#also all attacks make my hands metal
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rainbowgod666 ยท 8 months ago
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Same
Anyways, ใ€ŒYUGOSLAVIAN MAXIMใ€
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Me: how are people booping me 20times in a row so fast
Me: accidentally hits โ€œyou are going to boop___โ€ twice and two paws show up instead of one :0
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muchmossymess ยท 3 months ago
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I need to stop sleeping all day its giving me wild as fuck dreams
#literally had a dream that i was a 14yr old mexican boy who was kidnapped by a crime boss and worked for him#making my way up the ladders until i was his right hand man#until one day i got in an accident and the paramedic who found me stuck by me while the cops questioned me#bc like who is this kid why is he so malnourished who is meant to tale care of you#and then they were restraining me in the back of an ambulance and i was crying and trying to breathe my way out of a panic#attack and then managed to calm down and the paramedic (who looked like that guy from disco elysium. the one you play as)#started asking me questions about my life and i talked about how johnny was in charge and he wore half a black rabbit mask but upside down#so the singular ear ran down his throat. and i talked about other thing idk but then CRASH the ambulance is suddenly gone#(OH I REMEMBER. i talked about how there were these women (prostitutes) who were nice to me and would give me food and drink#that i wasnt supposed to have and they wouldnt let me drink what the men were having but thats okay it tasted nasty anyway#and how on my last mission i was shot in the leg and it delayed me a day and johnny punished me by locking me up#and i couldnt leave and i nearly starved to death that week but the women snuck me small amounts of food and drink#even tho they would have been killed if they were caught. anyway that was like two weeks ago and my leg still hadnt healed)#im tied up under the clothesline at the top of the stairs of my irl house while the paramedic is tied to a chair by the front door#johnny comes in and starts asking questions but upon receiving no answers he grabs a metal bat and breaks the paramedics knee#and im just crying and screaming for it all to stop scared out of my life and johnny asks if i want the beating instead#and the paramedic says โ€œdont you lay a finger on him. (name) look away i dont want you seeing thisโ€#and then johnny starts torturing him amd all i hear is his screams even tho im blocking my ears and squeezing my eyes shut#and then im in johnnys room three years later and hes turned me into a dog but also an axolotl and ive forgotten my human roots#....like literally what the FUCK was that????#moss' madness#its called vague posting FOR A REASON
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corkinavoid ยท 2 months ago
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DPxDC Recount Your Kids, Batman
[A loose continuation to this post]
Talia doesn't visit the Wayne manor. At least not regularly nor officially. All the batkids and Batman know she comes sometimes, just to check up on Damian and maybe bother Bruce from time to time, but this is the first time she has ever shown up to a dinner.
And, as they all take their seats, she gives Damian a long curios glance. Then, she looks to Bruce.
"Is that everyone?" She asks, easy and lighthearted. One might think she is simply not acquainted with the number of Wayne children or that she is teasing Bruce on the sheer amount of them. But Damian is looking down to his plate, and Tim knows for sure Talia keeps up with Wayne's head count, and Dick is fairly certain Talia would never tease Bruce, at least not so subtly.
It could have been some sort of a hint at Jason. If he was not here, that is. But he is, for once, so this is really all the family at one table.
"Yes?" Dick tries, looking around the table just to make sure. Steph and Babs are not here today, but that's definitely not what Talia could have meant. Bruce also looks just a little confused, which is a nice change of pace since he looked guarded and on edge from the very moment Talia showed up.
The woman hums, her eyes studying Damian. The youngest bat keeps his gaze down on his empty plate. No one really understands what's going on, but they all feel like there's something important and heavy hanging in the air.
Then, Talia stands up and turns to Alfred, "We will be dining later. It has come to my attention that kids are a lot more secretive than I thought," she explains cryptically and smiles at Bruce, "Beloved, will you come with me to the training grounds? I have something to show you."
Bruce doesn't move for a long moment, and Talia's smile becomes almost gentle, "It's about your son."
At least that makes the man move.
When they get down to the Cave - since Talia insisted this was not a matter that could be resolved in the manor's training room - it's not only her, Bruce, and the little bat there, of course. The whole family was way too intrigued, and some were even alarmed.
The most alarming part, though, was the fact that Damian had been uncharacteristically quiet on their way down. Yet, when Dick looked to Cass, she just shook her head slightly. The boy was not worried. To Cass, he looked almost resigned, if a bit displeased.
"Your sword, Damian," Talia commands, and the boy presses his lips into a thin line.
"This is not necessary, Mother."
"It is," the woman looks amused, but there's an underlying layer of concern to her tone.
"...Yes, Mother," Damian nods his head on what feels like surrender and takes his katana. Not the training one, the real blade. Bruce makes a soft, alarmed grunt, but Talia waves him off.
"Not to worry, Beloved. I will not harm our brethren."
She doesn't take a stance, nor does she pick out a weapon, simply lunges for Damian as soon as they are both on the mats. Two daggers seem to appear in her hands out of nothing, and, contrary to her words, her aim is towards Damian's neck. The boy blocks, jumps away, and blocks another attack.
Tim steps closer, "You can't just-"
"Step away, Drake," It's the first time Damian has spoken to them since they've sat down for dinner. His voice is tense, but not derisive. If anything, it sounds a bit tired.
Talia lunges for him again, faster, meaner. Metal clings against metal.
"You understand this can not keep going, my child," she tells the boy, startlingly gentle on the contrary to her definitely dangerous strikes.
Damian doesn't answer.
The rest of Batfam are forced to simply watch the encounter: Damian is mostly on defense as Talia goes for him, harder and harder with every hit. Until, without any warning, the woman strikes for Damian's arm, making him drop his katana, and-
A few things happen at once.
Talia lunges for Damian's throat. Bruce jumps onto the mats so fast that he almost trips. Tim yelps.
But Talia's blade doesn't strike.
A figure of another child, eerily similar to Damian and wearing the League of Assassins uniform, is standing in front of the littlest bat, two crystal clear blades in his hands, blocking the dagger.
Bruce halts midstep. The rest of the family holds their breath.
But Talia simply smiles and drops her daggers, backing away and looking at the boy between her and Damian with a fond gaze.
"Danyal," she greets, and the boy huffs, lowering his weapons. He doesn't drop them - they simply dissipate in the air, turning into tiny snowflakes.
"Mother," he greets back begrudgingly, and his voice is the exact replica of Damian's. A clone? No, because Damian reacts to him nothing like he had to the clones, simply clicking his tongue and rolling his eyes.
"You could have simply asked, Mother," he comments, taking a step forward and stading near the other boy. Danyal. When standing side by side, they look nearly identical - same facial features, same posture, same hair, even if Damian's is a little more tame.
But Danyal's eyes are just a few hues off. Still green but lighter than Damian's.
"I assumed if you have spent years living here and never bothered to mention your brother, I would need a little more than asking, my love," Talia doesn't laugh, but it sounds like she wants to. Both boys roll their eyes, perfectly in sync.
Hold the fuck up, brother?
"Huh. I thought you died," Jason mentions offhandedly, and the whole family whips their heads to him. Yet, before any of them speak, it's Danyal who answers.
"I mean, I did? Kinda?" He waves his hand in the air and shrugs, and he acts so unlike Damian while also simultaneously having his face, that it makes Tim shiver a little.
"You-" Bruce starts, seeming to finally find his voice, but the boy cuts him off.
"I'm not actually yours," he snorts at Bruce's facial expression, "Yeah, I know I look like I am. Blame the ghost sewers, Chronos, and my stupid ass for making decisions while not being fully awake."
There is so much to unpack in that sentence that no one has the barest of ideas on where to start.
Damian curves his lips down in a sneer.
"The longer you stay there staring, the colder the dinner will be when we return," he reminds them, and Danyal suddenly perks up.
"Dinner? Can I join? It's been ages since I've had anything home cooked," he smiles, like there's some kind of an inside joke in that sentence. Damian rolls his eyes.
"The food doesn't come alive in this household, Danyal."
"Bummer," the boy looks a bit disappointed, but not too much. "And it's Danny, for the thousandth time."
Talia picks up her daggers, hiding them somewhere in her clothes in an unnoticeable motion. Then, she gives Bruce a small, if a bit sly, smile.
"You can not call it 'family dinner' if not all your family is there."
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pretentious-blonde ยท 2 months ago
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insecurity
pairing: steve harrington x reader
summary: after you become closer to a certain metalhead, steve can't stop the insecurities that stem from his previous relationship. when it all becomes too much, you are left to deal with his outrage.
warnings: arguments, angst, steve is mean, panic attack (fluff ending ofc)
a/n: idk, this was supposed to be short and sweet but i got carried away!
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The bell above you jingled as you entered Family Video, stopping briefly to glance around the shop for a certain brown-haired boy who had managed to capture your heart a little over six months ago. It didnโ€™t take long to spot him, a grin plastered on his face as he stood behind the counter. With crossed arms, leaning his hip against the wooden edge, nodding along half-heartedly to whatever Robin was saying. She sat cross-legged on the desk, arms moving wildly as she spoke, her face lighting up as she noticed your presence.ย 
โ€œThere she is! Finally, I canโ€™t tolerate this man for much longer,โ€ she says with a huff, kicking her feet off the counter and pointing at Steve who was clearly not as into the conversation as she was. His attention hasnโ€™t strayed from you since you came in. โ€œYour turn.โ€
โ€œLucky for you,โ€ he begins, briefly glancing in Robinโ€™s direction, pointing back towards her as you rounded the corner to emphasise his point. โ€œShe tolerates me for hours.โ€
He pressed a soft kiss to your cheek as you leaned into him, whispering a hello before smirking in Robinโ€™s direction. โ€œIโ€™d say itโ€™s more than tolerating,โ€ you add.
Steve has a smug look on his face at your comment, wrapping an arm around your shoulders and pulling you closer. You can feel the warmth he radiates through his jumper, his fingers finding your jaw to tilt your head up to meet his eyes.ย 
The moment between you both was swiftly interrupted by a loud gagging noise. โ€œOkay. Iโ€™m third-wheeling. Gross.โ€ Robin stated as she hopped off her makeshift throne with a huff.
You roll your eyes, still trapped in Steveโ€™s embrace, not ready to let go just yet. โ€œYou sure youโ€™re not just jealous Rob?โ€
โ€œPssh,โ€ she scoffs as she throws a VHS tape from one hand to the other. โ€œSure. If I wanted someone who canโ€™t alphabetise for shit, then yes. Iโ€™d be all over Harrington.โ€
โ€œOuch,โ€ Steve pipes up from your side. โ€œAlso I donโ€™t want to hear anything from you after what you did to the returns bin. Itโ€™s chaos.โ€
โ€œOrganised chaos, maybe,โ€ she replies as she points the VHS directly at Steve. โ€œMy system is far superior.โ€
You glance over at your boyfriend, a look of disbelief at her previous statement, he was about to interrupt but Robin quickly changed the subject. โ€œI thought you were supposed to come by here yesterday? Or was I making that up?โ€
โ€œOh, I was. But Dustin asked me last minute if I was free,โ€ you tell her. โ€œHe introduced to to his friendโ€”Eddie? I think he mentioned him before. We all hung out for a bit.โ€
The words slip out of your mouth naturally and a small smile graces your lips as you remember the day before. What you donโ€™t notice is the way Steve stiffens beside you. His hand, which was fitted perfectly against your shoulder, tensed slightly. Unbeknownst to you.ย 
โ€œEddie?โ€ He asks, forcing his voice to stay light and cheerful. He wouldnโ€™t dream of dampening your bright mood. Not when you had gone out of your way to drop by and see him. Although, that fact did nothing to stop the unsettling feeling in his stomach.ย 
You nod enthusiastically as he pays you his full attention, admiring the way your hair bounces along with your movements. It briefly distracts him from overthinking, that is, until you open your pretty mouth again. โ€œYeah, you know Dustinโ€”heโ€™s always finding new people to drag into his D&D world. Eddieโ€™s super into it, too.โ€
His jaw tightens, his smile falters and he hopes to god you donโ€™t notice, masking it with a casual nod. Eddie Munson, he thinks and cannot help the bitterness he feels. Of course, he remembers the metal head from high school, Dustin had been mentioning him more too. He never cared about popularity, the social hierarchy. Justโ€ฆ did his own thing. No matter what others thought of him.ย 
Steve was all Ralph Lauren polos and Members Only jackets, tender smiles and sickly sweet kisses. Eddie was band patches and ripped jeans, unapologetic and confident. Not like Steve at all. The total opposite in fact.
He glances at you in the corner of his eye, then quickly back to the counter, the knot in his chest growing tighter. He knew, he knew, he was reading too much into it, but he just couldnโ€™t stop himself. Especially after Nancy broke his heart. It was only when he met you that it began to heal again.ย 
Is that what youโ€™re into? The carefree, rebellious type? While Steve has spent his entire high school career trying to fit the mold, Eddie has smashed it. And what did he have to show for it? A washed-up ex-popular kid working at a video store? Not a lot, clearly.
โ€œSoโ€ฆ what did you guys get up to?โ€ He asks, fiddling with the pen on the desk, trying to act as indifferent as possible.ย 
โ€œNot much. Just hung out, talked about D&D for a bit,โ€ you reply with a shrug. โ€œDustin thinks he is some kind of genius when it comes to that game.โ€
Robin chimes into the conversation, unaware of the tension radiating from the brunette next to you. โ€œWell, if youโ€™re into D&D Eddie is the go-to around here,โ€ she tells you. โ€œIt sounds like youโ€™re his next recruit.โ€
Steveโ€™s laugh is forced this time, and you notice it, a small frown appearing on your face. He curses himself internally, quickly leaning over to place a kiss on the side of your head, a reassuring gesture for the both of you. โ€œSounds fun,โ€ he says softly. โ€œMaybe next time I could tag along.โ€
Just so he can see what Eddieโ€™s intentions are, see if he is testing his luck with you. He has already lost one girlfriend to another guy so it seemed like a normal thing to investigate. Nothing weird about thatโ€ฆ right?
You laugh and shake your head, patting his broad chest playfully. โ€œTrust me, Steve, you donโ€™t have to do that. D&D is certainly not your thing.โ€
He deflated at your statement, even though it was definitely true. He lets out a chuckle to ease the insecurity he is feeling. โ€œYeah, Iโ€™ll leave the nerd stuff to Dustin and Eddie,โ€ he says, trying to play it off as nothing serious.ย 
You see the sad look that penetrates his features, mistaking it for him just feeling left out. You grab his hand and give it a small squeeze. โ€œAm I still alright to come over to your tomorrow? Evening sound good?โ€ You ask, hoping he could see how much you still wanted to spend time with him, despite your new friend.
โ€œOf course, angel,โ€ he replies, completely melting at the soft tone of your voice, looking up at him with those gentle eyes of yours. You could probably make him do anything with that expression on your face. He canโ€™t resist stealing another kiss from you when you look like that. You smile up at him as he reluctantly pulls away.ย 
โ€œOkay, great!โ€ You wave as you make your way to the door, bell ringing as you open it. โ€œIโ€™ll see you tomorrow.โ€
He watches you leave until you are no longer visible, the tightness in his stomach easing ever so slightly at the thought of having you all to himself tomorrow. Just him. His girl.ย 
As soon as he turns around, Robin is smirking directly at him, arms crossed across her chest. โ€œSo, whatโ€™s the deal with Eddie?โ€ She asks, her tone teasing. โ€œYou gonna join Hellfire now?โ€
Steve rolls his eyes at her, already dreading the incoming round of quips. โ€œHell no, Iโ€™m not touching that stuff.โ€
โ€œAw, cโ€™mon Steve. I think you would make a great dungeon master,โ€ she doesnโ€™t even bother trying to hide the laugh that is bubbling in her throat. โ€œYou certainly are dramatic enough for it, you know? โ€˜King Steveโ€™ and all that.โ€
โ€œYeah right,โ€ he mutters, growing more irritated by the second. He usually had all the time in the world for her jabs, but currently? The tapes in his hands were the most interesting thing in the world to him as he tried to brush her off. โ€œIโ€™m retired from the whole โ€˜kingโ€™ thing, remember?โ€
She grins as she leans across the wooden counter, standing on her tiptoes to get closer to him. โ€œTrue, true. But at least we know Eddie is pretty chill now, we donโ€™t just have to take Dustinโ€™s word for it.โ€
There it is, that name againโ€”Eddie. He says nothing as he grabs more tapes off the side. Not that it served any purpose, just anything to keep his hands busy and mind preoccupied.ย 
โ€œI mean, I have never really spoken to him,โ€ she continued as she paced the shop floor, stopping only to place another VHS in her โ€˜newly organisedโ€™ returns section. โ€œBut heโ€™s got that whole โ€˜rebel without a causeโ€™ thing going on. You know? Itโ€™s pretty admirable.โ€
Yeah, I know, Steve thinks sourly. Thatโ€™s precisely the problem. He does know. The free spirit who never once cared about fitting in, or pleasing anyone, and now here he wasโ€”Dustinโ€™s new best friend and the subsequent new guy in your life.ย 
โ€œYeah, well,โ€ Steve forces out another fake laugh, just as badly hidden as the first. โ€œGood for him.โ€
Robin turns to face him directly, noticing the strain in his voice. โ€œYouโ€™re notโ€ฆ jealous, are you?โ€
Her question catches him off guard, fumbling with the tape in his hand and nearly dropping it. โ€œWhat? No. Why would I be jealous of Eddie Munson?โ€
โ€œAlright, alright, no need to get defensive,โ€ she holds her hands up in surrender, her eyes still trained on him. โ€œItโ€™s justโ€ฆ I donโ€™t know. Youโ€™re acting weird?โ€
He didnโ€™t respond right away, focusing on a blank point between two VHS tapes in front of him, he repeated the question in his mind. Weird? He wasnโ€™t being weird. Was he?
Shrugging his shoulders casually, he glances at the clock, suddenly wishing for the small arms to go faster so he could see you againโ€”just the two of you. No Eddie. No distractions. Just you and him alone. Maybe then he could stop himself from spiralling. He couldnโ€™t get the thought out of his mind for the rest of his shift, not when he had seen this story play out once before, with him ending up on the losing side.ย 
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Laughter filled the cramped space of Eddieโ€™s trailer. Dustin had invited you over here a few hours earlier and now here you were, doubled over on his couch, clutching at your sides as Eddie continues his ridiculous story. โ€œAnd thenโ€”then he turned around and slammed right into the closet door! Swear to God, I thought he was gonna be out cold!โ€ He finished, completely in stitches at his own tale.ย 
Dustin was practically rolling on the floor at this point, teeth on full show as he tried to get his words out cohesively. โ€œHow did you find these people, Eddie?!โ€ He gasped between his giggles.ย 
You were wiping away the tears from your eyes, way past the point of caring if your makeup was smudged. As you came back to reality, you glanced over at the clock, freezing completely as you registered the time.ย 
โ€œOh, shit,โ€ you muttered, your stomach dropping. โ€œGuys, I gotta go. Likeโ€”like right now.โ€
You immediately leapt up off the worn-out couch, grabbing your jacket in a hurry and shoving your feet into your shoes. You had about ten minutes to be at Steveโ€™s front door and had completely lost track of the time. โ€œHeโ€™s gonna kill me,โ€ you mumbled under your breath as you reached for your bag. Even though it wasnโ€™t true, it was more likely he would be moping around the living room, glancing at the front door every couple of minutes awaiting your arrival. Just sad that he couldnโ€™t get to spend more time with you. Steve didnโ€™t get angry with you. Ever.ย 
Eddie raised an eyebrow, his form still draped across the couch. โ€œWhatโ€™s the rush princess? Hot date with Steve?โ€
You briefly glanced over in his direction, looking increasingly flustered. โ€œWell, yeah,โ€ you admitted. โ€œI was supposed to be there, uh, now.โ€
Before you could bolt out the door, you heard a groan coming from across the room. โ€œDonโ€™t sweat it, Iโ€™ll drive you.โ€ Eddie rose from his seat and grabbed his keys from the coffee table in front of him, twirling them around his finger. โ€œNo way Iโ€™m letting you bike all the way there.โ€
You blinked in surprise at his offer. โ€œReally? Are you sure? You honestly donโ€™t have toโ€”โ€œ
Eddie waved his hand in your direction, ignoring your concern. โ€œItโ€™s no problem. Besides, Iโ€™m not gonna be responsible for you showing up at Steveโ€™s all sweaty and out of breath. The guy would kill me,โ€ He shot a teasing grin in your direction as he headed to the door, holding it open as both you and Dustin ducked under his arm, heading straight for his van.ย 
The journey was easy, with Eddie being a surprisingly safe driver, music as loud as his personality. In between the heavy guitar riffs that thumped through the radio, he turned to you with a mischievous expression. โ€œSoโ€ฆ you and Steve, huh?โ€
You felt the blush rise to your cheeks at his comment, not getting a chance to respond as he continued. โ€œI just meant youโ€™re good together, you know? I never really saw him as the โ€˜settle down with a girlfriendโ€™ type. But hey, they say love changes a person.โ€
You drew your gaze away from the passing trees, unable to hold the smile that had spread across your face. โ€œYeah, heโ€™sโ€”heโ€™s really great,โ€ you admitted softly. You could barely put into words how great he was without gushing, so that small line would have to do for now. If Eddie only saw how Steve treated you, both in public and private, all his questions would certainly be answered.ย 
Steve may not have had the same chaotic energy as Eddie or Dustin, but that didnโ€™t matter one bit. Steve wasโ€ฆ solid. Reliable. He made you feel safe. Made you feel cherished.ย 
The long-haired boy next to you shrugged, his tone still kind. โ€œHey, if Dustin likes him, well thatโ€™s saying something. The kid is picky when it comes to his friends.โ€
Dustin, now making his presence known from the back seat, spoke up. โ€œDamn right!โ€ย 
As Eddie pulled up in front of the large house, he leaned over the centre controls, giving you a playful nudge. โ€œDonโ€™t keep him waiting any longer. I bet he is pacing a hole in the floor.โ€
You playfully glare at him as you pop the door open. โ€œHeโ€™s not that bad.โ€
โ€œSure,โ€ he replied, rolling his eyes. โ€œWell, tell him Dustin and I said hey.โ€
โ€œWill do,โ€ you replied as you hopped out of the van. You waved at the two of them as they began to drive away, heavy metal music blaring as they faded into the distance. Your smile from Eddieโ€™s previous comment was still lingering on your lips as you bounded up to the front door, excitedly ringing the bell.ย 
What you didnโ€™t see was Steve had witnessed the entire interaction from his windowโ€”your expression as you laughed with Eddie and Dustin, how you looked so at ease and comfortable around them. You hadnโ€™t even known them for that long. The sight twisted something ugly up inside of him, insecurities that were larger than he knew. He didnโ€™t know how to handle them, the thought of being left behind.ย 
The door swung open after a few moments, and there stood your Steve, leaning casually against the door frame as he looked you up and down. God, he was whipped. โ€œHey, there you are,โ€ he said with that classic, easy, Steve smile, relief washing over him the second he laid eyes on you.ย 
You took a step forward, eager to close the distance between the two of you as you wrapped your arms around his waist โ€œSorry Iโ€™m late.โ€
He chucked as he returned your embrace, sturdy arms enveloping you. โ€œNo worries, Iโ€™m always happy to wait.โ€ย 
The statement was true. Way too true, and that fact started to scare him.
You leaned up to press your lips against his, he was soft, familiar, and for a second, it felt like everything was perfect. He held the door open for you to step inside, the scent of his earthy cologne filled your senses.ย 
He followed you into the living room, watching you kick off your shoes, holding his arm out just in case you toppled over. He had made that mistake only once in the past, the bruise on your leg was huge. Youโ€™re clumsy nature may have been endearing, but heโ€™ll be damned if you hurt yourself on his watch. ย 
โ€œYou didnโ€™t ride your bike?โ€ He asked, subtly trying to figure out exactly why you had gotten out of the familiar van.ย 
โ€œI was lucky Eddie offered me a lift. I kind of lost track of time,โ€ you said nonchalantly, kicking your shoes into the corner.ย 
His posture stiffened for the briefest moment at your confirmation. Honestly, he had hoped that what he saw five minutes earlier was just a figment of his imagination. โ€œOh, cool,โ€ he forced himself to keep his tone light. โ€œThat was nice of him.โ€
You didnโ€™t notice how fake the plastered smile on his face was as you settled onto the couch, already making yourself at home as you reached for the throw blanket. โ€œSo, whatโ€™s the plan for tonight hm? Movies? Snacks? Oh, did you order pizza?โ€ You rambled, getting more excited with each question. It put his mind at ease a little bit to see you this giddy with excitement. If he let himself believe that he was the cause, maybe he could stop worrying.ย 
He beamed and moved to join you, resting his head against the pillows as he glanced down at your pure expression. โ€œAll of the above, sweetheart. But we are not repeating what you told me a few weeks ago that eating leftover pizza for breakfast was โ€˜nutritionally balancedโ€™.โ€
You giggled as you unfurled the blanket, taking extra care to make sure he was fully covered. โ€œIt is balanced! Carbs, protein, maybe a vegetable if thereโ€™s a stray pepper.โ€
โ€œRight,โ€ Steve smirked as he drew out the word, trying to get on board with your reasoning. Reaching over for the remote to turn the movie on.ย 
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As the credits for the cheesy rom-com rolled across the screen, you stretched your stiff body out.ย  You untucked yourself from his side, resulting in a frown from Steve, not quite ready to let you go yet.ย 
โ€œI still donโ€™t get why we always watch these,โ€ you speak over the ending soundtrack. โ€œAll the girl ever does is swoon over the guy, ignoring all the red flags until itโ€™s too late.โ€
He rests his arm on the back of the couch, placing his chin on top of it to give you his full attention. โ€œWhat can I say? Iโ€™m a sucker for a happy ending.โ€
You roll your eyes and nudge his foot with your own. โ€œSuch a romantic.โ€
Steve blushes before turning away, giving you a casual shrug. โ€œI just like them. Who knows, I could always start serenading you under your window, the whole nine yards.โ€
โ€œSerenade, huh?โ€ You chuckle, angling your head to lean against his arm. โ€œDo you even know how to play an instrument?โ€
He drew his face towards you, scrunching his nose in your direction. โ€œI can learn. Get some guitar lessons.โ€
Maybe you like guitar. Eddie plays the guitar.ย 
You giggle at the mental image of Steve strumming clumsily, tongue poking out in concentration, getting frustrated with the sheet music that would be scattered around him. โ€œOh, Iโ€™d pay to see that.โ€
He runs his hand through your hair, admiring your soft features illuminated by only the TV screen. โ€œYou wouldnโ€™t have to pay. If you wanted it, Iโ€™d do it for free.โ€
He meant every word. If it kept you in his life, he would practise until his fingers bled.ย 
โ€œHas anyone told you how much of a sap you are?โ€ You ask, but it lacks its usual teasing.ย 
โ€œYeah, but Iโ€™m your sap,โ€ he replies, words overflowing with tenderness.ย 
You look at him closely. Really look at him. His loving smile falters slightly under your gaze, eyes flickering downwards to hide his expression more.ย 
Shifting towards him, you lay a hand across his chest, feeling the steady thump of his heart quicken at your touch. โ€œWhatโ€™s wrong?โ€
Steve blinks, another smile forced, not quite reaching his eyes. God, why did you have to ask it like that? In a sweet tone, filled with concern. He thought he was good at lying. All those secret parties he held in his parentโ€™s absence, brushing off their questions about various missing decorations that most likely had been broken. Nobody noticed when his heart was broken a few years back. When he could hardly drag himself to work. But somehow, you could pick him apart easily.ย 
โ€œNothing,โ€ he lies, trying to brush you off. โ€œJustโ€ฆthinking.โ€
โ€œAbout what?โ€
He sighs, his fingers tracing an aimless pattern on your shoulder as he avoids looking at you. โ€œJustโ€ฆus, I guess. Wondering if Iโ€™m actually good at this whole โ€˜boyfriendโ€™ thing or if youโ€™re just humouring me.โ€
The confession made him feel exposed. He regretted saying anything at all.ย 
You frown at his admission, โ€œWhat? Why would you think that?โ€ You canโ€™t hide the shock from your voice. This is the same boy who kept your favourite tea stocked in his cupboard, the same boy who built your entire bookcase when you mentioned you were struggling with the instructions, the same boy who even phoned the doctorโ€™s office for you when you were too scared to talk to the receptionist. ย 
He ticked every box and more, your heart broke for how he felt.ย 
โ€œI donโ€™t knowโ€ฆSometimes I wonder if Iโ€™m gonna screw this up. Like, if Iโ€™m just temporary.โ€ His eyes are still glued to his lap, unable to look away. If only he didnโ€™t have this much baggage.ย 
You furrow your brows, reaching up to cup his cheek, tilting his head so heโ€™s forced to meet your eyes. โ€œSteve, youโ€™re not temporary. Okay? Youโ€™re not some placeholder to me.โ€
He leans into your touch, his hand covering yours for a moment. But even though he smiles softly at your words, the doubt still lingers in his eyes.
โ€œI guess weโ€™ll see,โ€ he murmurs, the vulnerability heavy in his voice.
You sigh, realising this is a result of something more going on, but you still give him a gentle look. You have no problem reassuring him. You could tell him one hundred times how cherished he is without complaint. As many times as it took to make the message stick. If thatโ€™s what it took, you would gladly do it.ย 
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Steve was buzzing as soon as he got off the phone with Kieth. His presence at the video store was not required today, and he had been planning how to surprise you all morning. Acting as giddy as a high schooler. He hadnโ€™t had the chance to see you since you last hung out at his place and he really wanted to do something sweet. Not out of the lingering insecurity he was feeling, but he wanted to see you happy. Especially when it was because of him.ย 
He tried to go the extra mile today, waking up early and driving to the nice florist on the other side of town, just to make sure he got the freshest flowers. A little effort from him means a big smile from youโ€”totally worth it in his book. The bouquet was huge, it sat in your usual place, in the passenger seat. He specifically chose your favourite colour as the wrapping paper, and the bow that secured it too. Smiling to himself as he pictured your reaction.ย 
Climbing the steps to your little apartment, something you were so excited to finally be able to afford with your job, his heart beat with anticipation. He easily fished out the spare key you had given him, smiling as the tiny keychain dangled from itโ€”a tiny VHS tape you had been so proud to find at the flea market, insisting on putting it on yourself because it โ€˜needed some flairโ€™. It was a thoughtful gesture, it made him feel warm whenever he saw it.ย 
Holding his breath to not make any noise, he unlocked your door and gently pushed it open, careful not to startle you. His eyes immediately landed on the couchโ€”and his whole world froze.ย 
There, sprawled out on the couch, was none other than Eddie Munson. Looking the same as he always did, completely relaxed In his worn Metalica t-shirt and scuffed trainers.ย 
The worst part wasnโ€™t just him. It was you. Your head resting in his lap, and Eddie was absently playing with a strand of your hair. He glanced up at Steveโ€™s entrance and immediately put a finger to his lips, signalling Steve to stay quiet. His blood boiled at the gesture.ย 
โ€œShh,โ€ Eddie whispered, gesturing to you. โ€œSheโ€™s asleep.โ€
He was glued to the spot. What the fuck is he doing here?
