#i'm just thrilled that the fall weather is finally here

[arendaes]

Pikes Peak is covered in snow today so I made an attempt to get a picture while out with my roommate.

Also my town's namesake under the cut, looking very fall-like

[mrsfancyferrari]

You can do it with a pilot between charles, lando, max, lewis, carlos and it ends up in smut like "I love your smell"

Favourite Smell

Anon: You can do it with a pilot between charles, lando, max, lewis, carlos and it ends up in smut like "I love your smell"

Song: Sweater Weather by The Neighbourhood

Author’s note: Hey anon! I'm not that good at writing smut so please bear with me! Please like, reblog and share this! <33

Word count: 4.6k

The sound of the front door opening startles you out of your work-induced haze. You glance up at the clock on your computer screen and see that it's already past 11pm.

You sigh, realizing how exhausted you truly are. Just a few hours ago, you were navigating through turbulent skies, ensuring the safe arrival of hundreds of passengers. Flying airplanes for a week straight really takes a lot out of you, but the thrill of being in the air makes it all worthwhile.

You had just arrived home, your body still vibrating from the hum of the engines, and now you find yourself jolted back to reality by the sudden noise.

Despite your fatigue, you find a small sense of comfort in the familiarity of your home. The soft glow of your office lamp, the faint scent of your favorite candle, and the quiet stillness of the night all serve as a gentle reminder that you're finally back in your sanctuary.

You save your last email and swivel your chair around to see Max walking into the living room, looking as handsome as ever.

It's been months since you last saw him in person, and the sight of him takes your breath away. His chiseled jawline, the way his hair effortlessly falls into place, and those piercing eyes that seem to look right through you—every detail is even more striking than you remembered.

You almost forgot just how handsome and hot he is, but now, standing before you, he looks like he stepped straight out of your dreams.

Max's presence fills the room, and you can't help but feel a magnetic pull towards him. As he walks closer, a warm smile spreads across his face, making your heart skip a beat.

You realize just how much you've missed him, and the thought of reconnecting fills you with a renewed sense of excitement and anticipation.

"Hey you," you say, standing up to greet him with a kiss. He wraps his arms around you and lifts you off the ground, spinning you around in a circle before setting you back down.

"I missed you," he says, his eyes shining with excitement. "God, I've missed you so much."

"I've missed you too," you reply, your heart fluttering in your chest. "How was your flight?"

"It was good," he says, his hands already starting to wander down your body. "But it's nothing compared to being here with you."

You laugh and swat his hands away, but you can't help the smile that spreads across your face. It's been months since you two last saw each other, and you can feel the heat building between you already.

"Let me take a shower and then we can catch up," you say, pulling away from him.

"Can I join you?" he asks, his eyes darkening with desire.

You hesitate for a moment, but the thought of his hands on your body is too tempting to resist. "Okay," you say, nodding your head. "But no funny business."

He grins and follows you into the bathroom, stripping off his clothes as he goes. By the time you step into the shower, he's already naked and waiting for you.

You step under the hot water and let it wash over you, closing your eyes and sighing with pleasure.

As the water cascades over your body, you can feel the tension of the day slowly melting away. You're aware of his presence behind you, the heat of his skin just inches from yours, and it sends shivers down your spine.

A mix of excitement and nervousness bubbles within you, but you focus on the soothing sensation of the water, trying to stay in the moment.

You feel Max's hands on your hips, pulling you closer to him, and you open your eyes to see him looking down at you with a hungry expression.

His touch is electric, sending tingles through your skin as his fingers trace the curve of your waist.

The warmth of his breath against your neck makes your heart race, and you can feel the firm press of his body against yours, grounding you in the intensity of the moment.

The combination of the steamy water and his closeness creates a heady, intoxicating atmosphere that leaves you breathless.

"I love your smell," he says, pressing his nose into your shoulder and inhaling deeply.

You laugh and wrap your arms around his neck, pulling him in for a kiss. His tongue slides into your mouth and you moan, feeling his hard cock pressing against your stomach.

"I've missed you," you say again, your voice husky with desire.

The intensity of it all is overwhelming, a blend of longing, passion, and a deep-seated connection that seems to transcend words. Each touch, each breath, feels like a reaffirmation of something profound and unspoken between us.

My heart pounds in my chest, a rhythm that mirrors the urgency and desire coursing through my veins.

He growls and picks you up, pinning you against the shower wall and thrusting his hips against yours. You can feel the heat building between us, your body responding to his touch without hesitation.

"I need you," he says, his voice low and urgent. "I need to be inside you."

You nod, unable to speak. You want him just as much as he wants you. He reaches down and guides his cock inside you, and you gasp at the feeling of him filling you up.

He starts to move, thrusting in and out of you with a desperate need. You wrap your legs around his waist and hold on, your nails digging into his shoulders as he fucks you harder and harder.

"Yes, yes," you moan, your head falling back against the shower wall. "Fuck, Max, yes."

He groans and quickens his pace, his cock hitting that perfect spot inside you over and over again. You can feel yourself getting close, your body tensing up as the pleasure builds.

"I'm going to cum," you gasp, your voice barely above a whisper.

"Cum for me," he says, his voice strained. "Cum all over my cock."

You cry out as you come, your orgasm crashing over you like a wave. He follows you over the edge, his cock twitching inside you as he releases.

You stay like that for a moment, your bodies slick with sweat and water. He pulls you close and kisses you softly. You wrap your arms around his neck, your heart still pounding in your chest.

You take a deep breath as you slowly come back to reality. He kisses you again, slow and soft this time, and you can feel the love between us.

The warmth of his body against mine is comforting, and the steady rhythm of his heartbeat soothes the lingering intensity of our encounter. My muscles, still trembling from the peak of pleasure, begin to relax as I take in the scent of his skin mixed with the steam of the shower.

As we stand there, enveloped in each other’s embrace, I feel a profound sense of contentment and connection, a silent promise of love and devotion.

"I love you," he says, his eyes shining with emotion.

"I love you too," you reply, your heart swelling with happiness.

You finish your shower and dry off, getting dressed in comfortable clothes before settling on the couch to catch up on each other's lives.

But even as you talk and laugh, your mind keeps drifting back to the feel of his body against yours, his cock inside you.

You know that you have a long night ahead, and you can't wait to explore every inch of each other's bodies. . . .

Today, Max's desire for you was really insatiable, and he follows you around the house after an intense bathroom encounter.

"I'm not done yet," Max mutters, his voice low and husky with need.

You try to resist, but his touch is intoxicating, and you find yourself unable to deny him. As you walk into the kitchen, he wraps his arms around your waist, pulling you close.

"Max, I'm tired," you protest, but your words lack conviction.

He nuzzles your neck, his lips brushing against your skin, sending shivers down your spine. "Just a little while longer," he whispers, his breath hot against your ear.

His hands start to wander, caressing your body in all the right places. You feel yourself weakening, your resistance melting away. He lifts you up onto the kitchen counter, spreading your legs apart.

"Max, what are you doing?" you ask, your voice barely above a whisper.

"I want you," he says, his voice filled with longing.

"We shouldn't, you have something tomorrow," you start, but Max's lips on yours stop you mid-sentence.

"Stop thinking," he mutters against your mouth, his kiss deepening as if to erase any lingering doubts.

You try to pull away, rational thoughts battling with the desire flooding your veins, but Max's grip tightens, his hands firm and persuasive.

"Max, we really should..." you attempt to protest once more, though the words come out softer, less certain.

"Just this once," he pleads, his eyes locking onto yours with an intensity that makes your heart race. "I'll make it worth your while."

His hands continue their exploration, coaxing and caressing in ways that make coherent thought nearly impossible. You let out a sigh, knowing that resisting him is futile, especially when he's like this.

"Okay, but just this once," you finally concede, your voice barely audible as you give in, your body already responding to his every touch.

Max started kissing you again, his tongue exploring your mouth. You moaned, your head falling back as he trailed kisses down your neck. His hands were everywhere, touching and caressing you.

"You feel so good," he murmured, his lips brushing against your ear.

You moaned, your hips bucking up to meet his. "Max," You said, your voice breathless.

Max didn't need any more encouragement. He slid into you, filling you up completely. You moaned, your hands gripping his shoulders.

"Fuck, you're tight," he said, his voice strained.

You moaned, your hips moving in time with his. "Max, harder," You said, your voice a whisper.

Max started thrusting harder, his cock hitting you in all the right spots. How he managed to hit it every time, you'll never know.

You moaned, your head falling back as pleasure washed over you.

"Yes, Max, yes," You said, your voice breathless.

Max leaned down, taking one of your nipples into his mouth. He sucked and bit, his hands gripping your hips. You moaned, your fingers digging into his shoulders.

"Oh, fuck, Max," You said, your voice strained.

Max started thrusting harder and faster, his cock hitting me deeper and deeper. You moaned, your head thrown back as pleasure consumed you.

"Max, I'm close," You said, your voice breathless.

Max groaned, his thrusts becoming erratic. "Me too," he said, his voice strained.

You moaned, your orgasm rushing over you. "Max, yes, yes," You said, your voice a whisper.

Max groaned, his cock twitching inside you as he came. We both sat there, panting and sweating, for a few moments.

"I told you I wasn't done yet," he whispers, his voice filled with satisfaction.

You smile, feeling a mix of exhaustion and contentment as you catch your breath. "You definitely weren't," you murmur, running your fingers through his hair.

"But we really shouldn't make this a habit," you add with a teasing grin, although a part of you knows it's going to be hard to resist him in the future.

He chuckles softly, lifting his head to look into your eyes. "We'll see about that," he says, his tone both playful and serious. "For now, let's just enjoy this moment," he suggests, pressing a gentle kiss to your forehead.

You nod, cuddling closer, feeling his warmth enveloping you as you both drift into a peaceful silence, savoring the aftermath of your passionate encounter.

His charisma and the undeniable chemistry you share make it difficult to keep your distance. Every touch, every glance between you seems to ignite a fire that can't easily be extinguished.

As much as you try to remind yourself of the complications, the magnetic pull you feel towards him is almost impossible to ignore.

He rests his head at the crook of your neck, pressing gentle kisses along your skin. Each kiss sends a shiver down your spine, and occasionally, he teases you with a playful bite that makes you gasp softly.

The intimacy of the moment, the way he seems to know exactly how to make you feel alive, only deepens your connection. You close your eyes, losing yourself in the sensation, his breath warm against your neck.

As you lie there, you can't help but think about the complexities of your relationship. Part of you knows that allowing yourself to get swept up in this passion could lead to complications, but another part of you craves the intensity of your bond.

His touch, his presence, everything about him feels like a magnet pulling you in. For now, you decide to surrender to the moment, letting the warmth of his kisses and the comfort of his embrace wash over you.

His lips continue their tender assault, and you can't help but tilt your head, giving him better access.

"You're making it very hard to resist," you whisper, your voice barely above a breath.

He pauses, looking up at you with a mischievous glint in his eyes. "Good," he murmurs against your skin, his breath warm and tantalizing, "because I don't intend to be resisted."

The line between desire and restraint blurs further as you both surrender to the undeniable chemistry that binds you.

Suddenly, he scoops you up with a swift, effortless motion, his strong arms sliding beneath your thighs. You gasp in surprise, clinging to him as he carries you towards the bedroom, his eyes never leaving yours.

The playful glint in his gaze only fuels the fire within you, making your heart race even faster. The world around you fades away, leaving only the two of you and the magnetic pull that binds you together.

As he lays you gently on the bed, you feel the anticipation building, every nerve in your body alight with desire. His hands trace delicate patterns along your skin, each touch leaving a trail of warmth in its wake.

The room is filled with the soft sounds of your shared breaths and the quiet hum of your heartbeat. In this moment, nothing else matters except the undeniable connection you share, and you surrender completely, allowing yourself to be consumed by the intensity of your bond.

He leans in close, his lips brushing against your ear as he whispers, "You know, we should go to sleep. We've got a lot of things happening tomorrow."

You blink, the haze of desire lifting slightly as reality seeps back in. "You're right," you murmur, though part of you aches to continue this intimate dance.

Max grins, his eyes twinkling with a mixture of mischief and affection.

"But," he says, his voice softening, "just because we need to sleep doesn't mean we can't enjoy these small moments."

You smile, feeling a warmth spread through you that has nothing to do with physical touch. "True," you reply, snuggling closer to him.

Max then traced his fingers across your back, sending tingles down your spine. His touch was gentle, almost reverent, as if he were memorizing every curve and contour.

You closed your eyes, savoring the sensation and the quiet intimacy that wrapped around you both like a cocoon. The world outside seemed so far away, its demands and responsibilities unable to penetrate the sacred bubble you had created together.

As his fingers continued their slow, deliberate journey, you felt a sense of peace settle over you. The day's worries melted away, replaced by the comforting rhythm of his touch.

Max's presence was a soothing balm, grounding you in the here and now. "These moments are what make everything else worthwhile," he whispered, his breath stirring the hair at the nape of your neck.

You nodded, a contented smile playing on your lips. In this shared silence, you both found solace, knowing that no matter what tomorrow brought, you would face it together.

The gentle caress of Max's fingers, combined with the rhythmic rise and fall of his breathing, lulled you into a state of serene drowsiness. You felt your thoughts begin to drift, each one softer and more distant than the last.

It was as if the very essence of the night was wrapping around you, pulling you gently into its embrace. The boundaries between wakefulness and sleep blurred, and you let yourself be carried away by the tranquility of the moment.

You didn't know when you fell asleep, only that you awoke to the soft light of dawn filtering through the curtains.

Max's arm was still around you, his presence a constant, reassuring anchor. For a moment, you simply lay there, basking in the warmth of his body and the quiet promise of a new day.

The world outside might have been calling, but here, in this space, you found a rare and precious peace.

Birdsong filled the air, a melodic chorus that signaled the start of a new day. The gentle rustling of leaves in the morning breeze added a soothing backdrop, while the distant hum of early morning traffic provided a subtle reminder of the world beyond your sanctuary.

These sounds blended together, creating a harmonious symphony that welcomed you into the day with a sense of calm and renewal.

As you stretched, you felt a dull ache in your muscles, a lingering reminder of the previous day's exertions. A blush crept up your cheeks as fleeting memories of yesterday's passionate moments surfaced.

The way Max had looked at you, his eyes filled with a mix of desire and tenderness, played over in your mind. Each touch, each whispered word had left an indelible mark, a testament to the intensity of your connection.

You turned your head slightly, watching Max's peaceful expression as he continued to sleep.

The blush deepened as your gaze traced the line of his jaw, recalling how it felt beneath your fingers.

Despite the soreness, a small smile formed on your lips, gratitude filling your heart for the beautiful moments you shared. The day ahead might be demanding, but the memory of yesterday's shared intimacy provided a wellspring of strength and joy to draw from.

Suddenly, Max's hand on your waist started to move, his fingers gently tracing patterns on your skin. "Does it still hurt?" you heard him mutter, his voice thick with sleep and concern.

Startled, you turned to face him, your cheeks flushing a deeper shade of pink. "A little," you admitted shyly, avoiding his gaze. "But it's a good kind of sore."

Max's eyes softened as he looked at you, a tender smile playing on his lips. "I'm sorry if I was too rough," he whispered, gently brushing a strand of hair away from your face.

You shook your head, a small, bashful smile forming on your lips. "No, it was perfect," you reassured him, feeling a rush of warmth at his caring touch. "Really, Max, it was perfect."

His smile widened, and he pulled you closer, wrapping you in his comforting embrace as the world outside slowly came to life. . . .

The sun streams through the window blinds, casting stripes of light and shadow across the living room floor. You sprawl on the couch, idly flipping through the channels on the TV, your thoughts drifting to Max, who's off at the gym.

It had been a few days since your last intimate moment with Max, and the memory lingered in your mind, a sweet ache that you couldn’t shake.

The way his touch had made your skin tingle, the sound of his breath mingling with yours, it all felt so vivid, so immediate, even though it was already slipping into the past.

You found yourself craving that connection again, the way your bodies fit together perfectly, like two puzzle pieces finally finding their match.

As you continued to flip through the channels, a wave of longing washed over you. You imagined him walking through the door, still sweaty from his workout, his muscles taut and glistening.

You could almost feel the heat radiating from his body as he leaned down to kiss you, his lips a perfect blend of tenderness and urgency.

The thought sent a shiver down your spine, and you knew that when he comes back, you would make sure to remind him just how much you missed him.

A smile plays at the corners of your lips as you remember the way he looked this morning, his hair still mussed from sleep and his eyes bright with excitement for the day ahead.

The sound of the front door opening startles you out of your reverie. Max walks in, his cheeks flushed from exertion and his eyes filled with a warmth that sends a shiver down your spine.

He crosses the room in a few long strides, dropping a kiss on your forehead as he passes.

"Hey, babe," he says, his voice low and husky. "How was your day?"

"Boring without you," you reply, reaching up to brush a lock of hair out of his eyes. "How was your workout?"

"Good," he says, his gaze dropping to your lips. "But not as good as what I have in mind for later."

Your heart skips a beat as he leans down, pressing his lips to yours in a slow, lingering kiss. His tongue traces the seam of your lips, and you open to him, welcoming the invasion with a sigh of pleasure.

The kiss deepens, and you find yourself pulling him down onto the couch, your legs tangling with his as you explore each other's mouths. His hands roam over your body, cupping your breasts and teasing your nipples through the fabric of your shirt.

"God, I want you," he growls, his breath hot against your ear. "I've been thinking about this all day."

"Me too," you pant, your fingers fumbling with the buttons of his shirt. "I need you, Max."

He helps you strip off his shirt, his eyes darkening as he takes in the sight of your bare skin. His hands are warm and sure as they explore your body, his fingers tracing patterns of fire across your skin.

You arch up against him, your breath coming in short, sharp gasps as he nips at your earlobe, his tongue tracing the curve of your neck. He slides a hand between your legs, his fingers finding the damp heat of your pussy.

"You're so wet," he murmurs, his voice low and rough. "I can't wait to taste you."

He drops to his knees, his hands sliding up your thighs as he presses kisses to your skin. His tongue darts out, tracing the seam of your panties, and you moan, your hips bucking up against his mouth.

He hooks his fingers in the waistband of your panties, pulling them down your legs and tossing them aside. His tongue finds your clit, circling and teasing the sensitive nub until you're squirming with pleasure.

