on the fucking piano.
She moves off the bench, flustered completely, shouting down the hall, “We’re gettin’ the lanterns outta the closet to set ‘em up.”
Javier clears his throat, following her down the shadowy hallway until they’re at the closet, watching her rummage through it.
The dim light from the lightning intermittently illuminates her figure, making her movements more sensual than they should be.
When his vision becomes clouded by lust, it’s hard for him to focus on anything that isn’t his subject of affection. That currently being her.
His gaze lingers on her bent over figure, her leggings hugging her curves just right, shirt riding up to expose a slither of skin at her lower back. “No candles?”
“Not safe in a storm like this,” she replies, pulling out a taped up cardboard box. “Don’t want the house goin’ up in flames if the gas lines get hit.”
Turning to look over her shoulder, she smirks when she sees that he’s distracted. “Hey handsome, my eyes are up here.”
“And while your eyes are definitely worth admiring, I’m more intrigued by this ass you got, baby.” He can’t help but deliver a slight spank.
A flush creeps up her cheeks and she gasps his name softly, “Just go put these out by the kitchen and living room, please.”
“Si, jefa.” His grin widens, clearly enjoying her reaction, as he takes the box and heads toward the main rooms, leaving her to handle upstairs.
When Paloma rejoins them in the kitchen, she finds Javier and her father standing by the window, their faces illuminated by the flickering light of the lanterns. They peer out into the storm, watching the rain lash against the windowpane.
“It’s been a while since we’ve had one of these,” she comments.
Romeo, with a small scowl, shakes his head. “Leave it to everyone in town to think this is the work of the devil.”
She snorts at the remark, recognizing the truth in it. A weather anomaly in their small town is enough to stir up wild tales and superstitions. That atop of all the rising tensions and well…
“Yeah, one odd storm, and it’s suddenly the apocalypse,” Javier quips.
She moves to set the table. “I guess now’s as good a time as any to have dinner. In case the end times really are amongst us.”
They sit around the table, their conversation punctuated by the occasional rumble of thunder. As they finish their meal and clean up, her father clears his throat and stretches, glancing out at the downpour with a tired sigh. “I’m turnin’ in for the night,” he announces.
Paloma and Javier exchange glances, her drying off plates next to her dad and him leaning against the kitchen island, trying not to show how eager they are to be left alone.
“Me too. Probably gonna read a bit before bed. Javier, we’ve set up my old playroom for you to stay in.” His lips twitch at the use of his full first name, and he looks at them both, rubbing his lips together.
“I appreciate you letting me bunker down here.”
“Not a problem. Wouldn’t be surprised if we saw your tin can blowin’ across the yard.” Romeo jokes, drying his hands off then leaning over to pinch at his daughter’s nose affectionately, like he always does. She scrunches her face up in response.
“Night y’all. Javier help yourself to anything.”
He bites back a smirk, the first response to cross his mind being like your daughter? Like the smug bastard that he is. Instead, he gives him a curt nod. “Thank you, goodnight.”
“Night daddy.”
There’s a charged silence as Romeo saunters down the hall, and it’s not until they hear his bedroom door click close that he rounds the counter and walks up behind her, wrapping his arms around her waist and nuzzling his face into the crook of her neck.
“Help myself to anything I want. Hm…” he whispers hotly into her ear, one hand moving up to grope her breast, the other toying with the band of her leggings.
She exhales shakily, letting her head fall back against his shoulder and closing her eyes as she enjoys his touch on her body, the way she can feel his erection poking against her ass. “What happened to you not gettin’ hooked?”
He sees the small smirk on her face and he squeezes his grip on her tit, nibbling along her neck. She shudders.
“Shut up.”
Javier spins her around, caging her between him and the counter, dark eyes boring into hers. He goes in for a proper kiss but she stops him, pointer finger pressing against his pursed lips.
He growls her name out and it’s almost drowned out by the wave of thunder that rolls by.
“Meet me in my room in an hour.” She whispers, dropping her hand and spreading her palm against the center of his chest, pushing him back so she’s able to slip away from him.
“Always a tease,” he grumbles, adjusting himself in his sweatpants.
“Promise I’ll make it worth your while.” Paloma walks backwards, blowing him a kiss before disappearing upstairs.
Javier stands on the other side of her door, exactly an hour later as instructed. He rasps his knuckles softly against the wood, and the door opens immediately.
“Hi.”
“Hey.”
They share a moment of silence, exchanging a lustful stare before she opens the door wider for him to come in.
“This is a bad idea, bebita. Your dad is just downstairs.” Though the statement dies on his tongue as his eyes rake over her body.
She’s wearing his red checkered flannel, the one he had let her wear the night of the Fourth of July. She hasn’t got anything on under it aside from the only thong she owns, since she isn’t privy to them.
Usually, she would just forgo underwear altogether instead of wearing the uncomfortable scrap of fabric.
But it’s serving its purpose right now.
The flannel doesn’t smell like him anymore since she’d washed it, but she still liked how soft it felt against her skin.
Plus, she knew he wouldn’t be able to resist once he saw her in it.
“Then we’ll have to be quiet.” Her voice drops to a whisper, walking him back until he’s sat at the edge of her bed, Paloma standing between his spread legs and her hands cupping his face.
He swallows hard, his large hands automatically finding her hips, sliding under the flannel to feel the warmth of her skin. “You look incredible.”
Paloma leans in, her lips ghosting over his. “I wore it just for you.”
Javier’s heart races as he feels the heat emanating from her body. He gently tugs her closer, exploring the curve of her waist, the soft swell of her hips, then grabbing her ass. “You’re killing me, princesa.”
She loves hearing that coming from him.
“You gonna be able to stay quiet? Last time we had to be, I had to shut you up myself.” His touch shifts to the back of her thighs, fingers caressing the soft skin there, eyes focused on her and how she reacts to him.
Two lanterns bathe her room in warm light, casting a glow that aids her in her quest to seduce him.
“I think I can manage this time.” She ducks her head to kiss him, not hungrily or passionately, but slowly, savoring the taste of mint that lingers on his tongue.
His lips travel from her mouth to her jawline, and down the sensitive skin of her neck.