Eddie carefully lifted your head off his legs, swapping himself out for a pillow, taking extra care not to rouse you.ย 
โ€œHey, man,โ€ he greeted casually as he stood, stretching out his arms like this wasnโ€™t the single most infuriating sight Steve had ever seen. โ€œWe were just hanging out, watching some trash TV. She was out like a light.โ€
His voice was still a whisper as he explained what happened, trying to add some humour to the situation. โ€œProbably for the best, I mean. I can watch crappy shit all day, but even this was painful to sit through. No big deal.โ€
Steveโ€™s jaw clenched. Hard. His grip on the flowers tightened until he could feel a few give way under the pressure. No big deal? Youโ€™ve got to be kidding me. He felt a surge of possessiveness course through him, igniting an anger he believed was dormant. His mind began to race, everything he had been trying to ignore had bubbled straight back up to the surface like a ticking time bomb. She is that comfortable to fall asleep on him?!
Eddie, completely oblivious to Steveโ€™s thinly veiled fury, patted him on the shoulder. โ€œSorry, but I gotta be heading myself. Wayneโ€™ll be wondering where Iโ€™ve been.โ€ He said, giving him a small smile as if this was a totally normal situation for the two of you. โ€œTake care, man.โ€ With that, Eddie slipped past him, closing the door silently as he exited.ย 
The apartment felt eerily quiet as Steve just stood there, staring at the door, trying to wrap his head around what the hell just happened. Unbelievable. He rediverted his attention back to you, still soundly asleep on the couch, completely unaware of the storm brewing inside of him. He crossed the room slowly, as if on autopilot, mind a nasty mix of anger and jealousy. You fell asleep on Eddie. Eddie, of all people. How long were you two just... sitting there like that?
He took a seat in the armchair opposite, memories of the two of you trying to squeeze onto it now bitterly replaying in his mind. The flowers were still clutched in his hand, forgotten in his flood of emotions.
He didnโ€™t want to acknowledge what he had just walked in on. His heart beat painfully in his chest. This is how it starts, right? He thought bitterly. Starts all innocent like this. Iโ€™ve seen this before. Iโ€™ve lived this before. His mind flashed back to that goddamn Halloween party, to the nights he thought things were fine, only to realise too late that he had been left behindโ€”again.
Steve exhaled sharply, frustration gnawing at him. Itโ€™s happening. Itโ€™s fucking happening again. He was always second best. His parents, Nancy, Dustin, you.ย 
He glanced down at the flowers in his hand, the stems crushed from his tense grip. They were supposed to be part of a sweet surprise, a way to make you smile, but now... now they just felt like a cruel joke. With him being the punchline. As per usual.
He set them down on the coffee table and leaned backwards, his gaze locked on your peaceful sleeping form, his mind a mess. His foot tapped impatiently against the floor. He was fumingโ€”so mad he could barely think straight.
The room was in complete silence as you began to stir awake, reaching your arms above your head lazily. You blinked a few times as you returned to reality, the soft haze of sleep still lingering. You heard your back pop and you groaned at the sensation, falling asleep on the couch had been a terrible idea.ย 
You let out a brief yawn and look around for Eddie, but instead, your eyes land on your boyfriend. He sat across from you, arms crossed tensely, his expression neutral. He wasnโ€™t smiling, which was odd for him. In fact, he looked angry.ย 
โ€œWhen did you get here?โ€ Your forehead crinkled in confusion, voice still raspy with sleep as you asked. โ€œWhere did Eddie go?โ€
Steve shifted in the chair, leaning back and spreading his legs further apart. โ€œEddie left a while ago,โ€ he snapped, his tone was sharp and clipped. โ€œI got the day off work.โ€
โ€œOh, I didnโ€™t know,โ€ your brain still trying to piece the information together. โ€œYou should have called.โ€
He scoffed as he shook his head, a lock of brown hair escaping to rest against his forehead. โ€œYeah, well. I wasnโ€™t aware you had other plans.โ€
You sat up straighter on the couch, trying to ignore the knot forming in your stomach. His toneโ€”he never spoke to you like that. It sounded frustrated, irritated. Like you had done something wrong. You wracked your brain trying to think of anything that would have upset him, eventually coming up short. Eddieโ€™s presence here didnโ€™t even pass through your mind, there is no way Steve would be that possessive. Could he?
โ€œSteveโ€ฆwhatโ€™s wrong?โ€ You asked cautiously, concern creeping into your voice. โ€œWhy are you mad?โ€
His brown eyes darkened, his face twisting with an expression you had never seen before. All the insecurity he had been feeling, all the unresolved emotions, came crashing to the surface in a wave of anger. It was frightening. He was frightening you.ย 
โ€œYou wanna know whatโ€™s wrong?โ€ He barked out a laugh, one that was filled with no humour. โ€œI come over here, thinking Iโ€™m gonna surprise my girlfriend. But instead? I find her asleep on the town freak.โ€
Your heart sank. He spat the words out as if they tasted vile on his tongue. You never knew that he could be this vicious, the foul name that just spewed from his lips made your throat tighten. โ€œSteve, thatโ€™s notโ€”โ€
โ€œDonโ€™t,โ€ he cut you off, his voice bitter as he continued. โ€œYou think Iโ€™m stupid? Like I donโ€™t see whatโ€™s going on here? You and Eddie. Heโ€™s always around, and suddenly, youโ€™re all buddy-buddy with him, falling asleep on his lap like itโ€™s no big deal. I meanโ€”Jesus, sweetheartโ€”how dense do you think I am?โ€
โ€œSteve, it wasnโ€™t like that,โ€ your voice broke as you struggled to speak. The nickname that had always been filled with such love was now venomous, you struggled to understand what was happening. Why he wasnโ€™t listening? Why wasnโ€™t he trusting you?
โ€œWe were just hanging out, watching TVโ€”โ€œ
โ€œOh yeah? Just watching TV? Sure,โ€ Steve spat, getting up to start pacing, the adrenaline coursing through his body was too much. His mind was racing, old memories resurfacing, ones that he would rather not think about only helped fuel his rage. He turned back to you, eyes wild with fury.
โ€œMoved on pretty quick, huh?โ€ He ran a hand over his face, voice dripping with resentment. โ€œI mean, I gotta hand it to you, honey. But you could have tried a little harder before the secret spilt out eventually.โ€
Tears formed in your waterline as you tried your best not to let them fall. โ€œHow could you say that?โ€ You took in a shaky breath. โ€œWhy are you acting like this?โ€
โ€œOh, donโ€™t do that,โ€ he pointed a finger at you. โ€œDonโ€™t act all innocent here. Iโ€™ve seen this shit before, okay? Little things that arenโ€™t that little. Donโ€™t play dumb, itโ€™s embarrassing.โ€
โ€œIโ€™m not!โ€ You protested, not caring about the tears that now flowed freely down your cheeks. โ€œI love you, Steve. Please. Eddie is just a friend.โ€
He rolled his eyes, your pleading falling on deaf ears. โ€œYeah, โ€˜just a friendโ€™,โ€ he muttered hostilely. โ€œSure.โ€
His words cut deep, and you felt yourself crumble under the weight of them. You began to panic as you realised there was no way out of this. Not when he was so dead set on believing what he wanted. You could only stare back at him in disbelief, heart breaking at how trivial this argument is.ย 
โ€œI thought you left this high school crap behind you,โ€ you whispered, scared and unsure of how he would react.ย 
โ€œYeah, well, some things never change.โ€ He shot back, his tongue still as fast as it had been back then. He mentioned how he was in school a few times in the past, but now you could really see it. The petty boy who would say anything in the heat of the moment. The boy who could pick the thing that would hurt the most.ย 
The room fell into a heavy silence, staring at one another, the distance between you growing more and more with each passing second. You could barely recognise the man standing only a few feet away. You wanted to reach out to him, plead with him to just stop. Go back to being Steve. Your Steve.ย 
โ€œI canโ€™t believe what youโ€™re saying,โ€ you managed to choke out, wiping at your eyes with the sleeves of your jumper. โ€œYouโ€™re hurting me.โ€
Steve hesitated for a moment, a brief flash of guilt flickered across his face at the sight of your tears. His beautiful girl was torn apart by what he was insinuating. But he was too far gone. His misplaced anger was the only thing he could feel right now, pushing him further. โ€œYeah well, now you know how that feels.โ€
A sob wracked through your body, his statement feeling like a dagger to your chest. He made his way towards the door to leave, his gaze landed on the stack of VHS tapes by the TV. He knew he should walk away, but a petty bitterness surged through him. He could never resist getting one final jab in.ย 
โ€œMake sure you return those by the weekend. Late fees now apply, sweetheart.โ€ He sneered, lips turning into a snarl.ย 
With that, he tossed the flowers heโ€™d brought for you onto the table, the delicate petals now scattered across it. You stared at them, your vision blurred by your tears as Steve stormed out of your apartment. He slammed the door sharply as he left, making you flinch.ย 
As soon as he was gone, you collapsed onto the couch, finally allowing yourself to cry uncontrollably. You didnโ€™t understand how everything had spiralled so fast. How the man who was so sweet, so kind, had turned into this.
On the other side of the door, Steveโ€™s heart was racing, pounding so hard he could hear it in his ears. He leaned against the wall for a moment and shut his eyes, trying to get his breathing under control as the rage he felt dissipated.ย 
He wouldnโ€™t allow himself to feel guilty, not over this. He didnโ€™t jump to conclusions, not when the signs were so clear to him.ย 
He stumbled down the stairs and got into his car, foot pressing down hard on the accelerator as he drove away. Each mile felt heavier than the last. He couldnโ€™t allow himself to question what he had said, besides, it was too late to take it all back now. What he couldnโ€™t answer was why he felt so much more empty as he pulled up to his house. Alone.ย 
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Steve pushed open the door to Family Video, the small bell above him chiming as he trudged inside. It felt like it was mocking him, only adding to his sour mood. He was fifteen minutes late, something that never went unnoticed by Robin.
His eyes looked and felt drained, dark circles framing his eyes from his obvious lack of sleep. The night before had been hell. All he had done was toss and turn, replaying the argument with you over and over again in his head until he was sick of it. His chest ached from all the emotions that were still swirling inside of him. Anger, sadness, and a terrifying amount of regret that he wasnโ€™t sure what to do with.ย 
Robin was at the counter, tapping away at the computer when she saw him walk in. Her face lit up, clearly excited to spill something. โ€œThere you are! You wonโ€™t believe what Iโ€™m about to tell you. I saw Vicky at the movies yesterday andโ€”โ€œ
โ€œRob, Iโ€™m really not in the mood today.โ€ He interrupted her, rubbing a hand over his brows.ย 
The girl froze, her face contorting with confusion. Usually, Steve lived for gossip like this. In fact, he almost always begged for it.
โ€œWaitโ€ฆwhat? You were off yesterday. Shouldnโ€™t you be, like, all refreshed or something? What, did you party too hard without me?โ€
He shot her a glare, making it crystal clear that something was wrong. Of course, being ever curious, Robin was not going to let this slide.ย 
โ€œOh, no. Spill it, Harrington.โ€ She began, leaving the computer to follow his quick steps. โ€œYou come in late, looking like shit, and now youโ€™re all moody? Did something happen yesterday?โ€
Steve sighed, running a hand through his messy hair he hadnโ€™t even bothered to brush. Not willing to humour her at all today. โ€œRobin, pleaseโ€”โ€
โ€œPlease what? Iโ€™m not gonna stop asking. Cโ€™mon, let it out. Iโ€™m all ears. Iโ€™ll even sit down for this one.โ€ She says dramatically as she hops up onto the counter, crossing her legs, glancing at him expectantly as if she had all the time in the world.ย 
Steve groaned loudly. โ€œFine, fine. You want to know what happened?โ€ He said, exasperated.ย  โ€œI walked in yesterday, excited to surprise my girl, and guess what I saw? Eddie. Like, she had her head in his lap and everything. They were all over each other. It was disgusting.โ€
Robin scrunched her eyebrows as she processed his words. โ€œEddie? The Eddie Munson?โ€ She squinted, looking even more confused. โ€œAre we talking about the same Eddie here? The one whoโ€™s completely obsessed with Chrissy Cunningham? I mean, heโ€™s had it bad for her for years. That Eddie?โ€
โ€œWhat? Chrissy?โ€ Steve frowned, pausing as her words sank in. โ€œWhat the hell are you talking about?โ€
Robin tilted her head at him like he was an idiot. Which she would say was most of the time. โ€œUh, yeah? Heโ€™s been pining after her for, like, ever. He never had the guts to ask her out. Everyone knows that.โ€
She carried on talking as if this was common knowledge, which maybe it was. The knowledge was just not that common to Steve, apparently. โ€œSo Eddieโ€™s into your girl now? Are you sure about that?โ€
He felt his stomach drop, trying to ignore the rising panic in his chest. โ€œI meanโ€ฆ yeah. Pretty sure? He was, like, touching her and they wereโ€”โ€œ He stopped halfway through his sentence, doubt now taking over.ย 
Was that really all he saw? Surely not. He couldnโ€™t have gotten so mad about just that, there had to be more. Only, nothing really came to mind.ย 
Robin raises an eyebrow. โ€œTouching her, huh? And that exactly happened? No skipping details.โ€
Steve scratched the back of his head as he tried to recall the events from the evening prior, his anxiety continued to grow as he spoke. โ€œI saw him drop her off at my place the other day. She got out of his van, and they looked allโ€ฆ close. Then, when I went to her apartment earlier, I walk in, and there she is, asleep across his lap.โ€
Robin took a second to process what he was saying, speaking slowly as she tried to wrap her head around the situation. โ€œSoโ€ฆ youโ€™re mad because she fell asleep with him on the couch? While watching TV? Thatโ€™s what youโ€™re telling me?โ€
Steveโ€™s breath hitched in his throat, immediately getting defensive, trying to prove that he wasnโ€™t just overreacting. โ€œWell, yeah, but itโ€™s the way she was with him. It was just tooโ€ฆ cosy.โ€
She could not believe what she was hearing as she stared at the boy blankly. โ€œDude, we do that stuff all the time. Like, every movie night.โ€
Steve's stomach twisted. He felt sick. โ€œYeah, butโ€ฆthatโ€™s different. This isโ€”โ€ He couldnโ€™t continue. There was no solid ground for him to stand on. The knowledge of that was overwhelming. Fuck.ย 
Robin narrowed her eyes, still determined to get to the bottom of whatever was going on. โ€œOkay, I still donโ€™t get it. What did you do?โ€
He shifted uncomfortably at her questions, his guilt was building inside of him as the true terror set in. โ€œI, uhโ€ฆ I may have been a complete asshole.โ€
Her eyes widened at the admission. โ€œDefine โ€˜complete asshole.โ€™โ€
Steveโ€™s hands shook as he brought them up to his forehead, slightly damp from his growing fear. โ€œI called Eddie the โ€˜town freakโ€™โ€”fuckโ€”and Iโ€”โ€œ He paused and took a breath in, the consequences of his insecurities now coming into the light. โ€œI told her we were over basicallyโ€ฆshe asked me to stop hurting her.โ€
Robinโ€™s jaw dropped, feeling outraged at the way her best friend had acted. That was not something she could ever stand beside, no matter how close they were. โ€œYou what? Steve, that's fucking insane! I canโ€™t believe you drove her to the point of even having to say that!โ€
The world seemed distorted as Steve became short of breath, he had to rest a hand on the counter to keep himself steady, the tight grip becoming painful. โ€œI donโ€™t know! I justโ€”it all came out. I couldnโ€™t stop myselfโ€”shit. Whatโ€”what do I do?โ€
Robin started at him, completely stunned and equally irked. โ€œSteve,โ€ she said, the stern tone felt foreign on her tongue. โ€œThis is not just โ€˜I messed up a littleโ€™โ€”you blew it, dude.โ€
He was breathing faster now, mouth barren, limbs turning slightly numb. The panic had now set in fully. โ€œNo, no, no. Donโ€™t say that. I can fix it, right? I always fix it. I have to fix it, Robin. Please, help me fix it!โ€ His voice increased as he got the words out, hands trembling in front of him.ย 
She looked at him, she was no less annoyed, but she couldnโ€™t help but pity her friend. Especially when he looked like he was on the verge of a nervous breakdown like this. He was a wreck right now and needed someone.ย 
โ€œOkay, fine. Iโ€™ll help you,โ€ Steve sighed in relief, however, she wasnโ€™t finished. โ€œBut Iโ€™m seriously not happy about any of this. If she doesnโ€™t take you back, you have to deal with it, Steve. This is on you.โ€
Steve nodded frantically, hair flying everywhere as he clung to the small sliver of hope. โ€œAnything. Iโ€™ll do anything. I canโ€™t lose her, Robin. I justโ€ฆ I canโ€™tโ€
She folded her arms, her face remaining stoic to show her displeasure with him. โ€œAlright. We will think of something, and you better pray to God she hears you out. You have got a lot of sucking up to do Harrington.โ€
He muttered quiet a thank you, his heart not slowing down. He couldnโ€™t afford to lose you, not over this, not because of his own self-doubt. Please, he thought to himself. Please for the love of God donโ€™t let her leave me.
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For ten long minutes, Steve had been standing outside your apartment, heart hammering in his chest as he stared at the shut door. Ten agonising minutes of him just waiting, stalling, trying to muster up the courage to raise his hand and just knock. He could have used the spare key that was burning a hole in his back pocket, but that wouldnโ€™t be right. Not after what he did. He had to do this the right way if he had any chance of forgiveness. This wasnโ€™t a situation that could be fixed with flowers or chocolates. He had spoken to Robin for the whole of yesterday, and they both agreedโ€”he needed to own up to everything that transpired, to apologise, even if it was hard. Even if it was terrifying.ย 
Because losing you? That wasnโ€™t an option.ย 
With a deep breath, he rapped his knuckles against the solid wood. The second he made contact with the door, his stomach flipped. He wanted to run. To turn around and bolt. But he couldnโ€™t. Not this time. He had too much to loseโ€”you. The sweet, kind girl who had always made him feel seen, made him feel held. How could he walk away from that without trying?ย 
It wasnโ€™t long before the door creaked open, the sight of you nearly knocked all the air out of his lungs. Youโ€™d been crying, that much was obvious. Your eyes were red, puffy, and filled with the hurt that he had caused. If that wasnโ€™t enough to crush him, you were clad in one of his old hoodiesโ€”one heโ€™d left at your place months ago. Seeing you wrapped up in something of his twisted the knife so deep that he nearly staggered back before he caught himself.ย 
You immediately moved to shut the door, not willing to let him hurt you more, but Steve panicked. โ€œPlease, please, angel donโ€™t,โ€ his voice cracked as he begged to be let in, his hand pushing lightly against the door, so desperate to keep it open. Desperate to not be shut out before he could even try to say sorry. โ€œI need to talk to you. Please.โ€
You paused, removing your hand and gently taking a step away from the entrance. You crossed your arms as you looked at him, still visibly upset, your voice sharp but exhausted. The tone pulled at his chest. โ€œYouโ€™ve got five minutes Steve. Then I want you out of here.โ€
He nodded eagerly, grateful for a chance, no matter how slim. โ€œOf course, anythingโ€ฆIโ€™ll take anything. Justโ€ฆplease.โ€
You let him in, both stepping further into the flat, his eyes immediately locked onto the sight of the coffee table. The flowers he picked up yesterday were still sitting thereโ€”petals scattered everywhere, beginning to dry up and wilt.ย 
You couldnโ€™t bear to touch them after he tossed them there the day before, you had hardly left your bedroom due to their presence. A brutal reminder of what happened. He felt sick to his stomach with the knowledge of how badly he hurt you. How you couldnโ€™t even deal with the ruined gift because they were tied to him. To the things he said.ย 
You fiddled with the sleeve of his hoodie, now feeling embarrassed while wearing it, nervous as to what he could possibly say to make this right. If he even wanted to make it right. You honestly didnโ€™t know.ย 
He turned to you, words catching in his throat as he tried to figure out where to even start with this. He had gone over this with Robin multiple times yesterday, but the sight of you completely threw him.ย 
โ€œIโ€”Iโ€™m sorry, angel,โ€ he stammered, that was a good place to start, his voice as rough as he continued. โ€œIโ€™m so, so sorry. For everything. For not thinking. For not believing you. Forโ€ฆ for making you cry. I didnโ€™t mean toโ€”I swear, I didnโ€™t.โ€
You stood firm, arms not moving from their crossed position. You werenโ€™t giving in easily, not this time. You had every single right to be upset. Steve has frightened you. He was mean and spiteful, lashing out at you instead of listening. His jealousy was ugly.ย 
He fumbled for more words, his hands beginning to shake. โ€œIโ€ฆI was an asshole, I hate that I hurt you. I justโ€ฆI freaked out, okay? I thoughtโ€”โ€œ He stopped, swallowing thickly as his emotions threatened to choke him fully. โ€œI thought I was going to lose you. Likeโ€ฆlike I lost Nancy.โ€
Your expression shifted slightly, but you remained silent, allowing him to continue.ย 
His voice grew quieter, more pained. โ€œHalloween, a few years back, Nancy told me I was justโ€ฆbullshit. Jonathan swept in after that. And when I saw you with Eddieโ€”fuckโ€”I justโ€”โ€ He ran a hand through his brown hair, pulling harder at the ends as his frustration grew. โ€œEddieโ€™s already got Dustin. Heโ€™sโ€ฆheโ€™s got everything. And I thought heโ€™d take you too. And I justโ€ฆI panicked. I know itโ€™s stupid, okay? I was justโ€”โ€œ
He was rambling now and he knew it, the words were tumbling out faster than he could stop them. He only had five minutes, he needed you to understand. To please understand him.ย 
โ€œI was so fucking scared, honey. Iโ€™m scared youโ€™ll wake up one day and realise that Iโ€™m bullshit. That youโ€™ll find someone better. Someone who isnโ€™tโ€ฆwho isnโ€™t me.โ€ His voice cracked again at his attempt to hold back the tears that clouded his vision.ย 
You let out a small sigh, your expression wary. You couldnโ€™t let your guard down, not yet at least.ย 
โ€œSteveโ€ฆwhat happened yesterday was not okay. You hurt me. A lot.โ€
โ€œI know,โ€ he said in a hushed tone, his voice barely louder than a breath. โ€œI know I did, and Iโ€™ll never forgive myself for that. I swear, Iโ€™ll be better. Iโ€™ll be so much betterโ€”if youโ€™ll let me. You deserve everything, sweetheart. A-and Iโ€™ll give it to you, I promise. Justโ€ฆplease. Please let me prove that.โ€
Steveโ€™s voice broke as the overwhelming dread overflowed, what had once been a gentle simmering below the surface now coursed through his entire body. No, he thought, Itโ€™s not working. Itโ€™s not fucking working.
His hands were quivering uncontrollably, his vision blurred as his thoughts spiralled. Everything was crashing down around himโ€”the fear, the memories, the guilt.ย 
He couldnโ€™t stop it. He couldnโ€™t lose you. Not you.ย 
โ€œIโ€”I canโ€™t,โ€ Steve stammered, his words short as they came out in small gasps. He backed up slightly, he didnโ€™t know if he was scared of your presence or himself at this point. โ€œI donโ€™t know what to do. I donโ€™t know how to fix this. Iโ€™m soโ€”so fucking scared, Iโ€”โ€œย 
His hands flew to his face in a weak attempt to hold himself together, his breath coming out in frantic bursts. His whole body shook involuntarily. Nancy, his parents, the same gut-wrenching feeling of being told he wasnโ€™t enough. Wasnโ€™t loved. That he was unimportant. Just temporary.ย 
You were stuck, rooted to where you stood, watching him unravel. And in that moment, you didnโ€™t know what to do. The Steve you knew so wellโ€”the confident, charming, self-assured Steveโ€”was crumbling before your eyes, his fear felt so raw, so overwhelming that it broke your heart to witness it.ย 
โ€œSteve,โ€ you say softly, moving towards him, but he couldnโ€™t hear you. Not over his own mind. He was too far gone.ย 
โ€œI canโ€™tโ€”fuck, Iโ€”โ€œ His broad chest heaved as he tried to suck in air, but it seemed to do little to help. His hands shook violently, gripping at his tousled hair as he slid down to the floor, his back against the wall. โ€œIโ€™m gonna lose you, angel. I know it, and I canโ€™tโ€”I canโ€™t do that again.โ€
โ€œSteve,โ€ you repeat, voice more forceful this time as you drop to your knees beside him. You reached out to him slowly, so as to not startle him, taking his unsteady hands in your own. โ€œBreathe. Justโ€ฆbreathe with me, okay?โ€
He was trembling so much that it scared you, even more than he had yesterday. His breaths were coming out shallow and erratic, your heart ached to see him like thisโ€”so broken, so scared.ย 
โ€œItโ€™s okay. Iโ€™m here.โ€ You kept your voice soft, soothing as you held onto him, your thumbs tracing small circles on his skin. You began to understand. โ€œYouโ€™re okay. Iโ€™m not going anywhere. I promise.โ€
The skin around his eyes was pulled taught as he squeezed them shut, he tried to follow your lead, match your breathing with his own, using it as a guide. โ€œJust breathe, okay?โ€ You repeated, you held your voice steady until his ragged breaths began to slow, becoming deeper and more even.ย 
It took a few minutes to get his trembling to ease, fingers still tracing gentle patterns, reminding him of your presence. His grip eventually loosened, but never wavered, he clung onto you like a lifeline. His head hung low as he tried to pull himself back together.ย 
You watched his chest as you knelt beside him, it rose and fell more calmly compared to a few moments ago. His large brown eyes flickered open as they focused on you. Red and glassy, filled with fear as he looked at you. Really looked at you.ย 
โ€œIโ€™m so so sorry,โ€ he spoke in a muted tone, barely audible as he turned his attention to your intertwined hands. โ€œI wasnโ€™t thinking straight. I justโ€ฆ I didnโ€™t know what to do. Iโ€”I needed to hurt you before you hurt me.โ€
Your stomach was in knots at the sight of him so vulnerable. Posture hunched over as if he wanted to disappear into himself. It broke your heart to witness. You squeezed his hands gently as you leaned closer to him.ย 
โ€œSteve, listen to me,โ€ you tell him. His eyes lifted to meet yours, amber and swirling with uncertainty. โ€œIโ€™m not going anywhere. But you have to talk to me, okay? If something is bothering you. If youโ€™re feeling scared, you have to tell me. You canโ€™t just take it out on me. Itโ€™s not fair.โ€
He shook his head and sniffed, rubbing his hand roughly against his eyes, trying to brush away the tears. โ€œI donโ€™t want to push you away,โ€ he muttered, voice no longer as shakey. He felt his mind settle as the words flowed out of his mouth more comfortably.ย 
โ€œI justโ€ฆ I donโ€™t know how to do this,โ€ he gestured between the two of you. โ€œIโ€™ve never been good atโ€ฆ at the talking stuff.โ€
For the first time today, you allowed a smile to play on your lips as you brushed a lock of hair from his forehead. โ€œI kinda got that,โ€ you tell him. โ€œYou donโ€™t have to be perfect. I just need you to be able to come to me, talk to me. Get out of your head. Iโ€™m always here.โ€
You tapped his forehead twice for emphasis as he exhaled slowly. The tension in his body had finally been released as he slumped against the wall. He brought both of your hands up to his lips, pressing a kiss to your knuckles, swallowing hard as he returned them to his lap. โ€œDonโ€™t deserve you, angel.โ€
Leaning forward and pressing your forehead against his own, closing your eyes as you speak. โ€œYou deserve someone who cares,โ€ you tell him as you pull back, eyes shining with pure honesty which soothes his shot nerves. โ€œAnd I do. So, justโ€ฆtrust me. Even if it's hard sometimes.โ€
โ€œI do,โ€ he said quickly. โ€œI do. Iโ€™m sorry I didnโ€™t, sweetheart. Iโ€™m sorry for everything.โ€
โ€œI know,โ€ you say, rubbing your thumb across his cheek, looking at him with the tenderness he never thought he would see again. โ€œYou donโ€™t have to apologise anymore.โ€
He nodded once more, your forgiveness was finally sinking into him, pushing the last bit of panic out of his system. He opened his arms, asking you silently if it was alright to hold you once more.ย 
You shifted yourself between his legs, allowing his arms to pull you into a tight embrace, bringing you close as if you might disappear again. Slip through his fingers if he let you go.ย 
You rested your head against his chest, tucked up tightly as his chin rested on your hair. You could feel his heart beat at a more steady pace. You placed your palm over it. It belonged to you after all.ย 
โ€œI love you, you know that?โ€ He asked as he held you against him, anchoring himself to you.ย 
โ€œI know,โ€ you respond, words slightly muffled by his jumper. โ€œI love you too.โ€
You pull away slightly, meeting his eyes once more. The heaviness from the previous conversation had lifted, feeling relief flow through you as the warmth returned to Steveโ€™s face. He wasnโ€™t completely at ease, still very much shaken, but he could see a light at the end of the tunnel. The worst was behind him. And he promised it would only be up from here.ย 
โ€œSo tell me,โ€ you began. You knew you needed to steer the conversation in a more light-hearted direction, not just for yourself, but for the boy whose lap you were in. โ€œWas Robin mad?โ€
โ€œUgh, donโ€™t remind me,โ€ Steve groaned as his head hit the wall behind him. At least he could walk into work with a smile on his face tomorrow. Tell her that he made it rightโ€ฆbut maybe leave out the whole hysterical crying part. โ€œShe was ready to rip my head off after I told her what happened.โ€
โ€œOh, really?โ€ You raised an eyebrow and giggled. โ€œGood to know she has my back.โ€
โ€œGuess Iโ€™m outnumbered,โ€ Steve allowed himself to laugh, and God did it feel good to do it with you.
