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mariacallous · 3 days
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More US workers will soon be free to leave their employers to work for rivals, thanks to a new federal rule that will block the long-standing practice of locking in workers with noncompete agreements.
The US Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday issued a final rule that bans most noncompetes nationwide. The agency estimated that by allowing people more freedom, the change would lead to the creation of 8,500 new businesses annually, an average annual pay increase of $524 for workers, lower health care costs, and as many as 29,000 more patents each year for the next decade.
The FTC says about one in five US workers are bound by contract clauses that prevent them from taking new jobs from a competitor, or starting their own competing businesses, for some period of time. The agreements can trap workers and slow career advancement and wage increases—two things workers often achieve by hopping jobs.
The agreements also disproportionately affect workers in tech and certain other roles: 36 percent of engineers and architects work under noncompetes, as do 35 percent of workers in computer and math fields, according to research from the Universities of Maryland and Michigan.
Under the FTC’s new rule, “tech workers will probably experience a rise in the outside opportunities that they face,” says Evan Starr, an associate professor of business at the University of Maryland who worked on the research. “They’ll have more freedom to work where they want; they will be more likely to be paid higher wages.”
Opponents of noncompetes say they hurt workers by keeping them in lower-waged jobs and also stifle innovation, preventing people from starting their own businesses or putting innovative ideas into practice. Noncompete supporters argue that the arrangements encourage investment in staff and protect trade secrets. But recent research from Starr indicates that banning noncompetes hasn’t led to an increase in trade secret litigation.
The new FTC rule has a carve-out to keep existing noncompetes for senior executives in place. But it blocks companies from creating new noncompetes for these high-level workers. The rule is due to take effect in about four months, but it’s expected to face challenges. Two commissioners who voted against the rule saw it as overstepping the FTC’s power. The US Chamber of Commerce quickly announced after the rule passed that it will sue to try to block it.
Several states, including tech hub California, have already banned enforcement of noncompetes. But a recent tidal shift has seen the issue resonate in dozens of states. In the 2023 legislative session, 38 states introduced 81 bills that sought to ban or restrict enforcement of noncompetes. California’s long-established law is seen as part of the reason Silicon Valley became a hub for innovation, while Massachusetts’s once-similar tech corridor didn’t soar in the same way.
Tech executive Daniel Powers has battled noncompetes twice in his career. In 2010, IBM tried to delay his move from New York to Seattle to work for Amazon Web Services, the online retailer’s cloud division, by a year. The parties settled on Powers taking six months off. Fortunately for Powers, Amazon agreed to pay him even while he couldn’t work.
Two years later, the tables turned. When Powers attempted to take a job with Google Cloud, Amazon sued him, saying he had agreed not to work for one of its competitors within 18 months of leaving. The incident drew headlines as the first noncompete case Amazon had brought against someone inside fast-growing AWS, Powers recalls.
Powers had to move to California—where noncompetes aren’t legal—for the new gig, and his attorney told him to get there as soon as possible. By living in a different state, the lawsuit could be tried in federal court, where his attorney felt Amazon had less of an advantage compared to Washington state court. A federal judge ended up siding with Powers, and he lost only about three months of work at Google while the case played out.
Amazon, IBM, and Google did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Had Powers not received discounted legal help over the years, he says, he could have easily spent over $100,000 battling noncompetes. “It’s just not fair to the employees,” says Powers, who now runs cloud advisory firm What's Next Consulting. “When I won, I got hundreds of emails and texts from Amazon employees thanking me for beating them.”
People in Washington state who want to leave one of the tech giants often must have difficult conversations with their families, advisers, and potential new employer about the risks of litigation and potentially being without a paycheck for a long stretch. Powers estimates that he has aided over 200 former Amazon and IBM colleagues in the process. California workers have no such concerns. “It’s just, ‘OK, goodbye,’” Powers says. “There’s nothing companies can do about it.”
If the new FTC rule ends up in front of the US Supreme Court, he says, his message to the justices will be simple. “Taking away a person’s ability to work in an industry they are trained in, have skills in, and have been in is a massive disservice to the employee,” Powers says. “It’s not the right thing to do to have these agreements.”
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gojonanami · 5 months
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I WANNA SHOW YOU OFF - SATORU GOJO
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✴︎ summary: aka sugar daddy! gojo. when you accompany your friends to a bar rich men and women frequent, you catch the eye of a certain white-haired rich man, who is more than willing to spoil you -- in more than one way. ✴︎ contents: 18+, a lot of smut, fluffy, sugar daddy/sugar baby relationship, virgin!reader, fingering (f!receiving), oral (f! + m! receiving), but w/ feelings, semi-public sex, sex in a changing room, lingerie, nipple play, first time sex ✴︎ wc: 9,065
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This had to be the dumbest idea you had let yourself be convinced to do. 
You sat in a bar, nursing a soda instead of a drink (because it was all you could afford), and you glanced at your group of friends who had all split off to chat up a different man. And meanwhile, there you were, at the bar alone. 
Your friends had seen a video or article online with a list of places that rich men tended to frequent, and after another dinner of instant ramen and looking at your dwindling bank account, you let yourself be dragged along to this bar.
You were surprised how easy it was for you all to be let in, but you supposed young clientele also helped to attract the rich ones the bar was really after. It was the perfect place to find a sugar daddy, or mommy. In your case, you were hoping to just find someone who would pay your bills month to month and possibly your tuition. But now you were just hoping someone would talk to you, much less anything else. 
You had sat here for about twenty minutes, and not a single person had approached you — you had felt a few men and women alike eye you, but none had spoken even a word to you. Heat crept up your cheeks and insecurities bit at your nerves as you stirred your drink absentmindedly — you were such an idiot— you should have just stayed in today, snuggled up in bed and watched Netflix—
“Mind if I sit here?” And your gaze snaps from your flat soda, ocean blue eyes stopping your breath in its tracks, his lips curled in all too tempting smile, and his snowy locks just tousled enough to look natural. 
“Not at all,” you manage to say, surely you were gonna catch flies if you didn’t pick up your jaw off the floor. He was gorgeous — as he slid into the stool beside you, his baby blue button up showed off his toned physique, his sleeves rolled up, as he looked over the menu. 
“Can I order you a drink?” a smile on his lips as he offered you the menu — non-presumptuous and didn’t order your drink for you — was he even real? 
“Just another soda, I don’t drink often, and I’m the designated driver for tonight,” though, as you glanced at your groupchat, you didn’t think many of your friends would be making it back tonight, at least not with you. 
“A woman after my own heart— two sodas please,” he ordered, “I’m not a huge fan of alcohol either. I prefer things that are sweet,” and his gaze slides over your body, “are you?” 
And you flush, trying to look nonchalant as your drinks arrive, “Take a guess,” and he hums, as he takes a careful sip of his drink, eyeing you. 
“Oh sweetheart, I don’t guess — I intend to know,” your eyes snap to his, playful mirth in his eyes, “and if you have a price, I’m more than willing to pay it,” he places his platinum credit card on the bar, sliding it to the bartender, “start a tab for me and the beauty right here,” he flashed a wink at you. 
Even though this is exactly what you had come “You don’t have to—“ 
“But I want to,” he leans forward, his lengthy fingers brushing against your hand, giving you ample time to withdraw, but you don’t, your fingers intertwining with his, his thumb rubbing against your knuckles, “you deserve to be taken care of, sweetheart,” 
You bite your lip, “and how do you know that? You don’t know me,” 
And he tilts his head, a wry grin on his face, “I know enough, baby, and I know that I want to be the one to take care of you,” he lifts your hand to his lips, pressing it against your palm, “now what do you say? I’m sure we can reach an agreement that you’d enjoy,” and his other hand brushes your thigh lightly, “and that I’d enjoy as well,” 
Your lips part as you stare at him — he could have anyone he wanted, that much was clear — the wealth, the affluence, not to mention his charm and looks — but he wanted you. 
And who were you to say no? 
He dropped you home that night, having his driver fetch your car for you after. You both sat in the back of his town car, his hand resting on your thigh, as he spoke to you, his breath warming your skin, as he leaned against you. He didn’t ask to come in or to take you to his place, instead he helped you out of his car, walking you to your apartment’s doorstep. His fingers resch inside his coat pocket, and handed you his business card, his personal number scrawled on the back. 
His fingers ghost over your jaw, as he tilts your chin up, the low buzz of the overhead light drowned out by your heart thumping against your ribcage, “Call me, ok?” And you nod wordlessly, breath hitching as he drew close. 
“Good girl,” he smiled, pressing a chaste kiss to your forehead, “I’ll talk to you soon,” he winks, before heading back to his car, “you won’t regret it.” 
But here you sat, staring at his business card the next morning, the only proof that what happened wasn’t a dream, as you lie awake, staring at the number typed into your phone. 
Satoru Gojo. 
How do you do this? Hey it’s the person you hit on at a bar and propositioned to be a sugar baby? 
But you couldn’t get him out of your head — it wasn’t just the money, he was…smooth. 
Fuck it. 
You go to text him, but fate is cruel, and you hit the call button by mistake. You end the call quickly, and contemplate throwing your phone out the window, when your phone starts flashing with the exact number you had called. 
Double fuck. 
You panicked, as it rang, then taking a breath and picking the call up, “Hello?” 
“Gotta hand it to you, sweetheart, didn’t think you’d be so bold to call me,” Satoru is chuckling over the line, the sounds of the road in the background, and it was clear he was driving somewhere, “but it’s a pleasant surprise,” 
“Is it?” you ask, and he hums, a noise that sends heat across your cheeks. 
“Very,” he cuts to the chase, cutting over any of the silence that could linger, “could we have dinner tonight?” 
“Tonight?” 
“I don’t like to waste time when it comes to things I want,” and you’re glad he can’t see you — your knuckles pressed against your lips, “are you free?” 
“I am,” you say slowly, “but I wanted to ask, after dinner what would the expectations be?” You had no idea how any of this worked, what the arrangement would be, or how it would be handled. 
“There are no expectations except for your time,” he says, “we can take this at your pace, your rules, your limits - we are getting to know each other, and we both happen to want more, I’d be more than happy to make that happen,” and his words nearly make you shiver, “does that sound good, princess?” 
“Perfect,” you murmur, and he chuckles, “what time—” 
“7:00 PM — I’ll send a car for you. I have your address noted, and I have a little dress picked out for you if you’re comfortable with that?” 
You hold your burning cheeks, “Sounds too good to be true,” 
And he hums, “Well, perfect,” he echoes you, “because that’s what we both are.” 
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The car is prompt when picking you up, and your roommates help you get ready — thoroughly jealous when they see a selfie the two of you had taken that night. And then the doorbell rings, and the three of you are rushing towards the door. 
“Tell us everything don’t miss a detail,” your roommates yell-whisper, “hot, charming, and so rich? I hate you,” 
And you shush them opening the door, as Satoru stands in a blue button up, simple slacks, and a grin that made your knees nearly buckle, “Well I am rich, she ain’t lying,” he offers you a bouquet of flowers — your favorites, all arranged perfectly, “and I’d like to think I’m the others as well,” 
“Satoru, they’re beautiful,” you inhale their scent, before you furrow your brow, “how did you know—“ 
“Lucky guess,” he smiled, fingers finding your own, “I guess we have the same taste in flowers, beautiful — great minds,” and he plucks the flowers and hands it to your roommates, “please take care of these, and I’ll be sure to take care of your gorgeous friend,” 
And he’s whisking you into the car, opening the door for you, as he slides in beside you, his arm sliding behind you, “do you mind?” 
And your heart squeezes, he’s so close, you could smell his cologne — a musky, amber smell mixed with his own scent — his strong arm brushing against your back, and as you peered up at him, a smile on his parted lips, as he stared at you with his cerulean gaze. 
“Not at all.” 
God, you were in trouble. 
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“How’d you like this to work, sweetheart?” And you nearly choke on your drink at his blunt question, dinner now finished, as the two of you wait for dessert, his lips curled in his perfect smile as always, “I just want us to have an understanding, so I don’t do anything that makes you uncomfortable,” 
You shake your head, “No, you’re right,” dinner had gone on fine — the restaurant he picked was impeccable, the prices must have been astronomical (not a single price on the menu itself), and the atmosphere of the corner booth gave the perfect illusion of privacy, “we should talk about it,” 
The financial aspect is simple enough — he offers a stipend that was more money than you could fathom and even consider accepting — but after discussion, you settle on him paying for your tuition and other educational needs as well as a monthly stipend. 
“But this doesn’t include anything I choose to treat you to,” he smiles, fingers toying with the hem of the dress, making you almost shiver under his touch, “like this dress or this dinner,” 
“Fine,” you smile, gaze still shying away, “there’s still the matter of what I do for you,” you bite your lip, swirling your drink in its glass, “I’ve never done this before,” you admit, tucking a stray strand behind your ear, and he tilts his head. 
“Nooo, I would have mistaken you for a pro,” he teases, and your cheeks flush, as you sip your drink, mostly for bravery  — that was true, you had never done the sugar daddy thing — but that wasn’t what you meant. 
“I mean that too, I’ve never had this sort of arrangement, but,” you toy with the napkin spread across your lap, “I’ve also never…been with anyone before,” 
And he pauses mid-sip of whatever fruity drink he had ordered — more juice than alcohol (he didn’t prefer the taste of liquor), “At all?” 
You flush, swallowing thickly, as your eyes looked down at your lap, “I’ve been on dates, but never beyond hand holding — I’ve never let it get beyond that,” you never had much an interest, and the people you were interested in had never truly reciprocated— until, you glance at Satoru, now. 
He sets his glass down, his lips curled, “but with us — you think there’s a chance that—“ and you squirm under his gaze, “of well—“ 
And his gaze softens, “You never have to feel obligated to do that — no matter what we agree on for what I can do to help accommodate you, I don’t want you to feel like I’m paying a price for your body,” before he adds with a cheeky smile, “unless that turns you on,” 
You huff a laugh out, chewing on your lip, “I appreciate that, but,” you finish the rest of your drink, before sliding closer in the booth, your thigh pressing against his, “I want to know what it’s like,” and you lean forward, all too close, but he dares even closer. 
His fingers find your jaw, tilting your gaze up, “And you’re sure, Princess?” his breath warms your lips, and you can smell the sweet smell of his drink on his, “there’s no rush,” 
“Who said anything about rushing?” you murmur, and you don’t know if it's the intoxication from the alcohol or from Satoru Gojo himself, but your lips graze his first, barely even. Your lips parted as you brushed your lips for a moment, before sliding away a centimeter, “Satoru—”
But his lips find yours again, fingers cupping your cheek gently, thumb gliding along the soft slope of your cheekbone, “You’re right, you’re not something to be rushed,” he murmurs, words as smooth as velvet, “you’re something to be savored,” and his lips slide against yours, swallowing your gasp as he deepens the kiss with the tilt of your heads, before he’s pulling away, allowing you a moment, “does that mean I’m your first kiss?” 
And you nod, with kiss ruined lips parted and chest rising and falling, eyes half lidded with pleasure and excitement — all of which makes him want to kiss you breathless, kiss you silly until you have no thoughts but of him, “I’m sure I’m not yours,” you tease, a small smile on your lips, but a slight anxiety about your inexperience lingering in your words. 
He only chuckles, wrapping his arm around you to draw you closer, one hand cupping your jaw and the other sliding through your locks, “But you’re the only one that matters, sweetheart,” and he’s kissing you again, and your lips begin to learn the dance he was teaching you, as he steals your breath and sense in one fell swoop. And when his tongue asks for entrance, he swallows your gasp with a smile, as you part your lips for him. And you swear you almost hear him murmur, “good girl,” between fevered kisses and touches.
Now, his body leaning into you, pressing you against the plush leather of the booth, his hand rested on your thigh now, toying with the hem of the very same dress he had bought you, “Satoru,” you sigh, as your lips finally part a moment, foreheads resting against each other. His eyes take you in, kiss bitten red lips, your cheeks flushed. 
His lips kiss your cheeks, and then your forehead, “I think I should take you home,” his thumb rubs against your lips, pulling at the bottom one.
“What about dessert?” and he shakes his head. 
“There’s only one dessert I’m craving at the moment,” he murmurs, crystal eyes lidded with lust, as he cups your cheek, “and I wouldn’t be keeping my promise if I indulged, now would i?” 
“And if I offered…dessert?” and he makes a noise — a cross between a hiss and a sigh, before shaking his head. 
“I want to do this right,” he murmurs, “I know this isn’t a relationship, but it’s like one — and I want you to enjoy it, and if we rush into things, you may end up getting hurt, and not in the enjoyable way,” he pinches the soft flesh of your thigh teasingly, “let’s get you home, princess, and we can plan our next outing, and our next step,” 
And you rise, as he helps you out of the booth, as the waiter comes over, “Have you changed your mind about dessert?”
Satoru hands him his card, paying off the tab without even a glance at the receipt, “Yes, I had something far more sweeter and satisfying,” he winks at you, as he pockets his card again. He escorts you to the car, hand resting on the small of your back, his side pressed to yours, as if he was afraid you’d slip away any moment. 
The car ride home was spent with quiet conversation and stolen kisses, your hand slid up his thigh to tease him, as his lips slide over a particularly sensitive spot on your neck, both of you moaning lowly, as he stares at you with lidded eyes, “You sure you’ve never done this before?” 
“Promise,” you flush, a rush of pride settling into heat as you saw the way he looked at you, before your lips find his again, “but you make me never want to stop,” and he growls lowly, leaning forward his hand snaking around your waist to nearly pin you down on the seat. 
“Say more words like that and I may lose the hint of self control I have,” he groans, and he’s kissing you again, his tongue slipping into your mouth again, as you slide your hand into his hair, finding smoothness underneath his white locks — an undercut, fuck. 
“Maybe I want you to,” you murmur, and he pulls back to look at you with his crystal gaze, dark pools of lust that made you shiver, his fingers digging into your waist. 
“Don’t tempt me,” and he’s about to kiss you again, when the driver clears his throat, and the two of you glance out the tinted window and realize you have arrived back home. And the fact of the matter was the car hadn’t been moving for quite some time. 
You bite your lip, “Do you want to—” 
And he kisses you softly, his fingers tracing over your jaw, “I want to, but we should take this slow,” he presses another kiss to your cheek that only serves to make me pout, “it will be worth it,” and he leans in to kiss your other cheek, but you turn your head to meet his lips in another kiss, making his breath catch, as you pull away with a smirk. His lips parted, as his gaze darkens, “such a tease, princess — I was thinking you were an angel that I was corrupting, but maybe you’re the one doing the corrupting.” 
“As I should be,” you grin, before pulling open the door, moving to slide out of the car, “call me?” 
“If I don’t, I can always count on you calling me first,” he teases with a wink, “I’ll call tomorrow, dream of me, ok?” 
“And if I don’t?” and he laughs, leaning forward with that smile that always made your heart stammer in your chest. 
“Oh, you will.” 
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“Satoru,” you whined, “can we—” 
“So impatient,” Satoru chides, chuckle rumbling from his chest, voice deliciously raspy from the makeout session they had just had, “forgot how needy you are, baby,” 
And how could you not be? Splayed across his lap, your back pressed to his chest, thighs spread across his now very damp slacks, your dress riding up on either side as his hands slid up your bare legs, his touch teasing enough to have you on edge, your panties growing more drenched by the moment. 
“I need—” 
“You don’t know what you need,” Satoru murmurs, as his fingers brush your hair aside, “do ya, baby? You just want—” and his fingers finally tease your inner thigh, “more, don’t you? Such a greedy little princess,” 
“Only for you,” and that makes him groan in your ear, his lips pressing a kiss behind it, before sucking at your earlobe, “please, Satoru,”
“We have a shopping trip planned, baby, gotta get you some new clothes for our little vacation, don’t we?” He hums, his fingers toying with the edge of your panties, “especially since you keep ruining all of yours,” 
“You’re the one ruining them, baby,” you pout, your lips pressing wet kisses along his jaw, “I know we promised to take it slow, but please, I’ve been so good— don’t I deserve a little reward?” 
He hums, two fingers pulling and snapping the elastic of your panties against your skin, “Let’s go shopping and I’ll see about your reward, Princess,” and your lips purse, as he chuckles, lips pressing against yours, “don’t worry it will be worth the wait.” 
And it was. 
That was how you ended up in this particular predicament, pressed against a changing room wall, the black dress he had insisted on you trying on for him, hiked up around your waist, as his thumb pressed against your puffy clit. 
“This is what you wanted, isn’t it, pretty baby?” Satoru coos, his finger beginning to press against the growing wet patch on your panties, “wanted to reward you, and you look so pretty and perfect in this dress, how can I resist?” 
And a whine leaves your throat, and he tuts, “Not so loud, don’t want the other shoppers to hear what we’re doing,” and his fingers finally pull aside the crotch of your soaked underwear, “you’re so fuckin’ wet, baby, you sure this pussy is a virgin?” 
“Satoru, please,” and he pulls your lips into a sloppy kiss, all tongue and teeth, right as his finger finally sinks into your needy cunt. He swallows your moans eagerly, as his thick finger curls against your gummy walls, reaching places you were never able to by yourself. 
“So fuckin’ tight, sweetheart, gonna break my finger, how would I fit my cock in this tight cunt?” And he drags his bulge against your ass, making you gasp at the size of it, “Gonna have to stretch it out, make you nice and loose for me,” 
“Fuck,” you whisper, and he’s grinning as his lips press sweet kisses against your neck, his finger pumping in and out slowly, your slick squelching as he does, finger brushing against that spot that has your knees nearly buckling, “Satoru, I—“ 
“Already gonna cum, baby?” he’s humming, while your lips try and fail to pout, mouth falling open in a silent moan as your walls flutter around his finger, as he fucks you through your orgasm.
But he’s not stopping, as your hand reaches for him, he’s caught you by the wrist, a second finger sinking into your dripping cunt now, “not done with you yet, pretty baby, I know you got more left for me,” he’s scissoring and stretching your walls - curling his fingers just right so he hits that special spot of yours. And it isn’t long until you’re cumming again, his hand covering your mouth, muffling your moan as you ride his fingers. 
“Satoru, please,” you’re nearly crying from the overstimulation, but you’re refusing to use your safe word, as he guides you and him to the seat in the fitting room, sitting on his lap right across from the mirror. 
“Look at you, all fucked out and pretty for me,” his fingers under your chin forces you to look at yourself —- your cunt dripping and spread open, his fingers plunged inside you still, your slick dripping down his hand, “so perfect for me,” he murmurs, “think you have one more for me?” 
His fingers move slowly, parting your walls, making you gasp, “Too sensitive,” you whine, but he’s sliding your lips against yours again, as his fingers begin to push into you, “Satoru,” 
“C’mon baby, this is your reward,” he’s grinning against your lips, “just relax and enjoy it,” 
And you don’t know how many more times he makes you cum. By the end, the dress you’re wearing was ruined, damp from the cum dripping down your thighs, “Don’t worry, I’ll pay for it,” he’s cleaning you up, before sliding your underwear back into place, “now let’s find some other clothes for you, baby — need to get you out of this dress now, don’t we?” 
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“Do you want to stay over?” Satoru murmurs, his lips pressed to your neck, making you pause, “I’d stay over at your place, but with your roommates we’ll have an audience,” and he adds, “unless you’re into that,” 
And you roll your eyes, before smiling, “what would staying over entail?” 
“Anything you’d want it to,” he’s kissing your cheek, and then your jaw, and then your lips,“I just want to wake up with you — maybe make breakfast together, maybe a little more if you want to,” 
“That sounds perfect,” and you knew just what you wanted for breakfast. 
