Garrett Graham, friends to lovers. Line - "It was always you." I imagine it's after a date and Garrett can't stop comparing his date to you that he just has to confess.
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Summary: Garrett realizes he's in love with you, his best friend, after a date gone wrong. Who needs a car when you can just run across the entire campus to confess your undying love?
Warnings: none! just tooth rotting fluff :) fem! reader. wc 1.4k prompt- it was always you
âSo yeah, thatâs the story of how I managed to get two of my sorority sisters to run down the street naked.â The girl across the booth from Garrett concluded, laughing airily as she twirled a strand of bleach blonde hair around a perfectly manicured finger.
âOh, gotcha.â Garrett let out what was supposed to be a chuckle but ended up becoming more of a half wince.
This date was all Deanâs fault.
Heâd seen the way Garrett continued to mope over you, his longtime best friend, and decided to link him up with a friend of his latest fling to help him feel better. All this date really proved to him was that you were completely, totally his dream girl.
âSheâs hot, she likes hockey, and sheâs got hot friends, too.â Yeah, right, Dean.
The girl in the booth with him at Maloneâs (Jenna? Julia? Wait, maybe it was Jennifer?) seemed more interested in the fact that she was going on a date with the star Briar U hockey captain than actually getting to know him. Garrettâs fingers twitched at his sides, desperate to text you and recount how terrible this was going.
As Jenna-Julia-Jennifer launched into her next story, bound to be one that inflated her self-image more, Garrett let his thoughts wander until they landed on you.
You and your kind smile. Your bright eyes. The way it felt like you knew him better than he knew himself sometimes. How it felt as easy as breathing to love and adore you.
That was Garrettâs problem. He was completely, irrevocably in love with you. How do you tell your best friend in the world that your heart is forevermore in her hands? Or that he can see the two of you, sixty years from now, swinging on a porch seat together as you reminisce about a wonderful, shared life?
You wouldâve stolen a fry from his plate with a cheeky grin instead of staring at his burger in disgust. You wouldâve shared stories about your days instead of constantly needing to remind him of how awesome you thought you were.
âUh, Garrett?â Jenniferâs high, overly sugary voice broke him from his daydreaming. âYou okay there? Seemed like you were in space for a minute.â
âYeah, totally.â He shifted in his seat, turning his attention back onto her once more. âWhat were you saying again?â
âI asked you what your star sign is.â
âMyâŚmy what?â
âYour star sign.â Her façade slipped slightly, smile dipping as she looked at him as if he were the biggest idiot on campus.
âAh, uh, I think Sirius is cool.â
This wasnât fair to Jennifer, or any other girl for that matter. His heart and mind were both yours. You checked off every single box for him in a way no other girl could even try to.
As Jennifer began a lengthy explanation into astrology and whether they were compatible, Garrettâs attention was once again stolen by a buzz in his pocket. He pulled his phone out, inevitable dopey smile crossing his face when he realized it was you.
sunshine: hope you have fun tonight <3 you deserve it!
The second message that popped up a moment later sealed the deal.
sunshine: missed having dinner with my fav idiot. see you at lunch tomorrow?
Garrett didnât just want one dinner. He wanted every dinner, every day, every moment by your side, and he was done pretending he didnât. Shoving his phone in his pocket, he stood abruptly, causing Jennifer to gasp.
âIs everything okay?â
âNo, itâs not.â Hesitating, he rephrased, âActually, it is. Listen, Jennifer-â
âItâs Jamie.â
Fuck, definitely wrong on the name. Put him on the list of all time douchebags, apparently.
âRight, Jamie. Youâre a really sweet girl, and any guy on campus would be lucky to have you.â He paused before sighing, admitting what had been in him all along. âBut Iâm in love with someone else.â
The words escaped him before he could put them in a way that would let her down easily. In a way, though, they felt⌠perfect.
He could practically see the gears turning in her head, bracing for impact. She had every right to scream at him, maybe even kick him in the nuts for such a failed date. Instead, Garrett was shocked as a small grin broke out on her face.
âGo.â
âWait, what?â
âI assume she doesnât know yet, right?â He nodded slowly, still incredibly confused at the wild turn of events. âWhat are you doing sitting around here then? Go get your girl. Iâll be alright.â
Having all the confirmation he needed, Garrett gave her a grateful smile, grabbing his jacket and throwing enough money on the table for the bill before taking off.
The chill air hit him hard as he swung the door open, glancing around wildly for his car before deciding this couldnât wait. Making a hard left, he took off toward her dorm.
Past the gathering students whipping out their phones to record their hockey captain running for his life.
Past the rink he spent most of his time in.
Past the students in their cars, cheering and calling out to him as he ran.
Past the point of fear and nerves.
Now, his lungs burned, heart beating wildly to the single pounding thought in his head: Y/N. Y/N. Y/N.
Gasping for breath, unruly curls sticking in a million different directions, Garrett flew down the hallway toward your door. He narrowly avoided a few bystanders, shouting out a few âSorry!â âExcuse me!â Stopping at your door, he knocked once, then twice, foot tapping anxiously against the carpet beneath him.
Footsteps grew closer on the other end of the door before it cracked open, your familiar face peeking through. Noticing who it was, you opened the door wider.
âGarrett? I thought you had a date.â
Looking at you, wearing a hoodie heâd given you on a cold fall night, pencil tucked haphazardly behind your ear, Garrett had never felt surer that you were the one.
âI left.â
You frowned. âWhat happened?â
âSheâs not you.â
That statement clearly caught you off guard, head rearing back slightly in shock, a small gasp slipping from your parted lips before you clamped them shut.
âWhat?â
âSheâs. Not. You.â
Stepping closer, he shut the door behind the two of you to give the privacy he needed to pour his heart out.
âThereâs no question that youâre my best friend. Youâre the person I look forward to seeing the most every single day; my greatest motivation to be a better man. I canât imagine my life without you, but I also couldnât let another day go by without telling you how I feel.â
A stunned silence continued on your end.
âIâm in love with you. I know this might ruin our friendship, but you deserve to be loved and adored loudly and with purpose. You ever wonder why I call you sunshine?â
Silence.
âBecause youâre the center of my universe. All the girls, all the random dates, none of them ever mattered because it all leads me right back to you. It was never gonna be anyone else. It was always you.â
Silence.
Garrett shifted nervously on his feet once his confession concluded, your continuous silence doing nothing to calm his racing heart and thoughts. He opened his mouth, preparing to say something else, before you surprised him.
You laughed.
âSo let me get this straight,â you started, small bits of laughter still escaping. âYou ran all this way here to tell me you love me?â
âYeah, pretty sure I broke a campus speed record on my way here.â
You stepped closer, still smiling at him. âWell, if it wasnât already obvious, Iâm in love with you too. I was just waiting for you to come around and notice.â
âYou called me your favorite idiot.â
âDidnât you know thatâs code for Iâm in love with my best friend?â You teased.
Wasting no time, Garrett surged forward, cupping your face in one hand and grabbing your waist with the other before bringing your lips together.
The kiss was everything heâd imagined it would be. Soft, warm, a hint of desperation underneath after waiting so long for each other. Out of all his favorite activities, kissing you just shot high up on the list.
When you finally pulled away, both smiling so hard your cheeks hurt, you couldnât help but tease him a little one last time.
âSo, you really left your date and ran all the way here for me, despite your car waiting in the parking lot?â
âWhen you realize that forever is waiting for you right here in this dorm room, every second counts.â
Standing with you in your dorm, Garrett knew now that nothing else mattered anymore. Right here, with you by his side, was more than enough for him. Now and forever.
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a/n: i'm back! i'm also such a sucker for romantic gestures if you guys couldn't tell already :') likes, comments, and reblogs are all appreciated! happy reading <3
Summary: You were once close friends with John Logan, bordering on something more, until an article came out that changed everything and made you enemies. Will a stranded hockey bus, a single bed in a hotel room, and unresolved tension help mend the broken pieces?
Warnings: swearing, suggestive content, john logan being an asshole kinda but it's okay bc he's hot <3 unedited- 2.9k words!
The bus rattled along the icy road as the Briar University team drove home from an away game. The glow of your phone illuminated the area around your head slightly as you checked the weather once more. Nothing but bad news-- the snowstorms would only worsen overnight.
As Briar Universityâs lead sports reporter, you were obligated to attend as many sports events as possible. Oftentimes, you rode the bus with them to avoid being caught up trying to coordinate ride plans elsewhere, tonight being no different.
Directly behind you, you heard none other than John Logan mutter, âCould your phone be any fucking brighter? Some of us are trying to get some rest here instead of checking social media for the hundredth time in the last ten minutes.â
You shifted in your seat until your head was facing the aisle. âCan I help you with something, Johnny? I forgot you need your 12 hours of beauty sleep to look at least halfway decent.â
âOh, fuck off.â He scoffed. âAnd I told you to stop calling me Johnny. Thatâs reserved for people I actually like, not spoiled brats who think theyâre better than the rest of us.â
That was one of the bigger problems that put you in the situation you were trying to work your way through. Once upon a time, you and Logan had truly been very close. Youâd hang out often, sharing notes and conversations in between busy schedules.
One night and a little too much alcohol later, Jules caught you in a bad spot. The Hawks had lost a particularly tense matchup 2-1, with Logan specifically losing the puck more often than he usually did.
âSo,â Jules started, sidling up to you at the kitchen island. âHow do you think my brother did tonight?â
âOh, I think he did great.â You slurred, colors blending as the room spun. âI know he messed up a few times, but heâs a great playerâŚhic heâll get âem next time.â
âSo, you think my brother made some pretty big mistakes?â Jules teased, thoroughly amused with your drunken state.
âNo, no, I never said that. Sure, that one blocked play he tried was pretty predictable, but they all kind of did the same things out there so itâs not his fault at all. Heâs a great hockey player and I believe in him.â
You hadnât noticed that Jules had been live on Fifth Lineâs Instagram the entire time. Somehow, your words had been twisted beyond repair, to the point where the next morning articles and student body alike turned it into HAS STAR PLAYER JOHN LOGAN REALLY LOST HIS TOUCH? HEAD REPORTER WEIGHS IN!
