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Favourite Reads of the Year
I will not be ranking these, because that would hurt my heart. Buckle up folks, there are a lot of amazing books out there
The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells
I know, I KNOW, I'm late to the party but omg this whole series is just as good as people say!!! I know I said I wouldn't be ranking, but if I was these would be fighting for the top spot. I have already relistened to all the audiobooks. I anticipate rereading them literally every year from now on. I would die for Murderbot, which it would think is a stupid thing for a human to do when there is a SecUnit right there. [adult, scifi]
Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands by Heather Fawcett
Sequel to last year's fav Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries, this follows a bullheaded academic trying find the magical door that will let her faerie boyfriend back into his faerie kingdom. Chaos ensues in the Alps. It's fabulous, and the author's approach to using folklore is very similar to my own writing, which I love and also get imposter syndrome about. 10/10 recommend [adult, historical fantasy]
Model Home by Solomon Rivers
Would you like to be repeatedly punched in the gut? Look no further than this story of racism and child abuse in a Texas McMansion, with gorgeous prose and a genderqueer protagonist and the laundry list of content warnings you can expect with the genre. It hurt so good. [adult, contemporary gothic horror]
You Should Be So Lucky by Cat Sebastian
This love affair between a baseball play and a sports reporter was recced to me by the lovely @colubrina and boy was it worth the two-day binge it inspired! Romance can be very hit-or-miss for me, but this knocked it out of the park (please enjoy my pun). I didn't even have to know anything about baseball to love it! [adult, historical (1960s) romance]
The Locked Tomb Series by Tamsyn Muir
Another tumblr fav, FOR A REASON. Gideon is hilarious. Harrow is an absolute mess. Nona is BABY, my beloved. (Camilla and Palamedes have my whole entire heart). Also, the audiobook narrator is fantastic. In the words of the author, the buns are also fried chicken. [adult, sci fantasy]
Master and Commander by Patrick O'Brian
This one is @elodieunderglass's fault. Historical buffoonery on boats. The main characters are ridiculous. The sailing jargon is incomprehensible. It's great. [adult, historical fiction]
All You Can Ever Know by Nicole Chung
This is a gorgeous memoir of an interracial adoptee trying to make contact with her birth family while pregnant with her own child. It grapples thoughtfully with reconnecting to a lost culture, the complexities of family history, and the social and legal barriers adoptees face to learning about themselves. [adult, memoir]
Death in the Spires by KJ Charles
I devour everything Charles writes, so I was EXCITED for this mystery. She made it very clear on social media "It's not a kissing book!!" (it's kinda still a kissing book). She wrote a stonking book, as usual, with an underdog protagonist revisiting the murder that happened during his toxic time at Oxford university. [adult, historical mystery]
Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar
My favourite literary fiction read of the year, this meditation on Iranian diaspora identity is written by a poet and you can tell. I would suck the prose up through a straw if I could. The protagonist is an addict and also quite suicidal. It was fun :) [adult, literary fiction]
She Who Became the Sun by Shelly Parker-Chan
and the sequel, He Who Drowned the World. I don't even know how to sell this, all I want to do is flail incoherently about how amazing it is. IT'S AMAZING. JUST READ IT. (wait I know: this satisfied the part of me that was obsessed with Mulan as a kid) [adult, historical fantasy]
A Little Trickery by Roseanna Pike
The voicey-est book I've ever read. I screenshot like every other page. It follows an orphaned girl trying to survive in Tudor England through various means, such as faking a miracle in the church where her gay best friend is priest. [adult, historical fiction]
At the End of the River Styx by Michelle Kulwiki
My friend wrote a book! It made me cry!!! They were delighted with this!!! Please give this to any teenager in your life who needs to see thoughtful representation of grief and depression and boys in love. [YA, contemporary fantasy]
#there's a little bit of everything in here#sorry to the thriller fans#I am too stressed to read many of those at the moment#bea reads#book recommendations
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Would you be up for writing an oneshot with abandoned baby Dokucha being found by the Cross Guild? Croco and Buggy would probably not care too much at the beginning but quickly warm up to them. Mihawk is the doting and responsible daddy. Croco would love to have the little one on his lap when âdiscipliningâ people, especially Buggy, like âhow should daddy Buggy be punished today for screwing up again?â before releasing the Bananawanis. Would totally give them a baby Bananawani, who greatly dislikes Buggy. Dokucha would copy Mihawks behaviour and way of being, Mihawk is sitting on the table having breakfast and reading the newspaper, so will they. Buggy is the one funny daddy and who gets them in trouble and doesnât think much if itâs safe for Dokucha, like taking them to a heist or so. Imagine how darn cute this would be and the three taking care of them!! đđ„°
Babyâs Judgement ( Crocodile x gn!child!reader! X Mihawk)
A/N Here we go!!! I always day that :/ always be saying im back but then I disappear for two weeks only to repeatđ«Ł Listen! Time just escaped me dinât even noticed it had been that long, plan was to do in the plane but I just kind a spent the hours staring into nothingness instead. Anyhow, not sure how to feel about this one so let me know what you think. But also do note that this Dokucha got raised by these mean since they were a baby so as such they share the same morally questionable morals the men have.
Reader here is replaced by Dokucha which stands for reader in japanese for the enjoyment of both reader and oc character readers
Dividers by @/firefly-graphics and @/drinkthesky
âCroki, where we goinâ?â The small toddler wondered as they tried to keep up with the manâs long strides.
âI have something to show you,â he huffed out, pausing slightly so the child could catch up to him.Â
âin the arium?â
âAquarium,â he scoffed out.
âArium?â
He let out a sigh, picking them up aÂ
âK,â he sounded, looking at the child.
âK!âÂ
âKweâÂ
âKwe,â they parroted
âAquariumâ he finished.
âArium!â They stated, seemingly proud of their âaccomplishment.âÂ
âYouâre hopeless.â
ââMâ not!â
âPerhaps I should just feed you to the bananawani,â Crocodile mused, a smirk growing on his face as he did
âNo!â They cried, hugging his neck tight
âYes, Iâm sure they would enjoy eating a brat for dinner.âÂ
âWah!! Youâre mean!â
âKuahaha! Thatâs how the world works, kid,â he laughed, making his way into the underground layer he had built to keep the giant beasts and any unfortunate soul that he and his associate decided to âspareâ from a swift death.
âRelax, those bastards wouldnât do anything to you even if I told them to; they like you,â he called out once his chuckles had died down as he made his way into the shallow area of the aquarium, eventually giving rise to a section littered with sand and illuminated by a skylight place above the area.
The place allowed the huge reptiles to laze around on dry land if they so wanted to, the sand warmed by the sun above a welcome feeling to the crocodiles.
For the following months, however, this place was far from just a place for them to have their daily dose of vitamin D. Instead, it became a highly coveted place, one that the workers were not able to bypass for their usual duties as the bananawani became incredibly devoted to the care of their very own treasure that they were zealous to, thus the small layer although normally occupied by a few of Crocodileâs most trusted subordinates now lay close to empty.
However, the beasts were willing to make a few exceptions to their no-trespassing rule. The first one was the man himself, not only because Crocodile was the one who offered the crocs all the care they needed but also because the man had a new addition to himself as of late.
âBabies!â Dokucha exclaimed happily, running towards said hatchlings with glee.
It turns out that due to Crocodile establishing his dominance over the reptiles from the beginning, they had not only considered the man an extension of themselves but a superior of sorts. As such, the bananawani never reacted aggressively to his presence, this and the fact that Dokucha now lingered next to him, after all, he was in the same position as them: taking care of a young one.
âCroki, look! They have babies!â
âI know, itâs their mating season,â he mumbled as he placed one of his usual cigars in his mouth, looking as the child prattled on to one of the hatchlingâs parents about the babies that littered the area.
âCrokiâ they called, gaining the attention of the man from the lighter on his hand back to the child as they let out a grunt in response, his eyes not leaving the task of igniting the cigar.Â
âLook!â
Satisfied with the spark leaving the cigar and itâs signature cloud of smoke following, he moved his full attention to the toddler, watching as they hauled up a hatchling.
âThey didnât have a mommy or daddy.â
Crocodile let out a hum at their words.
âThat oneâs parents died a while ago, a sea beast if I remember rightâ
âDied?â
âYes.â
âWho will take care of it?â they frowned, hugging them close, letting out tiny giggles as the Crocodile began giving them small nips.
âJust take it with you; I donât really care,â he dismissed as he turned around, heading to the large table that decorated the center of the room.
Dokucha grinned looking down at the reptile in his hands with a grin.
âI take care of Baby!â they yelled, spinning the wani around with joy, skidding to a stop at the sound of muffled cries.
âOi, Brat, come hereâ he called.
âIâm comin!â they cheered, running towards him with the Bananawani held snuggly in their arms as they climbed into the ex-warlords lap.
âYou see that man?â he questioned as he gestured to one of the nearby cells.
âMan?â they mimicked, looking up towards the cell, spotting the source of the cries they had heard coming from a man in one of the otherwise empty cells, his cries muffled by a cloth tied around his head.
âYes, see, the guy thought it would be a good idea to try and sell us out to the Marines,â he mumbled, a dark smirk growing on his face as he whispered the words to the child, ensuring that his voice remained loud enough for the terrified man to hear.
âWhat should I do with him?â
âDo with him?â
âYes, should I feed him to the bananaWanis?â he suggested, his smirk widening at the rise in cries coming from the cells at the suggestion.
âNo!â they protested with a pout looking up at Crocodile, much to the relief of the defected pirate.
âThat would give the Waniâs a tummy ache!â
âIs that so? What should I do then?â
Dokucha shrugged, playing with the baby bananawani on their lap with a smile.
âSand?â
The manâs relief previous relief at the thought of being spared dissipated into terror at the pirateâs following words
âAh, thatâs right. You said you wanted more sand for your sandbox, right?ââ
âMmhmâ
âWell then, looks like your fates decided,â Crocodile cackled as he activated his devil-fruit
âKai!â
âThere you are; I was looking for you, âMihawk called, watching them run into the room he sat on, gingerly placing the wine on a nearby table to accept the child jumping towards him.
âWhat were you doing?â he questioned, positioning them in this lap so he could balance both them and his glass of wine.
âCroki was turning a mean man into sand!â they piped up, raising what looked to be a small sippy cup in excitement.
âAh. so he finally got rid of that pest,â he stated
âYeah, and look!â they yelled, pulling out a small satchel from their side and grinning as the bananwani promptly jumped out as soon as they opened the satchel, letting out small chirps as they climbed into their lap.
âI have a baby!â
âPlease do tell me why that is a good idea,â Mihawk called, looking over the childâs shoulders.
âI see no harm in them taking care of it; he can watch out for the brat, they can be nasty things even as hatchlingsâ Crocodileâs voice rings out as he enters the room, taking his place next to MIhawk.
âBesides, they seem to hate the clown as well, and he has been getting too comfortable around the brat lately,â he grunted.
The swordsman lets out a thoughtful hum at the word, seemingly mulling over the idea the devil user had given.
âI doubt a hatchling will be enough to stop that fool from trying to take them away; some lessons just need to be taught personally,â he called, taking a sip from his drink. He raised an eyebrow as the child next to them seemed to imitate his handâs placement with their own cup.
He gave a small roll of his eyes as he put the wine down as he stood up, picking up the child who was quick to drop his cup in favor of grabbing the bananawani as they were lifted.
âRegardless, it is time for the child to go to bed, so I bid you farewell, for now; I trust I can leave the clown to you?â Mihawk called, looking at Crocodile
âI will,â he easily answered as he let a wisp of smoke escape him.
âIf you want to join, you should hurry; Iâm not sure he will be conscious if you take too long.â
âVery well,â he called as he walked away.
âBut Kai! Iâm not tired!â They whined, trying to get out of the manâs grasp
âEnough,â He sternly admonished
I donât even know how to label the fic as cause it canât be cross guild cause buggy is only mentioned but im not sure it really is equally crocodile and Mihawk, I think itâs more Crocodile centered đ€·đœââïž Also in case theres any confusion the Kai nickname comes from hawkeye, a two year old would hardly pronounce that so its the last vowels that sound the HawKEYE = Kai :D aint that cute?
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A Dash of Sweetness
Sanji x reader (she/her)
English is not my first language
It's my first time writing for Sanji, and honestly, I struggled. I changed the idea a few times before finally settling on what you're about to read. I hope I did him justice đ€
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The sun dipped low on the horizon, bathing the Thousand Sunny in a warm golden light as you stood in the kitchen, nervously dusting flour off your hands. Sanjiâs kitchen was his sanctuaryâstrictly off-limits to everyone else. Yet tonight was different. Tonight, he had let you in.
Youâd been hesitant to share the story about your grandma, about the cookies you baked together every holiday. The memory was deeply personal, almost too special to put into words. But when you finally did, telling him how much it meant to you, you hadnât expected the famous Straw Hat chef to stop, think, and let you bake on your own.
Now, as the crew munched on your batch of cookies around the dinner table, laughter and compliments filled the air. Chopper grinned with crumbs on his nose, and Luffy was on his fifthâor maybe seventhâcookie. Everyone seemed happy. But your gaze kept darting toward Sanji. His approval was the only one that mattered.
Unlike the others, he didnât dive in right away. Instead, he picked up a cookie with his usual grace, studying it for a moment before taking a deliberate bite. You held your breath, your pulse quickening as you watched him chew thoughtfully. Every second felt like an eternity. Then, at last, his lips curved into that familiar smileâsoft, radiant, and effortlessly charming.
âAmazing,â he said, his voice as warm as his gaze, which met yours and lingered. âPure delight. I wouldnât expect anything less.â
The tension in your chest melted away instantly, replaced by a rush of relief and quiet joy. Your smile broke through before you could stop it, your heart doing a little flip as his words sank in.
Later that evening, as you wandered the deck, a low murmur of voices drew your attention. Sanji and Zoro? They werenât shouting, which was odd enough, but the topic of their conversation was even more surprising.
âJust tell her you don't like it,â Zoro said bluntly.
âI canât do that!â Sanjiâs voice was sharp but not angry, as though the idea genuinely appalled him. âDo you know how much effort she put into those cookies? How important they are to her?â
âYouâre hopeless,â Zoro snorted.
Before you could stop yourself, you stepped closer. âWhat are you two talking about?â
Both men turned sharply, Zoro shrugging nonchalantly. âNone of my business,â he muttered, brushing past you and heading below deck.
You turned to Sanji, raising an eyebrow. âWhat was that all about?â
He hesitated, slipping a hand into his pocket and glancing away, avoiding your eyes. âItâs nothing, reallyââ
âSanji,â you pressed, crossing your arms, your tone firm enough to leave no room for excuses.
He sighed heavily, like a man resigned to his fate. âFine. I⊠I donât actually like the cookies that much. But I didnât want to hurt your feelings. They mean so much to you.â
Your chest tightened, though not from hurt. âWhy didnât you just tell me? You didnât have to fake it.â
His gaze softened, the faintest hint of a smile tugging at his lips. âBecause Iâd rather eat a hundred of those cookies than say something that might take away that smile of yours.â
Heat rushed to your cheeks, and you glanced down, flustered. âThatâs⊠really sweet,â you murmured, your voice softening. âBut if you donât like something, you should just say so. HonestlyâŠâ You sighed, running a hand through your hair. âI remember them tasting better, too. Maybe I got something wrong.â
Sanji chuckled softly, the sound low and warm. âWell, bakingâs an art. Sometimes the first try doesnât hit the mark. Happens even to the best of us.â
You looked up at him, the determination sparking back to life. âThen Iâll get it right. But Iâll need your help.â
His eyebrows arched in surprise. âMy help?â
âYes, you. I need to figure out how to make them better, pleasee.â You gave him your sweetest smile, and he couldn't say no.
The two of you set to work, the kitchen quickly filling with the hum of conversation and the comforting scents of butter and sugar. Sanji moved effortlessly through the space, measuring and mixing with a precision that was mesmerizing to watch. But he let you take the lead, only stepping in to offer a tip or adjust an ingredient.
Sanjiâs usual flirtations were dialed back tonight, and instead, he seemed... genuine. Every now and then, his fingers brushed yours when handing over a utensil, and you caught him watching you with a softness in his eyes that made your cheeks warm.
Finally, the cookies were in the oven, and the two of you leaned against the counter, waiting.
âSo,â he said, breaking the comfortable silence. âWhat made those cookies so special to you? Besides your grandma, I mean.â
You glanced at him, surprised by the question. âI guess⊠itâs more about the memories. Every holiday, weâd bake them together. Sheâd tell me stories while we worked, and it was justâsimple, you know? A little moment that made everything feel... right.â
Sanji nodded, his expression thoughtful. âI get that. Foodâs never just about the taste. Itâs about what it means.â
The timer dinged, breaking the moment. You jumped up, grabbing an oven mitt and pulling out the tray. The cookies looked golden and perfect; the smell alone made your heart lift.
âWell?â you said, holding one out to him as soon as they were cool enough. âMoment of truth.â
He took a bite, chewing slowly, his expression unreadable. You waited, your heart pounding.
Finally, he smiledâsoft and genuine, a look that was just for you. âNow these... these are perfect.â
You couldnât help it; you grinned. âReally?â
âReally,â he said.
You couldnât shake the feeling that Sanji treated you differently than everyone else. He wasnât just polite or chivalrousâthere was something gentler, something more genuine in the way he watched you. It wasnât just tonight, either. Little moments like these, where his usual grand gestures gave way to something softer, had been piling up in your mind.
Maybe it was your imagination. Or maybe it wasnât.
âThanks. I couldnât have done it without your help,â you admitted.
Sanji stepped closer, his voice dropping just slightly. âMaybe. But I think youâve always had the recipe for something extraordinary.â
For a moment, you didnât know what to say. The warmth in his eyes and the weight of his words left you feeling vulnerable but also⊠seen. Finally, you managed a soft laugh, trying to ease the tension. âWell, I guess Iâll just have to keep practicing, then.â
âGood,â he said, a teasing lilt returning to his voice as he reached for another cookie. âBut you should know if it means I get to spend more time with you in the kitchen, I donât mind tasting every single batch.â
You smiled, a little wider this time, and for once, you felt certainâyou werenât imagining anything.
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Sunrise, sunset
@dekariosclan's incredibly creative Midwinter gifts from Gale sparked an idea with my Tav and Gale that... barely features the book in the relevant gift. The muse wants what it wants!
But I dedicate this to you, for all the wonderful Galemancer content and inspiration. May you have a lovely 2025!
Full text is here on Ao3, but also under the readmore.
Sunrise, sunset (1631 words) by Librivore42 Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Baldur's Gate (Video Games) Rating: General Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Gale/Tav (Baldur's Gate) Characters: Gale Dekarios, Original Female Character(s) Additional Tags: Hopeless Romantic Gale (Baldur's Gate), I'm telling you, this man would move the world for you Summary: Moving back to Waterdeep is an absolute joy for Gale, and he's only too happy to settle back in. His barbarian wife is less comfortable with city life, but he has just the idea to cheer up her winter blues.
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Gale's home fit around him again as if it had been aching for him to come back, the most comforting embrace. The sound of Tara's overjoyed voice, not to mention is brand new lease on life, had made the entire space glow with a warmer light than he'd seen a year.
And so much more than her voice and his life, someone to share all those things with and more. As if sensing his thoughts, strong arms wrapped around his waist, a comforting warmth at his back as Celia leaned her chin on top of his head. Watching him sort through his desk, tutting and shifting papers from one pile to another that all looked the same to her, which he seemed to do regularly with no change or development, until she was tempted to ask if he was just making up work to look busy and important.
He could be as busy and important as he liked as long as she got to hold him. She was already losing interest in whatever he was doing, looking out the window at the sky and marvelling at the delicacy of the clouds as they hung, fragile, in the Waterdeep sky around a setting sun.
By and by he landed on a familiar book under the papers, letting out a soft chuckle of recognition that drew her attention back to him.
The Art of the Night. The gold of the very⊠evocative cover illustration glinted in the now setting sun.
"You made this whole illusion of your tower back then," she said. "Magical invitation to your place, and the first thing you did was pull out a book."
He tilted his head back to squint at her in mock-annoyance, lifting up the book to tap it with the back of his hand. "It was meant to be seductive and sweep you off your feet, you absolute barbarian."
She buried her laughter in his hair, his entire body shaking with her joy.
"Only you'd ask a woman to bed using a book."
"Hm." He smiled, leaning back into her embrace. "What's more embarrassing? The fact that I did, or the fact that it worked?"
She laughed even louder at that, the walls ringing with merriment and life that it had been hungry for. That he'd been hungry for, back when the orb's hunger overtook everything. "Fine, fine. Soft city boy."
He would have bristled at that once upon a time, too engrossed in his own offence to notice how her eyes shone with amusement at his reaction. Pulling himself up to his full height to argue that he was not soft by any means, and citing evidence of their past battles as she just grinned down at him.
In fact, he'd been too wrapped up in himself to notice a lot of things. Glances he missed, casual touches that he never pulled away from but never truly registered, filing it away as something she did with everyone. Which she did, if very differently, had he even given it a modicum of thought.
But he couldn't be blamed for misinterpreting a barbarian's subtlety, if such a thing even existed. He might have been more aware had it been anyone else, but she was so loud, brash and blunt that he thought he'd have seen her coming a mile away.
"It's definitely one of my favourite books." Celia tightened her arms around him and nuzzled the top of his head with a gentleness that did not come easily to her. She inhaled, filling herself with his smell, his warmth.
She wasn't fond of reading herself, and didn't appreciate the finer points of a good leather binding the way he did. But she did love stories, and he loved to feel the weight of her head on his lap as he read to her from his collection. Loved to listen to her as she told the oral tales from her childhood, tribal stories she still remembered by heart, no matter how long she'd been away.
He turned his face towards one of her encircling arms and kissed a soft trail up her freckles like he was mapping a new constellation. "I've been thinking of us taking a trip, before the snows set in."
"Mhm?" She almost purred in contentment, wrapping him up more securely.
"I thought, perhapsâ" he pulled away and drummed his fingers on the cover, looking out of the window at the gorgeous sunset painting the stones of the city. By the Gods did he love his home, his comfort and all things familiar that he never thought he'd see again.
But he loved her as well, very dearly, and a lot of it was still alien to her, settling uncomfortably on her shoulders no matter how patiently she bore the weight.
It had certainly taken him a while to realise that loud, brash and blunt people could be very quiet about some things, and nobody would ever notice. After all, if they had something to say, they would, wouldn't they?
Then again, he more than anyone should have known how easy it was to keep a secret when you hid it behind some showy confidence.
She'd been right that first week. For such a smart wizard, he could be very stupid.
"I thought that perhaps," he went on slowly, "you might like to visit your tribe."
Silence filled the air, cautious and surprised, and he winced, carrying on.
"And I must admit I've been rather curious about those big tribal feasts you've told me about. The storytelling by firelight. And⊠and I'm aware it's been some time since you've been home."
More silence. He set the book down and held her arms warmly, tilting back to look at her again and forging on.
"Years in fact. But that's all over, isn't it? There's no reason we can't. Andâ" he faltered as she hid her face in his hair again so he couldn't see her at all. She never hid from anything.
"My love." Gale spoke very, very gently, handling her with such care that belied all expectations of her size and strength. Gentleness that she would never admit to needing. "I know you miss being out in the wilds. Tents and piles of furs and hunting. And I want to give you some of that again. But more than that I know that you⊠miss your people. Your family."
He let the silence settle this time, giving her room to breathe, to think.
The voice that responded was so very small, it made his heart clench. "I don't know if they miss me."
"LoveâŠ"
She tightened her arms around him so much it hurt, but he'd gladly take the pain without a word. "If they push me away, my heart is going to break."
Squeezing her hands, he took hold of them and stepped towards the couch, settling her so he could see her face, with nowhere to hide from him. He took her face in his hands, feeling another twist in his heart at her beautiful, bright, fierce green eyes clouded by desperately unshed tears.
"Oh love. I'm sorry."
"No. No, youâŠ" She held his hands tightly, trying to express with touch what she was struggling to convey in words. "You didn't do anything wrong. Thank you. I'm just a cowardâ"
"Now, I won't have you slander my wife like that."
She gave a wet sort of chuckle, leaning further into his touch as she shut her eyes tightly and just breathed.
"Fine. But I'm still afraid and I shouldn't be. It's been so long."
"You've never really had to seriously consider the idea of going back," he said, still gentle as he ran a thumb over her cheek. "By that metric it's been no time at all."
A hum, hard to read as convinced or otherwise, but she seemed steadier as she gave that some thought. He let the silence build again, seeing the need for it as she tried to get her thoughts in order. Trying to will the right words into existence.
The sun set softly into the sea, making room for the night as he pulled her close and just sat with her silence and warmth. He was happy to wait.
"If you come with me," she finally said, slow and careful as if feeling out unfamiliar ground, "you'll miss your warmth and soft cushions within a day."
He smiled as she opened her eyes a little to peek at him, gauging his reaction.
"I won't break from a little rough living." His voice was warm, a clear refusal to even consider the option of being left behind for his own comfort. "Besides, knowing you, you won't let me lift a finger."
"Because we'd starve otherwise."
A soft breath of amusement. "Admittedly I'm not much of a hunter, but I could certainly menace a vegetable if I was suitably armed."
She laughed, dashing away a tear as she turned her face enough to kiss his palm.
"You can be all warm and comfortable in the finest furs I can find, while I go catch us a deer."
"That sounds like adequate enough comfort for me."
"And you won'tâ"
He pulled her in for a kiss, feeling her melt into him, into his love and absolute certainty as he stole the rest of her questions and her breath.
Breaking apart, he leaned his forehead against hers with a sigh of contentment.
"I might grouse a little, yes. But I won't change my mind halfway or breathe a word about going back. I think by now you're well acquainted with how stubborn I can be."
Gods, the shine of pure joy and love in her eyes could put even a Waterdhavian sunset to shame.
"Together, then?"
"I wouldn't have anything else."
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The Weeping Monk x Fem!Reader : Forged Of Fire Chapter 30
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Story Summary: Raised under the tiranny of your own family, and forced to steal to earn your keep, you struggle to survive. Born from a Fey mother, and a Manblood father who wanted only sons, you are forced to hide your Fey side. When you are ordered to steal from Father Carden by your half-brother, Cassian, your life spirals out of control and you find yourself at the mercy of the Weeping Monk. The life you knew changes drastically when Cassian betrays you in the cruelest of ways. A trade is made, a promise is broken, and a debt must be paid.
Chapter Title:Â A Vow Of Devotion
Notes: !!!!Extra warnings for this chapter added !!!!
Trigger warning for this chapter: !!!!This chapter very briefly mentions the memory of a child abuse attempt. It also mentions the memory of a SA attempt. Neither of them involve y/n and neither of them are descriptive. !!!!
Warnings: Angst. Hurt. Trauma bonding. Intrafamily violence. Depression. Self-harm. Suicidal thoughts. Violence. Torture. Gore. Pining. Trauma. Self-Flagellation. Manipulation. Strong Language. Blood. Misogyny. PTSD. Spicy and smut parts. Slight redemption arc. Lima/Stockholm syndrom-ish. Childhood trauma.
Other warnings: Jealousy. Forced Marriage. Forbidden Love. Romance. Slow-burn. Found Familly-ish. Comfort. Fluff. !SMUT and SPICE!
Word count of this fic:Â +250K
Chapter:Â Â 30/47
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The warmth inside the cave had successfully dried most of your jacket, the warm sun would do the rest as you rode a little behind Gawain and Lancelot. Percival was seated in front of Lancelot and had not said much since leaving the cave and neither had Lancelot. It was Gawain who kept the conversation going by trying to inform the three of you how things were among the Fey these days. Lancelot sometimes replied to him and it showed that he knew more of Fey customs than anyone had expected. There had to be things he remembered of his past and things he had learned after having hunted the Fey for so long, it was not unusual for one to become quite knowledgeable on the subject of that which they spend most of their time on. You had not said much in the past hours, the afternoon sun was warming your back as you just listened to Gawain talk about Nimue.
âShe would not want you to weep for her.â Gawain said to Percival.
Percival snapped his eyes away, clearly not happy to hear that. âThe paladins made her fall and drown! Why can I not weep?!â
Gawain tried to explain that it was only meant to comfort him, âPercival, I did not mean that-â
âI hate them! I hate them all!â The boy snapped.
Lancelot tensed up behind him but tried to mask the reaction by readjusting how he was seated. Then Percival threatened to dismount, but he prevented it. âPercival.â
Percival hated that others would see the tears that threatened to blur his vision again, hearing about Nimue and how she had died was too much for him.
Lancelot held the boy seated securely in front of him, lowering his voice to calm him, âNo one here will mock you for weeping. Mourn your friend without reservation.â
Gawain gave a reassuring nod towards Percival when the boy looked at him again. âMy words were meant to offer comfort, they were not meant to upset you.â
âFine.â Percival sighed, shaking the outburst from his shoulders.
Relief washed through all, Gawain chose a different topic to speak about. This time he spoke of the time where Lancelot had tried to burn him alive in a mill, and when you looked at the Ash Man for an explanation he kept his eyes straight ahead.
âHe never told me that.â you bitterly said.
Gawain looked at you. âHe does not appear to be a man of many words.â
There was still no eye-contact from the culprit. âAnd certainly not when it could bring him trouble.â
Lancelot scoffed, finally breaking the silence, âI had my orders. They wanted you, Green Knight, because you had killed many of the paladins. The Church was pressuring Father into capturing those with the strongest influence among the Fey.â
Gawain smiled, finding it amusing. âI suppose I could take it as a compliment.â
âI did capture you.â Lancelot still sounded proud of that achievement.
Gawain tried to temper that pride. âYes. After a lot of effort.â
Percival found it the perfect timing to speak up on the fight he had witnessed between them, telling Gawain, âHe fights faster than you.â
Lancelot turned his head the other side, hiding the victorious smile from the knight upon hearing the child sound so impressed.
Gawain send Percival a look, âWhoâs side are you on, boy?â
That cheeky child grinned at the knight, knowing exactly how to get on his nerves.
Gawain shook his head, not giving either of them anymore attention. âWe should stop at Crowgrove and acquire supplies, unless we wish to starve on our way to Gramaire.â
âVery well.â Lancelot agreed on that plan, he looked back at you, âDo you still have the pouch I gave you?â
A bad feeling sank itself into your stomach, quickly you searched your satchel. The pouch was no longer in there. âI donât⊠Iâm sorry. My father must have taken it.â
âIt is not your fault.â he quickly said, then looked at Gawain. âWe could trade?â
âTrade what?â Gawain asked.
âI still have my daggers.â Lancelot suggested.
Gawain pointed out a problem, âIf we offer a merchant there one of those daggers, it will get us unwanted attention. They have the symbol of the Church on them, do they not?â
Lancelot nodded disappointed. âThen what can we trade?â
âWeâll see what we can do once we are there.â The knight sighed, not having an answer to that problem yet.
A loud scream coming from the left of you startled all, Lancelot by reflex held up a hand to signal the rest of you to stop. More screams traveled through the forest fast, you could hear people run.
Gawain spotted the origin of the sound. âPaladins. They are chasing two Fey women into the woods.â
The knight began to ride towards the sound, Lancelot called out to him, âGreen Knight, we shouldnât. If they see us alive-â
âYou should not, but I do. I will not ignore their call for help.â Gawain was firm on that and gave the Ash Man a disappointed look. âMy people need me. Ride ahead, I will find you.â The knight left no room for debate and rode towards the danger.
Lancelot sighed, swallowing down the curse he wished to emit. âPercival, dismount and ride with her until I return.â
âBut-â Percival did not want to miss out on the action.
âNow.â he told him.
He helped the boy slide down from Goliath, and whilst you helped Percival up on your horse Lancelot put his bow into his lap then spurred Goliath on into a gallop. What you didnât understand was why he wasnât riding in the same direction Gawain had gone in.
âDo we have to just wait here?â Percival sounded appalled.
You didnât plan to wait and see if they came back alive or not, even though they had clearly thought you would. But there was a child with you. âItâs dangerousâŠâ
Percival looked back at you, reading the truth right out of your eyes.
âFine. But we donât get too close and we stay hidden, understood?â you knew that it was a risk with the boyâs unpredictable character.
When Percival promised not to take risks, you rode in the direction that the sound came from. By the time you were almost close, you could hear a fight going on. You halted the horse, dismounted and hid with Percival among the bushes and trees. Gawain was at a distance, fighting a group of paladins while two young Fey women and him were cornered by a rock formation. It was not a fair fight, five against one, Gawain was defending more than he could attack.
âPercival, I need to help him. Swear to me that you will stay hidden!â you held him by the shoulder. When he did not answer right away, you gave him a little shake. âPercival?â
The boy nodded. âIâll stay out of sight.â
âGood lad.â you cupped his cheek for a moment, then quickly moved through the bushes towards the Green Knight.
Gawain noticed you approaching and looked both relieved by the incoming help, and annoyed that you had chosen to engage in battle.