“Princess,” he hissed, his ocean blue eyes half lidded as he stared at you between his thighs, “this isn’t what I meant when I said I’d make you breakfast,” 
And you pressed a kiss to his weeping tip — you never expected a cock to be so pretty — but why wouldn’t it be on Satoru Gojo? If a higher being existed, it gave with both hands when it came to him — the tip was flushed red, every vein and curve was perfect, and it was so long. 
“Well this was exactly what I had in mind,” you grinned, your tongue flicked against his slit, collecting the pearl of precum resting there, “couldn’t wait to taste you, Toru — if I couldn’t have you fuck my cunt, I might as well have you fuck my mouth,” 
He swallows thickly at your words, adam’s apple bobbing, crystalline pools clouded with lust, “Careful what you wish for, Princess,” 
“I’m always careful,” you suckle at the swollen tip of his cock sloppily, drawing a moan from his lips. It was clear you were inexperienced — your lips and tongue were clumsy, your fingers grasping at his base were unsure, but the heat in your eyes only made all of your inexperience all the more arousing, “tell me what to do,” 
And Satoru swallows thickly, eyes fluttering down at you, as his lips slowly curl, “start by sucking at the tip, slowly at first,” and you do just as he says, all too eager, making him liable to cum on the spot, “now trace the slit at the tip with your tong—” and he grunts as you’re already doing as he says before his sentence is done, “good girl,” and the praise sends a wave of heat through your body, your needy cunt growing wetter by the second.
“Now, want you to slide my cock into your mouth, mind your teeth,” he warns, “no rewards for bad girls who bite my dick — that’s a lesson for a different day,” he adds with a wink, making you hum around his cock, making it twitch, as you take more of his length, slowly sliding it further into your warm mouth. 
He’s grunting, holding himself back from fucking your mouth then and there — there would be time for that, but right now, he needed to teach you right. 
He was a teacher — first and foremost. 
“Just like that, pretty,” he’s moaning, his fingers gently gripping your head, guiding your mouth up and down his cock, “that’s it — fuuuuck—” and he’s hissing when your fingers toy with his balls, as your tongue traces over his veins, forcing every muscle in his thighs from having you deep throat his cock then and there, “now can you—” 
And you suck at his cock, lips wrapped around, as you stare up at him, eyes lidded with lust, thighs pressed together, as you slurped at his cock, your tongue flicking at his slit, “baby, you sure you’ve never done this before?” and his hips begin to stutter against you, making you gasp around his length, “so fucking perfect for me, baby — know what I like without even trying,” 
And how is he this fucking close already? Is he the virgin or are you? His hips roll into your mouth shallowly, your fingers finding what couldn’t fit in your mouth and stroking it, all while his fingers grasp at the mussed sheets below him, “fuck, sweetheart, ‘m s’close,” and you’re only re-doubling your efforts, cheeks hollowing around him, “you don’t have to—“ but you suck at the tip, tongue laving at his length, and he’s spurting his load down your throat. 
His head falls back, as his hips stutter into your mouth, fingers tugging at your hair, drawing a moan from your lips. And his half lidded eyes falling to your lips around his cock, his cum slipping down the corner of your mouth as you continue to swallow.
“Fuck, baby,” he’s panting, hissing at the sight of you as you pull your lips away from his length, strings of his cum and your spit connecting your mouth to his cock, “such a good fucking girl,” he says, nearly a growl, “my good fucking girl,” 
You’re smiling up at him, watery eyes, as your tongue darts out to clean up his release from your mouth, making his breath catch, “You taste so good, Toru,” and god, you’re so cute — he wanted to spoil you, buy you the whole world and more, and he catches your thighs rubbing together — but first— 
And he’s manhandling you, fingers sinking into your thighs and he’s flipping you onto your back, his chest still heaving, sweat glistening on his forehead, and a grin on his lips. 
“My turn,” he murmurs, sliding his lips against yours, tongue tasting his release on your mouth, before kissing down your body, before he’s settling between your thighs. 
—he was going to have his breakfast. 
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The semester wore on and Satoru became more and more busy with work. His messages became few and far between, and your time together dwindled to nothing. Although he still sent the stipend each month, you found your thoughts wandering to him far too often — daydreams between paragraphs of reading and review for an exam that you didn’t particularly care about. 
This should be the dream right? Money for essentially no effort. You had long forsaken the days of ramen noodle dinners and scraping by on your loans — you should be happy. You could go where you wanted, do what you wanted — but why was the only place you wanted to be was with Satoru? You pulled out your phone, refreshing the notifications over and over as if it would change the outcome — but it didn’t — still no new messages from him. 
Was he really busy with work? Anxiety begins to creep into your mind — or was he busy with someone else? Had he been hanging onto you on the back burner — waiting for someone better to come along? You open Satoru’s text chain — the last message sent was your own — and you chew on your bottom lip. 
Were you about to break your own rule about double texting? 
You type — Hey, just wanted to check on you. Been thinking about you a lot. 
You delete it. Is this desperate? What if he thinks you’re desperate? You’re running your hand over your face, pressing your knuckles against your lips.  
Fuck it. You type the same message and send it. 
Oh, it’s worse. Texting and having to wait for a response is worse — and now you simultaneously want to constantly check your phone and also chuck it in a lake. You lay back on your bed, turning and burying your face in your pillow. 
What the fuck were you doing? 
Several hours pass, and you place your phone in the kitchen, as you sit in your room, trying to focus on studying for your exams, instead of thinking about whether Satoru texted you back or not. You finally allow yourself a break at dinner time, and wander out, spotting a few texts from Satoru. Your heart squeezes as you pick up your phone and check. 
Hey baby, is that your way of saying you miss me? 
Because I miss you too. 
When’s your last exam? 
You bite back a smile — it’s on this Friday — I’ll be done at 6:00 PM. 
He types, and then stops, then types again, and then stops. Then he sends a simple “ok.” 
And you don’t hear from him again, which only makes the rest of the week a delight to get through. You’re sure you scraped by on your exams — Friday didn’t come soon enough, but it had arrived. You stretch as you leave the exam hall — bundled up in your jacket, as you make your way back to your apartment. But only, you're not the only one outside the building. 
Satoru stands, leaning against the side of the car, eyes on his phone as he stands in a long deep gray winter coat, a cream sweater underneath, looking utterly too perfect. He glances up, cerulean blue eyes finding yours, lips curling in a smile that you hoped was only reserved for you. 
“Hey, sweetheart,” and you’re holding yourself back from running, quickly walking over, and he’s closing the gap as well, pulling you into his arms, his arms sliding over your jacket — “is this all you’re wearing? We need to buy you a warmer coat,” 
“Satoru,” you’re shaking your head at his priorities, your fingers sliding over his front before sliding them under his jacket, “what are you doing here?” 
“Well, my project finished up earlier today, so I spent the day preparing a little surprise,” he’s tilting your chin up, leaning down to brush his lips against your jaw, and you shiver — most assuredly not from the cold, “we’re going on a trip,” 
“A trip?” you blink, utterly too distracted by his lips placing wet kisses up and down your jaw, nearing your lips, but always stopping short, “where—” 
“A hot spring — I thought we could use some rest and relaxation,” his lips hover right over your own, his thumb dragging down your bottom lip, “and some privacy — I reserved us a private hot spring,” and his palms slide down to your hips and squeeze, “just you and me,” 
“That sounds amazing — wonder what else you have planned,” your lips lean up and brush against his, making his curl into a smile, and your heart stirs — god, you didn’t care about the money, about the amenities, about the dates — he could have just taken you for a walk and you’d be happy by his side, “I missed you so much, Toru,” 
And he’s kissing you again, his hand sliding back to hold the back of his neck, deepening the kiss before he pulls away. You’re panting as he does, lips kiss bitten red, “I did too, baby, it was so difficult being without you — kept thinking about seeing you. I had to hold myself back from seeing you the minute you texted,” he’s sighing, “but that’s why I thought this weekend would be perfect — spend it just with each other, no distractions,” 
“Toru,” you murmur, “I need to tell you something,” you can’t hold back — you need to tell him, you need him to know, and his lips press into a pout, forehead wrinkled, “I think I have feelings for you — more than what our relationship should have,” your cheeks flush, eyes falling to the ground, and you watch your breath warm the cold air, “I don’t know if you feel the same or if we should stop, but I needed you to know because I—” 
And his finger rests against your lips, eyes nearly shining in the moonlight, “You really mean that, sweetheart?” and you swallow the lump in your throat, before nodding. And he grins, before his lips find yours in a bruising kiss, pulling you impossibly closer, wrapping you in his jacket as he presses himself against you, “I have feelings for you too — I have for a while,”
“You—do?” you manage between kisses and breathes, and you look up at him with wide eyes and parted lips — and you’re so impossibly cute — he has to hold himself back from taking you against his car then and there — “Satoru, please—” 
“I do, I do, sweetheart, you said you’ve never done any of this before, well I’ve never done half of the things I’ve done with you,” he murmurs, a chuckle caught in his words, “do you think I’d plan a trip like this for just anyone? I’ve never even engaged in this sort of relationship before — until I saw you,” 
You pause, mouth agape, “So you’ve never had a different—” 
“You’re my one and only baby,” he teases, pressing a sweet kiss to your forehead, “and worth every cent, second, and effort I’ve used,” And you bite back a smile, eyes slightly glassy, “what?” 
“I thought — I don’t know, when I hadn’t heard from you, I thought you had found someone else, that you were going to leave, and it just seems so silly now,” you shake your head, but he’s cupping your chin, meeting your gaze. 
“It is silly, baby,” he’s pressing another kiss to your lips, “because I’d never leave you — and I’m not planning on it, are you?” 
“No! No, of course not,” and he laughs at your eager reply, making your cheeks hot, as he’s burying his face in the side of your neck, “Toru—” 
“At this rate, you’re gonna make me fall for you, princess,” and your fingers card through his hair, grinning as kisses your neck, and you make him look at you — pale skin flushed from the weather or your touch, it could be either. 
“That’s the plan.” 
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“Was this part of your plan?” Satoru’s voice is caught, as looks at you — oh and he could look at you forever. 
Your innocent lips painted pink, a perfect accent to the light cerulean lingerie that you had wrapped yourself in. The lace and see through panels left almost nothing to the imagination, but at the same time, hid just enough. You were a present ready to be unwrapped — and you wanted him to do the unwrapping. 
“You tell me,” you chuckle, twirling a strand of your hair between your fingers, letting your legs spread further apart, making him drop the bouquet he was holding, “nothing to say?” 
It had been a few weeks since your trip away and you had been hinting at wanting to finally have your first time with Satoru. But each time, he always ended up fingering you or sucking you off — he was hesitant, he didn’t want you to regret your choice. 
But how to explain that you could never regret him? Well, this was the only way to think of — a hammer instead of a gentle hand. 
And his gaze grows lidded, mouth dry, as he steps forward, “sweetheart—“ 
“You kept saying you wanted our first time to be special, but you don’t get it—“ you reach out and tug him closer by his tie, “my first time will always be special if it’s you,” you kiss his jaw, smiling, and he’s wordless as he stares at you, hesitancy eating away at your confidence “but if you don’t want—“ 
And he’s got you pinned under him, knee pressed between your thighs, his fingers sliding up and down your exposed skin of your sides, his perfect lips curved in a smile, “I guess we’re really not understanding each other, baby,” his lips ghost over the nape of your neck, as he inhaled deeply, before pulling back, his thumb now dragging over your lips, “I want you — badly,” and his fingers tease the fabric of your lingerie, “you don’t know how many times I’ve come close to giving into you, to wanting to just fuck you like I’ve dreamed about, fantasized about — but, I guess I was waiting for a perfect moment that didn’t exist — since every moment with you is special, right?” He teased, making you flush. 
“I want you too, Toru, so bad,” you rub yourself against his knee, “I can’t wait anymore, are you gonna fuck me or—“ 
His knee grinding against you cuts you off with a whine, “don’t tempt me so much, sweetheart, we gotta do this right,” his lips find yours again, all tongue and teeth, as he swallows your noises and more with pleasure, his knee rubbing against you in earnest, “gotta prep you right,” he murmurs reverently. 
His lips trail from your lips to press wet kisses to your jaw, and his fingers part your thigh further — and you let him with ease. And his lips tease the edge of your lingerie, “it’d be a shame to take this off, so maybe I’ll just take you in it,” his mouth closes over your clothed nipple, teasing it through the fabric, making you gasp,  “but then again, I wouldn’t  be able to see your body without any obstructions. Decisions, decisions,” 
And he’s snapping the shoulder strap against your skin, as he pulls his knee away, the dark damp patch on the fabric, “Plesse, Toru, I need more—“ and his lips curl, as his fingers tease your clothed cunt, two fingers dragging right down the slit. The wet fabric barely doing anything to stop the press of his pads against your sensitive folds. 
“So wet for me already, sweetheart? I’m flattered,” he grins, leaning down to inhale, before a soft moan leaves his lips, “your scent is as good as you taste,” making you keen against him at his words — you could never grow used to the sight of him between your thighs, his blue irises fixed on your cunt. 
“Just for you, Toru,” and he bites back a groan, his gaze half lidded with lust, “only for you,” 
He can’t wait anymore. 
He kisses up your body, teasing your bellybutton with his tongue, dragging his mouth up your abdomen until he reaches your lips. And he kisses you again, lips burning against yours, stealing any coherent thought with only a brush of his lips or a stolen touch of your thighs. But now his lips reach the waistband of your lacy panties, giving another broad lick, tasting you through the soaked material, before he’s sliding two fingers inside the elastic tugging it down your legs. 
“As much I love your lingerie — it needs to go,” and he’s sniffing the fabric with a small moan, before pocketing it with a wide grin,  “for now,” 
“Toru, those were expensive—“ 
“I know, my money paid for them,” he winks, making you shiver with a graze of his teeth against your inner thigh, “I’ll buy you as many as you like, as long I’m the only one taking them off,” his warm breath makes your cunt twitch as his fingers part your pussy, stretching out your walls — so fucking tight,  “s’pretty, all for me,” his thumb brushing against your clit, making you whine, “so needy, pretty girl — you need my cock that bad?” He’s thumbing your chin, making you meet his gaze and his cock throbs — you were already so fucked out — chest nearly heaving, your breasts nearly escaping their cups; your lips parted with pants and soft moans; and your eyes fixed on him, lidded and needy — it was enough for him to cum there and then. 
Was he the virgin or were you? 
“I’ll give you my cock, baby,” his tongue finally licks up your cunt, savoring the taste of you on his tongue — sweetest thing he’d ever had — “but I’m going to have your cunt first,” 
You’re a mess — moaning and twitching as your fingers grasp at his snowy locks, white strands between your fingers bury him deeper in your aching warmth, thighs nearly suffocating him — and he wouldn’t want to die any other way, honestly. Fuck, how is he so good at this? Two seconds, and you’re ready to squirt all over his face — the way his tongue drags against your insides and flicks against your clit, before sliding back into your sweet cunt, making your walls twitch around him. 
And he can’t help but grind against his sheets and mattress, surely leaving a stain on his pants — but fuck, he couldn’t help it. All he couldn’t help it — all he wanted to was sink into you, bury himself deep inside, until he made you cum over and over — but he wanted this to be good for you. 
It’s when his lips close around your clit and suck as your fingers sink into you once again and fuck you open when it’s all over for you. You’re moaning unabashedly now, your back arching and your legs trembling as you cum hard, his name on your lips in an almost scream, as he only eats you out through your orgasm, tongue lapping every drop of your release, as you come down from your high. Intense pleasure ebbs away to slight twitches and heavy pants, as you look down at him with fucked out eyes, his face absolutely covered in your glossy release, as his pink tongue darts out to collect the rest, back of his hand taking care of the rest, your cunt convulsing at the sight of him. 
“Know it was good, but didn’t realize it was that good,” and he’s leaning up, sliding off the bed to strip off his jacket before undo the buttons of his shirt’s cuffs, fingers deftly undoing his button-up now, “so perfect for me,” and he’s pulling his phone from his pocket, as he leans down to part your thighs for him, his gaze dark with lust as he snaps a few pictures of your leaking cunt, “such a pretty princess cunt,” and you hear the clink of his belt as he undoes it, your gaze lifting as your eyes raked over his defined abs and muscles, following all the way down to his v-line and below…
Fuck. 
You knew he was big — hell you could barely fit him in your mouth, but how the fuck was he going to fit inside you? And your nerves come back full force, but mixed with an excitement — an excitement and a relief that your first time — your first time would be with someone you loved, would be with someone that the word ‘love’ failed to encompass your feelings for. 
Even when he was a teasing ass. 
“Like what you see, baby?” he’s grinning, as he drags his engorged tip against your fluttering walls, smearing his pre-cum against yours, groaning as he watches it mix, “fuck, been dreaming about this for so long,” as he leans over you to press a kiss to your sweet lips, the lust mixing with love — an entire ocean of love that threatens to drown you if you look for too long, “are you sure?” the words are said with such concern, such care, such gentleness that it almost makes you want to cry — but you don’t know why. 
“I am, always, when it’s you,” and your fingers find his cheek, as you lean up to kiss him, his lips curved in a smile reserved for you. 
“Don’t go getting all soft on me now, sweetheart,” and you laugh. 
“Shouldn’t I be saying that to you, old man—” and you gasp as he presses the tip against your entrance, waiting for your go-head to push in — but that doesn't mean he couldn’t make you eat your words. 
“What was that, baby?” it’s his turn to laugh and yours to pout, before you’re pulling him close again. 
“Satoru, please—” and your gazes meet again, and there’s no need for any more discussion. He moves slow, lining himself up, making sure he is lubricated enough to slip into you. 
“If I’m hurting you—-” 
“I’ll scream,” you tease, and he snorts. 
“I’d like to see you screaming for a different reason, but that works too,” and he’s leaning down to capture your lips once more, as he sinks into you slowly. Your lips part in a gasp, your expression twisting with the discomfort you felt, but it wasn’t anything you couldn’t tolerate, and his eyes meet yours, as you give a nod, and inch by inch, he fits himself in you — until he finally bottoms out. 
You both groan, his fingers running through your hair, “So fucking perfect f’me, sweetheart,” and he’s not moving, letting you get used to him filling you up, “I know, it’s so much, isn’t it, baby? But you’re doing so well,” and his lips met yours again, as the slight discomfort ebbs away, all you feel is want, want as his tip finds your cervix, want as you feel your walls meld to his shape, and want when you hear the low groan stuck in his throat, “good girl, my best girl,” 
And you can’t help the desperate whine that parts your throat, “Please, move,” you nod, and that’s all he needs for him to pull back and thrust back in, pulling gasps and moans from your pretty lips. 
“That’s it, baby,” he grunts, as he falls into a rhythm, “fuck, your cunt is practically sucking me back in — getting the feeling you don’t want me to stop, sweetheart,” he’s pressing sweet kisses to your neck, in contrast to the dirty squelch of your cunt and the slapping of your hips with his as he fucked you. 
It felt so good. 
Your fingers find purchase on his neck, fingers dragging through his white locks and undercut, drawing him impossibly closer, as his lips close over one of your nipples, licking and sucking as he thrusted into you. And he’s guiding your legs around his waist, and your legs pull him ever closer — ever deeper — as he groans against you. He presses sloppy wet kisses along your collarbone, his groan vibrating against your skin. 
“Look at that, pretty girl, taking me so well,” he’s grunting, as he looks at where you two meet, watching himself sink into you over and over, “g’nna make you only want this cock — no one else’s — all mine,” and you’re so close — your head buried in the nape of his neck, and he could hear every pant, moan, gasp right as it left your mouth, “such pretty noises — never made these noises for anyone else, have you, baby? Just f’me,” 
And you nod, eyes fluttering shut, “Close, s’close,” pleasure building, like a coil ready to snap, you can’t find the words — “I’m—“ 
“Cum on my cock, Princess,” his fingers press down against your clit, rubbing and that’s it, “let me make you feel good,” 
Your walls clamp down hard his dick twitching in your cunt, a low groan leaving his lips, as he fucked you through your orgasm, and his hips stutter against you, low moans leaving his lips. 
It felt so right. Pleasure washing over you as your toes curled, your eyes nearly rolling back, as you came. And he can’t stand it much longer — 
“Where—“ he groans, your slick cunt too much for him, your cum drenching him, “I’m close—“ 
“Inside, please, I—“ and he gives a shaky chuckle. 
“So greedy, baby — want my cum too?” He kisses you, long and soft as he moaned your name far too loud, his warm, thick load spilling inside you, as he fucked it inside, “look at that, filled you up so good,” as he finally stills inside of you, as he eases out, groaning as he watches your mixed release slip from inside you and trickle down his balls, “s’good, so perfect for me,” 
He grabs a towel to clean you up, gently cleaning your thighs, murmuring sweet nothings. Before he leans down to press a kiss to your reddened lips. 
“Are you okay?” He runs his fingers through your hair, and you nod, as you cup his cheek. 
“I’m perfect,” you sigh, as he curls up beside you, burying his face in the nape of your neck, “and you?” 
“What’s more than ‘perfect?’” And you snort, before he’s leaning over you, “what?” 
“You’re such a dork,” 
“But I’m your dork, your very rich dork, who loves to spoil you,” and you laugh, pulling him close. 
“Just mine,” and he’s kissing you again. 
“Just yours.” 
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And you find yourself at that same bar you did many moons ago. 
You nurse a soda, instead of a drink, because you didn’t care for the taste of alcohol. Habits die hard with the company you kept. You felt the gaze of several people on you, but none of them approached — and you didn’t mind one bit. 
“Mind if I sit here?” And you smile, stirring your soda with its straw, not bothering to look up at the sound of this very familiar voice. The same voice that had woken you up with several kisses to your neck this morning. 
“Not at all,” you reply, as you slide over his fruity drink — some concoction that is utterly too sweet — “you’re late,” 
Satoru sighs, swirling his drink in its glass. “Well, the business partners were particularly chatty. I think they knew we had dinner plans,” Satoru sips at his drink, pouting, as you comfort him with a chaste kiss to his cheek, “how’d the job interview go?” 
“I think they might give me the offer,” you smile, but you shrug, leaning against the surprisingly not sticky bar counter,  “I’m not too worried either way,” 
“I told you don’t have to work—“ 
“And I told you I want at least to work part-time to contribute something,” you remind him, as you lean close, fingers lacing with his with a squeeze, “don’t worry we will spend a lot of time together,” and he’s still pouting. 
“That’s not enough,” 
“Plenty?” And he relents, murmuring something about “that’s better,”, “where are we going for dinner anyway?” You raise an eyebrow, “such secrecy tonight,” 
“I have to keep you on your toes, sweetheart, can’t have you losing interest,” he smiles, as his fingers reach into his pocket, and you roll your eyes, unimpressed. 
“Never,” you roll your eyes, as he leans over and presses a kiss to his neck, and he’s finding your lips, fingers brushing your cheek, panting as he parts, “I know you’re trying to avoid the question.” 
And he only offers a grin, before he’s holding a ring before you, “take a guess,” 
You stare at it, blinking, your fingers covering your mouth, “Satoru—“ 
“I told you a long time ago here that I wanted to be the one to take care of you — and now I’m asking to take care of you forever,” and you can’t help but grin, “I’m sure we can reach another agreement — as long as you let me call you my wife,” 
And you’re already pulling him into your arms, lips sliding against his, as he melts into the kiss, “is that a yes?” 
You laugh, offering your hand, “put the ring on me,” and he does, sliding it onto your finger, smiling. 
“You won’t regret it,” and you kiss him again, pressing your forehead to his.  
“I know,” because saying yes to marrying Satoru Gojo was surely the smartest idea you’ve ever had.  
