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luvly-writer · 3 days ago
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Aretia: Domesticated
Xaden Riorson x Gamlyn! Reader
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The late afternoon sun filtered through the tall windows of Xaden’s room, casting golden shadows over the stone walls. The world outside was busy, but inside, everything was still.
Y/n was curled against Xaden on his bed, her head tucked beneath his chin, one arm draped lazily across his chest. His hand rested at her waist, thumb absentmindedly tracing slow circles over the fabric of her shirt. They hadn’t meant to fall asleep — it had started as a moment of rest after drills, just a few minutes to breathe together.
Now, they were both half-asleep, warm and peaceful in that quiet haze of shared silence.
Until—
The door swung open with too much force to be casual.
“What the actual hell—”
Xaden groaned as Ridoc’s voice shattered the calm, not even lifting his head as he muttered, “For the love of the gods…”
Y/n blinked herself awake, sitting up slightly just as Ridoc stood at the threshold, jaw slack, scandal practically radiating from him.
“I was napping, Ridoc,” Y/n said, exasperated but fighting back a smile.
“In his bed, Y/n!” Ridoc practically shrieked, pointing a dramatic finger at them like they’d committed some sacred betrayal. “Xaden Riorson is tarnishing my little sister’s innocence!”
Xaden just groaned again, one arm wrapping tighter around Y/n’s waist as he dragged her back down with him and buried his face in her neck. “Please make him leave,” he mumbled, voice muffled.
Y/n let out a breathy laugh, hand coming up to tangle in Xaden’s hair as she looked at her twin. “You are being insane. It was a nap.”
“A nap with the Lieutenant of Brooding and Sin!” Ridoc snapped, dramatically flailing one arm. “This is treason against brotherhood!”
Xaden let out a long sigh. “I’m literally just lying here.”
“With my twin sister,” Ridoc said, jabbing a finger at them like it proved his entire argument.
Y/n rolled her eyes and kissed Xaden’s temple. “You’re not helping.”
Xaden chuckled quietly against her neck. “Not trying to.”
Ridoc made a strangled sound and turned toward the door. “I’m telling Rhiannon. And Violet. I need reinforcements.”
As he left, Y/n shook her head with a giggle, fingers tracing over Xaden’s jaw as he slowly surfaced from sleep again.
“He really your older brother, huh?” he asked groggily.
“Every dramatic inch of him,” Y/n replied with a grin. “And somehow, you’re the one getting blamed for corrupting me.”
“I am a bad influence,” he teased, finally lifting his head to press a kiss to her cheek. “Want to nap some more, corrupted little rider?”
She laughed, curling back into his chest. “Only if you promise to protect me from Ridoc’s wrath.”
Xaden smirked. “Always.”
Not even ten minutes later, just as Y/n was dozing off again against Xaden’s chest, the door slammed open again.
“Y/n Gamlyn!” Rhiannon’s voice rang out, equal parts scandalized and gleeful.
“Oh for the love of—” Xaden groaned, this time fully burying his face under the blanket.
Y/n sat up, squinting as Ridoc marched in, flanked by Violet and Rhiannon like a battalion of righteous fury. Violet looked amused, arms crossed. Rhiannon looked delighted. And Ridoc was radiating “big brother meltdown” energy.
“I was asleep, Rhi!” Y/n said defensively, though she couldn’t help but laugh at how dramatic this was turning out to be.
“In his bed, Y/n!” Ridoc repeated for dramatic effect, once again pointing like a scandalized mother hen. “This is a scandal.”
“She’s fully clothed, Ridoc,” Violet deadpanned, clearly unimpressed.
“That’s not the point, Violet!” he barked. “He is Xaden Riorson! Have you met him?”
Rhiannon plopped onto the chair with a grin. “Honestly, I’m just mad you didn’t tell me you two were nap-level domestic now.”
Y/n laughed, cheeks warm. “There wasn’t much to tell! We were tired. We lay down. We slept. That’s it.”
Xaden poked his head out from under the blanket, his hair a sleepy mess and eyes half-lidded with exhaustion. “I’ve killed venin with less effort than surviving this conversation.”
Violet snorted.
Ridoc turned to Xaden. “If I find out anything happened—”
“Then you’ll what?” Xaden replied dryly. “Challenge me to a duel with a soup spoon?”
“Do not tempt me.”
Y/n facepalmed and stood, walking over to her brother. “Ridoc, I love you. I do. But if you keep doing this every time we so much as breathe near each other, I will hide all your socks.”
He opened his mouth, then thought better of it and huffed. “Fine. But I’m watching you,” he pointed at Xaden with two fingers and then pointed to his eyes. “Always.”
“You and half the quadrant,” Xaden muttered.
As Ridoc stomped out, Violet shook her head with a soft smile and followed, muttering, “This is what you get for dating someone with an overprotective brother.”
Rhiannon grinned. “This is my favorite drama,” she said before she slipped out.
Y/n turned to Xaden, who was still half-buried in his blanket. “You good?”
He reached a hand out toward her. “Come back. Blanket fortress needs reinforcement.”
Laughing, she crawled back into bed and curled up next to him, her heart full despite the chaos.
“Next time,” she murmured, “we lock the door.”
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A few days...
It was a peaceful afternoon for once, the Iron Squad lounging in the courtyard after training, enjoying the rare moment of quiet. Xaden sat on the stone bench, legs sprawled, tossing a dagger between his hands with casual ease. Y/n sat a few feet away, her braid half undone, blue silk ribbon slipping loose, eyes shamelessly focused on him—soft smile, chin on her hand, completely gone.
“You’re doing it again,” Ridoc muttered, sliding up behind her.
Y/n blinked, confused. “Doing what?”
“This,” he said as he reached over and clapped a hand gently over her eyes. “Stop eye-fucking my lieutenant. Some of us are trying to keep our lunch down.”
Y/n let out a dramatic sigh and smacked his arm lightly. “Ridoc!”
“What?” he said, smirking, keeping his hand in place. “You look like you’re undressing him with your soul.”
“I was not!” she protested, laughing as she peeled his hand off her face. “Get off me!”
“I’m saving you from public indecency,” he replied, utterly unbothered as she tried to swat at him again.
Xaden watched them with raised brows, a twitch of a smile on his lips. “Do you ever stop harassing her?”
“Only when I’m asleep,” Ridoc deadpanned.
Violet, watching from nearby, couldn’t contain her laughter. “Oh gods, this is giving me serious Mira and Brennan flashbacks.”
“Please tell me they did this to you,” Rhiannon said, grinning.
“Brennan once pretended to faint when he saw me smiling at a boy in the courtyard,” Violet said with a nostalgic laugh. “This is very on-brand.”
Y/n rolled her eyes, trying to act annoyed even though she was smiling. “He’s been like this since I was twelve.”
“I’m just saying,” Ridoc added dramatically, throwing an arm over her shoulder, “You’re already dating a brooding lieutenant with a literal army of shadows. Maybe leave some mystery alive for the rest of us.”
Xaden shook his head, chuckling under his breath. “Thank the gods I’m an only child.”
Y/n gave him a look. “Don’t jinx it. Ridoc will adopt you at this rate.”
Ridoc threw his hands up. “No! I have one sibling and she’s already exhausting. I don’t need two.”
“You love me,” Y/n said sweetly, poking him in the side.
“Unfortunately.”
Violet leaned back against the bench beside Xaden. “This is your life now.”
He gave her a dry look. “Believe me. I’m aware.”
They all laughed, the ease and warmth between them wrapping around the group like an invisible thread. And though Ridoc would never admit it, the teasing was always paired with a protective glint in his eye—because nothing made him happier than seeing his little sister smiling this wide.
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Author's note: Short but cute
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adventures-with-aspen · 1 year ago
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It’s taken 2 years to get to this point
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callsign-fox · 14 days ago
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Dance with Me? - Bob/Robert Reynolds
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Pairing: Bob/Robert Reynolds/Sentry x Fem!Reader/Superhero
Super fluffy, no warnings xo
I knew this movie would get me to write again, and I haven't even seen it yet! Don't worry, I am seeing it tomorrow ;)
Bucky’s apartment wasn’t home—but it was the closest thing to it. Nestled in a secured corner of Brooklyn, reinforced by his new position as a Congressman, it was a safe haven. A quiet place to hide. It was where Y/N had been laying low ever since she’d turned into a massive, flaming Phoenix above Manhattan—an event that had sent the world into a panic. The headlines hadn’t stopped. Neither had the government’s search.
The Phoenix inside her was too new. Too wild. Too dangerous. So, she stayed hidden. Waiting. Healing.
But that quiet broke the moment the Thunderbolts burst through Bucky’s door, weapons holstered but tension palpable—and someone new in their midst.
Something inside her shifted.
Light moved over her skin like a breeze—curious, tingling, alive. She felt it before she even saw him. From her place curled on the couch, Y/N lifted her head, gaze narrowing on the stranger. Her voice was calm, but her instincts were alert.
“Who's your new friend?”
“This is Bob,” Bucky replied casually, already heading toward the kitchen like this was just another Tuesday.
But Bob… wasn’t just another face.
Y/N’s eyes lingered longer than they should have. She could feel it—that coiled, restrained power humming beneath his skin. But deeper than that was something raw. Broken. Familiar.
He met her gaze, but didn’t smile.
She wondered if he felt her too.
Rising from the couch, Y/N moved a step closer, her voice soft. “He’s not like the rest of you.”
“No,” Yelena cut in, her eyes sharp. “Is this where you’ve been hiding the past few months?”
“Maybe,” Y/N answered, a sly grin tugging at her lips as she picked up her empty mug and headed to the kitchen.
“You’re a terrible government official,” Yelena called after Bucky. “Hiding a nuclear-level threat under your own roof. Cute.”
“I’m not a threat,” Y/N muttered, rolling her eyes.
Yelena mumbled something under her breath that Y/N chose to ignore. Bob quietly slipped into one of the armchairs while Yelena turned to the group.
“We’ve got things to discuss. Mind babysitting, Phoenix?”
“I don’t need a babysitter,” Bob said, barely louder than a breath. But even he didn’t sound convinced.
Y/N moved back into the living room, her fingers trailing along the back of the couch as she sat, perching at its edge. Yelena took the hint and filed out, Bucky following her with a last glance.
“You two don’t get into any trouble,” he said before the door clicked shut behind him.
Silence settled over the apartment like dust in sunlight.
Y/N rose slowly, her bare feet brushing over the cool hardwood floor. She could feel him watching her—his presence tugging at something inside her chest. It was strange. Electric. Right.
“You don’t talk much,” she said quietly.
Bob’s voice was rough, but not unfriendly. “Not a lot to say.”
She didn’t push. Instead, she turned to the bookshelf, flipping through the records until her fingers landed on something smooth and timeless—Sam Cooke. She dropped the needle, and the music filled the apartment like warmth spilling from an open window.
Turning to face him, she lifted a brow. “When’s the last time you smiled?”
He blinked. “I don’t really know.”
A small smile tugged at her lips. “Well… I don’t know you yet, Bob, but I have a feeling I can fix that.”
She held out her hand. He stared at it, confused.
“What?”
“Dance with me?”
A flicker of something crossed his face—surprise, maybe. Hope. He didn’t move, not at first.
“You want me to dance with you?”
“You heard me,” she teased, her grin growing. “A pretty girl is asking you to dance, you’re not going to turn her down, are you?”
He opened his mouth—maybe to argue, maybe to laugh—but no words came. Instead, he slipped his hand into hers and stood, slow and uncertain.
His hand was warm in hers. Solid. Real.
“One song,” she said softly. “No brooding. No worrying. Just… be human with me. Just for a moment.”
She guided him in, gently placing his hand on her waist, her other hand resting against his chest. It had been years since someone touched him like that—like he wasn’t dangerous. Like he wasn’t broken.
She moved first—swaying slowly, fluid and graceful. Bob was stiff at first, clumsy and hesitant, but she didn’t care. She wasn’t watching his feet.
She was watching his face.
“What are you, anyway?” she asked, her voice soft but steady.
His eyes narrowed, shadows flickering behind them. “Something powerful. Too powerful.”
She studied him for a beat, then nodded with a hint of a smirk. “Sounds like you’d give me a run for my money.”
He gave a small shrug, unreadable. “Maybe.”
But he didn’t look away, his eyes locked on hers.