Logan stopped talking to you after the incident, choosing to believe the misleading headlines out of stress and cutting you out of his life. Interactions at games and practices were colder than the ice he skated on, awkward silences and tension noticeable to anyone around. Your relationship turned bitter quickly, making you yearn for what you once had.
With a huff, you turned back around in your seat, steam practically exploding from your ears. A petty idea popped into your head, and with a sly little smirk, you reached for the lever beside your chair.
âWhat the hell? Put that back up!â Logan demanded as you reclined your seat back just enough to make it uncomfortable for him.
âWell, Iâm a spoiled brat, remember? Might as well act like one.â
His response was interrupted by the bus driver making a hard right to go off the highway ramp. As the driver picked up his speaker to talk, your confusion only grew. You were still over an hour away from Briar.
âSorry, folks. Weâre gonna have to stop for the night.â His admission was met with a chorus of groans and protests. âI know you all want to get out of here, but I need to be able to keep you all safe and I canât do that without being able to see the road ahead of us. Thereâs a hotel just up ahead, go ahead and pair up for rooming purposes. Weâll get back on the road in the early morning.â
You tensed, realizing you were one of only three women on the bus. The other was an athletic trainer near the back, but her husband was also aboard, so theyâd undoubtedly be rooming together. Hannah had also accompanied the team, but sheâd be rooming with Garrett, and you certainly didnât want to share a room with those lovebirds.
âTuck and I will room together.â Dean shouted, shooting Logan a smirk and a wink behind you.
âHell no. Thereâs no way Iâm rooming with Y/N.â Logan responded, shaking his head in protest.
âWell thatâs too bad, because youâre going to.â Coach Jensen told him from where he stood in the aisle, helping make room arrangements. âEither you room with the poor girl or I bench you for the next game. Just get a room with two beds.â
As you gathered your belongings and headed toward the front of the bus, you caught Loganâs, âFucking great. Now I have to room with the girl so stuck up she sees all our flaws and rips us to shreds over them.â
âCâmon, man.â Tucker chided. âI read some of the articles and it all seems like a bunch of bullshit. She was really saying she believed in you.â
âYeah, sure she said that, and pigs flew above us as she did. Iâm just ready for this night to be over with so I donât have to deal with her anymore.â
Your shoulders deflated, head dropping slightly at his admission. If this was how he truly felt about you, it was bound to be the longest night of your life- for all the wrong reasons. Â
Each pair proceeded forward slowly toward the welcome desk, feeling more like a cattle production line with each passing minute. You certainly felt like you were being led to slaughter, especially with the dirty looks Logan kept giving you and the scathing side remarks he uttered.
You were the last pair to be greeted, staring at the visibly overwhelmed receptionist with equally as unamused stares.
âRoom for two, please. Two separate beds.â Logan told her before you could even open your mouth.
âRight, let me get right on that.â As she scrolled the computer, her frown continued to deepen, eyebrows pinching together. âOh, it looks like I just gave the last double bed away to the boys before you. Thereâre only single California king rooms left.â
Tucker and Dean were just in front of you, the pair that had been given the last room with two beds. Noticing the issue, Dean laughed, shaking the keys in your direction teasingly.
âNo, no, there must be some mistake. There has to be a room with two beds.â You pled with the receptionist, panic rising in your chest once more.
âIâm sorry, maâam, but thereâs only single-bed rooms left. If youâd like, I can send you up with an extra pillow and blanket. We donât have air mattresses, unfortunately.â
Logan threw his hands in the air in frustration. âOh, well thatâs just great.â He turned to Dean with fire blazing in his eyes. âGive me that key right now.â
âI think not, buddy. Tucker snores in his sleep and I canât rest without leg room.â
Exhausted from both the long day and their antics, you put a hand on Loganâs arm without thinking. âStop it, guys. I just want some sleep and neither of you are helping solve anything.â
Logan met your gaze, and for a split second, you felt the electricity from years past crackle back to life. He looked like he wanted to eat you alive, chocolate irises becoming molten pools of desire.
Breaking eye contact, you took the blanket from the frazzled-looking employee along with the key. âThanks for all your help with this. I know it was stressful getting all of these college students last minute.â
Turning on your heel, you headed towards the sketchy-looking elevator without saying another word, leaving Logan to follow behind you like a (begrudging) lost puppy. Yeah, this was going to be a long night, after all.
The hotel you stopped at was an older location that evidently hadnât been updated in quite some time, but you were so tired that even sleeping on a rock sounded desirable at this point.
As you unlocked the door and entered the room, your eyes wandered with subtle distaste. A thin layer of dust occupied the corners of the room and walls, stains of unknown origin leaving marks along the carpet. You were certain that if you squinted hard enough, a thin layer of grout could be seen on every appliance available.
With a sigh, you trudged into the room, throwing your bag haphazardly in the direction of the chair near the doorway. Logan followed suit, all remaining traces of anger having momentarily left him in favor of exhaustion.
âAlright, Iâll take the floor.â He said, throwing the pillow and blanket on the empty space to the left of the bed.
âWhat? No, absolutely not.â You protested. âYouâre a bulky offenseman who has practice in less than 48 hours. Your back will kill you; Iâll take the floor. You take the bed.â
âIâve slept on worse things than a dusty floor.â
âYeah, when you were a dumb high school kid.â You snapped. âNow youâre a dumb college kid, apparently.â
âYou donât get to talk to me like that.â
âWell, somebody has to.â
Logan scoffed, defensiveness laced in his tone. âYou want to talk about arrogance and stupidity? Letâs talk about what you said, then.â
âAre you kidding me?â You laughed incredulously. âI had a conversation with your sibling while I was drunk off my ass. I had no clue whatsoever that Jules was live, and just like the damn vultures they are, half the Briar student body took the negative half of what I said and ran with it.â
Logan balled his fists at his sides, âYou made me look like ââ
âI made you look like nothing! You took something the gossip blogs made up and ran with it without even talking to me first. I thought we were friends, John, but friends donât turn on each other like that. Only cowards do.â
A charged silence followed between the two of you, gazes locked in an intense stare battle.
The AC unit came to life suddenly with a loud rattle, startling the both of you apart. Your eyes left his briefly, but his stayed on your face.
âWhy didnât you say anything?â He asked, voice softer this time.
âWould you really have believed me?â
Your response made him look down, shoulders dropping slightly in guilt.
âYeah, I thought so. Iâm going to go shower before it gets too late; figure out whether youâre willing to sleep in bed with me like adults or if the dust bunnies will be your company on the floor tonight.â
The suspicious stains on the bathroom walls were hard to overlook and the pressure from the showerhead was less than pathetic, but the heat helped. You felt the tension in you loosening, thoughts of Logan still plaguing your mind but becoming more bearable the longer you stayed in the shower.
As you dried the last of the water droplets from your legs and stepped out of the bathroom, your breath caught in your throat at the sight that awaited you.
Logan had stripped himself of his shirt at some point, leaving the planes of his back and chest bare and open for you to ogle at. His back was turned to you as he stared out the window, bruise on his side from a particularly rough game as visible as the defined abs on his chest.
âThat bruise looks pretty nasty.â Your words broke him from his trance, turning around to face you.
âItâs nothing.â He dismissed.
âCâmon, let me look at it, at least. Iâm pretty sure Iâve got some Tylenol in my bag if you need some pain relief.â
âItâs just a bruise. I get bruises all the time.â
âWill you just listen to me, John? Or are we going to continue this fucked up dance until we eventually just lose each other forever?â
That rendered him speechless for once. His eyes met yours, wide gaze expressing both shock and guilt.
âI miss you, John. I lost my best friend that night and for no good reason whatsoever. I tried so badly to explain, to tell you that my words were twisted beyond belief, but you were so caught up in your anger and self-pity that you threw away the best thing that happened to either of us.â
âI know, sweetheart, I do.â He approached you slowly, as if you were a wounded animal that would scatter at even the slightest of sudden movements.
âYou donât though, and thatâs the problem.â You wiped the few stubborn tears that had fallen from your cheeks angrily. âIâm tired, Logan. Iâm tired of fighting.â
You noticed then that the space between you had shrunk increasingly, standing merely inches apart at that point. Your sleep shirt left your collarbone exposed as you shifted, Loganâs eyes following in interest. His scent and body warmth calmed you, coaxing a confession from your lips.
âIâm so sorry, baby. I shouldâve just listened to you instead of being the biggest fucking idiot on the planet.â His words were genuinely apologetic, tone dropping and eyes filled with unshed tears.
âI wanted to tell you the truth.â You whispered. âYou just wouldnât let me.â
âWell, hereâs the thing,â he laughed slightly. âIf I had let you explain, then I wouldâve had to admit sooner how wrong I truly was for behaving in the ways I did. I was so angry over nothing that I couldnât see straight.â
His hand came up slowly, giving you time to pull away. When he was sure you wouldnât, Loganâs hand came to cup your face, thumb brushing your cheek.
âThat may be one of the most stupid excuses Iâve ever heard.â
That brought a ghost of a smile to his face as his hand wrapped around the back of your neck. His face drew closer to yours, breaths intermingling.
âTell me to stop.â He murmured.
âYou know I wonât do that.â
Your first kiss with John Logan was far from the perfect storybook moment. It was desperate, like heâd been aching to do this for far longer than heâd care to admit. His one hand found your waist, gripping it tight between his fingers, while his other hand cupped the nape of your neck.
He walked you backward slowly until you felt your back hitting the wall. He surrounded you- his scent, his body, his soul. His lips trailed the column of your throat, teeth gently grazing the most sensitive spots that made you gasp against him.
âBeen waiting to do this for months.â He murmured, lips never once leaving your skin as he spoke.
âI thought you hated me.â Your response was breathy, as if a slight gust of wind would blow the statement away and leave you both wanting more.