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✴︎ a/n: s/o to @laneysmusings for being the best beta reader, and i was truly possessed with the idea of having gojo take care of me and hearing mei mei say that he's "so rich" and he's like " well, she ain't lying." I also didn't listen to agora hills while writing this fic, but i used all the edits of gojo to that song as insp for the title and header lol.
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Alessia Russo “if Kim asks Kyra did it. Training.
recovery roomII a.russo
"well well if it isn't our little hat trick hero!" you looked up from your phone with a grin, steph getting out of her own car as you pushed up off of the side of yours.
"if it isn't the mighty captain catley! where's your child?" you teased, kyra not having left stephs side basically the entire camp. "oh god i have had the most blissful two days kid, you don't even understand!" steph moaned happily, dean having whisked her away to a spa to help with the jetlag.
"you picked a good one steffy." you smiled, always happy to see how well dean treated her and had treated her for the many years they'd been together.
"your turn next! when are we going out to test my wings?" steph asked with an excited glint in her eyes as the two of you started to wander across the parking lot waving to a few of the girls doing the same.
"oh my god stop that stephanie please." you laughed, face burning bright red at the way the older girl was flapping her arms around like she was a bird. "what? i'm being a wingwoman." steph grinned as you shoved her and the two of you fell into step again.
as far as your teammates both for club and country were concerned, you were in their eyes painfully single.
they went out of their way on team nights out to try and take turns pointing out people from all walks of life they felt would be a good fit for you, or stealing your phone to argue over whose turn it was to swipe away on your dating apps.
and up until a couple of months ago, you appreciated their efforts. as much as what most of the girls perception of your 'type' was, was horrifically wrong.
but that all changed when a certain blonde striker came barreling into your life, knocking the air from your lungs and kicking the cobwebs off your heart, filling you with emotions and feelings that up until then you'd assumed were permanently retired.
but neither you or alessia were oficially 'out' and hadn't ever had any sort of public relationship your entire careers, so with a plaguing fear in the back of both your minds that allowing the public eye into your little bubble would pop it entirely, you'd kept things very much to yourselves.
you'd both made an agreement before international break that you were feeling near ready to tell your family and closest friends at the very least, neither one of you feeling any sort of pressure from the other which was a welcome relief.
but not having seen your girlfriend for going on two weeks now, with you away on camp with the matildas and alessia with the lionesses, you were in an extra chirpy mood.
which is how you found your jaw near aching with how hard you'd been smiling all morning, relishing in catching up with all of your teammates and friends.
but eyes flickering to the doors of the cafeteria every few seconds awaiting your favorites blonde entrance you couldn't contain the butterflies fluttering around in your stomach in anticipation.
"oi! spade cadet, you still with us?" you were snapped back to reality as leah clicked her fingers in your face, humming and trying to tune into their conversation. "sorry, had some weird dreams, slept funny." you were quick to speak, excuse seemingly accepted as no one else prodded you for anything further.
then finally you heard her before you saw her, her boisterously melodic laugh echoing around the cafeteria as she walked in with vic and emily, shoving the shorter dutch girl beside her who hurried away to jump on teyah.
her eyes roamed the room before they locked with yours, sending you a dazzling white smile and a wink before she grabbed a tray and loaded up with breakfast, making a beeline for the spare seat at your table as the girls all greeted her happily.
"hi lessi." you smiled softly, swooning as she repeated the greeting back in the sweet accent you'd grown to adore, her foot brushing up against your calf beneath the table as she pushed you her juice and your eyes lit up, her own heart melting at the sight.
"steph!" you protested as before you could grab the small bottle it was snatched from your path, the older girl cracking it open and downing a large mouthful, pushing you away with her free hand as you reached for it.
"i had to poison check it! i'm just looking out for ya." your national captain grinned finally handing you back the now half empty bottle as you scowled and she only pinched your cheek in response.
"kyra's been a bad influence on you." you huffed with a roll of your eyes, her shoulder bumping into yours before she returned to her conversation with beth.
you looked up as someone gently kicked you, a smile curling onto your face as you and alessia played footsies under the table, careful not to stare too adoringly at one another and engage with your teammates around you.
catching your gaze you saw the blonde subtly nod behind her as she stood, grabbing both her tray and yours as well as leah and beths, a chorus of thank you's sung her way as she made her way out of the cafeteria.
you waited a few minutes before doing the same, lying to steph that you left something in your car and wanted to hurry to grab it before training when she stood to go with you, assuming you were heading to the media room for the mornings debrief.
caught up saying hello to a few more of the girls on your way you eventually made it out and carefully ensuring you weren't being followed or watched ducked away to your usual meeting place with your english striker.
you'd barely stepped into the recovery room before her hands were on you, a laugh leaving your mouth as the door banged shut and she had the audacity to shush you, wolfish grin on her features as she pressed you against the tiled wall.
"me? you made me slam it!" you whisper yelled at her, both of you pulling the other into a tight hug, melting into one anothers touch with content sighs.
"i missed you." alessia mumbled out, peppering a few kisses to your neck before pulling her head back. "we facetimed nearly every night!" you teased, arms wrapping around her neck as the taller girl smiled lovingly down at you.
"no thats where you say 'baby i missed you more'. then we argue for awhile over who really missed the other more, and then i just shut you up with a kiss." alessia beamed as you shook your head, fingers scratching at the base of her neck, fiddling with a few loose baby hairs which had fallen out of the bun at the back of her head.
"can we just skip to that part then?" you teased, puckering your lips and pulling her closer as her body vibrated in amusement but she wasted no time arguing, quickly pressing her mouth against yours.
you exhaled happily at the sensation of kissing her, forever consumed with the euphoric feeling which warmed your body from the tips of your toes right to the end of your nose, your whole body alight.
"babe we have the meeting!" you reminded with a laugh, the words mumbled against her lips as alessia pressed you more firmly into the wall, hands squeezing your hips and using the moment to slip her tongue into your mouth.
"less." you warned, pulling back with a slight gasp as she held your bottom lip captive between her teeth, sucking it back into her mouth as her right hand moved to cup the back of your head so she had a little more control over you continuing to pull away.
right as her feet kicked your own apart, her thigh slotting in between yours and your breath hitched, a few more gentle but sloppy kisses trailed down your collarbone, the door suddenly flew open.
both of you breaking apart alessia wasted no time taking your hand and yanking you around the corner, both of you ducking out of view as your hands covered one anothers mouths and you heard a few members of staff discussing the plans for today, clearly grabbing some extra yoga mats before they departed, both of you exhaling in relief.
"that was way too close. you have no self control russo!" you smacked her chest, the grin still sitting happily on her face as both of your cheeks were flushed red with heat and your eyes rolled.
"we've still got seven minutes to the meeting and it only takes two and a half to walk there from here?" your girlfriend wiggled her eyebrows making you laugh as she pulled you gently into a much softer kiss, hands falling either side of your face as you sighed happily into her mouth.
"okay! we can continue this tonight." you pulled away and poked her, tugging her hands off and pushing for her to start walking. only you really should have taken into consideration that it was alessia you were dealing with, the girl born with two left feet both ten sizes too big for her body apparently.
so though it was a hardly a rough push, it was enough for your girlfriend to consequently trip over her own feet and go sailing toward the ground, reaching out for a shelf to try and steady herself but instead she only succeeded in pulling that down with her.
you stifled your laugh as she shielded her face and the viles of various essential oils and creams they used for massages came sailing down on top of her, somehow not breaking as finally the noise stopped and you both held your breath for a moment that no one would walk in.
when you heard no footsteps you doubled over laughing, the striker sitting up blushing in embarrassment and smacking your ankle, mumbling that it wasn't funny as she stood to her feet with a huff.
"come on clumsy." you shook your head in amusement, grabbing her hand and guiding her toward the door as she pouted clearly feeling very sorry for herself.
only right as you went to exit you both jumped a foot in the air as another one of the shelves came down, apparently attached to the other and this time the various containers which fell did break with an almighty crash and smash.
you and alessia shared a wide eyed glance and booked it out of the room, your girlfriend pulling you again around a corner and stealing a kiss as you both laughing into one anothers mouths to try and stifle the noise to no luck."
"if kim asks, kyra did it."
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aziraphales-library · 3 months
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Do you have any recommendations for accidental marriage fics between Crowley and Aziraphale.
I loved marriage lines and was wondering if you knew of any fics similar to it.
Here are some...
Ineffable Husbands by ImprobableDreams900 (G)
Aziraphale finds an old marriage certificate in one of his books, and it has two very familiar signatures at the bottom...
Sealed by Aethelflaed (G)
London, Three weeks after the Apocalypse: Crowley finds a certain document tucked away in a forgotten book. Mercia, 1020 CE: An angel and a demon meet to finalize an Arrangement... “I’m still not sure,” Aziraphale said slowly, “that the Arrangement need be so…formalized.” “Fifteen years ago,” Crowley snapped, sweeping his wing behind him, “you said you weren’t sure you were comfortable with a nebulous agreement. I don’t know what more you want from me, Angel.” “But it’s hardly appropriate for an angel to enter into a contract with Hell.” Aziraphle carefully placed the document to the side.
Slow by write_away (T)
It started like this: A boy with the ability to warp reality met an angel and a demon and he made assumptions. You might say it started like this: An angel and a demon found a marriage contract hung on the wall of the angel's bookshop. They didn't question it. It also could have started like this: Once upon a time, the angel told the demon he went too fast. The demon took it to heart. Aziraphale and Crowley find themselves somehow married. Crowley fears going too fast. Aziraphale forges ahead. Neither know how to ask questions of each other.
Vows by Bookwormgal (T)
Crowley certainly didn't do it on purpose. It wasn't something that he exactly planned. But a moment of desperation and stubbornness gave birth to the creation of something new. A bond forged of power, hope, devotion, love, and promises that he would never break. It isn't often that a demon metaphysically half-marries an angel.
The Next Time We Wed by seashadows (T)
“Guys, I’ve looked at the marriage license,” Anathema said, “and I’ve gotten copies of our notices and everything. The names on the documents aren’t Newt’s and mine anymore. Apparently they never were. They’re yours.” When a drunken attempt to help a friend gets Crowley and Aziraphale accidentally married, their decision to fake it instead of fix it changes their relationship in a way neither of them realizes the other wants. Over the course of a few short months, two supernatural beings discover that there are plenty of things they don’t know about each other, two humans finally get married (again), and everyone learns how to be a little braver.
Legally Binding by Valvopus (M)
Aziraphale wakes up and wishes he wasn't naked in a bathtub with Crowley. He really wishes he remembered what happened the previous night. Crowley just wants to fix things and make sure Aziraphale doesn't stop speaking to him again, because they seem to have done something truly stupid. An accidentally married AU. This fic is mostly set before said marriage. Each chapter is immediate aftermath of waking up married, alongside the backstory of their developing relationship.
And I assume this is the one you mentioned (but please include authors and/or links!)...
Marriage Lines by Bil (G)
Crowley said, voice very carefully even, “So, were you ever planning on telling me that we were married?” In which Aziraphale finds an unexpected surprise, contemplates parchment and copperplate, visits a picture framer, and eventually gets his happy ending.
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honeybeezgobzzzzz · 4 months
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𓅨 Eros: Chapter One
Eros: Married to Dream of the Endless, you find yourself sent back in time to Ancient Greece where you, unfortunately, meet Oneiros. Fresh off a divorce and drowning the sorrows of his son’s death by indulging in the Panathenaia, you find yourself trapped beneath the lustful gaze of your future husband. In your defense, he seduced you first…
Warnings: Language, Time Travel.
To Note: Morpheus x Wife!Reader, Time Travel, Oneiros is used for AncientGreek!Morpheus.
Word Count: ~2.9k
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You spent a lot of time staring at the throne adjacent to the intricately carved marble one depicting the helm of Dream of the Endless. It was more feminine, carved out of the same marble as the Morpheus’, but designed with a softer touch. It was a marble forest, twisting branches and flowers that were inspired by Fiddler’s Green, your fingers always ended up tracing little grooves and bumps absentmindedly.
“Hey boss lady,” You turned your head in time to see Matthew fluttering his way up to your shoulder. His feet clutched the fabric of your sweater and shuffled his wings, looking at the two thrones. “You know you’ve been married for like, two months… right?”
“Distinctly,” You answered dryly, having very vivid memories of your wedding night. You hadn’t left the bed for three days, and then couldn’t walk right for three weeks. Morpheus had been very smug with the way you hobbled around, while you felt like crawling into a hole in embarrassment. You’d married a voracious Endless that aspired to paint every millimeter of your body with his love, and ensure that everyone knew it. “But it’s not like I was born knowing I was going to marry an Endless and become the queen of a realm.”
“True, true,” Matthew echoed with a bob of his head. “But ma’am, has anything actually changed in your life? Ignoring the fact that you live here now…”
You thought about Matthew’s words. Not much had changed in your life save your happiness. You had only ever really felt happy when visiting the Dreaming, so there wasn’t much you missed in the Waking. The people in the Dreaming themselves had always gone to you for advice now that you thought about it. They felt confident speaking to you about their problems… so you had been their queen long before you became their official one.
“No, nothings really changed… and it’s just a title,” You mused softly walking towards your throne and running your fingers along the warm marble. Warm and cool, just like you and Morpheus. You were an unusual pairing and not one that you’d think would work in the first place. “Alright, I’ve stared at the thrones for long enough, it’s time to go outside and touch some grass.”
“Ya know I think Lord Dream could touch some grass time to time,” Matthew muttered from your shoulder. “He’s been kinda uptight lately.”
“Probably cause of all the changes, you know he likes things certain ways,” You said dryly, thinking back to all the arguments you’d gotten into with him just because he was being a giant dunderhead who didn’t want to listen to you and pretended that your opinion and decision didn’t matter.
“Yeah you might be onto something,” Matthew chirped in agreement. Exiting the palace, you wandered through the gardens while letting your fingers brush along the flowers and bushes of the garden. “But at least he’s trying!” Matthew added, trying to be positive about his boss.
“He got pissy with me because I wanted to take a walk in London by myself after we had lunch with Hob,” You couldn’t help but point out. “It was London, in the middle of the day when families were having picnics!”
“And we both know humans can be assholes,” Matthew reminded you. “The boss doesn’t have a lot of good experience with mortals to go off of.”
“Pretty sure I have more experience in the human department than he does?”
“Point,” The raven agreed, taking off and swooping through the limp branches of the weeping willow in front of you. You passed beneath the little tunnel of gnarled branches carefully grown and kicked out your foot. You’d been feeling antsy lately, cooped up and in need of stretching your limbs. Maybe you’d go for a swim? Morpheus didn’t exactly like you swimming in the Ocean of Dreams, but you and the entity had a pretty good relationship and she didn’t try to drown you when you went swimming. “He’s still gonna throw a tantrum.”
“And I dare you to say that to his face,”
“I’ll pass I like having feathers… and living in general...” Matthew shuddered to think what Morpheus’ reaction would be of learning he’d said that.
“It would be funny though,” You giggled to yourself, imaging the initial confusion that would cross Morpheus’ face… then perhaps just a hint of an eye tick, then the whole: you dare… Your husband was entirely too predictable at times and you found it very amusing. You were deaf to Matthew’s disgruntled grumbles and continued walking, not realizing that your feet were carrying you towards the beaches of the Ocean of Dreams.
“Holy shit,” Matthew’s curse behind you jarred you from your thoughts. It wasn’t hard to figure out what had caused him to curse, the Ocean of Dreams was churning in unhappiness. High above violent waters were storm clouds, flickering with lightning and letting out echoed of thunder. “Uh, you ever seen this before ma’am?”
“No,” You informed the raven, trying to see if you could feel what was wrong to have the Ocean of Dreams so agitated. “Matthew return to Lucienne, speak with her about this matter. Surely she has a clue.”
“Right on it, boss lady,” Matthew called before surging into the air and flying back to the palace as fast as he could. While Matthew was doing as you asked, you quickly hurried up to the waters edge. Oh yes, something had agitated the Ocean of Dreams, she was not happy. Without hesitation, you strode into the cold water, determined to figure this out. Morpheus was away on business, you could handle this, you could handle this.
When you were waist deep, you dove deeper, fully submerging yourself. The water, while a usual chilly cold, seemed to be colder than normal. Even the currents were stronger, more aggressive. You tried to look around for the physical manifestation of the Ocean in the form of your shadow figure, but you couldn’t see her anywhere. A smattering of bubbles escaped your lips as you sighed in frustration and swam further towards the depths. In your efforts to hunt down the physical manifestation of the Ocean of Dreams, you failed to notice that the currents were getting far too strong for you to swim through.
Now, you didn’t need to breathe oxygen thank to Morpheus making you immortal… but it wasn’t exactly comfortable holding your breath, or accidentally inhaling the salty water. So when your body began getting tossed and turned like you were in a hamster ball and it was being shaken, you started panicking. Floundering, the water around you began shifting from chilly cold to warm… and then back again. Cold. Warm. Cold. Warm. Cold. Warm. Your arms cartwheeled through the salt water until the temperature stayed warm and a bright light appeared. The storm must have finally disappeared!
You kicked your way towards the surface, hoping that Lucienne would know why the Ocean of Dreams had gotten so upset and the weather so irritable. The moment your face broke the surface you knew that something was very wrong.
First, it was way to hot for you to be in the dreaming. Second, it didn’t sound like you were in the dreaming. Third? When you opened your eyes you were most definitely not in the Dreaming!
“Ah shit,”
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You spent a solid five minutes panicking about the fact that you were most definitely not in the Dreaming anymore. Morpheus was going to go ballistic when he found out. Then your panic increased because you didn’t know where you were, and you were in the middle of an ocean! At least you could see land, but it was a distance away from you. Still coming to grips with what you were dealing with because hello, some magic fuckery had just occurred and you were not kosher with it, you paddled towards a weird looking boat in the distance.
As you grew closer, you could hear shouting in a language you didn’t quite understand, and the sounds of screaming. Focusing on the words, the power Morpheus imbued within you shifted the strange words until you could understand them. Greek. A child had fallen overboard. Your eyes dropped to the water and you spotted a dark haired child splashing around violently. You didn’t think twice about quickly swimming towards the child as they disappeared beneath the surface of the water.
Dipping back below the oceans surface, you swam your way over to the squirming child, a girl. She was wrapped up in a beautiful white cloth that was currently hindering her ability to swim. You made to her and wrapped your arms around her thin body before looking up and kicking your way back to the surface. When your head broke the surface, you made sure you pulled the child up so her head too, was above the choppy waters.
She was clutching your forearm in a death grip, nails digging into your flesh. You were glad that she wasn’t trying to claw her way on top of you. Spitting out ocean water you’d accidentally swallowed, you began carefully side stroking your way over to the odd boat. You weren’t sure what was going to happen, given that people didn’t just appear it the middle of the ocean. As it turned out, luck was on your side and the greeks who hauled you and the little girl up onto the ship were entirely convinced that you were some lost noble… all because of of the clothes you wore.
Apparently only the rich and noble people of Greece could afford to wear purple clothing.
The boat was taking the little girl, a daughter of one of the nobles in Athens (how the hell did you end up in Ancient Greece?), home after visiting her aunt in Crete. She’d accidentally tumbled over the side and now refused to let you go for fear of a repeated event. So you were awkwardly standing around in your ‘strange clothes’ while the little girl held onto you like a baby monkey. At least when the boat docked at the harbor of the ancient city of Athens, in all its blazing glory, you were offered a cloak to cover your strange clothing.
Clearly the little girl you’d rescued came from a very rich family, because the carriage that you’d been herded into was lavish. You sat inside it while warriors on horses surrounded you, and spent a good twenty minutes trying to think of what the hell you were going to do, let alone say, because this was way out of your realm of expertise.
“What is your name?” Shit, shit, shit, shit, shit, shit. Well, they already thought you were some lost noble or princess… might as well play it off as some greek god blessing or something… hopefully the gods wouldn’t be too upset with you. Not that they would be able to raise hand towards an Endless’ wife…
“You may call me Elpis,” You told the little girl. “What is yours?”
“Kynna, are you the great spirit Elpis mama told me about?” Soft brown eyes gazed at you with such reverence, you wanted to say yes and make her dreams come true. But you couldn’t exactly claim to be someone you were not. You stroked your hand over her still damp hair.
“I’m afraid it is only a name sake,” You replied, lifting your gaze to see several grand buildings pass by as the carriage rattled and shook. “I was lost at sea but the gods brought me to you.”
“Well if you’re lost… you can just live with us while we find your family!” Kynna exclaimed with a wide beaming smile. “Panathenaia is starting tomorrow, they’ll be lots of parties and pretty dresses, and we get to give a new peplos to Athena!”
“I don’t think that will be up to me,” Your words didn’t hinder the excited babbles of Kynna, and while she continued to talk animatedly, you mulled over what you were going to say when you got to your destination.
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You didn’t have to say much, the greek noble woman of Kynna’s family, along with the other aristocratic women from surrounding families living in the housing surrounding the communal living space and baths, were entirely convinced you were an aristocrat who had some how fallen overboard and lost most of her memory. You were fine playing amnesiac as it meant less questions. You just had to get used to a different lifestyle while you tried to figure out what the hell had happened to you.
A circle of woman around your age, Merope, Agapia, and Helike, had taken you under their wing while servants scurried about in preparation for the Panathenaia. Your modern clothes had been ditched for a silk peplum that draped around your body and showed skin in several places, and you’d been adorned with a multitude of jewelry by Kynna’s father for saving his little girl. In essence, you looked exactly like the woman everyone thought you to be: Elpis, a greek aristocrat with amnesia.
You’d spent the first couple of days hiding out in Kynna’s household, not sure of yourself and not wanting to make trouble for the family, but your trio of new friends had convinced you to come out to the communal space on the promise of seeing several handsome men and enjoyable drink and food. Eye candy and snacks, you were down for that. So you were walking with your gaggle of friends and contributing to the objectification of several fine greek men who had arrived home for the Panathenaia, when Merope had wanted to visit the sun room to see what special guests had arrived.
“Oh I heard Theos returned from Sparta looking for a wife.” Agapia gushed as she combed her fingers through her hair.
“Forgive me for not immediately fawning over this Theos… who is he?” You asked as Merope and Helike giggled.
“He’s Athen’s most prized warrior, competed in the last Olympic Games and won several events.” Agapia explained to you as your group walked beneath a trellis tunnel of roses. She went on to explain, in detail, every millimeter of the specimen known as Theos and by the time Helike was telling Agapia to stop drooling, you were very interested in seeing if this Greek was as handsome and strong as he sounded.
“Oh don’t stop now, you’ve gotten me interested,” You mused with a soft laugh while passing a group of men who eyed each and everyone one of you. Your laugh was like a gentle bell softly ringing and easily drew eyes. Helike rolled her eyes, Agapia was oblivious (far too busy drooling), and Merope fluttered her eyelashes but stayed silent.
“I am sure there shall be a man at the festival who willwin your hand, Elpis,” Agapia said while holding her hands to her chest. “Because while we all know that you’ve got heads turning, you appear to have very little interest in those we have crossed paths with so far. Mark my words, you shall find someone you desire by the end of Panathenaia.”
You rolled your eyes, you’d humor the women. They’d been so kind and generous to you despite you being a total stranger… but it wasn’t like you could admit that you were already married, and didn’t even belong in this era.
“As you say, Pia,”
“Oh, I can’t believe it!” Merope gasped quietly the moment you entered a large room with many lounging chairs and dozens of greeks laying about. You hummed in question and looked at her. “Lord Oneiros has decided to be in attendance!”
Something perked up within you at the mention of Oneiros, and your head snapped to the dark haired beauty in confusion.
