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Late Roses
Blooming their little hearts out. Most of the local rosebushes are investing in hip production, but a significant proportion have decided to wring the very last bits of blooming time out of September. This one is of a hardy type, tucked in a particularly sheltered spot, but I donât recall it being so ambitious in previous years. Itâs nice to see, and Iâve given up wondering what kind of winterâŚ
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64 Oslo Square
"Companion' Middle English. From Old French âcompaignon', literally 'one who breaks bread with another.
Strapped for cash, John gets a job at a bakery as their new delivery boy. Juggling school and Queen and work is exhausting, but it's more than worth it. It's worth it because of you.
Warnings for this chapter: self⌠induced⌠smutâŚ. and some more flirting
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Chapter Eight
John leaned his weary body up against the door to his room after it clicked shut behind him. His digs had never felt more empty, more dark or unwelcoming.
The last of the dayâs light was still filtering in through his tiny, square window, alighting on the scratchy old carpet and highlighting a pile of textbooks heâd forgotten to put away the night before.
With a sigh, John flung his bags down on the floor, then carefully propped up his bass in the corner of the room. He let his fingertips drag along the spine of its leather case, a sort of thank you for helping him play so well tonight. It had become a ritual, though John would rather die than admit that, to himself or to anyone else.
His stomach growled, a dog pawing at the back door, waiting impatiently to be let in. John thought about making some dinner but it was late, he didnât want to disturb the others as he crashed around in the kitchen. A cup of tea could have been a reasonable substitute, but the process (another usually calming, nostalgic ritual) seemed exhausting and tedious. He just wanted to sleep.
Luckily, John had a good amount of leftover food from the bakery stashed away. He grabbed a couple of the white boxes from his shelf and dragged open their satiny scarlet ribbons. Youâd saved him again.
Chewing gratefully on a flaky croissant, John flopped down on his bed and closed his eyes. He was so tired, they stung at first and he had to blink a couple of times so push away the pain.
He polished off the croissant, flicking his fingers over the side of the bed to get rid of any remaining pastry crumbs. He already felt a little better.
John drew in a long breath then slowly released it again, until all the muscles in his body had finally unwound and he had sunk further into the mattress.
âYou sure you wonât come in? The sofaâs got your name on it. Or, you knowâŚâ
John opened his eyes and stared blankly up at his low, beige ceiling.
How could he have been so stupid. You had stood on your doorstep, asking him, plain as day, if he wanted to stay the night, and just when it mattered most, heâd chickened out.
âYou were such a good boy for me.â
John groaned. What a moron. He turned and pressed his face into the pillow. Maybe if he pushed hard enough, heâd get lucky and suffocate.
He could still feel your soft skin against his palm. John found himself curling his hand around the ghost of your cheek, his eyes closing as he pictured you gazing up at him, smiling, always smiling.
âThey need you, New Boy.â
âDonât you need me?â
âI want you, thatâs different.â
You got all shy after you said that. John didnât think heâd ever seen you look so bashful. You wanted him. He knew it. And, God, he wanted you too.
It was late. He had an exam in the morning. He was still hungry and dehydrated after the show. Heâd said ânoâ to you like an idiot. He really shouldnât do anything but sleep.
John unbuckled his belt with one hand.
He closed his eyes and pictured you laying beside him, the what-would-have-been if he hadnât been such a colossal git. With a soft, relieved groan, he forced his hand down the front of his trousers, just as the you heâd conjured in his head kissed him hard enough to bruise.
/
Not too far away, you were also staring at the ceiling. Try as you might, you couldnât sleep. Youâd eaten late, youâd stayed up too long, you had a million things to worry about - youâd almost managed to convince yourself these were the reasons you couldnât drop off. Almost.
With a sigh, you turned over onto your side.
You could still feel Johnâs big hands in yours. You loved those hands. Skilled in electronics and an expert at the bass. Heâd probably play with you just as well, if not better.
You sighed dolefully.
Maybe if youâd been more insistent, if youâd asked again and maybe been more obvious about what you wanted, John wouldâve followed you home and you wouldnât be lying here, alone, pressing your thighs together and trying to ignore the ache between them.
You stared at the wall. You stared and stared and stared, willing sleep to claim you. Behind your closed eyes, images of John on stage awaited you, daring you to do something about how delicious he looked that night.
âOh, fuck it.â
You stuck two fingers in your mouth and swirled your tongue around them, the way youâd been picturing John doing ever since his trick with the ring. His lovely, funny mouth. Youâd give anything to have it between your legs right now.
Whispering softly to yourself, you closed your eyes and imagined how it mightâve started, what you mightâve done if youâd been brave enough to entice him in properly, and all the while you gently coaxed at your swollen clit
Youâd have to sit in his lap again. Youâd simply die if you didn't get the chance to do that again soon. John had felt so small beneath you but so warm and sturdy too. You could wrap his hair around your fingers as you lazily kissed him, whispering sweetly against his lips as he gasped and rocked his hips against yours.
So close to each other, you seemed to be sharing one breath, you imagined yourself breaking away to mouth down his neck, sinking your teeth in here, sucking a dark mark there, until John was whining and struggling to sit still.
/
His face burning, John pictured you under him, your arms wrapped around his middle, your lovely hands pressing into his back and keeping him close as you moaned into his mouth. He wanted to make you feel so good, just wanted to make you see how much he cared about you with his lips, his hands, his teeth and his tongue.
But it didnât seem right. His very limited experience (and magazines he would rather die than you ever find out he read) were a guide, but those girls werenât you. For some reason, John knew this wasnât how it would go and something in the back of his head was telling him to flip the situation.
You, with your champagne smile and daggerish words. You werenât going to let anyone push you around, especially not him, especially not when it came to sex. Youâd back him up against the wall and push your knee between his thighs, your hands on his hips, squeezing tight as you whispered awful, naughty things against his lips that made his knees buckle.
John wriggled out of his trousers and pants, so desperate he didnât even bother pushing them both all the way down. He raised his hand to his face, dragged his tongue across his palm, and immediately wrapped his hand around his cock again, squeezing and tugging desperately as he imagined you pushing him flat on his back and smiling down at him.
He moved his free hand so that it rested up by his head, just where he knew youâd place it, and tried to imagine your fingers wrapped tight around his wrist, your nails just beginning to sink into his skin.
âFuckâŚâ John hissed between his teeth, his eyes squeezing shut.
/
âFuck- JohnâŚâ
Your face flushed. You hadnât meant for his name to slip out. But God, it felt good. It felt right. It felt perfect.
You drew your knee up then let it flop to the side, giving you better access, and all the while you thought about Johnâs lovely hands pushing your thighs apart so that he could bury his face between them.
âGod, youâre so good, youâre so goodâŚâ you muttered to yourself, finding your own praises and moans turned you on even more as you rubbed at your clit.
Pictures flooded through your head. You couldn't settle on just one for very long. Johnâs tongue pressing inside you, his pretty mouth falling open as you slipped your hand around his throat and squeezed gently, the look in those clever grey eyes as he rocked his hips into yours. It was all so much, too much, and even though you felt a flash of guilt for thinking about John like that, it was soon drowned out by the soft little moans and grunts you knew heâd make as you sank down onto him and rode him within an inch of his life.
/
Sweat beaded Johnâs forehead as he twisted his wrist in just the right way, thumbing at the slit of his cock just to tease himself. His bottom lip clamped between his teeth, he fucked his hand, his eyes squeezing shut as warmth began to pool in the pit of his stomach.
It had been so long since heâd been able to get himself off. The stress of uni, coming home exhausted after gigs, never having much time on his own, it meant it had been weeks since heâd been able to touch himself like this. And now he had a million ideas heâd never allowed himself to entertain before, ideas about you.
Your knees pressing into his sides as you straddled him, the way youâd moan softly as you looked down at him, approving, studying him like you did your recipes, your lovely eyes switching back and forth across his face, his chest, his stomach - now much softer than when he started - and down and down and down.
John groaned, letting his wrist go limp as his hand slipped up and down his cock. He kept trying not to let his hips leave the bed, but it was too much, soon his back was arching like the girls in his magazines.
âCome on, sweet boyâŚâ Your voice, so real he could almost believe you were murmuring by his ear, was soft and sweet and oh so in control. âAre you gonna cum for me, honey? Gonna cum just from being inside me at last?â
John bit his lip harder, trying not to make a sound, but the growing pressure pooling below his navel made it almost impossible. The hand heâd laid by his head made its way into his tangled hair, still damp with sweat from the gig. John wrapped his curls around his fingers and tugged, hard, a move that made him let out an embarrassingly reedy groan.
âThatâs it, good boy. Good boy⌠You look so perfect like this, Johnny. Could cum just from watching you touch yourself. Come on, pretty boy, let me hear youâŚâ
/
You were so wet, you could hear your fingers as they worked. It made your cheeks prickle. You couldnât remember the last time someone had made you feel like this, so desperate and single-minded.
All you could think about was John, how heâd look beneath you, how heâd whine and gasp as you rode him, his hands up above his head, his pretty chest rising and falling raggedly as he tried to catch his breath, his whole body covered in a sheen of sweat.
You knew heâd let you do anything you wanted. You knew heâd beg you to touch him, to look at him, to take him to places he didnât think were possible, and wouldnât stop until you were finished with him. Such a smart, enthusiastic boy.
You could picture him sitting up against the headboard, his face pressed between your breasts as you rocked your hips, his hands gripping your hips, your arse, as he mouthed at your flushed skin, leaving trails of kisses and bites and saliva in his wake.
/
Heâd turn up at rehearsals the next day, covered from head to toe in love bites and bite marks, a map of your lips, and heâd wear them all with pride.
John huffed sharply through his nose, his eyes rolling back as he fucked his hand.
Come on, come on, come on, so close, so close, so closeâŚ
He pulled at his hair again, just as something began to tighten in his lower belly, and Johnâs back arched off the bed again, his eyes rolling shut as he whispered to himself.
âPlease, please, please⌠Fuck- Ah!â
He came moaning your name, his mouth hanging open as pleasure rolled through his body. He bent double, folded like a deckchair, the hardest heâd ever cum in his life. Johnâs hips jerked out of rhythm but he didnât stop moving his hand, because he knew you wouldnât. He didnât stop until it started to ache.
John let his body flop back onto the bed, completely spent. Heâd never made that much noise before. He just prayed his neighbours hadnât heard him.
/
Across the city, your fingers were starting to cramp but, determined, you kept your pace.
Always so obedient. Always so eager to do well. And not for just anyone, for you. Oh, youâd seen the way John preened every time you paid him the littlest compliment, how he beamed with pride whenever you were sweet to him and how eager he seemed to reassure you that you could do anything you wanted to him.
âYouâre in charge, Captain.â
Maybe you could learn to like the nickname.
And maybe it wouldnât take much convincing to get John to let you have him, his lovely hair strewn across the pillow, his back back arching off the bed as you slipped inside him. God, how heâd bounce and roll his hips, his moans rising higher and higher as he begged you to fuck him harder.
âFu- JohnnnâŚâ
The band across your belly snapped, and you came moaning the delivery boyâs name.
Exhausted, you let your body sink into the bed. Already, you could feel sleep beginning to overwhelm you. You just about had the wherewithal to pull your hand from the front of your pants before you turned over and fell right asleep, your body still pulsing and your mind still buzzing with the thought of Johnâs whines of pleasure, and the way his hands had felt in yours as he walked you home.
/
The next morning, you danced around the bakeryâs shop floor, wiggling your hips and kicking up your heels as you tugged tables and their accompanying chairs into place. It did occur to you why you mightâve been in such a good mood but you chose to ignore that.
Cold, morning sunshine flooded in as you placed some of the goods youâd baked that morning in the window, then the rest behind the display counter. All the while, you sang along with the radio, waggling your head to T-Rex and smiling to yourself.
The world seemed at ease, just for a moment.
âWell, she ain't no witch and I love the way she twitch, uh-huh. I'm her two-penny prince and I give her hot love, uh-huhâŚâ
A sharp knock at the door made you look up. It was about quarter past five, the bakery wouldnât be open for more than an hour, so you immediately went into defensive mode. Thankfully, you recognised the face pressed up against the glass.
âRoger?â
You opened the door.
Johnâs drummer almost fell into the shop but he caught himself well.
âAlright, Bakery Girl?â
Roger grinned, wide and youthful, and clearly unaffected by the early hour. He was bundled up in a warm jacket, his shoulders drawn right up to his ears as he glanced over your shoulder into the dark, empty bakery.
You had to smile. This boy was even easier to read than John.
âIâm good, Iâm good, yeah. Itâs a nice morninâ, innit?â You nodded over your shoulder. âDâyou wanna cuppa to take to work with you?â
Roger accepted your offer so eagerly, he almost tripped over his own feet getting through the door.
âYouâre in a good mood,â he said, perching on one of the tables youâd set out.
You realised you were still humming to yourself. Try as you might, you couldnât force down your smile.
âJust- You know.â You shrugged, trying not to look too sheepish. âHowâs the market?â
âItâs fun! Hard but⌠Weâre surviving. Barely make enough money to eat but itâs a good laugh.â
He spoke with such brevity, the soft corners of his pretty mouth tugged back into a toothy smile. Still, his words struck you. Roger and Freddie seemed so happy, so at ease in themselves, that youâd hardly believe they were struggling. You made a conscious decision to add them to your list of scrawny, ridiculous boys who needed looking after.
âWell, thatâs all that matters, I sâpose,â you said, forcing a smile.
If Roger noticed your worry, he didnât show it. He was too busy eyeing up the cakes and pastries behind the glass display case.
âFredâs got this mate in Chiswick says heâs got a ton of swimwear and things for us. Itâll be summer soon, peopleâll want stuff like that. Then maybe we can rent a bigger patch in the market. Maybe start selling LPs as well.â
âThatâs the dream then, eh?â
âOh, no,â Roger raised his head, his pretty eyes wide and soft in the low light. âNo, the dream is⌠Walking out of EMI with a contract and my best mates⌠The whole world and our whole lives out in front of us. Thatâs the dream. Me and my mates, working together and seeing the world. I want to make things, you know? Be useful. Help people. Help someone.â
He couldnât know it, but Roger had single-handedly unwound all your worries about your future with John. The way he spoke about it, it seemed so easy, like he was talking about any other job, and the warmth in his voice⌠Roger really believed it would happen for them. They were going to make it. Maybe you didnât have to focus your energy on a plan youâd devised years ago. Maybe you could afford to have the same faith Roger did.
âWell,â you said, smiling too now. âWhen you put it like that.â
Roger sighed with an exaggerated shrug of his shoulders.
âItâs just a dream, Bakery Girl. But thatâs all Iâve got.â
âWhat about John? Whatâs his dream?â
âSomething a lot more pedestrian, I think.â Roger raised his eyebrows. âYou probably factor in somewhere.â
Face burning, you turned away to make his tea.
âShuâ up.â
âAhh, you know Iâm right. I reckon he still thinks heâs gonna end up working in some lab or drawing up blueprints, or somethinâ. Weâre working on an album, you know. But I think he still thinks itâs just a laugh.â
âBut itâs not?â
Roger smiled but his bright eyes, blue as the sea he grew up by, were serious and certain.
âNo.â
You twisted your mouth.
âRockstar or genius scientist.â
âI know. Leave some for the rest of us.â
You both took a moment to marvel at Johnâs seemingly unlimited potential. Then Roger smiled.
âHas he asked you out yet? Iâve been coaching him. Trying to make him act for once in his bloody life. Grab the bull by the horns.â He waved a hand. âSo to speak.â
It proved too difficult to hide your smile, so you gave up trying. Instead, you passed him two steaming paper cups and warned him that they were still too hot to drink from just yet.
While the tea steeped, you set about putting together his breakfast.
âI dunno,â you shrugged. âI could ask him out.â
âOh, Iâd love to watch that.â Roger laughed and shook his head. âHeâs great, isnât he. I really like him. Most people justâŚâ
He made an ineffectual sound and waved his hand again. It seemed Roger too had had his fair share of people letting him down, sadly just by being fundamentally people.
You followed his hand as it came to rest by his thigh again. His fingertips were bandaged. Johnâs fingers had felt a little coarse the few rare, wonderful times heâd brushed them against your skin. These boys wounded themselves, altered themselves for what they loved. You thought of your own scarred, roughened hands. There was a kinship there you never could have imagined.
âBut Johnâs great. Always there when you need him. Brian bores me half to death most of the time but Johnâs clever in a nice way. You donât feel like youâre being quizzed ânâ tested when youâre with him. Youâre just⌠With him.â
Roger had the faraway look of someone realising just how lucky he was. You knew he wasnât just talking up his friend, he really believed every word. Youâd never seen someone so proud or so fond of his friends.
âAnyway, heâs a pain in my arse too, donât get me wrong. But heâs great.â
Beaming, you passed Roger a bag filled with pastries, and a carrier for his and Freddieâs morning cuppas.
âI think so too.â
/
âNew Boy!â
The shout was so sudden, John almost fell off his bike. He gripped the handles tight, wobbling dangerously as he stuck out his heels and dragged himself to a slow and graceless stop.
It was late in the afternoon. John had just finished his last round of deliveries and was looking forward to spending the rest of his day with you, helping out in the kitchen, and trying not to think about kissing you - the usual day to day.
You were standing in the bakeryâs doorway, smiling so broadly, orbiting astronauts could probably see it. You were keeping the door propped open with one hand, the other was outstretched towards him.
âMickeyâs âere! And he brought the baby!â
Before he knew it, John had been ushered inside. Your lovely hands switched dizzyingly between his hips and the small of his back as you guided him to the kitchen, where Mickey was waiting with a tiny bundle of pink cloth gathered up in his enormous arms.
âOh, MickâŚâ John couldnât help beaming as he leaned in to take a closer look. âSheâs lovely.â
There had been photos posted up by the phone for weeks now, of little Dot just a few hours old, waving one tiny hand at the camera. Youâd put up a few more recent pictures of Mickey and his family just the other day, all of the Caines squashed together to fit in frame. Nothing compared to seeing something so small and beautiful in person for the first time.
âSheâs a righâ terror,â Mickey beamed down at his little girl. âDrives her mother insane. Anâ her old dad. Reckon sheâs gonna be singer with the way she goes on. Maybe she could front your band one day, Johnny Boy.â
âSheâd give Freddie a run for his money, I bet.â
John held out one finger and brushed it delicately across the back of one of Dotâs tiny fists.
âSo, who does she look like more, dâyou reckon? You or Rita?â he asked.
You snorted.
âYouâre âavin a laugh. Sheâs perfect. Sheâs all Rita.â
âAhhh, sheâs got my charm. And my devilish good looks.â
Mickey finally tore his gaze away from his little girl to smile at John.
âDo you wanna hold her?â
âMe? Are you sure? Iâve never reallyâŚâ
âDonât be daft. Câmon, youâre part of the family now.â
With careful instructions on how to position his arms, Mickey gently passed Dot over, settling her against Johnâs chest.
The baby made a soft sound of disapproval, she never liked being far from her fatherâs warm, broad chest, but she soon settled. Her eyes closed, Dot sighed softly and went right back to sleep.
âThere. You see?â Mickey patted Johnâs shoulder with a hand the size of a bearâs paw. âYouâre a natural, mate. Wonât be long till youâve got a few of your own.â
It took all Johnâs strength not to glance at you.
âSheâs amazing, Mickey.â
John smiled as he ever so gently began to sway from side to side, trying to remember how his parents had soothed his little sister when she was just a baby.
He only looked up when he felt your hand on his arm. You were looking down at Dot, smiling gently, but your warm touch, the way your fingers pressed into him, that was a secret, just for the two of you.
âSheâs so perfect. Shame you didnât name her after me butâŚâ You grinned. âHang on, I have to take a photo. Stay right there, donât move.â
John watched you go. He didnât tear his gaze away until the door up to your flat had clicked shut behind you.
It was strange, but he already missed you. Just being near you set his whole body at ease. He could think clearer, his heart kept a regular pace, at least, until you smiled at him, or touched him, or looked in his general direction. When you were gone, it all came rushing back, like the pressure in the room had changed. Heâd never needed to be near someone before.
John caught Mickey smiling at him and turned his attention back to the baby in his arms, hoping he didnât look as he felt, like a love struck idiot who couldnât concentrate whenever you werenât around, let alone when you were.
âSo,â Mickey was grinning now, much to Johnâs chagrin. âHowâs things with you and the Captain?â
âTheyâre good.â John kept his eyes down, hoping in vain that it would obscure how red his face was getting. âWeâve been seeing quite a lot of each other but⌠No official date yet.â
âSo youâre not goinâ together?â
John grimaced.
âI havenât really asked her properly. Itâs my fault,â he said sheepishly.
Dot began to fuss in Johnâs arms. She raised one of her little fists in the air, as if she too disapproved of his cowardliness.
Mickey reached over. John thought he might want to take his little girl back but he just brushed one finger across her clenched fist and whispered to her sweetly. Dot settled again, a look of contentment on her angelic face.
âSheâs like her dad. Never âappy unless sheâs complaininâ.â Mickey smiled fondly. âSo whatâs keeping you? Last time I saw you, seemed like things were movinâ along a bit.â
âThey were. They have.â
John thought about the night before, how soft and open your eyes had been as you gazed up at him. He had held your face, your hands, practically admitted everything he felt for you, and youâd smiled and said you wanted him too. God, why hadnât he kissed you?
Because, John thought, because he was afraid. Even after everything youâd said, everything youâd done together, he was terrified that you didnât actually care about him, and this was all a roll of the dice that would end with him losing the first place heâd felt safe in years, and a second family he didnât want to ever say goodbye to. And he could lose you too. The thought made him sick to his stomach.
âWhat if she doesnât like me?â John said quietly. âNot like that?â
Mickey shrugged, like it was the most obvious thing in the world.
âShe does.â
John huffed.
âShe thinks Iâm useless.â
âNo, she doesnât.â
âShe thinks Iâm quiet and funny-looking-â
âShe thinks the world of you, you muppet-â
âAnd too skinny.â
âShe loves you!â
The words hung in the air, like dust after a building collapses, crawling and curling their way through the kitchen, until they had filled Johnâs eyes, his lungs, his mind.
He blinked, heart sore, begging Mickey not to make fun of him with just a look. But Mickey nodded earnestly as he tucked Dotâs blanket under her back, as if promising her, or perhaps on her, that he would never joke about something so serious.
âShe adores you, mate,â he said, just before the door opened again and you came bounding through, camera in hand.
âOkay, hold still. Say cheese!â
John tried his best to lower his head so that he and Dot would be in frame together without disturbing her. He felt Mickey wrap an arm around his shoulders and realised he was smiling without having to be told.
The camera clicked, flashed, then whirred as it spat out the polaroid.
âThatâs one for the album,â you said as you stared at the photo, waiting for it to develop. âShame Glad isnât here. Where is she?â
Mickey scoffed.
âShe âavinâ lunch with his nibs.â
âWell then,â You placed your free hand on your hip. âIâd say thatâs lunch then, boys.â
You didnât flip back the sign on the door. John tried not to look too surprised, but he didnât think heâd ever seen you pass off an opportunity to keep the bakery open. Money was tight, this place was your whole world, you had a lot invested in 64 Oslo Square.
Perhaps youâd simply grown tired of working yourself to exhaustion when Gladys couldnât even be bothered to show up. Perhaps it didnât feel right to work when there was such an important visitor. John didnât care what had driven this decision. He was just pleased to see you take some time for yourself. Youâd more than earned an afternoon in the sun with your family.
/
You took Johnâs hand and led him across the road to the chippy, where you handed over loaves of bread, sweet pastries, and cups of tea in return for three bags of chips, cod for Mickey and a battered sausage for you and John. Michaelâs Fish Bar had been kicking about for almost as long as the bakery; this bartering system had existed for far longer than youâd worked at 64 Oslo Square.
After dishing everything out, you pressed a plate into Johnâs hands and led him out through the kitchen doorway to the alley. You sat down together, side by side on the top step, your knees touching, and happily tucked into salty, hot chips that burnt the tongue and soothed the soul.
âSo whatâre you reading at the moment?â John asked, after a few minutes of comfortable silence had passed.
Beside you, Dot gurgled in her pram. You hadnât had much experience around children, especially babies as tiny as her, but you knew enough to gingerly push the buggyâs back wheel with the toe of your shoe, gently rocking her back into her dreams.
âOh, nothing at the moment. Been too busy,â you said through a mouthful of chips. âYou got any recommendations?â
âUni is so intense right now, all my suggestions would be written by Seymour Hammond.â
âRight,â you said, bewildered. âNo, yeah. Heâs fab.â
John picked up another chip and stared at it. He was chewing on his bottom lip, tugging the skin between his incisors as he thought.
You watched, mesmerised.
âYou know, when I first moved here, I hated London. The smell, the crowdsâŚâ
âThe price of fish and chips.â
That made John smile. He stopped worrying his lip and finally popped the chip into his mouth.
âBut when Iâm here, I see it.â
âSee what?â
âHome, I suppose. This place feels like home. Or itâs starting to, at least. Does that make sense?â
In the ocean of your heart, something was stirring. Towering waves of fondness, warmth, and something you were beginning to seriously suspect might be love, rose up, crested, then broke, washing over your heart again and again, gently but firmly, undeniably.
âI think youâre a bit mental but⌠Yeah, it makes sense.â
You glanced over your shoulder. Mickey was on the phone to his wife, letting her know heâd be home soon and asking if she needed him to pick up anything on his way. You and John were alone.
You shrugged.
âMaybe itâs Gladysâ tea.â
John snorted.
âOr the free food.â
âOr the good company.â
âYou do tend to make things a bit brighter, Iâve found.â
John looked at you, really looked at you. Gone were the days when he could hardly hold your gaze. Long gone. He had the most beautiful eyes youâd ever seen.
âI donât fancy your drummer,â you said, cheeks beginning to burn at how abrupt youâd sounded.
Johnâs eyebrows pulled together, his nose wrinkling.
âI didnât-â
âI know you think I do. Heâs nice but heâs not my type.â
John didnât look convinced but he was still smiling.
âI thought you liked pretty boys.â
âI do.â Heart pounding, you turned your body towards his. âPretty boys with pretty hair and lovely eyes, cute noses and a funny mouth.â
âMy mouth isnât funny.â
âThen why are you smiling?â You grinned. âVery presumptuous of you, by the way, John.â
Pink dusted his cheeks. It was such a lovely sight, you could barely resist brushing your fingertips along the path laid out for you, across his cheek, down his neck, to his chest and beyond.
Then he moved, turning his body in towards yours, so now your knees were pressed against his upper leg. John was so tense, you could practically feel the muscles in his thigh jump at your touch.
He lowered his head, as if to whisper in your ear, but his eyes never left yours.
âCall it a theory,â John said. âOne Iâve been mulling over for a while.â
You watched, hardly daring to breathe, as he leaned in closer. Your fingers itched to wrap around the collar of his shirt and pull him in, but the thought of moving right now seemed impossible.
âAnd have you managed to mull up a hypothesis?â
âOh, definitely,â Johnâs eyes dropped to your mouth. âTrust me, Iâve had lots of thoughts about you.â
âOh yeah?â
âYeah. Iâm having one right now, actually.â
You wanted to respond with something clever. You wanted to take the next step in this dance youâd fallen into. You wanted to see if you could make Johnâs ears go as red as his cheeks. But you couldnât think of anything to say. You couldnât think at all.
You felt your hand move without your say so. It slipped over his knee and found a home on Johnâs thigh, keeping him close, keeping yourself grounded.
He was looking at you so intently, you could hardly breathe. Sunbeams filtered into the alley, light particles that had travelled hundreds of thousands of miles, just to get tangled in Johnâs lovely hair. The shadow cast by his aquiline nose, the tiny smile at the corner of his brilliant mouth, the softness of his gaze. How could you resist?
âJohnâŚâ
Your heart was aching in your chest, pressing against your ribs, pushing you forward towards him. You had to draw in a breath to try and ease the pressure in your chest, but it shuddered through, and there was no way John couldnât have noticed.
He smiled, sweet and reassuring, as he bent his head, murmuring your name under his breath.
Footsteps behind you made you straighten up. You hadnât even noticed that youâd closed your eyes.
ââScuse me, lovebirds,â Mickey barged between you carrying two enormous black rubbish bags. âBin man comes at seven.â
You werenât violent by nature, but suddenly the idea of knocking Mickeyâs lights out and shoving him into a dustbin seemed like a perfectly reasonable idea.
John looked about as mortified as you felt. But he was still enticingly close. He hadn't moved away.
You were still squeezing his thigh. Part of your brain screamed at you to take your hand back, to apologise and pretend like it had never happened. But there was another voice, braver, softer, that told you it was alright, to just trust yourself, to trust John, and to never, ever let him go.
âJohn, I-â
The bakery door opened. You turned your head in the direction of the sound, frowning quizzically. That was odd, you thought, youâd definitely locked it.
Then you heard Gladysâ voice. She was calling out for you. Something twisted in your chest, though you couldnât be sure why.
Squeezing Johnâs thigh reassuringly, you gave him a quick smile.
âDonât move,â you said firmly, then scrambled to your feet before he could say any more.
You didnât look back as you hurried through the kitchen. If you did, you feared you wouldnât be able to stop yourself from grabbing his face and having another go at kissing him senseless.
Heart still hammering, you made your way into the bakery where Gladys was standing in the centre of the shop floor. She looked pale, her usually lively eyes dull and almost unseeing.
For a moment, you worried that she was angry with you for shutting the shop. You tried to summon a smile, your hands automatically reaching out to make her a cup of tea.
âGladys! I thought you were-â You cleared your throat, your mind still spinning from the dark, soft look in Johnâs eyes as he leaned in to kiss you. âDoesnât matter. Mickâs here and he brought the littleâun!â
âWhere is everyone?â
Gladysâ voice was hollow. She was gripping a slip of paper in her hands so tightly, you could see it was beginning to tear.
âTheyâre outside having a fag. Well, Mickeyâs having a fag and Johnâs got chips. We just stopped for a late lunch.â
When she didnât say anything, you frowned.
âAre you alright? Whatâs wrong?â
âHeâs taken it.â
âTaken..?â You shook your head, trying to ignore the sickening, churning dread in the pit of your belly. âWho, Glad? Whatâs going on?â
âAlastair,â she whispered the name like it was bad luck. And perhaps it was. âHeâs taken the bakery.â
Time slowed, choked, before finally falling to its knees. An age passed. Civilisations came and went. Stars burned and died. And all you could do was stare. The bakery had never been so silent.
âWhat are you talking about?â you asked once youâd found your voice again, hoarse and reedy as it was.
Gladysâ face crumpled like the paper in her hands.
âI shouldn't have. I know I shouldn't have but he- The way he explained things, it⌠He had me change the names on the deeds. It felt like a good idea at the- Itâs his. Itâs all his.â
Tears filled Gladysâ eyes.
âItâs gone, love. It's gone. Alastair owns the bakery.
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Sneak PeekâFifty Two
Not that easy
Sneak preview below the cut...
