#getting mental health help is not weakness
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zanarkandian · 3 days ago
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Some thoughts concerning Caleb
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Seeing all these hc’s about caleb make me think a bit… I feel like his mental evaluation is not emphasised enough, but I find it so interesting especially because whilst all LI’s have struggled emotionally within the game, he’s the only one we kind of get an inkling that there might be something deeper that’s wrong with him. I can’t help but think that behind that dumb goofy smile, he’s a huge perfectionist and amongst LI’s has the biggest issues with image - wanting to be basically be biggest, strongest, bestest whatever all for MC.
I think he probably has a huge pride problem where the entirety of his image relies on being her this and being her that. Without it he is nothing in his head imo.
I can’t remember who but another creator mentioned how his daily schedule was the only schedule that didn’t allocate time for himself to do something he enjoyed and that even all of the things he does enjoy tie back to MC, as if he just doesn’t prioritise himself at all or imo rather that he feels he needs to be indispensable for her to maybe compensate for when he couldn’t protect her as a child?
The way he casually brushed his mental health off too and is in general so dismissive about it as long as he can cater to her needs… maybe he sees it not as a weakness but rather something to be ignored entirely because it imposes on his pride. In his mind he is the only one who can be everything at once, serve her and make her feel special, so why does this one thing matter? It doesn’t affect his ability to serve her so it just doesn’t exist.
He believes he doesn’t have anything wrong with him at all, after all his entire identity is being above average for her in every way. He’s a flawless machine to Ever and for her, he’s moulded himself to be whatever he believes she needs to keep her happy, healthy and out of harm’s way, as long as she’s okay he is.
His concept of self is basically non existent. It’s not that he’s insecure and see’s issues to fix, it’s more so that he is literally orbiting around her world. He has no self to have self perception. He’s inflated only because he’s able to take care of her, which is why when she dismisses him and insists caring for herself he becomes slightly irrational and doesn’t know how to react.
NSFW mention - Minors DNI
Also slightly less srs but I’ve seen hc’s about how he’d be during sex or wtv and honestly I think maybe he’d see it as a performance, he seems the type to watch porn not for pleasure but to practice? I feel like it would be in character considering how much he bases his worth on serving MC. His ego would be driven by her pleasure and perhaps he’s not actually that horny unless he KNOWS, she is. Ik a lot of people like envisioning the LI’s as virgins before MC but in Caleb’s case I would think maybe pre-fake dating he would’ve maybe seen a few people casually literally with the intention to practice.
Anyways apologies in advance if this was rlly long and barely readable, I’m not rlly the best writer I just wanted to get my thoughts out there to see if anyone kinda felt similar yk? I hope what I said even made sense bye.
Don’t take this post too seriously if u think it’s ooc, Idr mind if you view him differently, these are just opinions and I respect if you disagree!
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darkeraurora · 2 years ago
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Updated Masterlist
All my fics are NSFW. Please pay attention to the content warnings at the beginning of each chapter. MDNI - I'm an adult and it's weird.
These are also on AO3
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ADMISSIONS
Status: ONGOING
Ghost meets original FMC and has to deal with the F word (feelings). Lots of stuff in here: cutsey fluff, bits of domesticity, hurt/comfort, found family, to PTSD fallout, facing traumas, angst, loss of virginity, soft dom Simon, and some VERY delicious smut. Something for everyone. Check the trigger warnings ⚠️
Chapter 1 - Unexpected
Chapter 2 - Opening Up
Chapter 3 - Small Moments
Chapter 4 - Just Kiss Already
Chapter 5 - Mission First
Chapter 6 - Fairytales
Author's Note: The time gap is currently between these chapters. Wherever this note appears is where I'm currently working. Why there's a time skip is a kind of long story.
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
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ONESHOTS
Nice Manners
Status: Complete. VERY NSFW.
Word Count: 7192(ish) Smut with no plot whatsoever. I barely even proofread the thing. Hard dom Simon disciplining the team's sex toy. 25/10 spicy.
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gifti3 · 27 days ago
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could u imagine the type of memes that would be circulating if alternates were a real thing...
#i genuinely think some ppl would be brain rotted enough to avoid getting MAD#not everyone obviously but a few#on the brightside the stupid jokes and edits online would be very high quality#some ppl will joke til their dying breath u know#me personally i think some would be funny at first#and then eventually id be like....oh we r so cooked#if i somehow managed to live long enough that is#honestly the first person u personally know to get snatched would probably be the point u stop laughing#or maybe not#it really depends on the person!#when it comes to this whole being psychologically attacked thing#everyones different#....but in the end i believe in the persistence of humans (whether i want to or not lol)#we r so great in amount and variation that theres always gonna be a handful of ppl at least who can survive no matter what#some people r just so sure of themselves and their mind that nothing would be able to crack them#especially if theyre the EXTREME loner type and dont have friends or family to worry about!#at that point their mental weaknesses would be almost null#then some people would have high willpower and ultimately it wouldnt DIRECTLY be an alternate themselves that fucks them up#it would probably be their health failing them cause they cant get the professional help they need to get better or something like that#or some other shit like a wild animal or something haha#ik some of these attacks arent fear based either#despair works too#thats one thing i remember from the few clips i saw of the mandela catalogue...#i think that would be the main tactic for alts to use after picking off most of the humans#the depression of being completely alone and hopelessness would start to hit the average person#help i was talking about memes and ended up going somewhere else#inchresting world
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ilkkawhat · 2 months ago
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idk if it's just cause i am just like. scared about the idea of taking time off for my health and/or being sent to the hospital (for what, I don't know but i will say i've had a lot of heartburn lately and with my last blood being in the diabetic range who knows what's going to happen with this new one i just got taken), or if it's that i've been told twice now, but idk how i feel about this statement of "you're too young to feel this way" in regards to me just melting down every goddamn day. like does that mean if i was 50 years old it'd be acceptable and expected?
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bluewaterlily · 1 year ago
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I feel so down that it’s February and I still haven’t started a book 😞
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that-dreaded-wolf · 8 months ago
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sparkbugs · 2 years ago
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Very important!! Take care of yourself and do what’s best for you <3
taking medication for your mental health isn’t weak, if anything it’s strong that you’re making the leap to better yourself. remember that. you’re not struggling with your mental health, it’s struggling with you - you’ve got this gamers, always!
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amazinglyashy · 7 months ago
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Too heavy for me? Never
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LADS men reaction to you only somewhat joking about being too heavy for them
Sylus -
He'll raise an eyebrow at you, staring down at you as you realize the joke fell flat. You try to back peddle, not wanting to cause any confrontation that never helps you feel better about your body anyway, but he simply holds up a hand to stop you with a shake of his head.
"I don't want to hear it, sweetie. I already know the nonsense you're going to say. How about you just come with me right now to the gym instead?"
You don't know how to tell him that saying that truly shattered your heart into a million pieces, so you just follow him in silence instead. You didn't think he would insult you so casually, and you were now trying to brace yourself for the inadequate feelings and self-loathing you were about to experience by having to train at the gym with him.
But... he didn't ask you to do a workout. He didn't tell you to get on a piece of equipment or to lie down on a mat for a physical exercise.
He told you to sit on a small bench against the wall while he went to the free weights close by.
Wordlessly, he loads weights- two- no, three times your weight onto the bar, before moving to lift it. Once. Twice. Again, and again and again-
His eyes flicker over to you at some point, and instead of making any remark or reference to the emotions clear across your face, he flashes you a slight smirk, just like he always does.
"Have I made myself clear, sweetie?"
Zayne -
Zayne will definitely think you're just pretending to be stupid at first.
He will look down at you with his brows furrowed and a small smile creeping on his lips, thinking it's all a joke.
"I lift myself during my workouts fairly easily, and I am capable of lifting a lot more. Quite funny, though I wouldn't make this form of humor a habit. It isn't particularly good for your mental health."
Then he realizes you're actually being serious in what you're saying.
He's upset, to put it lightly, but hes trying not to let it show. Favoring a small frown across his usually firm expression as he studies your face. Your heart will jolt just a little bit when you process just how sad his eyes look though... obviously he's hurt that you would even think something like that about yourself, much less come to believe it as true.
"Allowing a part of your brain to lie to you is not healthy if you don't push back with the truth. And the truth here, is that you are nowhere near too heavy for me to lift or carrying, even for prolonged periods of time. To demonstrate-"
And like it's nothing, he's picking you up and carrying you. His destination is not important, and the protests spewing from your lips fall on deaf ears as you try to gentle squirm out of his grasp. He'll continue to explain why your viewpoint is flawed, methodically and with logic, and in a way that you find yourself unable to argue back.
He doesn't want you to.
He knows you're wrong, and he will stop at nothing to prove it.
Xavier -
He's more surprised at the statement than anything. At first, he thinks you're making a jab at his strength, and wonders if he slipped up in front of one too many Wanderers and now needs to prove himself just to get you to stop teasing him for being 'weak'.
Once he (quickly) realizes that you're talking about yourself, jabbing at your own body and state, rather than at him, it's like a spark igniting in him.
"What? What would ever make you think that? No- that's not right. That's not right at all."
He's immediately going to try and grab you to lift you up, he doesn't care where you both are or what you're doing. Even if you've just woken up in bed and are still relaxing, he's trying to pick you up right then and there.
He stumbles trying to lift you, falling backward onto the pile of blankets and plushies that has taken over his bed. He feels awful, worried that you'll take his misstep as him falling over from your weight, immediately apologizing and trying to sit up and pick you up again before falling forward from the plush surface he's trying to rise on giving out too much beneath him.
You're both a giggling mess by then, and it's obvious to you that he's going to keep trying to prove it to you, just... a bit clumsily so. Several more attempts will be made as the evening goes on, and pretty soon he's showing you just how easily it is for him to lift you up- especially if he keeps doing it over and over and over again.
And he will continue to do it over and over and over again, even after today. As many times as it takes.
Rafayel -
You definitely made a mistake saying anything self-depreciating around him. Especially with how much he likes to prove you wrong in playful situations, this is something similar, but a lot more serious to him.
He'll make fun of you for anything, as long as you know he's just being lighthearted even if he's grumpy or upset when he fires a quip off at you.
But the second you agree with him, or say something bad about yourself- whether jokingly or dead serious- the gloves are off. He won't accept that from you, and he's already on it to figure out how to turn the opinion you've formed of yourself on it's head and into a more positive outlook.