“Sorry, did you say Oneiros?” You asked, your voice coming out in an odd tone. You’d heard that name before, when Morpheus had assisted Calliope upon hearing her call. She referred to him as Oneiros. Morpheus was Oneiros. How could he be here? The girls gathered around you and gestured to a corner of the room. Your eyes followed and you felt your heart freeze your chest. This wasn’t possible, was it?
How could it be that your dark and broody husband, was sitting in the corner of the room dressed in robes of black, complete with a laurel crown perched upon his midnight curls? You trembled in place, fighting against the urge to charge forwards and throw yourself at him because you really missed your husband and just wanted to go home. But as you gazed at the Dream Lord, you began picking up on his mood, his temperament. He was surrounded by a cloud of pain that you could feel in your heart, deep within his beautiful blue eyes was a raw hurt that nearly pulsated from his being. Oh. Oh fuck. Ancient Greece… Calliope the Muse… Orpheus. As if feeling your stare, sharp blue eyes shifted and met yours. No recognition could be found within their depths. He didn’t know you. But he was intrigued.  
“I wonder who the lucky women will be this year,” Agapia softly wondered, the other two agreeing with her sentiments. “They say he is a voracious lover, indulging in the delights of many before finally picking the ones he desires.”
A dark eyebrow rose ever so slightly accompanied by the smallest of smirks, and something within you cracked. He was Morpheus, but he wasn’t yours. You felt like you couldn’t breathe and quickly tore your eyes away from those of the Dream Lord.
“We should fill our bellies before the rest of the men arrive, the gods know they’ll eat it all,” You rushed out, your heart pounding in your chest painfully. Herding your friends in the opposite direction of Oneiros, you were desperate to get away from the being that you, one day, would call yours. 
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Date Published: 12/30/23
Last Edit: 12/30/23
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ravencoloredroses · 9 months
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First Time
Nyx x Reader
Summary: Nyx and Reader are together, but they’ve never been together……
Word Count: 3,787
Warnings: SMUT
A/N: Thank you for reading!! Please let me know what you think! <3
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Nyx’s POV
I have no idea how to tell her. The love of my life, my mate, my everything. I need to tell her why I haven’t tried to take the next step in our relationship. We’ve been together for around 6 months and they’ve been the best months of my life. When I was a little boy, I was infatuated with the concept of mates. The idea that there is someone out there perfectly made to be with you and you to them. I asked a lot of questions, but no one ever went into detail. No one ever mentioned that the bond must be accepted and they certainly didn’t mention how it was accepted. That’s the part that worries me.
Y/N and I have never talked about sex before so we don’t know each other's pasts. I have never done it before, but nobody knows that. Not even my family. When they sent me away to Windhaven I was given ‘the talk’. Really all we talked about was that it would be best to take a contraceptive tonic. My dad has been giving me bottles of this tonic because he thinks that I’m sexually active. Unbeknownst to him, I have a stockpile of the bottles under my bed because I’m too embarrassed to tell him the truth.
My first kiss was with Y/N, but nobody needs to know that either. I try not to think about the fact that I might not have been hers. And if I wasn’t her first kiss then I might not be the male to take her virginity. The thought of her being with another male upsets me, but if that’s the case then there’s nothing I could do to change that. I’m terrified of doing something wrong, of disappointing her. Sex is a very intimate experience that requires a lot of trust and if she gave me her trust just for me to fuck it up, I would never forgive myself.
That’s why anytime our kisses deepen or our touches get more sensual, I stop. I have to physically restrain myself before I do anything I’ll regret. I know that she notices, but she’s too kind to say anything, so we don’t. I need to grow up and ask for help.
“What are you thinking so hard about?” My uncle Cassian playfully whacks the back of my head to get my attention.
“Nothing.” I sigh.
“Uh-oh…. That doesn’t sound like nothing.” He plops down on the couch next to me.
“Is this about Y/N?” Uncle Az asks as he sits down on my other side. When I give him a shocked look he clarifies. “I know you guys haven’t accepted the bond yet. I just figured that’s what you were think about.”
Uncle Cass gasps. “You haven’t accepted it yet?” I shake my head.
“I want to. I really want to. But I’m scared.” I admit. I look up to see both of my uncles have confusion written all over their faces. “I’ve um- I’ve never..”
Uncle Az releases a knowing sigh. “You’re afraid that you’ll hurt her.” I nod aggressively, thankful that he didn’t make me finish my sentence. “Have you talked to her about any of this?” I look down at my hands to hide my embarrassment. “Then that’s step one. You need to talk with her. You need to talk about what you’re comfortable with. Set boundaries and limits for certain things.”
I nod in agreement. Of course I know that I need to talk to her, but then what? “What’s step two?” I ask.
“You decide what step two is after you talk to her. Step two could be to just go for it, or it could be to take it slow and have more conversations about it. It all depends.” Uncle Cassian answers. “You- You do know how it works, right?”
I glare at him. “Yes. I know how it works.”
He holds up his hands in defense. “Okay, okay. I just wanted to make sure. No one’s first time is good, so don’t worry about it too much.”
That is exactly what I’m worried about. “I want it to be, though. I want it to be special. She deserves it.”
Uncle Az gives me a small smile. “It will be special, Nyx. I promise.” He stands up from the couch and begins to walk towards the door, Uncle Cassian follows.
“W-Wait!” I run up to meet them. “Can we… keep this just between us?” I ask tentatively.
“You don’t want your dad to know you’re a virgin?” Uncle Cass asks with a raised eyebrow and I shake my head. He cracks a smile, “Okay then, your secret is safe with me….. and Nesta.” He spits out the last part and quickly runs away.
Uncle Az turns to place a hand on my shoulder. “I won’t tell anyone, Nyx.” I knew he wouldn’t, I was -and still am- worried that Uncle Cass would tell everyone. “Oh, and I would start taking those tonics under your bed by the way.” He says with a wink as he walks away.
“How did you-….. Nevermind. Thanks Uncle Az!” I yell out to him, but he’s already gone. Leaving me alone to plan out the conversation I’ve been putting off.
Reader’s POV
I’m laying down in bed thinking, like I have been for the past 3 hours. Nyx has been acting weird around me lately. Every time we start to get intimate, he pulls away. We’ve never talked about it and I’m starting to think that it’s because of me. I’ve never had sex before. I’ve never even had a boyfriend before. Nyx was my first kiss and he’s going to be my first in a lot of things, but I’m a little nervous. Actually, I’m terrified. They say your first time is painful, some people actually bleed! I know Nyx would never intentionally hurt me, but it sounds like it’s inevitable.
I haven’t told Nyx that I’m a virgin, so he probably doesn’t know that I’m nervous about it. He’s probably stopping us from doing anything intimate for a completely different reason. I just hope that him second guessing our relationship has nothing to do with it.
I’m pulled away from my thoughts when someone gently knocks on the door. “Come in.” I say, sitting up as Nyx slowly steps into our room. “This is your room too Nyx, you don’t have to knock.”
“I know, but I didn’t want to barge in on you.” He says, moving to sit down next to me. He grabs onto my hand and brings it up to his mouth for a kiss. “How was your day?” He brushes hair out of my face while he waits for my response. I don’t give one. Instead, I reach up to pull his lips down to mine. It starts out sweet and soft, like always. I feel him smile into the kiss as I wrap my arms around his neck and play with the back of his hair.
I lift my leg over him to staddle his lap and his hands find their way to my hips. I lightly bite down on his lip which causes him to moan into my mouth. Nyx stiffens below me as I move to start unbuttoning his shirt. He breaks the kiss and opens his mouth like he wants to say something, but nothing comes out. I feel absolutely mortified so I climb off of him and make a break for the bathroom when he grabs my hand to stop me. “Y/N, please don’t go.”
I turn around to look at him and wipe away my newly fallen tears. “It’s okay Nyx, I understand.”
He tightens his grip on my hand when I try to turn back around. “No, it’s not like that. I promise. I- I just want to talk before we…”
I nod and move to stand between his legs. “Do you not.. want to be with me in that way?” I ask, bracing myself for his answer.
“I do. I absolutely do, Y/N. I love you so much and I’ve never felt this way about anyone before. I’ve never…. been with anyone like that before.” He looks up at me from under his lashes to see my reaction. My mouth hangs open as I try to comprehend what he said.
“Yo-You’ve never….” He shakes his head and I released a breath I didn’t even know I was holding. Knowing that this will be both of our first time is so comforting to me I can’t even describe it. “Me neither.” I say with a smile.
Nyx blinks up at me, shocked. “You’ve never?” I repeat his head shake from earlier and then he repeats my breath release. “Oh, thank the Mother.” He laughs out and leans his head forward to rest on my chest. I cradle the back of his head while pressing a kiss into his hair. We stay like that for a while, just embracing each other, and then Nyx pulls back. “Do you still want to? I’m sorry I ruined the mood.”
I stare down at him, deciding to tell him the truth. “I’m scared.” He grabs both of my hands and runs his thumbs over my knuckles.
“We will go slow. I promise to be gentle, but the second something doesn’t feel right or you just want to stop, tell me. We will stop immediately, no questions asked.” He presses a kiss to both of my hands. “We’re in this together, my love.”
I lean down to press his lips to mine, then it’s my turn to moan into his mouth as he pulls me back down onto his lap. We’re back in the same position we were previously, but the feeling is different. This time Nyx isn’t stiff underneath me or restraining himself. This time his hands are roaming anywhere they can reach on my body as mine do the same.
I pull away for air, but my lips don’t want to stop. They move over to his jaw, down his neck and then over to the other side and back up. All while Nyx blesses my ears with his soft moans. I hadn’t noticed before, but his bulge beneath me has become very obvious. I begin to rock my hips back and forth, trying to create some type of friction. Nyx removes his hands from my body and I begin to panic until I realize what they are doing instead. Starting with the top, they begin to unbutton his shirt.
I place my hands over his and he looks up at me confused. “Let me.” I smirk at him as my hands fly to his hair and I kiss down his neck once again, but I keep going lower. I take my time around the base of his neck, making sure not to miss a spot. Nyx starts to lean backwards on the bed which grants me more access to his chest. My lips move down to his collarbone and I have to tear my hands away from his hair in order to undo the first button on his shirt. I slowly move down his body leaving a trail of kisses. When I get to the last button, I look up to find Nyx watching me intently. I smile at him as I make my way back up his chest and place my lips on his again.
He sits us up without breaking our kiss and removes his shirt. My hands run along his chest, over his shoulders, down his back, anywhere they can reach. Nyx tugs at the bottom my shirt and begins to pull it up over my head. Once it’s off, he gently flips us over so he’s laying on top of me. I try to pull him back down to kiss me, but he doesn’t budge. He stares down at me and moves a strand of hair behind my ear.
“You are so beautiful.” He whispers, continuing to brush my hair away. We stare at eachother for a moment, trying to catch our breaths, until his hand reaches around my back to unclasp my bra. He pauses to look at me for permission. I nod. He flings my bra onto the floor to join the growing pile of our clothes.
Nyx kisses behind my ear, my jaw, down my neck and then he closes his mouth around my breast. I press up into him when his tongue flicks my nipple. He uses one hand to stabilize himself and the other begins to move towards my pants. I feel my underwear becoming wet, which isn’t a new feeling, being with Nyx has left me wet plenty of times, but it’s never been this intense before. His mouth releases my breast and he leaves a trail of kisses down my stomach then stops right below my belly button.
Nyx positions himself between my legs and looks up at me as he begins to undo my pants. I lift my hips up so he can tug them off. Just as I suspected, my underwear are completely soaked. Nyx obviously sees my drenched panties, but he doesn’t say anything. Instead, he slowly -torturously- removes them too, leaving me completely bare before him. He’s eye level with my pussy now. I feel so exposed, almost embarrassed, until he places a kiss on the inside of my thigh. I meet his eyes as he kisses closer and closer to my pussy. When he finally presses his lips gently to my center, I squirm from the sensation.
I lay back down, but my eyes stay locked with his. Nyx reaches a hand up to lace his fingers with mine. This already intimate position immediately intensifies just by us holding hands. He squeezes my hand gently as he continues to press kisses into me.
His mouth covers my pussy completely, his tongue moving around as if he’s trying to memorize every inch of me. I try my best not to squirm, but the sensation is too fucking good. My unoccupied hand grabs onto his hair and I start to grind down on his mouth. My moans are escaping my mouth with no warning. No doubt everyone in this house can hear me, but I don’t fucking care. All I can think about is Nyx. How his tongue is pumping in and out of me, how his hand is still tightly interlocked with mine.
Without warning his other hand meets his mouth and he slides one finger into me. My back arches up at the sensation and I release my grip on his hair to grab the sheets next me. His tongue moves up to work on my clit and another finger joins the first. “Don’t stop! Oh my God, don’t stop!” I scream out and Nyx picks up his pace. His fingers find the magical spot that makes my body go numb.
I have no control over my body. My legs are violently shaking, my mouth is making noises I’ve never made before and my eyes are rolling back as Nyx pushes me over the edge. He draws out my orgasm, leading me through wave after wave of pleasure. After what feels like forever, but also nowhere near enough time, Nyx slides his fingers out of me and places a kiss on each of my thighs.
I finally open my eyes just in time to see Nyx place his fingers -drenched in me- into his mouth and moan at the taste. I watch him lick his fingers clean while his eyes never leave mine. Only when he sits back do I see that his bulge is practically begging me to help it, to set it free.
I try to sit up, but everything hurts in the best way so I stay where I am and watch Nyx. He’s looking at me with a look filled with love that I’m sure I match. He gives my hand a squeeze and then let’s go to unbuckle his belt. He stands up to shimmy off his pants and underwear, leaving him as bare as I am. His body is breathtaking. I want to memorize every inch of him. My eyes leave his to move down chest, over his torso and then his dick. I knew Nyx was gonna be big, his wings are fucking huge, but I’m actually concerned at his size. It might not fit.
Nyx pulls me out of my thoughts by rubbing his thumb along my cheek. My hand flies up to rest over his. “Y/N, look at me.” I do. “I’m gonna be here the whole time. It’s going to be okay. I promise.” He kisses me softly and I smile at the taste of myself on his lips. I nod at his words, but the thoughts don’t leave immediately.
“We‘ll go slow, okay?” I nod again and pull his hand off my cheek to lace our fingers together once more. Nyx climbs over me and lines himself up at my entrance. He drags himself through my folds, coating himself in my wetness. I take in a deep breath and prepare for him to push into me. We both moan at the feeling of finally connecting. My eyes never leave his as his tip slowly enters me. The pressure is almost too much to handle and the pain is noticeable, but bearable.
“Dear God, Y/N.” Nyx moans into my ear. “You feel so fucking good.” I kiss him as my response since I can’t really form words right now. He slowly sinks into me inch by glorious inch. When he finally bottoms out, I moan so loud I hear it echo off the walls. I lean my head up to see where we connect. We look fucking perfect. Like a painting that I’d want to look at for hours.
I rest my head back on the pillow and meet Nyx’s eyes again. “Can I move?” He asks, giving my hand a squeeze. I nod and he kisses me as he starts to slowly move. Agonizingly slow, he pulls back out of me almost all of the way and then pushes back in. The pain doesn’t necessarily go away, but the majority of it is replaced with pleasure. Nyx rests his forehead on mine as his pace quickens and our heavy breathing synchronizes.
Every time Nyx thrusts, I feel my muscles constricting which just makes everything feel so much better. “Fuck, Y/N. I’m close.” Nyx moans, giving my hand a squeeze.
“Me too.” I manage to whisper back.
“Together?” He presses a kiss to my forehead.
“Together.” I moan out as Nyx picks up his pace and his hand snakes down to rub my clit. That was what pushed me over the edge for a second time. I feel him follow immediately after me. Everything begins to blur but Nyx and I. All I can see is him. All I can feel is him. All I can hear is him. And I don’t want it to end. We ride our highs together, drawing this out as long as we can.
Nyx collapses down on top of me and I cradle the back of his head. I press kisses onto his shoulder as we try to catch our breaths.
After a moment, Nyx rises on his arms to look at me. “Is it okay if I pull out?” I wipe some of the sweat off of his forehead before I nod. We both look down to where we are connected and I hold my breath as he pulls out of me. It hurts a little when he does, but nothing I can’t handle. When he’s finally all the way out I release a sigh.
No blood.
Nyx sits up beside me and pulls me into his lap. He wraps his arms around me and lightly strokes up and down my back. “I love you so much, Nyx.” I say when I can actually speak. My legs are still shaking and my breathing hasn’t fully calmed down yet, but I feel amazing.
“I love you so fucking much, Y/N.” I look up to meet his gaze and he gently wipes away my stray tears. He lifts me up and carries me into the bathroom. “Wait here.” Nyx says as he sets me down on the counter. He goes to the linen closet, grabs a rag then heads over to the sink. “Do you have to pee?” He says while getting the rag wet.
I look over at him confused. “What?”
“I read that it’s not a bad idea to pee after sex. I guess it flushes out any bad bacteria in your system.” He scratches the back of his head nervously. I never thought about it before, but it makes total sense.
“I’ll try.” I say, preparing to stand up, but Nyx comes over and picks me up before I can. “I can walk, you know.” I laugh.
“I know, I just don’t want you to have to.” He kisses my forehead as he sets me down on the toilet and leaves to give me some privacy. I finish quickly and hobble over to the sink to wash my hands. When I turn the water off I see Nyx come up behind me in the mirror holding a fluffy robe. “Feeling okay?” I turn to face him while he helps me put the robe on.
“Yeah. Better than okay, actually.” I throw my arms around his neck to pull him down into a quick kiss. Nyx bends down to pick me up again and walks back to the bedroom.
When he sets me down on the bed, I crawl under the sheets and watch him walk over to the other side to join me. As soon as we are both under the covers, I snuggle into his side. “I can’t believe we waited 6 months for us to do that. Think of all the mind blowing sex we could have been having.” I joke after a moment of silence. Nyx laughs so hard that our bodies shake.
“Yeah, that’s true…” His tone becomes serious. “We will have lifetimes together, there is no race for us. I would have waited centuries for this moment.”
“Me too.” I have so many things I want to say to him, but he’s right, we will have lifetimes together. There will be other perfect moments like this one. So, I move closer to my mate's side as my eyes become droopy.
“Nyx…”
“Yes, my love?”
“I don’t think I can go to training tomorrow morning….”
He laughs quietly. “Then I guess we will just have to stay here.”
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toomixedwitch · 11 months
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SET YOUR WARDS? COOL NOW SET YOUR BOUNDARIES!!
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Ahhhh, boundaries. The thing many people can’t set in both the spiritual and mundane sense. Well, first what IS a boundary?
What is a boundary?
A boundary is an expectation that you may have for someone else. It is a mutual agreement of what is okay and what isn’t. It’s giving and taking consent in a given circumstance. Boundaries are within all types of connections from friends to family to deity. It is important to have boundaries in all these connections to maintain comfort and understanding.
“Toomixedwitch how the fuck do I set boundaries?”
I’m so glad you asked. It all starts with communication. This goes for mundane and spiritual situations! You want to first outline what it is you want to have rules on. I think the biggest one I always suggest for deity work is “Privacy will always be respected.” You might find deity showing up in places that you’d rather they not… the bathroom for example. So to be able to say “hey can you leave?” Is a boundary that’s expected.
When making boundaries you can write them down in your book of shadows or on paper to help you refer back to them. I always recommend for the first month or so communicating with deity on a certain day or time to check up on boundaries and expectations. This can be surrounding offerings, formality, what the work you do together is, if deity can bring other entities/deities into the space (if you’re in training etc) and so on.
If working with a deity who is on the more chaotic side you may want to outline what they can and can’t do. Can deity affect/mess with/play with/talk to your pets or no? Can deity move the stuff in your room or no? Can deity almost burn your house down or not /hj
How do I maintain these boundaries?
As I say, communicate. Schedule a time and day where you use divination or meditation to go through the list again and see how things are going. Is there anything that needs changing or going into more detail over? Is there anything deity would like in return (if the boundary was related to offerings etc)
The biggest one in both spiritual and mundane connections is being able to say no. Obviously, deities and entities will almost always allow you to say no; you always have a choice and will never be scolded for it. But if it helps you, write it down. “I am able to say no”. Sometimes we need a rule that outright says we can. With that said it’s always important to:
Communicate your discomfort
If you aren’t comfortable or you are struggling you are always allowed to say. ALWAYS. “I’m finding this way of offering tricky at the moment. I am still wanting to give offerings to you and I am willing to do it another way. Do you have an alternative?” BOOM it’s called communication and it is necessary in deity work.
“I am struggling mentally and am very busy right now deity, as you know, but I still worship and devote to you completely. Could you guide me through this time as I lessen my prayer and active work? My hard work and perseverance will be devotion to you.”
If you’d like to continue reading about this subject:
https://witchesandpagans.com/pagan-culture-blogs/pagan-leadership/what-are-boundaries.html
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rubra-wav · 25 days
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Husk x shy/insecure reader? Him helping reader be more confident and to stand up for themself!
Maybe even a lil scene where he calls them out for always agreeing to everything without second thought, calling them naive (and maybe stupid. He is a bit rough). They could react by either crying and confessing they hate conflict and thats why they do that, or they could whisper the confession (no tears, up to you).
Husk x shy/insecure reader : Above Whispers
A/N I wasn't sure if this was supposed to romantic or platonic so I went with platonic, sorry.
I NEED to remake this banner istg
Cw: SFW, gn!reader, Husker is tough loving in his callout (idk how to tag it properly)
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- You'd been a resident of the hotel for several months, during this time catching the eye of the resident bartender.
- You quietly did as you were told, never raising your voice even when it was obvious you didn't want to do something or didn't agree with something someone was saying.
- Anything to avoid conflict.
- These things not only irritated the bartender about you but also concerned him.
- He'd pushed several times intentionally testing the waters with you, and you hadn't done a single thing against it, just going along with his will.
- A sinner like you would be taken advantage of sooner rather than later in hell, possibly even by certain other residents.
- On multiple occasions, he had forced more malevolent forces Alastor to stay away from you, but it was clear he'd be working himself until the end of time to keep you from falling into someone's clutches if you didn't actually change yourself.
- Despite Husk's more apathetic side telling him to stay out of it, he confronted you upon it after a long day of group activities, cornering you to speak with you.
- You looked up at Husk in slight discomfort as he stood in front of you in the shittily carpet lined hallway looking very serious. Despite being a rather cute looking demon, all things considered, he was still intimidating.
- "That whole time you were letting that overly obnoxious bleeding heart push you around like a lost puppy." Husk said bluntly.
- You jolted like you'd been zapped at his words, going to try and protest that you just didn't mind, really, but you were cut off short.
- "You aren't foolin' me with the 'oh it's fine' bullshit. Drop it and be honest." Husk took a step forward towards you, watching you starting to shake slightly, eyes going misty.
- You shuffled uncomfortably, looking away with clear discomfort, chest aching at being called out. You just wanted to disappear.
- "..You're right." Your lip quivered as you fought and failed to keep your voice from quivering like the rest of you. "I hate causing issues. It doesn't matter if I'm uncomfortable as long as there's no negative attention on me, I-"
- Husk's hand came to rest on your shoulder, cutting you off from rambling. You looked up to his yellow eyes, clearly a vision of irritation bordered by his bushy eyebrows. "You're naive and fucking stupid." He announced, startling you.
- You sighed heavily, a tear slowly sliding down your cheek. You slowly nodded in agreement after a couple of seconds of heavy silence, prompting the demon's ear to twitch.