Maya quickened her pace across campus as her navy blue floral mini dress. The thin material clung to her hips and she had thrown on a light wash jean jacket over the delicate tied shoulder straps to prepare for the likely chill of the over air conditioned lecture hall. She had pulled her hair half up and tied a ribbon matching the color of her dress. With the last sweltering days of summer clinging to New York, the less clothes the better.Â
Maya readjusted her leather tote on her shoulder ladened down with notebooks and her laptop. She planned on getting some pre-semester work done after the orientation if she could. Her junior year was vitally important to the networking stage of her degree. Sheâd be busier than ever attending events and gladhanding. Luckily, she had Arden and now Dr. Bronnard in her corner singing her praises, but still, the thought of securing a high-value internship this year sent a nervous thrill through her.Â
âMaya!â a familiar voice shouted across the quad. Maya slowed and turned to see Arden in a light t-shirt and some slacks. The heat was really getting to everyone. She paused and smiled waiting for him to jog up to her. âI thought that was you,â he said a little breathless, âAre you alright?â he readjusted his bag on his shoulder and reached out to gently graze her arm with his other hand.Â
âIâm fine,â Maya shook her head, slightly embarrassed and looked down at her feet. âIâm sorry I disappeared on you last night, Iââ she looked up to see Arden shaking his head gently.Â
âYou donât have to apologize, itâs alright,â he said almost knowingly. Maya heaved a sigh of relief.Â
âReally?â
âReally,â his smile was warm and kind. And again, Maya wondered how no one had fallen in love with it yet. But maybe that was it, maybe someone had, âI told you, I see you. I get it,â he promised. Maya nodded and couldnât help leaning into his hand when it cupped her cheek. âAre you ready?â he nodded over her shoulder toward the lecture hall letting his hand drop.Â
Maya looked over her shoulder and then turned eagerly back toward him with a wide smile, âAbsolutely.â Arden nodded his assent and wound his hand down her back and gripped her hip as they walked toward the front doors. He grabbed the door and held it open for her as she slipped through.Â
The TAâship was completely informal. Only her and two other undergrads were selected by professors to shadow their grad courses and grade papers. They wouldnât be teaching anything, but it was a special opportunity to get a head start on some upper level material, work closer with grad students who were starting their research and even have the opportunity to work with their professors on their research.Â
Arden of course had selected Maya for the position and she was thrilled to be sandwiched between two studious looking grad students in the lecture hall as head of the TA program droned on about expectations. Being Ardenâs unofficial TA meant that she would most likely be spending more time in his office again with him. The thought made her chew her lip in worry and excitement. Without the dull ache present in her belly, Maya was able to consider a life of possibilities without the imprint tugging her attention away.Â
But still, she was worried. If the ache was gone, that had to mean that Paul was nearby. But so far, he was keeping his distance.Â
After the orientation, Maya laughed as Arden led her down the staircase from the front doors, regaling her with yet another story about a mishap that happened in his lab prep last week that had resulted in several thousands of dollars worth of regent test strips getting ruined.Â
Maya leaned into Ardenâs side as she held her side in laughter, her jean jacket hanging loosely from her hand as the sun washed over the bare skin of her shoulders and neck. As they reached the bottom of the stairs, Maya lifted her head and wiped a stray tear that had escaped her eye from laughing so hard and was halted to a stop.Â
Arden looked down at her, his hand resting on her lower back confused at her sudden stop and lifted his eyes to where she was staring.Â
Standing off to the side against the brick wall of the adjacent building was Paul. His massive arms were folded across his chest clad in a black t-shirt. His face was pulled into a grimace as he watched Maya sway uncertainly. He didnât move though.Â
Maya looked up at Arden, her eyes swimming with confusion and a plea of understanding. He glanced at Paul and then smiled comfortingly down at Maya. âYou going to be okay? Or should I wait for you?âÂ
Maya let out a solid breath and let a small smile break over her face. âThank you,â she said softly, âIâll be fine. Iâm just going to see what he wants,â Maya said, her voice only slightly wavering. Arden watched her for a moment, not sure about leaving her but ultimately, after another glance in Paulâs direction he conceded and gave a brief nod. He squeezed her arm gently and said âIâll be in my office. Text me if you need me,â before heading off across the quad toward the science building.Â
Maya didnât move for a moment, her eyes glued to Paulâs across the way. He looked furious, as he most often did now with each of their meetings, but Mayaâs lips tingled with the remembrance of his mouth on hers last night. Resolved to not lose her way this time, she swallowed hard and walked purposefully toward Paul. His eyes watched her every movement: the soft sway of her hips, the soft fleshy tremble of her upper thighs that peaked out of from under the flimsy fabric of her dress as she walked, the subtle bounce of her breasts, the swing of her arms, and the curl of her fingers into gently fists.Â
What he wouldnât give to rip that dress off of her and remind her of who he was.Â
Maya stopped a few paces away from him, her brain already fogging from his heady scent. She fought the urge to cross her arms over her chest, mirroring his position.Â
âHi,â she said gently, the wind blowing her hair across her shoulders. Paulâs intense gaze held her and he just gave her that wicked smile, one that promised heâd wreak havoc on her heart if she let him. When he didnât say anything, she rolled her eyes and swore she heard a soft growl come from him in response, âWhat are you doing here?â she said with more impatience.Â
Paul pushed off of the wall and walked a little closer to her. Maya stiffened.Â
âI was going to take you to lunch,â he said, his voice a rumble of pure temptation, âIf you were hungry.â Maya stayed stock still, worried that any movement would draw that lustful gaze and set her on fire. âUnless, you were busy withâŚsomething else,â he said the last part through gritted teeth as he glared pure malice over her shoulder where Arden had disappeared into the science building.Â
She didnât have plansâŚbut, âJust lunch?â she asked tentatively. She desperately wanted her voice to come out stronger and not with that tinny undercurrent of need currently coating it. Paulâs eyes snapped back to her and he fought back a scowl at the distrust he found on her face.Â
He gave her one solid nod and Maya relaxed, taking a deep breath. âFine,â she said. âBut I need to be back here by 2:30 for a meeting,â she lied. There was no meeting but at least it gave her a deadlined to adhere to. She worried if she didnât set an end time for herself, sheâd never leave his side with the imprint itching at her brain like this.Â
He held out his hand to her in agreement and Maya hesitated only slightly before slipping her hand into his. His warm, reassuring palm sent an electric shock through her and she swallowed the gasp that fought up her throat. They started down the quad together and Paul reached around her to grab the bag off of her shoulder so he could carry it. Thankful for the lack of weight, she stepped closer to him, pressing her side against his arm as they walked toward one of the campus parking lots.Â
Though they walked in silence, the tension buzzed through Mayaâs body, tightening her nipples into hard peaks and swirled in agonizing lightning between her legs. When they reached the sleek black Mercedes, Maya hesitated again. He opened the passenger door for her and quickly walked around to the drivers side, depositing her bag into the backseat first. Maya bit her lip and hesitated at the open car door.Â
âPaul,â she said quickly. He looked at her, that fire still brimming in his eyes. If looks could kill⌠âJust lunch, right?â she heard herself nearly beg. Paul openly scowled now and rolled his head back.Â
âMaya, Iâm not going to fucking kidnap you. Just get in the car,â he said harshly. Maya frowned. It was not outside of the realm of possibilities that he would placate her and then steal her awayâheâd done it before.
When she didnât move, he placed both of his arms on the top of the car and leaned forward, âYou already ran away once, what would be the point of me dragging you back to the rez if I know youâre just going to run from me again the first chance you get?â His voice dripped with anger but there was also regret. Maya pursed her lips and then nodded getting into the car without further protest and quickly snapped on her seatbelt.
Guess she'd just have to trust him.
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In the immortal words of Emo Philips, "Some mornings it's just not worth chewing through the leather straps."
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Diluc x Reader - Birthday Boy (Smut)
Pairing: Diluc x You/Reader (Female)
Sexual conent below the cut
Warnings: semi-public sex, tummy bulge? fluff ending.
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It took a weeks worth of preparation on your part to get everything in place, all for this one day. This one special day. But it was worth it.
After all, Diluc did deserve rest on his birthday.
You made sure there was nothing that needed doing, nothing that warranted Diluc to leave the comfort of the Manor. You were exhausted but you knew this was only a fraction of the work that Diluc did. It was your motivation to make sure everything was in order, of course with the help of Elzer and Adelinde.
And when the night before his birthday approached, you reassured him that he could take this chance to sleep in for once. Diluc wasn't against the idea but he wasn't sure if his body clock would allow him to sleep in. But little did he know, he was exhausted and only once he hit this pillows did he realize this.
When Diluc had finally woken, he groaned softly bringing his hand up as he ran his fingers through his unruly morning hair, that's when he noticed you weren't beside him. In an instant he shot out of bed, looking around. You never got out of bed before him. About to leave the bed himself his door opened and your figure came into view. You were still in your night dress. Diluc sighed in relief, then raised his eyebrow at the tray.
"What's this?" His voice low and husky since he had just woken up.
You weren't going to lie, his voice was enough to set a fire burning inside you. But today was about him. You smiled with a giggle.
"What does it look like? Breakfast of course. So sit back in bed." You came to his side of the bed.
From this close up Diluc could see properly just how little your night dress left to the imagination. Then he realized, you went to the kitchen like that, and he frowned, anyone could have seen you, which seemed to pissed him off.
"Don't worry I had the kitchen to myself, only Adelinde, Moco and Hillie are here at the moment." You knew what was running through his head. Diluc had a tendency to get overly possessive sometimes. But it's one of his faults that you fell in love with regardless.
Diluc looked away, half embarrassed and half ashamed that you knew without a doubt that he didn't want other people, especially men to see you like this. You gave another soft giggle setting the bed table down.
Diluc cleared his throat and looked at you, "what's the occasion?" He then lowered his gaze to the food and didn't know where to start, everything looked so enticing. He smiled at the eggs that you put a little extra effort in to make look like hearts.
You sat on the opposite side of him careful not to knock the glasses of grape juice over on the tray. You gave a little hum.
"Well what day is it?" You asked him instead. Diluc tilted his head, pulling the fork from his mouth. Once he was finished chewing he spoke.
"Friday." He stated matter of factly.
"Yes, but what date is it?" You cocked your head to the side, watching him. He totally forgot about his birthday didn't he? You thought to yourself.
"Um..." Diluc didn't know why but he felt pressured, as if you would give out to him, if he got this wrong.
Was it your birthday? No that's not till a few months.
Was it your anniversary? No that just passed.
At this point you were struggling to keep your laughter in.
"Luc, come on. It's your birthday." You rolled your eyes laughing.
Then it clicked, it suddenly made sense, from why you told him to sleep in, to breakfast in bed.
"That's it?" He asked, indifferently.
"What do you mean 'that's it's? You only get one birthday, and I'm going to make sure you get the most out of it." Diluc could hardly deny you, not with how passionate you were about it. But it's just another day, birthday or not.
"I appreciate the sentiment, but there's still work-"
"I do believe there is nothing for you to do today. Everything is already taken care of. It's you day." This time you were much more calmer as you smiled sweetly at him.
Now he definitely couldn't say no. He had a feeling you did a lot to get him this day of peace. Besides it's been so long since he's actually celebrated his birthday. Not that he cared to remember it considering what happened all those years ago...but maybe now is the time to move on from that, it's getting real tiring anyway.
Diluc smiled at you, yes from now on he will celebrate his birthday with you.
Diluc had to admit, it was nice, having all this free time AND getting to spend it with you. The two of you spent most your time outside, walking through the vineyard and occasionally eating a grape or two, at one point you started playing hide and seek. Instead of finding it childish, Diluc found it oddly refreshing. Just being able to let loose for once.
Currently he was hiding, making sure to keep his eye out for you and staying on the move, it was cheating of course but it added to the fun, but you were an expert at hide and seek and knew all the tricks in the book. Just as he turned around, you seemingly popped out of nowhere.
"Found yooou~" you giggled tackling him into a hug.
Caught of by both your sudden appearance and the hug he fell backwards onto the ground.
"Thought you could escape me huh?" You nuzzled into his neck.
Diluc chuckled holding you close to his body.
"I thought I would've had a better chance than that." He admitted.
You sat up on his chest, while he propped himself up his elbows. The light from the sun creeped through the cracks of the vineyards many grape pergolas. It wasn't the most private of places but nobody would notice the two of you unless they looked.
Cupping Diluc's cheek, you leaned down to kiss him, which without hesitation he accepted. It was a delicate kiss, both of you could feel the love and affection that you held for each other. It was truly something.
When you went to pull away from the kiss, Diluc pulled you back for more, shifting his weight onto his left arm, his right arm snaked around your waist his hand pressing agaisnt the middle of your back, giving you no chance to move. Diluc wasn't done with you just yet.
Gripping his shoulders you pushed him back down onto his back, Diluc gave a mental sigh finally able to take the pressure off his left arm. Now he had both his around wrapped around you securely. He made you feel so safe, you never wanted to leave his arms but lucky for you, he wasn't going to let go anytime soon.
It wasn't long before his hands started to wander, touching and caressing your body. Soft gasps and pants escaped from you, Diluc used every opportunity to dive into your mouth. The intensity of the kiss was making you lightheaded, but in a good way. Your body burned and your heart was racing. You could tell Diluc was the same, you could feel his heart pounding against his chest right under your hand, not only that but at how brazenly he lifted your pale mint dress up to touch your bare skin. It made you shudder, Diluc had opted to be gloveless today, it was certainly a change in pace compared to his usual leather. Being able to feel his skin on yours right away was making you feel impatient.
Finally allowed to pull away from the kiss, a string of saliva followed. Diluc gazed at you with hooded eyes, his normally bright ruby eyes, dark and heavy with lust. You licked your lips, sitting up on him once again. One of the straps on your dress slipped down your shoulder. Diluc held back his growl and his urge to flip you over. You weren't even trying to seduce him and he was already under your spell.
Gripping your thighs he pushed you lower down until your clothed womanhood rubbed against the bulge in his pants. You failed to catch the moan before it fell from your lips. Diluc smirked, knowing you were just as excited as he was right now.
Diluc was planning on teasing you some more before you had decided to take back some control. Abruptly you grinded yourself against him, biting your lip. It was Diluc's turn to let out a surprised moan as his hips bucked up into yours.
"Ah~ Diluc." You fumbled for his belt buckle. If Diluc wasn't as impatient he would've chuckled and teased you. Maybe it was the sun, maybe it was the free time or maybe it was just you. But he wasn't complaining. Diluc hissed in relief, feeling his member finally free of its painful confinement.
You were going to lower yourself further but he grabbed your arm pulling you into a kiss.
"No time for that." He breathed heavily between kisses. Of course there was time he just wasn't interested in that right now, he just wanted you, in which case he used his Vision to burn the sides of your underwear and discard the rest.
Now with your underwear out the way, Diluc could feel how wet you really were. It was cute how excited you had gotten without any foreplay, perhaps the fact that you were technically out in the open played a part but regardless, he was happy that it was him who made you feel like this.
You moaned against the kiss feeling the tip of his member push against your awaiting hole. Breaking away from the kiss you pushed down against him, taking him all in at once.
"Fuck!" It was so strange hearing Diluc swear but it filled you with a strange sense of pride knowing you were able to break his nobility.
The stretch of taking him all at once burned but it felt good. It was certainly much greater compared to when he would prepare you first. But you weren't complaining at all. Tilting your head back with a moan you began to bounce up and down, your slick made it easy to slide up and down. You gripped the front of Diluc's shirt for support as he snapped his hips up into yours. A series of wanton moans escaped your lips, the harder and faster Diluc went.
Your head fell forward your eyes glossy and your pupils blown wide with pleasure. Now both your dress straps had slid down your shoulders, making Diluc lose his mind. He gripped your hips so tight, there wasn't a doubt that there would be fingerprints even through the dress. You choked on your moans as you swore you could feel Diluc in your stomach. He was reaching places you never thought possible, or your were so drunk on pleasure it just felt that way, but it didn't matter what was the truth, it was fantastic.
"Ngh, haA~ mm close..." you struggled to get the words out.
Diluc grunted thrusting upwards even faster, you had struggled to keep up before but now it was just impossible. It wasn't long before you came all over him. Diluc wasn't too far behind, feeling your release edged him into his, you felt his hot seed fill you up more than your already were, you threw your head back with a shameless moan of his name. You were certain everyone around and in the Manor had heard you. But Diluc didn't care, let them know who was and had made you feel good.
You panted heavily as your body shook from the after math of your orgasm. Diluc too was desperately gasping for air as he came down from his high. Letting a soft puff of air, you looked down at Diluc and grinned leaning in to kiss him. He chuckled kissing you back.
Getting off Diluc he fixed his pants as you picked up what was left of your underwear.
"Luc." You pouted, "you ruined my panties." You huffed and rubbed your legs together, you could feel some of his cum dripped down your thigh.
"My love, they were ruined before I even touched them." He winked with a cocky smirk.
Your face flushed a deep crimson as you looked away from him, Diluc smiled wrapping his arm around your waist tenderly.
"Come on, let's go take a bath." He smiled gently, ushering you back towards the Manor. You snuggled into his side contently.
During the short trip back inside, not one of the employees dared to look in your direction. Instead of it making you feel better you felt embarrassed. You weren't surprised that they heard you but they didn't have to make it so obvious.
"Luc, nobody would look at me." You sounded more mortified than you intended as you pulled your dress off, which only added to Diluc's amusement.
"Good, they shouldn't be looking at you in the first place." He stated stripping himself of his own clothes.
Upon returning to Diluc's private quarters, you were both pleasantly surprised by the already drawn bath, with scattered rose petals and scented candles. It seems Adelinde knew exactly what the two of you needed. You were the first to settle into the bath despite Diluc's confusion, usually he got in first so you could rest against him, it felt weird that he was resting against you.
"Are you sure I'm not too heavy against you?" It was the fourth time he asked now.
"Oh for Celestia's sake Luc, I'm not made out of glass, I'm fine. But you won't be if you keep asking." At least you gave him a warning which he took to heart, despite not having a Vision yourself, you were very capable of looking after yourself.
"Alright, alright." Diluc sunk a little lower into the tub, his head now resting between your boobs.
"Oh." He said softly, he hadn't expected this to be so comfortable. You giggled softly.
"Someone looks content." There was a lot of fondness in your voice that made Diluc's chest flutter. He let out a soft hum and closed his eyes when he felt your fingers massage some herbal shampoo into his scalp.
Diluc couldn't help but think about how lucky he was to have someone like you. Someone so caring and aware of his needs. He didn't expect to meet someone like you, or anyone in general for that matter. He thought he was going to be alone, forever, and he was okay with that. Until he had met you, he didn't at the time realize just how important you would be to him, but he knows now and he's incredibly grateful towards you and towards himself, for letting him step out of his comfort zone and let someone in again.
Before he knew it, Diluc had fallen asleep, between the soothing heat of the water, your massaging and the sweet sound of your voice, they had all lulled him into sleep.
"Luc? You listening?" You asked softly, "Luuuc~" you cooed. Perplexed with his quietness, you tilted your head to the side to peer into his face, where you noticed he had fallen asleep. You grinned with a giggle.
You were so preoccupied with talking, you didn't notice the change in his breathing, as it steadied out. But now you didn't know what to do. You knew you couldn't stay in the bath but you didn't want to wake him either. But you also knew the water wouldn't go cold anytime soon thanks to Diluc, placing a kiss to his damp hair, you decided to let him sleep for a little while longer. After all he deserved it.
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And Tomorrow, Too.
I'm back!
Much love and many thanks to @stinastar @hailhailsatan @newnamesamecharlotte and @veritasrose for helping me yank this thing out of my brain!
Please enjoy this hurt/comfort that ends with glorious, glorious fluff.
TW: Blood, canon typical injury, infection
Jaskier was having a very rough day, objectively speaking.
Heâd just finished dressing after a dip in the river when a lone bandit surprised him, shoving him to the dirt and kicking him in the ribs to keep him down. Having dealt with a gut-punch from a Witcher, Jaskier had recovered faster than anticipated and tackled the stranger to the ground.
âFoolish troubadour,â the bandit snarled. There was the quick flash of something silver and a sudden white-hot pain shot up the bardâs side from his hip to his ribcage.
âShit,â Jaskier gasped, clutching desperately at his slashed doublet. The panicked bandit scooped up the largest of the bardâs travel bags and darted into the woods, leaving his bloodied weapon lying atop a pile of leaves beside his victim. When Jaskier pulled his hand away from the wound on his ribcage he grimaced; that was more blood than heâd been hoping to see. âFucking cock.â
After he stripped to the waist and rinsed off in the river a second time, Jaskier took inventory of himself. The cut started at his left hip and slid up his ribcage to just beneath his left shoulder, and it was practically impossible to bandage; any attempt to wrap the upper half of his injury made him bite his lip to keep from screaming in anguish.
It was agony to move more than a few inches in either direction, since the twisting motion pulled at his torn skin and stung like hellfire. All he could really do was apply a loose poultice of chewed mint leaves to ward against infection and tie his shirt around his torso in lieu of a bandage. His cloak would have to work even harder than usual to keep him warm until Geralt arrived.
âAlright, well,â he muttered to no one as he accounted for the rest of his scattered clothing and supplies. âI need to find somewhere to rest and gather what wits I still possess⌠somewhere thatâs still close enough for Geralt to find me. Shit, this isnât good.â
The bard thanked every god he knew when he managed to find a small cave less than a hundred yards from the enormous oak tree where he met Geralt every year. He limped his remaining belongings into the slightly cramped space and deposited them against the left wall.
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Fortunately for Jaskier, the idiot bandit had declared his beautiful elven lute âtoo bulky and annoying to carryâ, and had left Sexy well enough alone. Unfortunately, the ruffian had still made off with all the bardâs coin from at least two monthsâ worth of contracted performances, most of his medical supplies, and most of his rations, as well.
But Jaskier had spent years at Geraltâs side and the Witcher had taught him how to deal with emergencies of every variety. Jaskier wasnât about to disappoint his companion by flailing about ineffectively like some noble-born dunce at a time like this. No, Jaskier was determined to be healthy and ready to travel again by the time Geralt arrived in Kaedwen to find him. They only had a week or two together before they separated again for the winter and he wasnât going to lose a single precious second in Geraltâs presence due to some silly highwayman.
Lovelorn fool that he was.
The bard used his remaining strength to gather a few armfuls of firewood and light some dried leaves with his flint and steel. He laid out his bedroll against the back wall so that he could see clearly if anyone approached from outside and wrapped his arms around Sexy to keep her safe. He re-wrapped his wound with more crushed mint and laid down to try and get some sleep.
Hopefully Geralt would arrive soon with his medical supplies and more water.
Hopefully.
---
After two long days spent huddled in a miserable lump at the back of the cave, anxiously scanning the horizon for any sign of another bandit (or Geralt) and unable to gather food or kindling, Jaskier was exhausted from lack of sleep. The wound in his side ached and burned far worse than it had on that first afternoon, aggravated by sweat and debris that had crept through his makeshift bandages.
Any added pressure around the edges of the cut made the skin nearly creak with the building strain of infection. He whimpered involuntarily every time he took a breath and trembled at any shift in the autumn breeze. It seemed as if his very bones were aching as his body flashed between the white-hot and freezing cold of a raging fever.
Slowly, and with a great effort on the part of his illness, Jaskier succumbed to the injury and sank into the quiet warmth of unconsciousness.
---
âJaskier?â Geralt called, guiding Roach around another circuit of the old oak tree. âAre you there, Jaskier? We need to make it to the fork in the Pontar before the harvest ends and Iâm in no mood for practical jokes.â
Nothing.
All his Witcher hearing picked up on were leaves twitching in the wind and a few rabbits foraging off to his left. Not even Jaskier could stay so still, even for a joke; his heartbeat and the uptick in his breathing would give him dead away.
âWell, Iâm going to town.â
Geralt was about to wheel Roach back toward the road in search of a nearby inn when he caught a whiff of something on the wind - something that sent his heart plummeting into his boots.
Blood.
Jaskierâs blood. And it wasnât fresh.
He dropped silently from the saddle and gave the signal for Roach to stay put. After a few careful breaths and some shuffling through the autumn leaves, Geralt discovered the banditâs discarded dagger, still rusty-red around the tip and left edge.
âFuck! Jaskier!â Geralt called, glancing around the small copse in the woods. âJaskier, where are you!?â
The Witcher closed his eyes and tilted his head back to better clear his airways. He took a deep breath in through his nose and focused every one of his heightened senses on locating the bard. There it was again to his right, but slightly stronger. âFucking hells.â
Geralt did his best to follow the trail without panicking. It wouldnât do either of them any good if he lost his head while the bard was in mortal danger. If the bard was in mortal danger, he tried to reassure himself.
But if Jaskier had recovered he would have been waiting at the oak. Geralt knew that. He knew it with every fiber of his being, though he wouldnât admit anything aloud. Jaskierâs long autumn absence had already set him on edge when heâd caught the blood-smell. âGods-dammit, bard. Please be alive. Please, Jaskier, I canât-â
Geralt bit his tongue and continued to follow the bardâs weak scent into the woods. After too many minutes - perhaps five or six at the speed Geralt was moving - the Witcher reached a small cave. The mouth of said cave was nearly covered-over with dry leaves and Geralt could tell, even from this distance, that Jaskier was not faring well at all. The whole area smelled like rot. Like decay. If it werenât for the bardâs fluttering heartbeat echoing faintly from within the tiny cavern, the Witcher would have fallen to his knees and wept with despair at his untimely death.
When Geralt ducked inside and reached to pull Jaskier into his arms, the bard struggled weakly. âNo, please,â he rasped. âD-Donât kill me.â
âIâm not going to kill you, Jaskier,â Geralt replied softly. He shifted the thick leather strap of Sexyâs case over his shoulder and hefted the bard into his arms in one swift movement. Those usually brilliant blue eyes looked up at him in utter confusion. The irises were dull and foggy with sickness; the Witcherâs heart lurched in his chest and he turned back to the path, doubling his speed in his hurry to reach Roach. âYou donât have to worry any more, sweet Julek. Iâm going to get you to safety.â
âIf you must kill me-â Jaskier continued, muttering frantically as if Geralt hadnât said anything at all â-then p-please do me one last f-favor. I need you to p-please find a Witcher. F-Find the White Wolf. Tell h-him⌠Tell him that IâŚâ
Then the weight in Geraltâs arms seemed to increase by a fraction and the bard went silent. The Witcher shook the sweating, shaking bundle in his arms but Jaskier remained quiet.
âWhat do you want to tell him, Jaskier?â Geralt glanced down. His eyebrows furrowed deeply when he realized the human had fallen unconscious. The hummingbird pace of Jaskierâs fluttering heartbeat began to hammer even faster and his breaths were far too shallow. The Witcher rumbled out a determined, desperate plea the universe to save his darling songbird, followed by a quiet but emphatic, âFuck.â
---
âEskel!â Geralt kicked down the door to the kitchen of Kaer Morhen with one solid boot. He hadn't slept in two days and his body ached from sprinting up the path with a full-grown man in his arms. âEskel, Vesemir, please!â
âFuck, is that Geralt!?â Eskel came whipping around one corner at a sprint. Lambert and Vesemir were close behind, Lambert with a sword drawn and a scowl on his face. He lowered it when he saw that Geralt wasn't being pursued.
âPlease, Ves, Eskel, please, help him to survive because I canât- I canât-â the White Wolf, for all his bravado and stoicism, was panting furiously. His kinsmen knew that he'd be crying if he had the capability to do so and crowded closer to help. Geralt immediately handed a warm, damp bundle to his Eskel with incredible gentleness and care. He looked up at the slightly taller Witcher and begged with all the strength he had left: âPlease. I can't let him die.â
---
Jaskier woke up with a sharp gasp. His side radiated a dull, persistent kind of agony and he felt sick to his stomach. With a low groan he turned to retch off the side of the bed, into a conveniently placed bucket. He shouted when the movement made his wound ache all the more. âFuck!â
The bard heard a heavy thud from his left followed by some clattering and a quietly whispered, âShit.â
âGâralt?â
âJaskier!â the Witcher appeared at his side in a flash. Geralt leaned over him with a damp cloth in hand and wiped at the corners of his mouth. âYouâre alive! Melitele be thanked. Do you need to be sick again? Would you like some water?â
âYouâre o-oddly verbose,â Jaskier managed to half-smile.
âWas worried.â
âThereâs my monosyllabic Witcher,â the bard grinned through his blinding pain. âIt hurts, Geralt. Rather terribly.â
âFuck, Iâm sorry. I donât- Weâre all Witchers so itâs notâŚâ Geralt sighed and turned away to rinse the cloth in a bowl of cool water that had been resting on the sill. âWe didnât know which kind of herbs were safe for humans and which werenât.â
âWe?â
âHowâs the patient?â
Jaskier's snapped to the doorway and his body automatically jerked in surprise. He whimpered at the reaction it elicited from his injury, his ribs blooming with a sharp sting. âShit!â
âFuck!â the red-headed man in the door replied, slamming his hands over his face. âIâm so sorry. Shit in the fucking nine hells.â
âUhâŚâ
âJaskier, this is my brother Lambert. Lambert⌠This is Jaskier.â
âAh yes,â the shorter Witcher smirked. âIâve heard so much about you, Master Jaskier.â
âThat Iâm a royal pain in the ass?â
âQuite the opposite, really. In fact, when the two of you arrived, Geralt was nearly-â
Lambertâs statement was interrupted by a small wooden bowl to the side of the head, chucked across the room by a grim-faced Geralt.
âNevermind. Anyway, glad to see youâre awake. Iâll let the others know that he's no longer going hand-to-hand with Death.â
âOthers?â Jaskier glanced between Geralt and Lambert with wide, confused eyes. âAm I⌠Am I in Kaer Morhen!?â
âAye,â Lambert winked. âAnd you slept through the first two days of snowfall, so Iâm afraid to inform you that youâre stuck at Kaer Morhen for the rest of this season. Iâll let you and Geralt hash the rest of the details out in private. Tootles, Buttercup.â
And just as suddenly as Lambert had appeared, he was gone.
The bard turned to make eye contact with the White Wolf and blinked owlishly. âWh-What did he mean about being here all winter?â
âIâm afraid he wasnât lying,â Geralt returned to the stool beside Jaskierâs bed and sat down slowly, as if waiting for Jaskier to order him out of the room entirely. âYour injury was heavily infected and you were close to death when I found you in that cave at the base of the mountains. I ran the Killer in two days instead of one and brought you to Eskel and Vesemir for healing; they were the closest people I could think of who knew what to do to save you. Iâm so sorry for trapping you here for the season when you should be teaching and composing in Oxenfurt. If youâd like, I can try to contact Yen or Triss and have them portal you back to the University before Yule.â
âNobody would want to inconvenience a sorceress on their behalf,â Jaskier answered. "Myself included."
âSo you donât mind staying?â
Jaskier glanced up through his lashes, more self-conscious than Geralt had ever seen him before. âWere you really worried about me dying? Did you really carry me up the path all by yourself? In two days?â
â...Yes.â
âWhy?â
Geralt felt his heart shatter to pieces in his chest. All these years spent thinking that if he was too obvious about his feelings heâd hurt Jaskier... and Jaskier had simply been waiting for any confirmation of his affections, friendly or otherwise.
"Because I..." the Witcher stood again and started to pace. "Because, Julek, I love you. I can't bear the thought of being parted from you. It's even worse because I know, I know that you're human and that I'm going to lose you too soon no matter what happens. Illness, age, injury... No matter how many years we have together they will never be enough."
Jaskier sniffled and Geralt turned on his heel to face the bard, hands already outstretched to offer comfort. "You enormous fucking idiot."
"Huh?"
"I have loved you since the moment I saw you sitting in the corner, brooding away," Jaskier grinned. Tears flowed freely down his cheeks and dripped onto the blanket. "Why didn't you tell me? You couldn't even look me in the eyes and call me your friend..."
"Witchers aren't very good at romance, if you haven't noticed," Geralt laughed humorlessly. "I knew I was going to hurt you eventually. It was only a matter of time."
"Well now we have all winter to figure things out," Jaskier offered, sliding his hand across the mattress to twine his fingers with Geralt's. The Witcher's skin was cool against his own and it felt glorious.
"Hmm."
"No! No going silent on me now, you fucker!"
"Get some rest," Geralt smiled, leaning forward to press a kiss to Jaskier's sweaty fringe. "I will be here when you wake."
"And tomorrow, too?"
Geralt smiled oh-so-softly and kissed him again, on the lips.
"And tomorrow, too."
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Birds of a Feather
Chapter one
Pairings: Canon!Levi x F!reader
Content warnings: violence, swearing
Word count: 4K
Summary: You were the most notorious criminal in the Underground City. With your organisation of highly skilled professionals, only one man could take you down. He also happened to be Humanityâs Strongest⌠and your ex.
A/N: asdfghjkl hello there. so, this has been on my brain for a while now, so i started this as just a drabble. what i thought would stay as just a drabble turned into this 22k+ multi chapter fic because i have zero self restraint or self respect. iâm currently finishing chapter 5 as this is being posted, but i want to keep chapters posted around once every two weeks so i can keep up with the workload. maybe once a week if i start feeling spicy. yeah plot twist this is actually the second time iâve drafted this up. the first time i managed to get everything done and in order and then manages to delete the entire post with my huge disgusting thumbs. Genuinely felt like crying for a good half an hour.
This is also my first Levi fic! yay! lmk if it sucks and idk iâll cry or something. nah, in all seriousness please send me criticism cuz i really want to improve and critiques are the best way.
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âHow down, Raven?â
âSix feet.â
Within the dank confines of a stinking alleyway, two green capes marked with the Military Police insignia crept ever closer to the taller, run-down building upon which you and your little squad of Shadows were now perched. No sunlight illuminated your position. Not that youâd ever seen the sun, or know what it even looked like, but you based your guesses upon the pathetic rays shining through the grates littering the ceiling of the Underground City.
The language you used with your Shadows, coded words translated to:
âHow do you want them to be dealt with?â
âDeath.â
It was something developed by your late guardian and mentor, Viper. See, you all had aliases in The Nest, your criminal organisation. The leader was often referred to as The Raven, however your mentor preferred to use his own nickname, stemming from his own reputation.
Then come the aliases for your Shadows. Prongs was your second, a tall, stern looking man with the black mask of a stag settled across his features.
Then came Wolf, and you swore the first time youâd set eyes on him, you thought a titan had wandered into the city. He was enormous, all 6ft 6ins of him carved in hard muscle. Slicked back silver hair and a beard that to rival a bear. Similar to Prongs, a mask sat upon his face, resembling that of a snarling wolf.
Following him was Verdant, Scales and Diablo. Your power trio. Though their special talents lay in different professions, get these three together and they were borderline unstoppable. A white mask decorated with three broad maple leaves obscured Verdantâs pretty features, Scales sported a bronze half mask etched with a snake-like diamond pattern, whilst Diablo, your trained escort, had opted for something that accentuated her own gorgeous features, a mask of black leather arcing high onto her brow on the left side, whilst the right arced low by her jaw. Though you were already spoken for, you couldnât deny the beauty of Diablo. She did wonders when prying information between the legs of a moaning MP.
To your left crouched the twins, Una and Leaf. Una was gifted her name by none other than you yourself, after seeing her accuracy with a rifle. A single shot was all it took, from any distance. She wore no mask, something youâd allowed simply because sheâd complained about the sight obstruction when lining up a shot. Youâd agreed, but only under the condition that she wore a low hood. Her fiercely protective brother Leaf had chewed you out for that, but you knew he meant well. Leaf was good at what he did, excellent, in fact. Which was part of the reason you kept him on as a Shadow. The larger part was that you were damn fond of him. Of all of them, in fact. You loved every single one of your Shadows. Every single damned member of The Nest, you adored. You were their leader, afterall.