“You’re allowed to let go sometimes you know,” she whispered, her breath brushing against his cheek. “I do.”
His eyes met hers, flickering with something fragile. “What happens if I let go… and everything falls apart?”
She tilted her head, inching closer. “Then we dance in the ashes.”
Something in him unraveled.
His shoulders dropped, his arm relaxed against her waist—and then, for the first time in what might’ve been forever, he smiled.
Y/N’s heart skipped, and she beamed back at him.
“There it is,” she said. “And it’s even more beautiful than I imagined.”
His smile lingered, shy and uncertain, but real. Y/N felt it again—like a pull deep in her chest, a thread tying her to him. It wasn’t just the dance or the song. It was him. The quiet storm beneath his surface. The sense that somehow, even though they'd just met, he wasn’t a stranger.
Their movements slowed until they were barely swaying, just standing in each other’s space. Close. Breath mingling.
Her hand slid up from his chest to rest just over his heart. “That smile looks good on you.”
Bob looked down at her, his brow furrowed like he was trying to solve a rather difficult puzzle. “You feel… familiar,” he murmured, his voice soft and reverent, like he was afraid of breaking whatever moment they’d stumbled into. 
Y/N’s breath caught in her throat. “I was thinking the same thing.”
The air between them shifted—charged, magnetic. Her eyes flicked to his lips just as he leaned the smallest bit closer. His hand at her waist tightened, just slightly, anchoring them in that fragile, suspended second.
It felt like the world had gone still, like the Phoenix inside her was holding its breath.
Then—
Click.
The front door swung open.
“You leave them alone for five minutes,” Bucky’s voice filled the room, too casual and far too loud, “and they throw a damn prom.”
Y/N took a sharp step back, cheeks flushed, pretending she hadn’t just been about to kiss a man she’d known for less than an hour.
Bob ran a hand through his hair and turned away, the moment shattered like glass underfoot.
Bucky blinked, then narrowed his eyes. “Am I interrupting something?”
“Nope,” Y/N said, voice an octave too high as she reached to turn off the record player. “Just... entertaining your guest.”
Bob sat back down without a word, his eyes carefully avoiding hers now, like if he looked again, he’d lean right back in.
Bucky raised an eyebrow but didn’t push. “Right. Well. We’ve got updates. Let’s all have a chat, shall we?”
Y/N nodded, but as she brushed past Bob on her way to the kitchen, her fingers grazed his—and just for a second, she felt that spark again. That pull.
Whatever this was between them—it wasn’t done yet.
Technically Part 2 - Space to Breathe
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mintyys-blog · 28 days ago
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MINTYYY can you PUH LEASE do a sex ban on the mark variants 😅⁉️🫦🫦🫦 like reader got mad over something and BOOM sex ban 💯💯 #girlboss
Also Prisoner mark is also my fav favorite too! He needs more screen time cuz whaaaaa💔💔
HEADCANON | invincible variants on a sex ban
INVINCIBLE MASTERLIST
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MAIN MARK
• Tries so hard to respect it. He genuinely wants to do better.
• Apologizes again. And again. Probably for stuff he didn’t even do.
• But when you wear that silk robe and bend over just a little?
He’s on his knees like, “Can I stick it in? Just a little?”
• You say no.
• He goes to the shower.
• For 40 minutes.
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MOHAWK MARK
• “Just the tip.”
• Says it with a straight face. Has the audacity to smile.
• You deadpan.
• you cover your face. Roll over. Lights off.
• he stared blankly, pointing your side. “Babe?”
• you ignore him.
• He’s on probation.
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SINISTER MARK
• No.
• Does not respect the ban.
• Who do you think you are? His equal? His jailer? “You exist to be mine. If you thought you could change that with rules, baby… you’re adorable.”
• He doesn’t wait. Doesn’t ask.
• You say no, and he hears “convince me.”
• Next thing you know? You’re face down, back arched, the wall cracked behind your headboard.
• He’s feral. Unhinged. And talking through it. “You think you get to decide? You exist to please me. Don’t ever forget it.”
• Your legs don’t work the next morning.
• He calls that a light warning.
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OMNI MARK
• Thinks he’s mature enough. Emotionally evolved. Above this.
• “I’ve gone decades without it. I’ll be fine.”
• Day 2: You start teasing. Wearing his shirt. Sitting in his lap. Getting real close, whispering in his ear, “Goodnight.”
• He holds the line.
• Day 5: You’re bent over a counter on accident and his hands twitch.
• Day 7: You whisper “good boy” during a mission.
• Pins you to the wall with one hand. Voice trembling. “You planned this. You’re doing this on purpose.”
• He doesn’t break the ban. But when you finally lift it?
• He ruins you. Slowly. All that controlled maturity burns down in one night.
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SHIESTY MARK
• Laughs in your face. “You think I respect bans? Baby I’m the reason bans exist.”
• You arch a brow, “that’s not the flex you think it is.” He tries every line in the book.
“Okay, but what if we don’t call it sex?”
“What if you just accidentally sit on my face?”
• You smack him. He moans.
• Ends up jerking off loudly with the door open until you threaten to throw his mattress out the window.
• Day 5: Shows up with flowers and says, “This is me being romantic. Can we fuck now?”
• Day 6: You almost consider it. He senses the weakness. He pounces.
• You’re too mad to stop him—but not mad enough to say no. You call it a relapse. He calls it a win.
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MASKLESS MARK
• He’s so respectful. Almost too respectful.
• Says things like “Of course, I understand. I’ll wait as long as you need.”
• But behind those calm eyes? CHAOS.
• You catch him staring. Always staring.
• Fist clenched when you laugh. Breathing heavy when you hug him.
• Day 4: He asks, voice low, “Would it be inappropriate to say I dreamed about you last night?”
• You say “Yes.”
• He smiles.
• Day 6: You catch him whispering your name into his pillow.
• Day 7: He breaks. Doesn’t touch you—but stands in front of your door and says: “I need you. Tell me what I have to do.”
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FULL MASK MARK
• Doesn’t react. At least, not visibly.
• You almost think he doesn’t care.
• Until you find two holes punched through the reinforced training walls.
• Doesn’t talk about it. Doesn’t argue. Just seethes quietly.
• Starts doing silent, shirtless workouts in your eyeline. You know it’s on purpose.
• You try to tease him.
• He doesn’t move. Doesn’t react. But the mask turns. “Say the word, and I’ll break every promise for you.”
• You feel that. Deep. Still, he waits. Until you crack. And when you do? He takes his time.
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VILTRUMITE MARK
At first? Arrogant. Smug. You lay down the ban and he just laughs. “You think I need sex that badly? I’m Viltrumite. I have discipline.”
• Day 1: He trains harder. Tries to “sweat it out.”
• Day 2: You stretch in front of him in tiny shorts. He twitches. Looks away. Barely.
• Day 3: You kiss his neck. Whisper “goodnight.” Leave him standing there like a statue with a pulse. He’s pacing the halls at 3AM. Shirtless. Angry. Horny. Confused.
• Day 5: You bend over a little too slow to pick something up and he growls. Like actually. Animal noise.
• Day 6: He’s slamming fists into boulders. Punching holes in steel walls. Trying not to break.
• But you? You’re thriving. Teasing him. Whispering things like, “You’re so strong… bet you could make me forget my own name if I let you.” You leave him like that. Blue-balled. Sweating.
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kashverse · 3 months ago
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Hey! Not 100% sure if your requests are open, but can I get an SMAU of you doing a double take at a random hot guy the boys and you walk past on the street? Crack would be so funny lmaoo! Thanks, love ur work!😆🤭
read till the end to see choso in cosplay (not clickbait)
it was supposed to be a simple grocery run. a peaceful, uneventful, married couple activity. you and nanami were at the organic section—him carefully selecting the perfect tomatoes, you texting him from two feet away about getting more oat milk. normal. civil. domestic.
then it happened.
a man—tall, broad, effortlessly stylish—walked past you with a bulging bag of groceries. your eyes followed him. your head whipped so fast you swore you heard your neck crack. and beside you, nanami stopped mid-reach for an avocado, eyes slowly narrowing. “really?” he muttered, voice dangerously calm. you blinked at him, confused. “what?”
��nothing.” his jaw twitched. nanami kento, mature and self-assured, was obviously not sulking.
but you saw the way his grip on the avocado tightened. saw the micro twitch in his brow. your dear husband thought you were checking out grocery bag man. except you were not. oh, no. this was far worse. you turned to nanami, eyes wide, voice trembling with despair.
“he took the last loaf.”
nanami’s expression barely shifted. “what?”
“the last loaf, kento. the ethically sourced, imported-from-a-french-village, aged-like-fine-wine, vegan-friendly bread you waited weeks for—he has it.”
nanami’s world shattered. his entire soul left his body.
the betrayal, the injustice, the absolute audacity of that man, casually walking out with his bread like he didn’t just ruin two people’s week. you grabbed his arm before he could start forward. “babe, no.”
his fingers twitched, torn between rationality and primal rage. “he doesn’t deserve it,” he whispered, haunted. you spent the rest of the grocery run in silence. nanami didn’t even flinch when the cashier told him the total. he was mourning.
ah, evening walks. a staple of married life. you and geto, hands intertwined, nodding politely at neighbors like you were the wholesome, friendly couple everyone thought you were.  then you saw him. a man striding down the street, his pants fluttering with each step. the most perfect pair of bell-bottoms you had ever seen.
you grabbed geto’s arm, halting mid-walk. your jaw went slack.
“sugu—”
his expression darkened. his fingers tensed around yours.
“so that’s your type?”
you blinked, confused. “what?”
“oh, nothing.” he smiled, but it wasn’t a real smile. it was a ‘hmm, my love is a traitor’ smile.
you turned back to bell-bottom man.
“he’s wearing the exact pair you’ve been looking for.”
geto froze. the tension evaporated. he squinted. studied. analyzed.
“…cotton blend,” he murmured.
“definitely imported,” you added. you both stood there. staring. geto’s eyebrows twitched.
“i need to know where he got them.”
“we could follow him.”
“we absolutely could.”
and so, two grown adults—former sorcerers, parents, functioning members of society—spent the next ten minutes covertly (not covertly) stalking a man for the sole purpose of inquiring about his pants.
it was a good day. you and toji had just finished at the butcher, a prime cut of steak nestled in your bag, and toji was already humming about grilling it up with butter. then you saw the officer.
your head whipped around so fast toji felt it. his shoulders tensed. his jaw clenched. a cop? a cop? that’s what you were into? he could deal with gym bros, maybe even pretty boys, but an officer?
…he was gonna have to commit a crime.
toji was seething. fuming. trying so hard not to snarl about how he could handle you better than some uniformed pretty boy. then you leaned into him, tugging his sleeve.
“look at his gun.”
toji blinked. “huh?”
“that’s a customized SIG. high-end, lightweight, reinforced barrel—”
oh.
oh.
toji let out the deepest sigh of his life. his entire soul exhaled. you weren’t ogling some officer’s ass. you were checking out his gun.
for the first time ever, toji felt defeated by an inanimate object.
there were three things gojo satoru could not tolerate:
being ignored
being ignored in public
being ignored in public while you were looking at another man
so when he caught you staring—staring—at some guy while he, the love of your life, stood next to you in all his six-eyed, beautiful glory, he reacted in the only way he knew how. loudly.
“are you actually serious right now?” gojo gasped, clutching his chest. “ogling another man? in front of me? your one true love?”
you didn’t even look at him. you were still staring at sunglasses man, an impressed hum under your breath. gojo clutched your sleeve. “babe, look at me. me."
“he’s wearing chopard.”
the air changed.
gojo stopped breathing. his hand went limp. his pupils shrank. his jaw—previously running at a hundred miles per hour—snapped shut.
“ch-chopard?” his voice cracked. you nodded, grave.
now both of you were wailing.
“we could’ve been him,” gojo cried. “we could’ve been walking around dripping in wealth!”
“he looks so effortless.”
“his life is together.”
you both mourned the lack of chopard in your lives, heads bowed in devastation, like you had just witnessed your futures slipping through your fingers. that night, gojo went home and bought three pairs online.
sukuna had seen it. the way your eyes lingered. the way your gaze flickered over some gym bro’s barely covered pecs like you had just discovered the meaning of life. he crossed his arms, seething. “seriously?” you, completely unaware of your impending doom, glanced at him. “huh?”
