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[rickyboirocking]

"In the real world..."

In the real world…

Oh how many times I’ve heard that phrase

I’d be plastered with the shots I’d take

During that drinking game

But in the real world you can chug

And get addictions 

And go to lively, enjoyable

AA meetings with restrictions.

Let’s be candid,

After your “real” job makes you stress

In the real world you’ll sob

While your actuality gets undressed.

Stowing from the truth

Of Adulting plus tax

The real world isn’t organized

As schools say with their acts

You can go to a university

Scuttle around the world

But on rainy days

Your stomach can still curl and hurl

“In the real world,”

For god sakes we’re already here

Fighting for some recognition

On the war’s frontier 

With tears from lying laughter

And chuckles, grinning gags of pain

“Fake till you make it”

And repeat it all over again.

-K.M.R.

[photo1030]

Awww, sweet little Valentines prompt ❤️💕❤️💕

Sunset Swain

Arthur Morgan x Self Insert OC Modern AU Fanfic

PART ONE

A/N: Friends to lovers, established friendship, fluff, cis x ftm, non-canon compliant, Valentine’s Day trope.

Word count: 678

One

Saint Denis was bustling. Now, it usually was, but this was different. So many people were rushing around, with pink and red and heart-shaped gifts in their hands, bouquets of roses… Arthur’s heart sank a little when he saw them, they reminded him of Mary. She was the only person he’d ever bought a Valentine’s Day gift for.

Pushing the thought aside, Arthur stepped into the cafe he usually visited, excited to see Leo, a usual worker, but the cowboy’s face was also a little pink at the thought. “Arthur.” The younger man spoke in greeting. “Usual.” Arthur responded, and sat down on a stool by the counter.

Arthur’s coffee order was the simplest one Leo received. Black coffee from the jug. “Here you are.” Leo announced, setting down a mug filled to the brim with dark coloured coffee. “Much obliged.” Arthur grumbled.

The cafe was surprisingly quiet, Arthur was expecting it to be filled with lovey-dovey couples, but there were mostly students or elderly people. “Are you doing anything special today?” Leo asked Arthur, sparking conversation. Arthur shook his head. “Nah, I’ll probably just go out for a ride.” He decided. Leo laughed at Arthur’s statement, and the cowboy’s eyes widened at the innuendo. “You’re impossible.” He grumbled. “You make it so easy.” Leo retorted playfully.

“What about you?” Arthur asked, changing the subject. “Are you doing anything tonight?” Leo restocked a glass case on the counter with pastries. “I’m not.” He admitted. Arthur’s head perked up from his mug. “Really?” He chuckled. Leo rolled his eyes. “Yes, really.”

“Tell you what, why don’t you come for that ride with me?” Arthur suggested, but immediately regretted his phrasing when Leo let out a snorting laugh. “Sure, sounds good.” He responded once he composed himself.

Two

When Leo closed up shop, Arthur rode up to the door on a gorgeous dun mare. “You ready?” Arthur asked, eyeing Leo’s outfit.

Leo was wearing a pair of denim dungarees and a band t-shirt. He was a chubbier man, and these clothes hugged them nicely, while still letting his skin spill out slightly.

“I’m ready.” Leo responded, mounting the back of Arthur’s horse with ease. “You didn’t tell me you can ride.” Arthur commented. “Oh, you’ll be surprised what I can ride.” Leo teased. Arthur rolled his eyes, but there was an unmistakable red tint on his cheeks.

The pair rode out to a nearby lake as the sun set. “Shit, Arthur.” Leo voiced as he looked up to the sunset. “You must be a real romantic.” He teased, but there was some hope to his tone.

“I can be.” Arthur swallowed a lump in his throat. “If you want me to be.” Leo chuckled lowly at Arthur’s words as the two dismounted. “I’ll see.” Leo replied.

Three

Arthur and Leo sat on the grass together by the lake. “You’re the last person I thought I’d spend Valentine’s Day with.” Leo mentioned, but saw the little look of hurt in Arthur’s eyes. “No, I didn’t mean it like that.” The younger man shook his head. “I just meant… I didn’t think you would want to.” He explained.

“You must be either very oblivious, or damn stupid.” Arthur spoke. “I’ve been eyeing you since I first went to that cafe, Leo.” He admitted, looking right over at the younger man.

“Really?” Leo’s heart leapt, and Arthur let out a laugh. “Maybe you are damn stupid.” He commented, and rested back against his hands. “Hey!” Leo playfully punched Arthur’s arm in reply.

“I can’t provide a whole lot.” Arthur explained. “I’m only a cowpoke, it’s all I know, and I don’t think I could get a different job.” Leo grabbed Arthur’s neck. “Oh, shut up.” He snapped playfully, and pulled him in for a slow, passionate kiss.

Arthur groaned into the kiss he shared with Leo, and gently pushed him down onto the grass. He felt the younger man tense underneath him. “I’m not going to do anything more than kiss you.” Arthur assured Leo before sliding his tongue into his mouth.

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