“Javi?”
“¿Si, muñeca?”
“I need your help with something.”
“What’s that, baby?”
“Need you to talk me through sucking your dick.”
He pulls back abruptly, blinking rapidly as he processes her words. “What?”
“Don’t make me repeat it,” she juts her lower lip out, “I’ve… well I’ve never done it before and I really, really really want to do it with you.” She sounds desperate but she doesn’t care.
Paloma’s been fantasizing about it for a while now, the desire to do it only growing the more intimate they got. Her mind has been filled with images of him, his reactions, and the way he might look at her with that smoldering gaze of his.
The thought of pleasing him, of having his taste and scent overwhelm her, has her buzzing with a heady mix of excitement and nervousness.
“I’m having a hard time believing that. You’ve got perfect fuckin’ lips,” soft, plump, just begging to have a cock between them.
She giggles, feeling his fingers toying with the thin strap of her thong. “Thank you. I’d like to put ‘em to use if you don’t mind.”
He blows out a breath, trying to keep his composure. “How inexperienced are we talking here?” Javier’s cock is already twitching, knowing that no one has breached this part of her and that he’s the one who gets to do it is making him delirious.
“I know what it is. Given a hand job before but never had one down my throat,” she admits, her cheeks flushed.
He grunts at her wording. “I’ve seen a few dirty flicks where the girl’s done it. I think m’capable, but I wanna know what you like. How you want me to take it.”
“You can’t say things like that and expect me to keep my shit together.”
Another giggle escapes her lips as she slowly moves to her knees, the plush rug cushioning her descent. Her dainty hands come to rest on his muscular thighs, fingers gently kneading the fabric of his gray sweatpants.
He looks irresistibly sexy in his casual attire, a simple t-shirt and sweatpants that do nothing to hide the raw masculinity that has her already dripping wet, eagerly awaiting his instructions.
The look she gives him—those eyes, brimming with lust—makes him wish he had a video camera to capture this moment.
He wants to immortalize the way her lips part slightly, how her breath quickens, the way her hands tremble with enthusiasm.
He wants to be able to replay it over and over again, to remember how she looks up at him from beneath her lashes, her gaze filled with an intensity that sends a jolt of arousal straight to his cock.
“Unbutton the shirt. Wanna see those pretty tits of yours, sweetheart.”
Her thighs clench, fingers flying to the buttons of the flannel, deftly popping them open to reveal her chest, a shiver skipping over her exposed skin and perking her nipples.
Javier’s eyes darken with hunger as he licks his lips slowly, savoring the sight before him.
He brings his hand up, cupping her left breast, his thumb brushing over her skin in teasing strokes. His calloused touch sends a ripple of pleasure through her, responding with ragged breaths.
Just as she starts to lean into his hand, he pulls away, leaving her yearning for more.
“Now touch me, princesa. Feel how hard you got me.”
This is how she dies, she thinks, with Javier Peña talking her through her first blowjob. Their little erotic phone call had been one experience, and now he is bestowing another one upon her. In the same week.
Maybe she’s already dead.
Her palm glides up and down his length, tracing the hardening outline over the soft fabric of his sweatpants. The sight of her full tits and pebbled nipples enough to get him fully hard.
Paloma leans in, gently lifting the hem of his tee out of the way. She places a delicate kiss just above his waistband, her lips brushing against the warm skin of his lower abdomen and her nose scrunching as the dark trail of hair tickles her.
Her hand continues its rhythmic motion, eliciting a slow, deep exhale from him— unspoken encouragement to keep going.
“So big,” she murmurs, “don’t know how I’m goin’ to fit it all in my mouth.” Her tongue darts out, teasingly licking around his belly button, causing his stomach to tighten in anticipation.
“Don’t worry, muñeca,” he coos, “We’ll make it fit.”
With starry eyes, she hooks her fingers into the waistband of his bottoms, slowly dragging them down. He lifts his hips to help her, the fabric sliding off and pooling around his ankles.
His cock springs free, resting heavily against his pelvis.
Her eyes widen, mouth watering.
She’s felt his impressive size, but seeing it so closely in the flesh sends thudding pressure to her clit, blood rushing with a desperate need to please him.
He’s thick and perfectly sized with an enticing curve that has her tongue moving involuntarily in her mouth. The skin is a shade lighter than the rest of him, currently flushed a deep, heated red, the smooth head throbbing and glistening with precum dripping from the slit.
“Damn, Javi,” she purrs, a content hum vibrating through her chest. “Every part of you is handsome.” It makes her heart race, and she can feel heat licking at her labia, eager to show him just how much she aches for him.
He exhales through his nose, stroking her hair and gently urging her forward. “Give it a kiss, bebita.”
“Where?”
“Donde tú quieras.”
She sucks her teeth, contemplating how she wants to do this. The soft lighting of the room and the flashes of silver from the lightning outside accentuate every ridge and curve of his cock—making it look so yummy.
Javi can feel her warm breath fanning over him, then the blissful wetness of her plump lips as she presses them against the blazing skin of his base. Her tongue follows, tracing the path of a thick vein with deliberate slowness.
He curses under his breath, biting down on his tongue to stifle any involuntary noises, but fuck, it feels good.
Her tongue traces the protruding vein all the way to the top, circling around the head, mimicking what she’s seen in the pornos. More precum leaks from his slit, and she laps at it thirstily, welcoming the peculiar flavor. The salty tang mingles with the taste of his skin, driving her fucking crazy.
“It doesn’t look like I have to teach you much, chiquita, you’re doing an amazing fuckin’ job so far.” Javier praises, continuing to stroke her hair with a satisfied, wolfish grin playing at his lips.
“Really?” She seeks his approval like a drowning woman seeking air.
“Of course. Always so good for me.” His dark eyes gleam with ardor, “Now get it wet, baby, so it can slip in your mouth easily.”
Obedient as ever and fueled by his praise, her tongue moves with sinful precision, eyes fluttering close as she focuses on licking every inch, using her lips to press open mouthed kisses all over.
More saliva gathers in her mouth, and she deliberately lets a thick, glistening strand fall from her lips, dribbling over the sensitive tip and trailing slowly down the full length of him.
