#hal carter fluff

[thezombieprostitute]

Last Christmas

A/N: Written for Vee's Holly Jolly Challenge. (@sstan-hoe).

Warnings: Attempts at coercion.

Prompts: Nick Fowler - the song Last Christmas. The lyrics included will be written in bold purple font.

Summary: You should've known better. Of course he's still in love with her.

“What the hell is this,” Nick forcefully places the paperwork on your desk. 

You look it over quickly and respond, “it’s my request for a transfer.”

“But why,” he seethes. His jaw is tight and his body is tense. He clearly feels betrayed but that just makes your own hurt feel more justified. 

“Nick,” you sigh, “you really don’t remember what happened at the Christmas party last week?”

Nick crossed his arms, “I remember you and me doing a lot of kissing in my office. Would’ve taken you home if you didn’t run out on me. I thought we were solid. We’ve only been dating a couple weeks, but we’ve been friends for a lot longer.”

“You really don’t remember,” you shake your head as you fight the urge to cry. “When we were in your office, you called me by her name.” Nick freezes at that and you continue, “I also thought we were solid. Enough so that I gave you my heart. But when you can’t let go of her, I guess I was a shoulder to cry on and nothing more. Even if you don’t want it, I need this transfer for me. To save me from tears if nothing else.”

Nick grabs the paperwork and promises to get your transfer approved as he walks out, leaving your office colder than it was before.

It’s been a few months and you’ve really settled into your work. You can definitely understand why the role of manager for the Research and Development Department has such a high turnover rate. Everyone working here requires a different management style, a different level of understanding and guidance. Most managers stick to one style for everyone, but that’s clearly not what’s needed here and you’ve really gotten the hang of what your researchers need from you. 

One thing that everyone could agree on was that they needed more space so you were able to work out a construction contract. The first day you met the foreman, Hal Carter, you were taken aback. You’d bought into the stereotypes of construction guys being on the sexist side (catcalling and whatnot) but he was polite, never talked down to you and always took your concerns seriously. He was quite the flirt, though. Pretty much every woman at the office had been winked at and complemented to no end. But no HR complaints came from it so at your weekly updates you just asked him to be careful with your employees and left it there. 

You were doing really well in your job, your new life, when the surprise inspection came. Led by Nick. One look and you knew you weren’t over him but you would keep your distance. Once bitten and twice shy you’d make sure to keep professional. Taking Nick and his team on the rounds, you were grateful for your employees helping you out. A crowded room, friends with tired eyes but they did their best to make sure you (and their funding) would continue. 

After the inspection you practically ran to your office to catch your breath. You didn’t notice Nick following you.

“Are you hiding from me,” he asks quietly. His wintry-blue eyes boring into your soul.

“I’m hiding from you and your soul of ice,” you confess. “I ask you to give me distance, to get my heart right again, and then you just waltz right in without warning. I thought you were someone to rely on.”

“During the rounds, I kept my distance, but you still catch my eye.”

“I know what a fool I’ve been, but if you kissed me now, I know you’d fool me again.”

Nick walked towards you, moving in for the kiss that you weren’t sure you really wanted, but he was interrupted by Hal coming into the office with donuts and coffee.

“Oh, sorry,” Hal faltered. He looked at you, “I’d heard you had an inspection of some kind, figured you could use a pick-me-up. Goodness knows your cookies help me and the crew when the building inspectors come around.”

You smile warmly at him, grateful that he broke Nick’s spell over you. “Thank you, Hal! It’s just what I needed. Care to join me? Nick was just on his way out.”

Nick gave you an icy glare before walking out. As soon as you saw him walk out of the building, you allowed yourself to collapse into your office chair. Hal set down the food on your desk and admitted he had been listening to your conversation.

“I was going to wait until you were done with whatever meeting you were in, but I heard a few things that made me worry about you. Given your reaction, I’m guessing I was right about you needing some help?”

You nod appreciatively, sipping at the coffee. “Thank you, Hal. I almost made a serious mistake. Again.”

“I’m happy to help,” he assures. “You’re a good person and I like helping out good people.”

You snort, “given what I’ve seen and heard you just like helping out women.”

He gives you a shy half-smile, “that’s partially true. I like helping people smile, brightening their day. You never know when someone just needs a compliment to help them keep going. Yeah, I’m a huge flirt. Yeah, it’s nice for my own ego. But, for me, it’s just a way of being nice. Oh, and don’t worry about my ego getting too big. My crew helps me with that.” That last note makes you chuckle and you’re genuinely feeling more relaxed than you thought you would.

“Well,” you grinned, “you definitely helped me smile today. Thank you for that.”

Around August the construction project was finally wrapping up. You knew several people who were going to miss Hal and his crew. Especially when they went shirtless for a minute or two in the summer heat. Even you would occasionally indulge, smiling shyly the times Hal caught you looking. Your face would heat up in embarrassment but he never judged you or made fun of you for it. You were really going to miss him and your weekly meetings. 

It was at your last meeting with him when you noticed Hal acting fidgety, almost nervous. You ask him if he’s okay and gives you a shy smile you’ve never seen before.

“Um,” he starts, “I…well, with the construction done…I was, um, would…wouldyougooutwithme?”

You blink a few times, not fully sure of what’s going on. “Hal,” you hesitated, “are you asking me out on a date?”

Hal nods, “I didn’t wanna ask while we were kinda working together. You said you’d never date a coworker again and I didn’t want to risk being that. But getting to know you, I…I’d really like to take you out some time.” He still wasn’t able to meet your eyes.

“Why are you acting so shy?”

“Because flirting is one thing. Asking out someone that I genuinely want to be with? That’s…that’s scary stuff.” He looks into your eyes and you’re taken aback. You see the face of a lover with a fire in his heart. You see someone special.

“I’d love to go out with you.”

It’s the company Christmas party and, despite the crowd, Nick has never felt more alone. He knows you’re going to be here and he keeps watching for you. You’re not hiding from him, but he doesn’t seem to see you. You’ve been doing well and coming into your own. You’ve received nothing but love and support from Hal. You’re finally getting the warmth and care you’ve needed and growing. 

Nick seems to give up and walks to his office. You follow quietly. As the door clicks shut, his eyes shoot up and you give him a gentle smile.

“Do you recognize me? Well, it’s been a year, it doesn’t surprise me.” 

“You look so beautiful,” he whispers. “More beautiful than I ever gave you credit for. Now I know what a fool I’ve been. I got you something. I wrapped it up and sent it with a note saying, “I love you”. Did you receive it?”