Lifts you up bridal carry while spinning- quite literally sweeping you off your feet while he whisks you away. You would think you were a princess with how he spins around his studio with you in his arms, with no regard to the paintings or projects around him as he dances with you in his arms. And no matter how hard you protest, he doesn't stop until he feels for himself that he's done enough, giggling the entire time.
"Are you really going to doubt a sea god's strength? Geez, I didn't realize you were such a rude human."
He'll hold you up enough to press his forehead against yours, nuzzling against you with a smile, the slightest sadness playing across his expression.
"Man, I must be pretty lousy that you would ever think something like that about yourself. That must mean I don't think to pick you up enough like you deserve. Don't worry, I'll make it up to you by whisking you away every chance I see you from now on."
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pinkmoonastro · 5 months ago
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Pluto Aspects
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Sun/Pluto: Dark sense of humor, attracts jealousy through the ability to learn quickly and be talented at many things, seductive, private life/double life, prefers to be in relationships, controlling, self critical, importance on achieving success and public recognition, denial about how social you actually are, obsessive, bouncing back from hardship unscathed, masking true feelings, lover of luxury, worrier, carrying the burdens of many, leaders, strategic, good at balancing multiple careers/streams of income, can work long hours, wiling to sacrifice for future gratification, beliefs being questioned/questionable, operating best with routine, helping the exiled, quiet power, domineering, leading others to the promise land, rags to riches, sharing nature, being taken advantage of, learning self worth, noticing the subtleties, standing in your power, alchemizing, appreciation of scents, restoring the balance and bringing justice, protecter, connection to night creatures, reverence.
Moon/Pluto: emotional rollercoasting, rough tides, tsunamis, delusions, misunderstood, living in the past, victim mentality, feeling intruded upon, enticing, protective, human lie detector, causing shock value with your thoughts, okay with not being everyone’s cup of tea, attracting stalkers/stalking others, a lot of haters and obsessive ppl, determined, my way or the highway, always on the go, quick witted, forgiving, misguided anger, easily triggered or triggering to others, a safe space for authenticity, youthful looking but quickly matured, problem solvers, appreciates luxury, high expectations, stressing yourself out, very strong ppl, the rock of their family, liking drama, needing to be more careful with the words spoken, lucky breaks, nurturing, creating a home that feels beautiful and comfortable, beautiful smile, soft spoken mesmerizing with your cadence, taking care of the things you own, making the old look new, hard choices, a few more restarts than most, word is bond, direct communication, seductive aura ✨
Venus/Pluto: Insecurities being obvious to others but hidden from yourself, ppl pleasing, nurturing vibe, great reader of social cues, bully/bullied, learning to understand and love your body, freedom through movement, talk of the town, being projected on a lot, resilience, cup half full mentality, big mama energy, ungratefulness, ppl trying to manipulate you through financial means, getting things taken away from you as punishment or literally being stolen from, independence, personality that grows on you, attracting jealously based on being the opposite sex’s ideal, player/overly devoted, values the connection to family, the type to plan the family get togethers, prefers to be coupled, generous and great at gift giving, hair that attracts idolization, fierce eye contact, ppl wanting to experience you without worthiness, personal space being important, careful with the people you shake hands with, being exactly what you want to be, near death experiences, night owl, protecter of children and the poor, solo traveler, taking no shit, knowing that it’s okay some bridges need to be burnt 🤷🏽‍♀️, child like innocence, friendships that stand the test of time, health conscious, healing others through food/herbs, high society, rockstar lifestyle might not make it.
Mars/Pluto: Okay with being cut throat, intimidating, power hungry, holier than thou, superiority complex, triggering insecurity in others while just existing, putting in work that will stand the test of time, legacy is of importance, it ain’t nothing to cut bitch off, knowing how to wow ppl, the defuser of situations, protecters of the weak, chameleon, popularity, rememberable first impressions, quick thinkers, great lovers, career focused, pressure to succeed, feeling you have to always be on your p’s & q’s, controlling lovers, the person others vent to, attracting ppl that feel entitled to your body/possessions, love/hate relationships, social butterfly, observant, bound by nothing, living in the moment, making the best with what you have, animal lover, would benefit from slower living, ingenuity, fashionable, hard headed, ppl trying to silence you, sprinkle sprinkle no bread crumbing is tolerated, lucky items/totem poles, optimistic, teaches lessons on how to be discerning, secret exposer, substance abuse, attempts to hold you back through evil eye, tunnel vision, seeing what needs to be said and saying it, willpower matched with child like vigor, friends and lovers that are protective over you, respected in your community/field, interested in the benefits of all, easily multiplying what you already have, water to wine type of vibe, relaxing when the work is done, knowing when to take breaks, shining bright in dark places.
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Mercury/Pluto: realism view point, harsh truth, so relatable, knows better but learns the hard way, passionate speaker, musically inclined, before their time, emotional highs and lows, forgetful/selective memory, dark humor, appreciates the shock value, curse words are like icing, different just to be, thinking outside the box, creating lingo other ppl use, over explaining, paranoia, defending the vulnerable, saying what everyone is thinking, whistle blower, lovers of knowledge, constantly reinventing yourself, conspiracy theories, quick witted, solitude, dating outside of your race, cult leaders, judgmental, biting your tongue, pathological liars, self righteous, polarizing, sweet talkers, accent, making complex subjects sound easy, self critical, creating a lot of opportunity for yourself, taking journeys without a destination in mind, getting to the root of the matter, hard to reach, wise beyond your years, very knowledgeable about niche things, big dick energy, viewing something from multiple perspectives, feeling short on time/waisting time, organized, thoughtful, pouring into others, lending a helping hand/attracting those that want to help you, having to be extremely patient, smoking cigars for enlightenment, stuck on ppls mind, noticing the underlining factors, honesty off the charts, sending warning shots attacking, feelings of overwhelm by choices, defending your stance, being victorious against all odds, just so rememberable.
Jupiter/Pluto: importance on self image, Beyoncé- upgrade you, relating to others though music, greed, great investors, a need to be in first place, critical of themselves and others, perfectionism, requiring patience, materialistic, condescending, over indulgent, substance abuse, bad mouthing others, attracting leeching personality types, look but don’t touch, a lot of ppl have witnessed your transformations, co dependent, persistent, preferring not to be around the bush, learning when to walk away, big personality, topic of conversation, having to rebuild yourself repeatedly, opposites attract, quick manifestations, repeating yourself a lot, sustainable living, being able to balance many things at once, bringing offerings, community leaders, hard earned respect, learning discernment in friendships, solo travels, mentorship, feeling isolated, knowing how to use what you have, tongue like a sword, guiding the youth, transforming the mundane, unique style, taking the road least traveled, freeing yourself from sorrow, seeing the good in anyone, comforted by your bed, the same thoughts on repeat, warrior spirit, connection to horses.
Asc/Pluto: having your items end up in the lost and found, escapist tendencies, prioritizing relaxation, messy room, starting a new project before finishing the last, ppl misjudging your power, manners, sob stories/lack of accountability, fashionable, stand out in crowds, unique style, noticing the little details, valuing peace keeping, don’t mind switching things up and experimenting, self employed, viewed as lucky, ppl keeps tabs on you, being at the crossroads, rumors about your body/hygiene, protecters of their family, collecting antiques, building from scratch, learning to stay the course, loves celebrations.
Chiron/Pluto: learning only when the pain has gotten so bad, feeling like your always falling short even when you have what you perceived to want, intense feelings and relationships, what’s done in the dark coming to light, dismissive, ppl indulging in your hardships, helping others through your struggle, leading by example, survivors, learning boundaries, developing antonymy, life starting one way and ending up much differently.
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cameronsbabydoll · 28 days ago
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i have a question! when she was experiencing deep depression after birth, you mention that rage would go to deep lengths into helping her.. but what if she went too far and she like passed or smth(really dark ik im sorry 😔), how would he react to losing her (like js a scenario ik it won’t really happen)?
okay i’m not making her die for the sake of my mental health….. im sorry but i did make her get sick !!
you faint in the hallway.
tbat’s what the doctor tells him later. but all rafe knows is that one moment you're there, quiet and pale and holding the baby monitor to your chest like a lifeline—and the next, you’re on the floor, eyes fluttering, mouth barely forming his name.
he doesn’t even remember shouting. just the scramble. calling sarah. telling the kids to stay upstairs. blood roaring in his ears while he pressed a cold cloth to your forehead, his hands shaking as he tried to remember what to do.
you’re fine, the doctor says. exhaustion. malnourishment. dehydration.
words that shouldn’t ever apply to you.
“did she talk to you?” the doctor asks. “did she mention anything? mood, appetite, anxiety?”
and rafe just sits there, dumb. his jaw clenched, arms crossed, heart split between guilt and blind rage.
because no—you didn’t say a word. and he didn’t notice.
when he gets to your room, you’re half-awake, hooked up to an IV, hair messy, eyes dull. you look up at him, weak and already apologizing. “i’m sorry, i didn’t mean—”
“stop,” he says, voice breaking as he sits down beside you. “don’t —don’t do that.”
he runs a hand over his face, then down your arm gently, like you’ll disappear if he touches too hard. “i didn’t see it. i should’ve seen it. i thought you were just tired.”
“i am tired,” you whisper.
“i know,” he murmurs. “i know, baby. i’m gonna fix it.”
and this time, he means it.
not just the soft promises and fruit bowls left on your nightstand. no. this is full-on restructuring the entire way your life looks. he’s calling in help, easing off work, booking appointments, even sleeping with the baby monitor on his side of the bed now.
because seeing you fall like that—seeing how far gone you’d really gotten behind the walls of your pretty smile—was like watching the whole house he built with you start to collapse.
and rafe cameron may be many things, but the man you married would rather burn down the world than let you fall apart again.
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sillyuin · 10 days ago
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Mingyu as boyfriend
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Genre: fluff, fluff, fluff.
Pairing: Mingyu x reader.
Warnings: no proofread.
Yuin's note: An anon requested for bf! Mingyu but I deleted the ask by mistake 🥲 I'm terrible sorry, but here it is! Hope you like it, and thank you so much for your kind words, it means a lot to me (╥ ᴗ ╥)♡
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Bf! Mingyu, who liked to flirt with you as friends and saying he was just joking, but he was dying inside at your shy reactions, his heart flustered.
Bf! Mingyu, who helps you with simple things and does acts of service just because: He knows you’re capable of opening that jar or doing the dishes, but he still does it so you don’t have to.
Bf! Mingyu, who takes you to different places from time to time, and makes sure that every date is a special moment that both of you can remember with joy, even if it doesn’t turn out as expected. Going out with Mingyu is always such an experience filled with joy and hilarious moments.