You drew your sword and stepped into the sight of the paladins, one turned to look your way. Another was charging at the knight, that paladinâs plan was ruined when an arrow landed into the side of his neck and the force of it send him to the ground. Gawain looked around for a second, then continued to fight the other paladins who were clearly confused by the fatal arrow. You warded off the attack of the paladin who had noticed you by holding your sword vertically and swung your sword at him next, he evaded your sword but an arrow pierced itself into his chest and you stumbled back away from him. That had been too close for comfort, you looked where the arrow must have traveled from and spotted Lancelot up on the rock formation as he took aim again at the remaining paladins. He would not have a drop of blood on him whilst killing his former red brothers up from that advantage point. With the low supplies in mind, you grabbed hold of the arrow lodged into the paladinâs chest and pulled it free. Another had taken advantage of your brief moment of distraction to try and grab you from behind.
âI remember you!â he loudly exclaimed. âThe Weeping Monkâs whore!â
You turned the arrow in your hand and with a quick backwards motion you stabbed the arrowhead into his cheek and pulled it free right away, blood splattered onto your shoulder and neck. It was nauseating but you did not falter, by turning into his hold you broke free and stabbed him with the arrowhead in the neck. Blood gushed out of his neck and you backed away to avoid getting it on yourself but you still felt the blood splatters land on your face. When you looked up, Gawain was delivering the death blow to the last paladin. The knight then noticed you and the state of your appearance, and what he saw must have startled him.
He called out to you, âAre you alright?â
It took you a few seconds to answer, âYes.â
He turned to the frightened Fey women to talk to them and you approached them. They had been on their way home with their family when they encountered the paladins, they got seperated from the rest of them when they had run.
âThey are not far.â Lancelot came from between the trees, having overheard the conversation. Percival was at his side.
The women cowered away in terror at the sight of him and it took Gawain some effort to assure them that Lancelot was no threat to them. You noticed the hurt in Lancelotâs eyes at witnessing their reaction to his presence.
Still, the Ash Man tried to help. âI can lead you to them.â
The women had their arms hooked together, seeking support and comfort with each other. They looked at you and Percival, and how you both had no fear of the one they so feared.
You saw it as a quiet request for your opinion. âWe can help you. Lancelot can bring you to your family.â
âHeâll kill them.â The auburn haired woman said.
At that, Lancelot send his gaze to the grass, he had wanted to walk away but Percival took hold of his sleeve and wouldnât let him. Someone needed to be his voice, for he would not be it for himself now you realized. You turned to the women.
âHe saved my life, he saved Percivalâs life. He just helped the Green Knight save you. Trust him to help you when he says he will, I promise it is worth it.â you spoke with fervor, then walked away to collect the arrows that had been used.
The women looked between the two men and the boy who had not expected you to speak so strongly for the former Weeping Monk. You heard a few sentences being spoken between them all, then Lancelot came to you just as you took out the arrow lodged into a paladinâs stomach.
âI am going to retrieve the horses, I will be back in a moment.â he informed. âWeâll lead them to their family and resume our journey afterwards.â
You were glad to hear it. âThey are just frightened, they donât know you like we do.â
He fidgeted with the bow, stealing the bloodied arrows from your hand. âI saw you fight. You are getting better.â
You picked up on that nervous note in his voice. âTruly?â
âYes.â he liked to see that smile on your face. âWe shall stop by a river so you can wash the blood off.â
Almost had you forgotten about the blood that had splattered onto your face. âThat would be lovely. Oh, and uhm⊠that was impressive archery you displayed.â
âThank you.â His eyes darted over your face, then he shook his head as if he wished to erase his thoughts and walked off.
The reaction was so odd that it left you a bit dumbfounded, Gawain began to walk towards you with Percival and the Faun Folk women and gave you a curious look. You shrugged your shoulders a little, acting like it was nothing important. Mere minutes later, Lancelot returned riding Goliath, the reins of the other horses in his hand. Gawain let the two women mount Gringolet and decided to walk beside them whilst Lancelot led the way. You rode beside Lancelot with Percival seated in front of you, watching how easily the Ash Man could find the rest of the Faun family. You wondered if your sense of smell would ever be that strong. He halted before heâd get too close and risk scaring away the Fey up ahead.
âThey are over there.â he pointed to a spot further away with a lot of birch trees that had grown closely together.
Gawain helped the women dismount and walked the distance with them towards the spot that Lancelot had pointed out. Lancelot kept a watchful eye and saw the women reunite with their family, they all spoke to the knight for a little while. In the meantime Percival switched horses to ride with Lancelot again.
When Gawain returned, he walked past Goliath to mount his horse. âThey asked me to thank you for helping them.â
Lancelot only nodded, still thinking about how they had reacted just by the sight of him and what they had said.
Gawain was grateful for the help. âAnd I am glad to see that you came to aid me, I did not know for certain if you would.â
âI swore to Percival that I would help the Fey where I could.â he said.
Gawain saw it differently. âI think you decided to help not because of a promise, but because you knew it was the right choice to do so.â
They shared a look amongst each other, and you knew the knight had made the right assumption.
Gawain leaned forward a little to look past Lancelot at you. âWeâll travel along the river to Crowgrove, so your dear friend can get that blood off of her. We do not want to alarm the villagers.â
âThat bad, huh?â you winced.
Lancelot looked at you, a smirk formed on his lips when he decided how to answer. âIt could be worse.â
Gawain rolled his eyes and straightened his back. âYou would tell her she looks beautiful even if she would be drenched in mud from her head to her feet.â
The smirk vanished from Lancelotâs face and he looked ahead instead. Percival frowned for a second, then looked at the Ash Man from the corner of his eyes with suspicion. You knew what the knight was insinuating but ignored it just as you had done so when the paladins would share their opinions on the connection between you and Lancelot. Until last night he had not crossed that line, and he had only done so because he was consumed by grief. Gawain began to ride again, leading you back on the road to Crowgrove.
    About an hour had past before reaching the river. The plan was to stop for a moment, then continue along the river to reach Crowgrove. The chance to wash the blood off was not one you would pass up on. After tying the reins of the grey mare to a tree, you went to the riverbank and knelt down to splash water up in your face. Gawain and Percival took seat on the grass to enjoy the sun. Lancelot strolled over to you, watching the riverâs stream as he stood a few steps away. Because of the warm sun, the temperature of the water was just right and a contented hum sounded from deep within your chest.
He had forgotten all he had come to say, the moment he saw that water drip along your neck his thoughts were diluted by invasive ones he could not stop. The warm river water mixed with your scent was pleasing his senses greatly.
You were in the midst of trying to wash the blood out of your sleeve when noticing that he was trying not to stare. The jest fell, âHere to make sure I clean myself well?â
Immediately he forced his eyes to the river. âDid Lord Leoric do so?â he blurted out.
It made you go quiet for a few seconds. Now you were the one staring at him.
âI am concerned.â he admitted. âYou were locked in that room, told to bathe against your will⊠were there other matters forced on you?â
You shook your head. âNot the sort that you think may have happened. Lord Leoric saw me as an oddity for him to study, he wanted me to be perfect like a statue for display.â
He was relieved to hear it. âForgive me for pressing the matter. When I was with the Red Paladins, I bore witness to the atrocities they tried to commit when they thought I was not there to see it.â
You looked up at him in shock.
He swallowed hard, jaw tense as he spoke. âNot all kept to the vow. I caught three of them, all on separate occasions, attempting to force themselves on women.â
He was not comfortable to speak of it, the memory visibly unsettled him to recall. You were very quiet while listening.
He looked behind him to make certain Percival was nowhere close enough to hear. âI did warn them that I would be unforgiving if I learned of such behavior. And I was.â
âYou killed them?â you asked.
He gave a sharp nod. âA benefit of making them fear me was that no one dared to cross me. And even if they had told Father, I would have been forgiven.â
âBecause you were his greatest weapon.â you concluded.
He hummed in agreement. When a silence fell, you could just sense that there was something he was holding back on saying.
It felt like it was a personal matter he had not spoken off. âLancelot⊠not many would have reacted the way you did. The way you defended those womenâŠâ
He knew what you were trying to gently inquire about. âWhen I was around Percivalâs age, I was made directly aware of how some abused their authority and strength.â
Your heart sank. âDid theyâŠâ
âOne tried. I sensed his intent when he lured me into the woods where he then voiced it to me.â he quietly said. âMy sword was quicker. I did not give him the chance to get closer to me. He was one of the first that met their end at my blade.â
Slowly you rose from the grass and got closer to him, not really knowing what to say to the memory he just entrusted you with.
He continued, very careful that no one else could hear. âI grew to know that I had to keep them in their place, and when I was put in command I let my opinion on it be known.â
You placed a hand on his arm softly. âThank you for telling me, it canât have been easy to do. Now I understand why you are so concerned that something of the sort happened to me.â
He placed a hand over the one you had on his arm. âCan we keep this between us?â
âI wonât tell another soul.â you vowed.
His thumb brushed along yours. âIt was many years ago, but I will never forget the fear that went through me. I was fortunate to have my sword with me that day.â A sigh. âThis is why I feared I had done an unforgivable thing last night.â
You put his worries to rest, âIt was never your intent to hurt me and you havenât. Iâve always known that you have morals, and I have no doubt that you would never do or allow such a thing.â
He was so relieved to hear you speak of your faith in his character. âThank you, for saying that.â
You withdrew your hand slowly. âAnd if I have ever made you uncomfortable, by embracing you for example, I apologize. I will be considerate of -â
He was quick to assure that it had not been the case, catching your hand before it could fully leave him. âI trust you. Do not let what I just spoke of stop you from showing your warmth towards me.â He feared it would make you hold back on showing such familiarity again. âI have gone without it until I met you, now I fear I would mourn itâs absence greatly.â
It was such a sweet thing to hear, so surprisingly lovely that you were a bit stunned, a shy smile danced on your lips. âItâs uhm⊠I am very glad to hear you say that.â
He let go of your hand, suddenly becoming aware of how he had been absentmindedly playing with your fingers a little. Deeply he inhaled, exhaling an unsteady breath. âI should go and speak to Gawain, hear what plan he has for once we reach Crowgrove.â
Before he walked away, he picked up your jacket from the ground to hand it over and you gave him your sweetest smile while plucking it from his hands. Three full seconds passed before he walked to where Gawain and Percival where seated. You put your jacket back on and walked a bit further along the river with a plan in mind. By practicing on using your heightened sense of smell, you picked up on the sweet scent of flowers. There was just one problem, it came from across the river and you would have to walk over a fallen tree that laid across it. Carefully you climbed up on the thick tree trunk and tried to find the right way to balance your feet on it.
âWhat are you doing?â Lancelot stopped a few feet away, looking very, very confused. Gawain and Percival stopped beside him, looking rather curious to see what you would do or maybe even waiting to see you fall in the river and ruin your attire.
âNothing, just let me do this. Iâll come back to this side in a moment.â you waved him away.
He brow arched daringly, you sensed what he would do and quickly moved over the tree before he could try to stop you, he was not fast enough to grab your arm.
âDammit-â the curse fell out of him and he grimaced at his inability to prevent it, especially around Percival. âGet back here!â
You shouted back whilst slowly walking over the trunk. âGods! Iâm not going to drown in this river, Lancelot! Just wait there, itâs alright.â
âI like her.â Gawain had his arms crossed in front of his chest, highly entertained by the shenanigans.
A frown formed on the Ash Manâs forehead as he looked at the knight, but Percival moved and before the boy could take another step towards that tree trunk he had caught him by the back of his jacket. âStay.â
With small effort, you reached the other side of the river and turned around with a victorious expression. Gawain looked proud, Percival looked envious and Lancelot was looking at you in a scolding manner. You turned in the direction of that sweet scent and found itâs origin in the form of purple flowers growing onto a rock on the ground. You plucked some, just enough for your purpose, then headed back to the tree trunk to cross the river again.
As expected Lancelot scolded you once reaching the other side of it. âWe should not wander off. Must I remind you that the Church is looking for us?â
You ended his lecture by putting one of the flowers into his hand. âI am aware. Now have this.â
He blinked twice, then looked down at the flower in his hand. You did not wait for him to start scolding you again and went over to Percival to give him a flower too.
You hoped it would bring them some happiness in their grief. âA sweet smelling flower for a sweet boy.â
A pink hue came over Percivalâs cheeks as he accepted the flower and brought it to his nose.
Lastly, you gave one to Gawain. âFor helping us.â
The knight gave a polite bow of the head and took the flower from your hand. âI do not believe I have ever received a flower before. What a sweet lady you are.â
You grinned. âI am honored to be the first.â
Gawain went to his horse and put the flower in the saddlebag for safe-keeping. Percival was still smelling the flower, then stuffed it in the pocket of his jacket. By the time you looked at Lancelot, the flower you had given him was nowhere to be seen. Had he tossed it away for ignoring his scolding? Or did the flower smell bad to his more attuned heightened sense of smell? You walked up to him, reaching him just as he stopped by Goliath.
He was inspecting the saddle. âGawain believes we will reach Crowgrove by evening. He knows the innkeeper there so we will have a place to sleep for a night.â
You failed to keep the disappointment hidden in your voice, âDid you not like the flower?â
A frown creased his forehead, he moved his cloak a little to the side and there sat the flower safely in the sheath of his short sword. He took it between his fingers.
âI thought-âŠâ you stopped yourself.
He grew curious. âDid you fear I had disposed of it already?â
You had the most guilty expression. âDid you smell it? It has such an intensely sweet scent.â
He could smell them from across the river, but this endearing gesture made him withhold that information this time.
He carefully put the flower in Goliathâs saddle bag. âI have. You were able to detect the scent from across the river? Well done.â
The praise was nice to hear. âItâs still hard to separate all the scents and focus on the ones I wish to focus on.â
âWith time, it will grow easier. I promise.â he said. âAnd to answer your question, yes, I do like the flower.â
He said it with such intonation, as if he just knew that you were waiting to hear his approval of the flower, or at least the gesture of it. You smiled timidly, happy that it had given him some joy during his grieving.
âItâs scent is as sweet as the heart of the one who gave it.â he complimented.
Your eyes slightly widened, did your ears trick you into believing that it was said in a flirtatious manner? A second passed before you regained control over your thoughts.
Gawain called out, âWe should get going if we want to reach Crowgrove before the night.â
You stepped away from Lancelot and headed to your horse, unable to shake the feeling that something more than friendship had grown between you. When still living among the paladins, you had once truly believed that your presence around him had made him tempted to sin, he had that look in his eyes even just for the briefest second. Then everything went to shambles and it had been a whirlwind of events since then. His presence was definitely⊠titillating. But was it worth risking the loss of a friendship? For what? Lust? Curiosity? It was a fragile thing, friendship and trust, so strong yet so easily broken. He was a monkâŠhe was a monk⊠he was a monk⊠and you couldnât forget that. It was a large part of how he became who he was now.
Maybe there was attraction. And maybe you were afraid to expect more, for more was complicated, more could break your heart and it had been broken one too many a times already. To be greedy was to risk it all. Time would tell where this would lead to, all you wished for was that it would not lead you both on separate paths.
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 It was not a moment too soon when you reached the village. The sun had gone down and it felt terribly tempting to shut your eyes by the gentle swaying of the horseâs walk. That tempting feeling was smacked away by Gawain who swatted against your leg to keep you awake, it startled you so much that the small surge of adrenaline kept you awake enough to ride into the village. Percival, who sat with Lancelot on Goliath, had spend a few minutes talking to you to keep you awake. The boy had a way to visually describe how your limbs could look if you fell off of the horse if you fell asleep on it, it was helpful to keep you awake.
Gawain rode closer to Lancelot. âLancelot, it would be wise to keep your head down and in that hood. I have heard them speak of you here, let us not risk being found.â
He gave a nod. âIâve been here before. I will remain discreet.â
âShouldnât you hide those?â Percival turned a little and pointed right at the markings of the Ash Folk.
âItâs dark now.â Gawain said. âThe shadows are our friend and we should leave at dawn to avoid drawing attention.â
âAre you certain it will be safe for him here?â you asked.
âWe will keep him safe.â The knight jested, until he saw the serious look on your face. âHe will be safe. I promise.â
It had better be true. âGood.â
The knight spoke to Lancelot in a hushed tone. âShe is as protective of you, as you are of her.â
Lancelot hid the smile underneath the shadow of his hood. âAsh Folk are rare. We should look after each other.â
Gawain gave a pensive hum and leaded the way to the inn, there werenât many people still walking around most had gone to bed. The inn was quite large, and beside it was a large stable as well. At Gawainâs request, the horses were brought into the stable.
âWait here. Iâll go and speak to my friend Samuel, the innkeeper, first.â The knight had said before heading into the inn alone.
A few minutes past before he returned, Gawain stopped beside Percival. âTwo rooms, one night and we can have a meal. How do we divide the rooms between us?â
Lancelot was quick to answer. âPercival and her will share a room.â
âGood solution.â Gawain mumbled to him under his breath, sending him a knowing look.
âHow so?â you said before putting much thought into it.
Gawain did not hold back on speaking his opinion. âIâve known Percival for quite some time, Lancelot knows that the boy is safe with me. But he is not sure if he can trust me with you. And neither will he choose to share a room with you alone, it would be bordering on a sin.â
You saw Lancelot grow uncomfortable, especially when the boy looked up at him inquisitively. âThe three of us could share a room again. Weâve done so before.â
Gawain pointed out the issue with that. âSomebody would have to sleep on the floor then, the rooms only have two beds each. And I believe we all need our rest.â
âFine. Percival and I will take the other room for ourselves.â you gave in.
Gawain beckoned for all to follow. âCome. There are not many people in the inn still awake, we can have our meal.â
Lancelot did not seem too happy with what the knight had told you, but you saw no reason for him to be embarrassed. It was thoughtful that he would share a room with someone who was still somewhat of a stranger to you, so you wouldnât have to.
âThank you.â you quickly whispered to him as you walked into the inn, and saw Lancelot acknowledge it with a nod.
Gawain wisely chose a table in the corner for all to sit at. The barmaid was at his side almost instantly to ask what heâd like to have, and from the looks of it she was hoping he would choose her. But no, the oblivious knight chose the broth that had been freshly prepared that day. The barmaid turned to leave.
âCould I have some water?â Percival whispered to you, because he didnât want to let the others find out he was to shy to ask the barmaid himself.
âIâll ask.â you whispered back, then called out for her, âAmeli-â
Your voice faltered, you dropped your eyes to the table. Amelia⊠the memory of her dying in your arms in the dark, murdered by those who were send by Aldith. The barmaid had turned to see why someone was calling out the name, Gawain looked at you confused.
Lancelot stepped in, asking Percival, âWas there something you wanted?â
âWater.â the boy admitted after seeing the saddened look in your eyes.
âSome water for the boy.â Lancelot let it be known to Gawain.
The knight called the barmaid, Cecilia, over again and put in his request for water to be brought to the table. She smiled at him and Percival, assuring them she would be right back with some water for all. The moment she returned with the jug of water and tankards, you poured one full for Percival and then for yourself. To wash down that lump that had formed in your throat.
âYou alright?â Gawain looked over at you.
You feigned a smile and gave a nod, hoping that was a good enough answer. But alas, the knight was perceptive.
âThe eyes never lie, Ash Woman.â the knight said.
You kept the explanation short. âAmelia was the innkeeper that my fatherâs men killed when they came to capture me in her inn.â
âI am sorry.â He gave a sympathetic look.
âYeahâŠâ you avoided eye-contact with all and began to eat your broth the second Cecilia placed it on the table.
Gawain fixed his attention on the other two Fey at the table. âSamuel has promised to give me some necessities for the rest of the way to Gramaire.â
âWould he have some ointment for her arm?â Percival suddenly asked.
All looked at the boy, not expecting the considerate question at all. Your spoon had stopped midway to your mouth.
âI will ask.â Gawain said, patting Percival on the shoulder.
You managed to give a genuine small smile to the sweet boy next to you, musing, âWhat would I do without you?â
Percival looked so happy to be acknowledged in such a way, you took note of it to remind him of his accomplishments more often. You continued to eat your broth and the rest of the table ate mostly in silence. It was palpable that all were tired after traveling all day, and the days had not been easy.
Cecilia brought two bowls with sliced apples to the table, placing one next to Gawain and Lancelot. Gawain put it between Percival and him, while Lancelot put the bowl beside you. You took a slice of apple and took a careful bite, the juice dripped down your mouth a little by biting it and you wiped it away with your finger.
âThese are good.â you told Percival and it made the boy taste the apple slices too.
Lancelot had his elbows on the table and you felt his eyes on you, you had nearly finished the slice of apple when he was still looking.
You picked up the bowl with apple slices and offered them to him. âDo you want to taste?â
Taste⊠his thoughts had wandered too far. He had to reel them in.
He blinked twice rapidly, cleared his throat, his answer came quite delayed. âNo, thank you.â
Gawain was watching the interaction with curiosity. Lancelot was not aware of it, but you were. You fixed your eyes on the bowl of apples, trying to ignore the feeling it caused in your chest to have the attention of the heavens in Lancelotâs eyes.
The knight tried not to smile when he took a sip of water, he directed himself to Lancelot. âHow did the Abbot come to know of your secret? You were obviously careful to not let it come to light.â
Lancelot tilted his head in your direction, answering in silence. Gawain frowned in confusion.
You narrowed your eyes at him. âWhat do I have to do with it? I never told the Abbot of what you were.â
Lancelot took a sip of water. âAre you aware that your markings glowed crimson in the forest when you used the Fey Fire to ward me off?â
âI-â you touched your cheek were your mark would be if it was visible.
âAnd you were sat atop of a horse, where the paladins could see.â he pointed out. âI did tell you once that there were rotten apples among the lot. I believe they told the Abbot.â
You got very quiet. They could have killed him, and it was because they had seen your markings and made the connection.
Gawain shook his head. âLoyalty is a word the paladins do not know of.â
Lancelot noticed your silence, his hand came to rest on your lower arm. âWhat is it?â
âThey could have killed you.â you quietly said. âBecause they saw my marksâŠâ
He brushed his hand over your arm, then took a light hold. âYou fear I blame you for how the Abbot learned the truth?â
It just didnât sit well with you, things could have played out very differently. âIf you hadnât left when you did-â
âNo.â he shook his head, giving your arm a squeeze. âEverything you did in the forest that day, was justified. If I had not left, if I had not helped Percival, we would not be here like this and my death would have been deserved for what I did.â
Percival was looking at Lancelotâs hand on your arm. You pulled your arm back and put your hands into your lap. Only then did Lancelotâs eyes dart to Gawain very quickly and away again.
Gawain cleared his throat. âShall I ask for another serving of broth?â
âYes.â you quickly said.
The knight proceeded to beckon for Cecilia and surprisingly enough charmed her into bringing another serving of broth for all. You were grateful for the distraction it brought.
    After the peaceful meal, a modest sack of needed matters was gifted to the knight by the barmaid, Samuel had kept his word. Then Gawain led the way to the rooms that had been offered. They were a decent size, not small, just right. A small table stood against the wall with a chair, some supplies to write and read. Two comfortable looking small beds and a wardrobe to store some clothing. It was enough to accommodate you for the night. Percival followed you into the room after you both wished the others a good night. The boy chose the bed closest to the wall and let himself drop down on it, arms splayed open like a bird in flight. The bed by the window would be yours for the night, you draped your jacket over the foot of it.
âPercival, no shoes in the beds.â you told him.
The boy got out of the bed. âIâm hungry.â
You swiftly turned. âYou just ateâŠâ
He shrugged his shoulders meekly. âSorryâŠâ
âYou could ask Gawain?â you suggested.
âCould you ask?â he winced a little.
It was clear he feared being denied. You gave a nod and steered him with you to the room where Gawain and Lancelot were, knocking on their door twice.
Gawain opened the door, you could see that Lancelot was sitting on one of the beds in the room. âProblems?â
âYes. Big ones.â you jested. âOur young knight is still hungry.â
Gawain sighed a little, but was understanding. âStill growing. And the war has been the hardest on our young ones. Come, Percival. I will ask Samuel for something to eat.â
The knight stepped outside, closing the door behind him and beckoned for Percival to follow. You returned to your room and took place at the table, putting your satchel down on it and taking out your journal. Carefully you dipped the quill in the ink, then began to write down the events that had transpired again. It felt freeing to write it all down, and you felt a bit more comfortable sharing details at the discretion of the pages. After only a few sentences, you heard the door creak open and abruptly turned to see who it was.
Lancelot slowly wandered into the room, noticing the journal on the table right away. He put down a small bowl, with the top covered in a piece of linen, on the bed, âA salve for your arm, it was in the sack. The barmaid must have overheard Percival speak of it.â
âOh, that is a welcome help.â It would help with the burning sensation in your arm from the cut. âAre you sure you do not need it for yourself?â
He watched you sit on the chair. âI have some as well. And Gawain spoke of visiting the villageâs healer before we leave in the morrow, the knight has many friends it seems.â
It had sounded a bit envious, which you understood. âWell, he is a knight. I do not think he was given that title without helping many people.â
He hummed in agreement. âSharing your thoughts with the journal I see.â He nodded in itâs direction. âAm I mentioned again?â
âMaybe.â You bit your cheek. âAfraid of what Iâll write?â
âNot afraid, no. Just curious.â He came closer, stopping at your side, watching how you closed the journal a little so he would not see. But when he reached over and slowly moved his fingers along the binding of it, you let him open the journal. He stood so close that his lower arm was a little against you.
âIt would be so much simpler, to read your thoughts from these pages instead of your eyes.â he said.
âWhatâs wrong with my eyes?â you bit back a cheeky smile.
âThey are fathomless.â his fingers traced over the page he had laid open.
You tapped on a corner of the journal. âWhat are you searching for in there?â
He was purposely vague. âWritten evidence of a truth I seek.â
âA truth?â your brow arched high.
His voice deepened slightly, âYou wrote of me before. Have you done so again?â
Right then it clicked why he was so interested in your journal. The last thing he had previously found that you had written about him was from before you had learned about Father Cardenâs order for him to gain your trust. This was what he was referring to.
âNot in the same manner.â you kept your eyes on the page.
He was quiet for a few seconds, his fingers were at the corner of the page. Finally he turned it, still not saying a word. The sudden tension was causing you to be on edge, you felt like you should say something but didnât know what. His fingers grazed over yours, very much on purpose, and you stood up so quickly from the chair that it had knocked into him a little. That chair was the only thing left standing between you and him, a futile barrier that offered no aid. He proved how pointless the chairâs barrier was by pushing it calmly out of the way and under the table. He held the back of the chair for a moment, needing time to think. Your eyes traveled to the door, he caught it happening.
âAm I making you want to run out?â he kept holding on to the chair, as if it kept him grounded.
âNo.â Your heartbeat was in your throat.
He stepped away from the chair and took small steps in your direction, his feet did not stop until they reached you. âI think about last night constantly.â
He could not stop thinking of how you had weathered the storm he had been that night. That gentle tone of your voice had been a layer of salve on the wound that his heart had obtained. How you told him youâd rather bleed before seeing him bleed again. No, it had not left his mind since, and neither had that feeling of having your lips against his own. Every time you spoke to him, he had to focus on keeping his eyes from straying to the curve of your mouth. One taste was all it took for him to be willing to forsake the vow he took. Why would he still uphold a vow to a god who would never accept him? Why not make another vow, of a different sort, one he would uphold and live by, one that did not reward him with absolution in heaven but with meaning in life instead?
You feared he was still worried. âI told you, I forgive you. And I mean that.â
âYou have shown your gentle heart to me again today.â he got quieter. âI pray you may forgive me once more.â
âI-âŠâ The power to speak was stolen from you.
He had cradled your head in his hands and stolen a kiss so fast that you had no time to react. For just a moment, you were frozen, it was the warmth of him that thawed you. He was gingerly tasting your lips, letting your breaths turn into one. After a few seconds he leaned back, very little, to see your eyes. You caught the front of his jerkin between your fingers and pulled him into you, claiming his mouth with a certain greed you could not hide. You reciprocated fiercely, it had taken him off-guard how eager your response was. When you could sense that it may have been a bit too much for him, you stopped. His gaze washed over you and with an urgency his lips came to yours once more, this time they were unwilling to let them free again. He was practicing, that was obvious, and gods it was a blessing to be the person who he had decided to do so with. Not a spot of your lips was left unattended to by his. It was so⊠innocent? So careful and precise that you smiled against him. How could it be that his inexperience only made it more intriguing and alluring? If this was practise, he proved a quick learner. The only thing you did was let out a content hum, that was it, and at the sound of it he deepened the kiss. It just felt incredible and the longing for it was evidently mutual, you did not question it, you feared to question it. He brought an arm around your back, holding you so close that you could feel his chest rise and fall.
Once, he had tasted them, and now he could not stop longing for them. He didnât know what caused his senses to be so overwhelmed more, the feeling of your lips against his, or the sound of your quiet gasps for air that he greedily stole away to hear it again. His body warmed, the sensation as if he felt every drop of blood move through his veins. Now that he knew what it felt like to kiss you, he knew he would loath the days without it.
You fought yourself constantly, fought the urge to hold him so strongly that he might believe youâd never let him go again, fought the desire to let your tongue meet his, fearing to do something that may be a step too far for him still. But he appeared to throw caution to the wind and took all he could have. The intensity of him increased, his hold on you got stronger and demanding, with his hand on the back of your neck he put you at his mercy. The gasp that forced itâs way out of you made him lock his mouth around your bottom lip. Your hand snaked into his hood, fingertips slowly weaving themselves into his hair.
He always wondered what it would be like to kiss, yet being kissed back so fierce was beyond what his imagination could come up with. If this was what damned his soul, then he would face the gates of hell with a smile. But sharing a kiss with his wife was not a sin, is what he told himself. But in that moment he cared little if the gods would approve of it or not.
It was as if the world had stopped to exist and there was only him. But the world had not truly stopped, it continued around you and time went on, that became clear when you suddenly became aware of the Sky Folk scent present in the room again. You broke free from Lancelot, leaving him in confusion that lasted only seconds. Neither of you had heard the door being opened again.
Percival stood there, scrunching his nose in an expression of disgust. He send an accusing look Lancelotâs way. âWhat are you doing?â
It was ridiculous how slow your brain worked after that, and Lancelot seemed to struggle with his own as well.
âDid he hurt you?â The boy stepped forward, not certain what he had just witnessed.
âNo.â you quickly said.
Percivalâs eyes narrowed, suddenly he bolted out of the room. And right away both knew where the boy was heading to. You touched Lancelotâs arm, but he already knew what to do and went after the boy right away. As you stood there, not really knowing what to do, your mind processed what had just transpired. Gawainâs voice could be heard not far away, the rest was mumbling that you werenât able to understand. Carefully you went and peeked around the corner of the doorway, seeing the three of them talk. Gawain shot you an inquiring look and you looked back with a guilty expression. It put the knightâs mind to rest and he was able to diffuse the situation between Lancelot and Percival. The boy had been worried by what he had seen and went to the knight to see if this was an alarming matter or not. You had to understand that Percival had not known Lancelot for so long, and that before this he was the Weeping Monk. The boy simply thought he could have been hurting you. With feet that felt like lead, you approached them.
âNothing bad happened. All is well.â you reassured them, not brave enough to make true eye-contact with any of them.
Percival was looking Lancelot up and down, the poor Ash Man looked like he was expecting to be reprimanded and so were you.
âWell then. We should return to our rooms before we wake half the inn from their slumber.â Gawain said sternly.
Lancelot touched Percivalâs shoulder, trying to stay calm and collected under the boyâs scrutinizing gaze.
âCome, Percival.â you told the boy, and to your relief he followed you back into the room.
The moment the door fell shut behind you and Percival, the knight turned to Lancelot.
âShould I be concerned?â Gawain asked him as they walked to their shared room.
âNo.â Lancelot said.
The knight gave a short hum, biting his tongue to not press for more information, for he believed that even the Ash Man seemed rather lost in thought about the matter.
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can i request a Matt x bsf!reader fic where the triplets and her and maybe a few friends do a roadtrip to do a camping trip or something and when itâs chris turn to drive matt gets on the backseat beside you. you both get flirty pretty quickly. then at the bonfire they get a little touchy and then fuck in the tent as everyone got to sleep (or so they think) and the next morning chris and nick tease the shit out of them? :)
Tent of Temptation
Matt Sturniolo x bsf!reader
Summary: Y/N and Matt share a tense, intimate camping trip where unspoken feelings lead to a heated night in the tent, changing their relationship forever.
Words: 8k
Warnings. SMUT 18+, flirting, filth, use of yn, not proofread, lmk if you find more
The sun was just beginning to dip below the horizon as you pulled into the familiar driveway of the Sturniolo tripletsâ house. Your car door creaked as you pushed it open, the cool evening air brushing against your skin. You didnât bother knocking; after all, this place was practically a second home.
"Yo, look who it is!" Mattâs voice called from the kitchen the moment you stepped inside. He leaned casually against the counter, arms crossed and an unmistakable smirk playing on his lips. "Took you long enough. What, were you deciding which pair of leggings would impress me the most?"
You rolled your eyes but couldnât hide the smile tugging at your lips. "Not everythingâs about you, Matt."
"Sure, sure," he teased, his eyes sparkling with mischief. "But for the record, you chose right."
"Matt, leave her alone," Nick said, walking in from the living room with a grin. "Youâre scaring her off before she even sits down."
Chris was the last to appear, a bowl of popcorn in hand. "Seriously, Matt, chill. She hasnât even told us why sheâs here yet."
"Maybe she missed me," Matt quipped, still watching you.
