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chlobody · 1 year ago
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Sirens washed ashore
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myceliaes · 23 hours ago
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views of mt. shuksan from the mount baker highway this summer
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buddycraft · 1 year ago
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Hello friends and followers! We’re here with a few quick announcements!
Our Etsy shop will be CLOSED this weekend, starting Friday, November 17, as we attend our first in-person event: the Holiday Queer Makers Market in Bellingham, WA! So if there are any pieces currently in our shop that you want to make yours, be sure to place your order by Thursday, November 16 — or shoot us a message (via here on Tumblr, Twitter, Etsy, or email us at [email protected]) anytime to inquire about keeping anything on hold or placing a custom order!
If you happen to be local, there’s still time to RSVP to attend the Market! Just follow this link https://www.innerchildstudio.org/event-details/queer-makers-market-holiday-23 or scan the flowcode in the infographic below! The Market is FREE to attend; however, the first 25 guests who RSVP with a $5 donation to the Inner Child Studio community center will also receive a swag bag of contributions from vendors!
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Otherwise, look forward to a brand-new Christmas-themed drop when our shop reopens next week! Thank you for keeping small and minority-owned businesses in your consideration during the holiday shopping season! 🎅💖🍓
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thepradaenchilada · 2 years ago
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Wonderful Washington
I had a great time performing at Depot Comedy Club in Bellingham! We had a wonderful audience and I Ioved sharing stage with Javann Jones and Chase Mayers, two of Seattle's funniest comics. Thank you to my pal Travis Nelson for the spot! You were with us in spirit! Also, shout out to Alyse for making us feel right at home. Keep laughing, Bellingham! Until next time!
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nando161mando · 1 year ago
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Cops tracked him to his house over a tailpipe, but it didn't end there
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footballandfiasco · 10 months ago
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i really want bvb to win. reus is such a loyal man, you won't find smn like him in this new era too often and he just deserves it, that's it. i just know the yellow wall will absolutely be a big challenge for rm, so this is gonna be thrilling ah. i usually always go for rm and root for the new youngsters but dortmund it issss.
hoffe dass bellingham net an der gurgel gepackt wird falls sie gewinnen sollten, wenn du weißt was sich meine? ich gönne dortmund wirklich sehr und glaub fest daran, dass sie 100% ihr potenzial entfalten werden. literally für reus atp
also reus had so much bad luck when it comes to his career, so i hope they can do it for him! also the narrative would be absolutely amazing, what a story!! the other players deserve that, too, of course. if someone had told me, niclas füllkrug would play a cl finale 3 years ago, i would have said 'who?'. that man deserves the world!
my worry is that they completely crumbled under the pressure at the final matchday last season. you could literally feel that they are scared. and if they show up scared against real madrid...idk i just hope they embrace that 'nothing to lose' mentality. give it their all. i also have not decides what would be more tragic - bvb watching bellingham win the cl or bellingham watching his old club win the cl only a year after he left.
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robmoses1 · 2 months ago
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Old School
I love old schools like this! Actually I just like old school classic looking schools in general. The new ones are also nice, but to me the old building are just so much more beautiful. This is Whatcom Middle School in Bellingham WA. I was just driving by one day this past summer and the school caught my eye. I thought it’d be fun getting a picture of the school with my bright red car parked…
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kimberlyharrisus · 3 months ago
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azinsulation · 1 year ago
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larkbellingham-blog · 1 year ago
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Enjoy the Best of Student Apartments in Bellingham, WA at Lark Bellingham
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troncelliti · 2 years ago
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mellauri · 10 months ago
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May 23 2024, Bellingham WA
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madridfangirl · 6 months ago
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I'm taking you home NOW!
(Jude Bellingham one-shot)
Summary: Jude sees his girlfriend at a club, tries to control himself as he watches her have the time of her life, but ultimately decides to take the matter in his own hands.
Inspired from an anon request.
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Impromptu plans with the team was not a frequent occurrence for Jude. Their schedules just didn’t allow that.
So when the training was cancelled for the next morning and the team was wrapping up from Courtois’ documentary release event, a smaller (younger) group decided to extend the festivities of the night. 
That’s how they ended up in the private section of a high-end club in Madrid. It had a separate entrance, separate kitchen and a whole separate floor for the more ‘esteemed’ guests. With a tinted glass wall separating them from the section below. The glass was see-through from their side - they could enjoy the atmosphere outside but still be hidden from outside view, keeping their privacy intact. 
They had arrived late and the place was already buzzing. Music at high-decibels, along with the energy and vibe. 
As they waited for their large table to be set up, Jude looked through the glass at the upbeat scenes on the dance floor. The place was fairly crowded, yet no one seemed to mind. The DJ was top-notch, pausing the music in the middle to get people to sing along. Rallying them into stadium-like Mexican-waves. Taking their requests. Getting them to dedicate songs to each other. The mood was lit AF.
Just when he was about to turn around to find a seat, his eyes landed on a red dress. A very familiar fitted red dress. On a very familiar body.
The girl had his back to him, leaning over the counter to get the attention of the fit bartender amidst all the noise and crowd.
Once he noticed her, the bartender leaned even closer, trying to make out the drink she was asking for. That went on for a good while, and he finally grinned at her, pulling out the tequila glasses.
Jude was frozen in his spot. He didn’t need her to turn around to know that it was his girlfriend that the bartender was entertaining. That back, those curves, that hair, that ass, those legs - he could pick her out of a line-up in his sleep. And that dress. He had bought that fucking body-hugging dress for her. Something he hadn’t seen her in yet. Until now. 
He was too occupied to hear his teammates calling him from behind. Ultimately, Cama had to come over & smack his arm to get his attention. Before he could follow Jude’s line of sight, the boy recovered quickly, an impeccable smile donning his face. Most of the seats were already taken up. Jude had to find one with a clear view of the floor. So he had to manoeuvre (practically manhandle) Fran away from a corner seat, plopping next to Brahim. A confused looking Fran walking away to find another spot. 
What the fuck was she still doing at the counter? How long does it take to pour a fucking tequila shot? How was this guy a professional?
Maybe he’s taking it slow on purpose.
The bastard.
He craned his neck to get a better view. The guy was holding out salt & lemon in front of her, as she downed her shot. Smiling widely when she appeared to thank him. Jude nearly puked at the sight.
He felt a smack on his arm again, turning around to see Brahim waving the drinks menu in his face.