A masked helmet of black leather, similar material to Diabloâs, perched snug upon your own features. The hooked beak and obsidian feathers of a raven decorated the necessity, covering your face and hair, though leaving your lower features visible. It was a rite of passage, for you especially, and it signalled the start of your leadership.
âUna, set up. Verdant, Prongs, roundabout. WolfâŚâ your eyes slid to the giant man on your right, a dark smile slicing across your mouth. âHeel.â
The boulder of a man visibly sagged, clearly disappointed at your orders whilst the others sprang into action. Prongs and Verdant leapt across the rooftops in separate directions whilst Una removed her rifle from her back, parting her heavy cloak to reveal rounds and rounds of bullets strapped across her body. Leaf nestled closer into her side, whilst the other four took a step back. It was obvious youâd all been at this for a very long time, despite the twins not looking a day older than sixteen. In fact, most of your squad was younger than you, save for Wolf and Prongs, who had served their respective roles twice previously.
Sitting back on your heels, you watched your team get to work, the warmth of pride blossoming in your chest. Whilst you knew Prongs and Wolf were already incredibly skilled, the rest had flourished under your leadership. It had been ten years since youâd witnessed MPs put a bullet through your mentorâs skull. Ten long years since youâd taken up leadership and expanded the reaches of The Nest. Honestly, you were pretty proud of yourself, and none more so than when you watched your Shadows do what they do best.
Taking care of unwanted visitors.
Una took aim, resting the butt of her rifle in the crook of her shoulder, staring down the makeshift scope. She would be ready to take care of the two soldiers if either Prongs or Verdant failed to eliminate their targets.
Speaking of whichâŚ
That kernel of pride ignited as your (E/C) eyes followed Verdantâs careful, calculating form dropping from the rooftops above the alleyway, in sync with Prongâs own movements. The two assassins swooped with the grace of a stooping hawk, the silver glint of metal caught your eye as they both brandished their blades, before sinking the steel into the necks of the two soldiers. You didnât need to be closer to see they were both dead. Expert precision. Deadly accuracy. That was why these people were your hand-picked Shadows. And why you were the most formidable gang leader in the Underground City. Your little criminal organisation had expanded into something to rival the killcount of Kenny the Ripper. You couldnât help but chuckle at the thought.
Una lowered her weapon, strapping it back in the buckles between her shoulder blades.
âFinished.â she simply stated, turning back to drop down between the shattered tiles and splintered ceiling beams that marked your entrance and exit to this lookout point.
âRendezvous back at The Nest,â you ordered flatly, before dropping forward and into the alleyway below.
âAnything?â you ask, a brow raised behind your raven mask as you saunter over. Prongs held up two sets of blades from one of the crimson bodies now gathering dirt and grime. Useless to you as they were, but somebody would definitely find an interest in them. Verdant seemed to be struggling with the straps of whatever gear these mosquitoes used to fly around. Youâd never been able to figure out how to use it, but that shit made good money when in doubt. However, your usual buyers had disappeared off the face of the city, and youâd noticed a decline in gear sales since then. Gritting your teeth, you shook your head to Verdant, laying a hand on her shoulder.
âDonât. Itâs not worth it. The thug trio havenât been back in years. I doubt theyâd return to us now,â you explain softly, prompting the girl to stop her struggles and huff defeatedly. Youâre heart ached softly at the thought of him, but you pushed the feeling down.
âHere,â she muttered, handing you another rifle. It seemed to be a newer model, something of an upgrade for Una.
âYou did good, Ver. Iâm proud of you,â that seemed to immediately lighten the girlâs mood, her eyes shining behind her mask as her mouth widened into a toothy grin.
âThanks Raven!â she beamed, before scampering off back to The Nest, almost forgetting to take the gun back from your outstretched hand in her haste to make it back and tell everyone sheâd received a compliment from you. It wasnât an everyday occurrence. Rather it only happened once in a blue moonâŚ
A huffed chuckle had your head turning and eyes narrowing to your second in command.
âCan I help you?â you ask, your tone dripping with the poisonous threat of hell if he chose his next words poorly. But Prongs continued to smile ever so slightly, shaking his head.
âNot at all, Raven. Itâs just, in the last few years, since you drafted her into the Shadows, sheâs really come into her own,â Prongs explained simply, shrugging as she stooped to kick over the now drained corpse, hoping to find anything useful. You bristle ever so slightly. That was something you hated. Compliments. How the fuck were you supposed to respond? You tried to think back to when Viper tried to teach you simple social skills.
âUh, yeah. She has,â you respond, keeping your features as neutral as you could as you turned away, beginning to trudge back to The Nest.
âIâm serious, Rave. Youâve done incredible things for us. You know Viper would be proud of you. I am too. ButâŚâ Prongs trailed off, clearing having something to say but not knowing how to say it.
âGo on. But what?â you pressed, wanting to hear what your second in command had to say.
âWell, donât you think itâs a bit much? Rave, itâs been years. Eyes have started looking in our direction since those three vanished. You donât think we should be lying low for a bit? Calming suspicions instead of rousing them?â Prongs offered gently. You knew, deep down, he was right. But some notable gang disappearing hasnât stopped you before, and it sure as hell wouldnât stop you now.
âIâll talk to Scar about it,â even just the mention of your advisor, and wifeâs name gave your stomach butterflies. Scarlett Obsidine, your other, and better, half. After the disappearance of a certain dark haired man, Scar was the woman who comforted you, and though you missed him dearly, your heart managed to haphazardly piece itself back together and love all over again.
âRave, listenââ
âLetâs go,â Prongs closed his mouth, the tone of your voice stating clearly that this matter wasnât up for discussion. Especially not with him.
ââââââââ
âYou know heâs right,â you couldnât help but sigh when your wifeâs soft tones calmed your irritated mood. Soft hands gently kneaded at the tense muscles in your shoulders, forcing them to relax as a tired moan escaped your lips. Leaning back, you peer into her shining sapphire eyes, locks of brunette framing your face as she took the sides of your cheeks in her hands and leaned down, softly pecking your lips with her own. You couldnât help humming a smile against her mouth, reaching up to deepen the kiss, but she pulled away before you could.
âScaaaaarâŚâ you pout, looking up at her mischievous smirk as she winked playfully.
â(Y/N)...â Scarlett sighed, swinging her legs over your body to sink into your lap, one thumb now caressing one of the most prominent features on your face. A nasty, jagged scar ran down from the the top of your forehead, over your right eye and finishing just past your jaw bone. One (E/C) iris lighter than the other as a result of the old wound. Soft lips chase away the shadows of your past as Scarlett replaced her thumb with her mouth.
â(Y/N), I donât want to find you dead in some alleyway because you picked a fight you couldnât win,â a finger poked your chest as she huffed above you, feigning irritation. You roll your eyes, (E/C) landing on your gear now strung across the table. That raven helmet almost calling to you as you shook your head. Disagreeing with your wife was never a good idea, but you were feeling particularly bold this evening.
âLook. So many jobs have opened up recently. We have so many opportunities to make this life more comfortable. More jobs means more money, more money means we can afford the gate toll and actually see the world above ground. And I can finally buy you an actual ring.â. Technically, you two werenât married. Who the fuck would be stupid enough to perform marriage ceremonies in the underground City? But, it was easier than saying you were devoted to each other in every single way.
Lightly smacking your chest, Scarlett raised herself from your lap with a hefty sigh. âOne of these days (Y/N), youâre going to be captured or killed,â she said quietly, unable to meet your eyes. âAnd then what the hell will I doâŚ?â Scarlett had now completely turned away from you, shoulders hunched. Running a hand down your face, you pick your sore body up from the chair, reaching her in a matter of strides.
âI canât give this up, Scar. You know that. You knew that when you chose to be with me. You knew The Nest was always going to be my priority,â you held out your arm, hand hovering over her back, not sure whether to comfort her or let her go. The admission almost had her in tears, you could tell by the way her shoulders shook ever so gently.
âYou still miss him donât you?â It was her vulnerable, defeated tone that alerted you to the slight change of topic.
You fell silent, not really knowing how to respond. Yes, of course you missed him. You loved him more than anything. But those days are over, you knew that. Youâd cried enough those following nights after his disappearance.
He was probably dead anyway.
âOf course I do,â you wouldnât lie to her. That wasnât fair. But you knew the truth was just as painful for her.
âWill I ever be enough? Will I ever be enough to replace him?â the sound of her voice had your heart in pieces. You loved Scarlett. You really did. But your heart wouldnât let you love her wholly. Part of yourself will always be dedicated to that grumpy kid youâd fallen for all those years ago.
âScar⌠Iââ
âI know,â she whispered, stepping forward away from your outstretched grasp. âI know,â you watched as the woman you loved, and who loved you, stepped from your shared quarters, hovering in the doorway. âIâm sorry I asked,â she closed the door as she left, leaving you a frustrated, conflicted mess.
ââââââââ
âUnderstood, Iâll bring them in right away. Thank you Niles,â The Commander of the MPs stood opposite Erwin, arms folded. An expression of irritation plastered on his sunken features. Erwin simply sighed, realising Niles was wanting to stay for this seemingly impromptu meeting. With a nod of his head, a cadet rushed off to find the two soldiers mentioned in their little conversation. Being Commander of the Scouts often had its perks, like having cadets around to run errands for him.
Niles cleared his throat, taking a seat on the green leather sofa within Erwinâs office. âYou sure heâd help us? I mean, it wasnât too long ago he actually decided killing you was probably a bad idea.ââhe raised a thin brow, peering at Erwin with barely concealed suspicionââIâm pretty sure the Underground City would be the last place heâd want to return.â a knock at the door cut their conversation short, both turning their heads as Erwin called;
âEnter.â
Hange was the first to make her presence known, poking her head in as she opened the door. A smile adorned the slightly dishevelled section commander, her hair sticking up in all directions. Clearly she had been in the middle of something when Erwin requested her presence.
âYou asked to see us, Erwin?â her eyes sparkling with curiosity behind her glasses as she stepped through the door.
âTch, just make it quick, I have shit to do,â the monotone voice of Levi behind her made Erwin pinch the bridge of his nose. How many times has he told him not to talk to him like that?
âYes, come in and make yourselves comfortable.â Hange immediately took up a seat next to Niles on the sofa, Levi preferring to stand against the now closed door, arms folded. Erwinâs sharp eyes shifted to Niles, an indication for the MP Commander to speak.
âWell, no point in beating around the bush. Weâve received an anonymous tip about some criminal gang thatâs been plaguing my soldiers in the Underground City.â Levi visibly stiffened at the mention of his old home. His jaw tensed in anticipation. There would be only one reason he would be called into such a discussion, and the answer was a firm no.
Without his permission, his mind flashed back to a (H/C) girl, her face etched with that ever mischievous smirk. He quelled the thoughts as quickly as he could. He needed his wits with him, and allowing his mind to wander back to what heâd left behind wouldnât help anything. Besides, the likelihood of you being alive was close to none.
âSection Commander, I donât suppose you would have heard of the group but Captain Levi here surely would have done. The Nest.â Niles continued, now eyeing Levi to gage his reaction. And for a man whose emotions were usually on a tight leash, this seemed to be what cracked his impenetrable walls. His eyes flew wide open, frantically searching between Niles and Erwin. They couldnât be serious. The Nest? That was where Farlan and Isobel used toâ
Shit, he really needed to keep his thoughts at bay. But what he did know was that The Nest was an impenetrable fortress of criminal activity. Trying to mess with them was suicide.
âJudging by your reaction, Iâm going to assume you are familiar with them, Levi,â Erwinâs surprisingly calm tone eased the growing tension in the room. Taking a subtle breath to calm himself, Leviâs eyes narrowed to his commander.
âYeah. I know of it. Why?â it was a rhetorical question, he already knew why, but he wanted to hear it from Erwin himself. Hange looked incredibly confused, looking between the men in the office, trying to glean something, anything, about what the hell was going on.
âThe Nest? Why are they so bad?â she asked, not afraid to show how completely oblivious she is to anything that doesnât concern titans or science. Erwin gestured to Levi.
âLevi? Care to explain? You probably know more than myself and Niles combined,â though his voice seemed kind, there was a slight edge to his deep tones. One that didnât go unnoticed by Levi.
A heavy silence filled the room as the Captain wracked his brain for all the information he could think of regarding the organisation. It seemed like hours before he finally spoke.
âWell, you got one thing right. The Nest is a criminal organisation. A nasty one at that. Merciless bastards. Whether youâre a soldier or a citizen, they donât give a shit. Theyâll leave you a broken, bloodied mess in the street. I donât know much about their leader. Only that he took over from the previous one around ten-ish years ago. Since then, theyâve expanded their shitty little gang and taken over an entire section of the city,â he explained, poison lacing his tone. It wasnât that he was above the whole gang thing, oh no. It was more the state Farlan would be in before he left to meet whoever the fuck led that group of demons. Heâd never seen his friend so anxious. So afraid.
âYou never met him? Their leader?â Erwin inquired, lacing his hands together on the desk in front of him. Levi scoffed, rolling his eyes.
âIf I had, I would tell you. But I know heâs smart. And not the good kind of smart. The kind of smart where he would always be ten steps ahead of you. He has a small group of trusted criminals surrounding him at all times, called his Shadows. Theyâll be the ones to look out for,â Despite his voice sounding bored, Leviâs heart was racing. They couldnât seriously be thinking of facing The Nest, could they? But something in the expressions of both Niles and Erwin told him he was wrong. Dead wrong.
âTheyâve been picking off my soldiers. Always in the same places as well. I was going to leave it, just tell them to avoid certain areas until this tip. Their next job. We know what it is,â Niles interjected, looking down to the floor, his own mind a whirlwind.
âAnd you want to intercept them. The same way you did with me, right?â Levi finished through gritted teeth. This was absurd. There was no way they could pick them all off. Unless⌠that wasnât the goal. Leviâs grey eyes widened slightly, realising what they wanted to do. Yep, this was total suicide. Hange clapped her hands together almost excitedly, as if she was also able to read Erwinâs mind.
âYou want to capture him! The leader! Ah! This all makes so much sense now, I was starting to wonder why I was here,â the scientist mused almost to herself, before jumping to her feet. âThis is the perfect opportunity to test some of the concept traps I have in mind. Obviously for titans theyâd need to be much, MUCH bigger. And of course a few modifications would have to be made so they could adapt to size and body type but oooooooh this is so exciting! Iâll start right away!'' Without allowing anybody to get a word in edgeways, Hange dashed back to her lab to begin her preparations.
âThank you Erwin, the Military Police will remember this,â Niles said, before he too was rising from his seat. Throwing Levi an unsure glance, he made his way towards the door, only to be shoved into the hallway by Levi, who promptly closed the door behind him.
âDonât.â he simply said, turning back to Erwin who was peering at him, his expression puzzled. Levi rolled his eyes again, clearly having to clarify what he meant. âDonât pursue them. Itâs suicide,â The Commanderâs expression relaxed slightly in understanding.
âWe donât have a choice, Levi. Not only are hundreds of MPs being slaughtered down there, but relationships between the Scouts and the MPs are strenuous at best. It would be in our best interests toââ
âBullshit.â
Erwin sighed again, having to hold his tongue. Snapping at Levi now for his language would only rile up the man more.
âLevi, we already have a plan in motion. There are soldiers down there now meeting whoever gave us that anonymous tip to further discuss the job The Nest has taken. Itâll be fine, but youâre going to have to trust me.â Erwinâs eyes bore into Leviâs own, the man once again asking his Captain to trust him in a risky call heâs made. Leviâs done it so many times before, why was it so difficult now?
It took yet another pregnant silence before Levi eventually yielded.
âFine, but donât be surprised when weâre once again forced to retreat with our tails between our legs.â it was a savage comment, but one that Erwin didnât take to heart as he watched the raven haired man leave. Yes, this was a risk, but all his risks so far had worked out fairly well. There was no reason why this one would fail. No reason at all.
Levi leant against the door to Erwinâs office, looking down the hallway before letting loose a long breath. Not only would he have to go toe to toe with The Raven, but he also had to face so much of his past heâd wanted to forget. Fuck, this was a terrible idea. Why did Erwin always have to gamble? It was exhausting for everyone else involved.
Folding his arms, the shorter man strode back to his own office, lost in thought the entire way. Would he see you again? Were you even alive? Did you know just how much he had missed you. Just how much heâd wanted to see you again. To hold you again.
Did you know heâd looked for you? How his heart shattered over and over again each time he found no trace of you. Heâd never accepted you were gone. Always holding onto that thorn of hope that maybe, just maybe, youâd survived.
Collapsing in his chair behind his desk, Levi unlocked the bottom draw and gently pulled it out. He delicately picked out a small, ebony bird feather youâd crafted into a quill pen. Even though neither of you knew how to write, you knew back then how much he had wanted to learn despite never voicing it directly. All those nights spent copying out basic letters from discarded newspapers and wanted posters. You always had this way of reading his mind.
The smallest fond smile crept across his usually bored face. God he missed you. It had been years and he still missed you like he only lost you yesterday.
#levi attack on titan#captain levi#snk levi#levi x reader#aot x reader#aot x y/n#aot x you#levi x you#levi x y/n#shingeki no kyojin#levi ackerman#levi ackerman x reader#levi ackerman x you
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How was bumbleby's first time with a strapon?
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sxhsgvdgvsdchsdv but fine,,,,,,,,,,, i'm writing a little drabble just for u anon
edit: i was halfway through writing the first version of this and it got deleted so just know this is fuelled by SO MUCH ANGER right now
blake and yang find a... very interesting shop in vacuo and take full advantage of its wares:
Vacuo was different, that was the Yang's immediate thought when the group first made it to Shade. It was unlike any other continent she had seen; there were less rules here, less expectations, less concern for the decorum and appropriateness that had plagued them in Atlas. People were more open and free here and she understood why Sun spoke so highly of it back at Beacon. So yeah, different, but not bad, and maybe better than anywhere else Yang had seen so far.
Then again, that might have something to do with the dark haired woman to her left, currently searching through a clothing rack for a more weather appropriate pair of pants.
The island had been terrifying for all of them. Monsters, beasts, Neo, had snapped at their heels the entire time they were there. More than once, they found themselves facing down the very death they had miraculously avoided when they all fell off those narrow pathways. No one was sure if they'd make it out, and it took a toll on them all.
And yet, in the midst of the monstrous, beast-filled, Neo-ness of it all, Blake and Yang managed to find their way to each other. The island was terrifying, sure, but it had also given Yang so much at the same time. She now knew the taste of Blake's lips, the feel of her soft skin against Yang's hands, the sound of her quiet moans as Yang's fingers worked patiently inside of her.
Biting the inside of her cheek to break herself out of thoughts she most definitely should not be having in the middle of a clothing store, Yang settled her palm at the small of Blake's back, leaning in close.
"You almost done?" she whispered, her lips glancing against Blake's ear with every word. "I was thinking we could head back to the room, relax for the night."
Yang felt more than saw Blake's smirk, cheek pressed against hers in an attempt to feel every inch of her she could.
"Relax, huh?" Blake teased. "I was actually planning on getting some exercise in. A little cardio, if you're interested in helping out with that."
Nipping at Blake's ear, Yang sent her away and towards the storefront with a swat on her ass. Blake paid quickly, tossing some lien onto the counter without waiting for her change and pulling Yang out the door.
They walked through the main square quickly, tracing the increasingly familiar path back towards Shade in their haste and excitement. Yang found it hard to focus on much aside from Blake's swaying hips just a few steps ahead of her, but a brightly lit storefront suddenly caught her eye.
Yang came to a stop, reaching out and catching Blake's hand in her metal one before she could lose her in the crowd; The White Rabbit, the sign read, illuminated in neon reds and yellows. Yang studied the shop, chewing on the end of her nail as she peered through the window. It was covered by dark red velvet, hiding what was inside and making Yang want to find out.
"Yang, what are you doing?" Blake asked, squeezing her hand a couple of times to get her attention.
"Nothing, I just... I think Coco was telling me about this place. She didn't tell me what it was though, just that you and I might like it. I kinda wanna check it out."
"Yang, have you forgotten what we were all but running to go do just a minute ago?"
Yang sighed, weighing her options and somehow deciding on the one that wouldn't be getting her laid within the next half hour. "Yeah I know, but we still have plenty of time. Come on, just a quick stop. I promise I'll make it worth your while."
Looking up to the sky for a moment - probably wondering what gods had cursed her with such an infuriating girlfriend - Blake relented, letting Yang tug through the dark oak door and into the shop.
Stepping into the dimly lit space, it took Yang a moment to figure out where they were. Her first thought was that it was another clothing shop, with bras and panties and some very revealing nightwear lining the front of the store. Just as Yang turned to study the walls, she heard Blake let out a gasp and dropped her hand.
"Yang, are you kidding me? This is a sex shop!"
Feeling her face flush scarlet, Yang realized exactly what sinister trap Coco had joyfully let her walk into. Yang tried desperately to settle her eyes on something that would bring her temperature down, but it seemed that every place she looked was designed specifically to make her crave the sweet release of death.
There were things she had never seen before, in all shapes, sizes, and colours, and she didn't know where she would start even if she was familiar with... these kinds of wares.
"Blake," she started. "Nothing you can say to me in this moment will be any more torture than what I'm feeling myself. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'll be in the corner beating myself to death with my own arm."
Turning to finally make eye contact with her girlfriend, who she had pretending was invisible up to this moment, she found her a few paces away, studying a small bottle on a shelf.
Yang gaped. "Blake! You're browsing? Here?"
Turning to look over her shoulder, Blake bit her lip, any previous reservations she might have had completely gone, it seemed. "I mean, if we're here, and our earlier plans still stand, we might as well make the most out of an interesting situation. Look, they have flavoured lube!"
"Okay, first of all, I don't need any help getting you wet. Second, cherry is a horrible flavour. And third, you do realize Coco will never let us live this down right?"
"Relax, I wasn't buying it. And, respectfully, fuck Coco. If she wants to play ball like this, we're gonna make sure she hears it. Her room is connected to ours, isn't it?"
Running her hands over her face, Yang studied her girlfriend in disbelief. Blake was many things, but predictable was not one of them.
"Alright, fine." she said, slinging an arm over Blake's shoulder. "Lead the way, you."
Together, they walked further into the shop, waving off the clerk when she asked if they needed any help. They studied the walls, which boasted about every sex toy one could imagine. She was overwhelmed, if she was being honest, unsure where to start and not wanting to make the wrong decision for their first purchase as a couple.
Just as Yang was ready to give up and head home, make use of the hands and mouth that hadn't failed her yet, she heard Blake let out a gentle "oh!" from the next aisle over. Turning the corner, she found the dark haired girl holding a medium sized box in her hands. Yang stepped closer, hooking her chin over Blake's shoulder and peering at the words scrawled across the white surface.
Realfeel Dildo with Authentic Leather Harness, the label read. Yang's eyes widened with every word hands tightening against Blake's hips.
Finding her voice, Yang swallowed before beginning to speak. "Do you- is this the one?" Not trusting herself to say anything further, she looked to Blake for an answer.
"Yeah, I do." Blake replied, turning in Yang's grip so they were face to face. "It's... it's a strap on, but it's some new technology that'll let you feel everything that, um, that it feels."
"Oh, it'll let me feel everything? And why do you assume I'll be the one wearing it?"
"You've got the core strength for it. And you called me a pillow princess once so I'm cashing in on that, you bitch."
Laughing quietly, Yang leaned in and caught Blake's lips in a gentle kiss. They drank each other in for a few moments, box held between them as their lips moved together, not in any of the rush they were in earlier.
Pulling away from each other - it could have been seconds, minutes, hours, longer even - they shared a smile.
"Then let's get it," Yang said, taking the box from Blake. "I can't wait to fuck up Coco's night with this one."
#sorry i made it them buying their first strap and not them using it#but this just felt like the thing to write#and was very fun!#if ppl want a sequel i can do that#so lemme know if you wanna see them put it to use#also yeah i made them buy a strap with nerve transmittors#because that fucking post still sticks with me#anyways hope u enjoyed#bumbleby#bumbleby fic#girlbosssalem writes sometimes#asks#anon
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Can I have a little fake dating Geraskier? With a side of kisses to prove they're together? That maybe turn into a real make out session later? Because the idiots love each other but have no braincells?
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Jaskier pouted at Geralt as he rested his chin on his arms. Geralt glowered at him and took a long sip of his ale. Theyâd been arguing for a good half an hour already but Jaskier still wasnât ready to give in. He jutted out his bottom lip and gazed up at the witcher. He understood why Geralt was hesitant. The last banquet theyâd been to together had not exactly ended well but this one was delightfully free of royalty and as long as Geralt didnât feel the need to call the Law of Surprise⌠then it would be fine.
âNo,â Geralt grumbled. Jaskier let out a long sigh and tilted his head.
âCome onâŚâ
âNo!â
âCome on!â Jaskier whined.
âIâm not being your bodyguard,â Geralt insisted. âStop looking at me like that.â
Jaskier winked at the witcher as he bit his lip. âLooking at you like what?â
Geralt grunted.
âSo⌠youâll come to the banquet to protect me,â Jaskier sang as he sat up and sipped his wine. âbut not as my bodyguard?â
Geralt furrowed his brow and hummed.
Jaskier rolled his eyes and scoffed. âWell you still refuse to use the term friend so that wonât work. Youâll have to be my plus one!â He laughed at his own joke, ignoring the spike in his heartbeat.
Just a joke, Jask.
Geralt hummed and tilted his head. âAlright.â
Jaskier choked on his drink, spraying red wine all over the table. âIâm sorry, what?â
âI said alright.â
Jaskier whimpered incoherently, his heart was in his throat. âGeralt.â
âWhen I act as your bodyguard people try to hire me as a mercenary. Iâm a witcher. I Â kill monsters not people,â Geralt muttered. âJust tell them Iâm your husband or something, should stop the cuckolds too.â
Jaskier let out a long shaky breath. Geralt meant they would pretend to be dating. Of course he meant as an act. Jaskierâs traitorous heart had just began to hope that just maybe his love for the witcher would be requited. Shattered hope was surely one of the cruelest emotions in the universe; a shining star that becomes a black hole.
Jaskier snorted and flicked his fringe from his eyes. âYou are a terrible actor, witcher. It will never work.â
Geralt smirked. âOh yeah?â
Jaskier felt a buzz of excitement. The thrill of performance was addictive and it never got old. Jaskier was sure heâd be performing until he was old and grey. âNo one will ever believe it.â
Geralt hummed and stood up, picking up his swords. Jaskier followed Geraltâs movement across the tavern with his eyes, still a little stunned by the turn of events. How the fuck was he supposed to pretend he was in love with Geralt without revealing that he was, in fact, actually in love with Geralt?
He groaned and thumped his head down on the table. He should just not go. It wasnât worth the embarrassment, and it wasnât even a royal court. He should just tell Geralt not to bother.
Oh but he was weak. A whole evening living out his dreams. How could he say no?
He allowed himself a moment to ogle Geraltâs sinfully round arse whilst the witcher wasnât looking in his direction, sighing wistfully. He wondered if he would be allowed to squeeze it tonight. It had been far too long since heâd had the chance to massage Geralt and his lovely bottom.
He licked his lips and then scurried after Geralt as the witcher headed upstairs. Geralt didnât acknowledge him as they entered their shared room. Jaskier jumped onto his bed and crossed his legs whilst he watched Geralt adjust the straps on his armour.
âYouâre not wearing that tonight,â He said with a tilt of his head.
Geralt glanced over his shoulder with an exasperated look. âWhy not?â
âMy husband would not be wearing worn out armour to a banquet. Honestly, if you must wear armour on all occasions at least acquire some ceremonial armour or something! Something that hasnât been covered in monster guts,â Jaskier waved his hand in the Geraltâs general direction.
âYour husband is a witcher and needs to wear appropriate clothing,â Geralt shot back, raising his eyebrow.
Jaskier glared and scooted to the edge of the bed, âMy husband would know that he isnât going tonight as a witcher or a bodyguard, so doesnât need to wear bloodied armour.â
âItâs not bloody.â
âStop being facetious!â Jaskier snapped stalked over to glare at Geralt. His nose pressed right up into the witcherâs space and he gripped Geraltâs shoulder.
âIâm not.â
Jaskier poked him in the chest. âYou are. You know Iâm right now take. it. off!â
âMy husband is a bossy little shit,â Geralt grumbled.
Jaskier eventually managed to convince Geralt that a shopping trip was in order. The witcher scowled the whole time but Jaskier noticed the small flicker of a smile when they found a rather lovely new set of armour. It was a dark navy blue with black leather panels and would look rather dashing on Geralt. Jaskier just had to persuade him that it was for special occasions only. It would be a tragedy if this got ruined by griffin claws or selkimore guts. It had been too expensive for that. ___________
Jaskierâs lute was tuned and ready.
It was show time.
âCome on, darling,â Jaskier cooed as he linked his arm through Geraltâs.
Geralt grunted but let Jaskier lead the way. Jaskier smiled sweetly as he greeted his fellow musicians for the evening. He would be leading the troupe for the nightâs festivities but heâd played with a couple of them before. They were a good bunch.
âAnd this is my husband,â He sang and gazed up at Geralt with the adoration that he usually had to hide. âGeralt of Rivia.â
Essi laughed gaily and put her hands on her hips. âHusband? Since when?â
Jaskier let out a nervous laugh. âOh ummâŚwell, Geralt?â
Geralt hummed. âWe were hand-fasted this winter. It was a quick engagement. Jaskier hadnât noticed Iâd been trying to court him for years, too busy buttering his biscuit elsewhere.â
Jaskierâs jaw dropped before he remembered he had to stay in character. âAh yes. A beautiful ceremony,â He squeaked. âThe mountains are just sublime in the winter.â
âHmm. It was a dream come true,â Geralt added.
âFor both of us,â Jaskier agreed, smiling dopily up at Geralt.
Oh gods, he could see it all so clearly. Heâd never been to the witcherâs keep but he could feel the cold mountain air on his face. He could see the puffs of breath escaping Geraltâs lips as he said his vows, eyes shining with love. He wondered what the witcher would wear for such an occasion, perhaps his new armour, or a thick dark winter cloak. The sunlight would be glittering on the snowy mountain peaks as they kissed for the first time as husbands.
Jaskier blushed and chewed on his lip, suddenly unable to meet his witcherâs gaze. It was too much. He wanted this to be real.
Fuck.
Essi narrowed her eyes and glared between the two of them, her long blonde hair falling in front of her face. âBullshit,â She said. âI donât believe it for a second.â
Jaskier huffed. âAnd why not?â
âYouâre oblivious Jaskier, but not that much. Youâve been pining over Geralt for years. You would have noticed if Geralt was trying to court you.â Essi cross her arms in front of her chest.
Geralt snorted. âYou would think.â
Jaskier gasped and put his hands on his hips to mirror Essi, finally letting go of Geraltâs arm. âIâll have you know that Geralt didnât notice my pining either.â
âI did.â
Jaskier glared up at him. âYou didnât say anything, husband,â He said pointedly. âergo you didnât notice.â
âWeâre married now, husband,â Geralt replied in the same tone. âLetâs not fight.â
Essi still wasnât convinced. A mischievous smile danced on her lips and Jaskierâs heart sank. He knew exactly what she was going to say before the words left her lips. âProve it.â
âWhat?â He snapped.
âYouâre not wearing rings, I donât believe youâre married, or even together. Melitele knows why you would be pretending though.â
Jaskier groaned. âWeâre not going toâŚâ
His words were muffled by Geraltâs lips on his. Geraltâs hands cupped either side of his face and his lute fell off his shoulders. Jaskier moaned softly and wrapped his arms around Geraltâs neck, kissing Geralt back in the way heâd always wished he could. If this was to be his only kiss with Geralt then he was bloody well going to make the most of it. Geraltâs hands slid into his hair as the kiss deepened. Jaskier whimpered against Geraltâs lips and he ran in his hands down Geraltâs back to grip his arse.
Geralt chuckled. âBehave, love.â
Jaskier opened his eyes and nipped at Geraltâs bottom lip. âNever, dearest.â
Geralt hummed and slid his hands to Jaskierâs lower back before dipping him towards the floor. Jaskier let out a surprised squeak before Geraltâs lips were on his. He melted into the kiss as Geralt pulled him back up to his feet.
Jaskier pouted as they parted, his lips chasing Geralt for one last peck. Geralt laughed softly and stroked a thumb along his cheek. His golden eyes bore down into Jaskierâs with such open affection that he felt weak at the knees.
âI love you,â Jaskier whispered, feeling the prickle of tears in his eyes. It was the only time heâd be allowed to say it out loud.
Fuck why did it hurt so much?
âOk, alright, I get it. Youâre married.â Essi snorted.
Both Geralt and Jaskier spun round to face her. Jaskier blushed, heâd forgotten his friend was there. âYeah,â He muttered. âI. I need some air. Iâll be right back.â
âIâll come with you,â Geralt suggested.
âNo!â
Geralt frowned but nodded. Jaskier was surely imagining the disappointment in the witcherâs eyes.
âI wonât be long,â He muttered and then fled to the courtyard with his lute on his back.
The cold night air was blissful as he burst through the doors. It was too hot in the hall. Geralt was too much. He was supposed to be a terrible actor. Jaskier had seen Geraltâs acting and it was really not good but for some reason, for a few moments, Jaskier had been utterly convinced.
