#anyway im sleeping. if even one person finds this mildly amusing for any reason then i win

[xxplastic-cubexx]

this cliff took more lives than i could on my own im losing it

[softyoongiionly]

BlackHeart Bakery

Who says Halloween can’t be romantic?

Pairing: Emo! Jungkook x Reader

Word Count: 3.7k

Genre: fluff

A/N: HI OMG IM SO SORRY THIS IS LATE. I love you, I hope you like it. I’m sorry it isn’t longer but, I still can’t wait for you to read it.

-you never imagined that the quirky lil bakery down the street from your university would change your life  

-But it did

-“Omg shut up, you’re so dumb.”

-“Rawr xD”

-“Did you just say rawr xD out loud??? That totally defeats the purpose of its existence...”

-“Don’t cite the deep magic to me witch, I was there when it was written.”

-“And now you’re quoting the chronicles of narnia- alright just go back to sleep you big dummy...”

-“Mmm but you married a big dummy so what does that say about you”

-“Jungkook don't spoil it oh my god!”

-“Like they don’t know what’s coming already- spoiler alert losers! I get the girl.”

-“I hate you...”

-“Mm yeah- I love it when you talk dirty to me baby. The last time you said that- we ended up fuc-“

-“Ok! That’s enough! Our story begins...”

-Jungkook’s bakery was quite famous around your city

-If people didn’t come for the gaudy Halloween decorations  

-They came for the music  

-Exclusively pop punk, if you’re wondering

-It was like 2009 everyday  

-Which was comforting, considering the world has gotten a little

-Tricky

-Since then

-But anyways

-If they didn’t come for the music or the decorations

-They came for the AMAZING espresso  

-And the spooky themed treats

-But if you’re being honest

-You think the main thing that keeps them coming back

-Is Jungkook  

-If his sweeping black hair didn’t get you

-Or the adorable cheeky twinkle in his eyes

-It was the tattoos and the piercings  

-He looked like he walked right off of a black veil brides music video set  

-He was hot

-This was obvious

-But he didn’t seem to think so

-You had come to the conclusion that he was oblivious  

-he shoved his feet into his big black doc martens every morning  

-Slipped on his beaded bracelets and studded chokers

-Pulled his fall out boy t-shirt over his

-Massive

-Tattooed

-Biceps

-And just thought hm

-I’m pretty average I guess (lol)

-That’s a direct quote from him btw

-Men truly are hopeless

-Jungkook opened the bakery two years ago

-He had mentioned to you that he had saved up money from his 3 part time jobs to put a down payment on the building  

-Which was wedged between a sex shop

-And a thrift store

-And honestly his bakery

-Blackheart Bakery, if you’re being specific  

-Fits right in

-Jungkook refuses to hire new staff

-“They won’t do it right.” He whined to you one day

-“One time I tried to hire this guy and he put the sugared googly eyes on the cookie skeletons ALL WRONG”

-“How do you put googly eyes on wrong?” You had giggled

-“you just do- i- See? This is exactly why I can’t hire anyone...”

-You had started chewing on the end of your pencil in the midst of your laughter

-It was an unconscious habit

-And it makes Jungkook shift uncomfortably, his hands moving off of the top of your table

-“Don’t do that...” he had muttered, smirking to himself as he walked back behind the counter  

-he did that a lot

-He’d mutter something  

-Mildly flirtatious under his breath and then  

-Just walk away

-It was quite confusing

-But honestly you had a feeling he was just a filrty person  

-You certainly weren’t the only girl he smirked at

-Not that you pay attention

-Ok  

-Maybe you do  

-Kinda  

-Pay attention  

-but it’s not your fault!!!!  

-You just  

-Can’t help but feel a little jealous

-You kiiiiiinda have a little thing for him

-Ok

-Maybe it’s a big thing  

-Maybe it’s a massive

-Gigantic

-Towering  

-Crush  

-But look at him!!!

-You simply couldn’t be blamed

-It was his fault  

-Yep

-That’s what you’re going with

-It was Jungkook

-And his tight t shirts

-His ripped jeans

-His dangly earrings

-His tattoos

-His big

-Stupid boots

-Ugh ok

-Focus  

-You have work to do

-The whole reason you began coming to Jungkook's cafe was so you -could find a consistent place to study for your exams

-You were in school to become a teacher :)  

-And teachers have to study very very hard  

-Educating the youth is no easy feat  

-Jungkook had asked what you were studying during the first week you arrived at his spooky house of baked goods

-“Oh I’m an education major”

-“Ahh so you’re getting an education about...education.” He concludes

-“I love it.”

-“So meta.”

-“Are they educating you on the disparities between impoverished children and wealthier children?”

-His wide eyes were brimming with genuine curiosity  

-You kind of got a kick out of how candid he was about such heavy conversation topics

-“Not as much as they should be but, I’m actually writing a paper on a similar topic right now...”