"Max, please," you gasp, your fingers threading through his hair. "I need more."

He looks up at you, his eyes dark with desire. "Beg for it," he says, his voice low and commanding.

"Please, Max," you beg, your voice shaking with need. "Fuck me with your tongue. I want to feel you inside me."

He growls, his tongue plunging into your pussy with a hunger that makes you cry out. He licks and sucks, his fingers joining in, thrusting in and out of your slick heat.

You're close, so close, and then he curls his fingers, finding that spot inside you that sends you spiraling over the edge. You come hard, your back arching off the couch as you scream his name.

He stands, his cock hard and throbbing against his pants. He strips off his pants and boxers, his cock springing free, thick and hard and ready for you.

You sit up, reaching for him, pulling him down onto the couch. He settles between your legs, his cock nudging at your entrance.

"Look at me," he says, his voice low and intense.

You meet his gaze, your eyes locked as he thrusts into you, filling you completely. You moan, your fingers digging into his shoulders as he starts to move.

He sets a punishing pace, his hips slamming against yours as he fucks you hard and deep. You meet him thrust for thrust, your bodies slick with sweat as you chase your release.

"Yes, Max," you gasp, your nails raking down his back. "Harder, fuck me harder."

He growls, his thrusts becoming more erratic as he nears his climax.

You can only moan in response, your body overwhelmed with pleasure. Max's thrusts become more erratic, his balls slapping against your ass. You can feel yourself getting close, your muscles tensing up.

"Max, I'm gonna cum," you gasp, your nails digging into his shoulders.

Max grunts, his thrusts becoming more forceful. "Cum for me, baby. I want to feel you tighten around my cock."

It's all it takes for you to tip over the edge, your orgasm ripping through your body. You cry out, your muscles clenching around Max's cock. He groans, his thrusts becoming more erratic as he reaches his own release.

"Fuck, yes," he growls, his cock twitching inside you.

You both collapse onto the couch, your bodies spent. Max pulls out, his cum spilling out of your pussy. He leans in, pressing a soft kiss to your lips.

"Feeling better now?" he asks, smirking.

You can't help but laugh, your body still humming with pleasure. "Much better, thanks to you."

Max chuckles, brushing a strand of hair away from your face. "Glad to hear it," he murmurs, his fingers tracing lazy circles on your thigh.

"I was thinking, maybe next time we could try something new. I’ve been wanting to explore a few ideas with you."

You raise an eyebrow, intrigued. "Oh? And what exactly did you have in mind?" His smirk widens, eyes darkening with mischief. "You'll just have to wait and see," he whispers, planting another kiss on your lips.

The promise of what’s to come sends another thrill through you, and you smile, anticipation already building for your next encounter. . . .

[whispering-ways]

•☆ミ rain check ☆彡•

♡ summary: you and luffy have a date planned out for the evening, but after a tiring day and a shift in weather, plans change for the better.

♡ pairing: luffy x reader (established relationship)

♡ tags: no warnings, just fluff :)

♡ notes: i'm sorry for taking so long to write a new fic guys! it's my last semester for my bachelor's degree so i've been swamped with grad applications and work for my senior classes. thanks for being patient and i hope you guys like it <3

You were adding the final touches to your makeup when you heard Luffy enter your apartment, his heavy footsteps letting you know he’d come home.

“Y/N?” he called out. “You here?”

“Yeah I’m just getting myself ready in the bedroom,” you respond. He enters and flops down on the bed, looking completely exhausted. “Had a rough day, babe?”

You get only an exasperated sigh in response, which tells you all you need to know. You walked over to the closet, pulling out some heels that you hoped would go well with your outfit.

“You look so pretty. I can’t wait to take you out! It's gonna be awesome! Are you excited for our date?” Luffy asks, beaming at you and turning his head to the side to see you better.

You paused. To be completely honest, it had been a tiring day for you as well and you were truly worn out. You had spent hours conducting tests and repairing lab equipment, leaving you craving nothing more than to unwind.

However, both you and Luffy had been looking forward to this date for months; he was thrilled when you proposed the idea. It didn't feel right to call it off just because you were tired. Besides, you loved spending time with him so you didn’t mind going out even though you were a little beat.

“Yeah, of course, I’m excited! Plus it gives me a reason to get all dolled up for you and you know how I love doing that,” you reply with a soft smile.

With a grunt, Luffy hoisted himself out of bed, shuffling over to you. He envelops you in a hug, resting his head against your neck and kissing just below your ear. You chuckle at the sensation, pressing a kiss to the top of your head before ruffling his hair. “Isn’t it time for someone to start getting ready?” you ask with a smirk.

He let out a deep sigh as he lifted himself off of your shoulder. "Yeah, you're right, babe. Let me just hurry up and get ready. Just give me like 15 minutes, okay?" He said with a cheerful smile, looking down at you lovingly. You press a soft kiss to his lips and head over to the living room to give him some time to get dressed.

You head over to the living room, sinking into the couch as you scroll through your phone while waiting for Luffy. The clunking of his heavy footsteps breaks the silent atmosphere of the room as you send him random videos here and there. However, it didn't take long for that to bore you, so you decided to stretch out to relax.

When a few raindrops began to fall outside of the window, your neck craned up to glance at the dampening window. You mumbled to yourself, "This is the worst time for rain. I'm too tired to get all soaked in the rain."

When Luffy finally finishes getting ready, he steps out into the living room and takes a seat next to you on the couch. "Ready to go sweetheart?" he asks with a grin.

You let out a dramatic sigh as you pull yourself off of the couch to sit upright. Luffy chuckles as he draws you in close, settling into a comfortable silence. You lay your head on his shoulder, finding comfort in his embrace.

Despite being excited to plan the date and enjoying getting dolled up, something about today was just too draining. Hope filled your heart that Luffy would sense something was wrong, but knowing his oblivious nature, you knew that you’d probably have to spell it out for him.

Luffy kissed the top of your head and looked towards the window. Although it’d barely been a couple minutes, the rain seemed to have grown more intense, now leaning towards a heavy storm. "Hey," he inquired, turning his attention back towards your face. "It's raining pretty hard outside, isn't it?"

You rose up, turning to look towards the window as well. You perk up, looking at how bad the rain’s gotten. “Maybe we really will be staying at home,” you thought to yourself as you turned towards Luffy, speaking aloud to him now. "Yeah, the rain is really heavy, isn't it?" You continue with a shrug, adding, "I wonder if our umbrellas will be able to withstand the harsh weather."

Luffy looks at you, noticing the hopeful gaze in your eyes and the way you had now nestled closely to him. He understood precisely what that meant. "Hey," he said, gently resting a hand on your shoulder. "I know we've planned this date out, but do you want to do a rain check? Maybe we should just stay in tonight instead."

You light up like a Christmas tree, but try your best to cover your excitement. “Yeah sure, can we cuddle up and watch a movie or something instead?”

A soft and knowing smile spreads across Luffy’s face as he speaks to you. "Of course babe," he replies, reassuringly. "Just get all cozy in bed, and I'll make some snacks for us. Okay?" His gentle and caring way of speaking makes your heart melt with butterflies, and your face cannot help but break into a grin.

You nod excitedly, rushing to the bedroom to get comfortable. Without hesitation, you change into sweatpants and a t-shirt and then dive back into bed, wrapping yourself tightly in your warmest blankets.

Luffy heads to the kitchen and reaches into the fridge, fetching a box of frozen jalapeno poppers. He tosses a few pieces into the air fryer, then leans against the counter and waits for the familiar chime of the machine to go off. Somewhere in him, Luffy knew that the evening might conclude like this. After dating you for over a year, he knew you like the back of his hand.

When he checked the morning forecast and saw that it was going to rain, he knew that you would want to snuggle up together. Every time it rained, you'd always snuggle up like a cat with your blanket and look for something to unwind so seeing you so excited to relax together was no surprise to him.

However, he also knew that you wouldn't bring it up because you didn't want to disappoint him by canceling the date. But at the end of the day, Luffy didn’t care whether you went out or not; he was just happy that he got to spend time with his favorite person. And to be honest, he was pretty exhausted himself.

The chime of the fryer brings Luffy out of his thoughts. He takes a plate and adds the poppers, along with some ketchup and a few of your preferred spicy chips, before heading into the bedroom.

Your face brightens as soon as you spot Luffy walking in with a plate of food. The movie was already playing when he climbed into bed and wrapped his arms around you, pulling you close to him. Enveloped by his warmth, you snuggled closer to him, laying your head on his chest.

You were in pure bliss, with Luffy's body warmth and the softest blankets keeping you perfectly snug. You turned over, grabbing your laptop and gently placing it in between you two along with the plate full of snacks.

After a couple moments of looking through options, you both settled on the latest Puss in Boots movie. You had both come across a few ads about it and talked about watching it, so you and Luffy decided to give it a shot.

A few minutes in showed that it was a good decision. Glancing over at Luffy, you noticed his focused expression as he watched the screen with brows. You turned back to look at the movie, but the only thing you could concentrate on is how happy you were that it started raining.

[iaminfourthwing]

The Generals Daughter

a/n: finally the first chapter is here and the next one is almost ready for upload. I apologize in advantage, because I am still a bloody beginner in terms of writing. still, enjoy!

Chapter I

Conscription day will forever be one of the deadliest every year, right before Threshing. Ever since the first time I witnessed this from afar I hate it with all my heart. All year I have the same “privilege”, how my father would call it, to watch the candidates, that passed the entrance exam six month prior, fall to their death. And those who survive the Parapet either graduate or going to get killed – due to other cadets or dragons. One wrong move and all you will be is dead meat.

Today is possibly my last day on earth. I have to cross the Parapet myself to get into the Riders Quadrant but according to the General, I will just do fine – I am a Melgren and I have ten years of training in my bones after all. I am still not so sure about this, but I have no say in this. Not anymore.

Somewhere in between these masses of candidates must be a certain other general daughter and I really fucking hope she survives this. Even though she doesn't look like she could kill a fly, I believe wholeheartedly in her. She is strong and if someone can do this, it's her, even if she doesn't knows it yet. I tried to talk to her mother but she wouldn't budge, nothing would change her mind. Even Mira tried it more than once and if the General isn't listening to her, then she won't listen to anyone.

The orders from my father five days ago were clear – wait till the end, when everyone else is done, then I'll cross the Parapet alone. On the other side at the entrance to the quadrant will wait a third year that'll bring me to formation into the Dragon Rotunda. Commandant Panchek is informed that I'll join the Quadrant and which wing.

And with that I am waiting, and waiting, and waiting.

I have a good spot to observe these kids, trying to survive this death trail and see some of them already fall. I don't understand how some of them want to become a rider after all. So many of them volunteer to join the quadrant while others don't have a choice, like me. Malek lingers at every possible corner and no one is safe from him. Having a dragon might be “thrilling”, how many officers describe it, but till you possibly get to this point you could be dead, or worse.

These dragons are terrifying, like that beast of a dragon my father bonded all those years ago, long before I was born.

The weather isn't in anyone’s favor today – the storm took a turn at some point. Even though the sunrise was beautiful, it left a bitter aftertaste as the dark clouds covered the sky. For some of them it was their last sunrise ever.

It's been more than two hours since the first one entered the Parapet and there aren't many candidates left. I make out a figure striking over the stones like they own this place and – did they just threw another candidate down?!

My heart starts racing, my breathing becomes uneven, and I feel like I'm having a panic attack. Shit, now?!

`Take a deep breath, Arya. You`ll do this alone, no one can throw you down and no one will interrupt you.’

I just really hope I`ll never have to meet this asshole. I may look tough and have more fighting experience than others, but those people are unpredictable. And I certainly don`t have my father’s signet to see if I could win a fight against him, so I really want to avoid this guy.

A knock on the door interrupts my train of thoughts and when I turn, one of the officers from infantry stands at the door. “It's time” is the only thing he says. Shit.

Around fifteen minutes later I find myself lingering at the edge of the Parapet. No one else is around, the officer walked away the moment, I stepped foot into the tower.

Only a few centimeters separate me and the abyss. Just a few centimeters left and then I'll be out in the open while the rain thankfully eases into a slight drizzle.

`Okay Arya – you`ve got this. Take a deep breath – and step forward.’

Well … it takes me about three minutes, with stumbling and cursing the shit out of every person that crosses my mind, to reach the other side and I am nearing the entry to the famous Riders Quadrant. Just like father told me, a third year is already waiting for me, looking annoyed. But it's not like he can disobey a direct order from above. “Finally, they are about to start” he grumbles. Hello to you too, grumpy, but I know better than to aggravate him, since he has a dragon that could incinerate me before I even have the chance to hide.

We make our way through the empty corridors of the college while I try to sort my thoughts. I really survived the Parapet and now I am allowed to call myself a cadet. Still alive and can't fucking believe I am now part of this hellhole. I already imagine the way the General will stand in his office and rant about how it was predictable that I would succeed. “She is a Melgren after all and it would have been a waste of time if she didn't survived.”

Faint voices in the distance interrupt my thoughts, which get louder with every step we take but before we can even walk out into the biggest courtyard one has ever seen, the chattering grows quiet.

“Three hundred and one of you have survived the Parapet to become-“

The third year, I have yet to know his name, and I interrupt Commandant Panchek, who stands on the dais in front of the cadets.

“I apologize, Commandant, but it's three hundred and two.”

There is a heavy silence that spreads over the rotunda. I stand behind the tall rider, most of the curious glances immediately find him, only a few of them spot me behind. Great.

[hathorneheiress]

Midnight cuddles

Avery's POV

The wind howled fiercely as the doors to my outside patio shook with each gust of wind.

Hurricane Ivy was surely making her mark in meteorology history. of that I was confident.

Living in Connecticut almost all my life, I wasn't used to the extreme weather with now living in Texas.

Pulling the oversized comforter tighter around me I tried to relax in the very comfortable king-sized bed. Jameson had disappeared. Again.

The fact that my boyfriend disappeared once almost every 2 weeks wasn't too concerning. He always came back.

But tonight was different. The wild storm playing outside the doors did nothing to calm my nerves as I tried, and failed, to calm myself that Jameson was perfectly fine. Wearever the hell he was. My boyfriend lived for danger and thrills. Risks and dares were a second language to him. And I'd have to admit, sometimes for myself.

And then, as if summoned by some unholy magic, Jameson walked in soaked from head to toe.

"Are you alright?" I asked immediately sitting up.

"Are you actually worried about me?" Jameson Hawthorne flashed me his signature smirk.

"Of course I am." I replied indignantly. "If you weren't so reckless I wouldn't have to worry so much."

"But I thought that is what you liked about me Heiress?"

"You being stupid?"

"No. My fearlessness."

"Oh you're fearless alright."

"But the question is are you fearless Heiress?" He gave a devilish smile as he advanced toward the bed.

"Very. But don't you dare get on the bed all soaked. I don't feel like getting wet.

Jameson gave a fake pout.

I giggled. "Get changed, then we'll see."

A few minutes Jameson came back with no shirt and just dark blue sweat pants. His hair was stick dripping wet, but he was longer criminally close to get everything wet.

Crawling up beside me, he snaked his lanky arm around my waist pulling me in. I allowed it.

"So, where were you?" I had to ask.

"Went for a walk."

"In the rain?"

"Sometimes I need to do that."

"You can always talk to me if you need to."

"I know." He squeezed me while kissing me on the cheek. "You smell good."

"And you smell like rain and dirt."

"So I'm guessing I don't smell good."

"Not really. But that's ok. I still love you." It was my turn to kiss him.

"And I love you too."

"Really? Even when I annoy you?"

"You never annoy me."

I gave him a look.

"Ok, maybe a little. But I mean it Heiress. I love you. And it's not just for you're looks or smart brain. I love you're determination and willingness to help others. To stand up for yourself and pure heart. And mostly for putting up with me."

He paused for a breath and I took that moment to pull him in and passionately kiss him. He returned it heartily. Running my hand through his hair we stayed there for several minutes.

So invested we were that we didn't hear the sound of a camera going off. Looking up in shock we saw Xander standing there with his phone out.

"What are you doing in here?!" Jameson was outraged. "There is something called knocking."

"I did. No one answered. And I can see why." Xander gave a smirk.

"What do you need?" I wanted smack Xander so hard.

"I was seeing Jameson was finally home. Nash was worried about him. I see he is. I have proof."

"Don't you dare." Jameson looked like he was going to murder Xander.

"Dare what?" he asked innocently. "Send this to Nash and Grayson? Opps! I did!"

Jameson was up in an instant. "Alexander Blackwood Hawthorne! You get back here right now!" He threatened as Xander ran out of the room in top speed.

As mortified as I should have been, I wasn't. I laughed falling back on the pillows.

Just another night at Hawthorne House.

This is for all the AveryJameson fans out there.

Scroll down for a funny bonus part with all the brothers.

Bonus part

Nash's phone dinged five times.

"what the heck?" He thought. It was 12 in the morning. Grayson would never text him this late and Jameson usually was with Avery. So he guessed it must have come from Xander. And he was right.

He was greeted with a very in criminating photo of Avery and Jameson passionately kissing. Underneath Xander wrote:

"Jameson is home!"

"With Avery!"

"I found them like this"

Nash shook his head. There was no privacy in Hawthorne House. Ironic, since it was a massive place.

He replied. "Xander, get out of there. That is none of you're business."

A text quickly came back.

Xander: "Help!! Jameson is going to murder me!"

He mush have sent it as a group text because a text from Grayson came through.

"Good for him. Saves me from doing it."

Xander: "NOT NICE!!!"

"Alright, you 2 stop." Even texting Nash was having to keep them from killing each other.

"Xander deserves it!" Jameson had now joined the chat.

Xander: "I do not! I promise I didn't send it to anyone else.. Stop chasing me.

Grayson: You're texting while running?

Xander: YES"

Grayson: Stop being stupid.

Jameson: Yeah Xander. Stop doing stupid things.

Grayson: I was talking to both of you."

Nash decided he needed to join in before it got any worse.

Nash: ALRIGHT! You all stop. Jameson stop chasing Xander. Xander stop taking photos of people without their permission. And Grayson.. well, stop making things worse by being yourself.

Grayson: I'm going to pretend you didn't just insult me. I'm leaving.

Jameson: Good! We didn't want you here anyways.

Nash: Jamie shut up.