"Or maybe Iâm bored out of my mind," you shot back, making your way to the couch and plopping down. "Speaking of which, we need to talk about that."
Nick raised a brow. "Bored? Youâre hanging out with us. Problem solved."
"No, I mean, like... bored, bored," you emphasized, throwing a glance around the room. "We do the same thing every time Iâm hereâmovies, snacks."
"Hey, the last oneâs a highlight," Matt interrupted with a grin, earning himself a playful glare from you.
"Let her finish," Chris said, sitting beside you.
You sighed dramatically, throwing your arms out. "I want to do something different! Something fun, something spontaneous! Like... like a road trip!"
"A road trip?" Nick repeated, his expression instantly lighting up.
"With camping!" you added quickly. "Iâve always wanted to go to a campsite by a lakeâsomewhere beautiful, peaceful. Imagine all of us in the middle of nowhere with a bonfire, roasting marshmallows, and just... I donât know, being outside for a change."
"Say less," Matt said immediately, straightening up. "Iâm in."
"Wait, what?" You blinked at him, surprised by his instant enthusiasm.
Nick and Chris exchanged looks before nodding in unison.
"Of course, weâre in," Chris said as if it were obvious.
"It sounds sick," Nick agreed. "Road trips are always a vibe."
"Yeah, and if youâre lucky, maybe youâll get to sit next to me in the car," Matt added with a wink.
You scoffed. "If Iâm lucky? More like unlucky."
"Donât fight it," he teased, leaning a little closer.
Chris smirked and looked between the two of you. "Are we going to plan or is this just gonna turn into the Matt and Y/N show?"
"Shut up," you and Matt said at the same time, earning laughter from both Nick and Chris.
"So, weâre actually doing this?" Nick asked, his tone laced with excitement.
"Absolutely," you said firmly, already picturing the adventure. "Iâll start looking up campsites."
"And Iâll make sure the coolerâs stocked," Matt added, his gaze lingering on you with a playful intensity.
"Can we at least survive one evening without flirting?" Chris muttered, shaking his head.
"Not a chance," Matt shot back, grinning.
âTodayâs Thursday. Letâs go Saturday morning so we have tomorrow to buy tents and groceries,â you suggested, pulling your knees up to your chest as you got comfortable on the couch.
âSaturday works for me,â Chris said, nodding. âGives us enough time to figure everything out.â
âTents? Groceries?â Mattâs brows furrowed in mock confusion as he leaned against the armrest of the couch, dangerously close to your shoulder. âI thought we were just winging itâgrab some sleeping bags, raid the snack drawer, and call it good.â
âYeah, because that worked so well last time we tried to plan something,â Nick shot back, rolling his eyes.
âLast time was fine!â Matt argued, throwing up his hands.
âYou forgot the flashlight, the bug spray, and the actual sleeping bags,â Nick reminded him with a laugh.
Chris chimed in. âAnd we ended up eating cold granola bars for dinner because you didnât think weâd need to bring food.â
âOkay, first of all,â Matt started, holding up a finger, âgranola bars are a perfectly acceptable meal. And secondââ
âSecond, youâre not in charge of anything this time,â you cut him off with a grin.
Matt looked at you, feigning offense. âYou wound me, Y/N.â
âYouâll live,â you teased.
âBarely,â he shot back dramatically, his gaze lingering on you for a second too long before he smirked. âBut only if you promise to help me with the tent.â
âIâll think about it,â you said with a shrug, trying to ignore the way your cheeks warmed under his playful stare.
Chris clapped his hands, pulling everyoneâs attention. âOkay, so tents, groceries, a cooler for drinks, and a portable grill for cookingâwhat else?â
âBug spray,â Nick said immediately.
âFlashlights,â Chris added.
âA playlist,â Matt said, leaning back with a satisfied grin.
Nick snorted. âOf course, thatâs where your priorities are.â
âHey, road trips need vibes,â Matt argued, shrugging. âIâll even make it. Trust me, itâll be fire.â
âThatâs debatable,â you teased.
âBet,â Matt said, raising a brow at you. âIf itâs not the best playlist youâve ever heard, you can... I donât know, make me cook all the meals.â
âYou cook?â you asked, skeptical.
He grinned. âFor you? Sure.â
Chris groaned. âGod, get a room already.â
âIâm literally sitting right here,â you said, throwing a pillow at him.
âSo, weâre all set on supplies?â Nick interjected, trying to keep things on track.
âNot quite,â you said, a new idea forming in your head. âWhat if we invited more people? Like Sam and Colby?â
âSam and Colby?â Chris repeated, his interest piqued.
âYeah,â you said. âTheyâre always talking about how much they love the outdoors. Plus, theyâd bring good energy.â
âAnd chaos,â Matt muttered, though he didnât sound opposed.
âCome on, Matt,â you said with a grin. âYou love chaos.â
âFair point,â he admitted. âWho else?â
âJake, Tara, Johnnie, and Carrington,â you added. âThe more, the merrier, right?â
Nick looked thoughtful. âThat could actually be fun. Itâd feel like a whole squad trip.â
Chris nodded in agreement. âI like it. Plus, the more people we have, the less work for everyone. Sam and Colby can bring some of their ghost-hunting gear, tooâimagine the stories weâd get around the fire.â
âLeave it to Chris to make camping spooky,â Matt said, shaking his head. âBut fine, Iâm in.â
âOf course, youâre in,â Nick said, smirking. âYouâd go wherever Y/N goes.â
Matt didnât miss a beat. âAnd you wouldnât?â
Nick opened his mouth to argue but decided against it, raising his hands in surrender.
You laughed, shaking your head. âOkay, so weâll text everyone tonight and see whoâs in. Sound good?â
âPerfect,â Chris said.
âBetter than perfect,â Matt added, leaning a little closer. âEspecially since it means I get to spend a whole weekend annoying you.â
âOr I could just leave you at the campsite,â you quipped.
âYou wouldnât dare,â he said, his grin widening.
âYou wanna bet?â
âBet,â he said, his tone challenging but playful.
Chris groaned. âThis is gonna be the longest road trip of my life.â
After hours of tossing around ideas and playful banter, the four of you decided to call it a night. The excitement of the impromptu camping trip had everyone buzzing, but you all knew youâd need the next day to prep.
You stretched your arms above your head and let out a yawn as Chris turned off the TV. âIâll just crash here tonight,â you said, glancing at Nick. âThat way, we can hit Target first thing tomorrow morning.â
Nick nodded, already standing up and stretching. âMakes sense. You know the spare blankets are in the hall closet.â
âDonât even think about it,â you replied, narrowing your eyes. âIâm stealing your bed tonight. Your floor is all yours.â
Nick laughed. âOh, is that how this works now?â
âYes,â you said with a smug grin, crossing your arms.
âFine, whatever,â Nick said with a dramatic sigh, heading toward the stairs. âIâll sleep on the floor like the peasant I am. Youâre lucky youâre my best friend.â
Chris smirked, grabbing the empty popcorn bowl. âIf you two are done squabbling, Iâm going to bed.â
Matt, who had been uncharacteristically quiet for the past few minutes, finally spoke up as he leaned against the doorway. âYou know, if you wanted a real bed, Y/N, you couldâve just asked to share mine.â His grin was sly, and his eyes gleamed with mischief.
Your eyes narrowed at him, though you couldnât help the small laugh that escaped. âIn your dreams, Matty.â
âEvery night,â Matt shot back, his tone dripping with playfulness.
âOkay, goodnight!â you said loudly, cutting off whatever comment was about to leave his mouth.
As Nick led you to his room, he glanced over his shoulder and smirked. âSo⊠Matt, huh?â
You groaned. âWhat now?â
âYou know what,â he said, stepping aside to let you into his room. âHeâs been glued to you all night.â
You rolled your eyes, grabbing one of Nickâs hoodies from the back of his chair and pulling it over your head. âMattâs always like that. He lives to annoy me.â
âNot like that,â Nick said, leaning against the wall with his arms crossed. âYou seriously didnât notice how flirty he was tonight?â
âFlirty?â you repeated, pausing mid-motion as you sat on the edge of his bed. âMatt? With me?â
Nick nodded, his expression serious but amused. âLike, extra flirty. He couldnât stop staring at you. And the comments? Come on.â
You frowned, pulling your knees to your chest. âI donât know⊠Thatâs just Matt being Matt, right? He teases everyone.â
âYeah, but not like that,â Nick said. âTrust me, Iâve seen him flirt with other people, and this was different. Heâs never that... persistent.â
You groaned again, burying your face in your hands. âI donât know, Nick. Maybe heâs just messing with me.â
Nick chuckled. âIf he is, heâs committing to the bit. And for the record, I donât think heâs just messing with you.â
You peeked at him through your fingers, your voice muffled. âWhy does this feel like high school all over again?â
Nick shrugged, a smirk tugging at the corner of his lips. âBecause Matt has the emotional range of a teenager when it comes to you?â
You threw a pillow at him, your face burning. âShut up.â
He laughed, dodging the pillow with ease. âIâm just saying, donât be surprised if this trip gets... interesting.â
âDefine âinteresting,ââ you said, narrowing your eyes.
âLetâs just say I wouldnât be shocked if Matt tries to âaccidentallyâ share a tent with you,â Nick said, his grin widening.
âAbsolutely not,â you said firmly, though the thought made your stomach flip in a way you couldnât quite understand.
âWhatever you say,â Nick said, moving to grab a spare blanket from the closet. âBut if he does, you owe me twenty bucks.â
âYouâre so annoying,â you muttered, burying your face in the blanket as Nick laughed.
As the two of you settled in for the night, you couldnât help but replay the eveningâs interactions in your mind. Mattâs playful comments, the way his eyes lingered a little longer than usualâit all made your head spin.
You didnât have a clue what had gotten into him, but Nickâs words stayed with you as you drifted off to sleep.
The smell of coffee brewing filled the Sturniolo kitchen as you stood by the stove, flipping pancakes onto a plate. The clock on the microwave read 8:12 AM, and the house was still quiet, save for the occasional creak of the old floors. You figured the boys deserved a little extra sleep before the chaos of the day began, so youâd taken it upon yourself to make breakfast.
By the time the bacon was sizzling, you heard the faint shuffle of footsteps behind you. Turning around, you saw Chris rubbing his eyes as he trudged into the kitchen.
âGood morning, Chef Y/N,â he mumbled, sitting at the island and resting his chin on his hand. âWhatâs all this?â
âFigured Iâd make breakfast,â you said, sliding a plate in front of him. âGotta fuel up for Target.â
Chris perked up, grabbing a fork. âYouâre the best, you know that?â
âI do,â you teased, turning back to the stove.
One by one, Nick and Matt stumbled into the kitchen, their messy hair and half-open eyes telling you they were still waking up.
âPancakes?!â Nick exclaimed, immediately reaching for a plate.
âDonât touch mine,â Matt warned, sitting across from Chris and shooting a grin your way. âYou really outdid yourself, Y/N. If you keep this up, I might have to keep you around permanently.â
You raised an eyebrow. âKeep me around? Youâre lucky I havenât left yet.â
Matt smirked, leaning back in his chair. âYouâd miss me too much.â
Chris rolled his eyes. âCan you two not start flirting before 9 AM?â
Nick snorted, taking a big bite of his pancake. âFlirting? Theyâve been doing this since yesterday. Itâs like a bad sitcom.â
âDonât encourage them,â Chris added with a groan.
âIâm sitting right here,â you said, placing the last of the bacon on a plate. âAnd for the record, Mattâs not my type.â
âWow,â Matt said, clutching his chest dramatically. âThat one hurt, Y/N.â
âYouâll survive,â you said with a smirk.
Once everyone was settled at the table, Chris cleared his throat. âBy the way, I texted with Sam and Colby this morning. Theyâre in for the trip.â
You grinned. âPerfect. Iâll text Tara, Jake, Johnnie, and Carrington.â
Nick gave you a thumbs up as he stuffed his face with bacon, and Matt raised an eyebrow. âSo, itâs gonna be a full-on party then?â
âBasically,â you said, pulling out your phone. âMore people, more fun.â
It didnât take long for your friends to respond. Tara was especially enthusiastic, sending a string of emojis in her reply, while Jake kept it simple with a thumbs-up. Johnnie and Carrington quickly followed with texts that said they wouldnât miss it for the world.
âOkay,â you said, setting your phone down. âEveryoneâs in.â
Two hours later, after cleaning up and getting ready, the four of you piled into Mattâs car. Chris took the driverâs seat, Matt claimed the front passenger side, and you were sandwiched in the back with Nick.
âYou know, I could drive,â Matt said as Chris pulled out of the driveway.
Chris shot him a look. âYou donât trust me?â
âNot even a little,â Matt replied, grinning.
âGood,â Chris said with a smirk. âItâs mutual.â
The ride to Target was filled with music and bickering, mostly between Nick and Matt. By the time you arrived, you were more than ready to stretch your legs and get shopping.
âOkay,â you said as the four of you stood near the entrance. âWe should probably split up. Matt and I can grab the camping equipment, and you two can handle the food.â
âWhy do you get Matt?â Nick asked, crossing his arms.
âBecause she canât resist me,â Matt quipped, earning himself a glare from Nick.
âYouâre insufferable,â you muttered, grabbing Matt by the arm and dragging him toward the outdoor section.
âYou love it,â he replied, a smug grin on his face.
The two of you walked through the aisles, pausing at the camping section. Matt immediately gravitated toward the tents, running his hand over one of the packages. âSo, what are we thinking? Something roomy?â
âSomething functional,â you corrected, scanning the options.
Matt picked up a box with a picture of a two-person tent on the front. âThis oneâs perfectâfor you and me.â
You laughed, shaking your head. âYeah, no.â
âWhat? It makes sense,â he said, holding up the box. âWeâd only need one tent for the both of us. Saves money, saves spaceââ
âAnd puts me in a nightmare,â you interrupted, grabbing a different box. âWeâre getting four double tents. One for each.â
Matt sighed dramatically, placing the box back on the shelf. âFine. But when you get scared in the middle of the night and come running to my tent, donât say I didnât warn you.â
You rolled your eyes, tossing a box into the cart. âYou wish.â
âI do,â he replied smoothly, his smirk widening.
You ignored him and moved down the aisle to grab a few sleeping bags, though you could feel his gaze following you.
âYou know,â Matt said as he picked up a lantern, âthis whole trip would be way less fun without me.â
âYou keep telling yourself that,â you said, trying to hide your smile.
By the time the two of you finished gathering camping supplies, you had a cart full of tents, sleeping bags, lanterns, and a portable stove. You met back up with Chris and Nick at the front of the store, their cart overflowing with snacks and groceries.
âDid you buy the entire snack aisle?â Matt asked, eyeing their cart.
âDonât act like youâre not impressed,â Nick shot back, grinning.
Chris shrugged. âWe like to be prepared.â
âWhatever,â you said, waving them off. âLetâs just check out and get this stuff loaded up.â
Saturday morning started early with alarms blaring at 6 AM. The house buzzed with energy as you and the triplets prepared for the road trip. Bags were double-checked, coolers filled, and snacks packed into the already-loaded Sturniolo van. By 8 AM sharp, you were on the road, and the excitement was palpable.
Matt took the first driving shift, with Chris riding shotgun. As usual, you sat in the middle row with Nick. But before pulling out of the driveway, Matt turned around in his seat, catching your eye.
âY/N, if you want to switch spots with Nick, Iâd be happy to have you closer,â he said with a wink.
Nick groaned. âCould you not?â
âJust offering,â Matt said, smirking as he started the van.
You rolled your eyes but couldnât help the smile creeping onto your face.
By the time Matt pulled into the first stop around 10:15 AM, you were all more than ready to stretch your legs.
âAlright, pit stop,â Matt announced, turning off the engine. âGet whatever you need, but donât take forever. Weâve got places to be.â
âTranslation: Matt wants to rush so he can flirt with Y/N some more,â Chris muttered, earning a laugh from Nick.
âJealousy isnât a good look on you, Chris,â Matt shot back, opening his door.
Everyone piled out of the van, and you immediately headed toward the convenience store to grab a drink and find the bathroom. As you browsed the drink cooler, you spotted Tara, Jake, Johnnie, and Carrington walking in.
âLook who decided to show up,â you teased as Tara ran up to hug you.
âTraffic was a nightmare,â Jake said, looking exasperated.
Johnnie grinned. âBut weâre here now, and thatâs all that matters.â
âReady to rough it?â Carrington asked, grabbing a water bottle.
âMore than ready,â you replied. âLetâs go outside before the guys start calling us.â
By the time you all regrouped at the parking lot, the energy was electric. Everyone was buzzing about the trip, and Tara was already planning photo ops for Instagram.
Matt leaned against the van, waiting for you with his signature smirk. âTook you long enough. Miss me?â
âDesperately,â you said dryly, brushing past him to put your drink in the cup holder.
As everyone settled back into their cars, Matt and Chris swapped places. Chris took over driving duties, with Nick calling shotgun this time. Matt, however, was quick to make his move, sliding into the backseat.
âLooks like itâs just us back here,â Matt said, buckling his seatbelt and giving you a playful nudge.
You sighed, trying to suppress a smile. âYou couldâve stayed in the front.â
âAnd miss out on this quality time? No way,â he replied, leaning back and stretching his legs slightly. His knee brushed against yours, but he didnât move away.
As the van pulled out of the rest stop, Matt leaned closer, his voice low so the others wouldnât hear. âYou know, this seatâs way more comfortable with you next to me.â
You turned to look at him, raising an eyebrow. âWhatâs your deal today? Did you eat extra sugar or something?â
âCanât a guy just enjoy spending time with his favorite person?â he teased, his gaze flickering to yours.
âFavorite person?â you echoed, trying not to laugh. âPretty sure that title belongs to Nick.â
Matt scoffed. âNick wishes.â
âHey!â Nick called from the front seat, craning his neck to look back. âWhatâre you two whispering about?â
âNothing you need to worry about,â Matt replied smoothly, giving Nick a dismissive wave.
Chris glanced in the rearview mirror, clearly unimpressed. âMatt, if you keep this up, Iâm kicking you out of the van.â
âGood luck finding someone else to charm Y/N,â Matt quipped, leaning back with a satisfied grin.
You rolled your eyes, though you couldnât deny the warmth creeping into your cheeks. For the next two hours, Matt kept up his antics, finding every excuse to lean closer or make some offhand comment that had you alternating between laughing and swatting him away.
By the time the van rolled into the campsite at 12:00 PM, you were equal parts annoyed and amused. As you stepped out and stretched, the others arrived in their cars, honking and waving.
The adventure was officially underway.
The group got to work setting up the tents, the campsite buzzing with activity as everyone figured out where to set up. Matt wasted no time staking out the spot directly next to yours.
âDibs on this spot,â he announced loudly, dropping his bag dramatically beside your tent.
You raised an eyebrow. âYouâre awfully territorial for someone who just spent two hours driving.â
âGotta keep an eye on you,â he said with a grin. âMake sure you donât wander off and get lost.â
Nick rolled his eyes, setting up his tent on your other side. âMore like heâs worried about someone else staking their tent here first.â
Chris, unbothered, pitched his tent next to Nickâs. âYeah, because everyoneâs just dying to camp next to Y/N.â
âExcuse me,â you said, feigning offense. âIâm an excellent tent neighbor.â
Matt leaned closer, his voice dropping to a mock whisper. âDonât listen to them. I think youâre perfect.â
You groaned, trying to ignore the way your cheeks heated. âFocus on your tent before you end up sleeping under the stars.â
Sam and Colby were already laughing as they unrolled their shared tent on the other side of the campsite, while Tara, Jake, Johnnie, and Carrington wrestled with the poles of their massive four-person tent.
âThis is like one of those team-building exercises,â Carrington joked, holding one end of the tent. âExcept nobody knows what theyâre doing.â
âSpeak for yourself,â Jake shot back. âIâm practically a professional.â
Tara snorted. âProfessional at what? Tangling ropes?â
Despite the banter, the tents slowly started taking shape, and once yours was done, you decided to take a break. The pull of the lake a little ways off was too strong to resist, and you headed there alone, enjoying the quiet as the others continued setting up.
The lake was stunning, its surface shimmering under the midday sun. You sat down on the grassy shore, taking a deep breath. As peaceful as it was, you couldnât shake the strange knot in your stomach.
âHey,â a familiar voice called out, startling you. You turned to see Matt walking toward you, his expression soft but curious. âWhatâs wrong, Y/N?â
âNothing,â you said quickly, though you werenât convincing anyone, least of all Matt.
He sat down beside you on the ground, his knee brushing yours. âCome on. You donât wander off like this unless somethingâs on your mind.â
You hesitated, looking out at the water. âI⊠I donât know whatâs going on, Matt.â
âWhat do you mean?â His brow furrowed as he leaned in slightly.
You sighed, struggling to find the words. âYou flirting with me, Matt. Youâve never done that before, and weâve been friends since kindergarten. But these past few weeks⊠itâs like youâve flipped a switch or something.â
Matt stared at you for a moment, his mouth opening as if to speak, but no words came out. Finally, he let out a frustrated laugh, running a hand through his hair. âI⊠I⊠Fuck, can I just show you?â
You blinked at him, taken aback by his sudden intensity. âShow me?â
âDo you trust me?â he asked softly, his eyes meeting yours.
You hesitated for only a moment before nodding.
Matt didnât wait for any more confirmation. He leaned in, his hand brushing against your cheek as his lips met yours. The kiss was tentative at first, almost testing the waters. You froze for a second, surprised, but the warmth of his touch and the sincerity behind it melted your hesitation.
Before long, you kissed him back, the tentative nature of it quickly giving way to something more urgent. Mattâs hand slid to the back of your neck, pulling you closer as his other hand rested on the ground beside you for support.
The world around you seemed to fade until the sound of someone clearing their throat behind you brought you both crashing back to reality.
You broke apart, whipping your head around to see Tara standing there, arms crossed and an amused smirk plastered on her face.
âI just wanted to let you guys know that lunch is ready,â she said, her tone teasing. âBut I guess you were about to have your own lunch if I hadnât caught you.â
Your cheeks burned as Matt groaned, dropping his head into his hands. âTaraâŠâ
âRelax,â she said, waving a hand. âIâm not going to say anything.â
âPlease donât,â Matt said quickly, looking up at her. âNot yet.â
You nodded, your voice small. âYes, please, Tara.â
Tara grinned and stepped forward, pulling you into a quick hug. âOf course, babes. Your secretâs safe with me.â
She shot Matt a knowing look before turning on her heel and walking back toward the campsite, leaving the two of you in stunned silence.
Matt ran a hand through his hair and let out a small sigh as he stood, brushing dirt off his shorts. âWeâll talk later, yeah?â he said softly, extending a hand to you.
You hesitated for a second before slipping your hand into his. His grip was firm and steady, and you let him pull you to your feet.
âYeah,â you replied quietly, your heart still racing from everything that had just happened.
Hand in hand, you started walking back toward the campsite. Neither of you said much, but the silence wasnât awkward. It felt⊠natural. His thumb brushed against the back of your hand a few times, and you could feel his warmth even in the cool afternoon breeze.
As the tents came into view, Matt slowed his pace slightly. You followed his lead, only letting go of his hand when you were close enough for the others to potentially see.
The rest of the day passed without much fanfare. Everyone was too busy settling in, unpacking, and making plans for the weekend to notice the lingering looks Matt kept shooting your wayâor the way your gaze seemed to find him, no matter where he was.
By the time dinner rolled around, the group was gathered at the makeshift dining area near the firepit. The meal was simple but satisfying, and everyone chatted animatedly about their plans for tomorrow.
âIâm calling dibs on the best fishing spot,â Jake announced, pointing a fork at everyone.
âYou donât even know where the fishing spots are,â Chris countered, rolling his eyes.
âThatâs why weâre exploring tomorrow,â Tara chimed in, nudging Jake.
As the conversation flowed, Mattâs shoulder brushed against yours, and you felt him subtly tap your leg with his knee under the table. When you glanced at him, he gave you a small, knowing smile, like you were sharing a secret no one else was privy to.
After dinner, the group moved to the bonfire, the flames crackling and casting warm, flickering light over everyone. The smell of burning wood filled the air as you settled into the circle of camping chairs. Unsurprisingly, Matt plopped down in the seat beside you.
The firelight highlighted the relaxed expression on his face, but you didnât miss the way he kept stealing glances at you. Every now and then, his hand would brush yours as he adjusted in his seat, or his knee would bump yours as he leaned over to grab something.
âHey, Y/N, you want a s'more?â Matt asked suddenly, holding out the makings of one.
You smiled. âSure, thanks.â
He handed it to you, his fingers lingering just a little too long on yours. Chris, sitting across the fire, narrowed his eyes suspiciously but said nothing, instead turning his attention back to Sam and Colby, who were deep in conversation about tomorrowâs hike.
As the night wore on, one by one, people began calling it a night.
âIâm wiped,â Nick announced, stretching and yawning. âSee you all in the morning.â
âSame,â Tara agreed, standing up and brushing off her shorts. âDonât stay up too late, you two,â she added with a knowing smirk in your direction.
Once the others had all retreated to their tents, it was just you and Matt left by the fire. The crackling flames filled the silence as you both stared into the embers, the unspoken tension from earlier hanging between you.
âSo,â Matt said after a moment, his voice quiet but steady. âAbout earlierâŠâ
You glanced at him, your stomach flipping at the serious look in his eyes. âYeah?â
He shifted slightly in his chair, leaning forward with his elbows resting on his knees. âI know I kind of blindsided you with⊠all of that. I didnât mean to freak you out.â
âYou didnât freak me out,â you said quickly, though your voice came out softer than you intended. âI was just⊠surprised, I guess.â
Matt nodded slowly, his gaze flickering between your eyes and the fire. âIâve been wanting to say something for a while now, but I didnât know how. And then, today, it just felt like⊠if I didnât do something, I was gonna lose my mind.â
You swallowed hard, your heart pounding in your chest. âSay something like what?â
He exhaled, running a hand through his hair. âLike⊠I like you, Y/N. More than a friend. More than I probably should. And I know weâve been friends forever, and I donât want to mess that up, but I canât keep pretending I donât feel this way.â
His words hung in the air, heavy and raw. You felt a lump form in your throat as you tried to process what he was saying.
âMattâŠâ you started, your voice trailing off as you struggled to find the right words.
âItâs okay if you donât feel the same,â he said quickly, his voice laced with vulnerability. âI just⊠I needed you to know.â
You hesitated for only a moment before the words tumbled out of your mouth. âI like you too, Matt.â
Matt froze, his eyes widening slightly as he processed what you said. Slowly, a smile broke across his face, one of those genuine, heart-stopping smiles that made your chest tighten.
âYou do?â he asked softly, like he needed to hear it again to believe it.
You nodded, biting your lip to keep from smiling too much. âYeah, I do. And⊠I think I have for a while.â
Matt let out a breathy laugh, shaking his head. âGod, you have no idea how happy that makes me.â
Before you could respond, he leaned in again, his lips finding yours with a newfound confidence. This time, the kiss was less tentative, more assured. His hand cupped your face, his thumb brushing against your cheek as he pulled you closer.
You melted into him, the warmth of the fire and the feel of his lips making your head spin. Time seemed to slow as the kiss deepened, his other hand resting lightly on your thigh.
You broke apart briefly, both of you catching your breath. Matt rested his forehead against yours, his voice low and slightly raspy. âIâve wanted to do that for so long.â
You smiled, your fingers lightly tracing the back of his neck. âSo have I.â
The fire crackled softly, the world around you fading away again as his lips met yours once more. This time, the kiss grew more heated, his hands sliding down to your waist as you leaned closer into him.
âMatt,â you whispered against his lips, your voice barely audible.
He pulled back just enough to meet your eyes, his gaze filled with both concern and desire. âYeah?â
âI need you,â you said softly, your cheeks flushing at your own boldness.
Mattâs breath hitched, his eyes searching yours for a moment. âYou sure?â
You nodded, your voice steady this time. âYeah. 100%.â
His lips curved into a small smile before he pressed them to yours again, this time with more urgency. Without breaking the kiss, he stood, pulling you gently to your feet.
âLetâs go,â he murmured, his hand intertwining with yours as he led you toward your tent.
As soon as the zipper of your tent was sealed, Matt turned to you, his eyes scanning your face like he couldnât believe this was happening. He didnât waste a second before his lips were on yours again, the kiss filled with a mix of hunger and tenderness.
Your hands instinctively found their way to his hair, tugging gently as he deepened the kiss. His hands rested on your waist, fingers toying with the hem of your sweatshirt as if silently asking for permission.
You pulled back just enough to catch your breath, your forehead resting against his. âYouâre not wasting any time, are you?â you teased, your voice breathless.
Matt chuckled softly, his lips brushing against yours as he spoke. âCan you blame me? Iâve been dreaming about this moment for years.â
His words sent a shiver down your spine, and without a second thought, you reached for the hem of your sweatshirt, tugging it over your head in one swift motion. Left in just your tank top and shorts, you felt a slight rush of nerves, but the way Mattâs eyes darkened with admiration erased any insecurity.
âYouâre so beautiful,â he murmured, his voice barely above a whisper as his hands slid up your sides, resting just below your ribs.
Your cheeks burned at his words, but you didnât have time to respond before his lips were back on yours, more insistent this time. You tugged at the hem of his shirt, signaling him to take it off.
âOff,â you muttered against his mouth, making him grin.
âYes, maâam,â Matt said playfully, pulling back briefly to yank his shirt over his head and toss it aside. His toned chest was on full display, the firelight from outside casting faint shadows that made him look impossibly good.
Your hands immediately found his skin, exploring the warmth of his chest and the faint muscles of his abdomen. He shivered slightly under your touch, his breath hitching as your fingers grazed a particularly sensitive spot.
âNot fair,â he mumbled, his hands slipping under the hem of your tank top. âYouâre wearing too much.â
âThen do something about it,â you challenged, a teasing smile playing on your lips.
He grinned, his confidence returning as he slowly lifted your tank top, his fingers brushing against your skin and sending sparks through your body. Once it was off, he tossed it aside and took a moment to look at you, his eyes softening.
âYouâre perfect,â he said sincerely, his voice laced with both awe and affection.
You felt your cheeks flush again, but before you could respond, his lips found yours once more. His hands roamed your back, pulling you closer until there was almost no space between you.
The heat between you both was growing, your kisses becoming more passionate as his fingers traced the waistband of your shorts. You mirrored his actions, your hands moving to his waistband, tugging slightly to signal your impatience.
âSomeoneâs eager,â Matt teased, pulling back just enough to meet your gaze.
âShut up,â you shot back, though your smile betrayed your playful tone.
Laughing softly, Matt hooked his fingers into the waistband of your shorts, slowly sliding them down. You kicked them off to the side, leaving you in just your underwear. He quickly followed suit, shedding his own shorts and leaving the both of you equally vulnerable.
The air inside the tent felt electric, the weight of what was about to happen hanging in the space between you.
âAre you really sure about this?â Mattâs voice was low, almost a whisper, as his eyes searched yours for any sign of hesitation. The flickering firelight from outside the tent cast soft shadows across his face, highlighting the nervous edge in his expression.
You nodded, your breath catching as his hands moved slowly, deliberately, brushing against your skin as they slid behind your back. His fingers trembled slightly as they found the clasp of your bra, pausing for just a moment. It was as if he was giving you one last chance to change your mind, his touch tentative yet electrifying.
âI am,â you whispered, your voice steady despite the wild beating of your heart.
Matt let out a quiet exhale, leaning in closer as he carefully undid the clasp, his lips curving into a faint smile.
The moment your bra slipped away, Mattâs hesitation vanished. His hands gently traced your sides before his lips found their way to your chest. He kissed your skin softly at first, then with growing hunger, his mouth closed around your sensitive peak.
A sharp gasp escaped your lips as he sucked gently, his tongue teasing in ways that sent shivers coursing through your body. His hands anchored firmly at your waist, pulling you closer as his mouth explored you with an intensity that left you breathless. Each flick of his tongue and graze of his lips ignited a fire that seemed to consume the space between you.
Completely lost in the moment, your hands began to wander, sliding down to rest against Mattâs hips. Your fingers traced over the waistband of his underwear before moving lower, feeling the heat radiating through the fabric.
You began to rub him gently, eliciting a low, shaky groan from Matt that only spurred you on. His head tilted back slightly, his eyes fluttering shut as he let himself give in to the sensation. The way his breath hitched with every movement of your hand sent a thrill through you, the tension between you growing impossibly thicker with every passing second.
"As much as Iâm enjoying this, baby," Matt murmured, his voice low and laced with desire, his lips brushing against your ear. "Weâre gonna have to skip the foreplayâand youâll need to be quiet for me. Can you do that, hmm?"
His words were both a plea and a challenge, the suggestive edge in his tone making your pulse race. "We donât want the others to hear, yeah?" he added, a teasing smirk playing on his lips as his gaze locked with yours, dark and full of promise.
You quickly nodded, your breath hitching as your hands slid Mattâs boxers down his thighs, exposing him fully. With a deep inhale, you pushed your own underwear off, leaving you both bareâcompletely vulnerable before each other.
Mattâs gaze roamed over you, his eyes filled with awe and something deeper. âYouâre so beautiful, Y/N,â he whispered, his voice barely audible, as if he couldnât believe his luck.