-This caused a brilliant grin to come over his face

-It was almost blinding really

-And it made your heartbeat all wonky  

-“Of course you are. You look smart like that...”

-He had backed away from your table then, seemingly satisfied

-Had you passed the vibe check?

-“I’ll leave you to your paper.” He nodded to your laptop but as he walked away, he pivoted back towards you on and the heel of his combat boot, “welcome to Blackheart Bakery by the way, let me know if I can get you anything.”

-Another brilliant smile is sent your way  

-“Thank you.” You had smiled back, sending a tiny wave his way

-Which in turn, made HIS heartbeat all wonky  

-You’re cute

-Like really cute

-And despite how often it may seem like his eyes are elsewhere

-They are ALWAYS on you

-Every chance he gets he is glancing your way

-Smirking to himself at how endearing you are

-Brow furrowed

-Lips pouted in concentration  

-Completely oblivious to his gaze

-He has to remind himself to look away  

-He doesn’t want to be a creep

-“Creepy men deserved to get kicked in the teeth...”

-He’s said this to you before when another patron had made you uncomfortable

-Jungkook kicked him out immediately  

-“If you don’t leave, I’ll have no choice but to kick you in the teeth. One, because I can’t compromise my personal philosophy and two because you’re making my favorite customer uncomfortable.”

-Oh look there goes your heartbeat again

-WONKY

-The guy leaves in an angry rush, flipping Jungkook off in the process

-Saying something about leaving a bad Yelp review  

-He doesn’t care tho

-He definitely doesn’t want to be a creep

-You’re just so  

-Pretty

-Ugh

-He rolls his eyes at himself behind the espresso bar

-The latte in front of him neglected  

-In need of a bit of foam

-“Focus Jeon, she’s just a chick...”

No wait

-“She’s just a woman. A woman who I respect, like I respect all women...”

-He’s been watching a lot of feminist theory on YouTube

-He likes staying educated  

-And also fuck the patriarchy

-The man waiting for his drink has arched a brow at this point, wondering if his barista has lost his mind

-“Uhhh medium...” he checks the cup for his awful hand writing, “ghostly toasted marshmallow latte!”

-“Thanks.” The guy mutters, throwing a judging look Jungkook's way  

-He gives him a lazy salute as the guy struts away with a briefcase in tow

-“Thaaanks.” Jungkook mocks him, his face scrunching up in annoyance  

-Stupid man

-With his stupid briefcase  

-As Jungkook is pulling out a batch of cream cheese frosting stuffed pumpkin muffins  

-Or as Jungkook calls them

-PUNK-in Muffins

-Movement at the counter catches his eye

-is that

-”oh shit...” He grunts, hastily wiping his hands on his apron and rushing over to the counter

-normally he would meander

-stroll

-or even slump to greet any new guests at this hour

-and by this hour

-he means 45 minutes before closing

-Jungkook’s bakery is open til midnight on weeknights

-9pm on Sundays

-and 3am on Saturdays (for the culture of course, gotta keep it spooky)

-tonight happens to be a Friday night and the person awaiting his assistance is

-you

-”You’re still here?” He gawks, the black polish on his nails glimmering as he punches in a few keys on the register

-You offer him a tired and slightly amused smile, “No. Y/N died around 4:30, you’re speaking to her ghost. Please leave your message after the tone.”

-Jungkook cracks a smile, his palms resting on flat on the counter, “Do ghosts check their voicemails?”

-“Oh of course not but, I will be checking yours because you have access to caffeine.”

-Jungkook laughs

-no...he giggles  

-and it’s fucking cute

-but you digress

-“I feel like I should cut you off...this is your 4th latte; I’m pretty sure you’re 80% caffeine at this point...”

-“Noooo, don’t do that.” You whine slumping against the counter, “I just need to finish this one page...”

-He quirks a brow as he scribbles something on your cup, unimpressed with your statement, “You said that three hours ago. I’ll make you another one but I’m not putting an extra shot in.”

-Your face turns up in protest but he click his tongue against his teeth , shaking a manicured finger at you

-“Ah ah- nope. I don’t want to hear it. You either take that or I’m making you a hot chocolate and shutting the buildings power off.”

-With a dramatic sigh, you concede

-“Ugh fine. Here-” You go to hand him your debit card but he shakes his head

-“Put that away.”

-You want to protest but given the fact that he’s made the rules thus far during this interaction, you doubt you’d be able to stop him.

-A smile appears on your face then, appreciative of his generosity

-“Thank you.”

-He merely grins, waving you off before rolling up the sleeves of his black Blink 182 shirt

-as soon as his tattoos are out

-all the moisture leaves your mouth

-you try your hardest not to stare at him

-expertly, he eases the espresso shots into the milk, tongue poking between his lips in concentration

-and you

-being sleep-deprived

-and a little loopy

-decide to  

-flirt????????