Jameson was quiet, so Nash guessed he finally gave up with Xander.

Just another night at Hawthorne Hous

[snowwybear]

Mother Goose | chapter five

Summary: all you can do love despite the world filled with hate. For 3 years you have been dating your loving boyfriend Joel Miller, while also being a motherly figure to his teenage daughter Sarah. The two of you get separated the day of the outbreak never to see each other again. 20 years later the two of reunite.

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warnings: spoilers for the hbo show and video game, fluff

“Ah, I see the problem,” you say, your eyes narrowing slightly as you examine Joel’s back muscles. The tension etched in his shoulders and the way he winces when you press a little harder tell you all you need to know.

Joel had come into the clinic today, which was always a bit odd. He was a stubborn old man, after all, and he more often than not refused to come in for check-ups. “You’re getting old,” you tease, your tone light as you try to ease the tension in the room.

“Watch who you’re calling old, sweetheart,” Joel huffs back, his voice laced with mock indignation. His lips twitch into a reluctant smirk, betraying the tough exterior he usually tried to maintain.

You chuckle at his response. "Nothing wrong with getting old".

"I didn’t come here to listen to your sass. I came because I thought I might be falling apart.”

You soften a bit at that, your fingers pausing on his back. “You’re not falling apart, Joel. You just need to take it easy. You’ve been carrying the weight of the world for too long.”

His expression shifts, the teasing glint in his eyes brightening the room. “You know Ellie’s going to see the movie playing tonight. You know what that means,” he says, a smirk playing on his lips.

You pause, momentarily taken aback, then chuckle lightly. “I think that would make your back worse, lovely,” you reply, arching an eyebrow as you move around to your nurse’s table, the warmth of your earlier conversation still lingering in the air.

He watches you, his gaze intent, a mix of admiration and mischief dancing in his eyes before he grabs your waist, pulling you effortlessly onto his lap. His hands grip your thighs, the warmth of his touch sending a delightful thrill through you. “Or maybe it’ll fix it. You know, put it back into place for me”. he counters, his voice low and teasing.

You chuckle, playfully rolling your eyes. Joel leans in, a mischievous grin playing on his lips as he closes the space between you. You meet him with a gentle kiss, and he hums into it, the sound vibrating through you, full of longing. When you finally pull away, the annoyance at the sudden absence of his lips lingers, leaving you both breathless.

It’s been a few months since the two of you reunited, and somehow it feels like no time has passed. You fell back into each other’s rhythm as if you hadn’t spent twenty long years apart, navigating the complexities of life and loss together, piece by piece.

“Ellie likes you; you know?” Joel admits, his tone shifting to something more sincere.

You smile softly at the mention of her name, your heart warming at the thought. “I like her too. She’s a good kid.”

He nods, the corners of his mouth lifting slightly, but then his expression turns serious. “She doesn’t trust people too easily, and it seems like she’s starting to trust you more now.”

The weight of his words settles in, filling you with a sense of responsibility and honour. “I'm glad she trusts me,” you reply, your voice soft but steady. “I want to be someone she can rely on".

"She'll get there, give her time".

-

~Summer~

The heat of the summer sun poured over Jackson County, making the fields shimmer like a mirage in the distance. You stood by the fence, leaning against the weathered wood as they watched Ellie in the pasture with Shimmer. Ellie’s excitement was palpable, her movements animated as she fumbled with the saddle straps on the young horse.

"Ellie, slow down," You called out gently. "Horses need patience, not just strength."

Ellie huffed, her brow furrowed in concentration, a streak of determination that reminded you of Joel. She was impulsive, rushing through the process, her frustration mounting as the straps wouldn’t cooperate.

"I got it," Ellie muttered under her breath, stubborn as always.

You walked over, calmly placing a hand on Ellie’s shoulder, stopping her in her tracks. "I know you can do it," you say softly, "but Shimmer can feel when you’re frustrated. She needs to trust you."

Ellie glanced up, her guarded expression softening just a little. She wanted so desperately to prove herself, but there was still an innocence there—a need for approval, for guidance she wouldn’t ask for outright.

"Here, let me show you," you offered, stepping beside her. "Watch how you loop the strap like this." They moved slowly, explaining each step. Ellie watched closely, biting her lip, her impatience simmering down as she followed your movements.

Shimmer stirred a little but remained calm, as if sensing the shift in Ellie's demeanor. The horse nudged Ellie’s shoulder with her nose, and a small, reluctant smile tugged at the corners of the teenager’s mouth.

"I think she likes you," you remarked, watching as Ellie gently patted Shimmer’s neck.

"Yeah, well, she’s not so bad," Ellie muttered, but you could see the way her face softened, the walls she usually kept up around her slowly crumbling as she began to bond with the animal.

For a while, they stood there in the summer heat, Ellie running her hands through Shimmer’s mane, while every now then then you offer quiet guidance. It was a small moment, but in a world that had taken so much from Ellie, these little victories were everything.

Later, as Ellie mounted Shimmer and trotted around the field, you couldn’t help but smile. Ellie was so full of life, her laughter ringing out as Shimmer galloped faster. Watching her like this, so carefree, you felt a warmth in your chest—a protectiveness, a love that had grown unexpectedly strong.

~Autumn~

The early morning fog hung low over Jackson, a chill in the air that clung to the wooden beams of the porch where you sat, cradling a warm mug of coffee. It was quiet, save for the occasional rustle of leaves stirred by the breeze. The sun had barely begun to rise, casting the world in soft, muted tones of grey and amber. You loved this time of day, the stillness before the town fully awoke.

The front door creaked open, breaking the silence. Your eyes flicked toward it just in time to see Ellie—clad in Joel’s oversized jacket, which practically swallowed her whole—slinking through the doorway. Her movements were careful, almost comically exaggerated as she tiptoed across the porch, clearly not expecting anyone to be up this early.

"Going somewhere?" You asked, voice calm but amused, as they watched Ellie freeze mid-step.

Ellie’s head whipped around, her expression caught somewhere between surprise and annoyance. "Shit," she muttered under her breath, then straightened up, trying to play it cool. "Just… going for a walk," she said, nonchalantly stuffing her hands into the jacket pockets, though the sleeves were too long, and her fingers barely peeked out.

You raised an eyebrow, taking a sip from your mug. "A walk? At this hour? With your knife strapped to your belt?"

Ellie winced slightly, her hand reflexively reaching down to adjust the weapon, then gave a shrug, her usual bravado quickly returning. "You never know what’s out there," she said with a smirk. "I like to be prepared."

"Mmhmm." Your gaze softened as they leaned back in your chair. You knew exactly what was going on—Ellie was trying to sneak off on patrol. She’d been restless for weeks, constantly asking Joel about joining in, proving herself. But she was still just a bit too young, too impulsive, and Joel wasn’t having any of it. Ellie, being Ellie, had clearly decided to take matters into her own hands.

You watched her for a long moment, and despite the part of them that wanted to send her right back inside, something stopped them. There was a fire in Ellie, a need to prove she could pull her weight, and in this world, it wasn’t something you could easily snuff out. Maybe it was time to let her try.

"Well," you say slowly, "if you’re going to go, at least zip up that jacket. It’s too damn cold out there for you to be wandering around half dressed."

Ellie blinked, her expression shifting from suspicion to surprise. She hadn’t expected to get this far without being sent back inside. "Wait—you’re not gonna stop me?" she asked, clearly skeptical.

"Not this time," you replied, standing up and walking over to her. "But if Joel asks, I didn’t see anything, and you’d better stay close to the group. No heroics, understand?"

Ellie nodded quickly, a grin spreading across her face. "Got it," she said, already turning to head off before you could change your mind.

"Ellie," you call after her. Ellie paused, looking back over her shoulder. You reached out, fixing the zipper of her jacket, just like you had done so many times before. "Be careful, okay?"

Ellie’s grin softened, and for a brief moment, the tough exterior she always wore cracked. "Yeah," she muttered, almost shyly. "I will."

With that, she was off, disappearing into the misty morning with an excited bounce in her step. You stood on the porch, watching her go, a mix of pride and worry swirling in your chest. Joel was not going to be happy when he found out, but somehow, you knew this was the right choice. Ellie needed this, just as much as she needed someone to believe in her.

Later, when Joel inevitably came storming in, his voice gruff and full of concern, you would hold your ground. "She’s not a little kid anymore, Joel," they’d say calmly. "She needs to learn to stand on her own two feet, and we can’t shelter her forever."

~Winter~

The wind howled outside, rattling the windows and piling snow against the cabin’s walls. Inside, the fire crackled steadily, casting a soft glow that kept the room cozy and warm. Ellie was sprawled out on the rug in front of the hearth, staring into the flames. You sat nearby, a book in your lap, but your attention kept drifting toward the door.

Joel wasn’t home yet.

He’d been out on patrol, scheduled to return before the storm hit, but as the hours ticked by and the weather worsened, worry had begun to settle in. You could see it on Ellie’s face, too—though she hadn’t said anything, her usual restlessness was absent, replaced by a quiet tension that neither of them wanted to address.

"You cold?" you ask softly. "I can grab another blanket if you need."

Ellie shook her head, not looking away from the fire. "Nah, I’m fine," she muttered. Her voice was distant, and the flickering light reflected off her furrowed brow. She pulled Joel’s oversized jacket tighter around her, though, a subconscious gesture that you couldn’t help but notice.

You set down your and stood, crossing the room to sit beside Ellie. "You want me to read to you? Or we could play cards. Something to pass the time."

Ellie’s eyes flicked toward the door briefly before she forced her gaze back to the fire. "Joel’s fine, right?" she asked, her voice quieter now, almost hesitant. "He’s probably just… waiting out the storm or something."

"Yeah, he’s fine," you said quickly, though the knot in your own stomach made it harder to say the words with conviction. You reached out, placing a hand gently on Ellie’s shoulder. "He’s been out in worse, and he’s smart enough to know when to stay put. He’ll make it back once the storm calms down."

Ellie nodded, but the tension in her body didn’t ease. She sat up, pulling her knees to her chest and resting her chin on them. "It’s just… he should’ve been back by now."

You sighed softly, hating how powerless they both felt. "I know," you say, moving closer. "I’m worried too, but Joel’s tough. If anyone can handle themselves out there, it’s him."

Ellie was quiet for a moment, staring at the fire, her fingers nervously picking at the edge of the jacket. "What if…" she started, then trailed off, swallowing hard.

You felt your chest tighten. "Hey, look at me," you say gently. Ellie hesitated, then turned her head, her eyes meeting yours "Joel’s coming back. You know he wouldn’t leave us hanging like this. He’s probably hunkered down somewhere, waiting it out."

Ellie’s face softened, but the fear lingered in her eyes. You could see the walls she’d built around herself beginning to crack, the same walls that always went up whenever someone she cared about was in danger.

"Come on," you say, standing up and offering Ellie a hand. "Let’s do something. Waiting around and staring at the door isn’t going to help, right?"

Ellie looked at the outstretched hand, then reluctantly took it, letting you pull her to her feet. "Like what?" she asked, her tone still guarded.

"Well, we could finish that puzzle we started," you suggested, nodding toward the half-completed jigsaw on the table. "Or maybe you can teach me how to beat you at cards. You’re getting too good."

A faint smile tugged at Ellie’s lips, though it didn’t quite reach her eyes. "You’re terrible at cards," she said, her voice lightening just a bit. "But I guess I could give you another shot."

They moved over to the table, you sit down and pulling out the deck of cards, grateful for the small distraction. Ellie followed, sitting across from them, though her gaze still drifted toward the window every now and then.

"Alright," you say, shuffling the cards. "Let’s see if I’ve learned anything from all those times you’ve beaten me."

Ellie smirked, leaning forward. "Doubt it," she said, some of her usual sass returning. "I’ll probably still kick your ass."

"That’s the spirit," you replied with a smile, dealing out the cards. As they played, they kept the conversation light, telling Ellie stories from your past, anything to keep her mind off the storm and Joel’s absence.

Time passed slowly, but as they continued playing, the tension in the room gradually eased. Ellie’s competitive nature took over, and for a little while, they both managed to push the worry to the back of their minds.

There was a sound—faint at first, then louder—a knock at the door.

Ellie shot up immediately, throwing off the blanket as she rushed to the door. You followed close behind, heart pounding in your chest. Ellie yanked the door open, and there, standing in the blinding white of the storm, was Joel.

He was covered in snow, his face red from the cold, but alive. His eyes were sharp, scanning the room quickly before landing on Ellie. He stepped inside, brushing off the snow, and before he could even speak, Ellie launched herself at him, wrapping her arms tightly around his waist.

"Jesus, kid," Joel muttered, though his voice was softer than usual, as if he wasn’t expecting the sudden embrace. His gloved hand came up to rest on her back, holding her close.

"You took too long," Ellie mumbled into his coat, her voice thick with emotion.

"Yeah, well, that storm’s a real bitch," Joel replied, his tone gruff, but there was an undeniable warmth beneath it. He looked over at you, his eyes meeting yours, and there was a brief moment of understanding between them. They both knew how close it had been, and how much this moment meant to Ellie.

You stepped forward, placing a gentle kiss on Joel's cold lips, before turning his attention back to Ellie.

"You’re all right?" Ellie asked, pulling back slightly but still clutching his coat.

Joel gave her a small, reassuring smile. "I’m fine. Just got held up. Didn’t mean to worry you."

Ellie huffed, wiping at her eyes quickly before stepping back and trying to regain her composure. "You didn’t worry me," she lied, her voice a little too loud. "I just didn’t want to have to explain to the town how you froze to death out there."

Joel chuckled, ruffling her hair. "Yeah, well, good thing I didn’t, huh?"

You smiled softly, watching the exchange. Ellie had Joel back, and for tonight, that was all that mattered. They stepped aside as Joel shed his snow-covered coat and stomped the snow off his boots, feeling a quiet relief settle in the warmth of the house once more.

As they all settled back in by the fire, the storm continued to rage outside, but inside, there was peace—a warmth that had nothing to do with the flames, but with the people who made it feel like home.

~Spring~

Spring had arrived in Jackson, infusing the town with a sense of renewal and warmth. The sun hung high in the sky, its rays filtering through the trees and casting dappled shadows on the ground. The air was fragrant with blooming flowers, and the sounds of life filled the town as people emerged from the confines of winter.

You and Ellie rode side by side on their horses—Shimmer and a sturdy bay mare—moving at a leisurely pace along a well-trodden path outside of town. The warmth of the day was a welcome embrace, and Ellie’s laughter danced on the breeze as they navigated the familiar trails.

"So, how was school this week?" You asked, glancing over at Ellie, who wore a broad grin despite her usual bravado.

Ellie rolled her eyes, her expression shifting from cheerful to reluctant. "Ugh, it was a total drag," she replied, her tone exaggerated. "We had to help out with the little kids again for some stupid assignment."

You raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "Helping the younger kids? Sounds like a good chance to be a role model."

Ellie snorted. "Yeah, if ‘role model’ means making fairy gardens with a bunch of whiny six-year-olds." She huffed, her annoyance clear. "My friends got to help teach them how to fish or build stuff, but I got stuck with a garden project. I swear, it’s like they think I’m some kind of… of… gnome whisperer."

You smiled, nudging your horse closer to Shimmer. "You’d be surprised. Kids love that kind of thing. It’s their way of using their imagination. They might think you’re a rock star for helping them."

Ellie rolled her eyes again, but a hint of a smile broke through her pout. "Yeah, but what do I even know about fairies? I’m more about survival and, like, making weapons than about building little gardens."

"Maybe this is a chance to teach them something else," You suggested. "You could show them how to make their gardens tough. Talk about resilience and what it means to take care of something. It’s kind of like what we do out here, right? You’re nurturing the garden, just like we nurture our community."

Ellie considered that for a moment, her brow furrowing. "I guess… But it’s still not as fun as I imagined it would be. I mean, I’d rather be out here on patrol with you than stuck in a classroom digging in dirt."

You smiled at her enthusiasm for their ride. "And that’s exactly why it’s important to give back. You get to be a role model. Besides, think of all the funny stories you can tell them about your patrols."

"Yeah, I could totally tell them about the time I almost fell off Shimmer trying to scare off that deer," Ellie said, her voice brightening at the thought. "They’d probably love that. Maybe I can spin it into a fairy tale about bravery and stuff."

"See? You’re already turning it into something better," you encouraged, proud of how Ellie was beginning to see the potential in her task.

Ellie smiled, her eyes sparkling with newfound excitement. "Okay, I’ll try to make it more fun. Maybe I can convince them to put some rocks in there for gnome fortresses or something."

You laughed, picturing Ellie regaling a group of kids with tales of epic gnome battles. "Now that sounds like a project, I’d want to be part of."

As they continued their patrol, the world around them felt lighter, filled with the promise of spring. The trees were budding, and the air was fragrant with the scent of new blooms. The day stretched before them like an unwritten story, each moment a chance for Ellie to grow a little more into the person she was becoming.

"Thanks for listening, you know," Ellie said, her tone more genuine now. "It feels good to get it off my chest. I guess I was just frustrated about not doing what I wanted."

"Anytime, Ellie," you replied, your heart swelling at the connection between them. "I’m always here to listen. And I’m sure Joel would be proud of you for helping out the younger kids. He always talks about how important it is to look out for each other."

Ellie nodded, her expression thoughtful. "Yeah, I guess I can see that. Maybe I’ll surprise him with how cool I make this garden."

"You will," you assured her, your eyes shining with pride. "You’re capable of more than you think."

As they rode on, the weight of worry from the winter began to lift, replaced by the hope blossoming with the flowers around them. The bond they shared grew stronger with each passing moment, and Ellie’s spirit shone brighter than ever in the spring sun.

[thebrownssociety]

So I've been thinking about what else the dwarfs wear apart from there on-screen outfits. No, I've no idea why either, but here we are.

So...for nightwear they wear Ebeneezer-Scrooge style nightshirts in a corresponding colour for them.

Doc - Red

Grumpy - Brown

Sleepy - Blue

Sneezy - White

Bashful - Black

Happy - Yellow

Dopey - Green

At first they stuck to their on-screen outfits, but eventually they've kinda caught up with the modern world. Kinda.