“you checked him out.”
you blinked. “no, i didn’t.”
“yes, you did.”
“no, i didn’t.”
“yes, you did.”
“read his shirt.”
sukuna’s eye twitched. but fine. he’d play your little game. he begrudgingly looked over, prepared to see some cringe gym brand logo, only to be met with the words:
“I ❤️ MY PARTNER.”
in bold. right across the pecs.
sukuna froze. the world went silent. for once in his entire existence, he felt true, undeniable embarrassment.
“…oh.”
you smacked the back of his head.
the next day, sukuna walked into his gym wearing that exact shirt, except his was customized.
“I ❤️ MY PARTNER MORE THAN YOU LOVE YOURS.”
choso was panicking. he had seen you do it. the double take. the slight pause in your step. the way your eyes lingered on another man. his hands clenched into fists. his heart dropped into his stomach.
his brain? already drafting up worst-case scenarios. his soul? leaving his body. his spirit? crushed.
“please don’t leave me,” he whispered, eyes pleading. you blinked. “what?”
“i saw you looking at him.”
you glanced at the man in question. he was carrying a big shopping bag filled with sanrio plushies.
“…babe.”
choso swallowed. “just tell me now so i can emotionally prepare—”
“babe, i was looking at the plushies.”
choso went silent. the blood drained from his face.
he stared at the bag, then at you.
back at the bag, then at you.
then back at the bag.
“oh,” he whispered. he didn’t sleep that night. he spent hours on his phone.
on valentine’s day you opened the door, expecting something sweet—flowers, chocolates, maybe a heartfelt love letter. instead, you were met with choso.
in a inflatable cinnamoroll costume.
his entire body was swallowed by the plush suit. his face? peeking out of cinnamoroll’s giant, smiling head.
“…choso?”
“do you like it?” he asked, voice muffled through the fabric. you did not know whether to laugh or cry. he shuffled closer, arms outstretched.
“i’m your sanrio plush now.”
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gksweetdreams · 2 months ago
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Caught in a Web
Sinister Mark x Reader
Here’s part 2 I felt really inspired and kind of fell in love when writing and creating it so I hope you enjoy it and I hope you like the way this story is moving along :)
The world was chaos. Different variants of Mark Grayson were tearing each other apart, destroying the cities and killing innocents. Some of the Marks were heroes, some villains—others barely more than mindless beasts. But Sinister Mark? He stood still; eyes still locked onto her.
Y/N had fought many threats before like gangs and alien invaders—but something about him unsettled her. He wasn’t like the other Marks, blinded by rage or loyalty to the Viltrumite empire. No, there was something else behind those eyes.
A memory.
And love...
She fired a web to the side of a crumbling skyscraper and swung away, her senses screaming to put distance between them. She didn’t trust that look he was giving her—the kind that made her spidey senses go off and give her a headache.
The kind of look where it felt like she belonged to someone she had never even met.
But Sinister Mark wasn’t about to let her go so easily.
In an instant, he was right beside her in the air, flying. His cape blowing behind him, and despite the destruction around them, he looked almost… calm… too calm
“Running already?” His voice was smooth, teasing. “You’ve fought aliens before, haven’t you? You don’t strike me as the type to back down.”
Y/N didn’t say anything, and he continued
“My Y/N always faced issues head on… maybe that’s why she died” 
Y/N twisted mid-air, firing another web toward him. But this time, she reinforced it with electricity, her version of a venom blast.
Sinister Mark caught it—again—but this time, the energy crackled up his arm, his jaw clenching from the pain. Yet instead of anger, a smirk played on his lips.
“There she is.”
Y/N’s stomach twisted. Why did it sound like he knew her? She hated it…
“Alright, buddy, listen,” she said, flipping onto a nearby rooftop annoyed. “I don’t know what kind of tragic backstory you’ve got, but I am not her.”
Sinister Mark landed with a soft thud; arms crossed over his chest. “I know.”
That caught her off guard. Not expecting him to just agree.
“I know you’re not my Y/N,” he continued, stepping closer. “She’s gone. I lost her. And before you ask—no, I wasn’t the one who killed her.” His fists clenched slightly. “But I should have stopped it.”
Y/N’s spider-sense tingled—not from danger, but from something else. He wasn’t lying. His pain was real.
For a brief second, her mind flickered to her own Mark—her version of Invincible, the one she fought beside. Would she be standing here, looking at him in another life, if things had gone differently?
She shook the thought away.
“Look, I get it,” she said, keeping her distance. “Loss changes people. But don’t mistake me for a second chance.”
Sinister Mark exhaled through his nose, almost like a laugh. “Who said I was?”
Another scream could be heard leaving no time for Y/N to respond. One of the more savage Marks—scarred and monstrous—ripped through the battlefield below, his bloodstained eyes locked onto hers from the distance.
Sinister Mark’s expression darkened.
“Get behind me,” he ordered.
Y/N scoffed. “Yeah, no. I can handle myself.”
“I know you can.” His gaze flicked to her web-shooters, the subtle twitch of her fingers, the way her body tensed. She was already calculating a hundred ways to take down the incoming threat. And he found himself... fascinated. It was strange to him how this Y/N and his Y/N were so similar but yet so different.
Then the monstrous Mark variant lunged.
Y/N moved first, flipping into the air, dodging a powerful punch that shattered the rooftop. She fired a web at his face, pulling herself toward him to deliver a venom-charged punch—only for him to catch her mid-air.
Her breath hitched as she felt his grip tighten.
Before she could react, a blur tore through the sky.
Sinister Mark hit him like a meteor.
The monstrous variant barely had time to register what happened before Sinister Mark grabbed his head and slammed him through the rooftop, sending them both crashing into the streets below.
Dust and debris filled the air.
Y/N landed gracefully on the edge of the destruction swiping her hand left to right to move the smoke they both caused, heart pounding.
Sinister Mark stood over the now-dead variant; his fist still embedded in the pavement. Blood dripped from his knuckles—none of it his own.
He flew back to her, the expression unreadable.
Y/N crossed her arms. “I had that.” Trying not to act like that didn’t just give her the scare of a life time.
Sinister Mark wiped the blood from his knuckles. “I know.”
She narrowed her eyes. “Then why step in?”
His lips quirked up into a smirk. “Because I wanted to.”
A beat of silence passed between them, heavy with something neither wanted to name.
Then he took a step toward her.
Y/N tensed but didn’t move.
“I won’t pretend you’re her,” he said, voice quieter now. “But you are... something. And I don’t ignore things that make me feel alive.”
She swallowed.
“Careful,” she murmured. “You might start sounding like a hero.”
Sinister Mark chuckled. “Unlikely.”
Above them, the sky continued to crackle with energy. The war between variants wasn’t over yet.
But for the first time since arriving in this reality, Sinister Mark wasn’t just looking for a fight.
He had found something far more dangerous. Something that made his heartbeat again…
Something he wasn’t sure he could walk away from…
And Y/N didn’t know what to think.
Thank you for all the love and support!! It truly amazed me, and I am really happy everyone liked part 1. Sorry once again for the grammar and I hope everyone enjoys this story as much as I like writing it :)
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heliosunny · 4 months ago
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Yandere!Zayne x Reader x Yandere!Caleb
Arts cre to artist
Summary: In a post-apocalyptic world overrun by monstrous creatures known as Wanderers, you are one of the last remaining scientists, dedicating your life to preserving humanity. Using cutting-edge biotechnology, you create Caleb and Zayne—two highly advanced humanoid beings designed to assist you in fighting the Wanderer threat. You implant them with memories of being your childhood friends to ensure they feel loyalty, trust, and camaraderie toward you. Caleb is the reliable and determined pilot, wielding gravity-based powers, while Zayne is the calm and resourceful medic, capable of manipulating ice.
The morning sun streamed through the reinforced windows of your lab as the smell of something savory wafted in, pulling you out of your deep focus. You looked up from the maze of wires and circuits sprawled across your workstation just in time to see Caleb entering, balancing a steaming plate in one hand. His dark hair was slightly damp, probably from his morning workout, and his signature confident grin was firmly in place.
“You didn’t eat again, did you?” he said, setting the plate down in front of you.
You blinked at the food—a plate of perfectly scrambled eggs, toast, and even a small bowl of fresh-cut fruit. “Wait… when did you have time to make this?”
“Right after fixing that mess of a ventilation system in the south wing” he replied, leaning against the counter with his arms crossed. “You’re welcome, by the way.”
You gave him a wry smile. “You know, you’re starting to sound more like a housekeeper than a pilot.”
“And you’re starting to sound like someone who’s about to faint from hunger” Caleb shot back, gesturing toward the food. “Now eat before I make it a command.”
Reluctantly, you put down your tools and took a bite. It was annoyingly good. You mumbled between mouthfuls, “You’re too good at this. What kind of pilot cooks this well?”
“The kind that has to make up for the genius who forgets to eat.” he said, a playful glint in his eyes.
Before you could retort, Zayne walked in, clipboard in hand, his icy-blue eyes immediately narrowing at the sight of Caleb and his cooking.
“What’s this?” Zayne asked, gesturing to the plate. “Breakfast in bed? How domestic of you, Caleb.”
“Jealous, Doc?” Caleb quipped without missing a beat.
Zayne’s gaze shifted to you. “You really let him boss you around like this?”
“I didn’t let him,” you said, gesturing to the food with your fork. “But I’m not complaining. He’s saving me time.”
Zayne sighed, placing his clipboard on the counter. “You know, if you actually managed your schedule better, you wouldn’t need someone to babysit you.”
Caleb rolled his eyes. “And if you lightened up, maybe people wouldn’t freeze the second you walk into a room.”
“Caleb. Zayne.” You set your fork down and gave them both a pointed look. “Can we not do this every time we’re in the same room?”
Caleb smirked but didn’t push further, and Zayne gave a small huff before grabbing a tablet to check mission reports. Despite their constant bickering, there was an undeniable ease to their presence, like two opposing forces that somehow balanced each other out.
You looked between them, a small smile tugging at your lips. No matter how chaotic they were, they were your family—the people you could always count on, even in the darkest of times. ----- The mission had gone horribly wrong. Wanderers ambushed you in the dead of night, forcing Caleb and Zayne into combat. Caleb slammed one creature into the ground with a gravitational pulse, his jaw tight as he yelled “Get behind me!”
Zayne’s breath misted in the air as frost spread from his fingertips, freezing a group of Wanderers in place. “How about you stop barking orders and actually focus on not dying?” he snapped, his voice sharper than usual.
“I am focusing!” Caleb retorted, his gravitational barrier flickering as the strain mounted.
Realizing they couldn’t hold out much longer, you made a split-second decision. Pulling out a remote device, you activated the override. Both Caleb and Zayne froze mid-action, their bodies locking up as their systems shut down.
“I’m sorry” you whispered, dragging them to safety before finishing off the remaining Wanderers yourself.
When they woke up in your lab hours later, the tension was palpable. Caleb sat up first, rubbing his temples. “What… happened? Why couldn’t I move?”
“You shut us down” Zayne said flatly, his tone icy. His sharp gaze pinned you in place. “That override… what else have you been hiding from us?”
You sighed, turning away from their accusing stares. “I had no choice. You both would have died.”
Caleb stood, his expression unreadable. “We’re not just tools, are we? We’re…” His voice faltered, and his hand clenched into a fist. “What are we?”
Zayne crossed his arms, his voice low. “Answer him.”
Taking a deep breath, you faced them. “You’re not tools. You’re not experiments. You’re my creations. I built you to help me save humanity. And I gave you memories—false ones... because I didn’t want you to feel like you were nothing more than machines.”
The silence was deafening. Caleb stared at you, a storm brewing in his eyes. “So… we’re not even human?”
“No.” you admitted softly. “But that doesn’t change what you mean to me. You’re more than just creations. You’re my family.”
Zayne’s expression softened slightly, though his tone remained cold. “Family? Is that why you lied to us?”
“I lied to protect you.” you said, your voice firm. “I didn’t want you to feel like you were just tools. You’re not. You’re everything to me.”
In the days that followed, Caleb and Zayne’s behavior shifted. Caleb became more protective, shadowing you during missions and watching you with a guarded intensity. Zayne, meanwhile, grew more reserved, throwing himself into his work but keeping a careful eye on you.