-if you could even call it that

-which you could but you shouldn’t

-“For the record, when I finally dig my way out of this of mountain of death I’m stuck in, I will definitely take you up on that hot chocolate...”

-Jungkook’s brow quirks at the tone of your voice, his hands suddenly itching with nerves

-was that

-was that flirty?

-should he flirt back?

-“My hot chocolate is legendary. You won’t be disappointed.” His lips display a small grin as he places the lid atop your finished latte, “Also mountain of death is a great name and I WILL be stealing it.”

-You giggle

-again

-“and I WILL be suing you for copyright.”

-He laughs now, wiping up the bit of milk he spilled

-the sinewy muscles in his forearm tensing and untensing

“Good luck getting me to show up to court.”

-and that’s kinda how it was between you and Jungkook

-for like six months

-it was a little bit flirty but never anything to push either over you over the edge.

-and speaking of being on edge

-recently, you had gone from vacationing in your timeshare on the edge

-to signing a 35 year mortgage contract  

-4 bedrooms

-2.5 bathrooms

-of pure

-unrelenting

-stress

-you could feel it in the middle of your back

-shoving itself up between your shoulder blades

-your body seemed to ache with it

-the worst part being

-it was Halloween

-You should be out with your friends, having fun

-wearing itchy costumes and drinking sugary drinks

-but instead, your headed towards the bakery to work

-Jungkook was behind the counter, smiling happily at a family dressed like the cast of scooby doo

-from what you could see he was wearing a skeleton onesie

-his jet black hair tousled perfectly above his head

-he looked adorable

-(and hot)

-He notices you instantly, his face turning up in surprise

-you offer up a small wave and head over to your table

-you know he’s going to say something about you being there but

-you don’t really have much of a choice

-this work has to be done

-it takes him a second to spot you but when he does

-he seems to perk up

-his smile brightening as he looks back towards his customer

-as you’re setting everything up, you feel a presence (not the spooky kind) at the end of your table

-it’s Jungkook and he has your regular order in one hand, along with something wrapped in skeleton-patterned parchment paper

-“I know, I know.” You acknowledge before he’s even able to chide you for being here

-He smirks “What are you doing studying on the holiest day of the year??”

-You giggle

-“The holiest day of the year huh?”

-“Of course. Halloween is the one night a year that the homies can dress like total -sluts and no one can say anything about it.”

-This makes you giggle again

-“And you went with slutty skeleton huh? I love it- it’s like as naked as you can possibly get.”

-He chuckles, gesturing to his costume

-His floppy black hair getting in his face

-“Damn right baby.”

-The way he grins tells you the pet name is a joke

-But the deepening of his voice gets to you anyway

-“Thank you for this. I promise I’ll get out of your hair early tonight.”

-“The only thing I’m worried about getting out of my hair is this white spray paint. You’re welcome to stay as long as you want.”

-He’s put a streak of white spray paint in his raven locks

-Why? You’re not certain

-Does it look good on him, like everything else does?

-Absolutely

-Its been a few hours since your night of studying began

-Jungkook’s dropped off two free lattes since you’ve arrived  

-As well as a slice of his ‘I write cinnamon not tragedies’ bread

-Which was equally hilarious and delicious

-You caught him glancing over at your table a few times but you didn’t think anything of it

-He’s probably just checking to make sure that no one needs your table

-His bakery is packed most nights but Halloween is a special night at Blackheart Bakery

-He has a trick or treat counter set up with free (homemade) candy

-A photo op complete with a fake haunted house backdrop

-A Halloween playlist

-And a bunch of discounts on his signature lattes and food

-you watch him amongst the chaos

-He is completely unfazed

-He seems elated at the amount of customers he has

-he grins and laughs at something a man dressed like Thor says at his counter

-he seems entirely in his element

-you realize that the denial tactics you’ve been trying out haven’t been working

-because this floppy haired, tattooed, slutty skeleton/baker kind of has a hold on your heart

-you’ve been friends for a long time now

-he always makes sure you’re taken care of

-he always asks if you’re ok

-he always gives you this little grin

-it feels like a secret sometimes

-but maybe it’s been his way of letting you know where he stands

-he’s been bringing you lattes and pastries for months now

-he never charges you full-price

-he always reminds you not to work too hard

-he

-fuck

-he likes you doesn’t he?

-you look back over at the counter to see him bending over and handing a skeleton cookie to a little girl dressed like Captain Marvel

-he laughs at something she says

-his eyes focused entirely on her and whatever she seems to be proclaiming to him  

-your heart goes wonky again

-alright

-enough is enough

-you’re doing this  

-Jungkook’s done so much of the work thus far

-it’s time for you to seal the deal

-and if he rejects you, well…

-you can just crawl into a hole and never come out again

-easy peasy

-You can feel his eyes on you as you get up to take your place in line

-luckily there isn’t anyone else behind you

-rejection with an audience would certainly be worse

-Jungkook has his witty comment ready for you as you approach the register

-“I know for a fact you haven’t finished your third latte and I’m not making you another one until-“

-“I’m not here for another latte.” You laugh, trying to ignore the thrashing of your heartbeat

-“No? Well, are you finally going to try my Welcome to the Blackened Chicken Parade Burger then? I’ve been asking you for like three weeks…”

-god he’s fucking cute

-“I’m here to ask you out.”