“Yes, Nick,” you smile sadly. “I got the necklace.”

“I want you to know, I meant it, when I wrote that.” His frosty blue eyes scan you, looking for the necklace, unsure of why you don’t look happy about the gift. 

“You never actually listened to me,” you shake your head. “If you did, you’d know I never liked gold and diamonds. That was her.” You place the gift box on his desk and stand firm, “I need you to stop sending me gifts and notes like this. Now I’ve found a real love, you’ll never fool me again.”

“But-” Nick tries to respond, you see genuine sadness and loneliness but you stop him before he can try to get you to cave.

“Last Christmas I gave you my heart,” you shake your head, putting a hand between the two of you so he can’t get closer. “You tore me apart. But I’ve healed and grown past. Maybe you should try that as well.”

With that, you turned around and left his office. A year ago you fled the room in tears. Now you’re walking out with your head held high. Last year you were left cold and shaken. Now you’re surrounded by warmth and comfort.

[the-iceni-bitch]

Taste of a Sweeter Life

Kinkmas Day 7: Food Play

Relationship: contractor!Hal Carter x baker!fem reader (himbo and honey, NLLYL AU)

Words: ~900

Summary: Hal is sorry for being so clumsy.

Warnings: explicit language, explicit sexual content (unprotected vaginal sex, kinda rough sex, wet and messy, implied f receiving oral sex) established relationship, Hal is so cute, and big, SMUT!!! 18+ ONLY!!

A/N: HAL!!! The man is so soft for his girl and in general oh my god.

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The cake looked so beautiful. You couldn’t stop grinning at your work, it hadn’t taken nearly as long as you’d thought it would. All beautiful frosted towers and spun sugar and delicate little iced flowers and ugh, you were a genius. Not even for a special occasion, just a Saturday. It needed to go on your Instagram, you were going to have to be so careful moving it to the dining room so you could get the best light.

So, so careful. Tiptoeing and barely breathing and smiling to yourself when you almost made it through the foyer…

“Honey! The ducks are back!” Hal had the longest day and all he wanted was to see you and give you kisses and go feed the little ducks that came to your pond every year, then sit with you in his lap and play with you a little bit while you watched the sun go down through your big windows. “Where are you?”

“Hal…”

He didn’t like the yelp you let out when he opened the door, worried he’d gotten too excited and smacked you in the face with the reclaimed wood. It was hard not to get excited whenever he thought about seeing you, though, but he needed to remember to go a little slower and take stock of his surroundings.

“Baby? Are you okay?” Hal practically slammed the door closed and sucked in a harsh breath when he saw you standing there. “Oh no.”

“My cake.” The pout on your face was pathetic but absolutely adorable and cut with playfulness, your hands dropping to your sides with the now empty platter while you looked at the mess that was covering our torso. “I worked so hard.”

Hal felt bad, he felt so bad, honestly. He knew how much you loved your special projects. But you were standing there, wearing nothing but one of his old t-shirts, with your cake smeared all over your perfect tits and soaking through the thin fabric so he could see everything.

You looked delicious.

“I’m sorry.” His voice was low and husky while he stared at you, making your gaze snap to his and your head swim when you saw how dark his eyes were for you. “Honey, lemme fix it.”

“Wait, Hal!” You squealed when he scooped you up like it was nothing and hauled you into the dining room, making you drop the platter with a clang while you laughed delightedly as he mouthed at your neck. “Your clothes…”

“Shush, I can wash them.” He dropped you on the table and growled when you stretched and writhed underneath him, ripping his shirt off and undoing his jeans in a rush while he slid his hips between your thighs. “Gonna eat you up while I fuck you, honey.”

“O-okay.” Like you didn’t get wet as soon as he walked through the door, whining when he tore your panties off and thrust inside you without warning while he started dragging his tongue over your messy tits. “Fuck.”

Hal just hummed his agreement while he sucked the cake and frosting off your chest as he drove his hips against yours wildly, gripping your curves and biting you gently while your sweet little cunt clenched and gushed around him. He sucked your nipples greedily through the shirt until he could feel them stiffen and peak for him, nuzzling at your breasts before kissing his way back up to your face.

“That’s… ah shit, is that a new recipe?” Hal groaned when you licked some of the frosting off his face even as you wrapped your legs around his hips, breathing heavily and grabbing the edge of the table so he could grind into you nice and deep. “It tastes so good.”

“It’s, mmm…” you sucked on his bottom lip and moaned when he slammed his cock into that perfect, deep spot, sliding your hands along his cheeks then down his back while he rubbed his nose against yours. “Ginger pear.”

“Delicious.” His tongue slid between your lips, his breath leaving him in soft grunts every time his hips met yours while he felt you getting closer. “God, you’re fucking perfect.”

You didn’t get a chance to agree when he propped his knee on the table and hit you so deep you could feel him in your throat, your mouth dropping open with a loud whine as he dragged his tongue along the frosting on your jaw before sucking on your ear. Hal wound his arms around you and pressed you impossibly close when you came suddenly, growling when your pussy clenched around him so hard he couldn’t even move as you creamed all over him and your body shook. He could never last long when you came on his cock, biting your shoulder gently and giving slow, deep rolls of his hips while his dick throbbed and swelled and filled your tight little cunt to the brim.

“Hal, fuck.” You could hardly breathe even once you came down, panting heavily while he kept kissing and licking your neck and chest as your body sagged underneath his. “There’s cake everywhere, Jesus.”

“Don’t worry about it.” He gave you a soft peck on the lips and grinned crookedly while he stood up over you and leaned on his arms, pulling out slowly and groaning when you just lay there all splayed open for him. “I wonder what you taste like with frosting…”

[thezombieprostitute]

"Dis isn't funny!" - It's a little funny. I'm glad Hal is making sure to take care of her. Hopefully she'll be able to laugh about it later. 😄

Bad Case of the Sniffles

Pairing: Hal x Reader

Warnings: None

A/N: This prompt’s for @the-ss-horniest-book-club​ drabbles and it was submitted by the lovely @letsdisneythings​ I spent many of years in the western US so hay rides were like a right of passage for me. And yes, the reader at the end looks like Will Smith in “Hitch”. I hope you enjoy!

“You do realize I work with hay, on a daily basis. Why would I want to go ride in it?” Hal sighs. You’ve been hell-bent ongoing to this stupid hayride. She saw the ad on Facebook and has been pestering Hal ever since.