- "Dont agree! Fight against me! You need to get over this complete avoidance of confrontation!" Husk pat his hand on your shoulder. "This shit in hell is just going to get you either shackled to someone for all eternity like I am or fucking killed!"
- You were surprised to watch him go from annoyance to seemingly being extremely concerned for your safety so quickly. Husk was concerned about showing as much as well, forcing his face to be a mask of indifference and taking his hand off of you.
- He looked back at you coolly as he turned away to leave. "Do what you want, but don't come crying to me when you end up owned. God knows I have enough suckers whining to me in this dump." He grumbled, walking away with heavy steps.
- You stood in place, thinking about his words and the actions from him that you now registered as him trying to help you out of the situations you had gotten yourself into.
- He was right, and you knew it. It wouldn't be easy to get yourself out of being a yes-man, but.. something inside you had the feeling the overly pessimistic bartender would help you through it.
- Husk on the other hand, was facepalming about it. He just knew he'd be cursing himself for caring about another one.
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bon2bonn · 10 days
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Change of winds
22!F1!grid X female!driver!reader
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* I'm so sorry for the long delay 🙏🏻 💔 . 💀🤦🏻‍♀️Life is shit in general and I can't finish any of my WIP list , so this might be the last update for a while until I could make/find the time to breathe and get some proper writing done .
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2.october
Stretching after a long dreadful meeting was the first thing she did once everyone dismissed themselves out of the room , suppressing a yawn by covering her mouth as she leaned back in her chair in exhaustion . Today was a full schedule and that means back to back meetings along with legal and audit reviews of months worth of work , not to mention the preparations for upcoming events and gala's due to end of year celebrations back in headquarters .
To say her schedule was packed would be an understatement, but she made sure to not overwhelm herself and made time to check on the guys . she hated how they all got distracted by their busy schedules and lives in general, now they barely got a chance to meet eachother at their Spare time, and that was hard on all of them , the transition of going from spending most of their time working together even spending their off time close by to separate across the globe with them traveling constantly and her tucked away from one meeting to another not to mention the different timezones far away from their reach .
They still made the effort to call and leave voice messages daily, keeping her up with what's happening on the grid, and she in return left them all with voice messages and calls before every race , wishing them luck and a safe drive , religiously tuning in to every quali and race despite the time gaps and the work load , even indulging her now employees to enjoy the sport too , unknown to them how she herself used to race not long ago , some even recognized her but kept quiet out of respect to not get her unwanted attention, so she made most of the time to distract herself from the pit of uneasiness growing in her chest , and her almost overflowing schedule helped in that aspect.
A light knock snapped her out, followed by her assistant Lauren who peeked her head in , giving her an apologetic look making her sigh deeply before ushering her in " what now? " Lauren winced as she briefed her on the situation " you remember Mr Solly ? , head of the Australian branch is outside waiting on for an urgent meeting, something to do with the recent changes regarding the finance and marketing department " she tilted her head at the name " he came all the way to France to complain?" Lauren just nod not knowing what to say, making her huff a laugh " that's dedication, I'll give him that " taking a quick glance at her watch she then decided "Alright, I have 20 minutes before the next meeting so send him in , and please make sure to send out the Japanese deadline notice before we head to Montreal " Lauren nods as she typed on her pad then handed her the next meeting files " this will be our final meeting for the French branch , tomorrow will be field day and you have an appearance at Paris d'or gala , then you're free till Wednesday night , we'll be heading to Spain for the launch then we'll fly to Montreal form there before heading to New York on the 13th " she slumped over the desk dramatically , Groaning as she grumbled " and I thought my media duties were torturous " making Lauren remember " by the way the new Media team are going to attend the event tomorrow evening and will accompany us through the rest of the way back to UK " she snapped her head at the news " what!? , no no no " Lauren nod at her miserable face " yes, be grateful they're not following you everyday" , she straightened her posture and nods " if they try to get on my nerves I'm ditching them for good " Lauren nods in agreement " fair enough " then she made way to the door , letting Mr Solly in before closing it behind her .
The man walked in confidently with a certain look in his eyes, one she saw too many times to recognise with ease, he was sizing her and at the same time giving off the illusion of power , of having the upper hand over the situation, and she wanted to see the show he was trying to put up to it's end so she held her tongue as she greeted him " Mr Solly, you're a long way from Australia" he nods stoically " Ms L/N, I apologize for the inconvenience , I know how demanding your schedule is these days " she gave him a bored look " good to see we both think of it the same way " , her statement made him clench his hands but he kept his cool and proceeded " well , it's about the financial arrangements you installed previously and we see that they're a bit , extreme " she leveled him with a raised eyebrow " and may I ask who is we? " He cleared his throat " well the .... The directors and ..." She didn't waste time listening to his lame excuses " if my memory serves me right , and it does. The 'arrangements' as you called them were approved by the board members along with the department manager himself and the shareholders " his breath hitched and she didn't stop there " these arrangements came in time with various complaints from within the department about missing numbers from the accounts and they're not just small undetected numbers, they're big Mr Solly, too big to get swiped aside as human error or collateral casualty, so I'm asking you directly Mr Solly, do you have something to say? " , he clenched his jaw before he gritted out " what are you insinuating? " She leaned back on her chair with a wide grin " I'm not insinuating anything Mr Solly, I'm just asking obvious questions? But you seems to already know the answers " , He straightened his back and dropped his fake smile " you have no idea how things work, this is bigger than you , you think you can just come in and run around as you please just cause you're sitting on that chair? It's only a matter of time before everything crumbles because of your ignorance , you won't be smiling then " , she feigned surprise " are you threatening me Mr Solly? " He seemed satisfied with her reaction as he smugly answered " no , I'm simply enlightening you " she shook her head in boredom, staking her files and intertwined her hands on top of the stak giving him a wide smile unfazed by his falling apart façade " then let me enlight you in return , in two weeks time will be the next evaluation, I'll expect one of two things when I turn up by then , either your full report along with the missing accounts and data or your resignation letter, it's up to you to choose which one I'll be receiving first " .
She stood with a silent huff , not giving him space to react or answer back to the accusations and collected her files " now if you'll excuse me, I have somewhere to be , I'm sure you know your way out " she made her way to the door and left like nothing happened.
The man was at the point beyond seething, he screamed at the empty chair, slamming his hands on the desk and proceeded to kick at chair before him . She stood by Lauren's desk, not bothering to glance at the closed door where the shouts of anger radiates off " charge him if he damaged anything and be sure to have at least one of the security to..... help him out if needed , and let me know if Martin call back or send the files I asked about " with a final nod she made her way to the next meeting .
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The L/N official
📍Paris, France 🇫🇷
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TheL/Nofficial . light mode ☀️, night mode 🌑✨ , First official post with our lovely boss @Y/nsworld, we kicked off our journey with Paris 🗼 enchanting glamour, thank you France for the hospitality and we can't wait to return for more 🇫🇷♥️ .
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4.october 2022
Letting a chuckled at her frowning face , then shared an amused grin over her head with Sergio who extended his arm out for her to hold into " I thought you'd be more hungover than this " , she gave him a hard glare reaching blindly to smack him as she replied emphasizing with each smack " and I thought you'd be nicer " he dodged the last one groaning as he held his wounded shoulder from her assault " you ditched me for months!! and when you show up you hit me !? " She shrugged " I'm suffering and you're the one responsible for it so you have to suffer too " she turned to Sergio who was now laughing at their fight while kylian scoffed at her "it's not my fault you drink like a bottomless pit ! I told you to slow down !" She turned her head back to scowl at him " I was nervous!! and you dared me to drink half of what we had!" He looked away at her accusations finding interest in the ceiling , away from her glaring eyes .
She rolled her eyes and asked " where's Leo ? He's my favourite anyway, and he's for sure nicer than you " he pouted and made his way behind her to wrap his arms around in a tight hug, swaying them from side to side as he whined " I thought I was your favourite?! " She held his arms with one of her hands while she used the other to reach back to give him a hard pinch on his side " not when you're amplifying my headache " making him yelp in pain and flinch away holding his side " fuck! " , she ignored him and turned to Sergio who was holding back his laugh and raised an eyebrow at him with her eyes narrowed " you want one ? " He backed away raising his hands in fear " no thank you" she nods and made her way towards the rest of the team waiting for the tour guide to lead them further into the newly built facility .
Her father's company has been one of the main investors which made the responsibility to attend on a short notice to attend the tour either along with the other investors from other companies or with the team itself, and since she was barely conscious that morning when Lauren flooded her phone with SOS messages to drag her not even 15 minutes later to attend with the team their first tour on the newly built facility .
So here she is , willing her tired self to push through the day in favour of sleeping her killer hangover away , not to mention her little shit of a best friend who is making hard for her to not throw him in one of the construction containers to serve him for poking fun at her .
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5.october
Tom made his way to the stairs, avoiding the crowded lift in order to clear his mind a bit , a little exercise with some music won't do him any harm , so with his headphones on loud he took the first two floors before contemplating his choice as his legs started to shake , and it didn't take long for him to deem his choice a shitty one and used the exit door to find the lift in the third floor .
He leaning on the wall to support his weight as he waited to catch his lost breaths , and when it finally arrived it was way less crowded than he expected, with only one lady standing on the side with her hands clapped before her in an elegant way , he adjusted his hoodie and greeted her in a polite " hello " receiving a nod back before taking the other side further from her after pressing the top floor, focusing his eyes on his phone to pass the time , after a moment she asked after noticing where he's heading " you're going for a meeting too ? " He looked at her then shrugged " you can say that " she hummed in thought then pointed at what he was wearing , a hoodie along with jeans and his hair a mess , and gave a disapproving face " I don't think you have an appropriate attire for such place " even shaking her head with disdain " kids these days " he gave her a side glance , huffing a laugh under his breath before speaking aloud " well , it's a good thing i didn't ask for your opinion nor approval on that , seeing it's none of your business " leaving her with her mouth shut and hands clenched into fists , and made his exit when they reached the floor , rolling his eyes at her then turned round the corner and out of her sight.
He came face to face with Eddie who looked ready to head to a meeting, giving him a glare as he stood his ground with his arms crossed making Eddie clap his hands in a pleading manner " it's a last minute meeting, I wouldn't go if it wasn't urgent, it's only half hour consultation " when he didn't receive any answer he went for bribery " I'll get you a brand new set " Tommy gave him an unimpressed look " Bibi already did send me one from France " Eddie rolled his eyes with a mumble of " of course she did " before huffing at his youngest brother and asked " what do you want ? " Tommy extended his hand with his palm up " I'm driving back , and for the next week " he glared back at him and Searched his pockets before throwing his key at Tommy's waiting hand pointing at him in warning " just this time " and hurried down the hall to the meeting room , he swung the keys around his finger as he made his way to Carlton , his brother's longtime assistant who sat behind his desk as usual , making the later look up when he made his way over , smiling up at him as he leaned on the desk " look what Van Gogh dragged in " Tommy's smile widened , with his dimples on full display as he peeked his head over the screen that Carlton was working on minutes ago , " oh , no need for insults , you could just say you missed me " Carlton raised an eyebrow at him and scoffed " yeah sure , I do miss you missing up my files and distracting me half of the time you're here , and the other half you spend whining up and down about being board " Tommy kept his grin and teased with his eyes squinted " so you do miss me ! " Carlton rolled his eyes and sighed going back to his work " sit your ass down, I got work to do " he saluted and made his way over to set of plush chair across from the desk and made himself comfortable then started working on one of his sketches , moments later he heard his name being called, and when he looked up he was greeted by a slightly medium sized bag aimed at his face but he caught it before any damage could happen, and before jumping to send it back at Carlton he looked at the bag and his smile returned at the sight of his favourite candy , and called out in a sweet voice " ooooh , so you did, did missed me !? " making the other mumble under his breath " sometimes I regret doing so " making Tommy ask loudly " what was that ? " , " nothing! , if you don't want it give it back ! " The call made Tommy hug the bag and lean away "ok! I want it ! And thank you for thinking of me ! " making Carlton groan and burry his blushing face on his hands almost regretting his action , almost , but the sound of Tommy's loud humming made him take it back , " huummmn , sweet , but not as sweet as you~ " , yup he definitely regrets it now .
Back to Edward who was making his way to his urgent consultation after handing over his car keys, taking a breath before unlocking the door and stepping in , about to greet the Clint who turned out to be a woman standing by the window overlooking the skyline of London with her back facing him , but his words died in his throat when she turned around to face him , a smile made it's way upon her lips and she didn't hesitate to greet him , taking notice of his stunned face and stiff shoulders " hello Edward , it's been a long time " , he couldn't grasp if it's real or if he was having a cruel dream , no a nightmare . but it took him a moment to find his voice again and ask in disbelief " Mom ? " .
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Perfect (Kinktober)
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Gerri Fields x GN! Reader
Warnings: Smut. Virgin Gerri. Amab! Reader
Taglist: @bababaka @natashaswife4125
18+ MINORS DNI
Heading off to college is a scary thing to most, especially when you're headed to a different college to your best friend since childhood. Gerri had settled into her dorm within the week, with countless phonecalls from her mom since she had arrived. That was also when she noticed that an old friend who she had drifted apart from wandering the halls.
"I see you still play." Gerri stated as she caught up to them, taking note of the drumsticks in their back pocket.
"Gerri?" They questioned as she nodded with a shy smile. "Wow, it has been ages."
"Well, technically a few months but who's counting." She teased as they chuckled lightly. "How have you been?" She asked them as the two walked across campus.
"I have been great, how about you? How was your summer?" They asked her as she nodded with a tight lipped smile.
"It was eventful, that's for sure." She told them.
"I heard about your dad." They told her. "My mom was there at his funeral. I'm sorry I couldn't come as I was at my dad's. You know the whole custody agreement."
"That's ok." She waved them off as they both approached a coffee cart. Y/N ordered two flat whites, not knowing exactly what Gerri's poison is just yet. "I had Lillie there with me and my mom."
"She is a strong woman." Y/N stated as they handed her the warm beverage. "Just like her daughter." Gerri blushed slightly as she took a sip of her drink, trying to avoid their eyes as old feelings came rushing back.
"Thank you." She whispered before they walked her back to her dorm, a promise of seeing each other open as the two finished their day's with smiles on their faces.
As the weeks went on and classes became more and more demanding. Y/N had also had more band practice which they had invited Gerri to tag along. As much as Gerri was nervous to be around other people she has no idea about, she was excited to be near Y/N once more.
"Who is this pretty lady?" Terrence questioned as he leaned on his mic stand as Y/N soon wrapped their arms around her waist, already sensing her uncomfortable state.
"This is Gerri, a really good friend of mine and she is off limits." Y/N pointed to each of them as they soon sat on their stool as Gerri stood at the side. Watching as they soon started to play one of their warm up covers.
Gerri couldn't help but feel a certain way as she watched the sweat soon drip from their form as they hit the drums to the perfect rhythm of the song. The concentration on their face as to make sure not to make a mistake which could cost them dearly.
As they soon changed into one of their own songs, Gerri's heart skipped a beat when Y/N also started to sing their line as they looked at the green eyed girl to the side. This brought out a whole new view of the friend she used to have when she was younger and in high school.
The goofy kid who had braces and acne had had the most incredible glow up she had ever seen and she wanted them. She wanted them to make her their's. To be her first time.
"What did you think?" Y/N asked her once they stood before her, she looked up with a dumbfounded look on their face as they smirked at her.
"I. Wow." She breathed out as she looked over the sweat dripping from them before they soon took her hands, leading her outside as they became concerned as she was flushed.
"Are you ok Gerri?" They asked her as she could only nod before taking their lips in hers. Groaning, they pushed her up against the wall beside the fire exit as their hands held her hips as she had her arms around their neck.
"Take me." She whispered as seductively as she could. "I want you to be my first." She told them as they just nodded, not bothering to tell their bandmates they were leaving as they led her back to their dorm.
Once they had closed the door, Gerri looked them in the eye as she stripped her clothes as Y/N made sure their door was locked. Stepping forward as she shed her clothes before she started to remove their sweaty clothes.
"Are you sure?" They asked her as she just nodded with her bottom lip between her teeth.
"I want this. I want you to be my first Y/N." She told them as her hands rested flat against their chest. They then captured her lips in a tender kiss before leading her to their bed, laying her down gently before continuing their kisses. Pulling back slightly to gaze into her green orbs.
"You are ethereal." They whispered before they started to kiss her neck. "Can I ask you something." She just nodded as her hands held their shoulders, caressing their skin. "Do you want this to be more than a one time thing because I don't think I can do a one time thing with you Ger."
"I want this to be more than that." She whispered before Y/N leaned in and kissed her once more. Their hands caressing her sides as she wrapped her arms around their shoulders and her legs around their waist. Her hips rolling against their own as their length unintentionally slipped inside. "Fuck." Gerri hissed at the stinging sensation before Y/N started to thrust slowly. Soon enough her moans of pain turned into sounds of pleasure as Y/N kept going at a slow and steady pace.
They moved their other hand between their bodies to circle her clit, helping her reach her climax as they sucked on her neck. Gerri was in a stated of pure euphoria as she let go, seeing stars as her legs trembled before they soon pulled out and finished on her stomach.
"That was." She whispered breathlessly as they smiled softly as she regained her composure.
"You're perfect." They whispered before kissing her softly. Gerri watched as they moved away and disappeared into the bathroom, returning with a damp cloth in their hands as she watched them clean her up with love and care. The butterflies in her stomach were going insane at the simple gesture.
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The Fruit After the Flesh 18+ -Chapter 11-
Minors DNI!
Masterlist
Approximately 3,545 words
Pairing: Thomas Hewitt (Headcanon) x AFAB reader
This chapters Warnings:  Sexual language, foul language, use of a slur, depictions of violence. This is Slasher smut, be mindful of that and use your discretion.
A/n: This chapter was an intense write, I flew through it and the momentum continued right into chapter 12. I sort of rushed the art a little due to having a bunch of exams lined up this month plus assignments so please be patient. Let me know if you want to be in the tag list. I update chapter progress on the masterlist whenever something changes.
Please enjoy this chapter! I worked very hard on it so reblogs, comments, and likes are appreciated very much.
Tag List: @fan-goddess , @artxasa , @baybaybear1
Chapter 11
                Charlie made you stay on the property close to the house, if you needed to leave in order to work the orchard or check on the construction on your home, you had to bring him or Tommy along with you. After you told Charlie about the incident, both he and Tommy searched the property for clues, footprints, anything to be able to try and identify who it may have been hiding in the forest that night, but they always came back with nothing. It was as if the shadow person really was just a shadow and nothing more, but you knew what you saw, you saw its form very clearly in the dark of the night.
It had been three days since you told Charlie about it, Luda Mae was on edge worrying about you and your safety. Tommy was also being overly protective of you, he watched you everywhere you went when you were outside, he made you join him in the barn to have you near him while he tended to the animals, you didn’t mind spending the extra time near him.
Today was no different from the rest, the sun was bright in the sky with a cloudless expanse of blue surrounding it. You spent a lot of the morning doing laundry, as you finished hanging up the last of the garments on the outside hang line, you heard a call from Luda Mae,
“Hun, can you come in here when your good and done that laundry?”
You respond in agreement, the final clothespin now tightly pinching one of Tommy’s massive white shirts. You step down from the stool and admire the clothes swaying in the gentle breeze, you felt a certain nostalgia for hanging clothes, your grandmother used to have you help her hang the laundry on the line when you were small, and you never forgot the fresh smell of the outside air on the clothes when you took them down for folding.
You walked into the kitchen from the backdoor with the empty laundry basket in hand, Luda Mae was dressed to leave the house, she grabbed her purse and turned to look for you,
“Oh, there you are. I need to go to the gas station today. Charlie’s gon’ drop me off, then he has to go to town and get some things.” She walks over to grab her sun hat which hung on the wall, and continued,
“Thomas’ gonna be out in the barn with them cows while we’re away, one of ‘em needs a hoof trim so he’s gon’ be a while. Can you stay inside ‘til we’re back? I don’t want to risk you gettin’ hurt by some weirdo or nothin’”
You follow her to the main entrance, you felt compelled to ask,
“Shouldn’t I just stay outside with Tommy?”
Luda Mae is now already opening the door, Charlie is honking the horn in the distance to push her along,
“I just wanna be sure you’re safe hun, it’s mighty boring watchin’ a man shave a hoof down, n’ it takes forever to do.” She opens the door to leave but turns and says some final words,
“Every door in this house is locked, as soon as I close this one make sure to lock it and check the door you came in as well. If you’re in the house at least I know you won’t be messed with. I’ll be back in a few hours hun.”
She shut the door and ran to the idling truck while Charlie reamed her out for taking so long. You lock the door as she asked, and head to the kitchen to lock the back door as instructed. You sigh and look out the window at Tommy who was pushing one of the cows’ legs into the holster to prop it up for the trim -I guess I can go to my room and read for a bit-. When you entered your room, you noticed a bit of dust floating in the air, you decide to open the window to let fresh air inside. You went over to one of the bookshelves in the room and picked out a book you never got to finish from high school titled ‘Island of the Blue Dolphins’.
You lay down on your bed to start the book from the first chapter, each sentence reminded you of the past. The book took you out of your head and into someone else’s world, a story from history retold. As you continued to read you grew tired, your eyelids became heavy and before you could put the book down, you were out like a light.
Tommy was still working on the cow, he was gentle and sliced thin sheets off the keratinous layer keeping in mind the comfort level of the cow. He was at it for over an hour, he decided the cow had enough and deserved to take a break. He unhooked the leg and brought the cow out to the pasture with the others, he watched as it happily bounced away to go find a moist patch of grass to munch on. He missed you, and wanted to check in to see what you were up to and get a glass of water while he was inside.
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Tommy unlocked the door to the kitchen and poured himself some water which he guzzled down in an instant, as he filled the cup again, he called out to you but there was no answer; Finishing the next glass of water, Tommy went to look for you, calling your name as he moved through each room, but there was never an answer. He felt a chill go up his spine and began searching more frantically, loudly yelling out to you in hopes you were on another floor. He went to your room and knocked on the door, no answer.
Tommy opened the door and looked around the room, he saw your bed was messed up and the window was wide open. You were gone. He screamed for you, running all over the house in case he was wrong about his assumptions but each room he checked was met with dead silence and no one to see. He ran outside, the barn was the first place to look, nothing. He ran to the wheat field, searched around each corner including inside the silo, nothing. He looked in the car graveyard, opening the doors and trunks, searching under the cars, nothing. The final place was the pond, he ran as quick as possible, he looked through the trees and all around the surrounding forest, he searched the dock and the water, nothing again.
Tommy felt like his world was collapsing in on him, he couldn’t find you anywhere, you were taken from him and he wasn’t there to stop it, he was brimming with rage at his failure to protect you.  Now that you were missing, Tommy was hell bent on finding you, he would search to the ends of the earth if he had to, he won’t stop until you are in his arms again.
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You woke up in a dark room, it was lit dimly with old string lights. The ceiling and walls of the room were made of dirt, like they had been dug into by a shovel, the walls were reinforced by wood beams that the string of the lights would loop around. You felt exhausted, you could barely keep your eyes open and your vision was going in and out of blurriness. You felt like you were laying down on a hard surface, it was cold in this place, -am, I dreaming? Where am I?- You were too exhausted to panic, when you tried to lift your arm to rub your eyes, you realize you couldn’t, you were unable to move your whole body, the best you could manage was just curling your toes or twitching your fingers.
You groan to see if you could speak, you were able to squeak out a noise thankfully. You hear footsteps coming towards where you lay, a smell follows when the footsteps drew close, body odor, really bad body odor. You push out some words,
“Hhhwho, whos…there?” it was weak but audible.
