Bradley 'Rooster' Bradshaw fanfic
Warnings: swearing, spoilers to Top Gun: Maverick
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It was 0800 in the Warriors Taphouse bar, the grueling day still fresh from their new assignment in Virginia Beach.
After their successful mission in Miramar California with the Uranium facility, the government decided to put the team on a priority detachment, going where needed outside of their usual attachment to do classified missions and top assignments for the military. The teams new squadron name:
The boys had been in stitches when they received their patches, the name being extremely cheesy for their caliber of a team.
None the less, all had gathered at the notorious military themed bar not ten minutes away from base. The heat of the night amplified the smell of alcohol and cigarettes, loud laughter and music giving the room a lively feel.
The group had agreed to arrive an hour after training, Phoenix, Bob, Payback and Fanboy all sat and waited for the rest of their friends in a back table booth closest to the jukebox.
Virginia Beach wasn't like Miramar, no sign of flight suits or Khaki uniforms despite the bars high military reputation. Thus, when Hangman arrived in his flight suit with Coyote tailing behind him, the group didn't wait to jump on him. They all laughed as Jake sat down with his red faced excuses about not having time to change, laundry and other mumbled lies causing cachinnatious laughter to erupt amongst them.
Not long after Hangman, Rooster eventually arrived in his usual white top and Hawaiian shirt, aviators perched on his nose.
"You know, Lilly told us all about this place and she has yet to even get here." Rooster remarked while settling on a bar stool adjacent to the groups table booth,
"Right? You think she'd be the first one here considering she grew up here, wouldn't surprise me if she knew everyone in town." Replied Phoenix while sipping her drink,
"Lil Levi grew up here?" Questioned Hangman while queing the bartender for another beer, Coyote and Payback then starting a game of darts, Fanboy tossing popcorn haphazardly in Bob's direction, then landing one behind his glasses.
"Yeah, crazy huh?" Phoenix replied while stealing a popcorn that landed on Bob's shoulder, Hangmans expression morphed into a smirk as he studied the beer in his hand.
"Better watch out Rooster, ex boyfriend might be here to steal your girl." He remarked while Rooster shook his head with an almost bewildered smile,
"Worried bout my love life over there Hangman?"
"Nah, I could care less, just that it'd be sad to see you allllll broken up bout it. " Jake remarked with a shit eating grin, Rooster flipped him off with a smile while he stepped over to take his turn in darts, eliciting laughs at their new almost friendship.
The thought had only crossed his mind about a million times before Hangman had finally voiced one of his fears. A worry line formed between his brows as he squinted at the board in front of him, hoping his expression was more concentration than worry.
He had only been having this school boy crush on her all of the time he'd known her. The first day she had arrived at their initial briefing, dressed in her khaki uniform and sporting an impressive title and interesting callsign, he'd wanted to get to know her. Something about the way she spoke had immediately gotten Bradley's attention, the confidence she radiated through her personality coupled with an unbashfully shy side had gotten him wanting her attention.
The teasing he had gotten for his crush had warrented his new nicknames of Loverboy and Casanova, much becoming the bane of his existence for making his love life everyones brunt of secret jokes.
"Speak of the devil... " Phoenix mumbles immediately smiling and sipping her beer,
"Whoo, did I mention I've got a thing for redheads" muttered Fanboy taking a sip of his own drink to hide his smile.
Roosters ears felt hot as he turned towards the front of the bar.
All high waisted ripped jeans and cropped black tank top, all pulled together with her leather jacket and dog tags, aviators settled on the bridge of her nose. She'd tamed her deep red hair into loose waves, looking good in all the right ways.
He felt heat crawl up his neck as she approached, straightening in his seat and pushing his glasses up his nose. He forced a casual grin to his face when she greeted him with a brilliant smile, reminding himself not to seem awkward and be his usual carefree self.
"Damn girl, if I do say, you are lookin' mighty fine" Hangman said smirking widely and wagging his eyebrows, she laughed before gently shoving him.
"Where'd you get those jeans Lev? I swear.. " Phoenix remarked while sliding a drink towards her,
"Right? Jean Depo's got this-"
Rooster slid from his spot at the bar and gently pushed her onto the stool he'd previously occupied, fingers warming from the brief touch on her now bare shoulder.
"Bradley Bradshaw ever the gentleman" she whispered to him bringing the drink to her lips, smile hiding just behind it.
"Yes Ma'am, only for you" he said with a smirk, bringing his aviators down his nose to wink at her. She giggled and rested her shoes on the rungs of his seat, twisting slightly towards the group and re engaging their conversation.
He could only feel a bit jealous as he watched her ruffle Bob's hair, delight and laughter lighting the room as an impressive amount of popcorn fell to the floor. Or even when she leaned over Phoenix, resting her head atop hers, did he only wish he could take her into his arms and love her forever.
When she'd noticed Rooster without a seat, she grabbed the next one closest to her and drug it to be immediately beside hers.
He had his back to her so she pulled him gently into the seat but his shoulders, much like what he had done to her a couple minutes before.
"Who's the gentleman now?" Lily joked, resting her chin on the curve of his shoulder.
"You honey, are a very considerate gentle-lady." The comment made her cheeks flush a brilliant red, very glad he couldn't see her at the very moment.
Roosters abundant use of pet names would be the death of her.
"You use those pretty names on everyone, Bradshaw?" She giggled, he spun in his seat to face her making both their knees touch.
"Only you, pretty lady." He whispered, feeling heat jump through his whole body, the conversation had become more intimate by the second.