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[bluejaysandblackbats]

Frozen in Time

Fandom: DC Comics, JLI, GL Corps

Summary: Daddy-daughter weekend does not go as planned.

Chapters: 1/?

Characters: Michael Jon Carter (DCU), Rani Carter (DCU), Michelle Carter (DCU), Hal Jordan, Helen Jordan

Additional Tags: Fluff, Father-Daughter Relationship, Road Trip, Angst and Humor

Chapter One: Unicorns

"I'm a great dad," I defended myself. Michelle bounced her head from one side to the other sarcastically. "I am!"

"Okay... Try not to cause a world-ending crisis at the tea party," Michelle replied on her way out the door. I glanced over the checklist Skeets printed out and packed Rani's bag. He even color-coded it to show me what order to pack things in. I'd planned this weekend for months, hoping I'd finally get Rani to call me dad or some variation of the word. It was my chance to get Rani to see me as a real, genuine father figure.

I packed her bag, and then I packed lunch for our special picnic. I must've watched thousands of videos trying to figure out how to make unicorn grilled cheese sandwiches. I made every cool and trendy snack I could think of to impress her. It was a rare four-day weekend, and I planned on making it the best four days of Rani's little life. The plan was to be impressive and fatherly and show her I was all in on the fatherhood thing.

I understand people would say I'm not the most responsible, reliable, or predictable guy they know, but I had a chance to be something different with her. I figured I'd take her on a nice trip and follow it up with a tea party. My plan was foolproof. I finished packing and prepping with a few minutes to spare. I had enough time to walk to Rani's school and wait at the gate.

I put on my shoes and grabbed a snack, Rani's favorite toy, and her visor. I was so excited to see her that I took the hopscotch path. There was no rush to get home to dinner or a meeting. We had time.

I stood at the gate with the other parents. While I waited, a single mom struck up a conversation with me. "I didn't know your ears were pierced," she smiled.

I touched my ears and remembered I was wearing flower earrings. "Oh, yeah. I took Rani to get her ears pierced a few weeks ago, and I didn't want to make her do something I was too scared to do... So, I got mine done first," I replied, "That doesn't explain the earrings, though... Does it?"

"It doesn't have to," she laughed, "Were you scared?"

"Terrified," I chuckled, "I had to close my eyes and suck it up. But Rani was a champ."

The bell rang, and she waved goodbye. I power walked to Rani's class excitedly and scooped her up as soon as she came outside. "Hi, Mikey!" Rani laughed. I set her down and took her backpack.

"Here, I'll trade ya," I smiled as I handed her toy to her. I put the visor on her head and offered her a snack. Rani smiled and grabbed my hand. "Rani, I need your help with some stuff this weekend."

Rani pouted. "Is it a lot of work?" Rani questioned.

I nodded solemnly. I finally figured out how to get maximum excitement from kids. The trick is to seem as disappointing as possible so that reality would seem fantastic in comparison. She was so disappointed she couldn't muster the energy to swing my hand. It took everything in my power to keep from laughing.

When we got home, she helped me put all the bags in the car, and then it clicked. "Hey! Why are we putting suitcases in the car?" Rani questioned.

"You've got me! Okay, I wanted to take you on a trip this weekend... Just you and me," I replied. Rani jumped into my arms.

"Wow! Where are we going?" Rani asked. I shook my head and grinned.

"That would ruin the surprise," I replied, letting her back in the house. "I'll wait in the car."

Rani paused. "Is it a long drive?" Rani questioned. I nodded. "Then you should go to the bathroom before we leave."

I opened my mouth to speak, but I realized she was right. After we met at the car, Rani sat in the backseat and buckled her seatbelt. "Mikey, guess what?" Rani asked.

"I love a guess what," I replied.

"We saw a real firefighter today," Rani announced, "How come you don't have a big truck? All the helpers today had big trucks."

"That's a great question. You see, they're better drivers than I am. I could probably drive a big truck, but I think it'd be responsible driving a car I'm comfortable with," I answered. Minus ten cool points for the minivan dad.

"Everyone has different abilities. Not everybody can do your job," Rani reassured me.

"Thanks, Rani," I replied.

She fell asleep immediately after that, and I turned the radio on low. I got on the freeway and drove for almost an hour before Rani woke up to tell me about her dream. "You were there! And you had a sword," Rani replied, "You looked so cool."

Thank you to Rani's subconscious! "I could definitely get a sword... I could be a sword guy," I replied, "Do you think I should get a sword in real life?"

"Yeah!" Rani replied.

"Cool! I'll probably have to take sword fighting lessons and learn proper sword safety because safety is important—."

"You still get your toast out of the toaster with a fork," Rani interrupted.

"Okay, but—. Is that actually—? Do you wanna pull over and have a surprise snack?" I asked.

"Yes, please!" Rani shouted. I grinned and pulled to the side of the road near an orchard. I climbed into the backseat. "What's in there?"

"A surprise. I made these," I replied. I pulled out two neatly-wrapped unicorn-shaped grilled cheese sandwiches. Rani unwrapped hers and gasped.

"They're so pretty! How did you make rainbow colors inside the sandwich? Is it like marshmallows?" Rani questioned. I took a bite and shook my head.

"Take a bite," I replied. Rani took a bite and smiled.

"It's cheese!" Rani exclaimed. She took another bite, and I took a moment to soak in my victory. The grilled cheese was a hit! I finally managed to make something for her that we both liked.

[buckys-wintersoldier]

Workouts | Bucky Barnes

𝐏𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 -> Firefighter!Boyfriend!Bucky Barnes x Girlfriend!Reader

𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲 -> You can’t get enough of Bucky’s glistening body after a workout.

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭 -> 886

𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 -> 18+, Minors DNI, smut, sir kink (mentioned once), oral (male!receiving), deep throating, burning house (mention), sweaty Bucky, fluff

𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 -> I keep on going back to that gif of Sebastian as Hal Carter (the way his abs and chest glisten from his sweat is mouthwatering) So kinda like a fluffy and smutty 🤭🤭 firefighter/Lumberjack!Bucky Barnes + Gym sex/Car sex (after the gym) (PS: Feel free to ignore this ask 😌😌) @amathslutsguidetofandom

𝐀/𝐍 -> HOW CAN I IGNORE THAT ASK!!!! This let me feel things I didn’t know I could feel like that. And congratulations you just unlocked a new kind of Bucky I can’t resist anymore: Firefighter!Bucky/Lumberjack!Bucky both are so hot. Feel free to sent a request with one of them. They are just so 🫠🫠 And thank you for the request I hope you like it. Divider made by @firefly-graphics.