Paloma’s hand comes up, fingers wrapping around his dick with a teasing grip. Her movements are slow, pumping him gently.
“Your nails look so sexy wrapped around my cock like this baby holy fuck,” Javier can’t help but compliment as she squeezes him, clenching his jaw. “That’s right, así mero princesa, shit.” He grunts, the hand that had been tenderly stroking her hair now tangles into her long, silken strands, fingers gripping and gently tugging, a primal response to her actions.
He mentioned a long time ago how much he loved it when a woman had a fresh manicure, and Paloma, ever wanting to get his attention, has not missed a single appointment with her manicurist since.
“Got ‘em done just for you,” she coos, winking up at him and leaning forward to purse her lips, slapping his fat head against them.
“Gettin’ yourself all done up for me? Mi muñequita so eager to please. Go ahead and put me in your mouth. Wanna see those pretty lips around my cock.”
She can feel her slick dampening her panties, wanting nothing more than to make him feel good. Show up any other woman he’s ever taken to bed.
Holding him steady at the base, she parts her lips and slowly envelops his cock in her hot mouth.
The heavy, pulsing weight of him pressing down on her tongue amplifies her craving for more. His slick, warm flesh, generously coated in her spit, has him sliding effortlessly into her mouth.
Javier brings his fist up to bite into it, letting out a choked groan.
The weather continues its tyranny outdoors and he’s fucking grateful that it’s loud enough to cover the sounds of pleasure she’s pulling from him. “Take it slow, baby, open your jaw a little more.”
She listens, lowering her chin and taking him deeper into her mouth. The blunt tip grazes the back of her throat, causing her to gag and she pulls back, struggling to catch her breath.
The feeling is overwhelming, yet exhilarating.
“¿Todo bien, nena?” he asks in a low, gravelly murmur, eyelids heavy as he watches her.
The fingers previously tangled in her hair now brush away the few stray strands that have fallen forward behind her ear.
She responds with a breathy hum of affirmation, determined to push him further down her throat. But her eagerness causes her to overestimate her capacity, resulting in a sputtering mess as she chokes and coughs, droplets of her saliva splattering over him.
“Baby, it’s okay,” he soothes, his thumb gently swiping at the spit on her lower lip. “Take it easy. S’not a race.” The tender gesture only heightens her arousal.
“I jus’ wanna make you feel good, Javi,” she replies, voice hoarse from the strain of her attempt at deep throating.
“Trust me, you’re doing just fine. Here, let me help.” His hand moves to the nape of her neck, carefully guiding her closer.
He slowly breaches her mouth with his cock again, slipping in and out in a gentle rhythm. He helps her find a steady pace, his care and control transforming the act into more of an intimate experience.
“Atta girl, just like that. Tan hermosa,” he murmurs, admiring the view of her flushed face. “Think you can handle it all on your own now?”
She responds with a soft nod, the subtle move has her teeth just barely grazing his throbbing cock and it makes him shudder, jaw going slack.
More confident and her jaw worked open more, Paloma hollows her cheeks and blows him with keenness.
Her hands join in, one cradling his balls while the other wraps around his dick, stroking him in time with her mouth.
She looks up at him through her wet lashes, a loving glint twinkling in her eyes.
Javier curses under his breath, head lolling back and eyes fluttering close as her mouth and tongue work together to tread the fine fucking line of his orgasm.
She takes him deeper, her swollen lips stretching around his cock while her jaw aches from accommodating him.
He gathers her hair into a loose ponytail with his fist, hips starting to move in tandem with her mouth. “Just like that, palomita.”
She’s got the hang of it now, able to take him all in, nose brushing against the tuft of hair at his base that’s damp with the saliva from her ministrations.
The storm rages outside, but here, in this moment, all he can focus on is the exquisite torment of her mouth tightening the coil at the base of his spine.
Paloma stills, swallowing around his length and he praises her in a hushed whisper.
Javi gently strokes her cheek with his fingertips, his touch tender and reassuring, the contrast of his soft caress with the way she’s got him down her throat making her heart do jumping jacks.
She struggles to breathe but she doesn’t really give a fuck. The intense thrill of his reactions has her losing herself completely, thighs tensing together.
Her thong, now drenched with her own excited mess, sticks to her pussy; reminding her of how hot and bothered she is from just blowing him.
Between her tight throat, swirling tongue, and pretty gags, Javier has to pull her off of him before he spills his load down her throat.
Gasping for air, her eyes are glazed with tears of both pleasure and strain.
She looks up at him again with an expression so intoxicating—he nearly paints her face at the sight.
“What’s wrong?”
“Nada, cariño. I’d just like to fuck your pussy and not come down your throat tonight.” Some other time, for sure.
“I take it as I did a good job?”
“Best I’ve ever had.”
Paloma’s lips curl into a triumphant smirk, brown eyes glowing with satisfaction at his praise. She licks her lips, savoring the lingering taste of him as she leans in, pressing a final kiss on the sensitive tip of his cock with the electrifying touch of her lips.
Slowly, she rises from her knees, her movements fluid and deliberately sensual. She trails heated, open-mouthed kisses up his torso, each touch igniting a feverish path on his skin.
As she moves, she pulls his shirt up along with her, her soft breasts brushing against his firm stomach.
He reacts quickly, shedding the shirt and tossing it aside.
Their lips finally meet in a fervent kiss. It’s messy and passionate—they’re drunk off each other.
“How do you want me?” Paloma asks in a sultry whisper.
“Face down, ass up,” he grunts, pushing the flannel off her shoulders, eager to feel more of her bare skin beneath his touch.
She positions herself on the bed, her face nuzzling against the soft mountain of pillows, arms stretched out in front of her.
The recently fixed headboard offers a silent promise; no noise will give them away, and they won’t have to worry about getting caught.
That’s the last thing they need.
Whether they’re able to keep quiet themselves is an entirely different thing.
Javier, now fully nude, strokes his cock slowly, savoring the sight before him. Her plump ass is on full display, tantalizingly framed by the thin, barely-there panties.
He grunts with satisfaction, his gaze hungrily devouring the view of her pretty pussy, ready for him to take.