-Jungkook swears he feels his heart stop

-“You’re here to…”

-He repeats the first part of your response as his he didn’t hear you

-his black fingernails anxiously tapping against the countertop

-“I’m here to ask you out- on a date.”

-Jungkooks face seems to go through various stages of confusion before a shy smirk presents itself on his pretty mouth

-“Me? You’re asking me-“ He places a hand on his chest, “-out on a date?”

-“Yes!” You laugh, slapping the counter a bit too hard, your nerves getting the best of you, “Are you down?”

-He shakes his head but his answer contradicts his movements

-“So down, beyond down. There is no one on Earth who is more DOWN than I am. Yes. My answer is yes. 50000% yes.”

-you can’t help the smile on your lips

-“great. So are you free next Friday then?”

-He grins with his teeth this time, nodding emphatically  

-“Consider the shop closed.”

-and so it was

-you returned to your table moments later  

-feeling on top of the world

-you did it

-you asked Jungkook out

-and he said yes

-and now you

-NOW YOU HAVE A DATE WITH JUNGKOOK

-LOOK AT YOU GO

-TAKING CHARGE

-you try your best to engage with your studies but with Jungkook on your mind

-its really hard

-roughly two hours later, things at the bakery have finally started to slow down

-“Hey uh- Y/N?”

-Jungkook's voice that pulls you out of your studying trance

-he’s standing at the entrance of his back room, waving you over with his hand

-and who are you to deny him?

-you make your way over there, annoyed at the instant increase in your heartrate

-he stands awkwardly to the side and gestures to the boxes on the metal rack

-“I just remembered that I’ve never given you a tour of the place. I give all my regulars a tour of the stockroom and my office and uh-”

-he cuts himself off and clumsily cups your cheek

-he pulls you into a kiss

-a really good kiss

-his lips are so warm

-he smells like cinnamon

-you could literally die happy

-The ridiculous nature of his first attempt to kiss you, makes you giggle into his mouth

-you feel him smile, his hands smushing your cheeks together as he pulls away

-“Ok I lied. There is no tour. I’ve just been watching you focus on your computer for the last two hours and you’re just really fucking cute and-”

-this time, it’s you who cuts him off

-“You better give me an actual tour next time. How else am I going to steal your secret recipes?”

-he scoffs in mock offense

-“Ah ha! So that’s the only reason you asked me out huh? Should I be calling you Plankton instead of Y/N? Ew no wait- that would make me Mr. Krabs and he’s a dirty capitalist...”

-You laugh, “Oooh good point. Guess you’ll just have to be Karen, my computer wife.”

-This makes him laugh now and the sound warms your soul

-“I could live with that- I like your last name better anyways.”

-with another kiss, your adventure with the emo baker of your dreams begins

-It may have been Halloween but it sure felt like Christmas to you

[tee-writes]

Axton and Maya

Maya: They had just gotten back from the wildlife preserve and Maya was feeling like there were prickes on the back of her neck. For some reason it had completely unnerved her to have everyone in the team find and hear those echos, little glimpses of her past that she'd wanted to keep buried. It was like someone had pointed a spotlight on her, and even if no one was really looking at her as they crowded around the bar in Moxxi's, Maya could feel it all the same. She'd murdered the only people she'd ever known, and she still didn't feel sorry about it, but it did make her feel..a little out of place. "Another," she told Moxxi softly and tapped the side of her drink. "Thanks."

Axton: Axton had a weird day. He freaking like killed animals, which was not his most awesome idea of a good time. Sure, killing bad asses and guys were cool and it was fair, but animals pumped with magic gunky shit and handsome jack in his ear... the weird part? Handsome jack was making fun of them, but said sometign to axton "I bet you put your penis in the torrent." which bothered him. He would never do that to his torrent. He respected her. Then Handsome jack said he looked like a fart. It was a very unsettling conversation and thats why he was drinking tonight, other than that maya seems out of it from her echoy back story, which to him was amazing and sad, but she was strong and bad ass. Mordeci was in the bar being turned away because he was drinking too much. "I wouldnt have sex with my torrent" He said to both maya and moxxi. "Like ever.."

Maya: Maya blinked over at Axton trying to put together why he felt the need to announce that to everyone and then laughed a little when she remembered Jack's words. "Hmm, maybe you should stop calling it your girlfriend then," she couldn't help but tease mildly, even though her heart wasn't in it. She finished her drink and gave Axton a small smile. "You know he says those things to get to you."