‘Whatever you’re having.’
He quickly dismissed the interruption & turned around, but she was gone. And the bartender was gone.
Before his mind could run wild, he thankfully placed her making her way through the crowd to the rest of her group, falling happily into her roommate’s arms as she lost her balance. Roma steadied her, and the girls giggled along like maniacs.
Yeah, she was drunk. Pissed drunk. And Jude knew how silly & carefree she got when she was so out of it. But at least she was with Roma, and a couple of other girls Jude could recognise from her pics. Looked like a fun girls night.
They had missed quite a few because work had been super hectic. Even this morning she was certain it would be a long night in office. But looked like something opened up for them as well. 
Good for her. She deserved to let her hair down once in a while. And paint the town red.
If only she could do that with him.
Once his profile shot through the roof since the world cup, and especially since the swashbuckling move to Madrid, Jude had been craving the everyday things he used to be able to do earlier. Like chilling at public places - clubs, cafes, amusement parks - without causing a stampede.
And since she had come into his life, the craving to go out & do regular couple stuff had intensified manifolds. But they had kept their relationship private, wanting to avoid the madness that would come from people getting to know. He couldn’t even take her out for a nice meal - some camera somewhere was always catching him. People constantly filming on their phones, even in the private sections sometimes.
Watching her live freely right now made his heart full - like he was living vicariously through her.
But it also made him ache - wanting to join her & be a normal 20 year old boy. To put his arms around her in a way that leaves no doubt that she was taken. If only he could have that once, just once.
The need to have her dance like that with him, swaying her hips against his body, was physically painful. Not that he was much of a dancer but he knew she’d make it work. Maybe he could throw a small party at his house, invite a few teammates who didn’t have a loose mouth and could keep a secret. And who had girlfriends / partners. Brahim & Fede could be good options. Yeah - he’d try to convince her. They could all dress up & have some fun together. Like regular young couples.
While his mind concocted all these wishful plans, he subconsciously downed every drink Brahim put in front of him. On to his fourth one now. In less than 15 mins.
‘You may wanna slow down, buddy.’
No response.
‘Jude.’
No response.
Jude had not turned his face fully, to not draw attention, but his eyes were still focused on her through his peripheral vision. He had been casually turning around and nodding in the middle to appear interested, but mentally he wasn’t present.
‘Boss might drop you in the next game. For Ceballos.’
Still no response.
Brahim laughed & elbowed him in the ribs.
‘Owww what the fuck?’
‘Who is she & where is she?’
‘What? I don’t understand.’
‘Yeah, cut the crap. Someone has clearly caught your attention. Now who’s the one?’
Brahim rose from his seat to try to look behind Jude’s frame but Jude caught him & pulled him down. Others looked at them curiously but Jude just laughed it off, saying he was drunk. They bought it; they were drunk too.
But not Brahim. He was a tanker.
‘Don’t.’
Jude gritted out slowly. 
‘Oh boy - you know her from before don’t you?’
Who the fuck made him this smart in such matters? He wished one of the other boys were there instead - they would have laughed it off with ‘I bet she’s hot’ or something. 
But not Brahim. He caught on. He observed as Jude shifted uncomfortably in his seat, trying to make a decision. It was like watching a golden retriever attempting to do trigonometry. 
Brahim laughed. Jude narrowed his eyes at him. The group called for another round of shots, still oblivious.
‘What’s funny?’
‘Your pathetic cover up.’
‘Oh shut up.’
Jude gulped his 5th drink - he wasn’t even sure which mix it was.
‘I…it’s complicated, mate.’
Brahim’s face softened. 
‘Hey, it’s fine. Don’t need to say anything. Let’s talk when you are ready.’
Jude wanted to. Talking to someone on the team would really help. They were the only ones who would get it. Maybe he could get some useful advice on how to handle the public aspect of the relationship. Brahim was just the guy for it.
But, not now. His mind was too scattered with her thoughts now to have this deep conversation.
‘Thanks.’
Brahim smiled & nodded softly.
‘Must be a special lady.’
Jude smiled back. 
‘But seriously, get a hold of yourself if you don’t want others to notice.’
The boys grinned at each other.
Jude turned to admire his special lady once more, who was waving to the music happily. A big smile on her face. Making her look all the more beautiful. The red looked gorgeous on her - the dress, the heels, the ruby lips. 
He couldn’t wait for the night to be over so he could take her home. 
With that thought, he let her be. And went back to his mates. For real this time.
Next 30 mins passed peacefully. 
And then, the DJ decided to screw with Jude. By playing salsa tracks. A romantic dance. A partner dance.
The floor cleared quickly and only the couples remained, dancing to the fast tunes in a close embrace. And, just as his luck would have it, he saw his girlfriend emerge on the floor with Roma, both giggling uncontrollably.
The girls held each other close, and started dancing like the other couples, taking turns on leading their partner.
Jude could’t take his eyes off Ananya. His breath hitched when he saw her spinning & shimmying & dipping in that atrociously tight dress, which kept inching up her thighs with her highly paced moves. She didn’t even notice. But he did. And he knew other guys around her would notice too.
If only he could build a shield around her. A barrier which no one could see past. 
If only he could hold her tight and be the person she was dancing so sensually with. Separating her from the crowd, their wandering eyes and sweaty bodies.
Unaware of how she was torturing her boyfriend, Ananya kept dancing like her life depended on it.   Swaying in sync with the beats, drawing attention to her firm round butt. 
Jude looked down at his pants, as if willing his body to behave. And counted back from 100 to 1 to not do something stupid. Like walking over to her right now.
She’d probably murder him, but at least this torture would end.
Just when he thought it couldn’t get any worse, the music moved to lifts. The couples followed the beats, and the men lifted their partners off the ground in a variety of moves.
The girls obviously couldn’t do that. And Jude breathed a sigh of relief. But it was too soon.
An ugly, disgusting asshole approached Ananya, offering his sweaty, small hand to be her partner. She obviously refused, like Jude knew she would. But that split second was enough for Jude to lose his shit.
The longer that pig stayed around her, not getting the clear no, the harder Jude gripped his glass. Brahim covered for his friend, knowing he was out of it right now. 
The girls smartly decided to move to their table. Where their bags were. And Jude took the opportunity to dial her immediately. 