As he closes the distance between them, he kneads her ass cheeks firmly, the smoothness of her skin and the way she molds to his touch triggering a searing lust in him.
Every fantasy he’d ever had about her in this position is now a vivid, thrilling reality. He’s intent on taking full advantage of this, to make her his in every sense.
“Don’t know if I can trust you to stay quiet,” he murmurs as he slowly pulls down her underwear, a string of her slick sticking to it, making the sight so fucking erotic.
Paloma can’t help but sway her hips, enticing him further, as she lays bare on the mattress. “I will be, honey, I promise.” She turns her head to try and get a better look at him, cheek resting on the cushion.
“Can’t take that risk. Not tonight.” The bed dips when he positions himself behind her, and his broad frame bends over hers, chest to her back, wet cock brushing up against the skin of her ass. “Abre,” he commands lowly into her ear and she whimpers, parting her lips.
Her eyes go wide with surprise and her pulsating sex drools when he shoves her damp, ruined panties into her mouth. The fabric is cool against her tongue, tinged with her own tangy scent, and she can taste the remnants of her arousal.
Her moan is swallowed by the material, muffled and contained, amplifying the sensation of helpless pleasure that floods her senses.
“Calladita te ves más bonita (you look prettier with your mouth shut),” he taunts, placing a kiss to her cheek, bristling mustache dragging at her shoulder, until he straightens up and takes his cock into his hand again, slowly rubbing it along her slit and spreading their mess all over her cunt.
Paloma clenches around nothing in anticipation, arching her back and spreading her knees a little more to give him the perfect angle to rut into her.
He sinks into her pussy slowly, growling expletives under his breath at how fucking amazing she feels positioned like this. Her tight, wet heat wrapping around him as he splits her open on his girth. “Sucking me in so well, amor, just like that fucking mouth of yours.”
Every sound of ecstasy gets lost on the now wet cloth as drool pools from her lips, brain absolutely melting once he’s balls deep inside of her, the weight of them pressed up against her clit.
All she can think and feel is him. He doesn’t give her a moment to adjust, pulling out until only his fat head is inside before roughly snapping his hips against hers.
The pace he sets is deliciously brutal, tears sting at her eyes as he presses up against that spot inside her that makes more juices drip out of her pussy and slather all over his dick.
Javier is completely entranced, watching as her cunt stretches open for him each time he rolls his hips, spitting his cock out, covered in her creamy arousal.
He spreads her cheeks to get the best view possible, biting his lip harshly and digging his fingertips into her skin.
The thunderstorm doesn’t let up, perfectly masking the filthy sounds of their fucking. “Feels fucking amazing baby, shit, can feel you clenching around me. Love being gagged, don’t you?” He can’t help himself, moving his hands so one hand tangles itself in her long hair, pulling at it so she’s on all fours now while the other grabs onto her hip.
Like a doll, she lets him move her however the hell he wants. Her arms tremble as she holds herself up, her scalp burning from his firm grip, each tug cascading waves of blissful electricity all over, starting at her toes.
Sex with Javier is unlike anything she’s ever experienced—raw, fiery, and profoundly exhilarating.
As he moves, her body dances to his rhythm, each motion perfectly synchronized with his. The soft flesh of her ass jiggles enticingly with each thrust, the twin dimples at the base of her spine deepening and winking at him.
Beads of sweat glisten on her golden skin, trailing seductively down the arch of her spine. He leans closer, his tongue darting out to lap at a single drop of perspiration, savoring the salty sweetness.
Paloma keens, bringing one hand back to dig her nails into his wrist as he fucks her like those stars in the dirty flicks.
Javier moves quickly, pinning both of her wrists at the base of her spine, her face falling flat on the pillows and further making it hard for her to breathe. She loves it, loves the way he’s manhandling her.
His balls tighten, as does the grip on her wrists.
He’s right at the edge of his precipice. But he can’t let go just yet—not without getting her off first. “So proud of you for taking this cock so well, muñeca. C’mon, baby, come all over it. I can feel how close you are. She’s grippin’ me so tight. Doesn’t want me to leave.”
Paloma squeezes her eyes shut, concentrating on the relentless way he fucks into her. Her walls convulse around his shaft, each stroke lighting up every nerve in her body.
He’s filling her to the brim, burying every bit of his soul and essence into her pussy.
It’s a raw and intimate exchange, a way he opens up and surrenders himself to her.
She sings, he fucks. He’s finding a healthier way to fuck his feelings into his woman without the devastating angst.
Unlike before, where passion was tangled with pain and regret, he now seeks a more fulfilling release.
Javier finds solace in their sex.
A stark white flash of lightning illuminates the room, casting fleeting shadows over their intertwined bodies, followed by the familiar, rolling rumble of thunder. The storm outside mirrors the tempestuous passion in her bedroom.
Thank-fucking-God her daddy was a heavy sleeper.
He yanks her up, pressing his chest flush against her back and trapping her wrists between them, the heat of their bodies melding them together.
One arm snakes around to grab her bouncing tit, his fingers kneading the soft flesh, while his other slips down to her clit, alternating between softly pinching and rubbing circles against the sticky, sensitive flesh.
“When I pull the panties out your mouth, I want you to moan my name. You understand?” he whispers hotly into her ear. At first, she’s too lost in the pleasure he’s bringing her to fully grasp his words, mind clouded with nothing but Javier Peña.
He delivers a particularly harsh thrust, making her gasp and snapping her eyes open––bringing her back to the present.
Repeating himself in a throaty and commanding voice, she nods faintly, understanding now, her body quivering.
After a few more intensely euphoric moments, another strike splits the sky. Javier hastily removes the gag from her mouth, his fingers brushing her lips. “Give it to me, Paloma,” He grits through his teeth.
And she does. The crack of the lightning and the storm’s thunder roar loudly, shaking the house, her primal cry of bliss drowned out by the heavy noise.
“Javi!” her jaw falls open, walls contracting tightly around his dick, milking him as her climax crashes into her.
The sensation is so much, she nearly blacks out, her vision swimming in a haze of pleasure. Paloma’s body tenses, and that’s all it takes for him to follow suit.