Sleepy: Jeans with boots/trainers, usually with a tee-shirt. He doesn't seem to feel the cold/heat as much as the others so he'll wear 'warm' outfits even when it's hot. Ironic as he's both the oldest and one of the thinnest. The tee-shirt is usually a soft fabric, it's more comfortable if he falls asleep. Not technically clothing, but he usually carries round a pillow in his hammerspace so he's always got something to rest his head on.

Happy - Jumper, normally with a tee-shirt underneath it so he can take it off if he gets to hot [useful for working in the mines].Usually he wears bright colours, but not crazy patterns. He usually wears jeans and trainers.

Grumpy - Shirt, pants/jeans and trainers. It used to be boots until trainers became more commonplace. He usually wears a jacket as well. Subdued colours. The guy likes blending into the background. Helps him observe things better.

Sneezy - Whatever he wants. Out of all of them he's the one more likely to wear something appropriate to the weather and usually prompts his brothers to do the same. [Like, Doc where are you going in that shirt? There's snow on the ground!] Like Grumpy it's subdued colours an d trainers, but he does have a collection of brightly-coloured/patterned washable handkerchiefs.

Bashful - Like Sneezy he'll wear weather-appropriate clothes and subdued clothes, but his clothes tend to be patterned. Bashful does like a pattern, hearts and stars are favoured. As he's got older and more confident he cares less about what others think and he's discovered he likes wearing trainers with bright patterns on them as well. Like Sneezy with his handkerchiefs he has quite the collection and gets complimented on them whenever he goes out. He's quite artistic, so can put together a nice-looking outfits. [He sometimes does this for his brothers to, otherwise some of them - Doc, I'm looking at you - will go out looking like they got dressed in the dark.]

He's also not shy to wear pink, often pointing out it used to be a 'male' colour, before becoming 'female.' Bashful will also brain his beard as well [as do Sleepy and Sneezy], it helps keep it out of soup and stuff and just looks nice. While Sleepy and Sneezy just braid theirs simply, Bashful does complicated patterns and rock them. He'll even do the princess's hair if they'll let him. [He was thrilled when Disney finally created Rapunzel.]

Doc - Shirt, pants/trousers [not jeans usually] and boots. Pretty similar to what he wore in the movie and he prides himself in looking 'smart' when not down the mines. He tends to stick to simple colours and tends to wear various shades of blue pants/jeans with the same boots as the film. The shirt it doesn't really matter what colour it is [He'll even go for pink and/or purple] it's all about the fabric. Soft fabric such as cotton yes, Scratchy fabric like sequinned things, no. He wears his belt as well and has the same glasses as the film. Yes, he needs them and no it's not funny to take them off him and see if he can find them behind a rock in the mine. [Dopey did this once and Doc was so furious he didn't speak to the younger dwarf for a week. Dopey hasn't done that since.]

As mentioned he likes to wear the same thing, and won't always adapt it to the weather. Bashful usually 'suggests' outfit choices to him, but even he can't always change Doc's mind. This was worse in their younger days, but now after a few fainting episodes or getting sick after being in the rain in a tee-shirt, Doc listens. [Yes, Toons can get 'sick' they just decide they're being sick and change their looks appropriately. Green face and stuff for sickness. Shivering violently and icicles hanging from there noses for a cold.]

Dopey - Like Sneezy he'll wear pretty much whatever. Unlike Sneezy this extends to dresses and skirts because Dopey likes the look/feel of them. [At first his brothers tried to talk him out of this - it was the 30's/40's after all] but now they don't bat an eyelid.] He does wear pants/jeans and shirts and stuff, it just depends on how he's feeling. Despite being mute he has no issue deciding what he wants and when he was younger he'd kick of badly if not allowed to wear what he wanted. Think temper-tantrum, locked doors, that kind of thing.

As clothes didn't really matter in the Toon world as much as in the human world, his brothers soon gave up the fight. It helped that Doc understood his brother at least a bit, having his own issues with the feel of certain fabrics. [Not exactly the same thing, but it helped Doc rationalise, so - eh.] Dopey tends to copy clothing, so he'll see something on TV and decide he wants to wear the same thing. As well an Snow White's dress, he's worn copies of Belle's yellow dress, Elsa's dress, Raya's outfit, Mulan's kimono and Cinderella's dress. He sometimes copies the male characters as well. Prince Ferdinand, Prince Henry [Cinderella's prince], Prince Phillip as well as Aladdin [both street clothes and prince clothes], Kristoff and Prince Eric. Most of the princes and princess's don't mind, it's long been accepted this is just Something Dopey Does.

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The end of Sabrina's final semester in college is uneventful. They grind, study, write essays, and do presentations.

After finals, Sabrina packs up their stuff and moves out of the dorm they spent their time in uni in.

Sabrina: See ya never losers!

And as winter settles in the Britechester area, Sabrina gets ready for a day they weren't sure they'd ever have: graduation day!

Scarlett: You did it! I'm so proud of you honey!

Sabrina: Thanks, Mom. I'm glad you two could make it.

Robin: Wouldn't miss it!

After posing for a family picture, the trio head home and pack the rest of their things for their family trip to Sulani!

The weather in Sulani is far better than most of the other worlds, so the family is more than thrilled to enjoy a warm winter in the clear blue waters.

Sigrid: This vista is beautiful! How did you find such a nice place that would fit all of us?

Robin: It wasn't too difficult. I'm glad you like it. I really thought a family trip is what we all needed.

Sigrid: Yes, but Robin, I'm not exactly part of the family. Is it okay for me to be here? You guys probably need some alone time after everything--

Robin: Of course you're part of the family. You've been a part of my life for so long and have been with me through many moments, even my father's funeral. You are part of our family just like everyone else.

Robin: I planned this vacation for all of us to get some much-needed relaxation and bonding time. I want to spend this trip with you just as much as I do with my sisters or my aunt or my nephew. Let's just have fun, okay?

Sigrid: Okay. I love you.

Robin: I love you too.

As evening falls over the house, Anya and Sabrina enjoy some time in the hot tub.

Anya: Can you believe my silly brother is actually going to be engaged?

Sabrina: It is a thought that seems a little unbelievable, yet it makes sense at the same time. Those two have been together for so long, I'm sort of shocked he didn't do it sooner.

Anya: I guess that's true. Well, what about you? Any new flames?

Sabrina: There've been a few here and there, but nothing's stuck so far. I've just been enjoying sowing my oats.

Anya: Oooh, Sabrina!

Sabrina: Hey, men get to do it all the time, why can't I?

Anya: That's true. Can't say I didn't have my own share of drama before marriage.

Sabrina: And how's that going for you?

Anya: I have to say, it's really great. There were many days I was unsure of my relationship with Haru. I wasn't sure I could be the woman he deserved. But things changed. I changed. I'm happy being a wife and, shockingly, a mother too. I just can't believe I have a teenager.

Sabrina: Yeah... we're not kids anymore. I still feel like I am many days though. I feel like I'm falling behind you guys.

Anya: What? You just graduated from college! You're about to start your career! You're not behind just because you don't have love yet.

Sabrina: It's just... I'm so confused, Anya. I thought I knew what I wanted, but as soon as I went for it everything started falling apart.

Anya: Hey, life isn't straightforward. You remember my struggles. I was unsure of my future. But things always work themselves out. What's for you will come to you. But if you ever need to vent, I'm always here.

Sabrina: Thank you.

Anya: Hey, that's what family's for.

Eventually, the trio end up in the kitchen while Sabrina whips up something to eat.

Anya: So, everything's ready?

Robin: Yup.

Anya: That's all I get? A "yup"? You must be nervous

Robin: *sigh* I am.

Robin takes a seat at the island.

Robin: I just want it to be perfect.

Anya: And it will be. You've prepared. It'll be splendid.

Robin: What if I drop the ring, or stumble over my words, or--

Anya: Do you love her?

Robin: ...Yes. With all my heart.

Anya: And she loves you. It'll be fine. She'll say yes. It'll be wonderful. Don't worry.

Sabrina: Anya's right. You two were made for each other.

Robin takes a deep breath.

Robin: Thank you both. For everything.

Sabrina: We three have been together longer than we can remember. We've all been through our share of tests.

Anya: It has been a long time. And now look at us. Finding love, starting careers, building families of our own. I'm proud of us.

Sabrina: No matter what, let's always stick together.

Robin: Always.

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Admitting - Cal x f!Reader

You and Cal have been getting to know each other a little better across the race season, will this be the day that Cal finally admits those hidden feelings?

First xReader submission, I'm hoping to make more of these <3 However this is just some fluff to get started and stretch those writing muscles!

Tags/Genre: Fluff/Feelings / Soft

Pairing: Cal Weathers x f!Reader (female)

Words: 2,671

The air vibrated with the snarling and revving of engines, cars gunning their torque to the very max, moving and sliding around one another and their tires nothing but a blur as they sailed across the searing hot tarmac. The chorus and cheer of the crowd was loud and almost deafening, echoing across the stadium as the sun set, the orange hue settling upon the stadium like a warm blanket. The outside world didn't matter, it was almost as though all the elements had aligned only for this moment here, two cars struggling for leadership in the feat of speed and skill, a light blue faded stock car, and the blazing red of his opponent. It was the only things that the cameras trained on, the audience collectively seeming to hold it's breath as the cars moved at breakneck speed. The white flag flew, and the cheers and cries only became louder, the excitement raging through each and every car that was intended heavily for two contenders. The cars behind the leaders seemed to fall further and further behind, leaving to two racers in a world of their own, their concentrated frowns focusing on eating up the track in front of them.  Crew chief's were yelling to their racers through the mics, trying to put in one last effort to spur their charges on, desperate to at least get a few more points in the leadership, and set them up for the next set of races. Though it was mostly in vain, there were no real changes in position, and the racers all looked tired and mostly done. One such pit stop however wasn't exerting such effort to keep their racer going, the legendary Strip Weathers watching his nephew with pride as he slowly inched out in front of the famous Lightning McQueen, seeing the thrill on the young Dinoco sponsee's face, remembering when he too felt that rush. Beside him was a long time friend and inspiration, Doc Hudson, to watch and support Cal in his mid race season. On the other side of the 'Fabulous Hudson Hornet', was where you stood, a young avid car that could be arguably Cal's 'biggest fan'. You whistled and shouted along with the crowd as Cal soared closer and closer to the finishing line, leaping on the spot in triumph as the blue male practically ate the ground up, diving across the finishing line in a blaze of roars from the audience. You felt yourself leap up ecstatically, cheering out in victory and support, flashes of color and cheer echoing through the stadium with a deafening buzz. He instantly plunged himself into doing donuts upon the track, his tires squealing and engine revving, the friction causing white smoke to plume from the tarmac, his laughter being heard as he peeled away, taking a winning lap round the track at the cheer of his fans.  The feeling was indescribable, and he felt his mood soar higher than the stadium itself, the smile fixed permanently onto his face. Though despite this, he was all the more eager to get back to the pits... knowing full well who was there. He sped along to his stop, skidding to a halt as he glanced up to his uncle, who smiled down proudly to him.  "Real proud of ya' Cal" Strip beamed to his nephew, to which Cal only smiled wider.  "Thanks Uncle..." He started, hearing the congratulations come at him from all sides from his crew, Doc giving a small nod of congratulations, though ready to rib his own young racer for his loss. Cal graciously accepted the praise, though his eyes continued to search, one face on his mind, before he finally caught a glimpse of you, his mind instantly distracted. You moved under the barrier and approached him excitedly, your lights practically flickering in excitement as they did when you dealt with strong emotions.  "Cal! That was amazing! Congratulations!" You beamed, practically hopping on the spot. Despite his calm and friendly nature, you still felt the bubble of nervous emotion every time you uttered a word to the cerulean racer... there was something about him that made you feel lighter than air, and to say you were addicted to the feeling was an understatement. "Thank you... You know I really couldn't have-" He started, when

he saw the media spilling onto pit row, to which he shot you an apologetic smile. Although he wasn't sure what could truly come of it, he didn't want you in the media... he didn't know how that could effect you, and didn't want to put you in that position. You weren't a racer, and he was aware of that. "I'm sorry Miss (y/n)... I won't be long" He promised you, his voice gentle as you also spotted the cameras on their way, your face falling for just a millisecond, knowing he would be torn away yet again. "Oh! No, no take your time, you deserve it!" You said now, covering the slight disappointment you held, and getting hurriedly out the way, just in time for the cameras to focus on him, the interviewer Shannon Spokes beginning to congratulate him herself. It was always this way between you two... just snippets of time together, before his busy life would separate you again. You were pleased for him.. of course you were. And proud! But these small interactions didn't sate the longing that was in your heart.. You of course were too embarrassed to admit the crush you held for the racer, and getting to know him over the race season was always the highlight of your week. You had both hit it off almost immediately at a pre-warming party held by the Piston Cup organizers in order to let the racers mingle, and to bring everyone together before the big season. You had merely gone purely on a whim with a friend that knew one of the racers rather well, and you were now glad that you did. Very glad. The desire to have more than just tiny moments that you could lock in your memories was always there, and in the mean time, all you could do was just hope and wish. You moved over to where the pit box stood, carefully watching Cal with a gentle smile, your heart racing just a little. You couldn't quite hear what was being said, though you blinked as you saw his tires suddenly balloon, Guido racing out from behind the Dinoco racer, and his calls after the cackling racers. You giggled at the sight, feeling just a little sorry for him, before you heard another voice pry you from your thoughts.  "We'll meet him up by the victory podiums. You can tear your eyes away from the love of your life in order to do that, can't you?" Your friend parked at your side, and you raised a brow, scoffing. "Pff, you wish, you'd just looooove to be the matchmaker right now wouldn't you" you mused, before feeling a tire kick your side in play. "I'm better at it than you!" She teased, causing you to turn slightly. "Yeah?" You rebutted, playfully tackling your friend as you had when you were kids, leaping off and trying to evade the revenge attack that would no doubt come your way, move giggles erupting from the pair of you. Little to either of your knowledge, Cal watched with a soft smile on his face, his gaze following you as you left.  -- The confetti reigned free as it exploded high above the podiums, twirling down and settling upon the ground, flashes everywhere as photos were being taken, and more chants and cries could be heard as fans were desperate for their favorite racer to notice them. The audience seemed to settle as a microphone was hitched near Cal, and he began to give his winning speech to them all, smiling gently as his gaze moved through the crowd. "Thank you all! It's such an honor to race, as it always is, and I couldn't do it without the love and support of all you guys out there!" He started, hearing the cheers rising.  "I hope to only bring more wins to the season, and bag another one for Team Dinoco!" He added, waving his tire out to the fans, before his eyes rested upon a certain car in particular, and a tender smile came to his face.  "But lastly... I wanna dedicate this win to Miss (y/n)... she's been a real inspiration to me lately... I owe her" He said now, continuing to watch you as he spied the blush creep across your hood, you gaze falling as the embarrassed smile appeared. He.. he said that? He really said your name on stage.. in front of everyone! He laughed gently, not paying attention to the next speech from

Lightning, only persisting in gazing to you in the crowd. To him... there was no one else in the area, and he could only see you. Suddenly he didn't want to be on the podium, finally twisting his gaze away from you to look to the track, the last of the sunlight glinting against the tarmac, to which he smiled, an idea forming.  By the time the speeches and congratulations were done, the stadium was clearing out, and Cal made his way through the crowd to watch you make your way back to the pits, presumably to help clear up as you always did. You didn't like being swallowed by the crowd and being caught in the rush... besides, any extra time you got to maybe watch Cal wind down on the track or just have any moment with him, was worth the late nights. He revved his engine a little louder as he approached, in order to let you know he was there, seeing your brake lights shine and your gaze rest on your mirror. The blush was back instantly, but you tried to push it down and resume some soft of confidence... even if it left the moment he appeared, as always. "Well hello stranger..." You half teased, before you chuckled. "I see... now that you've grown bored of the screaming and adoring fans, all chanting and desperate for your attention, you've come to me" You mused, giving him a smirk.  "Well... only so much I can take being yelled at, ya'know?" He smiled in return, before he looked to the track again. You had paused, though had started to turn away, and he reached out with a tire to stop you, causing you to pause.  "You ok?" You asked in concern, and a smile flashed out on his face.  "Couldn't be better... but I want you to come with me" He said now, nodding toward the track. You glanced over, unsure, seeing the vast tarmac stretch before you two, your heart thumping a little harder. "You want me to...?" You started, waving your tire to get him to carry on the sentence.  "Just come with me" He smiled, leading the way toward the gate that led to the track. He weaved through, and finally his tires gradually touched the track, his gaze following the loop round, glancing back to see you hesitating.  "It's ok" He assured the you, holding out a tire for you. You gently moved out onto the track, your tires meeting with the smooth surface, keeping yourself low upon the ground. You could feel the heat radiating off it, and you fancied you could almost hear the many years of racing engines and cheering crowds, their chanting and excitement being sucked into the very foundations. You watched as the track shone in the sun, following the smooth lines as it slipped to the side.  "It's... bigger than I thought" You said quietly, moving up to him.  "They don't quite capture the size on tv, do they?" He asked with a smile, to which you shook your hood. He watched you for a moment, keeping you pinned to the spot with his eyes, before he smiled again. "You wanna go for a lap?" "Really?" You asked, your tone questioning, but your eyes danced with the excitement that he loved. With little warning, his engine growled, wheels spinning, before he shot off like an arrow, sailing once more around the track. A deeper blush seemed to fix itself permanently to your hood, his engine sounded tantalizing after all, but you couldn't help but let that smile slip over your features. "Oho, no you don't" You smirked, your own engine thrown into gear as you gunned it, dashing off after the racer. You felt the ground only pass by faster and faster as you started to push yourself onward, settling into a rhythm, despite how scary the track was up close, closing in on the blue car. He moved up a little, laughing out loud as you pulled up beside him, seeing the joy on your face as you raced on, raising your brow a couple times at him, your engine snarling as you pushed ahead, taking the lead. He laughed again, and began to pursue you, spurring the you on, though not overtaking you. Instead he watched you with a gentle gaze, seeing you thoroughly enjoying your experience was giving him a rather nice flutter to his heart.  You sailed across the finish

line, before you half spun, facing him as he crossed it too.  "Congratulations, now you've won too!" He said, before he chuckled lightly.  "Hm, maybe I should be the one to race for Dinoco" You teased, before you saw Cal's expression turn serious.  "I mean... I could go talk to Tex..." He started, before you laughed.  "No! No, no I don't... No!" You said between laughter, which was only echoing his own.  "Well... you're pretty fast... perhaps you would do better than me" He said now, snickering lightly, the sparkle in his eyes brighter than ever as he got to hear your laughter over and over. "Does someone want to retire early? That's the sense I'm getting right now" You giggled, to which he raised a brow.  "Honestly, if it meant I got to spend more time with you, I'd do it" He said without thinking, causing you both to look to each other in surprise. You felt your hood warm again, lowering your gaze as Cal seemed to grimace, before deciding that he was already down the rabbit hole, he may as well finish.  "Miss (y/n)..." He started, to which you gazed up softly.  "I've told you... I'm not Miss (y/n), just call me (y/n)" You breathed, to which he chuckled lightly.  "You know I need my manners" He responded, before you smiled gently to him. "Anyway... I... I wanted to ask something" He said now, looking to the track, his tire twisting in what appeared like nerves.  "I was hoping that you'd... maybe like to consider.... the thing is we've gotten to know each other and... I really... I wanted to..." He started, before he squeezed his eyes shut. "Dammit" He could only mutter, before he glanced up, seeing you having tilted your hood, but you felt like you knew what he was going to say. "Cal... it's ok...." You started, before he breathed in.  "Miss (y/n), I'd be honored if you... would consider perhaps allowing me to... Miss (y/n), do you wanna... go out to dinner... or something at some point...?" He seemed to deflate just a little, though your kind expression never left his.  "I'd love nothing more" You said tenderly, to which you saw the joy dance in his eyes. He gave you a grateful smile, gently moving forward to nuzzle your fender, though ready to leap back if you became alarmed. Though, as he half suspected, you embraced it, nuzzling him in return as he stay close, the contact feeling almost like electricity. Cal breathed out slowly as he nosed his hood to yours, only focusing on the feeling it gave you both, paying no heed to what happened around you. The affection was slow and deliberate, easing into it, before Cal bit his lip a little, pulling back, and kissing your cheek gently.  "We should head back" He said now, before you gazed over to where the trailers were.  "Ah yes... your adoring public awaits" You whispered quietly, before he nudged you. You chuckled weakly, and you began to slowly move across the track again, slowly getting closer to each other, before your sides rubbed, and your gazes flicked away from one another, with embarrassed smiles.