โ€œWell, thatโ€™s what happens when you donโ€™t listen.โ€
โ€œOkay, okay. Fair enough,โ€ he winced, but managed to maintain a grin. โ€œI think Iโ€™ll survive her wrathโ€ฆmaybe.โ€
โ€œMaybe,โ€ you hummed thoughtfully. โ€œGonna have to put in some work there then.โ€
โ€œI am prepared to do whatever it takes,โ€ he tells you with mock seriousness. โ€œEven offer to be her wingman with Vickie.โ€
โ€œWow, generous,โ€ you snorted. It would probably benefit him more, if you were being honest. He had been nagging her to make a move for months, her constant pining and inaction was starting to get to him. He had been giving her the same advice over and over. It was getting ridiculous. His words, not yours.ย 
โ€œAnd, hey, maybe Iโ€™ll give Munson a chance too,โ€ he tells you, glancing down with a playful expression. โ€œJoin Hellfire, see what all the fuss is about.โ€
The laugh that escaped you was loud, you shook your head at him. โ€œSteve, you would be terrible and D&D.โ€
โ€œHey, Iโ€™m good at strategy!โ€ He protested, not allowing himself to be insulted in this manner. โ€œIโ€™d make a greatโ€ฆuh, whatever they call the fighter guy.โ€
โ€œYou mean a barbarian?โ€ You say teasingly. โ€œI could see you as more of a chotic bard. Always trying to talk yourself out of trouble.โ€
โ€œYeah? You never know, I could surprise you,โ€ he says, leaning down to press his lips against your hairline. โ€œFor now though, I think Iโ€™ll focus on not screwing things up again.โ€
Your heart fluttered as you melted into him, securing your arms around his wide shoulders. โ€œYouโ€™re on the right track, Harringtonโ€
โ€œGood,โ€ he smiled at the nickname, placing his hand on your arm, the other on your back. โ€œI donโ€™t plan on going anywhere. And neither are you if I can help it.โ€
โ€œDeal,โ€ you say with a firm nod of your head. โ€œNo more freakouts, okay?โ€
He looked over your face once more, relieved that there were no more visible traces of the pain he had caused. Just his sweet girl smiling at him. Just the way he liked it.ย 
"I'll try my best," Steve whispered, holding you close. "I promise."
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The new Doorman
[Doppleganger!Milkman x Reader]
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{Author's note: So I accidentally made a promise to a bunch of people in tiktok so here I deliver you a smut, please note this is my first writing one since I'm more into Angst and I also made this gender neutral as I can so yeah.. Enjoy!}
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First day of Job being a doorman! finally you found a job, looking for one is a bit hard. And this is quite a high pay so why not but this one involves dealing with doppleganger's which is kinda dangerous but the D.D.D assured you that you'll be safe as long as you stay in your office.
After you watched the introductory film explaining about how the job works, you opened the metal window and saw the D.D.D personel
"Welcome and congratulations on your new Job! Remember you have to watch out carefully for the doppleganger's. There are times that the neighbors are not on the list, check their ID's closely and their appearance's as well, or else you and the others may end up dead.. That's all you may continue"
The personnel left and you decided to check the today's list
"Okayy.... So here will be the expected people..."
Izaack Gauss
Mia Stone
Albertsky Peachman
Elenois Sverchtz
Francis Mosses
Anastasia Mikaelys
"Wow... Uhuh that's quite alot....but nothing I can handle"
A few minutes later a person came "Good morning, I see you're a new doorman" The woman said as she handed in her ID "Good morning and Yes I am ma'am" You greeted then looked at her ID 'Gloria Schmicht'.... "Uh ma'am? May I ask why are you not in today's list?" You asked "Oh It's cause my mother had an emergency and I had to be there" After checking all the files and seeing almost no anomalies you called the apartment just in case and found out that the wife is actually home "Sorry nope, bye" you said immediately pressing the danger button and calling the D.D.D.
Hours passed by dealing with a few doppleganger's which some of them being visually creepy and threatening you till a man came, he was wearing a white button up shirt and a white hat that has 'Milkman' written on them. He looks tired, bags under his eyes showing then he spoke "Good afternoon, here's my ID and entry request" you stared momentarily before deciding to check all information, he also has an attractive voice which made you blush a little.
Learning that his name is Francis and he's the local milkman around town you couldn't help but have a little crush I mean he's attractive, his voice is also attractive, tired guys may or may not also be your type and he does have a pretty decent Job so he does perfectly fit your dream guy. Not long after it's finally night time and also the end of your shift, you packed your items that you brought with you then the one who'll exchange with you arrived "Hey..." She greeted "Hold on a sec, have to make sure you're the real one" you said checking all the workers files "Wow darling... Taking your job very seriously huh?.. impressive" she said with a subtle smile, she has green eyes and bags are shown under her eyes, she looks like she has been doing this for years.
"Well yeah... Don't want to lose a high paying job ya know" you replied and confirming that she's the real one "hmm, Understandable" you opened the metal door and she bid you goodbye "Careful darling, some doppleganger's are hostile and might attack you, here take this it's a 200v taser.... don't worry i have plenty" you thanked her and left to fo home. Walking home is kinda creepy especially at night, you wouldn't know when a creature of some sort is gonna pounce on you right now that's when you heard a rustle on a nearby bush then something jumped out.
It was cat... Quite a big one but it was injured on its side, you went closer and tried to reassure the cat "Hey... Hey there kitty, don't worry I'm a friend.." as you said those words the cat looked at you with a mix of hatred and confusion "I can help... I promise, I won't hurt you like whoever did that to you" The cat slightly calmed down and let you pick them up, you arrived home and put your bag down as well as settling the cat on your table and immediately finding the first aid.
You tended to the cat's wounds and surprisingly it just let you do your work, you winced to yourself finding that the wound is a bit deep "Gosh who would hurt a cat... They're sweet" finishing it up you wrapped the cat up with gauze "there you're all fixed up kitty... Hm.. i guess I could also feed you since you're at my house" you then went to your fridge to look for something to feed the cat and for yourself.
"You settling alright kitty?.." you asked, after feeding the cat you set up a box with a few soft rugs in them for the cat to sleep on and the cat looked at you with content eyes, chuckling lightly to yourself "you know it's amazing how your eyes can actually communicate, it's cute" you turned around to turn off the lights of you room "Night kitty..." You said finally falling asleep. The next morning you woke up and saw that the cat was nowhere to be seen and the window has few paw prints "Dang it I was planning on adopting him" you said sadly then started getting ready for the day.
Arriving at your workplace the girl from last night greeted you "Good morning darling!, did you have a good rest last night?" She asked "good morning, Yeah I did thanks for asking" you replied then she opened the metal door and went out "uh... You're not gonna check if I'm the real one?..." the girl turned around and said "Would you be asking that if you were a fake one?... And besides you're new it'll take a few days before they decide to copy you" she turned around again and left. Starting your shift like what you did Yesterday, letting a few people out giving them an entry request for when they come back, dealing with a few doppleganger's, letting people in once confirming that they're the real one till finally the guy from yesterday came; Francis "Hi mr. Milkman" you greeted, he looks a bit surprised when he saw you "Oh uh... Hello... " he said smiling slightly, you blushed then he handed you his ID only but you looked closely you saw he has a small mole on his left cheek which the real Francis didn't have. You kinda have memorized what he look and a few of his information from the files.... Kinda creepy of you but you couldn't help it, he was now your crush "Oh... I'm sorry, my good sir but I actually have this guy memorized and you're not him..." You said and before you could close the metal window you humped as he banged on the somehow sturdy window "What?!... How could!-... I see you like little mr. Milkman.. " the faker said his eyes were really angry and creepy "Yeah nope bye." you said then pressed the danger button and called for the D.D.D. Minutes later the metal window opened "There was no one in sight but I suppose the doppleganger already left before we arrive, you may now continue your work"
The day ended and you switched shifts with Loira, the name of the girl that you work with she bid you goodbye and you went home. Weeks later the things just go by on a repeat with some of them you going on a late night grocery, what's really interesting is that the doppleganger who always pretends to be Francis, he'd show up you find a small detail that the real Francis doesn't have, he'd get angry telling you things like "I'll get you next time" "I'll fool you one day" "Why are you so observative of the guy" then once you call for the D.D.D service he'd disappear before they could arrive like what's the deal with him?... Earlier he said something that actually sent shivers to your spine "Wait till I devour your fleshy body, Human" that was an actual pretty creepy threat, didn't realize that your already at your doorstep from a long day, you set down the groceries on the kitchen counter and went to take a quick shower and change.
After that you arranged all the groceries, it's pretty quiet around your house since you live alone, your parents on another country and your house is pretty far away from other residents so you'll be aable to hear anything out of the ordinary. Going up the stairs to sleep you decided to stretch around a little while you do so, you felt a weird sensation going up your leg, you looked down and a black substance of sorts but before you could scream another one covered your mouth as other one's quickly wrapped around your legs and arms separately, along your torso as well completely immobilizing you.
You looked around saw... Francis?... but his eyes are dark with white glowing dots on the middle "Hello... Doorman, I did say I will get you... Didn't I?" He spoke. You were confused, scared how did he know where you live? "Hey... Hey there... Little human, no need to get scared after all I'm a friend.... Aren't I?" That's when realization hit you. The cat that you helped was a doppleganger "you know human, you hurt me when you set your eyes on someone else... I thought you liked me?... Didn't you say so yourself?" He said which earned a muffled confused rambling from you "No... You must pay for making me believe you... " Before you could make another confused noise the tentacle like substance was removed around your mouth "What now-" you were cut off by something shoving into your mouth deeply making you gag, it was one of his tentacle.
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He relentlessly attacked your mouth making you gag, you tried to squirm away but it was futile he has you wrapped around his other tentacle's. By then your eyes then started forming tears, you looked at the doppleganger of Francis which amused him "Look at you... Such an expression... I want more.. " he said. He set you down on your bed having your arms up above your head as he crawled between your legs "I did say I would devour your fleshy body... Don't worry it's not in a way I would eat you to the bone" he then slowly tore your garment earning a gaged up moan from you. He looked at you directly seeing that lewd expression from you also looking at him, he then slowly dipped his down between your legs which made you moan once again. You couldn't help but moan while he completely eats you out while also making you suck on one of his tentacle's, you were completely helpless making you take all of the pleasure like obedient slave.
That's when you felt something go in futher inside you, it felt like a very long tongue reaching up to the parts that you never could reach and hitting you perfectly on your spot making your body jolt and moan loudly than before "hmm?... is this your spot...?" He said while his tongue was still deep into you, he fastened up the pace than before almost a bit too fast than normal making your body more hotter and eager for a release. Not long after you came he adjusted himself, he humed in satisfaction "this will do..." He said then he removed the tentacle from your mouth as you looked at him with tired eyes "aww.... Already tired? Unlucky for you I'm not done yet" he adjusted his position, you didn't even notice that he entered you once again but this with his cock which made you yelp in surprise. He mercilessly pounded at a fast not giving you a preparation while his other tentacle's explore your exposed especially around your chest, waist and neck and his hands holding your thighs firmly to keep your shaking legs in place.
Release after release, you couldn't keep up anymore till you passed out from complete exhaustion and pleasure. He finally unsheathed his cock from you and loads mixed both of his and yours spilled out, staining the bed beneath the both of you. He then looked at your passed out form, your heaving chest, your belly slightly bulging and your beautiful sleeping face... "Such a perfect human.... I just wanna keep you" he fixed your sleeping form in a much comfortable position and pulled a blanket over before making his way to the telephone and dialed a number "Hello... Loira hey! I called a bit early so I could inform you that I'm sick..... Yeah please do.... Thank you I will bye!" He turned back to you and layed beside you "Rest now, my human...."
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bubblebbg ยท 1 year ago
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can i ask for a jealous mizu from blue eye samurai feeling a little overprotective and jealous when taigen spars with reader bc they are a swordmaster as well? Mizu doesnโ€™t like it how taigen always gets you to laugh or how he injures you when sparring
why yes, anon. you may. Only warning is violence, but like, not really? Not proofread. Also, Mizu's pronouns change per perspective. I may as well shamelessly plug my other Mizu fic right here ;))
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โ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ฅ๐š๐ฎ๐ ๐ก๐ญ๐ž๐ซ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐›๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ฌ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐โž
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Mizu has no one to blame but herself when she's forced to bite back her envy and watch you with Taigen. If you two spar one more time, she might throw up in her mouth. It's about time she takes matters into her own hands.
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The clinking of metal on metal, the air sliced through with a swish; all sounds Mizu has become accustomed to. Nonetheless, her eyebrow twitches in irritation, eyes following the movements in front of her. She thinks to herself that she never wanted to be this accustomed to those sounds, especially not when accompanied with Taigen's stupid remarks.
She watches you double back after having knocked him down yet again in the midst of your spars. She hates the way the both of you giggle.
"Please," Mizu rolls her eyes, "It can't be that funny the eighth time."
Taigen collects his sword and stands, sheathing it before dusting himself off. "Like you could do any better. Sure, you're good, but you're no master." He looks to you as he says this, smiling as if the praise was at all inconspicuous. She scoffs a bit when you smile back, crossing her arms and looking to the side.
The irony of her jealousy is that it's of her own making. You've asked Mizu to train with you before, and every time it's been a no. Because she cares about you, she at least does you the decency of making up excuses. "I'm tired, maybe tomorrow" or "I'm busy" - poor excuses, she knows, but she's trying here - and you've learned to stop asking. The truth is, she doesn't trust herself to not give away what she tries to keep hidden. Her heart already beats hard enough around you. The consequence? Watching you spar with a man who's clearly inferior to you, all while he makes pathetic advances and jokes. She's not sure if she hates him or herself more right now.
"But that's right," Taigen remarks, a snarky look on his face, "You're too scared, aren't you?"
The look in your eyes is cautionary as you nudge him. "Stop it," you mutter. And Mizu knows she shouldn't be so childish as to take the bait, but this isn't about you; it's a direct challenge from Taigen on her (sort of) manlihood.
"I am not scared."
"Then prove it. Duel. Right now."
"That's enough, Taigen," you reply, always the mediator, "If Mizu doesn't want to spar, then he -"
"I'll do it," she stands, approaching you both and stopping in front of Taigen with a searing look, "And you'll see that you're not even half the swordsman I am."
๐“†ฉโ€ฆ . โ€ฆ . โ€ฆ . โ€ฆ . โ€ฆ . โ€ฆ . โ€ฆ . โ€ฆ . โ€ฆ . โ€ฆ . โ€ฆ . โ€ฆ . โ€ฆ๐“†ช
Inhale. Exhale. You stand face to face, a few meters apart, each a hand on their sword. The cold bites, snow falling between the two of you. When you look into her eyes, you see blazing fire, a spirit like tempered steel. When she looks into yours, there's something more unnerving; calm, like the surface of water undisturbed. Her heart pounds.
Inhale, she wills herself. Exhale. She draws and lunges, and you're quick to block it. Another swing, and another, and another, all quick and strong. Sharp eyes, she thinks. Each attack of hers is stopped as soon as it begins. Your eyes, watching as if not only to prevent, but to predict.
Inhale. She steps back, assessing. You're like a fortress - impenetrable defense. Your lips curl in the slightest smile and there goes her damn heart's pounding again.
Exhale. She drops to a crouch and swipes snow at you in an attempt to blind you, to throw off your analysis. She lunges through the spray with a decisive blow, a duel-ending strike.
Nothing. Her blade hits nothing.
Instead there's a blade at her throat, with you behind her. "How the hell did you -"
She reddens at the feeling of your warm chuckle at her ear. "You're breathing gives you away," you whisper, "Every time, without fail." You sheath your blade and Mizu whips around to look at you. She can't help but share the smile you give her. "Dirty bastard," she replies, and your laughter fills the air, the only sound she'll never tire of.
"Hah! I knew it, you're no match either, Mizu!"
Mizu's about to reply when you beat her to it.
"Whatever Taigen, he lasted longer than you ever will."
And it's Mizu's turn to laugh.
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egoistars ยท 1 month ago
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REASONS WHY SAE ITOSHI THINKS YOU'RE A MURDERER
you're kinda fucked up but not a criminal! but don't worry, sae kinda likes it
happy late birthday sae itoshi ur a cunt i love u
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THE APARTMENT
The first time Sae meets you is at Aikuโ€™s birthday party. He hadnโ€™t intended on going, but it was either going to the function or have Oliver and the rest of the U-20 team get on his ass for being a no-show. Both options sucked, but Sae ultimately decided on wearing some plain, black button-up and one of the five identical black slacks he owns (they were bought at the same time, Sae doesnโ€™t know why he did that but he had an urge and he had the money). When Aiku opened the door to apartment 408, the first thing Sae noticed was you, still dressed in creased and suspiciously stained pajamas, dragging a black garbage bag across the floor. He made the wrong decision, Sae concluded.
It was at the party where he got formally introduced and learned your name. He expected to forget it but that night, he found himself searching it on Google, making sure you werenโ€™t a criminal just to sleep without worries. Before drifting off, he swore he saw a search recommendation as โ€œ...โ€™s victimsโ€ but heโ€™d rather not go to practice the next morning with the heebie jeebies.
THE DEPARTMENT STORE
A shelf of pots stood in front of Sae, each one lined perfectly with each other as a row of pans hung from above. Sae ran his fingers across the handle of a black stainless steel pan, feeling the cold metal glide across the rough calluses of his fingertips. Ever since he landed in Japan and moved out of his parentsโ€™ place, his diet was lacking and blasphemous for an athlete of his caliber. The culinary skills he had acquired in Spain were put to waste in his apartment that looked more like a rent listing.
โ€œOh, Itoshi? Good morning!โ€ At the sound of his name, Sae shut his eyes and inwardly groaned. The last thing he needed to deal with was a fan approaching him in public but the recognition of an oddly familiar voice urged him to take a slight glance at whom it may be. In the corner of his eye, there stood you, holding the largest butcherโ€™s knife he had ever seen in his eighteen years of living.
The blade was the size of your head, reflecting the beaming smile on your face, one too bright for your menacing stance. Your eyes glimmered underneath the department storeโ€™s white lights as you grabbed the handle of the weapon with both hands after rapidly waving. Saeโ€™s heartbeat intensified and he placed the reason for the imminent threat before himโ€”there could be no other definitely more rational reason.
Sae grumbled back a โ€œgood morningโ€ before walking off with a sturdy saute pan. He could not answer if it was out of fear, to be polite, or maybe a secret (and evil) third option.
THE ATTEMPT
Hot steam had fogged the mirrors of Saeโ€™s bathroom when he stepped out of the shower. As he dried his hair, the screen of his phone lit up with a new notification. Recently, the only phone alerts he had been getting were from his manager and occasionally his parents. It wasnโ€™t that Sae Itoshi was a loserโ€”he just hated almost everyone in his contacts. But when he opened his phone to an unknown number, his brows furrowed in confusion.
YOU: hi its y/n!!! oliver gave me ur number hope u dont mind ^_^
SAE: <thumbs up>
YOU: thumbs are my fav finger by far they look so chewy
SAE: Wtf
YOU: do u wanna get lunch together tmrw :D
SAE: Ok
SAE: Why tomorrow
YOU: I know what your entire schedule is.
YOU: Meet me at my apartment at 12:00 PM
YOU: Do not be late.
SAE: <thumbs up>
Sae looked out of his window and made sure all his doors were locked before going to bed (but he also stood in front of the full-body mirror in his room, holding different shirts and pants up to himself, wondering what you would like to see).
THE ATTACK
Apartment 408 smelled strongly of herbs and spices when you opened the door for Sae. The cologne he had put on that morning would be overpowered by your cooking and heโ€™d drive home reeking of a hearty lunch rather than designer fragrance. On the kitchen island, a pot of stew rested on a large coaster as a rice cooker was set to โ€œKeep Warmโ€ on the counter. The strong aroma was delightful to his senses and the slight rumbling of his stomach led him to sit and quietly thank you for cooking.
โ€œWhat do you want to drink? I got all kinds of tea and beer โ€˜cause Oliver is kinda an alcoholic,โ€ you ask, holding the refrigerator door open waiting for him.
โ€œWater is fine, thanks.โ€
You grab a pitcher and glass for him then move back to the dishwater for plates and utensils. Before sitting, you untie your light blue apron and fold it next to the kitchen sink. If Sae were any other person, he would almost miss the suspicious red stain in the inside of the pocket but considering the two of you were in an environment with several potential weapons in the vicinity, Sae decided keeping quiet was the smartest choice.
โ€œI hope you like beef stew, Oliver says itโ€™s the least potent thing I make and would have the best impression on you,โ€ you confess. โ€œHelp yourself, I donโ€™t think I put anything lethal in it.โ€
โ€œDonโ€™t think?โ€ Sae questions with a raised eyebrow.
โ€œWho knows with all the chemistry shit that happens, maybe I made mustard gas without knowingโ€ฆโ€
โ€œYou invited me over, shouldnโ€™t you care more about the guestโ€™s safety?โ€
โ€œNot really, itโ€™s more exciting this way. Arenโ€™t you feeling a thrill right now?โ€
โ€œIโ€™m only feeling concern for myself.โ€
โ€œIsnโ€™t that so fun?โ€ you inquire with too much glee for the predicament. Sae thinks youโ€™re 100% fucked up in the head and thinks he has around a 80% of making it out alive. โ€œItโ€™s like Russian Roulette!โ€
"Havenโ€™t you considered that the average person doesnโ€™t want to die from poisoning?โ€
โ€œWho said you would die?โ€
โ€œYou?โ€
โ€œOh. Whoops. Still exciting though! Letโ€™s see who wins!โ€
It didnโ€™t take long for Sae to finish the last of his mealโ€”it was unfortunately tasty. Sae wiped his mouth clean with a napkin you gave him and brought his dishes to the sink.
โ€œGuess you didnโ€™t kill me,โ€ Sae nudges you with a smug grin. โ€œYou should try harder next time.โ€
โ€œWaitโ€”next time?โ€
โ€œYeah. Try again text week, Iโ€™ll text you my schedule.โ€
โ€œThank you so much for that, you donโ€™t know how much I had to spend to get this weekโ€™s schedule from a stalker fan,โ€ you confess in relief, blissfully unaware of Sae rapidly turning his head to stare at you.
โ€œYou what?โ€
โ€œYouโ€™re literally the best; rentโ€™s coming up so I really need that.โ€
Sae concludes youโ€™re a danger to society but to keep himself and the public safe, he has to see you again. Sitting in his car, he quickly pulls out his phone and sends his manager a text to keep Tuesday of next week freeโ€”thatโ€™s when you have the most time (to spend with him). He puts the date in his calendar and this time, turns the notification on.
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mypoisonedvine ยท 1 year ago
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"๐™„ ๐™ฌ๐™–๐™ฃ๐™ฉ๐™š๐™™ ๐™๐™ž๐™ข ๐™ฉ๐™ค ๐™จ๐™š๐™š ๐™ฌ๐™๐™–๐™ฉ ๐™„'๐™ข ๐™œ๐™ค๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™œ ๐™ฉ๐™ค ๐™™๐™ค ๐™ฉ๐™ค ๐™ฎ๐™ค๐™ช." | dark!jackson rippner x reader
(I'm sorry but also no I'm not because wes craven knew exactly what he was doing when he put that line in the movie... he fucking knew...)
๐™จ๐™ช๐™ข๐™ข๐™–๐™ง๐™ฎ | after following you for weeks as part of his job, jackson got a few ideas in his head about making you his, but finding out you had a boyfriend meant he needed to change his approach.
๐™ฌ๐™ค๐™ง๐™™ ๐™˜๐™ค๐™ช๐™ฃ๐™ฉ | just under 9k (wow what the actual fuck)
๐™ฌ๐™–๐™ง๐™ฃ๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™œ๐™จ | DARK NONCON SMUT (18+ only, don't keep reading if you're not physically or emotionally mature enough to manage your own content consumption please and thank you), knife kink, stalking, forced exhibitionism, forced infidelity, humiliation, vaginal and anal sex (whoops), pain kink/painal, ass to pussy (god this fic is disgusting lmao), hair pulling, brief breeding kink/forced breeding, some angst but really it's just filth
once again, this is a dark character being dark and I don't wanna hear y'all acting brand new about it so no hate please. that said, if you do enjoy this (which I very much hope you do) please consider reblogging to support my work :) comments are especially appreciated and literally make me so so happy!!
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Following you was just part of the jobโ€” and Jackson did not like his job mixing with his personal life.
The problem was, he hadnโ€™t had much of a personal life lately.ย  No time for it; one or two hook-ups, women he met in bars, but thatโ€™s it.ย  And believe it or not, he wanted more than that.ย  Nobody would accuse Jackson of being sentimentalโ€” not really an attitude you can have when you organize illegal weapons sales and political assassinationsโ€” but he wasnโ€™t made of stone.ย  He wanted to be able to share at least part of his life with someoneโ€ฆ or, you know, have a nice set of legs waiting for him at home that he could get between every night.ย  Either, or both, would do.
It was an unfortunate coincidence that his realization that he wanted a girlfriend, or at the very least a plaything of his own, came right around the same time that he started to follow you.ย  He was only doing it to pick up on your habits, figure out a way to get to you so he could blackmail you into being his inside man for his next job.ย  It was supposed to be pretty simple: you were a museum events coordinator in charge of an upcoming lecture series which would feature a speech from a Bolivian presidential candidate who was unfortunately unfriendly to cartels.ย  The American government not only endorsed him, but had him under incredibly tight security.ย  This speaking event was going to be a rare chance to get to him in a public space without metal detectors, and Jackson was being compensated generously to ensure your museum would let a few extra attendees in the back.
But see, the Bolivian presidential election was the last thing on Jacksonโ€™s mind as he watched you through your window.ย  His eyes drifted all over you, mesmerized by the way you prepared yourself for your dayโ€” styling your hair in the mirror, smoothing the wrinkles in your white button-up, pulling those stockings up your thighsโ€ฆ
He caught himself biting his lip and shook it off, straightening up in the driverโ€™s seat of his car; he knew he should probably leave then, beat you to your work and then wander into the museum to feign interest in a few artifacts before striking up a conversation.ย  But he loitered a bit longer, letting himself imagine how quickly he could rip off those clothes you were so thoughtfully dressing yourself with.
Eventually, he managed to pull his attention away from you and start the car, sighing as he tried to remember his plan of attack for โ€˜accidentallyโ€™ meeting you later today.
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The museum mightโ€™ve been interesting, if he wasnโ€™t so distracted by you.ย  He was loitering, hands in his pockets, pretending to look at the paintings and artifacts as he waited for you to be near enough to strike up an innocuous conversation with.ย  Early in the day, he saw you give a tour to a couple considering the museum for a wedding location, but kept his distanceโ€” it could be a while before you were available and he didn't want you to notice him yet, or he'd have to justify having been in the museum all day by himself.
For the first time since heโ€™d started this job, Jackson felt slightly nervous to speak to you.ย  It was always a big step, going from following someone to actually approaching them, but usually it didnโ€™t give him any specific emotional reaction.ย  Sure, he might feel a certain amount of pressure to do this correctly lest he blow the whole thing by tipping off his target, but he never was worried something would go wrong.ย  This time, though, he felt his heart picking up every time he glanced at you from across the museum, closer to you than heโ€™d ever been.ย  His palms were even a bit clammy when he saw you walk by and realized this was the moment he needed to strike.ย  God, did he really have a crush?ย  How patheticโ€ฆ but he couldnโ€™t worry about that now, he was about to lose his chance as you brushed by him quickly.
"Miss?" he got your attention, gently touching your shoulder through your shirt as you passed by; you seemed a little startled by the physicality, yes, but not exactly offended.
"Oh, umโ€” can I help you?" you said.ย  Heโ€™d heard you speak before, on the wiretap and all, but it was a little different in person like thisโ€” and directed at him.
"I was gonna ask you about this sculpture, if you didn't mind," he explained with a gentle smile.
"Oh, well, one of our dosants would love to talk to you about our collectionโ€”" you began, starting to look for the closest staff member designated to help him, but he interrupted.
"So, you don't know anything about the stuff here?"
Your attention moved back to him and you smiled to hide your obvious defensiveness. "No, I do," you assured, "I actually am uniquely equipped to tell you about this sculpture: I studied Incan art specifically during my master's program."
He gave his best 'quietly impressed' face and nodded; he knew he could get you with that, you had kind of a know-it-all thing going on, which he happened to find annoyingly attractive.ย  "Alright, then tell me about it," he challenged.
"Well," you sighed, crossing your arms as you looked at the piece, "we got this one a few years ago, it's actually a ceremonial vesselโ€” thereโ€™s the llama head and the bird on this side here, those were both animals with a lot of cultural significanceโ€ฆโ€
As you pointed out elements of the vessel, he leaned in ostensibly to look at where you were gesturingโ€” but it was all an excuse to get close to you, warm you up to him.
โ€œThey wouldโ€™ve used this to pour essentially a form of beer on the ground,โ€ you continued, โ€œin hopes of increasing the strength of the crops and fertility."
"Fascinating," he smiled at you, and you didnโ€™t back away when he stood closer.ย  Like fish in a barrel.ย  "How old is it?"
"It's estimated to be about four or five hundred years old,โ€ you explained.
"Wow," he nodded, looking at the stone carving behind the glass again.ย  "It's interesting to me that humans have always made artโ€” and always been superstitious.ย  Though I have to be honest, if I was living before the invention of birth control I don't think I'd be praying for fertility."
You smirked a little, and he hoped he hadn't gone too farโ€” but it was fun to look at you and know what you must be thinking about.ย  He could only hope that you were thinking about it with him in mind.