Bf! Mingyu, who makes sure that you’re taking good care of yourself. Not only eating properly and doing some exercise, he also keeps an eye on your mental health and if it’s not going well, you can rely on your lovely boyfriend to make you smile with his antics.
Bf! Mingyu, who loves when you borrow his stuff! He never gets tired of seeing you wearing his t-shirts, or smelling his favourite perfumes when you hug him. Mingyu will never say it openly, but he thinks that's kinda hot and makes him so weak on the inside.
Bf! Mingyu, who hugs you whenever he has a chance, even if it’s for a brief moment. Holding you in his arms is like a medicine during his difficult times, a piece of happiness. And even if everything is alright, hugging you is still a serotonin boost.
Bf! Mingyu, who loves you in many ways and is not afraid to prove it, be it tender or teasing, he showers you with love every single day.
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bitchy-craft · 10 days ago
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PICK A CARD: Uplifting messages from your spirit guides
Hello and welcome to this pick a card! In here I will give you some uplifting messages from your spirit guides. I hope you guys enjoy and find this interesting!
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Pile 1:
There is no one in the world who is as funny and intelligent as you.
People who complain about your personality simply have none of their own.
It is okay to be upset and to be influenced by others’ their words, even if they’re nonsense.
You are going to make it very far in life, we can see it all.
You need to give yourself more credit because you’ve grown so much over the years, god knows why you don’t see it yet.
Slow progress is still progress; no one shoots up and continues to do so for the rest of their lives.
You’ve survived so many bad days so far, it is proof that you are strong and resilient.
It is okay to rest and not be productive every single day. You are no machine.
You are allowed to be proud of yourself for things others might consider normal or unimpressive; they’re impressive for you.
You’ve got a softness the world needs, but at the same time a softness that is too good for this world.
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Pile 2:
You do not owe anyone an explanation about your (mental) health.
Crying and feeling emotions don’t make you weak, it makes you real.
Your progress doesn’t need to look like anyone else’s, you are unique so you have unique progress.
Just because you are struggling doesn’t mean you are failing.
You’re allowed to start over as much as you want; eventually you’ll get it.
You make a difference in people’s lives; you help people enjoy life.
You are too much of a perfectionist, be kind to yourself.
It’s okay if you aren’t who you were before, everyone grows and changes. You get shaped by experiences, and the older you get the more you have.
There is still light and hope inside of you; you’re not gone yet, you’re still fighting in there. Keep going.
You don’t have to be productive in order to be of value.
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Pile 3:
You don’t owe anyone a version of you that makes them comfortable if it isn’t authentically you.
It’s not all in your head; you’re onto something.
You’re more powerful than you think, stop doubting yourself.
Being soft in a hard world is brave.
You don’t need permission to take care of yourself and listen to your body; do what you need to do.
It is okay to want more. One can be grateful but still wish for more than the bare minimum.
You weren’t made to please everyone around you.
Not all energies are meant to align; sometimes you just don’t get along with others for no reason, and that is alright.
It’s okay to change your mind; it is normal and natural.
You’re not annoying for reassurance, it is human. Voice your needs.
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pitlanepeach · 1 month ago
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FROM EDEN | Chapter Two (2/8)
Oscar Piastri x Francesca Gold (OFC)
Summary — Francesca Gold is an introvert with a quiet life and a Youtube channel where she talks about books, drinks too much tea, and rarely ever shows her face. She prefers it that way - tucked into her London flat with her cat, Henry, and safely hidden behind a screen.
Oscar Piastri is a Formula 1 driver. Fast-paced, high-stakes, always on the move. He hasn't read a book in years, but he's watched every single one of Francesca's videos. Just for the sound of her voice.
Following her on Instagram was a moment of weakness. He didn't think she'd notice.
She did.
Chapter Warnings — Mentions of agoraphobia + severe social anxiety, depressive episodes + very brief references to skin-picking. Mental health shaming.
Notes — Lots of dialogue + messages in this one. Next chapter will be posted on (or before) Thursday!
The family group chat was already at thirteen unread messages by the time Francesca mustered the courage to look at it.
Mum: June flights are cheaper if you book now xx
Izzy: I’ll be home that week too! Dad said he’s going to do a BBQ. I’m bringing Zack. 
Mum: It’s been ages, Fran. Everyone wants to see you.
Francesca read the messages slowly, one by one, her gut curling with that all too familiar guilt.
She should want to go home for the summer. She hadn’t seen any of them since Christmas. She missed them, in her own way. But the thought of travelling, especially alone — of trains, of planes, of conversations she couldn’t quietly log off from — made her want to disappear. 
She opened the notes app on her phone and rehearsed her response:
Hey, I don’t think I’ll be able to come this summer. It’s a really bad time for me, mentally.
She stared at it. Deleted it. 
Retyped:
Hey, I’ll have to see. Work is really full on right now.
That one she copied and pasted into the chat. Sent it. 
Immediately, three little bubbles popped up. Her pulse spiked.
Mum: It’s only one weekend. I’m sure your little channel survive. 
Izzy: Oh come on, Francesca. It’s one weekend. Dad misses you. 
Francesca locked her phone and turned it screen-side down on her bed. 
Henry stirred where he was curled up against her side, sensing the shift in energy.
She pressed her hand into his soft fur and whispered, “You’d hate it. Too many people. Not enough snacks. Mum will get hay fever and and blame her runny nose on you.”
He blinked up at her. Loyal. Unbothered. Her co-conspirator.
She picked up her phone again. She could feel the heat rising in her chest — a familiar, creeping anger she usually buried so deep that it didn’t even get a name.
Not today.
Her thumbs moved before her brain could stop them.
Has it ever occurred to you that you could come here instead?
She blinked at the snappiness of her outburst, her breath catching in her throat.
Then:
You’re always asking me to come home and expecting me to be okay with the travel. But none of you have been to London since I moved here. It’s just always assumed that I’ll suddenly be fine travelling by myself. Which I’m not. 
Her heart pounded. She hovered over the message, the way she always did.
And then she hit send.
Almost immediately, panic flooded in behind the adrenaline.
Too much. Too harsh. She could almost hear the stunned silence that would follow.
The chat stayed still for a minute. Then two. Then—
Mum: We’re just trying to help you, sweetheart. You need to learn how to push yourself out of your comfort zone. You’re an adult now. 
Izzy: Lol. Yikes. 
Francesca sighed and closed her eyes, pressing her head back against her headboard.
She didn’t regret letting herself say it. Not really.
Even though it hadn’t seemed to make a difference. 
She didn’t need to push herself. She had boundaries and that was okay.
Henry nosed her hand with his head, and she scratched behind his ears absently.
“I know,” she murmured. “That could’ve gone better. But still.”
She thumbed through her apps again, not to the chat this time, but Instagram. She found herself staring — almost absently — at Oscar’s profile, her thumb hovering over the follow button.
It wasn’t the same, she told herself. But somehow, it still felt like the same kind of bravery.
She pressed her thumb down and watched the icon shift from Follow to Following.
There. Done.
Her heart beat a little too fast, but she didn’t unlock her phone again. Not yet.
She glanced at the time and let out a quiet, slightly disbelieving laugh.
It wasn’t even eleven a.m. and she’d done two scary things.
She was unstoppable.
— 
iMessage — Katie & Francesca
Katie: 
You followed him back.
Francesca: 
should i have asked for permission first?
Katie:
You’re sassy today
Francesca: 
i had to interact with my sister  
Katie:
Ew.
Like she did every Friday night, Francesca ordered a takeaway — Thai, because she was predictable — and curled up with Henry while she worked through her notifications.
She responded to YouTube comments first. Then Instagram. Then TikTok.
“Loved this rec!”
“Adding this to my TBR.”
“You have the coziest voice, please do ASMR.”
She typed thank yous, sent emojis, liked everything in sight.
By the time she opened her DMs, she was comfortably full and lulled into a rhythm — heart-reacting sweet messages, replying to the odd question about where she got her bookshelf lights.
She didn’t expect to see it.
Didn’t expect him.
An unopened message. From a verified account. Sitting halfway down the screen like it had been waiting for her.
Instagram DM's — Oscar Piastri > Francesca Gold
Oscar Piastri Thank you. Are you a McLaren fan?
And then a few hours later, he’d followed up with: 
I just wanted to say I really liked your last video. It made my flight way less boring.
She froze. Actually froze.
Her eyes scanned the messages again, and again, as if they would change.
And then, with dawning horror, she realised what had happened. 
She’d sent it. In the process of clumsily exiting out of the app, she’d sent the message congratulating him on his podium.
And he’d seen it. 
And responded to it. 
His response hadn’t been there yesterday. Had it?
She wasn’t sure. Her inbox was always a bit of a mess, but still—
She let her phone drop to her lap, stared at the ceiling, and let out a sound that was somewhere between a squeak and a yell.
Henry looked up from his loaf position and stared at her. 
“I’m fine,” she whispered. “I’m totally fine.”
She wasn’t.
She was an idiot. A fat-thumbed idiot. 
She didn’t reply straight away.
Instead, she opened the message thread again. Then again. Then three more times, pacing between her couch and the kitchen like some kind of Victorian ghost haunting her flat.
Henry trailed after her for the first few laps before giving up and flopping down with a lazy sigh.
One sentence. Barely even a thing. But it was him, telling her that he’d enjoyed her last video, after asking her if she supported the team he drove for, and that changed everything.
She drafted five different replies, none of them good.
Too casual. Too try-hard. Too weird.
She threw her phone across the room, onto the couch, and stared at the wall for a full minute before groaning into her hands.
Eventually, after she’d stress-eaten three mini chocolate muffins that she didn’t even like, she picked up her phone and typed, quickly this time, before she could overthink it:
Francesca Gold Thanks. I’m glad I made it easier for you. 
And I don’t know much about McLaren. Just cheering for you, I guess. 
She stared at it.
It was true. It was honest. It didn’t sound like she wanted to marry him, probably.
She pressed send.
Immediately put her phone face down.
Then picked it back up, just to check.
Then turned it off entirely.
Henry meowed like he disapproved of her cowardice.
She glared at him. “Shut up, Garfield.” 
He glowered at her. 
Katie had arranged for an Uber to pick her up right outside of her flat and bring her straight to the office. No walking, no public transport, no unnecessary variables. Just door-to-door.
It was the kindest version of a nightmare.
Francesca perched on the edge of the back seat, hands curled in her lap, her breath shallow despite the driver's quiet humming and the soft instrumental music playing through the speakers. She had her AirPods in but wasn’t listening to anything — she just needed a barrier between her and the world.