One evening, as you worked late in the lab, Caleb sat nearby, idly fiddling with a gadget. “You should let me help you more.” he said suddenly.
“You already help plenty.” you replied without looking up.
“Not enough.” he muttered. “If something happened to you…”
You looked up, surprised at the vulnerability in his voice. “Caleb, nothing’s going to happen to me. I have you and Zayne, remember?”
He nodded but didn’t look convinced. “Yeah. You have us.”
Later that night, Zayne entered the lab, finding you asleep at your desk. Shaking his head, he draped a blanket over your shoulders and adjusted the room’s temperature to keep you comfortable. “She pushes herself too hard” he murmured, his icy tone melting for just a moment.
“Don’t we all?” Caleb’s voice came from the doorway.
Zayne glanced at him but didn’t respond. Instead, he sighed. “As much as I hate to admit it… she needs both of us.”
Caleb crossed his arms, his jaw tight. “Yeah. She does.”
The city was under siege, and the Wanderer threat was greater than ever. Caleb, Zayne, and you stood side by side, ready to face the horde.
“Stay close to me” Caleb said, his gravitational field already forming.
Zayne rolled his eyes but smirked. “Protect her all you want, but don’t get in my way.”
You placed a hand on both their shoulders, your voice steady. “No fighting. Not now. We do this together.”
For the first time, they exchanged a glance of mutual understanding.
As the battle raged, the three of you worked in perfect sync. Caleb’s gravity crushed waves of Wanderers, while Zayne froze others in their tracks. You enhanced their powers, amplifying Caleb’s field to cover the entire city and super charging Zayne’s ice to create massive barriers.
When the last Wanderer fell, the three of you stood together, battered but victorious. Caleb offered you a tired smile. “We make a good team, don’t we?”
Zayne chuckled, his breath misting in the cold air. “For once, I agree with him.”
You smiled, tears in your eyes. “We always have.”
As the world began to heal, so did your bond with Caleb and Zayne. They accepted their origins and found solace in their roles—not as tools, but as your partners and family. Though their playful rivalry remained, it was no longer tinged with bitterness.
----- Life had been peaceful in the months following the defeat of the Wanderers. The lab had transformed into a hub of innovation, with Caleb and Zayne lending their unique talents to assist you in rebuilding technology for humanity. Despite the occasional bickering between them, a quiet harmony had settled over the three of you.
That peace, however, was shattered the day an unexpected visitor appeared at your doorstep.
You were calibrating a new piece of equipment when the lab’s security system chimed, signaling an incoming guest. Caleb, who had been fixing a damaged drone nearby, frowned and stood immediately.
“Expecting someone?” he asked, tension creeping into his voice.
“No” you said, confused, wiping your hands on a cloth as you walked to the door.
The man standing outside was someone you hadn’t seen in years. Dr. Marcus Vell, a former colleague from your days as a junior scientist. His slicked-back gray hair and sharp suit gave him an air of authority, but there was something unsettling in his smile.
“Y/N!” he said warmly, stepping forward as you opened the door. “It’s been too long.”
“Marcus?” you said, startled. “What are you doing here?”
“I heard about your success” he said, glancing around the lab with thinly veiled interest. “I must say, I always knew you’d surpass the rest of us. Your creations…” His eyes flicked to Caleb and Zayne, lingering a little too long. “…are remarkable.”
Zayne, standing in the corner, crossed his arms, his icy gaze fixed on Marcus. Caleb moved closer to your side, his posture protective.
“Thanks, but I’m pretty busy.” you said, trying to keep the interaction short.
Marcus chuckled, unbothered by the cold reception. “Of course. I won’t take much of your time. I’m here with an offer. Humanity needs minds like yours—truly gifted ones. Come work with me. Together, we could rebuild this world far more efficiently.”
You hesitated, sensing the hidden implications in his words. “I appreciate the offer, but I’m happy where I am.”
His smile faltered slightly, and a flicker of something darker crossed his face. “Don’t be so hasty. You’ve barely heard what I have to offer.”
Caleb stepped forward, his expression hard. “She already said no. You heard her.”
Marcus glanced at him, his smile sharpening. “Ah, the pilot. A fine creation. But let’s not forget who’s really in charge here.”
Before Caleb could respond, you held up a hand. “I think it’s time for you to leave, Marcus.”
Marcus straightened his suit, his eyes lingering on you. “Very well. But consider this—talent like yours shouldn’t be wasted in obscurity. I’ll be in touch.”
As he walked out, Zayne’s voice cut through the silence. “I don’t trust him.”
“Neither do I” Caleb muttered.
You sighed, brushing it off. “It’s fine. He’s just an old colleague trying to stir up trouble. Forget about him.”
But Caleb and Zayne exchanged a look—one that spoke volumes.
Later that night, while you were asleep, Caleb and Zayne made their move.
“He’s not going to stop” Caleb said, his voice low as he paced the dimly lit lab.
Zayne, seated at a console, typed rapidly, pulling up information on Marcus. “Agreed. He’s been digging into her work for months. I found encrypted correspondence with other labs—he’s trying to recruit people to take her away.”
Caleb clenched his fists. “Then we stop him. Quietly.”
Zayne looked up, meeting Caleb’s gaze. “For once, we’re on the same page.”
Two days later, Marcus Vell vanished.
You didn’t notice at first, too absorbed in your work to realize he hadn’t “followed up” as he promised. When you eventually thought of him again, Zayne was the one to casually dismiss your concerns.
“Marcus?” he said, adjusting his glasses. “I heard he left the region. Something about funding issues.”
“Really?” you asked, frowning. “That doesn’t sound like him.”
Caleb chimed in, leaning against the counter. “People like him are all talk. He probably realized you weren’t interested and gave up.”
You nodded slowly, still feeling a vague unease. “I guess. Well, good riddance.”
Caleb and Zayne shared a brief glance behind your back, the unspoken agreement between them crystal clear. Marcus was no longer a threat.
A week later, Caleb handed you a plate of food while Zayne adjusted the cooling system for your new project.
“Thanks” you said with a smile, taking the plate. “You two have been unusually cooperative lately. Should I be worried?”
“Cooperative?” Caleb grinned. “We’re just that good.”
Zayne gave a small shrug, his lips curving into a rare smile. “Sometimes, we have the same priorities.”
You tilted your head, sensing an undertone you couldn’t quite place. But whatever it was, you trusted them. After all, they’d proven time and again that they would do anything to protect you—even if you didn’t always know the lengths they’d go to.
As you turned back to your work, Caleb and Zayne exchanged a small, knowing smirk. They didn’t need your gratitude. Keeping you safe was reward enough.
----- Bonus: The Great Dinner Standoff It had been a long day of work, and you were looking forward to a relaxing dinner. Caleb had volunteered to cook, which usually meant something delicious but overly ambitious. When you entered the dining area, the smell of roasted vegetables filled the air.
Caleb turned from the stove, flashing you a proud grin. “Dinner’s ready. I made roasted carrots with honey glaze, some chicken, and mashed potatoes. Pretty fancy, huh?”
Your mouth watered at the sight of the golden carrots on the table. “It smells amazing. Thanks, Caleb!”
Zayne appeared in the doorway, pausing mid-step as his eyes landed on the carrots. His face immediately darkened. “Carrots? Really?”
Caleb smirked, clearly enjoying Zayne’s reaction. “What’s wrong, Doc? Too sophisticated for your picky palate?”
Zayne ignored him, stepping into the room with a tray of his own. “I made something, too.”
You blinked in surprise. “Wait, you cooked?”
Zayne set the tray on the table, revealing a dish of cilantro-lime rice. “I thought I’d contribute.”
The moment Caleb saw the cilantro, his expression soured. “Cilantro? Seriously?”
Zayne’s lips twitched into a subtle smirk. “Oh, I know. Just thought it would balance out your… overly sweet carrots.”
Caleb glared at him. “You’re sabotaging dinner.”
“Sabotaging?” Zayne asked innocently, taking a seat. “I’m expanding the flavor profile.”
You groaned, sitting down between them. “Can we have one meal without a fight?”
Caleb pointed his fork at Zayne. “Tell him that. He’s the one ruining perfectly good food.”
Zayne calmly spooned some cilantro rice onto his plate. “I could say the same about your poor excuse for a vegetable.”
You sighed, grabbing a little of both dishes and taking a bite. The carrots were sweet and perfectly cooked, and the cilantro rice had a refreshing zest. “Honestly? They’re both great. You two should just appreciate each other’s cooking.”
Caleb muttered something under his breath but started eating, avoiding the rice entirely. Zayne, for his part, made a show of pushing the carrots to the edge of his plate.
By the end of the meal, you couldn’t help but smile. Despite their endless bickering, you knew they both cared in their own strange ways.
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wchswift · 5 months ago
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ଓ All Their Fault
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Pairing: worst!logan howlett x f!reader Summary: When you, Domino, Logan, Deadpool and Cable went on a chaotic mission and Cable accidentally hurt you, Logan’s protective fury comes out, escalating team tensions. Warnings: slightly violence, blood, injury, English isn’t my first language :) Word count: 807 A/N: I just love worst wolverine and protective logan, so i had to write this.
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The mission was supposed to be simple. It was supposed to be a quick in-and-out—grab the stolen mutant teach and get out before anyone noticed. At least, that was the plan as Domino had explained it, her voice smooth and confident, as if working with the likes of Deadpool and Logan wasn’t a recipe for disaster.
You weren’t even halfway through the mission before it went to hell.
“Shit,” you gasped, clutching your ribs as the world swam around you.
You clutched your side, your fingers pressing against the deep gash left by Cable. The wound throbbed, and though you tried to breathe through the pain, every inhale felt like fire.
Logan stood in front of you, his claws dripping crimson, his body tense. Everything froze for a moment. Then Logan’s voice cut through the haze, low and dangerous. “What the hell did you just do?”
“It’s fine,” you rasped, trying to sound convincing even as blood trickled down your side. “I’m okay—”
“No, you’re not,” Logan snapped, glancing back at you over his shoulder. His eyes flicked to the blood staining your shirt, and his jaw tightened. “You’re injured, and it’s all their fault.”
With a feral snarl, he lunged at Cable, claws extended. Domino’s quick reflexes were the only thing that stopped him; she stepped between the two men, her hands raised. “Whoa, whoa! Cool it, Logan! It was an accident.”
“Accident?” Logan spat, his voice trembling with fury. “She’s bleeding because of him!”
Deadpool sauntered into view, his katanas already sheathed, his red-and-black suit splattered with evidence of his handiwork. “Yeesh, Wolvie, chill out. We all make mistakes! Even the big Cable guy here, right handsome?"
Logan ignored him, still focused on Cable. “Wade, shut up!” Domino snapped, throwing him a withering glare before turning back to Logan. “Logan, we need to finish the mission. Get her out of here. We’ll deal with this later.”
Logan hesitated, his claws still extended as he glared at Cable.
“It wasn’t on purpose,” Cable said, his tone as calm as he could manage. “But if you want to waste time settling this now, go ahead. Meanwhile, reinforcements are on their way, and she’s losing blood.”
“Logan,” you started, your voice strained. "We’ve got the thing. Let’s just go." You said softly, stepping closer. “I’m okay. Really.”
He scoffed, shaking his head. “You’re bleeding all over the place. That’s not okay.”
“I’ll heal.”
“That’s not the point.” Logan turned back to you, his claws retracting with a snikt, though his hands remained clenched into fists.
He took another step forward, getting closer to the other man. “Next time, you think twice before touching her.” His voice was low and cold, a promise of violence barely held in check.
Deadpool clapped his hands together, breaking the tension with his usual flair. “Okay, great, let’s wrap this up before Wolvie loses what’s left of his brain cells. Dom, got the tech? Check. Pumpkin, still breathing? Check. Me, still incredibly handsome? Check. Let’s roll, people!”
With a final glare at Cable, he turned and knelt beside you, his movements careful as he slipped an arm around your shoulders. His hands were rough but surprisingly gentle. “Let’s get you out of here,” he muttered, his voice quieter now.
“You didn’t have to fight him,” you muttered as he helped you to your feet.
Logan didn’t respond right away. His face was set in a grim scowl. “He shouldn’t have touched you,” he said finally, his voice low and gravelly. “If he wasn’t on our side, he’d be dead already.”