โ€œJackson, by the way,โ€ he introduced himself, โ€œmy nameโ€™s Jackson.ย  It feels unfair that youโ€™ve gotta wear the nametag and I get to be anonymous.โ€
You laughed a little, glancing down at the silver nametag on your blazer and then back up at him.ย  โ€œFair enough; welcome to our museum, Jackson.โ€
โ€œSo, wait,โ€ he tilted his head, โ€œforgive the late reaction here, butโ€” if youโ€™ve got a masterโ€™s degree of that caliber, howโ€™d you end up as an event planner?โ€
โ€œWell, believe it or not, the position does require historical knowledge,โ€ you explained.ย  โ€œI started in curation, thoughโ€” just moved to events because I was too cooped up in the back officesโ€ฆ I like meeting new people.โ€
Although Jackson would never consider himself particularly empathetic, he did think he had a decent sense of peopleโ€” specifically, when they were lying.ย  And that felt like a lieโ€” a white lie, maybe, but still.ย  A lie you were telling yourself most of all, that this was what you wanted to do.ย  And it wasnโ€™t that he really thought you disliked your job, moreso that his two weeks of following you did not indicate you harbored a strong desire to meet new people.ย  You were a total homebody: rejecting offers to go out for drinks or dinner from friends and coworkers, staying up late watching TV instead of hitting the town or something, shrinking into your room every night and staying there until it was time to go to work again.ย  Heโ€™d only seen you leave your house once that first weekend, and it was to pick up groceriesโ€” thatโ€™s it.ย  No hot date, no concertsโ€ฆ almost no social life at all.ย  Either you stayed late at the museum, or you went home.
And he also found that annoyingly attractive.ย  Jackson, after all, was a workaholic himself; he imagined he would go out and do fun things, if he had the time, but right now nothing sounded better than going home and cuddling up with a sweet girl like you, being lazy couch potatoes together, resting after a long day of espionage, cyberterrorism, actual terrorism, and whatever else his work day got him up to.
โ€ฆ.Jesus, when did he get so goddamn sentimental?!
โ€œIt certainly seems like a unique job,โ€ Jackson replied.ย 
โ€œEvery dayโ€™s a little different,โ€ you agreed.
โ€œSounds like my job,โ€ he snorted, โ€œbut I donโ€™t work with other people muchโ€” I think it would be more entertaining with other people around.ย  Especially when they can tell me everything there is to know about Incan art.โ€
โ€œOkay, I donโ€™t know everything,โ€ you backpedaled, not seeming to really notice the larger sentiment of his statement, โ€œbut I can certainly hold my own.ย  I like to think we all have something we know a little too much about, and could ramble for ages about.โ€
โ€œYeah, I hope so, or weโ€™re just weirdos,โ€ he chuckled.ย  โ€œFor me itโ€™s probably cocktails.ย  Iโ€™m not an alcoholic or anythingโ€” I actually donโ€™t drink that much, just socially, you knowโ€” but I have this thing where I can guess anybodyโ€™s favorite drink order.โ€
โ€œOh?โ€ you raised an eyebrow.
โ€œYeah,โ€ he smirked, โ€œbut hold on, I canโ€™t guess yours until I really get the vibes.โ€
โ€œOh,โ€ you nodded, โ€œyeahโ€” vibes, sure.โ€
โ€œHmm,โ€ he pondered, narrowing his eyes as he looked you up and down, biting his lip like he was really thinking about it.
Here was the hard part: he really hadnโ€™t seen you go out for drinks this whole time, so he was actually going to have to guess.ย  Of course, the fun part of this game was not actually getting it rightโ€” if anything, it worked better when he got corrected.ย  All he really needed was to get you alone long enough to tell you who he really was, what he needed from you, and how he was going to motivate you to do itโ€ฆ but if he could actually seduce you first, that would be a hell of a bonus.
โ€œIโ€™m thinking something a little sweet, not too fruity though,โ€ he thought aloud, โ€œsomething classicโ€” you have an old soul, I think.โ€
You seemed to be a little surprised by that analysis, but he figured that meant he was mostly right.
โ€œYour cocktail of choice is, obviously, a sidecar,โ€ he announced.
For a second, he thought he might have got it from the way you smiled, but then you started to laugh.ย  โ€œYou were on the right track,โ€ you admitted.
โ€œDamn,โ€ he snapped his fingers in playful frustration.ย  After a pause, he realized, โ€œyouโ€™re not gonna tell me?โ€
โ€œI figured Iโ€™d give you another guess,โ€ you explained.
โ€œOr,โ€ Jackson countered, โ€œI could take you out tonight, and you could show me yourself.ย  Your drink order, I mean.โ€
Alright, that was forward, but he figured heโ€™d been doing well so far.ย  Instead, though, you tensed up a bit, causing Jackson to knit his eyebrows together for a moment.ย  โ€œI would, really, but, I have plans tonightโ€ฆ with my boyfriend,โ€ you said.
He swallowed behind a barely-suppressed frown.ย  Following you for all this time and he hadnโ€™t noticed any boyfriend; were you lying just to get him to back off?ย  Youโ€™d seemed so flattered before.ย  โ€œOh?โ€ Jackson tried to get out in his most neutral voice.ย  โ€œThatโ€™s greatโ€” is he taking you somewhere nice?
โ€œEven better,โ€ you blinked quickly, a shy smile lifting your face.ย  โ€œHe works here at the museum, but heโ€™s been gone almost an entire month to pick up some artifacts from around Eastern Europeโ€ฆ hasnโ€™t even been able to use a phone out there.ย  So heโ€™s promised to come over and give me a first look at everything he got, and apparently heโ€™s brought something just for me, soโ€ฆโ€
โ€œThatโ€™s sweet,โ€ Jackson replied, willing his nostrils not to twitch.ย  โ€œNice to know he was thinking of you all the way over there.ย  I travel a lot for my work, actually, and itโ€™sโ€ฆ hard to find somebody loyal these days.โ€
You nodded in agreement, sighing slightly.ย  โ€œYeah, it is.โ€
โ€œI mean, gone for a month, no communication, no reminders of youโ€” just out there surrounded by opportunities and nothing keeping him from them,โ€ Jackson went on.ย  โ€œThatโ€™s a lot to get through without at least one drunken encounter.โ€
You furrowed your brow, looking at him with a sort of grimace.ย  โ€œIโ€ฆ I guess,โ€ you mumbled in reply.ย  โ€œI do have a lot of work to get done so I think Iโ€™ll just let you explore,โ€ you decided.
โ€œWhat if I have more questions about the pieces?โ€ he asked.
โ€œTry reading the little plaque underneath it,โ€ you suggested flatly, already turning and walking away.
Jackson watched to leave for a second before scoffing to himself.ย  Bitch.ย  But it didnโ€™t make a difference anyways: one way or another, he was going to get to youโ€” for the sake of the job, of course.ย  Although this boyfriend character was certainly a spanner in the works of his secondary plan to get you in bed, Jackson had to admit that he was ultimately an advantage for his actual purpose with you: an attachment, something he could exploit to get what he wanted.ย  Do what I say, or he gets hurt.
Of course, he knew he should use that to make you be his inside man for that stupid lecture seriesโ€” he wasnโ€™t going to get the second half of his payoff until the cartel had their chance to make an example out of the visiting politician.ย  But, as a small smile crept over his face while he walked out of the museum, he realized that he could use his leverage for so much more than that.
~
The door was unlocked when you got home; beaming, you realized it meant that your boyfriend beat you here, and was likely waiting for you just around the corner.
โ€œBabe?โ€ you called out, shutting the door behind you and shirking your purse and blazer to set down on the wooden credenza.
And yes, he was waiting for you around the corner alright, but you gasped in shock and felt your stomach sink when you saw him.ย  He was bound to a chair with zipties, restrained at his wrists and ankles with tape over his mouth, looking a bit roughed up and absolutely terrified.
โ€œOh my god!โ€ you gasped, running to him, but he oddly seemed to pull away from you as much as he could when you tried to break one of the ties.ย  โ€œWhat the fuck, whatโ€™sโ€” oh my god, are youโ€”?โ€ you rushed, not even knowing where to start and just focusing on freeing him.ย  But he just kept letting out muffled grunts and shaking his headโ€” like he didnโ€™t want you to keep going.ย  Of course, youโ€™d been so shocked by it that you hadnโ€™t even considered why he looked so scared, why he seemed to want you to get away from him: whoever did this was still in the house.
It seemed obvious in retrospect, but it was too late now; you screamed when someone grabbed you, but the sound was muted by a hand over your mouth.ย  โ€œShh,โ€ a voice beside your ear soothed as a blade pressed to your neck.ย  โ€œNobodyโ€™s going to get hurt if you behave.โ€
Your boyfriend hung his head defeatedly, and you thought you heard the sound of him crying though it was hard to tell.
โ€œYou missed him quite a lot, didnโ€™t you?โ€ the man asked, and you wrinkled your brows together as you wondered how he couldโ€™ve known that he was gone for a while.ย  โ€œLeft you all alone here, poor thingโ€” probably got all worked up, lonely, needyโ€ฆ like three nights ago, when I saw you through your bedroom window, touching yourself."
Your face burned with humiliationโ€” not even that he saw you doing that, really, but just knowing he'd been watching you for god-knows how long.ย  That made you feel more violated than anything.
โ€œWanted to help you so bad,โ€ he purred, โ€œbut I had to wait.ย  Iโ€™m not waiting anymoreโ€” youโ€™ve got me feeling pretty fucking impatient these days.โ€
You kept thinking about what you could do to get him away from youโ€” his feet were just behind yours, you could stomp on his shoe and hope it hurt enough to distract him, or maybe you could wrench your elbow back into his sideโ€” but with the knife at your throat, you were afraid that heโ€™d be faster than you if you tried anything.ย  โ€œPlease justโ€” donโ€™t hurt me, please,โ€ you begged, whimpering a little, not sure what else to say at a time like this.
โ€œOh, honey,โ€ he cooed, โ€œyou sound so sweet when youโ€™re scared.โ€
It was the way he said that word: sweet.ย  It reminded you of before, something youโ€™d done your best to forget about all day.ย  Something a little sweet, not too fruityโ€” that weird guy at the museum, heโ€™d said it just like that.ย  โ€œOh my god,โ€ you breathed, โ€œitโ€™sโ€” itโ€™s you.โ€
โ€œYou remember my name, donโ€™t you?โ€ he smiled.
โ€œJackson,โ€ you recalled, โ€œyouโ€” oh my godโ€”โ€
โ€œIโ€™m sure youโ€™re a little relieved,โ€ he chuckled, addressing your boyfriend with a grin as you turned your head enough to look up at his semi-familiar face.ย  โ€œShe was so into me when we met today at the museum,โ€ Jackson informed him proudly.ย  โ€œYou wanted me to fuck you then, didnโ€™t you, baby?โ€
โ€œNo I fucking diโ€”โ€ you began to deny with a sneer, but he quieted you with a finger over your mouthโ€” of course, a finger from the hand still holding the knife, to remind you exactly why you should stop talking.
โ€œNow, try anything, I might just have to hurt youโ€” or, better yet, your shitstain boyfriend over there,โ€ Jackson warned.ย  โ€œIโ€™m just waiting for an excuse to break a few of his fingers.ย  Donโ€™t give me one.โ€
Swallowing, you shut your eyes for a longer momentโ€” you couldnโ€™t believe this was actually happening, like one of those horrific news articles you read before bed just to torture yourself.ย  Like one of those horror movies guys think are campy and fun but give you the most awful sick feeling because that could really happen.ย  And now it was really happening, and your first thought was somehow to wonder what you did wrong to let this happen.
โ€œSo, are you gonna be a good girl for me?โ€ he asked, tilting his head down to look at you questioningly.
You nodded, but he wasnโ€™t satisfied.
โ€œSay it.โ€
โ€œYes,โ€ you answered quickly, and he snarled with frustration.
โ€œNo, baby, say it like I said it,โ€ he insisted, his tone a warning not to test him again.
โ€œIโ€™m gonna beโ€ฆ Iโ€™m gonna be a good girlโ€ฆโ€ you choked out.
โ€œWhose good girl?โ€ he taunted, and you groaned as you shut your eyes, feeling him pull you closer to him and press his face close to yours.
โ€œYours!ย  Your good girl,โ€ you spat out, breath picking up as you heard him purr against your cheek.ย  โ€œJacksonโ€” please, you donโ€™tโ€ฆ you donโ€™t have to do this.ย  Please donโ€™t do this.โ€
You shivered as the knife pressed against you again and moved from your neck down to your shirt, gently slicing off the top button and exposing a little more of your chest.ย  โ€œMm, but I want to,โ€ he explained, โ€œwanted you since I first saw you.โ€
You hated the realization that he likely first saw you quite some time ago, before you ever knew he existed, and that heโ€™d been waiting for this ever since then.
โ€œI think it turns you on, knowing I can do whatever I want to you,โ€ he presumed, cutting off a second button from your shirt.
โ€œPlease just go,โ€ you begged, starting to properly cry as his teeth grazed your neck.ย  โ€œYouโ€™re rightโ€” you can do whatever you want.ย  I canโ€™t stop you.ย  Isnโ€™t that what you wanted to prove?ย  Justโ€ฆ just donโ€™t make meโ€”โ€
โ€œMake you?โ€ he repeated.ย  โ€œNo, noโ€” you wanted me.ย  I could tell.ย  Only thing stopping you was him.โ€
He pointed towards your boyfriend with the knife in his hand, who looked devastated and horrified to say the least.
โ€œYou could do better, by the way,โ€ Jackson informed you.ย  โ€œYou should be with somebody who can really treat you right.โ€
Another button fell to the floor; your bra was visible now, baby pink lace, and your nipples hardened from the cool air on your skinโ€” that, and the way Jacksonโ€™s breath fanned across the nape of your neck.ย ย 
โ€œAre you getting wet for me, baby?โ€ he whispered to you as his knife trailed delicately over your skin, tracing the curve of your breasts.ย  โ€œThink itโ€™s time for me to finally give you what you need?โ€
You took a deep, but shaky, breath as you tried to put on a brave face and brace for what was to come.ย  โ€œMyโ€ฆ my bedroom is upstairs,โ€ you whispered, and Jackson laughed in a way that made your skin crawl.
โ€œOh, eager already,โ€ he taunted.
โ€œI just wanna get this over with,โ€ you insisted.
โ€œSure,โ€ he said facetiously with a mischievous smirk and a wink to match; you felt like you were gonna be sick.ย  โ€œBut bedrooms are a little, you knowโ€ฆ basic?ย  Thatโ€™s probably what youโ€™re used to, real traditional stuff: missionary, in the bed, in the dark, for a few minutes on weekends only.ย  Thatโ€™s the vibe Iโ€™m getting, at least.ย  Youโ€™re not used to being with somebody romanticโ€” you know, spontaneous.โ€
He turned you around to face him, making you yelp a little as he spoke by your ear.ย ย 
โ€œSomebody who just has to have you; right here, right now,โ€ he cooed, running his tongue along the outside of your ear before suddenly kissing roughly along your neck.
โ€œN-no, please,โ€ you begged, imagining the humiliation you were in store for if he really did fuck you on your living room floor in front of the man you loved.ย  โ€œPlease, Iโ€” I said Iโ€™ll be good for you, justโ€” take me to my room, please.โ€
"No, baby,โ€ Jackson purred as he held your chin, โ€œletโ€™s show your little boyfriend here what you look like when a real man fucks you, huh?"
Whining, you jerked your arms forward to try to break away, but it only ensured the bruises his fingers would leave on your skin.
A second later, you were shoved to the ground, and he was on top of you wearing a wide grin.ย  You could hear your boyfriend kicking and screaming in the corner, but your attention was more focused on Jackson starting to open his belt.ย ย 
"Fuck! Get the fuck off of me!" you yelped, kicking and shoving as hard as you could and finding each one more helpless than the last. "Youโ€” you fucking piece of shit!"
He smacked you across the face only to pull it back harshly by the jaw, glaring into your eyes. "Better be careful with that dirty mouth," he warned, shoving two fingers between your lips until you gagged on them. "Don't need to wash that out with soap, do we?"
As you choked, you shook your head, hoping it would be enough of an apology to get you some air.
"How about come?" he joked, making you gag for more than one reason, and he laughed at the tears that rolled down your temples.
He took his fingers out of your mouth and reached down to his fly again, letting out a small satisfied sigh as he freed himself.ย  You sobbed a little when you accidentally caught a glimpse of his erection in his hand; he grunted when you tried to push him off again, and responded by grabbing both your wrists and pinning them down above your head.ย  He hummed as he stroked himself a bit, looking down at you trapped under him.
โ€œThought you said you were gonna be good for me,โ€ he recalled, chuckling when you bit your shaking lip.ย  โ€œYou sure you donโ€™t need me to hurt Romeo over there, give you a little motivation?โ€
You shook your head.ย  โ€œNoโ€” Iโ€™m sorry, Iโ€™ll do what you say.ย  Donโ€™t hurt him.โ€
โ€œOpen your legs,โ€ he ordered.ย ย 
Hesitantly, you lifted your legs up a bit and spread them, cringing at the happy groan you heard when your skirt started to roll up your thighs.ย ย 
โ€œDonโ€™t move your hands,โ€ he warned before he let go of them, leaning back and looking down at you: spread out under him, his for the taking.
He snapped off the last few buttons of your shirt, humming when your torso was exposed further.ย  His hand started at your neck and ran down to grope your chest through the lacy bra; he purred, pinching your hardened nipples until you were forced to react.
Pulling it down, he took a quick breath at the sight of your bare titsโ€” his chest rising and fallingโ€” and he set his knife aside to knead them both with a hum.ย  "Been thinking about these for a whileโ€ฆ" he mumbled.ย  You gasped when he leaned down and captured a nipple in his mouth, suckling with a wide mouth as you scrunched your nose and looked away.ย  Still, it made your insides pulse when he swirled his tongue around, only to pop off a second later and move to the other.ย  "Damn," he breathed, leaning back again to move his attention lower.
Starting at your knees, he rubbed your legs carefully, moving a little higher every time until he was gripping needily at your thighs; his own breathing was a little faster as he did it.ย ย 
You hadn't exactly imagined how this would be, obviously, but you still were surprised at how long he was taking.ย  Was he just trying to build up the anticipation to scare you?ย  Or was it for his own benefit?
He was gentle for just a few seconds before suddenly flaring his nostrils and ripping your stockings open.ย  Through the new hole in the fabric, he rubbed your panties and you bit down on your tongue to avoid crying any harder.ย ย 
โ€œFuck,โ€ he breathed, then laughed, as he pet your cunt through the laceโ€” they matched your bra, of course.ย  Your boyfriend was coming back from a long trip, youโ€™d wanted to do something nice for himโ€ฆ that idea backfired completely.ย  โ€œAll dressed up, matching and everythingโ€ฆ youโ€™re too good to me, babydoll.โ€
You were about to correct him, make sure both of them knew that this had nothing to do with Jackson, but your open mouth only let out a gasp when Jackson pulled your panties aside to touch you.
โ€œOh, baby,โ€ he groaned when he slid two fingers between your lips.ย  โ€œSo wet.ย  Fuck.ย  Whenโ€™d you get like that, huh?ย  Hmm, it was the knife, wasnโ€™t it?โ€
He looked over at your boyfriend and gave him a terribly smug look while he slipped a finger inside your hole.
โ€œWomen like a sense of danger,โ€ he informed the tied man flatly.ย  โ€œButโ€ฆ I think your girl likes it even more than most.โ€
You flexed on his finger, turning his attention back to you, and he licked his lips as he slipped another finger in until you winced.
โ€œThatโ€™s too much for you already, baby?โ€ he noticed.ย  โ€œFuck, I might break youโ€ฆโ€
He curled the fingers inside you, clearly trying to get you warmed up for him, and you shut your eyes tight in hopes your face wouldnโ€™t show any reaction.ย  There was a sense of relief when he stopped and pulled his fingers out, but it didnโ€™t last long since the next thing he did was grab your jaw and press those fingers to your lips.ย 
โ€œEver tasted yourself before?โ€ he asked, and you tried to turn your face away but it was useless.ย  โ€œCome on, itโ€™s good, Iโ€™ll show you.โ€
He licked his own fingers first, moaning in satisfaction as he did it.
โ€œFuck, itโ€™s sweet,โ€ he promised.ย  โ€œNow you try it.โ€
This time, when he put his fingers to your mouth, you opened it and let him push them inside.ย  He slid them over your tongue, watching you with dark eyes.
โ€œSuck them,โ€ he instructed you quietly, almost a whisper, and though your cheeks burned you wrapped your lips around his fingers and hollowed your cheeks.ย  โ€œMm, thatโ€™s itโ€” see, you can be a good girl.ย  Knew you could.โ€
You were panting a little, for some reason, when he took his fingers away, leaving your mouth slack and wet.ย  He brought his hands down to his fly to finish freeing his cock, and you looked up, to the side, basically anywhere but atโ€ฆ that.
โ€œLook at it,โ€ he encouraged you, and you shook your head.ย  โ€œDonโ€™t you wanna see it before I put it inside you?โ€
You figured you could get him to shut up if you just did it, so you went ahead and took a glance down at his erection in his hand, only for a terrified whimper to catch in your throat.
โ€œI can tell what youโ€™re thinking,โ€ he grinned.ย  โ€œTrying to remember the last time you had a dick this big, right?โ€
Trying to figure out how thatโ€™s supposed to fit.
โ€œGet on your hands and knees for me,โ€ he demanded suddenly, sitting back enough to get you room to do it.
You hesitated, and he suddenly looked angry as he grabbed your wrist and yanked you up a bit until you yelped.
โ€œGo on!ย  Hands and fucking knees, did I stutter?โ€ he ordered, louder.
You were a little sore and weak all over, and it became even more apparent when you awkwardly got up off the floor; you avoided your boyfriendโ€™s gaze as you took the position, opting to just stare down at the rug under you instead, suddenly fascinated by every detail in hopes it could somehow distract you from this.ย  From the feeling of him delicately pushing your skirt up over your ass and his hands all over you, from the way he pushed your knees apart with his own and settled between them, from the sick drop in your stomach as his cockโ€™s head rubbed over your clit and lined up to your opening.ย  Yes, it sure was a riveting pattern on this rug alrightโ€ฆ
But, of course, Jackson wouldnโ€™t let you get through this that easily. โ€œBeg for it,โ€ you heard his firm voice from behind you.
โ€œJackson, come on, Iโ€”โ€ you choked, โ€œIโ€” justโ€”โ€
โ€œItโ€™s okay, babydoll, go onโ€ฆโ€ he egged you on, as if shyness was the reason you were hesitating.
โ€œPleaseโ€ฆโ€ you began, shutting your eyes tightly.ย  โ€œPlease fuck me.โ€
You tried not to react too much when he pushed inside, but it was big, and he himself let out a husky groan at the feeling as he filled you.ย  You managed to stay silent at first, but a little squeak came out halfway through, and it turned into a loud sigh when he was all the way inside.ย  โ€œFuck,โ€ he breathed, dropping his head back with a breathy laugh.ย  โ€œFuck, itโ€™s tight.ย  Guess thatโ€™s what happens when nobodyโ€™s here to treat you rightโ€” and I donโ€™t just mean because he was out of town.ย  I can tell nobodyโ€™s given you what you need in a long timeโ€ฆโ€
Before you could wonder what could possibly make him capable of telling that, he took a tight hold of your hips and began to fuck youโ€” slower than you expected, but not quite delicate.
Shaking, you tried to keep yourself propped up on your wobbly arms as he set his pace, and tried to keep yourself quiet while he did this.ย  The last thing he needed was any more reasons to think you liked this.
Still, you couldnโ€™t fight the whimper that came when he suddenly slammed himself into you, rougher than before; your thighs even quivered for a moment.ย  โ€œFuck,โ€ you choked out, under your breath, and he hummed back at you as he sped up a little.
โ€œNot too deep, is it?โ€ he asked, though it didnโ€™t seem like he was actually concerned for your well-being (obviously).ย  โ€œNot used to anything this big, huh?โ€
You were afraid he was going to force you to answer that, but instead he surprised you by putting a hand between your shoulder blades and shoving you down; you gasped and grunted when your chest pressed to the floor, your face thankfully turned to the side against the rugโ€” but unfortunately, it meant you were looking right at your boyfriend.ย  You had to shut your eyes, too ashamed that he was seeing you like this.
โ€œThere, you like that better?โ€ he purred as he held your hips up against his, but the new angle only forced him deeper until you were choking on nothing with every thrust.ย  Your hands searched wildly along the floor for something to hold onto, but eventually just had to settle for gripping the rug for dear life.ย  โ€œMm, fuck, sโ€™goodโ€” you feel so fucking good, babyโ€ฆโ€
The compliment sent an unwilling shiver up your spine, and your back arched even deeper than heโ€™d forced it to.ย  It was too much, it was all far too much, but your toes were curling inside your (ruined) pantyhose and you bit down on your lip without thinking about it.
โ€œOh, see how much she likes it?โ€ Jackson grunted, apparently still addressing the captive boyfriend in the chairโ€” you really wished he would just leave him out of this.ย  โ€œFuck, what a pretty little whoreโ€ฆโ€
Not only could he switch from sickly-sweet to rageful in a moment, but you realized that he could somehow seem to be both at once.ย  Still spitting out praises and insults all at one, he fucked you rougher and meaner as your moansโ€” pain or pleasure, you couldnโ€™t tell anymore and you didnโ€™t want toโ€” grew louder.ย  He kept getting more aggressiveโ€” harder and faster, harder and fasterโ€” until you were all but screaming and you couldnโ€™t keep your hips up anymore.ย  Each thrust pushed you down until you were flat against the floor, but he kept fucking you and holding the back of your neck.ย  One thrust seemed to go too deep suddenly, and you yelped as you reached back to try to grab his thigh out of instinct.
โ€œShh, shh, sโ€™okay, baby,โ€ he assured with a hiss.ย  โ€œFuck.โ€
But he kept doing it, kept fucking you deep (if a little slower) as you whined and shook under him.ย  โ€œJackson,โ€ you heard yourself breathe, โ€œpleaseโ€” I-I canโ€™tโ€”โ€
โ€œGod,โ€ he growled, โ€œsay my name again.ย  Thatโ€™s so hot.โ€
You hadnโ€™t meant it like that, but now it was too late.ย  โ€œN-no,โ€ you tried to deny, but that didnโ€™t last long as he grabbed you by the hair and forced your head up, laying over you enough to speak right against your ear.
โ€œSay. My fucking. Name,โ€ he spat.
โ€œJackson,โ€ you choked out against the strain on your throat from having your neck cranked back like this.ย  โ€œJackson, f-fuckโ€”โ€
He groaned and dropped your head, propping himself up so he could fuck you faster again; his gaze moved down to where his body filled yours, where each thrust made your ass bounce under torn pantyhoseโ€ฆ
As he slowed down for a moment, panting, you wondered if maybe it was almost overโ€” maybe it already was, but that seemed too good to be true. He was still holding you down just as hard, anyway; he put his whole weight on your arms as he turned to look at your boyfriend tied up in the chair.ย 
"Does she do anal?" Jackson asked him point-blank.
Your struggle renewed as you screamed angrilyโ€” but you couldn't keep it up, it fell into a helpless sob a moment later. Your boyfriend didn't give much of an answerโ€” couldn't, really, on account of the duct tapeโ€” just kicked around against his restraints again.
Jackson shrugged as he looked down at you crying under him. "Well, you do now," he decided, pulling out and spitting into his hand.
Youโ€™d never felt so helpless, laying there on the floor while he pushed his fat tip up to your puckered hole.ย  โ€œPlease,โ€ you begged for mercy, but you didnโ€™t even have the energy to lift your head from the rug and it was all muffled and pathetic.
โ€œItโ€™s really not that bad,โ€ he insisted as he started to press forward, but your whole body jumped and you let out a loud whine when his head slipped inside with a sort of popโ€” all that pressure giving way to a sick, stinging stretch.
โ€œOh my god oh my god,โ€ you whimpered, feeling goosebumps break out all over your body from the sharp pain.ย  โ€œI canโ€™tโ€” please, I really canโ€™tโ€”โ€
โ€œShh, itโ€™s okay, Iโ€™m gonna go real slow,โ€ he promised under his breath, moaning loudly as he pushed in a little deeper.ย  Laying on the floor like this, there was really nowhere for you to go, no way to run from the feeling.ย  โ€œJust breathe, long slow breathsโ€” focus on staying relaxed.โ€
Frustratingly, it was actually pretty good advice; it certainly didnโ€™t make it painless, but when you shut your eyes and thought as much about breathing and as little about anything else as you could, it helped.
โ€œSee?ย  Just relax, babydoll,โ€ he whispered, but relaxing could only do so much as he slid the rest of the way in and you felt like your whole body might go numb.ย  Your eyes rolled back, your insides (all of them, it seemed) flexed, your heart was poundingโ€ฆ you felt sick, and disgusting, and used.
He breathed heavy as he laid his weight on top of you, slipping an arm under you to wrap around your shoulders and neck.ย 
"Fuck, that's a tight fuckin' ass," he grunted, laughing a little as he glanced at your boyfriend, slowly beginning to move again. "This one's got you spoiled, huh? How'd a loser like you get your hands on a perfect fucktoy like this?"
He bit down on the shell of your ear as he picked up his pace quicklyโ€” way too quicklyโ€” and soon he was growling each time he slammed his hips against your ass.ย  You couldnโ€™t even tell what noises you were making anymoreโ€ฆ
"But you're gonna be mine now," he whispered to you. "Oh fuck, s'all gonna be mine. Gonna fill these pretty holes of yours every fuckin' day."
You dropped your head down defeatedly onto the floor, though shocks of pain were still making your fingers and toes curl while he roughly fucked your other hole.
โ€œYeah, fuck, you fuckinโ€™ like it,โ€ he snarled as he fucked you faster.ย  โ€œNeedy little slut.ย  You like getting all your holes filled, huh?โ€
You simply bit down on your lip, not realizing it wasn't a rhetorical question.
"Answer me," he insisted.
"I-I don't like it," you saidโ€” quietly, because if you spoke any louder it would've been mostly unintelligible with sobs.
"Huh?" he taunted, leaning in closer.
"It hurts, Jackson," you choked, pleading.
โ€œNo?โ€ he noticed, feigning shock with heavy sarcasm in his tone.ย  โ€œAre you saying you donโ€™t like it up the ass?โ€
โ€œPlease, please,โ€ you choked out, โ€œfuckinโ€™ hurtsโ€” god, please, hurtsโ€”โ€
"You don't like it, sweetheart?" he cooed at you, cloying condescension dripping from every word as he roughly pet the hair out of your face. You whined and shook your head. "Well, I could always put it back in your cunt, would that make you feel better?"