He saw her pull out her phone and smile adorably when she saw it was him calling. Both moved away from their tables, making excuses, finding a corner in their respective sections. His eyes still firmly following her.
‘Heyy babyy.’
She slurred on the line, while blowing kisses through the phone. Jude was unmoved.
‘A bra would have been nice with this dress.’
It hit her like a bucket of cold water.
‘Erm….what?’
She looked around rapidly, the movement making her head spin.
‘Especially if you intended to dance like that.’
She didn’t know if this was real or if she was hallucinating.
‘How did…where are you?’
‘Look up - straight ahead.’
She did. It looked like plain glass but she could make out enough lights beyond it to figure that it was a section divider. 
Ofcourse. 
How long was he watching her? What was that tone?
And why was it making her nervous? She was just minding her own business. Having fun. What’s wrong with that?
‘Meet me outside in 2 minutes. Ask for the back door.’
‘What?’
‘We are going home right now, Ananya.’
She was crazy about him. But that boy could be so pigheaded at times. 
‘No.’
‘Excuse me?’
‘You heard me. Not calling it a night yet.’
‘Oh yes you are.’
She loved his domineering attitude in bed, but not so much in day to day life. 
‘Jude - I barely get time with my friends.’
‘You work with them. You are with them all day. But your nights are mine.’
Despite being mad, that sent a shiver down her spine. Darn that bastard.
But no - she’ll hold her ground here. She won’t give in. He needed to learn that he can’t always get his way. And he most certainly can’t boss her around.
‘Look - I’m gonna need 2 hours, yeah? How about I come to yours after?’
‘How about I come down, throw you over my shoulder & take you with me?’
She should be mad. She should be raving mad. But her skin started to heat at his words. Her treacherous body refusing to comply with the commands of her brain. 
‘You wouldn’t dare.’
She whispered, hating how small her voice sounded.
‘Try me.’
His was cocky and confident, as always. That made her recover quickly.
‘Do that - and you can forget about taking me home. Not tonight. Not any night.’
Heavy breathing at both ends. Jude changed tact, not one to accept defeat.
‘I sat here watching you, wanting you, waiting for you. Paid no heed to my friends. And you’re picking yours OVER ME?’
He made it sound like the worst tragedy in the world. Like she had wronged him in a thousand different ways. She saw right through the attempted manipulative wordplay. It may have worked with his other admirers, not with her.
‘Gosh I’m not picking anyone over you. Just wanna chill here some more with my friends.’
Jude being Jude pushed further, like he always did when he wanted something badly. Giving up was not in his dictionary.
‘Yeah? Chill with that bartender maybe? Have some more shots?.’
Ananya stilled. She did flirt a teeny bit with that guy to get her drink faster, and she could tell the guy reciprocated disproportionately. Giving her extra shots on the house. But she quickly left after, nipping it in the bud. It was all quite harmless, really.
Then why was guilt washing over her in waves? Why couldn’t she come up with any half decent response?
Also, how the fuck did Jude catch that from a distance? 
Jude could see he had hit the nail on the head. This was his window to double down.
‘Outside. NOW.’
‘1 hour.’
‘Nope.’
’Ok 50 mins. Take it or leave it.’
’15 mins - and I get a strip tease when we get home.’
‘Please Jude.’
‘Save that for when I pound you into the mattress tonight.’
She had to sit down, unable to handle his onslaught in her drunken state. Feeling hot all over with just his words.
’30 mins. Final.’
She needed some consolation win.
He stayed quiet for a few moments.
’30 mins. And strip tease.’
She evaluated silently, realising that’s the longest window she’d get. Before he actually does something stupid to draw attention to them. 
‘Fine. But I’m going for brunch tmrw with my friends.’
They usually spent Saturdays cooped up in his bedroom since he had late training. Not tomorrow though - she’d take pride over pleasure. And she really wanted to take him down a peg.
‘Sure - if you can walk.’
‘Oh you…….you little……..I HATE YOU.’
‘Then why are you getting wet right now?’
She nearly dropped her phone. At his audacity, and the fact that he was fucking right. 
Tonight was going to be a long night, and he’d make her make it up to him. Make her be a ‘good girl’ for him.
Somehow, despite crumbling on her will to resist him, it didn’t feel like much of a loss. Because she knew he’d make it worth her while too. Like he always did.
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I could not stop thinking about this scenario & wrote this in the little time I got this weekend 🥹
Thank you dear anon - this was too good to not be written :)
For those who don't know, the characters are from Star Crossed Lovers.
Parts of Part 2 of this one-shot covered in Ch 12.
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allgoodnamesrgoneee · 3 months ago
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Hi i have a jude bellingham request. Shy introverted reader that is scared of social interactions, who starts pulling back from jude after a bad event and he comforts her. Some angst mixed with fluff pls(u can add some smut if u want to idrc) thankss🫶🏾
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𝒔𝒖𝒎𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒚 — You're insecure and he reassures you.
𝒑𝒂𝒊𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 — Jude Bellingham x You
𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒅 𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕 — 6.8k
Warnings! Angst (but only a little bit for the plot), FLUFF!! Jude being the best boyfriend, NSFW! SMUT (18+), oral sex (f receiving), sweet love making, protected sex (for once),
The notifications on your phone felt relentless.
Each buzz, each ping, eating away at your self-esteem.
It had all started a couple of weeks ago when Jude invited you to a gala. You hadn't thought much of it���an evening spent in a sleek gown by his side, pretending to enjoy the swirling champagne and over-polished conversations.
Jude had introduced you to a few people, his arm around your waist the entire night. For a moment, you'd felt like you belonged.
Until now.
You had only taken a few seconds to scroll through the comments, the ones you could bear to look at before your fingers began to tremble and your throat tightened. The first one caught your eye, cruel and biting, its words harsh and unforgiving.
"How did he end up with her? She’s so basic. 🙄"
The words stung, a visceral ache, but you read on.
"Girl’s shaped like a fridge and dating a star. Make it make sense. 🥴"
You should’ve closed the app, should’ve thrown the phone across the room, should’ve stopped. But you couldn’t. You needed to know, needed to see, needed to feel the weight of it all like a punch to the gut that you couldn’t escape.
The comments piled up, each more venomous than the last, each one cutting deeper than you thought possible.
"Bet she’s just in it for the fame. 🚩"
"Wow, he downgraded HARD. Can’t believe this. 😂"
You felt the familiar sting in your chest, the way your breath caught in your throat as you read them. Each word a dagger, each sentence an echo of your worst insecurities.