The moment was broken however, when she was almost lifted from her seat by none other than Hangman.
"Cmon Lils, you've got allllll night to serenade Rooster, let me have one last dance while your a single woman" Lilly laughed out right as Jake practically dragged her to the newly crowded dance floor. She gave Bradley an apologetic smile over her shoulder, he shrugged good naturedly with a shake off his head and an amused smile, though irritation lingered in the set of his mouth.
"Rooster, you ain't gotta worry about no ex boyfriends here-" started Coyote while slinging his arm across his shoulders,
"It's Hangman you gotta watch out for!"
The group burst into laughter, all joining into singing along with the blasting music.
Jake twirled Lilly around with a wide smile on his face, her infectious laughter lifting him into a playful mood.
"Didn't know lil Levi had two left feet!" He called over the blaring music, she smacked him on the chest when she got close enough, grinning wildly.
"Hey! If I've got two left feet then you've got the other right ones!"
He rolled his eyes at her corny attempt at a comback,
"Nahhh, it ain't me whos got the other right ones." She quirked a brow at his smirking face,
"If your referring to Rooster, you'd be mistaken, he's got better moves than both of us!"
"Care to test that theory?" She gave him a quizzical look before Jake spun her outwards, she stumbled back a bit before her back collided with something hard.
She looked up to find none other than Bradley Bradshaw to be the very thing she fell into, grinning like a cat who got the cream.
"Already fallin for me darlin?" He prompted while wrapping his arms around her shoulders, resting his chin on the top of her head.
"Only you would make such a cheesy remark Bradshaw." She said with a laugh, resting her hands over his, both having wild blushes on their cheeks.
Jake smirked at the two while folding his arms across his chest, spinning on his heel before waltzing back to the table.
He paused for a moment, smirking deviously.
"Now very single one of y'all owe me money." Collective groans resounded from the group as they all dug into there pockets to fork over the money.
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After a night full of dancing and an impressive amount of alcohol, Lily had to be the one to hail a cab for her hammered group of fellow aviators.
Phoenix's arm was slung across her shoulders and Bob ended up hugging her around the middle while she waited for the cab to come to a full stop, both being half asleep as she shoved both of them into the back seat of the vehicle.
She waved at them as the car pulled away from the sidewalk, shaking her head as Bob pressed his face against the window and waved like a five year old.
She turned to Jake, being the only one other than her and Rooster, who was almost sober.
"Yea my apartment is like right over there" he pointed in the direction of the next street, she nodded before bidding him goodnight. He smiled at her in thanks before making his was down the sidewalk, humming along to himself as he went.
She shook her head with a small laugh before turning to walk back into the bar, which by now was almost empty.
A few steps into the bar she stopped at the sight in front of her, leaning on the wall with a small smile.
There was Bradley Bradshaw. All Golden curly hair and whiskey coloured eyes, gently fiddling with the keys on the piano that sat in the corner of the room. His Hawaiian shirt went astray to reveal a tad bit of sunburn across his broad shoulders, sunglasses perched right on the bridge of his nose.
He began to play a tune she recognized, fingers playing across the keys and she watched a grin slide across his face.
"It's gettin near dawn. When lights close their tired eyes..."
"I'll soon be with you my love..... "
His voice was rough and even, beautifully carrying notes as his fingers danced across the ivory keys. He shifted to the upbeat chorus as he belt out the words,
"In the sunshine of your looove-"
He didn't flinch as she say next to him on the bench, letting her take over a section of keys as he continued through the lyrics.
"I'll stay with you my darlin' now"
"I'll stay with you 'til my seas are dried up"
Both smiled widely as they played in sync with one another, his fingers sometimes brushing hers.
Ending on a high note, he turned to her with an almost drunk smile as he pushed his aviators up his nose. She met his smile and sat back on her palms on the bench, leaning a bit away to take all of him in.
"Well hey Rooster, ya big stud."
He threw his head back and laughed loudly, then leveled his gaze with hers. He moved closer and leaned over her, caging her body close to his.
"That's me baby..." He whispered just a breath away from her, smirking wildly.
"Take me to bed or lose me forever.." She whispered, drawing just a breath closer to him.
"Show me the way home honey." He closed what small space was left to place his lips on hers. She smiled into the kiss while bringing her hands up to rest on the nape of his neck, him placing his own firmly on her hips.
Air is sadly needed for a human to live, what a flaw for the situation as they broke apart for breath, resting their foreheads against one another. He nudged his nose against her cheek after he placed one last breathy kiss to her lips, small smile making his way back to his features.
"You've got no idea how long I've wanted to do that." He whispered, running his thumbs over the small exposed flesh at her hips.
"Mm I think I've got an idea" she laughed, running her fingers through his hair. He practically melted onto her as she ran her fingers across his scalp.
"Please don't ever stop doing what your doing baby..." He groaned while wrapping his arms around her and nuzzling his face into her neck.
"Don't worry Casinova, v'got ya..."
He stilled completely, whole body tensing. After a moment of silence he huffed,
"Those bastards...." She threw her head back and laughed loudly,
"How long did they keep that one a secret?" He grumbled, voice muffled in her shoulder.
"Mm well I've known since day one, they told me like a couple months ago."
"Guess I wasn't very subtle huh?" She shook her head while wrapping her arms around him,
"You, Bradley Bradshaw, are anything but subtle."
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Hope you liked it! I'm absolutely In love with Bradley Bradshaw, he's my all time favorite!
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