âGet a grip, Jask,â He ran his hands through his hair and looked up at the stars. âThere was no wedding. Itâs just an act. He doesnât love you. Stop acting like a fool!â
He paced outside for a few minutes, fingers dancing on his lute strap. âHe doesnât love you,â He kept repeating the words. Each time was like a dagger in his heart but he prayed to all the gods that his heart would finally get the fucking message. âHe will never love you.â
âWho told you that?â
Jaskier tripped up and barely managed to stay on his feet as his eyes found Geralt. The witcher was leaning against the wall with his arms crossed in front of his chest. He looked⌠amused?
The fucker.
âWell itâs fucking obvious isnât it?â Jaskier snapped with a wide wave of his hands.
Geralt raised an eyebrow. âIs it?â
âYes!â He paused. âIsnât it?â
Geralt pushed off the wall and stalked towards Jaskier. Jaskier couldnât help but stumble back. His heart was too fragile he wasnât ready to face Geralt, not yet. Blasted witcher was getting his hopes up again. He whimpered as Geralt took his hand and brought his wrist up to his lips.
âNo,â Geralt insisted.
âOh.â
âHmm.â Geralt turned Jaskierâs hand over and brushed a kiss against his knuckles. âAt first I thought you knew. The new boots, sharing whatever Iâd hunted, the necklaceâŚâ Geralt trailed off.
âOh,â Jaskier said again, feeling his cheeks heat up. âI just thought⌠yay presents?â
Oh gods, heâd been an idiot.
âAnd then when I bought you the dagger last summer?â Geralt asked with a tilt of his head. âYou just smiled and said thank you. Not even a kiss on the cheek. I knew then you had no idea. Iâve seen your dalliances, knew you werenât bothered by propriety.â
Jaskier groaned and buried his face in Geraltâs chest. âIâve been an idiot.â
âMhmm.â
âI just thought you were sick of defending me all the time!â
Geralt snorted. âThereâs that too.â
âSo⌠the dagger?â Jaskier asked quietly. He was a former noble. He knew the significance of jewelled daggers as a courting gift, but he couldnât quite believe what he was hearing.
âI was asking you to marry me.â
âFuck,â Jaskier groaned. âSeriously, fuck it all. How did I not see? Iâm supposed to be a bard!â
Geraltâs finger tilted his chin up and he pouted up at the witcher. âSo you see, itâs not impossible.â
Jaskier smiled weakly and then laughed as he remembered, âThatâs why you agreed to be my plus one!â
Geralt nodded. âYou were joking but,â he shrugged âwhy not?â
âYou knew I loved you!â Jaskier cupped Geraltâs cheek.
âI hoped.â
âCan I kiss you?â Jaskier asked quietly. âFor real this time.â
Geralt smirked and brushed his nose against Jaskierâs. âWas real last time.â
âGeralt!â He whined.
âYou can kiss me.â
And so he did.
That winter they were married at Kaer Morhen and it was everything that Jaskier had imagined and more. ______ Tag list: @alwenarin @slythnerd @davidtennan-t @flippinfricks @awitchersbard  @innocentcinnamonpun @marvagon @elliestormfound @geraskier-trashh @panerato @moonysourenza @artistsfuneral @victorieschild @hailhailsatan @wherethewordsare @havenoffandoms @bitchy-witchy-post-mortem @electricrituals @geralt-of-riviass @00qtee @kittynannygaming @stinastar @scribblesonmapleleaves @thecomfortofoldstorries @fontegagrilledcheese @anythinggoesfandoms @veritasrose
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A Wife for Thor Pt.09
11/12/2020
Stirrings
Pairing: King!Thor x Reader     Word Count: 6,297
Warnings: language, very light smut, sexual situations, weddings, marriage, pregnancy
A/N: So this is it. This is the one. I hope yâall like it. This is where plot rears its head. Or begins to anyway. Iâll leave yâall to enjoy it. If you do happen to like it and reblog it, thanks so much for helping me spread my work! xoxo
Please DO NOT REPOST my stories on any other blogs or sites.
REBLOGS are always welcome and appreciated!
Dinner with the Warriors Three is eventful.
Several plates have already been knocked to the ground. Goblets and large mugs of mead and ale drop to slosh across the floor in the ruckus.
With a small yeep you duck just in time as a large sturdy turkey leg dripping with honey glaze and butter flies towards you and then hits the wall behind you.
âHey!â Thor disapproves at Fandral and Hilde, reaching out towards you with his large hand.
He curls his fingers at you, calling you to him and you rise from your chair. You gather your skirts and scurry towards him in obedience. He wraps his arm around your waist and leads you to sit in his lap, turning slightly sideways so that he can shift to protect you with his body if he needs to.
âWatch where youâre throwing things!â He chastises but is ignored.
Volstagg had also cried out when Thor had, and their voices all mix together.
âHey!â He rises from his seat so abruptly that it falls back and clatters noisily onto the floor. âStop wasting the best parts!â
From the spot beside you where the turkey leg had clearly been aimed at but missed, Loki wipes at the juices that sprinkled his face as it flew by.
Heimdall chuckles lightly, his deep timber made to rival Thorâs you feel. Hilde also laughs, reaching out quickly to take Fandralâs plate from him before he can grab another piece of food.
âIf you couldnât take the comeback, why did you mouth off?â Loki asks Fandral, other than his wiping, he seems unphased.
âIt was a simple question, Loki.â Fandral counters.
âNo, it was a jab.â Sif is actually smiling, and youâve taken to staring at her every few seconds.
Sheâs not paying attention to you in the moment, so you sitting on Thorâs lap is not her focus. It gives you lots of time to just admire her beauty. Sheâs so freaking pretty!
Sheâs also very much a part of this group. You can see where she fits now and sheâs indispensable to these lovely Asgardians.
âAll I did was ask him if he has a girl!â
âThatâs assuming a woman is what he wants.â Hogun rationalizes, reaching to grab the large roll on his plate.
Itâs not a normal roll. Itâs made differently than what you know. It tastes amazing, but it has flavors that youâve never had on Earth before.
âOoh, thatâs a good point.â Hilde snaps her fingers, pointing at Hogun before leaning against the table, arms folded and pushing her empty plate away. âSo, what is it, Loki? Male? Female? Non-gendered?â
Loki looks highly aware of the fact that everyone seems to be watching him now. Even you find yourself looking at him, waiting to learn more about your brother-in-law to be.
He finishes wiping his face, dropping his napkin on the table before he leans back, placing his hands on his thighs. He meets Hildeâs gaze and gives her a narrowed eye grimace as he answers, âI donât have a preference.â
The table seems to deflate, all of them disappointed for some reason.
âWell, thatâs gonna make it harder to find you someone.â Volstagg acknowledges.
âIt means weâll have a wider pool to choose from.â Heimdall reasons.
âLoki would need to learn to put others before himself before he can even think about being with someone.â Sif contributes, bringing down the pleasant atmosphere a little.
You can feel Thor tense underneath you, your hands hurrying to give his wide shoulders a squeeze where youâve got hold of them as he looks to his left at his lifelong friend.
âSifâŚâ He pleads.
Suddenly, this moment seems endless.
Everyone is silent. Across the table, you see Loki looking a little wounded. Like heâs been punched in the chest. Not hard, but enough to make him flinch.
You donât like it. You really donât like it.
You look at Sif with new eyes. And you speak before you can stop yourself. The anger that builds in your chest bubbles up and itâs bitter. It tastes like acid.
Until this moment, you hadnât realized how much her unwelcoming behavior towards you has bothered you.
âYouâre joking right?â
She looks at you.
Thorâs arm loosens around your waist, his hand finding a spot on your hip.
She doesnât seem to have anything to say, but you have plenty.
âI guess your rudeness doesnât stop at me, but apparently extends to even your lifelong friends.â Youâre seething, chest burning, head getting fuzzier as the adrenaline from confronting her getting the better of your senses.
âCherubâŚâ Thor whispers, not to stop you, but with worry.
A realization overcomes his face as it softens, and he sees how much her refusal to be nice has hurt you.
âJust so you know, since the moment I met Loki heâs been nothing but kind to me. Heâs been friendly and supportive and helpful and already the best brother-in-law I could ask for. I was seriously excited to meet you and get to know you because Iâd heard a lot about your accomplishments but since I got here youâve been nothing but abrasive, dismissive, and inappropriate with the way you act around Thor when you think Iâm not watching.
âAs far as Iâm concerned, the only one that needs learn to put others before themselves at this table, is you. And if I could have it my way, I would ask you not to come to the wedding on Thursday but I know Thor wants you there so, as your Queen, Iâm ordering you to come, whether you like it or not.â
The room is silent. Even Vostagg has frozen, mid-chew.
You get up, Thorâs hand stuck to your hip as if glued there, but he doesnât stop you. Everyone else stands, even Hilde and Sif. Though she does it more slowly, chewing on the inside of her lip.
âI canât eat anymore.â You huff. âIâve lost my appetite.â
You make for the door but stop as you reach it, hand placed on the handle before you turn back towards the table and find Loki.
âFor what itâs worth, anyone you choose would be lucky to have you.â With a final firm nod, you shove the doors open and stomp your way back to your room, taking the stairs as quickly as you can while hiking up your dress so that you donât trip.
Even though your hands are shaking, your heart pounding, you feel much lighter now.
In your room, you strip the day away, dress left in a mess just inside the door. Your shoes just after. Stockings. Bra. Underwear at the bathroom doorway.
The water is already steaming hot when you walk into it, a sigh of relief hissing through your lips as you dip down into the water until your shoulders are submerged.
Youâre not sure how long you steep there in the waterâit could be seconds or hoursâbefore you finally hear the bedroom door open.
âY/N?â The voice pulls you from your empty space, that soundless pit in your mind where you go when you drift off into non-linear tangents of thought.
Itâs the space where most of your stories come from. A space no one but you knows about.
âLeaving me breadcrumbs, cherub?â Thor asks, his voice lower, still out in the room. âThis trail is intriguing.â
Half of your lip curls up in a smile, you keep your back to the bathroom door, intent on keep your mouth shut as long as you can so that you can hear what he really thinks about what youâve just done in that dining hall.
âDress. Stockings. Brassiere.â He clears his throat, and when he speaks again, his voice cracks. âUnderwear.â
Heâs in the bathroom doorway now, and you hear the hiss of all of your clothing fall back to the ground as he drops it at the sight of you.
âHello. Might I join you?â Heâs actually asking and will go away if you tell him he canât.
Because you still donât want to speak, you look over your shoulder at him and give him a gentle nod.
You keep watching him, staring at him as he reaches up and unhooks the straps on his armor. He moves to the long wooden slat bench along the wall and places it there. He follows it with his black shirt, then he sits and pulls off his shoes.
As he takes off each piece, he looks up at you, meeting your eyes and watches you for any give in your mood.
Whenever heâs not looking at you, you admire the bend and shift of his muscular torso. Thereâs a power in his body that youâre familiar with. Not strength. Thatâs not what you mean.
Heâs got muscles, sure, and he can lift probably tons. Youâve seen the clips of him in fights around Earth.
What youâre thinking about is the power underneath all the appealing surface. He radiates it and itâs intoxicating. It makes you feel safe when heâs with you.
With his boots placed aside, he stands and unbuckles the leather belt around his waist. He opens the front of his pants and pushes them down.
No underwear.
Youâre seriously tempted to smile at the fact that heâs been going commando all day long. Â You resist.
He throws them behind him then sits on the edge of the pool before lowering himself into the heated water.
He sighs in comfort but doesnât give himself time to relish in the feeling before heâs moving towards you, the sloshy water splashing his golden body.
You wrap your arms around yourself just as Thor wraps his around you too. He pulls you close, smooshing your breasts against his chest.
He dips down to kiss your bare shoulder, then your neck, side of your chin, then finally a small and incredibly irresistible peck to your lips that almost cracks you. You almost throw yourself on him.
Instead you pucker right back, kissing him because you canât resist him completely.
He really does have you wrapped around his finger.
âI hope you donât take this the wrong way, but I have worried how you would handle yourself in this position of authority that youâre marrying into.â Thor admits, tracing the curve of your shoulder with his large fingers.
He dips down again, kissing it then nips at it, teeth grazing lightly to pull on the skin.
It makes you shiver.
âYou should give me some orders too.â Thor mumbles, his voice thick with arousal.
You really wanna laugh. Instead you keep silent and after a few moments, he pulls back to look at your face. Neutral. Eyes observant. No sign as to what you might be feeling.
The atmosphere grows more serious. Even though heâs got you squeezed to him, when he meets your eyes, you can see the worry there.
âWhy didnât you say anything before if you were that upset about Sif?â
âI did say something.â You remind him. âAnd Iâm sure Loki did too. And Hilde.â
âNo,â Thor shakes his head. âAll of you said that she was jealous and unwelcoming. You are the only one that could have told me that it was really bothering you.â
And heâs right. You hadnât exactly acted like it bothered you except a passing wish that you could get to know her.
With a shrug you shake your head.
âI didnât realize how much it was bothering me until tonight. She wasnât being awful or anything. She just hasnât said much to me.â
Heâs silent for a bit, your eyes on the water by his elbow.
His hands find the sides of your face and gently he coaxes your gaze up to meet his own.
âI hate the thought of you suffering in silence.â He says, deep voice soothing the knots in your chest. âPromise you will tell me if anything or anyone hurts you. I will try my best to make it better.â
âYou canât fight my battles for me, Thor. I can take care of myself.â
âYes, I can see that. But you donât have to. Iâd like to be useful if itâs possible. This might sound a little pathetic, but Iâd very much like you to make me feel needed.â He pouts, and even though heâs playing with you, his words are real.
He doesnât like being caught off guard. Not when it comes to things he should know. And by the looks of his face, the way that his playful pout turns into a real downturn to the corners of his lips, you fall under that category of things he should be aware of.
You nod, head barely moving underneath his heated hold.
He leans down to kiss you, just a loving peck before he wraps his arms around you to squish you against his body again and he tilts his head, urging your lips open with the tip of his tongue. He breathes in, a small moan pulled out of him as you swirl your tongue around his, tasting him. The honey in his ale still fresh.
He pulls back, eye still shut as he groans again. âMmph, I could kiss you all day long and do nothing else.â
You know what he means. Thereâs something about these kisses, so charged. They feel amazing, toe curling.
Whatever chemistry the two of you have is all consuming and you donât mind.
âAlso, in case you think it went without my notice, I want to thank you for standing up for Loki.â Thor pushes your hair away from your face, leaning down to press another quick peck to your lips. âIt means a lot to me that he has someone else on his side. After everything thatâs happened, itâs hard for some people to see that heâs changed.â
âHeâs been very nice to me. I didnât like Sif talking to him like that. I know that I probably stepped on her toes. Sheâs known him longer than me, but the look on his face after she said what she saidâŚâ Itâs making your blood boil all over again.
âLoki has done many things to warrant her mistrust, but her words were cruel. Iâm very grateful you spoke on his behalf. Iâm certain it meant a lot to Loki too.â
You untangle your arms from between your bodies, wrap them around him under his arms and lay your head against his chest.
âHeâs my family now.â You sigh. âBoth of you.â
Itâs your new truth. Youâre not alone anymore!
âI will fight for both of you if anyone hurts you.â
You feel it so fiercely that you squeeze him, and he actually groans at the gesture. You know that you canât hurt him though, and heâs just humoring you.
He chuckles against your hair, kissing your head as he holds you back.
âIâm so glad you chose to come meet me.â Thor whispers, running his hand along the curve of your back.
âIâm so glad they forced me to come meet you.â
Both of you laugh.
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The planet is nearly decimated.
Itâs a shell of what it once was, but dark still. The cold bites harshly.
The rough terrain is snow-covered. Ice grows from the ground into tall towers that rise hundreds of feet into the frigid air.
In a crater, full of crumbling structures that once stood tall and menacing, is the entrance to a cave. The darkness dips down and winds through the ice, unstable and shifting, with cracks along ground walls and ceiling.
Despite the bitter cold, a small green light begins to glow down in the darkest pit.
The cave suddenly stretches, a ginormous cavern hundreds of feet in Jotunheimâs depths.
Through the darkness paces a figure, small in stature but glowing an almost ethereal jade. The light pulsates, wrapped around a female form. Her body is perfection. The Venus made flesh.
Her long blonde tresses cascade along her back, a golden river flowing past her waist. On her head a smooth emerald helm with twin peaks rising up like horns on either side of her brow.
Her tunic, well worn in the exact same shade of green as her helm as is the rest of her outfit. Over a pair of leather pants, an armored soft strap skirt laces up along her hips, and tall boot with a helix design in line stop just above her knees.
Her bodice is laced at her front, leather ties tied tight to keep out the cold. Her strong yet slender shoulders are wrapped in a long green cape, gray bearâs fur lining the neck for warmth. It sweeps around her as she carves a line in the ice with her restless movements.
From the darkest corner of the large cavern comes a deep but weakened voice.
âCease your pacing, Asgardian. Before I stop it for you.â
His words are followed by a wheezing breath, a cough, and a deep slow sigh.
The woman stops, crossing her arms across her chest as she stares into the dark.
âHow much longer must we wait? I can feel him slipping away from me. His eyes have wandered, yet again.â She drops one arm, slapping at her cloak in frustration.
âYour obsession with Odinâs whelp escapes my understanding.â The deep voice breathes in again, wheezes as he breathes out. âRemember my intent, witch. I will kill the God of Thunder.â
âYes, I heard you the first million times you told me. I do not need the constant reminder. Thor will die.â She sighs, turning to look towards the entrance of the cavern, in search for the handsome golden face that rests in her heart. âYou can kill him, as long as he dies loving me and only me. Thor is mine.â
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Itâs your fifth time zoning out, your mouth slightly open as you stare at the reflection in your new vanity shoved into Thorâs spacious room.
âYour Highness?â Estrid nudges you, leaning forward to try and catch your attention.
âHm?â You jump, turning to look at her with wide eyes.
She smiles at you kindly, knowing the source of your distraction. It isnât hard to guess.
âWhat color rose shall we put in your hair?â
âUmâŚâ You look down at your wedding dress, carefully spread out around you and held in place by your new set of intricate silver armor. It was cold when theyâd put it on you, the metal touching your bare shoulders, but itâs padded so that it doesnât hurt.
The design is very practical. Itâs real armor that youâre expected to wear for official military events or if there is an actual attack on the palace. Youâre going to be a warrior peopleâs Queen and a warrior husbandâs wife. The armor is made for you to use.
That doesnât mean it isnât also beautiful.
Thor made very specific requests to its pieces. Along the sides around your stomach is a delicate floral design. The shoulder pieces, not to be worn today because it makes you look gentler and more refined, are also decorated along its edges with vines of smaller flowers and at one outer corner of each piece is a blooming rose with its petals spread wide.
Along your wrists and forearms you wear bracers, just as beautifully decorated and there to help hold your sleeves down.
âThorâs armor will be black?â You check, trying to remember what heâs supposed to wear.
âActually, Your Highness, his Majestyâs armor will be silver, to match your own. With gold highlights along his breast plate. His cape will still be red. That is his best color.â She smiles, her hand resting by the collection of roses in a wooden box that had been filled this morning from the gardens.
âThen weâll go with the red rose. The one in full bloom, and this lighter one, in half bloom.â You touch each one gently, caressing the velvety petals in admiration of their pretty color.
âAn excellent choice, Your Highness.â Estrid quickly goes to attaching them, adjusting your hair on the top of your head and pinning them into place.
âAre you almost ready?â Hildeâs voice filters in, the door now wide open as she stands there staring in at you.
Her eyes are bright, her mouth open in awe.
âDoes it look bad?â You worry, reaching up to touch your hair then reaching down to fuss with the armor.
âYou lookâŚâ Hilde stops, at a loss.
âBeautiful.â David provides, a calm smile stretched across his lips.
âYou made it!â You gasp, getting to your feet just as Estrid finishes with the flowers and rush to him.
He hugs you, laughing as you squeeze him tight.
âOuch,â he says, teasing you.
âOh, Iâm so sorry!â You pull away and he laughs a bit more loudly. âI thought you werenât going to make it back in time. Where did you go?â
âI had a favor to do for your husband to be.â David explains, then pushes you back so that he can take a better look at you. âYou are really, absolutely beautiful.â
That makes you feel better. More confident.
âHeâs so right.â Hilde agrees, nodding with what looks like joy in her eyes.
âThanks, Hilde. David? You are going to walk me down the aisle, right?â
Davidâs face goes blank. He looks to Hilde and then to Estrid before he meets your eyes again.
âMe?â
âYeah, you!â You laugh, giving his arms a squeeze. âDavid, youâre the closest thing I have to family in my life. Youâve been a real father to me through all of this and everything before. Of course, I want you to walk me down the aisle.â
Davidâs eyes slowly grow misty, his smile growing wide by the moment before he pulls you back into a gentle hug.
âIt would be my honor.â David whispers just for you.
âOoh, none of that.â Hilde interrupts, reaching out to pull the two of you apart. âNo crying, youâll ruin your makeup and Estrid will have to do it again.â
You all laugh. Sweet chuckles of impending excitement as the hour that will change your life grows closer.
You seriously cannot believe that in less than two hours, youâll be married. More importantly, youâll be the queen of an entire people.
Most of them have been so welcoming. Theyâve eaten up any information they could get on you and youâve been so grateful for their kindness.
âHey guys? Anyone here?â A soft lilting voice flitters in from the doorway and you turn to see who posses such a sweet sounding tone.
What you find, you arenât expecting.
Completely contrary to the small and gentle voice stands what looks like a large collection of massive rocks piled up in the shape of a burly man.
There is a definition at the end of its arms of hands, feet without shoes at the ends of its legs. And at the center of the large mass that makes up its head is a kind looking face. Pure eyes. And heâs got it all topped with a slick black suit and a light blue tie.
He lifts his massive hand and waves it. Itâs a minute movement as he stands up straighter with all eyes in the room on him.
âYouâre a Kronan.â You realize, pointing at him rudely.
âYeah, my name is Korg. Thorâs best friend and best man. Even though Iâm not really his best man, since there is no best man in Asgardian weddings which is a shame since I would probably most definitely have been his choice. After Loki of course. Thatâs his brother. And probably Heimdall. His other best friend. And the Warriors Three. But definitely before Miek.â
You chuckle once, a slightly surprised and nervous laugh before you reach out towards him to shake his hand.
âItâs nice to meet you, Korg. Thor was telling me about you yesterday. Iâm Y/N. Iâm so glad we can finally meet.â You wait patiently as his face goes slightly slack for a moment then he eagerly reaches out to take your tiny hand in his huge one.
He barely closes it around your own but shakes it with enthusiasm.
âThor said you were a pretty lady. He failed to tell me about how nice you are. Youâll have to come over some time. To my house? We can play some Fortnite. Iâll even let you take the mythic.â He spouts, and you laugh again, just once.
âOh. Okay. Thatâs so nice of you.â
He takes his hand back and Hilde finally moves to stand beside you.
âDid you just come to meet Her Highness? Or do you have a message from Thor?â
âOh, yes. I nearly forgot. Thank you, Valkyrie. The car is here and ready to take you on the drive through the city?â
âDrive through the city?â You turn your confusion to Hilde and she waves to Estrid for your cloak who then rushes away to fetch it.
âItâs a quick procession through the main roads. Since the city temple hasnât been built, this will be the only way for the people to see you. Normally they would come to the temple to be witness to the ceremony.â She explains.
âSo, thatâs why weâre having the wedding and the recep-the feast in the throne room.â You realize, nodding as Estrid lays your cloak over your shoulders then clips the thick red cape around you.
âThatâs right.â Hilde smiles. âIs Thor already down there?â
âYep. He said to ask you to be quick.â Korg nods.
âWhy?â You wonder, turning that twist of confusion back to him.
âUh, he said heâd like to have his wife already and be on his honeymoon. Then he said some other things that I donât feel comfortable repeating about curves and skin, which I donât have, by the way and I find it a little cruel of him to mention how good it tastes, especially that of his pretty lady. Felt a bit like bragging to me. Kind of rude, to be honest.â
âThank you, Korg!â Hilde interrupts as you press your hands to your cheeks and feel them burn.
âIâm gonna kill him.â You wheeze.
âWhy donât you head down and let him know weâre on our way? Tell Armod to prep the heater. Itâs cold today.â
You know sheâs only assuming for your benefit. She doesnât feel the bite of the cold here like you do.
Korg lumbers off without another word while you turn to David.
âYouâll be here when I get back?â You worry, for some reason desperate to make sure heâs here to walk you down the aisle.
Now that you have that image in your head, you donât want to let it go.
You hadnât thought about having a husband since you were a little girl but even then, youâd imagined a father walking you down the aisle. Youâd never thought you would get the chance. And you have it now.
âOf course.â David puts his phone down and reaches out to take hold of your elbow. âI wouldnât be anywhere else.â
The next hour is a rush of movement. Gentle pushing and tugging and guiding from Hilde, Loki, and finally Heimdall and Thor as they settle you into a large levitating carriage. Itâs not Earth tech, with the clear curves and colors of Asgardian design.
Itâs open, so you understand the need for the cloak now. Armod is sitting at the front of this little ship, hands on a weird sort of lever that is supposed to make up the steering wheel?
The whole thing reminds you a little of the speeders in Star Wars.
âWhat is this?â You ask in wonder, looking underneath the vehicle as if you might see how it works.
âThis is a Skiff. Modified to comply with Earth regulations. Normally the steering mechanism would be at the back of the ship.â Heimdall informs you, moving to touch a small panel on the side which pulls a small step out towards you. âYour Highness?â
You take his hand, and he helps you up, Thor following shortly behind him.
He sits beside you, still not having said a word.
As you turn to look at him, admiring him from his booted toes to his silver winged helm, you realize that heâs staring at you.
âWhat?â You gasp, reaching down to touch the fabric of your cloak and the bottom edge of your armor.
Does it look weird? You in armor is not a look youâd ever thought youâd be rocking.
The heat of Thorâs hand traces along the bottom seam of your armor on your back. Fingers tickling the curve of your bottom before he wraps his arm around your waist and pulls you close with gentle strength.
âYouâre the most beautiful creature in all of the nine realms, and beyond.â He gushes, and you laugh nervously.
Looking away from him because your neck, ears, and face are burning up and you canât believe such a sappy grouping of words just came out of his stupid handsome mouth.
You feel his lips pressed to your temple, then cheek. You turn to look at him, wondering about what expression heâs wearing but instead heâs kissing you, eye shut, completely lost in the affection.
When he pulls back, he keeps his forehead pressed to yours. Breathing a little hard as you yourself shiver.
âI love you.â He whispers, so soft and quiet only you can hear him.
âThorâŚâ You breathe, reaching up to hold his hand as he places it on your cheek.
âYou donât have to say it back. Itâs alright if you donât feel the same. I just want you to know that this is it for me. I didnât expect to feel this way by today but now that I do, Iâm so grateful for you and I promise to do everything in my power to make you happy.â
His confession leaves you weeping, eyes flooded with tears that streak down along your cheeks.
âThorâŚâ You gasp, pulling him down to kiss him again, just one quick kiss so that you can free your mouth up to speak. âI love you, too. I didnât know that I could feel this way so quickly. But I do. I love you.â
Thor smiles, the brightness in his face is radiant and youâd swear he is literally glowing.
âWhy are you crying?â He asks, a laugh in his voice as he reaches into his own cloak to pull out a sleek black handkerchief.
He pulls it up to your cheeks and gently wipes the tears from your cheeks.
âBecause youâre saying all these stupid sweet things that I want to hear and Iâm so fucking happy, alright?â You sob just once, reaching out to push against his chest but he catches your arm and pulls you into a hug as he chuckles.
The Skiff begins to move, and you and Thor pull apart when the cheers begin.
Youâre still trying to catch up in your mind to the mass of people waving and cheering from the sides of the main street through the city. There are endless flashes from human reporters who came to take pictures. In no time at all, the Skiff is pulling up to the front of the palace.
David is waiting for you and he frowns at the tear stains on your cheeks but a quick look at Thor and his dip to kiss your lips wipes all worries from his mind.
âSee you in there, cherub.â Thor calls to you, leaving you just outside the doors of the throne room.
Estrid meets you there and quickly goes to work on fixing your face.
âItâs okay.â You squirm, trying to keep Thor in view but the doors close and all you get to see is the long table on the right side of the room with two large chairs meant for you and Thor during the feast and an array of smaller tables on the opposite side of the room.
Along the left side wall, at the very back are a group of men and women, all wearing stiff black suits. The ambassadors?
âThey were happy tears.â You continue to resist, eyes lingering on the scary government group.
âHilde will tear my hide, Your Highness. Please.â She begs and you stay still for her even though you doubt that Hilde would ever hurt anyone like she suggests.
âAre you nervous?â David asks, reaching to straighten your hair.
âNo.â You admit, shaking your head only when Estrid is done with your face.
Instead her hands are on the clasp of your cloak as she peels it off of you and throws it over her arm and then moves around you to straighten your dress.
âIâm so ready to be his wife, David.â You sigh, the feeling of madness on the edges of your mind. âIs that weird? It doesnât feel weird.â
âNo.â He shakes his head. âNot weird, if itâs really how you feel. I only want you to be happy.â
âHe makes me happy. Really. I was worried about Jane in the beginning and scared about loving him if he didnât love me back. But heâs more invested in us than I thought he would ever be. Heâs being real, I think. It feels real. When he tells me he loves me, it doesnât sound like a lie.â
David watches you, then taps Estrid on the shoulder. âThank you, I think sheâs ready. Tell them weâll be right in.â
Estrid gives you a curtsy and disappears through the doors.
You steal a look and spot Thor rolling back and forth on his feet in front of the throne as Loki talks in his ear beside him.
He looks towards you and he smiles, stopping his nervous movement as he locks eyes with you.
Your heart stutters. The doors close again.
âY/NâŚI want you to be vigilant with your emotions. You say that his declarations donât sound like lies and they might not be. But lies like that never sound like lies.â
Your heart sinks a little, your mind racing with every moment that Thor has been sweet with you.
âItâs real, David.â You protest.
âYes.â He nods, taking your hands in his. âAfter watching the two of you together, I believe both your emotions are real. Just as you say. I only want you to guard your heart. I want you to protect yourself.
âMarriage is not easy. I have only my own experience to speak from, but there were many obstacles that I did not expect. Laura and I hurt each other many times.â David explains.
âBut you and Laura were together until the end. You were both so in love.â You hadnât known his wife long.
Sheâd passed only a year after you having known her but every time youâd seen them, theyâd been the picture of romantic love and true friendship.
âWe were.â He nods, âBut it wasnât always easy. She and I both made many mistakes. Small ones and mistakes that challenged the very core of our relationship. Mistakes that almost tore us apart.
âAnd this is your first relationship. The first time youâve ever given yourself over to someone like this. Iâm worried for you. Thatâs all.â
âAnd thatâs why I love you. Youâve been here for me when Iâve needed you most. I will be careful but I want to embrace what Iâm feeling.â
âAnd thatâs all I want too. Just your caution. Protect your heart, Y/N. No one else will protect it better than you.â
Really, you understand his worries. This is such a risk not only for you but for Thor too. The two of you hardly know each other.
Your chemistry is through the roof, but there is so much about who you two are as people that you still have to learn. Your lives as King and Queen will also play a part in how your marriage will come together.
Will you have time for each other? Time to make an heir? Time to spend time with whatever family youâre able to make?
âI canât promise you that Iâll guard my heart well.â You shake your head but squeeze his hands tighter. âI can only promise that Iâll be true to how I feel. If something starts to go wrong, Iâll be open about it. With Thor and with anyone there to support us.â
Because letâs face it, youâve known for a while that youâre absolutely fucked when it comes to Thor.
Youâre head over heels and grateful that he is too. At least your marriage will begin with love even if in time, that fades. Youâll always have the memories youâre making now.
âI suppose this is the apprehension every father feels when his daughter marries. Iâll have to suck it up. But just know, that if you ever need a place to go, if something should be terrible enough that you need to leave, my home will always be open to you as sanctuary.
âI will protect you, as best I can when the time comes.â He pulls you to him, hugging you tightly.
âIf,â you correct him. âIf the time comes.â
Because youâre certain in your bones that Thor loves you and you love him, and the only thing that could tear that love apart is each other and you canât see either of you making such a stupid mistake.
The large wooden doors open. David pulls back and takes your hand, wrapping it around his elbow. He lets you take a breath before he takes that first step towards the throne where Thor stands waiting, beaming with joy as his future wife approaches.
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Move to Wonder
Clear, fragile jewels Iâm not doing well, my friends. Not doing well at all, since my countryâs being handed over to a demented orange traitor and a couchfucker, and all because of racism and misogyny. (Do not even fucking start with me. The choice was clear and voter suppression at an all-time high.) Some days I despair. This morning seems one of them. At least the coffee is good. The dogâŚ
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INURE
Peeta mellark x male reader
We all know who Katniss Everdeen is, but what if Primrose hadn't been chosen but another boy from another unfortunate family? YOUR family.
Info: This is basically a reader insert and I've changed a few rules, not ground breaking though. The reader is a bit bland for now but I plan for his actions to be different. Because he has different moral grounds from Katniss and such. Would appreciate feedback! FEEL FREE TO POINT OUT TYPOS. GRAMMARLY SOMETIMES DOESN'T DO MY DYSLEXIC ASS JUSTICE
Part one: You're here right now. :)
Part two: Over there, pepperoni. :)
Wattpad account: L0calxDumbass
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I sighed, smiling as I watched my brother gather flowers. It was the early morning, I had to go out hunting soon, but then again, it wouldn't hurt to keep him company for a while.
