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through the hourglass 389. brb x oc

a/n: MOE FLUFF, they deserve it(comments and reblogs are super welcome and encouraged!)

pairing: plus size!oc x rooster

warnings: none

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“There must be some other place you liked to go.”

He hums, burying his face in the pillow, barely awake when he hears Bea’s voice, “Hmmm,what?’ he asks, they got back from the beach a while ago and they just flopped on the bed…amongst other things, honestly, and now Rooster was happily spent, watching his wife wander around wearing nothing but the robe the hotel had given them.

“You showed me the beach, are there any other places?’ she smiles sweetly, tilting her head at him.

Rooster blinked, trying to shake off the remnants of sleep as he propped himself up on his elbows to look at Beatrice. Her smile was infectious, and he couldn't help but feel a surge of warmth in his chest at the sight of her.

"Oh, uh, yeah," he replied, rubbing his eyes with the back of his hand, "There's this hiking trail not too far from here. It leads to a secluded waterfall. It's...really beautiful."

Beatrice's eyes lit up with excitement at Rooster's words, her curiosity piqued by the prospect of exploring another hidden gem with him. "That sounds amazing," she exclaimed, "I'd love to check it out. When do you want to go?"

Rooster grinned, feeling a sense of anticipation building within him at the thought of sharing another adventure with Beatrice. "How about tomorrow morning?" he suggested eagerly, "We can pack a picnic and make a day of it."

Beatrice nodded enthusiastically, her smile widening at the prospect of spending the day exploring with Rooster by her side. "Sounds perfect," she agreed, "I can't wait."

“We never hiked together.” he mutters “I dunno why.”

She shrugs “Time? Perhaps. Maybe that’s a reason, we are both really busy and with the kids now, time is of the essence.”

Rooster nodded in agreement, a hint of regret tugging at his heart as he considered Beatrice's words. "Yeah, time seems to slip away from us sometimes," he admitted softly, "But I'm glad we're making the effort to spend more time together now."

Beatrice smiled at Rooster's sentiment, her heart swelling with love for the man beside her. "Me too," she murmured, reaching out to take his hand in hers, "Our time together is precious, and I want to make the most of every moment. Especially now that you are calmer"

Rooster squeezed Beatrice's hand gently, his gaze softening as he looked into her eyes. "You make me calmer.”

She smiles more,kissing his forehead ‘...are you okay now? Are you feeling better than before?”

Rooster sighed contentedly, feeling a weight lift off his shoulders at Beatrice's gentle touch. He leaned into her hand , relishing the warmth of her presence as he took a moment to collect his thoughts.

"Yeah, I'm feeling better," he replied honestly, his voice filled with gratitude, "Being here with you, it's like...everything else just fades away. You have a way of calming me like no one else can."

Beatrice smiled, her heart swelling with love for the man beside her. She brushed a strand of hair away from Rooster's forehead, her touch gentle and reassuring. "I'm glad," she murmured softly, "You mean everything to me, Roos. I just want you to be happy."

"I am happy," he assured her, his voice filled with sincerity, "Because I have you. You're my happiness, Bea. Always."

She leaned down, pressing a soft kiss to his palm before snuggling closer to him."I love you, Roos," she whispered, her voice barely above a whisper, "And if you are okay, then i am okay.” she says softly, letting her bare chest touch his equally bare arm.

Rooster pulled Beatrice into a warm embrace, he pressed a tender kiss to her forehead, his heart overflowing with gratitude for the woman who had captured his heart in a way he never thought possible.

"I love you too, Bea," he murmured, his voice filled with emotion, “And ditto.”

And in that moment, as they held each other close, Rooster and Beatrice knew that their love was a force to be reckoned with - unbreakable, unwavering, and eternal. And as they drifted off to sleep in each other's arms.

The next morning dawned bright and clear, the promise of a new day stretching out before them. Rooster and Beatrice woke up early, their excitement visible as they prepared for their hike to the secluded waterfall.

They packed a picnic basket with sandwiches, fruit, and snacks, along with a blanket to sit on by the waterfall, just a little grocery run outside the hotel. Rooster checked the weather forecast one last time, ensuring that they were prepared for whatever nature had in store for them.

"Ready to go, gorgeous?" Rooster asked, a grin tugging at the corners of his lips as he held out his hand to Beatrice.

Beatrice grinned back at Rooster, her eyes sparkling with excitement as she took his hand in hers. "Ready as I'll ever be," she replied eagerly, "You think we’ll need anything else?”