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 -> Fandom-Free Bingo: Frosty Edtion | G5 | Firefighter AU | @fandom-free-bingo

Masterlist | Bucky Barnes Masterlist

Sweat is running down his cheeks, slowly trailing down his neck, and all over his high-defined abs. Your boyfriend is just doing his workout for the day. You're sitting on the bench next to his uniform. Your eyes are focused on him, and you just can't get enough of the way his muscles flex when he moves. He looks hot in a way he shouldn't, at least not while he is doing a workout.

How good must your boyfriend look when he is running into a burning building wearing his uniform, which defines his body so perfectly? Bucky would run into a building, and the flames of the fire would get bigger and bigger, but it didn't stop the firefighter from getting into the building. The sweat would run all over his forehead when he got into the room where the people were standing. Bucky would lift the big shelf, which just crashed down, and he would help them get out of the room before he let go of the shelf and turned back to get out of the building. But before he takes another step, he hears another sound - a meow from across the room. Bucky wouldn't think twice when he saw the little kitten sitting on an armchair, waiting for someone to get her out of the building.

'Hi, my precious little baby. Come here; let's get you out of here.'

He would make his way through the room and pick up the little kitten. Bucky wouldn't mind the rising heat in the room; he would mind the sweat running down his whole body. He would get the little fur ball and get out of the building. When he would take off his helmet, the sweat would have soaked his hair already, and he would slide his hand through it, shoving it out of his face.

"What's in your pretty mind, doll?" Bucky asks, looking up from where he is lying on the ground.

You smirk, your cheeks heating up, especially when you see his sweaty hair clinging to his face. His cheeks are red as well, and his abs are flexing when he does another push-up. Bucky's t-shirt's way already in their place somewhere on the ground. So you have the best view of his sweaty but tensing, high-defined abs.

"I-I'm hungry," you mumble with a soft smirk.

Bucky knows exactly what you mean and what kind of hunger you're feeling. The desire in your eyes tells him that, as does the way your lips are slightly parted while he does his workout.

"Love that, don't you?"

You definitely do, with the way his body is glistening and shining in the light of the sun, which shines into the gym.

"Let's give you your snack then," Bucky says, getting up from the ground.

He makes his way over to you, his hand sliding through his beautiful brown hair. He wipes it out of his face, and his steel-blue eyes darken softly when he sees the way you swallow harshly.

"What do you think about a thick, hard snack?" He asks and places his hand underneath your chin, tilting your head up so you have to look into his eyes. "Wanna have that salty snack?"

You nod, licking your lips, when Bucky leans closer to capture your lips with his. The kiss is short but passionate, and your eyes are filled with lust when he lets go of you. Your hands slide along his thighs while you push him slowly away and get on your knees in front of him. The bulge visible in his pants, your hand gliding over it, and you earn a groan from Bucky. Bucky smirks at you, his hand sliding into your hair and gripping it softly. You slide down his sweatpants with his boxers, and his hard cock springs free. Pre-cum is leaking from his tip, and you lick your lips, smirking when you look at his length.

"Like what you see, doll?"

"Always, Sir."

Bucky groans and pulls your head closer, tugging at your hair while the tip of his cock presses against your lips. You part your lips softly, your mouth watering for a while now, and now you have your favorite snack - Bucky. He pushes his dick inside your mouth; the warmth of it immediately welcomes him, and he throws his head back. Your fingers dig into the soft skin of his thighs. You take his cock completely into your mouth and down your throat. Bucky groans when you gag around him, swallowing his dick down your throat.

"Good girl, taking my dick like a good slut. Such a slut, aren't you?"

You nod, letting his dick slide out of your mouth, then you twirl your tongue around his tip. You love his taste - the salty taste of him. Bucky smirks at you; the way you look up to face him makes him go crazy. So innocent with his dick in your mouth.

"You look so fucking innocent, but sucking my dick little the good girl you're for me." Bucky mumbles and pushes his dick back down your throat.

He loves the warmth and tight feeling, even though he prefers your tight little pussy. Your tongue working along his shaft over his vein makes his groans get louder and more pre-cum dripping on your tongue.

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𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐑𝐞𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐨

𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬.

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[dcu-rarepair]

Day 7 Treats

Day 7 is the first day of treats and we've got a full eight to share! Head to the Collection to check them out, and view the Release Schedule to see what’s in store!

We also have a handy Commenting Guide to help our Giftees with showing their Giftors some love. And now, here’s today’s works: 

Fuck Me Up (While I Fuck This Up) for FallofFall

Hal Jordan/Kyle Rayner Rated E, Warning for Rape/Non-Con Parallax Hal, Dubious Consent, Porn without Plot Kyle really shouldn’t have said yes, and yet here he was. He was laying on his back, legs open, as Hal shoved two lubed up fingers up his asshole. He knew that Hal wasn’t exactly Hal right now, he was clearly possessed, yet he’d let this happen. Kyle had, for a long time, been harbouring a crush on the older Lantern, and he’d taken his chance with him, no matter how dubious the morality of this situation was.

"class cancelled - Sent From My iPhone" for BookofOdym

Carter Hall/Ray Palmer Rated T, No Archive Warnings Fluff Carter visits Ray at work. Carter is a bad influence.

Please Don’t Take My Sunshine Away for YouHaveLessProof

Dick Grayson/Roy Harper/Donna Troy Rated G, No Archive Warnings Accidental Baby Acquisition, Fab Five Teen Titan Era When Dick brings an abandoned baby to the Titan's Lair, the Titans decide to look after the baby together. Its only a matter of time until Batman finds out, but Donna and Roy stand up for Dick's decision. Later, the three would reminisce about those stolen months.

True Face for vivictory-draws (isterofimia)

Lightray/Orion Rated G, No Archive Warnings Love Confessions Lightray sees Orion without Mother Box masking him for the first time.

How To Love for blueberrymj

Hal Jordan/Dinah Lance/Oliver Queen Rated G, No Archive Warnings Canon Compliant The ways the Hard Traveling Trio love each other.

[Art] Speedster Kiss for TaxiCabToSlowtown

Mar'i Grayson/Iris 'Irey' West II Rated G, No Archive Warnings Art

Reunion for roseandgold137

Bart Allen/Preston Lindsay Rated G, No Archive Warnings Reunions, First Kiss Bart sees Preston for the first time in the Rebirth Era.