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Peeta Mellark x male reader

[ We all know who Katniss Everdeen is, but what if Primrose hadn’t been chosen but another boy from another unfortunate family? YOUR family. ]

Info: This is basically a reader insert and I’ve changed a few rules, not ground breaking though. The reader is a bit bland for now but I plan for his actions to be different. Because he has different moral grounds from Katniss and such. Would appreciate feedback! FEEL FREE TO POINT OUT TYPOS. GRAMMARLY SOMETIMES DOESN’T DO MY DYSLEXIC ASS JUSTICE

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Those words left my mouth without much thought. I wasn't thinking of the damned consequences at the moment.

Behind me was Kunal, an iron grip on my leg, bawling his eyes out. "Y/N! NO! NO! YOU CAN'T GO!" he pleaded, his cries getting louder by the second. 

My hand ruffled his strawberry blonde hair, messing it up. "Let go, Nal," I said in the calmest tone I could muster. He shook his head, tears running down his cheeks, I cleared my dry throat, gulping down nothing. My mouth was dry as if I just ate a handful of salt, which was honestly a luxury.

My face remained stoic, the moment I show a sign of distress I know the people in the Capitol would eat it up like good bread. It entertains them, our suffering entertains them. 

His hands slipped from my leg, gripping on my pants before he was finally taken away from me. "Up you go, Owl eyes," said Gale, his voice trying hard to remain steady. Beside him was Katniss, who was holding Kunal by the shoulders. She nodded, "Good luck, Y/n,"

I nodded, before looking back at the temporary stage. "Oh well, Bravo!" Effie exclaimed. "That's the spirit of the games!"

She was thrilled, finally seeing some action from this district. It made a pit in my stomach, I clenched my jaw. If only the roles were reversed, Capitol people fighting for their lives instead of us.

Oh, how funny that would be.

I strode to the stage, trying my best to look collected. The foreboding feeling in my stomach only grew with each step I took, my hands sweating as if they've just been dipped into water once I finally took my place.

"Do tell us your name," Effie said, her grin widening as she nodded, encouraging me to talk. It took all the will power I had to not strangle her.

"Y/n Greyback," I replied dryly, hoping it would set her off.

“I bet my buttons that was your brother. Don’t want him to steal all the glory, do we? Come on, everybody! Let’s give a big round of applause to our newest tribute!” she trilled, making me clench my fists.

Her words were met with silence. No one clapped, not a noise can be heard. Even the ones who would usually bet on who would wound up as a tribute didn't do anything.

I held back a smile, a surge of hope flowing through me. This was the most rebellious thing they could do without getting punishment of any sort. Silence.

Silence doesn't mean fear or that we're cowards. It meant that we do not accept this, we do not condone.

Just as my father always said, one does not need to shout to make a change.

The next thing that happened was even more of a surprise. Maybe it was because I was a son of a "rebel", maybe they pitied my family or maybe it was because I talked to the mayor's daughter.

Just one, then two, then a group almost all of the crowd put the three middle fingers of their left hand to their lips and held it out to me. It is an old and rarely used gesture of our district, occasionally seen at funerals. It means thanks, it means admiration, it means good-bye to someone you love.

My tense hands relaxed a sense of calm washing over me. We were united in a strange way, something I thought would only happen in my dreams.

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The scent of alcohol from his breath was strong, or maybe he just smelled of alcohol. "Lots of. . ." He paused, trying to think of a word.

I cringed as he slightly swayed around, trying my best to not touch him. "Spunk!" he declared triumphantly. "More than you!"

He released me, staggering to the front of the stage. "More than you!" He declared once more, pointing towards the camera.

Was he talking to the audience? Or maybe he was addressing the Capitol. I wish it's the latter, that would be funny.

Just as he opened his mouth to continue, he fell down the stage, knocking himself unconscious in the process. I snickered slightly, my face scrunching up right after.

Thankfully, the cameras were all pointed towards him, watching as they whisked him away into a stretcher. I took this moment to glare back into the distance, watching the scenery.

There was the hill that me, Katniss and Gale were just at. It looked so peaceful, contrary to my day.

"What an exciting day!" Effie warbled, trying to fix her tilted wig. It looked ridiculous. Why would Capitol people, no, why would anyone wear that?

It looks ugly, like a beaten up squirrel. Though I'd be lying if I said it wasn't eye-catching, though, beaten up squirrels are also eye-catching. “But more excitement to come! It’s time to choose our next tribute!” she continued, putting one hand to the second bowl.

Her fingertips grab the first slip it encounters. I hoped it wasn't Gale or Katniss. I didn't want to kill them, not that I'd ever stand a chance.

Katniss was extremely skilled with the bow, she could probably shoot my head from miles away. Gale, on the other hand, was strong, compared to him, I had the strength of a broken twig.

"Peeta Mellark," She read. Oh no. Why him? Of all the people in this district. His father just "introduced" me to him this morning, not just that, I knew him.

I watched him make his way up the stage, I had a clear look at him this time. He had a stocky build, medium height,  ashy blonde hair that falls in waves over his forehead. The shock of the situation registered on his face, though you could tell that he was alarmed by the way his blue eyes looked.

Like a prey knowing it'd be hunted.

Despite this, he still manages to climb up the small flight of stairs calmly.

Effie Trinket then asked for volunteers, but no one spoke up. He has two older brothers, I've seen them. But one is probably too old to volunteer, and the other just wouldn't. This was standard family devotion, what I'd done was a radical thing.

The mayor began to say the same old words he always says every reaping day. I couldn't help but think, why him?

I remember it all too well, that day, it was raining up a storm, the wind was howling. My mother and my brother were left at home, I was tasked to find food for us since my mother couldn't bear to show her face to the district.

How could she? Her husband has been executed for rebellion against the Capitol. One of the peacekeepers found weapons under his possession and he was killed. He managed to convince them to spare us, though sometimes I wished it hadn't worked.

Within a week of his death, we began to lose money, and therefore, food. Nobody wanted to help us, nobody wanted to associate with the family of a tyrant.

Shame, the family name bared shame. My mother didn't have the gall to go out and sell any of my father's things, my brother was too young to even understand what was going on.

I was angry. How could they have just taken everything away from us that easy? Who gave them the right to do that?

But at that moment, I couldn't afford to sit still and wallow in my resentment. That was a luxury I couldn't afford. not many could afford it either.

Starvation was a fairly common thing in district 12, though the amount of covering up the peacekeepers do no one a favour and fools no one.

There I was, a boy who wasn't even old enough to be registered into the pile walking around in the harsh weather, stripped away from my dignity and whatever money we had.

I found myself in the Mellark's bakery, being told off by the baker's wife, who was tired of having brats from the Seam paw through her trash. I would've screamed back then, but I didn't want the Peacekeepers called on me.

So I left without another word, sitting at a tree for some sort of cover from the harsh rain.  I remember the snorts of the pigs beside me, and that was when I realized I'm no better than cattle; the people of Panim were no better than cattle.

My knees buckles as I collapsed onto the wet grass, shuddering from the cold and the harsh reality. Maybe I had gone insane then, but I vaguely remember talking to the pigs, ranting to them.

They didn't listen, they were too busy rolling in the mud. Looking back, I find this extremely funny, but maybe that's because I don't want to pity myself.

I didn't even notice a boy until the pigs actually rose to eat the pieces of bread thrown at them. I stared at him for a long while, mainly because of the burnt bread, the crust was scorched black.

But a red mark on his cheekbone caught my attention. Had they hit him for burning the bread? My parents have never hit me, I couldn't even imagine what that would feel like.

He took one look at the bakery as if checking if the coast was clear before he turned back to the pigs. Though instead of feeding the pigs he tossed the loaves of bread to me.

I watched him walk towards the bakery and closing the kitchen door tightly behind him. All I could do was stay silent, before shoving them up to my shirt, muttering a broken thank you as I ran home.

The loaves had cooled by the time I got home, but that didn't matter. We had something to eat. Mother looked at me, relieved I didn't die. She hugged me, apologizing.

I didn't care though, we had food, that's what's important.

And for the first time in weeks, we had a proper meal.

I was thankful, the fact that he'd probably burnt the bread on purpose never occurred to me until I crawled onto the bed, staring at the wooden ceiling. An act of kindness, someone still cared.

It was as if spring came overnight, fluffy clouds, blue sky, the warm sweet air. At school, we would always catch each other's gazes. I felt a tad bit bad, his cheek was swollen and his eye had blackened.

I couldn't come up to say thank you, instead, I watched him from a distance, contemplating whether I should. When I went to fetch Nal, out eyes met once more, I was about to mouth a thank you until Nal tugged my shirt.

He handed me a dandelion. He's always loved flowers. His love for it made me realize how I would get the food we needed. All that time I and my father spent in the forest won't be for nothing.

To this day, I still feel as if I owe my family's life to him. I had honestly given up, but he gave me something. Peeta Mellark, the boy who gave me bread and the dandelion, both gave me hope.

Maybe if I had said thank you all those years ago I wouldn't be feeling so guilty now. I could always say it but something about thanking him whilst I'm practically holding a knife against his throat seems dishonest.

The mayor finished his speech, telling us to shake hands. His were as warm and firm as those loaves of bread. He squeezed me as if reassuring me. Or maybe those were just nervous spasms.

We turn back to the crowd as the anthem of Panem plays.

There are twenty-four of us fighting in that arena, as grim as it is, let's just hope someone kills him before I'm forced to. I don't wanna kill the reason I've survived all those years.

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Sorry for the late update my exams are next week and im rushing to finish my requirements at school. :"

[hawksugarbaby]

Bakukami x reader- close up thunderstorm

Smut

Chapter includes: keraunophilia (arousal from thunder and lighting), electrostimulation, Blowjob, threesome, temperature play (heat), bakugo with a jacobs ladder piercing because why not.

You closed your eyes biting your lip and rubbing your thighs together at a feeble attempt of friction. Another roll of thunder and the sky lit up white as a fork of lightning struck the ground and dissipated quickly. The heavy metallic air was hot around you and your hair stood on end from the thrill of the storm, heavy bullets of rain pounding at your window as if trying to shatter the glass and you muttered curses tangling your hand through your hair.

You weren't sure what finally convinced you to get up and go to kaminari's room. But as another crack of lightning split the sky and the thunder roared you stood quickly taking your underwear off before you left the room, walking to his room in your skirt and crop top buttons popped at the top and the lace of your (f/c) bra peeking over the top. You knocked lightly on the door which was quickly opened and kaminari's face peaked out, "oh hey (y/n)! Whatcha knocking for?" you could see bakugo's ash blonde hair peaking behind his legs sitting on the floor with a controller in his hand "O-oh I'll come back later" you stutter not accounting for the fact other people might be in the room. "Just come in! You're not interrupting anything we're just playing Minecraft" he shrugged pulling you into the room with no acknowledgement from bakugo.

"No seriously Kaminari I should go I just remembered I have some stuff I need to take care of" the air in kaminari's room was thicker and hotter than the rest of the dormitory and you chewed the inside of your lip trying to subdue your hurried breaths. "I'm sure it can wait can't it?" he said shuffling over the bed to make space for you and patting the crushed bedsheets 'no' "yeah it can wait"

Another crack of lighting and sparks of electricity flew off of kaminari sparking on your arm leaving tiny lightning strikes and you shifted in your spot, catching your bottom lip between your teeth. "Oh did I shock you! Sorry it's just the storm it makes my quirk go into hyperdrive" he sighed and you nodded in understanding.

But why did it feel so good! Was that what drew you to his room, the idea that he could simulate what was outside in your bones and trail electricity up your spine, growling in your ear like a thunderstorm up close. "I-it's okay it was just hot" in both senses of the word. "Okay I'll try not to do it again" he muttered turning back to the screen to see bakugo trying to get out of a ravine "HOW DID YOU EVEN GET DOWN THERE" "I FELL OBVIOUSLY!"

You had gradually been trying to relieve some tension by rubbing your slick covered thighs together, gripping the hem of your skirt until your knuckles were ivory. "Kaminari I think I should go now" you muttered hoping to take care of the problem yourself. "Aw please stay just a little longer (y/n) please!" he begged, adding puppy dog eyes for effect. You weren't sure if they would work in any other situation but right now the magnetism of his eyes staring deep into yours and bakugo glancing up at your reflection in the tv made you stay seated.

The thunder cracked again and you moaned lightly drawing both the boys eyes to you quickly bakugo's hands lit up in surprise charring the white controller black and tiny strikes of electricity bounced off of his arm onto you making you moan again. "What the fuck was that" bakugo grunted turning his head towards you fully "are you feeling okay (y/n)" kaminari asked reaching the back of his hand out to feel your forehead. "NO DON'T!" you exclaimed, scrambling backwards, your legs falling apart slightly to reveal your glistening pussy and the wet spot developing on your lined skirt.

"A-AH SORRY I D-DIDN'T KNOW" he jumped turning away with a bright red face "no i-it's fine! I should have just left when I noticed bakugo was here but you asked me to stay and then I thought the feeling would just go away but it didn't and you kept shocking me and the thunder and the temperature and- and- and" bakugo flushed seeing the reflection on the tv screen ignoring the skeleton shooting arrows into him from afar. "And you didn't want him to touch you because he'd electrocute you and what? It turns you on?" he theorised and you nodded with embarrassment, crossing your legs to hide your exposed cunt from the blushing boys.

"I dunno what it is about this weather but it always just makes me feel, well you know and I dunno why I thought to come to kaminari's room of all places I guess I thought we could..." you stopped remembering the other presence in the room who was just looking between the two of you in bewilderment "it doesn't matter I'll just go I can take care of, uh, it by myself!" you jumped up but your arm was caught by kaminari and your ankle by bakugo who gave each other a devious smirk and pulled you onto the bed. Your head in kaminari's lap with his arms draped over you and bakugo moved up to the bed hovering over you "w-wait. Your not considering what I think you are are you!?" you exclaim wriggling under him but you were immediately restrained by kaminari squeezing you tighter. "Unless you have a problem sharing. It's pretty hot when you moan like that I wonder if we can make you do it again?" bakugo growled lowly in your ear and you bit your lip staring up into his ruby eye's demanding a yes or no. "okay."

you swallowed thickly and the boys set their hungry hands to work, stripping you of your fitted skirt and half-open shirt. Kaminari slipped out from under you leaning over you from the side to press his lips into yours, swiping his tongue over your bottom lip to gain entry to your mouth, there was no need for a battle of dominance and kaminari won you over with ease, exploring your mouth with his tongue suppressing all your little moans. Bakugo trailed his lips down your neck and you breathed in the addictive burnt caramel wrapping your hands around kaminari's neck and moving your lips in sync with his as bakugo worked to find your sweet spot.

His palms were burning against your hips and tiny sparks of delight flew off of kaminari leaving minuscule lightning strikes along your flushed skin and you twitched with every spark of heat from bakugo and kaminari's hands lighting up your skin a bright red. Microscopic pops emitted from bakugo's hands and you moaned again into kaminari's mouth who was gradually finding it harder to keep the slow pace, he swung one leg over your thigh grinding his hard length into your thigh and you muttered a string of pleases. "aw I think she's getting desperate" he teased pulling his lips off of you, a string of saliva connecting you and then snapping "I think we should teach her some patience" bakugo muttered against your neck, the words sent straight to your core and you bucked your hips into nothing. "Please! One of you just fuck me please I need it!" you cried.

Bakugo latched his lips onto your neck ignoring your request, choosing to make a dark purple mark instead. Kaminari moved his head between your legs pumping his cock at the same time and flicked his tongue over your clit "oh she's sweet! Your delicious (y/n) I could eat you out all night long" Kaminari teased, licking a broad stroke up your soaked entrance making you gasp followed by a pornstar moan. "Fuck (y/n) I think we need to shut that pretty mouth of yours" the ash-blonde moved to stand in front of you and you were quickly switched positions so that you were on your hands and knee's kaminari underneath you ravishing you like a starved man and bakugo stood in front of you holding his length in his hand. You gripped his thighs pulling him closer and grabbed his shaft gasping when you felt cold steel bearings on the underside of his cock.