"Imagine thinking you’re hot enough to date him with that body. 🤡"
"If I had her face, I’d be embarrassed to leave the house, let alone post. 😬"
You couldn’t breathe now. The phone felt like a weight, pulling you down as you sank further into the dark hole of self-doubt that had always been there, lurking, waiting for the perfect moment to pull you under.
"Pathetic."
You felt the tears before they came, hot and salty on your cheeks. You hated this. Hated what people were saying. Hated how it made you feel. Hated that you'd thought it was a good idea to scroll in the first place.
And hated even more that Jude would see.
The tears fell faster now, and you couldn't do anything to stop it.
You tried to wipe them away, but they just kept coming, never-ending like the messages on your phone. Each drop a reminder of how small you felt, how unworthy you were. Your chest tightened with the kind of suffocating shame you hadn’t known since high school.
Your thumb hovered over the screen, ready to block the app, to retreat, to hide. But the instinct was stronger. You wanted to see more. You wanted to know if the cruelty would ever end, or if you were doomed to be the punchline of a joke you hadn’t asked to be part of.
But what if they were right? What if he did downgrade? What if you were just a blip in his life, a temporary distraction until someone else, someone better, came along?
The thought gnawed at you, whispering its doubts until you weren’t sure which way was up anymore.
You did the only thing you knew to do.
You deleted the app, and anything related to it from your phone. It wasn’t the bravest move, but it was better than reading the same comments over and over again. Because at the end of the day that's what you were.
A coward.
The next few days went by in a blur.
You barely remembered them.
The world outside felt muffled, distant, as if everything was happening on the other side of a thick glass wall. You went through the motions—work, meals, sleep—but there was a hollowness to it, an absence where joy should’ve been. The phone sat untouched, the social media apps gone, erased from your life like they never existed.
And you were ignoring Jude.
The calls, the texts, the messages. All ignored. You didn't know how to face him and the possiblity of those comments being true.
He had never once made you feel bad about yourself, but the fear remained, eating at you like a living, breathing thing.
If you could just stay away, stay quiet, he'd never know. And you'd be able to save face.
The phone buzzed again, shrill against the quiet of your apartment. You ignored it. It buzzed again. And again.
When it stopped, you let out a sigh of relief that was short-lived. It started ringing. Loud. Insistent.
You knew who it was before you even saw his name across the screen.
You hesitated, the phone in your hand feeling like a live wire. You could almost hear his voice through the screen, warm and persistent, the kind that always made you feel safe. But now? Now, all you could hear were the words from those comments, echoing in your mind. You’re not good enough for him. You’re just a placeholder, a filler for when someone better comes along.
The ringing continued, each ring a painful reminder that you were avoiding the one person who could make this all better. But he’ll know, you thought, he’ll see how weak I am, how fragile this all really is.
With a deep, shaky breath, you answered.
“Hello?”
There was a pause. A soft, hesitant exhale from his side. “Hey. I… I’ve been trying to reach you. What’s going on? You’ve been distant, and I’m—” His voice wavered, the worry clear even through the brief exchange. “You okay?”
You swallowed, but the lump in your throat refused to go down. “I’m fine,” you lied, your voice cracking at the seams. “Just… been busy. Lots of stuff to catch up on.”
Another silence. This time, it wasn’t filled with the usual comfortable hum of him shifting in his seat. It felt different. Weighted.
“Baby, you know I love you right?” Jude asked quietly, as though he could hear the lie even through the distance. “You know you can talk to me—right?” His voice softened even more.
You could feel the heat rising to your cheeks, your hands shaking now, fingers pressing tightly to the screen. He knows. He had to.
“I just… I’m not feeling great. That’s all. I’ll be fine. Really.” You couldn’t look at the screen. You couldn’t face him.
"Sweetheart, isten to me," Jude said, his tone firm but gentle. "You're not going to lie to me, and you're certainly not going to avoid me." He paused. "If something's wrong, then you're going to tell me and we're going to get through it together." He was quiet for a second before he spoke again. "Now. Let's try this again. Are you okay?"
The tears were back now, hot and biting as they fell. “I can’t do this, Jude,” you whispered, trying to keep your voice steady even as the sobs started.
“Can’t do what?” Jude’s voice rose. His worry was palpable now. “What happened? Tell me.”
But you couldn’t tell him, couldn’t risk it. You weren’t sure you could even say the words out loud. What would he think of you then?
“Maybe this was a mistake, Jude. Maybe we should just stop.”
Another pause. “Stop what?”
“Us.” You had to swallow before you could continue. “I think it’s best if we stop.”
The words hung in the air like smoke, thick and suffocating. The weight of them, the finality, nearly crushed you. You stared at the screen, willing yourself to breathe, to not let the panic rise higher than it already had. Maybe this is better, you thought, but the thought felt hollow, empty, like you were lying to yourself.
Jude’s silence on the other end of the line felt like an eternity. It stretched out, each passing second pulling you deeper into your own spiraling thoughts, drowning in the fear that this was the end, that you'd finally done it. You’d ruined everything.
Finally, his voice cut through the tension, soft, almost broken. “Are you… are you serious right now?”
You nodded, even though he couldn’t see you. “Yeah,” you whispered, “I’m serious.”
The phone trembled in your hand, as if it, too, was unsure of what to do next. It was as if the world had tilted, your stomach twisting in knots. You had never wanted this. Not really. But the fear, the shame, the constant feeling of inadequacy—it was too much. And maybe, just maybe, walking away from him would spare you from the pain of having him see who you really were, of letting him down.
“Baby,” Jude breathed, his voice thick with disbelief, “what happened? What’s going on in that head of yours?”
You opened your mouth to respond, but nothing came out. You wanted to explain, wanted to tell him everything—the comments, the hurt, the way they ate away at you, leaving you raw. But you couldn’t. You couldn’t find the words. Not when you felt so small, so insignificant, like the version of you he deserved was locked behind a wall you couldn’t break down.
“You deserve better than me,” you finally choked out, your voice barely audible. The words tasted bitter on your tongue, but it felt like the only truth left. “I’m not good enough for you.” The tears fell faster now. You couldn’t stop them. You didn’t want to. The ache in your chest swelled, filling you until there was nothing left but the echoes of those cruel, cruel words. “They were right. I’m not good enough.”