Every red light made her stomach twist tighter. Every bump in the road sent a flicker of nausea through her chest. It felt ridiculous — it was ridiculous — but having self-awareness didn’t make it any easier.
She glanced at her phone without thinking.
And then blinked at the notification she was met with.
Instagram DM's — Oscar Piastri > Francesca Gold
Oscar Piastri I feel special. And kind of like I need to point at Lando and laugh at him
A small, startled laugh escaped her. It sounded foreign in the confined space.
Another message popped up, and her eyes went wide as she realised what was happening; they were both in the chat at the same time.
Oscar Piastri But now I have to ask — favourite driver who isn’t me?
A tiny smile pulled at the corners of her lips before she could stop it. Her fingers moved quickly over the screen. 
Francesca Gold I’n very new to the sport, but I have a few favourites, I guess. 
Oscar Piastri How new? 
She bit her lip. 
Francesca Gold
Watched my first qualifying the day after u followed me. 
Lol
Oscar Piastri 
No way
Really? 
That’s really cool, actually. 
Did you enjoy it then?
The tightness in her chest eased. Not completely. But enough.
The hum of the road didn’t feel so sharp. Her jaw unclenched.
She leaned her head against the window, let the cool glass ground her, and typed back:
Francesca Gold Sure. 
My cat wasn’t so keen. 
The three little dots appeared instantly.
And suddenly, the office didn’t feel quite so far away.
Oscar Piastri
The ginger one?
Francesca Gold
Haha. Yes. His name is Henry. 
Oscar Piastri I like cats :) Sry, gtg. Being glared at for being on my phone in a meeting.
Francesca stared at the message, her fingers tightening around her phone like it might float away if she let go.
He was messaging her when he was supposed to be working? Like, at work-working. With people. In a meeting. While probably wearing a team shirt and doing serious, important racing driver things.
Her heart did this awkward little somersault in her chest.
Francesca Gold 
Have fun. 
The Uber rolled to a stop outside the sleek glass building, and Francesca's heart started thudding again, loud and clumsy in her chest.
But before she could spiral, the door swung open and Katie’s familiar voice filled the car.
“There she is,” she said brightly, reaching in with one arm to haul Francesca up like she was a tiny dog and not a grown adult. “I was starting to think you’d made the driver turn around.” She leaned between the front seats and said, “Cheers, mate. Have a good day.” To the driver. 
“I considered it,” Francesca muttered, tucking her phone into her coat pocket and willing the blush on her cheeks to cool.
Katie narrowed her eyes the moment they stepped onto the pavement. “Why are you blushing?”
“I’m not—blushing,” Francesca lied, immediately and unconvincingly.
Katie stopped walking. “You are!”
Francesca shot her a warning look but couldn’t help the small smile that tugged at her mouth. “You’re being so dramatic.”
Katie just grinned, triumphant. “I’m right. You were blushing.”
Francesca shook her head, her fingers twitching inside her coat sleeves. Then, quieter, she said, “Thank you. For organising the car. And… for understanding. About all of this.”
Katie blinked at her like she’d just announced that she was moving to the moon.
��Babe,” she said simply, “you don’t thank people for turning on a light in the dark. It’s just what you do.”
Francesca swallowed hard. 
And then Katie, who never could leave a moment un-teased, added, “Now will you please tell me what made you blush?”
She exhaled slowly, pressing her knuckles to her lips.
Then, deadpan, to Katie: “He said he likes cats.”
Katie blinked. “He? Who’s he?”
Francesca just smiled down at the pavement.
Katie’s eyes narrowed. “You’re going to be unbearable, aren’t you?”
“I’m already unbearable.”
“Well. At least you’re self-aware.”
It was late, and the empty pizza box sat open on Francesca’s coffee table was like a monument to their gluttony. Henry had given up trying to sneak crusts and was now dozing on the back of the couch like a furry gargoyle, his tail flicking every so often.
Katie wiped her hands on a napkin and leaned back with a contented sigh. “Okay, we should eat like this every week. I don’t care if it gives me cheese-induced nightmares.”
Francesca laughed softly, tucking her legs beneath her and cradling her thin-stemmed wine glass close. “Hard agree.”
Katie nodded, then tilted her head, studying her. “How are you doing? With everything, I mean.”
Francesca took a breath. Then another. She watched the wine swirl in her glass, the way the lamplight caught it and made it look warmer than it was. 
“I’m… okay,” she said eventually. “Some days are harder than others. Today wasn’t the worst.”
Katie didn’t press. Just waited.
“I still haven’t been out on my own for months,” Francesca added, quieter now. “And I get panicky just thinking about having to travel home. I hate how heavy it all feels, sometimes.”
Katie reached for the bottle and topped up both their glasses, like that was the kind of answer that required more wine. It probably was. 
“It’s okay to feel heavy,” she said. “You’re the one living with it. You can feel however you want.”
Francesca’s eyes stung.
“I know,” she whispered. “It’s just exhausting. Like, I feel like I’m never doing enough.”
“Don’t say that,” Katie said firmly. “You’re successful. You’re kind. And you’re working really damn hard to get better. I know you are. Not just the therapy, but the medication, and the whole posting more of your face thing? Don’t think I haven’t noticed.” She said. “I think you’re really bloody brave.” 
Francesca smiled, brittle and small. “Tell that to my family.”
Katie rolled her eyes and raised her wine glass with a thin, vexed smile. “I hate your family. Let’s toast. To boundaries.”
Francesca clinked her glass with Katie’s. “To wine.”
They drank in silence for a beat, and then Katie smirked. “And to Oscar Piastri’s stupidly pretty face.”
Francesca choked on her sip, her face heating immediately. “God. I can’t even look at a picture of him properly without blushing.”
“So don’t look. Just keep messaging him and pretend he’s a normal boy with a normal job and a slightly ridiculous gluten allergy or something.”
Francesca frowned. “You think he has a gluten allergy?” 
She hadn’t seen any mention of one on his wikipedia page. 
Katie shrugged. “It feels like something rich men have.”
Francesca giggled, shaking her head at her best friends ridiculousness. 
“Don’t think I didn’t notice how you keep checking your phone every five minutes.”
Francesca scrunched up her nose in embarrassment and let her head fall back against the couch. “I’m pathetic.”
Katie grinned. “No, you’re not. But if you’re going to keep dm’ing Australia’s golden boy, I feel like I deserve to live vicariously.”
“He’s not—” She stopped herself, huffing out a breath. “He’s just… nice. And funny. And—”
“And gorgeous,” Katie supplied with a smirk.
Francesca covered her face with her hands. “He’s so gorgeous. It’s actually rude.”
Katie let out a delighted cackle.
“But,” Francesca added, quieter this time, “he’s from another planet. Like, look at my flat, and look at me. And then think about his world. I can’t even make myself go to the shop most days, and he’s flying around the world, at the top of his sport, walking red carpets, getting papped at airports…” 
Katie sobered a little, her eyes kind. “Yeah, but he followed you. And he’s still here.”
“I know,” Francesca whispered, resting her glass on the edge of the table. “But what could actually come of this? Realistically? His fans already hate me. Twitter made that very clear.” 
There was silence for a beat.
Then Katie shrugged. “Okay, then maybe it’ll mean nothing. Or maybe… you just keep talking and see what happens. You don’t have to map out the next ten years right now.”
Francesca gave a small, tired smile. “I wish I could think like that.”
“You will,” Katie said confidently, nudging her shoulder. “Maybe not today. But eventually. And until then, I’ll be here to eat carbs and overanalyse his emojis with you.”
Francesca chuckled, leaning into the familiar comfort of her best friend. 
After Katie left, Francesca moved around her flat in a soft, post-wine haze — putting away clean glasses, tucking the pizza box into the bin, flicking off the overhead lights in favour of the warm lamplight she always preferred. Henry had already curled up in his usual spot at the foot of her bed, purring faintly. The perfect white noise.
She changed into an oversized T-shirt, made herself a cup of peppermint tea she’d probably forget to drink, and slid under her duvet with her phone in hand — mostly to scroll aimlessly until she eventually fell asleep. 
Instead, she found a new message waiting.
Instagram DM's — Oscar Piastri > Francesca Gold
Oscar Piastri Hi again :) sry for earlier Do you have any book recs for a birthday gift? It’s for my sister. I forgot to plan ahead. And you seem like the right person to ask.
Francesca stared at the message, then at the time: 11:42 PM. Her heart did that familiar, silly twist, and she pulled the duvet a little higher around her.
Francesca Gold hi. it’s fine any idea what she likes?
The reply came almost immediately.
Oscar Piastri Umm. She reads a lot Sometimes romance. Sometimes thrillers. She’s smarter than me. Is that a genre?
Francesca let out a fond laugh, covering her mouth so she wouldn’t startle Henry. She could picture him typing, awkward but earnest, and it was too endearing for her peace of mind.
Francesca Gold not a genre but i can work with that
She paused, fingers hovering over the keyboard. There was something oddly intimate about choosing a book for someone else. Like passing along a tiny piece of yourself.
She thought for a moment, then started typing again.
Francesca Gold okay — can i send you a link to a list?
Oscar Piastri Yes. 100%
Francesca Gold *goodreads list named ‘Oscar’s Sister’*
Oscar Piastri Found them all on amazon. Thank you! Should i tell her that her birthday books were chosen by her favourite booktuber? Haha
She stared at the first message.
There was no reason for her to be surprised. He was a professional athlete — of course he had money — but the list she’d thrown together in less than five minutes had at least twenty books on it. Twenty.
And he’d gone and bought them all.
She shook her head, incredulous.
Francesca Gold if you want what if she doesn’t like them?
Oscar Piastri Figured if she doesn’t like some, she’ll just lend them to me
Francesca when was the last time you read a book? be honest
Oscar Piastri Pre-prema days probably
She stared blankly at the words.
Francesca Gold i have no idea what that means. sorry
There was a short pause, then:
Oscar Piastri Cute :) Before I joined F1, I was in the lower formulas. I was with a team called Prema. That’s the last time I remember reading a book.
Cute. He’d called her cute.
She reread the message at least four times, just to be sure she hadn’t hallucinated it.
Nope. Still there.
She was blushing so hard it felt like her face might actually combust. It was ridiculous. Entirely inappropriate. She was a grown woman — a grown woman who’d once had a panic attack in a Tesco Express and was currently hiding under a weighted blanket like it might save her from the implications of the word cute.
This was uncharted territory. Dangerous, flirty territory. And the worst part?