âI wanted to, I really did.â His hands trailed up under your nightshirt, caressing gently above your ribs. His hands were warm, yet the gentleness of the action compared to his words sent a shiver up your spine regardless. âBut I couldnât. I never could bring myself to feel anything but want for you.â
âBut, the articleââ your words were cut off by yet another deep kiss.
âFuck the article.â He snapped. âI donât give a damn about some fabricated article when Iâve got everything I ever wanted standing right here in front of me.â His eyes trailed the length of your body, a mix of love and desire swirling in his eyes. âChrist, look at you.â
âBed, now.â
He lifted you effortlessly, muscular arms circling your thighs as he led you to the bed in the center of the room. A bed that you wouldâve hated to be in together an hour ago, but now only found yourself excited at the idea of sharing a bed with Logan.
âSay it again,â he groaned, setting you down gently and crawling atop you, covering every inch of your body like a blanket. âTell me you didnât do it.â
âI swear, I never said anything like that.â You responded, hands finding his cheeks and pulling his gaze to your own intense one. âI love you, Logan.â
The smile that broke out across his face was nothing short of a brightness that rivaled the sun. Instead of responding verbally, he kissed you again, this time with a passion that knocked all the air out of your lungs and left you desperate for more.
You knew now, without a shadow of a doubt, that Logan loved you back, and this unexpected union meant a fresh start. A beginning that only included warmth, desire, and love.
âDonât think this means I forgive you just yet.â You sassed, pushing him away slightly.
âBaby, just name whatever you want me to do to make it up to you and consider it done.â He smiled, hands and mouth descending upon you once more.
âHmm,â you teased. âI think I can come up with some ideas.â
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a/n: guys I am SO sorry for my mini hiatus! had a vacation and an illness set me back, but I'm back! working on more requests as we speak, but my inbox is always open! as always, likes, comments, and reblogs are all greatly appreciated.
thank you all so much for the love on my off campus fics! Iâve been having a lot of people ask me if I have a taglist, so I figured Iâd start one!
if you want to be added, please comment on this post which boys youâd like to be tagged on fics for (Garrett, Dean, Logan, Tucker, a combo of those, or all 4) and Iâll add your username to the list!
With Dean having broken your heart, you've learned to move on and live without him. He, however, has not. Will he be able to win you back, or will you leave him alone to pick up the pieces of his own heart?
the very requested part two to the lie <3
Warnings: Swearing and suggestive content. unedited- 5.3k words. fem!reader
In the time thatâd passed since your relationship with Dean ended, he learned a few things.
First, getting what you think you wanted can horribly backfire on you.
Second, the best things can sometimes be what you had right in front of you.
Finally, but most important, he was a complete and total fucking idiot.
The cold, hollow ache in Deanâs chest seemed to be taking up permanent residency. It was hard to wake up every morning and not see your sleeping face beside him in bed, snuggled up to him for warmth despite his many blankets. Days felt endlessly depressing, dragging on with no purpose.
Heâd gotten everything he wanted. He had his original girl back, hockey was going great, and the world was at his fingertips.
So why did he feel so empty?
You, on the other hand, had completely turned over a new leaf.
After the fated night where everything went to shit, youâd barely made it back to your dorm before collapsing on the futon in the living room in a heap of sobs. Your roommate Grace had heard the commotion, running out of her room to comfort you in the way only a best friend knew how to do.
Youâd spent the following 3 days holed up in your bedroom, drowning in Ben and Jerryâs ice cream while swiping through pictures of the two of you together on your phone. You blocked Dean on social media and deleted his number from your contacts the morning after the breakup, but that didnât deter his friends from sending various messages of apologies.
As the fourth consecutive day of your misery approached, Grace had enough. She stormed into your bedroom an hour before classes started, yanking your blanket off and turning on every light in the room.
You reached out in protest, instigating a one-sided battle of tug of war before giving up and curling back into yourself in defeat. âItâs no use, Grace. Iâm a shell of who I used to be.â
âThe hell you are.â She scoffed, searching through your closet before pulling out what youâd once deemed one of your best outfits. âI refuse to stand by and watch my best friend crash and burn like this.â
âThen just leave me here. I donât want to drag you down with me.â
âOkay, respectfully, stand up. That man never wanted you; itâs time to show him you never needed him either.â Her voice softened as she laid the outfit on your bed, crouching so she was eye level with you. âYou know I love you, Y/N/N. Youâre my platonic soulmate. When you hurt, I hurt. Iâm going to give it to you straight here- Dean Di Laurentis is the biggest, most pathetic excuse of a man. Youâre too good for him.â
Your eyes began to burn, tears threatening to spill, but that was no deterrent for Grace.
âWallowing in your bedroom only proves to him that youâre deeply affected by what happened. He isnât worth shit and neither is Allie, so donât give him the satisfaction of knowing he made the hottest catch on campus cry.â
She grabbed your hands, slowly pulling you out of bed. âNow, I want you to go take a shower, brush your teeth, put on some makeup if you want to, and get dressed to take on this day like the badass I know you are.â
Your heart was still broken, but as you made your way to the bathroom to prepare for the upcoming day with a deep breath and a newfound pep in your step, you felt a new sense of motivation.
Dean could have Allie. Youâd find better and never settle again for anything less than you deserved.
Another day, another pounding headache and the deep regret of losing you still stuck to Deanâs heart.
He stood beside his friends in the courtyard, Allie glued to his side as usual. Sheâd tried a few times that morning to kiss him, which usually ended with him turning his head, so sheâd catch his cheek instead or only giving a half-assed effort back.
How could he explain to her that whenever he closed his eyes, all he saw was you?
The muffled conversation around him suddenly sharpened back into focus when Garrett whispered out, âItâs her.â
Deanâs head whipped around, eager for even the slightest glimpse of you. When he eventually spotted you, his breath caught in his throat as he dropped Allieâs hand. You looked good.
No, scratch that. You looked better than good.
You looked incredible.
You had a subtle glow going on that radiated beauty, smile on your face as you chatted animatedly with Grace beside you. Dean was the opposite, with unkempt hair and dark circles under his eyes proving that the breakup had done quite the number on him.
âSay something, man.â Tucker urged, slapping him in the ribs to get his attention.
Before he could respond, Logan beat him to it, calling out a simple âHey, Y/N!â
Dean expected you to give some sort of acknowledgement, whether that be a hello back or a simple wave. Instead, his heart only cracked further as you sent them back a cool, unimpressed glare before turning back to your conversation and walking away.
Fuck, this was going to be brutal.
 A sharp knock sounded from the front door, interrupting Dean and Tuckerâs heated video game hockey match. He hopped out, shouting a quick, âI got it!â before sprinting to the door, hoping it was you.
It was indeed you, standing in front of him holding a large box. His smile dropped as he noticed the contents inside, box being shoved into his hands before you turned and began to speedwalk right back down the stairs.
âWait! Hey, letâs talk about what happened! Please.â
Your hand reached for your car door handle before you stopped, turning to face him head on.
âMm, no.â
âPlease baby, Iâm trying really hard here. Do I need to beg to prove that Iâm serious?â
You paused, contemplating the idea. âOkay, fine, get on your knees.â
Uncaring of the boys behind him whoâd crept out of the house to view the spectacle, Dean dropped on both knees in the dirt, hands clasping together as he looked up at you with pleading eyes.
âCome inside and talk to me. I miss you so, so much.â
You pretended to contemplate for a moment, noticing the guys snickering behind you. A smug sense of satisfaction came through you at his humiliation. âYeah, still no.â
You got into your car, pausing only to start the engine before backing out and driving away without so much as a single glance in his direction. As the boys broke out into full laughter behind him, Dean rose up quickly from his knees, turning and shoving his way back into the house.
The bouquet of roses Dean clutched in his hand were wilting slightly from the intense grip he held on to them.
He knocked three times, heart hammering wildly in his chest as commotion sounded from the other side of the door. The knob twisted and he took a deep breath; smile plastered on his face as he prepared to greet you.
Except the face staring back at him certainly wasnât yours. The hard, defined muscles on the smooth chest of the man in front of him alone proved so. Deanâs brain took a moment to process the man across from him, a chill running down his spine at the realization that this was no ordinary guy.
This was Hunter. Fucking. Davenport.
Hunterâs face went rigid, staring at Dean with the type of unimpressed glare that managed to get under his skin every single time.
âDid you get lost up here, pretty boy? Find another puck bunny to woo your way into bed with through those cheap roses?â
âI-Iâm looking for Y/N.â Dean stuttered, at a loss for words for once in his life. Out of everyone you couldâve hooked up with, any lucky bastard on campus to be able to date you, you picked his archrival?
As if his words summoned your presence, you peeked around the corner that led to your bedroom. âBabe, whatâs the holdup? Is it those sorority sisters again?â
You strolled forward toward the door, sunlight from the window behind you making you look even more otherworldly. What was worst for Dean, though, was that you looked truly happy. Like youâd finally made your peace with the breakup and moved on, unlike him.
âI swear, they wonât leave me alone about rushing- oh. Dean.â
The soft smile and lightness to your tone vanished upon seeing him, which only further proved to Dean that heâd well and truly fucked up. You were wearing a shirt that undoubtedly belonged to Hunter, only making him feel worse.
âWhat are you doing here?â
âOh, these are for you.â He thrust the bouquet of now sad-looking flowers into your hand. âJust wanted you to know that Iâve been thinking of you every day.â
âYeah, and apparently thinking about Allie, too.â Hunterâs not-so-quiet mumble went straight through Deanâs ego.
âThe fuck did you just say, Davenport?â
Noticing the growing tension, you stepped between the two, acting as a barrier of sorts before any physical contact started. âAlright, boys, thatâs enough.â You turned, attention fixing solely at Dean. âI think you should leave.â
âWell, Iâd like to stay. I just think we have more to talk about.â
âThere is nothing left to talk about.â You hissed.