Javier tightens his grip on her, his fingers pulling at her nipple as his own orgasm hits.
His cock twitches, releasing his hot seed deep inside her, filling her up completely. He grunts against her neck, his breath ragged, teeth finding and sinking into her damp skin.
He kisses her sloppily, leaving a trail of wetness from his tongue as he marks her, claiming her in their shared moment of fucking paradise.
They stay like that for a few moments, bodies entwined, hearts pounding in sync, as they come down from their respective highs.
“M’never, ever, ever gonna get tired of that,” she pants out with a satisfied grin, tilting her head to pepper kisses along the side of his head as his lips continue to press against her neck.
“You and me both, princesa.” Their lips meet in a lazy kiss, both of them smiling into it. His hold on her loosens, now cradling her affectionately, and she melts into his embrace.
“Lay with me, Javi, please?” she whispers, running the tip of her nose along his cheek, giggling softly as his mustache tickles her skin.
He nods, momentarily forgetting where they were and the implications of what would unravel if the man downstairs decided to come up and check on them. “Okay.”
They untangle and she isn’t bothered by the way their mixed release seeps out of her, smearing all over her folds. She’ll shower it off in the morning.
They move beneath the sheets of her bed, settling against her pillows and the many stuffed animals she owns. “Damn, how many of these shits do you have?” Javier asks, holding a tattered bunny in his hand that she takes from him and tenderly caresses.
“Hey, don’t be rude. Mr. Bubbles was my very first best friend and a very important member of the family.”
Javier snorts, and she shoots him a playful glare, carefully placing her beloved plush on her bedside table. He shuffles as she leans against the headboard, his head resting on her stomach while her fingers play in his hair.
The rhythmic pattering of the rain is comforting now, the warm lights in her bedroom embracing this moment with a soft glow.
It’s quiet for a few moments, his lips placing tender kisses all over her soft skin. When he reaches the scar on her hip, he can’t help but bring his curious fingers up to gently trace it, the question hanging on the tip of his tongue.
“How’d you get this?”
Paloma takes a deep breath, her fingers still entertaining themselves in his curls. “I got it when I was thirteen,” she begins softly, “I used to love climbin’ this big tree we had in our backyard. I’d always go as high as I could, ‘n once I reached the top, I swore I could see the whole world from up there. It was beautiful, you know? The view, the feelin’ of being so free and above everythin’.”
She pauses, a small smile tugging at her lips as she remembers the exhilaration of those childhood climbs. “But one day, I saw somethin’ out in the distance—a shadowed figure. It made me feel… uneasy. I’d dreamt of somethin’ like it before, so seein’ it in person… it instilled this fear into me. Felt like a bad omen.”
Paloma shivers slightly at the recollection, and Javier’s hold tightens around her in silent support. “Somehow, I lost my footin’. Slipped off the branch and tumbled down the tree. The fall was chaotic as hell. One of the sharp branches nicked me and cut up my side. It was real deep, felt like I was gonna die.”
It was a miracle she didn’t break a bone or snap her neck. “I smacked the ground hard, it knocked the wind right outta me. I remember jus’ layin’ there, unable to breathe, and seein’ the blood. It was everywhere. The pain was so intense, and it took almost ten minutes of pure agony ‘fore I could use my lungs again. I started screamin’ like a banshee and my parents rushed out, absolutely frantic.”
The tip of his nose grazes the mark, his lips following suit, showering it with tender kisses. Her skin prickles with goosebumps as her fingertips gently scratch at his scalp.
“They rushed me into town to see Dr. Hughes. She stitched me up and told me I was lucky it wasn’t worse. Daddy and a few of his lumberjack buddies cut the tree down the next day. I was so sad.”
“Bet you didn’t climb more trees after that.” He smirks up at her and she snorts softly.
“I did, I was jus’ more careful.”
Javier’s affections trail upward from her stomach to her sternum, then to her neck, and she sighs happily.
The feel of his body between her legs, flaccid cock pressed up against her sore pussy, cradled in her arms, is a high she’s going to spend the rest of her life chasing.
They kiss and kiss until her lips are blue and his lungs beg for oxygen, exchanging tender touches.
His hand finds its familiar place around her neck but doesn’t apply any real pressure, thumb gently brushing against the column of her throat.
She revels in the feel of him.
Her dainty hands roam over his muscular back, broad shoulders, and toned triceps, exploring every inch they can reach. Each touch feels like a declaration of their mutual addiction.
The way they fit together, both physically and emotionally, is intoxicating.
She can feel his love in every movement, every kiss, and every gentle brush of his thumb.
This is their sanctuary, a moment where they can express their deepest emotions without fear.
“I could stay here all night.”
“Why limit yourself to all night? Why not forever?”
He groans out in satisfaction, nipping at her chin, needing his lips on some part of her at all times.
“As much as I’d love to pretend like the rest of the world doesn’t exist. I have to go back across the hall.”
“You don’t have to do anythin’. Said it was a bad idea to mess ‘round while my daddy’s downstairs but that didn’t stop you from fuckin’ me.”
She can’t even take the expression he flashes her seriously, not with his hair sticking up in odd places and that fucked out glaze over his brown eyes.
“Just leave early in the morning. Or at least wait until I fall asleep.” And out of spite, she’s tempted to stay up all night just to keep him in her bed.
“Fine. Until you fall asleep.” He kisses her on the lips, moving from between her legs until he’s settled behind her, scooping her into his arms. Her head rests on his chest, one leg hitched over his, and her palm sprawled against his stomach.
He trails his fingers up and down the length of her spine, the other hand stroking the thigh draped over his hip. He nuzzles his nose against the crown of her hair and inhales deeply.
Her scent is not only an aphrodisiac but also incredibly calming.
She feels the accelerated pounding of his heart and before she can ask what’s wrong, his tongue loosens.
“I had this partner in Colombia. Steve Murphy. The most American American you’ll ever meet.” A small smile forms on his face as he reminisces, “Didn’t speak a lick of Spanish but still managed to help me get shit done. We went through the fuckin’ trenches together down there and I put him through the wringer so many goddamn times. I was such an asshole.”