A soft smile curved your lips as you reached up to touch his face. âYouâre not so bad yourself, Matty,â you teased, your tone light but filled with affection.
He leaned down, capturing your lips in a kiss that was both tender and passionate, pulling you closer as if he never wanted to let go. The kiss deepened, filled with unspoken emotions, before Matt gently guided you onto your back. His body hovered over yours, his weight settling just enough to feel the warmth of his skin against yours, as the moment wrapped around you like a cocoon of intimacy.
You both lost yourselves in a heated kiss, your lips moving together with a mix of urgency and tenderness. Mattâs hand trailed down your body, his fingers finding your core with ease. He stroked your slit with deliberate, teasing movements, spreading your arousal.
âYouâre so wet for me, baby,â he murmured, his voice husky and filled with desire.
âJust for you, Matty,â you whispered back, your voice breathy and trembling with anticipation.
Matt positioned himself, the tip of him pressing against your entrance. He paused for a moment, his eyes meeting yours, searching for reassurance. When you gave a small nod, he pushed in slowly, drawing a low groan from deep within his chest.
âGod, youâre so tight,â he gasped, his voice strained with the effort of holding back.
âSo big,â you moaned softly, your hands gripping his shoulders as your body adjusted to him. The stretch was intense but intoxicating, and every sensation seemed to heighten the connection between you.
âFuck, I wish we were alone right now,â Matt grunted, his voice a mix of frustration and raw desire as he moved inside you, his thrusts slow but deliberate. âI want to hear those little noises you make so bad.â
A quiet whimper escaped your lips, barely audible as you clung to him, your nails grazing his back. âMe too, Matty,â you whispered, your breath hitching as he angled his hips just right. âNeeded you so bad.â
His movements faltered slightly, his lips brushing against your ear as he let out a low growl. âWhen weâre home, Iâm not holding back,â he promised, his tone dark and dripping with intent. âIâm going to make you scream my name, over and over again, baby.â
âYes, please,â you moaned softly, your voice trembling with anticipation as your body melted beneath his.
Mattâs lips found yours again, his kiss hungry and unrelenting. âYou drive me insane, you know that?â he muttered against your mouth, his hands gripping your hips as he buried himself deeper. âYouâre all I ever think about.â
The confession sent a wave of heat through you, your heart pounding in sync with his movements. âMatty,â you breathed, cupping his face and forcing him to meet your gaze. âYou mean everything to me. I donât think I could ever want anyone else.â
His eyes softened for a moment, the intensity of his feelings shining through as he leaned his forehead against yours. âYou have no idea how much I love you,â he murmured, his voice cracking slightly.
Your response was instant, your hands threading through his hair. âThen show me,â you whispered, your voice laced with emotion.
And he did, pouring every unspoken word into each touch, each kiss, and every movement as if the rest of the world didnât exist.
Your hips moved instinctively, rising to meet his as his rhythm grew relentless, the heat between you building to a fever pitch. His breath was hot against your ear, his voice strained and commanding as he growled, "If you grind into me just like that again, I swear I'll fill you so deep youâll feel me for days."
The raw need in his tone sent a shiver down your spine, your hands clutching at his shoulders for support. "Yes, Matty," you whimpered, your voice trembling with desperation. "Please, Iâm so close... I need you."
He groaned in response, his lips brushing against your jawline, leaving a trail of searing kisses down your neck. âYou need me, huh?â he murmured, his pace quickening. âSay it again. Tell me exactly what you need.â
Your body arched into him, unable to resist the magnetic pull of his touch. âI need you to make me cum,â you gasped, your voice breaking as the tension coiled tighter within you. âPlease, Matty. I want all of you.â
âGod, youâre perfect,â he muttered, his hands gripping your hips as he thrust harder, deeper, the sound of your mingled breaths filling the room like a melody of desire. His voice dropped lower, rough and full of need as he whispered, âYou feel so good. You take me so perfectlyâevery inch of you was made for me.â
The raw passion in his words sent a wave of pleasure rolling through you, your nails digging into his back as your body moved in perfect sync with his. âMatty,â you gasped, your voice trembling as you felt the edge drawing nearer, âIâm going toââ
âNot yet,â he interrupted, his tone commanding yet tender as he slowed his pace just enough to keep you teetering on the brink. âI want to feel you lose control completely when you let go. Hold it for me a little longer, love.â
You whimpered in protest, the ache in your core almost unbearable. âI canât,â you pleaded, your voice breaking with desperation. âPlease, Matty. I need to cum.â
His eyes locked onto yours, dark and intense, as he leaned in to capture your lips in a searing kiss. âThen cum,â he murmured against your mouth, his thrusts growing wild and relentless. âLet go for me now, baby. Iâve got you.â
The words shattered what little control you had left, your release crashing over you like a tidal wave. Your body trembled as he held you close, his own release following moments later, his groan vibrating through your skin as he spilled into you, his name spilling from your lips like a prayer.
For a moment, there was only the sound of your ragged breaths and the warmth of his body enveloping you. His fingers traced lazy circles on your skin as he whispered, âYouâre everything Iâve ever wanted and more.â
You smiled softly, your head resting against his chest. âAnd you, Matty, are everything I didnât know I needed.â
He chuckled, pressing a tender kiss to your temple. âGood, because Iâm never letting you go.â
The world faded away as you lay together, completely undone yet utterly whole in each otherâs arms. His hand rested lightly on your waist, his chest rising and falling with every breath. Matt let out a quiet laugh, breaking the comfortable silence.
"Wow... that was just... wow," he said, his voice breathy but full of awe.
You smiled, still trying to catch your breath. "Yeah, we should definitely do that again," you teased, but the words faltered when you heard a loud voice from outside the tent.
"No! You two, go to sleep now," Nick yelled, clearly trying to sound stern, but his voice was thick with amusement. That fucker is trying not to laugh. "You werenât as quiet as you thought. You can... uh, 'have fun' as much as you want when weâre back home. But not here!"
Your face flushed immediately, and you quickly buried it in Mattâs neck, unable to hide the embarrassment. Matt chuckled, his fingers gently running through your hair, trying to calm you down.
"Guess we're up for some major teasing tomorrow, huh, baby?" Matt whispered in your ear, his voice full of mischief.
You groaned, too embarrassed to even look up, but you could hear the laughter of the others outside. "I swear, Iâll never live this down."
âYouâre so in for it when we get home.â
Taglist: @sophand4n4
#sturniolo triplets#matt sturniolo#matt sturniolo x you#matthew sturniolo x reader#matt sturniolo imagine#matt x y/n#matt x you#matt stuniolo fanfic#matthew sturniolo#matt x reader#matt smut#camping trip#road trip#smut
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[ID from ALT: A digital fullbody art of my OCs, one of which is Epoch's Maker in a hooded cloak, and the other is Era as he appears in his first life. Era is positioned mostly with his back to the viewer, prevented from turning fully towards the viewer by the Maker, who is gripping his arm. Era's eye, with his face in profile, glances forward. The Maker is completely turned away from the viewer, his cloak a blend that starts with white and cream colors on the top, and ends with blended streaky red and blue panels with defined, rounded black edges at the bottom. Era's complexion is more ashen than normal, and he is dressed in the same cream color as the Founder, with white pants. The background is white save for a simple pale red and yellow aurora. End ID]
Remember. This is for all of us.
#Mara's Art#Era#Epoch#Epoch's Maker#FIRST ERA ART IN OVER A YEAR WOOO đđđđđ DID YOU MISS HIM? i did#i pulled my hair out over getting the cloak to look right#inspirations are Sun and Moon's Wissmach red and orange(?) stained glass. go look at it its pretty#stained glass. freshly pulled candy. melted flesh and viscera. you know the things that absolutely go together visually#a hint of a flesh and blood tint for our dear Maker. who will never have a name because he said so.#he told me personally#TRYING OUT A NEW WAY TO LINE MY ART TOO because i want to preserve more of my sketch lines in the#final product. like the extra lines in xena's hair in my previous art. i think i may start doing this more#like look at era's hair. i got to keep the twisty look because of the 1px details beyond the 2px main stuff#i need to give era epoch leader clothing for his first life (the brown jacket look is now like. gated to winter casual)#which means i need to design early Epoch uniforms for the lower tier members. which will be like. white and gold medical wear ?#later.
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the forest looks like heaven today i woke up feeling the heaviest weight at the top of my heart
#yesterday on the study they said they were dating two others and it was going well and i cant imagine fucking you but#you have great tits. they got upset at me not inviting them to a party. my research partner told me to write a 1000 word essay on why they#should come. they spoke about how much they wanted theiir ex and they wouldnt tell me much about who theyre dating bc#they thought i still had feelings for them which. god. theyre right but the assumption is so arrogant#the streams r rly beautiful im walking to a date and shes gorgeous and some of my friends know her but i look#exactly like ive slept on my friends floor for the past few days so . aaa anyway#god after that whole call i just felt so deflated like i felt over it but now its all . back. like seeing them being happy w smn else#inflicts active misery upon me which means ii think im becoming a worse person bc of them. i called my friend and i just . idk i walked home#i kept wanting to weep but . woah the sun is so pretty#there are petals and dandelion seeds floating in the air#med school students walking to their lectures#she does biochem btw. the person im meeting now#there are two butterflies dancing together. i cant make this shit up the past few days have looked like actual heaven#ive spent them being on survival mode and not even bc of my studies like ok focus on log functions while the person kn the screen#tells u abt how if her ex were to call shed fold immediately and the new girl is a singer and its going well and maybe ill tell you#more abt it in a few months. SO YOU KNOW IT HURTS ! SO WHY WOULD YOU TELL ME YOUD MAKE OUT W ME AT THE CLUB WHY WOULD U FALL ASLEEP NEXT TO#ME WITHOUT CLOTHES ON ! WHY WOULD YOU CARESS YOUR OWN SKIN LOOKING AT ME IN THE MIRROR !!!!#anyway im like . sane.#i just . felt like it was over#i realised i kept seeing ppl who i thought were more attractive etc etc than her bc i needed to prove to myself#that im attractive enough to be liked or that i can be liked at all and a part of me wanted to prove it to them too#its just a horrible mindset to have and yh not only do they not care but they also bring out the worst in me actively like . I DONT KNOW#BUT THEN WHO ELSE KNOWS THAT THE GOLDEN HOURS IN TEHRAN ARE PINK AND LILAC WHO GOES TO TECHNO RAVES AT THE BASE OF DAMAVAND#WHO CAN PIN YOU AGAINST A WALL LIKE THEM !!!#anyway#standing up it just feels so#exhausting#like this the most exhausted ive felt from all this ever
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Whenever I see people saying that Dazai's an asshole and doesn't care about anyone I laugh. Guess he did a good job of fooling you buddy.
#I mean it was an account which presumably liked Akutagawa#So I can TOTALLY see why this happened. I get it. Your fav was abused by this character and he's in general an asshole to a lot of people.#But also he isn't a complete monster and that's crucial to understanding his character.#I used to hate Mori and that made me make him ooc SO many times.#And I know it's not exactly the same but for your own sake : if you're biased towards a character please stop telling people they're wrong#about said character. Because your bias is probably preventing you from seeing Dazai in a caring light and that SHOWS.#âDazai left chuuya behind in the woodsâ dude. Chuuya was his enemy. They were in war. He needed to take Q back.#Did people seriously think Dazai would be able to carry both a grown man and a kid on his back all the way to an extraction point?#And he literally took Chuuya back in stormbringer after the first time chuuya used corruption.#and he waited until chuuya woke up before leaving in dead apple and stayed beside him so that chuuya wouldn't be affected by the fog.#I think people overestimate Dazai's abilities sometimes. where tf was he supposed to take chuuya in dead apple?#there was still a battle going on.#There's nothing I hate more than dazai haters trying to make him look bad in every situation.#âoh he spent Kunikidas money that's asshole behav-â THEY'RE FRIENDS ASSHOLE!!!#If Kunikida wanted he could've kicked Dazai's ass to the sun and told him to never touch his wallet again.#he didn't. BECAUSE THEY'RE FRIENDSSSS (maybe something else too to the kndz shippers)#like shut up and leave âĄ#also âthis os MY post on MY blogâ how do you feel about me uno reversing you sweetie <3#bungou stray dogs
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Sukuna has never said no to you.
It didnât matter what the request was, simple or complicated, easy to fix or a days-long job, Sukuna was always at your side, completing the task as fast as he needed to to keep you satisfied. He would love to deny it, youâre sure, but evidence proves time and time again that he puts your needs and wants at the top of his priority list.Â
And you were curious how far you could go with it.
The two of you are sitting in your underwear at the breakfast nook, warming yourselves in the bay window while the morning sun starts on the leftover night time chill. It wasn't quite time for breakfast, still too early for the both of you. In the meantime, you sip on your morning brews, preserving the comfortable silence. Sukuna is flipping through the day's newspaper, his eyes are groggy with sleep and he hasn't said more than a handful of words to you yet. He wasn't a morning person.
You were starting to change that.
"Kuna," You call to him, nudging him with your foot from your corner of the window bench.
"Hmm?" He doesn't look up from the paper, but his hand reaches down and grabs your foot, pulling it into his lap. His thumbs start to subconsciously knead at your muscles.
"I want these." You hold up your phone, which you had previously been scrolling through in an attempt to find something ridiculous for this exact moment. You were sure you had found it, something even Sukuna would find unnecessary.Â
And yet, he merely glances at your screen, takes in the sight for all of two seconds, and then returns his attention to whatever news article he was in the middle of.
"My wallet's on the counter." He clears the sleep from his throat not sparing a second look.Â
You blink at him in surprise.
"D-Did you even see what it is?" You flip your phone around to make sure you were displaying the correct thing.Â
Sukuna is frowning before he looks up again, curious at your persistence. He gently cups your hand, bringing it only a minuscule amount closer to examine your screen a second time.Â
You were on one of the most luxurious brandâs websites, showing him an incredibly regular pair of panties, no straps, no details, all black- with one of the most outrageous price tags you had ever seen for something so ordinary.Â
Sukuna cocks a brow at you over your phone, "Can't imagine you need more panties when you're constantly stealing my boxers. But whatever, hand it over. I know my card number-"
"Kuna," You interrupt him with a surprised laugh, holding fast to your phone when he tries to pluck it out of your hands, "they're a thousand dollars."
He glances back, his eyes focusing lower on the screen where you know the price tag to be. The newspaper in his hands drops down, momentarily forgotten by what he sees. For a moment, you think you've found his limit.
"Wait, are those red one's assless?" He points just below the price, where the recommended products are depicted. "Get those too."
You drop the phone down so that he meets your eyes, which are wide with shock.
Sukuna always took care of you. Always insisted on being the provider of any single thing that you may need; a warm meal, a soft bed, anything your eyes twinkled at that was available for purchase- even if you would never think of buying or owning it. Granted, you never wanted much in terms of material possessions, so you didn't realize the true extent of Sukuna's leniency until now.
It was slightly intimidating, and part of it felt wrong. Sukuna had money, plenty of it, but that didnât mean he should feel the need to spend copious amounts of it on you just because you could ask him to. He was giving you too much power, it felt like.
You huff through your nose, frowning at him, which only has him tilting his head further to the side in question.
You ignore it, setting your phone onto the window seat and crawling your way closer to him, until you can gather up his face in your hands and lock his gaze into yours.
He glares at you past smushed cheeks, but doesn't make a move to break free of your hold, humoring you. "The hell are you doing-"
"You know you don't always have to say yes to me?"
Now that has him taken aback. His mouth automatically opens for a witty response, but your question seems to have effectively taken the words from his mouth. You can see the cogs in his head turning, and what you wouldn't give to peer inside his mind and hear his thoughts.
It takes him a moment, but eventually that familiar confident smile stretches across his sleepy face. His hands seem to instinctively slide their way up your bare legs until his fingers grip your hip bones, pressing into you.Â
He hums, "When have you ever said no to me?"
You scoff, ready to give him a prime example, but end up coming up short. The two of you loved to tease each other with disobedience, but in the end you were eager to give Sukuna anything his heart desired. You loved to please him, it was one of your favorite things to do, in fact.
"You never ask anything ridiculous of me." You remind him, smiling as one of his warm hands slides back down your waist and dips into the pair of his boxers you were sporting that day.Â
"You know what's ridiculous?â His voice wraps around your throat, and suddenly has you swallowing past the delicious grip. You're folding into him before you even realize it, at the mercy of his calloused hands. "The implication that I wouldn't do just about anything for you."
You can't help but sigh hopelessly, although it comes out as a desperate noise that pleads him for more. You really were all his, just like he loved to tell you.
"Now hand me your phone." It's a whisper, coaxing you. "I wanna see you in red."
You canât say no.Â
At least it was mutual.
#jjk#jjk x reader#sukuna x reader#sukuna#ryomen sukuna#kuna is a feral dog in the eyes of anyone that isn't you#you bring out the puppy love in this psycho#careful#he bites#this was a short and sweet#fluff
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As a boy Katsuki never understood why men cried whenever they saw their bride for the first time.
When it came to his turn to stand at the altar, suited up and slicked back hair,he finally understood why.
His heart is pounding violently against his ribcage, so loud that he can hear it reverberate through his head. His palms were damp, and his gaze stays fixated on the double doers before him. The doors that will soon open to reaveal the love of his life.
His foot meets the floor repeatedly in a tapping motion, and his hands are rough as he shifts his collar side to side. His body litters with goosebumps and involuntary quivers.
He's suddenly grateful for this being a small wedding with only close family and friends. He wouldn't want a large crowd witnessing his nerves get the better of him.
Kirishima smiles though the tears flowing down his face. He's honored to be the best man on his best friends big day, because that means he gets to see the tough Katsuki find pure happiness and put his walls down for the one he loves. If it's enough to make the great lord explosion murdered god dynamite nervous, then it's love that should be cherished.
Katsukis stomach flutters when the pianist begins to play your song.
It's time.
He fiddles with the cuffs of his blazer and submerges the urge to run his hand through his perfectly styled hair.
When he locks eyes with you for the first time that day. It feels as if time itself slowed down. In this moment, every ounce of anxiety he had been carrying fades away. You are radiant under the soft orange glow of the sun, your skin shimmering like a precious diamond. His precious diamond.
His heart dances swiftly against his chest, touching every nerve in his body.
He catches a glimpse of your hands nervously fiddling your dress by your sides and remembers that he isn't alone. You, the love of his life, are sharing the same nervous flutter of butterflies in your stomach.
He begins to see you more clearly as you approach him. The soft glow of your eyes, your perfect lips and curves.
And when he hears his name flow so sweetly from your lips he can't help it. He chokes out a sob, and immediately your hands reach up to gently swipe away his tears.
The audience give a numerous amount of awww's, which cause a smile to tug its way onto his lips.
His glossy eyes stare longingly into yours. "You look beautiful" he whispers.
Saying his vows was the hardest part. He just couldn't stop crying, and the tears wouldn't stop flowing. You were there assuring him and giving him gestures of love. When you started to say your own vows, seeing his redened nose and tear stained face cause tears of your own to flow down your face.
With a gentle yet firm grip his palm finds comfort on the curve of your waist. The minute the officient said you may kiss the bride. Your arms evelop his the soft skin of his neck and your heads tilt to the side as if it's instinct.
This kiss hold a firm yet sweet connection, a silent promise that this love would endure for eternity.
He was finally married to you, his angel, the girl of his dreams. He looked forward to calling you his wife, to starting a family-
Hot tears stream uncontrollably down his face, an explodion of raw emotions he can't contain. His heart swells with overwhelming swarm of love, joy, and deep appreciation, a feeling he once never believed possible.
With a shaky breath, he pulls away softly before resting his forehead on yours. "I love you" he choked "so fuckin much"
You huffed at his cuteness "I love you more Katsuki"
He places one more kiss to your lips, and nuzzles your nose with his.
"Impossible"
#bakugo x reader#mha x reader#katsuki bakugo x reader#bakugo katsuki#my hero acedamia#writers on tumblr#mha fluff#bnha x reader#serotonins stuff
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with you, i'm first | miya osamu x reader
in which miya osamu is used to coming second to his brother. but with you, he's always first.
wc: 1113 | gn!reader | fluff
Miya Osamu is used to coming second.Â
It starts with Atsumu, like most things do. October is cold and gray and Atsumu comes first, a small body with a large presence that fills the warm hospital room. His cries are loud and heâs a little underweight, but with him comes the sun.Â
Atsumu is born under a partly cloudy sky but the nurses swear he was shrouded in sunlight.Â
Osamu comes twelve minutes later. His parents are crying and his Ma is close to passing out. If he thinks really hard he can almost feel her warmth, Atsumuâs sobs, and a mumble of prayers that October has safely brought Atsumu and then Osamu.
He asks Grandma one day what the weather was like when he was born. She says, with confidence, it was foggy.
Atsumu doesnât get along with his classmates. He is too loud and too rash and lacks social cues, and Osamu is angry because Stupid âTsumu cares too little: and he wants everyone to know Atsumu like he knows Atsumu.
They fight and they yell and they argue until Atsumu says,Â
âSamu, I donât care about âem. Why do ya care so much?Â
And Osamu throws him across the room. The argument ends there, he says sorry, and Osamu lies awake that night thinking about his brother. Atsumu is hotheaded. And an idiot. A loud snorer, too. But he turns on his side and curls into a ball because he knows it was sunny when Atsumu was born and all of a sudden he really wants to be his brother.Â
Atsumu dyes his hair first: itâs a shitty box dye from the pharmacy down the street, and it looks terrible. Itâs a little yellow and a little neon, and Osamu laughs until his sides hurt when Atsumu shows him.Â
But Atsumu is proud, and he is confident, and he goes to school with a hundred watt smile and a group of girls trailing after him.Â
Osamu goes to the pharmacy that night and buys a box of gray, cloudy dye. Atsumu helps him bleach his hair under their bathroom sink with the faulty tap and tells him he looks like the moon.
His Ma says that Atsu is hot and Samu is cold after the two have a particularly bad fight. Atsumu is gleeful and smug as he gloats that he was born to be hotter and warmer and better, and Osamu punches him.Â
He remembers his Ma sitting on the porch, an arm around his shoulders as he pouts.Â
ââS not fair,â Osamu had said, his chin in his palm. âWhyâd ya name Tsumu that?âÂ
His Ma had laughed, quietly, leaning her weight into his side. And she had held his cheeks between her palms and told him with a fire in her eyes that Osamu means To Rule.Â
He meets you for the first time in February.Â
You were standing in front of him, a little sheepish, with a box of chocolates in your extended palms. He remembers feeling something heavy in his chest. Because, yeah, Atsumu was definitely going to accept your confession.Â
You had said, IReallyLikeYou, and HereâsSomeChocolates, and Please Accept Them.Â
You were shorter than him, and your hair was done nicely, and you were blushing and nervous. And you were really fucking cute. But Osamu is used to coming second, so the only thing that comes out of his mouth is, Why? And then, Tsumuâs in tha next classroom ovâr.Â
He doesnât remember what happened next, only Atsumuâs laugh and the slap echoing through the halls. You leave with his cheeks stinging and hot. And Atsumu had teased him the next day, behind his mountain of chocolates and confessions, because Osamuâs face was still red twelve hours later.Â
He sees you a lot the year after.Â
Youâre in the same class as him and âTsumu, and you smile every time you see him. You sit two rows in front of him and youâre not very good at tying your uniform. Every lunch, Osamu watches you pull out the same gray bento with a wrapped onigiri on the side. He tells you one day that he really likes onigiri. And then, Osamu watches as every lunch, you pull out the same gray bento with two wrapped onigiris on the side.Â
With you, itâs always Hi Osamu, first, and then, Hullo Atsumu. With you, itâs an onigiri dropped on his desk when the lunch bell rings. With you, Osamu thinks back to a conversation with his Ma on a porch.Â
Osamu means To Rule.
The menu is this: Tuna mayo on Mondays and Thursdays, Ume on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Friday is plain. You donât ever bring onigiri for his brother.Â
He asks you, on a hot night in June, what your favorite type of weather is. You had your knees tucked to your chest, a sparkler in hand, and then told him cloudy. Cold. Foggy. Winter. Snow is nice, too. You say it all with no hesitation.Â
Osamu kisses you for the first time that night.Â
Itâs New Years and youâre cooking Ozoni on the stove. The curtains are open, itâs snowing outside, and Osamu wakes to the smell of miso and the sound of carrots on a chopping board. He gets out of bed, padding to the kitchen with half-lidded eyes and a stifled yawn, and then he thinks his heart stops when he sees you.Â
Because what Miya Osamu is not used to is this: coming first and having something unequivocally his.Â
But youâre bent over the counter, fiddling with the oven as you read the instructions on the back of the packaged Yakimochi you bought the other day. And youâre wearing his shirt, it falls right below your thighs, your hair is still messy from using his chest as a pillow, and you look beautiful.Â
âMorninâ âSamu, come help me with this.â You say, looking back at him with a smile, pointing to the fresh pot of rice on the counter. âYouâre in charge of onigiri.â
He hugs you instead, his arms around your stomach with your back to him.Â
âBut I like yer onigiri,â He says, his chin on your head. His eyes are watering and it must be from the steam of your boiling dashi.Â
ââSamu,â You complain, giggling as he presses kisses into the crown of your head. âI made enough for ya in high school.âÂ
Itâs cold outside and snowing, and Osamu knows heâs going to make the onigiri.Â
He also knows that if his name means To Rule, heâs okay with coming second if it means youâre by his side.
#miya osamu#osamu#osamu x reader#miya osamu x reader#osamu fluff#haikyuu x reader#osamu x you#haikyuu fic#haikyu x reader#osamu fic
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ARE YOU JEALOUS?
Summary: Sassy!Kook!Reader gets jealous when she sees Rafe Cameron close with another girl...
Content: neck sucking (?), childhood friends to lovers, kind of mean!rafe in one scene, bullying lol, suggestive towards the end but just a tiny bit.
Words Count: 5.5k ... i don't know what the fuck happened...
Aliyah's talking: IDK if i fw this or not but i hope yall will lolz <3 Thank you so much for the love on Protective Instincts btw!!!! I am so grateful and surprised that many of you all enjoyed it. Hope u'll enjoy this one too đ©·
Sunlight streamed into Sarahâs room, casting a soft, golden glow over the space as you lounged on her bed, idly flipping through a magazine. You both were sprawled across the plush, yellow covers, surrounded by half-empty bags of chips and scattered makeup palettesâevidence of an afternoon well spent. Sarah was perched by the vanity, trying on different lip glosses, all of which looked beautiful on her, but she insisted on which one was the best.
âSo, tell me again,â she started, holding up a tube of shimmery pink gloss and squinting at it thoughtfully. âWhy donât you go for Jake? I mean, heâs cute, heâs smartââ
âAnd boring. He is boring,â you interjected, rolling your eyes with a laugh. âCome on, Sarah, you know how I am. I need someone with a little more⊠edgeâŠ? Someone that could handle me but also play the game, you know?â
Sarah smirked, setting the lip gloss down and turning to face you. âEdge⊠Handling your attitude⊠Iâm afraid that weirdly sounds like someone we both know.â
âYou think youâre so funny, huh?â you said, shooting her a mock glare.
She laughed, completely unbothered. "What? Iâm just stating the facts!" She shrugged, a mischievous glint in her eyes. "As much as I hate to admit it, my brother definitely fits both criteria, soâŠâ
You were listening to her but stopped when your phone buzzed. Out of habit, you unlocked it and opened the notification from Instagram; Topper posted a new story and you watched it. The screen was filled with a shaky video of the beach, the late afternoon sun casting golden light over everything. You recognized some people, but your attention zeroed in on Rafe, right in the center of it all. He was grinning, his arm slung around a girl who was laughing and pulling him closer, like they were the only two people on the beach.Â
You felt a quick, unwelcome pang in your chest.
âHey, whatâs got you so interested?â Sarahâs voice broke through your thoughts, and you glanced back at her, masking any hint of emotion with a casual smirk.
You locked the screen and tossed the phone aside. âNothing. Just Topperâs beach parties and Instagram stories.â
She gave you a skeptical look, folding her arms. âDonât lie to me. I know you better than yourself, what did you see in that story, Y/N?â
You hesitated, but then shrugged, trying to play it off. âRafe was at the party with some girl. A new girl. Itâs not a big deal.â
âAh, I see,â she said with a raised eyebrow. âYou know heâs always messing around with someone new. But⊠I thought you didnât care about what he was up to.â
âI donât,â you said, a bit too quickly, crossing your arms. âHe can do whatever the hell he wants.â
âRight. So, you donât care at all?â
You rolled your eyes, trying to suppress a smile. âLook, I just donât get whatâs so special about him that girls keep falling over themselves to be around him. Thatâs all.â
She nodded with a giggle. âYeah, no, I definitelyââ
âAnd doesnât it bother anyone that heâs got a new girl every week? I mean, if I were one of those girls who actually liked him, Iâd be furious. Wouldnât you, Sar?â You barely paused before continuing, not even waiting for her answer. âItâs honestly just sad because Rafe really isnât even all that. Sure, he can be fun and nice sometimes, but heâs also a huge asshole with a big fucking ego. Is it just me, or is everyone blind to that?â
Sarah was quiet for a moment, studying you with a thoughtful expression before she finally spoke up. âYou know what? I think we could both use a break from overthinking anything about the opposite sex. How about we get out of here and grab some smoothies? I heard thereâs a new spot by the marina.â
You nodded, grateful that she didnât talk about your little moment. âYeah, letâs go.â
Sarah grabbed her bag, giving you one last teasing smile. âSmoothies and maybe some retail therapy afterward?â
âSounds like a plan,â you replied, letting the idea of a carefree afternoon replace the lingering thoughts of Rafe. Whatever he was up to, it was his business. You werenât about to let it ruin your day.
The soft hum of the fridge and the rhythmic clinking of silverware filled the kitchen as you, Sarah, and Rafe gathered around the island, your weekly routine as ingrained as the family photos lining the walls. The night was settling in, casting a cozy stillness over the room. You were only half-listening as Sarah rambled on about her weekend plans, your attention instead focused on pushing pasta around on your plate, not particularly hungry.
Rafe sat across the counter, leaning back in his chair with an ease that always seemed to irritate you. He had been quiet, too but you knew he wouldnât last long. Sure enough, he broke the silence.
âAlright,â he began, raising an eyebrow at you, âwhatâs up with you tonight? Youâre awfully quiet.â
You didnât look up, keeping your tone purposefully casual. âNothingâs up,â you replied, hoping heâd let it go. But you knew better.
âCome on,â he pressed, tilting his head in that infuriatingly smug way. âWhereâs that feisty attitude you always have? Usually, by now, youâd have already made at least five smartass comments about my shirt or something.â
You let out a short, unimpressed laugh, finally meeting his gaze with a raised eyebrow. âMaybe I just ran out of things to say about you, Rafael. Ever think of that?â
He grinned, his eyes glinting with mischief. âNah. Youâve got an endless supply of attitude, Y/N. Iâd be shocked if you were ever actually out of material.â He took a sip from his glass, watching you over the rim with that familiar, infuriating smirk.
Sarah shot you a look, her mouth twisted in a tired smile as she mouthed, here we go. She had seen this routine a thousand times before.
âYou really think I spend that much time thinking about you?â you fired back, folding your arms over your chest and fixing him with an unimpressed stare.
âOh, I donât think,â he replied smoothly, leaning in a little closer, âI know. Admit it. Iâm in your head, arenât I?â
You let out an exaggerated sigh, leaning back in your chair as you tossed him an indifferent look. âRight. Youâre the center of my world, Rafe. Canât you tell?â
He chuckled, clearly enjoying this. âYou know, when youâre this quiet, itâs like a fucking flashing neon sign saying, âSomethingâs upâ. Might as well tell me now.â
You rolled your eyes. You knew that engaging with him like this was a slippery slopeâonce you started, he never let up. But for some reason, tonight, you couldnât help yourself.
âHonestly, I donât have the energy for your little mind games tonight,â you said, trying to sound as bored as possible. âSo, if youâre expecting me to entertain you, youâre gonna be disappointed.â
âOh, come on. I donât believe that for a second,â he shot back, leaning back casually in his chair as if he had all the time in the world to wear you down. âYou love this. Sparring with me? Itâs basically your favorite hobby.â
You scoffed, shaking your head. "Didnât realize my silence was such a tragedy for you.â
âOh, it is. I mean, where else am I supposed to get my daily dose of attitude?â He leaned back, feigning a pout. âCome on, youâre no fun like this. Did something happen?â
You rolled your eyes, twirling your fork in the pasta as if it held your entire focus. âWhy would you care? Iâm sure you have more important things to worry about. Maybe more girlââ
Sarah let out a sigh, interrupting before Rafe could respond. âHonestly, do you two ever get tired of this? Weâre supposed to be having dinner, and it feels like Iâm watching some sort of weird rom-com.â
You shot Sarah an exasperated look. âThereâs nothing romantic about this, Sar. Itâs called surviving.â
âRight,â Sarah said, clearly unconvinced. âBut could you maybe survive without the constant bickering? Just once?â
Rafe smirked, clearly unfazed by Sarahâs comment as he turned back to you. âI donât know. I think she secretly enjoys it. You should see how she lights up when she gets going.â
âFuck off,â you muttered, taking a long sip from your glass and hoping it would mask the heat you could feel rising in your cheeks.