She kind of liked it.
— 
A week later, Oscar sat in front of the McLaren media backdrop, posture relaxed, eyes half-lidded beneath the bright spotlights. The interview had been going on for ten minutes. Same questions. Slightly different wording.
And then:
“Last one for you, Oscar — what’s something you’ve been enjoying lately? Doesn’t have to be racing-related. Music? TV? Podcasts?”
Oscar paused for a beat, lips twitching. “There’s this YouTuber I’ve been watching. She talks about books.” He shrugs, playing it off as casually as he can. “It’s kind of calming. I’ve been into that lately.”
He moved on to the next question, pointedly ignoring the deer-in-headlights stare from Lando. 
— 
Francesca hadn’t tuned in to watch any of the driver press conferences. She had too much editing to do and not enough time to get it all done before her deadlines.
She was knee-deep in timestamps, captions, and a particularly annoying bit of background noise she couldn’t quite scrub out when her phone buzzed once.
Then again. And again.
And then Katie texted her in all caps.
iMessage — Francesca & Katie
Katie: OSCAR. MENTIONED. YOU.
Katie: LIKE OUT LOUD. IN FRONT OF ACTUAL PEOPLE.
*link*
Feeling numb, she clicked the link and watched the 10-second clip.
And then she watched it again.
And again.
“There’s this YouTuber I’ve been watching. She talks about books. It’s kind of calming.”
No name. No direct reference. But the moment hung in the air like a secret someone had shouted through a megaphone. She almost laughed at the expression on Lando’s face — pure astonishment. 
Her Instagram notifications were already spiralling. A few thousand new followers. Two brand accounts she’d never heard of trying to DM her. And someone had already screen-recorded the moment and posted it to Twitter.
“BOOKTUBE GIRLIE IS BOOKTUBING INTO OSCAR PIASTRI’S HEART”
“he’s so real for watching a comfort girl on youtube before bed”
“get her name now i want to see her tiktoks before the algorithm ruins it”
Francesca blinked at her phone. 
Oh. That was… better than last time, at least. 
Then again, they had no idea who she was yet. They were just blindly trusting their idols opinion. As soon as they looked further into her channel, watched a few videos, they’d realise that she wasn’t exactly… normal. 
She swallowed thickly. 
Her phone pinged with a message.
Katie:
You okay? 
Francesca: 
Yeah
Instagram DM’s — Oscar Piastri > Francesca Gold
Oscar Piastri Sorry. Hope that wasn’t weird Reckon I should’ve checked with you before I did that 
She inhaled sharply, her fingers hovering over the keyboard.
Francesca Gold bit overwhelmed tbh but i like that you like my vids enough to actually talk about them
Oscar Piastri I really do Do you have any new ones coming soon? I'm travelling a lot over the next few weeks 
She buried her face in her hands, sighing loudly.
Because she was smiling.
— 
She wasn’t expecting it.
She’d woken up later than planned, face smooshed into her pillow, hair doing some kind of modern art sculpture around her head. Her phone was tucked under the duvet with her — a terrible habit — and she blinked at the bright screen as it buzzed once in her hand.
Oscar Piastri sent a voice message.
Her heart stopped. She stared at the notification with shock. 
A voice message. At 8:13 a.m. On a Friday.
“No,” she whispered aloud, already flailing to sit up, which only caused Henry to jump down from her legs with a dramatic mrrrow of protest. “Henry. He’s sent us a voice note. A bloody voice note.” 
Henry didn’t react. 
She hesitated for a solid minute before pressing play, holding the phone just close enough that she could hear it, but far enough away that she could easily throw it across the room if she needed to. You know… precautions. 
Oscar’s voice filtered through the speaker, low and rough with sleep, the edge of a yawn tangled in his tone.
“Morning. Sorry for the voice thing — texting felt like too much effort and I’m not awake enough to type properly yet. Just wanted to say thanks for the book ideas. She loved them. You’ve officially saved my status as Best Brother Ever.” There was a beat of silence, and then he added, quietly, “Hope you slept okay.”
And the message ended.
Francesca stared at her phone. “No.” She whispered. 
Henry, now settled beside her again, chirped.
“No, Henry. You don’t understand. That was his morning voice. That’s like... illegal.” She choked out, feeling like she’d been turned inside-out. 
Henry purred and rubbed his head against her phone. 
She stared at her cat with bewilderment. “Oh my god. You like him. You like his voice.”
She pressed a hand to her chest and fell backward into her pillows.
“What do I even say to that?” she muttered to the ceiling. “Do I... send a voice note back? No. That’s psychotic. I don’t sound like… sexy. Not in the morning. Not any time.” She panicked. 
Henry meowed again. 
Before she could do anything, her phone lit up again—this time with a FaceTime call.
“Katie, no,” she groaned, but her thumb betrayed her and answered anyway.
Katie’s face appeared, framed by her usual messy bun and a spoon hanging out of her mouth. “Hey, I’m eating yoghurt and I just had a feeling.”
Francesca stared at her, incredulous. “What kind of psychic yoghurt-fuelled sixth sense do you have?”
“The kind that goes off when you ignore my morning text.” She squinted. “Why do you look like you’ve seen a ghost?”
Francesca wordlessly switched to the Instagram app and tapped to replay the voice note.
Katie leaned in, eyes wide. The moment Oscar’s gravelly morning voice hit the speaker, she dropped her spoon and sucked in a sharp breath. 
“Oh my god,” she said, slow and reverent. “He sent you a bed voice note?”
“Don’t call it that.” Francesca hissed, absolutely mortified. 
“What else do you want me to call it? He sounds like he literally just rolled out of bed and thought, ‘You know what? Let me send Francesca a little audio kiss to start her day.’”
Francesca curled into a tight ball of limbs. “Oh my god, shut up. He was thanking me for the book suggestions. It was innocent.”
“Babe. That voice was not innocent. That voice had vibes.” 
Henry meowed from where he was curled up once again, clearly in agreement.
“Oh god,” Francesca muttered, forlorn at this turn of events. “Even Henry likes him.”
Katie beamed. “Because Henry’s got taste. Also, side note—you need to respond.”
“I can’t respond! What if I sound like a frog? What if I say something weird? I almost told him he has a nice voice and then realised I’d have to move to another country out of embarrassment.”
“If you don’t respond, I will,” Katie threatened, sitting cross-legged in her chair like she had all the power in the world.
Francesca’s eyes widened. “You wouldn’t.”
Katie raised a perfectly groomed brow. “I literally have your login, Francesca. Try me. I’ll tell him you fainted from the sheer sex appeal of his voice. I’ll sign it off with sparkles.”
Francesca gasped. “You are evil. Actual evil.”
“Not evil,” Katie said sweetly. “Just a manager who refuses to let her best friend fumble a flirtation with, arguably, the hottest F1 driver on the grid.” 
Francesca hung up on her.
Rudely. Desperately. With the kind of energy reserved for someone trying to escape a burning building.
Then she went back to the Instagram app, thumb hovering over the little microphone icon. She stared at it for a full minute, heart pounding, brain spinning, stomach flipping.
She cleared her throat. Twice.
And then, because thinking only made things worse, she closed her eyes… and spoke.
“Hi, um. Sorry—voice notes are terrifying, but you sent one first, so… fair’s fair?” She winced at her own voice. “Anyway. I hope your sister really did like the books. If she didn’t, that’s totally okay. You don’t have to pretend. I won’t be offended. Probably.”
Her cheeks were on fire now. She forced herself to keep going.
“I also Googled Prema. I knew you’d won F2 and F3, but I had no idea what teams you’d driven for. So…” She laughed under her breath, light and awkward. “Anyway. Thanks for the voice note. You—uh, have a nice voice. Okay. Bye.”
She hit send before she could stop herself, phone clutched to her chest. 
Henry turned to stare at her. 
“Oh, don’t look at me like that,” she muttered, flopping sideways. “You’d be a mess too if a ridiculously handsome Australian race car driver voice-noted you.”
Her phone buzzed almost instantly, a message that time. Thank god. She wasn’t sure how much more deep, manly Australian accent she could handle. 
Oscar Piastri I definitely win for most awkward voice note. Yours was cute. Also, she loved the books. You’re 1 for 1.
She smiled so hard it hurt.
Francesca Gold what’s her instagram user? 
Oscar Piastri @hattiepiastri 
Francesca Gold <3 thanks 
Instagram DM’s — Francesca Gold > Hattie Piastri 
Francesca Gold Hey! Sry if this is weird, just wanted to say happy late bday and I’m really glad you’re enjoying the books. I wasn’t sure what you’d like, so I threw a bunch of genre’s together and just hoped for the best. 
Hattie Piastri 
Oh my god, HI! First of all, I just want to tell you how much I love your videos. I’ve been subscribed since your channel was like, 2 months old haha. 
Thank you so much for helping Oscar out. He’s a useless gift giver, but I know he tries. He was really happy to be able to give me something I actually liked this year. So, yeah. Thank you. 
Francesca Gold
I was scared you'd hate them all. I'm glad you didn't. :)
Francesca Gold just followed Hattie Piastri 
iMessage — Hattie & Nicole 
Hattie:
Oscar has literally met his soulmate and has no idea 
He’s such an idiot omg hahahahaha
Nicole: 
Come downstairs. I need to know everything. 
CHAPTER THREE
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Pairing: Rio Vidal x Fem!Reader
Summary: She may be Lady Death, but to you, she is your sweet love.
Word Count: 1.2k
Warnings: mentions of depression, panic attacks, just a lot of hurt/comfort
a/n: surprise! another fic! i know a lot of people have been wanting just rio fics, so here you go! a little hurt/comfort! the goal was to make a mental health fic where it isn't romanticized, so here's hoping i did that! enjoy!!!
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Your relationship with Lady Death wasn’t one that had a spontaneous start. She didn’t save you from a painful demise, or help you realize life was worth living.
She had met you on her day off. (Yes, Lady Death gets days off. She’s not the only one working the underworld, you know.) She was wandering through a wooded area when she came across you. You were sitting under a willow tree, humming to yourself as you wove a crown of daisies.
Her heart had practically melted at the sight of you, and she found herself gravitating towards you. Before she knew it, she was introducing herself to you and you were inviting her to join you beneath the willow.
The two of you were pretty much inseparable after that. You spent countless days getting to know every part of each other; mind, body, and soul. Soon enough, you were deeply in love with Rio Vidal: Lady Death. And she could say the same about you.
You both had grown exponentially by being in each other’s presence. But a romantic relationship doesn’t mean the absence of all problems.