You let out a weak laugh, trying to lighten the mood. “You really know how to hold a grudge, don’t you?”
“Damn right I do,” Logan said, his grip on you tightening just slightly. “Especially when it comes to you.”
Ahead of you, Deadpool turned back, walking backward with a theatrical flourish. “What did I say, huh? Logan’s basically a rabid guard dog when it comes to Pumpkin. I love this dynamic.”
Logan glared at him. “Wade, shut it before I lose my patience,” He growled.
Deadpool threw his hands up in mock surrender, but the grin under his mask was unmistakable.
By the time the team emerged into the night, the tension had started to fade, though Logan’s scowl remained firmly in place. He didn’t say much as he helped you onto the team’s getaway vehicle, but the way his hand lingered at your back told you everything you needed to know. He might’ve been rough around the edges, but in your eyes, he was exactly who you needed him to be.
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nanenna · 5 months ago
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This Stream of Consciousness Could've Been an Epiphany
More Sleepy King AU HERE
Can you guess what days of the week I usually have off LOL
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Danny isn’t entirely sure what’s going on. He feels like he should be more worried about that, mostly because of how weird Dad had been acting all morning. He’d been so… quiet. Calm, quiet, soft, gentle. Not that Dad wasn’t always gentle. Sure, his hugs and back slaps could pack a punch, but Dad knew he was big and strong and tried hard not to do anything too hard. Danny’d seen what Dad’d done to walls, the way he hugged was downright delicate in comparison. And Danny was a lot tougher now, he could take Dad’s bone crushing hugs easily. So yeah, gentle for Dad was usually still too much for normal people.
But Dad was also usually excited, loudly excited! He was being really quiet today, and it was kind of weird.
Maybe Danny should be a bit more worried about being lost?
But surely if he should be worried Dad would tell him so. Dad knew now, had for a few weeks. In that time alone he and Mom had set about reinforcing the portal so no one could get through without permission. Danny had even taken them on a couple trips into the ‘Zone to introduce them to friendly ghosts. It was embarrassing to introduce them to Frostbite, but also kinda necessary so he’d sucked it up and done it. So Dad knew that Danny has powers, knew just how strong he was. If Dad were worried he’d want Danny to know so he could help.
But still, Dad was acting weird. Nervous. Danny couldn’t figure out why. If he didn’t trust these strangers they were just hanging out with he wouldn’t have left Danny alone with them, right? Then again maybe he felt it was safest to not talk to Jazz in front of them. To keep Danny safe from ghost hunters they’d all agreed it was best to keep it secret, so if Dad and Jazz were talking about him as Phantom it made sense he’d want to step away.
Danny nibbled on his poptart, still trying to puzzle through it. He looked around at the strangers and well… he knew some of them at least. Dad had called the dark one Batman, everyone knew who Batman was. He remembered his parents debating whether he was a ghost or a cryptid, a huge debate that they couldn’t come to a conclusion on. Unlike Santa, that one could crop up at any time. Unlike Santa, this one wasn’t so divisive, guess his parents were less invested or something.
So the woman next to him… looked a lot like Pandora wearing a human disguise. She looked at him and smiled, then reached forward and nudged his mug. “Drink it while it’s hot,” she said warmly.
Yeah, she sounded a lot like Pandora too, something about the way neither were actually speaking English. Danny nodded and picked up his drink, if Pandora and Dad thought they were okay, if they both trusted Batman and the other people dressed weirdly then Danny would too. Even if they smelled like ozone and lab cleaning solvent.
The smell kept getting stronger too, there was a pressure in the room. It had stopped suddenly when Jazz called, but it was picking up again. It was weird, like being in a bubble getting dropped in the ocean. At this rate his ears would pop, or the whole room would implode like that one sub going to visit the Titanic. Kinda ironic, waaaaaaay more people have died exploring the bottom of the ocean than space. Technically, no human has ever died in space, the closest was the Challenger disaster and they didn’t make it to space before the explosion. That was so sad. But it was still pretty amazing no one had died going to the moon, not even Apollo 13! No one had even died in the Justice League, so far as Danny’s heard. Not even a cop-out “technically died in space” while actually fighting bad guys on an alien planet technicality.
“Jazz was just checking in on us, I told her we’ll see her at dinner tonight.” Dad sat down next to Danny, peeking over at whatever Batman was working on as he did so.
Danny nodded and hummed in agreement. That was good, it seemed Dad thought they’d be home by dinner despite being lost right now. That was good.
It was weird though, he hadn’t called her “Jazzypants” like normal. In fact, Dad hadn’t pulled out a single nickname, not even “Danno.” So was Dad worried about them being lost or not? Danny couldn’t figure it out.
The pressure was building again, Danny yawned, trying to make his ears pop. It didn’t help. It hadn’t the last two times either. Or was it three?
Dad nudged the plate with his poptarts on it, Danny picked up his half eaten rectangle and started nibbling again. Chocolate wasn’t his favorite flavor, he kinda wondered what happened to the strawberry from before. It would go nicely with the hot chocolate, a nice contrast of flavors. There was just something about artificial strawberry flavoring that Danny really liked.
Danny slumped over, his body leaning against Dad. He still wasn’t entirely sure what was going on, if he should be worried or not, but Dad was there so everything was going to be okay.
Kinda wished Mom was there instead though. He had no doubt she could easily kick Batman’s butt if he did need to be worried though. But Pandora was there, even if it was a new human disguise he’d never seen before, so that was just as good. Pandora liked him, she wouldn’t let anything happen to him.
The pressure suddenly stopped again. Danny yawned, his ears still didn’t pop. It was so annoying.
“Oh my god,” the guy with a metal bucket on his head hissed, “it’s a god egg!”
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wandixx · 10 months ago
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Danny, the Young Justice member snippet nr 3 GIW made a lot of mistakes and the biggest one was going against Young Justice part 1
As you can see by the title (I need better ideas, you're all welcome to share yours), this is kinda part of "Danny, the Youg Justice member" but as something I have more of actual idea about. So while I encourage people adding their stuff to other snippets, please let this one be. I will be adding to it. It's even partially written :D
unrelated snippet nr 1, unrelated snippet nr 2
"Hey guys" Danny greeted clearly winded, phasing through the wall. Whole Team turned towards him, some giving him a side eye “Sorry I’m late” 
“You’re good, my dude” Wally answered, patting him on the back as soon as halfa landed, turning into his human form. They gave him a moment to catch his breath(just how fast he tried to fly there?) before grabbing their bags. Dick jumped and threw himself over the speedster's and halfa’s shoulders.
“Happy Harbour, we’re coming!” he yelled.
He fixed his grip when he caught Danny’s quick wince under the pressure as they left the headquarters. Judging by look on his face, Kaldur caught it too.
“So what’s on the agenda?”
“There is an amusement park in city, so we’re going to enjoy our free time there” M’gann explained with excited smile “I can’t wait to see it, I heard it’s fun”
Artemis nodded with a grin.
“I bet I can win more plushies than all of you. No powers,” she demanded after a moment, slamming her hand n a random tree for better dramatic effect.
“Stakes?” he asked, competitive like always. While blonde shared her idea of ‘no locker room duties for a month’, Danny explained all the questions M’gann asked about what even bet was and what stakes meant. Dick was sure she knew the answers to all of them but he didn’t say anything. He was trained well enough to catch Conner listening intently, despite his clear effort to hide it.
It turned into a whole Team competition.
It was going to be an aster.
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M’gann was having a blast. Everyone already had two to four plushies, stomach full of unhealthy food and manageable nausea from the roller coaster. Wally and Danny were throwing popcorn to each other's mouths, Robin challenged Conner and Artemis to the next game. It really was fun just like she was told!
It was much less fun when literal blast shot a few feets away from them. Ground where it hit was burned. Halfa squealed, projecting a strong wave of distress. Without second thought he threw his hood on and changed his posture, frantically looking for a hiding spot.
Few children started crying, their families scrambling to get away before attackers started shooting again and hurt them. Workers, already used to working in less than ideal circumstances, quickly, but without panic warranted by recognised villains or outright invasion, shut down reinforced blinds and probably walked out to inform someone. At least they didn’t have to worry about potential civilian casualties. 
“Do you know who they are?” M’gann asked, quickly establishing the Mindlink.
“Don’t worry about it” he answered, putting on crazy big sunglasses that Wally won some time before.
“My dude, we just got shot at. We have every right to worry”
“Calm down, Wally. I got shot at, you’re just close by. I’ll handle it” With a ruffle of his hair and a piece of popcorn thrown in his mouth,he turned around, just moment after the next blast almost caught his arm. He plastered a smile on his face.
“Hey, I’ve seen guns like these in laser tag! But I’ve never found them cheap enough to get without selling my kidney!” he yelled enthusiastically.
When the rest of them turned around, M’gann saw ten people in sunglasses and pristine white, holding guns straight from the mad scientist’s lab. THey stood still, projecting surprise bordering on shock. She could also feel hunter's happiness underneath it, intense enough that she considered breaking the ‘don’t mess with people’s brains’ rule. As a treat.
“Don’t worry guys, they won’t harm you. Act like you  don’t believe you’re in danger. Like they're a bunch of LARPers or something” It was easier said than done, especially when Danny, who nearly always underestimated the danger, was so terrified. 
“Who are they?!”
“Wally throw me a bit of popcorn, please” Halfa asked, ignoring Artemis almost yelling in their minds. In turn, he was ignored by the speedster. Three of the men turned to check something on weird sort of scanner. Danny's false smile went from cheerful to embarrassed. 
“Dang me and my poor communication skills” he said, loud enough for men to hear but not enough to sound like he was talking to them, before asking louder “I meant to ask, where have you brought it and how much does it cost?”
This seemed to actually shake men out of their shock. They got furious.
“You won't trick us this time, ghost scum” one of the guys with a scanner snarled. Danny pursed his lips in childish gesture of displeasure.
“Rude much” he muttered as if he wasn’t shining with terror like a lighthouse. Robin perked up as if something got him curious.
“Wait, ghost? What do–”
“What are you cosplaying?” Artemis blurted out. Men got visibly angry but Danny smirked.
“Don't antagonize them,” Kaldur commended. 
“If shit goes south I'll get you out of there, half a second flat” Wally offered.
“Thanks dude. Good job Artemis, they hate to be treated like a joke they are” halfa praised but out loud asking:
“Ghostbusters? No, they had different uniforms. But who else got a thing for ghosts?”
“Quit joking around, we caught you Phantom! You ran far from Amity Park but-”
“Who is Phantom?” Robin interrupted rudely (they deserved to be rude to them).
“Where is Amity Park, Utah? Cali?”  Conner asked, adding fuel to the fire of chaos with barely contained glee. He liked messing with anyone even slightly resembling Kadmus staff and these guys marked almost all of the boxes.
“Illinois” provided chubby man who looked and felt like he didn't want to be there almost as much as they teens did. Danny relaxed slightly.
“Agent W you have no clearance to share this information“
“You were in Illinois and didn't tell me, Tommy?” M’gann finally spoke, jokingly punching his arm.
“I wasn't, I swear! I've never set a foot outside of this state in my life!”
“Quit messing around, you freak!!!” the guy, with the biggest ego and probably the leader, screamed.
“Can I please mess their heads up?”  M’gann asked, pushing hope through Mindlink as hard as she could.
“Again, rude. What did I even do to deserve that?”
“Like you–”
“Operative K, I think they really don't know anything “ Agent W, the nicest out of the batch, interrupted “Maybe it left some ectoplasm on this boy to throw us off?”
“They called you it, Danny” Conner seethed, looking like only Kaldur’s hand on his shoulder was stopping him from punching all of them straight to the sun. M’gann was already reaching for their minds.
“We need to run a scan to be sure. Come here boy”
“Now, who are you?!” Robin got defensive, sliding to shield Danny from asiliants. Conner and Artemis joined him, so clearly furious that M’gann almost retreated from Mindlink. She wasn’t any calmer, it just felt overwhelming to be backed up by five other people.
“It’s classified”
Kaldur took a photo with an obnoxiously loud sound effect. Wally appeared right behind Danny, ready to evacuate him. Artemis barely kept herself from tackling the nearest ‘agent’ to the ground.
“What are you doing, boy?” Operative K splurted, absolutely flabbergasted.