He chuckled at your grimace of disgust.
"Is that too dirty for you?" he wondered, clicking his tongue.ย  "Aw, it's okay, just gonna give you what you wantedโ€” hold still, baby."
You winced when he pulled out of your ass, only to whine as he slid back into your cunt; you hid your face, feeling how absurdly warm it had become from all this, and tried not to think about how dehumanizing what he had just done to you was.
He picked his pace right back up when he entered you, letting out a deep groan of satisfaction.ย  "Oh my god you're fucking dripping, is that from being fucked in your little ass?" he noticed. "Jesus Christ, wettest fucking pussy I ever had... somebody likes it dirty, hm?"
You wanted to deny it, but he wasnโ€™t lying about your physical reaction; you were soaking, and you didnโ€™t even know why.ย  It wasnโ€™t like you found much pleasure in that experience physically, it was rather agonizingโ€” and then there was the thought of it, of knowing youโ€™d been used that way, and it just made you feel dizzy and weird.ย  Regardless, it was trueโ€ฆ your body responded even when your mind was running in circles convincing itself there was nothing enjoyable about this.
โ€œSuch a pretty thing,โ€ Jackson purred at you as he sped up again, shaking your whole body against the floorโ€” that arm around your shoulders was the only thing keeping you from being pushed away, and he held you tightly like he really was worried youโ€™d get away somehow, even though youโ€™d stopped resisting quite a while ago.ย ย 
At least it didnโ€™t hurt anymoreโ€” except that you were still a little sore, and he was holding you too tight and his weight made it hard to breathe, and you were probably going to get rug burn, and you felt disgusting.ย  But in a literal sense, it hurt less.
โ€œThink I need to turn you over and get a good look at that pretty face,โ€ he decided, pulling out of you and rolling you onto your back.ย  Maybe it was just because you knew it was only for a moment, but being empty wasnโ€™t as much of a relief as you expected.ย  You were pretty much limp by this point, letting him turn you over and simply looking up at him blankly.ย  โ€œOh,โ€ he said as he smiled proudly, โ€œlook how fucked out you lookโ€” and Iโ€™m not even done with you yet.โ€
Lifting your legs and pressing them against your chest, he slid back in until he was deeper than you thought possible, and you gasped and shivered helplessly.ย  โ€œF-fuck, waitโ€”โ€œ
He started to fuck into you quickly, and you nearly screamed, reaching down to try to hold his thigh or push him back or something to keep him from going so far inside you, but nothing deterred him.ย  For how drained you were a moment ago, the shock of this gave you renewed energy, and you hated feeling your walls bear down on him in sick, overwhelming pleasure.ย  โ€œOh god,โ€ he moaned, โ€œso fucking good.โ€
As hard as you were trying not to be loud, your efforts were lost when he reached down and roughly rubbed at your swollen clit; again, you tried to reach to stop him, holding onto his wrist and pushing his hand away with all your strength, but he bested you easily and kept going.ย  โ€œFuck!โ€ you screamed.ย  โ€œPlease, pleaseโ€” itโ€™s too much, Iโ€”โ€
โ€œItโ€™s okay, baby,โ€ he soothed, watching proudly as your back arched and your head tilted back with a gasp.ย ย 
You hadnโ€™t even realized you were building to an orgasmโ€” you wouldโ€™ve sworn you werenโ€™t, before, but now you felt all sensitive and sticky, and his thumb on your clit was relentless, and the shivers that had been running all over you all evening were turning into hard, heavy jolts ofโ€” of something.ย  Something youโ€™d been holding back longer than you realized.ย  Something you hadnโ€™t felt in much, much longer than three weeks.
โ€œItโ€™s okay,โ€ he kept encouraging you with a proud grin that turned into a growl through his teeth as he fucked you harder.ย  โ€œShow him what it looks like when youโ€™re not faking it, babydoll.ย  Show him who you really belong to now.โ€
โ€œPlease,โ€ you cried, the word barely spoken and more just a shape you made around your cries.ย  If he didnโ€™t stop now, you wouldnโ€™t be able to, either; you were spasming uncontrollably, inside and out, it was just getting worse and worse (or better and better, depending on how you looked at it).
It felt fucking good.ย  You would die before you admitted it, but you didnโ€™t have toโ€” it was obvious.ย  And it was overtaking everything now, even your shame, until for one impossible moment, you were completely shameless.ย  You werenโ€™t sure you had ever felt quite like that beforeโ€” not just physically, but spiritually.ย  Shameless.ย  Even though all youโ€™d felt until now was ashamed.ย  โ€œGood girl,โ€ Jackson praised you, though it was sort of lost on you as you were coming down from a high that hit you hard enough to not even feel real until it was nearly over.ย ย 
It was like time had slowed down, and then snapped back to superspeed, to hyperreality, when he finally pulled his hand away and let you have a small reprieve.ย ย 
"Fuck, I'm gonna come, oh my god," he gasped, his voice getting oddly high-pitched as he said it. "Want me to come inside, babydoll, or paint that pretty face?"
โ€œNotโ€ฆ not inside,โ€ you warned, just conscious enough to remember that.
โ€œMm?ย  Why not?โ€ he smirked.
You were still blinking away the blurriness in your vision, panting, trying to process all that youโ€™d just feltโ€” so you really didnโ€™t have any energy for stupid questions like that.ย  โ€œWhat?โ€ you just asked groggily.ย  โ€œWhyโ€ฆ why do you think?!โ€
He just laughed brieflyโ€” more like a humโ€” and kept going.ย  Of course, you shouldโ€™ve known heโ€™d do it once he realized your boyfriend didnโ€™t; but wasnโ€™t it enough that you and your boyfriend used condoms and Jackson had already gone past that?
โ€œJustโ€” just donโ€™t,โ€ you begged again, shut up with a firm hand over your mouth suddenly as he grunted lowly above you with each thrust.
โ€œFuck,โ€ he said, a sort of warning though it wasnโ€™t specific.ย  โ€œFuck!โ€
He bit his lip when it happened; you shut your eyes, not wanting to see his face all slack and flushed like that with his hair falling forward and his neck and jaw flexing.ย  But closing your eyes only made the feeling inside you more undeniable: the rush of warmth, the flexing against your walls as he pushed himself in as deep as he could.ย  You whimpered a little, though you werenโ€™t sure it was audible to anyone but yourself, and Jackson sighed as he emptied himself into you.
He took his hand away with a deep breath, and all you did was let your mouth fall open and your eyes blink numblyโ€” what else was there to do?
As he caught his breath, he laughed a little, very softly; he put his hands on the floor beside your head, propping himself up but letting his head hang down loosely for a secondโ€” he was still smiling.
โ€œYouโ€™reโ€ฆ youโ€™re really something else, you know that, babydoll?โ€ he informed you.
You didnโ€™t say anything, and he sighed again just before he pulled outโ€” you both winced, for different reasons, and he took a moment to hold your legs open so he could look at what heโ€™d done to you; you felt filthy and exposed like that, but you were too weak to try to stop him or even to close your legs.
โ€œNow thatโ€™s just beautiful,โ€ he decided in reaction to whatever he saw; you didnโ€™t want to picture it, how stretched out and used up you must look, but you could feel his come oozing out, running down.
Some of the numbness was already wearing off, at least physically, and you were beginning to realize how purely un-ergonomic it was to get fucked on the floor.ย  Your back and shoulders were sore, your legs were tight when you finally got to lay them down again after being held up for so longโ€ฆ you tried not to imagine how long youโ€™d be feeling the effects of this, wearing bruises and feeling knots and having to know exactly where they came from.
โ€œCome on,โ€ he mumbled as he lifted up your limp upper body, pulling you closer to him.ย  He held your face for a second, petting your cheek which was still a bit clammy with sweat.ย  โ€œKiss me,โ€ he demanded, though he said it somewhat softly; you didnโ€™t actually sit up and do it for him, but you let him press his lips to yours and you tried your best to half-heartedly mirror his movements as he did it.
He held your head and neck more firmly and slid his tongue into the kiss, making you whimper a little but that was the end of your protest.ย  You thought it was a little strange that he wanted to kiss you now, but maybe it was just a matter of claiming you in the final way since heโ€™d pretty much covered all the others.
When he broke away, he brushed his thumb over your cheek and smiled at you sweetly.ย ย 
Itโ€™s over, you told yourself, hoping to feel more relieved.ย  Itโ€™s over, heโ€™s finally done with you.ย  You did it.ย  Itโ€™s over.ย  But as those words repeated in your mind, you only felt emptier than ever.
โ€œLook at your boy over there,โ€ Jackson mumbled beside your ear, a smirk on his lips as he shook you a bit with the arm around you.ย  โ€œYou see it, donโ€™t you?ย  He looks different now.โ€
You dared to glance at your captive boyfriend, who you realized you hadnโ€™t heard muffled protests from in quite some time.ย  His eyes were bloodshot and swollen, but dark, too; his stare was heavy and piercing.ย  You suddenly felt sick.
โ€œHe looks at you different now.โ€
You bit down on your lip as it started to shake; you felt worse than ever with him looking at you like that.ย  Things hadnโ€™t been perfect before he leftโ€” nothingโ€™s ever perfectโ€” but they were good, and easy, and now you felt like he hated you.ย  But what had you done wrong?ย  All youโ€™d done was try to keep him unharmed by appeasing this awful, horrible personโ€ฆย 
Jackson had already been speaking quietly, but he dropped his voice down to whisper as he rubbed your shoulder.ย  โ€œI donโ€™t think heโ€™ll look at you the same way ever again,โ€ he posited, and you swallowed as your stomach dropped.ย ย 
โ€œI donโ€™tโ€ฆ I donโ€™t understand,โ€ you whispered under your breath.
โ€œHeโ€™s never seen you like that before,โ€ Jackson explained, โ€œand he understands now that he canโ€™t do for you what I can.โ€
Jackson brought his hand to his own chest as he said that, but then reached up to wipe up another tear that rolled down your cheek.ย  โ€œPlease,โ€ you said, looking at your boyfriend though he wouldnโ€™t meet your gaze, โ€œdonโ€™tโ€” donโ€™t think that Iโ€” itโ€™s not my fault!ย  I didnโ€™t want this to happen!โ€
โ€œShh, you donโ€™t have to lie anymore,โ€ Jackson cooed at you, โ€œweโ€™ve all seen the truth now, itโ€™s alright.โ€
You were exhausted, you were devastated, you were too overwhelmed to even feel terrified anymore; you dropped your head onto Jacksonโ€™s shoulder defeatedly.ย  After all youโ€™d been through tonight, you were starting to lose track of what was real anymore.
He let you cry quietly against him for a while, petting your head, until finally breaking the silence.ย  โ€œNow, the thing is, thereโ€™s actually justโ€ฆ one more thing I need you to do for me,โ€ he admitted, and you started to cry harder again.
โ€œPleaseโ€” please, I did everything you asked,โ€ you sputtered out through your tears, โ€œyou took.ย  Everything. From me.โ€
โ€œHold on, thatโ€™s not true,โ€ he frowned, โ€œyouโ€™ve still got your cuck boyfriend over there, even if heโ€™s not quite what he used to beโ€” you still love him, donโ€™t you?ย  Canโ€™t help that?โ€
โ€œO-of course I do,โ€ you insisted, feeling oddly guilty as you said it.
โ€œSo, you donโ€™t want me to hurt him?โ€ย 
Even if this was the endโ€” even if he would hold what was done to you against you, which would break your heartโ€” you couldnโ€™t have that on your conscience.ย  You shook your head.
โ€œI didnโ€™t think so,โ€ Jackson nodded, โ€œyouโ€™re too sweet for that.ย  I wonโ€™t hurt him, and Iโ€™ll let him go, if you promise to do what I ask you to.โ€
โ€œWhat moreโ€ฆ what more could you possibly wantโ€ฆโ€ you breathed, shaking your head, trying not to imagine what else there was for him to do to you.
โ€œSomething a lot less fun than what I wanted before,โ€ he smirked.ย  โ€œWhat I need from you now is purely work-related.โ€
You wrinkled your brows together with a sniffle as you began to slowly compose yourself.ย  โ€œWorkโ€ฆ?โ€
โ€œLet me tell you a little bit more about what I do for a livingโ€ฆโ€
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fairuzfan ยท 8 months ago
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Palestinian men detained by Israeli forces since the start of the war in Gaza have told Middle East Eye how they were physically tortured with dogs and electricity, subjected to mock executions, and held in humiliating and degrading conditions.
In testimonies to MEE, one man, who was taken by Israeli forces from a school in Gaza where he had sought refuge with his family, described how he had been handcuffed, blindfolded, and detained in a metal cage for 42 days.
During interrogations, he said he had been given electric shocks, as well as scratched and bitten by army dogs.
Other men also described being electrocuted, attacked by dogs, doused with cold water, denied food and water, deprived of sleep, and subjected to constant loud music.
โ€œThey did not spare anyone. There were 14-year-old boys and 80-year-old men,โ€ said one of the men, Moaz Muhammad Khamis Miqdad, who was taken prisoner in Gaza City in December and held for more than 30 days.
As well as three men taken prisoner in Gaza, MEE spoke to a man detained in a raid in the West Bank city of Qalqilya who said he had been blindfolded, stripped naked, and hung by his arms during interrogations in which he was repeatedly beaten and burnt with cigarettes.
He also described being held for days in freezing conditions in which he was not allowed to sleep and of a soldier urinating in a bottle and handing it to him after he had requested water.
All four men described being forced to strip naked and being constantly beaten and abused by Israeli soldiers during their weeks-long detentions.
MEE has also spoken to a number of other former detainees who also described similar experiences to those of the men in this story.
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Eventually, they were dropped at an unknown location. Five soldiers came into the room where they were being held and continued beating them.
This pattern of being moved around in vehicles between different locations, all the while being subjected to beatings, continued over several days.
Finally, the men arrived at a location where they were forced to kneel on the floor, still restrained with handcuffs and blindfolded.
โ€œWe all remained like this for 37 daysโ€ฆ almost naked in the blistering cold, our bodies exhausted, our souls drifting away. The food was barely enough to keep you alive,โ€ said Hassan.
When the men tried to complain about the conditions of their detention, their captors brought in soldiers with dogs.
โ€œThey unleashed them on us. The dogs would attack us, scratching us while the commander would continue to beat us with utter brutality.โ€
Every few days the men would be taken for questioning. Hassan said he was shown images of tunnels and his interrogators would ask him what he knew about them.
โ€œWhenever I said that I didnโ€™t [know anything] they would slap, punch, hit, and kick me all over my body,โ€ said Hassan.
โ€œThe soldiers with their commander would make a lot of noiseโ€ฆ so we were not able to sleep and remained exhausted and completely strained from fatigue, starvation, and torture.โ€
One night in the early hours as he tried to rest, Hassan was kicked awake by a soldier and dragged to a bus with four other men. The bus took them to Karm Abu Salem, the main crossing between Israel and southern Gaza, where they were released.
โ€œThe commander screamed at us that we should walk quickly, but I could barely walk [because of] the beating and kneeling and the lack of food and sleep. The soldiers started running after us to scare us.โ€
Hassan said the men managed to drag themselves to nearby UN buses that were waiting to collect them.
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glammiketrash ยท 1 year ago
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Monty didnโ€™t attack Bonnie. Freddy did.
This post is not a joke: Ruin gives us enough clues to know that Bonnie was attacked by Freddy the day he disappeared, and Monty saw the attack.
Word count: 2457 words.
Yup, I wrote an entire essay with pictures to take the blame from a fictional gator that became my comfort character. If someone from Steel Wool is reading this: Yes, Iโ€™m ok, thanks for asking. If you want to send a cute Monty picture to my inbox, it is open and Iโ€™ll be all over the place if you do it.
Now, let me take you with me on this wild ride, because this theory fits the narrative of both Security Breach and Ruin so well that I have to clap at Steel Wool if it is actually correct and not me playing with the puzzle pieces incorrectly. So, here we go!
Bonnie, judging by the golden eyes and his travel pattern, was protecting someone like Freddy did with Gregory. Important damage was directed to the stomach hatch, where a kid could hide.
He has claw marks there, but Monty didnโ€™t got his until the first was decommissioned and was then modified to play his bass.
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The scratches in his hatch are green, but also the cracks over it. It looks like it is his base color instead of paint left by the attacker. The next video is from FazFriends, where they look at every single detail in the Ruin animatronic models. Their analysis are totally worth your attention if you like SB!
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Monty has black nails, even before he was modified to play Bonnieโ€™s bass. They also are kinda blunt, and the marks the attacker left seem more clean and sharp in the ends.
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Now, there arenโ€™t lots of animatronics that have claws. We have Roxy (and Iโ€™m guessing Foxy, if he ever existed as an animatronic different to her), The mimic/Burntrap, who doesnโ€™t really seem an option because heโ€™s slow and in life support in SB and sealed in Ruin, andโ€ฆ thereโ€™s Freddy. But, and hereโ€™s the twist, not normal Freddy, who couldnโ€™t get through gates like Monty until he got his claws.
Iโ€™m talking about this thing.
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Not only do we have environmental clues that confirm this attack, but also a key clue that wouldnโ€™t make any sense otherwise.
Letโ€™s start with the Prototype itself!
Check those claws. They are sturdy enough to survive all the damage this model has received, and extremely sharp at the end. Now compare Bonnie and its hand togetherโ€ฆ
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Itโ€™s a perfect fit. The metal is a bit bent in the left, but if you could lower it, the finger length, the palm, even the distance and shape between the thumb and index are the same than the hole in Bonnieโ€™s chest.
If that detail is true, all pieces of the narrative fit together. Hereโ€™s what happened, which I will explain further adding sources:
Monty saw Freddyโ€™s prototype attacking Bonnie (who was in safe mode) in Gator Golfโ€™s catwalks. The hurricane hole-in-one was activated, causing them both to fall. He could see the prototype losing its head and taking damage to its leg, but Bonnie was nowhere: he was either able to go back to Bonnie Bowl by himself using the distraction or the fall knocked him out and was dragged there, where he was heavily damaged.
This next part is not so clear, so Iโ€™ll give you my version of what I think happened that night: Bonnie alerted police that a kid was in danger. They show up, but Vanessa sent them away, claiming she was the only person there and it was a prank call (False Alarm message in SB). Vanny uses Bonnieโ€™s trust on Freddy against him: she sends the prototype to go after the kid and him. He makes it to Montyโ€™s, where the hurricane causes damage to the prototype, and is then finally attacked and disassembled behind his attraction to silence him and bury any clue or what happened (his parts are all over the place, one of his arms has weel marks, and Ruin follows the PQ ending where Freddy is disassembled. In SB, endos come out from the lines to attack us, and in Ruin we see the zone where his vanity is infested with STAFF robots, both in its normal version and in VR, where a giant STAFF robot is seen being dragged to a door while it leaves scratch marks on the floor).
Fazbear Entertainment pretended they actually looked for Bonnie and found nothing at all. As a final punishment for his disobedience he was actively being erased from existence: most of his art was removed, and some ask for a re-theme of his attraction (Re-theme SB message). They make Monty the main bassist, giving him his green room too.
These changes are being quickly pushed after his decommission: Bonnie still has power when we find him, Monty falls from the catwalks โ€œa month agoโ€ and snaps in half, a place where he goes every time he skips a performance (Monty Mischief SB message), people constantly ask for Bonnie and there isnโ€™t an approved answer to give, the bowling alley still wasnโ€™t given a re-theme after taking out most of Bonnieโ€™s images.
Despite FazEnt efforts, Bonnie is remembered, specially by a depressed Monty.
His body was modified, he was given his bass, his glasses, his room, his role. The higher ups clapped thinking about the possibility of him being even more popular than Bonnie, his disappearance becoming yet another opportunity to make money.
And it was Freddyโ€™s prototypeโ€™s fault. His normal life, the person he admired the most, his own body, were taken from him because of him.
From that day, and after getting new claws, his attitude becomes obsessive, endlessly searching for what was left of Bonnie after the rest gave up: destroying fences to explore the undergrounds, constantly missing shows and always being found in the catwalks, even after being snapped in half by the hole-in-one bucket, trying to guess where his body was. His last known location was his attraction, so he should still be there somewhere, isnโ€™t it?
Let me repeat this: he prefers looking for Bonnie in the catwalks even at risk of his own integrity than performing.
There are more details that show us he does care for him: there are four official images left of Glamrock Bonnie in the PizzaPlex, three of them in Montyโ€™s ride, the last one at the entrance of his own attraction, where some animations can still be seen. These cutouts are in perfect shape, while Freddyโ€™s is light off.
There is also a headless Freddy statue that once you go to FazerBlast screams โ€œprototypeโ€.
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It looks like itโ€™s been decapitated by a hurricane, some โ€œcablesโ€ coming out of its head like the prototype, which has cables coming out of its neck.
This damage couldnโ€™t have been caused by the earthquake: the head should had fallen to the ground instead of being pinned on the hurricane. Plus, it doesnโ€™t match the theme of the ride, based on cutouts, and while the rest of the elements are placed in scenarios and their composition is clearly studied, this statue breaks the symmetry of the hurricaneโ€™s eye element, that is supposed to give you the illusion that you are entering its eye and being pushed out to the main attraction.
Whatโ€™s more, in a story exclusively about Montyโ€™s past and how he became a solo bassist in the PizzaPlex thanks to Bonnie, attracting the same amount of people than the Glamrocks themselves, a Freddy statue at the end doesnโ€™t make any sense sense at allโ€ฆ Unless it was put there with a very particular purpose.
I like to think itโ€™s part of an environmental story telling from Steel Wool, specially when you read the rest of clues together.
Thereโ€™s more to say about this statue than the lack of a head: look at its leg damage, and how it matches the prototypeโ€™s heavily damaged one, and how the hand that is visible reflects the light making it look like it has long claws despite Freddy having short ones like the rest of the band.
It also has two blue long lines through his chest that resemble the ones in Bonnieโ€™s.
If you still have doubt about how it is part of a scene representing the night of the attack, then you should know there is an easter egg here: if you follow the part of the tornado that goes up, you can see a Bonnie cutout at the very top of it. Heโ€™s far away from the rest of the scene and he looks like if he was being knocked by the tornado. If you zoom to look at his face, you can see he has a worried expression.
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Monty didnโ€™t destroy any of the images of Bonnie or his previous iterations, not the cutouts, not this poster, not the bass that belonged to him, even after causing damage to his room.
There is a detail in Gator Golf that is easy to miss: An intact poster of the original Bonnie near a log he uses as a hideout in Ruin (we see him quickly going out of it when we approach it).
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He looks similar to the illustration at the entrance of Bonnie Bowl, but this image is not very charming. He looks half dead, yeah...? If you then go to Bonnieโ€™s, some big screens are still on and advertising pizza. When you wear the mask, they change to a glitched version of the Bonnie animation, where his eyes go blank in a similar way to this poster.
This spot couldnโ€™t have been used by Vanny: it is decorated exactly like the rest of Gator Golf in the base game, which ends with us saving Vanessa and exiting the PizzaPlex together.
The poster also has a drawing of Freddy stuck on it. In this chapter you can also find the Bonnieโ€™s piรฑata collectible, the first time we can see his Glamrock design and the first clue of him having suffered an attack (it has a big gash in his chest).
He could have easily taken it down if he wanted, specially when it is so close to his hideout and heโ€™s in such a volatile state, but he keeps it right beside it.
But the real Freddy (or, at least, things that resemble him) seems to cause some kind of reaction even in the base game, yes?
The most common example in Security Breach is the arcade version of Montyโ€™s Gator Golf. There are two possible readings for it, depending on if you think it represents Montyโ€™s mind or if you think it has been hacked to change his behavior.
Hole 1 depicts Freddy separated from the group, a big distance between them. Hole 9 shows him in a dumpster, and Chica, Roxy and Monty playing together. Heโ€™s never part of the group, so either Monty hates him or he was hacked so he would hate him, right?
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But the main show were he looks happily at him while playing, the fact that he never attacks him even after being hacked, the presence of images of him on other holes all perfectly light and ok like this balloon, and the eye color difference between Hole 1 and 9, make me think Steel Wool is trying to tell us a way different story.
The Freddy in the dumpster is the only one with golden eyes. Hole 9 represents what is happening the night we play as Gregory, the AR part of the AR-cade, and of the main reasons the Monty taking down theory was so popular.
That night, Roxy, Chica and him are working on finding the kid to the point that their cases crack and get dirty, while Freddy not only glitched at the start of the show hours before, but is now also walking around the PizzaPlex doing NOTHING instead of helping (apparently).
Itโ€™s the animatronic equivalent of a group project were one of the members does nothing, so you have to do their part and then they show up and are praised. It makes sense he would be angry at the situation and think heโ€™s trash, but even so, there are no real confrontations between them.
But what about Hole 1, then? The answer is the fireflies. There are some fireflies at the left part, but the right, where Freddy is looking, has other set of lights. If you calculate the distance from Chica to him, the center is almost where the hole is, the part of the arcade that is supposed to drag your attention. Having an empty space there feels uncomfortable and a very questionable decision from whomever designed the scene, but if this one is a reflection from reality or Montyโ€™s current mind state, why arenโ€™t Freddyโ€™s eyes gold?
Well, I donโ€™t think he is separated from his band.
I think someone is missing from the picture instead.
Bonnie was erased from the Arcade.
As it was said, these changes were quick and non-planned: they deleted his model from the arcade, but had no time to move and reprogram the positions of the rest of the characters so the space between them was filled. As a consequence, when you play this level, your attention is taken from the hole to the distance between them.
It is void, awkward, it makes you uncomfortable. You know something is missing, but you canโ€™t quite tell what it is yet. It makes you wish there was one more character there even before you knew there actually was.
Once you learn what happened, how his story ties to the place this scenario represents, the void he left in Freddy and Monty specifically, Hole 1 gains a new meaning, and it hits you. When you go back to the PizzaPlex as Cassie and play the arcade, thereโ€™s no joy left there. No fireflies, no Glamrocks, just ruins. Two pairs of red eyes and a pile of Nightmare STAFF bots. Thatโ€™s all thatโ€™s left.
But if you still need one more clue to convince you that the prototype was the one that attacked Bonnie, then let me tell you there is a final one that wouldnโ€™t make sense otherwise:
The AR collectibles dialogue.
Cassie always makes a commentary about the things she finds: Montyโ€™s AR plushie being very glitchy, how she wants to add Roxyโ€™s one to her collection, how the her father wouldnโ€™t tell her why they replaced Bonnie and how he was his dadโ€™s favoriteโ€ฆ
But she also asks him what happened to him, and gets an answer when she gets the last collectible.
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The AR Golden Bonnie is hidden in Bonnie Bowl, next to a Wet Floor Sign bot.
She hasnโ€™t been to Fazer Blast yet.
But the description answers the question that she asked him: a prototype.
Bonnie was decommissioned by Freddyโ€™s prototype.
And the only ones that know are a kid lead to her death that can hear his agony through the Wet Floor Bots and unreal collectibles, and an animatronic blamed for his death and told heโ€™ll never be him, obsessed with his loss and with finding whatever is left of the person that he admired the most and helped him become the star he once was.
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โœถ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐š๐ซ๐ฒ: It had been a decade since the jujutsu world last heard your voice or seen your face. ๐†๐จ๐ฃ๐จ ๐’๐š๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ฎ had to deal with his emotions and conflicts by himself, and when he was nearly accepting that maybe you were dead, the unthinkable happens โ”€โ”€ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐œ๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ก๐ข๐ฆ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐›๐ž๐ ๐ฌ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐ก๐ž๐ฅ๐ฉ.
โœถ ๐š. ๐ง๐จ๐ญ๐ž: this is the same universe as โ€˜๐–บ๐—‡๐–ผ๐—‚๐–พ๐—‡๐— ๐—…๐—ˆ๐—๐–พโ€™ ๐—†๐—’ ๐—€๐–พ๐—๐—ˆ ๐—Œ๐—Ž๐—€๐—Ž๐—‹๐—Ž one shot, but obviously can be read separated (but donโ€™t, read all of them <3), because i thought it would be cool. this one actually made me cry a lot, but as always, good ending. totally based on this song. also, i noticed i like to make the reader strong and whatever, expect more badass readers from me. mwah.
โœถ ๐ฌ๐ฒ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐š๐›๐ฎ๐ฌ: angst with good ending, mature content, blood, death, kidnapping, foul language, anxiety attack, self harm (picking skin), malnourishment, afab!reader (their uterus is actually important to the plot), happy ending.
โœถ ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐œ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ: 3.8k
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Gojo Satoru has had bruises and scars surrounding all of his fingers for almost a decade now. Itโ€™s a habit he picked to externalize his anxiety, much like Shoko with her cigarettes โ€” ever since they met each-other, the girl would inhale one after the other.
When Ieiri became a doctor, her mission was to help healing the physical scars cause by either Gojoโ€™s own hands or mouth, plucking the skin and tasting his blood, as if that could calm him. Maybe it could, he did felt relief through the pain. Shoko knew it was unhealthy and just the first steps before it all escalated to something more dangerous and difficult, so she tried to help.
โ€œLetโ€™s change thisโ€ฆโ€ The brunette grabbed Satoruโ€™s hands from his mouth, when he started to complain, she exchange it for a strawberry covered in chocolate. โ€œFor this.โ€
Soon, Shoko is reminded that Satoru can multitask. Blood and sweets merge in his mouth, the taste is addictive to him, much like something he unknowingly misses.
They both try cigarettes.
โ€œIsnโ€™t cigarettes as bad as this self-harm, you think I do?!โ€ Gojo asks after burning his lungs and coughing the smoke all the way up his throat. There is a bitter taste that impregnates in his tongue, he can help but stick one of his fingers into his mouth and scratch the pink muscle. While he is at it, Gojo bites, tempted, his skin.
Shoko thinks that if Satoru is allowing all of this, that means he cares as much as she does, and he wants to be unhooked of this habit he has. One day, she suggests maybe he should focus on something else, like keeping his bed warm with a new person everyday. Youโ€™re never picking up your skin when youโ€™re focused on somebodyโ€™s else, Shoko tells him.
Gojo turns it down the second she finishes her reasoning.
โ€œYour pretty head is going to work harder for a new idea, Sho. Not in the mood for anyone else.โ€ Shoko doesnโ€™t bother slapping Satoruโ€™s hands away from his mouth, the woman is to busy being stunned by his words.