He watched you with an amused glint in his eye, clearly picking up on your discomfort. âA little defensive, arenât we? I mean, Iâm just stating the obvious here. Youâve been on edge all night. Care to share with the class whatâs really bothering you?â
You set your glass down with a little more force than necessary, fixing him with a glare. âYou really think everythingâs about you, donât you?â
âNot everything,â he replied, shrugging casually. âJust the things that involve you. Because, for some reason, every time youâre in a mood, it usually has something to do with me.â
You opened your mouth to argue, but then closed it again, unsure of how to respond without giving anything away. You didnât want to give him the satisfaction of knowing heâd hit a nerve, even if he had.
âWhatâs the matter, princess?â he continued, pushing his plate aside as he leaned forward, his eyes never leaving yours. âDid something happen between you and Jake, huh? I thought you two were casually talkââ
You groaned, frustrated that heâd brought Jake into it. âThereâs nothing to say about Jake. Iâm just tired, okay? Not everything has to be about some guy.â
âOh, Iâm aware,â Rafe replied, his tone laced with a hint of smugness. âBut Iâd say youâre a little moreâŠon edge than usual. So, it has to be about that guy, rightâŠâ
âJakeâs got nothing to do with this,â you said, your tone steady. âUnlike you, he actually knows how to mind his own business.â
Well, youâre just lying because youâve never taken the time to actually learn about Jake and what type of person he was. As bitchy as it sounded, you were using him as a distraction.
You stared at him, hoping your silence would be enough to make him drop it. But, of course, he didnât.
Rafe crossed his arms as he studied you, his gaze never wavering. âSo, youâre saying you prefer a guy who lets you get away with whatever you want, then?â
You scoffed. âNo, Rafe. I am saying I prefer a guy who doesnât feel the need to stick his nose into everything I do. You know, a guy whoâs secure enough to let me be without constantly needing to provoke me.â
âYeah, I see,â he replied, nodding softly. âSo, basically, youâre looking for someone boring. Someone who doesnât challenge you, who just lets you coast by. Am I right?â
You let out a dry laugh, shaking your head. âYou think you know me so well, donât you? Donât flatter yourself, Cameron. I can find someone else to annoy me if I really wanted to.â
Rafeâs eyes darkened, but that infuriating smirk stayed in place, like he thrived on every bit of tension between you. He cocked an eyebrow, leaning forward, his voice a low, taunting whisper. âOh yeah? Who, exactly? Jake? Heâs perfect for youâgoody-two-shoes, never steps out of the fucking line. Because, letâs be honest, youâd crush him. Heâd never call you out, never push you.â He paused, and there was a bitterness beneath his words, hidden but unmistakable. âHeâd be safe.â
A bitter smile twisted your lips, the pain creeping into your voice despite your best efforts. âAt least Jake knows how to be respectful. He wouldnât stoop to tearing me down just to get a rise. He wouldnât need to.â
Rafe scoffed, his amusement tinged with a hint of anger. âRespectful? Fuck that. You want someone to play nice and tell you what you want to hear, go right ahead. But I think we both know thatâs not what you really want.â He took a step closer, his gaze fierce, challenging. âYou think Iâm the bad guy because Iâm not afraid to tell you the truth. I donât play pretend. Iâm not here to tell you sweet liesâIâd rather see who you really are, even if that means pissing you off.â
You narrowed your eyes, fury blazing in your chest. He was looking right at you, like he could see through every layer you tried so hard to put up. But there was something deeper in his gaze, a flicker of something that made your heart race even as anger burned within you. And you hated that he could do thatâmake you feel so exposed, so raw, yet so alive all at once.
But to him, this was just another game. He thrived on your frustration, on the way he could get under your skin with just a few well-placed words. It was a twisted power play, a battle neither of you were willing to lose. And for a moment, the air between you was charged, almost electrifying, the tension so thick it was nearly suffocating.Â
You wanted to hate him, but a part of you couldnât help but wonder if he was rightâif he really did see through to the parts of you that no one else dared to touch.
But that only made you angrier, and you felt a surge of resentment rise within you, pushing you over the edge. With a sudden flash of fury, you slammed your fists onto the table, the sound echoing through the room, your voice sharp and cutting. âYou know what? Fuck you, Rafe Cameron.â
Without another word, you turned and stormed out.
The sound reverberated through the Cameron household, leaving a heavy silence. Rafe stood there, fists clenched, trying to swallow down the mix of anger and something elseâsomething that felt dangerously close to longing.
Sarah raised an eyebrow at her brother. âYouâre a fucking asshole, you know that?â
Rafe shot her a look, irritation simmering just beneath the surface. âYou donât get it, Sarah. Sheâs⊠Sheâs infuriating.â
But then he hesitated, his gaze drifting toward the door you had just stormed out of. The edge of his lips twitched in a way that was all too vulnerable, too honest. âBut thereâs something about her,â he admitted, his voice softening. âSheâs fierce and passionate. When sheâs angry, itâs like sheâs alive in a way I canât help but be drawn to. Itâs frustrating, but⊠but sheâs not afraid to challenge me, to call me out.â He paused, searching for the right words, his heart racing.
âAnd so that makes it right for you to annoy her to that point?â
He shrugged. âI donât know. I canât help it. I want her to see the real me, too. Itâs like I canât breathe when sheâs around and thenâwhen she leaves? Itâs like the air just⊠disappears.â He ran a hand through his hair, a mix of confusion and desire etched across his features. âShe challenges me in ways I never expected, and it drives me insane, but I canât help but want more of her.â
âWow,â Sarah said softly, her voice full of surprise. âI didnât think Iâd see the day Rafe Cameron talked about someone like thisâbut mess around with her like that one more time, and Iâll hurt you.â
The sun spilled into your bedroom, casting a warm glow that felt inviting. But you stirred, still brimming with the tumult of emotions from last night. Rafeâs words echoed in your mindâhis teasing, the way he pushed your buttons, and the way your heart raced despite your annoyance. You groaned and rolled over, pulling the blanket over your head, hoping to drown out the memories.
But then laughter broke through the haze of your thoughts. It was bright and carefree, drifting in through the open window. Intrigued, you tossed off the blanket and slid out of bed, your curiosity piqued. A quick glance outside revealed the source of the joyful sounds: Sarah, Wheezie, and Rafe were out by the pool, splashing water and playfully throwing each other around.
Rafe, wearing nothing but swim trunks that hung low on his hips, was the centerpiece of the scene, effortlessly drawing your gaze. His tanned skin glimmered, accentuating the muscles that rippled as he dove and surfaced in the water, laughter spilling from his lips, infectious and buoyant.
You caught yourself ogling him, eyes roaming over the way the water dripped from his hair, the way his body moved with ease and confidence. It wasnât fair, reallyâhow could someone be so effortlessly captivating? The sun caught the edges of his grin as he tossed Wheezie playfully into the pool, the sound of her laughter ringing out like music.
You were lost in the moment, so caught up in the heat of his gaze that you didnât even notice the way your thighs clenched together, craving the contact that felt just out of reach. All you could think about was the overwhelming desire to touch himâeverywhere. You imagined your hands gliding over his toned chest, feeling the hard flex of his biceps beneath your fingertips, tracing the lines of his powerful arms as they wrapped around your body, waist, and ass pulling you closer.
You wanted him. God, did you want him.
Why did he have this effect on you? Why was he constantly invading your thoughts, even now?
A sudden buzz from your phone pulled you from your reverie. You grabbed it from the bedside table and saw a message from Sarah: âGet your ass out here! Weâre in the pool, itâs fun! Youâll want to join us!â
A smile tugged at your lips at Sarah's enthusiasm, but a moment of hesitation passed as you remembered the tension of last night. Still, you didnât want to be the odd one out. With a determined sigh, you pulled yourself away from the window and began to get ready.
You rummaged through your drawers, searching for that one bikini that made you look stunning and earned you a handful of compliments every time you wore it. Finally, you found it: a deep emerald green that contrasted perfectly against your skin tone. It was cut high, accentuating your legs, the top was daring, showing just enough to leave to the imagination. You paired it with a pair of denim shorts.
You headed towards the back door, nerves swirling in your stomach. As you stepped outside, the head of the sun hit you like a wave, and the sounds of laughter grew louder.
âYouâre awake!â Sarah exclaimed, her voice bright and cheerful. âI thought weâd have to drag you out here!â
You laughed lightly, feeling a playful energy surge within you. âIâm here, arenât I?â You shot back, trying to keep your tone light as you made your way toward the pool.
Wheezie exclaimed, eyes wide of admiration. âWow, Y/N! Look at you!â
âThanks!â you replied, trying to play it cool but secretly loving the attention. You glanced at Rafe, who had turned to face you, and your heart raced at the sight of him leaning against the poolâs edge, water cascading down his toned body.
His gaze lingered on you, a mix of surprise and appreciation playing across his features. âWell, well, if it isnât the queen herself,â he teased, that infuriating smirk stretching across his face. âNice of you to join us.â
You rolled your eyes and turned your back to him, feigning indifference as you busied yourself with anything but him. The events of last night were still fresh in your mind, a heated clash that left you reeling and more than a little irritated. You were determined not to give him the satisfaction of a reaction.
âOh, so I get the silent treatment?â he drawled, his voice dripping with playful disbelief. âIâm devastated,â he added, the corner of his mouth quirking up in that infuriatingly irresistible smirk that always made your heart flutter.
Instead, you focused on Sarah and Wheezie, who were gleefully splashing water at each other. You couldnât help but feel the pull of their energy.Â
Hours rolled by and you settled onto a lounge chair, you could feel Rafeâs eyes on you, the heat of his gaze igniting your skin in a way that both thrilled and annoyed you. He was still in the pool, looking at you like he wanted to eat you alive. You didnât know but you were driving him crazy with that attitude of yours, this whole ignoring thing and your fucking bikini.Â
Sarah and Wheezie went inside the house to prepare some snacks and drinks for us because we were getting hungry and thirsty, leaving only Rafe and you.Â
You pulled your phone, pretending to scroll through social media, anything to distract yourself from the way your heart raced at his presence. A notification lit up your phone, and your heart skipped a beat when you saw Jakeâs name flash across the screen. The excitement surged through you as you opened the message:
"Hey, gorgeous. I really like you, and Iâd love to take you out sometime. You in?"
He was cuteâway too cute.
A grin crept onto your lips, and for once, you allowed yourself to enjoy the attention from someone who wasnât toying with your emotions. Someone who actually seemed genuine. No games, no mixed signals. Just interest. The kind that felt refreshing after dealing with someone who never seemed to know what he wanted.
You barely had time to revel in it before Rafeâs voice cut through the moment, sharp and demanding. âWhatâs got you smiling like that?â
Your grip tightened on your phone instinctively, and you flicked your gaze up to him, feigning nonchalance. âOh, nothing. Just a friend,â you said, slipping your phone screen down against your thigh.
Rafe wasnât buying it. His eyes narrowed, skepticism written all over his face. âJust a friend, huh?â His voice had that dangerous edge to it, the one you knew too well. âFunny, you donât usually smile like that over friends.â
You felt his eyes burning into you, but you refused to give him the satisfaction. âReally? Maybe you donât know me as well as you think,â you teased, biting back the smirk threatening to break free.
Rafeâs jaw clenched. âWho was it?â
âLike I said, just a friend,â you repeated, your voice smooth, but now you were teasing on purpose. You could feel his irritation rising, and part of you enjoyed it. âWhat, are you jealous or something?â
He scoffed, though you didnât miss the way his eyes darkened. âWhy the hell would I be jealous?â he snapped, though it sounded more like he was trying to convince himself than you. âIâm just asking a question.â
âUh-huh.â You raised an eyebrow, leaning back and tilting your head, watching him closely. âRight. Just a casual question, huh? Totally doesnât sound like someoneâs jealous.â
His hands were now resting on the edge of the pool, gripping it just a little too tightly. âIâm not jealous,â he repeated, but the way his gaze darted to your phone said otherwise. âBut if itâs someone trying to get at you, then yeah, I wanna know. Who is it?â
âSomeone,â you said vaguely, enjoying the fact that Rafe was teetering on the edge of losing it. âSomeone whoâs interested, clearly.â
Rafeâs eyes flared, and the jealousy in his voice became impossible to miss. âInterested in what? You?â His lips curled into a scowl, his muscles tense. âWhat, you think some random guyâs gonnaââ
âMaybe,â you cut in, your smile growing. âMaybe heâs actually straightforward, you know? No mind games, no drama. Just a guy who knows what he wants.â
His brows shot up, the implication stinging. âAnd you think I donât know what I want?â
You shrugged, not backing down an inch. âWell, you never seem to make it that clear. Maybe someone else is going to take your place as myââ
The possessiveness in his eyes flared. He pushed himself up out of the pool, water dripping from his shoulders as he moved closer, his presence looming over you. âNo oneâs stepping up, got it? No oneâs taking my place.â
You met his gaze, unflinching, even as your heart raced a little faster. âOh? And what exactly is your place, Rafe?â
He leaned in, the heat between you practically crackling. âYou know damn well where my place is,â he murmured, his voice low, daring, yet with a hint of uncertainty creeping in. âAnd Iâm not about to let some bitch ass slide in because you think I donât care.â
You smiled, tilting your head, savoring the tension. âSeems like you do care. Maybe more than you want to admit.â
âBecause I do care, Y/N,â he murmured softly, swiping his wet thumb across your cheek. âI told you already that I cared way too damn much.â
Rafeâs thumb lingered on your cheek, the warmth of his touch sending shivers through your body despite the heat of the day. His eyes held yours, dark and intense, as if he were trying to convey all the words he couldnât quite say aloud. The air between you was thick, charged with a tension that had been building for far too long.
You swallowed hard, trying to hold onto some semblance of control, but it was a losing battle. âYour way of showing it is fucked, Rafe.â
Your words were meant to cut, but they came out softer than you intended, almost like a challenge. His jaw tightened, but instead of snapping back with some cocky retort, he stepped even closer. The scent of chlorine and his skin invaded your senses, and you couldnât help but notice how his muscles tensed as he towered over you, dripping with water, his presence commanding.
âI care,â he repeated, his voice lower now, almost a growl. His eyes flicked down to your lips and back to your eyes, like he was making a decision in real time. âI care more than you know.â
Before you could muster a reply, his hand slid from your cheek to the back of your neck, pulling you just a little closer, your breath hitching as his lips hovered near your ear. âI think you know exactly what my place is,â he murmured, his voice rough with unspoken desire. âAnd youâre not running from it.â
His breath was hot against your skin, sending a wave of heat cascading down your spine. He didnât move right away, as if savoring the tension that crackled between you, the nearness, the inevitability of it all. Your heart pounded in your chest, your pulse quickening as his lips brushed, ever so lightly, against the sensitive spot just below your ear.
You gasped, your hands instinctively gripping the fabric of your shorts as your body reacted to him, heat pooling low in your belly. âRafeâŠâ you whispered, not quite a protest, but not quite giving in either.
But he wasnât about to back down now. He shifted closer, his mouth grazing the curve of your neck, soft at first, then firmer, the scrape of his teeth making your pulse race. Your skin ignited under his touch, and a low moan escaped your lips before you could stop it.
âYou feel that?â he whispered, his lips trailing lower, his voice husky and thick with need. âThatâs not some game. Thatâs real.â
Your body arched toward him of its own accord, your resistance melting as his hands slid down to your waist, fingers pressing firmly into your skin, pulling you closer. You could feel the heat of his breath on your neck, his lips teasing, torturing, as they brushed along your collarbone. Every touch, every whisper was setting your nerves alight, and you were dizzy with the intensity of it.
âYouâre such an ass,â you muttered, trying to keep a shred of control, but your voice lacked conviction.
He chuckled softly, the sound vibrating against your skin. âMaybe,â he agreed, his lips brushing the spot just beneath your ear again, sending a fresh wave of shivers down your spine. âBut you canât stop thinking about me, can you?â
You hated how right he was. You hated how easily he could unravel you, how even now, you were leaning into his touch, craving more of it. But there was no way you were giving him the satisfaction of hearing it.
âStop being so cocky,â you managed to whisper, though your voice wavered with the desire that coursed through you.
But Rafe wasnât in the mood to stop. His hand slid to your lower back, pulling your body flush against his, the coolness of his skin mingling with your own heat. You could feel the hard lines of his body pressed against yours, his chest rising and falling as his lips grazed your shoulder, his teeth scraping lightly against your skin, just enough to make you shudder.
âAdmit it,â he murmured against your neck, his voice a deep, rough command. âYou want this.â
You closed your eyes, fighting to hold onto your last thread of self-control, but the tension between you was overwhelming, suffocating. His lips moved lower, placing slow, deliberate kisses along your collarbone, each one leaving a trail of fire in its wake. Your breath came in ragged gasps as your body betrayed you, leaning into him, craving the heat of his touch, the weight of his gaze, the way he made you feel like the only person in the world.
âRafeâŠâ you breathed, your voice barely audible, as his hand slid down to your hip, his fingers digging into your skin possessively. You could feel his breath on your neck, his lips hovering just above the place where your pulse raced beneath the surface.
âI want you, Y/N,â he whispered against your skin, his voice raw, filled with the desire that had been simmering between you for what felt like forever. âAnd Iâm not letting anyone else have you.â
His words sent a shiver down your spine, and before you could think better of it, your hands were in his hair, pulling him closer, your body aching for the contact youâd been denying yourself for so long.
Your lips collided with his in a heated rush, all the pent-up tension and desire finally unraveling between you. Rafeâs hands immediately gripped your hips, pulling you impossibly closer as he kissed you like heâd been waiting for this moment forever. His lips were demanding, rough and hungry, but there was a softness to the way he held you, like he wanted to savor every second. You melted into him, fingers tangling in his wet hair, feeling the slickness of the pool water on his skin as his body pressed against yours.
The taste of him, mixed with the faint tang of chlorine, was intoxicating. It was all-consuming, drowning out every rational thought. He kissed you like he was staking his claim, like he wanted to erase any trace of doubt from your mind, and for a moment, you let him. Your body responded instinctively, arching against his as his hands roamed down your back, gripping you tighter.
When you finally broke apart, both of you gasping for air, Rafeâs forehead rested against yours, his eyes dark with desire and something deeperâsomething more vulnerable. His chest heaved as he looked at you, his breath coming in ragged bursts. âI like you, Y/N,â he murmured, his voice rough with emotion. âI like you so much it drives me crazy. No more pretending.â
You stared into his eyes, searching for any hint of the cocky facade he usually wore, but it was gone. This was Rafe stripped bare, no teasing, no arroganceâjust raw honesty. It made your heart race in a way that had nothing to do with the kiss.
Your breath caught in your throat as you considered what he was saying. Could you trust him? Could you really let your guard down and give in to this, knowing how easily he could hurt you?
But before you could overthink it, he kissed you again, slower this time, more deliberate. His lips moved against yours with a tenderness that made your chest ache, and all your doubts melted away. At that moment, it didnât matter what had happened before, or what might happen after. All that mattered was how he made you feel right nowâwanted, desired, seen.
Rafe pulled back, his thumb brushing gently against your bottom lip, his eyes flicking between yours. âTell me you feel it too,â he whispered, his voice rough, almost pleading. âTell me Iâm not the only one. Tell me, princess.â
You swallowed hard, your heart hammering in your chest. There was no point in pretending anymore. âYouâre not,â you admitted, your voice barely a whisper. âYou drive me crazy, Rafe, tooâI donât want to feel this way, but I do.â
His lips curved into a small, triumphant smile, but there was relief in his eyes too, like heâd been holding his breath, waiting for you to say it. âGood,â he murmured, his hand cupping your face as his thumb stroked your cheek. âBecause I donât think I can let you go.â
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UKIYO ⧠jeon Jungkook
summary: itâs the start of summer and thereâs nothing better than dipping your toes in the sand and falling for a local boy who plays beach volleyball in his free time. heâs charming in a way youâve never seen and you seem to understand each other better than one could imagine. both stuck in an awkward time of self discovery, you try to live in the moment and forget about your worries till they become too hard to ignore.
The Japanese word ukiyo (pronounced "u-key-yo") means "living in the moment" or "detached from the troubles of life".
⧠genre/au: summer romance, local beach boy!jk x city girl!y/n, [she/her, afab]
⧠17.7k words
warnings: smut, fluff, âcoming of ageâ but theyâre in their twenties, jk falls first. oral [f receiving]. unprotected bc theyâre literally on a boat. hair pulling. jk is kinda rich boy. oc seems mean but sheâs got mean vibes but just sassy and jk likes it. jk was previously engaged. law student jk. intimate missionary. jk is a volleyball player. think beach town vibes. his ex is kinda stuck upâall his friends are. jk is kinda lovesick puppy who needs aftercare lol
inspired by, Nicholas Sparksâ âThe Last Songâ
songs: tyrant â coldplay, mind over matter â young the giant, left hands free â alt-j, omg â suki waterhouse, sex drug etc â beach weather
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For a long time, summer was the only thing to look forward to in the year. The days were longer spent outside enjoying time with your friends and letting yourself sleep in until noon. As you grew older with more responsibilities that didnât suddenly disappear when the temperature grew warmer, you began to lose feelings for the season. It made no difference in your life anymore and you longed for the days it would.
Maybe thatâs why it was so easy for you to drop everything and leave your worries behind. A couple months in the sun, no stress, nothing holding you back.
âI still canât believe I managed to convince you,â Your friend said for the third time in the last hour. You couldnât help but roll your eyes, again, âI still canât believe it either, donât make me regret it.â
Hoseok mocked you using a high pitched voice, turning the Jeep Wrangler into the driveway of a modern beach house, âHow could you regret these next few weeks waking up to the waves crashing on the shore?â
âWhat magazine did you read that off of?â Your friend asked from the backseat, laughing to herself at his expense, âI hate when you talk corny.â
âWhatever, you guys are so ungrateful,â Hoseok jokes, pulling the car in âparkâ and powering the engine off, âNext time Iâll invite someone else to come withâsomeone who I won't have to beg!â
âBoohoo,â You pretended to whine, getting out of the car and racing to get to your luggage first, âYou love begging for me.â
âYou wish,â He says with a scoff, âHurry up and find your rooms, I want to get down to the beach as soon as possible.â
The beach was at its peak time of day where the sun sat the highest and almost every foot of sand was covered with peopleâs belongings. Not far from shore were rows of volleyball courts and crowds of people watching and as much as you wanted to avoid that busy side, it was the way to the boardwalk. You had no choice but to follow your friends in that direction. They were steps before you, already arguing about which store to go into first or what food stand youâll go to but you were distracted by the large Ferris wheel in the back.
Maybe your focus should have been on the matches happening all around you but by the time you realized that it was too late. The white ball barely grazed your side when a tall figure headed straight into you with a loud thud.
A low grunt left your lips as you hit the sand with such a force that it physically ached for a moment. Your hands and face were practically covered in sand it was hard to acknowledge whatever gibberish your assailant spat out.
He didnât have time to get a good look at you as he rushed to his feet, taking your arm and pulling you up abruptly, âShit, Iâm so sorry, Iââ
âItâs fine,â your tone came out harsher than expected and it probably had something to do with the guy who loomed over you, and how embarrassed you felt. Up ahead your two friends were barely realizing you werenât behind them and turning to find you, laughing once they did.
The stranger let his gaze trace over you with sudden curiosity, not at all intimidated by your attempt at a scowl. Now that he was looking at you up close, he had to admit he liked what he saw. He couldnât help but grin nervously, âIâm sorry.â
His smile made you glare as you dusted sand off your jeans, âReally? I canât tell.â
âI⊠itâs just, usually when thereâs a ball flying people tend to dodge it,â he was walking backwards now as you tried leaving, he wanted to face you when he talked and it made his cocky smile all the more unbearable. Youâve just met the guy and he hadnât given the best impression yet. Honestly, youâre just tired from the trip and youâre hungry so you blame that on your mood but you just want to escape this embarrassment of falling.
A scoff left your lips, âAre you saying that this is my fault? Maybe if you all played the game on the court, you wouldnât have run after it.â
You were giving him attitude and yet he didnât back down from returning it with a sweet smile.
âJungkook!â Someone called from behind but the guy didnât bother to even look back at the paused game. Instead he kept up with you, âYouâre right, itâs partially my fault too so how can I make this up to you?â
You stopped walking, looking at him. You didnât know him and he didnât know you so there was no need to hold him up from his game any longer, âDonât worry about it.â
âBut I canât go on like this,â The stranger, Jungkook, said, âNot until I know youâre not mad anymore.â
The way you rolled your eyes excited him in a good way. He wasnât amusing enough for you and it was rare for him not to be.
âJungkook! Come on man, the game!â
âY/n!â Hoseok said loudly, âHurry up, Iâm starving.â
Just like that, the two of you walked away from each other and you had to tell yourself not to look back at him. You didnât want to catch him doing the same before he went back to playing.
âAre you okay?â Hyeri asked, still laughing lightly, helping you shake off sand, âI was going to help you but then I saw you talking to that hot guy and I didnât want to intervene.â
âSo considerate,â you mumbled sarcastically, trying to hide your smile as you walked the steps up to the pier and forgot about whatever was happening on the sand.
The stranger really was attractive, and if he hadnât toppled you over like it was nothing you might have stayed a little longer. When you spotted him below you couldnât help but look him over. He wore a pair of blue and white striped swimming trunks and no shirt which gave you a good look at his muscular back and sleeve of tattoos. Compared to the players around him, he looked noticeably different from the rest and you kind of liked that.
âWhat are we eating?â You asked your friends who shrugged, still indecisive.
Hours after the sunset and Jungkookâs adrenaline from winning began to slowly settle down, he walked along the boardwalk with his partner. The two of them are trying to waste time for a while before their night plans come along.
âI know Yeaun is around here somewhere and if sheâs here then that means Chae-hi isnât far,â Jimin said looking around the crowded boardwalk while Jungkook followed behind lazily, âWhich means a fun night for us so letâs find them.â
He could hear what Jimin was saying but he wasnât truly listening. His attention had drifted away from the conversation the second he looked to the side and found a familiar silhouette in the distance. Well, not too familiar but he recognized it from when he crashed into you earlier.
You were with your friends at some jewelry stand looking over all the handmade bracelets and necklaces, such a short distance from him. He could easily make it over to you in no time.
âI donât really want to see Yeaun,â Jungkook said, eyes trained on you. Jimin groaned in response, whipping back to his friend and shaking his head. He followed his line of sight and jumped in front of him.
âNo, look over here, weâve got plans,â Jimin said hoping to pull Jungkookâs attention away from some stranger, âWe told Chae-hi and Yeaun weâd met them tonight.â
âNo, you have plans, I never agreed to anything,â Jungkook said with a laugh, clearly amused. He tried to see if you were still there but when he looked back you were already walking away.
âDonât be that way, think about me. Your best friend, who has been trying to get with Chae-hi for weeks now,â Jimin begged, making Jungkook sigh with defeat. He didnât say anything as he motioned for Jimin to lead the way and went on with his life.
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Thereâs a story about how you found yourself moving into a beach house with your best friends for the summer. The opportunity sort of fell at your feet when Hoseokâs sister had to leave abroad for a couple months because of her job. She lived in a nice house on the beach that would need to be looked after and thatâs when she decided to tell her younger brother about it.
Not long after, he came to you and Hyeri and asked if you wanted to join. It took a long time for him to convince you but when you realized how shitty life currently was back home, there was nothing holding you back.
Your first week has been fun getting to enjoy the warm water and sand between your toes. Youâve gotten into a bit of a routine in the area and youâve begun to familiarize yourself with the roads and places. Thatâs probably why you were doing Hoseok a favor by helping him out today.
Heâs busy taking care of some errands for his sister and asked if you could bring his car into the shop for some maintenance, considering Hyeri liked sleeping past noon, you had no choice but to agree to it all on your own.
âWhat can we do for you?â A guy in a dark gray button up and oil streaks across his hands asked you once you made it to the auto shop.
âJust an oil change.â
Jungkook had nearly forgotten about his encounter on the beach. There wasnât much for him to remember anyway and heâs never been the type to hold onto something so meaningless. He carried on with his usual routine and busied himself away at work.
The shop he worked at was busy all of the time and it was a great distraction from whatever else happened in his life so he truly loved it. He loved getting to work with cars and getting his hands dirty. He worked with people he was friends with and sometimes, if heâs really lucky, someone who catches his attention will stagger in.
When he found you standing in the office with his boss signing papers he was visibly taken back. He had been too busy helping Namjoon take a wheel off a black Sedan, to notice when you came in but he was too late now. You were already finishing up whatever you were doing with Jin and leaving.
âIâll be back,â Jungkook told Namjoon, tossing him the wrench he had been using and heading straight to the front.
You went across the street to the small diner and he had to think about this. Part of him didnât feel the need to see you again, mostly because he was embarrassed by toppling you over and probably how he sounded. Part of him wanted to ask for your name, apologize and try and see if youâll talk to him.
âIâm taking an early lunch,â Jungkook told him without much of a car as he hurried to clock out and leave for the diner.
You sat alone in a booth with your laptop open and scrolling through a website filled with job offers. It was partially out of boredom and a reminder that you needed to find somewhere for when you get back home. You could look for something in the field you used to study in but how far could you get with it?
âExcuse me,â he stood in front of you now, âI donât know if you remember me from a few days ago butââ
âI remember,â you said blandly, looking up at Jungkook with a mixture of boredom and a small hint of possible curiosity. He looked very different with a shirt on, his abs werenât as distracting but he still had an intimidating build. Thatâs why his pretty face surprised you under all that sweat and car grease. He was clearly one of the mechanics and has somehow made his way to you.
âRight, uh,â he swooped in to sit across from you, âI wanted to apologize. I didnât mean to knock you down and sometimes when Iâm playing, I kinda get a little too excited so Iâm sure I was just talking and talking.â
Youâre assuming he meant how he followed after you and smiled so arrogantly when you looked visibly annoyed with him. What you donât get is why heâs apologizing again, you werenât still upset over that.
âItâs fine,â you reminded him with a confused look, trying to read what he was really here for, âYou work across the street?â
âYeah, Iâm Jungkook,â He finally introduced himself, âI saw you earlier and it was time for lunch so I came to talk to you.â
You didnât say anything for a while and the silence wasnât broken until the waitress came and asked what Jungkook would like. He brushed her off with a âWhatever sheâs havingâ and looked at you curiously.
âOkay,â Youâre definitely not from around here because he wouldâve recognized you so just who are you? He cleared his throat awkwardly, âUm, yknow, usually when someone gives you their name you say yours back.â
âY/n,â You said distantly, âCan I ask you something?â
âYes, anything,â Jungkook sat straighter, almost reaching up to fix his hair but stopping himself. He wasnât nervous or anything but youâre not speaking to him with the same flirtatious tone and itâs confusing him.
âWhat are some fun things you can do around here other than the usual tourist stuff?â You asked him suddenly, âYou are a local, I assume.â
âYou assume right,â Jungkook nodded as he bit his lip in thought, âI could always show you better than I can tell you.â
âYouâre a funny guy, yâknow?â You smiled, âBut seriously, what is there to do?â
Heâs pretty sure that was just a rejection so it took him a moment to bounce back from it and tried to catch himself from doing it again.
By the time the car was ready, you were paying for your meal and hurrying to leave while Jungkook ate and enjoyed the last of his break. For the rest of the day he found himself thinking about you.
Heâs lived a very repetitive and predictable life. Since early childhood heâs had the same classmates and friends, and gone to the same places and events. Heâs known the same girls and has hung out with the same people for years. The only time he got any sense of independence is when he was gone for law school but now that heâs done and has returned home for the sake of his family and friends, heâs reminded once again of the repetitiveness.
Maybe thatâs why heâs a little excited to meet someone new. He just had a strong feeling that you were more interesting than you let on and he wanted to know more.
He didnât know that you felt the same and had to ignore these thoughts so you wouldnât start anything with him. Jungkook was attractive and youâve moved on from the fall aside from the slight bruising, and you were just trying to enjoy your time. Did you really need to meet someone?
In all honesty, he didnât seem as arrogant covered in sweat, he looked good and he seemed nice.
But did that mean you wanted to waste your time with him?
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It was a crush, nothing but a small, schoolboy crush that occupied his mind from time to time. In all honesty, it was easy to ignore when he got carried away in his day to day life, itâs only when he sees you or you cross his mind for the shortest of seconds, that he finds himself getting lost. He doesnât care for the girls his best friend likes to hang around, nor does he feel the need to upturn himself out there. Lately, all heâs wanted is to be with someone who makes him forget about himself and maybe he wasnât looking in the right places if he thought you could help.
It was wishful thinking for him to hold so much thought over a stranger who couldnât care less to know his name, but thatâs what he liked. He wondered when he would run into you again, what he might say in hopes of getting a response and what would happen after that. He even wondered if youâd be at the beach tonight while everyone told ghost stories and drank bottles of Soju one after the other.
What does he say when he finally sees you looking at him?
You spotted him first, hating how much you wanted for him to look up and see you too. He was with his friends and you had no intentions to approach him but⊠well, he was cute. You canât act like he isnât and heâs oddly charming which makes him memorable but it was a bad idea. This trip was meant to be fun with your friends and thatâs itâyou werenât going to make time for strangers.