“Calling the police”
“Why?”
“Robin, throw some laws, please”
“Oh, that’s easy,” the boy jumped in gleefully “You assaulted our friend and refused to state why you would have credentials to do so or even who are you. You carry modified weaponry openly in public and I doubt you have a permit, carelessly use it  against minors, endangering innocent bystanders while we’re at it. You disturb public peace. I think that’s enough to get you arrested. Wait you know what, call ‘Supervillain emergency hotline’ instead, this is serious attack”
“Right ahead of you, already calling them”
It wasn’t that big of a problem even if someone tried to qualify this as spam. Young Justice Team was first to respond to all threats in Happy Harbour anyway.
Danny let out a low ‘uuuu’ with a smirk. Someone powered up a gun. Wally slightly raised halfa of the ground, ready to bolt.
“It’s okay young man,” the nice agent started, raising his hands in a placating gesture “We’re searching for a dangerous supernatural entity and may have overreacted. In our defense, Phantom is known to be tricky and we wouldn’t be surprised if it used human disguise to hide from us. Your friend gives off the same type of energy like what we use to track it so we assumed they’re the same. We’re sorry”
“Agent W you don’t have clearance to disclose that to-”
“Operative K, after the last few incidents we have to be more throughout before jumping to assumptions. Agent Gamma wouldn’t be pleased if your temper caused the next scandal,” Agent W look at them again, with a forced ‘warm’ smile “We’re really sorry for bothering you. We have reasons to believe Phantom is somewhere around but don’t worry about it, we will be on the lookout. If you see it, please contact us and we will take care of it” M’gann grabbed the ‘WANTED’ poster from man’s outstretched hand. She barely restrained herself from doing something irresponsible, like turning every man in white into a brainless vegetable.
“Later M'gann”
“But Robin…” she whined before sending a small laugh so they knew she wasn’t serious. She knew that Conner and Danny were anxious about this use of her powers.
Agent’s left and everyone relaxed. Wally put Danny back down and leaned back, jokingly rolling back his arms as if he got tired. Halfa stopped with a loud thump to sit on the ground. He was paler than usual.
Artemis shouted, alarmed.
“That was way too close” he started, aiming for a cheerful tone but missing by a mile “I’m fine, just need a moment to cool down. Sorry for that, guys. I thought I lost them over Ohio”
“That’s fine, personally I don’t care, we knew better than to expect a whole day without something going wrong, but who were they?” Wally asked, already back to eating popcorn.
Danny sighed, so deeply M’gann felt it in her bones even though she didn’t try to read him.
“I think this is the talk we should have in the Mountain”
part 2
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internetdaddy98 · 1 month ago
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The Ties That Bind Us - Chapter 3
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The sun was barely up when you walked into Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center, coffee cup in one hand, badge clipped to your scrub top. Daylight streamed through the rotating doors—mocking, almost, in its calm. Unlike the night shifts that had swallowed you whole in adrenaline and triage chaos, today felt like stepping into unfamiliar territory. You preferred the dark. Things made sense in the dark, sharper instincts, fewer witnesses. But today, you'd be working under the full scrutiny of fluorescent lights, bustling staff, and most importantly, him.
You’d barely set your cup down at the nurses’ station when you heard Dana’s voice.
“Dr. Williams,” she said, clipboard under her arm. Eyes warm and friendly “You’re here early.”
“I like to see what I’m walking into,” You replied, sipping on your chamomile tea, “Chaos is more polite when you greet it first.”
She gave a low chuckle. “You’ll fit right in alright.”
As you headed towards the lounge, you began to take in the place that you had come to know after hours. The hospital felt quieter during the day, or maybe you were just getting used to the hum of codes, psych holds, the unrelenting stream of mayhem. You were nine weeks into your fellowship, and while that hardly made you a seasoned veteran, the initial fog of disorientation had lifted. You knew which nurses worked nights versus days, which CT techs were the fastest, and which vending machine had the good stuff. 
You caught a glimpse of Dr. Robby’s back as you entered the lounge room, and he headed towards Dana. You hadn’t talked since that night after the Pittfest shooting, but he had become a constant thought, threading in and out of your days like a song you hadn’t meant to memorize.
You wondered what his story was. The real one. Not the rumors from the other residents—something about a patient he couldn’t save, about working too many shifts and not enough sleep.
The lingering shadows of that night in the Pedes' room had remained with you for days after. But today you’d be working together again. Officially. Attending and fellow. Supervisor and learner and you were willing to learn. 
“Dr. Williams,” Robby greeted you at the nurses’ station, glancing at you through his glasses, before returning to look at the tablet in his hand. “You look awake. What’s your secret?”
You smiled as you leaned over. “Excessive caffeine and existential dread.”
He let out a soft chuckle, the kind that came from deep exhaustion. “Ah, the classics.”
“Good morning, good morning come on over. We have a new face joining us today,” he began, inviting the residents and interns to huddle around both of you.
“This is Dr. Williams, Emergency Medicine fellow fresh from night shift”, Robby continued to introduce you to the team as you smiled and waved at everyone. ”If I’m not available, she is the person you find”, Robby added.
You started walking the floor together, reviewing labs and orders, updating notes on the fly. You noticed the way he read the chart notes like he was trying to solve a puzzle that had a missing piece.
He had a way of listening that made patients lean in a little closer, and a way of speaking that made families breathe easier, even when the words weren’t good. Every patient came with a rhythm: neuro checks, vitals, med orders. Robby didn’t micromanage. He observed. Nudged gently. Asked questions that made you think but didn’t corner you.
He didn’t hover when you took charge of a GSW to the abdomen. Didn’t flinch when you suggested changing the antibiotic order for the open tib-fib. When you slipped on a word explaining a FAST scan to a med student, he seamlessly jumped in—not to correct you, but to reinforce your point.
He had a way of making space for people without shrinking himself. And you couldn’t decide if that made him more or less intriguing to your wandering mind “So Dr. Williams,” he said between cases, “day shift treating you better than night?”
You breathed out a laugh, “I haven’t had anything thrown at me yet,” you said. “Seems promising.”
He grinned—really grinned—for the first time that morning. “Give it time. We haven’t hit the lunch rush.”
Throughout the day, you slipped into your role instinctively—leading the ABCs, calling for chest x-rays, ultrasound probe in hand. Robby stood behind you, watching. You could feel his presence like static electricity on the back of your neck.
“He's hypotensive,” You called out. “FAST is positive—right upper quadrant.”
“Good eye, Dr. Williams,” Robby murmured. Then, louder to the room: “Prep for trauma laparotomy. Notify OR.”
It wasn’t until the patient was off to surgery that you realized your hands were shaking just a little.
Later, after a long stretch of back-to-back trauma codes and one surgical boarding nightmare, you caught a break in Abbot’s spot. You leaned over the rails, looking out, chewing a protein bar like it had personally wronged you.
You heard the emergency door creak open and shut, you looked over your shoulder to find Dr. Robby walking towards you.
“You did well down there, kept your cool,” Robby said once he stood beside you. “Nice work leading that.”
“I was a little worried you’d grab the probe out of my hand,” you admitted, only half-joking.
You left out a long breath.
“Is it always this insane during the day?” you asked, looking down at the ground floor of the hospital.
“More noise. Fewer excuses,” Robby replied.
There was a beat of silence before you added, “Thanks for not micromanaging me earlier.”
“I didn’t need to,” he said with a shrug. “I trust you.”
There were so many things you wanted to say. About how you still dream of the Pittfest victims. About the guilt that creeps in when you laugh too freely or go a day without remembering the patients who coded in your arms. But instead, you just stood there in silence.
You stayed a little after shift change, scribbling down notes, double-checking charts, not quite ready to leave. You finally stood, stretching the stiffness from your spine, when you felt his presence.
“Thanks for today,” you said.
“You didn’t need me much,” he replied. “That’s a good sign.”
“I still want to learn from you.”
Robby looked at you, his gaze suddenly serious but not cold.
“You will. But don’t forget you already bring something to the table. You’re not just here to follow. You’re here to lead.”
Your throat caught, just a little. And you nodded.
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This fic is a 25 parter that kinda took a life of its own
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p5buecks · 7 days ago
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Can you write about Paige as a mom!!
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slow mornings
paige x reader
p as a mom and wife
no cw
i miss writing but have no ideas :( pls send requests!
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“I’ll go.” Your wifes soft, sleepy voice cuts through your babys sobs. “Are you sure?” You double check, beginning to sit up in bed. “Positive.” Paige reinforces before kissing your head and gently guiding you to lay back down. You hadn’t even opened your eyes yet, it felt like you had only fallen asleep ten minutes ago so you were grateful to be able to sink back under the covers.
Your daughter was approaching three months old and even though everyone said it would get easier, it felt like it wasn’t. You were barely getting two hours of sleep at one time and if your baby wasn’t crying, then your mind was playing tricks on you and you would imagine she was. You were under no illusion that motherhood would be easy but you were physically and mentally drained.
It doesn’t take long for the cries to stop and you know your daughter is safe in her mama’s arms so you allow yourself to relax, mumbling that you just need five more minutes sleep.
For once, you aren’t woken up by cries but instead by the winter sun streaming through the bedroom windows. You sit up in a panic wondering what time it was. Eight AM. Your five more minutes had turned into three more hours. You hurried out of bed slipping your feet into your slippers, if Paige was going to make it to training on time then she would’ve had to leave thirty minutes ago.
“Paige!” You called out as you hurried down the stairs. “I’m so sorry, I overslept! I know you have training and you’re late now, but I can take over.” You’re slightly breathless as you reach the bottom of the stairs but the smell of vanilla wafting from the kitchen and soft stream of Frank Ocean seemed to immediately calm you.
“What’s going on?” You asked confused finding Paige stood at the stove. Your daughter was in her bouncer, cooing at the mobile dangling above her, a few feet from Paige. Away from the dangers of the hot stove but close enough that she could be seen. “Making breakfast.” The blonde replied to you before attempting - and failing - flipping the pancake in the pan she held. “What about training?” You asked, taking further steps into the kitchen, smiling down at your content daughter before wrapping your arms around your wife. “Have you not seen the weather?” Paige asks, “We’re on tornado watch so no training.” She tells you.
Looking outside, the sky is a deep gray. Trees sway violently and twigs and leaves blow past your window in random flashes. You weren’t particularly excited about the storm happening outside but knowing you got to spend the entire day with your girls made you grin from ear to ear.
Paige plated the perfect stack of pancakes for you and her to share. Drizzled with maple syrup and a neat swirl of whipped cream. A bowl of mixed berries accompanied your sweet breakfast, “This looks amazing babe!” You complimented, taking the seat across from your wife. Just as you were taking your first bite, your daughter began to cry, her infantile sobs immediately pulling on your heartstrings. You put down your fork, ready to pick her up and console her in your arms.
“I’ve got it - eat your breakfast.” Paige insisted before lifting the baby out of her bouncer. She held her close, hand gently rubbing her back as she whispered words of comfort into her ear. It didn’t take long for your daughter to settle in her moms arms. Her loud cries turned into soft giggles as Paige twirled around with her, pressing sweet kisses to her forehead.
The music that had welcomed you into the kitchen, still played. Softly and gently emitting from the speakers, Paige swayed in sync with the melody of Steve Lacy and you watched as your entire world was stood in front of you. You had an amazing wife and a beautiful daughter. You pinched the skin on your arm between your thumb and forefinger, just to make sure you wasn’t dreaming. Nope. This was real life. Your real life.
super short fic but so cute! obsessed with p as a mom and wife, i just know she’d be the best
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divadepreshawn · 12 days ago
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𝑨𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏 𝑺𝒖𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒓
Aaron Hotchner × fem!reader ×popstar
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Okay, keep in mind it's the first time I've written something like this. I'm dying of embarrassment posting this. established relationship I did what I could (and unfortunately I could little) WC: 1 823
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You were sitting in the chair, gently applying your lipstick, while the hairdresser finished your hair. Your makeup was soft, with a touch of subtle shine that highlighted your eyes.
“You don’t have to do this.” You said as you watched Aaron in the mirror, smoothing out his suit.
“I just want to make sure this event is safe.”
Ever since you started dating, Aaron had become extremely protective. In fact, you started to think he would lock you in a bulletproof box if he could.