โ€œI thought you had move on, Gojo.โ€ She didnโ€™t meant to say it out loud, hence why itโ€™s barely a whisper, but the contents of it could never scape Gojo. If the topic was you, he was always hearing, trained his ears in the hope to catch news a long time ago. โ€œItโ€™s been what? four years?โ€
โ€œNo, itโ€™s been six, actually.โ€ Gojo is not looking at Shoko, not at anywhere in the room but his hands, bruised and bloodied by himself. Shoko wonders if he is going to bite the whole thing off. โ€œSix years since she has gone missing. Not a single news, she had no family, besides us, so no one has know shit.โ€ He closed his hands in fists.
โ€œDonโ€™t you think she could have just gone away, Satoru?โ€ Ieiri fidgets with her wedding ring unconsciously, the piercing blue eyes snap to the silver metal for a moment before returning to his lap, his long hand touching his necklace under the shirt. Shoko knew of your hate towards the jujutsu world and the men in power, but she was also your friend, you wouldnโ€™t have left anyone behind, especially Gojo. โ€œNo, she didnโ€™t.โ€
โ€œYeah, she didnโ€™t.โ€ Satoru grabs his glasses on the coffee table and adjust them over his eyes. To ease the pain of the six-eyes or to hide his tears, the woman wonders. โ€œBut I wish thatโ€™s what happened, yโ€™know?โ€ Gojo presses his thumb against the bottom of his teeth, tempted. โ€œI would love her more if I knew she was far away, somewhere in the mountains, sleeping with dozens of blankets and a cat named Amour.โ€
Shoko doesnโ€™t find her voice in that moment, is stuck besides her breaking heart and burned lungs. Gojo doesnโ€™t seem to mind, he is lost in this calm and happier version of you he creates to ease his mind.
โ€œIf she isnโ€™t, can you imagine? Can you imagine her dead?โ€ Satoru slaps his hand over his mouth, and Shoko fears thatโ€™s the moment he will bite so hard the blood he is addicted to will paint himself, paint her, become physical enough to never be ignored like this situation they are right know. But none of that happens, Satoru simply try to hide his hiccups and cries.
It takes Ieiri a second to register what is happening, and when she does she jumps over the coffee table and hugs Gojoโ€™s shaking form. In the six years since your disappearance, Satoru has never said out loud that you could be dead. The man thought such a thing was impossible, said that your curse energy was so strong anyone would feel it, Japan would lose its balance. He wondered if he had been wrong, had never noticed, because even if Satoru had spend all the time searching for you, he could have missed this. Could have missed you, and your last breath.
โ€œOh, please, my God.โ€ Gojo begged the usual prayer: trade him for you, let him see you just one more time โ€” he only needed a goodbye, a hug, a kiss. To look in your eyes and repent, to touch your skin and evaporate. Gojo Satoru would avoid death until the moment he sees you again, dead or alive.
โ€œGojo.โ€ Shoko grabbed his face, removing his glasses and making him stare at her through his white eyelashes. He looked so young, the perfect mirage of how he was when Satoru learned of your missing. โ€œShe is not gone.โ€ Ieiri hated herself for this, for trying to give him hope, something desperate to dig his claws in, unknown to the fact it was hope digging him, and when the truth would come out it could remove chunks of Satoru.
โ€œThen where is Y/n?โ€ Gojo whispered. โ€œWhere is she that I canโ€™t find? Where is my love?โ€
Gojo Satoru became a shell of a man after that day. For the next four years he devoted his attention to anything related to you.
Becoming a good and happy teacher because he knew how much you wanted to be one, for the young sorceress who were obliged to give their lives for old men who couldnโ€™t even thank them. Gojoโ€™s spare time used to be for you, as well, searching Tokyo and hiring detectives all over the world, but now he promised Shoko to take some time at his penthouse. It sucks.
He holds himself against the large windows and knows you would love to see the city lights, when they would shine through your eyes and light half of your face, he would kiss you desperately. For a decade away from your lips, he still could remember how good it felt to be complete with you. The clouds reached the building some times, and he wondered if you were dead, this was your way of reaching. But whenever Gojo refused to believe in this, he would let the curtains take him away from the clouds.
Today is one of those days. And the sky is angry at him, demanding his attention with lightning and thunder โ€” unfortunately, same as your cursed technique. Anytime a lightning falls at the city bellow him, Gojo hugs himself a bit tighter, to avoid himself from jumping to the windows, shamelessly looking for you.
His cell phone rings two times before he picks it up.
โ€œHey, are you alright? Itโ€™s a pretty heavy storm tonight.โ€ Suguru asks right away, in the background there is two teen girls screaming with terror and then laughing like maniacs afterwards. โ€œOne lightning fell at the garden, the girls are going crazy. If you want to come, please do.โ€ There is despair in his voice, and Gojo laughs at that.
โ€œSure, nothing better to do. Should I teleport in the middle of your living room to scare them?โ€
โ€œYes! That would be very much appreciatedโ€ฆ Oh.โ€ There is mumbling for a long time before Suguru returns. โ€œNanako is asking for you to bring her some of your snacks, the sour one, Mimiko says she want nothing but she likes the peanut butter M&Mโ€™s.โ€ More talking in the background. โ€œYou are no bother, love, he is filthy rich.โ€
โ€œYour daughters are lucky I love them.โ€ Gojo mumbles getting up, before he moves there is a sound on his phone showing him a second number is calling. โ€œI think Shoko is calling me, Iโ€™ll be right back at you. Tell your wife Iโ€™m bringing you and her something as well.โ€
โ€œIt better be good, last time you got her pineapple biscuits, what is wrong with you?โ€
โ€œThose biscuits are good.โ€
โ€œSHEโ€™S ALLERGIC, SATORU.โ€
โ€œOKAY, NO PINNEAPLES! WHY ARE YOU SCREAMING? Why am I screaming?โ€ Satoru sighed before turning around from his cabinet with the pineapple biscuit.
He turned off the call with Geto who was busy with the girls to even notice. The second call was already off. Gojo shrugged, Shoko would definitely call again. Satoru was busy grabbing a random backpack is his closet when he heard his phone from the kitchen a couple of minutes later, he walked with the bag and picked the phone without seeing the id.
โ€œHi, you want to go to Getoโ€™s house and prank the girls by teleportation?โ€ Gojo starts to pack the bag, but stops when he hears no answer from Shoko, just breathing and thunder. โ€œWhaโ€ฆโ€ Gojo takes the phone from his ears and checking the id find a random number. โ€œOkay weirdo, this breathing thing is not really my cup of tea, know what I mean? Iโ€™m turning off now.โ€
โ€œDonโ€™t.โ€ Itโ€™s a simple whisper, one word. Itโ€™s through the phone and the sound of wind, thunder clashes nearly at the exact same time. But Gojo hears your voice, and he doesnโ€™t wonder if he heard right, but only if he is hallucinating, he would never forget your voice. โ€œPlease, donโ€™t turn off.โ€
โ€œBaby, please, please be you.โ€ He has nothing else to say, no right question at this moment, the only thing in his head is you, has always been you.
โ€œItโ€™s me, Sato, Iโ€™m here.โ€ He senses the smile in your voice, he can picture you with your eyes close and cuddling your face to the phone like he is doing right now. โ€œSatoru, this is really, really important, okay? I need you to come get me now.โ€
Those ten years, Satoru had been waiting for this. Sensing the urgency of your words, Gojo removes his eye band.
โ€œTell me where you are, baby.โ€
Before you could answer, something snapped behind you.
โ€œHere she is, dumb bitch couldnโ€™t run that fast, after all. Still in our lands.โ€ A man said causing not only yours but Satoruโ€™s blood as well to run cold. You turned to him, admiring the blood dripping from the bite on his shoulder, your courtesy. โ€œLet me make one thing clear, sweetheart, youโ€™re never leaving here.๏ฟฝ๏ฟฝ A slap followed his words. โ€œTake her back to Naoya, he is waiting for the punishment.โ€
โ€œFUCK.โ€ A second man voice was present. โ€œTHE BITCH STOLE A PHONE.โ€ All heads turned to him, in his hands was the object you dropped soon as you heard the men, the other line was silent but the call was still on.
โ€œWHO WHERE YOU FUCKING CALLING?โ€ The first man grabbed your hair, he approach his face to yours, forcing you to feel the putrid smell from his breath.
โ€œI was ordering a pizza, asked for your favorite, no need to thank.โ€ You stares at his nose for a moment, before launching at and biting it. Blood flows to your throat again in the day, he pushes you off and you stumble back, quickly getting up and spitting on the agonizing man. The other with the cellphone is scared, mostly due to the storms behind you, following the movements of your hands. โ€œCโ€™mon, Iโ€™m in the mood to a good fight.โ€
The man drops the phone. One step, is all he gives for you, all you allow before lighting meets him and he falls dead on the floor, a second hits the one on the floor. It takes you half a second to reach to phone, the call is still on but silent on the other side.
โ€œSatoru?โ€ You call worried for your lover.
โ€œIโ€™m here, baby.โ€ You sigh in relief when he answers. He was coming your way, still.
โ€œDid you heard me beating them?โ€ You sit on the floor, under the rain who kisses your bruised skin softly, much like Gojo used to do. โ€œIโ€˜ve been waiting some time for thisโ€ฆ How long was I out?โ€
โ€œA long time.โ€ Gojo answers are so short you wonder if you did the right thing by calling him. But if anything, he was the only number you had memorized, it was your only chance. When you first called him, he said something about โ€˜girlsโ€™ had he moved on? Are you allowed to be upset by this idea?
โ€œSatoru, where are you?โ€ Itโ€™s another whisper of yours he catch quick.
โ€œI already said, baby. Iโ€™m here.โ€
You scrunch your eyebrows before getting up, turning your head for every direction, until you realized you had been so focused on the rain and Satoruโ€™s voice, you didnโ€™t catch the enormous red light over the trees and screams coming from the Zenโ€™in clanโ€™s houses direction.
โ€œStay where you are while I finish this, okay, baby?โ€ He grunt, before you hear a punch being throw. โ€œIโ€˜ll come get you quick.โ€
You wait by the trees, sitting towards the entrance of the woods that you took off sprinting earlier. You were tired, had been years since you used your cursed technique, your muscles had gone missing after many malnourished sessions given by your kidnappers, as a lesson for disobedience, but you never stopped, never bowed down. For however long had the Zenโ€™in Clan kept you, they never achieved their most sacred wish, the whole reason for capturing you. You were proud of that, even with your many scars and poorly healed broken bones, you were safe from the future they wanted, and now you were truly safe.
Itโ€™s silent before you see the first strands of white hair coming behind the trees. He moves gracefully with blood all over him, and you can tell none of it itโ€™s his. Gojo keeps staring at the floor, but you know he knows you are there, standing up fast.
โ€œSatoru?โ€ You move towards him, but he catches your halfway, hugging your body like a cage you would have much preferred than the other you have lived. Your head is in his chest, and his is in your neck โ€” both of you checking the otherโ€™s heartbeat, making sure itโ€™s all real.
โ€œIf this is a dream, I hope I never wake up.โ€ Satoru says against your skin. He lifts his gaze to be met with your eyes, so pretty he smiles. โ€œBut If I do, Iโ€™ll burn the Zenโ€™ins again. Iโ€™ll take it as a sign, you are alive, you are waiting for me.โ€ Gojo closes his eyes and bring his forehead to yours. โ€œIโ€™m sorry I took so long.โ€
โ€œI am real, my love.โ€ Itโ€™s you who initiates the kiss, he answers right away, hands moving to all the right places, keeping you still under him, where you have always been meant to be. Gojo doesnโ€™t let you separate your lips, but does so when you start to giggle. โ€œI want to leave, and after a perfect bath, we can have all the kisses in the world.โ€
โ€œDo you want to see the others?โ€
Is a instant after your nod, and you are in the garden of a temple, hands interlock and gazes lifted, Satoru walks with you towards the entrance, he puts you behind him before getting inside a room.
โ€œWhat took you so long?โ€ You recognize Getoโ€™s voice right away, you squeeze Gojoโ€™s hand. โ€œThanks for my wife calling, Shoko and Utahime came.โ€ Satoru is quiet in front of you. โ€œWhat? Yeah, fine, I am disappointed you didnโ€™t pranked my daughters, wife already put them to sleep anyways.โ€ Oh, so Satoru wasnโ€™t seeing anyone? Wait, daughters? How long you were out?
โ€œWhat is it, Gojo?โ€ Is Shoko who asks this time, but again Satoru keeps quiet. โ€œIs that blood on you?โ€ Your head shuffling and movement, but out of nowhere, Gojo moves to behind you, hands on your shoulders in a instant, startling everyone.
โ€œYou should check her first.โ€ Is all he says while your old friends faces turns from shock to relief, and then tears. There is so many of those you feel your robes drenching more than before on the rain. But everything is warm, be the presence of your lover behind you or the arms of your found family, all burns away the fears of your past.
You take a shower with Satoru before returning to the living room with matching sweaters, Geto has you eating a proper meal before giving you the most extra decorated hot chocolate you had ever had. Is in his couch, under Satoruโ€™s arm, that you start to talk.
โ€œThere was this woman many years ago, a sorcerer who could see the future, she left many letters hidden in many sealed boxes she buried all over Japan. One of those spoke about you, Satoru. She predicted your birth.โ€ You gaze him quickly, before sipping the chocolate. โ€œThe Zenโ€™in Clan wanted to find something about themselves, adamant she must have written when would the next sorcerer with the Ten Shadows Technique appear.โ€
All eyes are on you, avoidant of your trembling hands, except for Gojo, he grabs the cup from your hand and kisses your head.
โ€œI found the boxes, it was my missions to find them for the High Ups. And I did good, but the Zenโ€™in interfere, demanding to know just what concerned to them, and I guess someone took pity and let them read.โ€ You gulped. โ€œMy name was on the last letter, saying that my blood was strong enough that I would bear an powerful heir, even stronger than their father. The letter specifically said who the father would be, a Gojo. with both Limitless and the Six Eyes.โ€ You are already staring at Satoru, his eyes are all o ver your face, inspecting for the truth, there is a small smile on his face.
โ€œIโ€™m gonna be a cool dad.โ€ Itโ€™s all he says before looking at your friends.
โ€œShut up.โ€ You timidly said. โ€œThe thing is, the Zenโ€™in only cared about my blood and genetics part, they thought if I give them a child, it could be the next Ten Shadowsโ€™s user. I canโ€™t tell with certain, but I think they got the blessing from the High Ups, it was supposed to be a quick mission, even I thought it was weird, Iโ€™m always needed with weird quests. I found nothing but Zenโ€™in Naoya, who proudly called himself my master and me his concubine.โ€
Your attention went to Gojo, he was biting the skin of his fingers, you grabbed his hands quickly and noticed the old scars and recent wounds, kissing all of them.
โ€œThey seized me with the help of a sorcerer from the Kamo Clan, she could power down my curse, in exchange for an heir to the Kamoโ€™s as well, but electricity has always run on me. They learned to handle the shocks, but only for a couple of minutes. Naoya never touched me like that.โ€ You said to calm your friends, but you as well. Had that woman been a bit more stronger, your life would have been different.
โ€œThatโ€™s how I scape, before dinner they forgot that sorceress are humans as well, and I was left alone with her. I killed her with normal punches who turned into electrical punches. Then, I found Naoya and strike a lightning on his crouch, before I could do more damage, the others saw and i ran, grabbed his phone and called you, I thought I was going to die and needed to hear your voice.โ€ There is tears streaming down not only your face, but everyone elseโ€™s. Your pain is being dissected in front of everyone, you had been so close all this time. โ€œYou didnโ€™t pick up at first, but I kept trying, and you did. And it wasnโ€™t enough, I needed to see you. So you came.โ€
โ€œYou called me, I will always come to you.โ€ Satoru has you in his arms again, hugging you scared that this might all be a dream yet, he couldnโ€™t live without you ever again, and with the way you would hold him back, he knew you felt the same.
Gojo had never been so sure of something when he made you get up from the couch with him, even confused you did and stared at your friends, their wet eyes were as confused as yours. You turn back to Satoru, and he is on one knee. Gojo hands left yours to move to his neck, removing his silver chain that was hidden under his shirt, now you see the dangling diamond ring in it. Satoru takes the ring and stares at you, hopelessly in love and devoted.
โ€œYou know I have always loved you, everyone in this room can testify to that. I knew you were alive, I knew we would see each-other again, and I promised myself that when we did met, I had to marry you.โ€ You try hard to see Gojo through your wet vision, he smiles triumphantly even before he gives you the question. โ€œI bought this ring after you disappeared, and it was what kept me safe, the promise that one day it would be in your finger, and your name complimented with mine. The future is what has held me, the thought of you. So please, my love, letโ€™s start our future. Marry me?โ€
Itโ€™s the quickest โ€˜Yesโ€™ you had ever said, you repeat it like a mantra, Gojo laughs while sliding the ring on your finger and kissing all over your hand, then he gets up and kisses you again and again and again, until Shoko, Utahime and Getoโ€™s wife are pushing him away and hugging you, letting your fiancรฉ to his friend.
Later that night, when the talk gets easier and calmer, with every couple holding themselves like a silent prayer of what could happen or re-happen, they take solace in their lovers. Shoko stares at Gojo and his happy smile, he looks, once more, so young. One of his hands goes straight to his lips, and Ieiri is tempted to slap it away from his teeth, but Gojo stops himself before anyone could, he simply moves one hand to your face in a love embrace and the other to touch your finger and keep spinning your ring.
The medic had been right all along, he is too busy devouring your love and attention and giving all those ten years of love he himself had kept, to focus on picking his skin. His scars would forever heal from now on, with you by his side, nothing would ever hurt again.
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you think i'm gone 'cause i left - anakin skywalker/darth vader x fem!jedi!reader (part 1 of 3)
summary: After failing to save you from a painful death, Darth Vader remembers his past with you and realizes why he can never completely leave Anakin Skywalker behind.
warnings: angst, no use of y/n, reconstructive surgery, blood, mentions of major character death (or not who knows), darth vader is his own warning
word count: 3.8k
a/n: First of all, I must say that English is not my native language. Also this is my first x reader format fanfiction. I'm pretty sure I made some mistakes but I hope you don't mind guys. I am always open to your suggestions โ™ก
part 2
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Darth Vader, the master of the dark side of the Force, the legendary lord of the Sith, the tyrannical leader who terrorized the galaxy, remembered very well the moment when he swore to dedicate his worthless life to Lord Sidious, his lord and savior.
While his body, burned and torn apart by the lava, was trying to be fixed by the health droids, he was writhing in despair and moaning in a painful voice. The wave of pain spreading from his lungs to the rest of his body with each breath showed him a type of physical pain he had never experienced before, and even the cold metal hands touching his burned skin were insufficient to alleviate his pain.
"He should be unconscious by now," he heard a distant and very deep robotic voice, which he thought belonged to one of the medical droids. Yes, the pain he felt at that moment would be enough to kill another human being and maybe even drive them insane, and God knows that's what Anakin wanted with all his heart as he lay on the operating table screaming. But how could this be possible when he sees your lifeless body over and over again every time he closes his eyes?
In fact, he had calculated all the possibilities down to the smallest detail while making his plan. There was no war he wouldn't fight, no enemy he wouldn't face to create a future that included you. He was ready to turn his back on the entire galaxy just to see you smile one more time. Moreover, Palpatine had made a promise to him. He said that contrary to popular belief, it was possible to resist death and that he knew how to do it, and that he would help Anakin in trying to save you. All he had to do was accompany him to the dark side. Anakin had done everything he was told. He had given up on who he was, accepted the name his new master had given him, brutally executed separatist leaders, and led thousands of clone troopers in attacking the Jedi Temple he once called home. Even killing those little children who looked at him with admiration with the lightsaber they saw as a symbol of peace was not important to him. Of course, he wasn't proud of himself for betraying what he believed in in his past, but he also knew that what he did was a small price to pay to save you. So why didn't what he did work? Why couldn't he prevent the scene he had seen many times in his nightmares from happening?
He gripped the operating table tightly with his mechanical hand and mumbled your name in a voice only he could hear. He kept saying your name over and over again, as if he was drawing strength from you, as if you could come and save him if he said it enough times.
He closed his eyes tightly and tried to focus on something other than your pained facial expression and bloodied body. If he wanted to survive, if he wanted to rise up and take revenge for what was done to you, he had to find a way to endure the pain he suffered, and what was there in this life that gave him as much strength as you? He tried desperately to remember the moment you first met.
Nearly a month had passed since Qui Gon Jinn's death, and during this time his new master Obi Wan Kenobi had begun training him to become a Jedi. He was grateful for the opportunity given to him and did not want to be ungrateful. However, there were so many moments during his training that he despaired and wanted to return to Tatooine... First of all, Obi Wan Kenobi was not the person he imagined. Yes, it was an undeniable fact that he was a powerful Jedi. He was also smart, very smart. Anakin knew there was a lot of thing he could learn from him. However, it hadn't been long since he had ended his life as a padawan and Obi Wan had obviously not yet fully figured out how to be a good master for his young student. There was no distance or formality between them that there should be between a padawan and a master. They were more like two brothers who fought often. Obi Wan was pushing Anakin very hard to teach him basic things as soon as possible, and Anakin was always managing to drive Obi Wan crazy with his smarty-pants attitude.
He could also sense how the younglings at the temple felt about him as he began to learn how to use the force. Although none of them were directly mistreating him or making a rude remark, Anakin would sometimes catch their gaze. There was displeasure in those looks, obviously his presence disturbed them. A child who appears unexpectedly becomes a padawan without training in the temple and becomes the center of attention of the entire Jedi council... The other younglings must have felt unfair. But one day, he met a young girl who looked at him differently than others: You.
With your bright smile that could light up the whole galaxy and your compassionate gaze, you extended your hand to him and introduced yourself, telling him that he could always come to you if he needed anything. They said you were 9 years old like him, but it was so hard for him to believe it.
You were different from all the other children Anakin had met at the temple, with your confident demeanor and room-filling presence. Your surprisingly mature attitude and wisdom gave those who saw you the impression that you never made mistakes and that you always knew what was right, causing them to respect you.
Moreover, you were beautiful, very beautiful. Even your messy hair waving in the wind, your face dripping with sweat, and your loose-fitting uniform couldn't prevent Anakin from seeing this beauty. When his eyes met your beautiful, understanding eyes, he immediately looked away and wanted to run away. There was no doubt that you were the angel the pilots who came to Tatooine were talking about. However, he could not find the courage in his heart to admit this to himself or to tell you. He felt so small, so helpless in front of the being that he wanted to get away from it as soon as possible and think about what this warm feeling that filled his heart that he had never felt before was.
Yes, he wanted to run away from you when your eyes met. But ironically, this was the first time he didn't want to return to Tatooine to his mother.
For the 3 years after you met, you had no communication other than chance encounters at the temple and furtive glances at each other. Even a life form without eyes could easily understand that you wanted to be closer to each other, but you had neither the time nor the courage to do so. You were very busy with your studies. In the future, you wanted to be a female Jedi as respected as Shaak Ti, or even more so, and you were working very hard to achieve your goal. Anakin, on the other hand, began to go on missions given by the council with Obi Wan, and the difficulty of these missions was increasing. You were so close to Anakin, yet he felt like you were hundreds of light years away from him. You were unreachable to him.
Anakin heard that you were accepted as a padawan by Plo Koon when you turned 13. According to rumors in the temple, the Jedi knight from Dorin noticed your great potential and volunteered to train you. Maybe you weren't as good at using a lightsaber as the other padawans, you might not have been as strong or as durable, but you were smart, very smart. Your dangerously high intelligence level, combined with your composure, easily compensated for your other weaknesses, making you a promising Jedi knight candidate. Even the council had high hopes for you. That's why they didn't interfere with Plo Koon's training style and allowed him to take you out early on missions that could be considered at least partially dangerous.
It was thanks to one of these missions that you came together again. The Senate thought that a small newly established weapons factory on one of the republic's planets was making some irregularities and put pressure on the Jedi to resolve this situation. The council assigned you and Plo Koon to inspect this factory.
It didn't sound that difficult, actually. You would make a short journey to reach the planet in question, tour the factory, talk to the engineers, examine some documents and intimidate the managers.
What could go wrong with such a simple task? To be honest, you weren't known for being lucky, and as usual, trouble had found you.
Anakin and Obi-Wan didn't even need to contact Plo Koon to realize that the Senate was right about the factory producing weapons for Mandolorian terrorists. Less than a day after you arrived on the planet, you reached the council and reported that the factory was completely abandoned, saying that you were trapped and surrounded by thousands of droids and asked for help. The council also assigned Obi Wan and Anakin, who had returned from a mission to a nearby planet, to support Plo Koon and you. Anakin still remembered Mace Windu's explanation word by word when he explained the urgency of your situation to his master Obi-Wan. And how those words filled his little heart with fear.
"You must reach the weapons factory as soon as possible, Master Kenobi." Mace Windu said in a stern tone. "Or it might be too late to save them."
Even if these words had not been spoken, the more serious expression than ever on Mace Windu's face would have been more than enough for even the most primitive creature in the galaxy to understand the situation.
As the spaceship they were on made a sudden return to your planet by order of his master, Anakin was wondering why he was so worried about a girl he had only talked to a few times. While he could keep his cool even during missions where his own life was threatened, why did the idea of โ€‹โ€‹you in pain make his heart beat faster and his head spin? He was trying to breathe to calm down, but even his breathing was so irregular that Obi Wan felt the need to turn to him and reassure him that everything was okay. How could Anakin explain to his master that he was afraid for you, not himself? Would he understand if he told him?
While the young padawan was in these thoughts, the ship entered the atmosphere with a sudden jolt and landed near the factory. As the deafening noise of explosions and droid weapons filled his ears, he got off the ship and started running without waiting for his master's command. He could hear Obi-Wan calling to him to stop, but he didn't have the time or patience to wait. This was not a scene they were unfamiliar with anyway. When all this nonsense was over, he would happily hear Obi Wan's scolding and humbly accept his punishment, but right now wasn't the right time to think about that. The only thing that mattered at that moment was saving you, and he was going to do it no matter what it took. Because it was his heart, not his brain, that told him to do this, and Anakin was not mature enough to resist his heart. With a swift move, he pulled out his lightsaber and sliced โ€‹โ€‹the first droid he encountered in half.
When he heard the sound of your footsteps mixing with the sounds of the battle droids, he realized how close he was to them, but he didn't even slow down for fear of being late for you. He was destroying all the war machines in front of him, clearing the way and moving towards the direction where he sensed your presence.
When he and his master, who finally managed to catch up with him, arrived at the production facility where you were fighting the droids, he started looking around for you, without even bothering to check how Plo Koon was doing. Plo Koon was one of the most powerful Jedi, someone like him could survive without the help of a padawan, but not you. He could feel with all his being that you needed help, but no matter how much he looked around, he couldn't see you.
While Anakin was looking around the burning production facility to find you, he saw two silhouettes in the smoke. One of these silhouettes, the one leaning on the ground and cowering against a wall, belonged to a young girl. The other was the silhouette of an armed droid, as tall as a human but as skinny as a skeleton. Moreover, this droid's gun was pointed at you and was about to be fired. Anakin knew his feelings were not wrong. You were in a difficult situation and needed his help.
He was sure that he wanted to run towards you, save you by smashing that droid into thousands of pieces, and then kick its ugly metal head and throw it to the farthest corner of the galaxy. But he knew he didn't have time for that. So he did something even he didn't expect and threw his lightsaber towards you, hoping you could catch it in time. He knew that this move was madness. What kind of maniac would give up the only weapon he had among thousands of battle droids and leave himself defenseless? Especially if he doesn't know the other person well?
But Anakin had never regretted what he had done, not even for a moment. He saw you pull the thrown lightsaber with force and catch it, then slice the droid in half before he could fire to you. Yes, you were safe, but that safety was only for a brief moment. He had no time to relax, otherwise he knew you would be open to attacks from other droids. Without wasting any time, he followed the green lightsaber shining among the smoke and reached him. You were finally in front of him.
To be honest, your situation wasn't looking so bright. You were seriously injured and your body was covered in blood. Anakin had knelt down next to you and gently held your face between his fingers, afraid of hurting you even more. He could feel the warm drops of blood running down your face, flowing from his fingers to his wrists, but he didn't care about anything other than your safety at that moment. "Are you okay?" he asked, trying to hide how worried he was. Just by looking into your eyes, he could see how much the conflict you were experiencing had worn you out, but you put on a brave and determined expression and nodded, trying not to let the pain you were feeling reflected in your voice, "I'm fine." you muttered. "I'm fine, but I think my legs are stuck and I can't move them."
"Don't be afraid, I'll find a way to get you out of here."
He could see a shattering mass of metal pinning your legs. He took the lightsaber from your hand, carefully opened it, and held it up to the metal plate. "I'll try not to cut off your legs," he said, trying to smile to calm you down, and then added. "At least one of them."
You must have liked Anakin's little joke, too, because your lips turned slightly to the side despite your helpless situation. "Don't worry." you said, laughing. "They will break off on their own anyway, even if you don't cut them."
After receiving a sarcastic approval from you, he began to cut and separate the metal pieces with great patience. He made every move carefully and attentively, afraid of hurting you. When your legs were finally free, he took a deep breath and looked at your face again.
"It's not safe here. We have to get out of here."
"But my master is still fighting." Even though you tried to object, Anakin did not accept it. "He can take care of himself, and the support sent by the council is on the way."
His tone and expression were so determined that you gave up and surrendered to Anakin. You didn't have the strength to resist even if you wanted to. He wrapped his arms tightly around your body, stood up and started walking towards the factory exit. To be honest, you were a little heavier than you looked, and your blood was staining his clothes, but as long as you could rest your head on his chest and he could feel the warmth of your body, nothing else mattered.
Your next meeting was in the infirmary at the Jedi temple. 3 days had passed after your unfortunate duty at the factory and you had just regained your consciousness. During this time, Anakin began to help Jocasta Nu in the archives, upon his master's orders. It could not be said that he was very happy with his situation, but he still considered himself lucky that the punishment for his disobedience during duty was so small. Besides, even though organizing the archives was a tedious task, it kept his mind busy, and he definitely needed it.