Hunterâs hand traveled down your arm, grabbing your hand as he tugged you lightly toward him. âCâmon, baby, breakfast is getting cold.â
Without another word, you turned, walking back into your dorm room. As the door slammed in his face, Dean swore he saw you toss the roses into the garbage bin. His heart only broke further, desperate to get back into your good graces in any way shape or form.
You wanted to play a game, Y/N Y/L/N? Game on.
For the next month, all his attempts to win you back failed miserably. You wouldnât talk to him or his friends, phone calls, letters, and mail remained unanswered, and every expensive gift he attempted to send would end up right back on his doorstep, unopened.
Allie sat beside him on the couch, desperately trying to grab his attention as Dean scrolled through Tiffany & Coâs website. She had no idea, but all of the nice gifts heâd been giving her lately were intended for you first before you sent them back.
âDean, baby,â Allie crooned, coming closer to him on the couch. âYouâve been so stressed lately. Whatâs wrong?â The hand that had been innocently playing with the back of his neck trailed down his arm, nails raking down his chest before ultimately stopping right at the waistband of his pants.
âOh, nothing. Just hockey shit, you know how it is.â He mumbled distractedly, scrolling through the most expensive pairs of earrings. Did you like silver or gold better?â
âYâknow,â she started, swinging a leg across his lap so she was straddling him. âI can help with that.â
She grabbed his phone, chucking it across the cushions; before he could protest, she surged forward, connecting their lips in a hot, deep kiss.
As Deanâs eyes fluttered shut, he couldnât help his mind from swirling wildly with thoughts of you. Your sweet smile, your effortless appeal, the way you turned every head in the rooms you entered without even trying.
Your soft lips, the way your body felt melded against his ownâŚ
His eyes flew open, realizing that instead of being in the moment, he was imagining that Allie was you instead. Allie, sensing the tension by the way his body went rigid under hers, opened her eyes to find him already staring back at her.
âYouâre thinking about her again, arenât you?â She sighed, sliding off his lap and onto the cushion beside him.
âWhat? Babe, no, absolutely not. Youâre the only girl I see.â He grabbed her waist, pulling her closer. âCâmere, I wasnât done kissing you.â
As the night grew more passionate, Deanâs brain wouldnât shut off regardless of how hard he tried. You plagued his every waking moment, only further reminding him of what heâd lost. As he willed all remaining thoughts of you away, he could only hope the sweet relief of forgetting about you would come to him soon.
Another week, another Briar hockey victory.
The guys had all around been on fire, completing a successful shutout and ultimately beating their rival team 4-0.
The crowd was alit with excitement, fans cheering and yelling their support from all around the rink. As Deanâs eyes wandered, he searched for you, finding himself truly disappointed when he realized you hadnât shown up at all. Not even Allie wearing his jersey in the stands could console his aching heart.
The teamâs energy was at an all-time high as they entered the locker room, sharing high fives and the joy of yet another flawless victory. Even Dean was grateful for the small distraction, joining in on his teammatesâ cheers.
âYou were fucking awesome out there tonight, dude.â Logan praised him from his spot next to him.
âItâs not easy being this perfect, but I try to stay humble.â Dean responded, smirking. He went to place his helmet on the top shelf, stopping in his tracks when a photo strip heâd forgotten he put there came fluttering down to the floor.
It was the photo strip from your first date. You were at Maloneâs, insisting on going into the photo booth to commemorate the occasion. Dean trailed behind you reluctantly, eyes scanning the room for any potential sighting of Allie.
Inside the booth, a set of four photos followed. In the first picture, the two of you threw up matching peace signs at the lens. In the second, you gave the camera a huge, lovesick grin as Dean smiled at you. The third managed to catch your first kiss. Heâd put his hand on your chin in between shots, turning your face towards him and slotting your lips together as the camera flashed. The fourth that followed was the two of you, forehead to forehead, sharing secret, shy smiles, completely ignoring the lens altogether.
His breath caught in his throat at the memory, with tears embarrassingly welling in his eyes and threatening to spill at any given moment. He grabbed the strip, folding it and shoving it in his back pocket for safekeeping before Garrettâs voice rang out.
âParty at our place tonight!â
âHey, man, you alright?â Tucker questioned Dean as he rose from his crouched position, clapping his friend on the back. âYou seemed kinda out of it there.â
âOh, yeah, Iâm totally fine. Just kind of tired.â His finger skimmed the top of the photos absentmindedly, mind once again wandering at the thought of you. âLetâs go get fucked up!â
Booze was flowing in every possible direction, its smell potent. The bass coming from the speakers shook Dean to his core, only adding to his sudden nauseousness. Allie clinging to his side didnât help, either, making him feel claustrophobic.
âBro,â Garrett started, moving closer in his direction. âThe hellâs going on with you tonight? Besides the shots we took, youâve been taking micro sips of that beer youâre holding for the last hour. Youâre normally the first one to be drunk by now.â
âJust not feeling it, I guess.â Dean responded halfheartedly, taking his now lukewarm beer and placing it on the counter.
âWell, lighten up, then! We just won one of our biggest games of the season. Now is the best time to celebrate instead of moping around.â
âOh, leave him be, Garrett.â Tucker chimed in, placing a series of appetizers on the kitchen island. âHeâs just a little heartbroken right now.â
âAnd why would he be heartbroken?â Allie questioned, eyes narrowing at the guys.
âOh, um, I think I hear someone calling our names from the other room, Tuck.â Garrett turned on his heel, moving toward the doorway.
âWhat? Dude, I donât hear anything-âTuckerâs response was interrupted by Garrett shoving him forward by his back. âOuch! Hey, donât touch the appetizers yet! Thereâs some still in the oven!â
Allie turned, facing Dean completely and placing a hand on his chest. âWhatâs going on with you lately? Youâve been acting so weird. You havenât even looked my way once tonight.â
âSorry, baby, guess I was just distracted by something.â Deanâs excuse was met with skepticism by the brunette in front of him.
âSomething? Or someone?â
That comment cut deep. Dean sighed, about to apologize once more, knowing deep down that she was right. He was still searching for you an hour into the party, having given up hope that youâd show up at all. His attempt was stopped by Allieâs sudden squeal.
âBabe, I love this song! Letâs dance!â
His reluctance was met by Allie tugging sharply on his hand, leading him to the makeshift dance space the guys had created earlier. She turned around so her back was to his front, placing his hands on her hips before grinding on him and swaying her hips to the beat of the music.
As his eyes scanned the room for the hundredth time that night, Dean found his hopes vanquishing and his heart sinking into his stomach. He missed you so badly it physically hurt him, chest constantly aching and yearning to be by your side. You were in his every waking thought, on his mind 24/7.
He caught a familiar head of hair on the opposite end of the floor, realizing instantly that it was you. You were on the edge of the dance floor with Hunter, swaying to the music as you stared into each otherâs eyes. Deanâs stomach churned with jealousy, unsure of whether he was about to throw up or kick Hunterâs nuts in.
He whispered a joke in your ear, which resulted in you throwing your head back in laughter. Hunter took the moment of opportunity to trail kisses down your exposed neck, Deanâs fists balling at his sides at the sight. Before he could think twice, he was pushing away from Allie, heading your way in a storm of fury as he only saw red.
How dare you hook up with his arch nemesis like that right in front of him? How dare Hunter flaunt you around like a prize to be won? How dare he himself be so stupid to let you go?
âWhat the hell are you doing here, Davenport?â Dean asked angrily, subtly nudging you away by the hip.
âWhat does it look like Iâm doing, Di Laurentis? Iâm celebrating the teamâs win with my girlfriend.â Hunter smirked, gesturing in your direction. Dean wanted to break every single finger on that outstretched hand.
âStay the fuck away from my girl.â His finger jabbed right into the center of Hunterâs chest, pushing in slightly.
âOh, âyour girlâ, huh? Was she your girl when you broke her heart and shattered it right in front of her? Or when you used her just to make your slutty ex jealous? I should thank you for being such a dumbass with no backbone. You fumbled the greatest woman in your life just like you fumble with the puck on the ice. Donât worry though, I made sure the sounds of her crying your name turned into screaming mine-â
Any remaining retorts Hunter had were ceased by Deanâs fist colliding hard with the side of his jaw. He reeled back, spitting blood on the floor before getting right back up in Deanâs face. âThat all you got, big boy?â
Dean couldnât remember much of what happened after that. He knew he tackled Hunter to the ground, fists flying on both sides. He felt the stinging blows to his face as his own knuckles cracked and bruised with force, being pulled apart by his teammates shortly after. He doesnât know how he got home after, but one image would be engrained into his mind forever.
It wasnât Hunterâs bloody, bashed up face on the floor beneath him. Nor was it Allieâs screams and cries of his name, begging him to stop. It wasnât even the flashes of the surrounding cameras capturing one of the worst moments of his life.
It was you. The way you watched the scene unfold in silent terror, eyes wide with fear. You looked at Dean as if you hated him. Like he scared you.
Like he was a monster.
The week that followed the incident remained generally quiet for once. Dean hadnât contacted you since the incident, choosing to hide in his shared house when he wasnât at practice or classes.
Youâd taken most of the week for yourself to figure things out on your own. As it turns out, having two big, hunky hockey players fighting for your attention wasnât all it was cut out to be.
Both Hannah and Grace had reached out plenty of times, expressing their support for you and saying theyâd be there if you needed anything at all. Other members of the Briar U student body had reached out as well both virtually and face to face, asking how you were holding up. A video of the fight had gone viral, which meant there was extra attention on you as of late.
Through it all, one thing remained clear to you. Regardless of who came in and out of your life, who you dated, or who stuck with you through it all, youâd always have yourself. Youâd picked up the pieces of your broken heart like a badass, refusing to let Dean, or any man for that matter, dictate you as a person.
You grabbed your usual drink order and a croissant off the counter at the cafĂŠ, choosing to treat yourself before your first class of the day. As you exited, you heard your name being called faintly. Bracing yourself, you turned to greet the person, only to be shocked at who you saw before you.