For the first time in a long while, Jude’s response wasn’t immediate. But when it finally came, it felt like a gentle breeze against your flushed skin, soft and warm. “Is this about the articles? The ones from the gala?”
You didn’t respond. You didn’t have to.
“I see,” Jude said quietly, the words coming slow as he processed. “Well, let me tell you something.”
He paused as though collecting his thoughts, as if he needed to be sure of what he wanted to say. “First of all, there’s no one better than you. Not one.” His voice deepened with conviction. “Every person at that gala would’ve killed to be in my place that night. Every one of them wanted to be you, sweetheart.”
You wanted to laugh. To scoff. How could he say that? How could he even believe it? But a small voice in your head reminded you that Jude wasn't one to lie, that he had always been honest with you. It whispered that maybe, just maybe, he could be telling the truth. But you didn’t dare believe it. Not yet.
“And second,” Jude continued, “You have to be stupid to think for one moment that you're anything less than amazing.”
The words washed over you like a wave, gentle at first but growing, pulling you under before you could catch your breath. You felt the weight of them settle in your chest, and for a split second, the storm inside your head stilled.
But only for a moment.
“You think you're just some filler in my life?” Jude’s voice was quieter now, but there was a rawness to it, a crack that betrayed the calm exterior. “But I’m here to tell you—you’re not. You’re everything I want. And I’m not going anywhere.”
The finality in his voice, the quiet intensity, almost broke you. Everything I want.
How could he say that? How could he be so sure ?
You couldn't help it. The fear, the doubt, it all spilled out, the words a jumbled mess of tears and desperation. “But what if you realize I'm not the one? That you can do better ?” Your voice trembled as you spoke, but you couldn’t help it.
Jude was silent for a long time. You could almost feel the frustration that radiated from the other end of the call. You could feel him wanting to reach through and grab you. “Listen to me,” he said, his voice rough but gentle, “you are mine. That’s not going to change.”
“How can you be so sure?” The words came out of their own volition, as if your brain and your mouth were on different wavelengths. You wanted to take them back the moment you heard them, but it was too late.
“Because,” Jude murmured, his voice softening again, almost too gentle. “Because I love you, and that’s never going to change. I don’t care what they say about you. You’re my person. And I don’t want to lose you to the lies in your head.”
And there it was, the thing you’d been trying to run from—the thing you were terrified to hear. Love. The word felt so foreign, so big, and yet, in that moment, it felt like the only thing that could make everything right.
“I don’t want to lose you either,” you whispered, a single tear slipping down your cheek. It wasn’t from sadness anymore.
It was from something more vulnerable, something raw and tender that you hadn’t allowed yourself to feel in so long. The possibility of being loved, of being seen—not for how you measured up to anyone else, but for who you were.
“Then don’t push me away,” Jude said, a quiet plea in his voice. “Let me in, okay? Let me help you. Let me love you.”
You inhaled shakily, the walls in your chest crumbling just a little.
You wanted to say yes. You wanted to let him in, to trust him the way he trusted you.
But the fear that clung to you like a second skin, made it hard to even breathe, let alone surrender.
You thought you were protecting yourself by keeping him at arm's length, by pushing him away, but now, his words—his steady, unwavering belief in you—began to crack the walls you’d built around your heart.
“I don’t know how to stop being scared,” you admitted, your voice barely above a whisper. The admission felt like an exhale you hadn’t realized you’d been holding for years.
Jude’s response was immediate, his voice tender and full of understanding. “You don’t have to stop being scared, love. You just have to let me be there with you through it.” His words were quiet but firm, something unbreakable. Loving. “You don’t have to do this alone. I’m here. And I’m not going anywhere.”
A small sob broke through you then, uncontrollable and raw.
The tightness in your chest, the constant ache, the never-ending flood of doubt—it all spilled out in that single moment, like the dam finally giving way to everything you had been holding back. You hadn’t realized how badly you needed to hear those words until now. How much you needed him to hold you through this mess inside your head.
“I’m sorry,” you choked out, your voice shaking. “I’m so sorry for pushing you away. For being so… so scared.”
Jude’s tone softened, his voice a balm to your raw nerves. “No need to apologize, babe. You don’t owe me an apology for feeling the way you do. Just… don’t shut me out again. Okay?”
You nodded, though you knew he couldn’t see you. The weight of his words hung in the air, pressing against the tightness in your chest, but for the first time in a long while, you allowed yourself to feel a flicker of hope.
The terror that had ruled your every step began to loosen its grip, if only a little, as Jude’s quiet insistence filled the spaces where your insecurities once roamed.
"Okay," you whispered, your voice trembling but steady. "Okay."
"Good. Now, can I come over? I want to see you. I miss you, baby." His voice was soft, like he was whispering a secret that only the two of you could know. His words made you feel safe, seen, loved.
"Yes." It felt like a sentencing. But one you would subject yourself to everday if it meant you would have him by your side.
“I’ll see you soon, then?” Jude asked, a hopeful edge to his voice.
“Yeah,” you said, feeling a slow, tentative smile tug at the corners of your lips. “Soon.”
*********
You were in your room when you heard the knock on the door. You stood, your heart quickening. It felt as though hours had passed since the call, but in reality, it had only been 20 minutes.
You opened the door slowly, and Jude was already there, his eyes locked on you as you stepped out into the hallway.
He moved first, his footsteps sure as he crossed the distance between you. He didn’t hesitate before he wrapped his arms around you, pulling you close against his chest.
The hug was tight, almost fierce. “I missed you,” he whispered against your hair. His words were a little shaky, as if he’d been holding it in for so long.
You felt yourself melt against him, allowing yourself to be held for the first time since this had all started.
His arms were warm, safe, and for the first time in weeks, you felt like you could breathe again.
“I missed you, too,” you murmured into his neck.
You stood there for what felt like forever, the two of you holding onto each other like your lives depended on it. You felt him press a kiss against the top of your head. The touch was gentle, loving, and your eyes fell shut as you absorbed it, the warmth seeping into your chest.
Jude held you like he would never let you go. You didn’t want him to. You needed the safety he brought, the shelter of his arms.
Jude had never been your crutch before, but in this moment, you felt so helpless, so broken, that you weren’t sure you could stand without him.
He didn’t let go of you. Not once.