Rooster shook his head, a smile playing on his lips as he squeezed Beatrice's hand gently. "Nah, we've got everything we need right here," he said warmly, his gaze softening as he looked into her eyes, "Just you, me, and the great outdoors."

"I couldn't agree more," she murmured, her voice filled with anticipation, "Let's go then.”

And with that, they set off . It wasn’t that long until they got on their hike, the sun warm on their faces as they followed the winding trail through the forest. The air was alive with the sound of birds chirping and leaves rustling in the breeze, the scent of pine filling their lungs with every breath.

Rooster pointed out different plants and animals along the way, his enthusiasm infectious as he shared his knowledge of the natural world with Beatrice.

Beatrice listened intently, hanging on Rooster's every word as she marveled at the beauty of their surroundings and him. She couldn't help but feel a sense of wonder at the world around them, grateful for the opportunity to explore it with the man she loved by her side.

“...I love seeing how passionate you are about this,Roos.”

Rooster's smile widened at Beatrice's words, a warm glow spreading through his chest at her appreciation. He reached out to take her hand in his, his fingers intertwining with hers as they walked along the trail.

"I'm glad you're enjoying it, Bea," he replied softly, his voice filled with warmth, "I've always had a deep connection to nature. It's where I feel most at peace."

Together, they walked in companionable silence, lost in the beauty of their surroundings as they made their way deeper into the forest. The sun dappled through the canopy of trees, casting a warm glow over the forest floor as they followed the winding path.

After a while, they came to a clearing in the forest, the sound of rushing water echoing in the distance. Rooster's eyes lit up with excitement as he led Beatrice towards the sound, his heart racing with anticipation.

"We're almost there," he exclaimed eagerly, his voice filled with excitement, "Just a little further."

Beatrice smiled at Rooster's enthusiasm, her heart pounding with excitement as they approached the secluded waterfall. She could hear the sound of water cascading over rocks, the air alive with the scent of fresh water and damp earth.

And then, they emerged from the trees, and Beatrice gasped in awe at the sight before her. The waterfall tumbled over a rocky cliff, its crystal-clear waters sparkling in the sunlight as it crashed into a pool below.

"It's beautiful," she breathed, her voice filled with wonder, "Absolutely breathtaking."

Rooster grinned at Beatrice's reaction, his heart swelling with pride as he watched her take in the beauty of the waterfall. He wrapped an arm around her shoulders, pulling her close as they stood together on the edge of the pool, feeling the spray of water on their faces.

"I'm glad you like it," he murmured, pressing a tender kiss to Beatrice's temple, "It's one of my favorite places in the world."

“After the beach?”

“Close.’

She smiles, ‘How did you find this place? There’s no one here either.”

Rooster chuckled softly at Beatrice's question, "Ah, now that's a story," he replied, "You remember I told you I was a boy scout,right?’

“For a short while,yes.”

Rooster nodded, "Yeah, well, one summer camp, we went on a hiking trip through these woods," he explained, "And our scout leader showed us this hidden waterfall as a reward for completing the hike. I never forgot about it."

Beatrice's eyes widened with interest, captivated by Rooster's story as she listened intently. "So you've known about this place since you were a kid?" she asked, her curiosity piqued.

Rooster nodded, his smile widening as he looked down at Beatrice. "Yeah, it's been a secret spot of mine ever since," he admitted, "I used to come here whenever I needed to clear my head too, to be alone with my thoughts. But now, I'm glad to share it with you." he pauses “Stopped comin’ here after mom got sick, it was too far from the hospital…”

Beatrice's heart ached at Rooster's words, her eyes filling with sympathy as she reached out to take his hand in hers. She squeezed his hand gently, "I'm sorry, Roos," she murmured softly, her voice filled with compassion, "I can't imagine how hard that must have been for you."

Rooster smiled gratefully at Beatrice's words, and he squeezed her hand back, his gaze softening as he looked into her eyes. "It was tough," he admitted quietly, "But …it’s nice, to share this with you. It makes me happy to.”

Beatrice's heart swelled with love for the man beside her, her eyes shining with emotion as she leaned in to press a gentle kiss to Rooster's lips. After a moment, Beatrice pulled away, her gaze lingering on Rooster's face as she spoke. "Thank you for sharing this place with me, Roos," she said softly, "It means more to me than you'll ever know."

Rooster smiled, his heart swelling with gratitude for the woman beside him. "I'm just glad I get to share it with you," he replied warmly, "You make everything better."

With that, they settled down by the pool, spreading out the blanket and unpacking their picnic basket. She was gentle as she set everything up and his heart was just so…filled.