“Was?” She can’t help but quip, kissing up on his chest. Javier slaps at her thigh.
She can tell he holds fondness for this man and she wonders why he’s just now bringing him up. Regardless, she enjoys hearing about his time in the DEA, despite how dark it can get.
He was a completely different man with baggage she can’t even begin to fathom.
“We found a baby girl in her house one day. Her mother and the rest of her family had been shot up by some of Escobar’s men. They were about to kill her when we showed up.”
The conversation takes a turn, and Paloma lifts her head to meet his gaze, but he looks relatively calm as he goes on with the story.
“We chased those bastards all over the neighborhood. Right as I got the upper hand on one, a kid no older than ten cornered me with a fucking pistol.” Her eyes widen, and she brings her fingers up to touch his cheek.
“‘Course I wasn’t going to shoot a fucking kid. They both ran off. Murphy and his wife, Connie, ended up adopting the girl. Olivia, they named her.”
“Olivia’s a beautiful name.”
“She’s precious.”
The context of his past has jaded such a good man, molding him into a cynic over the years. No wonder he struggles to be vulnerable.
His eyes, though calm, reveal a depth of pain and reflection, the memories of those days etched into his soul.
“I think they’d like you.” He turns his head to kiss her palm, nuzzling against it as she cradles his face.
“Well maybe I’ll get to meet ‘em one day. Your pops, too.”
“Oh I know he’d love you. Just knowing how you tend to the house and yard is gonna have him wanting to steal you from me.” Javier playfully nips at her fingertips, those golden flecks she loves to see in his eyes returning.
“If he’s anything like you, then you’re in trouble, cowboy.”
She’s tickled by the hairs of his mustache and accidentally lets a loud laugh slip, causing him to grip her jaw gently as he shushes her. “Shhh, baby…” His thumb is at her bottom lip, “Gonna get us caught.”
“Tell that to your ‘stache, sir. S’always ticklin’ me.” Paloma bites down on his thumb playfully and he lean in to kiss her for the millionth time.
They indulge in more pillow talk until eventually she’s just humming in response, half asleep, her body going limp against his and her breath leveling out.
Exhaustion tugs at him, the weather lulling him into an almost serene state. Watching her sleep in his arms, her already soft features look even more angelic.
Her long lashes rest delicately against her cheeks, and the rise and fall of her chest is hypnotic, reminding him that she’s real and here for him.
Javier doesn’t want to leave even though he knows he must. He doesn’t want to rob himself of this moment—of how, for the first time in a long time, he’s able to cradle something in his hands and not break it.
Her presence is a soothing balm to the wounds of his past, and he wants to savor every second of this newfound peace.
But as he holds her, the rhythmic patter of rain against the window and the rumble of thunder weave a lullaby that’s impossible to resist. His resolve falters and his eyelids grow heavy.
He takes in the scent of her hair, the warmth of her body pressed against his, and the feeling of absolute contentment that she brings.
It’s a sensation he convinced himself he wasn’t worthy of experiencing, so having it now fills him with a profound sense of gratitude.
Despite his best efforts to stay awake and to tell himself to get up, he eventually succumbs to the exhaustion, his head resting gently on hers. His arms tighten around her protectively, even in sleep, as if to ensure she remains safe and close.
The storm rages on outside, never letting up despite the tranquil note in which their night ends.
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🌟 10 questions for writers 🌟
thanks @foodiewithdahoodie for the tag! <33
how many works do you have on ao3/tumblr?
I have 42 works on ao3. I don't post fics on tumblr. I used fanfiction.net back in the day, but those fics are lost to to the interwebs now.
what's your total ao3/tumblr word count?
I'm at 649,251 on ao3 :)
what fandoms do you write for?
right now i'm pretty much writing for stranger things exclusively. it's just a fun world! in the past i have written for Severance, The Morning Show, Star Wars Trilogy, Game of Thrones, and my beloved Turn: Washington's Spies.
do you respond to comments? why or why not?
I usually always try to respond. Sometimes things get away from me and I feel like the time has passed if we're chapters and chapters further in the story, but I really appreciate them, so I always try to respond, and sometimes it can lead to some interesting conversations or things about the characters I might not have thought about per se, so I really enjoy responding! Sometimes, I respond to some friends on discord so I usually will just leave my screaming over there. :)
have you ever had a fic stolen?
I do not think so. There was an instance of reading something very similar in someone's fic who I knew had read my fic prior. While a little annoying, it was not enough to really bother me. But if there are things out there, I haven't seen them!
have you ever cowritten a fic before?
yes! I was working with @perpetualexistentialcrisis17 (perexcri) and @thornywords on a byler p&p au. It's posted on ao3, but it is on hold for now until we all are ready to delve back into it. <3
what's your all-time favourite ship?
Townhull from Turn and Byler. In the past, Reylo.... and Petyr x Sansa from GOT.
what are your writing strengths?
hmmm, I think maybe staying within one character's lens and finding the emotionality in sex scenes. People have told me that I am good at tension between characters and the way i reveal parts of the story.
what are your writing weaknesses?
Oh man, definitely rushing. Sometimes I get tired of looking at something, and then when i go back i find tons of little typos. So i'm constantly doing minor editing on a03. I wish I was funnier and better at actions scenes. I've gotten much better at this as I've gotten older and just write so much more, but sometimes I forget plot points if it's been too long writing lmao. Also I talk about eyes too much 😂🫠
first fandom you wrote for?
Buahaha, when I was 14 a Wes Crave movie came out called Red Eye with Cillian Murphy and Rachel McAdams. I was obsessed and wrote a fanfic with them that I never finished. That ship would have sailed so hard if that was released now. XD
I'm tagging @greenfiend, @souverian-are-we, @perpetualexistentialcrisis17, @thornywords, @wisehearts, @magentamee and anyone else who'd like to do this! @me so i can read! <3333
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I love this so much :D
Commission I finished for @typosandtea !
If you like my work, considering checking out my commissions! They're on sale rn til September the 9th :)
#new icon time!#Murphy can go a little feral in battle.. just as a treat#she really can’t catch a break though lol#commissions#commisions sale#typos! Murphy tag#typos! ocs tag#typos! reblogs#blood#tw blood#cw blood#others amazing art
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I haven't done one of these in forever, and I'm vibing to Kacey Musgraves right now, in the mood, so I'm doing it! Not even tagged but taken from @septembersung!