His hands stroked up and down your back, his lips pressing kisses along your hairline, his arms holding you close like he didn’t want you to go. The only sound was his breathing and your own heart pounding in your chest. You didn’t know what the future held, but in this moment you were content to just hold onto him and have him hold onto you.
You didn’t know how long you stayed like that, standing in the doorway of your room, but it felt like time had slowed down, just for the two of you.
You weren’t sure when you stopped holding back, when you finally allowed the tears to spill over. Maybe it was the feeling of his hands gently cradling your face, or maybe it was the quiet understanding in his eyes when you pulled away just enough to look at him.
Jude cupped your face in his hands, his thumb brushing away the tears you hadn’t even realized had fallen. His gaze was unwavering, full of love and something else—a quiet sadness, a longing to reach you, to help you see what he saw.
“You’re perfect,” he whispered, his voice low, almost a plea. “You’re beautiful and lovely and perfect just the way you are. You’re mine and I love you. You’re my beautiful girl, and you always will be.” He pressed a kiss against your forehead, the softness of his lips dragging across your skin. It was warm, gentle, comforting.
Jude lifted his head, his eyes locking on yours again. His fingers were still curled around your face, and he moved slowly, his lips tracing over your skin, the tip of his nose brushing against yours. He pressed a soft, sweet kiss against your lips, and you felt your heart flutter in your chest.
You couldn’t look away from him. His eyes were dark, his pupils blown wide as he stared at you, his expression full of emotion and need. Your heart tripped, stumbling as your own need swamped you.
He pressed another kiss to your lips, this one light, almost reverent. You shivered as his hands stroked over the back of your neck, his fingertips tracing along your shoulders and down your arms. He moved slowly, each touch a promise of love, of passion, of want.
You felt your legs tremble at his touch, and Jude was there immediately, his arms coming around you and holding you up. He pulled you against him again, his face buried in the crook of your neck.
“Let me show you,” he murmured against your skin. His hands moved over you, dragging up your back and back down, "Let me show you how beautiful you are." They dropped to your ass, his fingers curling around it as he pulled you into him, grinding slightly against you.
Your body reacted on instinct, arching into him. He groaned, the sound vibrating against your neck.
"Please, baby girl," he whispered, the words a prayer. "Please." He pressed kisses against your throat as you lifted your head to look at him. His eyes held yours, pupils blown with desire and need. "Please, let me show you what I see every time I see you."
You swallowed, your heart pounding in your ears as you stared back at him. You saw the truth in his eyes, and for the first time, you let yourself truly believe it. You were perfect to him, just the way you were.
You nodded, and a soft smile spread over his face before he dropped his head to kiss you again. This time, there was more passion in his kiss, more emotion. He kissed you like you were the only thing he wanted or needed. He kissed you until you couldn’t breathe, until you were trembling against him, your arms wrapped around him and your fingers tangled in his coily hair.
He pulled away, a breath of air between your lips. He was breathing hard, his eyes wide with the same need that burned in yours.
"Bedroom," he whispered, and you nodded.
He followed you to your room, closing the door behind him and pulling you into his arms again. The kiss you shared was longer, hotter, more intense as you reached between you and started to undo his belt.
"Wait, baby…Hold on."
You pulled back, your brows furrowed in confusion. "What?"
He smiled, his expression soft, loving, and he pushed a strand of hair behind your ear. "This is about you, baby, not me. I want to see you." He leaned in to kiss you again, soft and gentle, and you felt yourself melt under his hands.
He kissed you for little longer before pulling away again. He gently tugged on your hands, guiding you to the bed and pushing you down to sit on the edge.
He moved to his knees between your legs, spreading them as he went. The light from the window shone down on you, and he stared up at you for long moments, his eyes roaming over your face and neck. He touched you as if he was memorizing you—your skin, your eyes, your lips.
He leaned in and kissed the skin just beneath your collarbone, and your breath caught. You felt a shiver work over your skin as he kissed down to the top of your breasts.
"You're so fucking beautiful," he whispered against your cleavage, "Perfect, gorgeous…beautiful, beautiful girl." He trailed kisses across your chest, moving back up to kiss your lips again. "I love you so much, baby," he said between kisses, and then his mouth moved back down.
"Can I?" His fingers drifted over the top of your shirt and you nodded. He smiled softly, his lips moving over your skin. "Good girl," he breathed, and the sound of his voice was like a caress over your skin.
You watched, wide-eyed, as he undid the buttons of your shirt and slipped it off. The top of your bra was visible, and his hands drifted down to cup you through the fabric. He squeezed lightly, groaning when he felt your nipples harden through the fabric of your bra. You could feel his eyes on you, could see the heat in them.
"Look at you," he murmured, "So beautiful…" He moved to slide the straps down your arms, his mouth moving down your skin to kiss between your breasts, his tongue flicking out to taste you. Your hands found their way into his hair and you tugged him closer, sighing when he sucked one of your nipples between his lips. His tongue swirled over it through the fabric of your bra and your hips jerked.
His hand slid around to unhook your bra, and he looked up at you as he slipped it off. "Oh, baby…" He leaned down to kiss the side of your breast, his breath hot and full of promise. "God, you're perfect."
He kissed over your breasts, sucking your nipples into his mouth and swirling his tongue over them. You arched up under him, your head dropping back, and he moaned.
"Fuck, baby…" His hands slid down your sides to your jeans, and he popped the button. "These look good on you," he whispered, "but I want you naked." His hands moved to zip open your jeans, and you watched as he stripped you.
He stared down at you, a look of pure lust on his face. Your skin flushed at his perusal and you fought the urge to cover yourself.
He kissed over your stomach, his lips moving up to your chest and then to your mouth. "God, baby, you're beautiful," he breathed against your lips before kissing you again.
His hands found their way between your legs and he groaned when he felt how wet you were. His fingers rubbed over your clit through your panties, and you sighed. He leaned back to kiss your inner thigh, his lips pressing open mouthed kisses on your skin.
"All mine," he whispered as he dropped more kisses on your thigh. "Right, baby?" He kissed closer and closer to your pussy, his hands moving to the waistband of your panties. He hooked his fingers under the fabric and tugged them off.
"I'm all yours," you gasped as he pressed a kiss to the inside of your thigh. "All yours."
His hand moved between your legs, his finger circling your clit. "yeah, that's right" he breathed. A cry fell from your lips and you dropped your head back, arching up into him. His arms came around your thighs, holding you open as his mouth dropped down to kiss you.