He leans up on a fist, smiling at her as he sits down. She smiles confusedly, “What?”

Rooster shook his head, his smile widening at Beatrice's adorable confusion. "Nothing," he replied with a chuckle, "You are just fucking beautiful."

Beatrice blushed at Rooster's compliment, her cheeks flushing pink as she met his gaze with a shy smile. "You're not so bad yourself," she teased, her voice tinged with affection, "Pretty handsome for an old man."

Rooster laughed, the sound echoing through the clearing as he leaned in closer to Beatrice. "Old man, huh?" he teased, "Watch it, or I might just have to show you how much stamina this old man has."

Beatrice's eyes widened in mock horror, a playful grin tugging at the corners of her lips. "Is that a threat or a promise?" she shot back, her voice filled with amusement.

Rooster chuckled, his heart swelling with love for the woman beside him. He reached out to tuck a loose strand of hair behind Beatrice's ear, his touch gentle and tender. "Take it however you want, gorgeous," he replied with a wink, "But either way, I'm not letting you leave this waterfall without a proper kiss."

Beatrice laughed, the sound music to Rooster's ears as she leaned in to press her lips to his. They kissed softly at first, their lips moving together in perfect harmony as they lost themselves in the moment.

And then, the kiss deepened, becoming more passionate as Rooster wrapped his arms around Beatrice and pulled her closer. They melted into each other, their bodies pressed together as they shared a moment of pure bliss.

As they finally pulled away, Beatrice rested her head against Rooster's chest, her heart pounding with love for the man beside her.

Rooster pressed a tender kiss to Beatrice's forehead, his heart overflowing with gratitude for the woman who had captured his heart in a way he never thought possible. “This is kinda romantic, ain’t it?”

‘Kinda?”

‘Well,yeah, the waterfall and such.”

She smiles up at him, “Everything you do is romantic, Roos.”

"Well, I aim to please," he replied with a playful grin, "But I gotta admit, Mother Nature deserves most of the credit for this one."

Beatrice chuckled softly, her eyes twinkling with amusement as she snuggled closer to Rooster. "True," she conceded, "But you know what they say, it's not where you are, but who you're with that makes the moment special."

Rooster's grin widened at Beatrice's sentiment, feeling a rush of warmth flood his chest at her words. He leaned in to press a tender kiss to her forehead, his lips lingering against her skin as he whispered softly, "Keep doin’ that and you just might make me blush.”

“Good.”

He chuckles,kissing her forehead"Care for a sandwich, gorgeous?" he asked, his voice warm with affection.

Beatrice smiled back at Rooster, accepting the sandwich with a grateful nod. "Thank you, Roos," she replied, her voice soft, "You always know how to take care of me."

He smiles even more, “Always,gorgeous.”

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bratshaws · 3 days

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Hello lovelies! No chapter tonight because of connection issues.

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through the hourglass 388. brb x oc

a/n: aaaaaaaaa just fluff (comments and reblogs are super welcome and encouraged!)

pairing: plus size!oc x rooster

warnings: none

goodness gracious (pls read this one to know more what this fic is about!!)

chapter

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They stay there for a while, just…enjoying the silence. It’s been a while since they stayed like that, just sitting together, watching the ocean. She hums, pressing her temple to his shoulder, looking at him from time to time - he cried for a few minutes ever since they got there and she couldn’t blame him,really. It was a lot that happened in…hours.

From seeing old friends to having some weird guy mention his mom…she doesn’t blame him. “Hey.” she calls softly and he looks down at her, a small smile on his face “You feeling better?”

Rooster nodded, his smile widening as he looked into Beatrice's eyes. "Yeah, I am," he replied softly, his voice filled with warmth, "Being here with you, it...it helps."

Beatrice's heart swelled with love at Rooster's words, a soft smile tugging at the corners of her lips. "I'm glad," she murmured, reaching up to brush a stray lock of hair away from his forehead, "You deserve to feel at peace."

Rooster leaned into Beatrice's touch, closing his eyes as he savored the warmth of her hand against his skin. "Thank you, Bea," he whispered, his voice barely above a whisper, "For everything."

Beatrice smiled, her heart overflowing with love for the man sitting beside her. "You don't have to thank me, Roos," she murmured softly, "I'll always be here for you, no matter what, you know that."

They sat together in silence, the sound of the waves lapping against the shore serving as a soothing backdrop to their thoughts. Rooster felt a sense of gratitude wash over him as he basked in the warmth of Beatrice's presence, his heart filled with a profound sense of peace.