Every moment he wasn't busy with something, he was thinking about you and what happened at the factory that day and trying to make sense of what he was feeling. That strange feeling that he thought he had forgotten years ago was back. Why did his heart beat faster and his face turn red every time he thought of you? Were these normal? His master had told him that a Jedi should not become attached to anything, but he should also be compassionate. Anakin could not understand this contrast. He was also afraid of being attached to you. But this was very illogical. Could one person become so attached to another person in such a short time? All these questions confused little Anakin more than ever. Finally, he realized that he could not bear these questions any longer and decided to visit you in the infirmary at the end of the 3rd day. Besides, he also had something that belonged to you, and he had to return it to you as soon as possible.
When he came to you, he saw that you were much more cheerful than he expected. You still looked very weak and you were obviously going to be in the infirmary for a while longer. Still, without letting this demoralize you, you were patiently waiting for your recovery, and in the meantime, you were trying to pass the time by reading the war history texts you took from the archive.
Still, you smiled so widely when you saw Anakin that he was convinced you were glad to see him, too. Trying to suppress the uncomfortable feeling he felt in his stomach, he put on a confident expression and quickly walked over and sat on your bed.
"You look better." he said with the light of hope appearing in his eyes.
You smiled warmly at him. "Thank you, Anakin." you said. "I feel better too."
After a brief hesitation, he pulled a lightsaber from under his cloak and handed it to you, "I think this is yours." he said. "I found it at the factory."
Just seeing the familiar blue color of the lightsaber brought peace to your soul. You happily took the saber from Anakin's hand and began to examine it. "God, thank you so much Anakin. I thought I had lost it."
"My master always tells me that the lightsaber is a Jedi's life and they must protect it at all costs."
Even though you lost your lightsaber for reasons beyond your control, what Anakin said made you a little embarrassed. "Of course, I'm not trying to justify my irresponsibility, but what happened that day was unexpected. I must have dropped it during that chaos."
"To be honest, I've lost my lightsaber too many times."
The confession of the padawan in front of you made you smile a little. Actually, what you should have done was to politely thank Anakin for saving your life, and when the time comes, pay him back at all costs. However, owing your life to him placed such a heavy burden on your shoulders that you felt crushed under this weight, no matter how humble the attitude of the boy in front of you. Before you even thought, the words were coming out of your mouth. "Master Kenobi says that our lightsaber is our life, right? So, according to the master's logic, you entrusted your life to me in the factory, and you also saved mine by finding my lightsaber."
Anakin looked at you in surprise, not knowing what to say at your words. Yes, your reasoning based on his master's words was correct, however, he did not expect you to approach the subject from this perspective. Fortunately, you continued talking without a long pause, and he was spared the trouble of finding an answer to give you.
"I am grateful to you for saving my life, Anakin, and I swear that one day I will repay you. Please give me your lightsaber until that day, and you can take mine."
"So you want us to surrender our lives to each other?" Anakin asked with mixed emotions. Wouldn't this agreement create a commitment between you? Anakin could not comprehend the depth of this devotion.
You nodded decisively in response. "Yes. So we can remember this promise between us for the rest of our lives. These sabers we exchanged will be a symbol of our friendship and trust in each other, and one day I will repay my debt to you. Until then, I want to remember the promise I made to you every time I look at your saber."
Then you added timidly, "If you want too, of course."
Anakin thought for a few seconds, then without a word, he handed you his lightsaber and accepted this pact that would bind your hearts and bodies together forever. Thus, a very special bond was formed between you that will never be broken again. Who knew that this innocent bond established between two children would one day bring disaster to the galaxy...
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passportclown ยท 7 months ago
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heyyy I saw that you write for Transformers.. you didnt say which transformers though so Ill assume all? just ignore this if not.
could you write something for G1 Soundwave and Starscream both liking the same human reader? headcanons pls
Oh hi!! Yes, I write for all Transformers. I haven't watched them all but for any request I'd research the specific characters to write them as accurate as possible.
You didn't specify if you wanted angsty, lighthearted, etc.. so I'll go with G1 goofiness mixed with my own style. Nor did you specify romantic or platonic. But I think it's Romantic? I couldn't tell if the reader was into them both as well.. so I tried my own approach! If this isn't right, re-send an ask (if you want)! o.o Headcanons below!
Warnings: Kidnapping (but it's not taken too seriously) , slight ignorance towards human comfort and physical limitations , slightly forced relationship but it's ambiguous as to whether it's platonic yearning or romantic yearning , maybe slight yandere?? my kofi if you feel like donating
Soundwave:
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Well, you must have done something to get this con's attention. But now you've got it, and you're very much unlikely to lose it.
Soundwave likes to think he's calm and smart.
He's got his cassettes, he's got his position, he's got Lord Megatron.. everything's good.
He never assumed that he'd want a human as well.
And yet, he does.
He treats it as a simple desire to ignore. Like how humans crave chocolate but ignore it and get salad instead.
Well, at least, that's what he thought humans did. He soon found out that it's hard to ignore such cravings.
He couldn't stop thinking of you. So, he'd send out Ravage or Lazerbeak to watch you. Just so he could understand his strange desire further.
It didn't make sense, but he wanted you.
He watched, and admired the little things about you. But then.. one of his Cassettes informed him that Starscream was watching you as well.
He had even taken you in the recent fight..
Soundwave couldn't have that.
Starscream:
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You must be quite the organic for Starscream of all Decepticons to like you.
Of course, he'd ignore his feelings at first. Or assume it's his clearly genius processor formatting some sort of plan involving an organic squishy.
But alas, he truly likes you.
Once he realizes his feelings, he denies them insistently. No way does he like a human! They're small, weak, easily crushed but..
Also cute.
He's a very rash individual. What he wants, he gets.
And he wants you.
He doesn't immediately jump into it, of course.
That'd be desperate.
He ignores the stares he gets from others, particularly Soundwave, convincing himself it was paranoia. He was being very careful!
No, he watches.. and waits..
And at the perfect moment, with you struggling to run in the midst of a Decepticon attack..
Well, who would notice if he just hid you in his cockpit?
Small ficlet:
Starscream got you to stop struggling from his affection.
Now you sat still in one hand as the other roughly pet you. He didn't quite have the hang of it, almost pulling out your hair and tugging at your clothes. His metallic hand would pat your head, then roughly slide down and grip your body. Over and over, in a repetitive motion.
He had a nasty grin, you couldn't quite tell what he was feeling but he was certainly pleased.
It's not that he's unattractive or anything, for a giant alien robot.. he is! But you were trying to avoid getting stepped on and he shoved you in a cramped space, shook you around as he walked, jostled you as he flew, and now he's roughly petting you.
Then.. Starscream jolts as the door opens.
"Starscream: Explain" A more robotic voice speaks, though it sounds as if it's accompanied by some sort of auto-tune. He really does speak like a robot constantly making a report. The Third in Command of the Decepticons, Soundwave. It's impossible to tell with his mask, but you suspect he's displeased.
"Wh- Soundwave! Why didn't you knock!? I am your superior-" Starscream yelps when Soundwave slams his hand against the wall, leaning over Starscream and prying into his mind.
There's a brief moment of absolute tension. Then Soundwave pulls back, and stares down at you. He pries you from Starscream's tight grip, attempting to be as gentle as possible. Starscream grunts, and glares at Soundwave.
"..I presume you'll be reporting this incident to Megatron and getting rid of the fleshy?" Starscream asks with a snarl, trying to pretend you mean much less to him than you actually do.
But Soundwave got enough of a read of his emotions from that peek into his mind.
"Soundwave: Might. Unless.." Soundwave continues, then leans forward once more and dangles you in front of Starscream like bait.
It works.
"Unless what?!" Starscream squawks, unable to keep up his uncaring and confident facade for more than a moment.
Soundwave stares, but not at Starscream this time.
At you.
Even you can tell through his red visor, seeing a brief flicker of light, that he's staring right at you.
"Starscream: Will share human with Soundwave."
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That was the start of an odd situation.
Starscream didn't know as much about taking care of humans as he thought he did.
Soundwave got you a more comfortable place to rest, food, water, everything you need.
Of course, neither Decepticon let you leave.
They would routinely swap you between their respective spaces.
Starscream hated it, and Soundwave tolerated it.
But if Soundwave just took you, Starscream would make trouble.
And if Starscream kept you, Soundwave would report him.
So they're at an impasse.
And you're in the middle.
It's not all bad.
You think in some.. weird alien robot way that they both love you?
Maybe not exactly romantically, but close enough that they both want to keep and hold you.
They listen to you well enough, as long as you use honeyed words with Starscream and speak more pragmatically with Soundwave.
It's a decent exchange for them, and a new but tolerable change for you.
You might be a pet, or maybe some odd flavor of partner, maybe just a friend. It's hard to tell. But at least you don't pay rent.
I really hope you liked this. ๐Ÿฅบ
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weirdmarioenemies ยท 10 days ago
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Name: Bowser's UFO
Debut: Super Mario Galaxy
Remember Bowser's UFO? I rarely do! He has all these grand vehicles that tend to appear, do something, and then slink away forever. Remember his submarine? We all know his submarine. We get to go on it once! And then never again. Weird! Good thing his Cool Car ended up being marketable, or he would need to keep making even more!
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At least, I assume the UFO is Bowser's. He uses it, and he SUMMONS it, with his Electricity Hands. Everyone loves Bowser Magic! He can discharge lighting just like King Dedede in Kirby's Pinball Land! The thing this moment confirms is that the UFO is not PILOTED by Bowser... Maybe it's a goon. Hired goon.
There could be ANYONE in that UFO! There could be anyTHING! A species the likes of which we've never seen! And an individual character, or characters, of this species. It wouldn't just be any old Alien letting some guy use its ship for evil. Perhaps even Tatanga...?
To save ourselves from disappointment, we can also choose to believe that it is simply piloted by some random Koopa. Perhaps a UFO Control Panel Bro, who throws UFO control panels and then uses them. You must admit, that would be a convenient fellow to have if you need a UFO! Just maybe have him throw it onto a mattress first to avoid damage.
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I've been focusing on what could be inside of the UFO, but it's what's on the outside that counts: its three boobs. It seems it's Super Mario Galaxy tradition to have massive machines with three boobs! This is why we don't have Super Mario Galaxy 3. That's the Number of the Boob. If they can't make the perfect metal boobs for the occasion, they will make none at all, and that's fair.
I'm not even saying this to be cheeky! These just look so much like boobs! It's not like Megahammer where they're POSITIONED like boobs, but in this case the details are all there. And what does it lactate? Laser beams! Forget unsweetened vanilla oat milk, this is my new milk substitute of choice!
The UFO uses its nefarious nipples to kickstart the big conflict, allowing Peach's entire castle to be ripped out of the ground and taken away... and then it does nothing. We get to see it briefly while flying toward the final level, and it's just there. No last ditch attack, no climactic battle against it, no venturing within it. Whoever's piloting this vessel was paid for one particular job, and they did it, and now they're getting out of here! Good on them, really. Bad on them for doing some big evil ultimately leading to the destruction of the universe, but you have to respect the independent contractor grind!
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A lapdog at a farm - chapter 3
AO3 link. <-former chapter - next chapter-> Call of duty. Explicit, 18+, minors do not interact. read the tags. wc:7k
Farmer!John Price x Hybrid!Reader, hybrid! Kyle Gaz Garrick x hybrid! Johnny Soap MacTavish x hybrid! Simon Ghost, John Price x Nikolai.
tags: Rape/non-con elements, dub-con, dog!hybrid!people being kept as pets, alternative universe - farm, dark, farmer!John Price, working-dogs, punishments, mating cycles/rut/heat (no omegaverse), the dove isn't dead but its dying, reader is a brat, knotting, animal tails and ears, mentions of trauma, violence, angst, hurt/comfort, collars, rough sex, breeding kink, biting, threesome, foursome, everyone is fucking your honor, enemies to lovers, chubby reader, reader has a pussy
Author's note: hi sinners <33 this chapter was a fight bc i was unsure of what way to go with certain things and bc of so much going on in my real life. you know the deal w reader by now, otherwse go read part 1 or 2. This chapter was supposed to be longer but I decided to cut it, since it was already at 7k words. while i do have a humiliation kink, being mean to me, and saying i need to hurry up won't make me hurry up btw.<33 at least pay me. also i have a ko-fi now, wink wink.<33
Also according to Google translate: โ€œona delayet eto kazhdoye utro?โ€=โ€œdoes she do this every morning?
The familiar scent of home sept into your nostrils as your face was pressed against the couch, the faint scent of the cigar smoke and of Nikolai added to the mixture. He had done nothing but push your skirt up, just like John had done earlier today, then pulled your panties down - contrary to Johnโ€™s touch earlier, Nikolaiโ€™s hands were gentle, rough palms running over the skin of your ass, almost tenderly pushing your tail out of the way.
โ€œSuch a beautiful ass,โ€ Nikolai all but purred, John chuckling from his chair, while you tried bending your back a little more, to show off your pussy as well, your tail touching your back a little, โ€œso desperate, Lapochkaโ€
โ€œShe is like that all the time,โ€ John just casually commented, almost sounding proud and you hid your face a little more in the couch as Nikolai grabbed the fat of your ass and spread your cheeks, exposing your holes.
โ€œCute cunt,โ€ Nikolai commented, almost if you were a piece of art that he was methodically going through, one of his hands moving to swipe a finger over said cunt, just along your lips, making your entire body shiver - until his finger continued up to your asshole, playing along the rim for a moment, โ€œcute asshole too. You play with that?โ€
โ€œNot often tha' she lets me,โ€ John casually explained while you whimpered at the feeling; you werenโ€™t really the biggest fan of anal sex, though you didnโ€™t mind it. You would just rather have your pussy fucked, rather than your ass.
โ€œFuck me, pleasee,โ€ You whined, hoping to distract him and Nikolai just laughed, fingers going down to run along your pussy again.
Maybe, if he was this easy to convince to fuck you, he wouldnโ€™t be too bad to have around. As long as he didnโ€™t try to โ€˜trainโ€™ you or anything like that.
Your mind turned off when he finally pushed two fingers into your cunt. The sudden intrusion burned for a moment, but it was essentially nothing and forgotten just a moment later. His fingers were thick, only slightly thicker than Johnโ€™s, but the man hadnโ€™t taken off the rings on said fingers. The metal was cold against your inside, not that you really minded.
Another finger was added and you felt your tail wag a little again โ€” the stretch was nice, the fingers and the cold metal felt so perfect, especially as Nikolai curled them a little.
The delighted bark that left you from his touch was unexpected for the both of you, but Nikolai seemed to like it, given his repeated attack at just that spot. It made sounds leave you without your consent, your tail wag a little harder, the men laughed; honestly you didnโ€™t give a fuck, too busy chasing your own pleasure.
When Nikolai pulled his fingers out, you didnโ€™t even attempt to hold back your displeased sound - though it was quickly replaced by an impatient yap, as you heard him zip down his pants.
It had been a while since anyone but John had fucked you. You had grown accustomed to the feel of him inside you, on your tongue, in your hands. The weight, the shape, the length. The way his pubic hair that was nicely kept but still there, would tickle your own - the way his hairy chest and stomach would press against your back.
So when the head of Nikolaiโ€™s cock nudged its way into your cunt, your toes curled in excitement. He was a little thicker than Price, but nothing you couldnโ€™t take, the Russian man behind you groaning out some words you couldnโ€™t understand.ย 
He wasnโ€™t as long as your owner but it felt like his cock curled upwards a little, making a shiver go up your spine, a small mewl leaving you.
While John would have taken his time, making sure you were fully stretched and feeling good, doing just as he knew you liked, Nikolai once again was an opposite to him. As soon as he was fully inside you, curls tickling your cunt, he held onto you - then pulled back and thrusted hard into you, giving you no option to get used to his cock or to get ready.
Taking you, opposite to Johnโ€™s familiar loving you. It wasnโ€™t that John was never rough, he was, but without your deeper connection to Nikolai it felt dirtier. But John was right there, watching you.ย 
Watching how his crush was fucking you hard. You were the center of attention, just like you deserved.
Nikolaiโ€™s hips and stomach hit your soft ass in a harsh rhythm, his fingers gripping onto what John lovingly called your ๏ฟฝ๏ฟฝlove handlesโ€™, using them to pull you back on his cock. Your mouth was open as you panted in between your loud moans, your sounds accompanied by Nikolaiโ€™s deep grunts, the slapping sounds of your bodies colliding -ย  as well as the wet sound of his cock thrusting into your dripping pussy. You were pretty sure you could hear John jerk off as well.
Your fingers desperately tried to grip onto the fabric of the couch, but you were pushed further and further up, ending up pressing your hands against the armrest, so as to not slam into it.
Closer and closer to the edge, Nikolaiโ€™s cock hitting that sweet spot inside you, making your toes curl as the man moaned out words you didnโ€™t understand. You mewled out words yourself, mind lost in the pleasure - until it was ripped from you.
An almost furious wail left you as your orgasm was so rudely ripped from you, Nikolaiโ€™s cock pulled out, you turned your head as you whined; watching him aggressively strip his cock, dark eyes on you, an almost manic grin on his face.
That asshole knew he had just stopped you from coming.
He slapped one of your asscheeks hard, making you wail again - then he came on your ass, moaning as he got it on your skirt and panties too.
โ€œNggh,โ€ Your mouth wasnโ€™t cooperating with your mind right now, even as you watched Nikolai wink at you, before he tapped his dick on your asscheek a last time - and then dared to fucking pull up his boxers. Your eyes flickered over to look at John, who had just come as well. That well-known, blissed out smile on his face from when he had a really good orgasm.
โ€œNoo,โ€ you whined, managing to push yourself up on your elbows, body tingling as you looked back at Nikolai, โ€œplease - touch me, lemme comโ€™, please pleaโ€“โ€
โ€œNet, Lapochka,โ€ the man all but crooned down at you, even daring to pull up your panties, dragging the fabric through the mess of cum he had just created, โ€œYou misbehave earlier.โ€
โ€œI didnโ€™t, no no,โ€ you sat up even more, your body feeling it was on fire from the missing euphoria, โ€œI didnโ€™t, I was good.โ€
โ€œWas not.โ€ Nikolai raised an eyebrow as he argued back at you, tipping his head to the side, clearly not looking like he was going to budge.ย 
So you looked over at who you knew you could always trust.
Except Price had closed up his pants as well, taking another drag of the cigar, before he shook his head.
โ€œYou werenโ€™t exactly nice,โ€ he pointed out, voice calm from the orgasm like that traitor he was, โ€œthrew a tantrum when you got into the house as well.โ€
โ€œYou canโ€™t do this,โ€ you whined, pressing your thighs together, before sitting up, on your knees โ€œI wanna come, master!โ€ Using your best cards, knowing John got weak when you called him that. And you saw it, you saw the way his fingers tightened around the cigar. But he still shook his head.
โ€œNikolai said no. I said no. Accept it.โ€ He said it so casually, like it was something you were supposed to be used to. A growl left you at his words, Nikolai giving your collar a little tug.ย 
โ€œDonโ€™t be like that, puppy,โ€ he mused, sounding delighted with the entire situation, โ€œYou will survive.โ€
How dared they? Leaving you like this? You deserved much better!
You growled at Nikolai who just let out a pleased hum at it, giving one of your ears a little tug.
โ€œYouโ€™re being mean - John,โ€ you escaped the couch and Nikolai, instead going to your master, getting on your knees and crawling in between his spread legs, watching him with pleading eyes, โ€œIโ€™ll be good, I just need to come, then Iโ€™ll be good, I swear.โ€
His lips pursed for a moment, eyebrows dropping a little. He was considering it and you nuzzled against his pant leg, fluttering your eyelashes at him, hoping Nikolai hadnโ€™t already poisoned his mind too much.
โ€œPleaseeee,โ€ you begged in soft whine, โ€œIโ€™ll be good.โ€
โ€œNet,โ€ Nikolai rudely interrupted and you almost felt proud of the fact that you didnโ€™t shoot him a mean look, instead keeping your gaze at John.
โ€œNik,โ€ John started and you recognised the tone of his voice, the one he always had when giving into you; the one you knew to chase, to catch onto and clamp down onto. So you blinked innocently up at him again, letting out a pathetic little whimper, pursing your lips. Ready to cry, if that was what he needed to see. Your pussy was almost in pain with need and it wasnโ€™t the same with your own hand.
โ€œNo,โ€ Nikolai repeated, a little harder this time, โ€œshe is too spoiled. You said that yourself, my friend.โ€
The signs of when he would usually gave in disappeared and holy fuck, you wanted to gnaw off Nikolaiโ€™s dick that exact moment.
โ€œButโ€”โ€œ you didnโ€™t get any further before John just shook his head, once again turning you down.
โ€œNope. Nik is right. You heard him.โ€
โ€œSo you hate me now,โ€ you whimpered out, perhaps a tad dramatically, but god you were so turned on it hurt.
โ€œPlease, puppy,โ€ Nikolai answered before grabbing you by the collar and pulling you backwards, away from your owner, โ€œyou are not getting to come. It is punishment for not behaving.โ€
You cried, cried actual tears but it didnโ€™t help. In fact, it somehow made it worse, which it usually didnโ€™t. You couldnโ€™t help the sad howling sound as you were left, no, abandoned, by the men, the fingerprint lock making escaping the dog crate close to impossible. Touching yourself then felt pointless.
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They entered your house, your home, your territory. Sure you wanted to leave this farm any moment, willing to grab onto any chance to get John to move back to the city - but still. Three big, dirty and stinking hounds shouldnโ€™t be allowed inside this farmhouse.ย 
You had finally been let out of the crate after a little over an hour and now, barely two hours later, another punishment was forced upon you. You just stared at the three hybrids with an angry look as they passed you, where you sat in the living room in one of your many fluffy dog beds. Making no movement to greet them or offer help with anything.
The Scotโ€™s tail wagged at the sight of you, grinning at you and yeah, you knew you were hot - but that dog needed to mind his own business. You just huffed at him and looked away. Laswell was helping in the kitchen, while Nik and Price helped show the pack where the different shower supplies were, as well as where they could find clean clothes.
โ€œYou have to get used to them, you know,โ€ Laswell said, looking down at her phone, standing in the doorway, โ€œdo you know where the paprika is?โ€
โ€œNo I wonโ€™t,โ€ you answered stubbornly, โ€œand itโ€™s in the kitchen cabinet next to the fridge.โ€ย 
Laswell disappeared again.
โ€œTheyโ€™re probably going to use your brushes on their tails, you know,โ€ she added from the kitchen, the words making you whine out loud and almost gag.
Disgusting. You didnโ€™t like the idea of other hybrids using your brushes. You would have to ask John for some new ones, that shouldnโ€™t be too hardโ€ฆ and maybe do it when Nikolai wasnโ€™t listening. That man seemed to bring problems.
Even though John and Nikolai found your anger amusing as they returned, you still followed them into the kitchen. They were definitely torturing you.
โ€œYou could just sell them again,โ€ you muttered, watching John take over from Laswell with the potatoes that were being roasted.
โ€œYou do not give up, no?โ€ Nikolai teased, giving you a couple of pats on the head.
โ€œNo - and are we feeding a bloody army?โ€ Yes, you were upset about several things and now the amount of dishes they were making was added to the list. They should be making those only for you, not from the men who were probably using your nice, expensive soaps and brushes.ย 
โ€œWeโ€™re three more than usual,โ€ John pointed out, fishing out a piece of potato, taking a bite of it with a hum - before throwing the piece at you. You caught it with your mouth, easily, Nikolai making a small cheering sound that made your tail wag.
โ€œFile said food aggression,โ€ Nikolai added as he put down some dishes on the table, โ€œwe need enough.โ€
โ€œBesides, donโ€™t you remember the food at the auction house?โ€ John asked, eyes still on the pan.
You let out a small huff. You did. It hadnโ€™t been anything to write home about and being reminded almost made you feel bad for themโ€ฆ almost. At least you were still the one living inside. Soโ€ฆ technically John loved you the most. Right. Even if you wanted a tiny house now as well.ย 
โ€œYouโ€™re up to no good,โ€ Laswell commented as she passed you with some vegetables, that made your tail wag from the mere smell, โ€œgo sit down and attempt to behave.
โ€œI always behave,โ€ you answered, barely looking at her, knowing she was just rolling her eyes - ignoring her โ€œsure.โ€ as well.
They did indeed have nice and brushed through tails when they appeared not too long after. They looked much cleaner, their new clothes helping them as well. They didnโ€™t stink of sweat and auction anymore, which was a good thing you supposed.
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Dinner was tense. You sat at the opposite end, quite purposefully, while John and Nikolai tried to keep the men from fighting everyone over the food. Laswell was watching over the entire thing like a hawk and if you had to growl back at one of them, just because you wanted more sauce, you were going to throw a tantrum. Perhaps this would be another sign for Price to ship them back. Nikolai on the other end, was harder to ship back to the auction.ย 
He in fact seemed to press his way in everywhere.
Despite having an endless amount of beds and nice places to sleep, you plopped down on Johnโ€™s bed, on the right side. Your side.
Usually you would cuddle up next to him once he decided to go to bed after getting all the animals inside. It took a little longer tonight since he had three new hybrids following together with Nikolai, so you were asleep once John returned.
A displeased grumble left you as a hand patted your ass a couple of times before giving you a push.ย 
โ€œMove, sweetheart.โ€ You grunted, knowing he could fit with the space left - so you made no move to make more space.
โ€œI cannot sleep on top of you,โ€ you opened your eyes at the voice, before slowly looking over your shoulder, squinting angrily at the owner of it. Nikolai was wearing nothing but boxers and a white undershirt, gold chain still on, like a walking stereotype.
You were not giving up your space in Johnโ€™s bed. It might as well be yours and John's bed.ย 
โ€œGo sleep in the guest room,โ€ you answered grumpily, not moving an inch as Nikolai laughed.
โ€œPrincess,โ€ John sounded slightly tired, โ€œbe nice.โ€
โ€œItโ€™s two doors down,โ€ you still looked at Nikolai, not even attempting to sound any nicer, โ€œIโ€™m sure you can find it.โ€ย 
Bloody asshole laughed again. So, they were smooching. Fucking wonderful. Great. Just what you needed. Another man to annoy you.
Before you could do anything, a familiar hand took a hold of your ankle and pulled you down the bed, making you yelp.
โ€œSleep in the foot end or go to your room,โ€ John demanded before getting into his own usual spot - that fucking traitor. While Nikolai moved to lay down in your spot.
โ€œMeanie,โ€ you grumbled, but still settled at the foot end, growling lightly as you stole one of the blankets hanging over the bed frame at the end. You werenโ€™t going to sleep alone - you needed the sound of Johnโ€™s snoring.
โ€œItโ€™s a sin to sleep together when not married,โ€ you argued instead, pulling the blanket over you, turning your back to the men who just chuckled.
Nikolai gave you a little push with his foot in retaliation.
โ€œAs if you care about Christianity, slut,โ€ he mused, making you grumble again. But you didnโ€™t answer because you truly didnโ€™t give a shit about it.
You definitely werenโ€™t jealous at the sound of them kissing each other. Your traitorous tail definitely didnโ€™t wag a little.
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When you woke up, you were curled in between their legs, body hair ticking your chin. You yawned softly, stretching your legs a little before wetting your lips. Both men were snoring. Johnโ€™s leg was in between yours, his shin close to your crotch. You looked over at the clock.
5:43 AM. They wouldnโ€™t have to get up before 6 AM; which meant you had time for fun. You tail was wagging, thumping a little against Nikolaiโ€™s leg, who grunted, giving it a seat - which you ignored, getting up on your hands and knees before crawling beneath Johnโ€™s blanket.
You took in the scent of his musk, rubbing your face a little against his morning wood, your mouth already salivating like a good dog.
Because you were a good dog. The best. It just seemed like your owner had forgotten, so you needed to remind him. You could do that.
You pulled his boxers down slightly, only to free his cock. Licking his balls a little, taking in the taste of sweat and musk, his familiar pubic hair greeting you, before you licked a stripe up his length. John was stirring and Nikolai had stopped snoring. Your focus was on your owner for now however - Nikolai could get himself off, he had taken your sleeping spot after all.
You took the head of his cock in your mouth; it was hot beneath the covers but you didnโ€™t mind, letting his cock slide further into your mouth, using one hand to pull back his foreskin. A groan left your owner and as you let the familiar weight of his cock, further down your throat. You felt him stir - then a hand slid beneath the cover, to rest on your head, nuzzling your ears a little.
โ€œWell, good mโ€™rning to you, princess,โ€ his voice was rough, a little dry sounding and it went straight to your pussy, your tail trying to wag beneath the covers. Even from beneath the covers you could hear Nikolaiโ€™s muffled chuckle.
โ€œOna delayet eto kazhdoye utro?โ€ You pretended the slightly muted words that you didnโ€™t understand didnโ€™t turn you on as well; Nikolai apparently had a wonderful morning voice as well.
A moan left Price as you slurped noisily around his cock, spit dripping down his balls as you sucked him a little deeper, moving your tongue. By now you could take his cock without problem most days.
โ€œNot always - ah,โ€ John managed to answer whatever Nikolai asked about, his hand moving to rest on the back of your head, holding your head down as he began thrusting into your mouth. A wet gurgle left you beneath the covers, air warm in your nostrils as he used you, cock forcing its way into your throat repeatedly. With darkness and the smell of John, his hand on your head, everything was normal for a moment. Just like you liked it.
The cover that hid you from the world was gently peeled away, exposing your face to the low light of the night lamp in the otherwise dark room. A tired looking John with heated cheeks and a slightly open mouth was watching you. His hair was a little messy and he needed a shave, but to you he was perfect.
He used you, fucking into your throat lazily, his moans so low they sounded like humming. His pleasure was above yours and for once you didnโ€™t mind; you liked how he was the one who decided the pace, how much you were allowed to breathe. He could hold you down, face almost pressed into his lower stomach and there would be nothing you could do about it - there was nothing you wanted to do about it. Even though the idiot, Nikolai, was in the bed, it was a nice momentโ€ฆ Especially with how your owner looked as he tipped his head back a little, forcing his cock even deeper so hard that you almost gagged; his eyelashes kissing his red cheeks, breathing hard as he came into your throat, Nikolai whispering words you didnโ€™t understand.
When you were finally allowed to pull off, you gasped for air, drool and spit dripping from your mouth - resting against Johnโ€™s hairy thigh, as you caught your breath. Tail still wagging.