You laughed, getting up from the chair and walking over to him.
“I know you just want to protect me… And that’s pretty hot, I won’t deny it.” You smiled as you gently loosened his tie “But I’m not the president.”
He smiled, wrapping his arms around your waist, pulling you closer.
“No, you’re more important.”
You laughed, sealing your lips on his with a quick kiss.
“I don’t know if this is something an FBI agent should say, but I’ll keep your secret. Besides, I’m investing millions in security now. You shouldn’t worry about these things, especially when you’re off duty.”
“You have no idea how many crazy people there are in this country, do you?”
Aaron was too worried about everything that involved you. He had already reorganized the surveillance team about three times – made you invest in better cameras, hired more security for your home, and even reinforced the security protocols for events like this. He was really a nervous wreck.
You tried to calm him down but nothing seemed to work, he insisted on going with you, so you gave in.
You sighed, patting his arm twice before walking away “Okay.”
- You decided to skip the red carpet. Maybe he never really relaxed, but you could try to ease some of the tension.
The event went on like all the others, just celebrities drinking and talking. While you greeted other artists and exchanged smiles with producers, he stood a few steps away, like a shadow – protective. His eyes roamed the room, always alert, observing the people around him and checking the exit doors frequently.
You turned around slowly, appreciating the view.
Aaron Hotchner.
Standing a few feet away from you with that straight posture, broad shoulders under the dark fabric of his jacket, his hands crossed in front of him with an expression that said “Don’t come any closer.”
You accepted a martini that one of the waiters offered you, sipping it slowly, feeling the alcohol burn your throat.
When he looked at you, surreptitiously – as if it were an innocent gesture – you lifted the toothpick with the olive between your fingers and, with the tip of your tongue, caught the drop of alcohol that threatened to fall. Then, slowly, you pulled the olive with your lips.
You could feel his gaze burning into your skin.
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“Are you okay?” you asked softly, your eyes trailing over his shoulders, still visibly tense.
He didn’t answer right away. Just closed his eyes and let his head fall back against the leather back of the seat, letting out a soft sigh. “Better now that there aren’t a thousand people around.”
You kept your gaze fixed on him, his suit tight at the shoulders, his tie slightly looser, his head thrown back – the way his Adam’s apple stood out. The combination of all of this made something inside you twist.
“Driver, can you please raise the partition?” With a slight nod, the driver raised the partition without asking any questions.
His eyes opened, watching you with a frown as the partition rose. He sat up slowly, never taking his eyes off yours. “What are you doing?” he asked in a low tone.
“I’m just trying to help you relax.” You smiled innocently as you approached him.
“And how exactly do you intend to do that…?” He looks at you with narrowed eyes suspiciously.
“Relax, it’s just a massage.”
You sit on his lap, resting your hands on the leather seat behind him to adjust yourself better. He tenses, clenching his jaw as he takes a deep breath.
“You don’t have to do this” your voice comes out low, almost like a warning.
“I know” , you leave a kiss on his cheek, “But I want to.”
He continues to look at you with narrowed eyes. Honestly? You’re almost certain he knows exactly what you’re doing. Your name escapes his mouth almost as a whisper as he places his hands on your hips, twirling his thumbs in circles.
“Just a massage, right?”
“Well, yes”, you place kisses at the base of his neck. “Unless you want me on my knees.”
He swallows hard, his mind clouded. The tension before seemed insignificant compared to now, your hands on your hips stopped. You could feel the exact moment your mind stopped working.
He pressed his lips together in a tight line. “You’re such a fucking tease.”
You smiled against his skin, trailing your lips down to his jawline. “I’m just trying to help you relax,” you whispered, dragging your nails over his white shirt as you swiveled your hips.
His breathing hitched as he closed his eyes—an attempt to regain control and reason, after all the poor driver was still in the car.
“You’re having the opposite effect,” he groaned, tilting his head back.
You swiveled your hips again, slowly. Feeling his breathing hitch again, his jaw tighten even more. “Why, honey? Do you have a better idea?”
He let out a low sound—a muffled almost groan.
And then he gave in.
In a second, his mouth found yours, hot, intense and hungry. His hands went down from your hips to your ass, pulling you closer. You gasped against his lips in shock at the contact.
Your bodies fit together, eliciting a moan from both of you at the friction. Your hands tangled in the back of his neck – burying your fingers in his hair, pulling him closer, deepening the kiss. You continued to move your hips in slow circles.
He slides his hands down your back urgently, his fingers tracing a path from your ass to the collar of your dress – exploring the details of the tight fabric on your body.
His fingers paused there for a few seconds – hesitating.
And then he pulled.
The sound of the tulle tearing sounded muffled between the kisses. A moan escaped your throat. The cold air of the car in contact with your exposed skin was a direct contrast to the heat that grew between you. He pulled his lips away for a second to stare at your lap with the lingerie now exposed. His eyes roaming over every detail of the lace, as if he were recording the image in his mind.
You could feel the knot in your belly tightening even more as you felt his eyes burning into your skin.
"You’re still going to kill me" he murmured hoarsely.
You laughed softly. Without taking your eyes off his, you began to slide your dress – or what was left of it – until it was on the floor of the car, now exposing your tiny panties.
He swallowed hard, his eyes following your movements, his chest rising and falling slowly, his fingers digging into the leather seat.
Returning to his lap, you could feel how hard he was, the lace of your panties so soaked that it would surely stain your pants. You rotated your hips harder, eliciting a moan from him that made your clit throb.
“Baby, please.” he whimpered, holding your waist, stopping your movements.
You reached for the clasp of your bra, pulling the lingerie down your arms before throwing it somewhere in the car. “What?”
“Fuck, can you stop torturing me for a second?” Your plea came out so desperate that you could have had your orgasm with that sentence alone.
Your fingers slid down to the button of your pants, unbuttoning them as Aaron lifted his hips, helping you get rid of them. You gasped when you felt him run his cock through your panties.
“Look at you, so wet you’re almost melting this lace,” he teased you as he continued to slide into you, now forcing the head of his cock into your still covered entrance.
“Fuck, Aaro—” he quickly took the tie off your neck, hurriedly kneading it before shoving it in your mouth, muffling your moan.
“Shh” he began distributing kisses, alternating between your neck and your collarbone. “You can’t make any noise, do you think you can?”
You nod, sinking your teeth into your tie, trying to control yourself from making any loud noises.
A muffled, desperate “Please” escapes your lips. He lowers his hands to your ass again and slides your panties to the side, holding your hips, he pushes you down, plunging into you. You bury your head in his neck, clenching the leather backrest behind him as you moan his name.
He lowers your hips once more while he moves up with his, going deeper inside you. You hold him by the shoulders, taking control. With strategic movements – somewhat desperate – you alternate between going up and down and rotating your hips back and forth.
The sight of you with your cheeks flushed, your hair slightly disheveled as sweat began to form on your forehead was too much.
“Y-You… Sir, don’t stop.” He stuttered, turning his attention to your breasts. Distributing his attention with his mouth equally between them – muffling your moan.
Aaron moved his hand up to your neck. His grip was firm – just enough to give that nice pressure. Your back arched at the unexpected touch.
You were overwhelmed, your knees burning with effort, the knot in your belly intensifying with each deep thrust. You gasped when he groaned with his mouth still on your breasts.
He lifted his hips again, hitting the spot that made your vision blur, feeling all your muscles contracting and you finally came undone.
He came right after, inside you, when he felt your walls squeezing his cock. The feeling of him throbbing inside you was something you could get used to.
You fell back on the bench, smiling breathlessly. Your legs were shaking – your mind still clouded by your orgasm.
“Just so you know, I don’t usually do that with my bodyguards.”
Aaron chuckled as he looked down at your clothes on the floor.
“Well,” he replied a little breathlessly, “That’s an important point, thanks for letting me know.”
You followed his gaze, looking at what was left of your dress on the floor. “Do you have any idea how many zeros there were in that outfit?” you asked with an amused smile.
He sighed. “I can imagine, I’m sorry.”
You waved your hand dismissively. “That’s not even the problem, how am I going to get out of the car now that I have no clothes left?”
“Oh shit, I forgot about that.” He mumbled awkwardly. “I’ll give you my jacket.”
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I really admire anyone who can write this. Because, you see, I want to hide under a rock.
English is not my first language are sorry for any mistake
If you have any ideas to contribute to the sequel I will be happy to receive them :)
tag: @duchesz @midnghtprentiss @jazzimac1967 @queenofnothng @leathynn @camihotchner @yourallaround-simp @pastelpinkflowerlife @padlockedheartsreading @tomhiddlestonforever-blog @michasia24 @sweetpianoxoxo @l-a-u-r-aaa @angwlart
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nickeverdeen · 4 months ago
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Healing Touch | Caitlyn Kiramman x fem!reader
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Pairings: Caitlyn x reader (romantic)
Type of fic: Angst/comfort, comfort
Warnings: Brief mention of trauma, scars, former insecurity, war
Summary: The war left both physical and mental scars on both you and Caitlyn and during one lazy evening after work when Caitlyn grows a bit insecure and unsure about it all you comfort her.
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The soft glow of the lamp cast warm light across the room, the golden hues bathing everything in a comforting, intimate atmosphere. Caitlyn was nestled close to you, her body pressed against yours as the two of you lay under the blankets, content to simply exist in each other’s presence. The hum of the city outside the window and the occasional distant sounds of Piltover’s nightlife were all muted by the serene comfort of being here, in this quiet moment.
Caitlyn’s head rested on your chest, her fingers gently tracing idle patterns on your skin. You could feel the rhythm of her breath against you, and in this peaceful silence, you realized just how much you cherished moments like this, away from the chaos of the world outside.
“How was your day, love?” Caitlyn asked, her voice soft, barely above a whisper.
You smiled, brushing a stray lock of hair from her face as you adjusted your position slightly. “It was good. Nothing too exciting. I spent some time with Vi and tried to make sense of the latest reports from the council. But nothing I couldn’t handle.” You paused, letting your fingers trace absent patterns across her back. “What about you?”
Caitlyn let out a small sigh, her fingers faltering for a moment before continuing their light caresses. “Same old, really. Just meetings, paperwork… the usual. But it wasn’t too bad, I suppose. It’s nice to have a moment to relax.”
You nodded, feeling her body press just a little bit closer to yours as if to reinforce that sense of comfort. For a while, the two of you simply laid there, basking in the calm of each other’s presence.
It wasn’t long, however, before your eyes caught something subtle. Caitlyn, ever the composed figure, had moved her hand slightly, but you noticed the way she was covering a part of her body with her palm—just enough to hide something. You couldn’t help but be curious.
“Cait… is everything okay?” You asked softly, your tone gentle as you reached out to her hand, which was still resting near her side.
Caitlyn froze, her lips pressing together in a thin line before she quickly reassured you, “It’s fine, I’m fine. Just a little tired.”
You could tell she was trying to divert the conversation, but you weren’t sure if you believed her. Caitlyn’s scars—both physical and emotional—were something that still weighed heavily on her, especially from the war. You knew that, as much as she hid them, they lingered, even if she tried to push them down.
You decided not to press her immediately, instead returning to the peaceful quiet of the room. But your thoughts stayed with her, lingering in the back of your mind, as you gently ran your fingers through Caitlyn’s hair, your touch soothing.
Minutes passed, and though Caitlyn appeared to be trying to relax, you could sense her discomfort again. The way her hand was still held firmly against her side, and the slight tenseness in her posture gave it away.
Slowly, without saying a word, you carefully took her hand and gently pulled it away from her body. Caitlyn flinched slightly as your touch lingered on her scar, and for a brief moment, her eye closed, almost as if she were bracing for something.
But when you gently kissed the scar—pressing your lips tenderly against the healed wound near her side—she relaxed. Her breath caught for just a moment, and then, much to your relief, she didn’t pull away. Instead, she just gazed at you with soft look, filled with unspoken gratitude.
“You don’t have to—” Caitlyn began, but you shook your head, your lips still tracing the outline of her skin.
“I want to” you whispered against her skin, your voice filled with emotion. “Let me?”
With her hand resting on your cheek, Caitlyn let out a soft, almost unnoticeable sigh as she gave in. Her posture softened, and she allowed you to slowly remove her shirt, revealing the marks she bore from the war—the battles she fought, both for Piltover and Zaun.