I Like The Way You Move for Silver_Snow_77

Cassandra Cain/Cassie Sandsmark Rated T, No Archive Warnigns Play Fighting, First Kiss Batgirl is Wonder Girl's new favorite sparring partner, and it definitely isn't because she has a crush on her or anything.

[thezombieprostitute]

This hit me right in the heart, Navy! Way to get me to swoon for this character all over again!

🥰 - Send some fluff about a fictional character

Thinking about gift giving with Hal Carter. Neither of you is rich but you gift each other the most meaningful, homemade gifts.

Hal has a cupboard in his workshop where he keeps the things you give him. Whenever he's having a bad day, he opens up the cupboard and goes through the items, remembering how much you love him, and his day gets better.

-Zombie

Oh, I love this so much.

And Hal. Our beautiful, loving man. He wants to give you the good life so badly. He wishes he could give you a bigger house. A nicer car. The pretty jewelry he sees in the shops, but can't buy you. So he goes for a job interview in the hopes of giving you more.

He doesn't get the job. His charm always gets him in the door, but someone better always comes along. It's always the same.

When he loosens the tie, he tries not to think about the disappointment and that he couldn't do better for you. He goes to his cupboard with a sigh and feels a smile touch his lips when he opens it, his fingers skimming the objects. Every item in there has a special place in his heart, memories that the two of you created together. They remind him that he's doing something right.

Your house isn't the biggest, but there's a roof over your head. The car isn't the fanciest, but it takes you where you need to go. And your jewelry may not be the shiniest, but he worked hard to put a ring on your finger.

So when you come up behind him and hug him from behind, he isn't as upset as he was before when he says, "I didn't get the job, baby. I'm sorry. I really wanted it for you." "Don't be sorry," you say. You turn him so he faces you and the love in your eyes is almost enough to get him down on one knee and ask you to marry him all over again. "You're still the best man I know."

His chest puffs with pride. "You're really not upset? I just wish I was enough to-"

You cut him off with a tender kiss, refusing to let him belittle himself and the wonderful life he gave you. "We have each other. That's all we need."

He had you and that made him the richest man in the universe.

Love and thanks! ❤️

Fun Friday Asks

[rookthorne]

𝐅𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐘'𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐋𝐎𝐆 𝐌𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐓

2/1 ⋮ CLOSER | @sgt-seabass

Bucky Barnes x Reader

CEO!AU 》 Smut

I have no words but 🥵😵‍💫🫠 (X)

4/1 ⋮ UNTITLED | @thenhewaswrongaboutme

Bucky Barnes x Female Reader

YHHMSGM 》 Smut

Bucky should know better by now for goodness sakes! 🤣 (X)

4/1 ⋮ FORBIDDEN FRUIT | @duckybarnes1917

Bucky Barnes x F!Reader

DBF!AU 》 Fluff, Smut

I feel like this fic was tailor made for me, which isn’t the truth, but you nailed every single one of my fucking weaknesses and I am weak. Please keep killing me. (X)

4/1 ⋮ TAKE MY BREATH AWAY | @buckycuddlebuddy

Bucky Barnes x Reader

DILF!Neighbour!Pornstar!AU 》 Fluff, Smut

↳ Chapter 1 ✦ Fluff, Smut

My jaw is on the floor - the tension was beautifully written and I literally cannot get enough! 😵‍💫 (X)

4/1 ⋮ BLACK CROWN | @sgt-seabass

Hal Carter x Reader

Royal!AU 》 Dark, Angst, Fluff,

A beautiful and poetic punch to the guts that I will devour over, and over again! 😭 (X)

𝐍/𝐀

12/1 ⋮ FIGHT ME | @mystrana

Bucky Barnes x Steve Rogers

Medical!AU 》 Fluff

One of my most favourite fics I have ever read. It cannot get better than this. (X)

I just want to apologise to the writers that I said I would read this month, it has been hectic and quite a hellish couple of weeks with my health - and it doesn't help I got quite a bit tunnel visioned with my energy towards my own writing. I will try to make up for it next month. 💗

Banners & Graphics made by yours truly.

[nana1000night]

Nana's Characters Ai

CE CHARACTERS

Steve Rogers

Andy Barber

Frank Adler

Ari Levinson

Jake Jensen

SS CHARACTERS

Hal Carter (the sweetest boy I've made)

Brendan Kemp

Scott Huffman (This guy is so sweet and fluff)

[ao3feed-wondersteve]

Save You With My Love

read it on the AO3 at https://ift.tt/Q9fGPcU

by Anonymous

For years, Barry Allen has been secretly pining over his best friend: Hal Jordan, and he has always dealt with the pain of knowing the latter will never love him back.

Then came Valentine’s Day and Hal Jordan starts falling for a new secret admirer. Maybe there is hope after all?

Words: 4346, Chapters: 1/2, Language: English

Fandoms: DC Super Hero Girls (Cartoon 2019), DCU, Green Lantern - All Media Types, The Flash - All Media Types

Rating: Teen And Up Audiences

Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply

Categories: Multi

Characters: Barry Allen, Hal Jordan (Green Lantern), Jessica Cruz, Kara Zor-El, Karen Beecher, Steve Trevor, Oliver Queen, Barbara Gordon, Dick Grayson, Clark Kent, Bruce Wayne, Zatanna Zatara

Relationships: Barry Allen/Hal Jordan (Green Lantern), Minor or Background Relationship(s), Diana (Wonder Woman)/Steve Trevor, Barbara Gordon/Dick Grayson, Dinah Lance/Oliver Queen, John Constantine/Zatanna Zatara, Pamela Isley/Harleen Quinzel, Clark Kent/Bruce Wayne, Carter Hall/Shayera Hol

Additional Tags: Valentine's Day Fluff, A futile attempt at fluff and humor, Light Angst, Secret Admirer, Jessica Cruz is so done, Halbarry fluff, squint and you’ll see superbat, I don’t really ship Barbara/Dick but I’m gonna make an exception!, Fluff and Crack, Not Beta Read, we die like everyone in Justice League Dark: Apokolips War, Hal is as dense as a green brick wall

read it on the AO3 at https://ift.tt/Q9fGPcU

[thezombieprostitute]

For a kiss. 😘

15.…passionately.

With...😏

Navy, you are an absolute treasure! I've been looking for an excuse to write this out and you just hand it to me!