Axton: "Yeah, I know. I just.. I hate when people make fun of my weapons. I didnt even say anytihng abou thim and his stupid face." Axton confessed, his eyes on moxxis boobs, because she said it was ok to do that when he felt the neeed. He gave her good tips too. He looked a maya "And I feel super sad for mordicai.. like that sucks. we didnt save his weird bird."

Maya: Maya let out a soft laugh and shook her head a little when she saw where Axton's eyes went. Moxxi was attractive obviously, but Maya didn't get how men fixated like that. She looked down at her own chest briefly, and then shrugged. "He seemed very attached," Maya offered. "I feel bad for him too. I don't know if drinking himself to death will help, but..."

Axton: "Should I go talk to him?" Axton asked Zero was zipping around the bar, screaming out. IM BORED BORED BORED. Axton wish he would settle down. For fun he tossed a gernade at him. Zero sliced it in half then went outside to scream how bored he was. "I think I will go check on him.."

Maya: Maya knew that she wasn't the best one to talk to about emotional things, since she hardly had a bead on what it was to be her own person after leaving the monistary. "You could. Do you think it would help?" he asked, and then watched as Axton tossed Zero a gernade and laughed to herself. "Maybe you should. You...have experienced loss. I mean, I suppose. You wear that ring around your neck."

Axton: He glanced down at his wedding ring. "Yeah well, for better or worse. They did something to her you know, to make her that bad. She use to be really good." He said sadly. "Maybe .. just mayeb you know one day? It can al work out?" He got up. "Man, I feel super drunk, anyone else? IT's like the ground is shaking. " He felt the quake. "oh wait, it is!"

Maya: Maya felt a wry smile cross her lips when she saw Axton tipping on his feet. "The ground is shaking, but so are you," she said and laughed softly to herself. "Maybe leave talking to tomorrow." She grabbed his wrist. "I should too, really. I'm starting to feel. A little shaky myself."

Axton: Axton nodded. "Hey, you two.. take one of my guest room. Get some real rest?" Moxxi offered. Axton noded as they went the way Moxxi pointed, in the back room. "I hurt al over. I thought drinking might numb it. I got super skagged it sucks man" He told Maya a they both held each other limping to the guest room.

Maya: Maya gave Moxxi a thankful smile and nodded her head. SHe wouldn't turn down a bed, not after the times they'd had to sleep on the ground outside, huddled together for some semblance of warmth. "I saw," she said and lauged a little as she took some of Axton's weight as they made their way up to the room. "I did try to help with that, sorry. I was getting barfed on by a crrosive skag at the time."

Axton: axron let out a nice long moan of appreciation when he sat on a comfy bed. It's been so long He laid back. "I took a shower, and its still pretty awful" He slid over so she would have room. "well, shes not actually my girlfriend. I just thought it would be a funny thing to say to bad guys.. you ok? You.. yeah, the stuff on the animals suck so bad, but you heard all your old echo stuff, you cool or we can at least talk about it?"

Maya: Maya hummed a little under her breath and gave Axton a small smile. "Talk about it? I don't know what there is to talk about. I was manipulated and then I killed them all," She sat down next to Axton and sighed. "I can probably help you feel better. If you like. What's the point of siren powers if you don't use them?"

Axton: "Yeah? You can help me? that's I forgot you can do tht. I just dont want to take too much out of you, you know? Will you be ok?" He asked.

Maya: Maya let out a soft laugh. "Of course I'm okay. This is no big deal." She didn't exactly know why she hesitated, but she hadn't really...touched people. Ever. It wasn't something she was used to doing. Unless she was killing them. She could throw an orb at him, but healing workded best on a personal level. "Where...where does it hurt the most?"

Axton: "Youre so sweet little darling. I hurt." He removed his shirt and showed his bruised ribs. "Here and like my thigh close to my butt. I wont moon ya though." He promised her. He turned oer to removed his pants. "ok i will moon you a little, but see." He showed below his under line on his left leg. "There"

Maya: Maya winced a little at the bruises on Axton's skin and shook her head, a bit of a smirk coming over her features when she talked about his butt. She turned away while he took down his pants and laughed softly. "Okay, lay down on your stomach, I can help."

Axton: "okay, great. It's like in my skin. The skga gunk is. Like.. it making me feel insane.." He told her. "Sucks what they are doing to pepole. you know?" He asked. "It aint right, I cant wait to take down ugly jack. I said it, ugly doofus jack."

Maya: Maya couldn't help but enjoy the simple way Axton talked. It was so different from the practiced lines and high talk of the priests. "Yes. It sucks," she repatead and laughed. "Don't let him hear you calling him ugly," she said and laughed. "He'll say worse than that you sleep with your turret."