It was Allie.
She looked like total shit; dark circles under her eyes, messy hair, sweatpants and hoodie hanging loosely off her form. This was so unlike the usual Allie you knew and used to love, the one who put the utmost care into her appearance every day. Not for the opinions of others, but for herself.
âCan I help you?â You asked, face guarded.
âOh, uh, I wasnât actually expecting you to hear me out.â Allie stuttered, playing with her fingers nervously. âI was totally expecting you to hate me. Which, if you do, I donât blame you in the slightest for.â
Did you hate Allie? Youâd been so convinced the whole time that she was a version of the devil himself with the way she stole your man. Now, looking at how she let a guy destroy her like this, you mainly pitied her.
âYou turned my relationship into a game, Allie. I thought we were friends when you just wanted my boyfriend for yourself the whole time. Do you know how fucking embarrassing that is? Wait, no, you really donât, because you got what you wanted without ever thinking twice about me. Thatâs not personal achievement, thatâs being a fucking selfish bitch.â
Allie winced, embarrassed tears making streaks down her face. âIt wasnât like that, I swear! We really were friends. I donât know what came over me seeing the two of you together. I saw how happy you were, and I guess it just made me wish to have the same thing in any way I could get it.â
You scoffed, âYeah, well, you got it, alright.â Turning to walk off, she stopped you once more by yet another quiet plea of your name.
âDean and I broke up after the party. Watching him fight over you like that, I knew that I was no longer part of the equation with him. It was only you- itâs always only been you, Y/N. I am so, so sorry for hurting you in the way that I did. I was a raging bitch who burned everything in her path, you especially. Dean and I both regret everything that happened.â
âAs you should.â
Allie blinked rapidly, stunned at your blunt response, before laughing lightly. âYeah, I guess we both deserve that.â She stepped closer, holding both arms up in surrender. âI donât expect you to forgive me anytime soon, Hell, Iâd be pissed at you if you did. But I want you to be happy, Y/N/N. In any way, shape, or form. In the future, if you want to reconnect, have a girls night, or just need a shoulder to cry on, you call me, okay? Iâve truly missed you so much.â
You hesitated, giving her a small smile. âSure, Iâll think about it. Iâve gotta run, but you take care of yourself, okay?â
She gave you a small, watery smile of her own in return. âYou, too.â
As you walked to class, you felt a new sense of inner peace and motivation. You didnât need Dean to be happy, Dean needed you. You were achieving your goals, reaching for the life you dreamed of, and nothing would stop you again.
ENDING #1- SHE CHOOSES HERSELF
âThanks for meeting me here.â You smiled, sliding into the bench across from Dean at a booth in Maloneâs.
âYeah, of course. Iâve been meaning to talk to you.â Deanâs voice shook as he responded.
âListen, before you say anything, I think I should start.â You clasped your hands in front of you on the table, staring at him intently. âI love you, Dean. I think a small part of me will always love you.â
His eyes shone with hope at your beginning statement, thinking this would finally be the moment of forgiveness.
âBut whatever we had, whatever you were leading me on with, is finished. Itâs over. Iâve grown, Iâve changed, and Iâm really starting to like who I am as a person. On my own.â
âThis is about Hunter, isnât it?â He asked, hurt etched clearly on his face.
âWhat? No, absolutely not. Hunter was a good time, not a long time. Not that thatâs any of your business, however.â
âThen what is it, baby? What do I need to do to win you back?â
âIâm not a prize to be won, Dean. And Iâm not your baby anymore, either.â You reminded him gently. âIâm my own person. Iâm Y/N Y/L/N, not Dean Di Laurentis or Hunter Davenportâs girlfriend. I deserve to be respected for who I am, not my status socially through relationships.â
âSo, this is it, then?â He whispered, downcast eyes filling unexpectedly with tears that he tried desperately to blink back. âWeâre over, just like that?â
âYeah, Dean. Weâre done.â
Dean fumbled around with his pant pocket momentarily, grabbing the photo strip buried inside and laying it flat on the table in front of you. Looking down on it in shared melancholy, the two of you smiled at the bittersweet memories.
âWe were really something, werenât we?â Dean whispered.
âYeah,â you agreed. âI guess we were.â
A young couple stumbled out of the photo booth, laughing loudly, breaking the bubble the two of you shared in your booth. Looking at them as they waited for their own photo strip, you couldâve almost laughed at the fact that one relationship was ending for good as another one was just beginning.
You stepped out of Maloneâs with a feeling of hope in your heart. Your future was bright, with endless opportunities in front of you. None of them included Dean, a thought that wouldâve sent you 6 months ago into a coma but only gave you peace now.
Dean sent you one last small wave through the window, one that you returned before turning and walking back down the street. Your head was held high, knowing youâd be more than alright in the end on your own. Cheating hockey players be damned; you had yourself to rely on. That was more than enough for you.
ENDING #2: SHE TAKES HIM BACK (KIND OF)
You found yourself standing in front of Deanâs house once more, hands shaking nervously at your sides. Raising one hand before you could stop yourself, you knocked curtly on the front door.
Instead of being met with Deanâs face like expected, you were met with Beauâs instead.
âOh, hey, Y/N.â He greeted, clearly surprised at seeing you. âDidnât expect for you to be here.â
âYeah, me neither.â You smiled. âIs Dean home, by any chance?â
âYeah, he is, but I actually wanted to talk to you for a second.â He pulled the door shut behind him. âI wanted to personally apologize for how shitty I was toward you without even realizing it. Deanâs my best friend, but I care about you too. Keeping secrets from you was one of the biggest mistakes I couldâve made, and Iâm really sorry.â
âThanks for the apology, Beau.â You responded, glancing at the front door. âJust, please, whatever you do, donât lie to me like that again. It really messed with me more than you could imagine.â
Before Beau could respond, the front door creaked back open, and a familiar head of blond hair popped out. Freezing in his tracks at the sight of you, Deanâs mouth went slightly agape.
âWell,â Beau smirked, inching back inside. âIâll leave you to it.â
âY/N.â He gasped, moving slightly closer. âWhatâŚwhat are you doing here?â
âI came to see you.â
âBaby, Iâm so sorry. Iâm the biggest dick on campus.â He groaned, rushing toward you with arms open wide. His attempt was denied by your hand flat against his chest, pushing him away.
âNot so fast.â Your arms crossed over your chest. âIâm not quite ready to fully forgive you just yet.â
âWhat is it?â
âYou hurt me far beyond what Iâm able to describe. If you think thereâs any chance Iâm just going to waltz right back into your arms without so much as a conversation, youâre dead wrong. The ballâs in my court, not yours.â
âI want you to know that these past months have been hell for me, sweetheart. Iâve been absolutely miserable without you. Time drags on when youâre not around and nothing seems to make sense. I was so busy focusing on Allie that I hadnât realized I was falling for you the whole time. Youâre the center of my universe and always will be, even if you donât take me back.â
Your silence only made Dean more nervous, his eyes scanning your face for any sign of an emotion.
âWell, thatâs a start.â You finally responded. âIâm glad you were miserable, Dean. You deserved to be. I want you to always remember this moment every time you fuck up again, because the next time anything even close to this happens, Iâm gone for good.â
He gulped, eyes wide with a mixture of awe and understanding with a hint of fear. âI hear you loud and clear, baby. Do you want to come inside and talk more? Tuckerâs got dinner in the oven and I think we have more to discuss.â
You were still undoubtedly hurt, with more groveling and forgiveness to come down the line. Looking at Deanâs hopeful face, though, you started to believe that a future where the two of you could be together was becoming more possible by the minute.
âYeah,â you said as he grabbed your hand, stroking it lightly with his thumb while he led you inside. âIâd like that.â
so sorry for the wait on part two of the lie, lovelies! i ended up getting pneumonia earlier this week and wasn't well enough to write much of anything at all. full fic will be posted tomorrow afternoon! until then, here's a sneak peek at part two...
The bouquet of roses Dean clutched in his hand were wilting slightly from the intense grip he had on them.
He knocked three times, heart hammering wildly in his chest as commotion sounded from the other side of the door. The knob twisted and he took a deep breath; smile plastered on his face as he prepared to greet you.
Except the face staring back at him certainly wasnât yours. The hard, defined muscles on the smooth chest of the man in front of him alone proved so. Deanâs brain took a moment to process the man across from him, a chill running down his spine at the realization that this was no ordinary guy.
Hi! Do you write angst? I am really craving some Dean Di Laurentis angst. Maybe he's dating reader to make Allie jealous? It's up to you how you end it, but you definitely need some grovelling. Thank you!
what happens when it turns out the man of your dreams is secretly only with you to make his ex-fling jealous?
Warnings: angst with a capital A! ambiguous ending, some swearing. wc: 1.6k. unedited
If someone had told you six months ago that youâd currently be dating the Dean Di Laurentis, star of the Briar University hockey team and well-known playboy, you wouldâve probably laughed to the point of tears.
Oh, how things can change so drastically.
Youâd met at a frat party, bumping into each other on accident. The alcohol held loosely in his grip sloshed out of the Solo cup upon impact, sending lukewarm beer down the front of your top.
âOh, fuck! Iâm so sorry, sweetheart.â Dean seemed apologetic, but the way his eyes subconsciously trailed down your now soaked top (and the black bra clearly visible) were anything but sorry.
You were starstruck as you let out a meek âItâs fine!â, scrambling to find napkins to wipe yourself down and appear decent again.
âHey, wait, I think I have an extra top upstairs. You can change into that if youâd like.â
âDo I want to make a guess as to why you have womenâs clothing in your room upstairs?â
His sly smirk in response was all the answer you needed.
âNope, never mind. Iâm just going to head home and take a shower or something. It was nice to meet you.â You whipped around, intent on making a beeline for the front door.