You kissed each scar slowly, tenderly, your lips pressing against every one of them in silent reverence. From the scar near her side, where she’d taken a dagger during one of the fiercest battles with Ambessa’s forces, to the faint line on her throat where a stray bullet had grazed her skin—each one was a testament to her resilience, her strength, and the pain she had endured.
But tonight, you didn’t just want to remind her of the past. You wanted to soothe her, to remind her that she was here now, and that you would stand by her side, no matter what.
By the time you had kissed the last of her scars, Caitlyn was lying beneath you, her hand resting on your hip. Her chest rose and fell slowly as she breathed in, visibly calmer. You could see the flicker of vulnerability in her eye, but also the trust—the deep, unwavering trust she had in you.
You smiled softly, pressing your forehead against hers, your breath mingling. “I love you, Cait”
Caitlyn’s eye softened, and she reached up, pulling you down gently to kiss you. Her lips were warm and tender, and as she kissed you, her hand ran through your hair, pulling you closer.
When she finally pulled away, her lips brushed against your ear as she whispered, “I love you too.”
And just as the room was filled with that comforting stillness once more, Caitlyn gently pulled you next to her, her eye soft with affection. “Come here,” she murmured, as she leaned to kiss you again—this time, slower, sweeter. And for that moment, it felt like the weight of the world, of the war, of the past… it didn’t matter.
You were here, together. And that was enough.
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deaddovedecadence · 2 years ago
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What would platonic yandere Batfam do if reader got sick and fevered to the extent that they just didn’t understand what was going on? Would they use this to their advantage?
Oh fuck yes, they would. I’m going to tell you how each one of them would do it. This will be taking place in something I call the sunshine verse aka the mob au verse
Alfred: He’s so gentle. You don’t realize that you’re slipping in and out of reality, telling you the entire time that you’re safe, that you’re loved, that you belong here. You will not see him drug your food, but he might, if you don’t let yourself get better
Bruce: He tells you that he’s your father, you call him dad in a fever weak tone and he smiles, all predator. You do not see how makes the world small, you’re too sick for that.
Dick: Dick is the one that twists everything that makes it your fault, that tells you you’re supposed to trust them, that you’re supposed to let them care for you. He makes promises that you won’t remember whe you wake up he holds up anyways
Jason: Gets locked in his room because otherwise he’d try to kill most of his siblings. He remembers the way that dick used to be with him when he got sick and he is terrified of that happening to you. He can’t stop it and that’s the worst part
Cass: Really likes helping care for you while you’re sick because then she doesn’t have to force you to be calm. Almost wants you to stay sick so that she can take care of you more often
Tim: Got you sick in the first place. He noticed it starting to happen and just kept pushing you and pushing you until you broke because it’s more useful to gently break yo then force it
Duke: Duke keeps you on their lap, humming lullabies and just holding you through your sickness even when you want to run away and hide from the rest of the world. They are the person you trust and go to so this sickness really reinforces that for you
Damian: dunks you in the pits after you offer him a pitbull
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queerteapie · 20 days ago
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Please, I Beg (18+)
Pairing: Agatha Harkness/Rio Vidal/Reader
Rating: Mature
Fic Playlist: Spotify
Summary: You can't get the thought of the events a few nights prior and the promise it held in the air. That's when you recieve another text from the agency requesting to return to Agatha and Rio. You decide to accept.
Tags: 18+. angst, smut, NSFW, femme reader
Reader Tags: @filmedbyharkness @agatha-rio-enthusiast
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Chapter Two
Three days pass. You’ve replayed that night more times than you care to admit, each memory more vivid than the last - Agatha’s calm presence, Rio’s teasing heat, the promise that hung in the air.
So when your phone buzzes with another message from the agency, your heart skips before you even open it.
Same family. Same time. You available?
Your fingers hover over the screen for half a second too long. You type back.
Yes, absoloutely.
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By the time Friday rolls around, you’ve done everything you can to act normal. But your stomach twists as you pull into their driveway, heart thudding in anticipation that feels a little too much like nerves, or desire.
You ring the bell.
This time, Rio opens the door. Barefoot, hair damp, wearing a tank top that clings in all the right ways and a smirk that says she remembers everything.
“Well, well,” she says, stepping aside to let you in. “Look who came back for more.”
“Here to babysit,” you reply, keeping your voice light. Mostly. You hope.
“Sure you are,” she teases, her gaze skimming you like a slow brushstroke. “Agatha’s in the kitchen. Nicky’s in a mood. Good luck with that.”
You follow her down the hallway, pulse picking up with every step.
Agatha turns as you enter, her eyes crinkling with a soft smile. She's dressed casually this time, in jeans and a black blouse, sleeves rolled up as she slices strawberries into a bowl. Still, she looks devastatingly good - effortless, poised. Dangerous in a different way.
“Y/N,” she greets, “good to see you again. Glad we didn’t scare you off the other night.”
You offer a small smile, pulse still trying to calm itself. “Not at all.”
“Good,” she says, and her eyes linger on yours just a little too long. “Because Rio’s been asking if the agency would send you again.”
“Agatha,” Rio calls from behind you, a mock-scandalized note in her voice. “You’re going to blow my whole mysterious seduction thing.”
Agatha just laughs, low and warm, and tosses a strawberry into her mouth. “Too late for mystery, love.”
And just like that, you're right back in the middle of it. The casual banter, the charged looks, the unspoken something pressing at the edges of every word.
Agatha walks over, hands you the bowl of fruit. “For Nicky. He’s in the lounge, sulking because we won’t let him eat an entire pack of gummy worms before dinner.”
Your fingers brush as you take the bowl. She doesn’t pull back right away.
“You’re a good influence,” she says, voice quieter now. “We could use more of that around here.”
Rio pokes her head in from the hall, eyes dancing. “Or maybe we just like having you around.”
You glance between them, heart pounding for reasons that have nothing to do with sugar-addicted children. Whatever this is… it’s not just babysitting anymore.
You nod, not trusting your voice to hold steady under the weight of both their gazes.
“I’ll go check on Nicky,” you manage, turning toward the lounge with the bowl of fruit in hand, trying to focus. Really trying . But their voices follow you, the low hum of laughter and quiet conversation drifting in from the kitchen, filling the house with warmth and something deeper.
Nicky is sprawled across the floor in a nest of pillows, a tablet in his lap and a stubborn crease between his brows. He doesn’t look up as you enter, until you set the bowl down beside him.
“Hey, little man. I brought you reinforcements,” you say, nudging the fruit toward him.
He glances up, lips twitching. “I wanted gummy worms.”
“I know. But strawberries are cooler. Real superheroes eat them for brain power.”
He considers this, then shrugs and plucks a slice from the bowl. “Okay. But only because you said ‘brain power.’”
You grin and sit beside him, the soft carpet warming beneath your legs. For a while, it’s easy, watching him switch between games and little clips, asking for your opinion on which character has the best powers. You let the conversation drift, letting yourself relax. But beneath the quiet playtime, the presence of Agatha and Rio lingers in your mind like a second heartbeat.
At one point, Rio appears in the doorway again, leaning casually against the frame. Her hair’s dry now, twisted into a loose braid, and she’s holding a half-finished glass of wine.
“Stealing my child’s affection again?” she teases, crossing her arms as she watches you both.
“I bribed him with strawberries,” you reply without looking up.
“Devious,” she murmurs. “Agatha was right about you.”
You raise an eyebrow. “Right about what?”
But she doesn’t answer, just winks and disappears again, leaving the question hanging in the air.
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By the time Nicky is tucked in, his negotiation tactics softened by a second story and a sleepy yawn he couldn’t hide, the house is quiet again. You tidy up the last of his toys, aware of how still everything has gone. A faint clink of glassware carries from the kitchen. Then the soft hum of a record player crackling to life.
You follow the sound.
Agatha is there, a wine glass in one hand and a bottle in the other. The kitchen lights are dimmed, the record whispering something slow and jazzy through the speaker on the counter.
“Come join us?” she asks with a quiet smile. 
You hesitate in the doorway. “I probably shouldn’t. I mean, I’m technically still working.”
“He’s asleep,” Rio says from the corner of the living room, stretched out on the couch. “You earned a glass.”
You step forward slowly, like approaching a wild animal, one that smiles at you and looks unfairly good in a tank top.
Agatha pours without waiting for you to say yes. “You can sit,” she says, handing you the glass. “We promise to behave.”
You snort softly, settling into a chair across from them. “I doubt that.”
Rio grins. “Smart girl.”
The room is quiet except for the music, and the occasional sip of wine. There’s no rush, no pressure, just this charged calm, like the air before a summer storm. Agatha watches you over the rim of her glass. Rio keeps stretching, toes brushing your shin under the table in casual, teasing nudges.
You don’t move away.
Agatha leans forward slightly. “We weren’t sure if you’d come back,” she says.
“Why?” you ask, voice quieter than you meant it to be.
Rio answers this time, tone lighter but laced with meaning. “Because we were… maybe a bit much.”
Your pulse picks up.
“No,” you say honestly. “You were… something else.”
Agatha tilts her head. “And is that a good thing?”
You meet her gaze. “I haven’t decided yet.”
Rio lets out a low laugh, pleased. “We can help you decide,” she says, voice like velvet, eyes burning low and warm.
Agatha reaches for the bottle to refill your glass, her fingers brushing yours. “No pressure,” she murmurs. “Just time. We’re patient.”
For the first time, you realize this, whatever this is, isn’t going to be fast. It’s going to build. It’s going to smolder. And maybe you want to let it.
The second glass of wine loosens something in you. Not control, exactly, but hesitation. You feel softer around the edges, less guarded, more present. Rio sits sideways now on the couch, legs tucked up, one arm draped along the back. She watches you like she’s listening to music only she can hear - content, but tuned in completely. Agatha perches nearby on a cushioned ottoman, her posture relaxed, but her gaze steady.
“You really are good with him,” Agatha says after a long pause, her voice velvet-smooth, thoughtful. “It’s rare to find someone who gets him so quickly.”
There’s warmth in the compliment, but something else layered beneath it. You nod, cheeks warm. “He’s easy to like. I used to babysit a kid who used permanent markers on walls for fun. Nicky’s practically a dream.”
Rio chuckles. “For now. Wait until he discovers drum kits.”
Agatha gives her a look, then turns back to you. “We mean it, though. You’re easy to have around. Feels good having you in this space.”
Something flickers in your chest at the quiet sincerity of it. “I’m glad,” you say. “It’s nice being here. With you.”
Rio tilts her head. “With both of us?”
You glance at her, then at Agatha, your mouth curving into something honest, maybe a little shy. “Yeah. With both of you.”
There’s a moment where no one speaks. Just the record spinning. A soft breath. The clink of Agatha setting down her glass. And then she stands - slow, fluid - and crosses the room to you.
She settles down beside you on the couch, but doesn’t touch you right away. Just sits close enough that you can feel the heat of her body, the scent of her skin - vanilla and something darker, spiced. Her eyes search yours.
“Now you’re technically off the clock,” she says quietly, “I could just kiss you right now.”
Your breath catches, but you don’t move. You don’t speak.
Rio hums. “I told you she’d be curious.”
Agatha smiles, the barest hint of amusement in her eyes. “She’s more than curious.”
Then, finally, she leans in, one hand brushing your jaw, the other feather-light on your knee as she brings her mouth to yours.
It’s not rushed.
It’s deep and slow, a coaxing sort of kiss that pulls you under rather than overtakes you. Her lips are soft, her fingers firm but careful, and your whole body hums in response.
Just as your hand lifts to her hip, you feel another presence. Rio, now standing beside you, watching the kiss with something like hunger in her eyes. She leans down, her lips near your ear.
“You know,” she murmurs, “next time, we could always find another sitter…”
Her words pour like warm syrup down your spine.
“…so we can stop pretending we don’t want to ruin you.”
Your breath stutters, a soft moan escaping into Agatha’s mouth.
Agatha pulls back just enough to let you see the small, private smile tugging at her lips.
Rio kneels in front of you now, her hand curling lightly under your chin, guiding your face to hers. “What do you think?” she asks, her tone husky, coaxing. “Next time, just us. No bedtime stories. No schedule.”
You can barely nod, heart slamming against your ribs. “Next time,” you whisper.
“Good,” she murmurs. “Because this…is only the beginning.”
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