You shuddered at the first touch of his mouth. His tongue was hot, wet, and perfect as it licked over your clit, flicking over the little bundle of nerves. You sighed, dropping your hands into his hair, and he groaned against you. His tongue pressed harder against you, circling faster and you could feel the pressure building inside you already.
"Jude," you gasped, "Oh, god…"
He growled against you, the vibrations of his voice making your legs quiver. He pulled back and you felt his breath on your wet pussy before his tongue was back on your clit.
"Please," you whispered, "Please, Jude…"
He licked faster, his tongue pressing harder against you. You could feel the building pressure rising higher and you gasped.
"Fuck," he muttered, his lips moving back to press kisses against your inner thighs. "Fuck, you taste so fucking good." His mouth dropped back down to your pussy and his tongue stabbed into you, and you felt the first wave of your orgasm roll through you.
You cried out, arching against his mouth as he licked through your orgasm. He didn't stop, his tongue moving over and around your clit, teasing you towards another.
You screamed as the second wave hit you, harder than the first. Your legs jerked, trembling under him. He held you open, his mouth moving over you. He licked and sucked, teasing you through your orgasm.
When you could finally breathe again, your legs trembling under you, he pulled back. He kissed your inner thighs again, smiling as you gasped and shivered under him.
He moved back to his knees, his hands still holding you open. "You're so fucking gorgeous," he said as he looked down at you. His hand moved down between your legs again, his fingers slipping inside you. He pumped slowly, his thumb moving over your clit, and you fell back with a gasp.
"Baby…" You tugged his hair gently, watching as he stared down at your pussy. His mouth dropped open and he groaned. "Such a tight little pussy," he panted, "All for me…" He leaned forward, his tongue dragging over your clit. His hand worked faster, pumping two fingers into you and he sucked your clit between his lips.
You screamed, your entire body shaking as you fell over the edge again. His name fell from your lips as his tongue licked and his fingers thrust into you, teasing the orgasm out of you.
You collapsed back onto the bed with a sigh, feeling boneless and sated. You smiled lazily at him, watching as he pulled his fingers from your pussy and brought them to his mouth.
"Fuck, you taste good," he murmured, sucking his fingers clean. "God, I need you, baby." He tugged his t-shirt off, dropping it on the floor beside your jeans. His eyes stayed on you as he unzipped his pants.
He pulled his boxers and jeans off in one go, kicking them off to join the rest of your clothes. You couldn't help but stare at him. His body was beautiful, all lean muscle and sharp edges. His cock jutted up from between his legs, hard and leaking for you. Your eyes were glued to it and you licked your lips.
Jude groaned and moved over you, his cock brushing against your thigh as he kissed you. You wrapped your arms around him, tugging him closer to you. He dropped his weight onto you, his hips grinding against you. You sighed into the kiss, your tongue tangling with his.
"You got condoms in here?" he mumbled against your lips, "Because I really, really want to fuck you right now."
You gasped, your mouth dropping open in pleasure. "Uh… Yeah?" You shook your head, clearing the lust-induced haze from your mind. "In my dresser…" You nodded towards the dresser and he got up, moving to it.
He came back to you, condom in hand and a smile on his face. "God," he groaned, "You're so sexy…" He tossed the condom on the bed beside you and leaned over you. "Spread your legs for me."
You nod shyly, spreading your legs wide. He dropped down between them, his mouth kissing your inner thighs. You shivered, sighing as he moved closer. His mouth dropped to your pussy, his tongue licking over you and his finger playing with your clit. He looked up at you, grinning as he watched your face.
"God, you're so sensitive," he muttered as you shivered and sighed under him. His tongue dragged over your pussy and he pressed a finger into you, groaning. "Fuck, I need to be inside you now."
He stood, towering over you with an intensity that made your breath hitch, his fingers working to tear the condom wrapper open. The sound was sharp, a deliberate break in the tension that hung thick in the air.
Your eyes drifted down, drawn to the sight of his cock—hard, proud, and already slick from his arousal. Your lips parted instinctively, tongue darting out to wet them as you watched him roll the condom down.
Every movement of his hand, every deliberate stroke as he adjusted it, felt like a tease meant solely for your eyes.
He let out a low growl, almost inaudible, as he gave himself one last firm stroke. His gaze locked with yours, dark and full of need, before he shifted forward, positioning himself between your legs.
His hands found your thighs, fingers digging into your soft skin as he spread you wider beneath him. You gasped softly at the sensation, a shiver of anticipation rushing through you when you felt the blunt heat of him pressing against your entrance.
“Jude…” you murmured, his name a breathless plea that you couldn’t hold back.
His head dipped lower, his lips brushing your ear as he let out a strained groan. “You ready for me, baby?” he asked, his voice rough, thick with the effort it took to hold himself back.
You nodded, your chest heaving as your heart pounded like a drumbeat. “Yeah,” you whispered, your voice shaky but sure. “I’m ready.”
His lips curled into a mischievous grin, though his eyes burned with intensity. “Good,” he rasped, his tone laced with both promise and intent. “Now I’m gonna show you just how much I love you—since words don’t seem to be enough for you.” His grin widened, cocky and devastatingly sexy, as his hands slid beneath your thighs. With a fluid, effortless motion, he lifted you, pulling your hips up to meet him.
You gasped again, louder this time, as he pressed forward. The first inch of him slid inside, the stretch slow and deliberate. He groaned low in his throat, the sound vibrating against your skin. “Oh, fuck,” he hissed, pausing for a moment to savor the sensation. “Your tight little pussy is gonna squeeze the cum right outta me…”
Your head fell back, eyes fluttering shut as you adjusted to him, the delicious burn and fullness making you shiver. Your legs wrapped around his waist instinctively, pulling him deeper, urging him on. “Jude,” you sighed, his name rolling off your tongue like a prayer, filled with pleasure and longing.
He growled at your response, his hips rocking forward slowly, inch by inch, until he was fully seated inside you. His forehead rested against yours for a moment, his breaths coming out in ragged bursts. “Fuck, yeah,” he groaned, his voice heavy with satisfaction. He began to move, his hips grinding in a slow, deliberate rhythm. “Goddamn, your pussy feels so good…”
Your nails dug into his shoulders, the pleasure blooming between your legs as his cock filled you perfectly. Every thrust sent a shockwave of heat through your body, leaving you gasping and moaning beneath him.