"Nal," I called, it was a nickname short for his name, Kunal. An odd name, to say the least. Mother told me it meant Lotus, her favourite flower.Â
His strawberry blonde hair swayed towards me, a smile forming on his face. He held a couple of lily's in his hands, his blue eyes glittering. "Y/n!" he said back, waving towards me.
I slowly walked towards him, squatting down next to him. He gave me a lily from his makeshift bouquet, humming. "Look at what I got!" he exclaimed.
I chuckled, roughly putting my hand on his head, messing with his hair. He groaned and in retaliation, he pulled on one of my small braids. It was something my father used to do to my hair when we went off to the woods. I used to hate it, but now I wear it every day, quite funny, really.
"Owâhey, I just fixed that you littleâ" I let out, pulling my hand off his head as he let out an unprovoked yell. "AHHH MOM, Y/N'S SWEARING AGAIN!"Â
I sighed, managing to pry him off me, our heads turning towards our mother, she had the same hair and features as my brother, maybe that's why she preferred him over me.Â
"Kunal, get inside, time for breakfast!" she called, waving him over. Nal said a small "bye-bye", waving at me before running to our mother who welcomed him with open arms.Â
She looked at me, I could feel her icy glare. But beyond all of that, her eyes showed a little bit of concern, as if she's afraid. It made sense, district 12 wasn't the kindest of places, illegal hunting is dangerous and she was my mother, after all.
I watched as my brother gave him the lilies, a smile forming on her lips, her eyes wrinkling. My hands tensed a little, I passed it off to the chilly breeze, not wanting to think about this in the early morning. "Bye," I muttered, turning away as I went towards the woods.
My hands gripped the rough bark, scaling up a tree with little to no effort. I arrived at a certain spot, reaching into a hole where my hunting equipment was hidden.Â
I pulled out a small set of thin, throwing daggers. I looked at it, gripping the leather strapping on the handle. This was the reason, the reason everything went downhill that day.Â
Yet I still keep it, to honour my father. This set was one of the only things he left when he was executed in the most painful way possible. I let out a hitched breath at the thought of it, holstering it on my belt.Â
I pulled out a hunting bow, something my friend gave me. I wasn't the best at it, I was better at throwing more than anything. It was worth learning though, it was best used when hunting smaller game like rabbits and squirrels.
To my right, was a nest of mocking birds. I whistled a basic 3 tunes to them, which they listened to and replicated. My lips formed into a small smile, waving at the birds before I leapt to another tree.
My father taught me how to traverse the forest through trees. I remember falling every time I leapt from tree to tree, my father laughing as he caught my hand. Sometimes I'd just fall to the ground, resisting the urge to cry as I insisted to try again.
He and I have a lot in common, I took more after my father more than I did my mother. Both physically and mentally. While my mother was more grounded, my father would never shut up about freedom and life without the capitol.
It wasn't something ideal for life like this. Any word or action against the capitol and you can get executed right on the spot, something I had to learn the hard way.Â
I've always found the ground limiting, the coal dust in the air quite suffocating. Unlike in these heights, where the air was fresh, cool. You saw so much more, moved so much more. It was a taste of freedom, something I've always wanted.
I arrived at a location hidden away from unwanted eyes. Landing on a large rock ledge that was reachable from above if you leapt or swung far enough. Of course, there were times where I didn't stick the landing and ended up in the thicket of berry bushes, ending up with several, stinging, unwanted "friends".
"I'm early for once," I huffed, grinning as I laid down the rock. I put my leg on top of the other, using my hands to support my head. A small, yellow butterfly landed on my nose, making me smile.
"Hey, owl eyes," A voice boomed, making the butterfly fly away. My brows furrowed as I looked in the direction of the voice. "Finally stopped daydreaming of burning the Capitol down?" he teased, grinning.
I shot him a look, "Mhmm," I hummed, "Daydreaming of throwing them off a cliff instead," I said, making him snort.Â
"And how do you plan to do that?" He asked, smirking. I threw a small rock at his forehead, scoffing. "Shut it, Gale" I retorted.
He rolled his eyes, a mischievous look on his face "I was going to give you some of this bread I shot, but since you're like that, I guess I'll just have to share this with Catnip," he said, holding up a loaf of bread, an arrow pierced through it.
I laughed looking up at the sky, "Oh come on, don't be like that, Gale," I spread my limbs across the surface of the cool rock. "Don't pick favourites, butâ between me and Kat, who's the lucky favourite?"
Gale hummed as if thinking deeply. "Definitely Catnip," he answered making my head turn sharply towards him. I shot him a glare, a look of betrayal. He let out a bark of laughter, just in time for Katniss to arrive.
He held up the bread once more, "Hey catnip, look at what I shot," he said. "He said that two times already," I groaned, raising a finger.
Katniss laughed, the bread handed to her. "Mhh, still warm," she commented, sniffing the crust of the bread after she had pulled out the arrow. Â
If I hadn't known any better, I would say that they were siblings. Straight black hair, olive skin and same grey eyes. Most of the families who work in the mines resemble each other this way. That's why my family has always stuck out like a sore thumb, like Katniss' mother and sister.Â
My mother and brother with strawberry blonde hair, my brother, in particular, having my father's blue eyes. Father and I had bright copper-red hair, I shared my mother's green eyes.
From what I've heard my father used to be a merchant, selling various herbs, fruits, plants and meat until he's settled down here for my mother, began working in the mines, along with illegal hunting.
The peacekeepers and the mayor let it slide though, They crave fresh meat just like anyone else in the district. Our district was looked down upon, the capitol didn't really pay attention to it. This is why we can get away with these.
My train of thought was interrupted by a berry landing on my face, making me scrunch my face as Katniss finished a joke with a Capitol accent. The two always told me I was easily distracted, a disadvantage when it came to hunting.Â
Though I'd say it's an advantage when I'm not busy daydreaming I tend to spot small animals, like that one bird flying west of me, or that small worm crawling next to me.
Gale tapped my hand, which was dangling from the rock. He handed me a piece of bread, some cheese spread on it. I sat up, one of my knees bent, resting my elbows on it as I thanked him.Â
"We could do it, you know?" He said quietly, effectively drawing my attention, as well as Katniss'. "What?" she asked. I only remained silent, biting into the bread as my other foot dangled from the rock, swinging around.
"Runaway from the district, live in the woods, you and I, maybe Y/n too if he wants to, we could make it," He said, I nodded, swallowing a healthy portion of the bread. "You know I want to," I interjected.Â
Gale sighed, "If only we didn't have so many kids," Of course, they weren't our actual children, though they might as well be. He has two little brothers and a sister, Katniss has a sister and I have Kunal. There's also our parents, another mouth to feed.
My mom doesn't really have a source of income, so I'm left working the majority of the month, only taking a break at least for a day. Though the three of us split our games, It's never really enough. We still have times where we would curl up on our cots on an empty stomach. It happened far more often than any of us would like.
With my father gone, I was left to provide for my own family. These forests are practically my home, the only thing missing was Kunal and my mom's icy stares.
"I don't want any children," Katniss responded plainly. "I might if I didn't live here," said Gale.Â
"But you do," She responded irritably, I glanced between them, chewing on my bread slowly. "Forget it," Gale snapped, sighing,
It would be a lie if I haven't thought of this. They call me a daydreamer because of this, I'd much rather dream of being one with the mocking jays, flying freely without worrying about the Capitol's prying eyes than face the fact that that would never happen.
A trait passed down to me by my father, as I said. We hate the fact that we are treated like caged birds, though used to it, we'll never be comfortable. Unlike my mother.
Sometimes I wonder what drew them to each other.
"What do you want to do?" Katniss asked, making me perk up. "How about we fish at the lake?" I suggested. They both nodded as a grim thought settled in my head.
Kunal turned 12 this year, his name is on the ballot for today, Reaping day. Though only once, there's a slim chance that he might get chosen. He could barely stand against an angry, small mutt, running to my legs whenever he gets scared.
If he gets chosen, I wouldn't know what to do. Surely my mother would resent me even more, why was I her only child left then? No, it wouldn't get to that, surely not.
I clenched my fists as we travelled to the lake, feeling the anger bubble inside me. I remembered one of the many reasons I despised these ridiculous, power-hungry people.Â
"I'll destroy them one day, don't worry, pa" I whispered, though I'm sure Gale and Katniss heard me. They just knew.
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Throne of Blood (3/3)
Hello there! Last part of Throne of Blood, I hope you appreciated this little serie! I loved t write it tbh, it was a nice change from the usual DC stuff I write. If you want a bonus chapter, let me know! I thought about doing either a prequel for when they invaded the castle, or some headcanons if yâall have some.
Ps: I realised I kinda made Bruce to be the bad guy here, oops. Sorry about that, but to my defence, family drama was something I built toward from the beginning đ
Full disclosure, I have nothing against Bruce and Damian pls donât come at me
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Pairing: King!Jason x reader x Roy
Word count: 4414
Warnings: same as the last parts (cautious nsfw) + family drama lmao
"--and the might of the casc⌠cascade could never compare to the ce⌠cerul⌠cerulean of her eyes. She was his hope, the only thing he cherished, none of his posse...ssions could ever be worth as much as a minute with her"
You paused to breathe as you reached a paragraph break. You could feel Roy's relaxed stare on you, a small smile ever present on his lips. His hand was absentmindedly rubbing your knees that were lying over his thigh, while his other arm was snugly wrapped around your waist. The quiet crackling of the fireplace indicated the need to add a log, but neither of you wanted to move from your nestled position. Eventually one would have to, though, before the room grew cold.Â
"I like it when you read to me" Roy hummed, almost like he hadn't meant to say it out loud. But if you knew one thing about him, it's that he carried very little shame when it came to love. He would never intend to hide his thoughts when they came, and you admired that about him. Still, you couldn't help but look down in embarrassment.Â
Him and Jason had taught you to read some months after you joined them, when he passed you a map to find a town's name and you had to tell him you couldn't. Ever since, you worked often on your reading skills, leafing through whatever seemed interesting from Jason's library. But you weren't a natural, far from it.Â
"I can't even pronounce all the words correctly" You mumbled. "It must be hard to follow sometimes"
He gently pushed your chin up so he could look into your eyes again. It didn't matter for one second for him that you didn't have the diction of an erudit or the flow of a poet. All he wanted was to hear your voice and watch your eyebrows knit in concentration when you butted on a difficult word. He liked the little things so much better than the finished product.
"I think it sounds perfect"
The corner of your lips rose slightly at his praise as your heart skipped a few beats. Even after all the time you spent together, he always managed to find the right word to make you love him even more, if it was possible. His constant and unconditional support was your crutch, the thing you could rely on no matter what happened, the safe space in which you would never feel judged for what you couldn't do.Â
"You know" He began again when he noticed you had trouble believing what he said. You wanted to believe him, but deep inside he knew it was harder for you, and he understood all too well the feeling of not being enough. "I couldn't read either before I was taken in by my warden"
You tilted your head to the side, frowning slightly. You had never known.Â
"Took me years to get average at it. And you should have seen my writing-- Hell, you should see it now, it's catastrophic"Â
You couldn't help but giggle along as he laughed. It was contagious.
"It's the same with Jason--No wait, the brat actually taught himself how to read somehow" He blinked slowly, like he was still surprised by it. You weren't really, you knew Jason was even smarter than you were aware of. Than anyone was aware of. "But his writing was terrible until he got a proper tutor, that I know of for a fact"
"But his writing is soâŚ" You trailed off, trying to find the right word. "Exquisite"
"Now who's pulling out the big words, uh?"
"Shut up" You laughed, lightly hitting his chest with the book. âDonât mock meâ
âIâm not!â He argued, giving you wide, innocent eyes. He looked too cute for his own sake. âI swear Iâm not. Youâre just adorable when you get all flusteredâ
âWe better start gearing up nowâ You evaded the subject, clearing your throat. âJason will be expecting us--â
âJust one more chapterâ He interrupted softly, caressing your waist. âPlease?â
You held his stare for a moment before you were convinced, and you nodded, a sheepish smile on your face. You opened the book to the page you had marked and found the paragraph you had stopped to.Â
âAs he was sitting by the window, he couldnât help but think about the ar-arrival of the spring, only a few weeks away if nature de...cided to be kind--â
âMy Lord, my LadyâÂ
You paused your reading and looked up. This time, it was Roy who looked the most annoyed of the two of you.Â
âItâs timeâ
You sighed and nodded, putting down the book on the table. Roy was clearly disappointed, but he helped you nevertheless get back on your feet, being careful not to pull on your bandages too much. You were healing well for your condition, you could now walk around and sit down without much help. Still, Roy and Jason didnât like the idea of leaving you on your own for too long, just in case someone tried to come for you. You definitely couldnât wield your axes just yet, so it made you an easy target even if you werenât bed ridden anymore.Â
You walked out of the chamber beside Roy, him following your slower pace without complaint. You reached the other end of the hallways and entered another room with chests and racks, where your equipment was kept. You began putting on your suit, the one you had made when you rode beside the Red Hood, well before he was king. It was all black with a red pointed arch on the chest that imitated Jasonâs sigil, which was outlined with a single silver following your collarbone. It rose up the back of your neck and was reinforced to protect your vitals.Â
âCould you help me pull it up, please?â
Roy nodded as he finished to lace his arm braces, stepping right behind you. He picked the stiff fabric and gently tugged it over your shoulder, brushing his fingers against your skin along the way. He was even more careful with your injured shoulder, making sure it wasnât bent in any way to fit through the suit. He and Jason had advised against you wearing it, but you were stubborn and refused to show weakness in front of the enemy. Besides, it looked great on you. Roy then buttoned up the suit on your back and up your neck before giving you a kiss on the temple.Â
âClose your eyes, Iâve got a little something for youâ He whispered in your eyes, and despite your initial confusion, you did as you were told and shut your eyes. You felt something being passed over your head and gently rest on your shoulders, then straps being adjusted on your sides. âYou can open the nowâ
You did as he said and looked down as he gently directed you to the mirror on your left. He had placed a beautiful piece of equipment that paired well with the colors of your suit, lightweight and practical, that covered your shoulders front and back. You usually went without, but it was appropriate considering another arrow in the back would do you no good right now. And since you most probably wouldnât be using your axes anyway, you could do without your full shoulder movements range.Â
âWhere did you get this?â You asked as you trailed your finger on the skillfully crafted metal. There was no doubt it had been made for you by how it fit with both your body and suit. It must have cost a fortune.
âThe blacksmith in town, the one living near the gates of the castleâ He began. âHis son was killed by the guild of thieves that lived uptown, the ones we wiped off right after the undertaking. He wanted to thank us somehow, and when he learned about what happened to you, he made this as a presentâ
âItâs⌠Very beautifulâ You breathed out. âIâll have to thank him later on. This must have taken so much time to makeâ
âBut you deserve itâ He said as he placed a light kiss on your jaw. âYou deserve the best. And the best suits youâ
âThank youâ You nodded, taking his hand. The leather of his archery glove was rough against your skin, but it had also become a comfort born from the endless days you spent training and hunting on the road. It was tied to some of your best memories with him, and it still amazed you how a simple touch could bring it all back vividly like that. âCome on, Jason must be waiting for usâ
You went down to the court, where Jason was talking with the commander and some generals. Upon hearing your footsteps, he perked up and turned around, taking you specifically in. He smiled and nodded, heading for the three black steeds, groomed and in full armor, in the hands of the stable hands. You followed him and grabbed the reins of your mount, carefully climbing on its back and sitting in the saddle.
âAre we ready?â Jason asked.
âOf courseâ Roy replied first, then both of their eyes set on you.
âLetâs do thisâ You nodded firmly.
With a kick of your heels, you took off the court and onto the bridge, in the direction of the Wayne Kingdom.
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âSooooooâŚâ Roy trailed off. âDo you think he stood us up or..?â
You looked away from the horizon and to Roy, who was slouched over the pommel of the saddle while his horse was trying to dig for grass through the snow. âMaybe heâs trying to ambush usâ
âI donât think soâ Jason mumbled, his eyes still set northwest. His back was straight with a hand resting on his hips, the other holding the reins tight. His horse was attentive, chewing on its bit in anticipation. âIt wouldnât be like him, not while weâre on this hill anywayâÂ
You nodded as your fingers flexed around the reins, a bit bored and definitely not impressed by the opposite party being late to their own meeting. There was barely any wind over the field, and the thick cover of the cloud didnât let the sun rays through. Still, smoke came out of the horsesâ nostrils with every breath they let out.Â
âThere they comeâ
You glanced forward again at Jasonâs warning, seeing a small party of riders coming your way. They didnât seem to be in a hurry, walking rather than trying to reach you at a trot. The closer they came, the better you could point out characteristics for each rider. The one at the front was wearing all black with a cape that fell over the pale gray horse he was riding. It was almost white, but the dark skin around its eyes and nose proved differently. The second rider was on a smaller chestnut horse, and was a child. You blinked a few times, but his youthful features were obvious. The two other riders some paces behind were an escort, soldiers with steel armors and banners from their kingdom.Â
After a long waiting for them to actually be at hearing range, they finally stopped a few meters ahead and assessed your party. Jason was visibly tense, but his blue eyes gave nothing out on how he was feeling about seeing his father in front of him after all this time. They stared at each other for long minutes before the piercing glance of Bruce Wayne set on you. You clenched your jaw, not backing down, until his eyes finally left you.Â
âYour⌠Friend seems to have healed quite wellâ The older king spoke first.
âDonât act like you give a fuckâ Jason sneered. âYou were the one who made this coward attack on her happen in the first placeâ
âWatch your mouth, runtâ The child on the side almost barked. âYouâre speaking to a legitimate King, unlike youâ
âAnd who the fuck might this goblin be?â Roy said before he could stop himself. While the child looked appalled, Roy was still very relaxed on his horse. He might have been the only one to be, even if you did want to laugh at the outburst.
âI am the blood son, the true heir to the throneâ He replied with all his might, except it didnât quite have the desired effect, since he was on a pony, for one. âYou peasant will respect me, or--â
âDamian, pleaseâ Bruce interrupted firmly. âNow is not the time to settle thisâ
âBut--â
âWhy am I not surprised that you fathered a brat?â Jason leaned forward, feeling taunting for a moment. âWhich one of your concubines had enough bad luck to get pregnant? Selina? Or was it Richardâs lover, whatever was her name? Or maybe Talia, oh memorable Talia--â
âDonât speak of my mother that wayâ Damian pulled his sword out.Â
âSo Talia it isâ He smirked.Â
âWe are here to negotiate peace, not fuel a warâ Bruce replied sternly. âI can do much worse than an arrow in the shoulder of a loved one, you know it. So be careful what youâre advancing about my familyâ
âThen keep your son on a tighter leashâ Jason said, his face returning to a serious expression. âI still havenât made my mind about keeping peace, donât give me reasons to leave this meeting before we can discuss itâ
âI should be telling you thisâ He squinted his eyes slightly. âYou have thrown over a stable ally of this kingdom and stole the crown, then taken prisoner the King of BlĂźdhaven without giving a follow up on his state. You are in no place to threaten a war, yet here you areâ
Jason waited a few seconds, not letting his stare waver. Then, he sighed and whistled. The plains were silent, until the faint sound of hooves cantering on the crisp snow grew closer to your position. Soon enough, you were passed on your left by another rider, slowly walking around you and toward Bruceâs party. Dick had a neutral expression as he turned around, stopping at Bruceâs side.
âHereâ Jason waved his hand dismissively. âYour golden son, unharmed albeit slightly vexedâ
âYou should still pay for a crime like thisâ Bruce said.
âItâs fineâ Dick tried to appease the tensions. âI do not wish to further this conflict, I have done enough already as it isâ
âWhy didnât you fight back, Richard?â Damian asked in a judging and accusatory tone. âThis is a disgrace to our family, and a display of weakness--â
âI was trying to avoid a much worse escalation of this conflict by owning a diplomatic mistake I made in the first placeâ He bit back. âWhat would you even know of politics, spoiled child?â
Roy laughed, and the sound only seemed to anger Damian more. You were in the middle of a family conflict, and unlike him, you didnât know this side of the family well. You didnât really know how to act, so you observed what would go down rather than actively participate.Â
âI find the ginger manâs insolence unwelcomed in this matterâ Damian said, trying to wash down the humiliation his brother had just handed to him. âHeâs got nothing to do with it, and heâs got no title. He shouldnât even be speakingâ
âHe speaks because I say he canâ Jason defended Roy in a heartbeat, his tone strong and authoritative. âAs far as Iâm concerned, Iâve got a crown and you donât, which puts me above you in status and therefore my wishes outweigh yoursâ
Your eyebrow rose slowly as your eyes met Royâs, who had an equally stunned expression. Jason had never used his status against anyone like that. It even seemed to take Damian by surprise, which was, with what you had learned about him in the last minutes, a hard feat to accomplish. If you were honest with yourself, while you loved Jason as a humble king, you were curious about the other side of him, even if he would show it in private.
âYour crown was stolenâ Bruce reassessed. âThe Kingdoms surrounding yours have decided this gesture would not stand. I wished a peaceful surrender from you, but it doesnât seem like I will convince you to do so. You have three days to abdicate, until the next full moon, or your kingdom will be taken back by forceâ
âYou think this is wise?â You finally spoke up on instinct, and all eyes turned to you, looking at you with surprise. You werenât about to let those threats stand, especially not from Bruce. âEver since King Jason came into power, he wiped out a guild that stole from families and murdered good people. Our kingdom is the safest for miles around, so much we get waves of new settlers even in winter. He lowered taxes on the population so much that most towns in the country have become flourishing trade posts in the span of a year, and instead taxed the nobility and cut on useless balls and dinners. Nobody starved last winter, and nobody is starving this one. Do you think the word didnât get out to the other countries around? People are starting to want this for themselves too, and you think putting them through a devastating war will make things better? It will only make them resent you, those who didnât already. We have people in every castle you know of who are ready to turn against you the second they get wind of aggression--â
âBullshitâ Damian called.
âAre you ready to take the risk?â You raised an eyebrow at him, before returning your glance to Bruce, who betrayed no emotion. âYou will lose this war if you start it. You should consider your people before you send them to slaughterâ
Silence fell over the hill for a moment.
â... What she saidâ Roy grinned, breaking the silence.
Bruce looked at Jason for a reaction, or most likely, some sort of opposition to what you had just said. Instead, he only readjusted his reins and straightened his back. âYou heard right,â He said, not wavering. âYou have three days, until the next moon, to annulate the warrants and back down. Think about your people, Bruce. Make the right decisionâ
With that mocking reprise of his fatherâs previous words, he turned his horse around and left him dumbfounded. With one last glance to their party, you followed Jason, trotting, then cantering away and back into your borders. Once you passed your soldiersâ road control, you slowed down to a walk.
âHuhâ Roy exhaled as he leaned forward to glance at you over Jasonâs horse between you two. âI didnât know we had spies in other kingdomsâ
âNow that I think about it,â Jason blinked a few times, his brows slightly furrowed. âNeither did Iâ
You shrugged. âMaybe we have them. That would be neatâÂ
You saw confusion, then astonishment flash in their eyes like their reactions were synchronized.
âWait, did you just--â
âDid you fucking lie to Bruce in his face?â Roy cut off, almost yelling. Then, he laughed. âIn his face?â
âBy the time he realizes, no, if he even realizes I bluffed, weâll have a solid plan to ward him off, no matter what he doesâ You explained. âWe winâ
âHow did you manage to convince him?â Jason had an innocent incomprehension written all over his features, like a child in front of a magic trick. He was adorable. âYou had me convincedâ
âOh, boysâ You grinned. âYou think women survive this long in the world without becoming excellent liars? How do you think I managed to infiltrate the staff for a week before we invaded the castle?â
âBy⌠Umâ Roy trailed off. âCleaning well?â
You laughed. âPeople had questions, my dear. I had to build myself a credible life to feed them, so I wasnât thrown out of the castle instantly. Lying to the enemy is a skill I learned to cultivate a long time agoâ
âYouâre awesome, you know that?â He sighed, a loopy smile on his face. Jason still had a starstruck expression on his face, his eyes sparkling with admiration.
âWouldnât hurt to hear it again, I must admitâ You teased back, jutting your chin up. âBut there is one thing that would be better⌠Last one in the bedroom owes the first one a shoulder massageâ
You didnât wait for them to register your words before kicking your horse to a gallop, no doubt closely followed by them.
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The dancing light of the candles of the chandelier left a soft glow on your naked skin, moving around and spreading warmth as it crawled up and down your body. You were sitting upright as hands moved gently on your shoulders, careful to avoid the sensitive area of your still healing wound. In your laps was Jasonâs head, your hands threading slowly in his black hair as his eyes were shut close. He wasnât sleeping, his breathing made his chest rise too fast for him to be. But he was relaxed, his neck muscles were untensed on your legs and there were no harsh lines on his face.Â
You looked behind you when Royâs hand stopped massaging, pulling your hair to the side and kissing the back of your neck.Â
âYou really gotta get a faster horseâ Your lips curved upwards. âYouâre always losing these racesâ
âI think my horseâs speed is just fineâ He whispered back. âBesides, you are both right where I want you to beâ
Jason smirked. âLosing is always suddenly part of someoneâs plan when they never winâ
âLaugh all you wantâ He sighed, dramatically laying down on his side beside you, then leaning forward close to Jasonâs ear. âWe all know I end up winning anyway when you beg my name like a prayer, My Kingâ
You could feel the shiver travel up his spine on your laps, as well as the sudden shift in the tension in his muscles. You played along and let your hand slightly pull his hair, which surprised a moan out of him. His eyes opened wide, the blue of his irises being quickly consummated by the black of his pupils. Then, his glance set on Roy, something hard to read beside the promising spark in it.
âAre you sure youâre ready for a, what, fourth go at it today?â He raised an eyebrow as his hand brushed his cheek. âI didnât think you jaw recovered from earlierâ
You laughed airily as Roy grinned mischievously. âMaybe you can take that voice when you put that brat child in its placeâ You suggested as you trailed up your hand up Jasonâs bare chest. âIâm sure he would be happy to get back on his knees if you didâ
Roy groaned at the suggestion, already imagining the whole scene behind his fluttering eyelids. However, Jason didnât quite follow up on his reaction. âDonât tempt me withâŚâ He trailed off, then noticed the mood change. âHey, is there something wrong?â
Jason blinked, then shook his head and gave a smile that didn't quite reach his eyes. âIâm fineâ He muttered, leaning forward to place a soft kiss on Royâs lips.Â
âNo, somethingâs bothering youâ He insisted gently. âWhat is it, Jay?â
Jason sighed, shaking his head. âItâs nothingâ He replied, looking up to the ceiling. âDonât worry about itâ
âItâs clearly not nothingâ You said as your hands threaded softly in his hair. âWhatâs eating at you?â
A silence followed your words. It was like Jason was searching for the right words, like he wanted to say it so bad but something else was holding him back. You were patient, however, and you didnât mind that he took his time to tell you. You knew he would talk when heâs ready.
âItâs what Bruce saidâ Roy beat him to it, speaking barely over a whisper. âIsnât it?â
You looked in between the two men, noticing how Jason did not deny Royâs words. It was like they were having a silent conversation for a few seconds, before Roy put a comforting hand on his shoulder.Â
âItâs how he didnât see him as part of his family anymoreâ Roy spoke up, addressing you this time. âHow Bruce didnât seem to have any regret about replacing him in any way possibleâ
âEven after all this timeâ Jason gulped. âHe wonât even stop reminding me he didn't careâ
âOh, my loveâ You reached for his hand and grabbed it, intertwining your fingers with his and giving it a squeeze. âHe doesnât deserve you beating yourself up about him like that. Youâre worth so much more than anything he could even give youâ
âSheâs right,â Roy nodded. âWeâre your family now, not him. Not him ever again. And I promise you weâll never betray you that way, weâll never set you aside. Youâre our lover, youâre our King, youâre the most important person for us, and we would do anything for youâ
You could see the crystal gleam of tears pooling in his eyes before he blinked them away, resisting the urge to break down. Jason had not often known true affection until he met Roy, then you. He felt like he didnât deserve either of you, and sometimes he wondered why exactly you decided everyday to stay by his side. But you did stay, you did support him and guided him when he needed it. He wouldnât have been anywhere near where he was right now without you.Â
âYouâre both so good to meâ He whispered, adoration clear in his voice as he glanced at you, then Roy. âWhat would I do without you?â
âYouâd be wonderful either wayâ You smiled as you slipped beside him, careful not to pull on your bandages. Soon enough, Roy joined him on the other side, snuggling into him. âYouâd miss on major cuddling, howeverâ
His chest rose in a silent chuckle as he pulled you and Roy just a little bit closer. âGive yourselves more credit, Iâd crash and burn without you both by my sideâ
âLetâs not bother with what ifs, yeah?â Roy replied, his lips curved upward as he kissed his shoulder. âIt only matters that youâre here with us today, and that you are a damn good King. The rest doesnât matterâ
âThe rest doesnât matterâ Jason repeated in a mutter, nodding lightly. âOnly you. Only usâÂ
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LUNAR; CH12
18+ EXPLICIT Content: Unprotective sex, vaginal sex, oral sex (female receiving), cum eating, DO NOT READ IF YOU ARE UNDER 18. MANDO'A TRANSLATIONS AT THE END Chapter Word Count: 14,704 aah im sorry no im not Pairing: Din Djarin/F!Reader - no y/n
The Mandalorian is a driven warrior â traversing the galaxy in search of the ancient Jedi â but everyone has their weaknesses, and heâs no different. The Bounty Hunter possessed three in fact. One heâs discoveredâThe Child. The remaining two, though, he wasnât aware of their existence. At least, not until he meets a valorous Sharpshooter underneath a moonless night sky; then heâs plummeting down a dark mission of self-discovery, questioning his morals and his Creed while the moon taunts him, the phases of the satellite corresponding to his personal revelations. However, the Girl has a dark past that may come to inflict hardships on the Mandalorian and the Child; it's up to the Bounty Hunter to decide her fate. Read on AO3 / Series Masterlist
CHAPTER TWELVE: LET ME SHOW YOU
âSo about that breakâŚâ
One simple sentence is all it took for the two of them to silently agree to their departure of Tatooine and to seek refuge somewhere quiet, secluded and undisturbed by baleful bolts of shimmering reds. It escorts them to the moss-green planet bedecked by marshland and chirpy faunaâits atmosphere crisp and welcoming to that of Tatooineâs sand-choking airspace.
âSo youâve been here before?â
âYes. Thereâs a village nearby. They took me in for some time.â
âSo youâre thinking theyâll let us crash there for a while?â
Thereâs a click on the vambrace and the Razor Crestâs hatch closes behind the trio. âIf all goes well. Are you sure you have everything? Itâs a bit of a walk.â
A tap on a blaster holstered to her thigh, a finger trailing across a wrinkly green forehead, the faint touch on a steel pauldron. âBlaster, kid, Mandalorian. Check, check, and check.â
The Mandalorian chuckles and takes the lead through the woods, heading towards the unnamed village of Sorganâits inhabitants surely awaiting his emergence the moment the Crest snapped through the atmosphere and swooped low among their needle-point rooftops. Itâs selfish, he knows this, returning to the haven he once envisioned himself hunkering down atâhaving the opportunity of a joyful life, a family, a loveâwith a different woman matching his stride is destined for failure; for tension. Itâs wishful thinking to pretend itâll produce anything but, to pretend this could be normal.
Sorgan hadnât changed one bit, except for the lack of invasive Klatoonations, thanks to yours truly. Itâs still so green, so wet, so clean and fresh. Its air could regenerate the deflated lungs in his chest from decades-worth of smoke, dust, and discipline, its waters purify his blood, its pacifying ambience replace the void he reserved for quiet nights in space, its company fill
the vacancy between his armsâthat last one wasnât entirely Sorganâs doing and he gazes at his companion treading alongside him, feet generously lifting over an undisturbed one-eyed aqua frog in her path.
He sighs and places the flat of his leather against the back of her shoulder. âI trust them, theyâre good people, but my name canât be spoken here.â
She twists her neck to look at him and dips her head in a nod. âI know that, Mando.â
Mando. A name that once sounded like shiny credits falling from the clouds now so bleak and rusted. Itâs mere corroding steel in comparison to her moaning his name in such a broken voice it heats his abdomen and increases his blood flow. The Girl is like a spice, a strong dose of alluring desires that heâs incapable of acting uponâthe inquisitive little alien in his care interfering with his white-knuckled primal impulses.
Idling in hyperspace, confined and carnal, with a toddler and the woman who made his knees weak, heart leap, fingers itch, was dangerous. There he was thinking the atmosphere back on Tatooine was tense; how wrong he was. If that was tense, this had been downright torturous. He could cut the tension with his vibroknife; reduce it to tiny physical pieces he could chew on and grind his enamel down to the gums.
Sorgan is their opportunity to explore their unspoken relationship furtherâto disassemble the barricade of panels in place and analyse the circuitry underneath. Mando downplays the increased pumping of his organ to himself, masquerading his excitement with faulty breathwork.
âI can take him,â Mando gently tugs on the rucksack strap situated across her shoulder, the child cooing at her hip. âThose slashes havenât healed.â
âTheyâve healed enough.â
He insists, âThey reopened, youâre going to strain them with the weight. Let me carry him.â
The Girl grumbles under her breath and picks up her pace, tenacious to prove sheâs more than capable to carry the toddler despite the ache the satchel strap is producing; burrowing its residency in the pads of her shoulders. The Mandalorian remains at his tempo, allowing her the distance she incessantly pursues. âAtin,â he breathes.