After a while, Beatrice broke the silence, her voice soft and tentative. "Roos," she began, "Do you want to talk about what happened back there?"

Rooster's smile faltered slightly at Beatrice's question, his brow furrowing as he struggled to find the right words. "I...I'm not sure," he admitted quietly, "It's just...a lot to process, you know?"

Beatrice nodded in understanding, her hand reaching out to squeeze Rooster's reassuringly. "I know, Roos," she murmured softly, "But I'm here for you, whenever you're ready to talk about it."

Rooster sighed, his shoulders slumping slightly as he leaned back against the cliff. "It's just...seeing John and the others, it brought back memories that I'd rather forget," he confessed, his voice tinged with sadness, "And then him mentioning my mom...it just hit a nerve, you know?...a big one"

Beatrice's heart ached at the pain in Rooster's voice, her fingers tracing comforting circles on his hand as she listened to him speak. "I know.”

“She wouldn’t want me to lose it.”

“Well…you didn’t lose it. You just lunged at him, but you didn’t hit him.”

He pursed his lips “I wanted to though.”

Beatrice's heart sank at Rooster's admission, her own frustration bubbling up at the thought of someone mentioning his mother in such a careless manner. She reached out to cup Rooster's face in her hands.

"I understand, Roos," she murmured softly, "But you're stronger than that. You didn't let it consume you, and that's what matters."

Rooster nodded, a small smile tugging at the corners of his lips at Beatrice's words. "Yeah, you're right," he agreed quietly, "I guess I just...I don't know. It's hard to let go of the past sometimes."

Beatrice squeezed Rooster's hand “I know it is, Roos, don’t I know it" she replied softly, "But you are doing really well…therapy has been helping you a lot. Dr.Paulson would be proud of you.”

Rooster's smile softened at Beatrice's mention of Dr. Paulson, the therapist who had been instrumental in helping him navigate through his past traumas. "Yeah, Dr. Paulson has been a godsend," he admitted gratefully, "I don't know where I'd be without him."

Beatrice nodded in agreement, her heart swelling with gratitude for the compassionate therapist who had helped Rooster heal. "He's helped you in more ways than one," she murmured softly, "I'm just grateful that he came into our lives when he did."

Rooster leaned his head against Beatrice's, "Me too," he murmured softly, "You know…”

“Hm?”

“I think this is what it is,right? This…” he arches his brows “I feel fulfilled.I got you,I got the kids…I got the job— now the promotion.I’ve been angry for many years and I never felt like I was doing enough. It was fucking empty.”

“...Roos…”

“When I met you, god.” his smile turns soft “I just felt–I wanted to be yours.”

Oh.

Beatrice’s cheeks reddened. He never said that to her before. Her lips parted in surprise and her eyes widened “...w-what?”

Rooster's smile grew wider at Beatrice's flustered response, his heart swelling with affection for the woman sitting beside him. He reached out to take her hand in his, his touch gentle and reassuring.

"I wanted to be yours," he repeated softly, his voice filled with sincerity, "From the moment I met you, I knew that you were someone special. Someone I wanted to build a life with."

Beatrice felt her heart flutter at Rooster's words, her cheeks flushing even brighter as she met his gaze with wide eyes. "Roos," she whispered hoarsely, her voice thick with emotion, "I...I don't know what to say. You did mentioned you wanted me to be yours but…"

“I know…I know…” Rooster smiled, his thumb gently caressing the back of Beatrice's hand as he leaned in closer to her. "You don't have to say anything," he murmured softly, "Just know that you've changed my life in ways I never thought possible."

Beatrice felt tears prickling at the corners of her eyes, her chest tight with overwhelming emotion. She leaned into Rooster's embrace, resting her head against his shoulder as she allowed herself to revel in the warmth of his love.

"I love you, Roos," she whispered softly, her voice barely above a whisper, "Gosh,I can’t believe you are making me cry!!”

"Are you okay?" he asked softly, his voice filled with concern, "I didn't mean to make you cry."

Beatrice smiled through her tears, her heart overflowing with love for the man sitting beside her. "I'm more than okay," she replied softly, "I'm just...overwhelmed by everything you've said. you are so sweet, Roos."

Rooster's smile widened at Beatrice's words, his heart swelling with affection for the woman who had captured his heart. "I'm glad," he murmured, "Because you mean the world to me…Do you want to stay here a little longer? We could watch the sunrise together."

Beatrice's eyes lit up with excitement at Rooster's suggestion, a smile tugging at the corners of her lips. "I would love that," she replied eagerly, "It sounds perfect. I don’t want to get back to the hotel yet."