Axton: "He is ugly. Ok, not really. He's decent looking. I'd do him on like a one night stand sort of thing." He laughed." anyway, yeah. I wont sleep with him and I dont sleep with my machines. I am not that weird.. " He told her. "ah, yeah that.. that feels better whateva you are doing."

Maya: Maya let out a soft, amused laugh. "I'm gratified to know that you won't be having sex with our greatest enemies. Or your guns," she said and looked over his injuries. She was curious about bodies other than hers, and just looked for a moment, contemplative and then reached out and gathered the healing power in her hands and touched the areas of his skin that looked injured. The skin was warm beneath her hands and she liked the feel of it. "You people do seem to let sex distract you from the important things," she teased softly.

Axton: "Because sex is pretty awesome You never had it?" He asked. "I mean.. we could do it, so you know unless you dont want that. I am not offering if you dont, I just am saying I am a service man and want to do what is best for my team. Including sex. With anyone.. maybe not salvadr. I think his cock is as big as a sniper." He laughed. "Ouch." He implied. "Oh yeah, that ... that feels good. What do you do to relax? That yoga stuff?"

Maya: Maya let out a laugh. "No, I'm afraid to say I never found any of the monks very appealing," she said and laughed. It was something Maya honestly didn't think about very much, and if she did feel the flush of desire from time to time, she found it easy to ignore. It was just the fact that Axton was offering like it was some kind of buinsess tranaction, like it wasn't a big deal. And maybe it wasn't. She shook her head a little and tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear. "Do you think me having sex would be best for the team?" she asked and then stroked her hand down Axton's back. "I think you're all healed up."

Axton: "Thanks. I feel tons better. And no, I think you decide whats best. I am just offering help in any way. I really feel better." He said. He closed his eyes for a moment and took a deep breath. "It's nice to be on a bed, yeah?" He asked. "A big one.. I might fall asleep. If I start to snore, just turn me on my side."

Maya: Maya had slept beside Axton countless times before, honestly, and had wrapped her arms around him tightly when the wind had gotten too cold, but it had never been on a bed. She huffed and pushed away the strange little anxites and toook off her outer layer of clothes and slipped into bed next to him. The monks had been so clear about sexual contact and the perils of it that Maya had just...not thought about it. For the most part. But then again, she did love sticking it to them as much as she could. Even if they were dead. "Well if you think it would help. We should have sex then."

Axton: "I think you might like it. I dunno." He said with a yawn. "But, don't you want it with someone you trust or like a lot? I mean.. if that's me. That's cool. I still feel like I shouldnt, because I am a married man, even if she did . oh wait, she divorced me" He sighed and sat up. "And tried to shoot me. I really... here." He handed her the ring. "Can you make it boom in an orb? I think that might be goof for me.. "

Maya: Maya shook her her head a little, faintly amused. She was good at battle and violence and took pleasure in those things, but this sort of thing wasn't what she was used to. "I trust you enough not to kill me when I sleep," she said matter of factly and smiled. "I think that's...good. Right?" She winced a little when he said his wife tried to kill him and felt an ache herself, remembering what betrayal had felt like. She looked at the ring. "I could. But you don't want to keep it? For sentimental reasons?"

Axton: Axton shook his head no. "No, I think.. I think its time to let go." He said. "move on to some guy or girl who wants me." he yawned. "Here." He handed it to her. "Destory it?"

Maya: Maya nodded. She didn't see much need for trinkets either. She'd completely eschewed everything the monks had ever given her. She took the ring from his fingers and tossed it up in the air, catching it in a small orb. She watched it bounce there for a moment, and then closed her palm, watching it disappear into nothingness with a small pop. She smiled. "I love my powers. No matter what hell it brings me," she said happily. "I should let you sleep now."

Axton: He let out a little cry when it broke, but he felt free .It no longer hung around his neck like a sentence. "Thank you." He said. "I.. what? I thougth we wanted to have sex? I misunderstod. I am so sorry"

Maya: Maya looked down at Axton in concern when he cried out and frowned softly. "Oh no, you were yawning. I thought you were too tired." She leaned against him, almost tentatively. "Should we kiss? I know that's how it's meant to start."

Axton: "I dunno. We can. I guess that would be ok." He lean up and kissed her lips. He pulled back to look into her eyes. "yeah, how was that? Just a peck, but did it do ok?"

Maya: "Just okay?" Maya said, and was about to laugh, but then Axton kissed her. It was just simple and over fast, but it was nice. She smiled. "I think you did. I think you'd know how to do it better than me," she said and laughed, before leaning close. "Let me try," she said and kissed him agian, copying his movement and kissed his lips lightly.

Axton: "Yeah? Just ok. We can just kiss a bit. It's not use to rush into it. ou know? kissing can be just as nice as sex. I do I think I have some sort of feelings for you. I just never told ou before, because I didnt want to seem pushy about it. I get jealous with you and zero sometimes.. I have a jealous thing though, I am getting better."