You traced your finger up counting 7 metal balls and giggled to yourself at the hums of satisfaction he made "when did you get that done?" you ask rubbing your hand up his length making sure to drag your thumb across every piercing "My birthday" he grunted and you parted your lips taking him down to the first piercing just below his head, swirling your tongue around his flushed tip and pumping his cock with your hand. You moaned lightly as kaminari licked along your slit grazing his teeth against your clit, his hands resting nicely on your ass sending tiny shocks through your thighs and you held it within yourself not to collapse on top of him, not that you thought he would have minded. You looked at bakugo through your eyelashes putting more of him in your mouth, down to the third piercing and started to bob your head up and down his cock dragging your tongue over his piercings.

Bakugo cursed under his breath grabbing a fistful of your hair and pushed you further down his cock to the 5th piercing moaning lightly as your wet muscle continued to please him, rolling your tongue around his cock, saliva getting caught on the cold metal in your mouth and your hands worked vigorously with what you had yet to reach. He looked down and you gave him a seductive look, taking his cock down to the seventh piercing, your nose flush to his toned stomach and you held your position. "Jesus Christ" he strained not to thrust into your throat as little moans from kaminari gorging on you drowned him in desire. The bulge in your throat from his cock just sitting there set off mini-nukes in his hands, the heat freckling your face but nothing that would harm you more than you already had been.

Kaminari worked away under you, fisting his cock and darting his tongue in and out of your pussy dripping with nectar flicking his tongue over your clit and licking up your slit collecting the juices on the tip of his tongue. Your thighs jolted with the higher voltage shock almost crushing his head and you lurched forward gagging on on Bakugo's thick cock consuming both the boys with lust. You pulled off of bakugo and hummed in satisfaction "your pretty with a Jacob's ladder bakugo" you say with a lilt to your voice that drew him to you like an incantation danced on your lips. "Fuck. fine you've been patient" bakugo said and kaminari slipped out from under you making you whine at the loss of contact and slipped your hand between your legs pleasuring yourself while the boys argued over who was going first.

You groaned growing impatient and sprawled out on the bed "just share" you said impatiently and the boys turned to look at you. You spread your legs and bakugo was the first to dive in, pulling your knees up and gripping the back of your calves. "You want this right?" "Yes bakugo I do I want this please just put it in!" you pleaded, rolling your head back and looking up at kaminari who was standing beside you jerking himself off. "You could have just asked for help kami" you replaced his hand with yours stroking him up and down slowly and looked up at him with a soft smile which was quickly adjusted into a face of pleasure as bakugo buried his length inside of you. "A-ah oh my god you're so big" you cried, the burning stretch and heat of his hands making you flush.

You resumed working your hand up kaminari's shaft stopping occasionally to suffocate in the thrill, throwing your head back against the pillow. The steel piercings dragged along your walls and his hands burned into your side, searing heat popping against your hips as he thrust deliriously from the high of being inside your warmth. You moaned softly speeding up your hand around kaminari who was groaning lightly admiring your blissful face blooming red, a thin layer of sweat made you glow in the light. The thunder continued to growl outside and with every crack of lightning splitting the sky kaminari surged electricity that ran through your bones and the warmth made you whimper gripping the bedsheets and stopping your hand around kaminari to steep in the pleasure.

Bakugo's hands travelled up, explosive red marks blemishing your skin and he rested them on the swell of your chest groping softly while maintaining his volatile explosions to a nonfatal level, his hips continuously slammed into yours not faltering once and you bucked your hips into his desperately. The added stimulation of his piercings brought you closer to the edge than you thought it had. another fork of lightning struck the ground outside and your stomach tightened followed shortly by a carnal moan and kaminari slapped his hand over your mouth cursing. Your moans were absorbed by kaminaris hand and he hushed you, pulling his hand off and leaning down to collide his lips with yours.

"You have to be quiet (y/n) or people are gonna know what we're doing" kaminari muttered against you biting your lip and sparks danced on your tongue. The air was hot and thick and your head fell back against the pillow. Bakugo's thrusts became inhuman pistoning his hips into you like he was addicted to you, the bearings scratched along your inside and tumultuous moans fell out of your mouth, bakugo and kaminari grunting excessively and probably too loud to hide what you were doing.

"B-bakugo fuck i'm gonna cum" you moan greedily gulping down breaths as his pace became stuttered and his hot hands left burning palm marks on your stomach and sides. Your eyes rolled back and your breathing was ragged, you had fully stopped moving your hand for kaminari and the tiny shocks followed by a wave of electricity when the lightning struck attacked you sending pleasure to your core. Bakugo's grunting was imitated by the thunder outside and you gripped his shoulders letting out a loud moan as the tightness in your stomach abruptly dissipated and your orgasm crashed over you leaving you high, the rush of adrenaline had your heart pounding and your lungs burned from desperately trying to regain your breath. He pulled out and came on your stomach and rested for a minute before hopping off you and collapsing onto the floor before he had the chance to pull his boxers up.

Kaminari smirked at you and you gave him a tired grin holding up a finger halting him from continuing for the next few seconds while you collected your thoughts and breath. You gave him a nod of approval and he climbed between your legs letting them fall flat against the bed instead of holding them resulting in blazing thighs like bakugo had. Kaminari looked at you gently, putting his hands on your hips and tiny shockwaves of electric lust coursed through you making you moan softly and your eye's squeeze close, brows knit together at the hot pleasure. "Are you okay, can I start?" he asked brushing the hair plastered to your forehead behind your ears "uhu" you answered simply and he nodded slowly pushing his length inside of you.

He wasn't as big as bakugo (still large though) and he didn't have a Jacob's ladder that dragged along your walls sending you into a frenzy. But he more than made up for it with the gentleness he possessed and the thickness of his cock. He stretched more than bakugo and you gasped, pinprick tears collecting on your eyelashes. He peppered small kisses along your cheeks and nose and whispered sweet nothings until you were confident he could move which didn't take long. He thrust slowly and kissed you softly, robbing you of your breath. The static flooding from his hands crackled and left reddening bolts along your hips and arms and every kiss made your heart jump from the shock twirling on your tongue and into your bloodstream.

"You're so pretty (y/n), you're taking me so well you're so tight too" he praised fishing a string of soft moans from your throat with every slow thrust. If kaminari wanted he would have fucked the soul out of you but you had already been fucked to oblivion so kaminari decided to give you some soft treatment. Bakugo was on the floor pumping his already hard again cock with his head reeled back listening to the seductive sounds the two of you were making. "kaminari~ " you sang gripping the bedsheets and jolting upwards when the lighting struck and the shock rattled your skull. He sped up his thrusts slightly and you whimpered, rocking against his hips and your orgasm quickly built up again, your whines becoming faster and louder as your climax dangled on a thread in front of you just out of reach. "Fuck kami please go faster!" you begged and he groaned softly picking up the pace.

Almost instantly did your back arch and your eyelids drooped and your legs convulsed, mouths falling open in a silent scream. "Fuck you look gorgeous" kaminari muttered thrusting a few more times until pulling out and cumming on your stomach like bakugo and crawled over you softly kissing your lips and sitting on the floor pulling his jeans up and your fucked out form heaved on the bed. Entire form covered in red burns and lightning marks, your face was flushed and you clung to the bedsheets with the sweat.

"Are you okay (y/n)?" kaminari asked first, energetic as always and sat on the bed pulling your head into his lap. Bakugo finished himself off and stayed on the floor "just wanna bath and sleep" you mumbled and kaminari nodded carrying you to his bath and running the water.

Bonus content

It was hard to ignore the intense limp you carried yourself with and the huge varying marks covering your body, and with what the class had heard the night before it wasn't hard to guess who the culprit was but none dared say anything. Except of course mina who asked an abundance of questions you answered giddily without hesitation while getting changed for training.

[wastelandcth]

Better Love - cth

part two: the wild and us

summary: Maeve and Calum meet. The rain outside puts on a show. 

author’s notes: I hope you guys enjoyed the first part of this series! This part had one of my favorite scenes I’ve ever written so I hope you enjoy! 

warnings: mentions of drinking, mentions of breakups, mentions of food. 

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part one

Staring in the blackness at some distant star The thrill of knowing how alone we are, unknown we are To the wild and to the both of us

"What are you doing in my hotel?" she asked shakily, her wariness prevalent in the way her voice shook as she stared at the man in front of her. 

The towel she was pulling closer to her body felt like nothing in the room with him. Maeve, who had only made it  back to the cabin an hour prior, had expected to be alone. She'd hadn't expected to walk out of her shower to find a tall man sleeping in the bed she'd rented out for the week. She also hadn't expected the rainstorm to be so bad, her weather app claiming her entire week here would be sunny and perfect for hiking, so finding a man in her cabin hadn't been in her plans either. 

And wow was he a sight for sore eyes. 

"What are you doing in my cottage?" he asked, Maeve's eyebrow raising as she heard the trace of an accent, "Mrs. Bagby rented this place out to me, she never said there was someone already staying here," he huffed, his eyebrows furrowing as he studied Maeve's. 

"Mrs. Bagby? Who the hell is Mrs. Bagby? I'm renting this from Mrs. Baird," Maeve said, "I was here first! You're the intruder!"

Maeve, who had always been prepared to debate with anyone, was not backing down no matter how exposed she was in front of a handsome man. She wasn't going to stand for a stranger barging into her space, she needed this vacation more than anything in this world and she'd be damned if she let this ruin it. She watched as the man in front of her opened and closed his mouth, looking like a fish out of the water as he tried to come up with a solution to the very obvious problem. If Maeve was honest, she had no idea how the confusion had happened or how they'd both ended up in this situation, but she didn't have much time to think about it. 

The thunder outside shook the walls of the small cabin, rattling the jars and the decorations on the walls throughout, and it wasn't until Maeve heard the crack of lightning that she realized just how bad the storm outside had become. The view outside the window had been fogged, the colorful autumn trees disappearing behind the wall of water falling from the sky as the landscape blurred into a mixture of grey and orange with red splotches. Maeve, whose attention had switched from the man in the green hoodie to the raging storm outside, had grabbed the pile of clothes she'd left on the dresser. Without another word, she walked back towards the bathroom and made sure to twist the lock before she let out a breath. 

The man in her bedroom for the week had been, breathtaking to say the least. His eyes, although wide and filled with confusion when Maeve had looked into them, were brown and shone even in the gloominess of the weather His hair was short, the tufts of blonde hair curling near the ends. Maeve guessed that his hair had been a darker color naturally, the roots she'd spotted proving her point. He looked like a kind person, maybe he was like Maeve as well, just another person looking for an escape. 

That's all her trip to this cabin was meant to be, an escape. 

Maeve's life had always been simple if you could call it that. She'd been born on a rainy afternoon, her mother liked to tell her it was because she was meant to outshine the sun itself. Her parents, who'd met in Scotland years before she ever came to take her first breath, had always told her about the magic the country had to offer. They told her stories of the forests so vast and large that even the biggest of problems could shrink down into pebbles that flowed away in the rivers. She'd grown up in a small town, dreaming of the wonders that Scotland had for her when she was old enough to see them. 

Maeve had moved when her time at university peaked when her nose was stuck in books that spoke all about the history and the cultures that made up the world. It had been the first time in her life that she'd been away from her parents, from the only home she had ever known, and it had been so thrilling. She went from only traveling to big cities for concerts or when her father had needed to run errands to living right in the heart of all the commotion. The quiet nights that had been filled with only cicadas singing into the night were replaced by the sound of a city, alive and cheerful at all hours of the day. Maeve had never experienced so much at such a fast pace and her life at her university flew by before she had a chance to slow down. One day she was unpacking her bags in her dorm and the next she was accepting her diploma and applying to jobs around the country. She felt the burnout, felt the way her brain tensed whenever she read through application requirements and the thought of having to pack up her life again. She felt the way her eyes forced themself open while riding the train to interviews. She knew that she needed a break, a few days off to remember who she was and what she wanted in life. To make matters worse, her relationship had been going downhill. She'd met James at a social event the school had put on, both of them were in the same program so it wasn't hard to make conversation with him. After too many history jokes and a trip to the campus bar, Maeve found herself awake in his arms as he slept. She'd laid there that first night, looking out at the stars through his window, wondering why she'd felt a pull towards a different place, a different person.

That feeling hadn't stopped since that night, she'd stayed with James, he was a nice guy who made her laugh and kept her company as they both studied. But he wasn't someone she saw herself spending the rest of her life with. She had a feeling that James felt the same way even if they were both too afraid to admit that the spark that had been there before was fiddling out. The arguments were getting worse, the silence lasting longer as time went on. It wasn't until one night when Maeve had been studying for a final exam that it had all exploded. Words were thrown around, tears were shed, and she was left feeling like something was wrong with her. She couldn't understand why she couldn't love James as he loved her, she'd turn distant and pushed him away until all that was left between them was a broken flower vase and tears.

That's why she'd jumped on the opportunity to fly to Scotland when it arose. She'd been sitting at her desk, scrolling through an endless list of applications and teaching opportunities when the email had popped up. She'd read through it a couple of times, making sure she wasn't imagining the words on the screen. Her professor, who'd helped her in more ways than one could count, had recommended her for a teaching job abroad. She would have to visit the school, make sure that it was both a right fit for her and for the administration, but it seemed like they were more than ready to offer her a spot and helping her make Edinburgh her home. 

Mrs. Baird, the lovely older woman who had driven Maeve up to the cabin and helped her unpack, had told her that she was glad she'd arrived a few days earlier after Maeve had told her all about why she was visiting Scotland at such an odd time of year. She'd been a curious soul ever since Maeve had stepped out of the taxi that had taken her from the train station out to the main residence Mrs. Baird had seemed to be the owner of. She'd asked Maeve all sorts of questions, which Maeve had taken as to her host just making sure she wasn't escaping from anyone dangerous or anything like that, it was a tough time to be a woman traveling alone.

"Oh, I'm sure you'll love the spot you'll be staying in then. It's very private, it'll be good for you to clear your head and relax before your big interview," she'd nodded as she packed up a few bags with groceries Maeve hadn't recalled reading about on the website. 

"Oh, um, I don't think I paid for anything like that, Mrs. Baird," Maeve chuckled and shook her head, "I was thinking of just popping into town and picking up a few essentials."

"Oh don't you worry, darling! It's my pleasure. Plus, the cottage is quite secluded so it'd take you almost half a day to get to the shops and back," she shrugged, "Let's get going, yeah?"

The drive up to the cabin had been slow and gave Maeve a chance to take in the sights. The forest was alive with colors that Maeve's eyes had craved to see. It seemed like everything her parents had told her about the place they'd met was still the same. The trees still sway in the chilly breeze and somewhere in the distance, a river flowed with a power that only came with years of flowing and receiving rain. The drive itself had been plenty enough to get Maeve excited about her days of rest but the second her eyes saw the stone bridge that led to her home for the next couple of days, she knew her life was about to change. After helping Mrs. Baird with bringing in all the bags and thanking her for the candles she'd also brought, telling her a rainstorm was predicted to pass through the next day, Maeve was alone. 

Her first day in the cabin had been spent unpacking and unwinding. Mrs. Baird had been kind enough to bring a bottle of Scottish whiskey, telling her," when in Scotland" and Maeve had sampled the liquor, letting it burn her throat as she stared out at the river flowing outside her bedroom window. Her trip had been going great so far, she'd successfully beaten jetlag, had managed not to burn the small kitchen down during her dinner, and she had taken a nice and relaxing show when the rainstorm had shown up the next day. She'd made sure to light a few candles around the place, not wanting to walk around in the dark if the power did go out. Then, of course, everything took a turn for the unexpected when Maeve walked out of the bathroom and was met by a man sleeping in her bed. 

By the time she'd walked out of the bathroom again, fully dressed and a little more confident in herself, the power had gone out and the whole cabin had been illuminated with an orange glow coming from the candles. The man was no longer in the bedroom, but the storm outside the window was winding up more and more as the seconds passed. She knew she couldn't make him walk out in the forest during the storm, it was too dangerous and mean in general to kick someone out in the middle of a downpour. So she'd let the guy stay until the storm passed and then they'd both walk down to the main residence and sort out whatever the hell was happening. 

"Calum," he mumbled, looking over as Maeve stepped out into the living room, "I'm Calum."

"Maeve," she replied with a nod, "You're not here to murder me, right?"

Calum chuckled and shook his head, which made Maeve warm and sent a shiver down her spine. His smile was nice, a murderer wouldn't have waited for her to get dress unless he was into that, she thought. She'd smiled at him, tugging the sleeves of her sweater down a bit as she looked around the living room. The candles gave the entire room a moody glow, the storm had stopped the sunshine from coming in through the windows and it had felt later on in the day than it actually was. 

"So...tea?" she asked softly as she motioned towards the kitchen. 

Maeve had found out that Calum, which was a very fitting name for the man sitting across from her watching the rain outside, had been in Scotland for a little over two weeks. He'd been traveling on his own, exploring the smaller cities and seeing what the Highlands had to offer. Maeve had told him about her interview, confessing that she wasn't the most prepared and that these few days before were to help her hopefully calm down. To her surprised, she’d learned that Calum was a professor at a university near his town, both of their widening at the confession of just how similar they were.

"That's exciting, what are you hoping to teach?” Calum asked, his eyes meeting hers in the candlelight, “I specialize in Art History.”

“History,” she nodded, a blush on her cheeks, her eyes glancing down to the cup of tea that had been warming her hands, “I’ve always loved studying it and I want to help others learn about it too.”

“Yeah? I get that. The history department at my school isn’t the best Some older man names Rainer runs it like it’s still warm times,” Calum chuckled, “He’s the worst.”

Maeve laughed, shaking her head as she thought about her fair share of professors who had yet to catch up with the times She thought about what kind of instructor Calum was. It was only his second year teaching so was he the one who made his students excited for lessons ahead? Did he use fun activities and assignments to incorporate them into his plans? Maybe he assigned cool projects, where the main point was to gain a bigger understanding of something a student has been wanting to talk about. Calum seemed like the type and from what Maeve had learned about the man in the short hours she’d known him, she knew he was kind and attentive.

“How was your hike up here?” Calum asked as he set the cup of tea down on the table, his legs stretching out as his head leaned on the back of the couch. 