Rooster grinned, his heart swelling with happiness at Beatrice's enthusiasm. He squeezed her hand gently before rising to his feet, pulling her up with him.

"Then let's stay," he said, his voice filled with excitement, "I want to watch the sunrise with you by my side."

It doesn’t take long for the sky to begin to lighten with hues of pink and orange, Rooster felt a sense of peace settle over him. He leaned his head against Beatrice's, his heart overflowing with love for the woman who had become his everything.

"It's beautiful," Beatrice murmured softly, her eyes fixed on the horizon, "Absolutely breathtaking."

Rooster nodded in agreement, his gaze never leaving Beatrice's face as he watched the sunrise reflected in her eyes. "Not as beautiful as you," he whispered, his voice filled with reverence.

Beatrice blushed at Rooster's words, her heart fluttering in her chest at the intensity of his gaze. She leaned into him, pressing a gentle kiss to his lips as they watched the first rays of sunlight break through the clouds.

They sat together in silence, lost in the beauty of the moment as they watched the sunrise together. And in that moment, Rooster knew that he was exactly where he was meant to be - with Beatrice by his side, watching the world awaken with a sense of wonder and awe.

As the sun rose higher in the sky, casting its warm glow over the ocean, Rooster felt a sense of renewal wash over him. He knew that whatever challenges lay ahead, as long as he had Beatrice by his side, he could face them with courage and strength.

"Thank you for being here with me," he whispered softly, his voice filled with gratitude, "For everything."

Beatrice smiled, her heart overflowing with love for the man sitting beside her. "Thank you for loving me.”

“You are easy to love,gorgeous.”

“So are you.”

He chuckles softly, “You never had any doubts about me?”

Beatrice shook her head, a soft smile playing on her lips as she looked into Rooster's eyes. "Never," she replied, "From the moment I met you, I knew there was something special about you. Something that drew me to you like a magnet."

Rooster's heart swelled with affection at Beatrice's words, his gaze softening as he reached out to tuck a loose strand of hair behind her ear. “Yeah?”

“Of course.”

“...I mean,I know you were attracted to me and if we weren’t such chickens we’d be together before but…” he hums, “I dunno,it just makes me happy. Y’know, seeing you working at the bar was always great.”

She grins, kissing his cheek, “You wanna know one of my favorite memories at the bar before we dated?”

"Tell me," he urged softly, a playful grin tugging at the corners of his lips, "I'm all ears."

Beatrice chuckled, her cheeks flushing with excitement as she recounted the memory. "Okay, so remember that night when you and the guys showed up, being pilots and all.” he rolls his eyes with a smile, “And then– gosh, feels weird now, but I was like,admiring you.”

“Oh?How so?”

Beatrice blushed at the memory, her cheeks flushing with embarrassment at her own admission. "Well," she began, "I may have been...checking you out from behind the bar. You know, admiring the view."

Rooster's grin widened at Beatrice's confession, a playful glint in his eyes as he leaned in closer to her. "Is that so?" he teased, his voice filled with amusement, "I never knew I had such an admirer."

Beatrice rolled her eyes playfully, swatting Rooster's arm with mock indignation. "Oh, hush," she scolded, her laughter bubbling up between them, "You know you liked the attention."

Rooster chuckled, pulling Beatrice closer to him as they shared a moment of shared laughter. "Maybe I did," he admitted, his tone softening as he looked into her eyes, "But you always ran away from me, I had no idea then.”

Beatrice's laughter faded into a warm smile as she leaned into Rooster's embrace, her gaze meeting his with affection. "Well, I…just was nervous, you know….

Rooster chuckled, his arm tightening around Beatrice's waist as he pulled her closer. "I always knew there was something special about you."

Beatrice's smile softened into a tender expression as she looked up at Rooster, her heart swelling with love for the man beside her. "And I always knew there was something special about you too," she murmured, her voice filled with sincerity.

As the sun rose higher in the sky, casting its warm glow over the beach, Rooster felt a sense of gratitude wash over him. Gratitude for Beatrice, for their love, and for the countless moments they had shared together.

"Gorgeous view.” but he wasn’t looking away from her “Sunrise too,but.”

“Roos.”

“What? I’m serious, why look at that when I can look at you?”

She scoffs softly, shaking her head and gently shoving his shoulder “You remain relentless.Lt.Commander.”

Rooster chuckled at Beatrice's playful retort, his heart swelling with affection for the woman beside him. He leaned in closer, pressing a tender kiss to her cheek before pulling her into a warm embrace.