A strong, large hand wrapped around your wrist before you could go far. âHold on!â You turned around slowly, skepticism clear on your face. âItâs actually just one of my sisterâs shirts- she left it here the last time she came to visit. Would you please come change so I can get to know you better?â
You paused, thinking over both options. If he was just looking for a quickie, he found the wrong girl. On the other hand, you were covered in sticky beer and every crevice of your body smelled like it.
The gross feeling of the beer stuck to your skin won out. âFine, Iâll change. But no funny business. I mean it.â
Dean grinned like he had you right where he wanted you. In a sense, he truly did. âOf course, sweetheart. Lead the way.â
The two of you ended up talking until the early hours of the morning, ceasing conversation only when everyone else had gone home and the other guys were passed out in various spots around the house. True to his words, Dean never made any sexual advances toward you, remaining respectful and listening intently to what you were talking about.
Late night talking turned to coffee dates, which turned into lunch dates, ultimately ending in multiple dinner dates before you finally decided to call yourselves a couple.
Dean, surprisingly, was everything you wished for in a boyfriend. He was chivalrous, kind, and put you first before everything and everyone else. Youâd agreed to just keep the relationship light and fun, leaving the serious parts for a later time if you got there.
The pair of you were rapidly approaching the month mark of being together, and everything thus far had been amazing.
âWhy hello there, gorgeous.â A pair of arms wrapped around you from behind on the quad, pulling you backward into them and placing kisses down your neck. âFunny seeing you here.â
âDean, stop.â You giggled, squirming in his hold from the ticklish sensation. âYou knew Iâd be here! It was your idea to meet for lunch.â
âAnd what a fantastic idea it was.â He grabbed your hand, leading you over to a picnic table nearby, sliding food across the table before sitting beside you on the bench and throwing an arm around your shoulders.
As the two of you ate and chatted, you scanned the courtyard, people watching. There were a group of freshmen discussing their days, another couple making out on the opposite end of the quad, and at another table you could see Hannah and Allie, talking in hushed whispers.
You locked eyes with Hannah, grinning and sending her a wave. She sent a small wave in greeting back, Allie turning to see who she was looking at. You waved at her as well, expecting the same in return. Instead, you got a scathing glare and a small frown in response before she whipped her head back around.
Huh, that was weird. Allie and Hannah were besties, but you also occasionally hung around them. Youâd always had good times together, which made Allieâs sudden change in personality even more confusing.
âWell, thatâs odd.â You told Dean.
âYeah, sure.â He responded, but his voice sounded distracted. Upon looking at him, you noticed he wasnât staring at you- he was looking intently at Allie
âEverything okay?â
âWhat?â It was as if your question snapped him out of a daze. âOh, yeah, sorry about that. Just had my head in the clouds, I guess. Want some more fruit?â
âSure,â you responded, growing more suspicious at his suddenly flippant attitude.
As the two of you finished lunch, you couldnât help the sudden lump in your throat. Something odd had happened, and you were determined to find out one way or another. Even if that meant doing some deeper digging.
The night of Loganâs fundraiser rolled around quickly, a rare night off for you while Hannah and Allie took the shift at Maloneâs. You were still there, just in front of the bar rather than behind it.
Youâd seen Dean once or twice while you hung out with Dexter, but only fleeting moments, never once being able to sit and talk to each other.
âYou and Dean seem pretty cozy.â Dexter teased, nudging your shoulder lightly with his own.
âYeah, I guess you could say so.â You couldnât seem to wipe the giant, lovesick grin from your face.
âYou know, I was wondering how long this act between the two of you was going to last.â Birdie chimed in from his spot at a nearby table.
âWhat do you mean?â you asked, smile slipping slightly from your face.
âI just mean youâre a great friend, is all. Dean and Allie had a good fling going before she broke it off. He was really heartbroken for a while.â
Dexter came to your defense quickly, questioning, âAnd what does that have to do with Y/N?â
âOh, câmon, guys, you can cut the act when itâs just us. The whole hockey team knows.â
âKnows what?â
âThey know about your little arrangement so he can get Allie back. Itâs all âAllie this, Allie thatâ when it comes to him in the locker room. Itâs totally working, too; she hasnât been able to stop watching the two of you like a hawk for the last month. Theyâll be back with each other by the end of the weekend, I guarantee it. Youâll be off the hook soon.â
At the dumbstruck looks on your and Dexterâs faces, Birdie froze.
ââŚoh shit, you werenât in on it?â
You turned, seeing nothing but red as you searched the crowd for the one person whoâd know could tell you where Dean was.
âBeau,â you shouted, grabbing him by the lapels of his jacket. âWhereâs Dean?â
âOh, um,â he stuttered, clearly surprised by your sudden fury. âIâm not sure. Last I saw him, he was on stage announcing the raffle winners.â
He took in your expression, asking hesitantly, âDidâŚdid something happen?â
âHow long have you known?â
He winced. âSince the beginning.â
You released his jacket as if heâd burned you, whipping back around and searching for Dean, eyes wild.
âWait, Y/N, Iâm sorry! We can still talk about this!â His words were useless to you, only adding to the fire burning deep in your stomach.
Youâd caught him saying something about the photo booth, heading in that direction to see. As you approached, you noticed Deanâs familiar sneakers under the curtain.
Along with another pair of shoes facing him.
You tugged the curtain open, freezing as your worst fear came to life right before your very eyes. Dean and Allie were making out right there in the booth, closer than you ever thought possible.
They broke away at the sudden interruption, Deanâs eyes widening as he noticed the reason for the distraction.
âOh, shit, Y/N, wait!â
Not a chance in hell you were going to wait for him. You took off toward the front door, pushing your way out with force as tears streamed freely down your face in heavy sobs.
âBaby, please! Wait!â
âWhat the fuck do you want, Dean?â You screamed, shaking off his hand on your shoulder as you gasped for breath.
âI am so, so sorry. You werenât meant to see that in any way.â
âOh, so if I hadnât seen it then that wouldâve been fine? Give me a break.â
He winced at your sharp tone. âNo, absolutely not. I know Iâm an asshole, okay? I just didnât know what I wanted. What Allie and I had was great, but I really care about you and would never want to hurt you like I just did.â
âYeah, caring about me, my ass. I shouldâve known it was too good to be true. I wish I had never, ever gone out with you in the first place.â You seethed.
âLook, why donât we go inside and talk about this?â Â He noticed the gathering crowd around you, some whipping their phones out to record the spectacle. âCome on, honey.â
âI hope you figure out what you want, Dean.â You shook his hand off your arm, beginning to walk away. âIt just wonât be with me.â
As Dean watched you walk away, silent sobs making your shoulders shake, he couldnât help the way his heart shattered. He really had grown to feel for you over your time spent together, feeling more guilt with every meeting at the idea of breaking your own heart the way he just did. All this time, he had convinced himself that Allie was the woman he wanted.
Now, he wasnât so sure.
a/n: guys this broke my hearttttt :( been debating whether to just leave this as an angst- lmk if anyone would like a part two.
Hello again, Emmy! Would you be able to write a Garrett Graham x Reader fanfic based on the 1D song, âlast first kissâ? I just think it would be so cute and Iâm in desperate need of Garrett Graham fanfics, please and thank you
Garrett may not have been your first kiss, but he's determined to be your last. If only he could just tell you, his best friend, you're it for him.
wc: 1.4k
The credits of the movie you and Garrett had been watching rolled across your laptop screen, pizza box at the foot of the bed and empty plates on his nightstand.
Garrett himself was in a huge, major predicament. Somewhere between the final action scene and the ending, youâd fallen asleep against his side. His heart felt like it was beating right out of his chest, thoughts racing at a mile a minute. Â Â
He couldnât believe you were here, in his arms, like this.
Youâve been friends for as long as Garrett could remember in his college days, being there for each other through thick and thin. Somewhere along the way, the line between friends and something else had blurred in his head, making it almost impossible to be around you without becoming anxious and wishing so desperately that you were his.
He closed the laptop with one arm, leaving the other around you and shifting lower on the bed. He wrapped himself around you from behind, willing himself to relax and sinking deeper into the bed upon smelling your perfume.
How do you tell your best friend youâre so in love with them that it feels like you canât breathe when theyâre not around?
Thatâs a question he so wished heâd be able to answer- and soon.
âI just donât understand all these equations and shit. History is where itâs at for me.â Garrett groaned from his spot across from you in the library.
The two of you both had been forced to take a math class as a prerequisite, choosing to put it off for as long as you could before taking the course together.
âI know, but at least youâve got me here to help you with it.â You laughed softly. âWhat would you do without me?â
âI donât know, and I donât even want to think about it.â He meant that much more than you thought he did. There wasnât a single universe where he didnât want you right by his side in whatever way he could have you.
âMe, either.â You gave him a soft smile that turned his legs to jelly, looking back down at your textbook as he tried to control his breathing.
Heâd tell you how he felt soon, he swore it.
The bass of the song coursing through the speakers rattled Garrett to his core. Normally he wouldnât be bothered by such things, but when he was feeling a twang of jealousy deep within himself, every little thing added up to piss him off more.
You were also at this party, but you found yourself happily chatting it up with one of the guys on the football team instead of him. You normally stuck to Garrettâs side at parties, and while he knew he didnât control you, heâd be a fool to say it didnât hurt a little to see you with another guy.
He took one last swig of his beer, setting it down a little too forcefully on the counter before heading your way.
âHey, gorgeous, there you are.â Garrett smirked, sliding up next to you so you were shoulder to shoulder. âMissed you back there. James, right? Good to see you, man.â
âItâs Jordan.â The man grumbled back, clearly annoyed at his conversation with you getting interrupted.
âRight, John.â He turned his attention fully on you, bumping your shoulder. âHey, I was thinkin about heading out of here soon. You coming with me?â
You glanced between the two of them nervously. âUh, Jordan and I were talking. Iâll probably head out a little later with Allie or something.â
âOh, alrighty then.â He tried desperately to ignore the nagging instinct to just sweep you up and tell you how he really felt. âWell, I guess Iâll see you later, then.â He clapped Jordan on the shoulder he passed. âHave a nice night, Jimmy.â
As Garrett exited the frat house and headed toward his jeep, he couldnât help but to mentally kick himself. If he had just told you how he felt sooner, you wouldnât be so close to Jack-Joseph-Jordan right now. Youâd be close to him.