âFor once we donât have to worry about an Uber and can walk our asses home,â Hoseok said standing over a keg, âSo I donât know about you guys, but Iâm blacking out tonight.â
âWhen has anything ever stopped you from accomplishing that?â You asked him, turning your back to the familiar stranger, âYouâre never the one ordering it anyway.â
âNo, heâs usually the one weâre pushing into the backseat,â Hyeri joined in on the teasing.
âShh, why do I always feel judged by you two? Is this what friends are for?â Hoseok pretended to be hurt as he filled your cup with beer.
âSheâs not from around here, is she?â Jungkook asked as he looked across at you. You havenât noticed himâhe doesnât thinkâbut heâs noticed you and for some reason that excited him. Well, for one specific reason and it was simply the fact that he likes you. Does he know enough about you to pinpoint this statement? No, but he knows that he feels strange when youâre around. That has to mean something. The longest relationship heâs ever been in was with Yeaun and he doesnât remember feeling this excited to meet someone.
âHow would I know?â Jimin asked when a scoff, barely bothering to look over at you. He couldnât help but roll his eyes, âYou rather think about her than Yeaun? Youâre insane.â
âAre you sure itâs Chae-hi you like and not Yeaun? You sure do bring her up around me a lot,â Jungkook rolled his eyes.
âIsnât it obvious? I want you to get back together with Yeaun so that Chae-hi will think about me instead of her âheartbrokenâ friend,â Jimin handed him a cup of beer, âTake one for the team.â
âNo, I donât think so,â He chuckled, âWe broke up for a reason so donât push it.â
âNot a good reason,â Jimin mumbled under his breath but Jungkook chose to ignore it.
âThere you are,â the devil herself said as she found him, âWe were wondering where you two ran off, right?â
âRight,â Chae-hi agreed, âHi Jimin.â
âSo, itâs kind of boring here isnât it?â Yeaun asked looking at Jungkook for assurance, âPlus all the low lives are starting to come in and I really donât want to be around any of them. We were wondering if you guys wanted to come back to mine.â
âTo do what?â Jimin asked while Jungkook stood back disinterested and distracted. He couldnât even pretend to be interested when he was focused on someone else entirely.
By pure luck, he looked back to see if you were still standing where you were before and this time you locked eyes with him. Without much care for the conversation he was supposed to be in right now, he walked off while they discussed plans involving a hot tub.
âIâm starting to think youâre following me,â Jungkook first said as you nearly bumped into him in an attempt to get closer to the bonfire. He walked alongside you with ease, âFirst, on the court, then at my job and now here?â
That made you snort in disbelief, shaking your head and trying not to smile, âSomeone seems flattered but I think you have it the wrong way.â
âAs in Iâm the one doing the most to run into you? No, never,â Jungkook spoke dramatically, âThis is all by chance. Thereâs no way I couldâve seen you from over there and decided to come and talk to you instead. That would make me seem desperate, wouldnïżœïżœïżœt it?â
âIt would,â you agreed, slightly amused now as you broke into a small smile, âI didnât take you as the type.â
âWell thatâs because you havenât tried to get to know me, Iâm honestly a catch,â Jungkook joked lightly, following you where you walked off to, âOr are you scared?â
âScared? Of what?â You asked, stopping abruptly and turning to face him with furrowed brows. He couldnât help but smirk, âOh I donât know⊠getting to know someone new. You give me the vibe that you donât like meeting new people.â
âI love meeting new people,â You exaggerated childishly, âWhen they donât fall on top of me.â
âI caught myself, so letâs not lie now,â Jungkook snorted, âBesides, whoâs the one who walked into the middle of a game?â
As he said that, the two of you seemed to have drifted far enough from where the fire had been going, that you found yourself not too far from one of the volleyball nets on the shore. Jungkook looked down at you with clear amusement as you looked up at the net and he walked up to the abandoned volleyball that sat in the sand.
âDo you eat, sleep, and breathe volleyball?â You jokingly asked, finally giving Jungkook some response that implied you were interested in him even slightly.
âOnly on the weekends, sometimes around noon or after work if Iâm free,â Jungkook told you, picking up the ball, âDo you play?â
âNo,â you told him as he began to bounce the ball back and forth between his hands. You looked back at your friends who seemed preoccupied with whatever new friends they made for the night.
âItâs easy,â Jungkook said, âThereâs really only one basic rule, donât let the ball touch the ground.â
âAre you giving me a lesson now?â You asked with slight amusement as he moved to the other side of the net, âIâm warning you, I wonât be any good at it.â
âIâll take it easy on you,â Jungkook tossed the ball your way and although you reached out to hit it, you missed and it landed a few feet behind you. He couldnât help but laugh, âOkay, maybe you try and throw it.â
âBut how do I throw it?â You looked up the tall net wondering how you would make it over. You held it up and tried doing a practice hit while he tried teaching you.
âJust try a simple serve, you can hit it from under or throââ
âOh my god,â you broke out into a nervous laugh as Jungkook covered his face with his hand. The ball sat at his feet, completely oblivious to the fact it had just pummeled straight into his face. You covered your mouth in an attempt to stop laughing but you were embarrassed and couldnât do anything but try and laugh it off, âIâm so sorry.â
âReally? I canât tell?â Jungkook said sarcastically, sounding eerily similar to you when you first met but still playful. In all honesty, the pain wasnât too bad but it was humiliating and the only thing he could think about is how youâre trying not to laugh, âYou think itâs funny?â
âNo! No, I donât, I just um,â you tried to stop, âI justâŠâ
âYou just what?â Jungkook looked at you, slowly making his way to your side and you inadvertently began to step back, worried he might actually be upset, âYou like laughing at causing other people pain?â
âDid it actually hurt?â You asked with surprise, still stepping back the closer he got.
âMy ego, yeah,â he joked, âAnd I feel like we need to get even.â
âWe did, think about it as me getting back at you for the other day!â You tried to say, feeling the edge of the ride begin to touch your feet the farther you walked from him.
âReally? So this was all part of revenge?â Jungkook asked, âI donât think so, I suggest you run.â
âWhat?â You stopped to think, âJungkââ
And it began. He kicked water at you once the tide was close again and without thinking, you jumped back. You werenât wearing a bathing suit or anything appropriate for the water so he canât. Youâre in a simple top and flowy, long skirt, not something you wanted wet, âDonât you dare.â
âWhy? Scared of a little water?â He tried to kick water again but this time you moved back in time and he smirked, âItâs better than getting hit in the face. Will you take care of me if I get a concussion?â
You scoffed, laughing, âDonât you wisâJungkook!â
He ran after you as you took off in a jog and before he knew it, you were splashing water back at him, not caring about how wet you got. The night was young and you were having a good time, there wasnât much to worry about other than making sure you got Jungkook before he could get you.
Not far from where the two of you played in the ocean with the moon reflecting against the waves, a few pairs of eyes watched you unimpressed. Jimin didnât have much to think about the matter, he just couldnât understand it. Why would Jungkook waste his time on someone he didnât even know?
Yeaun was right here desperate to have him back and instead heâs wandered off with some stranger acting childish. It doesnât make sense, and neither does the big grin on Jungkookâs face once he caught you and tackled you into the low tide, both getting drenched in water.
âJungkook!â He ignored the call of his name as he watched you shake sand out of your hair with curiosity. You looked annoyed even if you smiled and he knows you probably are considering he pushed you into the water but youâre not cussing him out yet. Youâre not screaming at him for getting you into the water so maybe it was a good sign.
âAre we even now?â You asked breathlessly as you looked forward to where your friends were and turned away from Jungkook.
âI guess, for now at least,â He teased, walking toward Jimin, âIt depends on if I bruise or not.â
âI didnât hit you that hard,â you scoffed, smiling and shaking your head in disbelief. At some point in your ascend back up the shore, Jungkook got you to finally give him your number. You didnât question when his friend approached him, going on about something you didnât bother listening to and turned in search for someone you knew.
âYou look like you need a towel,â someone said from your right. It took you a second to realize she was talking to you, much less holding out a clean towel for you.
âThanks,â you said, trying to wipe off some of the sand with the beach towel the stranger handed to you. Hyeri was off talking with some guy and you had no clue where Hoseok was so as of now, you were on your own here. The girl was pretty and she seemed nice enough so you didnât mind responding to her approach.
âIâm getting sand all over it,â you tried to make some sort of conversation, âSorry, Iâm Y/n.â
âDonât even worry about it, Iâm Yeaun,â She said with a smile, âYouâre not from around here, are you?â
âIs it that obvious?â You asked, laughing lightly. Yeaun just shrugged as she got closer to you, âNot really, but, well⊠thereâs just some people you should always avoid.â
Your brows began to furrow with confusion, âLike?â
âNo, I donât want to start anything,â she shook her head no, âWe donât know each other and youâll probably think Iâm meddling but⊠okay, Jeon Jungkook.â
You didnât say anything to that as you tried to get a good look at the girl. Yeaun was pretty with sun-kissed skin and golden hair that shone under the moonlight. She seemed soft and glowed with a brightness that felt contagious but you didnât know her. You donât know why she brought up Jungkook or why she even approached you so you had nothing to say back to her.
âI just mean⊠youâre not from around here and you seem smart,â Yeaun said sympathetically, âJungkookâs kind of a known player and I donât want you to fall for his tricks, trust me, heâs not worth it.â
âTrust me, itâs not like that,â you said, suddenly disinterested in conversation with her and more focused on finding your friends, âThanks for looking out for me though.â
Yeaun watched you walk away and not bother to turn back and she had to leave like it didnât bother her to be brushed to the side. She canât tell if you took what she said into consideration or if you couldnât care less and she didnât like that. She didnât like that she didnât know you and she didnât know about your relationship with Jungkook or how you know him.
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His life was utterly perfect to anyone who thought about it. He had the bestest of friends, the closest family, the most money and a promising future. Everything he had ever wanted was handed right to him and in a sense, it made him arrogant. It was a given that he would end up that way and maybe thatâs why heâs always surrounded himself with people of the like. He didnât despise any of his friends, just sometimes, when he listened to the conversations they would have, he wanted to disagree.
âYeaun said youâve been avoiding her,â Jin said as he pulled a golf club out of his bag.
âGreat, now youâre talking about her too?â Jungkook asked, lining his club up with a shiny white golf ball, âI already get enough of it from my parents and Jimin.â
âWell yeah, when you suddenly call off a year long engagement with someone youâve known all your life, people question it,â Jin said, watching Jungkook swing the club back and shoot the ball into the air, âWeâre worried about you.â
âDonât be,â Jungkook mumbled, âBesides, thereâs someone else, I donât know if you know her, her nameâs Y/n.â
âDoesnât ring a bell,â Jin shrugged, moving his visor down to block more of the summer sun out of his eyes. He wore white golfing gloves and a pair of Raybans, making him look straight out of a country club catalog.
Jungkook sighed, growing more restless by the minute. Heâs only seen you on few occasions and heâs yet to leave a good impression on you where he can ask for your number or something, âShe was hanging out with this guy, I know you know him but I canât think of his nameâyou dated his sister.â
âHoseok?â Jin asked, âI remember hearing about how he was in town. How do you know this isnât his girlfriend youâre hitting on?â
âItâs not,â Jungkook said, âI donât think. I donât know.â
âBut what about her?â Jin asked, hopping in the passengerâs side of the golf cart, âYou donât know a thing about the girl but you like her and youâre willing to throw away your future because of it.â
âIâm not throwing anything away,â Jungkook said with a scoff, âBut whatever, you donât get it.â
He spent the evening golfing on a private course not far from the beach where you wandered around with a book in hand.
You enjoyed passing time with your friends but sometimes, you just needed time to yourself and you would find yourself wandering off on your own without much care for anything else. Your friends didnât mind when you went off and you always made sure to tell them where you would go so there was never any problem. Ever since you got here, youâve been doing things on your own.
âI knew I would find you around here.â
You didnât respond at first, still debating if the person was talking to you, but one look up told you he was. Although you wanted to resist the urge to smile, you couldnât help it.
âStalker,â You said with a small sigh, closing your book. He didnât say anything as he took a seat down in the sand next to you. âYouâre on my turf, remember? What are you reading by the way?â
You glanced at the cover of your book, âNothing excitingâhowâd you know I was here?â
âI looked for a dark, brooding figure and assumed it was you,â Jungkook joked, âAnd just an fyi, my face still hurts.â
âIâm sure you've been hit worse,â You said sarcastically, sitting up and watching him get comfortable. He was dressed in a light color linen button up and shorts, the first buttons were undone and a cliche shell necklace sat perfectly against his collarbone. He was attractive and youâve thought so since the beginning but something was holding you back.
Did you really want to waste your time on a stranger you wonât know in a few months?
âWhat are you doing tonight?â He asks suddenly.
âSleeping, hopefully,â you told him, a small smile when you noticed him roll his eyes.
âItâs the summer, the sunâs out, you live on the beachâdonât look at me like that, itâs a small town. Word gets around when a new person shows up,â Jungkook said with a shrug, knowing itâs him who had been asking about you.
âYouâre just solidifying my stalker allegations, should I report you?â You asked, laughing slightly.
âIâll have you know, a lot of people would love to be stalked by me, you should feel flattered,â He nudged your knee with his.
âWhat? Like itâs hard? Word gets around,â You said to him, âIâve already been warned about getting too close to you.â
Jungkook let his brows furrow as he took in what you said but it didnât take long for it to dawn on him. As much as he wanted to act like there was no way his ex girlfriend would approach you, he knew her too well. Who else would talk down on him? Who else would feel threatened when he ignores them? What does she think she gains from telling you to stay away from him? Isnât it his decision who he approaches and does she think youâre just going to fall in line like everyone else does?
This is the sort of thing that pisses him off. Heâs not a bad guy at all, he doesnât sleep around, he focuses on his goals, he has fun with his friends⊠so why?
âBut if it makes you feel any better, Iâm not very good at listening to what Iâm told,â You finally said, standing up with your book in hand and pulling the sand-covered towel, âAnd Iâm starving, so whereâs a good place to eat around here?â
As much as he wanted to act like the cool guy and seem indifferent, he couldnât help but break out into a grin. Without wasting another second, he got up and motioned to carry your things, âThereâs a good food shack on the boardwalk. I guess I could show you around.â
âIf it isnât too much of a hassle,â You said playfully, handing him your things.
âSo, I want to know, whatâs a big city girl like yourself doing all the way over here?â He asked on the way up, âOr do you still want to play at being mysterious?â
You rolled your eyes, âI don't usually play games like that, I think youâve got me confused with someone else. I just donât talk if I have nothing to say.â
âInteresting take, I personally never know when to shut up,â Jungkook smiled, pointing up to the restaurant and walking in behind you, âBut seriously, usually the tourists come to pollute our water and get away.â
âAre you always so observant? You give me the vibe that you like to watch other people,â You told him, sitting down at a high round table across from him.
âAnd you give me the vibe that you hate talking about yourself. Why else would you avoid every question I ask?â He asked, raising a brow making you scoff but you couldnât deny it. When the server brought out your menus, she made sure to greet Jungkook like old friends.
âDo you really care to know?â You asked quietly.
âWhy else would I ask? Iâm not pretending to be interested, if thatâs what you think,â Jungkook said honestly.
You didnât say anything for a moment, looking down at the menu contemplating what to order and what to say, âThings were getting a little too complicated back home and my friend asked if I wanted to pack up my things and follow him down for the summer and I said yes.â
âHow broad,â Jungkook said with a small smile, lifting a brow and waiting to see if you would add to it.
âItâs the truth,â you shrugged.
âWhat was complicated?â Jungkook asked.
He looked amused when you narrowed your eyes in response to his probing. âAdulting.â
âYouâll figure it out,â Jungkook shrugged, waiting for the server to come back to take your orders. He let you order first, watching the server give you a look as she listened and followed after with his own.
âHow wise of you to say. What about you?â You asked him, handing the menus back and sliding your drink closer to you.
Jungkook distracted himself playing with the wrapper of his straw and shrugged, âWhat about me? Weâll get to me when you give me the juicy details.â
You couldnât help but scoff, looking out the window to the view of the waves crashing against the shore, âWhat? I told you everything.â
He chuckled, âBarely.â
Rolling your eyes, âRude.â
âReally?â He asked, biting back a smile.
âNo. Youâre actually pretty nice,â once again, you sighed, as if admitting that was hard for you.
âNice? Thatâs what you tell a guy when youâre going to reject him. I just want to know more about you but thereâs not much I can go with. How long are you staying?â Jungkook finally asked you.
âA couple months, are you already dreading it when I leave?â You asked, sounding sarcastic and amused.
âMaybe, youâve left an impression despite what you might think. Crushing you under my incredible physique was destiny.â He could tell you wanted to laugh but were refusing to do so.
âCorny.â
âFunny.â He crossed his arms over his chest, leaning back in his chair and making it known that he was going to wait for you however long it took.
âI had this bad roommate situation I couldnât take anymore and my lease doesnât end for another two months so when Hobi asked me to come with I jumped at the chance. I left my job because itâs draining me and I felt useless so I figured itâd be easier to run away to the beach and deal with it all later. Happy? I was honest.â You rushed the words, half-assed the pace.
It was his turn to narrow his eyes suspiciously but gave in, âContent. Youâll figure it out, you donât seem like the type to wait around for things to fix themselves.â
âReally? Because that feels like what Iâm doing right now. Iâm all the way over here where I havenât done anything but run into this strange guy at the beach who I think might be stalking me,â You said, joking at the end.
âNo, right now youâre trying to live in the moment, nothing wrong with that,â he chuckled, ignoring your joke.
You donât remember much of what you said to him but for some reason Jungkook was very easy to talk to. Maybe itâs because you donât really know him or expect anything from him at all but he got you too open up to him like youâve known him for years. In reality you didnât know anything about him or anyone here for that matter.
âOkay, okay, enough about me. Itâs your turn,â you had finally said between mouthfuls of whatever the two of you ordered and Jungkook couldnât avoid it any longer.
âAlright, Iâm⊠also trying to figure things out on my own. Iâm used to being with certain people and doing certain things and I donât know, at one point I kind of got fed up with everything being so predictable. I want to meet people on my own and not because they know who I am or something,â He rushed his words, âIf I could, Iâd move far away from here but right now I donât think thatâs an option so I settle for next best and stick it out. In all honesty, everythingâs kind of been a bore until I met you, youâre different.â
You raised a brow, mirroring his earlier stance and crossing your arms over your chest, unamused, âHow?â
He smirked, âI donât know yet, I can just tell.â
You never believe a guy when he goes on about how different you are from other girls because usually theyâre just full of shit. Youâre not good at picking the right person so it makes you wary to believe anything he says despite how good he looks saying it.
By the time the bill came, the server made sure to sit it without checking if thatâs what either of you wanted but you didnât hesitate to reach for yours. Jungkook snatched the small slip out of your hand and hurried the server back so he could pay for it in full, giving her a tight smile, âJust one check, thanks.â
âSure thing,â she said with a light scoff that had you looking after her with furrowed brows. Something about the way she acted left you feeling confused.
âWhat a good first date.â Jungkook said at the end, walking outside with you.
âThis wasnât a date,â you teased, thanking him for the meal nevertheless, âBut I should probably call it a night, yâknow.â
âOh yeah, me too,â Jungkook shrugged âBut if youâre not doing anything tomorrow night, we should see each other again.â
âHm, Iâll think about it,â You said playfully, âIf Iâm not busy.â
âYou wonât be,â He smirked, bumping your shoulder with his as the walk turned bumpy and more trail-like as he walked you home, âBut why donât you give me your number and we can talk about it more on the phone.â
âHah, smooth guy, arenât you?â You asked, taking his phone and typing your number in. When you got to the soft trail of greenery and sand that led up to the backyard of the beach house.
âHow about we watch the last few minutes of the sun set together,â he reached for your head and stopped you before you could head up the wooden steps.
âHow about you donât kidnap my friend for the whole evening!â Hoseok shouted suddenly, tripping over his own feet as he ran out the sliding glass door that led to the pool deck, âIâve been worried sick about Y/n.â
âNot true, heâs been sleeping!â Hyeri yelled after him, âBut youâre the guy who tackled my best friend on our first day here.â
âMy reputation precedes me,â Jungkook held his hands up in surrender, âIâm Jungkook. I was just asking if you guys wanted to join us and watch the sun set.â
âHow aesthetic, let me grab some bottles of Soju.â
Your attempt to end your time with Jungkook failed and he seemed pleased with himself for that. He was also polite enough to try and get to know your friends too.
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He was having a crisis, he thinks. A real life identity crisis because for the first time in his life he thinks he likes someoneâin a way heâs never liked anyone before. Itâs pathetic and makes him feel so stupid because he barely knows anything about you but itâs the truth. If anything thatâs what makes him like you so much. He likes that he canât tell what youâll say or how youâll react to him, itâs exciting.
He just wants to know if heâs on your mind too.
âWeâre still on for this weekend right?â
âWhat are we doing again?â The road ahead was a scenic path between mountain and sea that led all the way to this private property of his childhood home.
âChae-hiâs birthday trip.â Jimin spoke from the passengerâs seat of the black pick-up truck his best friend paraded in when he wasnât on his dirtbike.
âOh, yeah Iâm not going. I was thinking of taking Y/n sailing,â Jungkook said with a small smile, looking sideways, unable to miss the way Jimin stiffened and went silent. He looked back to the road, hand tightening around the steering wheel slightly, âWhat?â
âNothing,â Jimin scoffed, looking out the window annoyed now. The drive was silent for a while, nothing but the low sound of music and wind blowing through the topless truck.
âWhatâs up with you lately?â He finally asked, âYou barely know the girl and sheâs all you talk about. Weâve had plans to go with everyone.â
By everyone he meant their mutual friendsânot just his ex and her friendâwhich made things worse. Heâs known them all for years and itâs hard to see them when he wants to move on and do his own thing. Jungkook tried not to let Jiminâs tone ruin his mood and sighed, âSorry, man, but Iâm not going. Are we playing later or what?â
âYou sure youâre not busy with your new friends?â Jimin asked, remembering about the night Jungkook had dinner with you. He tried calling him that night to see if he wanted to go out for drinks just to be rejected because Jungkook was too busy with you and your friends.
Jungkook chuckled, âDonât be jealous, youâll always be first in my heart.â
âOh fuck off,â Jimin rolled his eyes, trying to not sound bitter as he asked, âWhatâs your girl doing anyway?â
âY/nâs not my girlâyet, I donât know. She hasnât texted back,â Jungkook said worriedly, making Jimin stare at him strangely.
Itâs not that he had anything against you personally, he just doesnât get it. Youâre a complete stranger who wonât stick around so why has his best friend chosen to hang out with you so much recently. What did you have over the people heâs known all his life? What do you bring to the table?
What did you gain from being around Jungkook?
You couldnât explain it either. All you really knew was that a cute guy who sort of annoyed you in the beginning was starting to rub off on you. Youâve come to enjoy running into him and forcing yourself to open up because heâll listen. It made you feel weird in a good way. You wanted to think about how fun it was to be around him and ignore all the worries youâve had recently.
Even with your close friends, youâve long since stopped talking about the people you were interested in. It wasnât because you didnât trust them or want their advice but sometimes you didnât feel the need to say anythingâespecially if it was harmless fun. Thatâs why when Hyeri approached you about Jungkook, you werenât sure what to say.
âItâs no fair,â Hyeri picked through a crate of strawberries, dropping them into a basket, âI wanted to find a little beach boyfriend, whyâd you get lucky instead.â
âWhat are you talking about?â You asked dumbly, following her down the aisle of produce at the farmerâs market.
âYou know exactly what Iâm talking about,â Hyeri said accusingly, âJungkook.â
âWeâre just hanging out,â You said with a shrug that made her laugh, pushing her sunglasses into her hairline. You knocked against one end of a green watermelon, hoisting it in your hands and continuing past her.
âRight, is that what you called your date the other night? Just a nice early dinner with a hot guy who asked to watch the sunset with you?â She said playfully, âYou like him, donât you.â
âI donât know him,â You insisted. Yes, youâve talked a lot with Jungkook recently and youâve begun to talk about real things in your lives but did that really mean anything? âBesides, in a month and a half Iâll be in my new place settling back into the old routine. Itâs just fun hanging out with him, nothing more, itâd be too complicated.â
âWhatever you say,â Hyeri sighed.
Youâre lying, obviously youâre lying because you do sort of like him but you didnât want to think about it. You didnât want to think about what you could become, you only want to think about now and how things progress. Whatever happens, happens. Thatâs it. Could you pretend like you have no worries aside from who youâll run into on the beach instead?
When your phone rang, you knew immediately who it couldâve been and although Hyeri walked ahead, acting like she couldnât hear it, she was clearly listening. When you answered Jungkookâs call, he was quick to ask about your plans for the upcoming weekend.
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âYou want to take me sailing?â
Despite the early hours where the sun has yet to shine through, you still couldnât wrap your mind around it. Even walking along the dock following after Jungkook who led the way through the darkness of the starry sky. âOr are you plotting my murder?â
âWhich would you prefer I do?â He asked teasingly, looking back at you with a grin, âBut seriously, itâll be fun.â
Fun wasnât waking up before the sun did, nor was it following a man you barely know out to the sea. If it werenât for Hyeri begging you to take up his offer, you wouldnât be here right now.
The sailing yacht was bigger than you expected with a small cabin area below deck to sleep and wash up in. Youâve never been on a sailboat before but you didnât think they would look this nice and clean.
âThis is yours?â You asked, watching him put in the arm work to undo the rope that tied the boat to the dock.
âUm, yeah,â Jungkook answered blandly, âKinda?â
âKinda?â
âYeah, itâs mine,â he cleared his throat, helping you carry your bag down to the room before bringing you back up to the galley, âI used to be on a sailing team when I was in school and after I graduated I got this for my friends and I.â
âNice,â You looked around, still in shock at the size of the sails. It was a Beneteau Oceanis 48 with such a sleek, clean look you were scared to sit on any part of it. You wanted to ask how much it was but resisted the urge to, scared youâd sound rude.
Still half asleep, you watched Jungkook set sail behind the wheel, his jacket already off and the sleeves of his linen shirt.
âSleep a little, weâve got time,â he said lastly.
It went easy between you two, you felt comfortable and for some reason safe with him enough to letyourself relax around him. You can't remember falling asleep but at some point you had and when you were woken up it was with him dropping anchor in the middle of the open sea.
The waves were calm, breathtaking deep blue and you could see the line of gold separating the ocean from the sky. It was beginning to warm up but you still shivered in your thin sweater, looking up feeling awestruck by the view.
"Look who's finally awake," Jungkook said softly as he secured the wheel and came over to where you sat. He grabbed his jacket â that he had grown too hot for â and placed it over your front. You took in the light scent of his cologne that lingered on the Northface and thanked him, "You said I could sleep."
"I know," he sat across from you, looking at you with a gentle look on his eyes, "I did wake you up pretty early, but look at the view. Do you like it?"
"Yeah, it's nice," You leaned against the edge of the seat, staring down at the dark navy blue water, almost catching your reflection in it. The line of gold was beginning to widen and a circle of light was bouncing off the ocean beautifully. "If you plan on pushing me over the edge, now's the time."
"You're dumb," he laughed, kicking your foot with his playfully. You smiled, trying not to laugh as you looked at him, "Aren't you cold?"
"No, it's hard work getting a sail boat out and I was starting to sweat," Jungkook lifted an arm, flexing it, "But these guns never fail me."
"That's too bad, I was hoping you'd want to keep me warm but I don't want you to overheat," You teased, looking at him invitingly and his eyes shifted to the open space next to you. To set it off, you even winked.
"You know what, now that you mention it, being surrounded by this sea breeze is making me a little chilly," Jungkook pretended to shiver as he got up.
"The sun's rising, I'm sure you'll warm up again really soon," You said as he sat next to you, touching your leg and making you put it on his lap.
"Who knows, I'm suddenly freezing, come closer," he rested his arm on the back of your seat, pulling you onto his lap, "I heard body heat is good to warm up."
"You can always just put your jacket on," You pretended to argue making him roll your eyes, almost sassily.
"But you look so much better in it," He brushed hair out of your face that the wind blew over, finger softly tracing the side of your face.
"I hate to admit this but... you're too good to be true," You said honestly, shifting your gaze away, "Like, too perfect."
"But I'm not," Jungkook argued quietly, "I'm just... I don't know, I'm not acting like myselfâor maybe I am and haven't realized it but I think it's you. I want to impress you."
You didn't know how to respond but he didn't mind. He was more focused on the soft glimmer in your eye as you watched the sky turn a powder blue with orange, hearing the seagulls and light whooshing sound of the sails.
It's bad how affected you're leaving him and you don't even know it.
"Y/n," Jungkook tried getting your attention again, leaned his head against your shoulder. You didn't have to say anything to know what he was asking. The first soft brush of his lips against your jaw had you succumbing to his effect. He tilted your chin with the tip of his fingers, catching your lips with his, finally.
How do you describe it?
How do you explain how soft and tender his lips felt? How his fingers grazing your skin sent a shiver down your spine and how he was surprisingly very loving with his affection?
This man who you barely knew and trusted too much was making you melt in his arms, kissing you and making it feel like you've never been kissed before.
"This is bad," he mumbled against your lips, pulling back to catch his breath, eyes still closed, "I really like you."
You gave him one quick peck of a kiss, sitting up, "Tell me all about it then."
Jungkook couldn't he'll but crack a grin, licking the taste of you off his lips. He wouldn't be able to shut up if he did.
You're beautiful, stunning, truly.
Even with your face in sand or your hair a mess, a scowl or pout, just beautiful to him. It was so stupid for him to be swayed by that but it's obviously what pulled him in first.
You were so meanâhe thought, at leastâbut it never stopped him from approaching you. It's like he knew it wasn't your intention to come off so cold and when you'd joke back with him, he could see the hint of mischief in your eyes. It made him want to push your buttons or say something he knew would get a reaction from you.
You're different and he wishes it didn't sound so stupid like he knew you would think if he ever told you but you are. You're like no one he's metâreally met, beyond surface level interests or habits. You responded differently, looked at him differently, treated him different.
"I won't shut up if I do," he said honestly, "Can't I just show you, instead?"
"How suggestive," you giggled, letting him kiss you again. There was more force to it this time, like he really meant it. The first one was firm and teasing, really testing the waters when his hand disappeared into your hair to keep you from pulling away.
You were spending the golden hour of the late sunrise with Jungkook sailing on a boat in the ocean. The view was amazing and his lips were so soft.
His lip ring is surprisingly warm when it brushes your lips, and his tongue feels slick against yours. He held you closely making you feel secure and safe [?], and at one point you made it onto his lap, practically straddling him.
You pressed closer to him eagerly and the movement makes his hands travel toward your hips for support, his jacket long forgotten on the floor. The seat was hard underneath him but if he mentioned it you might pull away and that's the last thing he wanted in the moment. Jungkook liked kissing you, he liked feeling your lips trail down his jaw and toward his neck where you didn't shy away from leaving open mouth kissed against his Adam's apple or under his ear.
"Y/nâ" his hands circled around you tighter, "Have you gotten a good look at the cabin?"
Your brows furrowed momentarily, looking down the short steps to the cabin door where a big bed was seen through the window, "No, want to show me?"
You began to get up from Jungkook's lap, making his hands slide off down your hip, leading you to the cabin.
Jungkook wasnât as subtle as he hoped to be when he pressed you into his chest, peppering your shoulder with light and teasing kisses taking you further into the room. A small smile played on your lips when you turned to face him, circling your arms around his neck.
He didnât question it when you walked him toward the bed instead, making him sit down as you kissed and straddling him once more. You were a good kissed and Jungkook could attest to that by the way your tongue slid between his lips to seek his out. It was a surprise for you to be so forward with him but he wasnât complaining at all. If anything it made him want to take it further. He wasnât shy with his touches anymore and you could feel his hands circle down to your butt, pressing you firmly into his lap.
It was hard to ignore his arousal from your simple make-out. It was evident in his shorts and it made you want to keep going. You began to rock your hips against him lightly, feeling his growing bulge apply pressure between your legs.
âCan we get this off?â Jungkook asked about your jacket first, feeling you miles away and when you unzipped it, you pulled off your shirt too leaving him breathless, âYouâre bolder than I thought.â
âIs that a bad thing?â You asked, watching his fingers trace down your bare sides, looking at your bra and chest. His finger hooked into the hem of your jeans as if to teasingly ask if they can come off next and you gave him the go ahead, starting to unbutton his shirt for him.
âNever,â he sighed, eyes closing when your hands touched his muscular chest. His hands snuck under her jeans playing with your underwear and grinding your hips against his worn more purpose drawing out a small groan in the process.
When your hips began to move on their own, teasing his aching member, he leaned forward to kiss along your neck, finding your pulse points with ease and reaching behind you for the clasp of your bra to get it off next.
Your arms circled his neck, hugging his head close to feel his lips on your skin and moved your hips with more determined rhythm. Youâd be lying if you said his kisses werenât turning you on and sending shivers down your spine. Jungkook slid your bra off letting it hit the floor while you wrestled his opened shirt off his shoulders and hugged him in a kiss.
âYouâre so sexy,â Jungkook whispered, kissing the soft mound of your breasts, âEven when I had you in the ground covered in sand thatâs all I could think about.â
âAnd here I thought it was my personality that drew you in,â You teased, letting him finally turn you on your back beneath him. He pulled your jeans off leaving you in your small slither of panty.