"I can't help it," he replied with a grin, "You're just too beautiful to look away from."

Beatrice laughed softly, her heart fluttering at Rooster's words as she leaned into his embrace. She gazed up at him with adoring eyes, feeling a rush of warmth flood her chest at the intensity of his gaze.

"You're not so bad yourself, Lieutenant Commander," she teased, her voice filled with affection, "I guess I can tolerate your relentless charm."

Rooster grinned, his eyes sparkling with mischief as he leaned in to capture Beatrice's lips in a tender kiss.

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bratshaws · 6 days

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through the hourglass 387. brb x oc

a/n: ill love this man with EVERY FIBER OF MY BEEEING (comments and reblogs are super welcome and encouraged!)

pairing: plus size!oc x rooster

warnings: none

goodness gracious (pls read this one to know more what this fic is about!!)

chapter

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“Roos! Stop!”

He could barely remember anything besides her voice and many hands holding him back. His hand doesn’t hurt, but he knows he is holding John up by the collar, glaring down at him. Beatrice’s little hands hold on his bicep, “Roos,” he snaps out of it “Roos,please,stop.”

Luckily, no one in the bar seemed to care, It was much too noisy.

Rooster's grip on John's collar loosened as he slowly came back to himself, the red haze of anger dissipating as he registered Beatrice's voice,he took a deep breath, trying to steady his racing heartbeat as he released his hold on John and took a step back.

John just babbled somewhat of an apology “Brad I’m so–”

“Shut up.” he growls, “Shut the fuck up,JOhn, Don’t you EVER talk about my mother, EVER!”

John fell silent at Rooster's harsh words, his eyes widening in shock at the intensity of his friend's anger. He took a step back, his hands raised in a gesture of surrender as he tried to gauge Rooster's reaction.

Rooster's chest heaved with each ragged breath as he struggled to regain his composure, his hands trembling slightly at his sides. He could feel the weight of Beatrice's gaze on him, Beatrice reached out to take Rooster's hand in hers, squeezing it gently as she met his gaze with a reassuring smile. "It's okay, Roos," she murmured softly, "I'm here. It’s okay."

He took another deep breath, the tension slowly easing from his muscles as he focused on the steady rhythm of his breathing.

John cleared his throat awkwardly, breaking the tense silence that had settled over them. "Look, man," he began tentatively, "I didn't mean to upset you. I was just...trying to lighten the mood."

Rooster's jaw clenched at John's words, his patience wearing thin as he struggled to find the right response. "Lighten the mood?" he repeated incredulously, "By bringing up my mother's death? That's not funny, John. It's not even close."

John flinched at Rooster's harsh tone, his gaze dropping to the floor in shame. "I know, man," he muttered quietly, "I messed up. I'm sorry."

Rooster sighed heavily, running a hand through his hair as he tried to process John's apology.Fucker. Motherfucker.

He wanted to pummel John’s face until he wasn’t recognizable.

Beatrice squeezed Rooster's hand reassuringly, her eyes filled with understanding as she met his gaze with a reassuring smile. "It's okay, Roos," she repeated softly, "We'll talk about this later. For now, let's just focus on getting to the hotel,okay?"

“Yeah,man,John is an assh-’ whoever tried to speak immediately stopped as both him and Bea glanced over “Er…I mean…I…”

Beatrice just guided Rooster outside, “Come on, let us get some air.”

Rooster followed Beatrice outside, the cool night air providing some relief from the stifling atmosphere of the bar. His mind was still reeling from the confrontation with John, his emotions swirling in a turbulent whirlwind of anger.

Beatrice squeezed his hand gently, she could sense the storm of emotions brewing within him, her heart aching for the pain he was clearly feeling."Roos," she said softly, breaking the silence between them, "I know that was hard for you. But you did the right thing by standing up for yourself."

Rooster nodded, his jaw clenched as he struggled to find the words to express the tumultuous storm raging inside him. "I just...I can't believe he would ask something like that," he murmured, his voice tinged with bitterness, "Especially after everything that happened."

"I'm here for you, Roos," she whispered softly, pressing a tender kiss to his cheek, "Whatever you need, I'm here."

Rooster melted into Beatrice's embrace, the warmth of her love wrapping around him like a comforting blanket. He buried his face in her shoulder, his tears mingling with her hair as he let himself finally release the pent-up emotions he had been holding back.

They stood there in the darkness, holding each other close as they weathered the storm together. And in that moment, Rooster felt a profound sense of gratitude for the woman who stood by his side through thick and thin.