Are you named after anyone? Nope.
When was the last time you cried? Last week during an argument, seeing my own flaws. Prior to that at some TV show. It doesn't take much these days!
Do you have kids? 3 of them!!!
What sports do you play/have you played? I played all the school sports from 6-8th grade (volleyball, basketball, track) and ran cross country in high school (I was very slow but it was so much fun). Right now I play a lot of soccer in the yard with my 4yo.
Do you use sarcasm? Yes, and trying to teach the concept of it without sounding insane to a 9yo is a lesson in patience.
What is the first thing you notice about people? I'm not really sure. I'm drawn to peoples' clothing choices, because I'm often insecure about my own, but I know I also look to see how much eye contact they're making so I can match it.
What's your eye color? Brown, medium-to-dark.
Scary movies or happy endings? I'm not a big scary movie person, so happy endings. Scary books, I like! Not so much scary movies, unless they're really well done.
Any talents? I can read faster than most of the people I know in real life, by a high magnitude; I'm decent at harmonizing vocally; my brain is wired to find typos (hence copyediting for my job).
Where were you born? Nebraska in the US.
What are your hobbies? Reading, playing video games (Stardew Valley and Zelda, almost exclusively), watching TV shows, knitting and crocheting during the winter months, taking walks, baking sweets or bread when the mood strikes.
Do you have any pets? We have a golden retriever named Murphy. She's sweet and aging and thinks she's the best guard dog but if you just ignore her, she's your best friend. She loves popcorn and babies who come over and drop things from their high chairs. (My own babies did this for a long time; they're all too big now.)
How tall are you? 5'6".
Favorite subject in school? English, by a far and away margin.
Dream job? Library archivist (a job I had for work study in college--best job I ever had). Librarian. Meteorologist without the math.
I won't be tagging people, but if you're interested, you've been tagged. I love these things and reading everyone's answers!
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10 questions and 10 tags game
Rules: answer 10 questions and tag 10 blogs you’d like to get to know better.
Thanks for the tag @jadenoryuu! I love thes3
Favorite item: This one Pillow I hug while I sleep. It is so much harder to sleep without jt.
Dream outfit: Corset and thick long embroidered cape. Honestly, want it so badly.
Relationship status: Single
Favorite color: Royal Blue/Navy
Three favorite foods: Bread, Sushi, Watermelon
Song stuck in my head: The Nowhere King from Centaurworld
Most recent song I listened to: Woe to the People if Order by Mizz Fish
Last thing I googled: Pink Grandma Blanket
Dream trip: A large house in the middle of the woods, with all my friends. Where we can dress up and have fancy dinners, and look up at the night sky and see more stars than I've ever seen. No one arguing and no one being negative and no one asking anything of me. That would be my dream.
Anything I really want: A raise. Like, at least $5 an hour raise.
Tags:
@kawaiijohn @murphy-kitt @floq @ajitated @bibliophilea @goodfish-bowl @lucifer-is-a-bag-of-dicks @princessfanonanona @typo-art @echoghost1
Obviously no pressure <3
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GO ASK FUCKING KLEINMAN
#jared eats bathbombs#connor murphy#dear evan hansen#deh#musicals#Broadway#answered~#(its like 5 am what am i doing)#(also sorry about the absence im still recovering from school and also im lazy as fuck)#(also i hope y'all dont mind if i do a sketchier kind of thing sometimes with the answers because theres just so many and i have some other#tuff i gotta be doing and all that)#mod p#ooc tags#(im just saying but if evan were to eat a bathbomb it would be tree flavored)#((there was never a typo on this post what are you talking about))
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Oh my god!! Thankyou for drawing Murphy!! they’re all so cute AAAAA!!!
Was missing tomatchgi life and blacked out with 10 drawings of chibi-ifed versions of various fallout ocs! It was super fun and I think they all ended up very cute
List of oc owners
Vnknowncrow - vnknowncrow - vnknowncrow - @kyngsnake - @wastelandhell - @letalis-psyche - @powerarmoured-painting - @lelelego - @tannnnblogs
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#I’m going to explode these are so adorable!! aaaaaaaaaaaa#(I’m powerarmoured-painting!)#others amazing art#friends art#friends ocs#others ocs#typos! Murphy tag#fallout#fallout ocs
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I posted 543 times in 2021
40 posts created (7%)
503 posts reblogged (93%)
For every post I created, I reblogged 12.6 posts.
I added 398 tags in 2021
#hp fanart - 109 posts
#dramione - 102 posts
#fic rec - 39 posts
#hermione granger - 25 posts
#dramione fanart - 25 posts
#dramione fic rec - 23 posts
#lol - 20 posts
#draco malfoy - 19 posts
#scully murphy - 18 posts
#panville - 18 posts
Longest Tag: 115 characters
#i am betaing this and every week i want to squeal about it and i wait eagerly to watch other people scream about it
My Top Posts in 2021
#5
A gift fic for one of my favorite people to laugh out loud alone in a room with, the lovely @scullymurphy!
Malfoy Family Endowments
Rating: M for ribald humor and penis chat - no sex Pairing: Dramione, but this is, at its heart, a Ginny & Hermione friendship fic Tags: Penises, Female Friendship, Crack, Humor Summary: “I’ve just come from the Manor and — oh, Ginny!” Hermione lowered her voice to a conspiratorial whisper and stepped closer, her eyes wide. “Draco’s finally shown it to me!” Ginny gagged on her toast. She sat bolt upright, her brows at their upper limit. Ginny knew about Malfoy and Hermione’s whole will-they-won’t-they situation of course — everybody did and frankly, it was becoming tiresome — but hand stuff was certainly an escalation. As soon as she stopped choking, she leaned forward eagerly. “He has?” ***Gird your lions ( 🦁 🦁 ) for a 1.5K dick joke*** AO3: https://archiveofourown.org/works/29567514
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Huge thanks to @micbonbon, who is truly one of the sweetest humans ever, for making this lovely art for At Choice! And of the moment when they press their wrists together! 😭😭😭😍😍😍
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Some time last year, @scullymurphy reported that she had made the typo Malofy instead of Malfoy, and there was an awful lot of shrieking in the chat, to the point of crying laughter, about what kind of character Malofy would be (he tucks color bloc polos into belted jorts, for example). MALOFY! Since it was her birthday this weekend (HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SCULLEH!!!), I wrote a truly ridiculous little crack fic, Dramoine; OR, Drack Malofy, Second-Rate Detective (rated M for a very short comedic sex scene featuring... synonyms).