âTrust me, it did,â Jungkook said, kissing along your thighs, âHurt my feelings that the pretty girl from the beach couldnât care less about me.â
âA real shot to your ego,â you raised your knees
Jungkook leaned forward to catch your lips in a kiss, hovering over your body, âIt really was.â
A small gasp left your lips as you felt his hand trace down the curve of your sides, slipping into your underwear and feeling the soft slope of your nether region. Your thighs parted more, letting his finger tease your clit.
âI wasnât too impressed in the beginning,â You joked, lifting your hips when you felt his finger begin to feel around your folds, surely finding where the slick began to puddle. He used the wetness to coat your clit, raising a light sigh from your lips there he swallowed in a kiss.
âIâm well aware,â Jungkook whispered against your lips. You rose your hips to meet his hand, finding some stimulation that made your body respond with raise bumps in pleasure, âWhat about now?â
As he asked, his coated middle finger finally pressed into your wet cunt, with his palm against your clit and grinding into it as he pushed his finger into the hilt. You dug your nails into his tatted forearm to ground yourself against the sudden feeling and holding back the loud moan that almost slipped. He smiled, clearly amused by your reaction. He maneuvered his hand around so his thumb could find your clit and with it covered in your arousal it made the slide so much easier.
Jungkookâs long finger slide into your pussy with slight restriction, curling when he pushed all the way in and finding that sweet spot that had your breath hitching and probing at it. You were at a loss for words and he loved it, it made him want to kiss you as he brought you pleasure with just his hand. He wasnât even asking for a response anymore, he was just trying to tell you how heâs felt while he makes you feel good on an expensive sail boat in the sea.
The sunrise had long been forgotten and replaced by the thought of how good he made you feel and he was happy about that.
"Oh, fuck." You gasped, gripping his armas he hooks his finger at just the right angle. You didnât even have to tell him that was the spot that made your toes curl, itâs like he just knew it.
"Like it?" He asked, repeating his previous action, kissing along your neck for added stimulation.
He could feel you on edge of orgasm by the way you pinched his arm but he didnât care about the slight sting. He cared more for the glazed look in your eyes, walls tightening around his finger.
Itâs like he knew exactly when the last push would be, and his pace grew more rough, ready to get you there and finally your body gave way to pleasure.
âPretty,â Jungkook said softly, feeling your release around his hand, letting you ride out your high and pulling his hand back when you were ready. Your breathing was shallow and the sight of your breasts falling and rising with each breath was hypnotizing. When he pulled back, he couldnât stand the constriction of his shorts anymore. Without thinking, he licked your release off his hand before yanking his shorts down along with his usual Calvin Kleins.
Jungkook didnât say he was ready to go further, but you could tell just by the way his cock sprung free from its confines. It was pretty and long, not too think nor skinny and fit his physique perfectly. He stroked himself here and there for some friction but didnât hurry you along. Instead, he let you catch your breath as he watched in awe at the fact that he had you in bed with him.
âCome here,â you motioned for him to come closer with your index finger and sat up, fully naked before him and getting him in the bed with you. Jungkook followed in a trance, kissing you thoughtlessly and nearly biting your lip in surprise when your fingers touched the tip of his dick, feeling the pre-cum that leaked from the slit.
You barely had your hand wrapped around his pretty cock, giving him a small jerk up his length when his fingers circled around your waist to stop you, âNot tonight.â
You tried to read the expression in his eyes but he just kissed you lovingly, âI want to feel you, all of you.â
âWhat a giver,â You said playfully, kissing the tip of his nose and laying back with him following after you. He held your legs apart, lining his cock at your entrance, âCan I? Iâll pull out.â
You gave a nod of your head, looking down as his cock pressed forward, aching to feel the tightness of your wet walls hugging him.
Youâre not sure what came over you then, but the feel of his dick pushing past your entrance made you feel bold. Your leg hooked around his waist, pulling him forward and watching how his jaw went slack. Jungkook looked down at how eagerly you took him and his arms nearly gave out, eyes rolling as he processed the sudden pleasure.
You still needed a moment to adjust to his size and he practically fused himself to your body, trapping you beneath his muscular figure, âFuck.â
His movements were slow at first, thrusting gently to find what felt good and what didnât, running gentle hands over your breasts so he could feel the fullness of them. When he thrusted his hard length in, his thumbs were circled your nipples, pulling his cock out and pinching at them. Something about the leg you had around him drove him wild, feeling your territoriality over him even if there was a chance it meant nothing.
âJungkook,â you moaned softly at a particularly harsh thrust, scratching at his back unintentionally, âFeels good.â
Something was happening inside of him that he couldnât explain. He wanted to say things he shouldnât, things that were too soon to admit and he had to bite his tongue to stop himself. The only other way he could stop himself from sounding like a fool was with his mouth on you and the closest thing to him were your perky nipples.
Jungkook never slowed the steady pace he set fucking you but with the added pleasure to your chest, his tongue circling around your nipple and sucking lightly, had you seeing stars. Youâd nearly forgotten where you were till you looked out the windows, seeing the clear sky and the pretty water making this all feel more surreal.
Jungkook hugged you close, hand gripping your thigh and inching it higher around himself as he fucked you rougher, taking pleasure in bringing you close again and this time around he couldnât bother being as gentle. He wanted to, he swears, but heâs so turned on by you that he couldnât be patient at all. You didnât even seem to mind when his hips slammed into yours, turning you to lay on your side, fucking yourself on his cock with more vigor knowing he needed release too, and let him manhandle you however he wanted. His free hand snuck into your hair, pulling slightly when he dragged you into another kiss and groaned against your lips.
Neither of you had to say anything to know you were both close, and it made you impatient. You moaned at the roughness, letting yourself get lost in the feeling unripe you couldnât take it anymore, once again cumming with little control of yourself. He held you so roughly to his body, not letting you go as you struggled to catch your breath and you knew it was taking everything in him to not let go inside you. Thatâs the only thing that had you pushing away from him, trying to sneak a hand down to touch him but the second you did, his cock spilled thick cum into your hand, creamy and white. You wanted a taste badly.
Jungkook moaned your name quietly, feeling pathetic to cum so easily by your hand but he couldnât hold back anymore. It took him longer to bounce back than you, and when he opened his eyes he caught you pressing a finger to your tongue, taking a small taste that left him shuddering.
âDonât do that,â his voice said, raspy and tired tone.
âYou did it to me,â You said, licking your finger clean, âAnd you made a mess.â
âSorry,â he couldnât help but pout, looking surprisingly cute to you even with his hair a sweaty mess and the afterglow of sex on his naked body, âKiss?â
A grin spreads over his face when you lean in to kiss him, happily kissing you back more gently now.
âWould I sound wimpy if I said I needed a nap?â It pained him to even ask but he was suddenly so tired and relaxed in your arms. It made him feel unmanly to even think to ask but he couldnât help it, he could lay in bed all day with you if it was an option, âWe can worry about breakfast laterâperhaps when itâs consider lunch or an afternoon snack.â
You laughed softly, snuggling into him further, âLet me at least clean up a little and then we can sleep for as long as you want.â
Jungkook smiled happily, letting you leave to the bathroom as he hurriedly tugged the bedding off. He wasnât too worried about the boat, knowing he properly set anchor and the water was calm today. If anything the light rocking of the boat could lull him to sleep if you were in his arms.
âAre you sick of me yet?â Jungkook asked, watching you drift in and out of sleep as he drove away from the shipping dock. It was the evening and the hours spent in the open sun was exhausting, even with how sweet it felt. At least he thinks you might feel that way.
If he were being honest, he could still be with you longer. There hadnât been enough hours in the day for him, âOr do you think we could still get dinner?â
âWe can, but I need a shower, Iâm sticky and sweaty,â You said absentmindedly, catching the way he bit his lip with a smirk that had you smacking his arm, âDonât be gross.â
âI didnât say anything,â He laughed, grinning as he thought about the way you said his name when you were naked in his arms, âBut, I want to take you to my family home. My parents are gone for the weekend and itâs closer than my apartment.â
âAre you hiding your apartment from me?â You asked jokingly.
âNo, but I live with Jimin and I want to be selfish and have you to myself longer so your place is out of the question too,â Jungkook admitted.
âAnd what am I supposed to wear? I didnât really pack clothes,â You looked down at his linen shirt you currently wore, only panties underneath thinking youâd be going home after the eventful day.
âSomething mine, you look good in whatâs mine,â Jungkook said with a wink, âIâll make us something niceâmaybe get something orderedâŠâ
âOh I guess.â
You didnât question the drive away from the houses lining the beach in his pick up truck. You stared out the window and watched the view turn more scenic would hillsides and small rocky edges, more nature-esque.
Songs played quietly that Jungkook would sometimes hum along too with a perfect pitch that had looking over at him from time to time. When he would catch you looking, heâd stop immediately and tighten his hands over the steering wheel.
He was nervous.
His family home was empty and he could go to it whenever he pleased but did he really want to bring you along? Open up another side of himself just for a few more moments alone? Did you mean this much to him?
Swallowing his nerves, he turned down a private road with tall trees and white gravel. It stretched on for a mile before ending at private gates. You sat up, slightly more aware of what was going on when he lowered his window to type in some code, hearing someone speak through an intercom, âWelcome home, sir.â
He could feel your eyes on him and he just smiled, âWash up first?â
âPlease,â You said, looking away, staring straight ahead at the colonial house that appeared in view. It was obscenely large with endless windows and greenery surrounding it making it all the more intimidating.
This is his family home, yours couldnât compare.
Still, you tried not to question it.
Jungkook didnât bother driving back to the private garage, he pulled up to the circular driveway by the fountain of a water nymph and got out of his truck, opening the door for you. It shouldâve dawned on him that something was going to happen. The lights were on when no one should be home.
Still, heâs already brought you this far.
âJungkook?â
His hand stopped at the handle of your door, just barely pulling it open but with little room for you to step out. You stopped moving instantly, watching the way he visibly stiffened, face hardening as he looked off to the distance.
âYouâre here, what a surprise.â
âMom,â he turned around immediately, âI thought you guys werenât home.â
âWell, if you would answer the phone, when I call, you would know your fatherâs trip was canceled,â a women in a tweed Chanel suit and a tight smile stepped down from the entrance, âYouâve brought company?â
As if being summoned, Jungkook looked at you, motioning for you to step out and although you didnât want you, you didâundressed and exhausted. The woman was stunning and classy like youâd never seen, somewhat taken back that she was the mother of the beach boy youâve met.
Not to mention, it was too early to meet anyoneâs parents. It made you sick to your stomach even as you smiled politely, âHello.â
âThis is Y/n,â Jungkook reached for your hand, âWe were just stopping by.â
âWhen you thought no one was home?â She asked, making you look at him. He was grown, clearly, but still scolded and questioned like a child.
Jungkook didnât say anything but you could feel him squeeze your hand when her eyes traveled over your barely dressed figure. He at least had on a t-shirt that was in his truck and his shorts.
âWhy donât the two of you clean up, weâre having dinner on the terrace,â She said looking unimpressed, âIâll have a maid find you something more appropriate.â
âOh, we donât want to boââ
âWe have guests so donât make a scene, I already had to make an excuse for why you wouldnât be here, you canât leave now. Even if you do have sudden company.â
That shut Jungkook up quicker than youâd ever seen. It wasnât that you couldnât catch on to what was happening, but more so you could wrap your mind around the reality of it. You moved almost as robotically as he did, sneaking into the house unsure what was going on aside from doing as told. He took you into his bedroom, pulling you in the bathroom with him and washing up. His entire demeanor changed and you didnât know what to do.
âShould I go? I could probably get Hoseok to get me,â You told him honestly. You werenât upset â not yet. As far as you knew, Jungkook might have a complicated relationship with his parents meeting the person heâs sleeping with, especially considering how recent things are with you. Neither of you are ready to meet the family, itâs just fun summer things. Youâd say the biggest shock was that Jungkook seemed to be wealthy and likes to keep that private but does that make you worried?
âNo, I want you here with me,â Jungkook said, swallowing hard and opening the door to his room, finding something folded on the edge of his bed. He handed it to you without much thought as he got dressed.
It was nothing crazy, just a light colored sundress and you had to dry off quickly so you could join him downstairs. Part of you wanted to call your friends but what would it mean if you did?
âWhat a surprise, brother, and I see youâve finally brought someone new along,â an arrogant voice spoke up from the large dinner table on the terrace. It was a candle lit dinner with six guests aside from the two of you and you immediately reconciled a familiar face.
âHello, sorry for keeping everyone waiting,â Jungkook said stiffly, âThis is Y/n.â
âWeâve met,â Yeaun said when the others looked at you confused. Their greetings were bland and uncaring but you tried not to think too hard on it, âOn the beach, right?â
âYes, I remember,â You tried to smile, looking at Jungkook just as confused as everyone.
âYeaun is a family friend,â Jungkook explained to you.
âAn ex-fiancĂ©e,â His mother said coldly, making him freeze.
Why was she saying this?
âDarling,â an older version of Jungkook with salt and pepper hair said to his wife in warning.
âWeâre on good terms though,â Yeaun smiled tightly, âThings have been changing recently, havenât they?â
She asked you like you would knowâlike you were the reason for it but you were too stuck on what she was to care.
Ex-what?
âSo, are you still going with the firm?â A woman sitting next to his brother said to him. That made his brother laugh, âHeâs still playing around Jinâs auto shop.â
âIs everyone already eating? What about us?â Jungkook looked at you suddenly, âShould we get served?â
The firm? What firm? What fiancée? What was going on?
âY/n, what about you? Are you new in town? Who are your parents?â The dad asked, making all heads turn toward you, a member of who you assumed was house staff, began to serve you and Jungkook dinner.
âDad,â Jungkook tried to say but he didnât get very far.
âIâm just here for the summer, Iâm from the city,â You told him with a smile.
âHowâd you meet?â Jungkookâs mother asked.
âOn the beach,â You told her plainly. She didnât say anything in response but you could feel the way her eyes narrowed at you like she was trying to read you. You werenât lying or anything but it felt like she didnât believe you. Under the table, Jungkookâs hand touched your thigh but in all honesty you didnât even want him to touch you. Itâs not anything serious, you were just confused and uncomfortable in this situation. He shouldâve just taken you home or let you call Hoseok.
âA city girl, huh? You must have a big job, right? What do you do?â His brother asked.
âIâm in between work right now,â You said honestly, just as you had told Jungkook who seemed to be open to that idea and understood why. Sometimes, doing the same routine in a career you didnât have passion anymore left you drained and you needed a change of pace. You explained this to him and he made it all feel okay so why were you being looked at strangely?
âSo wasting your time over here is what you want to be doing?â His mom asked.
Jungkook took a deep breath, wanting to speak up but unsure how to do so. He obviously hasnât told you anything but his relationship with his family is complicated. The added guests made it all the worse. Has he always been such a coward?
âThatâs what it seems like,â You said bitterly, looking over at Jungkook with a cold expression.
You donât remember much of the rest of dinner, only that you hated every second of it and how you just wanted to go home. You checked out of all conversations after a while and watched the tension between them with little interest. What youâve learned is that Jungkook is good at keeping things from others even when he begs to know more himself.
The irony, it was annoying. By the end of dinner, you didnât care to know what any of them had to say, much less Yeaun who everyone continued to remind you was his ex that they all loved dearly. They were saying it for a reason, like if you wanted to take her place and be with Jungkook who belonged to a group of people who wonât let outsiders in.
âWell at least sheâs pretty,â you remember being told.
âIâm sorry,â was the first thing Jungkook said after dinner but you didnât bother to acknowledge him. Instead, you led the way to his truck so he could take you home.
The car ride was so eerily silent that it felt deafening. He tried and tried to talk to you but you just ignored him, not caring at all for whatever might come out of his mouth and he canât really blame you.
âYou lied to me,â You said finally, staring holes into his dashboard.
âI didnât mean to,â Jungkook admitted, âEverything Iâve said to you is true.â
You scoffed, rolling your eyes and looking out the dark window, âJust take me home.â
âY/n,â Jungkook reached across the middle console for your hand but you crossed your arms over your chest and shifted away from him even more, âIâm sorry, we shouldâve just gone somewhere elââ
âLook, it was never going to work out anyway so just take me home and we can both go on with our lives because clearly weâre nothing alike at all,â You said bitterly, âI was just dumb enough to believe we are. Itâs been a long day.â
He wanted to argue but for the first time since heâs met you, heâs left silent. Heâs a coward, heâs aware of that now and it felt sickening to realize it finally. Heâs always been the type to do what heâs told, follow the plan his parents have set out for him and this is the first time heâs realizing how much he hates it.
When the truck pulled up to the front of your house, he began to unbuckle his belt, quietly saying, âIâll walk you to the dââ
The car door slammed shut in the middle of his words and although he knew it was better for him to give you space, he just couldnât. He couldnât let you walk off on him without trying to really hear him outâjust let him get his thoughts together. As pathetic as it sounds, Jungkook feels like a kid again. He feels anxious to be ignored or scolded.
Without a care for gentleness, he swung his side door open to the large truck and got down to follow after you, âIâm sorry, okay? I didnât realize they would be home and if I did I wouldnât have invited you over. I just wanted to spend more time with you.â
âThatâs not the problem, Jungkook,â you said back to him, âThe problem is that youâre so secretive about everything and fine, whatever, you donât have to tell me but donât act like you want to know anything about me then if I canât expect the same.â
You released a sigh at his silence, turning away, âGo home.â
Your front door slammed in his face shutting him out and he could see people staring through the window; probably overhearing everything and he wanted to disappear. When had things gotten so complicated for him?
He missed the days when he didnât have anything to worry about but now that heâs starting to see the people around him more clearly, heâs realizing he doesnât like it at all.
â§
It took you days to think about Jungkook again, mostly because you wanted to ignore him and he was making it easy for you. He has only messaged and called a couple times before he got the hint that you donât want to talk to him and gave up.
You canât tell if you preferred that or wished he kept trying but you had to move on. The two of you werenât dating, you hooked up on a boat before realizing his family are pretentious assholes and wanted nothing to do with him now.
You know heâs not his family but at the same time these are people he surrounds himself with and if he was attracted to someone like Yeaun, there was no way he was into you too. You barely know her but you know enough to see that youâre nothing alike.
âWhat are you looking at?â Hoseok asked, looming over your shoulder.
âApartments, I still canât find anything good, I think I need to go home for a few days and do some in-person tours,â You told him with a sigh, scrolling through listings, sitting alone in the beach themed living room that looked fresh out of a cape cod magazine.
âItâs not a quick commute,â He said, âBesides, I already said you can stay with me till we find you a place, thereâs no rush.â
âI know, but thereâs nothing better to do,â You said with a shrug.
âItâs called avoiding,â Hyeri said, sitting on the edge of the couch, âSo Y/nâs probably not gonna come back if she leaves now. Youâre mad at Jungkook.â
âNo, Iâm not,â you rolled your eyes, âThatâs over and I havenât done anything but laze around all day. I need to get my shit together.â
You just want to go home.
âWhatâs up with you? Youâve looked mad all day,â Jimin pointed out as he mindlessly dug his feet into the sand. Heâs dragged Jungkook out after days of not seeing him but his friend couldnât care less about the beach or hanging out with him. He actually didn't want to hang out with anyone.
âIs it the thing from the other night?â Jimin asked like it was so simple, âYeaun was talking about it, so youâve introduced your new girl to the family and it didnât go so well?â
âJimin.â
âYeah?â
âAre you really my friend?â Jungkook asked, sitting at the bottom of one of the net posts, squinting up at the sun.
âAre you kidding? Iâve been around since you were in diapers, youâre like a brother to me,â Jimin said with a laugh, âI just donât agree with some of the decisions you make.â
âLike?â He pressed for more.
âI donât know, I just think you have a lot going for you and lately youâve been acting like you donât,â Jimin said, shrugging, âYou passed the Bar Exam a while ago and instead of going to your dadâs firm youâre wasting time at Jinâs. You donât answer the phone when your family calls and you ignore your friends forâŠâ
âSay it.â
âFor some chick you donât know,â Jimin scoffed, âI donât get it. Itâs always been you and I, Chaehi and Yeaun. Always. Since we were kids and suddenly you break it off with one of the only girls whoâs been here for you and find someone new to entertain yourself with. Itâs weird.â
âAsshole,â Jungkook rolled his eyes, kicking off the ground and leaving his friend behind. He wasnât sure where he was going but he just wanted to be alone.
Were you really just some girl? Is that what everyone thought? Yes, things had been incredibly easy with you but did that mean you werenât anything more than a fling? As dramatic as it sounds, every interaction with you has been probably the best heâs ever had.
Youâre funny, pretty, smart, and so much more than he ever imagined. You pulled him in and pushed him away in the best way possible. Of course itâs been strange getting rejected but you do it in a way that tells him to keep going. You were always there to listen to his obnoxious flirting and when he did decide to tell you anything about himself, you didnât judge.
Heâs so stupid for not doing the same. He wanted you to open up to him because he wanted to get closer to you but he didnât allow himself to do it too. It was unfair so he understands why youâre mad but he canât stand it.
He wants to call you but would you want to listen?
Jungkook found himself walking toward the boardwalk hoping the bustling energy from midday was enough to distract him. He thinks you remind him of something different, being somewhere different where he didnât have to worry so much about what he did or who he was with. Jiminâs right that lately Jungkook hasnât been doing anything to be apart of his familyâs plans for him. Heâs kind of been trying to live in the moment and clearly that wasnât so bad. Thatâs how he met you and besides, itâs not like he hasnât been thinking about his future. He just doesnât see it here in this small town where everyone knows his name. He sees himself somewhere far in the city where he could just blend in with everyone else and do what he wants to do, be with who he wants to. Itâs you, itâs seriously you.
Youâve opened up his eyes a little and he hates that his lack of honesty has pushed you away. He canât even blame it on the uncomfortable dinner because if he wasnât such a coward, he wouldâve done more. He canât deny that thereâs something up with him and he has no doubt in his mind that you have something to do with it. Barely knowing you has done so much more for him than the people heâs known all his life.
Your best friends wanted you to forget about your plans on leaving, knowing you too well to believe you would come back. Youâre not the type to do so. If you set your mind on leaving, even for a short time, you wouldnât come back especially knowing you could run into Jungkook whenever. Maybe you were a coward too because all you ever wanted to do was run away when things get complicated and the last thing you had wanted was for this trip to get that way too.
They dragged you out of the house for a late lunch that you werenât even hungry for and as a way to distract you but it did the complete opposite of that. Instead, you were brought to that restaurant you came to with Jungkook and the same server who youâve seen now talk with a girl Yeaun was always around. They were friends and it shouldâve been the first sign that you would never get him. You were never part of the plan around here, you were a step back to everyone involved with him and it made you bitter.
Howâd you catch the attention of someone so unavailable?
âCome on, I havenât bought a single thing here, Iâve been too busy working on my tan,â Hyeri said, pulling you along behind her to a clothing stand of sundresses, âWeâve got a few more weeks here, I think itâs time I fit the vibe, right?â
âYeah,â You told her, looking through the rack of dresses absentmindedly. You wandered away just a little, to a table filled with jewelry and ran your fingers over certain metals and gems. You werenât thinking much on what was going on around you, too distracted choosing between gold and silver to notice the person standing yards away looking stunned.
For the first time in over a week, Jungkook has found you again, on the beach, looking as breathtaking as usual. After all youâve been avoiding him, he canât help but hesitate. Does he approach you or not?
âY/n?â
You looked up, brows furrowed slightly at who stood in front of you, âYeaun.â
âHey! How good to see you,â She smiled her usual tight smile that never quite reached her eyes. Up close you could see just how perfect she must seem to everyone from her height to her figure and tone of voice. She usually wore gold accessories and bikini tops or dresses. She was your perfect âGirl Next Doorâ but if you paid enough attention to some of the things she said, youâd see how backhanded it all seemed.
âIt was such a surprise to see you the other night. I guess none of us knew you were with Jungkook,â Yeaun said it so casually even if you could tell she was prying, âWhere is he by the way?â
âWhy donât you ask his mother? The two of you seem close,â You tried not to sound bitter but youâre sure your body language gave away that you were. You searched for Hyeri who was looking at dresses on herself in the mirror and Hoseok left to get snow cones so once again, you were alone in her presence.
âYeah, sorry about that, our parents go way back,â Yeaun said with a wave of her hand, âItâs a small town, yâknow. Everyone knew we were high school sweethearts and when we got engaged everyone was so excited. You can imagine their surprise when we broke it offâsorry, you probably donât want to hear about this again. Iâm sure Jungkook has said enough.â
âIt might sound strange but he doesnât bring you up at all,â You told her, failing to say how you havenât talked to him, âI guess he got over it a long time before anyone else did.â
âI guess so,â her stupid smile once again, âI like you, youâre good for him and Iâm sorry if his family seemed closed off. Theyâre kind of exclusive with who they bring around. They donât want just anyone around their sons. Iâm sure you can see why, Jungkook is perfect, right? A lawyer in the making, athletic, kindâŠâ
âSilver or gold?â You asked, holding up two different sets of earrings. She blinked in surprise, choosing one and trying to carry on, âWhat I mean is, heâs the whole package so everyone wants him but he also has a lot of responsibilities. If someone isnât able to stand behind them all and support him⊠maybe theyâre not the right fitâespecially if they wonât stick around.â
You didnât say anything for a moment, setting the earrings back down and smiling, amused by her audacity, âWho broke it off with who?â
âIt was mutual.â
âDoesnât sound like it was,â You said with a smile, beginning to walk away from her, âBut donât worry, I donât usually like competing for someoneâs attention. I guess I didnât realize you did, so good luck.â
âMeaning?â Her eyes narrowed.
âMeaning, youâre wasting your breath talking to me because I donât care what you have to say,â You said sweetly, âBut it was so nice seeing you again, hopefully next time weâll have something new to talk about.â
With that, you left her behind, nearly walking past Hyeri on the way, âWhere you going?â
âMy phoneâs dying, Iâm going the house,â you told her quickly, continuing to leave before anyone else could run into you.
âWhatâd you say to Y/n?â Jungkook asked, pushing his way through the crowds of people, getting to the stand too late and watching you walk away.
âNothing,â Yeaun raised her hands in feigned surrender, âI was just catching up. Why so worried?â
âWhereâs she going?â Jungkook asked Hyeri, ignoring Yeaun who called for him.
âTo the house?â Hyeri said, confused by whatever she missed but she couldnât even ask when Jungkook practically ran after you.
You cut through the beach instead of taking the long route down the street. You walked farther and farther away from him but he never stopped.
âY/n! Can we talk?â He asks, catching you by surprise but you didnât even act like it. You merely threw him a glance before walking faster.
âIâm kind of in a hurry,â You lied, stepping over the grassy parts in the white sand where you could see more residential properties.
âLook, Iâm sorry. I really am, I shouldâve been more up front from the beginning but I swear I didnât keep things from you to hurt you,â Jungkook said, not stopping his pace even when he can see your house in the distance.
âItâs fine, Iâm over it,â You told him, not turning back again as you looked up at the back deck of your house. You still walked closer to down the shore than the trail but you would get there soon.
âBut Iâm not, I⊠canât stand the thought of you being done with me,â Jungkook said honestly, âSince Iâve met you all I can do is think about you and Iâm kicking myself over letting you find things out in a hard way. I donât like the way you were talked to and I shouldâve said more but I didnât and I regret it so much.â
âJungkook, I donât care,â you groaned, whipping around to face him, âI donât care that you kept things from me. I donât care that thereâs something seriously wrong with your family or your ex fiancĂ©e. I donât care if everyone thinks Iâm not good enough for you and do you want to know why? Because itâs the summer and Iâm not from here and it was fun to fool around in the moment but itâs too complicated now. I don't want anything to do with it. Are you getting it now? I want to go home and forget all about this.â
âYou want to leave?â He asked, getting closer and closer, âAnd what happens then? We just never see each other again because I didnât mean anything to you?â
âI guess if thatâs how youâre seeing itââ
âBullshit,â He scoffed, âI donât care how long weâve known each other or not, you want me just as much as I want you but youâre letting everything else get in the way. Iâm sorry, I donât know what else I can say or do to express that.â
âIâm leaving,â You argued, stepping away, âIâm going back to my normal life and you can go back to yours. Stop making this a bigger deal than it was.â
âWhat if I donât want to? What if I think youâre the best thing to happen to me in a while and the thought of you just leaving doesnât sit right with me? What if I say I donât want this to just be a summer thing and I will follow you wherever you go if it means I get to talk to you more?â Jungkook kept going.
âOh my god, Jungkook. Open your eyes! Join the real world, please!â You groaned, too frustrated to bother getting away, âWe still donât know much about each other, clearly. You live in this perfect little bubble with people who care about you and have plans for you. Why canât you see that? Why are you wanting to throw that away for someone you barely know?â
âIâm not mad, I promise,â You tried to say, âOur lives are just too different and Iâm ready to go back to mineââ
Your words were cut off by the rough pull into his arms. Jungkookâs touch was tender yet forceful, dragging your face toward his until your lips clashed messily and you kissed him back. Like a fool, you kissed him too despite everything you were saying.
It made your heart race, practically feeling his want for you and unable to help yourself from succumbing to it.
He canât remember how long the kiss was, but long enough for his chest to grow heavy with a need to breathe that he had to pull away. His forehead rested against yours, âIf you still want to leave⊠okay. I canât make you stay but I really want you to, Y/n.â
You didnât say anything, knowing you did want to leave. At this point it was more for yourself. No matter how harsh they were, they were right. You needed to get your act together and stop avoiding the problems in your life and that meant you needed to go home.
âAnd I promise that Iâm going to see you again whether it be here or somewhere else,â Jungkook said.
FOUR WEEKS LATER
Jungkook was enamored by city life, heâs grown to learn about himself. Something about the tall skyscrapers and bustling traffic excited him like no other while other people hated them. Of course he missed the beach, surfing, volleyball, his friends⊠but this was for himself. He needed to do something on his own even if it meant doing something unimaginable but it was for the better.
He misses working with cars but he knows better. He put all that work into law school just so he could avoid it and do something else and he needed that to stop. Even if he didnât work in his fatherâs firm, that didnât mean he couldnât get his foot in the door somewhere else.
After you left and all his distractions were gone, he was able to focus more on what he wanted to do. He got on his laptop to look at internships at other law firms and one day, in his endless searching, he found a small office to work in. It was in the city and it didnât take him long to pack up his things and go to it. It started problemsâof courseâ but it didnât stop him, especially knowing you were somewhere here too.
Youâve barely talked since you moved back but he still misses you. He missed you and him on the beach or sailing in the sea. He misses making you laugh or roll your eyes and he wonders how youâre doing. He kept in touch with Hoseok and Hyeri after you left and when they followed suit at the end of vacation, he wanted to ask them about you but he knew better. He knows you werenât just a fling but maybe one day youâll come back and give it another shot.
âIced Americano?â
âI didnât order one,â Jungkook said as he sat alone at a table in a nice cafe. He didnât look up until the cup was set down in front of him and when he was ready to tell the barista it wasnât for him, he froze.
âI know, you donât really give me âCoffee Drinkerâ vibes but I figured it was worth a shot,â You sat down across from him.
âAre you stalking me?â He asked, dumbfounded and confused but more excited than anything. He couldnât believe you were here, at the same place as him by chance.
âWell, I was going to ask the same, this is my usual stop before work and Iâve never seen you here before,â You said, continuing the conversation with him like it never ended.
Jungkook couldnât help but smile, âWell, you see, Iâm new to town and trying new places since this is on my way to work.â
âIs it?â You asked, âYou must live around here.â
âAs it turns out I do,â Jungkook cleared his throat, âItâs a recent move but one I donât regret.â
âHow are you?â You asked with a shy smile and flushed cheeks, the autumn air beginning to take over.
âBetter nowâafter this coffee I mean,â he teased, taking a sip and scrunching his face in disgust.
You bit your lip in thought, âActually um, itâs good Iâve run into you. I think thereâs some things we should talk about but I have to get to work soon.â
âWell I still have your number, and we can always catch up over dinner?â
âYeah, Iâd like that,â You smiled nervously, standing up, âTonight?â
That made his heart race, âItâs a date.â
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All Roads Lead To Rome
pedro pascal x younger!reader
summary: your boyfriend swears he isn't annoyed at your little surprise visit on the set of gladiator II; you might have to help him release his anger, one way... or another.
warnings: 18+ (minors dni), age gap (BARK BARK BARK), smut, p. in v., bit of exhibition kink cause they fuck on his trailer, he swears he's mad but he just wants head, oral (m. receiving), he also uses his armor and skirt while at it bc its hot and not bc i totally want that to happen to me or smth!!!, brat taming, orgasm denial, breeding and daddy kink lowkey, i'm so down bad for him so there's fluff!!! + pedro being whipped cause that's exactly what i want in my men, the cast makes cameos bc i love them!!! use of spanish (i'm latina so don't even try me), pedro wearing a skirt tehee
word count: 3,519 words
side note: i'm about as FERAL and horny as much as one could be!!! damn u pedro, making me walk out in the middle of class and walk on foot to the nearest theather for an early gladiator II screening (bc they're cheaper and i'm a jobless broke student lmao) that mind u it's my first solo trip to the movies but it's okay!!!! nobody interrupt me on my horny dilf hours amirite I TELL U that cinema was almost empty: just me, pedro and hey there's a spot if u wanna join mescal (look at my blog banner IYKYK) so yeah!!!! enjoy this porn lovechild that steemed from it; my pedro renaissance that'd been asleep since tlou dropped AWAKES (u don't get it, i literally watched narcos just for him) i'm so fr i need this man BIBLICALLY!!