You hear the footsteps come close to you, a chuckle rattles into your ears, someone walks up to your side and looks down at you, their face is too blurry to make out, they speak,
“Nice o’ you t’wake up.”
The voice was familiar, but you struggled to think of the person it reminded you of, you squeeze out another question,
“Hhhh…hhhwho?”
The person kneels down and gets really close to your face, its Dover. You grumble and try to move to get away but he laughs as you struggle.
“Recognize me now dontcha bitch?” his words were pointed, he continues to speak,
“Finally caught ya when those freaks went away. They fucked up muh dang fire and now yer still alive. I intend t’change that.”
You squirm, tears start to roll from your eyes, -why can’t I move? Please let this just be a bad dream- you blink frantically, feeling like if you could just push yourself then somehow you could get out of there. Dover goes over to a shelf area and grabs some ropes, he comes back to you and starts tying your arms and legs down,
“I drugged ya while y’slept in yer nice cushy bed at the Hewitt house.” He ties your hands together and attached the rope to a pole that was behind you,
“Im gon’ wait ‘till it wears off so y’can get the full effect of what I’m gonna put ya through. Payback fer Tilly just up and givin’ everythin’ away t’some whore from Canada.” He ties your feet together and lifts you so you sit upright against the dirt wall next to were you lay.
He walked away and disappeared around the corner, all you could do was cry, as time passed you started to gain your movement back and were finally able to speak. You didn’t remember anything other than falling asleep in your bed with the book, you felt like you were in a waking nightmare. You tried to scream out for help, calling each of the Hewitt’s names in case either of them could hear you, tears streaming down your face as you yelled.
Dover returned, he mocked your screaming and crying and laughed when you stopped, he looked worse than usual, his beard had grown in and was yellowing already, he smelled like he hadn’t bathed in forever. You try to free yourself from your bonds but they were so tight it just cut into your skin the more you struggled, you look up at him as he stood over you, smirking, you ask,
“Why are you doing this?!”
He tilts his head back to chuckle to himself, then says,
“I deserve some fun b’fore I take up the deed to Tilly’s property, I earned it.”
You respond,
“Where did you go after the fire? And where the fuck am I?”
He kneels down to you, his rank smell overwhelming your senses,
“When I saw the fuckin’ Hewitts drivin’ up I had t’run, so I made my way out to an abandoned lot n’ dug this hole so’s I be able t’kill ya without no one knowin’ where I was.” He looked around and continued,
“Seems it worked. Oh, y’can scream all ya want here, no one’s gon’ hear ya.” He cackled and walked over to the table where he got the ropes from,
“Y’see, Im gon’ take pleasure in fuckin’ ya up. Maybe after I kill ya, I’ll give yer body t’the Hewitts, so they can eat it.”
You hang your head down, the tears dripping onto your legs,
“What the hell are you talking about? Just let me go! If you let me go, I won’t say anything to anyone, please!” you had to choke past your tears to speak, you were so scared of what was coming next, you continue to plead,
“Please let me go, please, I don’t want to die.”
Dover just laughs at you, he turns away from the table and is holding a knife, he inspects the edge of it with his thumb as he walks over to you,
“Y’think I’m stupid? I know If I let y’go, those cannibals’ll be after me.” He kneels down and starts to cut away your shirt exposing your bra,
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“Y’gon be mighty uncomfortable in the cold down here. Ain’t no comfort comin’ t’ya. While yer awake and alive, you might as well know the truth ‘bout the freaks you lived with.”
You cut in, “What?”
He smirks and continues to tear away the rest of your shirt,
“Those Hewitts, used t’eat people back b’fore the orchard grew. The economy was down, real bad, everyone left town fer greener pastures. Not them though, those dumb fucks wouldn’t leave their big fancy house. Once the food went out n’ deliveries stopped, the animals starved n’ stopped producin’, they ate what animals were left ‘til there was none.” He looked up past his brows at you,
“That’s when they started eatin’ people. Travellin’ folks would be picked off when they came in town fer gas, killed ‘em all n’ cooked ‘em up fer dinner. That big retard one did most of the killin’, he’d slaughter ‘em all then butcher the bodies fer the meat. He’s evil with how many he killed.”
You just sat still, eyes wide,
“How do you know all this? Why didn’t they kill you?”
He ran the knife up your arm, tracing the tip over your skin, he said,
“I used t’be the one deliverin’ gas to the station, only reason they had a fuckin’ store t’begin with. Then when Tilly came round, she hired me on t’start up the orchard. She paid me t’keep quiet. None of it matters now anyway, I’m gon’ report them to the sherriff, and blame them fer ya dyin’”
You yell at him, “What makes you think they won’t hunt you down after I’m dead?”
He laughs,
“They ain’t gon’ get the chance, the sherriff’ll be called b’fore I leave this hole after I’m done with ya”
You start screaming again, as loud as you could just in case any of the Hewitts were nearby. Dover slaps you across the face,
“Save yer screams fer when the fun starts.”
The sting from his slap was panful, you already felt dizzy from the drugs he injected into you wearing off, the slap just made it all worse. You try to struggle again, hoping to possibly get loose form the rope, Dover was now cutting away at your shorts laughing at your efforts to escape,
“Struggle all ya want whore, yer never getting’ out of those knots.”
You curse at him,
“You fucking evil pig, what are you planning?”
He tears away the cloth from your shorts, now exposing your underwear, the chill of the room now giving your skin goosebumps, you feel so cold you shiver. He says,
“I’m gonna take y’apart, piece by piece.” He laughs to himself as he gets up to grab something off the table again.
You wriggle your hands back and forth; you start to feel the rope loosen so you continue steadily wriggling to help loosen it more. You watch Dover to make sure he still has his back turned, you were able to get your hands free, you start to untie your feet while watching Dover. You were able to loosen the rope on your feet and quickly placed your hands back to where they were, holding the rope with them so he didn’t know they were untied, he turned around and had a larger knife with him now.
He came and squatted down to look over your body, he touched your leg and ran his calloused hand up your thigh,
“Don’t know where t’start.” He said as he looked over your legs.
He placed the knifes edge on your collarbone, he pressed in and you winced in pain, he started laughing maniacally, his eyes closed tightly as he threw his head back with glee. Just as he exposed his neck, you punched him right in the Adams apple and he fell backward choking. He dropped the knife to his side as he held his throat, you picked it up and plunged it into his calf, it penetrated and sliced through his muscle and poked through the other side, he clenched his calf with his hands as he choked, trying to catch his breath.
You removed the rope fully from your feet and ran out of the area, you turned the corner and found a doorway made of scrap metal, you fling the door open and start running, barely able to see in front of you. The pathway was at an incline upwards, it led you to a dead end, you looked around for a door and spotted a ladder, you looked up and saw a wooden latch door. You frantically climbed the ladder and pushed up on the door, it opened up to a field with extremely tall grass, you were almost fully out of the hole when you felt a tug at your foot, Dover was behind you pulling you down, it made you fall to the ground above the latch door and he began to drag you into the hole, you screamed as loud as you could.
You were almost pulled in again but you landed a swift kick to Dover’s face with your free foot, he grunted in pain and fell backward into the hole, letting go of your foot. You closed the latch door and ran as fast as you could through the grass, you didn’t know where you were but you knew you needed to put distance between you and him. The sky was dark, it was already nightfall, you were grateful for the heat, it was warming your cold, exposed body. You snuck your way through the grass, being careful to not leave an obvious trail for Dover to find you. You hear his laugh,
“Im gon’ find you bitch! You can’t hide from me!” His words resonated loudly, he was nearby.
You crouch down low and quiet your movements to try and hide in the grass as best you could. You hear him shuffling haphazardly as he floundered around the brush. He was getting closer; you quietly move yourself to a denser area of the field and kneel down as low as possible. You listened for him, his footsteps were inching closer to you, you could hear his heavy breathing and sat as still and quiet as possible when you saw his legs through the strands of vegetation surrounding you,
“Come out lil’ piggy, I’m gonna getcha” he called out for you in a sing-song way, sounding even more unhinged than before.
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He was now right next to where you were, you hitched your breath and lowered yourself further into the grass hoping for the best. After a few seconds of just hearing his heavy breathing, he moved on. You waited for a good minute and then when you couldn’t hear his movements again, you quietly snuck away. You continued moving in the same direction, hoping it was going to at least get you to a road, you raised your head above the grass slightly to see where you should go, a forest could be seen in the distance so you made your way towards that, now running as fast as you could.
Just when you reached the edge of the forest you felt your hair pulled back roughly, it made you fall backward and you yelped in pain.
“Gotcha!” he shouted with glee.
Dover dragged you closer to him by your hair, you scratched and clawed at his hand to release your hair. You were at his feet now, he let go of your hair and stood over top of you, he placed his foot on your stomach and stood onto you, you yelled out for help with your last inhalation. He kept applying pressure, now making it hard for you to breathe in, you punched his leg as hard as you could but this just made him laugh loudly. He dropped himself on top of your body, he placed his legs on your arms to prevent you from moving, you gasp for air and let out another scream.
Dover punches your face, you yell in pain and feel dizzy again, his hands are now around your neck squeezing your throat. In this moment, you feel helpless, you can’t squirm enough to get him off of you and now the blood is unable to get to your brain causing you to slowly slip into darkness. As the world around you begins to fade, you hear a low rumbling, like the growl of a wolf. The pressure from your neck is gone and there’s no one on your body, as the blood starts rushing back into your brain you gasp for air, coughing and sputtering as you roll over onto your front.
The sound you heard was no wolf, it was the revving of an engine, a small engine, a chainsaw.
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papasbaseball · 2 months
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Raphael x Reader (Till Death Do Us Part)
+18 CONTENT NOT FOR MINORS. MINORS KEEP SCROLLING
Pairing: Raphael x F!Reader
Rating: Explicit
Warnings: Sexual Coercion. You sign a contract without reading that indebts you to Raphael. Mentions and descriptions of torture (flaying(not done to the reader)).
Summary: You went looking for a lawyer to help with your divorce. Always read what you sign or you might end up in bed with the Devil.
Word Count: 2,379
Notes: This was inspired by the CONTRACT THAT WE ALL SIGNED WHEN WE INSTALLED BG3???? Definitely did not read the Terms and Conditions. Someone suggested that Raphael was Larian's lawyer and well... here we are.
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He wanted the house, the new Mercedes you bought last month, and alimony to boot. For a cheater, he certainly footed a high bill.
“And you didn’t get any evidence of his… infidelity?” The crooked frown of your newly acquired lawyer, Raphael Hope, betrayed the polite substitution. His eyes ate into his skull in a fashion that spoke of many a long night and too many encounters with jackasses. Perhaps in private company, he would not be so quick to bite his tongue.
The words came out tightly. ”I came home early from work and that’s when I saw him…screwing my cousin on the brand-new sofa.”
He walked to the minifridge in the corner of the room, fetching a bottle of Evian. He sat it to the side of your consultation folder. You thanked him quietly, letting your shoulders fall as the coolness of the water slipped and soothed your hoarse throat that you had earned from a night spent on your coworker’s couch.
”A pity, really,” he said. “To throw away a marriage to someone as exquisite as yourself? I would not blame you if you thought all men to be fools.”
His words and the bass he put into them forced your gaze to the consultation folder, intent on figuring out if the font of “Hope Law Firm” was serif or not. His eyes glowed a genuine amber that reminded you too much of sparks from 3 years ago.
”I didn’t come here to flirt, Mr. Hope,” you said, taking another sip of water.
”I am a man of facts. It is only the truth.” Putting a black marbled pen to the notepad of his padfolio, he continued, “No evidence will make it difficult to win in court. You are certain there are no texts, no photo-“
”There’s nothing,” you interrupted. The golden nib stopped scratching, fire lighting in his eyes.
”Please-“ He blinked and it vanished, his face set once more in cool professionalism. “We have ways of getting evidence, but most people find it to be out of their price range. Think very carefully, dear.”
The blood crept into your cheeks at the endearment. Your soon-to-be ex-husband had always called you “babe”. It felt commonplace and cheap, the kind of sweetener that a boy might use to get into his college girlfriend’s pants. Raphael's words smoldered on his tongue and felt anything but commonplace. The crisp suit, the soft but styled chestnut hair, the smoky cologne that promised wealth and wins in the courtroom. If Satan had built the perfect lawyer, it was him.
You shook your head.
He sighed, sliding a thick cream-colored paper out from the back of his padfolio and over to you. The page's weight was increased by the bold black letters across the top: AGREEMENT. You flipped the paper, surprised that the back was blank.
”Read it if you would like, but this permits us to do our own snooping. We have a 100% success rate, but our methods are… unorthodox.”
He had no website boasting wins or guarantees when you’d gone looking for a lawyer, but the newspapers had done that enough for him. Win after win gilded his name on every article in the news tab, tales of mob bosses and politicians clearly guilty getting off. You knew this was coming.
Biting your lip, you took the pen that Raphael offered you and scrawled your signature as quickly as you could across the bottom. Better to be fast than to change your mind. A sigh of disappointment from him froze your hand.
”You should really read things before you sign them, dear.”
With a wave, the doors slammed shut, window shades dropped, and sconces gleamed an angry red. The table and chairs vanished in a cloud of ash and smoke that swept up the walls, devouring the dark blue and mahogany into volcanic stone veined with bloodied quartz. Scrambling towards the exit, you watched as the door and handle were soon too devoured by that awful smoke.
”Let me out,” you begged, turning to face him. “You can’t keep me here.”
”Can’t I?” he chuckled. “I must… per our contract agreement of course.” The cream-colored paper floated up into his palm, having survived the incineration of the room. “From this day forth, I do agree to be willingly at the service of Raphael of the House of Hope until he sees fit to relinquish me from his company.” He laughed at this, directing his darkened gaze toward you. “It is not often my servants are so rare in beauty.”
“My roommate-“
”Will not miss you,” he finished. “Nobody at that dead-end job loved you. No husband at home to cry for your absence. No children to weep for their mother’s milk.” His pupils burned hot like dying stars against an obsidian sclera, raking over your body. “At least not yet.”
He stalked you into the corner like a lion, a smile forming when you whimpered as he got too close. Another sweep of the hand and the contract engulfed in flames to reveal a great dagger, golden from hilt to tip—the point nestled under the tip of your chin.
”What should I do with you, little mouse?” He crooned, cocking his head to one side. “So careless. I can’t have that in my service.”
“I promise I won’t tell anyone,” you breathed, trying to ignore the tear that slipped down your cheek. The dagger tip pressed into the delicate skin, raising you until you were standing once more. “I’ll give you anything you want.”
”Of course you will,” he said. “You have no choice.” He drew closer until you could taste the tart cherry undernote of his cologne. “I would like a taste, dear.”
Your fingers trembled reaching for the soft charcoal lapel of his suitcoat that rose and fell with each breath. It stilled for a moment as you looked up into his face. A sharp brow quirked, highlighting those wicked eyes. A weak tug of his lapel earned you a smile and he bent just enough for you to touch your lips to his. His hand slithered up your back as if he had done this a thousand times before, a modest touch enough to set your nerves alight. Your tongue flicked across his smirk, and he parted those unforgiving lips.
Whether he was a devil, a trickster, or some other creature made no difference. His cool indifference sparked something within you, however small. His hand splayed across your back, pushing you into him to be devoured. The sharp line of his nose pressed into your cheek, a small groan as if he were devouring a cake that was soaked in the sweet fruit syrup of the summer sun. You pressed your tongue into his, desperate to taste the honeyed words he’d used to get you to let your guard down so easily. Your legs were soon wrapping themselves around his waist.
“Greed looks good on you, little mouse,” he said, dipping his head to trail kisses down your jaw.
“You’re a monster,” you protested, voice breathless and hungry for more of his lips and tongue.
He nipped into the crook of your neck. “I can stop if you would like. Denying you your pleasures has its own charm.”
You gasped, grabbing a handful of his soft hair as he licked and sucked. Your mind toyed with the idea of trying to escape, but every time you got close to the plan of finding an exit the thought slipped away into the lust of him pressing you up against the jagged wall, knife still to your chin.
“Mr. Hope-”
“Your Excellency,” he cut you off.
The stabbing points of the rock behind you retracted and you watched the darkened cave transform into a room decked in gaudy red and gold with ceilings high enough to house God. He carried you to the bed made softer than sin, kneeing open your legs.
Light glimmered over him to reveal a monstrous form, complete with horns that looked like twisted stone and demonic crimson wings that served as a terrifying backdrop to your captor. Black claws shredded the woolen skirt, pantyhose, and pink satin panties that you picked out that morning, leaving scratches on your stomach in their careless destruction. A growl at the sight of the warmth that you offered him was all the warning given before he finished butchering the turtleneck and lacy bra.
“I’m going to enjoy breaking you, crushing you until the only words from your mouth are “Yes, Your Excellency”. Given how wet you are, it should not be long.”
You crawl back further onto the bed, away from him. “I’m not.”
“Please. Even a human could smell the way your cunt is aching for me to stretch it and fill it.” He crawled onto the bed after you, pulling your legs apart once more, bringing his face close to your needy sex. “Would you like to see how a real man does it?”
Your ex always had an excuse for refusing to go down on you. One night he’d claim that his jaw locked up easily, the next he’d say he preferred only freshly shaven. They were endless to the point that you had stopped asking. Raphael nipped at the skin of your inner thigh, begging you to answer.
“Are you going to bite me?” you stuttered.
He smiled. “Would you like me to?”
You grabbed one of the rough horns, guiding him towards your pussy. His tongue glided through your folds until it found your clit. The dying stars looked from under his brow in eager sadism as he suckled the bundle of nerves between his lips. Your back parted from his bed and you shut your eyes as bliss clenched through you.
“Watch me or suffer,” he growled before returning to his ministrations.
Your eyes snapped open as you watched him toy and tease, nibbling and flicking in a new and exciting way with each gasp and whine. He would push you as close to the edge as he could before backing off in cruel delight, mocking your weakness as you pulled futilely on his horns.
“Is there something you want, little mouse?” he said.
“P-please.”
The tip of his claw circled your abused clit. “Please, what?”
The pride stabbed in your throat, trying to claw its way out. “Please, let me cum… Your Excellency.” The words tasted like battery acid, but they satisfied that shit-eating grin of his.
His mouth glistened with your juices as he kissed you deeply once more. “I will think about it.”
The shimmering light swept over him once more to reveal his naked form. Despite him being a monster, you whimpered when you caught sight of his cock. It was built for a creature much bigger than you, a deep red of coagulated blood and wrapped in ridges.
“It’s not going to fit,” you pleaded, digging your nails into his biceps as he pulled away. They slipped out of your grasp and he shouldered one of your legs and then the other.
“Relax. You are too tense.” He lined the tip up and slowly pushed the head in, flaring his wings in response. “Gods you are tight. When was the last time you were properly used?”
It was difficult to hold onto the last remaining bits of sanity as he slid in further. You clench in protest, feeling the burning pain as he stretched you fuller still. “I-” You groan as he slips further in.  “N-never..”
His lips brushed gently against the fresh bruises on your neck, picking them over to find a spot unmarked by his hunger. He stopped pushing, letting you adjust to him. “A pity. I can’t wait to flay that bastard after I finish him in the courtroom.”
His hips pressed forward once more until he had buried himself to the hilt. “Would you like that, my little mouse? I can let you watch as I skin slice after bloody slice off of him. Torture him just enough and then make him watch as I claim your cunt and fill you deep with my seed.” He rocked into you, simulating his wicked plan. “I want to hear him scream as I finish what he couldn’t.”
You groaned as he pushed into you again, stretching you even more. He pulled out and buried himself into you again and again. His claws bit into the flesh of your hips. The thought of him torturing your ex as he fucked you mercilessly put a lurch in your stomach, but it was quickly washed away thinking about the power of Raphael at your side in the courtroom. Giving him the just desserts that the legal system refused to give would be the cherry on top of taking everything from him. The rush mixed and intertwined with the lust bringing you closer and closer toward the edge.
“I-I’m…” you said.
He snorted. “So easy.” The amusement in his voice went straight to your core. He quickened his pace once more. “Cum for me, my little mouse.”
His teeth sank into your shoulder and it sent you tumbling, wave after wave gripping him in desperation. The movement of his hips stuttered after a few more thrusts and you felt the burning heat of him as he growled into your flesh, filling you with the filth of a devil.
He removed his teeth from your shoulder and slid out of you, leaving you aching and wounded. Reaching into the top drawer of the nightstand, he pulled out a gilded cigarette, lighting it with a flash of magic. He took a long drag before reclining back on his side of the bed.
You crept close, wincing as you propped yourself up on your injured arm. His eyes were focused on the far-off paintings on the ceiling. “Did you mean it?” you said. “About torturing him and making him watch?”
The devil exhaled the sweet cherry-scented smoke out of his nostrils. “After I beat him bloody in the courthouse, yes.” He took another drag. “Why?”
You plucked the cigarette out of his clawed hand, taking a drag yourself. “I want you to kill him when you’re finished.”
Raphael smiled, snatching the cigarette back. “Till death do us part.”
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dabiscarpet · 11 months
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getou-senpai who is always on the more calm and quiet side, specially next to gojo-senpai
getou-senpai, who is surprisingly nice to newbies at school, always going to greet them (after gojos bedazzling introduction first, ofc)
getou-senpai who offers help when needed, always up to practice with anyone after class or even in the middle of the night
getou-senpai who seems so approachable despite his intimidating aura after the first few weeks, u finally approach him one day at lunch time
you shyly but surely go straight to the picnic table he was sitting at after gojo left, probably to the bathroom. you had been starting at him from afar, hidden by the heavy bushes and flowers. little silent steps were soon interrupted by his voice, as he distractedly stared at a bird
"i though you would never come"
u stop dead in your tracks, bento box in hand, suddenly feeling embarrassed and hoping the earth would swallow you. he had such a powerful aura up close, but also a certain warm, welcoming soft vibe, as his bangs swept side to side with the wind. he turned to you with a soft, almost imperceptible smile.
"but I was really hoping you would"
breathing deep, you took that as a sign and smiled back, taking the few steps left.
"do you mind if...?" You ask
"only if you share with me" he winked at you..of course you would, you brought extra food just for him.
Such was the start of a very small cute crush, developing into a highschool romance, and slowly, into a deep, intoxicating infatuation... Both ways.
getou-senpai who was always right. who told you to roll up your skirt in the weapons closet, and then spoke sickly sweet words to your ear as he played with your clit and had a hand deep down your cunt.
getou-senpai who slowly started telling you about his ideas of the world, making sure you understood his point and agreed fully with his preachings
getou-senpai who would reward you for being his smart little girl, feasting on your juices during hours on end
getou-senpai who is also a true romantic, taking your virginity under the moonlight on your 2 month anniversary, because he's always remembering the little details and dates
getou-senpai who is always happy to see you, specially when you have a somewhat sad or conflicted expression, since that would mean he gets to comfort you. He found a weird pleasure in it. He would cook a nice meal for you, run a good bath, and cuddle you against his chest all night. Next morning he would go out to the garden and cut you a fresh flower to give you with breakfast.
getou-senpai who let's u play with his hair whenever you want. you're the only one he allows to touch his luscious raven hair. Sleepless nights listening to his preachings, slowly planning how to change the world, while you hum in agreement massaging his scalp, applying some treatment, braiding little pieces...
getou-senpai who wakes you up with his cock down your little hole, no prep, when you fall asleep accidentally while he talks, or you're studying together. He would make sure you never make the same mistake again, because he deserves nothing less than your full attention. Deep red marks around your neck a reminder during the next few days.
getou-senpai who more and more often needs you during the day, growing needy of your body, your warmth, your smell, as the hard days start getting harder. He would take you whole, raw or nah,anywhere anytime his body needed you. The need growing specially, like a feral creature on his chest, as he saw you interact with your classmates during the day.