He ran a hand through his curls frustratedly as he slid into the driverâs seat, vowing that tomorrow would be the day heâd express how madly in love he is with you.
Tomorrow came around and Garrett had chickened out.
The two of you were on a grocery store run, picking up food and other necessities for both your shared dorm with Hannah and Allie and his shared house. As you shopped, you happened to stumble across one of the female freshmen in the cereal aisle.
âOh my gosh!â she squealed, running closer. âItâs you two! One of the hottest pairs on campus! You two are so couple goals.â
âOh, weâre not-â
âThanks so much-â
The two of you responded simultaneously, shooting each other confused glances at the vastly different answers.
You laughed awkwardly, but the freshman was already backing away before you could answer again.
âWell, I should leave the two of you alone now.â She smiled, whipping her phone out to no doubt text her friends that she had seen the Garrett Graham and Y/N Y/L/N in public together. âHave a great night!â
Garrett turned to face you, trying to read your expression, but your head was buried in the written shopping list.
âSo, now we need to go grab some eggs.â
He trailed behind you like a lost puppy, heart at war with his head. If he told you he loved you, would you run away? Or would you be willing to stay?
His thread of barely held restraint snapped one night after a particularly brutal hockey practice. Garrett came home bruised on every available inch of skin, sore muscles aching and feet desperately screaming for rest.
As he climbed the steps to his bedroom, his interest piqued. Lights were on in his room, the faint scent of what seemed to be lavender or something soothing wafting toward him. He also caught the sound of running water faintly from the direction of his bathroom. Â
He opened his door cautiously, relief seeping into every fiber of his being at the sight of you. You seemed to have that calming effect on him- like a balm that covered all his worries and troubles.
âWhatâs all this?â Garrett called out softly.
You jumped, startled at the voice of the man you hadnât heard enter due to the running water. âGarrett! Donât do that to me! I couldâve had a heart attack or something.â
âThatâs highly unlikely.â He responded, stripping himself of all his hockey attire. âMissed you so much. Whatâs all this?â He gestured toward the bathroom and at the various supplies covering his bed.
You blushed. âOh, this is nothing. I just know youâve been pushing yourself extra hard lately, and even captains deserve to be pampered. Iâve got an Epsom salt bath running with some lavender candles lit, your favorite takeout is staying warm in the oven, I brought some ointments and first aid supplies to help with any particularly severe injuries.â You shrugged. âLeast I could do.â
Garrett felt the rush of a hundred different emotions hit him all at once. Love, awe, adoration- nothing but pure joy at the thought of his favorite girl doing so much for him without batting an eye.
Before he could talk himself out of it, he stood abruptly, dropping everything in his hands to stand mere inches away from you.
âYouâre the greatest woman Iâve ever met in my life. I canât believe how lucky I am to have found you. It all makes sense now.â
He grabbed the edge of your jacket, pulling you in so the two of you stood chest to chest.
âI canât wait anymore. When Iâm older and these days are behind me, thereâs one constant I see in my future. Itâs you, baby. I may not have been your very first kiss, but will you let me have the honor of being your last first kiss?â
Your grin nearly blinded him. âWell, why didnât you just say so?â
You pulled him down to you by the back of his neck, joining your lips in what was sure to be the first of many, many kisses together.
Sure, Garrett Graham may not have been your first kiss, but one thing was for certain- he was sure to be your last, your forever, and that was what really mattered after all.
hii!! i donât know exactly how i would like to see this go lol but i would like to see a tucker fic where maybe him and reader get into an argument that leads to reader giving him the silent treatment, and tucker is just groveling trying to get reader to talk to him or just look at him. but overall just fluff with a happy ending :)
it's too bad Tucker missed date night. What's a girl to do other than give him the silent treatment as revenge? Only one problem...he just won't stand for it. Based on this request.
wc: 1.8k
It had been the week from hell for both you and Tucker.
Youâd been slammed with your job and schoolwork. Likewise, Tuckerâs schedule was loaded with hockey practices, making it virtually impossible for the two of you to hang out or go on a date.
Both of you were feeling the distance, aching to be together again and scanning your schedules repeatedly in the event of a day when both of you were free finally opened.
That free time just so happened to be Saturday night. Tuckerâs hockey game was Friday night, the team was allowed to rest the day after, and you were off work, which meant a long-awaited dinner date was on the horizon.
Youâd had an everything shower, done your hair, your makeup, and pulled out one of your nicest outfits. As the time passed, you kept checking your phone, anxiously awaiting Tuckerâs arrival and growing more concerned as minutes passed.
hey honey, you still on your way?
beginning to get a little worried here lol
hellooooo? earth to tuckerâŚ
Each text remained unanswered, only adding to your concerns.
please answer me when you see this
You laid on your bed, anxiously awaiting a response, eyelids growing heavier with each passing hour. Each buzz of a notification filled you with false relief, disappointment growing each time you realized it wasnât a response from your boyfriend.
At some point during your waiting, you fell into a fitful sleep, mind racing with thoughts of Tucker and concerned if he was okay.
You awoke to sharp knocks on your door.
âBaby?â you heard your boyfriendâs familiar voice from outside your dorm room. âHey, itâs me. Iâve got practice, remember?â
You glanced at your phone. Shit. You always accompanied Tucker to his hockey practices on Sundays, today being no exception.
You felt anger simmering deep within, threatening to burst out and burn everyone in its path, particularly the man who created your displeasure in the first place. With a frustrated sigh, you wiped the remnants of sleep from your eyes before pulling yourself out of bed.
As you pulled the door open, you noticed Tucker standing a foot away with his hands in his pockets. His lips pulled into a bright grin the second he saw you, like they normally did, which almost erased your bad mood entirely.
Almost.
âYou ready, sweet girl?â At the lack of enthusiasm on your face, he faltered momentarily. âEverything okay...Why are you in a dress?â
âI donât know John, why am I in a dress?â You snipped.
âWoah, why the first name basis? Did I do something wrong?â
âWhy yes, you certainly did.â
He gave you a surprised look, almost laughing at how confused he was at your mood. âUh, okay? Mind telling me what I did wrong so I can fix it?â
âWhat was yesterday, Tuck?â
âSaturday.â He said it like he couldnât believe you were asking such a basic question.
âYes, very observant. What was supposed to happen last night?â
âThe frat party?â He guessed. âThey were helping us celebrate moving on to the Frozen Four championship.â
âNo, John, something else was supposed to happen.â You gestured down at yourself. âMy hair and makeup are done, Iâm wearing my favorite outfit, I put on the perfume you loveâŚâ
A sudden burst of realization came to him. âShit! Date night!â
âYeah, date night.â You scoffed, heading to the kitchen to make yourself a light breakfast.
âBaby, I am so, so sorry.â The regret in his tone was palpable, but it did nothing to ease the ache of frustration in your heart.
âYeah, I know youâre sorry. Just go to practice.â
âWow, so weâre not even going to talk about this? It was the night after one of the biggest moments of my college career.â
âThereâs nothing to talk about!â You shouted. âYou missed our one chance at a date night for the next month! I was looking forward to it because we havenât spent time together in ages, Tuck. Now itâs going to be even longer before we can even think about date night again.â
âHoney, donât you think youâre overreacting a bit?â He eased, trying to diffuse the situation.
The bagel in your hand almost went soaring right at his head. âNo! You let me down. Just go to practice, John. I donât want to talk about it anymore.â
He headed in the direction of your front door reluctantly, glancing behind him before he left. âI love you, baby. I really am so sorry.â
Your silence only deepened his regret, leaving him with a gaping hole in his heart and a silent vow to make things right as he shut your dorm door behind him.
Later, your group sat at lunch together at the boysâ house. Everyone gathered around the table as Tucker finished cooking the food, setting everything out before taking his seat next to yours.
âHi, baby. How was your morning?â
Silence.
âI love your outfit today. Really compliments those big, beautiful eyes of yours.â
Nothing.
The rest of the table seemed to have caught on to the uncomfortable vibes, doing their best to try and interject.
âSo, Y/N, how was that test you said was super difficult?â Hannah asked. âI hope it was easier than you thought it would be.â
âOh yeah, it actually wasnât that bad at all.â You responded, launching into a full discussion about the material and the course itself.
Beside you, Tucker deflated. You were really going to give him the silent treatment now? The pat on the back he received from Garrett and sympathetic look from Logan only made him feel worse.
He wracked his brain on ideas for how to get you to forgive him, coming up with cliches and other ideas that fell short. It was intended to just be a chill day at the house, which left him hoping that something worthwhile would come to him at some point.
âWhat the fuck, man! Iâve tried everything!â Tucker vented to Logan in the kitchen hours later. âI got her favorite coffee, I offered a foot massage, I even offered to take her on a book shopping spree. She still wonât talk to me.â
âThose are all pretty decent ideas, bro, but Iâm pretty sure she wants you to show her you care without all the materialistic stuff.â Logan supplied.
âAnd how do I do that? Build her a house or something? Sure, let me run to Home Depot and buy some wood real quick. Iâll get started on that right away.â
The pointed look from his friend he received in response made Tucker backtrack quickly.
âI didnât mean that. Iâm just really stressed and I want her to talk to me. Sheâs the center of my universe, man, I canât lose her just because I fucked up date night.â
Logan placed a hand on his shoulder, giving it a reassuring squeeze. âYouâre not going to lose her, Tuck. If thereâs anything obvious about the two of you, itâs that youâre deeply in love. If you show her youâre truly sorry, sheâll forgive you.â
Tucker glanced back toward the couch where you sat laughing with Hannah and Allie, a soft look overtaking his features. He couldnât lose you over something like this. He wouldnât.