Eventually, the anger subsided, leaving Rooster feeling emotionally drained but strangely lighter. He pulled back from Beatrice's embrace, his eyes meeting hers with a mixture of sadness and gratitude.

"Thank you, Bea," he said softly, his voice choked with emotion, "For always being there for me. I don't know what I would do without you."

Beatrice smiled through her own tears, her heart swelling with love for the man standing before her. "You don't have to thank me, Roos," she replied gently, "I love you, and I'll always be here for you. No matter what."

He smiles tiredly, rubbing his face “...I’m sorry,I didn’t want the night to, you know, end like this.”

“Well, the night isn’t over and, don’t apologize.” she whispers, rubbing his jawline “It’s not your fault.”

He makes a face, looking down at his feet…he looked so much younger now, like he was a teenager again, “...the last time I tried to hit someone like that, it was Hangman.”

“You…Jake? You wanted to punch Jake?”

“He was talking shit about Mav–” he rubs his face “I was confused then.”

Beatrice shook her head in amusement, a small smile tugging at the corners of her lips. "Well…I'm glad you didn't punch John," she teased gently, "I don't think that would have gone over too well."

Rooster chuckled, a hint of amusement sparkling in his eyes as he met Beatrice's gaze. "Yeah, you're probably right," he admitted sheepishly, "But it's hard not to want to knock some sense into him."

know, Roos," she murmured softly, “We'll figure out a way to deal with John without resorting to that."

“Like ignoring him?”

“Well,we’ll go back to Cali and he’ll stay here in Virginia so,” she smiles “It’s half done.”

Rooster chuckled at Beatrice's suggestion, feeling a sense of relief wash over him at the thought of leaving John behind in Virginia. "Sounds like a plan to me," he replied with a grin, "I think I can handle ignoring him from across the country."

Beatrice grinned back at him, her eyes sparkling with mischief. "Good," she said firmly, "Because I don't think either of us needs any more drama in our lives right now."

Rooster nodded in agreement, feeling a weight lift off his shoulders at the prospect of leaving their troubles behind. "Yeah, you're right," he admitted with a sigh of relief, "Let's focus on enjoying the time we have left here and then get back to our lives in California with the kids."

"Hey, Bea," he said suddenly, breaking the comfortable silence between them, "I know a place where we can go. It's a secret spot from my childhood. I used to go there whenever I needed to be alone."

Beatrice's eyes lit up with curiosity, her interest piqued by Rooster's suggestion. "Really?" she exclaimed, "I'd love to see it! Lead the way."

Rooster smiled, taking her hand in his as he led her through the darkened streets towards the car. He just wanted to leave the bar - he even tossed some bills inside, not caring to talk to any of those people.

“Is it far?” she asks.

“A little, a car ride from here,” he smiles,kissing her forehead “I feel like we need a mental break.”

As they drove through the quiet streets of the city, Rooster felt a sense of peace settle over him. The tension of the earlier confrontation with John began to fade away, replaced by the soothing rhythm of the car and the comforting presence of Beatrice beside him.

Beatrice leaned her head against Rooster's shoulder, her hand resting gently on his thigh as they drove. She could feel the tension draining from his body, replaced by a sense of calm and contentment. It was moments like these that reminded her why she fell in love with him in the first place.

"Tell me about this secret spot of yours," she said softly, breaking the comfortable silence between them, "What's it like?"

Rooster smiled at Beatrice's curiosity, his eyes twinkling with excitement. "It's a secluded beach hidden away from the main tourist spots," he explained, "There's a rocky cliff that overlooks the ocean, and if you climb to the top, you can see for miles in every direction."

Beatrice's eyes widened with interest, her imagination already painting a vivid picture of the hidden beach in her mind. "That sounds amazing," she exclaimed, "I had no idea Virginia had any hidden beaches.”

Rooster smiled at Beatrice's enthusiasm, feeling a sense of anticipation building within him as they neared their destination. "Yeah, it's one of those hidden gems that only locals know about," he replied, "I used to go there to clear my head whenever things got tough."

Beatrice squeezed Rooster's hand reassuringly, her heart swelling with gratitude for the opportunity to share this special place with him. "I'm honored that you're sharing it with me," she murmured softly, "Thank you, Roos."

Rooster glanced over at Beatrice, his heart swelling with love for the woman sitting beside him. "You're welcome, Bea," he replied warmly, "I couldn't think of anyone I'd rather share it with."