It was like nothing you’d ever experienced before—your soul, your body, every part of you was being worshipped and driven higher with each stroke.
His lips traced over your neck, his teeth raking over your skin and sending shivers down your spine. His hands clutched you tighter, holding you firm against him as his body began to move faster. His thrusts lost their slow, deliberate rhythm, his need and hunger taking hold.
“Fuck, baby…” His voice was almost a growl, the words slipping through his lips on gasps of air. “So fucking perfect…” You felt your walls clamp down around him and he groaned louder, his hips slamming into you harder and faster. “Oh god, baby,” he moaned, “Oh fuck, yes…” His hands slid under your ass, tugging you up into his thrusts and sending his cock deeper inside you. “God, fuck, you’re gonna make me come so hard…”
You nodded, unable to form words with the pleasure overwhelming you, but you knew. You felt it too, the heat and pressure building inside you like a storm.
His hips snapped forward faster, pounding into you with a brutal intensity that had your legs shaking and your body trembling. His moans and gasps matched yours, his head dropping to rest against your shoulder as he fucked you.
"Jude…" you gasped his name, your voice trembling and barely audible as the first wave of pleasure surged through your body. Your nails raked across his back, leaving faint trails as if you were desperately trying to ground yourself in the overwhelming sensation. Your thighs quivered uncontrollably around his hips, your breaths coming in shallow, broken sobs. “Oh… oh God…”
“Fuck,” he growled, his voice rough and ragged, dripping with unrestrained desire. “Fuck yeah, baby…” His thrusts grew more forceful, more insistent, driving you higher and higher until your body felt like it might shatter from the intensity.
His hand slid between your bodies with practiced precision, his thumb finding the swollen bundle of nerves that sent shockwaves of pleasure tearing through you.
When he flicked over your clit, you cried out, your voice raw and filled with pure ecstasy. The sensation raced through you like a bolt of lightning, electrifying every inch of your skin and leaving you utterly undone.
“Oh fuck,” he groaned, his lips brushing against your ear as his hips pounded into you relentlessly. “I can feel your pussy squeezing my cock… Jesus, you’re so fucking tight… so perfect… oh fuck…”
His rhythm becoming harder, faster, and more erratic as he teetered on the edge. His muscles tightened beneath you, every sinew in his body straining as he chased his release. The throbbing of his cock deep inside you was almost enough to push you over the edge again, and you whimpered, your body still convulsing with the aftershocks of your own climax.
“Fuck, baby,” he growled, his voice hoarse and guttural as he surrendered too. His thrusts faltered, each movement now slower but no less intense as he came, filling you with a warmth that made your breath hitch. “Oh… fuck…”
Jude’s weight pressed against you as he collapsed, his body heavy yet comforting as his arms enveloped you. He held you close, his chest rising and falling against yours as his cock pulsed one final time within you.
Your head fell back against the soft pillows, your lips parting as you fought to catch your breath. The room now filled with the warm, intimate haze of the moment, charged with the aftermath of passion. Your heart raced as a satisfied smile ghosted across your lips, your mind a swirling storm of euphoria and peace. Every inch of you felt alive, buzzing with the warmth of his touch.
He nestled his face into the crook of your neck, his breath warm and steady against your skin as he pressed a trail of soft, lingering kisses. The tenderness of his lips sent shivers down your spine.
“I love you, baby,” he murmured, his voice low and thick with emotion, the words slipping out like a sacred vow against your ear. His fingers lightly traced circles on your hip, grounding you. “I love you so goddamn much.”
A lump formed in your throat, your heart swelling at his words. No matter how many times he told you, you would never get used to hearing those words. “I love you too,” you whispered, your voice barely audible as you turned your head to meet his gaze. You reached up to press a soft kiss to his forehead, the gesture tender and intimate, a silent reassurance of your feelings. “Thank you for coming over…”
His lips curved into a smile, soft but full of affection. “Anytime, baby,” he promised without hesitation, his voice steady, sincere. “I’ll always be there for you.” The words weren’t just said—they were a declaration, a vow.
He rolled away reluctantly, leaving the warmth of your embrace to take care of the practicalities, disposing of the condom before returning with a warm, damp cloth. His movements were gentle, careful, as he cleaned you up, his touch never wavering in its tenderness. When he was done, he slid back into bed, pulling the covers over both of you as he gathered you into his arms, holding you close like you were the most precious thing in the world.
You nestled against him, pressing a lingering kiss to his chest before looking up at him with a small, content smile. “I feel better now,” you murmured, your voice soft and light, carrying an undertone of relief.
A chuckle rumbled through his chest, and he pressed a kiss to your forehead, his lips warm and reassuring. “Good,” he whispered, his tone gentle and full of love. “Love you, baby.”
“Love you too,” you replied, snuggling deeper into his embrace as you let your eyes drift shut. His arms wrapped securely around you, his warmth seeping into your skin and calming every frayed nerve. For the first time in a while, you felt truly at peace, safe in the knowledge that he cared for you in a way no one else ever had.
The way he held you, the way he whispered those words, left no room for doubt.
To him, you were perfect—flaws and all—and in his arms, you began to believe it too. You knew, with unshakable certainty, that he would always be there, the love you deserved.
As your breathing slowed and sleep began to claim you, you felt him tighten his hold ever so slightly, a soft hum of contentment escaping his lips. His chin rested lightly on the top of your head, and you heard the faintest whisper as his voice broke through the quiet stillness.
“I’m so lucky to have you…”
Your lips tipped up into a soft smile. You were so lucky to have him too.
-Bianca🌻
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missing, murdered indigenous women, people & families
Natasha Lynn Deardorff
Lummi Tribal Member
Last known location: Seattle Washington
Natasha’s last known location was the greater Seattle area but may be anywhere from Pierce Co. to Bellingham Wa. Her grandmother & father have not stopped searching for her they request that if you have information on Natasha & her whereabouts please contact the numbers provided. Natasha is a mother of four, she is loved and missed greatly.
Last contact: August 2023
sex: female
race: Native American
weight: 140lbs
height: 5’7” tall
eyes: brown
hair: dark brown
scar: left eyebrow
tattoo: rose/right leg, pierced nose
If you have information that will lead to Natasha’s whereabouts please call Seattle Police at (206) 625-5011, or their tip line (206) 333-5000 case# 2024-294004
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