Rio struggled deeply with guilt. She hated that she had been bound to this calling, that she had been chosen to wear a face she found hideous and escort living creatures to a world beyond life. It pained her to take children from their mothers, sisters from their brothers, soulmates from their lovers. 
But you were so soft with her. Soft as you kissed her in her Death form, soft as you held her while she shook with guilt and self-hatred, soft as you assured her that she was doing the right thing. That you loved her always.
As for you, mental illness was something you had dealt with from a young age. After all, being a witch who was chased from countless villages and hunted endlessly, all for possessing a magical ability she never asked for…well, it tends to have some lasting negative effects on one’s mental well being.
You were proud to say you knew how to handle it, but you had your weak moments. Moments like now. And you hated them.
As you woke up, you felt a familiar heaviness in your bones. Your heart felt heavy but was racing all the same, your head ached, and your stomach churned with dread and anxiety.
You turned to the other side of the bed, reaching for your comfort, your person, only to find it empty. Your eyes filled with tears as you took a deep breath. 
You wondered if you should call her. You hated that the thought even crossed your mind. You could handle this alone.
“But you don’t have to,” your lover’s words echoed through your mind as you pondered what to do.
You and Rio had created a system for times like this. If ever you were feeling like the walls were closing in, like you couldn’t breathe, like you could barely function. All you had to do was think of a color and a name. Her name.
Yellow meant you were struggling, but could handle it alone if need be. Red meant you needed her.
You rarely tended to use red. You loved Rio, and you knew full well that her presence helped to calm you in times of discomfort and anxiety, but you couldn’t pull yourself out of your need to be independent and not rely on anyone for help. You hated admitting the need for help.
Even now, as you laid in bed, tears streaming down your face as you struggled to breathe, you refused to admit defeat. But you knew you owed it to both her and yourself to say something.
Yellow. Rio. Yellow, you thought as you brought your hands to your face, willing your breathing to calm down.
It was no use. All you could think of was how useless you were, how helpless, worthless, weak.
You choked out a sob as the room seemed to get smaller and smaller.
Until you felt gentle hands on your wrists, tenderly pulling them from your face.
“Hey there, sweet girl. Let’s sit you up, yeah?” Rio said softly.
You followed her instructions, allowing the witch to help you to a sitting position.
You met her eyes, expecting to see disappointment and disgust, but instead being met with nothing but love pooling in her brown eyes. 
Her hands moved from your wrists, gently intertwining her hands with yours. 
“There’s my girl. Let’s try and get that breathing to slow down. Wanna get some more air in those beautiful lungs of yours, yeah?” She cooed, her eyes encouraging.
You nodded, and she took one of your hands, placing it on her stomach as she took exaggerated breaths as an example.
You began to copy her, your eyes not leaving hers, feeling safe as you lost yourself in her.
She squeezed your hands softly. “Look at you go. Breathing all by yourself. I’m so proud of you, mi vida,” she whispered as you found yourself finally able to breathe steadily.
You both sat there for a few more minutes, her allowing you the space to feel whatever you may be feeling as you came back to your senses.
You opened your mouth to speak, struggling to find words to express your needs. As if she had read your mind, Rio let go of your hands to reposition herself against the headboard of the bed and opened her arms to you.
You smiled at her in gratitude, moving to sit in between her legs, laying your back against her front as she held you.
You both sat in silence for a few moments, just soaking in each other’s presence; Rio running her fingers through your hair with one hand and softly caressing your leg with the other.
Eventually, she spoke.
“I’m so proud of you.”
You shrugged against her and she shook her head.
“I’m serious, my love. I’m proud of you for calling for me.”
“Feel weak,” you mumbled as you hung your head.
Rio furrowed her brows, turning you to face her. “Quite the contrary, love. You are the bravest person I know. You can handle these things on your own. I know you can. But you knew it wasn’t what was best for you, so you called for me. And I’m so grateful to be in love with such a strong, beautiful girl who knows how to help herself,” she said, her voice full of adoration that brought tears to your eyes.
“I love you, Rio,” you choked out, your hands finding her cheeks, thumbs brushing against the skin softly.
She placed her hands on your waist, allowing you to initiate the kiss.
You brought her face to yours, kissing her with all the love you had. She kissed you back, softly, always softly, pecking your lips softly as you pulled away.
“I love you most, my precious girl,” she said, laughing as you rolled your eyes at her need to turn everything into a competition.
She kissed the tip of your nose, relishing in the way you wrinkled it at the sensation.
“Alright, I prescribe you a glass of water, some chocolate chip pancakes, and cuddles with your hot girlfriend,” she said as she got up, smirking at you.
She beamed in triumph as you giggled. “Well if that’s what the doctor herself ordered, who am I to disagree?” you teased.
“My thoughts exactly. I’ll be right back, my brave girl. I love you,” she said, her eyes softening again.
“I love you, Rio Vidal,” you said with a smile, and she blew you a kiss before exiting your bedroom.
Yes, she was Lady Death, but to you, Rio Vidal would always be your gentle love.
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cherie-doll · 4 months ago
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Can I request COD Men dating a medic reader,??
I love your writing sm ^-^
Ofc!
౨ৎ Price, Ghost, Soap, Gaz, Roach, Alejandro, Rudy, Phillip Graves, Makarov, Keegan, König, Horangi, Nikto
COD Men x Medic!Reader
Price
Imagine being the new medic and you're nervous because it's your first time working there so you have to try your best to hold it together while patching people up
But one day Price comes in injured and you have to control your nerves as you clean his wound up, he's surprisingly nice and even makes small talk with you, it calms you down
After, you manage to keep thinking about that interaction, just how nice it felt to have a normal conversation, it took your mind off of things and honestly it kept you from a mini panic attack from happening
He wishes he could come see you more often, he liked how refreshing it felt to meet someone who seemed a little hesitant, too afraid to mess up, he likes how you smiled after speaking with him
Since he's busy most of the time he can't come to you as often, but I imagine he likes to invite you to just come and talk to him as you drink with him, it's comforting knowing you can bask in his company and he provides you a shoulder to rest on
Ghost
Believe it or not he trusts you a lot, he shows up to your office in his most vulnerable moments, when he's hurt you treat him and never mention anything of it, he knows it's just you doing your job but he can't help but feel like there is an underlying tone to it
He likes resting in your office or recovery room when he wants to get away from everyone else but can't find a quiet place to do so, he likes his alone time and if being in the medic's room where no one is to come in looking for him then he'll stay there during his free time
He secretly started growing a stronger liking to you when you covered for him and told his buddies they couldn't visit because he "needed to rest", not that he hates his friends he just likes his alone time
He often struggles to sleep so to get away from the other soldiers who snore loudly he'll come to you knowing you're almost always up late and drinking tea, like a cat who is content sitting without talking or doing anything next to you and eventually falls asleep
You tend to admire him silently, the features that you can see through his balaclava when he's not aware of it
Soap
Every time he comes to get checked up he likes making you laugh and telling you the worst jokes, but it makes you laugh lightly and honestly keeps you awake and sane from working overtime since you treat a lot of emergencies
He will be laughing as if he doesn't feel the alcohol you're using to disinfect his wound, he likes pretending like he doesn't feel pain when you push the needle in because he doesn't want to be weak in front of you, it's sort of turned into you trying to make him wince or show that it hurts but he tries grits his teeth and holds it in
Doesn't even know he likes you like that until others are teasing him about how often he talks about you and how he'll try to impress you, in his mind he hasn't come to that realization yet, not that he's denying it because he really enjoys your company
You probably get very nervous checking his eyes when you shine the flashlight on them because you notice the way his eyes crinkle, indicating he's smiling and you have to hold the grin before it shows on your face
As a boyfriend he'd be coming by every moment he can to just cling to you when you're on your breaks and you'll have a hard time getting him to leave you alone or give you some space
Gaz
I can imagine him already having a liking to you, he likes coming by every morning that he can to visit you before anyone else can bother you and just hanging around your office when he's in need of good company
You enjoy his company because he's not unnecessarily flirty like other the others are, he's respectful, caring about your mental health because you deal with so many people on the daily but with him it's different, you don't feel that obligation to smile or put on a fake act around him
Your tired eyes light up seeing him knowing you're going to be recharged emotionally and mentally, it's come to the point where you even seek him after your work is done hoping to spend more time with him
It's sort of hard finding time alone together when so many other people are friends with him yet the moment he sees you he'll pull away from everyone else to go to you
Roach
I have a hc that even if he survives the absolute worst situations no one else has he still deals with the aftermath of it and it's many complications and frequently getting checkups from you just to assure his health is good enough to keep getting sent out to missions
He ends up spending more time with you than he does with most of the other soldiers or members of the task force
He confides so much in you, things he'd never share with anyone else and yet you listen to him so attentively it honestly makes him develop an attachment to you and he'd look for any opportunity to reciprocate the attention you give him
You sometimes hate the way others treat him, despite being a chill guy to be around he's often a little out of orbit when it comes to socializing with the others, you'd think going through shit together would unite them but strangely enough he doesn't get enough dopamine from them like he does with you
It might be wrong to feel this way but you care more about him than all the others, you'll rush to attend his needs before the others
Alejandro
He is actually a very lousy patient, it takes you ages to try to get him to take medication or inject the needle into him despite him always teasing the other soldiers who have had medical procedures done to them
You have to be ready with a cloth and ice pack to instantly place on him or else he'll be wanting to bang his head against the wall for the dramatics, you let him hold your hand, anything to bring him comfort or some sort of relief at that point
To avoid getting to that level of pain he'll often drink before coming to you so he's not fully in his senses to actually feel or register anything you may be doing that would usually cause him to panic, you hate when he does this because you prefer him to be fully aware
Other than that he'll always try flirting with you or calling you something like "chula" in Spanish when passing by you and you simply roll your eyes and hide a smirk knowing he's nothing like that when you approach with a needle
Rudy
He's probably known you since before you were a medic, he's seen how much effort you've put into your training to be where you are today he respects you so much for it
He worries so much for you, probably more than you do for him which is funny because he has the "riskier" job, but he often worries about how you are being treated knowing some of the soldiers you treat have trauma and it can make you very stressed with them
He makes sure you get your much needed rest, especially during the breaks everyone else is gone and you still have to stay around "just in case"
There was this one time he was injured pretty badly and he had to be laid down as someone called the medic, he didn't know who would come but he felt his heart skip a beat seeing it was you running towards him, you knelt by his side and with a warm smile reassured him you wouldn't let him slip away from your grasp just yet
He didn't even need a painkiller when he held your hand to his chest so you could feel how much his heart beat showing you he was still alive and well