The absolutely lovely @micbonbon read it and DREW A MALOFY and I love it so much! I've been laughing and flailing every time I look upon it. 🤣😍🤣😍🤣
BEHOLD:
So that's a taste of what you can expect from the fic, LOL. Thanks again to @micbonbon, WE LOVE HIM!!! And happy birthday again to Scully (even though the day has passed, it is still your birthday in my heart!)!
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Happy birthday, @persephonestone!!! We adore you and are so grateful for your warm and wonderful presence in fandom! Brace yourself for forearms. 😂
Winter is Dead Fluff Fest: A Birthday Collection for Persephone_Stone
Rendezvous Receipts by @mightbewriting NottPott, Rated GA Float or Fall by @misdemeanor1331 Hansy, Rated T
Ten Year by @ravenpuff-reviews Panville & Millie/Luna, Rated GA
The Protection Detail by @crochetawayhpff Dramione, Rated M
Ms. Whiskers Makes a Match by @roseharpermaxwell Dramione, Rated T Prom Kings by @scullymurphy with art by @annavek94 NottPott (same universe as Rules of Engagement), Rated M Rules of Engagement by @grangerdangerfics Dramione (same universe as Prom Kings), Rated T
Double-Booked by @indreamsink Dramione, Rated M SPF 50 by @purplesugarquills Dramione, Rated T
Thank you to @dreamsofdramione for the gorgeous fest graphics! EDITED: This version has been updated and is the one to reblog! Thank you!
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The single most productive thing I've done this week is recreate the cover of The Great Gatsby out of emojis, send help. 💙 💙 💙 💙 💙 💙 💙 💙 💙 💙 💙 👁️ 💙 👁️ 💙 💙 💧 💙 💙 💙 💙 💙 👄 💙 💙 💙 💙 💙 🌆 💙 💙 💙 🌆 🌆 🌆 ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
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Fic Masterlist
hi! i’m Brooke, I'm 21, and I write a lot!
this is a cumulation of like...6-7 years of writing so i apologize for typos and erros in old fics before i discovered grammarly
requests are open! no smut please and thanks!
not all of my stuff is on a03, but you can find a lot at this link!
join a taglist here!
STRANGER THINGS
*NO billy hargrove. at all. no billy. please don't ask*
Steve Harrington:
Time Flies By (completed)
Time’s Gonna Take Me (completed)
Darker Than Amber (completed)
Stories Tucked Away (completed)
Moments Stolen (completed)
A Palace From Ruin (completed)
All In Doubt - Fake Dating (completed)
Red Skies (in progress)
The Summers We Saw (completed)
With Rome Below Us (completed)
Bring Back One Last Time (in progress)
Redemption
Happiness Tidal
days like today are the antidote
it’ll be okay, cuz i’ll stay
dealing in darknesses / let me know when i’ve got room
confessions should be better planned
days with nothing but laughing loud
summer’s shown where we should go
i’ll crawl home to her
something always brings me back to you
without fear
first shootin’ star that you ever saw
coming round, falling down
people who carry me
damn permanent revery
demons / the hurt starts leaving
cool it off
are we destined to burn
honestly destined to fall
hurt me to hear you say it felt broken
maybe we’re the same star
from summer she is made
opening the car door for light
i’ve learned to lose you cant afford to
blood on the pieces
bring back / gather our ghosts
id wait all night
made his peace with letting go
in my heart
curse of us sinning and healing
love in the dark
i wanna be her run-to
lights the road at night
it’s temporary, darling
doves and ravens
bound to burn / tell the heroes / keep me afloat
Little Mermaid AU
after hours
golden moments
for all those dreams
never been afraid of any deviation
ill always hold your hand in the car
kill the guards, open the gates
save me from hitting the floor
slide on in by my side
to ease this troubled mind
last fall you were with me
for island fires & family
how we knew love was here to stay
micro waves
we kissed as though nothing could fall
put your hand in mine (*smut*)
and i let the rules bend
its cursed and its crazy to try
holes in my false confidence
our veins are busy, but my heart’s in atrophy
Robin Buckley:
my heart softens
in your eyes
how it can hold me up
no one ever got my soul right like she could
when the hoping ends part 1 2 3
you light the spark
until she stepped in
all these memories
you were all on my mind
don’t blame me for falling / plant new seeds
love that lasts
this fabulous show
she’s the sunset
can’t tire of thinking ‘bout you
uptown, get around
took us back to times
best years
Nancy Wheeler:
over that hill
ANNE WITH AN E
Gilbert Blythe:
sacred the secrets
keep your hand inside of mine
at the dune with the dawn
she steps with intention to run free
LUCIFER
Lucifer Morningstar x Chloe Decker:
love me like there aint another day
6 UNDERGROUND
Four/Billy x Reader:
a little white light
Z NATION
10k: seeing as I have like....over a hundred fics for this dude over the last few years and im trying not to make this masterlist a nightmare you can find any 10k fic under this tag
z nation fic tag
ALL FOR THE GAME
Neil x Andrew:
everything i hold
leave it to the land
held on as tightly
your touch
how to love you right
THE 100
All:
fight harder
John Murphy x Reader tag
Briller:
where you are
lay down with me
certain things
vending machine
eloise
home
firsts
introductions
in common
GIRL MEETS WORLD
Riley x Lucas:
endlessly
oh but she loves
MCU
Peter Parker:
even in the dark
DEADLY CLASS
Marcus Arguello:
when the sun sets
EYEWITNESS
Lucas x Philip masterlist
PJO
Percy x Annabeth
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