A/N: Ask based on this post. Reader is plus sized, female.

Warnings: Implied fat shaming, not actually written. Language.

Hal is in his workshop when he hears your car pulling into the driveway. He gives you a few minutes to park the car before setting down his work and going to help you with the groceries. He's startled to hear how loudly you slam the car doors.

He comes up to grab some of the groceries but stops short when he sees that you're fighting tears.

"What happened," he asks, going in for a hug.

You gently push him away, shaking your head. "Let's get the groceries put away first, please?"

He nods in agreement and grabs up all of the bags you haven't already picked up. Usually he does that to show off his muscles like he knows you enjoy. Today he's doing it to hurry up so you can tell him what's wrong.

When everything is put away, he pulls you in for a hug and you don't fight him this time. "What happened, Dove?"

"It was just some asshole joking about my weight," you confess. "I know I shouldn't pay any heed, that he's an idiot, and all that but...some days it's harder to ignore than others."

"Want me to kick his ass?" You chuckle at that and Hal smiles.

"No," you tell him. "I've wasted too much brain power on that asshat. I don't need you wasting your time and energy on him, too."

"What can I do to help?"

You take Hal's face in your hands and stare into his beautiful, blue eyes, "Hal, I need you to fuck my brains out. Fuck me so good that my only thoughts are about you and how much you love me."

Hal's eyes darken and he goes in for a deep kiss, full of passion, love and lust. He's more than happy to fulfill your request. He takes every chance he can to make sure you know how beautiful you are to him. He only pulls away so he can start alternating passionate kisses and bites along your neck, your moans encouraging as he quickly strips your clothes.

He should probably move you to the bedroom or the couch, but he's going to give you everything and thensome. It's one of the things you love about Hal, he doesn't hold back. He loves you with all of his being and isn't afraid to show it.

[ao3feed-brucewayne]

DC Incorrect Quotes

by Rynfields It's literally just DC Incorrect Quotes Words: 393, Chapters: 1/?, Language: English Fandoms: DCU, Justice League - All Media Types, Justice League of America (Comics), Justice League International (Comics), Justice League Dark (Comics), Teen Titans - All Media Types, Red Hood and the Outlaws (Comics), Young Justice (Comics), Super Sons (Comics), Green Lantern Corps (Comics), The Flash - All Media Types Rating: Not Rated Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Categories: F/F, F/M, M/M Characters: Bruce Wayne, Clark Kent, Diana (Wonder Woman), Arthur Curry (DCU), J'onn J'onzz, Barry Allen, Hal Jordan (Green Lantern), Oliver Queen, Dinah Lance, Michael Carter (DCU), Ted Kord, Guy Gardner, John Stewart (DCU), Dick Grayson, Donna Troy, Garth (DCU), Wally West, Kyle Rayner, Garfield Logan, Rachel Roth, Victor Stone, Koriand'r (DCU), Jason Todd, Roy Harper, Artemis of Bana-Mighdall, Tim Drake (DCU), Kon-El | Conner Kent, Bart Allen, Cassie Sandsmark, Cissie King-Jones, Damian Wayne, Jonathan Kent, Tai Pham, Billy Batson, Jesse Chambers, Jessica Cruz, Simon Baz, Kara Zor-El, Barbara Gordon, Stephanie Brown, Cassandra Cain, Connor Hawke, Mia Dearden, Duke Thomas, John Constantine, Zatanna Zatara Additional Tags: Fluff, Crack, Justice League as Family (DCU), Team as Family via https://ift.tt/mscJzWZ

[navybrat817]

Sin on Skin AU

Pairings: Various men with female readers. ❤️

AU Summary: Sin on Skin is the hottest tattoo parlor in town and the men who run it live up to the name. And as luck would have it, they only have eyes for you. 🔥

AU Warnings: Explicit sexual content, unprotected sex (wrap it before you tap it), oral sex (m. and f. receiving), dirty talk, fluff, flirting, feels, slowish burn (depending on the couple), slight angst, porn with feels (it's me, lovelies), more to be added.

A/N: You lovelies know me by now! I hope you all enjoy this AU and the various pairings. Please heed the warnings before each post and I will update as time allows. Banner and moodboard by yours truly. Divider by the lovely @firefly-graphics . Tattoo edits by the talented Nix and the "Andy" edit by the amazing @randomagnes0210 . Please follow @navybrat817-sideblog for new fics and notifications. Comments, reblogs, feedback are loved and appreciated!

Bucky Barnes x Baker!Reader - Hottie and Sugar

🧁 Sugar and Spice

🧁 And Everything Nice

🧁 What Dreams Are Made Of

🧁 Sweet and Strong

🧁 Sundresses and Leather

🧁 Innocent and Sinful

🧁 Ladies and Gentleman

🧁 Rules and Chaos

🧁 Traditions and Innovation

Steve Rogers x Teacher!Reader - Thorn and Rose

🌹 Every Rose Has Its Thorn

🌹 By Any Other Name

Andy Barber x Reader - Grumpy and Sunny

☀️ A Sunny Outlook

Hal Carter x Reader - Menace and Angel

Jake Jensen x Reader

Love and thanks for reading! ❤️

[needmorereading]

So cuuuute! ❤️❤️

The Missing Ingredient

Pairing: Hal Carter x baker!fem reader (NLLYL AU, himbo and honey)

Words: ~1.7k

Summary: Hal the sweetheart helps out Curtis’s flower with a delivery and meets someone new.

Warnings: explicit language, Hal is definitely a himbo but is adorable, he’s also 6’5”, so much fluff, cutest of meet cutes, no minors due to the AU

A/N: I warned y’all, I am feeling the fluff right now. And oh my god, does Hal scratch that itch. He is the softest, most sensitive of idiots and we must protect him at all costs 😭

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“Hal, you’re a lifesaver!” Hal couldn’t stop himself from grinning when Curtis’s flower came running down the porch stairs excitedly when he pulled up, catching her when she jumped to wrap her arms around his neck and pecking a kiss right on the top of her head. “Thank you so much for bringing these over so fast.”

“A’course, darlin’.” He set her down and grinned when Curtis came around the side of the house with an indulgent smile on his face, wiping off his hands with a cloth as he approached the two of them. “What kinda man would I be if I didn’t help you out just because that lug you’re with doesn’t know how to get his specs right?”