Phillip Graves
He could be dying on the bed, clutching a wound with blood gushing out and he'll still manage to give a smug smile and ask for your number, you want to suffocate him with a pillow sometimes but you'll most likely be blamed for medical malpractice, instead you just say "HIPPA" and that shuts him up for now
I like to think he brings his Shadows for checkups like a father bringing his children to the pediatrician, some of them aren't fond of it but he makes them go through it to ensure they are healthy and fit for their next mission or training
If one of his Shadows get severely injured he's rushing to see you with them in his arms (he can't actually carry them have you seen how big his Shadows are??) and begging you to help them, will literally be in tears hoping they heal up just fine and that nothing bad ends up happening
Afterwards, you just kinda have to give him that reassurance and he'll be eternally grateful to you for what you do for him and his team, and don't think that just because you aren't "that important" to his company because he makes sure you feel like a vital member of the family
Him and the Shadows will enjoy spending time with you outside of your work area just to show their appreciation
Makarov
You often worry about him, more than you should, he's always taking risks and needed to end up being brought into your office to have something done to him, you can only sigh and lecture him but he's never the type to take his injuries seriously, most of the time he takes bold decisions and that impacts his health
Most of the time he prefers having you go to him, so you have to pack your stuff up and go treat whatever he's dealing with, he often uses these opportunities as excuses to get to know you better and just overall toy with you
You hate when he does this as it wastes time and he's keeping you away from patients who could be needing treatment, whenever you hint at this he simply shrugs it off, clearly not caring about others
You carry so much responsibility on your shoulders to be carelessly leaving where you're stationed to treat a paper cut, but after all he always slips in something extra to keep you coming
Keegan
Loves to initiate arguments with you for the fun of it, you two will be bickering over him not wanting to take a prescription you've given him
You could be stressing over an infected cut and he's trying to act as if it were nothing, that being said the sounds he makes when he's injured and grunting and clutching his arm or side in pain and trying to control his breathing have me AKJERUJS-
He doesn't actually get to see you all that often as he wishes but you know he'll be coming to get "treated" when he comes back from a mission, he always thinks to come see you before anyone else can
And he knows you're often at risk too when you have to go along to treat sick and injured soldiers, he doesn't like to dwell too much on how you could be in danger so he just chooses to focus on his task knowing if he's not careful he won't be able to make it back to tease you again
König
He's the type to rarely go to the medic just because wounds on his body heal insanely fast but also because you will have to FORCE this man to enter your office
He was used to his the previous medic, an older man who took his time with each patient, could barely see which is why he often told the soldiers who came to him to read the medicine labels for him and such
But imagine his surprise when he walks into your office and sees a younger medic there instead of the old medic, he's completely silent as he sits in the chair waiting for you to clean a wound he only came because the pain got so bad he couldn't suppress it
Now he's considering saying he's fine and walking out, but you're already washing your hands and putting gloves on, going over to him and asking for him to show you the injury
He has to look away and his eyes roam the room, looking for something to focus on other than your focused stare, and gentle fingertips that hover over his skin as you inspect the wound that he could have ignored for a little longer
Horangi
He is a headache to deal with, comes in after every mission to get his injuries treated but will talk A LOT, mostly boasting and smug explaining how he got this bruise and those cuts
You're tired of hearing him but honestly you'll take whatever as a distraction, and you know he's BUILT like that man will be flexing his biceps and you can't help but stare at them, also his waist?!?
Before leaving he always jokes for you not to miss him incase he doesn't come back from the next mission, you just roll your eyes because you don't want to admit that he's grown on you and his absence is something you don't even want to think about
He likes sending you notes with flirty messages on them to show his growing interest in wanting to pursue a relationship with you because you never give in to letting him have your number, he always wants to take you out to some fancy restaurant or cook for you himself, anything to get you out of your office for a day and spend it with him alone
Nikto
You're often doing a million things at once, quickly treating a patient and ushering them out so you can see the next one who's grunting as they wait in line, that day Nikto has to get something treated and he just so happens to go on a busy day
You're in a rush to treat your patients in pain but he notices some of them aren't even in pain, they seem to have relaxed looks on their faces and they don't have any wounds that he can see, they even joke and laugh with one another
Turns out some of them are only there to chat with you, as happens most of the time with soldiers who are stationed in one place too long with little to no freedom to roam anywhere else, Nikto doesn't understand why they would waste your time when it's finally his turn to see you and you tenderly yet efficiently treat him
He likes the way you touched him, even if it was only you doing your job, he likes your pretty eyes, even if you barely looked at him, he thinks your voice is precious to hear, even if you only used it to direct a single question to him, now he understands those soldiers in line who don't mind waiting an hour just to be with you for a moment
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oneofreid · 4 months ago
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Close for Comfort
Summary: A new hot tub is installed at your apartment complex. You find yourself sneaking a dip at the same time as a particular BAU agent. But how much room can steaming water truly hold for two?
Pairing: Spencer Reid x F!Reader
Warnings: (18+ Content) Typical smut except heavier? and Spencer being a perv/slightly unhinged while being horny lol. Slight degrading. Descriptions of fingering, handjob, and unprotected p in v sex (wrap it before ya tap it). Public sex like damn get a room.
A/N: lord…….first ever fic. i think i might’ve blacked out with this. read my other fics here
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Glistening sweat formed a thin line above your hairline, a few drops slowly running down the nape of your neck.
The heaving of your chest as you wiped the remaining sweat off your face. Still in need of a dip in the newly installed hot tub that was just emplaced at your apartment complex. Your body bruised and aching from how intense the workout you had just finished was.
A shade of purple and blue spots aligned various spots on your body. Some held a greener tint due to the start of healing. You hated the look, but nonetheless, you were one of the strongest agents on the team. Therefore, you got beat up pretty badly trying to take down different unsubs at times.
Slipping on a your favorite bikini, the fabric was snug accentuating your curves. A towel in one hand while another held a water. Closing the door to your room, making way towards the other side of the apartments. It was late at night, nearly one o’clock. You knew everyone else was bound to be asleep or at the very most, doing their own thing.
At least that’s what you hoped.
Sliding the back gate shut before passing the in-ground pool that had also been splurged on by your landlord. The cool marble of the backyard patio on your feet with every step. Only to halt at the sight of someone else in the hudson bay spa.
His chocolate brown eyes turning at the sound of your footsteps, his attention now all on you. Arms rested on the tub’s edge like an eagle spreading its wings to fly. The muscles in his biceps visible, a few veins poking out as well. Your eyes dropped down to his chest, strong pecks on full display. The dips in his broad shoulders giving away the idea that although he was lean, he was fit and worked out quite frequently.
“I thought I was the only one awake during this hour,” The sound of his velvety-voice snapped you from drinking him in. His eyes still completely on you.
Your cheeks heated up, a faint blush painting them red with embarrassment. Mentally kicking yourself for gawking at the man in front of you, not only was he your undeniably hot next-door neighbor, but your nerdy and charming co-worker at the BAU as well.
Spencer continued, “you can join me, if you want. Hot tubs like this one are made for two people. And they actually have a lot of health benefits like reducing stress, improving quality of sleep, and relieving pain….which can help with healing your bruises quickly.” The water lightly splashing around him as he talked with his hands, again over sharing.
You nodded, smiling lightly at him. Placing your towel and water bottle down before nearing towards the tub. Carefully sinking down into the water, the heat instantly burning your skin. Sighing in content. You leaned against the back wall. The scorching temperature numbing the ache in your exhausted limbs.
Opening your eyes to make instant eye contact with the man in front of you. A smirk pulled his lip, relaxing further back into the tub with a puff in the chest. Pushing his pecks further out, the defined lines of his abs peaking beneath the water.
“You still haven’t spoke a word to me. Are you enjoying yourself honey?,” He spoke after a moment of silence between you two. Nearly choking at the weak use of a pet name he used for you.
Eyes slowly dropping to admire your chest, the cups of your top pushing them slightly hire. A sight that secretly always drove Spencer nearly to the edge.
Clearing your throat at the sight of his chest slowly rising up and down with a trickle of sweat running down, “Yes, the water actually feels very nice.”
“It feels very nice,” his voice slightly mocking yours, “I like the heat…against my thighs,” His voice suggestive, dripping in lust.
Your breathe hitched at his flirty remark. Clenching your thighs together in need, forcing yourself not to drop your eyes any further. Noticing his damp curls sticking to his forehead with droplets of sweat forming. Every bone in your body fighting to run your fingers through his dark colored hair.
You guys were always close, dare to be nothing more than best friends at and outside of work — and unfortunately in this case, neighbors at the same apartment complex. Yet, the sexual tension that had been building between you two these past few weeks was inevitable. It started with lingering glances during briefings, he would look at you like he wanted to devour every inch of you. You thought you were overreacting at first until Penelope…and Derek had pointed it out. Noting that the chemistry the two of you had shared was gradually getting deeper. Spencer always yearning to be close to you, sneaking touches here and there. Whether it be a light hand on your thigh as you glanced over crime scene photos, or the way his hand would sometimes slowly travel down the curve of your back. You knew there was something there, you just weren’t sure….who would make a move first.
A deep cough snapped you out of your filthy thoughts, his thick brow quirking at you. Posing a question of ‘what are you thinking?’ yet he remained silent.
Both of you scrutinizing each other, drinking in each other’s appearance. Atmosphere around you growing thick and heavy, yet all you could do was blame it on the heat. His eyes never leaving yours as you sunk further into the water. The temperature engulfing you like a warm blanket on a cold winters night.
Shutting your eyes closed, in hopes that you’d brush away the burning heat that traveled its way to your core. Along with the dirty images that flooded your mind.
The slosh of water snapping them open, Spencer’s body now right next to yours. Stiffening at his sudden move, you turned to look at him. A smirk still plastered on his face.
“Can I help you?” You asked, a bit more blunt than you intended to.
“There’s too much clothing on,” Spencer drawled.
“Excuse me?” Your eyes widened at his reply, caught off guard by the sudden surge of confidence from the one-and-only, Spencer Reid. The man who was known
“You have too much clothing on.” His eyes slipping from your face to stare at your breasts, covered in thin fabric.
“I don’t understand how exactly that’s a problem here.”
“Oh, honey…” he breathed, twirling a piece of your hair with his finger, “I see the way that you look at me. You crave intimacy but most of all, to be touched by me.”
The air knocked from your lungs at his bold statement, your chest tightened as he exposed you. Confused on how he of all people would know about your deepest desire. To be completely and utterly fucked at the hands of Spencer Reid.