Their shared moment back in the abandoned cantina seemingly sectors awayâso out of reach and untouched it almost never occurred.
All though there had been times, dead in the middle of hyperspace when the kid was napping in his hammock, where the Girl would join him in the cockpit to share a few soft spoken words and purposeful touches he couldnât begin to dissect. The sensations of her hands running along his shoulders still so crystal in his mind, her knuckles brushing against his cowl as heâd tip the helmet back against the headrest simply to get a little glimpse of her. She knew what she was doing when sheâd administer feathery kisses against the surface of his visorâsheer seduction on her partâand it took all of his fizzling restraint not to bend her over the controls and fuck her until her thighs are burning, calves trembling, her skin star-kissed.
Believe him, heâd imagined it. On many occasions in fact. Heâs pictured taking her anywhere and everywhereâagainst the walls, on the floor, in his bunkâbut nothing, nothing, was more appealing than the thought of having her in his lap in the pilotâs seat, her back smooshing the buttons of the navigational controls until the Crest whined in agony.
Needless to say, the circumstances didnât allow the rise for many opportunities; the kid often waking the moment his glove makes contact with her. Mando had to settle for small glances here-and-there, the occasional stroke of her arm as she passed.
But he needs moreâneeds her.
The Girl is an additive through and throughâfunctioning as a pricey flask of spotchka sedating his muscles and justification and in exchange stimulating his appetite for her; flesh, muscle, tissue, whatever his nails could dig themselves into he wanted.
Mandoâs teeth grit together and his eyes scan her back ahead of him, nursing the heavy eyelids on the curve below. The cockpit had been too electric, the recycled air too thick with his desperation; the projection of the Girl nakedâbecause he knew what that looked like nowânever far from his mind. But he hadnât seen her bare from behind; a view he can only imagine - for now.
A throaty grunt slips past his lips as he stumbles on a grounded root in his trance. She doesnât notice, thankfully, but the Childâs peering eyes stare straight past the visor as though he could sense the disgrace radiating off his guardian, his eyes squinting. He tenses his shoulders in embarrassment and joins the Girl as she slows to a halt on the villageâs border outskirts.
âThis it?â she asks, shifting the satchel to the opposite hip between herself and Mando, shielding the kid from potential threats.
âIt is,â he confirms.
Their heads twist in unison, observing the environment laid out before them; high-spirited and brimming with energy. In the distance children run through riskless fields playing a game of tag, adults conversing and labouring the krill ponds, the croaking of frogs echoing around their feet. Subdued and isolated from all the destructionâpreserved from everything they are down to their cores.
The Girl hums and fiddles with the strap slung across her chest. âI donât want to intrude. They lookâŚâ
âHappy.â
Sheâs concerned for the villagerâs safety, as is heâjeopardy seemingly overhanging them like an aura; tethered and indestructible. Returning without a notice felt deplorable to the Mandalorianâs morals as though he was trespassing on their sanctuary and sabotaging their chance at true tranquillity.
Shuffling beside him reminds him why heâs here, why he chose Sorgan rather than any other planet in the Outer Rim with a half-decent field. Mando wags a gloved digit ahead of the Child and anticipates his claws to latch onto the leather, tug and whine until heâs content in his beskar, but not even a grunt of acknowledgement slips through his lips.
Mando huffs a deep exhale and returns his hand to his belt, hooking his thumb in the centre and taking the lead. âLetâs go,â he directs.
The Girl adheres to his side, elbows brushing with each swing of their arm, their footwork synchronised as they cross a narrow mound of land between two krill pondsâthe vibrant blue critters easily perceptible with his visorâs enhanced vision. She shrinks her shoulders inwards as the path withers to his wingspanâtoo binary to admit defeat against Sorganâs elements and saunter behindâher feet sliding against the bank, but Mandoâs reflexes are sharp and he snakes a hand around her waist before she tumbles off the edge.
She straightens herself out, checks on the baby, and exudes an embarrassed smile. âThank you.â
Mando grins and shrugs his shoulders nonchalantly. âCouldnât let the kid fall in.â
âOh, thatâs how it is, is it?â Her eyebrow cocks and eyes squint. âWhat about me, huh?â
âWouldnât want him stirring up a disturbance, would we? We need to make a good impression,â he teases. âBesides, youâre a big girl, youâd be fine.â
âSleemo,â she insults lightheartedly, placing a firm palm against his pauldron and shovesânot so lightheartedly. Mandoâs smile falters as his boots lose their traction in the slippery, squelching mud. Descent incoming, he reaches out for the Girlâs arm but stops himself at the reminder of the baby attached to her hip; her own personal lifeboat.
If he wasnât so cautious for the Childâs current state heâd clasp her wrist and force her to take the brunt of her actions, instead, he accepts his fate and collapses into the krill pondâthe water soars higher than the villageâs roofings with the added weight of beskar, the sloshing reverberating and drawing the inhabitants attention their way.
Mando finds his footing in the waist-deep waters, hands on his hips as droplets streak down his armour, the over-absorbed fabric of his flight suit clinging to his muscles. Thereâs dark brown coagulated mud muting his shiny beskar, plastering the warring steel with Sorganâs serene elements.
âThink youâre so funny, donât you?â he questions, head tilting.
She bellows just as loud as the initial crash, her gasped amusement echoing among the hushed quiet; the villagers watching from afar. âYouâre a big boy, youâll be fine,â she mocks. âFunny. I donât hear much commentary coming from you now.â
âI couldâve drowned.â
She jabs an eyebrow upwards and gestures to the water level. âThatâd be very embarrassing.â
He grumbles with feigned anger, splashing her lower-half with a mischievous thrust of his hand.
âOi, watch the kid!â
The Childâs ears perk down at his guardian submerged in the filthy waters, a soft tight-lipped grin donning his face in replacement of the frown heâd been suiting priorâMandoâs muscles lax, his stoic demeanour withering away.
This was good. Right. Both the kid and the Girl deserve to reside in a haven like this, somewhere they donât need to look over their shouldersâsomewhere blasters can retire from holsters.
Miniscule cobalt crustaceans summon up the courage to investigate the intrusive limbs in their occupancy, grasping against the fabric of his flight suit and scrambling underneath the rim of his beskar cuisses. Mando attempts to shake off the meddlesome critters but theyâre persistent in driving him away; the Girl steps forwards to aid him out of the watersâafter sheâd finished laughing so hard tears were brewing in the corners of her eyesâbut stammers in her footing as a shadow casts over him from beside her.
She instinctively reaches for her blasterâs hilt and shields the Child, but a delicate hand outstretches for Mando below and she carefully drops her hand, clenches it beside her in doubt. Mando inclines his helmet to follow the hand, travelling up the grey fabric of their tunic and settling on the familiar kind hearted brown eyes welcoming him to the village without needing to speak the words.
He nods as thanks and slips his leather into her hand, hoisting himself to the ground with a boot in the bank for stability. Mando humorously nudges the Girl enough for her to panic and seize his elbow for safetyâhis vocoders unable to catch the light chuckle in his throat but she feels the tremors in his limb and playfully slaps his bicep.
âItâs good to see you again,â Omera says, a bright smile as she eyes him up and down. âI see youâve made yourself a friend.â
âYes.â Mando glances at the Girl beside him, tucked into his side plenty that she looked tiny. âI hope weâre not intruding, we-â
She interrupts him, shaking her head and gesturing behind her to the gathering inhabitants. âThe community will forever be grateful for your endeavours. Stay as long as you likeâweâve established additional lodges since you were here. Take your pick.â
âThatâs very thoughtful. Thank you.â Mando follows after Omera, irrigating the grass in his wake, and the Girl stealths behind him so sheâs unseen from the watching eyes; his beskar performing as her protection. She engrosses herself with the ball of abrupt energy fighting against the confines of his satchel, his claws eagerly tearing at the fabric to rid himself.
The villagers have queued themselves along the banks of the krill ponds, distanced enough for their visitors to pass through without bumping shoulders but close to exchange friendly greetingsâwelcome backâs and thank youâsâtheir proximity allowing them the opportunity to examine the Mandalorianâs new partner on the heels of his boots, her eyes cast down in an attempt to stave off unwanted attention though it does very little.
Omera stops short of the newly-installed structures, three identical huts to match with the theme of the others strewn throughout their lands and Mando, not being one to concern himself with impractical decisions, chooses the first one his eyes lay on; his hand vaguely gesturing to the open door of the middle hut.
Omera nods her head and orders a flock of children to prepare their quarters. âWe can organise your friend next door.â She flicks her attention past his shoulder and he follows, acknowledging how stiff the Girl looked as though she could be blown over with a docile breeze; her eyes silently pleading to him through his visor.
Itâs unusual looking at her this way, as though heâs violating her with just his eyes. Sheâs typically so snarky and talkative, but her lips are bonded together and her eyes bounce from his visor to the speculative crowd; nervous and uncomfortable.
She assures, âYouâll only be a few metres away from each other.â
Mando has no intentions of letting her occupy a separate hut, not after heâs been so distanced from her all this time. âThatâs okay. We donât want to take up more space than necessary.â The Girl relaxes somewhat, shoulders flaccid, and her hands return to fight against the Childâs tantrum.
He notes how the villagers share some questioning glances towards each other, their prying prompting an unsettling weight on his shouldersâOmera shares a hasty gander between the two of her visitors as if assembling a deconstructed blaster from scratch, gears turning in her head.
Itâs too much attention for himâtoo much visibility for a Mandalorian clad in ancient shiny Beskar steel.
His shoulders tense, his fingers flex into fists; they know, they have to know.
His throat bobs underneath his cowl, mouth dry and cheeks warm, though heâs learnt to conceal it through his mannerismsâthe constant tension between him and the Girl training him over timeâhe remains stoic, statuelike, displaying no visible signs of confirmation to their silent queries.
Itâs none of their business; nobodyâs other than him and the Girlâs.
âIf thatâs what you wish,â Omera breaks the silence. âIâll leave you to situate yourselves.â
Mando inhales sharply and nods his head, walking past her to their new residency. The cluster of children straighten upon his arrival, organising themselves in a single file to allow their guest to investigate their work. Itâs a small cabin, less spacious than the barn he occupied last time but more secludedâthe windows sturdy and the door possessing a lockâwith a bed fit for three in the far-end of the walls; itâs been too long since heâs slept on a mattress, too long since heâs been allowed the privilege of stretching his limbs rather than compact them.
Alongside a comfortable mattress comes the Girlâs warmth as theyâll indeed be sharing a bed. Mando will make certain of that.
Thereâs hushed whispers behind him, helm capturing some of their wordsâbaby, ask, playâand he redirects his vision to the rucksack resting among the Girlâs hip, the children bursting with excitement at the sight of their playmate. Heâs just as psyched as they are, his little claws outstretching for Winta in the middle of the group.
âItâs okay.â Mando nods his head towards the children. âHe can play.â
The Girl nods and transfers the kid to the floorboards carefully, stepping out of the stampede of children excitedly taking themselves outside.
Tarrying presences now gone, the Girl joins him in the examination of their cabin. âGood thing the Crest isnât far,â she jokes.
âItâs not that bad.â Mando twists his body to follow her, pauldrons clashing into her harshly. âI suppose it could be a little bigger.â
âOr you could be a little smaller, tin-man.â
He cocks his head to the side, visor leering. âYouâre looking for trouble today.â
âOh, am I?â
âYes,â he grumbles in his throat, sweeping his vambraces around her to hug her arms against her sides. âYou are.â
She struggles against his grip, well aware of her impending justice, but heâs too sturdyâtoo determined to seek revenge. âDonât,â she warns.
Mando simply smiles, a large toothy grin that makes his eyes crinkle.
What little gap remained between them abruptly narrows as Mando compresses his build into her, squeezing out the krill water from his flight suit and into her garments. Beskar wipes itself clean on her shirt, caking the textile with heavy mounds of sludge.
âMando!â she gasps and rolls her shoulders back in false hope itâll aid her escape. âI donât have a change of clothes!â
He chuckles, deep and throaty that makes his shoulders bounce. âNeither do I, but you didnât think of that when you pushed me in,â he growls, the vocoder filtering the sound as a crackle that reverberates in the structure and through her bones; she shudders, her shoulders and chest twitching against himâhis blood pumps hot.
âI was doing you a favour. When was the last time you hit the âfresher?â
âNeed I remind you I have you trapped, meshâla?â Mando presses the curvature of his helmet against her cheek and rubs the excess droplets onto any surface area he can manage, her cheeks, forehead, jaw, staining the pretty skin sheâd been blessed with.
She tries to disguise her laughter with anger, but it comes out through her voiceâlight and airy; Mando hums at the delightful sound, like a lullaby to his ears. âOkay, okay. You win!â
Unwilling to wrench his grip from around her, he continues pressing himself against her and inches forwards until her back is flat against a pillarâhis vambraces slipping around sandwich her between two sturdy foundations, one of splintered log and the other a living, breathing tower of a man coated head to toe in steel.
Heâs breathing hard, filters whistling with each exhale.
âMando--â she purrs, teeth nibbling at the soft insides of her lips.
Eyes bore into the cushiony flesh, his tongue swiping across his own in the thought of them against him. Soft and warmâhe knew that much when they were around himâbut thatâs as far as his understanding reached; were they gentle and sweet or rough and hungry?
Would they be addicting, like every other part of her, or simply satisfying; something to pluck as a treat here-and-there?
He grunts and squeezes his vambraces against the wood, his chest following suit against her. âWeâre alone,â he murmurs, head tilting to the side as if to silently voice his thoughts.
Sheâs not as convinced, searching the cabin for eyes infused into the walls, the floors.
âMeshâla, itâs safe.â
Her head twists to the entrance, a rush of heat tagging her cheeks in soft hues of pinks. She quietly squeaks, âThe doors open.â
âNobody is looking.â
Heâs pushing boundaries he put in place decades ago; parading around a relationshipâor whatever this isâlike some big achievement, which, to be frank, was pretty extraordinary for the Mandalorian. Flings and casual partnersâsureâthey werenât feats but this...Heâs never encountered someone so remarkable, so special, so necessary; sheâs squirmed herself into his life and now she wonât ever be able to leave without causing a disturbance in his lifestyle. He needs her.
She composes herself at his odd comment and brashly collects a batch of his cowl between her teeth to tug him closerâarms still inoperable against herâand uses the newfound angle to assault his neck with a tauntingly hot breath.
âClean yourself up first,â she tempts. âYouâre grimy.â
âTo be fair,â he grumbles, âI donât recall you having a chance at the refresher in a while.â
She pulls away, eyes squinting at him. âTread on your words very carefully here, Mando.â
He chuckles and loosens his grip moderately. âI meanâyou could join me.â
Mandoâs growing confidentâtoo confident, itâs the first signs heâs setting himself up for disappointmentâand he slides his hands from the pillar to the curves of her hips, his leathers slipping underneath the oversized shirt to explore the bare flesh; her torso being the only place he hadnât been given the pleasure of researchingâall the chalky scar tissue, the slopes of her abdomen, the contours of her chest.
Pair that with the suds of soap cloaking her skin, her hair, itâs every manâs dream to be the one to apply it to a woman, to feel and pull on slippery skin in such a personal wayâto scrub her spic-and-span only to ruin her until she needs another.
âJoin you,â she repeats mulling for a moment but she shakes her head with rejection. âThatâs too conspicuous.â
She doesnât voice her concerns regarding his helmetâhow in the hell do you clean yourself with me there?âand he himself is uncertain, he just knows he wants to be the one to wash the grime off her. Heâll fix himself up after heâs tended to her, if need be.
âEverybody already has their suspicions.â
She sighs. âGuess I wasnât very discreet earlier, huh?â
âNo,â he confirms, his digits stroking leisurely lines to-and-fro. âyou werenât. What happened? Iâve never seen you look so uncomfortable.â
âI...donât do well with crowds.â She casts her eyes between their feet, examining the size difference of their boots. Mando removes himself from her to allow her to breathe, to continue without feeling pressured. âThat face mask I wore⌠It was a layer of me. It helped me deal with spying eyes. When Tika destroyed it, I dunno, I guess a piece of myself died with it. It-it doesnât make sense.â
Youâre talking to the expert of masks, he thinks.
âI understand.â he says. âIt mustnât be easy having to deal with the lack of something so integral.â
Mando has yet to experience that fearâthat overwhelming sensation of uneasiness; peopleâs eyes so effortlessly studying him without the disguise of his armour to protect himâitâs something heâs appreciative of everyday.
She sighs, hot and heavy and laced with exhaustion. âWell, life continues either way and I canât exactly hide away here forever.â She initiates a stare-down with the ajar door, scanning the wilderness that reached her vision; a couple of women standing among the pond waters scooping for krill, a pair of children on the banks assisting with their catch. âIâm not one for fishing but I guess I should help out a little, as thanks.â
He grunts as a reply, lacking the confidence to trust his voiceâstay here, stay with meâand lamely takes a few steps back, assigning his amban rifle to a nearby flat surface, some storage units, and sinks to a rustic chair.
She considers him, eyes bouncing from his helmet to his lap where his cloak is pulled between his hands. Mando rings out the sopped material, murky water seeking refuge in the crevices of floorboards.
âYouâre making a mess.â
âI need to dry,â he retorts.
âTake it off,â she says.
Mandoâs shoulders stiffen, his back straightens. âI canât.â
âI wonât look.â The Girl turns on the heels of her feet and shuts the door ahead of her, casting the room into darkness except for the timid rays of sunlight shining through the narrow gaps of the windowânot enough for somebody outside to see, but plenty for him to undress himself without a hassle. âJust put in my hand when youâre done. Iâll find somewhere sunny to hang it up - shouldnât take too long to dry in this heat.â
Thereâs no movement on either of their sides, their hut as though it was in suspended animation or the Crest on one itâs many malfunctions just idling in the vastness. She shifts on her feet restlessly in wait for the sodden garments to weigh her hand down.
âWhat, so I just sit here until itâs dry?â
She shrugs her shoulders. âUnless you want to walk around the village naked with a helmet on, yeah.â
Mando grumbles under his breath. Itâs not really a choice. Itâs not as though he can just remain drenched all day until the air inevitably dries him off. Still, itâs not easy to remove himself from his armour somewhere other than the Crest; it provided security, a reassurance that nobody will see him so exposed.
Both boots are dismissed from their positions and come to lay rest beside the chair while he works on the beskar platings riddling his bodyâthe steel branded to protect him now nothing more than a nuisance as it resists against his efforts and continues to cling to the suit against his wishes. Theyâre slippery and contain no traction on behalf of the clumpy muck, his leathers sliding out from underneath each time. Itâs like a suction seal against his chest, inconceivable of success, but heâs just as stubborn and lures the rim underneath a stitch of his glove and plucks the guard off harshly.
One down, too many more to go.
The other platings put up just as much of a fight as the first but, with a few tugs, they withdraw from his body and reside on the ground alongside his boots. Heâs practically naked without his beskarâthe air light and crisp as he breathes without the weightâpractically naked in front of the Girl. Itâs the most heâs been so revealing and, even though sheâs not looking at him, his cheeks grow warm, his stomach pulled taut.
He dabbles in intolerable conceptsâthoughts he shouldnât act on for the sake of his Honour, his Creedâthe overwhelming suggestion of standing behind her and letting her feel his bare heat radiate off in potent waves; like a strong glass of spotchka, irresistible but ultimately an unhealthy decision.
Thereâs a deep shudder that runs through the base of his neck down to his coccyx, goosebumps brandishing him and refrigerating him far greater than the krill waters could. Underneath his helmet, he casts his eyes low to devour the curves and slopes of the Girlâs body, his teeth grinding against each other until thereâs an ache in his temples.
His Beskar is gone, solely a clump of shiny steel that serves as a warning of what he could be throwing awayâeverything heâs risked his life for, everything heâs spent decades consuming, altering his physical attributes to suit that of a stoic, emotionless pillar of flesh and bone fortified with not just his armour but his code. His faith.
The Girl precariously shifts between either foot and cocks her hip out, sighing dramatically that pulls his thoughts back into the present.
âPatience,â he instructs.
The air is thick, hot, or maybe it was just himâhis filters rendering inoperable when confronted with the foreign bashfulness; itâs not often he encounters such a outlandish emotion, so unknown and disorienting, and itâs quite possibly the worst fucking issue heâs faced with. Thereâs no shooting or piloting his way out of it and his brain only works in a handful of matters at a timeânone of which included addressing the electricity in his chest, the bubbling in his stomach, the clenched muscles throughout his anatomy.
The Mandalorianâif he could still be considered a Mandalorian without his armour, his essenceâstands, prompting a squelch from the pool of water he formed underneath, and reaches around his neck to unclasp the heap of his cloak; itâs nothing new, sheâs seen him without it before. The shirt is a different story. Thatâs new. Thatâs untouched boundaries. His build is infrequently subjected to the perched star in the clouds let alone another lifeform.
Fingers dip underneath the hem of his shirt and bundles the material, his second knuckles sweeping against his abdomen that leaves his jaw tight. That famished growling in his chest is utterly patheticâhis own touches manage to provoke such a humiliating reaction, he could only fathom what the Girl would do to him with those soft hands of hers, her gentleness as she nurses the bruises with her thumbs.
Mando hoists the shirt over his head and slips free from the sleeves and drops it to the floor with a displeasing schlup and neglects the choking in his throat, the rise of his heart rate. Are your eyes closed, he seeks answers to voiceless questions, or are you staring at wood, counting the twigs? Why arenât you looking at me? Thereâs another sigh that fills the quiet, whether itâs from her or himself is uncertain; his heart is pleading for a momentâs break.
It doesnât come.
Next is his trousersâsomething she had seen before, but under different circumstances, totally contrasting. Perhaps it was all that Tatooine heat that got to them or the severity of the events catching upâMando nearly dying, nearly stranding her and the kidâthat caused them to collide with desperation, their hands working at whatever little article of clothing they could eliminate from the equation to feel each others warmth; the indication they were both alive, safe.
Mando takes pity on her restlessness and forces his reflections to the dark recesses of his mind for later, stripping out of the trousers adhered to his thighs, his calves, noting how the temperate air licks his legs dry. Itâs too exposing, too public for his comfort, and he swiftly bundles the cotâs blanket around his shoulders to conceal himself from eyes that werenât even aimed at him. She wouldnât go undermining the trust theyâve built, but itâs his Honour, his codeâat least thatâs what he tells himself.
The Mandalorian tells himself heâs weary because thatâs how he was brought up, he was trained to be cautious. To prohibit connections thatâd tie him down and crush what little valour remained within him.
He ignores the pestering inkling at the back of his brain telling him thatâs not why heâs so high-strung.
Thereâs scars tainting his flesh, painting the tan skin in slithers of off-whites, bruises on his knees and shins, thick callus paddings on his fingertips. He canât help but imagine what the Girl might say if she saw him so bruised, so broken. Would she still want to touch him, or is it the shiny beskar that allures herâa mere status symbol.
Securing the blanket around his frame, Mando shimmys a hand out between the folds and grabs the pile of drenched cloth, striding across the room in three steps and gingerly placing it in the Girlâs outstretched palm.
âIs that all?â she asks, her fingers tightening around the stack of black. âI wonât be able to come back for more.â
Mando swallows, his throat bobbing against the air rather than his cowl; itâs such a bizarre situation, being so bare before the woman he struggles to contain himself around, his thoughts jumbled in his headâturn around, please donât turn aroundâand he finds the strength to back away from her. âThatâs all.â
She wonâtâturn, that isâitâs too overbearing, too unlike her. No matter how easy it could be for her to witness him so vulnerable, so human-like, she wonât fiddle with the bindings of their mutual loyalties. Wonât stick her hand in the wet duracrete because she knows itâll leave a permanent mark, a stamp of her backstabbery.
âAll right.â She inches backwards so she can open the door ahead of her. âYou out of sight?â
âYes.â
She nods, her fingers wrapping around the handle and twisting but it stays firmly against the frame. âGet some rest. I know you didnât sleep on the way here. Iâll get these tended to and then you can hit the âfresher.â She opens the door and takes a step outside. âDonât forget to lock it.â
He watches her leave, observes how the sun swallows her in a breathtaking glow, watches the room be cast into darkness once moreâisolating him from the outside; if itâs not beskar or the Crest, thereâs always something between him and the natural beauty of the planets he frequents.
The sonic detectors pick up her departing footsteps, light and reluctant, until her boots make contact with the grass, dulling their resonance until heâs left with the laughter of children and hushed gossip concerning himself. He sighs, clicks the lock into place and precariously removes his helmetâcold, dirty with mud and silence leering through him. Itâs insides are comforting, a shelter heâs incomplete without, but itâs exterior is the polar opposite; sinister, an insignia for his kind to instill fear into their enemiesâthe Girl never displaying that trepidation heâs so accustomed to.
Mando is endowed with the sight of the Girlâs beauty, how her eyes crinkle when she smiles or how she chews on her lower lip when in thought, her hands never static for more than a minute at a time, thereâs not a detail in his sight he hasnât engraved into the forefront of his mind.
Sheâs not as fortunate as him, stranded in the cold surrounded by steel rather than warm skin, unable to pursue the comfort of another without the constant reminder that he can never provide her with anything more than a slab of metal servicing as her shield. And yet, despite those factors, she remains beside himâvoluntarily puts herself between him and dangerâlooking past the visor, all the walls he put in place, and into his eyes.
The helmet expires atop of the chair heâd been seated on, positioned away from him as he sinks his weight onto the mattressâbouncy and cottony, feeding his aching muscles with some much needed attention. For the first time ever, the bed is too large, too emptyâshe should be here.
Mandoâs head stoops against the bundle of organised pillows, cushioning the healing wound underneath the thick of his curls. Curls her fingers nursed. He groans, deep that resonates through his chest, and distorts his head towards the door in wait for her return, his eyelids heavy as they fall shut.
Sleep doesnât come to him easily in territories heâs been deprived of conquering; the nooks and crannies of each aisle between the huts unaccounted for, the instability of wooden walls establishing minimal security. Itâs not optimal in contrast to his Crest but it works enough to achieve a couple hours of sleep. When he wakes, the orange tint leaking through the cabin has evolved into a blend of soft pinks and purples that blush against his tan skin as he paces the room, the blanket wrapped around his build dragging along the flooring with each lengthy stride.
Heâd discovered a small refresher deposit in the shack and decided to clean himself up best he couldâdespite his hormones advocating against the idea, begging for him to wait it out until the Girl returns and he can share the space with herâwhich now leaves him stranded with his thoughts. A dangerous game heâs not prepared to dabble in presently. Fortuitously enough, he doesnât need toâa steady knock on the hutâs door pulls him from his thoughts.
âIâve brought your clothes,â Omera says from the outside, Mando quietly hums to himself and slips his helmet on before speaking.
âThank you,â the vocoder crackles to life.
âIâll leave it at the door for you to recollect.â
Mando enables his thermal vision, outlining her body through the door as she bends down to place the garments at the foot of the entrance and turns away for him to steal them. He does so, swiftly and with such minimal sound she doesnât hear the door open or close behind her.
Sheâs unmoving, her hands clasped behind her back in patience for him to dress himself.
Assuming she wishes to commune about their sudden arrival, Mando doesnât leave her waiting longâthe flight suit smelling of soap and hugging his muscles with a pleasant residual warmth from the sunshine, his beskar, boots, gloves, and cloak following suit; electing to disregard his bandolier and holsters.
Heâs not as hesitant to make noise now that heâs back to donning his layers and widely swings the door open indicating his decency. Omera turns to face him, her eyes casting over his clean clothes and offering a smile. âI was wondering if youâd like to take a walk before nightfall,â she asks, gesturing to the stairs below. âIt would be nice to catch up with you. Itâs been a while.â
âWhereâs-â
âSheâs out in the ponds with our finest catchers and your boy is with Winta and the other children.â
Mando doesnât object against her proposal. Perhaps itâll do him some good to get some fresh air, to clear his thoughts of the Girl, the wavering uneasiness of his Creed.
They leisurely stroll beside each other following the gravel paths of the village, the sinking sun ricocheting off the front of his helmet as they draw nearer.
âThe ponds, huh?â Mando thinks aloud.
She chuckles. âQuite talented at fishing at that. Sheâs made a name for herself. We can swing by on our way, if youâd like.â
He faintly nods, his helmet inclining to the path as he walks. âHas the village encountered any issues recently?â
âYou mean the raiders? Theyâve kept their distance and the villagers know how to fight if that changes.â
âAnd what of you?â Mando asks. âHow have you been? Winta?â
âBetter, because of you, thank you,â she says, her feet coming to a halt among a cluster of krill ponds. Theyâre all empty, the inhabitants packing up for the remainder of the night, though his eyes land on the Girl in the distance. Sheâs switched her tarnished trousers and shirt for a village dress, hitched up to her mid-thigh as she dries the limbs coated in krill water.
The Mandalorianâs stomach contracts, his throat narrowing as he rakes in the imageâthe fluidity of the material in the wind, her skin lambent from the sunrays, the unclothed legs tormenting his self control. She hasnât detected his prying, too concentrated on communing with a flock of women thanking her for the assistance.
Itâs almost...domestic; Mando can imagine them settling down in a place like this, rough hands that manipulate blasters and spacecraft dedicating themselves to lenient chores like a regular townsman. Gummy blood that sticks to his leathers washing away in a tranquil stream. Their nights spent witnessing the stars emerge from the vastness of the sky above.
The weight on his vambrace suffocates his daydreaming with grungy splotches of soil and he reluctantly returns his attention to Omera, whoâs studying his inattentive stance.
âThe offer still stands.â
âOffer?â he asks.
âTo settle down here with your boy.â The bothersome weight snakes along his beskar and to the thick of his flight suit, her fingers working their way into the strained bicep. She lowers her voice to a dainty murmur, âThere must be a reason for your return.â
The weight on his arm is unnatural, forcedâso unlike the unfiltered gentleness of the Girlâsâhe refrains from shrugging her off, not wanting to appear ungrateful for her hospitality, but itâs like venom seeping into his veins and numbing him from the inside.
Their little game of tooka-and-womp-rat from the last time he was here starting to catch up with him; this is what he was afraid of. Sheâs a kind woman, sheâs great with kids and can handle her own, but sheâs not the Girl. Sheâs not who he wants to see right now.
âYou like it here, donât you?â
âItâs-itâs not an option. We canât stay still for long.â
âItâs safe here.â Fingers dig in, feet inch closer, eyes dusky.
Mando finally pulls away, unsettled, and shakes his head. âThe Child is still being hunted by the Guild. We may only last a few days here before needing to move on. They need a break, is all.â He shies from mentioning he requires a break as much as them; the Girlâs initial idea stimulating the selfish desires that influenced his return. âWeâll be out of your hair before you know it.â
Omeraâs eyes stall downwards, her hands clasping together ahead of her. âI understand,â she says. âSince youâre on a break, how about I take in your boy for the night? Itâll allow you some rest and Iâm not sure if I can separate Winta from him.â
âI donât think-â
âWeâre only a few huts down from you,â she reassures.
Itâs not that he doesnât trust Omera, sheâs demonstrated her loyalties before, but theyâve spent so much time apart since Tatooine. What happens if the kid latches onto someone and Mando canât stomach meddling with their bonding? What happens if he no longer wishes to journey with him? The Mandalorian is responsible for himâhe canât just abandon him, but whoâs he to insert himself in places he doesnât belong?
Then again, devoting time to other children his ageâwell, about as close theyâll reach to his ageâcould be beneficial; itâs one of the reasons why he had chosen Sorgan.
Mando exhales and seats his hands on his hips. âOkay, but if heâs too much to handle let me know.â
âOf course,â she whispers, clasping a hand on his tricep as she passes him, the burden slinking down his elbow until heâs too far from her reach and it falls away. He cranes his head to look behind as she strides back towards the village, his eyebrows crinkling as he studies her.
âYou two are real chummy,â the Girl says from ahead of him, brushing her shoulder against his pauldron as she continues towards their shared hut. He releases a grunt as heâs pushed out of her way, the confusion inscribed into his brows only multiplyingâwhat the fuck is happening?
âHey.â Mando stalks her, towering and threatening that induces the locals to pitiful onlookers, silently wishing the Girl her best as she enters the hut with him not far behind, the door slapping closed. âWhatâs gotten into you?â
The Girl scoffs and shakes her head with disbelief, her hands working at the fastenings of her dress to loosen it from around her thighs, framing her legs in wrinkled tapestry. âMe? Youâre the one changing around all your little rules you put in place. Shouldâve seen the two of you out there. What happened to privacy?â
His legs donât operate with his wishes, the boots cemented in a debating stance with his arms crossed against his chest. âWhat are you talking about?â the vocoders buzz.
Baring her teeth like a tooka, she hisses, âShe likes you.â
She likes youâhe mulls it over, sifting through the dust for the underlying meaningâdo you like her?
Mandoâs muscles sag and his feet bound across the room to near her, needing her warmth; needing her. He canât believe sheâs skeptical of their connection. He canât believe sheâs doubting how he feels. It burns him. Leaves a searing scar where his heart belongs.
He wants to reach out for her, feel her pliable tissue underneath his gloves, but thereâs a meek hesitance; a miniscule drops-worth of concern heâll incur further stings that eat at his flesh.
âI--â
âTurn around.â
He tilts his head. âWhy?â
âNeed to get out of this stupid dress.â
Does she not realise what itâs doing to him?