“I got the specs right, she just wanted to be able to house three additional hives.” Curtis pulled her away from Hal and beamed as he stared down at her, missing Hal’s eye roll when he pressed his lips to her forehead and lifted her off the ground while she let out a little squeak. “She’s surprisingly industrious.”

“Um, it’s not surprising at all. Remember when we had to rehouse the chickens? How fast did we knock that out?” It was like Hal wasn’t even there when she bit softly at the curve of Curtis’s cheek, at least until he cleared his throat and the two lovebirds gave a little jump. “Sorry, Hal. You sure you’re ok doing my delivery? I just wouldn’t feel right leaving my timber to do all this work by himself.”

“I’m sure, darlin’.” Hal followed her inside to start moving the crates of food out to his truck, lifting two palettes of fruit easily while Curtis got the dairy. “Just make sure this idiot actually watches what he’s doing and doesn’t get all moony eyed for you and accidentally saw off his own hand.”

“I’m the idiot?” Curtis scoffed after slamming the back of the truck bed closed, grinning at his friend when he just grumbled at him. “Didn’t you get spooked by a caterpillar last week?”

“Aww, that’s so precious!” Hal flipped Curtis off over her shoulder when she gave him a gentle pat on the cheek. “Those fuzzy ones can be very scary.”

“I hate you both.” Hal gave a soft huff when she pouted at him while Curtis just laughed. “You not as much, darlin’, probably forgive you by tomorrow, but your man’s an asshole.”

“We still love you, Hal.” She waved at him as he started up his truck, turning and frowning at Curtis once he started to drive away. “Why do you have to be so mean to him? He’s adorable.”

“He is adorable, he’s also kind of a himbo.” Curtis shook his head when she scowled at him. “Trust me baby, I love the man, but at some point he’s gonna do something that’ll have you fed up.”

Hal hummed softly to himself as he drove into downtown Boston, tapping his finger on the steering wheel and smiling when he pulled up in front of the bakery. Sweet Cheeks was a cute name. He grabbed the chilled crates and propped them on his shoulders before making his way to the front door, pushing it open with his hip and moaning a little at the scent that greeted him.

“Hello?” Hal didn’t see anyone at the counter, still breathing deep of the sweet smelling air as he looked around. “Delivery!”

“Hi!” If Hal hadn’t had such a good grip on the crates he would have dropped them when he jumped at you popping up from behind the counter with a big grin on your face, the streak of flour across your cheek making you look so goddamn homey he couldn’t help but grin back at you. “Hank, right?”

“It’s Hal.” This time he did almost drop the crates when he tried to reach to shake your hand, giving you a bashful look when you let out a charming laugh that made him blush a little bit. “Sorry, just…habit. Where do you want everything?”

“The fridge is in the back, did you park out front?” You peeked over your shoulder at him as you led him back to the kitchen. “Is my loading zone sign down? I have a little lot back here.”

“Oh, I didn’t realize that sign was for here.” He should have, it had little cupcakes on it. “That makes sense.”

“That’s ok, it doesn’t seem like it’s too much trouble for you anyway. You’re not even sweating.” Your grin grew even wider when he turned an absolutely adorable shade of pink as you watched him shrug his shoulders after setting the crates down in front of the fridge. “Cmere, try this.”

“What…mmph.” Hal’s eyes widened when you stepped close suddenly and shoved a spatula full of icing into his mouth, your eyes intent on his face and your free hand resting in the crook of his elbow and making him feel even more warm. “Oh, that’s…hmm, that’s nice.”

“Yeah? Not too lemony?” You swiped a tiny bit of icing off his bottom lip with your thumb and popped it into your mouth with a small hum and oh god did he like that, he liked that a lot. “I want to make sure it balances out the rosemary and lavender in the scones well.”

“Scones?” Your hand was still on his arm when he stepped a little closer to you, licking the remnants of the icing off his lips as he stared at your mouth.

“Um, yeah.” Maybe you should have been a little more scared that 6’5” of solid muscle was looking at you like he was going to eat you alive, but something about this guy was giving you good vibes, so you just felt a little faint. “Do you like scones?”

“I do like scones.” Hal realized how close he was to you and got a hold of himself, clearing his throat and stepping back on his heels while he rubbed the back of his neck. “Love scones.”

“Really? ‘Cause I’ve got a whole bunch of new ones I’m trying out for the summer.” You gave this sweet little laugh when he gave you a sheepish grin, stepping close to him when he tried to back up again because now you were excited to talk about all your ideas. “Blackberry thyme, strawberry basil, pineapple coconut, ooh, and orange cardamom cream, those are my favorite.”

“Those all sound amazing.” He wanted to build you a gazebo with a swing in it and watch the sunset with you, it was weird as fuck, but you were so sweet and cute and his normal game of just getting handsy right off the bat didn’t seem like the right call.

“Ok, let me just ice some of these real quick and you can be my taste tester.” You didn't even register his soft groan when you bent over right in front of him to pull the scones off the cooling rack, handing him the bowl of icing and pulling him close to you with that lovely grin he couldn’t help but return. “You’re a good helper.”

“Thank you.” He just stared at you with what he was sure was a dopey look on his face as you iced the scones, sighing softly every time your shoulder brushed against his arm and fighting the urge to smell your hair. “I’m usually no good in the kitchen, at least on my own.”

“You don’t cook, Hal?” Every time you said his name his chest fluttered a little bit.

“No, forgot about the oven once and almost burned my house down.” He shrugged and frowned at himself for making such an embarrassing admission to you right away, this is why he didn’t like talking to girls. “Didn’t seem like a good idea after that.”

“Well, I almost took out my entire apartment complex when I was learning to flambé, sometimes you just have to jump back on that horse.” You grinned at him before shaking your head a bit like you were scolding yourself. “I mean, if you want to. Opting not to cook after something like that is totally valid. I just don’t like the thought of you never having a home cooked meal.”

“Oh.” You were so nice, you hadn’t even laughed at how dumb he had been to almost burn his own house down. God, he liked you. “I have them sometimes. Curtis’s little flower always has leftovers for me when I go there for dinner.”

“Good, here, eat this.” You watched him closely when you handed him a finished scone, beaming when he moaned and gave you a thumbs up after taking a bite. “But now that I know you’re not getting good stuff on the regular, you’re definitely my taste tester. Are you working the site a couple blocks down?”

“Yeah?” Hal grabbed another scone while his mouth was still full from the first one, and you couldn’t even bring yourself to stop him, he was enjoying your food so much.