“Hike?” Maeve asked, furrowing her eyebrows as she looked over at him.

“Yeah, I left around like five and didn’t get here until ten,” Calum chuckled and shrugged, “And somehow you look like you just took a leisurely drive up here,” he teased, sitting up as he saw the look on Maeve’s face, “Oh my god, you drove up here, didn’t you?”

"In my defense," Maeve giggled out, holding her arms up, "Mrs. Baird offered to bring me up here"

"Oh, and she forced me to walk for five hours and fall in the mud!?" Calum whined, shaking his head as he let out a groan, "She's so not getting a good review from me, whatever her name may be."

Maeve laughed softly, watching the way Calum ran a hand down his face and pouted over at her. She was surprised at how easily they both got along, usually, Maeve had trouble getting out of her own head and talking to new people. But with Calum things just felt so carefree. She wasn't sure if it was such a good thing, opening up to a complete stranger who had been booked into the same cabin as her, but the rain outside wasn't letting up and she was more than willing to work out a compromise to share with him until the rain stopped and they could take the quad bike Mrs. Baird had told Maeve about before leaving her in the middle of nowhere. 

"Do you want to go freshen up? I'm sure your five-hour hike up here more than justifies a nice warm bath," Maeve nodded, giggling as Calum glared playfully over at her, "I'll try and mix something up for lunch?"

"That sounds lovely, if the rain doesn't stop soon I'll make us dinner," Calum shrugged, standing up from the couch and walking over to the entrance of the cabin, gathering his bag and a pile of clothes that Maeve hadn't even noticed were on the floor before making his way over to the bathroom. 

The rain had not stopped by the time Calum had gotten out of the bath, much to Maeve’s pleasure since she’d heard his soft voice singing along to whatever song he’d been playing. The rain hadn't stopped while the two ate their lunch, a stew that Maeve had managed to throw together in the tiny kitchen. And the rain had, surprisingly, not stopped while Calum had been bustling around the kitchen a few hours later, making dinner while Maeve read through one of the many books she’d packed with her for her trip If she hadn’t known anything about Scotland before traveling there, she would’ve assumed the Earth was flooding and that her adventure abroad would end before it even started.

It wasn’t until a crack of thunder rocked the walls of the cabin that Maeve realized just how extreme the weather has turned. The window was howling against the windows, shaking the panes with the intensity of it. The power had yet to come back and as the day had gone by, the cabin had only grown gloomier and gloomier. Their only source of light had been the many candles that their host has left them, something Maeve would be eternally grateful for. They crackled and glowed in the darkness of whatever room Maeve would get up to look out the window through. Her shadows mixed with the firelight and danced across the dark walls of the safety she’d come to know in her short stay. The river outside of the house, which was louder now that it was filled with rainwater, had grown taller as Maeve would barely see the giant rocks inside of the river which had caused the small rapids earlier in the day.

It was all terrifyingly beautiful.

Nature had put on a show for her and Calum, letting them in on the secret dance the forest and elements did for one another. The trees danced with the wind, swaying wildly from side to side and switching directions when they pleased. The river water jumped over the stone bridge above it, splashing cold water onto the top and lowering as it sprinkled back down onto itself. The woodland animals, who would be hiding in the safety of their own homes, hidden somewhere Maeve couldn’t quite see but hoped they’d be just as amazed watching the show that the world put on for them. It was all so terrifying and violent, the rain submitting to no one but itself as he disappeared into the river only to come down harder from the clouds in the night sky. It wasn’t until the thunder, which had been singing a song for the forest itself, cracked again that the stone bridge took its final bow.

Maeve watched as the bridge crumbles. It started slowly, one of two big pieces crumbling into the river below as if by accident. But the water was cruel and greedy, splashing upwards and sending more and more stone into its hands. Maeve, who could do nothing more than watch as their only way back out to civilization crumbled and washed away into the river below, gasped and leaned against the window. The glass shook underneath her hands, the wind greeting her palms from the outside and howling in excitement as the once-solid bridge was split into two pieces, never to meet again, as the final act of nature’s show came to an end.

“Did you hear that?” Calum asked as he walked into the bedroom, where Maeve had been watching the show, “Maeve?”

She turned to face the stranger, her wide eyes softening as she was met with the definition of a word she couldn’t place in her brain. Calum had changed into a pair of joggers, the grey material hanging loosely off his hips and only held up by a haphazardly tied knot. His upper half was dressed in a warm green sweater, the color reminding her of the fields of green she’d seen on the train ride to the small town, his board shoulder stretching the fabric a little bit in the candlelight, he looked breathtaking. Maeve knew he was good-looking, it was one of the first things she’d noticed when he’d jumped up from the bed with tired eyes that had been filled with fear. He was beautiful and kind and…stuck with Maeve.

“T-the bridge,” she stuttered out, her cheeks flushing as she realized Calum was still standing in front of her waiting for an answer, “The bridge fell.”

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[cherry-gemz]

Healing Hands: Chapter One

Summary: You find yourself abroad in London as the Chief of Pediatrics. Everything has been running smoothly until you are faced with an undiagnosed case and the doctor assigned is anything but willing to face defeat. Will you be able treat the child's unknown disease in time, along while facing uncharted waters with love in the workplace?

Parings: Henry Cavill {Dr. Cavill} x Y/N {F!Reader}

Rating: Overall series 18+ only, Chapter is PG

Word count: 2200 +/-

Tags:  @evansamericanass @meowpurrbooks​ @lilithpaijiee @pterodactylterrace 

A/N: Trying something new at writing Henry fanfic. IDK if it’s any good, but either way wanted to start writing. LMK if you're interested, comments and tags welcomed! 💜

P.S. I am no means in any medical field or sorts, so if I get something incorrect on a term or process, bear with me xo.

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You knew that it was a gamble moving to the UK for the Chief of Pediatrics position. But it was time for a change. You needed to leave Eugene, Oregon. Start fresh. There was too much pain there and you had to get away. So when your cousin, who was a nurse from Brighton informed you that there was a need at her hospital for the highly-visible role, you thought why the hell not? You'd score a free round-trip to England of anything and actually see some family you've never met if it didn't pan out. 

Little did you know that you'd fall in love with London: the weather, the people, the imagery of it all. Oregon weather wasn't all too different, so you acclimated well. It had been a few months of you settling in: understanding more of the language barriers despite it still being English. Knackered, cuppa, trollied. 

That is until you had a run in with the division chief of Pediatrics, Dr. Cavill. The staff adored the renowned and painstakingly handsome doctor. And while you could appreciate the view as well, you never were on the same page with his ideals. His defiant behavior of undermining your direction of the unit was becoming a thorn in your side. 

But this time, this time you'd had enough. He mentioned to a patient's parents, while with the speciality case, the hospital could take on their son's situation as priority and receive around the clock care. You threw down the patient's file on your desk and pinched the bridge of your nose. It was a lost cause, you had looked into the patient ever since you started the role.

The child seemed perfectly healthy and lab tests may show no signs of illness. But the chronic pain and fatigue were unexplainable. You empathized, but the poor child has undergone so many tests that at this point it was about providing facts to the parents. And right now, there was no cause of alarm. You weren’t a Dr. House, this wasn’t television. You didn't have the staff to dive into any research or clinical studies. You had a hospital to run, employees to pay, other lives needed saving. 

You picked up the phone to the case nurse on the pediatric floor. 

"Hello? Yes, this is Dr. Y/LN. Can you please remind Dr. Cavill of our 5pm? He's late. Thank you." 

Slowly hanging up on the phone, you turn back to the patient's file. The boy, Jon Foulger, was just shy of his ninth birthday. No positive results for Lupus or Guillain-Barré syndrome. But This case had been bothering you, poor Jon had been in the hospital for three months and still no progress on a diagnosis. While you were never known to give up on a patient, you knew giving false hope to the parents was detrimental not only to the family, but to the same of the hospital's integrity. You were in a high esteemed role now, you knew that you had to discuss further with Henry on his actions. 

Twenty more minutes passed by and you checked your watch. Fuming, you stood up from your desk and headed down to the pediatric floor by the lift. 

As you briskly walk down the hall corridors you can't wait to give Cavill a piece of your mind. You turn the corner and ram right into a brick wall, or so you thought.  Your hands instinctively pick up and see placed on the doctor's firm chest. You immediately flush and lose composure. 

You knew he was a good-looking man, but this up close and personal was a whole other level. His dark hair and curls were fluffy and good enough to touch. His piercing steel blue eyes looked at yours and made immediate contact. His bone structure made the Michaelangelo's David blush. 

"My apologies, Dr. Y/LN. Didn't see you there," his voice was like butter. 

You straightened out your white coat, "Ahem, yes. Well I seemed to have been lost in thought. My apologies as well."

"You wanted to see me?"

"Yes, almost an hour ago…" you shifted your weight to stand a bit taller. He towered over you with his muscular frame and height. 

"Patient...Jon Foulger. We must discuss the repercussions of your current actions."

"Jon-Jon," he replied stoic. 

"Excuse me?"

"He likes to be called Jon-Jon."

"Well yes, let's go to my office and discuss further, please Dr. Cavill."

"As you wish," he replied and pivoted his heel to the nearby lift.

The rise up to the 12th floor was a quiet one, awkward overall as you knew you had to give a coaching and hated the notion. You missed practicing medicine; while you enjoyed the administration of your position, the thrill of helping others and using your hands were erased with cases of employee performance reviews, reports, budgets. 

He coughed into his fist and then held his strong hands in place in a clasp. 

He finally broke the silence, "Enjoying London?"

"Yes, thank you."

"Have you had any time to take a holiday?"

"Um, no. Been too busy."

"It might do you some good," he replies as he looks to check his watch. 

You huff, "Somewhere you need to be, Doctor?"

"No, just checking the time."

His arrogance irritated you and now you weren't feeling as badly to give him his coaching. 

The lift opened as you arrived at the floor and he held out the door for you to exit first. You nod and walk to your office, your kitten heels clicked on the hospital's linoleum floor and the sound echoed through your ears. 

As you both enter your office you stride quickly to your desk to assume dominance of the room. 

Henry stood near the doorway, admiring your photos and certificates on the wall. 

"I knew you were American, but Stanford Medical? Interesting, thought you were from Oregon. When will you be returning?" You can't read him if that was a compliment or sarcasm. 

"Dr. Cavill, would you be so kind to shut the door," you state firmly and sit down, ignoring his comment about your return to the states.

His brow peaks and he nods, turning to close the door. 

"Please, have a seat," you say. 

"I'd rather stand, thank you," he replies and you know this is going to be a difficult conversation. 

"Well this will only take a moment then. Your recent behavior with the Foulger family, while I commend you for your dedication, has been slight askew with the hospital's protocols."

"Is that so?" His voice dropped and his brow arched. "In what way, Dr. Y/LN?"

You cough as the drawl of his mouth turns upward and you can swear there's a smug smirk across his face. 

"Well...for one...you've promised around the care of the child. Now simply put, we've exhausted all efforts for a diagnosis and until Jon...Jon-Jon…shows any new symptoms, we are at liberty to provide him comfort care for the remainder of the evening, but he will need to be discharged in the morning. We've exhausted him enough with MRIs, blood tests. I'm at a rock in a hard place, Dr. Cavill."

"The rock or the hard place where you give up on a child's well-being simply because you haven't thought to see him as a person? Rather as a number on your statistical analysis of how functioning this hospital is?"

His eyes pierce through you and make your knees grow weak. The nurse staff usually talks about him being a cuddly bear, always making the children laugh and smile. But this man before you, why he's no cuddly bear. He was a beast of a man. A grizzly in fact. 

"Now see here, I will let you know that this case is very important to me. All the children are. But what you fail to see is that for whatever reason you've gravitated to this particular case, you're chasing something that doesn't exist." 

His broad shoulders and strong neck tense at your words. He blinks methodically, as if he's scoping out his prey. No, don't let his charm and rugged good looks distract you. This is a man who is used to getting what he wants and you are a woman who knows perfectly what to do with that.

"And I believe you're blind, Doctor."

"Excuse me?" Your voice was shrill and short. "This is borderline insubordination. I'd be careful with your next words, Cavill."

"Pardon my frankness, Dr. Y/LN, but I've been here longer and know these patients in and out," his voice raised and you could see the hint of a vein showing on his thick neck. "Some of the children come from very poor and debilitating environments. We can't just cast them off once a diagnosis doesn't stick simply because we need the bed or we're done trying!"

"DR. CAVILL," you exclaim and let out an exasperated sigh. His demeanor changed and his upper lip curved slightly. 

“Dr. Y/LN. With all due respect, I think you’re making the wrong judgement call here. Things are not adding up with Jon-Jon, if we just give it a few more days...I feel like we’re making progress and I’ve labored enough research into it-”

"Again, while I appreciate your passion...”

“Passion which you need to show for the patient-”

You raise your hand to silence him, “This is not up to you, Dr. Cavill. As Chief of Pediatrics, this is my call. We will discharge Jon tomorrow if he does not show any new symptoms. If you disobey any further protocols, I will have no other choice but resort to disciplinary action. Do I make myself clear, Doctor?"

You press your hands on your desk and lean inward, portraying your stance. 

"Perfectly," he responded. 

"And another thing, I -" you start, but he turns and abruptly walks out of your office, leaving your door open. 

The nerve! Did he really just do that? Where does he think he's going? Didn't I just tell him I'd resort to disciplinary action?!

You rush out of your office and you see him striding through the hall. His strong posture, shoulders back eluded to years of boarding school perhaps or military. You noticed his fists were clenched and it gave you slight satisfaction that you chipped away ever so slightly at his ego.

It was going to take a lot more than that to send you packing, you thought. 

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The next day came and went. You had confirmed that Jon-Jon was discharged with the floor nurse and while you were relieved to have handled that quite professionally, you knew it did not bear well with the rest of the staff.

You were still getting your feet wet and learning more about your team. It was solid overall, many years of expertise collectively, but they treated you like the outsider you were. No requests to meet for lunch or drinks after work. No camaraderie birthday cards seeking your signature or date night advice. Just the normal days in and out, pulling many late nights in your office, up to the point of exhaustion. You'd collapse in your double bed after work, stare at the ceiling of the small room you rented from your cousin, Laura, and try to drown out all the bustle of seven people in the same 3 bedroom flat. 

Just like any other day, You sat alone during lunch. But that never really was ever a bother being used to it now. You were excited about an audiobook you were meaning to dive into and right when you were about to use your airpods, that's when you noticed him enter the cafeteria. 

His presteen, crisp white lab coat was tight around his build. You could tell he took fitness seriously and wondered what he was hiding underneath it all. You unknowingly licked your lips as you watched him search for a fruit out of the bowl off the commons counter. Curious to know what he fancied: was he into a sweet apple or something more tart like cherries. 

He picked up a peach and squeezed it with his massive hand, making it look quite comical considering his size. His eyes met yours and you quickly looked away, trying to now draw any attention to yourself. You fumbled with your phone as you connected to the audiobook and heart his footsteps approached your empty table. 

"Good afternoon," he said. His voice was deep, smooth, and inviting. Not at all like the day before in your office. 

You play coy and don't bother to look up, fidgeting with your sandwich. 

"Hello," you reply distantly. He made you nervous. Would he bring up yesterday's conversation? Will he continue to look that delectable each day?

He smirked and took a bite of the fuzzy peach. There was a slight crunch as he dug his pearly whites into the rounded fruit. The velvet and thin layer of skin eased off and entered his mouth; he chewed slightly and let the piece swirl around with his thick tongue. 

You peered to look at him and his stare hadn't relented. He took another bite. This time the luscious juice slips out of the white-yellow fleshed fruit and down slightly on his chin. Oh, to be that piece of fruit and have him ravish you that way.  How he’d expertly use his hands over you and taste you with those lips.

He can tell you're still distant, however he notices you're unable to tear your eyes away from him. 

He walks over, closer to you now, and you can smell his cologne: a woody aromatic scent tied with a hint of suede. It's downright delicious and with the mix of the peach, your senses are in overdrive. 

What is it with this man and his ability to excite and anger you all at once? You not only want to put him into his place, you want to do so right here on the cafeteria table and have your way with him.

"Lovely day, isn't it?" He smiles devilishly and places the half eaten fruit on the table next to your phone and walks away. 

Your cringe and use all your might to not look back at him. He's going to make this very hard for you, very hard indeed. 

[i-need-air]

Meeting small Hawks.

Pairing: Hawks x Reader.

Summary: HCs about what would happen if you're sent in the past (thanks to a villain quirk) with Hawks and meet tiny Hawks.

Notes: Love the "Their kid came from the future because of this quirk thingy and now they meet their daddas" so I thought what would it be if we reversed it. Hope you enjoy! ♥

× you coincidentally ran into each other (which happened often) when you were both patrolling

× he's always so smug and flirty with you but today he was extra about it

× like holy shit this man knows how to compliment but whatever, no big deal

× the thing is you're just at the point where you kinda lowkey are realizing you have feelings for this smug idiot but you're also kinda denying it because Hawks screams trouble, also you don't trust him; does he flirt like this with anyone??? why is he teasing you so much????? he's too hot to be real???????

× he was praising you because you reached Top 20s when someone screamed for help

× a young kid recognized you both and told you that there's a robbery he escaped from, explaining there are some guys at a jewelry store near-by so y'all just rush there

× well you kinda fell behind cuz he's like already in front of the store talking to the masked robbers like they're just chatting about the weather, although he was just negotiating and telling them casually to let the employees and the civilians inside the store out

× so when he sees you tho, he winks at you and in a blink the robbers were on the ground

× so you just alright then fucking show off 😒 because he waited for you to see him be a little shit

× so while everything is settling, you both going inside the store to check on everyone, he twists his head fastly towards you then rushes to your frame, grabbing you while you turn just in time to see another masked robber (seems he was hiding) that was about to touch your shoulder. although Hawks pulled you to him just in time, so he was barely tapped on the cheek instead of you

× and then you see white

× so when you can finally see again around you, a sensation of dizziness running through your body, you notice Hawks hugging you like really, really tight

× also... did the villain teleport you? both of you were in what seemed a random office building or sumthn

× he brushes it off but you can see that he's worried because y'all fucked up man

× he's scolding himself, he should've paid more attention but you were there, existing, so stunning and the way you rolled your eyes at him? gorgeous, like pls do it again he's a simp for u & now he's paying the price for it like boy–

× anywho! he looked around and sent some feathers to just map the place while you were trying to figure out wth was going on

× meanwhile Hawks was just noticing stuff; he knew these halls, he knew that three doors from there, he'd take Hero History class, he knew the floor below them was a training ground, he knew the door just behind them was where he–

× so you were confusion to say at least, looking at the plain white walls, searching for something, anything actually

× doors had signs on them but very vague, like that one door with the letter K on it, the others labeled C1, C2 and C3, everything spotless and dead looking

× "Sorry, dove, hate to interrupt that cute and intense thinking face of yours but we have to bolt" he said, pointing at the cameras

× so y'all just hide, you thinking without purpose but he was actually leading you somewhere, that somewhere being a floor below

× "we've been seen here and we shouldn't be" or more likely this place should have been destroyed years ago he thought but dreaded the thought of the Commission finding another kid like him

× you question where you're going but he just smirks at you

× there's no people anyway but you avoid places where cameras are pointing at so it makes you feel suspish, but you trust #2 Hero's judgment; he was #2 for a reason, right?