He would wait outside your classroom, grab u by the arm with a serious expression, grip painful but deliciously possessive, and drag you to the nearest secluded place to f your brains out until you couldn't see anything but his face in the fog of pleasure
getou-senpai who had you so deeply infatuated with him, that without a word but just a look, made you pack your things and leave that same night with him, in the middle of the darkness.
No regards for a past life, family or friends, because your life now is just getou suguru, and you will follow him till the depths of hell itself.
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kryptonitejelly · 2 years
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Really hot boyfriend | Aaron Hotchner x You Criminal Minds - Aaron Hotchner x You Pairing: Aaron Hotchner x You Genre: Fluff Warnings: Mentions of alcohol; drunk reader and BAU girls Length: One-shot
When you told the BAU girls your really hot mystery boyfriend would come pick you all up, because Sergio can’t drive.
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“Moooore shots.” JJ giggles as she sloshes another measure of tequila into the shot glasses on the table. The round empties out the bottle, which she tips over for good measure to demonstrate, before sliding the empty bottle across the table to join the cluster of empty beer glasses and cocktail classes that hovered at the end of the booth.
“To girls night with noo calls!” Emily yells out as the four of you Emily, JJ, Penelope and you) clink your glasses before tipping the liquid down your throats.
You drop your glass onto the table, and giggle as it topples, and rolls a distance, only to be stopped by a small heap of lime wedges.
“I am,” you raise your hands in front of you as you stare at your fingers, and then towards your companions, “certifiably drunk”.
“We alllllll are.” Penelope slings her arm around your shoulders as she pulls your close.
“But you could be more drunk.” Emily reasons, her words slurring slightly, as she stands, shouting across the bar towards the bartender “3 more rounds of shots!”
The bartender, Keith, raises his hand in a thumbs up and it earns cheers from your table of four.
“How are we going to get home.” You mumble, as you lean back against the booth seats.
“Sergio will pick us!” Emily exclaims.
“Sergio is a cat.” JJ counters, half scoffing, half laughing as if it were the funniest thing on earth.
“But Sergio is a gentleman.” Penelope purrs.
“And no gentleman will say no.” JJ roars, as the group collapses in laughter.
“I’ll call my boyfriend.” You proclaim, as if it were the smartest idea on earth.
“Oooooh the mystery boyfriend.”
“Do we finally get to meet him.”
“Caaaaaall him.”
“He is REALLY hot.” You giggle as you slide out of the booth, the alcohol making your brain swirl as you struggle to balance on your heels. Walking to a corner of the bar you tap at your phone.
“Hi.” The deep gravelly voice answers on the second ring.
“Hi.” You breathe out. “You sound delicious.”
You are rewarded with a deep chuckle which makes your insides twist, in a good way.
“And you sound drunk.” The words are light hearted, because he knows you are with a group of women (yourself included) who could kick ass if they wanted to, drunk or not, but you also hear the mild concern laced into his voice, because you are drunk and out.
“I am.” You nod furiously in agreement on your end, forgetting for a moment he can’t see. “Emily said Sergio could pick us, but Sergio’s a cat, he can’t drive. His paws won’t reach the gas.”
“Indeed.”
“Can you come pick us pleaseeeeee.”
“Are you sure you are ready for everyone to know?”
“ ‘S not everyone here.” You mumble.
“You know what I mean”, you hear a faint smile tugging at his lips.
“I am.” You answer after a beat of silence, your voice firm, despite the alcohol swirling through your system.
You had been officially dating in secret for 11 months now, not counting of course the year which you both had spent orbiting around each other, exchanging looks and accidental touches. He had been ready for the team to know around the 6 month mark, but you had been hesitant. Dealing with Strauss and the brass was one thing, but your struggle with dating your boss and how that would change perceptions of you had been another. Lately however, over the past one month, you had been certain that you were fine with the team knowing, because you loved him, loved Aaron Hotchner, and having everyone know that was more important that any perception of you anyone could possibly form.
“Alright, on my way.”
***
You spot him first, a welcome sight in a dark blue casual jacket over a grey t-shirt and dark jeans, entering the bar, his eyes scanning the room for sight of you. Your eyes lock on his, and feel your belly flop as smiles.
“Hey look thats Hotch.” Emily
“HOTCH.” Penelope
“Over hereeeeeeee.” JJ
He walks over, rubbing the back of his neck as he comes to a stop in front of your booth.
“What are you doing here Hotchhhh” Emily draws out as she attempts to push a half empty shot glass towards him. “Care for a drink?”
“We are waiting for her mystery boyfriend.” Penelope gushes in a loud, stage whisper as she jabs her thumb in your direction.
“He said he would come pick us up.” JJ’s head shoots up as she glances around.
“Well,” He clears his throat. “Lets go then, I’ll drop the three of you home.”
“But, we are waiting for the mystery boyfriend.” A protest from Emily.
“We reaaaaalllly want to see him.” A whine from Penelope.
“She said he is REALLY hot.” JJ nods firmly.
“He is.” You exclaim, as you lurch off your seat, stumbling into a pair of strong arms that catch, and steady you. In an alcohol induced haze of affection, you slip your arms around his waist, as you press your cheek firmly into his chest, beaming at the group of of three who are now staring at you, eyes open, their eyes slightly less glassy from the alcohol as realisation dawns on them.
“HOTCH IS YOUR BOYFRIEND?” Emily all but shouts, causing the next booth to glance over, as she slaps her hands against the side of her face.
You nod enthusiastically as Aaron says silent, while he snakes an arm around you, holding you steady, but also pulling you close as you are slammed with a barrage of squeals and questions.
***
It had taken a herculean effort for him to tame the constant stream of shock, squeals and questions that plagued him as he herded the four of you out of the bar (him holding on to you with his left hand, you onto Penelope, his right hand dragging JJ, and Emily insisting she could walk herself, bringing up the rear), into his suburban, and on the drop-off drive.
“I’m happy you guys are together.” Emily drawls as she unbuckles her seatbelt as Aaron puts the car in park. Her house was the last stop on the way.
She pokes her face forward, hovering above the center console of the car as she reaches forward, grabbing each of you with one hand with a surprising amount of strength as she pulls you both towards her, squishing both your cheeks against hers.
“You are happier around her, I can feel it.” she jabs a finger into Aaron’s arm as she lets both of you go, while planting a big wet slobbery kiss on your cheek before sliding out of the suburban and slamming the door shut as she waves and runs towards the entrance of her apartment block.
***
Hands unbuckle your seatbelt, and you feel them shift, one under your legs and the other around the back of your shoulders.
“Arms around me.”
You obey as you stir awake, your arms encircling his neck as you snuggle into him, nose nuzzling against his neck. You had fallen asleep on the short drive back to his apartment from Emily’s. He shuts the door of the suburban with a foot, pressing a hip against the handle to activate the auto-locking feature as he presses a kiss into the side of your head.
***
You wake to a pounding headache. Groaning, you flip from your side, onto your front as you bury your head in the pillow. Your body feels heavy, and your stomach is churning.
“Headache?” You feel a pair of warm hands snake around your waist, a body shifting to lie half on top of you as a pair of lips kiss the back of your head.
You groan again in response, unmoving.
“Theres water and painkillers on the nightstand beside you.” His voice murmurs in your ear, lips brushing gently against your ear, below your ear, and your neck as he shifts off you, his hand unwinding itself from around your waist and coming to rest lightly on the small of your back.
You lift your head from the pillow, and fumble for the tablets, and glass of water, which he must have placed there last night. Throwing the pills into your mouth, you gulp back the water before falling back onto the bed, this time your back on the mattress.
“How did you manage to get me up yourself.” You question, your voice a croak as you notice he had also managed to put you into one of his oversized t-shirts, and judging by the feel of your skin, had cleaned you with a damp towel before that.
“Skills.” He responds as you curl yourself onto him, head coming to rest on his chest, yours eyes flickering close as he entwines his arms around you. “We have brunch at Rossi’s in two hours.”
Your eyes shoot open, as memories of the previous night come back to you. You sit up with a start, ripping yourself from his embrace, but regretting immediately as your head throbs in protest.
“Oh god……..” You look down at a pair of brown eyes, dancing in clear amusement, as you bring your hands up to your face. There would be so many questions.
“Regretting your decision?” He laughs, as he reaches up to pull your hands away from his face. You see his eyes searching yours, his concern evident despite his light tone.
“Only about the way I revealed it.” You cry out in horror as you pulls you back down onto him gently, mindful of the headache he was sure was raging on inside of you, waiting for the painkillers to kick in. “I’m sure everyone knows by now.” You mutter into his chest, only to be met by a rumble of laughter.
“Oh I’m sure they do.” He kisses the top of your head.
***
“Welcome to the happy couple.” Rossi greets you both at the door, a wink on his face and you feel the heat rise in your cheeks.
“You’ve heard?” You step in, accepting the kiss on your cheek Rossi offers.
“Who hasn’t.” He responds and you groan. “They are regaling the rest of us who didn’t have the honour of being present last night with the tale of your really hot boyfriend.”
“Why are none of them hungover.” You find yourself muttering under your breath, knowing clearly that they, like you, had probably downed painkillers, and copious amount of fluids.
***
“Shes here!” Spencer exclaims, as cheers and wolf whistles erupt from the group comprising of Derek, Savannah, Spencer, Will, JJ, Emily, and Penelope.
“Where is that not so mystery boyfriend of yours?” Derek wiggles his eyebrows suggestively, as you sink down into the empty seat on the two seater bench by the outdoor table.
“With Rossi. Getting the drinks.” You mumble as you reach out for a piece of bread, breaking it with your fingers before chewing on a piece. “I can’t believe none of us figured it out.” Spencer frowns, as he looks around the table. Surprising, yet unsurprising, considering how you each managed to compartmentalise, turn off the profiling instinct among each other during your interactions, and how you had made sure to be extra careful with your interactions with Aaron at work.
“Thats because we don’t profile each other.” Rossi emerges from the house with Aaron following, a pitcher of orange juice in his hands. “Or maybe,” he winks, ”you lot of baby profilers aren’t as good as the old hand here.”
“Oh come on Rossi, as if you knew something was up.” Emily scoffs, half believing, and half in disbelief - she really could not tell, after all Rossi had been one half of Hotch’s mentor.
“Guess you’ll never know.” Rossi laughs as he sets the final dish down in the centre of the table.
“Did you know or not.” Derek demands, as the table explodes in chatter, momentarily distracted by the quest of figuring out if Rossi really had figured it out before anyone else.
You feel the bench dip slightly under an additional weight as Aaron slides in next to you.
“So I heard your boyfriend is really hot.” The conversation refocuses on you, as Derek smirks, turn his full attention to you both.
“I’m going to regret telling you lot aren’t I.” You groan in embarrassment as the group explodes in laughter.
“Morgan, do I have to order you to stop harassing my girlfriend.” His words are light, joking with no real force or bite, as his hand pulls you close, wrapping around your waist, coming to rest loosely on your hip and you turn, to plant your face firmly into his shoulder, as if it would hide you from the expecting crowd. Why you had ever used the words “really hot” to describe him was beyond you, as true as it was.
“We’ll tone it down if you give sufficient detail.” JJ cheers gleefully, as you turn your face back to the group, your hand settling on the top of Aaron’s thigh as you watch the faces in front of you, each excited, happy, and loving, quelling any worries you had about the team, or anyone else in the FBI finding out. You had your team, your family, everything would be okay. They could see that you were happy, that you both were truly happy, and it made them happy.
“You can continue your line of questioning as we eat. My food is getting cold.” Announces Rossi, as he picks up his cutlery, signalling the rest to start. There is a clatter of cutlery, as the conversation diverts to how good everything smells and looks.
You feel his lips brush against your temple and he gives your waist a gentle squeeze before he murmurs a quiet I love you, into your ear, above the cheers from the table at the chaste display of affection, his words soft enough only for your to hear.
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aemondsbeloved · 1 year
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From The Tides [Part 5]
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summary: as you do your best to avoid Aemond Targaryen, you realize you cannot avoid everyone in the castle you distrust. To your dismay a tourney is announced and your luck with avoiding the silver hair prince runs out (8k)
pairings: aemond targaryen x reader, (platonic) lucerys velaryon x reader
warnings: none except Aemond and the reader enjoying hating each other a little too much, lots of foreshadowing to the next chapter if you look close enough... 
notes: sorry for not posting for like 2 weeks?? my personal life has been so busy and I've had my spring break all of this week. I've also starting working on a novel so was focusing on that instead of the some fics (don’t worry I literally have no plans to stop writing for hotd hahah)
“Most ladies in the court do not like my friends,” Helaena commented airily besides you from where she sat in the gardens. During the month that followed your interaction with Aemond Targaryen you had scarcely seen him, but had seen much of his sister.
Helaena was right in her words but some bugs would not scare you off. “I am not like most ladies, princess,” you smiled softly in her direction. Today the sun was beating down hotter than usual and it was the shade of the large tree you were under that prevented you from sweltering this afternoon.
Helaena only hummed half heartedly in agreement. In the past weeks you had discovered many things. Most of all, Helaena was kind and unlike her brothers in every way, but was nearly always in her own head. Seeing the relaxed nature of her body right now made you think this was not a truly terrible thing.
“Dragons clash and threads will rip again,” she whispered under her breath as her spider crawled up her arm. You only partly listened to her knowing after a near month that you did not have the knowledge to understand her words at times like these. Suddenly she seemed to fall out of a trance and looked up at you with a radiant smile. “Are you excited for the tourney, my lady?”
And here you were nearly feeling relaxed. Apparently, these tourneys could get violent, if the words you heard were true enough. Jace and Luke were set to compete and you were everything but excited. “It is all new to me, Princess,” you said instead with a weary smile and hoped she could not tell. “I hear it will be quite grand.” There was no other words in your vocabulary to describe what the tourney is set to be like.
Of course you knew about the tourney. It had been some months since Queen Rhaenyra’s reign had begun and the civil war had ceased. With Jace’s nameday this week it was an easy enough decision to host a tourney. A show of unity in the house of the dragon and a new age of strength, her Grace had said. Even Consort Daemon had agreed.
You only thought of your friends competing and who they might face. You had seen Jace and Luke train and while the two had made a shocking amount of progress, slowly becoming warriors under Daemon’s wing, it did not change the fact there were always stronger men. These thoughts were best kept to yourself.
“Prince Jacaerys and Prince Lucerys will be competing!” Helaena recalled brightly, combing the grass below her palms with her fingers. “And the feasts after the tourneys are always the most wonderful part according to my mother.”
There was a certain warmth Helaena possessed when she spoke of Lady Alicent, which silently always made you ask yourself if she was as wicked and scheming as Daemon claimed. Your Queen seemed to look for her at times in between council meetings and Helaena spoke nothing but kind things of her mother. Was this the same woman who had secretly called Jace and Luke bastards for years? Was this the Queen who betrayed the rightful heir?
A slight shadow loomed over both of you, obstructing the shade.
“Mother,” Helaena greeted as she looked past your shoulder. Sure enough, when you craned your neck to look behind you there Lady Alicent was draped in green silks. The only difference between the silks she wore now was that they were not so dark but a lighter green that nearly made her look younger than she was.
Alicent smiled warmly at her daughter and did not yet seem to acknowledge you. “Your brother has told me the children have just left the Septa from their lessons.”
A question seemed to linger in the hot summer air, asking Helaena if she wanted to go and see her sons and daughter. She must have as Helaena got up from the grass, her movements as airy and angelic as she seemed to be most days. “I will see you before the tourney, won’t I?” she smiled at you, already knowing your answer. There was something lively yet relaxing about Princess Helaena and you had not refused her company yet.
“I would hope so, Princess.”
She had grinned, her smile toothy and joyful as she moved to kiss her mother on the cheek before walking from the gardens.
“I have long since wanted to speak to you but you always seem so occupied,” Alicent said as you walked side by side with her. Your silence had her glancing at you with uncertainty before she seemed to push through whatever was on her mind. “You are rightfully occupied, of course. I believe by now anyone in the court can see her Grace trusts you explicitly.”
“I serve Queen Rhaenyra to the best of my abilities,” you said rather monotonously. What was her intent? You looked at her with scrutiny. “I am loyal to her.”
Her steps might have faltered if it were not for the years of being Queen teaching Alicent how to hide shock. “I see Daemon has gotten to you,” she noted, bemused. If she noticed your hardened gaze as you both walked up the stairs to where her rooms were, she did not make it known. “I have nothing to gain that has not already been given to me by Rhaenyra,” she cast a look your way, almost begging you to see the truth of it. “She could have killed me, imprisoned me, exiled me, and done that and worse to my children, but she did not. There were… missteps, guided by the pride and, perhaps, fear of young men, but Queen Rhaenyra has forgiven it all.”
You moved over the words she used, especially missteps. When you both approached the chambers she had been moved to some months ago, you noticed the man in silver armor again. Ser Cole was Alicent’s sworn protector when she was Queen and he was the man who your Queen refused to allow to train Jace and Luke. The only acknowledgement you gave him when you passed by through the doors to Alicent’s rooms was narrowed eyes.
You did not like him and you could not trust her.
“I had tea brought up for us,” Alicent informed you, gesturing for you to sit across from her by the windows. Reluctantly, you sat down. “I have heard you enjoy the rose blend.”
Making a sound of acknowledgement you thanked her in a murmur. The rose tea was the most appeasing of all the ones you had since living in the Red Keep. A servant brought you one in the morning every day before you went to Queen Rhaenyra to ready her. “I enjoy it in the mornings,” you told her smiling. The muscles felt stiff and unnatural when you did it unlike the broad grin paired with laughter you had with Luke nor was it the soft smile of fondness when you were near Helaena.
Like your view of Alicent Hightower’s sons, you did not trust her. She invoked weariness at best. This may have been why you neglected to add how the Red Keep’s fine teas could not replicate the strong black tea your mother made on misty mornings when the sun had barely risen before you would go fishing with your father. She would put too much sugar in it, perhaps to cover the bitter taste when the water was too hot but the cup of tea in the morning felt right enough in its place.
Like the woman in front of you and truly everyone you trusted and detested here, you could only find shattered fragments to remind you of the life you had in your village. Misty mornings and too sweet tea that burned your tongue changed to sweltering days and donning fine silks pretending to be someone you were not born to be. Sitting in front of her made you want to run back to your village, to fish with your father again, but it was the memory of Luke, his brother, their cousins, maybe even Princess Helaena, that glued you to the halls of the Red Keep. It was hard to leave when everyone around you were dear to you.
This did not mean you had to like the games people played or pretend to enjoy playing them. They had never really known survival, at least not like you had. Alicent Hightower is not someone who could survive on the seas you had been sailing on since you were but ten years of age.
But you didn’t tell her any of this, of course. Trust her or not, you did drink the tea when it came and smiled kindly at her, forced your shoulders to not be so stiff, and acted like you did not suspect many horrendous things of her. This was the mother of the Usurper and Kinslayer, you thought, and she could not be trusted. Queen Rhaenyra had loved her father and you doubted the ugliness in his sons came from him. One look at Otto Hightower let you know who they got their foulness from.
“Why did you want to speak to me, Lady Alicent?” you asked after taking a sip of tea. The rose tea was wonderful and it did not even burn your tongue. When a flicker of nerves seemed to pass her amber eyes, you made no move to acknowledge it. She seemed to flounder for words and you were fine with filling the silence. “I would hope you are not as forward as your father in thinking that I can convince the Queen to give you privileges you ought not to have.”
For a moment she did not react to your words at all when she took a long sip of her tea, holding the tea cup to her lips for longer than was necessary. In the back of your mind you were aware your words were harsh and even clunky when spoken. In the months since arriving in the Red Keep your language had changed; You could not speak the way you did to your father to the lords and ladies of the court, so you did your best to learn. Reading books in the library in your freetime was the best way to do this, but even as your vocabulary grew it was times like these, where you were near people you did not trust and anger rose within you that any new knowledge was useless. A bull in a chinashop is how you felt — unnatural, out of place and obscene in motion and practice.
Lady Alicent knew that just as she knew you were a fisherman’s daughter masquerading as someone else but she never said the words. Unlike you, she was clever in surviving at court. If she wasn’t then her entire family wouldn’t have their heads, much less a position in court.
“No,” was all she said in response to your question. Setting her tea cup down, she smiled gently and she almost looked like her daughter. Unlike Helaena, there were years of understanding and knowledge behind her brown eyes that only came with living a life. Gingerly, she placed her hands in her lap and leveled a look at you. It was not harsh but firm nonetheless. “Consort Daemon would like to see my family without air in their lungs. To him seeing them walk the Keep is a slight that should not go unpunished.”
You made no move to correct her. Daemon had been insistent many times on how the Hightower’s treachery should not be forgiven. Otto Hightower had been the Hand of the King and had been planning to usurp Rhaenyra for too many years to count. Aemond Targaryen had nearly killed the Queen’s son. Aegon Targaryen took his sister’s crown. Sometimes you agreed with Daemon, silent as it may be.
You had told Queen Rhaenyra one morning whilst you braided her hair that every day you fished with your father you only killed the fish you needed to survive and not one more. If you did there would be nothing good from it, only the stink of rotting fish that you did not have the stomachs to eat. The words had been clear. What would executing the former Hand of the King, second wife of the King, and King Viserys youngest children do? Queen Rhaenyra had not said anything in response, merely nodding at you slowly in the mirror. The next day when her council had begun planning their journey to King’s Landing to accept peace terms from Alicent Hightower, she had been clear — no Hightowers would forfeit their lives.
Perhaps Lady Alicent knew you had influenced this decision, though you doubted it unless Queen Rhaenyra told Alicent herself. “Consort Daemon does not sit the Iron Throne,” was your response in a voice so neutral and unaffected you could not recognize it as your own. “Queen Rhaenyra has made it clear what she wants. Consort Daemon's wishes are only those desires he will not have.”
From the tilt of her chin as she gauged you, maybe trying to decide if she thought you honest, you knew that she would not tell Daemon what you had said of him. Consort Daemon was someone you respected for what he was. Your Queen was fearsome next to him and his strength had helped her greatly. If it weren’t for him you could not say that Luke and his brother would be progressing so well in training. Yet this desire for violence made Daemon dangerous and too wild to ever trust fully.
“I see why Queen Rhaenyra trusts you,” Alicent said after a moment, then took another sip of tea. With nothing else to say, you mimicked her actions. “You don’t trust me.”
When she said that you flickered your eyes to hers across the tea cup you sipped from. “Should I?” you asked, tongue quick before you even say your tea cup down again. When you did she almost looked amused, though a tight smile hid that expression well.
“You are strikingly similar to someone dear to me,” she told you after a moment, the hard lines of her smile loosening to something softer. Your silence seemed to make her remember why she brought you here. “You do not trust me but I hope you may trust this to be true — I love my family, my lady. I did what I thought would protect them and everything I will ever do is for their safety.”
You stared at her for as long as you could bear to before taking a sip of tea, setting down the empty cup on the table. “You have a family,” she said, leaning forward. There was a desperation in her eyes for understanding. It was only at seeing the expression so feverish in her brown eyes that had you truly listening to her for the first time today. “Tell me, do you not worry for their safety and well-being, and do you not long for their contentment?”
“Why do you think I am here, Lady Alicent, if not for my family?” You lean back into your chair, the plush cushion of the seat pressing against your back comfortably. For the first time Alicent is seeing you in your casual determination and she seems pleased, if not shocked. Before she can question you on family you lean forward as she had done. Gods forbid she asks you if Queen Rhaenyra’s family is one you see as your own, a question you could not answer yourself. “You are right, my lady. I do not trust you. I do not trust your intentions and I certainly do not trust those sons of yours.” The quiet tone of your voice is by no means soft, each of the words from your lips carefully said and holding a dangerous tone.