“Great, I open at six, so you’re going to stop by every morning before your shift to try the scone of the day and make sure it’s up to snuff, ok?” You shook your head at him when he tried to protest with his mouth still full of scone, his cheeks stuffed full like some kind of sexy chipmunk as he struggled to swallow and you just tweaked his nose and giggled at him. “You need a good breakfast, and I get too in my head about recipes, I need an objective third party to try everything out.”

“Ok.” He didn’t know how objective he was going to be, he was pretty sure he was already partially in love with you after eating your food. “I’m paying for coffee, though.”

“Acceptable.” You beamed at him and followed when he went to get the rest of the crates out of his truck after grabbing another scone. “It’s a date.”

[bluejaysandblackbats]

Frozen in Time

Fandom: DC Comics, JLI, GL Corps

Summary: Daddy-daughter weekend does not go as planned.

Chapters: 2/?

Characters: Michael Jon Carter (DCU), Rani Carter (DCU), Michelle Carter (DCU), Hal Jordan, Helen Jordan

Additional Tags: Fluff, Father-Daughter Relationship, Road Trip, Angst and Humor

Chapter Two: The Cake is Lava

We drove for nearly an hour, and I stopped at a hotel for the afternoon. It was close to a restaurant we'd been to once. I ordered the food to come to our hotel room while Rani took her bath and I set up for a movie. "Mikey! Is Michelle gonna meet us there?" Rani asked.

"Nope! It's just the two of us!" I yelled back. Rani came out in her pajamas and plopped beside me on the hotel bed. "Did you brush your teeth?" She nodded. "Wash your hair?" She nodded again, and I sniffed her head. "Okay, you pass this time."

"Are you hungry?" Rani asked.

"Starved, but the food is almost-." Someone knocked on the door, and I rolled off the bed and answered. "Oh, thanks!"

"Mikey, what is it?" Rani asked.

I covered the table and opened the seafood boil bag. The smile on Rani's face did it for me. I snapped another picture, and this time she was ready for me. Rani loved seafood, but it was more of a special occasion thing. She sat on her knees at the table and dug in. It felt good to see her enjoying herself. She didn't even notice the movie playing in the background. "Mikey, wanna eat some crayfish?" Rani asked. I nodded and took a few for myself. I usually preferred potatoes and corn, but it was her weekend. I couldn't move myself to say no.

Rani danced in her seat and blew me a kiss. I blew her a kiss back. So good so far, or maybe I spoke too soon. The room went silent, followed by a click, and the power went out. Rani huffed and puffed before asking me to use the flashlight on my phone. I turned it on, and she finished eating before grabbing her jacket from the coat hanger, and we slipped our shoes on. "Let's go, Mikey," Rani sighed.

"Go where?" I asked. She took my hand, and we went to the stairwell. "Rani?"

"We're going to the front desk," Rani replied. I nodded and held the flashlight as we walked down six flights. I was surprised she wasn't tired, but then again, they interrupted her special dinner, and she was pissed. It reminded me of Michelle when we were little. Always insistent on making things right. When we got to the front desk, Rani rang the bell and waited for the hostess to greet us. I picked her up so that she could tell them what she wanted.

"Your power's out," Rani stated.

"Yes, it is, sweetheart. We're waiting for the electrician—."

"I can fix it," Rani replied. The woman opened her mouth to say something to patronize her, and I shook my head.

"She's good with this kind of stuff. Don't write her off," I warned.

"Is it a fuse box or a circuit breaker?" Rani asked. The woman's eyes went wide, and she led Rani and me back to the breaker and gave Rani a toolbox. She replaced the circuit, and the power came back on.

The hostess offered us free room service, and Rani asked for two lava cakes and french fries. "Why'd you order two cakes?" I asked on our way to the elevator.

"One for you because you're my best friend," Rani answered matter-of-factly. I cleared the table, and Rani hung her jacket on the coat rack.

I turned our movie on again, and Rani lay on my hotel bed, kicking her feet. I lay next to her, and we almost fell asleep in front of the tv. Room service knocked and gave us our lava cake and fries. After that, there weren't any more interruptions. We ate and washed our hands before I got ready to tuck Rani in. I didn't get to do that often. "Mikey?" Rani whispered.

"Yeah?" I asked.

"Since it's a special trip, can you sleep here tonight?" Rani asked. She patted the other side of her bed.

"Yeah, okay... I can do that," I whispered as I climbed into bed beside her. She turned on her side and went straight to sleep.

I couldn't sleep. I hoped the rest of the trip would go off without a hitch. The power outage was out of my control, but there was still a chance I could ruin things. We'd be at our destination by lunchtime if we beat traffic. Rani tossed and turned, kicking me as she slept. I patted her on the back to get her to lie still.

She was a rough sleeper, but eventually, we both settled down, and I caught a few z's. When I woke up, Rani was already dressed. I think she was talking to Skeets on my phone. "Mikey's fine. We had dinner and dessert last night—."

"Skeets, stop micromanaging me through my kids! It's embarrassing," I chastised him.

Rani put the phone on speaker. "You're on speaker!" Rani announced.

"Thank you, Rani. Sir, do you remember your itinerary?" Skeets questioned.

I glanced at the clock. It was still fairly early. "I know. I'm still on schedule. As a matter of fact, I'm early. We can get breakfast and Sundollar and still get there in time. Don't worry... Talk to Rani about what she did last night while I hop in the shower," I replied.

I grabbed my bag and took a shower. Afterward, I packed all of Rani's stuff and mine. "Gotta checkout... Bye, Skeets," I replied before hanging up.

Rani took my hand, and we went to the front desk to check out. "Did you have fun, Mikey?" Rani asked. I nodded.

"I always have fun with you," I replied. Rani smiled up at me, and we were on the road again.

The fun thing about traveling with kids is they make you stop and look at things you'd never pay attention to by yourself. We pulled over just outside of town to pet some cows. We even had a pleasant conversation with the farmer that owned them. Then we ended up buying fresh plums. And we still made it to the park on time. Rani ran around the park, swinging on the swings and walking up the slide. I set up one of the picnic tables. I called Rani, and she ran to the table. I gave her a juice box and some dried fruit while I looked for our sandwiches underneath the plums. "Mikey, I thought you said you couldn't cook," Rani whispered.

She's right. I couldn't cook. It took forever to figure out how to make those few snacks. "I'm learning," I answered.

"You should cook more," Rani replied. I smiled. Another win.