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Maya: Maya had never really thought about liking people before, but she really didn't have a contect for it. She pursed her lips and felt a little flushed for some reason. "You think I like Zero?" she asked and then laughed. "No. It's not...that. Not with anyone. Just..you, I guess."

Axton: "Yeah, I guess I am a pretty ok looking dude, right?" He said. He kissed her lips "I always have waned to kiss you, but..." He heard a knock on the doror. "Come in, we are just ksising but we are dressed!" Moxxi poked her head in. "Hi sugars. I just wanted to see if you wanted anything to eat.. Out back Mr. Carlos is grilling the most ... juicy and thick pieces of meat. It makes my mouth water, you want any?"

Maya: Maya laughed a little. "Yes. You are very good looking," she said and let herself kiss him agian, starting to get used to the feeling of it. It was nice, and Maya could understand why people liked to do it. She sat up and gave Moxxi a small smile when she came in. "I am hungry," Maya decided, "We were going to have sex though."

Axton: "Oh, wonderful. " She mused with a purr. "Mind if I join ya?" She teased. "I wish. I can't.. motherly flow time as you know, although the man I see.. he sort of doesnt mind it." She winked. Axton had no idea what that meant but nodded. "Thanks for the burgers!" He sang out. She blew a kiss after leaving quickly. "Maya, I really like you but I cant contain how jealous it makes me when you flirt with people.."

Maya: Maya wondered if that was a sexual norm she wasn't completely aware of and lifted an eyebrow. "Maybe some other time," she said and looked to Axton for some kind of clairification if that was the right thing to say. She laughed. "Flirt? When do I flirt?"

Axton: "Like when you are like, oh zero.." His voice went high to mock her. "You shoot so well. you are so good at what you do, wow that effect is sooooo coollll.." he teased. He kissed her cheek. "I just want you to notice me sometimes, I even painted our catch a ride blue to match our hair, you .. you didnt even notice."

Maya: "I say you're cool sometimes too," she said though she couldn't remember when. "It's easy to compliment Zero on battle because he does it quietly," she said and laughed. "You've got the torrent going so loud I have to scream to be heard." She laughed a little but covered and reached out to pet his arm a little. "You did it to match my hair. I'm sorry I didn't notice. That's very sweet."

Axton: "You're welcome. I .. I can hear a smile over the loud noises." He told her. "I liek our hair." He said as he ran his bulky fingers through them.He hissed. He forgot a bullet piece his finger tip. He turned his hand upside down to show her the dent in his index finger. "mind.. healing that?"

Maya: "I'll try to smile more in your direction then," Maya said, a slight scarastic lilt to her voice. But in a kind way. She felt herself stiffen just a little as he ran his fingers through her hair, but it was so intimate it surprised her for a moment. At least until he hissed. Then she frowned and looked down at his finger. "Yes, of course," she said and called up the energy and passed it over the spot. When she was done she kissed the tip of his finger lightly. "Next time don't put bullets in your fingers she said and laughed.

Axton: "I didnt mean to. I .. I was looknig at you and i shot my finger, but I played it off cool. I am glad Zero carried around band aid." He felt instanlty better and loved that she kissed his fingertip. "Do you ever hurt?"

Maya: Maya laughed again softly. "You know you could have said something then. Healing everyone up is sort of my job on the team," she said and laughed. She nodded. "Yes, of course. Sometimes. But I can heal myself more often then not," she said. "It just takes time." She lifted her arm a little and showed him a tender spot on her ribs, just under her breast. "I got a crrosive shotgun blast here last night. It still aches."

Axton: "Oh wow, that's pretty bad. I am sorry." He touched it lightly. "I .. I saw it hit you. I got worried." He furrowed his brow. "you should eat something? Those burgers look pretty good, although it might give me bad breath if you rather just kiss, that's ok too." He rambled on.

Maya: "You get hit more than me," Maya said, trying to play it off. "I'm fine. We're warriors. That's the price we pay," she said and then smiled. "I don't mind." She thought a moment and then leaned in and pressed her lips against Axton's.

Axton: Axton thought maybe he should be more of a gentleman. He smiled when she kissed his lips. He tilted his head as he slowly tapped his tongue against the teeth. "It's.. it's a deeper kiss. I.. " He wondered if she knew how to do it.

Maya: Maya gasped just a little when Axton's tongue pressed against her teeth and she opened her mouth to it, surprised that it wasn't as strange as the thought of it seemed. "I think I can figure it out," she said, her voice taking on a sultry sort of quality. She pressed close to him agian and kissed him with her lips parted, humming against them softly.

Axton: wow, was she a fast learner or what? He moaned against her lips and kept their lips locked as he helpe dhe get the hang of kissing like this. He put his hands on her waist and cupped her hips. He tilted his head to keep it deep and make it deeper over a couple of minutes.