Lady Alicent seems determined for a moment and she only falters for but a second before clearing her throat. “My family did what I thought we must do in order to survive,” she swore again and there was a wildness in her eyes that glimmered even for eyes as dark as hers. She was desperate for something, maybe your trust or even for you to just see her perspective. “It was an injustice, I know, but Queen Rhaenyra understands that the past cannot be changed. House Targaryen must be a united front if we wish to survive.”
Survival. The way she used the word made you scoff and turn to look out the window beside you. Biting your lip harshly was the only way to keep the ugly scowl from growing on your lips of what survival meant to Alicent’s family. You had believed you could master constraint against saying what your tongue was desperate to, the truth, but then you looked back to her. There she was again, looking desperate and you thought, for what? Empathy?
“I was raised by the sea in the Stormlands. I have seen the ugliness and the brutality those waves carry,” briefly you thought of your father and the way he would steer your family’s small yet sturdy boat. He always could see past the strong rain that would fall into his eyes. How you never knew. “Do you know why my father was a fisherman?” you bit out the words, not sparring her any niceties now. “Because where I am from people do not have lands and titles to inherit. My father is a fisherman because he had to be. How else does a man feed his family? That is survival, my lady.”
Alicent opened her mouth to speak but much like the sea before an approaching storm, you felt a certain anger rise within you. “Survival is not stealing the throne from the rightful heir. It is certainly not trying to kill your own kin and sending their body falling into the sea below, letting the waves drown your own blood.”
You did not realize when you had gotten up, only hearing the scrapping of the wooden chair legs against the stone floor. With your fists clenched in your fury, you wearily eyed Lady Alicent when she got up. Now she looked at you like you were the one that was too wild to be a lady and acted too frenzied. “My lady,” she began and you could see she had no idea what to say next. It did not matter to you anyways. Moving past the table, you did not curtsey and did not even say goodbye as you moved out of the room. Your silk skirts swished around your legs when you left a dumbfounded and perplexed Alicent behind. Ser Cole’s surprised expression when you moved passed him outside Alicent’s rooms did not bother you. Moving furiously down the corridor it did nothing to bother you.
Later, you stood in the most silent part of the library where no one ever seemed to go. You trailed a finger across the spins of the books in the aisle you stood in front of, contemplating which book you would read next. Months ago you had told yourself you wanted to read the histories of Westeros, in particular the Targaryens, because it was your duty as the handmaiden to the first Queen Regent of House Targaryen and Westeros. The truth was, though, you loved to read histories, which was something you did not know until you came to the Red Keep. Before you only had the old copies of books, the second hand of second hand books if you will, that your sister’s husband had possessed. Now you had a library at your disposal.
Luke was close by but despite his improvement in his studies he would not read for pleasure. If he did it would be of pretend people. What good was learning about the past? He had asked you once, not unkindly but his words had made your face scrunch up in dismay. I’d rather learn about something else entirely. Something that didn’t even exist. If it had not been his improvements and even enjoyment of training and Valyrian lessons as of late, you might have hinted to him his taste in those stories of people who were not real was the yearning for a life in which he was not the heir of Driftmark, or where he was not Lucerys Velaryon at all.
Patiently, he leaned against the wall as you perused the books, taking too long to decide what to choose for your next book. He was staring out the window down at the training yard. If he did not have too much to tease you for after you had disclosed your tea with Lady Alicent, you would have told him he looked like he missed his training session this morning.
“I cannot believe you did that,” he muttered to himself. “You could have just lied and said you believed her. It matters little.”
Huffing a sharp breath, you grabbed the book you would read next. “I will not lie, Luke,” you told him, moving past the bookshelves towards his place by the windows. “I won’t belittle myself and dishonor my family by lying to please the likes of the Hightowers.”
“Do you have to be so you all the time?” he asked, grimacing as he said the words. “I’m not sure being honest all the time is a good thing. Mother says Lady Alicent is trustworthy.”
Rolling your eyes you walked past him, plopping yourself on the chair by the window stood in front of. “Should I lie?” you asked him, ignoring his comment on Alicent. You did not hate her but could not trust her. You opened the worn leather of the book. A Survey of Dornish History, it was called. Remembering the topic of Dorne in the Small Council meeting you felt compelled to learn something of their people.
You heard Luke move in front of the chair you sat in and place himself on the armrest of the chair next to you. “Everyone in court lies one way or another,” he said, voice soft and almost apologetic. Looking up at him you noticed that even hunched slightly and sitting uncomfortably on an arm chair, it was unmistakeable that he had begun to grow. The times you had seen him side by side Jace, the lack of a large height difference seemed to shrink.
“Do you?” you asked him, eyes flickering up to his with a challenging look in your eyes.
“No.”
“Then I see no need to pretend only to please others,” you shrugged and went back to the first page of your newest book.
“What do I have to do with what you will or will not do?” his question drew you back to him, this time closing your book for good. Later in your rooms alone after breaking this evening's fast you would read uninterrupted.
“Everything,” you said simply as if it did not need further explaining. His exasperated face made you smile slightly and it was so different than the one you had tried to give Alicent, this was real. “You have honor and you are kind. Do you not know this is such a rare thing to have in someone as highborn as you? If you tell the truth and are honest in everything you do, why should I act differently?”
He huffed indignantly. “You make me sound much better than I am,” he muttered after a moment. Contemptuously, he moved his gaze away from you to observe the shelves of books nearby you had been standing in front of a few minutes ago. Luke seemed to be contemplating something he did not desire to say aloud but with you he could not hold his tongue. “Mother and Lord Corlys think me incapable of doing any wrong to someone else. To them it is obvious that I am wholly good and I thought they might realize I am not so,” his words grew quieter and finally he looked back at you to see your own eyes imploring him to continue. “Perfect.”
“Perhaps you are perfect,” you teased him, fighting the grin off your lips. “Our perfect prince,” you snickered then and he shook his head, fighting his own laugh at your words.
“Nicely done,” he teased you back in mocking tones so light hearted you could never find offense. “Excellent alliteration.”
Scrunching up your nose you thought over this word he said, trying to place its meaning. When it came to you, you smiled remembering when you had read of alliteration in a compilation of Westerosi poetry. “Accidental too,” you said amused with yourself, resting your chin on your palm as you leaned on the armrest of your chair. “I am starting to truly marvel at myself. I fear there is no one as impressive as myself in the Red Keep.”
He laughed briefly. His amusement could not last, however.
“Such a high opinion of yourself you have, my lady,” a cool voice said, sounding like the water of a stream in the winter, cold to the bone.
You did not have to turn around to know who it was, the rigidity of Luke’s body told you that much already. “Prince Aemond,” Luke greeted stiffly as a person could speak but unlike the past, he was not shaking at the idea of Aemond now.
“Prince Lucerys,” Aemond mimicked, tilting his head down as slightly as a person could. To someone else it might have been a nod. Lucerys knew better.
Finally, you turned in your seat and looked at him. As a habit it seemed his arms were behind his back and to your displeasure, his eye was on you again. “My prince,” you greeted him as cordially as you could but the lack of warmth in your eyes only amused him.
Queen Rhaenyra had told you many times of the importance of being civil with the princes, an impossible task. If you cannot be in their presence without calling them the usurper or kinslayer, then do not find yourself in their presence at all, was what her Grace had told you.
You had succeeded until now it seemed. Even now your restraint was barely there now that Aemond Targaryen was near you. “What are you doing here?” you asked hastily, displeased with how stupid you sounded.
He barely paid you mind, his eye glancing at you before he moved past where you and Luke sat to reach the shelves you had only just been near moments ago. “I am here to find a book,” he said softly, though there was that air of arrogance in his voice. “That is what libraries are for, are they not?”
You rolled your eyes at his words, feeling the danger of your annoyance rising within you again. Luke’s gaze flickered to his uncle’s before looking back at you nervously. “We must head to see her Grace,” Luke said and was already up from his chair before you could react.
You frowned. “It is hardly mid day yet and her Grace has no need of me for another few hours—” You could not finish your thought, not when Luke had taken your wrist closest to him in his hand and yanked you up from your chair before practically pulling you towards the doors of the library. “Mind yourself!” you said angrily at him just as you walked through the doors, or rather were pulled from them.
“I had plans to read, Luke,” you fumed at him. “If you did not then you should not have come with me. You do not get to pull me around like I am some ragdoll.”
He threw his hands up in surrender but had a small smile on his face regardless. “Apologies. It would not have been wise to stay alone with Aemond.”
Your anger faded into the background and your features softened. “You are fearful of being alone with him?”
“I am fearful of being the lone witness of any encounter between you and him.”
You scowled at him and he tilted his head like you were proving his point. “You cannot continue to insult him. One day he will not let it go without retaliation. It’s his way.”
Aemond Targaryen was dangerous, that much you could admit, though it would never come from your lips. “Is it an insult to speak the truth?” you asked him slyly. “And it was only the one time. That is the first time I have seen him in a moon’s cycle, Luke. You worry too much.”
Luke shook his head in disagreement. “You cannot call him a kinslayer,” he uttered the last word in a whisper like he was fearsome of the thick doors being paper thin, allowing Aemond to hear the word. “Mother has spoken of the importance of peace in length with myself and Jace as I know she has with you. She takes your advice, I know this. Tell me this, is goading someone who is essential to maintaining the peace within our family a sound idea?”
With force, you huffed out an air of breath and looked to the curved stone ceiling for a moment. In your contemplation, Luke had reached out and held your hand, circling his thumb in soothing circles over the back of your hand. It is what you had done when coaxing him to wake during his nightmares when he was not a prince and you were only a fisherman’s daughter. When you looked back at him you showed him a smile of gratitude.
“I cannot forgive him for what he has done to you and I cannot pretend I do not hate him more than I have ever hated anyone,” you whispered. Recalling what had happened for you to find Luke, you felt a lump form in your throat. “When we found you I thought you were dead.”
“I know,” he said in a voice as quiet as your whisper. “But you saved me.”
You nodded, the emotion in your throat lessening. “Do not make me save you again.”
“I promise,” he whispered and tilting your head down, you smiled.
The sound of the wooden doors opening again cut through the silence and still holding your hand, Luke looked up. Following his gaze your head snapped up and saw Aemond Targaryen. Luke swallowed nothing, his adam’s apple bobbling, perhaps out of nerves. Was he afraid of the Prince? you wondered as you saw Aemond’s eye looked to your clasped hands before he looked back up at Luke. Or was he afraid of what you may do for Luke’s honor and protection?
Neither options pleased you and it was for this reason you regarded Aemond like he is not someone you might have hated the most within the walls of the Red Keep.
Aemond’s lips were in a thin lip, something that you thought was the natural state of his lips as that is how they always were whenever you saw him. His displeasure was as obvious as yours had been in the library, but he only nodded, to Luke and adjusted the leather bond book under his arm. “Prince Lucerys,” he said, though his words lacked warmth. “I look forward to competing against you in the coming tourney.” He turned his gaze to you merely saying, “my Lady,” and turned his gaze to your and Luke’s conjoined hands before he made the irritating humming sound. Without waiting a reply he turned from you both and strided down the hall.
Your hand dropped Luke’s and once Aemond’s figure was too far to hear anything you may say, you let out a breath you had not been aware you were holding. The arrogant air the silver haired prince held still lingered but he was not the object of your dismay. “You are competing against Aemond in the tourney?” you hissed the words lowly as you looked at Luke who at least had the decency to look guilty. “You could die.”
Recalling the deaths that were common in tourneys had worried you but now they would plague you. “He would not harm me,” Luke protested and you scoffed. “He won’t,” he insisted before you could object. “The rumors of discord in our family must be quelled and the tourney is meant to show the peace of House Targaryen and our newfound strength.”
He nearly sounded like a member of the small council and you withheld every retort you thought of knowing they would be said with anger.
“Aemond understands the importance of this and as long as Lady Alicent seeks peace he will do what he must to ensure House Targaryen has it. The tourney is a show not a competition.”
“He’s going to let you win?” you asked with incredulity.
He chuckled and ducked his head as he smiled ruefully. “I doubt that very much,” he looked back up at you and had a soft expression on his face. “But he won’t kill me. Aemond is not the type of person to make the same mistake twice.”
You sighed. Your worry for him was too strong to be ignored and you could not trust the very person he would be jousting. “Can I be right in thinking Jace will joust the Usurper? First son versus first son, and second son versus second son?”
“No,” he denied. “Cregan Stark has come from Winterfell and will be competing against Jace. They grew close over Jace’s time in the North gaining Cregan’s support. He is rather excited to see him.”
“Very well,” you told him defeatedly because there was nothing else to say. If Luke was hurt there would be nothing to save Aemond Targaryen, you thought. “I should return to my chambers,” you told him, suddenly feeling very tired. Luke seemed sullen to see you go but let you leave wordlessly nonetheless.
You had made your way into your rooms for solitude but the rich burgundy walls did not feel like your own as you sat yourself on the bed, exhaling as you sunk into the plush mattress. The worry for Luke came in waves just like the recent memory of Aemond Targaryen’s long look at your hand holding Luke’s. That prolonged displeased you and you felt your lips punching into a thin line much like the silver haired prince’s at this thought. What he thought did not matter, you tried to remind yourself. Luckily, you had a letter to write to your mother and moved to the vanity to sit in the wooden chair.
You sat and began to write back to your father, making sure to tell him only of the joyful things in your life and most of all Luke. You think that your father missed not only yourself but the boy he hadn’t always known to his prince whenever he would write to you. Maybe this is why you always include so much about your beloved friend. Regardless, your mind seemed to forget Aemond Targaryen and the look he had set upon your hand in Luke’s, and you were happy for it. While you wrote and the creased skin relaxed between your brows and you were no longer frowning, Alicent Hightower was in her solar.
“You may go,” she softly ordered the handmaiden after the young girl had clasped her bracelet on her. She did not need telling twice as she bowed and left, leaving Lady Alicent alone with Tyland Lannister. Alicent did not wait for him to ask her the question she had summoned him for. “Even tempered and amiable is not how I would describe Queen Rhaenyra’s handmaiden,” she said quietly, sitting herself across from Tyland.
“A pity,” he solemnly said and crossed his legs and gave Alicent a look of consideration. “Prince Aemond believes her arrogant. Is this true?”
Alicent laughed humorlessly. “Not in the slightest,” she replied bemused. “Prideful to be sure. Defensive to anyone who has brought harm to the Queen’s family, in particular Lucerys. She loves him and wants to protect him.”
“She does not hide it well, I gather,” Tyland commented. A month later, the interaction between the prince and the handmaiden had not been forgotten by anyone in the castle. It remained a piece of gossip that ladies found amusing because there was no one the likes of Queen Rhaenyra’s handmaiden in the Red Keep before. The fact remained for courtiers like Tyland Lannister, she instilled worry.
Alicent hummed. “She called Aemond a kinslayer,” she commented, looking at Tyland with a heavy gaze. “She has already said that much to his face and called him a killer of kin to myself. It was a moment of anger for her, that much I am certain.”
“She seems to detest him,” Tyland replied with emphasis. “The lady has made no secret of that. But she is illogical. Lucerys lives and that is fact enough Prince Aemond is no kinslayer.”
Alicent was not convinced. “I don’t think it matters to her,” she told him in even tones. “Lucerys Velaryon fell from the skies after my son’s dragon ate his. Rhaenyra’s handmaiden saved him and might have seen him on death’s door for all we know. Aemond not successfully killing Lucerys is of no importance to her and her simple ideals.”
“Does she wish him harm?” Tyland asked her with seriousness.
Alicent was silent for a moment. “No, she does not.”
“Are you quite certain?” he was unsure.
“I am,” Alicent replied and there was no doubt in her voice. “It is strange, Ser Tyland. She detests my son and he finds her disagreeable and yet,” she trailed off, looking to him in hopes of him understanding her thinking. Tyland hummed, none the wiser. “They are similar.”
“She is lowborn,” he says plainly like this was all that needed to be said. “Prince Aemond is of Valyrian blood. There are no similarities to be found surely.”
Alicent looked bemused again and shook her head, knowing that there was no use in explaining to someone else what she had seen that surely no one else has. The handmaiden’s love for Helaena and gentle ways around the ones she loved were strikingly familiar as was the hostility to those she deemed harmful to those loved ones. Such devotion is rarely seen.
A part of Alicent hoped the two might be friendly one day before one of them surely kills each other. Her Aemond who had no true friends and cared for few others might benefit from the company of the handmaiden who could be the only reason behind Lucerys growth of confidence. She would have to be blind not to see and secretly wished you might trust her one day, though she would never say this to anyone and never Tyland Lannister.
As Alicent talked to Tyland, you set your paper down to let the ink set. You smiled, realizing the letter would be dry when you return to your rooms tonight after the Queen's banquet. Hastily you ready yourself for the event as you put on a dark blue dress that is simple yet elegant. Your hair is braided, though not as finely as any of the Targaryens would be for tonight, and your jewelry is minimal with gold earrings and a pendant necklace that sits above your collarbone.
Striding to the door you know the feast is a while away but you give your Queen as much of your time as you can. The thought of getting to her rooms has you opening the door, gleeful at the prospect of speaking to Ser Erryk on the way there.
Your smile drops immediately, though the fact it did not morph into a snarl is quite a feat. Aemond is before you and he is already dressed, the black leathers draped across his shoulders and down to the boots he wore looks pristine as can be. Not even a hair is out of place to your annoyance. “What do you want?”
His face is unamused, lips pinched into a thin line as they always were. “The Septa should teach you lessons on etiquette. You hardly speak like a lady would to a prince,” he muses and your eyes are widening, not at all expecting this and certainly not armed with quips to throw at him. Your mouth opens ajar and something indignant is on your tongue, though you cannot say it for you could not even say what it was. “Matters not. I must speak to you. You can rest assured that it is not for pleasure that I come to speak with you.”
The huff of indignation finds its way past your lips and he doesn’t seem to care. See Erryk is near the door, looking at the both of you with worry. By now everyone has heard that the One Eyed Prince and the Queen’s Handmaiden cannot be near each other without you throwing insults at him. Besides, Ser Erryk had seen it himself.
“I am on my way to see the Queen and I don't have time for the likes of you,” you’re vaguely aware your tone is childish but it is hard to find the will to care. “Her Grace far outranks you, my prince.”
He says nothing and you roll your eyes before you go to move past him. Aemond doesn’t move a muscle, his shoulders in your way. “Move,” you order him and he is amused. “Perhaps I was right when I called you deaf.”
His nostrils flared at your comment and the reminder of your insults to him that month ago. He sighs and moves his body so you might pass him. With a huff of breath and upwards tilted chin, you walk through the threshold of your door. Sadly, Aemond follows you.
“You’re excused Ser Erryk. I will see the lady to her Grace,” he calls out to the guard with an unbothered tone as he strides after you.
“My lady,” Ser Erryk says in a questioning tone, asking for approval.
“Do not trouble yourself, Ser Erryk,” you reply over your shoulder, your facial features pinched into annoyance. He nods and you turn your face away from him. “If Prince Aemond tries something I shall stab him in the leg.”
Aemond chuckles, but it is not a sound of amusement. “My sister sings your praises most days I see her yet you threaten me nearly every time you see me,” he muses. “Am I the lone object of your ire?”
“Your brother is not exempt,” you dryly tell him, trying to walk even faster. It is not good when he meets your strides easily.
“But my mother is not deserving of your ire?” he questions and you almost trip over your feet. He makes a sound of amusement from his throat that does not quite reach his lips, making you turn your head to look at him with narrowed eyes.
You think back to your meeting with Lady Alicent but refuse to give him the satisfaction of your face giving away how you feel for his mother. “She has done nothing to warrant my anger,” you grit to words out and do not bother looking at him. That is a lie but you would not consider telling him the truth. The sight of his angular face might yet make you intent on doing something Luke would begrudge you for. “Queen Rhaenyra thinks highly of her, that is all that matters.”
Your words are final but Aemond seems to want something more by the way he hums. The sound grates against your ears and you begin to wonder why the corridors to the Queen’s rooms feel so long today. “I warned against her wanting to meet with you as the Queen’s handmaiden is most disagreeable,” he tells you, sounding self satisfied. “A terrible liar too. Why my sister seems to trust you I have no knowledge of understanding.”
“Your sister is a friend to me like it or not, Prince Aemond,” you snark and fight the urge to push him hard.
“If you harm Helaena I will kill you,” he says after a long moment in a matter of fact way. He does not even sound threatening, his words a mere fact of what could befall you.
Your lips part out of shock. “No one would ever want to harm Princess Helaena. Unlike like her brothers, she is good,” you emphasize and there is no word eloquent enough to describe her. Your back straightens and you feel as stiff as the oars used to move a large ship. “Trust this when I tell you I am the last person who would think of harming her. A sentiment I cannot share for her brothers.”
His eye appraises you and as your chin juts out and the appearance of defiance is painted over your features, he seems to silently take you at your words. Whats more, he does not pay mind to your insults to him. “A pity that your King Consort does not share this sentiment.” He smiles but there is no amusement but something bitter in the movement of his lips.
The smallest of understanding between you both disappears in the air and if you tried to grab at it, you knew it would slip your fingers. “Consort Daemon is a dedicated to her Grace and the Realm. You should learn to hold you tongue—”
“Dedicated, is he?” Aemond steps into your space and it is too near you for comfort but you refuse to step back. Nor do you find it possible to cower as you match his disdainful tone. “He wanted us all dead, did you know that?” his words are silky and sound like rain falling into the sea. “My mother, my grandsire, my brother, my sister, my niece and nephews. He thought we should be wiped from the world, I have no doubt. And you praise him still.”
You had once seen Princess Helaena’s children, the twins and the young boy who was still learning to walk. “No one would kill an innocent child,” you dismiss the thought and while your words do not shake they do not feel as strong as they once did when you say them.
“Of course not,” he replies and despite the soft tone you can recognize mocking when you hear it.
Huffing, you shoulder past him as hard as you can. Unfortunately, he does not move much. No farewell is given to the prince when you stalk down the corridor to the Queen’s room.
The wooden door is opened by a guard and steady your breath before you greet the Queen. Words are exchanged, though you do not remember them nor do you remember saying anything until Queen Rhaenyra’s hand is on your bicep, asking you, “Are you quite well? You seem like you’ve seen a ghost.” Her touch is that of a mother’s and her eyes are just as touching, making you think of your mother, your sister, then Helaena and the children she has.
You would not dare to say what Aemond had insinuated. War was war is what the members of the small council would say. And this was no longer war, so why would anyone worry about what had already passed?
“I am not one for banquets and court for that matter,” is the answer you give her with a small smile that feels weak on your lips. “I worry for Prince Lucerys at this tourney.”
She nods and smiles in a wry way as she leans back in her chair. “It is necessary but I have a similar weariness. Our house must look united as divided as we are in our own walls.” Her hand eventually drops from your arm and she looks warmly at you. “But there is joy in tourneys and most certainly feasts. Tonight I have seated you next to Lord Cregan Stark at his table. Jace will be nearby I have little doubt,” she looks at you knowingly.
“I will look forward to it,” the words do not sound like a lie to your ears either. While you had known Luke, Jace had been in the North as you had learned in your time at Dragonstone convincing Cregan Stark to their side. The words that Aemond had said seemed to fade from your mind for a time. Besides, Aemond was no Stark who valued honor and he must have lied. Nothing from him can be the truth, you were certain.
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