× you reach a door with a sign saying Surveillance and you ooooooooh real smooth for a second, big bird brain there

× and he has no difficulty unlocking it with two of his feathers (him winking at you again, show off pt. 2)

× you're basically ordered to look-out mainly cuz he didn't want you to catch a glimpse at the cameras; if the commission was doing this again, it should be Top Secret

× but what he doesn't fucking expect is to see you on the screen, legit full in the middle of the camera view (pls he cries inside why did u guys avoid all the cams–) and a tiny frame approaching you

× mainly same energy as And I OOP– plus moment of realization

× back to you: looking around super-sneaky until you hear a noise and you decide to explore around the corner but when you find nothing you turn around

× "Uhm, who are you?" you hear a tiny voice behind you and you jump in place because holy shit it was so quiet and now someone's there and you almost die of a heart attack

× turning around, ready to fight, you just find a tiny human being

× adorable human being with... weird similar eye-markings like Hawks and tiny, fluffy, adorable red wings

× you die in the spot cuz???????? adorable child cosplaying the guy you like?????????????? wait what? like? uhm bad brain bad

× so you just crouch down to his height and smile at the baby while he looks at you with big confused yellow eyes that are waaaaay too similar to Hawks'; and that freaks you out, did the mf have a love child or something because they're copy-paste

× "Are you my new teacher?" he asked again, small smile on his features and hnnnggg ♥

× but you shake your head, telling him you're just passing by

× he looks a lil disappointed but nods, fidgeting with the Endeavor in his hands, to which you laugh quietly

× "so you're a Hawks fan I see?"

× he blinks at you, golden eyes wide with confusion and he asks "who?" and u OOP–

× the kid knows who Endeavor is or at least has a plushie of him but is cosplaying as Hawks and never heard of him like??? unless??????? you calm yourself and chill because maybe he didn't know who Endeavor is and he thought it was a random toy and the cosplaying you had no actual excuse for but even worse when he just:

× "but I am a big fan of Endeavor, see?" he said, small excitement coming from him, toy still in his hands now raised in front of your vision, smol chubby hands hounding it safely but proudly

× hnnnngggg ♥ ♥

× "what's your name, little angel?" you ask him as you really try to connect the dots here

× "I'm Takami Keigo and I just moved here" he smiled at you so softly "I'm here to become a hero like Endeavor"

× you'd have to search for Hawks now because this was very, very suspicious but for now you just loved the little kid, deciding you wanted one (maybe you should snatch him 👀)

× and talking about your favorite winged hero, he was having a mental breakdown in the Surveillance room, no biggie; he figured it out while looking at the rooms on the screens, specially the training area, and then at his mini-self talking to you

× so he sends some feathers to you to drag you back to him discreetly

× nothing can be discreet with you because as you were telling smol Keigo that he's gonna be the best hero ever and so on, a feather tapped you on the back and you just screech cuz WHO DAT, you turn to see the feather and feel your soul coming back into your body

× but tiny Keigo sees it too and he's thrilled because look look i can do that too! but with smol feathers and your soul just departs from your person yet again

× because that ain't a cosplay

× that is Hawks.

× while you stop functioning as way-too-adorable-baby-Hawks uses his feathers lift the Endeavor toy to your hands, you just take it and stare

× "did you like it?" golden eyes shining proudly at you; hnnnggggg ♥️♥️♥️

× snapping out of it, you compliment him telling him he's the coolest while taking the toy from him and try to catch one of his feathers jokingly, making him do a cute giggle

× and Keigo, this time big boy Keigo is waiting behind the corner because he really doesn't want to be seen by himself? one feather waiting on the key set to delete all video footage, prepared to bolt the shit out of there yet... he was just waiting for something, not even knowing what himself

× yet he knew as you made mini-him (?) (he's still having an existencial crisis) laugh again his heart squeezes, but he doesn't have time to savor it anymore

× "Keigo, where did you go?" a male voice startled the 3 of you and you p a n i c™

× but not as much as big Hawks tho, he sends all his feathers to drag you away instantly

× the last image on smol baby Hawks is him being startled as he tried to reach for you as you were forcefully yanked away, a suited up man appearing, catching a glimpse of you for a second then alarms blowing everywhere

× Hawks had it all planned as he yanked you to his body, rushing towards an opened window, commanding his feather to delete the security footage and going back to him

× and when he jumped, you in his arms, you saw white again

× you both appear in the same location that you vanished from, just in the middle of the jewelry store as cops were walking around, secluding the zone

× Congrats, you gave the cops a frighten; good times 💕

× so you're in his arms (a g a i n but nobody's complaining 👀)

× and he just smiles down at you so tenderly you almost shiver in place, never seeing that face on him before and it makes you feel Things™, he just runs his hand on your shoulder blade as he wraps his wings closer to you two, cops just startled and confused but none of you cared

× you wanted to touch his cheek as you're finally embracing your feelings after what just happened

× you're looking at Takami Keigo

× so you move your hand and something falls out of your embrace, since y'all are high on adrenaline it spooks the f outta both

× looking at your side you see the Endeavor toy, a small, fluffy feather stuck in its small toy belt

× and you panic because yOu basically just fucking stole a toy from a little kid and you're about to tear up and he just looks at you with his brows raised cuz my boy wasn't expecting that

× "Hey, hey, it's okay" he says through a chuckle, stop being so adorable

× but no it's not okay? the smol baby loved Endeavor and you took the toy and you keep calling mini-keigo smol baby and Hawks' heart is playing heavy metal in his chest and he has this goofy stupid adorable smile on his face and

× he leans down to kiss you

× soft, sweet, he breathes you in yet keeps the smile on his lips

× "Mini-me didn't mind, I'm sure" (white lies, white lies)

× but you, all flustered, just panic again because AAAAA and you just give him the toy, telling him you're some years later but it's his to which he sees ✨ ✨ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ✨ ✨ in his mind around you while you ramble and talk and blush and oh god he loves you– wait what.

× "Well, little dove, I think I have some explaining to do" he whispered above your lips, taking in your flushed face (was living for the moment ngl) "How about we talk about it while we grab lunch? Hmm?"

× "I'd like that, Hawks."

× "Oh, when we're alone, you know what to call me." he whispered in your ear then turned to the police officers that just witnessed everything...

× wait, is that a crowd of people outside with their phones out?

× oh fu–

Look at this smol babey! LOOK!

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Icha Icha and Prejudice: The Book Club

Chapter V: A Suitable Marriage

"So…" Sakura answered, arriving at an obvious conclusion observing her cup of sake "now you have to go all way to Suna to solve Naruto's mess."

"Yes," Kakashi nodded, looking at the empty space behind her "I'm not exactly thrilled about it, but it's my job after all." He concluded finally directing his gaze to Sakura to look at her big furious green eyes. He suppressed an inner smile.

"But why? Why don't you send Naruto back again? He was the one that asked the Kazekage an extra train program to be a better Hokage" Sakura started annoyed "And Gaara accepted. What was he thinking? Besides, they both made this mess together."

It was infuriating. Gaara, the most collect man she has ever known, all so stoic, silently analyzing everything around him with his sharp mind. Separated from the world, absorbed in his thoughts with his celestial eyes always directed to the horizon, protecting his village. She couldn't understand it.

"Maa, Sa Ku Ra, calm down" Kakashi spoke with his soft tone, guessing what was going on inside her mind "Gaara may be the Kazekage, and a great one, by the way, a fine young man, but inside he's still a child. I think he's still trying to figure out what human relationships are all about, and when being too friendly or solicitous is too much. I guess he couldn't say no to a friend." There was so much tenderness in his words that Sakura sighed leaning back in her chair a little less angry.

"God, he's worst than Sai." Sakura agreed finally most to herself than to Kakashi thinking about the problems that the young man with black hair suffered and caused due to his lack of social empathy.

"Trust me Sakura, if I were to choose between them both..." Kakashi left the phrase hanging. He was not mad at the Kazekage nor Naruto, he was just tired and resigned with the last one. Naruto would never really change.

"Still..." Sakura began again "I don't know why you can not solve this problem from here. Was it that bad?

"You couldn't just start to imagine."

"But this weather..." She was less angry but pushier now.

"If I didn't know you better, I would think you don't want to let me go, Sakura" he spoke in such a suggestive way that Sakura trembled under his gaze "but I'm sure is not the case, right?"

"Of course not Hokage Sama" she was blushing, a lot "I'm just worried about the security of our leader." Sakura finally answered, wrinkling her nose. Kakashi laughed at her face.

"Relax Sakura, I'm not just an old useless politician".

"I guess you are right... you are not a politician" Sakura said, sticking out her tone.

"Careful Sa Ku Ra, the cat may eat your tongue someday" Kakashi answered her with a deep dark tone licking his own lips, or at least that's what she believed. Again the warm feeling forming in her low stomach, now she was sure, it was not her chakra.

"Yeah... anyway..." she tried to hide her excitement and shame at once adopting a much more professional stance, "I think I should go with you." She finished crossing her arms on the table.

"And that could be because...?" Kakashi leaned back on his chair taking distance from Sakura, eyeing her suspiciously, he had seen this coming. He knew that Sakura was going to ask her to go with him.

"I think it's pretty obvious Sensei." He hated the honorifics, but he just stopped fighting it a long ago with Sakura. It was just a mannerism, a way of speaking, not particularly a sign of respect or distance. It was merely their ways, and it was ok, strange and alluring at times, but ok.

"Go on..."

"I believe that the company of a nin doctor in this weird mission of yours, trying to recover Suna from the Tsunami named Naruto, could be of much help." She finished matter of factly.

"For what? a heatstroke?" Kakashi wasn't going to fall in her charms.

"Stop mocking me, Sensei" Sakura pouted. Now she was feeling hurt.

"I'm not mocking you." He smiled. She was cute sometimes. "I'm just saying that there are no risks in my short journey to Suna. It's a safe trip. Only three days and I'll be back; besides, you forget something."

"What?" Sakura asked in confusion

"You are on vacations."

"Yes, a vacation I didn't request for." It was evident that she still felt horrible about that decision.

"And yet, here we are. Having dinner in your second night of" Kakashi said raising his cup, even if he was not going to drink it with Sakura watching straight to his face.

"I guess..." Sakura did drink her sake and started again with all the Suna issue "So, you are going alone? Who is going to be encharged during these days?"

"I asked an old friend to help me here. Luckily she said yes. Having you not accepting the recess and Naruto trying to put his last training in practice is too much of a danger to leave the village alone. And no, I'm not travelling by myself" Kakashi gave her a wink.

"Hey! I'm not that bad. I'm not going to break the rules Hokage Sama". Sakura was starting to feel offended. She was not a girl anymore. He had to stop seeing her like one "I'm not a gir..."

"A girl. You are not a girl anymore." Kakashi finished for her "I'm well aware of that". Eyes darker.

"So, Who is this friend of yours and with who are you travelling with?" Sakura asked incredulously. She didn't know Kakashi had friends except for Guy Sensei and Genma, (who were definitely not suitable for cover him in these three days) less a woman. Why was she a bit jealous, and why was Kakashi noticing it? He laughed a true-hearted laugh.

"Easy Sakura, Lady Tsunade is going to take my place these days, I think she is more than capable, don't you agree? He was genuinely asking her opinion.

"Wow!" Sakura said in surprise "She must really love you like to say yes."

"Doesn't everyone love me? He was such a Drama Queen. "And about the travelling arrangements, I'm going with Shikamaru."

"Well..." Sakura pondered "Shikamaru is really capable, and he is your advisor. I think he is the most suitable for the job." Sakura concluded.

"Yes," Kakashi stated. "though, I think he has his personal agenda on this journey."

"Oh... You mean..." Sakura didn't want to talk more words than necessary. She didn't know how much information Kakashi had about Temari and Shikamaru's relationship.

"Of course Sakura," Kakashi spoke as it was the most obvious thing in the world "The princess."

"So you know..." It was not a question.

"Sakura, I'm not the Hokage for nothing, you know?" There was fun in his voice. "I've seen how they look at each other, I've listened when they talk at the phone. I've been there when they fight together side by side at the Fourth War. It was just a matter of time." He finished almost with longing.

"Like us" Sakura whispered to herself not expecting Kakashi to listen.

"Like us, what? His eyes were gleaming. Sakura felt nervous.

"Just..." she had to think quickly. "Just like the rest of us, you noted the romance coming back then too." That was closed. Kakashi shifted his mouth uncomfortably under his mask, wrinkling his nose. He wasn't buying it.

"Yes." Disappointment in his words. "Anyway... I think a wedding is coming soon and it will become most profitable for both villages. Suna and Konoha united forever. Shikamaru and princess Temari, we couldn't ask for more." Kakashi spoked low.

A cold chill ran down Sakura's spine upon hearing Kakashi's words. It was the Hokage who spoke: cold, distant, calculating. She wasn't sure if she liked this version of Kakashi. Yes, she has witnessed terrible decisions that he had to make as the village leader, she had seen the horrors of the war and what makes people do. But why this bothered her so much? Was it because she had lost sight of the fact that he was the Hokage after all and not just his partner, friend, and secret fantasy? Was she so in love that, now, only one sentence about the convenience of marriage was enough to make all the bandages fall off?

Kakashi hadn't actually said anything about fixing a marriage, but that's what it sounded like, and inside her, it seemed painful.

"What's wrong, Sakura?" Kakashi asked full of worry. He had just realized after his lazy conversation that something had bothered Sakura.

"Is that how you see us?" Sakura began without looking at him "only as exchange goods, potential political deals or war unions thanks to a good marriage and the lineage that can come out of it?"

"I'm sorry, Sakura, but I can't see the problem there" Kakashi answered in all honesty.

"Sure..." Sakura said dryly in a mocking tone "then maybe I can go for the Kazekage. What do you think? I'm sure that is highly beneficial".

Kakashi was confused, but he was not going to recoil.

"Well, Sakura, good luck with that, cause I don't think Gaara is into girls..." He started doubting "Actually, I think he is into nothing at all, but that's your choice." Why was he getting angry? "Now, if instead, you would like to set your eyes on the brother, Kankuro, that could be something entirely different."

"You can start making the arrangements then, and as Hokage, you can walk me down the aisle." Sakura suppressed a tear.

"That would be your father´s job. I may be old, but that´s not my place" Kakashi retorted angrily, but without racing his voice.

"My parents lost faith in me long ago, I don´t think they are interested in my wedding, they think I´m already too old for that" She was sad, resigned. They have stopped talking to her when she refused to marry Sasuke, another suitable arrangement.

"What the hell are you talking about? I'm not one of those characters of that stupid book of yours, Lizzie."

Sakura looked down, suddenly she was feeling a bit ashamed. She avoided his eyes at all cost, and she was safe by the waitress announcing that the restaurant was closing. Kakashi paid the bill without saying anything, and they both started walking home, strangely taking the same path.

Sakura was the first in breaking the silence.

"You are reading the book, eh?"

"Hmmm" Kakashi hummed as the only answer.

"Already bored?" She was watching at the stars.

"Actually no" Kakashi began "Even if I don't know yet what to think about it, debating my self between if it is a good manner manual or a statement of the women position in the society, I have to recognize it's quite interesting."

"You haven't read enough yet" Sakura was acting childish. How was it possible that he still didn't realize that the book was actually an ode to true love.

"I supposed." He closed the conversation.

They continue walking a few more blocks before arriving at Sakura's door. Finally, they face each other.

"Sakura, listen" Kakashi needed to clear some things before parting to Suna "What I meant earlier" he swallowed hard "I would never jeopardize the happiness of any of you for the good of the village. You are my priority. The marriage between Shikamaru and Temari is indeed a benefit to Konoha, but that does not mean that I'm directing your lives from a desk. All of you already risk enough every day out there. I would not take love out of your hands."

Sakura nodded with her mouth dry, she needed a drink, a strong one. She finally locked eyes with him and smile much more relaxed.

"Are you going to send me a text as soon as you arrived Suna?" Sakura asked in a happy tone.

"Of course" he simply answered, hands in his pocket.

"And are you going to send my regards to the Kazekage and his brother?" Now she was teasing.

"If that's what you wish..." Kakashi left the phrase got lost in the air. The storm menacing again once more the Konoha's sky.

Sakura laughed heartedly.

"Good night Kakashi Sensei, have a good trip." Sakura said, turning her back to him.

She suddenly stood frozen with her keys trembling in her hands.

Warm breath sifted through the mask ran down her neck and the lobe of her ear. Kakashi hadn't gotten to touch a single hair of her, but all of it rose on her body. Her breath stopped for an instant that seemed like hours, his words tickling as he spoke.

"Have a good night you too, Lizzie." And just like that Kakashi disappeared.

Inner Sakura was going to be happy.

Notes:

So many things to say

1- It´s getting really really late here but I wanted to post it anyway

2- A little bit of tension is not that bad

3- Next chapter we may know, or not, what Naruto has done at Suna. Also, I´m pretty sure that the virtual chat is coming back.

4-Kakashi is making his homework after all.

5- I like the idea that Gaara may be a bit of asexual, though the story shows us different.

6- You Know what to do.

7- If there is anything else you would like to know, please write to me

8- Can somebody be so lovely and helpful and explain me how to link the chapters for making it easy to read? I'm almost as stupid as Kakashi with tech