How his fingers are clenched into fists against his sides. How his breathing is heavier. How his shoulders are hunched and his head is preoccupied with images of that blasted skirt hitched up to her thighs with him between them. Does she not see that?
âKeep it on.â
Itâs almost an order. Almost.
âItâs hers,â she spits.
Oh. That makes sense.
âI get it, all right. I donât...have you, Mando. Iâm not allowed to-to be jealous when another woman touches you, butââ She unzips the top unconcerned of his peeping, furious and desperate to rid herself of the confining garment. âI wonât wear her clothes. I wonât dress up as another one of your flings. Thatâs - thatâsâŚâ
Mandoâs features soften, his fists unclenching, shoulders slacking, andâwait. Back up. Is she that clueless?
He carries his feet towards her, heavy and laden with purpose.
âYouâre wrong.â
âWhat?â
âYouâre wrong, meshâla,â he repeats. Another step.
Sheâs no longer concerned with the dress, the fabric that once felt like acid against her skin now nothing more than the means of coverage. The Mandalorian isnât radiating any expressions that sheâs learnt to pick up onâheâs completely unreadable.
âAbout what?â
âI donât have you,â he recites. âThatâs what you said.â
The Girlâs quiet, too quiet, as she stares him down. Thereâs a falter in her movements as she recedes from her own nerves reflecting off beskar. Finally, ever so slowly, she breathes out another, âWhat?â
His modulator thrums, his boots clink, his flight suit rustles. Their radius is shortened, Mandoâs beskar brushing against the material of her dress as he closes her in like he did before. His leathers stroke against her cheek, bulky and unsatisfying; preventing him from the intimacy he seeks. Itâs not fair. He canât remain like thisâso quarantined from her, so fucking removed.
Thereâs no thinking, no self-interrogating, as his hands fumble against the beskar plate strapped to his chest in hasteâconcerned that if he slows down even a second heâll lose the confidence building up inside himâhis fingers curl underneath the boundary and tears the steel off his build, clanking to the flooring beside them. The impact causes her to jump, her eyes widen as she inspects the vacant space of his torso.
âYour Creed,â she whispers.
Seizing her hand in his, he compresses it against his pectoral and breathes in deepâlungs inflating against the appendage, his heart stammering at the unacquainted sensations of her nails digging into the flesh underneath. Inconsistent palpitating of his organ travels from the surface of his chest, through her fingertips and to her core, tightening and coiling as her own beating soars to unhealthy speeds.
Itâs an adrenaline rush in itself, her fingers so temperate and alive abutting his dense suitâhe conceptualises them slithering underneath to nurse the ache of his organ.
Heâs not afraid of being burned. He told her that back on Tatooine and he fucking meant it.
Mando is durable; he can take a few burns if need be.
âYou make me do foolish things, meshâla.â The beskar slides across the room with a kick of his boot and he takes another step closer, her back forced against the walls of their dinky cabin. A gloved forefinger hooks the thread perched among her neck and lifts, the steel pendant revealing itself from beneath the top of her dress and he rubs a comforting stroke on the face of the skull. âThis is the only part of me I never removed.â
Her face is hot, her lungs heavy. Sheâs listening, though she makes no effort in concealing how her fingers insistently grasp at his shirt to develop an understanding of the unfamiliar territory.Thereâs a gentle squeeze across the back of her hand and she tears her eyes away to glance at the visor, tilted and lenient. âThis-â He absentmindedly fidgets with the necklace. â-means more to me than my beskar. It was a...beacon of light, hope. It was my compass when I lost myself in my commissionsâreminded me of why I chose this life, why I chose to isolate myselfâIâm not sure if I need it anymore.â He hopes heâs exhibiting the connotation inside his head as successfully as he believesâI donât need it when I have you and you have me.
âMandoâŚâ she exhales.
He chews on the gums of his cheeks, his lips, until theyâre sore and tender.
âNot -- not good with words,â he confesses, his thumb massaging circles into her cheekbones. âLet me show you.â
Her head angles to the side in consideration. âShow me?â
Itâs not an exact approval of his request but itâs enough for him to actâenough for him to demonstrate his devotion to the Girlâand he sinks his hands behind her thighs and hoists them around his waist, pressing his chest into her for stability against the wall. Her hands find their place on his pauldrons, quizzing eyes searching his visor for assurance. Baffling, how sheâs so precarious for his Honourâs sake despite him being the initiator; his toes absorb his weight as he lifts himself to insert the face of his helmet into the crook of her neck, his modulator eliciting a grunt as his arousal awakens and rubs against the bottom of her thighs.
âTell me to stop and I will.â
She doesnâtâThank the Force, as Peli would sayâand he transitions them to the cot, her legs tightening around him with each step he takes. He deposits her onto the mattress on her back with his body hunched over hers, though his feet refuse to tear from the floor, either hand on the cushions beside her head.
âTake it off.â
She doesnât need a stupid dress for him to look at her that way.
The Girl whirs melodically like a comforting warble from his Crest welcoming him home and she carefully slips her limbs from his shoulders down his chest and out from their sleeves, the dress supported by nothing but gravity and her fingers bundle the skirt, impishly stripping the garment inch by slow inch.
Mando rids himself of his gloves, hell-bent on pursuing the pillowy flesh and engraving his fingerprints. Her stripping wavers at her abdomen and he takes the opportunity to slip the rough pads of his hands along the tops of her thighs to beneath the cloth, fingers blindly studying the miniscule scars puncturing the smooth skin. They find the most recent one, still tender but glossed over with rough tissue, and he circles it like a tooka with its prey.
Sheâs otherworldly, all soft curves and smooth skin in contrast to the dead of steel.
The weight on his chest, or lack of, evokes shameful thoughts.
âCome here,â he whispers, catching her hands and placing them on either of his pauldrons, her fingertips hooking underneath the rim. âDrag it down and then up.â
âI canât.â
âYou can, pretty girl.â
The nickname pulls a shudder out of her bones and her fingers tighten around the steel, heeding his instructions until the layers unclasp from their fasteningsâprotection heâs bonded with now nothing more than inanimate alloy in her hands. Itâs a physical weight off his shoulders but it reaches so much deeper than that, as though he could finally breathe for the first time in years even with the blockade of a helmet.
He repositions her hands to his vambraces. âCurl your finger underneath-â She follows, either forefinger arching beneath the rim and finding a small shrouded dial, the plates slackening around his wrists and she carefully peels either off. âThatâs it.â
That ugly trepidation from before isnât even a considerationâhis eyes glowing and fingers stiff as she shucks him from his beskar piece by piece, her own garb partially removed and covering the last portion of her body heâs yet to see bare. He wonât undress her further, not until theyâre equal and sheâs more comfortable.
Mando slips free of his boots, nudging them to the side, and ascends to the surface of the cot to sit on his knees between her legs. Their hands shift to his tassets resting among his hips and he aids in her attempt to dislodge them from their joints, tossing them to join the growing pile of steel below the bed. She stops with her hands sprawled across his cuisses, the last of his armour; the last physical manifestations of his essence.
âIs this what you want, Mando?â she asks, the tips of her fingers caressing small strokes into his thighs above the steel.
âSay my name,â he pleads. âNo one will hear.â
She repeats, âIs this what you want, Din?â
Dank Farrik. Heâs no longer The Mandalorian, Mando, but instead reclaiming a long lost name and wearing it with pride, ingraining the sound of it slipping through her lips into his bones. Din. A name heâll only ever hear come from her. His name.
And the Girl was no longer just the Girlâsheâs His Girl; all his and heâll brand her body to prove it, label her skin with his crescent nails if he has to. They deliberately dig into the meat of her thighs, skin raking underneath his fingernails, and he nods his head in response to her question - this is all he wants. To be suspended in time right here and now; triumphing buried insecurities with her unwavering support.
Her fingers progress independently, hitching underneath the borders and tugging the final two pieces of pesky beskar from his body, sans helmet of course, and languidly drops them to the flooring with a clank.
She stifles her breathing, reducing it to a slow wisp that flees her mouth and circles around them dragging them against each other. âYou-you can touch me, meshâla.â He expresses his covet for her touch by depressing his hips into hers, rocking once and twice rhythmically until she wads a fistful of flight suit to draw him inâher breath fogging the visor as she analyses his build with her hands; trailing along the front of his chest and around his sides, the featherweight touches tickling the body parts scarcely disturbed.
âSmell so good,â she moans and tucks her face into his cowl. âMuch better than before.â
Din chortles. âShouldâve joined me.â
âNext time.â
Heâll take her up on that.
Thereâs a hand on either hip and he observes from the clouds as she aligns their pelvises together, her heat bucking against the emerging bulge.
âShow me,â she alludes to his previous proposal, eyes swallowed with inky lust.
Din fucking growlsâthe modulator contributing very little to the deep crackleâand his hands return to soft flesh, shoving the galling dress up, up, up and over.
âSâpretty.â
The garment is discarded across the hut, finding its home somewhere among the clutter of beskar trailings. Sheâs faultless, something he already had an impression on but seeing her so bare, so unguarded and trusting beneath him, is record-breaking.
Trauma lesions encompass her skin, little choppy lines of faded tones splotched across her abdomen, her chest, shoulders, waistâmimicking his ownâand he returns to the healing wound on her abdomen to brush a tender stroke along the surface; an injury he was there to witness, the blade tucked into her flesh still so fresh in his mind.
âDin.â
The vermillion slipping through his gloves as she faded out of consciousness. Those dreadful cries of pain each time he touched her. The unyielding environment of Tatooine attacking his muscles and composure as she bled out in the arms of a stranger.
A prodding at his back plucks him from reliving the memory, crumbling it into miniscule debris fragments upon the revelation that sheâs here with him, breathing and safe and alive. Sheâs poking at the wound he garnered all those days ago, when she took the first step to progressing this little thing they have goingâall of their intimate milestones triggered by one or the other inflicting a wound of sorts; Din seemingly the culprit in both instances.
But not this time.
This time is different. Spurred on by passion and a necessary need to show each other themselves defenceless.
âSorry,â he whispers and compensates for lost time with a gentle grind of his bulge into her sex, her feet digging into the matress behind him and holding him stationary against her.
She raises to her elbows, seizing a clump of his cowl in one hand to stabilise herself and uses the newfound leverage to rut against his lap. âShit, Din,â she moans.
Itâs so fucking lewd; sheâs just using him to get herself off and fuck if he doesnât like itâthe pressure around his neck with each tug, the warmth against his lap, how light and freeing each movement is compared to last time.
âSupposed-â Heâs cut off with a tumbling grunt, fleeing out of his throat and into the silent cabin as she quickens her pace; stroking the underside of his length raw. âIâm-Iâm supposed to...fuck.â
âTaking-â she breathes, â-too long. Fucking--taking off your beskar, whatâre you thinking? I need you, Din.â
Sheâs forced back onto her back beneath him with a hand flat against her abdomen, his figure looming over her exuding lust and desire and pure dusky thoughts heâd be ashamed of admitting. âWasnât done,â he declares, a hand grasping at the hem of his shirt to eradicate the article from the equation. Din needs to feel his skin against hers, more than just roughened hands, he wants her nails in the muscles lining his back, her teeth retreating to the skin above his collarbone, lips and tongue labouring at his neck.
The weight around his neck and shoulders commands him to cease his strippingâfuck. Whyâs he got so many fucking layers for? Din rips the cloak from around his neck, bundling it into a tattered ball and tossing it across the room impatiently.
His hands return to his shirtâs hem, elevating the fabric until a sliver of his abdomen is assaulted by frigid air. The downwards dragging is unexpected, quaint, and he stops to heed her interruption, âOnly if you want to, Din. Donât - donât force yourself for me.â
âSweet girl,â he muses and removes his hands so sheâs left clutching the fabric alone. âTake it off for me.â
Itâs too intimate, too liberating; so much more than just sex and a means to receive relief from each otherâs bodies. This is something theyâve both been denied for far too longâthe meek touches of another to lull each other, reassure themselves events that have yet to unfold will be okay so long as theyâre together.
She discards the shirt beside them and runs her nails along his spine gingerly, recording the bumps of bone buried underneath the flesh and muscles. His front is in her face, on direct display for her eyes to collect the slithers of off-whites; her lips brushing his pectorals.
âBeen through so much,â she whispers against his skin, her breath prompting a layer of goosebumps in its radius. âToo much.â
âAs have you, meshâla.â His fingers trail a slash across her shoulder.
The time she contributes to identifying each scar, memorising the feeling and positions, is staggeringâas though sheâd be content with just studying his body for the next week aloneâthose impressions of her only wanting him for his armour and protection, not for what else he can bring to the table, are lit in unforgiving flames.
Sheâs not in it for the reputation he withholds, but simply for him.
Thereâs a tightness in his chest, an ache, something new and terrifyingâa word to an emotion heâs not acquainted with circling his mind, bouncing along his tongue in jest towards his confusion and uncertainty.
He doesnât entertain the thought; the thought that maybe, possibly Din is having his initial encounter with something bigger and more dangerous than any commission heâs dealt with before. Itâs not possible. Heâs not that fortunate. He canât process those emotionsâheâs not built for that.
Din needs a distraction, pronto, otherwise his head will be so clouded with the thought thatâ
She banks a wet stripe across the front of his throat, the groan oscillating through his flesh and onto her tongue and she rewards him with a benign kissâhis throat bobs and he ruts against her pelvis unquestionably eager.
Yeah, thatâll do.
Dinâs hands surrender behind her back and blindly unclasp the hooks of her undergarment and yanks the blasted barrier off, his hands working the soft mounts before his eyes gain a chance to rake in their appearance.
âSo soft,â he murmurs, palming the tissue vigorously. âHowâre you so soft?â
The Girl opens her mouth to utter something snarkyâheâs beginning to sense her incoming sassâand he devilishly clips a nipple between two fingers to disrupt her train of thought, her fingernails raking against his shoulder blades in an attempt to stifle the rising noises in her throat. Itâs hypnotic, like watching electricity react against metal, her back arching as he flicks a thumb over the hardening peak sparking her nails to bare down into the meat of his slackened deltoids.
A hand trails down to his abdomen, digits soaking through the hairs of his happy trail but she doesnât stop in her endeavours and sinks lower, past his bulge and buries her hand underneath her undergarments so that he can only see the outline of her hand working away at her crotch.
Din exhales, one of his hands fleeing from her breasts to remove the garment so he can watch her. She plunges three fingers inside of herself, stiffly pumping her hand in and outâpreparing herself for him; itâs so fucking vulgar.
âGods,â he groans. His final piece of clothing retires to his ankles, too overzealous to put in that extra effort to be completely free, and instructs her hand to his cock, using the slick on her fingers to lubricate himself. âFlip over for me, pretty girl. Let me take care of you.â
She enthusiastically obliges and squirms underneath his weight to lay on her stomach, he uses the pillows to prop her ass up to avoid her overstraining herself and reserves a moment to consider the viewâfar greater than his mind would conjure up. Thereâs additional scar tissue across her back, lengthy slashes and the remnants of blaster bolts, but those only highlight her features; the dip between her shoulder blades, the arch of her lower back joining the curves of her ass perfectly.
âBeautiful.â He adjusts himself between her folds, rubbing the tip to amass more of her slick, and eases inside her gradually; his hands never leaving her waist, eyes refusing to tear from the scenic sight.
âShit--â
âSo beautiful.â
â--Din, please-â
Din hums and thrusts inside her, pulling moans and gasps from her lips like music to his ears. âBeautiful...meshâla.â It doesnât require further explanation, the connotation straightforward with two simple words.
She asks, nonetheless, words muffled with bedspread and moaning, âThatâs what youâve been calling me all this time?â
âDo you like it?â
âDo I like itâyouâre⌠you -- Maker. Shut up and fuck me.â
Fucking her, that he can do. Shutting up, on the other hand, was a little more difficult. Itâs worthy of a comedic performance, how contrasting Din is in bed to in his armour; usually so stoic, a Mandalorian-of-few-words, now so whiny and talkative underneath the Girlâs charm.
Even if he wanted to stop murmuring dulcet wordsâand he really fucking doesnât want to; the pent-up statements flowing from his throat so smoothly compared to earlier, like a tender creek currentâhe canât stop.
Din applies his weight onto her back, uses his knees to continue his thrusts, and dips his helmet to mutter filth into her ear, âGar jatnese be te jatnese-â He grunts, a hand squirming itâs way underneath her body to snatch a breast - just to have his hands against parts of her reserved for him. âGar ani ni, vaabir gar suvarir?â
Of course she doesnât understandâ-Mandoâa isnât a well-known language, with few aruetii capable of articulating the speech. Itâs no surprise when she doesnât respond to his comments but the quiver reaching her shoulders and toes is a clear indication sheâs savouring the sound of his voice manipulating a foreign languageâwhispering endearments only he can understand.
Heâs touching her everywhere, running along her sides and across her shoulders, fingers dipping to draw lines across her cheeks and forehead where sweat is beginning to accumulate. Dinâs inquisitive, it goes against his natureâhabitually so cautious and attentiveâand he sweeps two fingers across the cushioning of her lips, tapping against the flesh until she parts and immerses the digits within the pocket of her mouth.
Thereâs no sense of direction, no suggestion for what she should do cause heâs fucking splintered like a log; heâs had her fingers in his mouth before but heâs never felt the warmth of her saliva without a leather barrier. The helmet tucks into the crevice of her neck and shoulder as she bobs her head on the fingers, performing identically to how she had at Tatooine on his cockâsultry and slow, simply exploring the body heâs honoured her with sharing.
Itâs an overload of sensations. Being rooted so deeply within her itâd be best to pitch his residence to refrain from laborious movement, their lungs synchronised against each other, his bareness, his withering Honour, so apparent and sheâs focused on serving him with anything he desires; fingers in her mouth, weight crushing her, a hand grabbing at her chest, she doesnât care so long as heâs satisfied and touching her.
Din canât handle it. Heâs a fucking Mandalorian. A warrior. Heâs killed thousands of lifeforms in his lifetime. Heâs survived wars. None of those even came close to shattering him like she doesâa pretty girl is the cause of his skeptical questioning of his Code. A pretty girl is the sole motivation for his fingers to dip underneath the beskar rim, floundering for the feel of a fastener -- click!
Thereâs a hiss that interrupts her pace, the gears in her head turning, and she pulls away from his fingers to stare off into oblivion. Her bodyâs tense, the cushiony flesh abruptly hard and taut underneath him. âWhatâs the matter, Cyarâika?â he mulls, stopping his movements to console the change of attitude.
âDinâyou canât.â
She doesnât need to explain herself. Doesnât need to clarify she understands that sound, having heard it twice before now. She understands the reality of the situation heâs pushing themselves into; quite possibly more than Din himself.
She inhales and inclines her head, sealing off any possibility of catching a glimpse of something unforgivable. She murmurs, âYouâve shown me, I get it -- I understand. The pendant, the beskar, the flight suit... Itâs too muchâI canât reciprocate. You canât give all of this to me, Din.â
The beskar is slack, mobile, as he shifts so heâs directly behind her. âOh, Cyarâika, youâve given me plenty.â he hums, the vocoder continuing to operate. It modulates his vocals into staticy droid-like sounds; it provokes a rise in his chest, a tightness in his abdomen, and he rips the steel from his faceâas though heâs submerged in krill water, drowning and in dire need of the Girlâand his mouth latches onto the back of her shoulder in one foul swoop. Thereâs no time to consider it, his actions overcoming his rationality and faith to his Creed.
Itâs all teeth and tongue. Biting and tugging, licking and lapping.
The Girl springs at the sensation, the contact so heavenly sheâs uncertain whether itâs real.
âDin, you...fuck, shouldnât-shouldnâtâŚâ She struggles for a deep inhale with the weight on her back, her face swallowed by blankets for his Honourâs sake.
The enamel works out the knots in her muscles, his warm tongue lulling the skin to relaxation after heâs finished abusing it. Itâs fucking surreal. Dreamlike. Who knew something so small could elicit such a primal feeling inside of him. Sheâs even softer in his mouth than his handsâhow is she so fucking softâall warm and salty from sweat that attacks his tastebuds, leaves him thirsty for more.
He marvels whether the beating in her chest is as fast as his, whether heâs spurring on some deepened arousal like sheâs doing to him; his cock hardens like that of his beskar, tight and sturdy to the point of ache and heâs compelled to grind his pelvis against her ass to relieve some of the pressure.
âPretty girl,â he coos, voice rounded and deep and alive; goosebumps rise to the surface of her skin, which he nurses with delicate pecks. âShould take a look at yourself.â
She bites back, âShould listen to yourself.â
It encourages him, welcomes the husky tone from the depths of his throat as he nears her ear and deliberately exudes a hot sigh to assault the cartlidge, âKaab jate, Cyarâika? Is that what you like? My voice?â He pokes his tongue at the base of the side of her neck and slides upwards to the bottom of her ear. âOrâner uramâmy mouth?â
Itâs not a question needed to answer; she makes it apparent that yes, his mouth, his voice, his vulnerability, his sacrifice, is what she likesâshe likes him.
âKe-ep talking like that and Iâm gonna-â
âWeâre not done,â he rumbles. âI wanna-wanna taste.â
âTa-st-eâŚâ she stumbles. He canât see her face from this angle but he imagines a tint of pink across her cheeks, her teeth chomping away at the bottom lip.
Din buzzes against her ear in confirmation. âWant you in my mouth. Is that okay?â
âOh fuck. Yes. Where - how do you want me?â
So fucking eagerâhe swallows the opportunity to assuage her appetite for his tongue by flattening the organ against her spine unloading a thick stripe of saliva in substitute for the sweat that nestles its way down his throat. âNot yet, sweet thing, let me take care of you first.â
Din lacks experience utilising his mouth to get someone off, isolating yourself in a layer of steel tends to do that to a man, and heâd be unable to reveal himself from his beskar again if he humiliates himself like thatâheâll just exploit what he can and swoop in to lap up the remnants between her thighs.
Itâs greedy wanting to experience the flavour not for her pleasure but his own. That aftertaste thatâs so highly spoken about so unidentifiable on his taste buds; he canât continue living not knowing what thatâs like.
But first; heâll make her scream his name and come on his cock until sheâs leaking down her thighs.
His helmet idles beside them, lopsided visor leering at him from itâs positionâhe scowls at the heinous thought jostling around his mind and repositions it ahead of the Girl, the steel weighing down the blankets. He verifies itâs perspective and slithers a hand around her throat to pry her face from the depths of the blankets and mattress.
Sheâs rigid as she finds herself in the reflection of the visor, sweaty and flushed and practically drooling with thirst for his thrusts. âFuckingââlook at yourself,â Din moans.
âShit, your face-â
âSâokay,â he slurs, âcanât see me from your position.â
The Girl relaxes somewhat, her shoulders still taut but her neck melting into his hand and moulding her flesh around his digits as he continues to incline her headâlook how gorgeous you areâand his teeth latches onto the skin of her throat, twisting and pulling to leave a mark for later.
His hair is thick and unkempt, subsequently flat and jungly from the helmet, and his wild curls wash against the bays of her jaw; strands peering into her field of view even though her eyes are almost at the back of her head. She obliges with her eyelids requests, respecting his Creed, and seals themselves together to submerge her vision with blackâitâs all sensory, all touches and gentle kisses against her neck to counterbalance the unforgiving thrusts heâs gifting.
Din labels her with his teeth indentations, breaking the blood vessels in splotches across her throat, painting crescents into her shoulders with his nails. He mouths her name but the word refuses to vocalise, latching onto the tonsils and taking residence there; in his mouth, where it belongs.
âDin--â
His response is nothing short of filth; muffled moaning pressed against the back of her ear as his hand captures the swelling nub of her clit to draw eager circles.
â--Din, fuck. Din, Din, Din...â
âThatâs it,â Din croons, his lips curling at the over abundance of his name spewing from her gullet. âLet go.â
Thereâs a quaint delay, her body working overtime to comprehend all the sensations without overloading her brain, then sheâs writhing and twitching underneath him; his hand and thrusts never-ending as he pulls every single quake out of her involuntarily. Her walls tighten around his cock, that unmistakable warmth engulfing his length to attract his own undoing like a magnetâhe could keep going for hours if not for that fucking warmth.
âDin! Di-â
âShh,â he advises, setting his palm against her mouth to blunt the ecstasy cascading from her vocals like a waterfallâa downside to being so close-quartered to others; he wants to hear those whines, the unstoppable call of his name at her peak, but heâll settle for rewarding muffles.
Din works her down from her orgasm, pecking soft kisses against her healing slashes and softening the fingers against her clit until sheâs no longer twitching underneath his weight. She lays there for a moment, simply memorising the tingling between her thighs and how his pelvis compresses against her ass with every delicate thrust.
Energy recovering, rather quickly, she meets with his lunges, sloppy and trembling on her knees but he appreciates the effortânot that he needs it. She doesnât need to do anything special to aid his high; Din could just come if she asked him to.
Heâs reaching deep, the tip of his cock nudging against her cervix, and they stagger in unison. âFuck. Vaii, Cyarâika. Where-where do you want-â
âIn,â she mewls between his fingers. âDonât stop.â
âIn.â Din fights his conscious for a breath, his windpipes narrow and clogged. âDank Farrik. Youâre sure?â
âDefinitely.â
In, it is.
Dinâs cock anchors in her warmth, his pelvis rocking back-and-forth lightly, and he savours how her walls contract with each flick of her sensitive nubâedging on his orgasm by the inch starting from the tip and sliding down to the base like vine tendrils wrapping around him and encouraging him to just fucking let go.
He heeds his own advice and relaxes, allowing the overwhelming pulsations to pump strings of softening whites inside of her, her name falling out his mouth in broken moans. Their warmths mix together within her walls and stick to his length with vengeance as he numbly extracts himself until only the tip is concealed. Cock still semi-hard, Din irresistibly thrusts into her one final timeâpathetic ego reaching new heights when she mutters a final bleat.
Din runs rough fingers up the backs of her thighs and to her shoulders, palming the flesh tenderly until sheâs nothing but a pool of lax muscles beneath him. His mouth delivers delicate kisses across the back of her neck to provide a break for her to regain her breathing.
âCan you continue?â
She nods her head, a simple response he holds close to his heart as he carefully readjusts himself behind her.
Sheâs poetic from this view, a body crafted with wise hands the greatest bards would struggle to write about, but thereâs nothing that comes within range of outstanding like her face does.
He needs to see her.
âThink you can hold your eyes shut while I go down on you?â Din groans in desperation while she mulls the question over. âPlease, Cyarâika, I need a taste.â
Itâs a big ask and if she canât ultimately gather up that courage to comply he wonât pressure her, no matter how much his mouth salivates from the thought of finally consuming a piece of her.
Itâs the greatest test of trust; sheâd easily be able to slip open those pretty eyes and pulverise his Creed to moleculesâhe wouldnât trust himself if he was in her position.
It should terrify him; should render him into a solid beam of sturdy beskar.
It doesnât. Dinâs paralleled to that of the Girl, soft and warm, not an inch of him cold and solid.
His Mandalorian helmet contains a blackout setting and, if it comes to it, he can slip it over her head so he can sate his cravings without the paranoia in either of their headsâno.That picturesque face of hers shouldnât ever be covered up again; that stupid face mask stole too many moments from his vision.
Thereâs enough concealment behind beskar to provide for both of them. Too much concealment.
The Girl gasps, âOkay. Okay.â
The stretched lips across his face is disgraceful; finding pleasure in something so filthy. Din couldnât give a fuck. Who wouldnât be smiling in his position?
They silently reorganise themselves with her on her back, eyes firmly shut, and Din planted between her thighs, quite possibly his favourite place in all of the galaxy.
Din doesnât rush things; heâs not that kind of man. He works her up with ribbing kisses across her sternum and tooka-licks on either nipple simply to hear her breathing hitch and her hands fist the blankets underneath them. She white-knuckles the fabric when his teeth collect the sensitive skin and brutally sucks his markings into her, red and blemished thatâll welt nicely by morningâthe only form of bruisings her body should be subjected to.
The hand assaulting the blankets transfers into the thick lock atop of his head with his guide, the digits snaking through the curls for leverage and tugging as he makes sloppy open-mouthed kisses around the pendant resting between her breasts.
âCyarâika.â The newly-adopted nickname floats through the air and into her core. âWhatâd I do to deserve all this?â
Thereâs no sarcastic comeback this time, not even an attempt, though he knows what she would sayâdestroyed my rifleâand he makes route lower and lower and fucking lower.
Sheâs straining to keep her hand in the mess of hair, his head lowered between her thighs where she can feel his breathing against her heat.
Thereâs a trail of translucent along the insides of her thighs and he follows the streak with his lips, digits digging into the meat while he collects it onto the cushiony brims. His tongue doesnât delve out for a tasteânot yetâuntil heâs made a path directly to her sex to place a final kiss against the peak of her clit triggering a miniscule buck that nudges against his nose.
âTell me to stop,â Din pleads; fucking pleads because he knows if she doesnât he wonât be able to stop himself.
His scalp burns as she stiffens her grip. âPlease.â
Thereâs an experimental lick at first, nothing short of the tip of his tongue running through her folds, but once heâs obtained a taste of her thereâs no end in sightâthe finish line sprinting so far away from him he doesnât even want to make an attempt to reach a conclusion. Heâs happy to sit there and lap up everything until sheâs dried out.
The Girl was spot-on. Theyâre a combination of sweet and saltyâsweet on the account of her, salty because of himâand its so fucking addictive. His tongue flattens against her to collect as much slick onto the muscle and retracts, swallows, and repeats.
The bump of his nose stimulates her oversensitive clit for a second round, his fingers deviously slipping inside her canals to accumulate what his tongue canât reach, his eyes spying on her face for every reaction he plucks.
Din canât prevent the famished growl that slips out of him when his fingers plop into his mouth, shiny whites blending with his salvia to slide down his throat and lay rest in his stomach.
âSweet girl, you really are sweet.â
For someone so inexperienced, Din sure knows what heâs doing. His tongue is in hyperdrive, working at her clit and suctioning every last drop of her out from within.
âO-o-h,â she moans and writhes on the mattress. âGods, Din... Right there. Sh-it.â
The mewling words of encouragement boost his ego, as though heâd been replaced with his younger self; overly-enthusiastic and mindless, but possessing far more maturityânurturing quirks that go against his amour propre youth.
Din heeds her commands, unrelenting licks jerking against her clit while his fingers get to work pumping in and out of her.
Heâs not trying to make her come again, he didnât think he had it in him, but fuck sheâs right on the edgeâhe can feel it. Maybe itâs the over-sensitive nub collapsing into her core prompting her to tremble and twitch, or maybe heâs not giving himself enough credit; regardless, heâs working overtime to quench her needs.
When her thighs pinch the sides of his head, he really loses the plotâa heavy grunt expelling from his throat as he angles his head to the side and quickens his pace, poking and prodding at the spot she likes best.
âDin, Din-fuck.â
Thrumming journeys through his mouth and onto her clit, stimulating it just that extra mile to cross the finishing line. Her thighs stabilise his head in place while she violently bucks into his mouth, her second orgasm much stronger than her first.
Thereâs a surge of slick coating his fingers and he sinks to hoard it in his mouth, tongue-fucking her up till sheâs a whimpering mess beneath him. Itâs all herâhis saltiness long goneâand he revels in the warmth; focusing on it slipping down his throat and sheeting his taste buds with a sweet syrup that immediately destroys the memory of those pitiful pancakes.
âSo fucking delicious, Cyarâika. You deserve a taste. You want some?â
Her head nods faintly, the exhaustion catching up to her; thighs trembling and fingertips taut in his curls.
Din accumulates a mass of her slick on his fingers and reroutes himself for her mouth, but stops himself. Itâs glistening at him, taunting and just begging to slip into his mouth���he fulfills itâs wishes and plunges his digits inside for his tongue to lap up the remnants before hastily ramming his lips against hers.
Itâs too authentic, too nerve wracking, as though heâs being initiated into the Creed for a second time; all butterflies in his stomach and outpaced blood flow through his veins. His hands quiver as they find her face, cupping her jaw as he deepens the kiss with a flick of his tongue across her gums.
The Girlâs eyes nearly slip open from the initial shock but sheâs mastered her self-control, slinking into the mattress and pulling him with her.
Itâs not like the kisses youâd see in holoplays, where itâs all soft and delicate but rather hungry and needy, a lot of teeth clashing against each other as they attempt to find themselves.
They exchange flavours, Din offering up her slick on his tongue in return for her saliva; tasteless in itself but itâs hersâhis favourite flavour.
Itâs all over him. In his mouth, on his chin, his fingers, his cock. Itâs where it belongs.
Breathing is essential to life: theyâre reminded as they reluctantly pull from each other's seals. Dinâs not done just yet, then again, heâll never truly be quenched of her. Thereâs just not enough of her. His lips disturb every speck of visible skin on her face, pecking her chin and across her cheeks all the way up to her eyes and back around the opposite side.
Heâs much more gentle now, having gorged himself on her lips and taste, and is mindful of the scratchiness of the scruff along his jaw as he runs the pillows down her throat to come to rest in the cavern between her shoulder and neck.
Sheâs so bouncy, so padded, Din could rest his head on the bare tissue and sleep for centuries; recuperate for all the decades of blood and sweat heâs put his body through, replenish the colour underneath his eyes, permit his muscles and bones to be reborn.
His eyelashes brush against his cheekbones as he rests his eyes and evens out his breathing.