“I don’t know what you’re talking about,” you choked.
His intense gaze burning into your side, mentally forcing yourself to look anywhere but him. You needed to get out. Yet, your legs stayed mounted to the charcoal tub.
Intoxicated by his smell, a hint of cologne and cypress with every inhale you took. A staggering breathe from how close you were to the inviting man beside you.
Lips lowered to the shell of your ear. “Oh. I think you do, my love, you know exactly what I’m talking about.” The little pet name he picked out for you easily rolling off his tongue.
Closing your thighs shut, you attempted to scoot away from him. Desperate to get out before he could tantalize you any further. Hearing the snap of his finger before the material of your top disappeared along with the bottoms.
Yelping in shock, you quickly turned around. The devious look of him amused at your embarrassment.
“Relax, my sweet girl, I prefer you this way. Naked and on display, for my pure enjoyment,” he teased. Eyeing your bare breasts, nipples hardening as a slight breeze blew by.
Bubbles arose blasting at the quick speed that projected into the water. Just your luck, the jets had turned on.
Giving you slight coverage in attempt to cover your bottom half. The fast pressure massaging your muscles as you still remained in shock over what had just occurred.
You felt completely exposed to the man in front of you who held no shame.
A few bubbles had splashed up, dripping down his chin while he waited for your next move. His eyes hunting his prey like a meal in need of devouring.
The look he sent you sending electric waves to your core. A burning sensation stirred inside of you, a temperature that even the water inside of the tub could not satisfy you. The familiar ache of yearning to be touched and pleasured by a man growing by the second.
Your next words even surprising you, a surge of confidence leaving as you spoke. “Well, come fuck me then.”
Closing the distance between you two, moving each leg to straddle his lap. His fingers sliding down to grasp the side of your hips. Grinding your cunt to ease any friction against his swim trunks. A moan leaving your lips at the rough material and growth of his erection from underneath you.
Palming his clothes length, a strangled moan could be heard against your ear. Earning a smirk from you, satisfied with the reaction he gave you. He was withering under you and you both knew it.
Slowly lifting yourself up off of him, “I’m afraid that you have too much clothing on,” you whispered. Reversing the tables and mocking him this time.
Moving a hand down to tug the waistband of his swim trunks down, setting his aching cock completely free. Taking it in your hand before slowly working in a pumping motion, up and down, gripping slightly harder every time you made it to the top. Repeating the movement hastily. Gliding a thumb over his tip, beads of his pre-cum mixed with the body of water that held you two.
The water becoming a lubricant of its own, slipping through your nimble fingers with ease. Taking note of how easily your soft touch affected him. His breathe staggering with every jerk of your hand.
Spencer’s hand tugged your own. Releasing the hold you had on his cock, it was his turn. He needed to touch you.
“Allow me,” he murmured.
His lips attaching themselves to the side of your neck, hungrily sucking the sweet spot below your ear. A mixture of sweat and salt water. Moaning in approval at the magic of his tongue.
Grazing your folds, he delicately ran his fingers through them. Even with the water that submerged you two, he could feel how slick and wet you were for him. Just from his presence alone. Teasing you with one last draw of his finger before slowly dipping one inside of you, your walls welcomed his touch. Adding another digit, pumping it and out, a moan leaving you every time in a serene of pleasure.
Digit after digit. He pumped four fingers inside of you.
Moaning with every pump of his delicate fingers, getting lost in not only his touch but the feel of his lips on your skin. The slick of his fingers sliding in and out of you. Sucking the flesh of your neck to mark up your breasts with delicate kisses.
Pulling his fingers out swiftly, you whined at the absence. Suddenly feeling empty. Chuckling at your reaction, he knew how downright bad you were for him in that moment.
He had you right where he wanted you.
“Such a needy little one, you are,” Spencer crooned at you.
The bubbles stilled around your naked bodies. Your bikini and his swim trunks long forgotten, completely chucked to the side. Both of you drenched in a mix of salt water and sweat.
“Spencer….,” you cried. Your arousal still building up inside of you, the tip of the iceberg. Yet, that wasn’t the tip that you needed.
“I need you….I need you, Spencer,” you began to beg.
Feeling utterly humiliated as you pleaded for out of all people, your fucking co-worker to fuck you. Your body craved to be full of him. To feel his cock fill you up till he fully stretched you to your limit.
Reid snickered, a sense of dominance that he never knew he had coming over him, “Look at you. Begging for my cock. Is that what you want?,” his hand grazing your jaw before gripping it slightly so you could look at him, “For me to fuck you? Fill you with every inch of me until I have you screaming, pleading so that everyone knows who you belong to.”
His mocking words fired something inside of you, arousal practically dripping as it soaked your folds. Nodding eagerly, you began to grind your hips ferociously against him. A spill of ‘yes’s’ and ‘fuck me please’ coming from you.
Pulling you up from the hips, Spencer practically drooled at the sight of the water that dripped from your breasts. His mind spiraling, completely filled with the ideas and images of him fucking you until you couldn’t walk, or even better speak.
Your focus shifted from leaving kisses on the trail of his neck to centering his cock at your entrance. Gently running his shaft along your soaked folds, earning a moan from the both of you, before slowly sinking down. His girth stretching your walls leaving you to fully adjust, taking every inch of him.
A shaky breathe left your lips, never feeling this full before. “Are you okay?,” Spencer asked sincerely. Grabbing your chin, searching for any doubt in your eyes.
He knew he was above average so he gave you a moment to take him all in. You bit your lip, nodding at him.
“I’ll be fine,” you whispered. Slipping a hand behind the nape of his neck, you steadied yourself for support. Running your fingers to through the soft, damp texture of his curls.
Beginning to bounce up and down, the water sloshed around you. Your eyes never leaving his in what is now the most intimate moment you have ever had with Spencer Reid.
“Fuuuuckk…Spence, you’re so big,” you panted.
Your praises fueling his ego, boosting him with pride.
Spencer thrusted beneath you aiding you both to reach your climax. The tip of his cock piercing your cervix with every bounce from you and thrust the he made.
His grunts and moans filling your ears, a mix of your own joining with him. If nobody could hear you before, they definitely could now. Both of you too lost in the pleasure of ravishing each other to care about all your neighbors and people down the street who could hear.
Up and down, you continued to bounce on top of him. You were never a huge fan of riding but suddenly with him, it was the best thing in the world. Your breasts at his eye level while he looked up at you like you were the most beautiful thing he had ever seen, and you are.
His hand fell down to circle your clit. Adding another source of stimulation to your nearing climax.
“Come on, sweet girl….don’t be shy. Let me hear how good I’m making you feel, let’s put on a whole show,” he coaxed in your ear.
Quickly pulling out his dick before turning you to face the wall. You clamped a hand over your mouth, muffling the scream that had just erupted from you. The sudden change in position hitting a different angle, a different spot than before. Your chest was flushed up against the wall of the hot tub as Spencer pounded into you from behind. His attempts at getting you to be more vocal succeeding as your pleasure was heard for the whole world to witness.
Moan after moan, shout after shout, the spews of you telling him to go harder and how big his dick was, you cried after each thrust. Each one hitting harder than the last. Tears spilled out of your eyes at the brutal force that Spencer used to help you reach your climax.
Fuck, he heard you tell the girls how you liked it rough.
“You feel so good, taking all of me like this. The good girl that you are,” Spencer praised. Wrapping a fist full of your hair around his wrist. Tugging it ever so slightly which earned another moan from you in return.
Water splashed with every hurried rock of his hips against the flesh of your skin. His heavy balls slamming against your ass, destined to create even more bruising from the grip he had on you.
The sound of waves crashing around you drowned out by the heavy pants and whimpering moans that left both of you.
“My pretty girl,” you felt yourself tighten around him, “Is that right? You’re my pretty girl, you look so beautiful filled with my cock.” He moaned.
Thrust after thrust, his dick disappeared inside of you. Pulling out just before the tip only to slam right back in. It was rough and you knew tomorrow you’d wake up bed bound but damn, it was worth it. Your body jerking every time he forced himself back in while you gripped onto the ledge for dear life. His sweet praises, compliments, and slight taunts tipping you over the edge.
“F..fuck..Spence, I’m gonna…I need to cum,” you panted.
Your stomach tightened, knowing you were almost close and he was nowhere near from slowing down.
“I know, sweet girl, I can feel you,” he rasped. His own stomach coiling from the rapidity of his movements.
He placed a kiss on top of your shoulder blade. “Where…where do you want me to cum?” He panted.
Turning your head to look back at him, his dark curls framed his face. His face contorted in sweet pleasure, heavenly moans leaving his lips at the same time. Your walls clenching even harder around him at the scene of him pussy drunk over you.
“Inside. Cum…I want you to cum inside of me,” you managed to get out. Feeling drunk over his cock as well.
Spencer deeply inhaled, feeling his cock twitch aggressively as he coursed you with every thrust to cum. Screams and moans could be heard from the both of you, as his head fell onto your shoulder. Both of you chasing out a high that you had never felt before.
After performing a couple more lousy thrusts, Spencer rested his head on you. His chocolate curls laying to fall on your shoulder, feeling his chest fall up and down behind you. Your own vision falling blurry at what you could now say was the best sex of your life.
A mixture of both of your cum slowly slid down your leg, his length still buried deep inside of you.
“That was….,” he breathed.
“Amazing,” you finished the sentence for him.
Earning a laugh from the both of you. Spencer slowly pulled out of you causing you to wince, “I’m sorry,” he kissed your forehead.
You turned around placing yourself back on his lap, moving to snake your hands around his neck. “It’s okay, I like this side of you,” you smiled at him.
Both of you exhausted yet still relishing in the presence of each other. His hands rubbing in a circular motion on your hips.
“You know I’ve thought about this for so long,” Reid admitted.
“What? Fucking me in a hot tub outside of our apartment complex,” you teased. Splashing him lightly with the water, watching it glisten and hit his chest.
“No,” he laughed, shaking his head as he continued to stare at you. A look that he had never given you before.
“Turning our friendship into something more than just being friends. You know since we first joined the BAU, I always had this thing for you. Everything about you was just so…so magnetic and captivating. There was just somethin-“
You cut him off, babbling and over explaining being a bad yet adorable habit of his. Closing the small gap that was between you, connecting your lips with his as you finally gave him a true and passionate kiss.
Leaning back you took him all in, “It’s a date. Tomorrow, we can head to the coffee shop that you love down the street before work.” This would be the start of something new.
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