Maya: Maya felt something like a shiver race down her spine when Axton's hands cupped her hips. She'd started to get used to the feeling of his lips on hers, but being touched like that was new and different. Everyone had been afraid to touch her when she was younger, afriad of the power she had. And Axton did it without a thought and it was an intense feeling. She let out a soft sound agianst his lips and leaned in closer to him, wrapping her arms lightly around his neck.

Axton: Axton wondeed if he should just kiss her tonight. Sex was a big decision for some. He wanted it to be perfect He thought maybe they should just kiss. It was a nice thing to do, and despite his boner growth. He could find this relaxing and fun to do. He smiled against her lips and pekced them before pulling back. "you ok, sweetie?"

Maya: Maya found she enjoyed kissing, though she didn't quite get the need that it seemed to ignite in some people. Maybe she wasn't doing it right, or maybe she needed more than just this. Maybe it was the silence in her mind that really threw her, how it allowed all of the voices of the past to fade to nothing. Much in the same way fighting did, expect quieter. "I'm good," she said and smiled against his lips and kissed him again. "You almost make me feel as good as blowing someone up does."

Axton: "Oh wow, yeah. That's a good feeling then?" He rubbed her back and pulled her in for a hug. "You are the most gorgeous girl on Pandora and anywhere.. It's so distracting." He confessed. He pulled back to get on top of her and straddled her waist. He lean down to kiss and suck on the side of her neck

Maya: Maya laughed a little. "Yes, I would say it's good," she said and felt a little pink rise to her cheeks at the compliment. She knew the way she dressed was a little provoctave, that was on purpose, it dulled peoples senses a little. But what Axton said felt different than that. "It's supposed to be distracting," she said and laughed a little as he straddled her waist. "Wow, you're...much more solid than I imagined," she said and reached out and touched his chest, exploring just a little. "Oh," she murmured when he started to suck at her neck. "That's...wow. Very...mm."

Axton: "I know why you do it. It's just hard " His cock tapped against her leg. "when you are three dudes with one very hot woman." He moaned as he kissed her lips, keeping it just kissing. He went back to kissing her neck when she touched his chest. "You can touch whatever, maya."

Maya: Maya let out a surprised sound when she felt Axton's cock against her leg. She knew the mechanics of course, but it was a very different thing to experience it for the first time. "Do you really think Zero is a dude?" Maya couldn't help but ask and then laughed softly agianst Axton's lips. "Is that a request?" she murmured and let her hands slide down lower on his chest, dragging over his abs.

Axton: "I dont know I think zero doesnt have a gender?" He laughed. He shivered as he hand slid down his chest and over his abs "Yeah go for it, mi casa body is tu casa body.." He said. "Can.. I touch you?"

Maya: "I don't think so either," Maya said with a small laugh and let her fingers dig a little into the crevaces that were created by the definition of his muscles and felt something inside of her growing heated. "Yes," she said with a small smile. "You can touch me. The impression I get it would be hard to do this without touching."

Axton: "You would be right. It's fun to kiss, it's more fun to touch." He laughed. He pushed his cock against her thigh. He wasnt trying to be forward, but he had need. He kissed down to her breast and skillfully removed her bra from behind. He wa so glad he knew how to do this.He kissed between her breast and looked up with his hues to see how she would react

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Maya: "Is it, now?" Maya said, a hint of a challenge in her voice. She leaned back and felt her heartrate pick up just a little as Axton's hands moved over her. They were big and callosued and she could still see a little grease trapped under his fingernails, but somehow that was just more of a turn on. She felt a pleasant shiver rase down his spine at the press of his cock against her thigh and the way his hands slid over her back, exposing her body to him. She let out a soft high sound, nearly a whimper as he kissed between her breasts, her back arching against his lips.

Axton: Axton was telling himself this was just a kiss. Only a kiss, but god, she was beautiful. He loved the noises coming fro her lips.He kissed back up to her noisy lips and kissed them. He moaned as he pressed his weight on her, but not too much where it was hurting her in any way. He started to gently rub her sex with his hands between her legs. "This ok?"

Maya: "Yes," Maya said, a little tentatively at first, feeling her body start to react to his fingers over her. It was strange at first, but then the pleasure started to grow. It was okay, but the fact that he was asking made her a little unsure. Was she supposed to be doing something differently? Maybe she should have watched some porn before for research. She knew Scooter and plenty of it lying around his garage. She should have taken it as a learning opportunity. But only when she stopped trying to think about it so hard did it really start to affect her, pushing past the intellectual barrier she put up and into something deeper, very similar to the place she kept her power, deep down. When it hit her there, Maya gasped loudly and reached out to grab Axton, her fingers digging into him. "Oh. Axton," she breathed. "That's...better than ok. Is this...this feeling. No wonder people want to do it all the time," she said and laughed to herself, before another stroke of his finger made her moan.