"Lemme guess, that's her, right?"
Pedro looks up from his phone, slightly red and embarrassed. He would blame the color on the sun, and as an actor, fake his way out.
"No idea what you're talking about, Paul"
The young man chuckles.
"I mean, every break we get, you take your chair, sit the farthest and pull your phone with the most ridiculous grin I've ever seen. I'm afraid to tell you, friend, you aren't as slick as you think"
He leans back against the chair, covering his face with his large palm.
"At least I tried" he finds no point in lying anymore, "seems like I'm addicted, but if it wasn't for y/n, I wouldn't touch it"
"I'm curious, though" Paul scoots his chair closer, "who texts who? You or her?"
"Me" he answers, but then corrects himself quickly, a bit ashamed of how that makes him sound, "but it's mostly her first".
"Right" he doesn't sound convinced, rather curious and annoyed, something he's too old and tired for, "I don't believe you"
He's about to lock his phone, but the wallpaper (a selfie with you) would probably earn him another mock from Mescal.
"Too bad I don't need you to"
Before he can do so, the irish man yanks his phone away.
"Give it back!" he shouts, earning a few glances from the crew around them, "what are you, ten?"
"No, twenty-eight" they look like kids bickering. "No need to fight me, Mr. Pascal, they haven't taught us the new fighting choreography yet" he mocks, before the phone chimes; they both stop at the sound.
"What does this mean?" Paul asks. "Malta's nice" he reads out loud, "were you talking about possible future vacations? I might have to tag along"
He doesn't follow the man's joke, instead, looking at the message on your chat. Malta's nice, says the little cryptic message, and yesâit is cryptic, because you were just talking about missing each other and some other corny stuff he'd take to his grave. Not vacations, and certainly, not about the european island, which happens to also be the place were he's filming his latest movie.
"No, we weren't" he replies confused, "what do you think it means?"
"Well, obviously, you boys don't know anything" May pops up from behind, laughing.
"Were you eavesdropping?" he asks playfully, albeit, a little offended.
"No, you guys are just too loud" she replies nonchalant. "Besides, you aren't very good at hiding it, either"
"That's what I said!" Paul backs, laughing on his face.
"Stop being misterious and just drop it"
"It means" she pausesâlaughing at her own little dramatic effect, "that you're getting a visit soon"
When you met Pedro, you were working in The Last Of Us. Nothing fancy, just part of the technical cast of the show: helping with the filming and stuff.
During those months, it was easy to find yourself falling for the main star (alongside Bella Ramsey), especially when you spent months behind a camera, capturing all of his perfect features; learning them by memory until you could draw them without seeing his face.
Yes, you had fallen for the older man, because it was as natural as breathing; easy as being aliveâthe fall so gentle and so easy, it was hard to know when the feelings started. You just woke up one day, feeling different.
You liked to act upâalways had what you wanted, and times had changed (so it's not like he had to ask first): why not? Which is why during your last day of shooting you took some liquid courage on your veins and went up his way. It was at a little gathering the crew you've grown to call family organized, while wearing your favorite and tightest dress, that you approached him.
It surprised you that he even recognized you, but that's who he was: warm, welcoming and caring.
To augment the surprise, turns out he had eyed you already, but was too shy to do anything. Yes, the worlds most famous Chilean man. It did stroke your ego, and maybe that's why you feel like most of the time, you've got the upper hand on your relationship, despite the years in between.
Still, you feel like the last message you just sent was a bit too blunt. Now you sit at the tiny airport, pondering your next move.
You know your boyfriend isn't exactly the type to scold or get madâdespite his strong figure, but going against the only thing he asked you might test him. Which is why you feel nervous, despite the happiness around you, everyone in the airport looking straight out of a picture perfect summer edition magazine.
And your theory is proven exactly right when you arrive impromptu at the Gladiator II set: making heads turn and guards almost kick you out, thinking you're a fan.
"You don't get it!" you protest, "he's my boyfriend".
"Sure", they laugh on your face. "you're not the first to say that".
"She's not lying" oh, how you love that gravely voice. But not today: not when he sounds like a parent scolding a naive child. Not when his eyes bore into you, slightly irritated.
So now he's dragging you among the set, right to were his trailer is.
"Aren't you going to introduce me?" you ask, puffing your cheeks out in annoyance. He keeps dragging you by the arm, without sparing a glance in your way. Who does he think he is? "I wanted to tell Paul he made me cryâtwice. You know I don't play about Normal People and Aftersun"
"But you do seem to play about my orders" he grunts out, opening the door to his trailer. The sunlight reflects against the white, slightly bothering your eyes with its shine, contrary to your boyfriend's gloomy behaviour.
"Are you being serious right now? You're not my dad to scold me. I just wanted to surprise you" you stand still, refusing to get inside. Pedro knows your character tends to be stubborn, and thought he finds it hot to reel you up sometimes, there are other times where he can't just stand that juvenile spirit of rage you tend to have when things don't go the way you want them to. "What's gotten into you?"
"I could ask you the same" he mocks. "Get inside. Now"
"Rude" you scoff, but obey regardless, and he breathes out relieved you didn't do a scene like last time; he still can't show his face on that restaurant to this day.
"I thought you'd be happy to see me" you say a tad bit dissapointed, and Pascal feels the pissed off feelings clouding his brain start to dissipate.
"I do, amor" he sighs, "just hate to see you do things I tell you not to; waltzing in here like you own the place".
You don't see the mistake, though. What's wrong with wanting to do a little surprise? It's not like you were a stalker or something; just a very clingy girlfriend who happens to miss her boyfriend.
"So, you're not mad?" you venture, "tell me you're not embarrassed"
He looks at you, the fondness of his gaze betraying him.
"I'm not the one wearing a skirt while trying to sound intimidating" you joke while caressing the crook of his nose, knowing you always get on his good side. Being mad isn't something that lasts, "if anyone should be embarrassed, that's you"
"Are you saying I shouldn't wear one because I'm a man?" your boyfriend looks offended, "Have you forgotten the movie I'm starring in? People feared the skirt-wearing Roman army"
"Well, I'm not intimidated" you stand defiant, and something dark tints his brown eyes. You can feel the excitement begin pooling in your stomach.
"You're not?" he grips your wrists and yanks you to him, then holds your chin, tilting your head between his calloused fingers. "Well, cariño, you should be"
Your body slams against one of the trailers walls, and you have to suppress a whine.
"You must be punished for what you did today"
You give him a doe-eye look, pretending to be all innocent, as if you weren't enjoying the punishment.
"I don't know what you're talking about. I've been a good girl"
"You know exactly what I'm talking about" he clicks his tongue, "don't play dumb with me"
"I just came to visit you" you murmur, voice husky against his ear. He grunts, and with the proximity, his hard-on rasps against your bare legs, only partly covered by the flowy summer dress you're wearing, "is that so bad?"
"It is. Has sido mala, cariño" his hand travels down under your dress, carresing with his large palm the silhoutte of your ass. The rings on his fingers create a shock, cold metal against your warm sun-bathed skin. "Naughty girl"
"I promise I'll be good, papi" you purr, using that honeyed voice of yours that makes it hard: hard to say no and hard between his pants.
Pedro sits on a small couch he has inside the trailer, guiding you with his hand enveloped around yours, motioning you to follow with a care so soft, you'd doubt he's about to do to you what he is about to do to you. He pulls you across his lap, smiling (God, you love his smile) as your stomach presses against his tights.
"Don't worry" he breathes low, his voice barely above a whisper. "I'll make you a good girl. Tell me, aren't you?"
You swallow, "I am"
He moves the panties easily to the side, rubbing your pussy a little. He then spanks it softly, making you mewl at the sting.
Pedro continues to trace over it, "Are you sure about that?"
"N-no" you shiver in delight, resolve dissolving as quick as it came. "I'm naughty"
"It's good to be aware" he murmurs, "Dilo otra vez"
"I'm a naughty girl"
He lifts your head by your hair. "Tell me what you did"
"Disobeyed your orders, coming to the set" you whisper. He lets go of your hair, his hands traveling down again, slowly teasingly rubbing your pussy while he humms.
"You were a little brat, amor"
You whimpered and mewled in delight. "I was a very naughty brat"
He pushed his fingers inside you, plunging his fingers into your pussy.
"Look at you. You're soaking wet" he pumped his fingers in you, making you moan, "Is that why you came to see me? Couldn't wait any longer for daddy to be inside of you?"
You bucked a little, making him stop. He drags his fingers out, causing you to beg for him to go back.
"Answer my question you greedy thing" He leaned closer to your ear. "Did you need my cock this much?"
You whimper, "I do! Missed you so much"
He pushed his fingers back into you, provoking a moan out of you.
"You're always so needy for me" your core tenses, making you shiver. "How badly do you want me? Tell me"
You whimpered "Badly, papi"
"Say it" his face contorts in satisfaction at your pathethic display; crying little mess, "Who's cock, fingers and mouth make you feel good?"
You can't think at this point, your brain fuzzy and pussy hot, leaking. You kiss his lips, moaning against them, "you!"
"Just me, yes? Nobody else can make you feel this good?"
"No one!"
You involuntarily roll your hips to aid you in pleasure, yet Pedro stops you just before you can reach your orgasm.
"Little brat." he tuts, making you groan. "Did you think I'd let you? You were naughty today, baby"
You huff in annoyance, used to having your way.
"That's your punishment"
"But I'll behave" you mewl against his ear, "I promise"
âGood, because I'm planning on fucking your brains outâ his hot breathe whispers in your ear seductively, trying his best not to slur the words at the drunken haze that your arousal provokes in him, "but you have to help me first"
You get on your knees, looking at the garment he's wearing. The skirt and general costume makes this all the more hot, mouth watering at the sight. You raise the skirt, glancing at the briefs; just seeing his dick strained against the fabric makes you wet in anticipation.
He sees the pleasure bore into your orbs, and before you do any dirty idea of yours, he's already warning:
"You have to take this off, what if we-"
"Alright" you cut him off, "but the skirt stays"
"Sigue, pues" he growls, voice low yet demanding, following you in your little game.
As you pull the briefs down, his erection springs out enthusiastically, slapping up against his lower abdomen. You shifted your gaze up to meet his, his eyelids heavy and his proud smirk driving you absolutely wild.
"That's right" he chokes out, "show me how much you missed it"
You give him a proud lick, and Pedro hisses at the moment his preseminal fluid goes in between your hungry lips.
Your tongue darts to the head of his cock, running over it several times before bobbing your head down, taking most of him in your mouth. He keeps praising as you pump the base of his cock with your hand. Your head bobs, yet you peek up to hear Pascal's little sounds and facial expression, a motivation so intimate in the way his brows furrow and eyes roll, mouth agape at your movements while his lip suck on those pretty lips of his. It makes you keep going. With every bob you take as much of him in your mouth as you can, before slowly moving your way back up to the tip, increasing your suction the closer to his head you got. A throaty moan escapes the man above you when you now focus on the final lick, making him closer to coming, all while maintaining eye contact the entire way through.
"Don't do that" he rasps, yanking you by the hair again, as of punishment, but he knows you enjoy it, "you promised you'd be good"
You can't answer, so instead, you reach the head of his cock again, and now his eyes roll back, mumbling profanities that sound like heaven.
"Do you want them to hear us, brat? Qué necia eres" he manages to chastise while moaning.
You feel his dick stuck in your throat, and the way he's about to come; you think that after some time dating, you know him well enough.
You're about to leave with your mouth when he stops you.
"No" your eyes open in shock, "what? Did you think your punishment is over?" Pedro laughs, "don't look at me like that. Like you have never done it before"
He keeps you in place by the hair, the rings prickling against your scalp. You feel his muscles tense up, and before you can think anything else thick and hot shots of cum invade your mouth, making it sticky and warm.
"Don't pretend you don't like it" his voice goes dark, husky. "Swallow it all. Te han enseñado a no desperdiciar nada, ¿verdad? Show me your good manners, then"
When you pull out, your throat feels raspy.
"You gotta reward me" you cough out.
"I promised, didn't I?" his fingers trace your face delicately, with adoration.
"It's all about duty, General Acacius" you purr, and the dick springs out again. Hard.
"Princess..." he warns.
"For the glory of Rome" you joke and laugh, then cough, as your throat is still sore.
"Have you been reading my script?" as you avoid to answer, he just chuckles, "ay, nena"
"C'mere" he motions, and you sit on his lap again. Pedro lifts your dress, exploring the curve of your ass. There's anticipation as he hooks his finger around the waistband of your panties, pulling them down to access your core.
"Fuck" you squirm at his touch, grinding your freed cunt against his hard cock. He grabs you by the hip, adjusting you right on his lap.
"You taste so good" he kisses down your throat, ending at the chest were your tits peak.
"Want them?" you offer, pulling your dress down. He kisses them, gently nipping at your perked up nipples.
A wave of pleasure courses through you, and with whines and moans, you show how desperate you are, the hunger making the meal taste better. After all those weeks missing him, you just want him to fuck you senseless.
His lips are rosy and swollen against yours, mouths clashing; starved of the yearned contact. Truth is, no matter how much you know how to touch yourself, it'll never be the same as having his hard cock tear through your tight folds.
Pedro easily aligns his leaking cock with your uncovered pussy, all while mantaining the kiss. He pushes down on you, your dripping cunt taking all of his rock-hard cock, fingers holding onto the soft brown grey sprinkled locs.
"Pedro" you cry out his name, full of ecstasy as the stretch burns so sweetly. His low grunts only fuel your desire.
You trace with your eyes his body, now bare without the upper part of the costume: his pecs and abs, flexing with every pump. With now free hands, your fingers travel to softly caress his stomach, even if your tits are jiggling and the pace is rather frenetic.
"I miss your tummy" you pout.
"I miss eating too" he whispers out, tiredly. He's reminded of his old age, forgetting about it as soon as you two kiss, because you bring out a stamina he thinks he doesn't have anymore; almost animalistic. His bones creak and adding the tiring filming day under the hot sun, he feels his body start to give up, the orgams closer and closer.
"No matter how you look" you clash your lips onto his, the adoration translating through the smile you press against, a trail of saliva that symbolizes how interwined you are, "you always look so fucking good"
He blushes, feeling like a stupid school boy with a crush. What did he even do to deserve you? Never thought a pretty young wild thing like you would even spare a glance on his way, but now you're taking all of his cock inside with such greed yet loom into his eyes with a love he's only dreamed of.
You're real, and his.
As soon as those words leave your mouth your orgasm spills over him, some of it dripping onto the skirt, making him curse. You can't stop, still meeting his thrusts halfway, despite your trembling body after reaching your high.
"Mierda" he groans against your mouth,
You feel yourself collapsing on top of him, the weight of the jet lag catching up.
"Getting tired, baby?" he coos. "Shit, and I thought I was old"
"You are" you reply back; you can never not have the last word. And he lets you, because, God, doesn't he love you? He pretends to look offended by it, but the way your eyes shine tell him you didn't mean it that way. "You and your white hairs" tracing over his moustache, a soft hand combing through his locks, "These wrinkles... don't you know how much I love them? how much I love you?"
"And you have no idea how much I love you" he squeezes his eyes shut, feeling it coming through. "God, wanna make you mine. SĂłlo mĂa" his pace slows. It's coming, and yes, you will take it all. "Wanna make you a baby, mami. Want you to take it all like the good girl you are"
When he comes, filling you with burning hot cum until you feel like you might burst, you're numb. But there's a feeling so content that pools warmth in your chest, that you can't say anything else, resting your head against his bare chest, both covered in sticky sweat.
"No sé cómo voy a explicar esto" he speaks through ragged breathes, and you can only smirk, "a squirted and cummed roman skirt".
"That isn't my problem" he scoffs, and you feel your head rise against the movement, earning a laugh out of you, "I'm not part of the movie"
"You'd sure think so, with the way you walked in here"
You roll your eyes, face hidden against his chest, "can you let that go?"
"You're right" he pulls you closer to him, hand enveloping you behind your bare back. The quiet doesn't bother you as you lie closer to his chest, his heartbeat the only thing you need to be at peace, "I think punishment time is over. Think you've learned your lesson"
"Then, how about we go out? I've heard Malta's beaches are pretty"
"Relåjate, cariño. Seems you've gotten your energy back" he quips, then kisses your forehead. "We need to wait for everyone to get out"
"That embarrased you are of me?" you joke.
"No" he can already imagine his fellow cast members making fun of him, starting with Paul and Joseph when they see you and Connie who will totally notice the fun sticky stains on the costume, "but embarrased of the explanation I'll have to give"
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the greatest heist
james potter x female!reader
summary: when james's girlfriend decides to fuck with you, your only other choice is to fuck with her.
warnings: eventual smut! 18+ heavy angst, cursing, wearing, jealousy
a/n: this story was an OLD draft and i kind of wanted to finish it so yeah. i hope you enjoy and as always, i apologize if you hate this!
part 1 | part 2
THE sun peeked through the curtains of your dorm room, casting a warm glow that made your bed feel like the most comfortable place in all of Hogwarts.
You groaned as you felt someone shaking your bed, a voice calling out urgently.
"Y/N!â They yelled again, the bed shaking more forcefully.
âFor fuckâs sake!" you mumbled, sitting up and squinting against the bright light. "What do you want?â
"Wake up!" Dorcas stood there, clearly annoyed. âWe have astronomy in two minutes!â
That definitely jolted you awake.
You practically leaped out of bed, catching sight of Dorcas rushing to button her shirt. âFuck!â you exclaimed, quickly slipping into your tights and skirt.
âWhy did nobody wake us up?â you asked, frustration bubbling as you glanced at your roommates. It was a mix of annoyance at them and yourself.
âBloody fucking twats,â Dorcas muttered. âIâm going to stick my wand so far up their arse once I get to that tower.â
âCount me in,â you replied, hurriedly putting on your shoesâstill not fully lacedâand adjusting your tie.
You grabbed your book bag. âCome on!â Dorcas urged, already heading for the door.
You both practically ran to the stairs, unready for the most strenuous workout of your life. You both huffed in frustration as the stairs moved.
You looked up at the seemingly endless flights of stairs, frustration boiling over. "These stairs are a fucking safety hazard," You hissed. "Do they not care if we die?"
Dorcas crossed her arms, panting slightly. âDumbledore is definitely getting my letter of complaints,â She ranted. âI mean, I understand weâre young wizards and witches, but Merlin, are these stairs really bloody necessary?â
You chuckled as the stairs set in place and you both rushed to the top quickly.
You both huffed, clearly out of breath as you both pressed on, each step feeling like a small victory.
With a force of urgency, you opened the door to your Astronomy class as the entire class turned their heads to you. You could hear several students snickering, specifically the Slytherins as you flipped them off.
Professor Adair turned to you both with a sigh. âNice to see you, ladies. May I gift one of you a watch for Christmas?â He asked sarcastically, prompting a few snickers from the class.
Desperately trying to catch your breath, you replied, âApologies, Professor. Iâm afraid my alarm didnât go off.â You quickly took your seat next to Sirius, feeling the heat rise in your cheeks.
âMine too!" Dorcas argued, "And to be fair, I mean this class is pretty high.â She moved next to Dorcas.
Professor Adair rolled his eyes, continuing with the class with a mutter about the two of you.
âYou know,â Sirius leaned into you, âIf you need a proper alarm-â He slyly said, hand almost touching your thigh.
You stomped on his leg as he groaned, touching the injured limb.
âNote taken.â He hissed.
You smirked as you started writing down a note in your notebook which you made into a paper plane, flying it over to Lily.
She looked at you hesitantly, opening it.
Why did you not wake me or Dorcas up?
She looked at you, looking confused as the angry look on your face never faded. She began writing down her response which she sent to you.
Emma told us all that she would wake you both up and when she came to Astronomy, she said she did.
A fuse blew inside of you, of course Emma was behind this. It makes sense that she would be the one to do it considering how she treated your entire friend group.
For context, Emma was all of your supposed âbest friendâ which would be a fine label if she didnât sabotage anyone who she thought was a threat.
At first, she considered Lily a threat because of how much others loved her especially James Potter. So instead of asking Lily to put a good word in for her with the others and James, she started spreading horrid rumors about her.
And everyone being cruel teenagers believed her, berating her wherever she went.
It took the entire girl group and the Marauders to make people back off and debunk these rumors.
Although you and the rest of the girls knew that Emma had done this, she had gaslighted Lily into thinking that it was obviously some bitter Slytherin that were jealous instead of her and eventually, the situation turned boring and died down into nothing.
But that wasn't even the end.
Soon after, she considered Mary a threat due to how smart and confident she was and decided to get her absolutely hammered before OWL'S.
And it caused her to get a poor score which resulted in her not leaving her bed for weeks.
But again, Mary had blamed herself and told everyone that it was "her stupid decision" that led to this.
After that, it had been Marlene.
Then suddenly, it had been Dorcas.
And now you were clearly her new target for what reason? Merlin knows.
The only reason she didn't wake Dorcas up was because she knew she couldn't single you out. Emma knew you disliked her from the moment you met her and you weren't as nice about it.
Now, you may not know why she was targeting you at the present moment but the boy in front of you laughing with Remus could've been a huge clue.
James Potter.
Golden Boy, Heart-throbber, Fit, Kind, Funny, Brave, Determined, Bold.. I mean did you really have to go on?
The man that Emma had been in love with for years and had been dating for the present moment.
And not only was no girl allowed to approach James without dealing with Emma but she would pay hell for even making eyes at him.
Unfortunately for you, James had been struggling a bit for charms and enlisted your help in studying. At first, you had gave him a 'fuck no' before moving in order to not get his girlfriends wrath but when he pleaded and begged,
You forfeited.
You were hoping that he would keep it a secret but James being the dumbass he is mentioned how much of a good time it was to the entire group, Emma grew as red as a tomato.
You mentally cursed James, knowing that your life was already going to become a living hell.
Fortunately, you kept most stuff to yourself and never confided in Emma with anything.
There was nothing that Emma could do to incriminate you with but you just knew that she wouldn't back down and there was nothing you could do.
You did do your best to keep away from her but Lily couldn't stop hanging out with her which made the rest of your group completely vulnerable.
At the same time, you couldn't blame Lily for being so gullible and kind-hearted but it made her a pushover and Emma could guilt trip her way out of anything.
So if Emma was going to play this game, you were alone.
And you had to be the best player.
The bell chimed, bring you out of thought as you began packing up.
Emma came over to you, "Y/N! I'm so sorry that I didn't try harder to wake you and Dorcas." She hummed, "I thought you were fully up by time the time I left." She faked a sincere smile.
"Yeah Emma, I think it would be best if you never enlist yourself to such a task again, I'm afraid it requires a bit more of a brain hmm?" You sweetly said, leaving the conversation as she scowled towards you.
You rushed over to Remus, "Remus, please tell me you have the notes for this class." You pouted, grabbing ahold of his arm.
"Of course." He told you, beginning to grab his notebook out of his book-bag.
"Thank you so much," You gratefully said as you began walking with them.
"Wait, why didn't you ask me?" Sirius asked, pouting.
You let out a snort, "Have you seen your handwriting?" You derided as James and Peter laughed.
Sirius fake sniffled, "One day Y/N, you will appreciate my beauty and brains." Sirius dramatically hair flipped.
"You know there's nothing up there." James said, knocking on Sirius's head as Sirius swatted his hand.
You rolled your eyes as Remus handed over his notebook to which you thanked him with a kiss on his cheek.
"Hey! Wheres mine?" Peter asked, "I gave you the notes for potions."
You rolled your eyes again, giving Peter a peck on the cheek as well.
Your eyes locked onto Sirius, already knowing what he was gonna say, "Well, you just insulted me, I think you owe me one." Sirius said, tapping his cheek.
You clenched your jaw, pecking his cheek quickly as he grinned from ear to ear.
"Wait where's mine?" James asked as your eyes widened, "Don't wanna be left out," He fake sniffled.
"Your girlfriend will quite literally harvest my organs." You scarily said, putting the notebook in your bag.
"It's just a kiss on the cheek!" He argued as the whole group shook their head.
"Mate, I'm going to have to agree with her on this one," Sirius patted James on the back, "She will bloody kill Y/N and us for letting it happen." Sirius said.
There was a rumble of protest in his throat but a part of him knew that you both were right. He didn't want you to be faced with the fire on Emma based on his actions.
"Fine, guess you guys are right," He muttered as he dragged his feet.
You groaned, reaching over to James and pecking him on the cheek as he grinned.
âEveryone's been kissed now,â you sighed, your voice trailing off in frustration. âCan we justââ But before you could finish, a sharp voice sliced through the air.
âY/N!â Emma screeched, her anger prominent as the group recoiled, hissing in surprise. She stormed toward you, her face flushed with rage.
You were begging Merlin that she hadn't seen the peck you gave to James.
âDid you just kiss my boyfriend?â She laughed harshly, her grip tightening on James's arm as he shot you an apologetic look, guilt written all over his face.
âOh, maybe it was Sirius instead?â You quipped, trying to deflect with a joke, but Peterâs snort only deepened the tension.
âReal clever,â Emma shot back, her voice dripping with sarcasm as she stepped closer, invading your space. âA good friend wouldnât do that, Y/N. I donât take betrayal lightly.â Her tone was sharp, a warning laced within it.
You matched her intensity, moving closer until your breaths mingled as you spoke, âAnd I donât take threats lightly.â
âOkay, letâs all just calm down!â Sirius intervened, wrapping an arm around your waist while James did the same to Emma, but the heat between you and Emma crackled like a campfire, neither of you backing down.
âIt was just a peck, sweetheart,â James cooed, wrapping an arm around Emma as you rolled your eyes, arms crossed in disbelief.
Emma pouted, âYou know how protective I get about you.â She nestled into his chest, and the sight made your stomach churn.
âI know, baby,â he said with a smile, holding her close, while the rest of the Marauders looked on, barely able to stomach the scene unfolding before them.
âAs entertaining as this little drama is, I need to get ready for the party tonight,â you announced, desperate for an escape.
"The party isn't until tonight!" Peter said, confused.
"Mentally prepare!" You joked.
âWait!â Emmaâs voice pierced through your thoughts just as you turned to leave, and you sighed, bracing yourself for her next act.
Her expression shifted, all sweetness now. âIâm sorry for misreading things with James,â She said, feigning concern. âI know youâve never had a boyfriend,â She added, her tone dripping with condescension. âBut, you can get a bit... jealous. But weâre friends, right? So I shouldnât act like that.â
You clicked your tongue, suppressing the urge to roll your eyes even harder.
âAnd as your friend,â She whispered, pulling you into a tight hug, âI just want to warn you. If you so much as talk to James at the Gryffindor party tonight, Iâll make your life a living hell.â
She released you, her smile wide and disingenuous, and before you could even muster a response, she skipped back to James, leaving you fuming.
Fury coursed through your veins as her words echoed in your mind, the unfairness of it all burning like a fire inside you.
Ever since Emma had walked into your life, she had fucked with everything around you.
Your friends, your reputations, your social life, hell even your sanity.
And if nobody else was gonna put a stop to her.
You guess it would have to be you.
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Are you really ready to wage war with her?â Dorcas chimed in from the closet, her tone skeptical.
âDorc,â You began, frustration creeping into your voice. âEmma has been terrorizing us since third year. Are you seriously going to tell me that taking her down doesnât sound appealing?â
She sighed, contemplating. âOkay, fine, youâve got a point. But how exactly are you planning to take her on?â
A sly smirk crept across your face as you revealed the outfit youâd picked: a black corset paired with the shortest black skirt you could find, topped off with fishnets. Dorcasâs jaw dropped sarcastically. âSo, youâre going to out-dress her?â She asked, incredulous.
âNo,â You replied, rolling your eyes. âIâm going to use her worst fear against her. Iâm going to seduce James.â
Dorcas nearly choked. âDo you have a death wish?â
âListen, I would never usually even consider looking at another girlâs boyfriend, but this is different. James is the one thing that will shatter her, and honestly, it sounds cruel, but so is she!â You shot back, your resolve hardening.
âAnd if she tells the whole school what youâre doing, youâll look like a homewrecker and be exiled,â Dorcas countered.
âWhich is why it has to look like itâs all Jamesâs idea,â You insisted, undeterred. âHeâs been my friend since childhood; itâll look innocent.â
âI donât think this idea is as foolproof as you think,â Dorcas muttered, slipping into her red dress with an exasperated sigh.
âDorc, trust me, she canât hurt me,â You reassured her, the fire in your belly fueling your confidence.
âWell, if everything goes south,â Dorcas said with a reluctant smile, âIâve got your back.â
You beamed at her. âWhat would I do without you?â
Just then, a loud bang echoed on your door. âHurry up before all the firewhiskey is gone!â Marlene called, her voice a mix of urgency and excitement.
You and Dorcas shared a laugh, gathering your belongings and heading down to the common room, adrenaline buzzing in the air as you prepared to face the chaos of the night ahead.
The lively atmosphere of the common room was a familiar backdrop for you all; it felt like there was always a party, whether an event warranted it or not. You, Marlene, and Dorcas scanned the room and spotted your usual crew gathered around the couch. With a burst of energy, you hopped right next to James.
His eyes widened in surprise as he took in your outfit, but before he could say anything, Sirius swooped in.
âY/N, have I ever told you how much Iâm attracted to you?â He drawled, causing you to snort.
âEyes off, Black,â You shot back playfully, just as Marlene whacked him with a pillow.
âWhy do I even try?â He lamented, sinking dramatically into his chair.
Marlene grinned mischievously. âYou know, Iâd sleep with you, Black.â
Siriusâs eyes went wide. âReally?â
âYeah, if you pay me and wear a cloak,â She teased, sending the group into fits of laughter.
Sirius scowled at Marlene while Lily pinched his cheeks, only for him to swat her hands away with a playful glare.
âYou do look good, Y/N,â James murmured, his voice sincere.
You turned to him, arching an eyebrow. âNow what did I do to deserve a compliment from James Potter?â
He chuckled softly. âWell, after what I put you through this morning, I think you deserve more than just a compliment.â
âSpeaking of this morning,â you leaned in closer, lowering your voice, âWhereâs your girlfriend?â
James shrugged, a hint of frustration flickering across his face. âWe got into a fight after you left. I tried to talk to her about her manners,â he said, his tone casual but the weight behind his words was clear.
âBut you guys were literally snuggling when I left,â You laughed, trying to lighten the mood.
âYeah, well, that was before I realized how messed up her behavior was. Jus'... embarrassing, you know?â He gulped down his drink, and you couldnât help but notice the guilt etched on his face.
It twisted your heart, seeing him upset. James was your best friend, and the thought of anyone hurting him made your stomach churn.
You hated seeing him like this, torn between loyalty and the flaws of the person he cared for. It felt like a heavy weight was pressing down on both of you, and all you wanted was to lift it.
"Well," You spoke as he looked at you, "If you want me to forgive you, I think a dance would do," You said, standing up and extending a hand to him.
A goofy smile plastered on his face, James said, "Anything for Mâladyâs forgiveness."
You scrunched your nose at his corniness as he took your hand and led you onto the dance floor. He twirled you around, making you giggle before pulling you back in to sway together.
"Youâre such a dork," You snickered.
"And how many years have I proven that to you?" He shot back, laughter in his voice as you rested your head on his shoulder.
His fingertips grazed your back while you swayed, and he whispered in your ear, "I miss us hanging out."
Outside of Charms tutoring and classes, you never got to see James and it always hurt you. You both knew why you couldnât and voicing it would only make it worse.
But it had been hard not having a proper hangout with just the both of you since third year.
You felt warmth spread through you, flustered. "I miss hanging out with you too."
Looking at him, you noticed how beautiful he lookedâhis messy hair and that infectious grin. There was always a gleam in his eye, and everything about him radiated warmth. It felt like summer when you were together, and butterflies filled your stomach.
You knew he was just your best friend, nothing more. And that would always be the truth, as long as you told yourself that.
Suddenly, James twirled you again, but this time you spun out of his grip and fell onto the suddenly slippery floor.
You fell with a hiss, "Shit!" you moaned, wincing in pain as James rushed over with the rest of the group, the crowd parting to give you space.
"What the fuck happened?" Sirius asked, concern etched on his face.
"I don't know!" James replied, kneeling beside you. "She just slipped!"
You hissed as you tried to stand on your sprained ankle.
"Let me see," James muttered, inspecting your foot as you groaned.
"Maybe it's her leg," Marlene added.
"Well duh," Sirius shot back, earning a playful hit from Marlene.
"Can we just get her to Pomfrey?" Lily huffed, and the boys nodded in agreement.
Sirius tried to rush over to you, but James waved him off. "I got her," he said, lifting you bridal-style.
You winced at the jolt to your ankle, nuzzling into his neck as you caught a glimpse of Emma in the back of the room, her expression burning with rage.
You knew then that the games were just beginning.
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