âDin,â she breathes, hands sketching idle lines across his back. âHate to ruin the mood but your helm-â
âDonât worry about it. Just rest,â he mumbles against her flesh, a hand blindly reaching out for the blanket to cover themselves; he doesnât plan on moving from this position. Sheâll have to pry him off herself. The beskar pendant is wedged between their chests, the skull's tusks digging into his muscles but itâs somehow fitting, comforting.
She is worried, though. Thereâs a crinkle between her eyebrows that he heals with the padding of his thumb. âWhat if I wake up-â
âIâll be awake before you.â
âBut--â
âI promise.â Itâs not a pledge Din should initiate. Sheâs too comforting and he might never wake if he remains in her arms. His stubble pricks against her collarbone as he finds an abode among her chest, the beat of her heart against his eardrum.
âPlease, Cyarâika, donât make me put it back on.â
How can she oppose that?
âOhââokay.â
This is bliss.
This is his Manda, his paradise.
Her, not the location, though Sorgan will always sit somewhere special within his heart.
His Girl is all he needs.
If Din didnât have a mission, a green mischievous baby, to tend to he would spend the rest of his days nestled into her body, pampering precious skin made of the elements themselves with sentimental kisses and delightful touches.
If she was to ask him to retire his blasters to their weapons unit, he would do it in an instant.
âDin?â He placidly drones in feedback. âThank you.â
âHmm? For what?â
A hand lazes on his head, tufts of ungroomed curls separating through the gaps of her fingers considerably slow as to not lug a knot. âBelieving in me. I donât ask much about Mandalorian culture âcause I figured you get asked a lot; I only know of that from Legends, but I can see itâs a part of you. Trusting me with your Creed...after everything Iâve done⌠Thank you.â
Sheâs still beating herself up about previous events. He could just wedge open her eyelids so she can look into his eyes; maybe then sheâll realise heâs already forgiven her. Instead, Din exhales a low-toned sigh and pecks what skin his lips can reach from his position.
âWe agreed to a cin vhetin, remember?â
âYes, but-â
âSweet girl,â he shushes her. âIn Mandalorian culture we use that term in initiation; itâs to clear all previous debts. Everything that occurred before is erased. Only what will happen in the future will be considered.â
Their cabin falls silent as she mulls the significance over. Din can hear a fire crackling somewhere nearby, children laughing, and adults toasting each other to another successful day; lively and euphoric-sounding but heâs content laying atop of his euphoria, to feel each expansion of her lungs, each tardy investigative stroke on his bare form.
âDoes that mean Iâm not getting your rifle?â she jests.
Din laughs, a full-on throaty bellow that resonates through her. Itâs so humanlike it shocks him, leaves him wiping at the corners of his eyes from the onslaught of tears heâs producing.
The Girlâs hand runs from his head to the back of his neck, her thumb and forefinger massaging out the taut stone into flexible cloth. She quietly murmurs, âWasnât that funny.â
Laughing gradually subsiding, he basks in the comfortable silence between them. The Girl was never overbearing, even before all the tension arised, never stepped her foot out of line purely out of respect for his wishes and now sheâs breached obstacles thatâd make him hang his head in shame in the presence of his elders.
âDidnât you propose a challenge or have you already forgotten?â
She smirks with cocky confidence. âGambling with your weapons, huh? Thatâs so unlike you.â
âAs I said; foolish, foolish things, Cyarâika.â
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"atin" - stubborn "sleemo" - slimeball "mesh'la" - beautiful "gar jatnese be te jatnese" - you're the best of the best "gar ani ni, vaabir gar suvarir?" - you complete me, do you understand? "auretii" - outsider "cyar'ika" - sweetheart/darling "kaab jate?" - sound good? "ner uram" - my mouth "vaii" - where
A/N: Sorry this one took longer than the others, it lowkey beat my ass up. In other news, I am currently planning my next series that'll be a Mandalorian!Reader if any of you are interested in that. If you wish to be added to either the LUNAR taglist or the upcoming series tags, please send an ask or a message!
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Pink Dress || Joshua Hong au
Pairing: bad boy!Joshua x female reader
Genre: Fluff, slice of life, lil angst, suggestive, spice
Warnings: cursing, bad boy joshua coming for y'all
"What were you thinking when you wore this dress?" Joshua's dark eyes pierce into yours and you feel a little weak in the knees. As you fiddle with the hem of your dress, you squeak out a reply, "The weather was hot, you know."
It really was hot. The day started with you deciding to stay in the shelter of your home to avoid the blazing sun outside and finish your papers for the final. However, your plans changed with a call from Joshua.
He wanted to hang out with you in the library as he had a couple of books to pick up from there. You, being completely wrapped around Joshua's finger said yes without a second delay and promised the boy you'd meet him by 1 o'clock.
You rushed to pick an outfit, wanting to look pretty in front of Joshua. The male was the 'bad boy' of your campus; or so the rumors floating around suggested. It was your first year and like any other person with eyesight, you developed a crush on him. Which you kept to yourself until Joshua took a weird interest in you. He'd visit you during lunch, help you with your biology project, drop you home in his bike and even saved you from bullies a couple times.
It all made your heart swoon and turn your brain into mush. Soon enough, he's dragging you into corners and stealing kisses and touches with dirty, lustful words that fogs up your brain. That's when you fully realized, you were done for.
You have offered him your heart on a plate and now it was his to break. You try to subside the growing feelings for him in your heart but they only threaten to spill out. Hence, you thought it was necessary to look pretty in front of him.
You look lovely in pink, he'd said once when you wore pink to class. Remembering that and the awful weather outside, you go with a pink sundress with spaghetti straps and a low back,the hem reaching your mid thigh. It was a recent purchase and you were more than happy to see it's perfect fit.
You realized as you were halfway towards the library that the universe was not on your side. Out if nowhere, the sky is casted with thick clouds like they show in the horror movies and it starts raining cats and dogs. The campus library was about 10 minutes walk from your house but you make it in about 5, cursing yourself for not checking the weather forecast.
You see Joshua standing in front of the library building and rush over to him, drenched.
He quickly pulls you inside and his eyes darken as he scans you. That's how you end up with a fuming Joshua who looked very displeased with your choice of outfit.
"I can fucking see your bra, Y/n."
Your eyes widen as you quickly cover your chest with your backpack. Joshua sighs, frustrated. "Do you really think this outfit is appropriate for the library? Or were you trying to get me worked up? If so, then great, it worked."
"What? No!" You protest, a blush covering your cheeks.
Joshua takes off his leather jacket and puts it on you, ushering you into the library. After you take a seat, he hands you his handkerchief, motioning you to wipe your hair. As you do so, he disappears into the quietness of the library and returns a while later with a couple books in his hands.
"Are you here for these?" You ask.He nods, taking a seat beside you. You rub you hands together, feeling chilly.
"Cold?" He asks softly.
"A little."
"I'll drop you home once it stops raining. I shouldn't have called you out."
"No!" You reply, scared he regrets calling you. "I wanted to hang out with you too. I should've checked the weather."
"Forget it." He whispers, his eyes raking over you once again, making you squirm. "You look... sexy."
A blush blooms on your cheek, "Thank you. I-I wore it for y-you."
His pupils dilate slightly as a smirk kisses his lips, "Oh sweetheart, what am I gonna do with you?"
Make me your girlfriend, maybe.
He tucks a strand of loose hair behind your ear before leaning in to press his lips against yours. You kiss him with the same eagerness until you remember you are in public. You slightly push him away, not meeting his eyes as you chew your bottom lip.
His hand rests on your thigh as his fingers draw soft patters on your skin. He takes in your features, a feeling of adoration and desire settling in his heart.
"If I asked you to come to my house now, would you agree?"
You swallow, meeting his eyes. He never asked you to his home before. "Y-yes."
"Shit, when will this fucking rain stop." He rakes his hand through his soft locks impatiently.
You bite your lip, "You know, I'm already soaked. Why don't w-we, uhm, leave already?"
Joshua meets your eyes, a bit surprised. You yourself can't believe the words came out of you as you look down into you lap, embarrassed by your eagerness.
"Are you sure?" He says already standing up. His face engulfed in a crooked smile and his eyes intense and darker than the clouds outside, his mind wandering to the filthy things he wants to do with you.
"Y-yes," You reached for his outstretched hand. You knew you were only making way for your heart to get broken but the boy in front of you is worth the heartbreak.
A/N: I can't believe I've wrote this in one sitting. Anyway, I've always had a thing for bad boy Joshua in a bike and so I had to write this. As always, feedbacks are greatly appreciated! đ
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Fantasy to Reality
Day 3 of Kinktober is here and Iâm ready to get this baby out for all of you. I got really carried away with this one and before I knew it, I was really invested in this story. Now, I gave a little twist to this story and itâs one that Iâm not sure I made the right choice on... Please donât get made with me for making Kirishima transgender. I donât really want to cop any flack for the choice I made, I just want people to enjoy the story. Any hate I get for this story or the choices I made in it will probably result in me not continuing with Kinktober.Â
Well, I hope you can all enjoy the story without finding the need to tear it or me apart.
~Lesbian Peanut
Word Count: 5187
Being a Police Officer was stressful at the best of times, at least thatâs the opinion Katsuki had about being one. There were moments in his career where the job was worth it and the outcomes were rewarding, but there were days where he just wanted to go home. The amount of shit he had to put up with on a daily basis while he was out on patrol was utterly frustrating and he was surprised he hadnât lost his job before now. He probably had his partner to thank for that one though, the fact Eijiro made sure to keep his temper in check whenever he was about to lose it was probably the only reason, he was still an Officer.
Katsuki blinked and stopped when he realised his partner had gone silent and disappeared from his side. Turning on the spot he looked back along the length of the mall and raised an eyebrow as he caught sight of Eijiro stopped dead in front of a store. He stalked back towards the other man slowly, stepping up behind him and looking up at whatever it was that had caught Eijiroâs attention. Katsukiâs eyebrow shot up as he saw the lingerie that was being shown off in the window of the small store. He stepped to the side partially, peering at Eijiro as he took in the look of love and longing on his features.
âSee something you like in there, babe?â Katsuki murmured as he stepped in closer to Eijiro, pressing his chest against his back as he placed a hand on his hip. âAre you trying to imagine what you would look like in those things?â He teased as he rubbed his hand over Eijiroâs hip.
Eijiro flushed crimson as he dipped his head down and sucked on his bottom lip, gnawing on it with his teeth. âWould that be such a bad thing?â
Katsuki smirked as he leaned in closer, pressing his lips against Eijiroâs ear before flicking his tongue against it. âNo⌠itâs not a bad idea at all but I can tell you what youâd look like.â He whispered huskily as he pressed into him more. âThose elegant black lace panties would hug your arse in all the right ways, defining the voluptuous curve of it perfectly as you walk. Youâd have to get those crotchless panties of course, that way they can frame that beautiful pussy of yours and show it off to the world.â Katsuki heard the sharp intake of breath from Eijiro as he described what he imagined he would look like. âThe garter belt would look great on you too, those silky straps running down along your immaculate thighs before connecting to stockings. Donât even get me started on those fishnet stockings. Those would hug your calves; youâd be lucky to get them on without ripping them and even once theyâre on; they would be strangling your thighs.â
Eijiro shuddered as he leaned back into Katsuki, his eyes closed as he attempted to picture everything Katsuki was describing to him in detail. âWould that be something you would like to see, babe?â
âMe?â Katsuki clicked his tongue as he moved a hand from Eijiroâs hip around to his stomach and nipped at his ear. âYou want to know what Iâd do to you⌠Iâd make you parade around for me before ordering you to sit between my legs, have you suck my dick until I come in your mouth. After that, Iâd fuck the ever-loving fuck out of your throat until youâre begging me to stop.â He said calmly, his voice steady as he told Eijiro exactly what heâd do. âOnce youâre done swallowing my load and you will swallow it all without spilling a drop. Iâd sit back on the bed and watch you ride yourself crazy on my dick.â Katsuki shifted his hand under Eijiroâs shirt before dipping it down the front of his pants, âIf youâre still sane after riding my dick, Iâd lay you out on the bed and fuck you into the mattress. Fuck you until youâre screaming my name, until your throat is sore and your legs feel like jelly. When the high wears off and weâre both satiated, Iâd take good care of you and clean you up myself.â
Eijiroâs brain had ceased function, it was full of so many images and his body was beginning to react to the words Katsuki was saying; his hand in his pants wasnât helping either. He chewed on his bottom lip feverishly as he pressed back into Katsuki, his pussy clenching uncontrollably at the thought of being fucked into the mattress. He gasped, catching himself before he could fall as Katsuki stepped back away from him and spun on the spot to look over at his partner. His heart stuttered as he saw the wicked smirk that had taken residence on his face and a sense of doom washed over him.
âW-what is it?â Eijiro stammered as he stepped in closer to Katsuki.
âYou know, Iâd never actually force you to wear that shit⌠If you want to, go ahead and do it. Iâm not about to stop you from trying things, Ei.â Katsuki stated as he leaned in close and looked straight into Eijiroâs eyes. âSay the words and Iâll get you some, if youâre comfortable with it; Iâll turn that little fantasy of ours into a reality.â
Eijiroâs brain was back in meltdown as he took in the words that Katsuki was vomiting at him. It was no secret that Katsuki had always had Eijiroâs back and supported him through everything. Telling Katsuki that he was transgender had been the hardest thing to do, but he had managed that and Katsukiâs love for him never faltered. He had always liked the way lingerie looked; he just wasnât sure whether Katsuki would be into it; a fear that was apparently unfounded.
âOi, you have all damn day to think about this alright? For now, we need to get back to our job before the chief finds out.â Katsukiâs voice cut through Eijiroâs thoughts and he had to shake them loose.
âRight, letâs get back to work!â Eijiro declared as he raised his fist into the air in a determined manner.
âKatsuki smirked as he watched his partner march off down the mall, flicking his eyes over to the small lingerie store one last time before following after him.
~
Katsuki groaned as he pushed open the heavy wooden door to his house, stepping into the hallway before kicking off his boots. He was quiet as he took his jacket and hung it on the hook next to the door. He smirked as he picked up the small black bag next to his feet and padded off through the house. Katsuki had eventually found Eijiroâs note tucked away on his desk and had of course taken it upon himself to oblige the request.
âOi, shit head.â Katsuki called out as he walked into the bedroom, launching the bag across the small space between the door and the bed; watching as it landed squarely in Eijiroâs lap on the bed.
Eijiro jolted back to attention, the sudden disturbance pulling him from his deep thoughts and back to reality. He looked down at the black bag in his lap before turning his head to look over at Katsuki in the doorway. âIs this what I think it is?â He asked inquisitively.
âMy answer to that question would depend upon what you think is in that bag.â Katsuki quipped as he unbuckled his belt and stepped out of his pants. His shirt followed suit as he pulled it up over his head and tossed it behind him to the ground.
Eijiro watched as Katsuki stripped down just inside the door, his clothes becoming piled up near the wardrobe. It dawned on him steadily as to what Katsuki was doing and a sudden rush shot through his body. Eijiro leapt up off the bed and bolted into the bathroom, the little black bag clutched tight in his hands as he shut the door behind him. He couldnât wait to be able to show off to Katsuki, though he was a little worried about what he had bought for him.
Katsuki chuckled as he finished stripping down, moving across the room to sit on the beanbag they had tucked away in the corner. He sighed heavily as he sat down, his eyes instantly shifting to the bathroom door and his hands came to rest over his stomach. The thick piece of leather clasped in his hand was something extra that he planned to give Eijiro once he was dressed. He couldnât wait to see what his partner would look like in the lingerie he had picked out for him; he could imagine but he knew it would be nothing next to the real thing. Katsuki was sitting precariously on the beanbag as he waited, his eyes never once leaving the door.
âI-Iâm doneâŚâ Eijiro stuttered as he clipped the strap from the garter belt down to the stocking, a shy smile pulling at his lips as he tried to check himself out.
âGet out here and show me then!â
Eijiroâs heart was pounding, it felt as though it was going to tear itself right out of his chest if it beat any faster. He spun on the spot and moved towards the bathroom door; he had almost forgotten about everything Katsuki had said to him earlier in the day. He opened the door slowly, stepping out into the main room and his eyes instantly locked with Katsukiâs from across the room. The smile that spread over his partnerâs face was breath-taking and he smiled as he gave a spin for the man. Eijiro could feel Katsuki watching his every move as he posed for him and showed off the way the lingerie fit him.
âCome here you.â Katsukiâs voice was husky as he called Eijiro over to him and he smirked as he sat back into the beanbag and spread his legs, pointing down to the space between his legs.
Katsuki was glad he had chosen this set of lingerie for Eijiro, the store attendant had been helpful while he was picking it out. He was glad she had talked him out of getting the red, the black suited Eijiro more than he could have ever imagined. Eijiro already had a peach butt, these panties just lifted it up even more in a way Katsuki hadnât thought possible. He was right about the stockings though, glad he switched for the thin lace in place of the fishnet. They were hugging his calves, defining the muscles perfectly while the tops of them were trying desperately to strangle the life out of his thighs.
Eijiroâs quick movement snapped Katsuki out of his observation of his partner, chuckling to himself as the other man practically launched himself across the room and landed between his legs before peering up at him. He watched as locks of red hair fell down in front of equally red eyes and Katsuki couldnât help but to tangle his hands into those soft locks. He smirked as he pulled Eijiroâs head up closer to his crotch, the red-headâs lips parting to let a soft moan fall from them. Katsuki watched as Eijiroâs eyes fluttered shut and he took this opportunity to make his move. He leaned forwards slowly, his fingers working deftly on the buckle in his hand as he brought the leather choker up around Eijiroâs neck.
Eijiroâs eyes snapped open as he felt the leather touch his skin, realisation sinking in as the sound of the buckle being done reached his ears. He lifted a hand up to his throat, cold metal sat against his skin and heat rose through his cheeks. âYou collared meâŚâ
Katsuki hummed in response to Eijiroâs observation, hooking a finger into the metal hoop at the front of the choker and pulling on it roughly. âNow, be a good boy and get sucking.â He ordered as he pulled Eijiroâs head forwards, smirking when his lips touched the head of his dick.
Eijiro gasped as he moved his hands quickly, gripping Katsukiâs thighs to steady himself as he looked down at his dick. He was already hard, Katsuki must have been thinking about this the entire drive home to be this hard already. Eijiro could see beads of pre-cum forming before rolling down the length of his dick, his pussy clenching at the thought of having that dick inside of him. âYouâre so hard already, have you been thinking about me?â Eijiro teased as he flicked his tongue out, swirling it over the head and gathering the new beads of cum.
âFuck⌠yeah I was, the moment I bought this fucking lingerie I couldnât stop envisioning you in it.â Katsuki admitted as he kept his finger hooked on Eijiroâs choker. âGot a problem with that?â
Eijiro shook his head as he licked along the length of Katsukiâs dick, moving a hand to fondle his balls. âNo, I canât really talk either.â
âOhoho? What did you do?â Katsuki smirked as he quirked an eyebrow and tilted his head to the side out of curiosity.
Eijiro flushed dark as he flicked his eyes down, choosing to focus on the task before him as he spoke. âIf I had my way, Iâd skip this bit and go straight to the fucking me into the mattress bit of tonight.â He admitted as his lips brushed over the head of Katsukiâs dick.
âWhat a naughty partner I have. I bet youâve probably been thinking about that all day, havenât you? You probably snuck off at some stage to rub one out too.â Katsuki watched closely as Eijiroâs shoulders stiffened and his eyes popped wide, his face turning crimson. âHoly fuckâŚâ Katsuki sat up more, pulling on Eijiroâs hair as he pulled his head back and looked down into his eyes. âYou did⌠Why didnât you tell me? Iâd have helped you out with that, Iâd have fucked you there and then if youâd have asked me to.â
âI couldnât bear it.â Eijiro explained as he looked up into those vermillion eyes and pouted. âWe were on duty and I did it during our lunch break, which you didnât take by the way.â
âIâd have fucking taken it if youâd told me you were going to fuck yourself on your fingers during lunch.â Katsuki countered as he dipped his head and nipped along Eijiroâs jawline.
âWould you have actually helped me out though or just watched me? Besides, not sure people would have appreciated us doing that in a public bathroom.â He quipped back at Katsuki as he shuddered, leaning his head to the side to allow him more access.
âThatâs never stopped us before. Final year of college, did we not fuck all the time in the bathroom. You donât remember that time we were fucking and someone walked in? You wanted us to stop and wait, I kept fucking you right through their visit. You managed to keep quiet and you know you fucking enjoyed the risk that came with being caught.â
âOk, shut up now!â Eijiro squeaked as he dug his nails into Katsukiâs thighs. âNo need to bring up the past.â
Katsuki smirked wickedly as he lifted his head and pressed his nose against Eijiroâs. âMaybe tomorrow you should wear this to work, Iâll fuck you all the way through our lunch break and Iâll do it in the public bathroom if thatâs what you want.â
Eijiroâs face felt as though it was on fire as he stared up at his partner, his brain having malfunctioned somewhere throughout that sentence. The squeaking sound that was coming from his throat wasnât something he had control over and he was failing at pulling himself together. Katsukiâs laughter from above him was enough to pull him back, his eyes focusing on Katsukiâs lips before he bowed his head and his lips pressed against Eijiroâs. He relaxed into the kiss, allowing himself to give into his partnerâs desires.
Katsuki pulled his head back, licking his lips as he watched Eijiro come back to his senses. âYou still want to skip this part then?â
âNo, Iâll do this.â Eijiro whispered as he shifted his positioning, scooting in closer to Katsuki and the beanbag as he leaned in over his legs.
He watched as Eijiro gripped his thighs firmly, his fingers digging into his flesh as he took the head of Katsukiâs dick into his mouth. Katsuki shuddered and groaned low as he watched those plump lips wrap around his dick, sliding down along the length of it slowly. His fingers tightened in Eijiroâs hair as he pulled on it, a notion for him to take more of him into his mouth. He smiled as Eijiro obliged and took the length of Katsukiâs dick into his mouth, the head of his dick sliding down the back of his throat perfectly. God it felt good to be buried in the warmth of Eijiroâs mouth, his dick twitching at the thought of fucking his pretty little mouth.
Eijiro hummed low around Katsukiâs dick as he sucked firmly, bobbing his head along the length as he swirled his tongue around the girth as best, he could. He knew Katsuki wasnât small, they had fucked before after all but the head jobs were far and few between and he felt a little out of practice. Katsukiâs groan from above was encouraging though, something that spurred Eijiro on as he moved his head faster. His hand shifted over Katsukiâs thigh, dipping between his legs and grabbing his balls as he fondled them.
Katsuki groaned low as he watched Eijiroâs head bob up and down, his movements fluent as he found a steady rhythm. His hips jerked up as he pulled on Eijiroâs hair, his fingers tangling deeper into his hair as he cursed. Eijiroâs fingers moved over his balls effortlessly, his thumb slipping up between his dick and balls and pressing down there. He cried out as he bucked his hips, releasing the choker and draping his arm over his face as he dropped his head back against the beanbag. Fuck, Ei hadnât lost a single bit of his experience when it came to blow jobs and Katsuki was starting to consider letting him do them more often.
Fingers dipped down between his thighs as he sucked roughly on Katsukiâs dick and Eijiro moaned around him as he pressed his middle finger against his clitoris. He felt Katsuki shift above him as he rubbed at his clitoris, his head bobbing up and down faster as he stole a glance at his partner. Vermillion eyes locked with crimson and Eijiroâs cheeks flushed as his finger stilled between his thighs.
âKeep going, donât stop.â Katsuki muttered huskily as he hooked one of his legs around Eijiroâs waist and pulled his body in closer. âYou touching yourself while sucking my dick, fuck I wish Iâd been able to see you touch yourself today.â
Eijiroâs eyes popped wide as he pulled his head back and tilted his head to the side. âI can let you watch me if thatâs what you really want. I wouldnât mind.â
âNo, keep sucking my dick. You havenât lost your touch; I should really let you do it more often.â Katsuki admitted as rose dusted his cheeks and he looked away from Eijiro.
Warmth filled Eijiroâs chest at hearing Katsukiâs words, he was doing a good job and Katsuki was enjoying himself. He dipped his head back down, the pre-cum was building on Katsukiâs dick and steadily streaming down his length. He moved, swirling his tongue up around his dick as he licked up all the escaped cum and swallowed it. Fingers tightened in his hair as he flicked his tongue over the slit of Katsukiâs dick, his eyes fluttering shut before he took him back into his mouth. It didnât take Eijiro long to pick up his pace again, building the rhythm up fast as he sucked and slurped around Katsukiâs dick. He could feel the veins pulsing on his dick and the way his dick was twitching, he knew Katsuki wasnât going to last much longer.
Eijiro sucked harder as he swirled his tongue around Katsukiâs dick, his hand moving relentlessly over his balls as he rubbed and squeezed them. He could feel Katsukiâs balls pulling tight in his hand, his thumb rubbing against that sweet spot between. He moaned as he rocked his own hips firmly, rubbing his finger over his clitoris in tight circles as he tried to seek his own release. Katsukiâs curses sounding from above and the way the muscles in his thighs bunched up, was the only warning Eijiro was getting.
Katsuki groaned and mumbled Eijiroâs name as he jerked his hips up, the head of his dick sliding down his throat. He tightened his hold in Eijiroâs hair, pulling hard and forcing the red-head to slide his head all the way down his dick. The muscles in his legs tightened and released as his balls drew up and his orgasm hit him, his seed pouring down Eijiroâs throat. Katsuki watched as Eijiro drank down his cum, swallowing as much as he could before he was tapping his thigh for air. He let his hips fall against the beanbag again as he released Eijiroâs hair. Eijiro was quick to pull back, laying back on the floor as he lifted his hips off the floor and Katsuki watched as his fingers worked relentlessly.
He watched as Eijiroâs fingers dipped into his soaked pussy, his other hand coming down to spread his folds so Katsuki could watch without hindrance. Katsuki groaned as he sat forwards on the beanbag, his eyes trained on the way Eijiroâs fingers were moving and where they were disappearing into his body. He gripped his dick in his hand firmly, stroking it roughly as he watched his partner fuck his fingers desperately. Katsuki wanted to help him out so badly, but he knew this was Eijiroâs way of making up for having rubbed one out without him during the day.
Eijiroâs hips stuttered as he thrust his fingers into his pussy roughly, curling them up and pressing them against his g-spot. He cried out in pleasure as he closed his eyes, he knew Katsuki would be enjoying the view from where he was sitting comfortably in the beanbag. He shifted his middle finger from his folds and pressed it to his clitoris, rubbing tight circles as he pushed his fingers harder. God how he wished this was Katsuki touching him right now, how he wished it was already time to be fucked into the mattress.
âMove your hand.â Katsukiâs voice sounded from above Eijiro and he snapped his eyes open.
Katsuki waited for Eijiro to shift his hands away from his pussy, his fingers visibly covered in slick as he lifted them up towards his chest. He smiled as he shifted in between Eijiroâs thighs, moving a hand down and thrusting three of his fingers into his aching pussy. Warmth enveloped his fingers as he thrust them roughly, curling his middle finger up and rubbing it over his g-spot. Eijiroâs cries of pleasure and the way his hips were jerking in response to Katsukiâs actions, was the perfect reaction. He pumped his fingers harder and faster as he shifted his thumb up to rub circles over Eijiroâs clitoris.
He smirked as he slipped a hand up over Eijiroâs stomach, heading towards his chest as he leaned in over his partner. Katsukiâs fingers kept up their relentless rhythm as his left hand explored his partnerâs skin. He felt the raised skin of Eijiroâs scars just under his pectorals, scars Eijiro had taken time to come to love but little interactions like this were what had made it possible. Katsukiâs dick twitched as he played with Eijiroâs scars, smoothing his fingers over the raised skin before dipping his head down and kissing each one.
Eijiro moaned loudly, his hand shifting instantly to tangle into Katsukiâs short blonde hair and pulled on it roughly. He could feel Katsukiâs dick twitching back to life against his thigh as his fingers mercilessly fucked him. He rolled his hips up as he sought further pleasure and all he wanted was Katsukiâs dick inside of him. Eijiro gasped as Katsuki pulled his fingers out of his pussy, his walls clamping down in response to being empty and a whine fell from his lips.
âPatienceâŚâ Katsuki chortled as he sucked and bit his way over Eijiroâs chest, he wasnât going to be able to wear a singlet any time soon.
Katsuki knew what Eijiro was seeking, the constant rolls of his hips were a dead giveaway. He shuffled in closer to Eijiro, thrusting his dick deep into his aching pussy as he bit down on his nipple. Eijiro cried out as his dick filled his pussy, his back arching up off the floor and he pulled on Katsukiâs hair. The blonde chuckled as he moved his hips quick, thrusting into the red-head at a relentless pace. He dropped his hands down to his hips and lifted them up as he pounded Eijiroâs pussy, the head of his dick pushing further into his heat.
Eijiroâs stomach was in knots as pleasure built rapidly, his head falling back as he let his mouth hang open and moans poured from it like water. It felt so good to have Katsuki inside of him, fucking him like he promised he would do; though he knew Katsuki could do better than this. Pressure coiled tight in the pit of his stomach, the pleasure building as Eijiro reached his climax. Eijiro screamed out Katsukiâs name as he thrust his hips particularly hard, his dick hitting against his cervix and pushing him over the edge. His orgasm rocked his body as his legs tensed up and his hips shook, his walls clamping down around Katsukiâs dick as he stilled within Eijiro.
Katsuki sat patiently as Eijiro caught his breath, a wicked smirk pulling at his lips as he pulled his hips back slowly. The pitiful whimper that left Eijiroâs lips was delightful and it only served as fuel to Katsukiâs raging fire. âNow, my turn.â Katsuki stood up and pointed to his dick, he wanted to fuck Eijiroâs throat raw.
~
After being throat fucked to the point where he had been left gasping for air and a ride that had left his mind reeling from the experience; Katsuki kept his earlier promise. Eijiro hadnât been expecting it, he was still in the process of coming down from his orgasm when Katsuki had pulled out of him and threw his body all the way up the bed. He had landed with his head buried between the pillows, his arse up in the air and he tried quickly to right his positioning. Eijiro didnât get the chance though, Katsuki was as quick as always and a cry of pleasure was ripped from Eijiroâs throat as he drove his dick home.
âYou didnât think Iâd forgotten about this part did you, Ei?â Katsukiâs voice rasped as he thrust his hips roughly, his hands coming down to land on Eijiroâs arse with a satisfying crack.
Eijiro moaned as his body was rocked back and forth, each powerful thrust of Katsukiâs hips causing the head of his dick to press against his cervix. He whimpered as Katsuki slapped his hand against his thigh, a stinging sensation left in its wake. His mind was fogged as he allowed the pleasure to overcome his body. Eijiro had already lost count of how many times he had screamed Katsukiâs name and he was barely able to register the fact he was still saying it now. His breath caught in his throat as Katsuki fisted his hair, pulling his head back as he lifted him upright and continued with his relentless thrusts.
âYou look so fucked out right now, Ei. Are you even still in there, babe?â Katsuki murmured as he nipped and sucked along the side of Eijiroâs neck.
âB-barelyâŚâ He whispered breathlessly as he looked back at Katsuki through hazed eyes.
Katsuki chuckled as he moved his arm up and under Eijiroâs arms, holding him close to his chest as he thrust up into him harder. He could tell that Eijiro was about at his limit and honestly, he was too. He groaned as Eijiroâs walls clamped down around his dick firmly, a sign that it was going to be easy to make him cum this time. Katsuki smiled as he planted kisses along Eijiroâs neck, his eyes fluttering shut as exhaustion began to grip him. He groaned low as he pressed forward with Eijiro, their bodies hitting the headboard and he used that to keep them upright. Katsuki knew this wasnât the fucking into the mattress that Eijiro wanted but he highly doubted that either of them had the stamina left to do that now; heâd just owe him another day.
Incoherent mumblings fell from Eijiroâs lips as he leaned heavily into the headboard, closing his eyes as his consciousness started to fade. The pleasure was building up in his body and he knew this last orgasm was going to sap him of what little energy he had left. He moaned as he rocked his hips back towards Katsuki, meeting his thrusts as they became less rhythmic and more sporadic. Eijiro whined as he hung his head, his legs going weak beneath him as his body began to give out on him.
âI got you babe, I got you.â Katsuki reassured as he thrust his hips harder, grunting with the effort as his dick throbbed and he neared his release.
Eijiro mumbled something incoherent before crying out as his walls clamped down around Katsukiâs dick, his orgasm rocking his body and causing his mind to go completely blank. His body shook uncontrollably, his legs collapsing under him as Katsuki thrust his hips roughly before stilling. Katsukiâs groan was the only thing Eijiro could make out as he came, his seed flowing into Eijiro as he held him tight.
It took a few minutes for Eijiro to regain his bearings, his mind foggy as he looked around the room momentarily. He blinked as his eyes landed on Katsukiâs head where it was resting against his stomach, a soft smile pulling at his lips when he saw how peaceful his partner looked. He shifted his hand slowly, combing his fingers through those familiar blonde locks.
âAre you ready to get cleaned up?â Katsukiâs voice cut through the silence of the room as he looked up at Eijiro, lifting himself up onto his elbows.
Eijiro hummed in response, watching as Katsuki slid off the bed, standing beside it before stretching out fully. âYouâre going to have to carry me though.â
âYeah, figured.â Katsuki chuckled as he bent down, hooking his arms under Eijiroâs body before lifting him up against his chest. âNow, let me care for you.â
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