âYeah, I hope so.â
You were sprawled out on the couch later that night, everyone else having gone either outside or upstairs to their respective rooms. Youâd be lying if you said you didnât miss your boyfriend deeply, but you werenât ready to forgive him until he was willing to put in the same amount of effort you did.
You missed the shadow that came across the couch, shocked by the person suddenly plopping themselves down entirely on top of you.
âOuch! Hey, get off me!â You groaned, thrashing in their hold as the personâs head rested on your chest and their arms came around your waist.
âNope, not until you talk to me.â Tuckerâs muffled voice responded, sounding entirely too smug with himself.
âTucker, I swear, let me go right now or Iâll-â
âYouâll what?â he teased, lifting his head so you were face to face. âKiss me? Tell me off? Kick me in the nuts?â
âTempting.â
âWell, now that Iâve got your attention again, I figured now would be best to tell you just how much of a sorry ass I really am.â He pulled himself off and sat up on the couch, pulling you up with him.
âI know Iâve been busy. I also know thatâs not an excuse whatsoever.â He grasped both of your hands in his. âIt was never my intention to make you feel unimportant. Youâre the best part of my day, the first thing I think of when I open my eyes and the last thing I think of at night, and my reason for being. I could go on for ages, but above all else, I never want you to doubt my love for you or how much I prioritize you above all else.â
You hesitated, âYou know I love you more than anything, Tucker. I just want to know that you prioritize our relationship as much as I do.â
âI do, baby. Youâre my everything, my number one priority.â
âWell then, I guess weâre back on speaking termsâŚfor now.â You joked, smile giving away your tough act entirely.
He shoved you backward, attacking your neck in kisses and tickling your sides. âBrat.â After relishing in your sweet laughter for a minute, he pulled back. âDid you even notice what I was doing behind you?â
You peeked over the edge of the couch, surprise and joy intermixing within you. âWhat is that?â
âOur date.â He replied, standing up and offering his hand to pull you off the couch.
The table had been set like a restaurant, fancy tablecloth and cutlery all perfectly placed. Rose petals surrounded the setup, candles burning in the middle of the table, with the delicious aroma of something cooking in the oven wafting through the house.
âYou didnât have to do all of this,â you gasped, touched by the gesture.
âNonsense. Of course I did, baby. Only the absolute best for my girl.â
As he led you by the hand to your seat, you couldnât help but tug him back in toward you, lifting a hand to his neck and pulling your lips together.
His hands wrapped around your waist, lifting you slightly as the kiss deepened. You felt pure joy burrowing deep in your chest and expanding outward, reaching from the top of your head to the tips of your toes. This was where you belonged.
As he set you down and the two of you broke apart for air, you shared a look full of adoration. You could see the pure, unadulterated love pooling in his eyes, and you were sure he could see the same in yours.
âShall we?â Tucker prompted, keeping one arm around your waist as he gestured to the dining table.
You were never surer of anything in your life; Tucker was truly, undeniably the only man youâd ever need. There was one thing swirling in your mind as you looked up at him:
I could do this for a long time with you. Maybe forever.
âLetâs do it.â
a/n: he's so underrated :( likes, comments, and reblogs all appreciated! let me know what you think <3 requests are open!
thinking about fluffffffy john logan x reader who has really bad periods where he hasn't seen/heard from her all day and eventually finds her in his bed wearing his clothes and he just takes care of her đĽš
Summary: Your period cramps have rendered you bedridden, but lucky for you, Logan knows just how to soothe your problems.
Warnings: none besides some swearing <3 fem!reader. unedited 1.3k words
John Logan is a man who doesnât startle easily. Maybe itâs because of his childhood, maybe itâs just his personality, but not much truly makes him anxious anymore.
Not much besides his girlfriend failing to answer his texts and calls for long periods of time, that is.
He started his messages earlier that morning, beginning with his usual good morning paragraph and a few extra little updates, before progressing to texts like are you alright? and whatâs going on, baby?
sweetheart, Iâm getting a little worried here
is something wrong?
text or call me when you can.
All remained unanswered, only adding to his concerns.
Logan eventually found Allie and Hannah heading out of a class, stopping them in the hall to see if theyâd heard anything from you today.
âLet me check,â Hannah whipped her phone from her back pocket, scrolling for a moment as her face grew more concerned. âNope, nothing. Thatâs weird, I normally get a snap or text from her by now.â
âShe told me last night her stomach was starting to bug her. Maybe she just took the day off or something to get some rest.â Allie added.
âThanks, ladies. Iâll try calling her again and see if she answers this time.â
As he stepped away, Logan hoped his nerves hadnât made his voice shake like they were turning his insides to jelly.
His call once again went unanswered, but this time, it went straight to voicemail. No dial tone to haunt him, only the distinct sound of your voice telling him to call back later. Oh, Iâll call later, alright.
Logan sighed, shooting a text to Garrett that heâd be skipping the class they shared that afternoon, before hopping in his truck and driving in the direction of your dorm.
Heâd just found a parking spot and had his hand on the door handle when his phone buzzed in his jacket. He pulled it out faster than he thought possible, checking anxiously and hoping it was you finally responding.
Fuck, definitely not you. It was Dean.
yo, dude, ur girlâs here
feel bad, she looks like death
didnât greet us or anything when I answered, just took off up the stairs toward ur room
maybe come check on her? she was grabbing her stomach
Logan let out a small sigh of relief, his stomach now twisting for an entirely different reason. Nothing had happened to you, but it was obvious that you were still in pain.
He told Dean heâd be right there, starting the truck again and heading in the direction of his shared home to help his girl.
As Logan entered the house, laden with bags filled with care products on both arms, he headed upstairs in the direction of his bedroom. The guys were playing video games on the couch, making it loud, but when he approached his door, he noticed how quiet it had gotten.
He poked his head inside, trying to assess the situation before entering the room, and the sight before him nearly broke his heart right in two.
You were curled up in the center of his bed, wearing only one of his sweatshirts and a pair of his boxers. The only light came from under the closed bathroom door, the fan he had for if you needed white noise whirring softly in the corner.
What hurt him the most, however, was seeing the discomfort clearly written across your face. You had your arms wrapped tightly around your stomach like a barrier, shifting uncomfortably in your sleep every so often.
When Loganâs girl hurt, he hurt too.
âOh, my sweet girl.â He cooed, slipping through the door and shutting it softly behind him. He set the bags on his desk chair, moving toward you and brushing your hair out of your face in gentle caresses.
You stirred awake at the contact, flipping on your side to face Logan.
He bent down to your level, cupping your face in one of his hands and greeting. âHey, baby. How are you feeling? Does your stomach hurt?â
You nodded weakly, trying to sit up with a grimace but being pushed back down gently. âYeah, itâs just my period. My cramps are killing me today- they havenât traveled to my back like this in a long time. Feels like my stomachâs a punching bag right now.â
You glanced at the clock on his bedside table, realizing what time it was and meeting Loganâs gaze once more.
âWait! Itâs 12:30! Why arenât you in class right now?â
The soft look he gave you in response almost erased any thoughts you had about your cramps to begin with, but the sharp, aching twangs that resumed in your stomach pulled you right back into the moment.
âCouldnât let my girl sit here in agony while I wasted my afternoon in a boring as hell class.â
He reached behind him toward one of the bags, pulling out a bottle of Ibuprofen and grabbing a water bottle from his bedside. When you paused for a moment and didnât automatically reach for the medicine in his palm, he gave you a sheepish smile and a shrug.
âGoogle told me Ibuprofen is the best for cramps. A girl in the tampon and pad aisle told me the same thing when I asked.â He rambled. âI just kind of figured you may be on your period. But if you wanted something else or you prefer a different medication, I can happily go back and grab it, or if you just want me to get lost-â
âLogan,â you interrupted softly, easing his worries by grabbing the medicine and water with a sweet smile. âItâs perfect. Thank you for thinking of me.â
âAlways.â His response was instant. âHow could I not? Youâre my favorite person on the planet- Iâll always look after you.â
With that, he turned around, pulling everything else out of the bag. A heating pad belt with warming spots for both your stomach and back, your favorite candy, snacks and drinks, a migraine cap in case your head was bothering you, and fuzzy socks all were included.
Logan grabbed the socks first, placing them on your feet to help with maximum comfort.
âCovers or no covers?â He asked, reaching for the corner of his bedspread.
âNo covers. Iâll get too warm and itâs too heavy for me right now.â
He grabbed his lightest, comfiest blanket from the pile by his bedpost instead, cocooning you in it with a kiss pressed to your forehead.
âPerfect blanket for the most perfect girl.â
He placed the snacks, drinks, and candy on his bedside table, putting the migraine cap closest to the bed in case you needed it soon.
He took a moment to change his own clothes, vowing that if you were going to be in bed for the rest of the night, thereâs no place heâd rather be than by your side.
Youâd flipped back over on your other side as he changed, giving him the perfect opportunity to slide right up behind you in bed.
Logan slid under the blanket and spooned you from behind, both hands wrapping around your waist. Your feet were tucked between his calves, warming them as kisses were pressed to your hair. He put his palms flat on your stomach, gently massaging the area and occasionally reaching a hand around to massage your aching back.
The comfort from his hands that absolutely radiated heat instantly brought you the relief youâd been seeking for the last 12+ hours.
âCould stay like this forever,â he mumbled, âRight here, holding you. Just me and my girl, no other care in the world. If I could take your pain from you and make myself suffer instead, Iâd do it in a heartbeat.â
You knew that he absolutely meant it with every fiber of his being. The two of you had established long ago that you were it for each other. Your pain was his pain; your joy was his joy.
âI love you, baby. Get some rest. Iâll be here when you wake up.â
As his ministrations lulled you into a peaceful slumber despite the aching in your lower stomach, you knew that Logan would do this forever. He would always be your safe space, your protector.
Your home.
<3
a/n: guys... i've never had cramps before on my periods so i hope this is still okay enough. likes, comments, and reblogs are all appreciated! let me know what you think!