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Apparently the dinner last night had been enough of an experience for John and Nikolai, that they had decided that letting the hybrids eat on their own at first was the easiest, so that they could be sent out again.ย 
The three brutes were once again let into your house - sure, it wasnโ€™t your favorite place in the world, but the moment the three of them got inside, you suddenly loved it a bunch more - dragging along the scent of sweat and wet earth, all their eyes on you at first, then the food. Their body language was wary but not angry, their tails carefully wagging.
Freshly collected eggs, bacon, beans, whole grain bread, yogurt and fruits.ย  Had it been served on a fancy plate in a cafe in the city, you would have loved it. But as you watched them, you despised it.
They ate like, wellโ€ฆ dogs. It was nasty to look at and the sight made your nose scrunch as you stood, halfway hidden behind John as he was making more fried for the rest of you.
Ghost, Gaz and Soap had gotten each their own plate this time and it seemed to help on some of the aggression as well - you had listened to Nikolai and John discuss what to give them and how much and how to keep them from trying to take the whole dish, before the hybrid men came inside.ย 
Their tails were wagging and there were pleased sounds coming from them that bordered on improper. Everything you had been taught was bad manners through years of training? They were doing that, seemingly not caring about any kind of etiquette. Much to your annoyance however, John didnโ€™t seem to be bothered and Nikolai seemed more interested in making food for the rest of you.ย 
Were you the only one who could see and hear how they chewed with their mouths open, ate too quickly and all messily, talking with food in their mouths?ย 
You were far from a small person, but as John pushed you aside and exposed the rest of you, so that he could grab something and you felt the three hybridsโ€™ gazes on you, you suddenly felt small.
Ghost was drinking water and though he wasnโ€™t looking away from you, he mostly seemed annoyed with your presence - while Soap was chewing on a piece of bacon rather lazily, a little spit dripping from his lip, more focused on you than the food. As if it was you he wanted to eat. Whether it was in a threatening manner or an attempt at a sexual one, you didnโ€™t know - no matter what, you didnโ€™t like either option.ย 
Gaz though, was looking at you through his lashes, licking the last of his little bowl with yogurt clean, with loud, slurp-like sounds; his red tongue caught the last of the white substance on the edge of the bowl. Giving it a couple more slow licks while keeping eye contact with you, a pleased rumble leaving him. Improper and loud, not even attempting to hide the sexual undertones.ย 
They all looked at you, as if you were their dessert; hadnโ€™t it been for you keeping the two men in between, they would probably have tried to eat you by now.
Brutes. Couple of knotted idiots. Horny bastards. Should be sent back to the military, sooner rather than later.
โ€œGonโ€™ join us outside, lass?โ€ Soap asked with a smirk on his stupid face, not even trying to be discrete in any way, the sound of several tails hitting chair legs not going unnoticed by you, even if you did your best to ignore it.
You growled at him, really all of them, before almost spitting out a โ€œnoโ€, nuzzling closer to John once more, pretending your tail wasnโ€™t in between your legs. Your soft silk bathrobe at least hid some of your body.
โ€œDonโ€™t be snide, dove,โ€ Ghost crooned, much more darkly, the scars around his mouth not helping him look one bit kinder even as he smiled a little, his ears tipped towards you, โ€œhavenโ€™t even introduced yourself to us. Impolite, innit?โ€
โ€œFuck off,โ€ you snapped back, still using John as a shield, even as the man muttered a โ€œbehave,โ€ next to you; Nikolai only laughing with delight, giving your head a pat as he passed you to collect more plates.
โ€œYou can all play later,โ€ John said too casually for your liking and he even just ignored your growling, continuing, โ€œOut with your lot now, go get changed or something - Nik and I will be out soon, Laswell will probably join us.โ€
You dared to cast a last glance at Gaz; the Belgian Malinois and German Shepherd mix hybrid looked right back at you as he slowly licked a stray drop of yogurt from beneath his bottom lip. Once again you were unsure whether the sight turned you on or frightened you.
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โ€œNo,โ€ you crossed your arms, defiantly looking at John with crossed arms, โ€œ I will not.โ€
โ€œPrincess,โ€ he looked at you with an almost tired expression, โ€œhe didnโ€™t bring his phone.โ€
โ€œToo bad for him,โ€ you answered, not making any movement to even get ready to go outside, โ€œIf I go outside Iโ€™ll die. If not from your stupid hounds, then the horses will trample me to death and the geese will eat me.โ€
Price snorted, but he didnโ€™t give up - because 30 seconds later you were pushed out of the door with a yelp, barely managing to keep on your feet; then shoes and a jacket followed, tumbling around you as you looked at your owner who just gave a nod towards one of the fields.ย 
โ€œPhone is in the pocket. Theyโ€™re that way.โ€ Then the door was slammed and as you heard the locks, you let out a little whimpery howl. A worker who passed near the barns laughed and you flipped them off, before putting on the shoes. It was a pair of Johnโ€™s Wellington boots, which were too big on you - but you didnโ€™t own any yourself, having straight up refused the idea of even going near tall, wet grass. At least he had given you one of his coats as well, which was warm. It couldnโ€™t close because of your chest, but it was better than nothing.
The things you did for that man. You were better than this.
At least that was what you told yourself as you tramped across the gravel driveway, towards the direction John had shown.
While the boots were too big, they saved you from the dew of the grass that the sun hadnโ€™t reached yet, even if they slowed you down.
The sun hadnโ€™t quite gotten far up enough, so it was a little cold in your jeans and crop-top that John had dressed you in earlier. The top was white, with pink borders and said good girl across your chest, which he had caressed for a few moments and told you to live up too.
Easy for him to say.
โ€œMy my, whatโ€™cha doinโ€™ out here, princess?โ€ You didnโ€™t like how you jumped at the voice and sudden appearance of the hybrid next to you, immediately growling at him. Gaz didnโ€™t look one bit apologetic about it, his eyes almost shining with glee, tail wagging, grinning so widely that his fangs were exposed.
โ€œFuck off -โ€ you snapped, stepping away from him before continuing to walk, โ€œIโ€™m looking for Nikolai.โ€
โ€œAaww, donโ€™t be like that, puppy,โ€ he continued, following you closely, even daring to get close to sniff at your neck! the nerve!
You growled and snapped at him, Gaz managing to pull his face back in time, but with a fucking laughter leaving him.
โ€œThose teeth isnโ€™t goinโ€™ to hurt anyone, baby!โ€ he pointed out smugly, following you as you walked again, increasing your pace, โ€œYouโ€™re really just a little lapdog, huh? So weak.โ€
โ€œI told you to fuck off.โ€
Gaz didnโ€™t care, snickering and following along with you instead, like a hungry wolf, knowing the lamb would be vulnerable and tired soon; ready to sink its teeth into the lambโ€™s throat and rip it apart. You had no plans of letting any of the hounds get to you.
You snapped after him a couple of more times, hiding your excitement when you saw Nikolai, hoping that the man would get this mutt off your back.
โ€œYou could be nicer, you know,โ€ Gaz cooed, hands in his pockets, walking backwards in front of you, his tall ears tipped towards you, tail wagging behind him, โ€œjust because you are a bitch, you donโ€™t have to behave like one.โ€ย 
You were going to strangle this motherfucking piece of shit and it was like Gaz could see it on you - tail wagging even faster.
โ€œWhy donโ€™t you go fuck one of your stupid friends?โ€ You asked, trying to ignore him even as anger simmered in your veins, curling around the fear of the bigger man, โ€œitโ€™s only a matter of time before Price sends ya โ€˜ back anyways!โ€
โ€œOh we both know thatโ€™s not happening, sweetheart,โ€ he answered, voice going a little darker, licking his lips slowly. โ€œOur owner said it himself, didnโ€™t he? Too much to handle for him. Maybe you just need a good knot, hm?โ€
โ€œLet me know when you find one,โ€ you snapped back, relieved that Nikolai was right there, watching over Soap herding some sheep, โ€œbecause none of your sad mutt dicks are coming near me.โ€
โ€œPuppy - What brings you outside? Too lonely?โ€ You could have slapped Nikolai or maybe bitten him, as he asked the questions with amusement in his loud voice; both Ghost and Soap instantly gave all their attention to you, staring you down. Had the situation been different, you would have bathed in that attention. Yet you felt fear go through your body at this point, even as you tried to hide it.
โ€œNo,โ€ you grumbled at Nikolai, as a sweaty looking, tail-wagging Soap stepped towards your sudden little group, โ€œyou forgot this.โ€
โ€œAh, Spasibo,โ€ Nikolai took the phone with an almost sheepish look, โ€œI always forget. John finished paperwork, da?โ€
โ€œHello, bonnie lass,โ€ Soap whispered as he passed you, a tad too close for your liking, hand running along your lower back, making you growl low, before focusing back on Nikolai. He stank of sweat and sheep. His tail wagging, blue eyes watching you intently.
โ€œHe isnโ€™t, heโ€™s waiting for a phone call. Something about problems with the tractorโ€™s mechanic.โ€
โ€œI am better than mechanic,โ€ Nikolai argued, furrowing his brow, as if you were saying the opposite and not just the messenger, โ€œIโ€™ll go back. You boys can hang around with her.โ€
โ€œNononono-โ€œ you argued, instantly following Nikolai as he began walking, sending the hybrids a mean glance, over your shoulders as a warning, โ€œIโ€™m not hanginโ€™ out with these hounds.โ€
โ€œawww, dove, donโ€™t say that,โ€ Ghost crooned, the bigger breed appearing behind you, following you closely, his footsteps heavier than yours, โ€œwe have to get to know each other, baby.โ€
โ€œNo we donโ€™t.โ€
โ€œDid you not socialize in the city, pretty?โ€ Gaz asked, following on your right side, Nikolai still in front of you, not joining the conversation but no doubt listening along, โ€œor were you too busy sucking cock?โ€
You snarled aggressively at him, ignoring Nikolaiโ€™s chuckle in front of you.ย 
โ€œShut up,โ€ you snarled at Gaz, who just winked back at you. They all wore outfits that seemed practical but comfortable, in stark contrast to your jeans and crop top, together with Johnโ€™s jacket.
โ€œDinnae take it personal, cuilean,โ€ Soap tried to weave his way in between you and Nikolai, but you merely stepped around him, giving him a shove with your shoulder - earning whistles from the other two. Ignoring the annoyed snarl from Soap.
Gazโ€™ hand slid out to hold onto your jacket, distracting you as he yanked you a little closer to him, โ€œcโ€™mon, we can show you a good time yeah? Donโ€™t you wanna learn some new things?โ€
โ€œLike what? Being mindless beasts? No thanks.โ€
You managed to yank it free, but the moment you did, Ghost took a hold of it from the back.
โ€œWe can be nice, you know.โ€ He said, still a little playfulness in his voice, โ€œwhen we want to.โ€
Once again you managed to yank the jacket free - only to almost stumble into Soap in front of you. The border collie hybrid was smirking and as you started walking to follow Nikolai, he started walking backwards, not taking his eyes off you.
โ€œYeโ€™ve been angry every since we met, hen,โ€ he continued, as if you hadnโ€™t already turned each of them down so far, โ€œwe just wantae have fun - weโ€™re not here to steal your master from you.โ€
โ€œYour mere presence here proves that to be a lie,โ€ you hissed back, stopping for a second, โ€œI donโ€™t want you here! I was perfectly happy inโ€ฆโ€
It took you a second to realize but Nikolai was getting further away from you.
When you realized what was happening, it was too late; Soap had managed to create a space in between you and Nikolai, essentially herding you away from him. With Gaz on your right side and Ghost behind you, you had no other option than to bolt left, trying to catch up to Nikolai again or get into safety. Only, that was like throwing a bone to the wolves.
โ€œcโ€™mon bonnie,โ€ Soapโ€™s voice was louder, happier than before as he bolted after you. One glance at Nikolai proved to you that he wouldnโ€™t be of any help. In fact, that fucking traitor just continued walking towards the house.
You werenโ€™t supposed to be the prey here, you were supposed to be safe at the farm! All this bloody hell was because of this stupid farm!
Everything would be good if Price had just listened to you!!
The others were much faster, wearing proper working shoes instead of the ones you wore, that were too big, making it even harder to run. You werenโ€™t really a runner anyways. Nor a fighter, but in the big city, it hadnโ€™t been necessary. There, in the streets of London, you and John could wander without worry, the sounds of the city like an neverending soundtrack. Thereย  you could follow your owner in a nice tempo, without fearing being ripped apart by mutts like these, Soap snapping at you each time he got close. Purposefully guiding you once again, without you realizing before it was too late. It wasnโ€™t until you spotted the shed, or rather the little house, that Price had given them - and not you, which was bordering on abuse, wasnโ€™t it? - that you knew you were in trouble.
But despite your screaming, one boot falling off in the fighting and your desperate attempt to get away, it didnโ€™t matter; strong arms got a hold of you, snapping teeth and fingers on your tail and nape. Soon you were on the ground, even for just a moment and it was three against one; you were doomed to lose.
The screams echoed throughout the fields, in between the wheat and the fruit trees, but the world didnโ€™t stop spinning. In fact, it carried on, just like before. There was grass and dirt on your clothes, some of the dew wetting your exposed white shirt.
Nikolai out of sight, but you doubted the man would have helped you anyways. You couldnโ€™t even hear his steps in the gravel as he walked to the front door of the farm house, closing it after himself; dooming you to your fate.
Ghost had hoisted you over the shoulder, letting out a grunt as you almost instantly began hitting his back, managing to tug at his tail a couple of times. Despite hanging with your head upside down, Soap and Gazโ€™s hands were still on you, tugging everywhere they could touch - until Ghost gave a sharp bark, from deep in his chest, that made you flinch.
It was almost like a wordless commando that the men instantly understood, dashing in front of Ghost to the shed, getting the door open while you tried twisting, almost hitting the doorframe, since it was barely big enough for the two of you, when you were on Ghostโ€™s shoulder. Ghost didnโ€™t do anything but grunt and force you through even as you tried holding onto the frame, desperately screaming and howling. Wordless howls and the echoes of your ownerโ€™s name didnโ€™t change anything as the shed swallowed up every sound, the door closing behind you.
โ€œStop throwinโ€™ a fit,โ€ Simon grumbled before unceremoniously - and heartlessly, you might add - dumping you into their nest of mattresses, pillows and blankets. They hadnโ€™t even been here for long, yet it already stank of them.
You werenโ€™t even given a second to catch your breath before Gaz was pulling off Johnโ€™s shoes from your feet, then his jacket, muttering about you getting their bed wet and dirty, like a naughty pup. He managed to avoid your bites, snapping at your fingers with his own teeth whenever you managed to get a hold of his ears - then Soap was upon you, fully distracting you from Gaz.
โ€œThese tits,โ€ the mutt declared happily, ignoring you as he pushed his face in between your breasts, pawing shamelessly at them, โ€œpure perfection.โ€
โ€œLet go of me,โ€ you snapped, almost feeling horror go through your body as you pulled his head back by his mohawk; only for the man to moan like a whore. Your pants got pulled down to your knees by Gaz, a yelp leaving you, unsure of where to put your attention in order to escape.
Bloody bastards; strays, mutts, illegitimateโ€”
Soapโ€™s hand was big as he suddenly and easily grabbed your throat, a tight grip around your pretty collar. Pressing you down into the mattress, cutting off your air for a moment, stunning you - while your hands went to dig your nails into his forearm, his skin saved by his shirt, he forced himself in between your legs; strong hands grabbed your wrists and Gaz pulled your hands over your head, while Soap tugged on your jeans even more, your well kept tail stuck in the hole in the pants.ย 
You were crying and writhing, Gazโ€™s hands a little dry as they held onto your wrists, Soap freeing your bottom part. All while this was going on, Ghost just stared. Like an actual ghoul, standing a little from you, keeping an overview of the situation, leaving against the main door. Watched as the men began to humiliate you.
โ€œPoor princess,โ€ Gaz cooed, keeping your hand in tight grip, bending your fingers a little, trying to coax the claws out that wasnโ€™t there anymore, โ€œdid Price declaw you?โ€
โ€œNooo,โ€ you whined, attempting to tug your hand free as he unsheathed his own claws, letting them dig into your skin a little, as if to prove that he still had them. They were a little sharp, but not much; probably sanded down a little during their stay at the auction house.
โ€œNo? Nah youโ€™re right, sweet sir wouldnโ€™t do that to his favorite slutty princess, would he?โ€
Soap hummed, forcing his fingers into your mouth, running them along your filed down canines, โ€œguessing he dinnae do this either, eh?โ€
You gurgled around his thick, dirty fingers, while tears began to swell in your eyes, from the embarrassmentโ€ฆ not to mention anger, from the pure assumption that Price would do that to you? โ€œNah, ye are a pretty rescue, arenโ€™t ye?โ€
You bit down around his fingers; the bastard laughed, but still winced a little as he pulled them out again with a โ€œbad puppy.โ€
โ€œGet on with it, Soap,โ€ Gaz urged, his tail thumping against the mattress, sending you a wink as you stared up at him, growling.
โ€œLookโ€™at this kitty,โ€ the way Soap spoke made you blink away a few tears in confusion, while you wondered what the fuck he was talking about; then, as Gaz laughed like a dirty dog above you, you realized Soap was calling your pussy a kitty.
You growled, trying to raise a leg to kick him away, but his hands were on your thighs, forcing them apart; he was stronger than yourself and you were one against three. It would most likely end badly for you and as he unceremoniously mouthed at your panties, a loud whine left you.
โ€œFuckinโ€™ hell,โ€ he growled, scraping his canines along the petty lace, โ€œyer kitty smells divine.โ€
โ€œDonโ€™t call it that,โ€ your voice was a little weak and it almost came out in a sniffle.
โ€œAww, dinnae worry, Iโ€™m gonna make it purr, yeah?โ€
โ€œYouโ€™re so fucking nasty โ€” shit!โ€
His tongue slid beneath the fabric, running along your pussy, making your brain shut down.
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Vampire Empire
Part 4
Pairing: DarkVamp!Wanda Maximoff x DarkVamp!Natasha Romanoff x Fem!Reader
A/N: I am so tired lol
Disclaimer: English is not my first language. All mistakes are my own.
AU Warnings: Human pets, abuse, violence, possessiveness, probably incorrect vampire lore, angst, panic attacks, hurt/comfort, kitten play (?), also this is not a Carol positive fic (I have nothing against her, but I needed a villain), death ย Minors DNI 18+
Summary: Is this what death feels like?
Word Count: 2.5k
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*ACHOO*
Snot dribbles down your nose, but with a scrunch of your face and a deep inhale, you manage to sniffle it back.
As the weeks closed in on winter your enclosure had become unbearably cold, to the point where your water bowl was frozen over each morning.
After the fourth time of getting your tongue stuck on the icicle your metal bowl had become, you decided to share your heating lamp with it, the red light barely doing anything to keep you from freezing to death as you curled around the little bowl.
As you feel a tickle in your nose, you go to relieve it yet again, but before you can do that-
A hand grabs you by the back of your hair, and you clumsily falter in your path, with your arm blocking your knee, you arenโ€™t able to sit down even as she tries to drag you downward. You canโ€™t stop exactly where she wants you to, so she pulls harder, her fingers digging half-moons into your scalp. The pain is sharp and prominent.
You quickly right your limbs, and seat yourself on the chilling ground.
โ€œDo that one more time and I am going to shoot you,โ€ Carol tells you in an awfully calm tone. She towers over you, her long fluffy coat obscuring your view from anything but her.
You have been continuously sneezing and coughing the past few days and it was starting to piss her off.
Chills prickle your blue-ish skin and you canโ€™t help but shiver as a blow of wind passes by. Your hands and knees feel numb, and you have to squint to stop the wind from making your eyes tear up.
Tires screech against the asphalt as a dark, red, Lamborghini pulls into the parking lot.
The wide frame of the car closes in on the spot beside Masterยดs SUV, you can see your owner clench her jaw and pull herself higher in posture. As she stands beside you her coat lays against your side, it brushes your shoulder and thigh, the soft material doing nothing to soothe you as the infamous clan leader steps out.
A high heel comes into view first, as her leg bends out of the vehicle and takes a solid footing against the dark pavement. There is a clinking of metal as a delicate hand, adored with golden jewelry, takes hold of the carโ€™s exterior.
Your hands clutch and grasp the ground in hopes of finding a substantial piece of material to distract yourself with. Itโ€™s pointless.
The feminine leader steps out of the car with more diligence than any other posh woman could hope for. Wanda has her hair down, her amber curls cascading down her crimson, leather, jacket. Her piercing gaze is hidden behind sunglasses so dark you canโ€™t tell where she is looking, and it makes you tense.
You feel as though she is inspecting you, the scrutinizing power dangles over your head as you replay the influence her eyes hold.
Neither you nor Carol were expecting to see Wanda, usually, it is one of the clanโ€™s goons that meet for this sort of thing. You wonder what changed.
Carol slightly lowers her head in greeting, and you feel obligated to do the same. Your stiff neck struggles to bend past the upper half of your throat, but you bite your tongue and force it down lower. You donโ€™t even realize you are uncontrollably shaking until Wanda speaks up.
โ€œCarol,โ€ Wanda points to your small frame leaning against Masterยดs legs, too tired to hold yourself up, โ€œthe girl is freezing to death. Get her something to put on then we can get started.โ€ Wanda walks past the both of you, her strut unfaltering as she steps inside the construction area.
The scent of her grazes your stuffed nose and you have to resist the need to slump lower and close your eyes for just a moment. It smells warm, like a summer day on the beach, or at least what you envision the scene to smell like.
Itโ€™s a shame you will never experience it.
After the shorter woman has walked past, Master kicks her knee out and you topple off balance, your elbow collides with the loose pebbles beneath you as you fall. A small stone is lodged into the skin just beneath your elbow, and when you sit up you can feel the stone shift and dig deeper.
You grit your teeth together in pain and resist the need to hiss as hot flashes shoot up your arm.
Carol throws her head in the direction of her black SUV and states a simple โ€œThere is a sweater in the backseat.โ€ Then her army boots stroll forward, leaving you to pick yourself up.
You donโ€™t know when you crawled over, but now you sit just beside the car.
Getting the door open turns out to be a challenge. You grunt to yourself as you canโ€™t seem to lift your arms high enough, the position on your knees is difficult to manage when your muscles are this stiff. And the shaking hasnโ€™t stopped either, it makes no sense to you.
With a huff, you shake it off and push yourself just that little bit farther.
Just as your pale fingers grasp onto the cool metal the scenery around you shifts and morphs.
Suddenly you are sitting beside Carol with a half-knitted sweater hanging loosely against your frame.
You whip your head from left to right, the tendrils in your neck stretching and aching. Your vision lags, one moment you are looking at the far-left wall, then in the blink of an eye your eyes are dizzyingly close to the far right one.
You want to shift from one hand to the other, your palms are raw and painful, but your arms are stiff and heavy.
Nothing makes sense as you study the heels of the woman in front of you, you canโ€™t decide on what color they are, too blurry and confusing to look at you try to think back to when you saw herโ€ฆ
When you saw her...?
Herโ€ฆ?
Whoโ€ฆ?
Saw whoโ€ฆ?
Wait.
You blink, your eyelids stick together, then with a determined raise of your eyebrows, they slowly peel apart, every lash untwining one by one.
How did you get here?
You can hear the two women talk amongst themselves, but your head is killing you. Every word sounds like an obscured radio speaker, you canโ€™t pull focus and the words drift away.
You feel strange.
At least you arenโ€™t cold anymore.
The tower of paper collapses beneath her desk as another piece of crumbled tree falls on top of the others. Ink stains the flooring as the undried sheet drags across the path of Wandaโ€™s swishing leg.
Red hair falls like a waterfall down the back of her office chair as she throws her head back and huffs to herself. Wanda was dying from boredom, who knew peace could be so troublesome?
Ever since the peace offering was accepted by the clans in this area, Wanda didnโ€™t have much to do. She stretches her neck back and forward, the tense tissue loosening slightly.
With a groan, Wanda pulls her phone out of her left pocket and decides to check on Natasha for the fourth time today. Her thumb taps against the glass screen rapidly, she opens her message app and finds the usual:
Wanda:
Hey lovely, just checking in, how is it going?
Sent
Just me again, are you coming home for dinner tonight? I can make your favorite ;)
Sent
How is the project coming along, any progress?
Sent
If Wanda didnโ€™t know any better, she would think her wife was ignoring her. She sighs and pockets her cell phone. Slowly rising from her seat, the leather chair groans as she uses her legs to pull herself up.
Her desk is a mess.
Case files of all sorts lay unorganized atop, they had been hastily pushed to the side, between the previous fights and the unruliness of other clans, Wanda never had much time to deal with it. Her fingers delicately push the files into a compromised pile, the paper feels dry and bothersome against her pale hands, but it will have to do.
When she turns to place them inside her drawer, her foot slips on the wet ink coating the floor beneath her slipper. Her hip bumps into the low desk and she curses herself as the files fall and scatter before her.
โ€œJust my luck,โ€ she murmurs under her breath as she goes to pick one of them up, then she halts, her head turns as another file grabs her attention.
She remembers that one, it had been a project she wanted to start decades ago but never found the time, it was just recently that her members had started construction.
Leaning under her desk Wanda stretches her hand out and picks up the discussed rapport.
In a spur-of-the-moment, she had plucked her phone back out and called up her most loyal worker, who was supposed to meet with the Thor clan for planning today.
Wanda grabs the desk and places the phone against her ear, keeping it balanced with her raised shoulder, while the tone rings, she continues to pick up the offending objects and place them in their rightful place, just as she is closing the lower drawer he picks up.
โ€œMrs. Maximoff, what can I do for you?โ€ Clint speaks on the other side of the phone, his voice gruff and masculine.
Wandaโ€™s much more feminine voice answers with an uncaring tone, โ€œThe meeting with the Thor clan, that is today, correct?โ€
Right to the point Clint answers clearly, โ€œYes maโ€™am, I was just about to get in my car now.โ€ Wanda takes hold of the phone against her ear; she shifts it to the other side as she opens the file and skims through the content.
She hums, โ€œNo need, I will take personal care of this one, you can do as you please today.โ€
Before the man has time to answer Wandaโ€™s thumb hits the big red button and she starts her path to the walk-in closet across the hall.
You look like shit.
Lying in a heap on the ground, your pale features are void of any emotion.
Your lips are blue, and your fingertips stretched out toward Wanda, have become completely still. Your breathing is slow, then erratic, then slow again.
If Wanda hadnโ€™t seen your fighting spirit that day, she would have thought you were a mute statue. You had been lying in the same spot since you entered with that hideous sweater. It was clearly a half-finished project of Carolยดs; what a bitch, canโ€™t even dress her own plaything right.
Wanda cringes at the thought, you werenโ€™t hers.
The redhead glances at her watch for the hundredth time. With a sigh, she closes her eyes and inhales deeply, the cold air invades her lungs and scratches her throat. Even with her lesser human senses, there was a bite in the creeping wind.
With the lack of insolation and the less-than-ideal condition of the walls, Wanda had come here to discuss the process continuing, as the building stands now it would be less than ideal for humans to be here.
Her jacket crinkles as she steps closer to you, her shoes connect with poorly polished oak, and she cringes as she feels the plastic shift and strain when a loose nail tries penetrating the weak material.
You donโ€™t react much, Wanda steps to your side, looking you over slowly.
To say Wanda was surprised to see you would be a lie. Due to the area lying in between the clanโ€™s territory, they had agreed to manage it together, and she knows Carol has a responsibility for the lesser projects, like this one.
But-
Wanda kicks a pebble in your direction, just far enough for any normal human to at least move their head a little, but to no oneโ€™s surprise, your glassy eyes stare into the ground just in front of her with a complete lack of reaction.
The redhead is starting to think this match-up was a poor one.
And thatโ€™s not even mentioning the disrespect that oozes from the younger girl.
Carol had stepped out of their little meeting half an hour ago, Wanda had been explaining the logistics of marketing, when the blond woman had lifted her finger to Wandaโ€™s face as her phone rang. With no regard for the one funding this project, she had stepped out with a meek โ€œI have to take this.โ€
It wasnโ€™t long after that very important phone call that Wanda heard Carolยดs car speed off the property. Leaving you behind.
Wanda tsks, her lip lifting into a displeased frown. Pulling out her cell phone she is quick to send a message to the clan leader.
Mrs. Maximoff:
Carol left.
Read 7:12
Goldilocks:
Youโ€™re kidding?!
Read 7:13
Wanda snorts, Thor is sweet, but he is also incredibly naรฏve, he never should have accepted Carol, to begin with. That manโ€™s heart will be his undoing one of these days.
Mrs. Maximoff:
Iโ€™m afraid not.
If this ever were to happen again,
I hope you understand that will be the end of this agreement.
I will not extend this olive branch again.
Sent 7:15
With a shake of her head, Wanda places her phone in her dress pants and shrugs her jacket off, her hand clutches the chilled material, hoping to warm it a little. And then she gently places it atop your pale frame. She thought maybe the blond woman would come back, but it seems not. The jacket looks like an overcoat with your curled frame.
Wanda tilts her head as she just stares at you for a moment.
You werenโ€™t even scared, or at least you didnโ€™t act like it. The last time she had seen you, you were close to having a heart attack every time Wanda moved a millimeter, now look at you. You lay there with half-lidded eyes, body curled into a ball, no concern toward the redheadโ€™s proximity.
Even as Wanda lightly taps you with the point of her heel, your skin denting inward directly over a bruise, your breathing stays the same, your heart rate stays the irregular pattern it has this entire time.
Wanda huffs, you are a strange creature, but she figures the cold must have gotten to you. The taller woman kneels down beside you, her knee hovers just over the flooring, and her heels groan in agony against the awkward bend. She squints her eyes before testing her faith.
Warm hands run over your back, a gentle up-and-down motion on top of smooth leather. The pressure is just enough to feel it but light enough to avoid uncomfortable pushing against your bruised, thin, skin.
Within the paddling of confusion and the water rushing in on you, you feel a warmth swallow you whole. Itโ€™s nice.
Even through the jacket, Wanda can feel your ribs jutting out, with another sigh she pats you on the head. Your hair is greasy and cold, but Wanda doesnโ€™t mind.
Now, onto the real issue at hand, what is she going to do with you?
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