It took some time but as soon as they arrived, Rooster felt a sense of nostalgia wash over him. The sight of the rocky cliff and the sound of the waves crashing against the shore brought back a flood of memories from his childhood.

Beatrice gazed out at the ocean, her eyes sparkling with wonder as she took in the breathtaking beauty of their surroundings. "It's even more beautiful than I imagined," she breathed.

Rooster smiled, feeling a sense of pride swell within him at Beatrice's reaction. "Yeah, it's pretty special," he agreed, "Come on, let's go check out the view from the top of the cliff."

They made their way up the rocky path to the top of the cliff, the sound of their footsteps mingling with the gentle roar of the ocean below. Rooster led the way, his hand guiding Beatrice over the uneven terrain as they climbed higher and higher.

Finally, they reached the top of the cliff, the expansive ocean stretching out before them as far as the eye could see. Beatrice gasped in awe, her eyes wide with wonder as she took in the breathtaking vista spread out before her.

"It's incredible," she whispered softly, her voice filled with reverence, "I've never seen anything like it."

Rooster smiled at Beatrice's reaction, feeling a sense of joy welling up inside him at the sight of her happiness. "I'm glad you like it," he murmured, wrapping his arm around her shoulders and pulling her close, "It's always been a special place for me."

“Did you come here often?”

He hums, pressing his chin on top of her head “...once I learned how to drive,I found this spot. I couldn’t stay here long because of everything. But,I love it here.” he smiles “...kinda reminds me when you showed me your spot back at your aunt’s vineyard.”

Beatrice smiled, the memory of their time at her aunt's vineyard flooding back to her. "Yeah, that was a special moment," she agreed softly, "I'm glad we have these places to escape to when things get tough."

Rooster nodded in agreement, his gaze lingering on the horizon as he took in the beauty of the ocean stretching out before them. "Yeah, me too," he murmured, "It's like our own little slice of paradise."

She smiles looking back at him, rubbing his arm as she sighs “...are you okay?”

Rooster turned to meet Beatrice's gaze, his eyes softening with affection as he took in the concern etched on her face. He reached out to brush a stray lock of hair away from her forehead, his touch gentle and reassuring.

"Yeah, I'm okay," he replied softly, his voice filled with warmth, "Just...thinking about everything that's been going on lately. It's been a lot to process."

Beatrice nodded in understanding, "I know, Roos," she murmured softly, "...you know you did great,right?”

Rooster smiled gratefully at Beatrice's words, her reassurance washing over him like a warm embrace. "Thanks, gorgeous," he said sincerely, "I know it is…a lot.”

“Don’t worry about it.”

“I do worry though,I know…” he sighs ‘Our life has been so…fucking insane?”

Beatrice nodded "Yeah," she agreed softly, "It has been...challenging, to say the least. But we've always managed to get through it together."

Rooster's gaze softened at Beatrice's comforting words, "Yeah," he murmured, pulling her closer to him, "Together."

They stood together in companionable silence, the sound of the waves crashing against the shore serving as a soothing backdrop to their thoughts. Rooster found solace in the steady rhythm of the ocean, the vastness of the sea offering a sense of perspective amidst the chaos of their lives.

After a while, Beatrice broke the silence, her voice soft and tentative. "Roos," she began, "You know if you want–’ the way he tensed up, she could hear him inhaling and exhaling choppily, she knew what that meant ‘...Honey…you can cry.”

Rooster's breath caught in his throat at Beatrice's words, he blinked back tears, his chest tightening with emotion as he struggled to find the words to respond.

"I...I don't know if I can," he admitted quietly, his voice thick with emotion, "It's been a weird but good night,I–.’

Beatrice reached out to cup Rooster's face in her hands, her touch gentle and reassuring. "It's okay, Roos," she murmured softly, "You don't have to hold it all in anymore.Let it go.”

Rooster felt a lump form in his throat at Beatrice's words, his heart overflowing with gratitude. He leaned into her touch, closing his eyes as he allowed himself to surrender to the overwhelming flood of emotions that threatened to consume him.

"I'm scared, Bea," he whispered hoarsely, his voice barely above a whisper, "Scared of what might happen if I let myself feel everything that's been building up inside me."

He looked so young.

Beatrice's heart broke at the raw vulnerability in Rooster's voice, her own eyes filling with tears as she held him close. "I know, Roos," she murmured softly, "But I'm here for you"

Rooster nodded, his grip on Beatrice's hand tightening as he drew strength from her unwavering presence. "Thank you, Bea," he whispered, "For everything." and he dropped his head on her shoulder…and sobbed as loudly as he could.

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